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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: SMiLE Sessions box set!
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on: August 26, 2011, 08:28:32 AM
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and the Frank Holmes pic on the box looks almost 3D somehow (though I don't think it is
must be the angle). Fake or no (and I don't think it is) I'm IMPRESSED.
OH MY GOD!!!! THIS COULD BE 100% REAL!!!!!!! I SWEAR TO GOD I READ THEY WERE PLANING ON DOING SOMETHING 3D WITH THE BOX!!!!!! Ohmygod!!!!!!
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Surf's Up (Part 2)
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on: August 25, 2011, 11:01:29 AM
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Citation, please: I've checked the booklet and this is what it says: "Remember, what you're listening to are unfinished productions, fragments, demos and tracks. Basically the pieces (especially the "Heroes And Villains" vocal sections) have been assembled in what seems like a listenable sequence". No mention of Part 2... not a BW 1966/67 assembly.
I'll look for it, but i'm certain I heard that the part after the trombones is known as "Heroes and Villains Part 2"
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Surf's Up (Part 2)
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on: August 25, 2011, 10:26:43 AM
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I mean, look at H&V part 2, people said "Maybe it exists, maybe not" then we got that released on the GV box.
No, we didn't - we got "H&V" (sections): if it was really "Pt. 2", that's how it would have been listed. Part 2 was included as part of the sections, it is added in with the rest of the unused sessions.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Surf's Up (Part 2)
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on: August 25, 2011, 10:09:12 AM
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George Fell Into His French Horn WAS a Surf's Up overdub session, recorded the day after the tracking session. I doubt it had anything to do with the second movement of Surf's Up.
It could, however, be a sign of what Brian was thinking about at the time, which could have something to do with the 2nd movement.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Surf's Up (Part 2)
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on: August 25, 2011, 10:04:19 AM
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Maybe george was just a warm up for surfs up?
That's what I'd always assumed. As FatherOfTheMan states, it is extremely reminiscent of the "Falling Apart" horns in verse 2 (tho' never heard them called that before). "George" was recorded on November 7, same day as a Surf's Up session; there was another SU session the following day (this info from www.btinternet.com/~bellagio/gigs66.html). So it follows in my mind that the two must be intimately linked, no matter that they're miles apart in terms of sophistication. Just as a comparison for those who haven't heard it, I cut the two parts out and placed them in one file so you can hear (I don't think it's a rule breaker but feel-free to delete the link if it is) http://www.mediafire.com/?y7x1lofvxomvikv
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: SMiLE Sessions box set!
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on: August 25, 2011, 09:54:53 AM
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If there is a pt2 on the boxset, can we have a chip installed in Phil that causes him to be violently sick and suffer explosive diarrhea whenever he tries to play the thing? I think he's forfitted any right to enjoy this music when it comes out.
Post Of The Year Lol post of the CENTURY .
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Darian and SMiLE
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on: August 25, 2011, 09:42:57 AM
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Yeah, people complain about the sound of BWPS...on CD. But I also recall hearing people say BWPS sounds amazing on vinyl. (And please...spare me the whole vinyl-is-God thing. It's apples and oranges to me...)
BUT...I do recall asking a couple years back if anybody had done a needle-drop of BWPS...or perhaps talked the good Dr. Ebbetts into doing so. Did this ever happen?
I would love to add a needledrop to my SMiLE library...if only I could find one...
Damn man me too... I heard Joanna Leary's Cow on vinyl [it's on YouTube] and it really does sound good. I've been looking for a vinyl rip of BWPS for YEARS. I Have some 66'-67' stuff of vinyl, if you're interested PM me, consider it done
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Surf's Up (Part 2)
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on: August 25, 2011, 09:37:17 AM
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Exactly, Brian LOVED Surf's Up, and it was the ONLY SMiLE song the public heard back in 67', so WHY would he NOT record it? A very reasonable question. That being said, most of us are still confounded why Brian would not finish up work on what was at that point his most advanced music. Even that didn't seem to be TOO far from completion. Again, though, another point in your favor. I can sort of see why he never quite managed to figure out Heroes and Villains during the Smile period. It never seemed to be a complete song. Even at the stage that Brian is playing it for Humble Harv (which happens to be the same day that Brian records the first movement of Surf's Up), it is only really one verse. Surf's Up though seems to be such a complete package. Or (forgive my stream of consciousness)...maybe, on November 4th, Brian and Parks had only written the first part, knowing that a second part would be required and by the time it was written (early December, hypothetically) the vocal sessions were beginning and then the project fell apart. Thoughts? I really like this post, comparing the situation of Surf's up to H&V really puts SMiLE into perspective. Brian knew what he wanted, but he couldn't get it EXACTLY how he wanted, and he is a known perfectionist, so I think that it WAS written and Probably demoed. I mean, look at H&V part 2, people said "Maybe it exists, maybe not" then we got that released on the GV box. Now, TSS could give us the "Holy Grail"... lets pray
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Surf's Up (Part 2)
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on: August 25, 2011, 08:19:07 AM
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Instead of using the "Box Set" Thread, lets use this. I believe that there IS a second movement to Surfs Up, However, it may not have ever been recorded. Here's the session worksheet for Surf's Up (Part 1): Notice the "(Movement 1) tag, this proves that a movement 2 EXISTS but MAY NOT HAVE BEEN RECORDED. Now, most people who have "Heard" it describe it as "Weird" and full of horns and strings. We know of a track with strange horns "George!" however, it is, in my opinion, to humorous to be part of Surf's Up, or be a song in general. BUT the horns on george do sound a lot like the "falling apart" horns on Surf's Up (The second verse). So, what do you guys think?
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Smiley Smile Stuff / 1960's Beach Boys Albums / Re: Wild Honey
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on: August 24, 2011, 09:13:42 PM
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Let the Wind Blow is an incredible song. I love Mark Linett's stereo mix. I play it for people and they say things like, "That's the Beach Boys? Get outta here!!!"
I just heard that in "An American Family" and sh*t myself. IT'S AMAZING.
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