More studio news

[Shady]

Brian seems as confident as his was back in 66. Obviously it's hard to tell but the pictures of him in the studio don't seem forced or staged, he seems genuinely relaxed.

On a bad day Brian can record an incredible vocal. If he's giving this record his all we're in for a treat.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

I just have this feeling that Brian's vocals will be incredible.

[Shady]

Brian's vocals on "Listen to me" the Buddy Holly tribute are absolutely incredible and he probably recorded that song half asleep.

He's a natural behind the mic but something special happens when he actually cares about the material.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

That's one of my favorite modern day vocals by Brian

[Wirestone]

To be fair, Billy, a new album hasn't been confirmed. I think it's more likely than not, but it's not like BW/BB projects always go according to plan.

[Micha]

How about the verses of 'Bill and Sue'?  Cause those were Brian's

I don't think Mike has ever written lyrics that bad - but I've not listened to his solo work.

Yes, Mike is responsible for the Beach Boys not continuing as they did during the C50 tour. That's sad, but if there were things that bugged him there and he likes to tour with just his band and Bruce, he has the right to do so even if we - including me - don't want that. That's no reason to hate him so passionately though IMHO.

And I'm happy to see Brian so happy in the studio. Reminds me of the pre-SMiLE Brian!

[oldsurferdude]

I know the story, it really speaks to ML's character.

Me too, but I tend to be leery of any story that has a single source, which source being biased against the subject to boot.

Not really, Mike has a reputation and he lived up to it when met surfrider.

You were there ? You can confirm ?

Quit trying to pick a fight with me. How much does Mike and Bruce pay you?

But that's what he does best, man. It's a childhood issue from which he can not escape, thus his petulant, insolate behavior on this and the other boards he posts on. When you study at the feet of mYke luHv this is what you get.

Insolate?  Did  you mean...INsOhLENT?

Sure did-thanks for the spell check!

[Jim V.]

I don't find the arguing particularly productive, especially because everyone is getting so irritated that it becomes harder and harder to empathize with other points of view. I mean, on one hand Mike had this coming, because he did, by multiple accounts (namely one Brian Wilson and one Jon Stebbins), break up the reunited Beach Boys. I think the folks who are rushing to Mike's defense have a difficult time dealing with this, so the preferred tactic is ignoring its existence or throwing out irrelevant details (so Brian might not have done all the shows -- so what?).

On the other hand, this was Mike's right, and he certainly didn't owe anyone anything after gamely going through the album recording, promotion and an extensive tour. And no one can accuse him of phoning it in over the last year. Anyone who saw the C50 shows recognized that Mike was still a peerless front man. Cheesy, corny, yet unarguably compelling. I think those who rush to condemn Mike -- and I've done my share of it over the years -- have a difficult time acknowledging his talents, so they likewise try to ignore their existence or throw out irrelevant details (who cares about Bruce's clapping?).

Regardless, everyone in the band seems reasonably happy now, so perhaps its best for us all to accept that what happened happened, that the album and tour were excellent, and allow ourselves to be delighted and surprised by whatever happens next.

Pretty much perfectly said.

[BB Universe]

Seriously Odd Suffer Dud, the last XXX posts from you have added nothing helpful or informative to the rest of us that watch this board to get updates and news regarding developments of the BB. You just constantly attack members of the group and posters that provide some information. We all know what you think about certain members of the group and some posters that don't attack you but then you feel obligated or addicted to attack them. You don't need to constantly reiterate your positions. Frankly, your posts are tiresome. Perhaps others here will agree. If you don't have anyhting to add, please just refrain form posting. Your just boring...and old!  I apologize to the rest of the board about this post but, really, it needs to be said so that this board remains a place to get information and have intelligent discussion and contributions about a variety of topics that are about a music group that we are interested in.

[?]

Maybe the photos are all staged, and no-one's recording anything.

If that were the case, I would really @#$% with the formula and invite Pete Townsend, Glenn Danzig, and Lemmy into the studio for a quick smile-n-snap. That'll get 'em talkin' on the message boards...

Damn right.  I would buy that album in a heartbeat.

[SurfRiderHawaii]

Seriously Odd Suffer Dud, the last XXX posts from you have added nothing helpful or informative to the rest of us that watch this board to get updates and news regarding developments of the BB. You just constantly attack members of the group and posters that provide some information. We all know what you think about certain members of the group and some posters that don't attack you but then you feel obligated or addicted to attack them. You don't need to constantly reiterate your positions. Frankly, your posts are tiresome. Perhaps others here will agree. If you don't have anyhting to add, please just refrain form posting. Your just boring...and old!  I apologize to the rest of the board about this post but, really, it needs to be said so that this board remains a place to get information and have intelligent discussion and contributions about a variety of topics that are about a music group that we are interested in.

