Hey guys. Sorry I've been dead. Message boards always lead me to think, "hmmm they have a good point. Should I even post?"  

So, I usually, stay out of the mix. I posted a while back my solo stuff, which of course, is largely indebted to Brian/the BB.

I moved to Portland two years ago and formed a band called Swim Atlantic.

We just recorded a bunch of Brian inspired jams (in the vocals at the very least throughout), replete with an a capella intro called "We Will"

We do 3 and 4 part harmonies, which can be found at:

http://www.facebook.com/swimatlantic

Thanks for your time. Now, back to my lurking  

Beautiful Marriage of String Quartet Tribute to and of the original "You Still Believe In Me"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC1SJTmG4Ts

holy crap.

aghh! I just found this thread and the video is down. Any re-posts?! 

Sweet harmonies. Thanks for sharing!

15 big ones is terrible IMO. No need to even re-listen.

It was great. Loved some of the footage that I had not seen before. Great insight etc. But Jeez- maybe a bit of variation in the music eh? That piano line was really nice and I like the idea of using it (what BW was playing supposedly and then it was re-recorded? very cool!) but using it THAT much almost exclusively? wow. Sometimes it would just cut out and not fade or anything. Strange editing choice I thought, considering how polished the rest of the doc was. Either way, I was so glad to watch this and will share with friends.

poop myself from a poop implosion! hahahahaha or in this case, listen to Kanye West and believe him to be poetic genius.

exactly. even mine can be considered poop. there I said it, "poop." If that word doesn't diffuse some tension and make you smile, I don't know what will! 

Whenever I jam Smiley Smile on iTunes and not on my 180 gram LP, I take H & V and GV off the album. Stole the idea from this board- it makes it feel more cohesive.

Indeed, Brian was probably just banging out something while the cameramen did some B-roll.

Question is... why wasn't it "Shortenin' Bread" ?   

hahahahaha!

I can't believe that Bruce dissed "Friends." That's all I've been jamming lately. Well that and "Love You." 

This seems as good as any current place to lay this out:

What makes me laugh about the term "Brianista" is the negative connotation and the way it's tossed around by a select number of members on this board, including certain moderators. While I honor the fact that you try to keep the peace, I don't honor a passive-aggressive way of touting opinions. If you feel like saying something, then quit being a moderator and bring it. Take the (g)love(s) off.

The two aged men who are the sole "credibility" (in terms of original involvement) to The Beach Boys' present band would essentially be this without Brian's place in their lives:
 

-a gas pump man
-a tribute styled band member

And if that isn't enough, those two are responsible for some of the most reprehensible music (see the BB left to their own devices sans Brian), and bum lasting legacy (cue the misappropriated quote: "oh Mike and Bruce and a cover band are touring?! wow! they sure keep things fresh in people's minds"...ha! Perhaps the notion of BB= Surfin' USA) of The Beach Boys. I don't care about opinions. Everyone has them. Great. I'm sure people have their sick and twisted reasons for liking Mike Love. Fine. But understand who is the reason for the Beach Boys to be mentioned in the same breath as The Beatles in certain circumstances...Brian Douglas Wilson. Again- it's all opinions,  but it's a stretch to make people feel bad or guilt for a blind love of a man that was (note: was) clearly the most genius out of that bunch.

Over and out.

Feel like arguing? Do it. I don't care to have an online argument with people that I don't know. I have more important and pressing conversations that are unpleasant with people in real life. So what's the point, message board hotshot? You rogue ace that knows more than me and the co. on here (and we know more than 95% of all people in the world about Brian and the BB- that's why we come here.)? You that thinks my words are stupid or misinformed? Save your time. You won't get a response from me in an argumentative push. Your opinion is as valid as mine. You might even have some facts on your side. You DON'T have anything that will ever indicate that Brian Wilson wasn't the single most amazing person in The Beach Boys. Point. So let people who want to laud the man do it. We have reason.

Also, since message boards tend to have folks comb over each sentence for an incongruity...by saying "bring it" I don't mean, "Let's argue!" I won't do it for reasons listed above. I mean to imply: don't call anything/anyone moderate (or a moderator) if you are putting out forward and negative viewpoints of a group of fans. Just because you are "in" with the right people or pay dues to a website, you are not above anyone. If your goal is to moderate- than be moderate.

Onward to positive vibes and thanks-

What I do enjoy about this board/ the people on it/ the issues:

the ability to come together with other fans who recognize the genius of Brian and the good involvement/execution of the other BBs, INCLUDING MIKE LOVE AND BRUCE JOHNSTON. Isn't that what a community of FANS is about? Saying that Brian is the genius of the BB and their sound is like saying that Yoda is the genius of the jedi council- it's fact. Celebrate the good of Mike Love, Bruce, and anyone else you care to, but cut the condescending talk to fans of the real genius.  Thank you very much for what is (with human folly in consideration) a very nice place in the online realm of communication. Peace and thanks. If my words mean that I shall be banned or exiled, then I don't want any part of this board. But, I shant sit in silence while people say things that are just silly.

As far as the content of the arguments here, the barbs we throw here are NOTHING compared to what happened in the Male Ego days. Two, no one is going to be banned for stating their opinion. Three, if you feel like exiling yourself for speaking your mind here, that's on you.

