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26  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Rank the released NPP songs on: March 24, 2015, 05:50:38 PM
1. Saturday Night (In a just world this would be a radio hit)
2. Guess You Had To Be There
3. Sail Away (Damn Al Jardine can sing)
4. Right Time (Did I mention Al Jardine can sing)
5. Runaway Dancer
6. Our Special Love

Loving it all though.  Can't wait to have the whole thing in my car and on my pod!
27  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson Taping Soundstage Special With Special Guests on: March 23, 2015, 07:41:53 PM
Silly selfish question for all you technically savvy folk out there.  Is there anyone who owns a dvd recorder and can record this Soundstage special on quality dvd for me?  I am happy to pay a fair price.  I don't have the ability to do it and I would really love to have this in my dvd collection (especially if it doesn't get released on commercial dvd) as I went to the show and really want it as a keep sake.  Please pm me if you can help me out.  I have lots of rare stuff I can trade if that is a preference.  Big thanks in advance.  I don't think this breaks any board rules.  If so, my apologies.  I buy everything that BB/BW releases and would certainly purchase the soundstage special but I have this feeling that it may not be and I don't want to miss my shot at having this for repeated viewings at home.
28  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Runaway Dancer for purchase on itunes on: March 16, 2015, 08:54:27 PM
We have heard Brian try a lot of different styles.  Rap, country, mor, blues.  Have we ever heard him this... disco? Nighttime, perhaps?  It makes me smile.  It will probably not be in my top ten favourites on this album, but I like it.   I was hoping for Saturday Night to be the next release.  I can't wait for the whole record to drop.  Go Brian!
29  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Runaway Dancer available for purchase on itunes on: March 16, 2015, 08:24:13 PM
Just purchased!  Downloading now.  Excited.  Off to listen.  I enjoyed hearing it 3 or 4 times live in Vegas but the studio version is usually where Brian shines.
30  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: David Crosby on Mike Love on: March 05, 2015, 06:47:12 AM
AGD,

I love hearing about others fave music besides BB/BW.  Your recommendation of If Only I Could Remember My Name has made me curious.  What is your all time top 10 best albums list?  I'd realy love it if you would take the time and post it here.  I think I should do the same, but I am slow so it might take a bit.  If I recall correctly you are also a big fan of Jim Steinman's work too, right?

Thanks in advance! 

To my shame and embarrassment I have never heard any solo Crosby outside his work with the Byrds (I'm a big fan) and CSNY (not a big fan) as his writing for those projects never excited me the way others writing did (Dylan,Clark, Mcguinn etc). 
31  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Preview No Pier Pressure On Google Play! on: February 24, 2015, 05:58:08 PM
Thanks for solving the mystery Matt!  I knew my ears weren't deceiving me.  I'd love to hear a good mix of that early version.  I'd certainly pay for it!  They should put it on a b-side or rarities comp!
32  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Preview No Pier Pressure On Google Play! on: February 23, 2015, 07:13:16 PM
That doesn't sound like Nate.  I have heard Nate sing the song a couple of times live (Vegas rehearsal and performance) and also heard the clip of the final studio version.  Sounds like a different singer.  Can I get a witness?  At any rate, this is the track I am most looking forward to on the new album.  Can't wait to hear the whole album top to bottom.
33  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Preview No Pier Pressure On Google Play! on: February 17, 2015, 07:21:42 PM
Saturday Night takes me back to the Vegas show.  Nate was THE highlight guest performer.  He brought down the house with his songs.  It looked to me that Brian's band (and Blondie in particular) were also really impressed with what he brought to the table.  Saturday Night was my fave new song that we heard that night and it is my fave of the samples presented here.  Love the banjo, the backing vocals and the melody is so perfectly sung.   Damn.  Damn.  Damn.  That is some tasty business.  Off to listen again!  Can't wait to be playing the whole she-bang.  Thanks for the embarrassment of riches Brian!
34  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: New Brian Wilson song just premiered on radio on: February 16, 2015, 11:34:51 AM
I believe this is Matt Jardine on the high parts here.  Evidence being that the album was fully recorded before Eichenberger joined the band.  Jeff is on the record NPP but that sure doesn't sound like him on this track.  Also, during the live show in Vegas' performance of the song Matt Jardine was singing the high parts.
35  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: New Brian Wilson song just premiered on radio on: February 16, 2015, 08:14:18 AM
Dear Mr. Lawlor,

Please do not argue with ForHerCryingSoul.  He is an expert.  Don't you realize that Brian has been using doubletracked vocals for nearly 50 years for the purpose of "masking" the auto-tune.  

