gfxgfx
 
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
logo
 
gfx gfx
gfx
680597 Posts in 27600 Topics by 4068 Members - Latest Member: Dae Lims March 28, 2024, 02:54:20 PM
*
gfx*HomeHelpSearchCalendarLoginRegistergfx
  Show Posts
Pages: 1 2 [3] 4 5 6 7 8 ... 30
51  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: I Went To Sleep on: July 31, 2017, 01:46:37 AM
This, Time To Get Alone and This Whole World are the three Brian Wilson songs that are the most dearest to me. His peak achievements, everything good about life and love compressed into those three miniatures.
52  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: My First BB Concert/Your First BB Concert on: July 26, 2017, 03:45:40 PM
My first concert was back in 2012 in Berlin, with many guys from this board tagging along... I was very excited, a bit drunk (not too much) and just a tad worried I might be disappointed, as it was the most anticipated concert for me like, ever. But when Do It Again began and the guys took the stage, all my worries went out the door: these guys are pro, they know what they are doing and they are doing. Screw all the Brian/Mike-squabbles, it's the songs and the music that matter, and in that respect these guys always deliver, no matter what the configuration. Of course, there are better nights and not-so-great nights, but it's never going to be total sh*t.
53  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: The Beach Boys Wild Honey(Sunshine Tomorrow) 2CD Set? on: July 26, 2017, 03:40:34 PM
Haven't bought the CD but listened to the outtakes on Spotify. Dammit, them Boys blew me away once again! Such revelatory, beautiful pieces... Heartwarming to hear Brian so into it. Of course, the proof has been in the pudding all these years, but hearing him guide the guys and sounding so enthused really makes me feel good, even though I've known for ages that the "he went to bed after Smile" was just a myth. Great stuff. Can't wait to get my own copy.

My only gripe is we don't have full Hawaii concerts... Oh well. A download-only live album would satisfy my soul. Please?
54  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Mike Love Do It Again 2017 Promo FIlm on: July 26, 2017, 02:50:42 AM
I liked it. The guys were having fun, it was an energetic performance and hey, the song is pretty darn good. 8/10. More fun than the 2012 BB's remake.
55  Smiley Smile Stuff / Welcome to the Smiley Smile board / Re: Tapatalk, anyone? on: July 24, 2017, 03:09:43 AM
I just started using Tapatalk and its very nice app. Someone please, tapatalkify this board!
56  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian's next solo album (NPP followup) speculation and info thread on: July 16, 2017, 01:29:07 PM
In an interview he gave to Helsingin Sanomat (Finnish newspaper) he said he hasn't written anything in three years, and he nowadays plays piano only for his own enjoyment. Doesn't sound too promising, but hey, who knows.
57  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson - 2017 Tour Thread (Pet Sounds - The Final Performances) on: July 15, 2017, 10:51:13 AM
Well, I was in Pori, and I loved every minute of. Especially the minutes when Brian performed. It was cold and raining most of the time, but as Brian said, "a little downpour won't hurt ya" (or something like that).

They played one 1,5 hour long set, first deepish cuts, then PS and finishing with some sweet rockin' hits. On a positive note, the band was MUCH more together than the last time I saw Brian (London, May 2016). I mean, playing and singing were out of this world. Al was amazing, Darian did great on Darlin', you know the score... Some people were a bit baffled by Blondie's contributions, like "who is this guy and what is he doing to these songs". Personally, I found his slot refreshing. His guitar playing injected a hefty dose of avant garde noise shredding to Wild Honey, I'd say it was the closest to Captain Beefheart I've heard in any Beach Boys related concert. Blondie's a great guy, not out to please but to kick ass and terrorize bourgeoisie!

As for Brian himself, he was more into it and engaged than I've ever seen him. I especially loved his introduction to Pet Sounds title track: "On the guitar, Nicky Wonder... On the drums... The drums are GREAT!" But I have to admit, his singing has gone downhill quite a bit. When he sang harmony he was spot on, but when he took leads, his phrasing was rather breathless and gruff, long notes cut short and rhytmically all over the place... But then again, it was a jazz festival, and in a way he just jazzified it. It made singing along quite difficult, with rhytmic curveballs coming all the time. I didn't mind, though!

And hey: you COULD hear Brian's piano and Al's guitar loud and clear, and they both really know what they're doing. Especially Al... What a rhytm guitarist! He was perfectly in the pocket all the time, and he really added to the sound. My hero.
58  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson - 2017 Tour Thread (Pet Sounds - The Final Performances) on: July 13, 2017, 03:41:32 AM
Today in Finland, Pori Jazz Festival. Anyone from this board attending? I'll be there/here.
59  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: The Psychology of Beach Boys Album Covers: Christmas Album on: July 04, 2017, 11:12:32 AM
I analyzed the cover after reading the topic headline but before reading the first post, and I came to exactly same conclusions! Yeah, never thought this cover would have so many hidden layers...

