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4676  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Lucky Old Sun ? on: February 06, 2008, 03:06:27 PM
I agree with Andy, it seems out of place somehow. I think Mexican girl could be better served as an instrumental.
4677  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: What obscure Beach Boys song would you like to see performed by a 15-piece b on: February 04, 2008, 12:31:12 PM
Unfortunately, Brian's not in my class!

Thats Ok. I am sure one of you could do a passable imitation. Wink (You got to admit, it would sound cool though and pretty doable).
4678  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: What obscure Beach Boys song would you like to see performed by a 15-piece b on: February 04, 2008, 09:38:56 AM
Day in the Life of a Tree...

Maybe not... I'd go for Time to Get Alone. There's some harmony but that could be taken by a brass/wind section.

My number one pick would definitely be A Day in the Life of a Tree. We need a version sung by BW.

My number two pick (though not a BB song, but obscure BW none the less) would be Darian's arrangement of Do You Have Any Regrets. Brian would sound great singing that!  Smokin
4679  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Fragments or Modules? (The SMiLE puzzle) by Rob C. Wegman: on: February 04, 2008, 09:12:56 AM
That was a great read. Thanks for that!  Cool Guy
4680  Smiley Smile Stuff / Smiley Smile Reference Threads / Re: The Definitive Vocal Credits Thread... on: January 25, 2008, 11:15:23 AM
I will vote with Adam on this one. I say its Brian as well.
4681  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Dennis Wilson...don't say i didn't warn you on: January 22, 2008, 10:02:19 PM
This is really really great news! I hope it generates enough interest in Dennis' work that they start releasing more stuff. Cool Guy
4682  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: The *PROPOSED* New Beatles single apparently - listen here! on: January 14, 2008, 09:27:00 AM
Interesting. I remember at the midnight madness sale when Anthology 2 came out they were giving out this little fanzine that talked about Now and Then. I have original Lennon version and the audio quality is terrible so I wondered how they were going to clean it up.

On the whole I think it sounds better than the original and it manages to do some pretty interesting things, especially in middle. Very nice. I would like to hear a better recording of it. I think the fidelity of the actual recording may have been lost in uploading it on youtube.
4683  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: \ on: January 02, 2008, 07:41:39 AM
Not only does every message board have its a-holes but it also has its overly sensitive posters.

I didn't see anything that one would find offensive in anyones post. If you don't have skin thick enough to stand correction, perhaps this isn't the place for you... (ahhhh... I fondly remembers multiple smack downs John's Definitive Vocal Thread).  LOL
4684  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: what if Brian had only lived to age 24? on: January 01, 2008, 10:02:31 AM
World would be a poorer place.

Mike Love would be a poorer guy.
4685  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: what if Brian had only lived to age 24? on: January 01, 2008, 08:51:22 AM
I have thought of this quite a bit actually. I sort of think Brian would have been regarded the way I regard Buddy Holly. A genius in embryo that never got the chance to break out of his shell.

Production and songwriting wise, Buddy was on the verge of an artistic renaissance, I believe. His production techniques and songwriting were just starting to get interesting and his creativity was really starting to soar.

So I think Brian would have had that sort of reverence.
4686  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: Best Christmas Movie? on: December 30, 2007, 10:53:05 PM
Besides the ones mentioned here I love Its A Wonderful Life and Edward Scissorhands. Also A Nightmare Before Christmas and Willy Wonka (the new Tim Burton version).
4687  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian's mental history on: December 28, 2007, 09:58:53 AM
In the Sawyer interview with Landy and Brian, did anyone else pick up on the mystery person being interviewed in shadows as Melinda?

This has been a very interesting thread. I especially appreciated AGD's comments about different aspects of Brian's personality in different situations.
4688  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: To all here... on: December 25, 2007, 10:55:57 PM
Merry Christmas everyone. This is a great community and lets up things only get better for us all in 08!
4689  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian doing Carl's \ on: December 21, 2007, 01:24:03 PM
Nice. I wonder if he'll put it on the new album?

Thanks for the heads up, Luther.
4690  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: Favorite Christmas albums? on: December 21, 2007, 12:03:53 PM
I really enjoy Christmas Caravan by the Squirrel Nut Zippers.

