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Someone at PSF did a version of "Melt Away," which reminded me how cool a song I think it is. So, having not recorded in like 6-9 months (wow) and with distractions out of the house, I decided to throw together a quick version, myself. It's primarily just piano and lead vocal, though there's a bit more to it, especially at the end. But it was also pretty quickly arranged and recorded, mostly first takes, so forgive any blunders you catch. Try to convince yourself they're charming.

https://soundcloud.com/the-beau-mondes/melt-away

great job Captain.  Great song, how well I remember the first time I heard it.

Great version full of heart and soul. Do some more stuff soon!

Thanks wilsonart1 and SB. But as for


nah. Just notes.

True! You should do some more BW/BBs stuff because your voice is well suited to it.

Thanks. I try to stay away from covers mostly, primarily because (especially considering how rarely I get around to recording anything) I'd rather focus on my own stuff. But when I do covers, I usually try to do my own arrangements, figuring it's a waste of time to try to outdo the original songs in the original ways. I have actually done quite a few Beach Boys or BW tunes in that spirit. I've got at least Aren't You Glad, Forever, I'll Bet He's Nice, The Night Was So Young, Surfs Up, God Only Knows, I'd Love Just Once to See You, Meant For You, Til I Die, Time To Get Alone, You Still Believe in Me, and Wind Chimes. Probably others, too.

I also did a few other Love You and Pet Sounds tunes WAY back--like circa 2001 or so?--but I don't know if I have any/most of those at all anymore, and I'd hate to hear them if I did.  ;D

Cool that you have done those covers of BBs songs. Are they on your soundcloud? (except the Captain love you  ;D)

No, all I've got online is what's under the account i used for Melt Away.

I posted a few more in a specific playlist for the time being. They may not remain up too long, but have a listen now if you'd like.

https://soundcloud.com/the-beau-mondes/sets/b-wilson-beach-boys-covers

Thanks Cap, I need some good music after fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (superbowl vacation) last week.

I love your cover of I'd Love Just Once to See You! It's sooooo great!

Thanks, I appreciate that.

Agreed Caroline, the Captain is peppy when he needs to be! ;D

Am I supposed to add peppy to my sig?

Yes! :lol

There is actually one word in the first line of your signature that doesn't have an adjective... seems like a good place for it  :)

Isn't demon-fighting an adjective!?

Also I just added one more, my old, old "I'll Bet He's Nice," which I show as recorded in '01. Always liked it.

I was pointing at "songs" but "Peppy Demon-Fighting Genius" gives me a fun picture in my brain  :lol

And I'm checking out your IBHN cover stat, I friggin' love the shiat out of that song.

Its good! :)

LOL I see now. I definitely like peppy before demon-fighting genius more than before songs. Though let's be honest, it's a lie either way.

And thanks re IBHN. Very kind.

It is! I love how you set the mood kind of a bit more on the melancholy side at first, that was a really nice touch.

Nice song selection. I enjoyed the playlist. Especially incorporating You've Touched Me into Where Has Love Been. That was awesome!

Thank you. I like that kind of thing. I have an old Wendy/Cool Cool Water somewhere, too, with an old band.

Nice piano. Vocals need a smidge of work.

Your feedback means a lot to me.

Whenever I hear Brian's work from this period done by others, for some reason, it sounds more Brian-ish. Like Darian's arrangement of Do You Have Any Regrets.

Nice work.

Thank you. I know what you mean about Darian's DYHAR, but wouldn't put myself into the Brianer-than-Brian category. Maybe just that I used straight plunking piano instead of the cheesy 80s synths or Was-done smooth track versions? Especially with my piano being in need of a tuning, it could almost be right out of '67! 😀

Thanks again.

Listening to Melt Away again, sounds like a BW demo before It was 1980s-ized!  :bw