New Brian's song: "Live Let Live" on "Artic Tale" soundtrack

[pixletwin]

Beautifully  said Swamp Pirate.

[Andrew G. Doe]

My understanding is that LOS was commissioned by a British arts organization.  It was their idea for him to write a new work.  I suppose he could have turned it down, but he decided to take it on (or it was suggested he try it, depending on how cynical your point of view is).  It's actually not that commercial of an idea.  Brian has been working on another album of pop material in the studio, but as of yet, hasn't begun formally recording "Lucky Old Sun."  To me, that indicates he and his supporters find less commercial potential around the project.  Plus, there's the fact he's doing a big tour of Europe in the middle of creating it, instead of staying home and finishing it and/or recording it. 

"TLOS" was commissioned by The South Bank Center as part of its opening season after a major refurbishment. If you'll recall, Smile wasn't "formally recorded" until some two months after the live premiere. As for touring instead of working on it... time will tell, that's all I'll say.

[matt-zeus]

The whole thing is intriguing though, the fact that strange odd songs by Brian (Believe in yourself, Walking down the path of life, What love can do, live let live) are sneaking out, he's doing a maybe 'live only' performance (of which I've now bought tickets - Hooray!) and he might also be doing a new album.
None of this is cohesive or following any kind of linear strategy - obviously in keeping with the standards set in the Beach Boys world! - but the fact that I am excited about what some 65 year old mans next artistic move is, I think, heartening.
I think throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s, there was a feeling that Brian still might be able to pull out one last big one, that feeling receded with BWPS being unleashed because for many that was the big one - however I've got a feeling that he might still have something left up his sleeve...Maybe i'm being too optimistic, but thats how I feel.

Any thoughts? - particularly AGD as he is the resident Beach boys expert (and cynic!).

[Andrew G. Doe]

My, um, instinct tells me that "TLOS" has potential. Probably not BWPS level, but... We'll see in September.

Long as it includes Brian's fave short-cut, that'll do me. 

[matt-zeus]

Do you think the 'Shortening Bread' riff will be in it?