Al Jardine EP

[ESQ Editor]

A few updates.

I was talking with Al about his album, and he's calling his album an attempt at a concept-style Moody Blues album. He said. "It's like several years in the life of Al Jardine." Also, don't go by Al's website. The lineup on the site is not a true reflection of the final product. Al also expressed his desire to release the album very soon. 

[Dancing Bear]

"It's like several years in the life of Al Jardine."

He could name this CD "Still Waiting for a Bus". 

[Foster's Freeze]

He said. "It's like several years in the life of Al Jardine."

That's epic baby.

In all seriousness, it's good to hear he wants to finish this.  We all just hope he does.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Al also expressed his desire to release the album very soon. 

David, I'd find that a lot more comforting had he not said the exact same thing in early 2007.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

"It's like several years in the life of Al Jardine."

He could name this CD "Still Waiting for a Bus". 

Hell by the time it comes out it could be named "Still Waiting for a newer teleportation device".

[Matt H]

A few updates.

I was talking with Al about his album, and he's calling his album an attempt at a concept-style Moody Blues album. He said. "It's like several years in the life of Al Jardine." Also, don't go by Al's website. The lineup on the site is not a true reflection of the final product. Al also expressed his desire to release the album very soon. 

Why doesn't he update the website to be accurate?  It seems like the whole point of the website is to promote the new album.

[the captain]

"It's like several years in the life of Al Jardine." 

So the album recreates the sound of him turning up and down faders, re-recording and deleting takes, and adding and subtracting guest stars to a song or two?

[Awesoman]

A few updates.

I was talking with Al about his album, and he's calling his album an attempt at a concept-style Moody Blues album. He said. "It's like several years in the life of Al Jardine." Also, don't go by Al's website. The lineup on the site is not a true reflection of the final product. Al also expressed his desire to release the album very soon. 

And I express my desire to become a multi-millionaire and spend the rest of my life traveling.  Doesn't mean it's gonna happen though.  PUT THE DAMN THING OUT, AL!!!   

[tpesky]

I thought it was a California themed album...now its Moody Blues.....!?!?!?!?  How does that happen? Come on Al, just put SOMETHING OUT!

[mtaber]

Postcard from California... but Al can't bring himself to actually drop it in the mailbox...

[JaredLekites]

The kind woman in charge of the waiting list told me it was tentatively scheduled to be released in late Spring 2010. This was last week. I don't know how "in the know" she is.

I really like the rough tracks on Al's website. "Don't Fight The Sea" sounds great to me there (could use a few more vocals on Al's bit but otherwise, it's as good as an unissued Beach Boys-era track gets). I hope the final product (if any) doesn't stray too much from it.

One of the tracks was "inspired" by the Moody Blues' "Tuesday Afternoon". My guess is that Al has expanded on that idea and now wants to rewrite or add a couple things and subtract a little. Perhaps he's waiting for Justin Hayward to fly in and do a vocal?

Is he going for the "Lucky Old Sun" vibe?

[Andrew G. Doe]

The kind woman in charge of the waiting list told me it was tentatively scheduled to be released in late Spring 2010. This was last week. I don't know how "in the know" she is.

Maybe her calendar is defective, but hasn't she noticed it IS late spring 2010 ?

[Paulos]

The kind woman in charge of the waiting list told me it was tentatively scheduled to be released in late Spring 2010. This was last week. I don't know how "in the know" she is.

I really like the rough tracks on Al's website. "Don't Fight The Sea" sounds great to me there (could use a few more vocals on Al's bit but otherwise, it's as good as an unissued Beach Boys-era track gets). I hope the final product (if any) doesn't stray too much from it.

One of the tracks was "inspired" by the Moody Blues' "Tuesday Afternoon". My guess is that Al has expanded on that idea and now wants to rewrite or add a couple things and subtract a little. Perhaps he's waiting for Justin Hayward to fly in and do a vocal?

Is he going for the "Lucky Old Sun" vibe?

Shhhh, Al might be reading this and think that yes, he does need to add more vocals delaying the release yet further.

[jimmyboy]

I hope he loses the R & B version of "Help Me Rhonda". It was truly awful. This from a fan of Al.

[JaredLekites]

I enjoyed the remake of "Help Me Rhonda", actually. I like what Steve Miller brings to the table. Not as good as the Beach Boys versions but certainly different enough to enjoy.

[Awesoman]

I enjoyed the remake of "Help Me Rhonda", actually. I like what Steve Miller brings to the table. Not as good as the Beach Boys versions but certainly different enough to enjoy.

I concur.

[JaredLekites]

I would also add that The Beach Boys played bluesy arrangements similar to Jardine's new version in their 70s concerts. Even the rendition of "Rhonda" from Live In Knebworth is rather different from the studio takes.

[Jason]

One of the tracks was "inspired" by the Moody Blues' "Tuesday Afternoon". My guess is that Al has expanded on that idea and now wants to rewrite or add a couple things and subtract a little. Perhaps he's waiting for Justin Hayward to fly in and do a vocal?

