The Stephen Desper Thread

[Jonas]

This is the second time I tried to listen to Our Prayer really loud through headphones, and I still dont hear anything...

[Joshilyn Hoisington]

Yeah, I had read that, and rereading it now I guess that answers part of my question.  I'd still like to know if Steve felt like he deserved specific credit according to his input, and also if there was a chronological progression, or if it was just completely hit and miss when Jim was out.

In case anybody is too lazy to click on the link, these are the songs Steve worked on on Friends:

Friends
Little Bird
Anna Lee, The Healer
Be Here in the Mornin'
Wake the World

And to clarify, you said it was just the vocal sessions for those songs, Steve?

[Chris Brown]

This is the second time I tried to listen to Our Prayer really loud through headphones, and I still dont hear anything...

You're better off that way...I'd recommend not listening for it anymore, and hope that you never notice!

[JRauch]

Maybe I confuse some things, but isn´t there a second edition/pressing of SMiLE, without that sound at the beginning? Maybe you have that version.

Anway, please stop searching for it, because once you heard it, it will annoy you every single time.

[Jonas]

Probably. If someone can rip just that one piece and put it up as an mp3 I'd greatly appreciate it. Its bugging me that I have no idea what people are talkin about.

[JRauch]

amosario, I really like your Brian-quote. Do you know when he said it? And why?

[Jonas]

from the infamous 30  minute 'Help Me, Rhonda' session, said it to his father.

favorite quote, ever...it's useful sometimes too

[JRauch]

Thanks

[Charles LePage @ ComicList]

The Stephen Desper Search Engine now has all available messages from 2002 and 2004, and Stephen's messages from 2005 are now being added to the database.  I'm now using a b2evolution blog, which will make it easier to find messages by topic or keyword, and it will make it much easier for me to add messages.

[DUMB ANGEL]

Can you please tell me the names of the albums you had a hand in?   Thank You.

[Mitchell]

I'm pretty sure it was Smiley Smile - Surf's Up.

[Joshilyn Hoisington]

I'm pretty sure it was Smiley Smile - Surf's Up.

He was the full-time, official chief engineer for Stack-o-Tracks through Surf's Up, and served as Road mixer before that...and it was in that capacity, I believe that he filled in for the chronically ill Jimmy Lockert over Smiley, Wild Honey, and Friends, as described in the post that Chuck has linked to above.

[Charles LePage @ ComicList]

Stephen, I found this while Googling today.  It's a post from 2001 from a somewhat foul mouthed young man who says he met you.  One thing he said kind of stood out to me:

he told me that there is a finished smile in the posession of justyn wilson

Do you remember this, and if so, what does it (or did it) mean precisely?

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/smileing/message/1623?viscount=100

[Charles LePage @ ComicList]

I'm pretty sure it was Smiley Smile - Surf's Up.

He was the full-time, official chief engineer for Stack-o-Tracks through Surf's Up, and served as Road mixer before that...and it was in that capacity, I believe that he filled in for the chronically ill Jimmy Lockert over Smiley, Wild Honey, and Friends, as described in the post that Chuck has linked to above.

I encourage all to browse the messages, check out the categories, and search by keyword at:

http://smileysmile.net/desperblog/index.php

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

I don't believe a word of it.

[Mark Kidd]

I have tried to make sure I've read the entire thread, and thought I would mention an idea that occured to me regarding the service Stephen was offering to process CD releases for fans. It may be too late now, but have you considered picking up a few used copies (amazon.com is good for finding BB CD releases for $6-8) and just building in the price of these, the blanks, and whatever you think is fair for your time into the offer? That way everyone can be certain they are receiving a legitimate copy of the original CD release as well as your processed version.

I certainly would be interested in this.

[Stephen W. Desper]

COMMENT --

Charles LePage, in his typical loving way, sent me an email concerned that I had not posted for a few weeks.  Thank you for your concerns, my friend .

I am dealing with some health issues at this time.  I am told it will be several more weeks before things improve.  In the intrum, the pain nulling drugs put me in la-la land   -- which I don't like, reality is much better -- making it very hard to run a computer (someone else is typing this) or to think in a sensible way ? ? ?  I think it best that I not answer any questions in my current state of mind. I might write something that was not correct.  

I have a backlog of book orders to process and a CD copy order to return, which I'll try to get to soon.  Please bear with me. 

Medication will improve my condition , but it will take time.  Thank you for your understanding and . . .

Good Listening,   ~Stephen W. Desper

[Jonas]

Great to see you're in high spirits, Stephen!

We look forward to your knowledge and audio wisdom in the near future.

Feel better!

[Charles LePage @ ComicList]

That has to be most effective use of smileys I've ever seen here.

Stephen, prayers will be made asking for your swift recovery.  And thanks to the friend who is typing for you.

[Mitchell]

I appreciate knowing that you're still around, Steve. Get well soon! 

[Bicyclerider]

A speedy recovery to you, Stephen!  Your input on this board is treasured by all of us Beach Boy freaks!

[Big Bri]

Get well soon Stephen.Your wisdom always makes me want to say "YES"!!!!!  LOL
A speedy recovery my Friend.
Big Bri

[Emdeeh]

Wishing you a swift recovery, Stephen!

[Susan]

Add my wishes for a speedy recovery to the pile, my friend; this place isn't the same without your heart and your soul.  Hurry back.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

I hope you have a swift and thorough recover, Mr. Desper!