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Title: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: Wirestone on October 28, 2009, 05:49:00 PM Hi all. I posted about interviewing BW a couple of weeks back. Here are the results, with an extra band member interview thrown in to boot.
Six minutes with Brian Wilson: http://concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091029/ENTERTAINMENT/910290311 An hour with Probyn Gregory: http://concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091029/ENTERTAINMENT/910290314 Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: Wilsonista on October 28, 2009, 06:16:41 PM "Well my synthesizer sounds so good that it makes me write good songs."
The quote of the year! Seriously, very nice piece, Clay. Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: c-man on October 28, 2009, 06:20:38 PM "Well my synthesizer sounds so good that it makes me write good songs." The quote of the year! Seriously, very nice piece, Clay. Yes, good job Clayman. Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: Mr. Cohen on October 28, 2009, 06:29:58 PM Wilson Sings Gershwin? Seems like the Nilsson fan in Brian is coming out again (remember Nilsson Sings Newman?). I'm a little disappointed that the idea of completing Gershwin's unfinished work seems to have been largely dropped, although maybe one or two of them will make the album.
Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: Wirestone on October 28, 2009, 06:32:08 PM I think the unfinished Gershwin material was always going to be used for a couple of tracks, not the entire album.
Although I suspect there will be more yet to come about the Gershwin stuff. Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: Day Tripper on October 28, 2009, 06:37:43 PM Nice work. Thanks. Gee, I guess he doesn't want to work with Mike.
Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: Pretty Funky on October 28, 2009, 07:21:29 PM Who? ;D
Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: mtaber on October 28, 2009, 07:27:55 PM Clay- nice job... thanks for posting that.
Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: smile-holland on October 29, 2009, 03:13:32 AM Thanks Clay, good one.
So Brian is still thinking about a rock & roll album... Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: LostArt on October 29, 2009, 04:27:14 AM Thanks for that, Clay. Very nice.
Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: hypehat on October 29, 2009, 05:34:45 AM nice one! The synthesiser thing made me chuckle :P
Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: The Shift on October 29, 2009, 09:07:51 AM Mike Love ... suggested he was interested in working together to mark the Beach Boys' 50th anniversary. Are you interested in that?
No. We're not going to work with Mike. What do you think of the other Beach Boys these days? Pardon? What do you think of the other Beach Boys? I don't (laughs). I don't really get along with them very good. I guess that's scotches the 50th anniversary get together ... does anyone want to buy an unused adult return flight ticket from Manchester, UK, to California, dated "Winter 2011"? Many thanks for that Clay, and for taking the trouble to use your intro to set things in context. I wish more journalists would be that courteous to their readers and particularly to BW, instead of adopting the "weirdo" angle, which patently ain't entirely true. Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: DonnaK on October 29, 2009, 09:14:57 AM You did a fantastic job on both interviews!!!Probyn's was very interesting!!! He's such a great guy. You have to love Brian's comment on Mike and the 50th!!!
Thanks for the interview!!! Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: Wirestone on October 29, 2009, 09:24:33 AM It's funny -- I didn't plan to do as much context-setting, but after a few folks read the transcript, I felt I had to. They interpreted the short answers as Brian being rude. But he wasn't rude or pushy at all. Indeed, he was really nice. Just fast.
Actually, everyone with the BW org was exceptionally pleasant. From BW's publicity folks to Probyn. I've seldom had less trouble arranging interviews or getting information and pictures. And about Mike and the Boys -- I have the recording of this. Brian doesn't just deny reunion plans in words. He sounds really, really opposed to the idea. That's why he laughs a little in the follow-up question -- he's almost apologizing for the force of his denial. Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: DonnaK on October 29, 2009, 11:41:20 AM And about Mike and the Boys -- I have the recording of this. Brian doesn't just deny reunion plans in words. He sounds really, really opposed to the idea. That's why he laughs a little in the follow-up question -- he's almost apologizing for the force of his denial. (quote)
That's all I needed to hear to convince me that it won't happen!!!! Thanks Clay!!! That made my day!!! Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: Shady on October 29, 2009, 02:03:55 PM Great interview, awesome to read he's still thinking about the Rock N Roll album, shame to hear about how he feel about his ex band :-[
Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: Pretty Funky on October 29, 2009, 02:16:42 PM While a reunion seems unlikely, it is still a shame these guys don't sort out their differences for their own and business reasons. For any 50th projects such as a compilation album, DVD, book or other, a combined and agreed effort by all parties would be better received IMO.
Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: The infamous Baldwin Organ on October 29, 2009, 02:29:28 PM Interesting interview.
It's hard for me to understand, being so far removed from their personal lives, why Brian presently has such problems with the other members of the Beach Boys at present. I can understand not being artistically in tune with everybody; but to say that they currently don't get along very well....ouch. As far as we know, they don't have very much to do with each other, so why such strong words now? I feel sorry for them. Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: TonyW on October 29, 2009, 03:02:12 PM It's hard for me to understand, being so far removed from their personal lives, why Brian presently has such problems with the other members of the Beach Boys at present. One word: Litigation. You can only get kicked in the guts for so long by your good mate(s) before you get the sh*ts! Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: DonnaK on October 30, 2009, 08:54:03 AM EXACTLY!!!
Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: Wirestone on October 30, 2009, 01:09:31 PM Given that it's been a day or two, can I draw folks' attention to the Gershwin album song titles?
Can anyone guess how Brian will sing "I loves you Porgy"? Quote I loves you, Porgy, Don't let him take me Don't let him handle me And drive me mad If you can keep me I wanna stay here with you forever And I'll be glad Yes I loves you, Porgy, Don't let him take me Don't let him handle me With his hot hands If you can keep me I wants to stay here with you forever I've got my man I loves you, Porgy, Don't let him take me Don't let him handle me And drive me mad If you can keep me I wanna stay here with you forever I've got my man Someday I know he's coming to call me He's going to handle me and hold me So, it' going to be like dying, Porgy When he calls me But when he comes I know I'll have to go I loves you, Porgy, Don't let him take me Honey, don't let him handle me And drive me mad If you can keep me I wanna stay here with you forever I've got my man Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: Aegir on October 30, 2009, 02:08:08 PM With feeling.
Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: Wirestone on October 30, 2009, 02:20:48 PM I meant the gender issue. It doesn't seem like a song that you could easily convert from one to the other.
But yes, with feeling, too. Maybe Taylor could sing it. But then it wouldn't really be BW sings Gershwin, would it? Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: Wirestone on October 31, 2009, 11:44:17 PM Other notes from the interview (not published).
Brian does go out to eat at various restaurants as he tours (and sounds like he enjoys doing so). He has not purchased the Beatles remasters. Title: Re: BW article (w/ Probyn bonus) Post by: hypehat on November 01, 2009, 03:28:42 PM He has not purchased the Beatles remasters. well, i imagine he wouldn't - i see him as more of a vinyl guy |