Wind Chimes is a great song but, as with much of SMiLE, sounds unfinished. While the stereo version on TSS isn't bad, the vocals seem compressed to me, mixed way up front and a bit harsh sounding when compared to some of the boots. And as always, the second section is LOUD and dissonant. What I've tried to do here is create a more pleasant-sounding version, with airier vocals, a less-grating second part, and an added third section that reprises the first and brings the song full circle. My mix also includes some surprises that you'll either love or hate depending on how much of a SMiLE traditionalist you are. (Sourced from the usual sources)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?7k9jx1iyi737s8yNew Version w/ Holiday Intro:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?p81eehjh6mei8i7Notes:
- Improved vocal balance of original mix
- Holiday chorus from SMiLE A.D. 4.0
- Contains less than 1% of BWPS