SMiLE Sessions box set!

[rab2591]

I would bet that deluxe Smile edition costs somewhere between $200 and $300.

I'll take that bet. Say, $50 ?  

I'd put my $ on between $100 and $150

I'd happily pay $150 - anything near $200 and I'm cringing a bit....at the $300 mark I am seriously questioning my sanity as I place the order on amazon

[Dunderhead]

This may be the end of Beach Boys fandom as we know it.

[Wirestone]

Andrew -- You're on. I might haggle if it comes in at $180, though. 

[Wirestone]

This may be the end of Beach Boys fandom as we know it.

Are you kidding? This is just the beginning!

[Les P]

What's intriguing here is that "Cabinessence" will now have to appear in mono for the first time!

O.K. I'm quoting myself, but I'm excited...

What happens with "Surf's Up"? Will it simply be the Brian solo version or will it be a newly-mixed version combining material recorded in '71, again in mono for the first time?

The release is called The Smile Sessions, not The Smile (and a little bit of Surf's Up) Sessions.  

Hmm.  interesting comment, Andrew.  I've always assumed they would use the most complete existing tracks, including the 1971 "Surf's Up", but perhaps I am mistaken....??  In which case might they fly in Brian's vocal from the solo piano version to the backing track?  I am really trying to keep my expectations low for material we haven't heard before....but still wishing...

[Dove Nested Towers]

I would bet that deluxe Smile edition costs somewhere between $200 and $300.

I'll take that bet. Say, $50 ?  

I'd put my $ on between $100 and $150

I'd happily pay $150 - anything near $200 and I'm cringing a bit....at the $300 mark I am seriously questioning my sanity as I place the order on amazon

How does sanity enter into the equation where Smile fanaticism is concerned?

[Andrew G. Doe]

Andrew -- You're on. I might haggle if it comes in at $180, though. 

You say over $200.

I say, not.  That's the spread.  

[PhilCohen]

What's intriguing here is that "Cabinessence" will now have to appear in mono for the first time!

But, if it has the 1968 "20/20" vocal overdubs it will have to be "folded down" mono, because it has always been stated that the multitracks for the 1968 overdubs can't be found.

[bgas]

I would bet that deluxe Smile edition costs somewhere between $200 and $300.

I'll take that bet. Say, $50 ?  

I'll bet my money on de bob-tail nag

[rab2591]

I would bet that deluxe Smile edition costs somewhere between $200 and $300.

I'll take that bet. Say, $50 ?  

I'd put my $ on between $100 and $150

I'd happily pay $150 - anything near $200 and I'm cringing a bit....at the $300 mark I am seriously questioning my sanity as I place the order on amazon

How does sanity enter into the equation where Smile fanaticism is concerned?

Point taken! 

[Les P]

I would bet that deluxe Smile edition costs somewhere between $200 and $300.

I'll take that bet. Say, $50 ?  

I'd put my $ on between $100 and $150

I'd also think $100+, judging from similar packages.  But I'd be perfectly happy if AGD is correct!

[Andrew G. Doe]

I would bet that deluxe Smile edition costs somewhere between $200 and $300.

I'll take that bet. Say, $50 ?  

I'd put my $ on between $100 and $150

I'd also think $100+, judging from similar packages.  But I'd be perfectly happy if AGD is correct!

I should amplify that I'm referring to a $50 bet, not the retail.

[shelter]

$300? No way. What's a reasonable price for a 4 CD set nowadays? $80 max, right? A new double LP? $40 max. A new 7" single? $10 max. So I'd be very surprised if this box would be over $150.

[Wirestone]

I'll be perfectly happy to be proven wrong. Maybe I should just send Andrew the money now ...

[Andrew G. Doe]

What's intriguing here is that "Cabinessence" will now have to appear in mono for the first time!

But, if it has the 1968 "20/20" vocal overdubs it will have to be "folded down" mono, because it has always been stated that the multitracks for the 1968 overdubs can't be found.

Why would it have the 1968 overdubs ?  Unless they retitle it The Smile (and a bit of 20/20) Sessions.  

[Dove Nested Towers]

This is really a landmark day, the official announcement of a Smile Sessions set! I'm sure Messrs. Boyd & Linett are leaving no turn unstoned to locate previously unheard material, and I'm Praying for one last miracle!

[Andrew G. Doe]

I'll be perfectly happy to be proven wrong. Maybe I should just send Andrew the money now ...

We'll wait until the retail is announced. Then you can send it. 

[Les P]

I would bet that deluxe Smile edition costs somewhere between $200 and $300.

I'll take that bet. Say, $50 ?  

I'd put my $ on between $100 and $150

I'd also think $100+, judging from similar packages.  But I'd be perfectly happy if AGD is correct!

I should amplify that I'm referring to a $50 bet, not the retail.

Ah, OK...$50 sounded extremely low for the package, I thought perhaps you'd meant 50 Pounds.

[Les P]

What's intriguing here is that "Cabinessence" will now have to appear in mono for the first time!

But, if it has the 1968 "20/20" vocal overdubs it will have to be "folded down" mono, because it has always been stated that the multitracks for the 1968 overdubs can't be found.

Why would it have the 1968 overdubs ?  Unless they retitle it The Smile (and a bit of 20/20) Sessions.  

Oh, Sly One, what mysteries are known to thee, we can only guess...

[CarCrazyCutie]

I'm in shock!!! I'm seriously gonna be searching the sky for flying pigs and frogs with wings for a long time!! This is incredible

[Ron]

Just imagine if it comes out and 3/4ths of it are stuff that was never booted. 

[Andrew G. Doe]

Just imagine if it comes out and 3/4ths of it are stuff that was never booted. 

No problem. 'Cause we'd all be dead. 

[LetHimRun]

What's intriguing here is that "Cabinessence" will now have to appear in mono for the first time!

But, if it has the 1968 "20/20" vocal overdubs it will have to be "folded down" mono, because it has always been stated that the multitracks for the 1968 overdubs can't be found.

Why would it have the 1968 overdubs ?  Unless they retitle it The Smile (and a bit of 20/20) Sessions.  

Someone's on a roll!!

[All Golden 74]

What's intriguing here is that "Cabinessence" will now have to appear in mono for the first time!

But, if it has the 1968 "20/20" vocal overdubs it will have to be "folded down" mono, because it has always been stated that the multitracks for the 1968 overdubs can't be found.

Why would it have the 1968 overdubs ?  Unless they retitle it The Smile (and a bit of 20/20) Sessions.  

So maybe we'll get a legit issue of "George Fell Into His French Horn"?  The thought of that makes ME smile.  Also, the "Vegetables Arguments" please, although they might edit out Hal Blaine's dildo joke!   

[Fun Is In]

"There is no official release date yet, but look for it to materialize in late August or early September. "


Given past history even this mention of  slight uncertainty is disquieting.

Otherwise, IT'S PARTY TIME!