In all seriousness it is great to have someone here who has attended sessions, been a good friend to Brian, and can weigh in when some folks' musings get out of hand.  Thanks for posting here Ray, you class the place up!  I am looking forward to the album.  I hope we hear a taste of the studio version of Saturday Night on Hollywood BLVD next or soon.  I really enjoyed Nate's vocals during the Vegas show and want to hear how the album version came out.
36  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: New Brian Wilson song just premiered on radio on: February 16, 2015, 06:54:06 AM
It blows me away that so many don't seem to realize that the sound of the vocals is an INTENTIONAL choice.  Would I prefer a vocal sound that is closer to what Al Jardine went for on his solo album, probably.  But do I think that this is a result of poor engineering, no.  This is clearly what Thomas and co feel is a contemporary or modern vocal sound.  The effects on Al's vocal sound a bit more restrained to me here than Al's (still killer) vocals on the TWGMTR album.  Happy to hear these guys singing together on record again.  Lovin' it.  I enjoyed this tune when I heard it live in Vegas a few times but enjoy the studio version even more.  Is that Matt Jardine sounding wonderful on the high parts there?  Think so.  Nice.  This album can't come fast enough for me!
37  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Capitol to Release Brian Wilson's 'No Pier Pressure' April 7: press release on: January 29, 2015, 07:22:30 AM
Thanks for coming by and letting us know Brian!  I have preordered all three formats of No Pier Pressure (I'm weird like that).  Excited to hear it in all of it's glory!
38  Smiley Smile Stuff / BRIAN WILSON Q & A / Do you have a favourite guest performance on No Pier Pressure? on: January 25, 2015, 08:48:42 PM
Do you have a favourite guest performance on No Pier Pressure?

I saw the Vegas tv taping at the Venetian theatre (wonderful show, thanks) and loved it all but was particularly blown away by Nate Ruess (from the band FUN) contributions and can't wait to hear the album version of Saturday Night on Hollywood BLVD!  Thanks for wonderful music.
39  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson Taping Soundstage Special With Special Guests on: December 18, 2014, 07:32:06 AM
BGAS is right regarding future Brian shows at the Venetian!

The person who mentioned it to Billy Hinsche (who was onstage at the time) was the venue manager who gave the impression that he had made a deal with Joe Thomas to do more Soundstage tapings at his venue.  Other artists for different shows.  No additional Brian shows at the Venetian were implied at all.



40  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson Taping Soundstage Special With Special Guests on: December 13, 2014, 10:31:56 AM
I am with you Bossaroo, the evening was an embarrassment of riches (how could one complain) but I, too, was hoping for From There To Back Again.  They should have just done Strange World to the very end of the TWGMTR album.  Would have been nice to hear FTTBA without the extra vocal processing.  Oh well.  It was pretty awesome as it was!
41  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson Taping Soundstage Special With Special Guests on: December 13, 2014, 10:19:17 AM
Captain,
I hope my post clears up some of your band questions.  Yes the core band is how you described it but Matt was out for about a third of it and Eichenberger was the go to high voiced dude for the night and did not leave when Matt came out.  During Ricky's songs Mike D would leave and Ricky would be the sole drummer.  Except for set 8 the last five songs where they did the double drummer thang (there was always two drum sets on stage they did not share kits).  The guests came and then left after their bits.  The encore, set 8, had everyone out except Nate R and Mark I.
 
42  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson Taping Soundstage Special With Special Guests on: December 13, 2014, 10:07:32 AM
I can only share the enthusiasm and excitement of others who witnessed his event.  I only have two days left of Vegas and don't want to waste them so I will save my lengthy review for another time but I wanted to give an accurate setlist (with indication of lead vocals) for the (wonderfully long) soundcheck/rehearsal in proper order because I am nerdy like that.  I will do the same for the actual show when time permits. (I see while I was typing Wirestone posted the setlist which WAS followed for the evening performance (Looking at Tomorrow was cut though)

Soundcheck rehearsal:  
We were told to expect lot of stops starts and such for the production people and there were quite a few.  Very cool experience.  Paul Mertons was go between leading Brian's band and chatting with Joe T's folks.

Our Prayer (3 times with Al)
Heroes and Villains (with Al) after this Al Leaves
She Knows Me Too Well (Eichenberger - yup he is great)
Good Vibes
This Beautiful Day (short and pretty)
Runaway Dancer (3 times - Sabu from Capitol Cities - very modern soul dance vibe)
Don't Worry Baby (new modern arrangement with extra synth bits - Sabu on lead again - dude can sing)
Marcella (out comes Al, Blondie, Ricky and Billy for next four tracks) (Brian sings lead)
Wild Honey (Blondie lead - great vocals -same key as previous tour)
Sail On Sailor (Blondie)
Sail Away (Blondie, Al, Brian shared lead Matt Jardine on high harmonies)
(Al and other guests leave and Mark Isham -great horn player enters)
Don't talk (instrumental horn handles lead moody and nice)
Half Moon Bay (short no lead vocals but some bits of wordless stacked harmonies more horn playing from Mark)
(Mark leaves Al back on)
The Right Time (Al lead with a bit o Brian)
(Al leaves Nate Ruess from Fun comes out)
Saturday Night (Nate lead - fave new song so far)
Hold On Dear Brother (with Blondie and Ricky Nate on lead again - best song of the night {both rehearsal and final gig} for me.  Goosepimples.  Hair standing on end.  It was never one of my favourites, but Nate tore this up.  Emotional and passionate lead with star power.  The band clearly loved his performance too.  Blondie's reactions after both performances gave witness to this fact.  If this doesn't make the tv special I will cry out for the injustice!  :-)
God Only Knows (Nate lead again - good but his least convincing performance - Brian would have been my preference here)
Darlin (Nate lead - great vocal.  He stayed out of the intro and ending as it seemed he was not 100% confident with it but the intro and a cappella ending didn't need him anyway as Brian's band are vocal ninjas and had that sh*t covered anyway!)

