MIC(!) & Live album get release dates

[Generation42]

Good news. Finally. Although when MIC arrives summer will be almost gone. So to speak. 

Oh, and please, any folks at BRI who may be reading - please make certain one of the performances of "Summer's Gone" winds up on the live album.

They only played it two times and both times it was far from perfect, performance wise.
I'm guessing it won't be on the cd.

Yeah, you can either have "no messing with the sound" or Summer's Gone, but you won't get both. Brian messed up his lead quite badly both nights.

Yes, he did have some issues both times, but every number on these cd's will be sweetened, guaranteed.  It's done by virtually every act when they put out an official live release, and, well, we know that the Beach Boys have a historty of doing it themselves.

The band's perfomances of the number were fine and not every not Brian sang was pitch-y, or anything.  My point is that there's no reason the meat of either of the performances of "Summer's Gone" couldn't be included, along with a bit of in-studio help (which again, we are virtually assured has been done on whichever tracks are included) to provide a perfectly workable 'live' version of the song.

[Ram4]

Yes, he did have some issues both times, but every number on these cd's will be sweetened, guaranteed.  It's done by virtually every act when they put out an official live release, and, well, we know that the Beach Boys have a history of doing it themselves.

Exactly, they WILL polish up some of these live tracks and fix what needs to be fixed.  That could mean re-recording parts, editing, and/or unfortunately auto-tune.  So Summer's Gone could definitely make the cut if they really wanted it on there.  And if there are any decent leftover tracks that don't fit on the live album, they could be added as bonus cuts to Made In California itself or part of a CD single.  I have to say that I wasn't really that interested in a live album of the tour, but after hearing the live recording from Japan, I was very impressed and I'll buy this new one.

[AndrewHickey]

Yeah, you can either have "no messing with the sound" or Summer's Gone, but you won't get both. Brian messed up his lead quite badly both nights.

Yes, he did have some issues both times, but every number on these cd's will be sweetened, guaranteed.  It's done by virtually every act when they put out an official live release, and, well, we know that the Beach Boys have a historty of doing it themselves.

That's entirely possible -- I was just pointing out that people have been saying they want no sweetening, and it's got to be one or the other.
Personally, I wouldn't rule out the possibility of an undoctored release, though -- partly because, of course, the band aren't working together any more, and partly because with 75 shows to choose from if there's really not a single performance of each song that's usable than something's very, very wrong. That's not to say it *will* be undoctored, of course, but the things that applied to, say, the Knebworth show don't apply here.

[Shady]

Now we're going to have the inane incessant posts of "I can't wait until August", probably by the same ones who filled threads on the board months before the Smile box came out.

Be watching for it.  The posts will have kind of a whiny tone to it.

Oh what a shame. People being genuinely excited for something. It's a sick world.

[The Shift]

It's not fair is it.

[leggo of my ego]

Now we're going to have the inane incessant posts of "I can't wait until August", probably by the same ones who filled threads on the board months before the Smile box came out.

Be watching for it.  The posts will have kind of a whiny tone to it.

And you're whining now there will be inane incessant posts? 

[SurfRiderHawaii]

Now we're going to have the inane incessant posts of "I can't wait until August", probably by the same ones who filled threads on the board months before the Smile box came out.

Be watching for it.  The posts will have kind of a whiny tone to it.

I can't wait till August.

  

[Mikie]

Now we're going to have the inane incessant posts of "I can't wait until August", probably by the same ones who filled threads on the board months before the Smile box came out.

Be watching for it.  The posts will have kind of a whiny tone to it.

And you're whining now there will be inane incessant posts? 

Yep. Preparing myself for the onslaught of posts pining away for MIC until August. At least a couple of times a week you'll see it. Same people over and over. People with nothing else in the world to do but post that. Annoying as hell.

[Justin]

Yep. Preparing myself for the onslaught of posts pining away for MIC until August. At least a couple of times a week you'll see it. Same people over and over. People with nothing else in the world to do but post that. Annoying as hell.

...plus we're guaranteed to see one or two new threads created JUST to say "I can't wait till August...it's driving me crazy! Agh!!" or something close to that.

[AndrewHickey]

Now we're going to have the inane incessant posts of "I can't wait until August", probably by the same ones who filled threads on the board months before the Smile box came out.

Be watching for it.  The posts will have kind of a whiny tone to it.

And you're whining now there will be inane incessant posts? 

Yep. Preparing myself for the onslaught of posts pining away for MIC until August. At least a couple of times a week you'll see it. Same people over and over. People with nothing else in the world to do but post that. Annoying as hell.

Personally, I'm planning on getting more annoyed at the self-referential meta-commentary posts that implicitly attack themselves.

[Generation42]

That's entirely possible -- I was just pointing out that people have been saying they want no sweetening, and it's got to be one or the other.
Personally, I wouldn't rule out the possibility of an undoctored release, though -- partly because, of course, the band aren't working together any more, and partly because with 75 shows to choose from if there's really not a single performance of each song that's usable than something's very, very wrong. That's not to say it *will* be undoctored, of course, but the things that applied to, say, the Knebworth show don't apply here.

The truth is, I was really trying to reply to both you and STE at once, so I tried to give my post a more general tone.  In fact, Ram4 really put it better than I did when he said "Summer's Gone could definitely make the cut if they really wanted it on there."  That's really all I was trying to say.

