Brian on future Beach Boys plans, no more reunions!

[SMiLE Brian]

If the Hoffman board can do it, maybe we should start writing press releases for Mike and see if we can engineer another reunion tour...

I would like them to play my university.

[Emdeeh]

Mike has responded, according to a post over on the Steve Hoffman board:
[snip] you can rest assured that the version of The Beach Boys most familiar to millions plan to continue to bring our hit spectacle to cities across the world this year ...

That's impossible -- that version of the Beach Boys ("most familiar to millions") hasn't existed since 1997.... and the closest they've been since is the 50th tour.

The PR flack gets it wrong -- again.

All just my opinion, of course.

[drbeachboy]

Mike has responded, according to a post over on the Steve Hoffman board:
[snip] you can rest assured that the version of The Beach Boys most familiar to millions plan to continue to bring our hit spectacle to cities across the world this year ...

That's impossible -- that version of the Beach Boys ("most familiar to millions") hasn't existed since 1997.... and the closest they've been since is the 50th tour.

The PR flack gets it wrong -- again.

All just my opinion, of course.

The whole Mike Love statement over on the Hoffman Board is a complete fabrication by the poster, kwadguy.

[Dave in KC]

If the Hoffman board can do it, maybe we should start writing press releases for Mike and see if we can engineer another reunion tour...

I would like them to play my university.

One of the best Beach Boys concerts that I saw was at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Spring 1972. The concert started at 4pm on a Saturday. What an experience it was.

[Wirestone]

Perspective, please. When Brian denied reports of a reunion, he was full of it. Who knows what's actually going on right now? The job of BW's press agent is to make him look good, so you won't hear anything different from her.

What we have right now are a small handful of facts and a mountain of speculation. The facts suggest no tour of the full band this year. The facts likewise suggest that any further full-band shows (2014 and beyond) are uncertain at best, unlikely at worst.

Another group album would be great. But Mike's statements in the past make his participation seemingly contingent on a greater role in writing songs with Brian, which I doubt will happen. So again, probably unlikely.

Let's also look at Brian's record of writing new material. He did a reasonable amount of new work on TWGMTR, but at least a third (or more) of the album's material dated from the late 90s (title track, Spring Vacation, Strange World, Summer's Gone). His last creative surge was the TLOS writing sessions in 2006. With that in mind, anything he's working on now is likely to be older / recycled songs.

My main concern in all of this was that Brian would be seriously depressed or bummed out by Mike forging ahead with his own thing. But BW is stronger than that now, and it seems like he wants to keep doing things his way (as does Mike). That friction is what makes their partnership as songwriters work (or at least work in the 60s) and made the C50 shows riveting. But at a certain age, friction doesn't really hold much appeal. You want to do what you love without hassle. Everyone seems to want to do that now, and I'm gradually accepting that that's okay. New album or not, more reunion dates or not, whatever.

They did great. Hopefully Brian has another 15 years or so of interesting studio work left in him, and can play with his band as much as he likes. Hopefully Mike keeps challenging himself with diverse setlists. Hopefully Al can latch onto someone and not piss them off. And hopefully Dave keeps rocking.

Amen.

[Lowbacca]

15 years would be A LOT......  Hard to imagine. But curious things continue to happen on Pleasure Island.

[rab2591]

We've seen the pics of Brian at a mic, but has there been any word about who is recording backing tracks for these songs?

[Lowbacca]

We've seen the pics of Brian at a mic, but has there been any word about who is recording backing tracks for these songs?

Nope. There was a similar pic of Foskett late last year on Brian's Facebook page, but he's a given anyway. It always says "Brian recording vocals" or "Brian laying down tracks". Could be anything.

[Wirestone]

I don't think 15 years is crazy at all.

-- Tony Bennett, 86 years old and still performing and recording
-- BB King (in arguably worse physical shape than BW), 87 years old and still performing and recording. (His tour schedule: http://www.bbking.com/events/)
-- Les Paul, died at 94, performing and recording up to his death.
-- Leonard Cohen, 77  years old, still touring and recording.

Audree Wilson lived until age 80. Aside from his weight and back problems, Brian surely has great medical care. So I'd say it's a reasonable expectation.

[rab2591]

We've seen the pics of Brian at a mic, but has there been any word about who is recording backing tracks for these songs?

Nope. There was a similar pic of Foskett late last year on Brian's Facebook page, but he's a given anyway. It always says "Brian recording vocals" or "Brian laying down tracks". Could be anything.