Do we really know OSD is old? And how old is old?  I think his posts are avante garde funny. He parodies parody. Atleast they are short. Just skip them if ya don't like um.

Boring,? Well maybe. Mine, extremely so, Guilty!

[Nicko1234]

I don't doubt that in the studio Brian can turn in fine vocal performances and Al will still sound superb. With the archive releases also coming up it is another good year to be a fan. Now if either faction could arrange a U.K. gig that wasn't reserved for posh tossbags then things would be perfect.

[Quzi]

I agree with those who have said Brian looks very confident and "with it" in these photos, but it's easy enough to pick the best 5 photos out of a crop of 500 bad ones. I'd kill to see some real video footage of Brian working in the studio. Honestly, if we learned didn't contribute too much or anything, I'd be a bit disappointed, sure, but definitely not angry, I know allowances have to be made for Brian considering his condition, I'm just genuinely curious to observe first hand how many cylinders the dude's firing on.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Do we really know OSD is old? And how old is old? 

Yes - he's older than me, according to one post of his. I'm 57.

[modestmaus]

If this new album ends up actually being a reworking of some older material, I'm hoping it'll be "Adult/Child" rather than "Love You"

Though, I guess I can kind of understand Brian's handlers wanting to steer him away from an album that would involve him recording Shortenin' Bread.

[Nicko1234]

If this new album ends up actually being a reworking of some older material, I'm hoping it'll be "Adult/Child" rather than "Love You"

Though, I guess I can kind of understand Brian's handlers wanting to steer him away from an album that would involve him recording Shortenin' Bread.

The two best songs from Adult/Child are already widely available and I'm not sure how much point there would be in revisiting the other stuff. Hey Little Tomboy, Everybody Wants to Live, H.E.L.P. is on the Way etc. don't deserve to be reworked imo. If they include a couple of songs on the box set then that would be enough.

I hope they won't go back to re-record any old stuff as that has happened often enough on IJWMFTT, Imagination, Postcards From California etc.

[SurfRiderHawaii]

Do we really know OSD is old? And how old is old? 

Yes - he's older than me, according to one post of his. I'm 57.

57 years young!

[oldsurferdude]

Seriously Odd Suffer Dud, the last XXX posts from you have added nothing helpful or informative to the rest of us that watch this board to get updates and news regarding developments of the BB. You just constantly attack members of the group and posters that provide some information. We all know what you think about certain members of the group and some posters that don't attack you but then you feel obligated or addicted to attack them. You don't need to constantly reiterate your positions. Frankly, your posts are tiresome. Perhaps others here will agree. If you don't have anyhting to add, please just refrain form posting. Your just boring...and old!  I apologize to the rest of the board about this post but, really, it needs to be said so that this board remains a place to get information and have intelligent discussion and contributions about a variety of topics that are about a music group that we are interested in.

Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn what you think. Reading things you don't like is kinda a waste of time, right. C'mon, BBU, please tell me you're not that dumb. Psst-it's a message board, get it?

[Shady]

This board will literally implode if Brian is recording Pleasure Island..

I'm very excited 

[Letsgoawayforawhile]

I really hope Brian brings in Mike for a song. According to this interview, Mikes wants to work with just Brian.
http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/music/articles/20130415beach-boys-mike-love-interview-arizona.html

[leggo of my ego]

Lost in pages of garbage was the fact that BRIAN IS RECORDING A NEW ALBUM, and has some topnotch people guesting on it. Those who think it's just going to be another GIOMH are forgetting the fact that except Al the guests are instrumentalists. I noticed in the pictures that when Brian smiles, it looks like he's got his swagger back. I noticed it at times throughout the C50 tour, and it looks like it is going to continue.

No doubt, but hey it is a discussion forum, right?

I just keep checking for any new developments, laugh at some of the impromptu humor...

Most likely someone will post a new thread if there is breaking news anyway and this thread can be laid to rest 

[The Shift]

Can't wait til a pic appears on facebook tomorrow of Mike, Al and Bri' smiling at the mic together… geez, some folk on this board will have to dry their tears and go off be fans of One Direction or somethin' else less controversial…

[Shady]

Does anyone know when Brian first started mentioning "Pleasure Island" in interviews?

[Andrew G. Doe]

I think about 2008. Definitely post-TLOS. I interviewed Scotty in January 2009 and the title was in common usage then (he wasn't thrilled about it).

[Nicko1234]

I think about 2008. Definitely post-TLOS. I interviewed Scotty in January 2009 and the title was in common usage then (he wasn't thrilled about it).

I'm not surprised. It sounds like the title of a porn movie and, with that in mind, maybe they should record Heavenly Bodies for it as it would be a perfect fit.