Feel Flows box set

[“Big Daddy”]

Corrections welcome. Track lengths are sourced from the Beach Boys web store.

[thetojo]

Thanks for those, BD. Very helpful.  

[Craig Feldspar]

Guys, does this mean that we get the extended flute jam version?

[Shady]

Any chance we could get some insight from one of our honoured guests regarding the amazon UK box set situation  

[Tom]

Interesting that Brian claims authorship of Won't You Tell Me. Musically it doesn't really strike me as being Brian-esque. The chord changes and uneven metre are aren't typical of him imo, and it always made more sense to me that it would be Murry trying to write a Brian-style song. Also, what's the likelihood that Brian's misremembering here, considering it's a song he probably hasn't thought about in five decades? Maybe hearing the organ demo with him on vocals was enough for him to falsely remember that he must've penned it.

[thetojo]

Guys, does this mean that we get the extended flute jam version?

That's affirmative!

The pictures of the covers of "Brother Proposed Bonus Tracks" CDs that were available on the internet years back had a timing of 7:07, but one would think that a 6:45 edit would have to include said extended flute jam.

[rab2591]

AWESOME!!!

I just pre-ordered from iTunes and I'm gonna buy the vinyl set as well on Amazon. Does anyone know if the vinyl set comes with the same book as the 5 CD set?

This set looks INCREDIBLE. And the audio of Big Sur - it sounds so crisp and gorgeous. I cannot wait for this!!!

Howie, thanks so SO much for all the hard work you've put into this. You, Mark, Alan, and anyone else who helped are making the world a much happier place right now.

*edit. Looks like the book that comes with the vinyl set is softcover (as opposed to the hardcover with the CD version) - hopefully they both have the same content?

[Wrightfan]

Anyone know what "Before" is? I think that's the only title I've never heard of.

[RubberSoul13]

Just pre-ordered my 5CD from Amazon, and will pick up the LPs upon release at our last remaining local record store this summer!

[Pretty Funky]

Any chance we could get some insight from one of our honoured guests regarding the amazon UK box set situation  

Australia Amazon too please. No prices yet and no CD box. LPs 2+4 and 2 CD only

[TV Forces]

*edit. Looks like the book that comes with the vinyl set is softcover (as opposed to the hardcover with the CD version) - hopefully they both have the same content?

The 5CD and 4LP books can't have the same content because the 5CD book would refer to many songs not on the 4LP set and have different track by track annotation.

[Steve Mayo]

the 2 cd booklet and 4 lp booklet are different from the 5 cd booklet

[Cork On The Ocean]

Great couple of days celebrating the news. Love the artwork. Better than I could have imagined. Preordered the 5CD set and the Color 4LP set from the BB store. Guess they decided against the Fred Vail track "All for the Love of a Girl"? Hope that (or any other tracks from that album) eventually get some sort of release.

[tansen]

Corrections welcome. Track lengths are sourced from the Beach Boys web store.

Great job man, thanks!

I don't see anything that warrants a purchase of anything more than the 5CD boxset - especially if the vinyl is digitally sourced. The main difference between the versions seems to be just shortening of tracks.

[TV Forces]

https://littlepadbeachboys.blogspot.com/2021/06/feel-flows-box-set-officially-announced.html

[Greg Parry]

Any chance we could get some insight from one of our honoured guests regarding the amazon UK box set situation  

Looking at worldwide Amazon sites, the boxed set does appear to be limited to the US right now, somebody please correct me if I'm wrong.

I'm hoping this is just a short supply issue, and I think we also need to factor in the pandemic as a contributor. However it could be that they simply haven't prepared for the overwhelming demand for this set. I'm tempted to order from the US, but I want it on release day.

I suppose I could tentatively put in a US order and then cancel it if and when the UK site is stocking it, but I've had issues with them charging before dispatch in the past.

What to do......

[juggler]

https://littlepadbeachboys.blogspot.com/2021/06/feel-flows-box-set-officially-announced.html

Very cool how Dillon Carson's "fan art" became the basis for the cover art.   And interesting how Al's depiction was de-Teutonized.

For me it's always started and finished with the music, but I've always thought that one of the truly fun aspects of the Beach Boys' "universe" is the many examples of fans, through sheer enthusiasm, becoming part of the story.  There have been countless examples of that, e.g., fans being commissioned to do liner notes; fans like Jeff Foskett becoming part of the BB touring band; Smile superfans like Darian & Wondermints becoming part of Brian's band and playing a key role in the resurrection of Smile, etc etc.  I remember that even one of those guys from the Fendertones somehow got invited to play a few gigs with Brian's band.

[Rocker]

Interesting that Brian claims authorship of Won't You Tell Me. Musically it doesn't really strike me as being Brian-esque. The chord changes and uneven metre are aren't typical of him imo, and it always made more sense to me that it would be Murry trying to write a Brian-style song. Also, what's the likelihood that Brian's misremembering here, considering it's a song he probably hasn't thought about in five decades? Maybe hearing the organ demo with him on vocals was enough for him to falsely remember that he must've penned it.

I agree with this. Although I'm haven't listened to the song in a while it definitely had that vibe of Murry's style. On the other hand the recently released "Be here in the morning, baby" also sounded more like what I was expecting from Murry. It had that square music sound (not meant in a negative way).

[Greg Parry]

Smile superfans like Darian & Wondermints becoming part of Brian's band and playing a key role in the resurrection of Smile

Somewhat related, being part of the 20 minute standing ovation at the second Smile show has to be one of the greatest honours of my life, especially when it was said that that was when Brian finally let go of the demons surrounding that album. It is lovely how, even in a small way, the fans become an integral part of the tapestry.

I'm also reminded of when Mike thanked Bossaroo for his depiction of him as Emperor Palpatine. Priceless!

As Hey Jude has elsewhere stated, we also played a supporting role in getting this set released.

[Rocker]

I'm listening to the song "Feel Flows" right now and I just remembered that in an interview back in the day Carl described how the sounds on that song were produced. I wonder if that will be part of the booklet. It's certainly not a "lost" interview or such, but it is a nice moment that focuses on the music and technical aspect. Anyway, just talking.... don't pay too much attention to me. I'm just really looking forward to this set.




The Beach Boys Announce Feel Flows – The Sunflower & Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971 Box Set

https://consequence.net/2021/06/the-beach-boys-feel-flows-box-set/?fbclid=IwAR091W0q0BB1w7srGUL6dQZt6hh8iZgvHUeTWcnxr1BZ0ex3kPsqWiLfnyE

[pmugghc]

Rolling Stone has this article:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/beach-boys-feel-flows-box-set-guide-1176987/

[rab2591]

the 2 cd booklet and 4 lp booklet are different from the 5 cd booklet

*edit. Looks like the book that comes with the vinyl set is softcover (as opposed to the hardcover with the CD version) - hopefully they both have the same content?

The 5CD and 4LP books can't have the same content because the 5CD book would refer to many songs not on the 4LP set and have different track by track annotation.

Good call, I didn't think of that. I wonder if the vinyl booklet at least has the same essay that the 5 cd book has.

[as1972]

Any chance we could get some insight from one of our honoured guests regarding the amazon UK box set situation  

It's available for pre-order from HMV right now if you don't want to wait for Amazon

[Mooger Fooger]

Ordered the 5CD set on Amazon.de for €90!!!

[hideyotsuburaya]

lookin' at tomorrow, a welfare song

at the beginning of the false (guitar) starts you can hear Al say "Not now, Carnie"