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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson - 2019 Tour Thread
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on: October 02, 2019, 09:08:47 AM
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Discussion of deep cuts brings to mind the Brian/band Pet Sounds show I saw in Williamsburg, Brooklyn 3 years ago. Brian was one of the headliners on a very eclectic music festival of youngish indie bands. The show was sold out, all standing room/general admission, with seemingly every inch of space taken. The hipsterish crowd averaged 20s-to-40s, quite young for a Brian crowd, and (as Howie Edelson noted in amazement at the time) they were crazy into the Pet Sounds material, even singing along on some of the fairly unusual cuts. I wonder if any of that younger crowd made it to the "1968" show last week? The folks last week on average looked more like you'd expect at a Brian show, roughly a generation older.
It's been said before, but it's completely fascinating just how many seemingly separate fanbases the BBs seem to have.
I saw more younger fans at Saturday's show than I ever have at a Brian concert. Long hair, tie dye shirts, much enthusiasm... reminded me of myself about 10 years ago, looking like they had just come from a music festival or a Bob Weir show.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson - 2019 Tour Thread
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on: September 29, 2019, 09:47:03 PM
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marcella27's review really hit the nail on the head. Last night truly did feel like a gift. I never thought I'd get to hear Brian perform all of these songs. It was something special. I was especially impressed with the songs selected from Friends. Diamond Head sounded fantastic and it was cool to see Al sort of conducting the percussion section and giving people their cues. During Passing By, I could hear in my head the unused lyrics to the song from last year's archival release. Those lyrics fit in so naturally, I almost missed them, but that is also a testament to how well the band performed the song. To sort of second what marcella27 said, I thought the title track and Busy Doin' Nothin' were just surreal to hear live. The Surf's Up cuts were also very good. Blondie's wardrobe choices were certainly interesting, but you gotta love him! It was great to hear him sing Long Promised Road and Feel Flows. Lookin At Tomorrow was a real treat. I've personally never heard Til I Die live before and it didn't disappoint. I just wish Carl and Dennis could have been there last night, playing their respective instruments. I left the show feeling very optimistic. I'm certain this wasn't the last time I'll see Brian perform. As a fan, I couldn't ask for more than what we got last night. The 6 albums released from 1967-1971 mean the world to me. Brian seemed to be enjoying himself the most while performing these songs... hey, I'd pay top dollar for a follow-up tour of 20/20 and Sunflower songs
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson - 2019 Tour Thread
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on: September 28, 2019, 08:50:05 PM
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What a show. I'll write a full review tomorrow of what I thought, but Brian came out almost on his own tonight, with a walker rather than a wheelchair. Brian really got into the deep cuts and he pulled off a terrific Busy Doin Nothin. Not perfect, but this show far exceeded my expectations based upon what I've been reading here (and I was already really excited for this)!
The crowd gave Brian a standing ovation after God Only Knows... a lot of love in that theater tonight.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson - 2019 Tour Thread
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on: September 28, 2019, 08:46:04 PM
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Does anyone think it's odd that while they've had a bunch of special guests on this tour, an actual Beach Boy was at the show in NY but didn't join the band onstage for at least one song?
On another note, any smileysmilers going to the show in Philadelphia tonight?
Just checked into ye olde hotel room. Can't wait for tonight! Me neither! I am so looking forward to hearing this amazing set list performed live. I think it lived up to the hype! Brian seemed to be having a pretty good night tonight.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson - 2019 Tour Thread
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on: September 28, 2019, 02:51:28 PM
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Does anyone think it's odd that while they've had a bunch of special guests on this tour, an actual Beach Boy was at the show in NY but didn't join the band onstage for at least one song?
On another note, any smileysmilers going to the show in Philadelphia tonight?
Just checked into ye olde hotel room. Can't wait for tonight!
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: RIP Nicky Wonder
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on: August 08, 2019, 06:13:39 PM
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The perfect share. Thanks so much! In a horrible coincidence, I was traveling to and from, and attending my husband's memorial service on 8/7, so I'll try to take this in as a can. I guess we can find out if we run out of tears. What terrible losses we are experiencing. I hope this indicates that we can join them at some special place (if we behave ourselves)...and that Nicky will be there with his guitar. Very sorry you lost your husband, Debbie. Sending good energy your way.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: RIP Nicky Wonder
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on: August 08, 2019, 06:01:36 PM
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Gotta pay my respects to Nicky. RIP friend. The greatest backing band in the world is a little less great without you... but you will live on in the music. Really enjoyed hearing you perform these songs I love dearly and damn, you not only did them justice, but elevated the music to another level. Thank you for the amazing memories.
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Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: FINALLY ! . . . . . . Part Two (suspended)
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on: October 10, 2018, 09:01:14 PM
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Highly disenchanted dissing of Steve at the Hoffman board this afternoon by "Researcher Man" Doe. Slower to apologize than pancake batter. More girth than a locomotive, Able to leap rat feces in a single bound! Look! Down in the dumpster! It's a raccoon, it's a snake, it's Super Researcher!! Yes, it's Super Researcher, strange being from somewhere around Mars who sadly plumetted to Earth with a solar system sized ego and self acclaimed powers beyond those of mortal Beach Boys fans. Super researcher, who can change the course of honest reporting, and bend the truth to his liking. And who, disguised as someone who was there at every Beach Boy discussion and recording session, fights a neverending battle for himself, Mike Love and Bruce Johnston and the fake Beach Boys Touring Group. What a sad state of affairs! Stephen Desper has my utmost respect. I unfortunately did not have the chance to listen to any of Part 2 before everything went down this week.
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