And yes, you're absolutely right, it would have to be one or the other.  That said, while I know a lot of folks are wishing for a warts'n'all type of release, I think we know, deep in our heart-of-hearts, that it's probably not very likely.  And I want to make it clear that this isn't meant as a dig against the band in any way.  It's just how things are generally done these days and I think the best we can realistically hope for is tasteful, organic-sounding 'fixes,' whenever they appear.  Then again, I don't have any inside knowledge here, or anything.  I could certainly be totally off-base in my presumptions here.

You make a very good point about the plethora of material the group has to choose from, though.  As far as the guys not working together now?  I don't know.  I mean, periodically, we've seen photos of Brian, at least, seemingly at work in the studio, virtually since the week the tour wrapped.  Was it for 'sweetening' live tracks?  Finishing up some of those unheard suite numbers for Made in California?  Maybe demos for a proper follow-up to TWGMTR (or a new BW album)?  Have any other of the guys been in the studio in the past months?  Interesting questions, at least (even if I don't have any answers).

What I do know is that I'm sure excited that we're getting this live album, with MIC looming in the not so distant future, too. 

[Mikie]

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[Mikie]

Now we're going to have the inane incessant posts of "I can't wait until August", probably by the same ones who filled threads on the board months before the Smile box came out.

Be watching for it.  The posts will have kind of a whiny tone to it.

And you're whining now there will be inane incessant posts? 

Yep. Preparing myself for the onslaught of posts pining away for MIC until August. At least a couple of times a week you'll see it. Same people over and over. People with nothing else in the world to do but post that. Annoying as hell.

Personally, I'm planning on getting more annoyed at the self-referential meta-commentary posts that implicitly attack themselves.

Are you referring to my posts by chance, Mr. Hickey?

[Mikie]

Yep. Preparing myself for the onslaught of posts pining away for MIC until August. At least a couple of times a week you'll see it. Same people over and over. People with nothing else in the world to do but post that. Annoying as hell.

...plus we're guaranteed to see one or two new threads created JUST to say "I can't wait till August...it's driving me crazy! Agh!!" or something close to that.

Exactly. Makes you think that some people should get a life. When it comes, it comes, you know? Pining away on a message board ain't gonna expedite its release!

[Heysaboda]

From Musictap:

http://www.musictap.net/2013/04/08/tapsheet-release-notes-april-9-us-report/

Capitol Records will have two Beach Boys packages planned for two separate dates.  Live – The 50th Anniversary Tour is listed for May 21, while Made In California is on the calendar for August 27.

FUN FUN FUN

 

[Pretty Funky]

The posts will have kind of a whiny tone to it.

I'm just going to drink wine til August......

oh....and clear space on the ipod for both new releases!

[Mikie]

See?? I told you the posts will have a winey tone to them!!   

[goodtimer]

Now we're going to have the inane incessant posts of "I can't wait until August", probably by the same ones who filled threads on the board months before the Smile box came out.

Be watching for it.  The posts will have kind of a whiny tone to it.

And you're whining now there will be inane incessant posts? 

Yep. Preparing myself for the onslaught of posts pining away for MIC until August. At least a couple of times a week you'll see it. Same people over and over. People with nothing else in the world to do but post that. Annoying as hell.

You are annoying as hell, take a chill pill man, you are whining over things that haven't happened with a tone of schizophrenia as well.

[Mikie]

Only 4 posts in and you're a dick. What goes around, comes around, pal. Very much looking forward to responding to your posts in the future! Gotcher "Goodtimer" right here!  

[Mikie]

Now we're going to have the inane incessant posts of "I can't wait until August", probably by the same ones who filled threads on the board months before the Smile box came out.

Be watching for it.  The posts will have kind of a whiny tone to it.

Oh what a shame. People being genuinely excited for something. It's a sick world.

Actually you're the number one 'piner' that I had in mind, Shady! Funny you should respond to this! I see you've already been "excited" here for a couple of months now. I'm excited too, but I have patience, because there's absoulutely NOTHING I can do about it before August. It's out of my control, ya know? 

[Shady]

Now we're going to have the inane incessant posts of "I can't wait until August", probably by the same ones who filled threads on the board months before the Smile box came out.

Be watching for it.  The posts will have kind of a whiny tone to it.

Oh what a shame. People being genuinely excited for something. It's a sick world.

Actually you're the number one 'piner' that I had in mind, Shady! Funny you should respond to this! I see you've already been "excited" here for a couple of months now. I'm excited too, but I have patience, because there's absoulutely NOTHING I can do about it before August. It's out of my control, ya know? 

Hey, even people with four posts don't like you Mikie, that says something, ya know.

As for being excited, well I can't really help that, it's an emotion that comes with happiness, you wouldn't know too much about that, sadly.

[Mikie]

Shady, in keeping with your constructive, informative posting tradition, go back to dog-piling on Phil Cohen with the rest of them. You're real good at that.

[Shady]

And keep dog-piling on me Mikie, you're real good at that.

[goodtimer]

Only 4 posts in and you're a dick. What goes around, comes around, pal. Very much looking forward to responding to your posts in the future! Gotcher "Goodtimer" right here!  

Why do you think i want to fight/argue with you? You are being annoying as hell but i'm telling it so you at least think about the things you are saying and how pathetic you look, over 3500 posts and you are still a dick, maybe you should relax and stop whining so much.

[Mike's Beard]

We've just had the best Beach Boys news in a year and people are attacking each other over it?