Also, if you look quickly, those decorations on both sides of the photo remind me of Brothers Records' "Indian spreading his arms" logo. Coincidence... or is it?
60  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: BB songs you love but other fans not so much on: May 02, 2017, 01:25:30 PM
All the exotic locations -songs. Belles of Paris, Sumahama, Kokomo, Diamond Head...
61  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Very Short and Specific Moments That Evoke Unusually Strong Emotions on: April 16, 2017, 01:49:27 PM
Deep and wide. It makes me feel like I stand on top of a mountain, look at the valley below and see the universe above me... Gets me every time.
62  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: A portal to LA in 1966 has opened up in your kitchen! on: March 31, 2017, 04:41:25 AM
I'd round up all the Beach Boys and VDP and stress the importance of finishing Smile. I'm sure they would believe me after I'd show of some of my next millennium gizmos and predict future (and sports results) correctly. Considering the paranoid vibes going around, I'm sure they'd greet me as a new Messiah.
63  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Do you play Beach Boys albums when there are visitors? on: March 31, 2017, 04:37:22 AM
Love You is always ready near the turntable, my house my rules my music.
64  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Who Arranged 'Be With Me'? on: March 03, 2017, 01:57:32 PM
Yeh, and other string/wind instrument arrangements from that era. Did Brian write charts for his own songs? I know he did Good Time...
65  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson - 2017 Tour Thread (Pet Sounds - The Final Performances) on: February 16, 2017, 06:45:40 AM
The Finland concert takes place in Pori, PoriJazz festival, Kirjurinluoto outdoor arena. Wonderful place, I'm definitely going to be there!
66  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Favorite Version of \ on: February 15, 2017, 03:50:59 AM
Endless Harmony -version. i don't know why, maybe because it sounded so fresh when I first heard it after hearing the two released versions so many times. RondaRhonda has never been among my favourites, but EH version helped me realize how great song it is, after all.
67  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Some Dennis Moments on: February 15, 2017, 03:48:56 AM
"GO!"
68  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Most Satisfying Pairing of Tracks on an Album on: February 14, 2017, 10:31:11 PM
Shut Down 2 starting with FFF and DWB. And All Summer Long with IGA and ASL. In mean, those always bring this stupid smile to my face, like "yeah, two alltime immortal classic Travis back to back, yeah that's one way to start an album"... Not to meantion they were their lord knows how manyeth albums within what, about two years? The year of everything.
69  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Favorite Bonus Tracks on Two-fers on: February 14, 2017, 10:20:51 PM
SmileyWild and Friends20 - sometimes I even feel those two bonus sets are their two best albums. If they were albums.
70  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Favorite Beach Boys Moments on: January 23, 2017, 11:38:11 PM
Deep and wide.

I mean, talking about genius. The moment lasts maybe one second, but it grabs you and never let's go... Somehow unbelievably moving.
71  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Keepin' The Summer Alive on: January 23, 2017, 06:46:18 AM
Great Album. WAY better than 1985, and keeps you awake better than L.A. Right up there with Carl and the Passions in my books.

Great songs:

Some of Your Love (classic Beach Boys, what's not to love here?)
School Day (great song, spirited performance, I happen to like rock music!)
Goin' On (one of my all time BB-faves, nothing guilty in this pleasure.)

Good songs:

When Girls Get Together (odd, but beautiful. Opened my mind to realize how women think, thanks boys!)
Santa Ana Winds (Al doing what he does best.)
Endless Harmony (epic, the great American story put to music, where it belongs.)

Less good songs:

Okay, both Carl songs on this one are quite bland. Semi-catchy at best.

sh*t:

Sunshine (but hey, it adds value, I mean this is THE only BB song I really, really don't like. Thatä's some achievement.)
72  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: AGD missing, the future of this forum on: January 23, 2017, 05:35:15 AM
The more the merrier, embrace all, there is no grave, bring back the good times. Although I wouldn't say this place is dying... It's been quiet lately, but there haven't really been any new developements. I wouldn't mind some more activity, especially about music.
73  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Drugs: Heroes or Villains? on: January 03, 2017, 10:16:23 AM
Some drugs just lower the treshold, and you might come up with and explore wacky new ideas more easily. But it's still coming from the creative person, not from the drugs. They're merely a tool, a shortcut. For a sensitive guy like Brian, I'd say they were ultimately a villain.
74  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Why Brian Dumped Mike: Exhibit A, \ on: November 29, 2016, 11:22:21 AM
Dylan and Lennon ruined rock lyrics. I'll take 60's Mike over them any day.
75  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Bruce did the vocal arrangement for the ending of \ on: November 21, 2016, 05:34:13 AM
Well, if I voice this chord into Brian's part from the end of Carl's part, it'll sound okay and no one will know about it.

What part exactly is Bruce referring to here?
Pages: 1 2 [3] 4 5 6 7 8 ... 30
gfx
Powered by SMF 1.1.21 | SMF © 2015, Simple Machines Page created in 0.246 seconds with 21 queries.
Helios Multi design by Bloc
gfx
Powered by MySQL Powered by PHP Valid XHTML 1.0! Valid CSS!