Lightspeed Champion Recruits Van Dyke Parks for EP, Beach Boys Cover

[PongHit]

http://www.twentyfourbit.com/post/1361384337/lightspeed-champion-recruits-van-dyke-parks-for-ep

Not only has Lightspeed Champion taken on a Beach Boys classic (“‘Til I Die”) for his forthcoming EP, Bye Bye, but the British singer-songwriter also enlisted a legendary Brian Wilson collaborator himself, Van Dyke Parks, for help on the cover and 3 more new recordings. “It was pretty surreal,” said Dev Hynes in an announcement. “[Parks is] someone I’ve listened to for what seems like forever. I found myself listening to the stems and works in progress as a fan of him, then I’d remember that it’s something we’re working on together… then I’d freak out… Then I’d have a drink and I’d feel fine.”

In addition to the cover, the pair recorded a new version of Life If Sweet! Nice To Meet You cut “There’s Nothing Underwater,” renamed “Underwater There is Nothing,” and two new songs, the near-title track “Bye Bye Icarus” and closer “The Mess You’re In.” Lightspeed Champion’s Bye Bye EP arrives digitally and on 10-inch vinyl December 13.

[The Heartical Don]

http://www.twentyfourbit.com/post/1361384337/lightspeed-champion-recruits-van-dyke-parks-for-ep

Not only has Lightspeed Champion taken on a Beach Boys classic (“‘Til I Die”) for his forthcoming EP, Bye Bye, but the British singer-songwriter also enlisted a legendary Brian Wilson collaborator himself, Van Dyke Parks, for help on the cover and 3 more new recordings. “It was pretty surreal,” said Dev Hynes in an announcement. “[Parks is] someone I’ve listened to for what seems like forever. I found myself listening to the stems and works in progress as a fan of him, then I’d remember that it’s something we’re working on together… then I’d freak out… Then I’d have a drink and I’d feel fine.”

In addition to the cover, the pair recorded a new version of Life If Sweet! Nice To Meet You cut “There’s Nothing Underwater,” renamed “Underwater There is Nothing,” and two new songs, the near-title track “Bye Bye Icarus” and closer “The Mess You’re In.” Lightspeed Champion’s Bye Bye EP arrives digitally and on 10-inch vinyl December 13.

Thank you for that!

[Cliff1000uk]

Saw this a couple of days ago on the NME site.

The last Lightspeed album was very good and Dev seems to have a knack of doing covers different from the originals so I have high hopes for this.

Just off to order the 10"

[Myk Luhv]

Who or what the hell is Lightspeed Champion and beyond the fact that this person/group is recording a Beach Boys cover why should I care?

[PaulTMA]

I think even hardened BB affectionados will file this in the pile marked 'Music that deserves to be ignored'.

[Runaways]

i've been meaning to get a lightspeed champion cd.  Mainly cause the two songs i have are totally fantastic.  not surprised he likes the boys.  he harmonizes a bit.  i wouldn't cast him off too quick.  he's got some talent, and although his name is building pretty quick, he's due for a break out i hope. 

Midnight Surprise - this song is ten minutes.  BUT, start it at 5.  Lovers of a good melody and a bit of harmonizing will love it.  srsly, start the song at 5 minutes.  GIve a listen.  it's great.  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rMwc10uNOg

Galaxy of the lost - yeah video is weird.  just let it play in background. listen to the song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaHJJgoR0-s&ob=av3e

[willy]

Midnight Surprise - this song is ten minutes.  BUT, start it at 5.  Lovers of a good melody and a bit of harmonizing will love it.  srsly, start the song at 5 minutes.  GIve a listen.  it's great.  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rMwc10uNOg

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