However, I do find the irony of the events of the last year or so on this board amusing; in January after a HUGE board blow up I was told I had no right to get down and dirty with my opinions and be "aloof" because "you're the moderator, not a member" (keeping with the skewed logic of so many of our friends here). And here we are ten months later and now people want the gloves to come off.

As far as anyone who has problems with people sharing their views on this board (and I'm of the opinion that my opinions are of NO consequence whatsoever to Beach Boys history; the BEACH BOYS are the ones with the success to show for it), if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen. And I'll kindly find a world's smallest violin for you.

Well, I have no desire to bicker with you or leave the site, so no violin required. I do thank you for putting your time into a very nice site with a great community to meet other fans. Being that I mainly lurk on here and do not post with all that much frequency, I was unaware of what the limits were.

This seems as good as any current place to lay this out:

What makes me laugh about the term "Brianista" is the negative connotation and the way it's tossed around by a select number of members on this board, including certain moderators. While I honor the fact that you try to keep the peace, I don't honor a passive-aggressive way of touting opinions. If you feel like saying something, then quit being a moderator and bring it. Take the (g)love(s) off.

The two aged men who are the sole "credibility" (in terms of original involvement) to The Beach Boys' present band would essentially be this without Brian's place in their lives:
 

-a gas pump man
-a tribute styled band member

And if that isn't enough, those two are responsible for some of the most reprehensible music (see the BB left to their own devices sans Brian), and bum lasting legacy (cue the misappropriated quote: "oh Mike and Bruce and a cover band are touring?! wow! they sure keep things fresh in people's minds"...ha! Perhaps the notion of BB= Surfin' USA) of The Beach Boys. I don't care about opinions. Everyone has them. Great. I'm sure people have their sick and twisted reasons for liking Mike Love. Fine. But understand who is the reason for the Beach Boys to be mentioned in the same breath as The Beatles in certain circumstances...Brian Douglas Wilson. Again- it's all opinions,  but it's a stretch to make people feel bad or guilt for a blind love of a man that was (note: was) clearly the most genius out of that bunch.

Over and out.

Feel like arguing? Do it. I don't care to have an online argument with people that I don't know. I have more important and pressing conversations that are unpleasant with people in real life. So what's the point, message board hotshot? You rogue ace that knows more than me and the co. on here (and we know more than 95% of all people in the world about Brian and the BB- that's why we come here.)? You that thinks my words are stupid or misinformed? Save your time. You won't get a response from me in an argumentative push. Your opinion is as valid as mine. You might even have some facts on your side. You DON'T have anything that will ever indicate that Brian Wilson wasn't the single most amazing person in The Beach Boys. Point. So let people who want to laud the man do it. We have reason.

Also, since message boards tend to have folks comb over each sentence for an incongruity...by saying "bring it" I don't mean, "Let's argue!" I won't do it for reasons listed above. I mean to imply: don't call anything/anyone moderate (or a moderator) if you are putting out forward and negative viewpoints of a group of fans. Just because you are "in" with the right people or pay dues to a website, you are not above anyone. If your goal is to moderate- than be moderate.

Onward to positive vibes and thanks-

What I do enjoy about this board/ the people on it/ the issues:

the ability to come together with other fans who recognize the genius of Brian and the good involvement/execution of the other BBs, INCLUDING MIKE LOVE AND BRUCE JOHNSTON. Isn't that what a community of FANS is about? Saying that Brian is the genius of the BB and their sound is like saying that Yoda is the genius of the jedi council- it's fact. Celebrate the good of Mike Love, Bruce, and anyone else you care to, but cut the condescending talk to fans of the real genius.  Thank you very much for what is (with human folly in consideration) a very nice place in the online realm of communication. Peace and thanks. If my words mean that I shall be banned or exiled, then I don't want any part of this board. But, I shant sit in silence while people say things that are just silly.

Mike Love holding a nasal note in a medium range for a while is about as impressive as seeing a normal man eat potato chips forever.

Teenybopper? That must be a joke, because no modern teenyboppers care about The Beatles. They care about Lady Gaga and that crap. Besides, it's not "dark days." The only valid forms of music nowadays are LP and digital download; most people don't even play LPs. This leaves one modern (loosely used with LP in the mix) medium and so be it- digital. Whatever keeps The Beatles in people's minds, young and old: so be it. It must be done.

Dada nails it.

Ahhhh the belief that artists should never grow...

Can't wait. If you sanction this video, Andrew, I'm sure it's awesome and credible. Can't wait (AGAIN!)

This post got me jamming Friends all over and loving it. Thanks. (Not that I needed a reason to listen to more BB...) So tell me people- I pre-ordered this doc and am chomping at the bit to see it! How'd you see it/get it so quickly? I'm dying to see it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwMzxgG2AxM


This is so damn good! It is unbelievably catchy and well-done. I believe you all shall enjoy. Cheers!

-amazing. artfully done.

oh man this is awesome! thanks!

gee, I wonder WHO punched him in the Larnyx?! Who could it be?

Awesome! Thanks for the info!!!

Showed this to friends as we drove back from Seattle to Portland. You had a hand in their first non-Help Me Rhonda-esque BB listening. Thanks!

I loved the dissection! I read each word. I must go to work and can not comment more thoroughly... but I am looking forward to the next posting covering the later sections!