Hmm. Since the stream of pics is becoming more frequent, hopefully we'll get some answers soon.

[SgtTimBob]

I'm just really excited about the fact that he's writing and recording something, it really hammers home the fact that writing songs is something he just can't give up. Like an itch he has to just keep scratching.

Whatever it is I'm sure it'll be fantastic.

[Shady]

I've enjoyed pretty much every song Brian has recorded solo or with The Beach Boys since TLOS.

Brian's been knocking them out of the park recently. Great vocals.

I'm really excited to hear what he's got in store for us.

[Shady]

BTW, Brian is recording at Ocean Way

[FatherOfTheMan Sr101]

Love You 2.

[SgtTimBob]

Love You 2.

That would be fine with me

[rab2591]

Pardon my ignorance: Did Brian record at Ocean Way at any time before TWGMTR?

If not, could this be a clue as to who is producing/overseeing these new sessions (ie, Joe Thomas perhaps)?

[coco1997]

Still think Ocean Way would be a great title for a future Beach Boys/Brian solo release.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

Wasn't GIOMH and BWPS recorded there?

[Chocolate Shake Man]

Love You 2.

That would be fine with me

Only if they do a synth cover of the Harrison song from Revolver.

[Jim V.]

Love You 2.

Crazy as it sounds, Brian did say he wanted to re-record some of the Love You songs. As crazy as that idea sounds, I think it might just work. Hearing those songs done with better vocals might be interesting.

Not that I think this is what he is working on though.

My guess is either working on some brand new solo material, or putting together the next Beach Boys album.

[MBE]

Honestly I never take anything any of them say in public seriously until something actually happens. All blurt out things that are reneged on later, especally Brian. That's just how he felt that moment. If they have some good songs I would like to see another album. Tour I am fine either way, but tend to agree that the everyday Beach Boys gig wasn't right for the full band. If they do ever go out again it has to be done with as much class as the 2012 tour.

[LostArt]

Perspective, please. When Brian denied reports of a reunion, he was full of it. Who knows what's actually going on right now? The job of BW's press agent is to make him look good, so you won't hear anything different from her.

What we have right now are a small handful of facts and a mountain of speculation. The facts suggest no tour of the full band this year. The facts likewise suggest that any further full-band shows (2014 and beyond) are uncertain at best, unlikely at worst.

Another group album would be great. But Mike's statements in the past make his participation seemingly contingent on a greater role in writing songs with Brian, which I doubt will happen. So again, probably unlikely.

Let's also look at Brian's record of writing new material. He did a reasonable amount of new work on TWGMTR, but at least a third (or more) of the album's material dated from the late 90s (title track, Spring Vacation, Strange World, Summer's Gone). His last creative surge was the TLOS writing sessions in 2006. With that in mind, anything he's working on now is likely to be older / recycled songs.

My main concern in all of this was that Brian would be seriously depressed or bummed out by Mike forging ahead with his own thing. But BW is stronger than that now, and it seems like he wants to keep doing things his way (as does Mike). That friction is what makes their partnership as songwriters work (or at least work in the 60s) and made the C50 shows riveting. But at a certain age, friction doesn't really hold much appeal. You want to do what you love without hassle. Everyone seems to want to do that now, and I'm gradually accepting that that's okay. New album or not, more reunion dates or not, whatever.

They did great. Hopefully Brian has another 15 years or so of interesting studio work left in him, and can play with his band as much as he likes. Hopefully Mike keeps challenging himself with diverse setlists. Hopefully Al can latch onto someone and not piss them off. And hopefully Dave keeps rocking.

Amen.

Amen, indeed.

[Paul J B]

Honestly I never take anything any of them say in public seriously until something actually happens. All blurt out things that are reneged on later, especally Brian. That's just how he felt that moment. If they have some good songs I would like to see another album. Tour I am fine either way, but tend to agree that the everyday Beach Boys gig wasn't right for the full band. If they do ever go out again it has to be done with as much class as the 2012 tour.

I agree 100%.

And I would also add that ANY MEDIA outlet reporting, printing or posting anything concerning Brian, Mike, the BB's and so on have no more insight to our guessing that goes on right here. So the rest of us should not take them seriously.

[Letsgoawayforawhile]

Brian just posted the Rolling Stone article on his Facebook.
Is he trying to get a fight started or what?

[EgoHanger1966]

Brian just posted the Rolling Stone article on his Facebook.
Is he trying to get a fight started or what?

It's all PR shenanigans, pay no mind. They must think their fans are really stupid.