Brian has signed off on Smile Sessions......

[seanmurd]

With Brian releasing his own version of Smile, I doubt that he was very interested in talking about, let alone releasing the Beach Boys version of Smile. Releasing the Beach Boys version 7 years later is not an issue anymore. Plus, I think Brian is in a better way now with Smile. The demons have been lifted over time.

I agree. If anyone is interested, I put together some thoughts on Brian, BWPS and the upcoming Smile Sessions, covering much of this territory - here:

http://partofmysum.blogspot.com/2011/04/celebrating-brian-wilsons-2004-smile.html

[Bill Tobelman]

Thanks for your article. Very thoughtful & well done.

When I hear incomplete Beach Boys versions of the material these days I fill in the missing vocals parts (in my mind) with the BWPS notes & lyrics.

[Andrew G. Doe]

With Brian releasing his own version of Smile, I doubt that he was very interested in talking about, let alone releasing the Beach Boys version of Smile. Releasing the Beach Boys version 7 years later is not an issue anymore. Plus, I think Brian is in a better way now with Smile. The demons have been lifted over time.

I agree. If anyone is interested, I put together some thoughts on Brian, BWPS and the upcoming Smile Sessions, covering much of this territory - here:

http://partofmysum.blogspot.com/2011/04/celebrating-brian-wilsons-2004-smile.html

Fine, fine article. The early 2000s 'breakdown' fits perfectly with the touring schedule, and may have significant implications in his decision to do BWPS.

[desmondo]

With Brian releasing his own version of Smile, I doubt that he was very interested in talking about, let alone releasing the Beach Boys version of Smile. Releasing the Beach Boys version 7 years later is not an issue anymore. Plus, I think Brian is in a better way now with Smile. The demons have been lifted over time.

I agree. If anyone is interested, I put together some thoughts on Brian, BWPS and the upcoming Smile Sessions, covering much of this territory - here:

http://partofmysum.blogspot.com/2011/04/celebrating-brian-wilsons-2004-smile.html

Yep really nice article - I love BWPS and for me it is the finished Smile - that said and despite my respect for Brians live band I still believe the 66 tracks are superior

[Shady]

I'm pretty sure with this Mojo magazine coming June 15th, the news is going to start rolling out soon after that

Has this not been the worst wait ever

[vintagemusic]

In the advert for the forthcoming SMiLE article in Mojo, they promise
to fill us in on the details, I would think that probably includes a tracklist.
Or at least a description of some of the tracks that will be included.

But here's the thing, does the tracklist even exist yet in concrete form
is it finalized. I'm surprised there aren't more leaks about content.

[grillo]

I'm pretty sure with this Mojo magazine coming June 15th, the news is going to start rolling out soon after that

Has this not been the worst wait ever

It was worse in 96 or 97 or whenever when I read in Rolling Stone that the box was coming out (with a street date) and then...nothing. at least now there are a few dribs and drabs to grab onto.