Dude....Al Jardine and Justin Hayward on the same record is a great idea. Imagine if Justin managed to do a song with Carl. Wow. The mind boggles at those two voices on the same record. Brian played at Wembley with the Moody Blues in 1986; he did Sloop John B and Help Me Rhonda with the Moodies backing him. John Lodge had a lot of great things to say when he introduced Brian. Of course, this was Landy-era Brian, so I imagine the appearance was mainly for publicity. Brian was in his reedy mid-80s voice, but he was quite sensational that night. At least to me. Thank John-Roger for bootlegs.

[The Shift]

One of the tracks was "inspired" by the Moody Blues' "Tuesday Afternoon". My guess is that Al has expanded on that idea and now wants to rewrite or add a couple things and subtract a little. Perhaps he's waiting for Justin Hayward to fly in and do a vocal?

Dude....Al Jardine and Justin Hayward on the same record is a great idea. Imagine if Justin managed to do a song with Carl. Wow. The mind boggles at those two voices on the same record. Brian played at Wembley with the Moody Blues in 1986; he did Sloop John B and Help Me Rhonda with the Moodies backing him. John Lodge had a lot of great things to say when he introduced Brian. Of course, this was Landy-era Brian, so I imagine the appearance was mainly for publicity. Brian was in his reedy mid-80s voice, but he was quite sensational that night. At least to me. Thank John-Roger for bootlegs.

So this show is "out there"?

[Christian]

So this show is "out there"?

Yes, the show, a charity for "Stars Organization for Spastics" (Wembley Arena, 1986, December 5th) is available on a 2 CD-R bootleg.

[The Shift]

Many thanks ... none of my usual fellows have it but Patience Maybe rewarded.
 

[SurfRiderHawaii]

A few updates.

I was talking with Al about his album, and he's calling his album an attempt at a concept-style Moody Blues album. He said. "It's like several years in the life of Al Jardine." Also, don't go by Al's website. The lineup on the site is not a true reflection of the final product. Al also expressed his desire to release the album very soon.  

Apparently, something is out.

This, from the BBB Board:  http://www.b2g5.com/boards/board.cgi?action=read&id=1275513932&user=bellagio

"I'm very fortunate to have received one of the few 4 Track Promo CD EP's that Al has produced (thanks, Big D ). It has a picture sleeve, with Al on the front, and a cutesy family of polar bears dozing on the Arctic ice on the reverse. The track info states:

DON'T FIGHT THE SEA (3:47)
with Brian, Carl, Mike, Bruce, Matt and Al

TIDEPOOL INTERLUDE (1:38)
a moment of reflection with Alec Baldwin

CAMPFIRE SCENE (0:40)
with The Hillbillies

A CALIFORNIA SAGA (2:56)
featuring Neil Young, David Crosby, Stephen Stills and The Hillbillies

Beyond this, I have no further info about Bruce's contribution to DFTS - maybe he'd like to visit us sometime and elaborate?"

[Andrew G. Doe]

A few updates.

I was talking with Al about his album, and he's calling his album an attempt at a concept-style Moody Blues album. He said. "It's like several years in the life of Al Jardine." Also, don't go by Al's website. The lineup on the site is not a true reflection of the final product. Al also expressed his desire to release the album very soon. 

Apparently, something is out.

This, from the BBB Board:  http://www.b2g5.com/boards/board.cgi?action=read&id=1275513932&user=bellagio

I'm very fortunate to have received one of the few 4 Track Promo CD EP's that Al has produced (thanks, Big D ). It has a picture sleeve, with Al on the front, and a cutesy family of polar bears dozing on the Arctic ice on the reverse. The track info states:

DON'T FIGHT THE SEA (3:47)
with Brian, Carl, Mike, Bruce, Matt and Al

TIDEPOOL INTERLUDE (1:38)
a moment of reflection with Alec Baldwin

CAMPFIRE SCENE (0:40)
with The Hillbillies

A CALIFORNIA SAGA (2:56)
featuring Neil Young, David Crosby, Stephen Stills and The Hillbillies

Beyond this, I have no further info about Bruce's contribution to DFTS - maybe he'd like to visit us sometime and elaborate?

Bruce told me when this thing first popped up that he wasn't on it... so I'm guessing he was referring to a recent contribution, and that he's part of the earlier sessions.

[ESQ Editor]

I received a copy of Al's EP. ESQ will be running the cover art in the summer edition. I recently spoke in length with Al about "Don't Fight The Sea" and he confirmed that Bruce is on the chorus and has been since 1978-79 when Al, Carl and Bruce recorded vocals. It took 10+ years for Al to get Brian on the song, and then last year -- thanks to Scott Totten -- Mike was able to add his vocal. Two songs from Al's upcoming album, "Honkin' Down The Highway" (with Brian) and "Drivin" (with Brian, David, Dewey and Gerry) are included in ESQ's summer CD, An ESQ Offering From The Boys of Summer.

[Exapno Mapcase]

So this isn't the version of DFTS that many of us have heard?
Don't suppose DW is on drums or percussion?
When's the damn thing being released?