4691  Smiley Smile Stuff / Smiley Smile Reference Threads / Re: The Definitive Vocal Credits Thread... on: December 20, 2007, 08:28:49 AM
I can't wait till all these get done so I can edit the info into my BB mp3's. Too cool.  Cool Guy
4692  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Carl's Grave on: December 18, 2007, 09:21:08 AM
I would assume it is unmarked to prevent it being a point of graffiti on the cemetery grounds.
4693  Smiley Smile Stuff / Smiley Smile Reference Threads / Re: The Definitive Vocal Credits Thread... on: December 17, 2007, 02:39:03 PM
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Best I can recall, Alan took the verses, and Brian the "with the girls in the stands/and all of our fans" bit. Think the chorus was mob-handed.

Are you sure that's Brian? The voice sounds way too deep for Brian to me. My money's on Denny.

Its Brian.
4694  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Pacific Ocean Blue release? on: December 17, 2007, 12:29:34 PM
I hope so. I would love to own a copy of POB (legally, that is).  Evil
4695  Smiley Smile Stuff / 1970's Beach Boys Albums / Re: Surf's Up on: December 05, 2007, 07:58:14 AM
Yeah me too... Then I heard about Riley and thought "maybe thats brian on tag at the fade out" only to find out thats its Al. SIGH  LOL
4696  Smiley Smile Stuff / 1970's Beach Boys Albums / Re: Surf's Up on: December 04, 2007, 11:28:57 AM
Where, may I ask, did you hear a post 76 Brian singing that...Huh? I'm intrigued.....I also know what you mean when you used the librettos analogy, and agree.... Still, more or less, it is a sound painting of a tree....

I didn't. I meant that in my ignorance I used to think the Riley vocals were Brians post blown-out vocals (which I later learned where a post 1975 developement).  Roll Eyes Grin Cheesy
4697  Smiley Smile Stuff / 1970's Beach Boys Albums / Re: Surf's Up on: December 03, 2007, 06:18:47 PM
=A Day In The Life.......I LOVE IT....can't get enough listens.....beautiful sound painting of a tree...



Thats funny because I always thought it was a beautiful metaphor for Brian's degenerating condition.

That is how most people interpret it. But remember, it's a Rieley lyric. Brian's condition may be more in our heads than the writer's intent. (but maybe not. ask Rieley.)

Oh I know... Mozart didn't write any of his librettos but don't you think he identified with the music enough to put a bit of himself into it? In any case I think Brian had to have seen the application and maybe thats why he was so drawn to it?

The first time I heard the song I thought it was post 76 Brian singing and in light of how so many of his songs where self fullfilled prophecies (like I Just Wasn't Made For These Times) its kinda funny that at the time it was recorded he still possessed most of his boyish sweetness. But he gave the lyric to Jack to sing with his whispy/breathy voice.

I love that song on so many levels.  Razz
4698  Smiley Smile Stuff / 1970's Beach Boys Albums / Re: Surf's Up on: December 03, 2007, 03:23:58 PM
=A Day In The Life.......I LOVE IT....can't get enough listens.....beautiful sound painting of a tree...



Thats funny because I always thought it was a beautiful metaphor for Brian's degenerating condition.
4699  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: BEACH BOYS vs BEATLEMANIA: Rediscovering Sixties Music on: December 01, 2007, 09:15:01 PM
I would like to see someone play Revolution #9 on guitar. LOL.

In my opinion, the Beatles were better performers on stage and looked much cooler. They were also able to write better lyrics. The Beach Boys often had to look to the outside for their lyrics. However, musically, I think that Brian surpassed the Beatles. Dennis could also write songs as good as them, I think. Carl became a very good producer. Mike, Al and Bruce were up to Ringo's level in song writing Smiley ?

I agree with that. especially the last bit!  LOL LOL LOL LOL
4700  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: BEACH BOYS vs BEATLEMANIA: Rediscovering Sixties Music on: November 30, 2007, 11:57:29 AM
I go back and forth all the time. My personal tastes are in favor of the Beach Boys... But I'll tell you why the Beatles will always be number 1... Try driving in  a car and sing Surf's Up or Break Away... Now go try singing Yellow Submarine or All Together now.

The melodies are so much simpler and sing-songee compared to the Beachboys. That is why The Beatles will always remain #1 with the general population.
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