That was it for the rehearsal / soundcheck.  It was long and awesome.  I was tired from it.  I worried a bit for Brian as he still had a whole show performance with 13 extra songs that they didn't do at rehearsal / soundcheck.  Big day for the Big Man.  But he is a survivor and trooper.  If I didn't see the actual evening performance I could still have died happy.  And say what you will about Joe Thomas (and I know that some of you will) but he puts on one hell of a big assed professional high production value tv special.  The venue, lighting, and video screens (very inventive set up and appropriate content) were beautiful and over the top.  I felt so good for Brian and band to have a lavish backdrop that suits the beautiful music they create on stage.  
P.S.
Big thanks to Glenn for his kindness.  It meant a lot to this nerdy fan who traveled a long way.

43  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: Ian McLagan (Small Faces & The Faces) R.I.P. on: December 07, 2014, 07:02:12 PM
Saw him three times playing keys for Billy Bragg.  Met him once after a show.  Wonderful gent and an brilliant player.  He elevated the show to a great degree with the calibre of his instrumental work.
44  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson Taping Soundstage Special With Special Guests on: December 02, 2014, 07:24:38 AM
I am going to this show but due to friends backing out I have one extra ticket (possibly two).  The tickets are front row rear balcony (17th row center).  Sec5 Row AA seat near isle.  There is no one in front of you as there is an travel isle.  Meaning you will probably be very easy to see on tv when this airs.  PM me if interested!
45  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: MIC Price Discussion Thread. on: November 28, 2014, 06:28:44 AM
If anyone still hasn't purchased this wonderful box set it is on sale at Amazon.ca for the cheapest it has ever been $71.92.  Free shipping in Canada.  You are welcome!  :-)
 
46  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Ideas for a BW Box Set on: November 25, 2014, 05:55:30 AM
I believe AGD means no smile stuff on first best of cd.
47  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Love and Mercy Soundtrack on: November 22, 2014, 11:39:07 AM
Howie,

I just wanted to say that I enjoy your posts and (most often) your perspective on all things BB.  In terms of management, if you had your way who would be a best fit to represent the group as a whole?

I certainly agree that Capitol has done the BB a disservice and treat them as a second tier band unfairly.

I sat two boxes ahead of Jerry Schilling and Pricilla Presley (who was just as drop dead gorgeous close up) at the Hollywood Bowl C 50 show.  They seemed to be enjoying the show.  Perhaps having a person with a previous history with the group (who didn't exit under bad circumstances) might have or might be a good idea.

Regardless, it seems a shame that the world at large doesn't give the BB enough credit as major league players and put them closer the status of Frankie Valli (underrated too, I think) as opposed to The Beatles.  I know the Beach Boys themselves and their inter-squabbles are in large part to blame for this too, though.
48  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Wanderlust Macca Tribute Preview on YouTube on: November 10, 2014, 05:43:14 PM
Thanks for the link!  Sounds good.  I have it pre-ordered and looking forward to having it in the collection.  My fave part is when Brian sings "Oh where did I go wrong my love" section.  He sings it very sweetly.  It gets a bit shouty in some other places, but it is a nice production.   

Does anyone remember that fake paul tribute that was being talked about during the imagination era that said Brian was going to cover Dear Boy.  I was really hoping that it was a real tribute as Dear Boy is one of my fave Paul tunes.  I'd love it if the beach boys had covered that in the early 1970's.
49  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: *Merged* Brian Wilson current album thread on: November 10, 2014, 10:01:00 AM
Don't stir up trouble Mikie or I'm gonna have to show up at your house again and this time I'll leave with some your rare stuff!  :-)

And thanks for the clarification Ray!
50  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: *Merged* Brian Wilson current album thread on: November 10, 2014, 09:19:03 AM
The "Wrong" was not aimed at me then, Ray?  Hope not.  Wouldn't wanted to have offended / upset you in any way, merely mentioning that often post production work occurs on "live" efforts (Brian and darn near everyone else in the music industry).  Your posts have been the highlight of this board for me (aside from your beer ones that do nothing for me - as I am a rum and whiskey man myself lol).  Sincerely though please keep posting often Ray as it is so refreshing to have someone close to Brian who can let us know when our speculation is way off base.  Also it is very reassuring to know that Brian has good friends like you in his corner!  Cheers!
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