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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson - 2019 Tour Thread
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on: May 08, 2019, 10:48:05 AM
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I hope the reviewers don't get too rough on this tour. I don't closely follow The Zombies, but I caught their TV performance recently doing "Time of the Season" and Blunstone sounded pretty warbly, with a seemingly uncontrollable excessive vibrato when having to sing old falsetto-ish lines in full-voice.
no, thats how the song is my guy- Colin sounds the same as he always did, he has not destroyed his voice from year after year of touring....because he didnt do that
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian live webcast tonite
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on: May 05, 2019, 11:47:16 PM
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they had weird shots for every band dawg- not a lot of detail was put into the production, but i was happy they did it for everyone, but yea I was able to download it. Inbox me if you want me to send it to you. Did anyone else notice the extreme lack of close-ups of Brian? Even on songs where he was singing lead, they would have a close up of literally every band member but him. I watched the whole concert twice and only saw a couple close-ups (still pretty far away) of Brian, but totally tight shots of Al, Matt (nice to see him back, although I also did like Rob), and everyone else. Kinda strange. Was this at the insistence of the producers because of Brian's, how should I put this, sometimes somber appearance? Did someone deem that he was having an "off" night or something? I love Brian, but oh man, his vocals were all over the place. That doesn't mean I didn't enjoy the show. I thoroughly did, and I'll probably watch it again a million times. The band is ON FIRE here!! Matt absolutely shines on Let Him Run Wild. Al, of all places, totally rocked on Shut Down, Darian sounded great on Darlin, I love Nicky Wonder's Fender Bass on Dance Dance Dance. This show overwhelmed me with bitter-sweetness, something I've felt every time I've seen Brian in person, but nothing has ever compared to the feeling I got from watching this video. The band is amazing. The music is amazing. Happy crowd. That was all great, but to hear Brian's voice cracking on every line of God Only Knows just hurts. Surely, like someone has already mentioned, many of these songs keys (and maybe tempos) should be adjusted for Bri. I know Brian has never really been comfortable on stage, like someone like Mike Love, but I haven't seen him *this uncomfortable* since 1981 or immediate-post Landy years. In shots where he can be seen, He looks genuinely tense and unhappy. I know there's not much he can do if he already committed to doing a show and is having an ""off" night. He doesn't want to retire, so this is his job. I just wish accommodations could be made, musical or otherwise, to ensure that Brian is having a nice time. I know he as a nice chair he loves backstage, why not bring it out to the piano ?? I know that sounds goofy, but Dave Grohl had a fricken guitar throne!!! If it made Bri comfortable, then great! Anything like that to make him happier. He certainly didn't look happy last night. I Don't mean to be too much of a downer. I loved the show. I'm thankful that Brian is still performing.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian live webcast tonite
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on: May 05, 2019, 11:45:21 PM
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Al was a little hoarse but not in a horrible way hes been working a TON and i mean arlo i saw last week was wayyyyy more hoarse and he was still great and so al was definetly really great but still a little hoarse but i still wish he was featured more this show, would of been nice to add cal saga or honkin
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian live webcast tonite
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on: May 05, 2019, 11:43:22 PM
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i liked when blondie thanked brian and al for "bringing him to this country 50 yrs ago"- I didn't really realise that but i guess thats accurate, they probably helped him come here like or were instrumental in it. Brian did miss a lot of lines and looked even less animated than usual. A brian highlight for me was Salt Lake City, a suprise. Worst moment of the night anyone? Darians lead on "Darlin'"- wasnt into it dawg.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: classic beach boys sound invloves reverb
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on: April 06, 2019, 09:38:59 PM
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NOT EVEN CLOSE-- NIGHT AND DAY. NIGHT AND DAY----------
i just did a simltaneaous comparison, where i have them both on an a/b switch-----WOW..............PASTMASTERS=totally way more drenched in thick reverb compared to our car club. our car club version 2 is a way better sounding tape- that is MY favorite--- by farrrrrrrrrrrr
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Carl's Guitars
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on: April 06, 2019, 09:00:34 PM
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c. 2000 or so a local gtr speciality store got an amp in w/ the classic "beach boys in concert" stensil on the case, it was CARL'S. They were preparing to ship it.....to John Mayer. Now this is years before i liked or worshiped John Mayer (pre Dead & Co, lol)
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