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Seeing Brian at the Keswick [Smiley Smile Message Board]

Posted: 12 Nov 2008 02:12 AM CST

So I'm going to see Brian a week from this Saturday and was wondering what are some good hot spots to visit this way? First time going (to Glenside/Philly, not to see Brian heh). What are the price ranges at Tower Records and do they sell vinyl?

thanks!

Re: Shock At The Local Drug Store... [Smiley Smile Message Board]

Posted: 12 Nov 2008 01:26 AM CST

While on the subject of obscure Beach Boys related music popping up unexpectedly... I swear I heard the intro (after all the drums) of Denny's Constant Companion at the start of a Billy Bragg boot once. I'll have to look it up.

Re: Pet Sounds Question [Smiley Smile Message Board]

Posted: 11 Nov 2008 11:56 PM CST

Whole album, PLUS.

Mono remaster, stereo remix, track sessions in stereo, vocal tracks in stereo and some odds & ends. This is an essential part of anyone's collection.

Re: Mike Love/Howard Stern [Smiley Smile Message Board]

Posted: 11 Nov 2008 11:52 PM CST

Howard and Robyn are treating Mike like they treat their really weird/autistic guests... they're patronizing him. They make anyone sound dumb.

Re: Pet Sounds Question [Smiley Smile Message Board]

Posted: 11 Nov 2008 11:19 PM CST

I had a feeling the answer was going to cost me! Shocked

Never wanted to go there but may reconsider. The whole album is it?

Thanks.

Re: Pet Sounds Question [Smiley Smile Message Board]

Posted: 11 Nov 2008 10:52 PM CST

Yuppers, the Pet Sounds Sessions Boxset. Bliss.

Pet Sounds Question [Smiley Smile Message Board]

Posted: 11 Nov 2008 10:44 PM CST

Have listened to the PS podcast from 06 lately and in a few of the interviews, the songs have been played in part minus the vocals. Fantastic!

Has the whole album ever been available in that form?

Re: Best Summation of SMILE. [Smiley Smile Message Board]

Posted: 11 Nov 2008 09:04 PM CST

Quote from: Bill Tobelman on November 11, 2008, 07:34:19 PM

If Pet Sounds was about the spirituality Brian felt in his heart, then SMiLE was about the spirituality Brian felt in his mind.

FANTASTIC statement Bill. I really agree with that!

Re: Best Summation of SMILE. [Smiley Smile Message Board]

Posted: 11 Nov 2008 07:34 PM CST

If Pet Sounds was about the spirituality Brian felt in his heart, then SMiLE was about the spirituality Brian felt in his mind.

Re: Lester Bangs [Smiley Smile Message Board]

Posted: 11 Nov 2008 07:15 PM CST

Quote from: Sheriff John Stone on November 11, 2008, 06:39:03 PM

Quote from: lance on November 11, 2008, 12:45:27 PM

I like me some Doors, but I think the Velvet Underground blew them out of the water.

In what way(s)?

I'd say in every way except pretentious rambling and cheesy minor-key sucking. But then you know my thoughts on the Doors... Wink

Re: Lester Bangs [Smiley Smile Message Board]

Posted: 11 Nov 2008 06:39 PM CST

Quote from: lance on November 11, 2008, 12:45:27 PM

I like me some Doors, but I think the Velvet Underground blew them out of the water.

In what way(s)?

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Re: AL JARDINE - CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' SAMPLE [Smiley Smile Message Board]

Posted: 11 Nov 2008 05:11 PM CST

"WTF? Hey, if you wanna bring it on Male Ego style, I can deliver it as good as anyone." Evidently not.

You're living in a fool's paranoid. Why do you assume this was aimed at you?

You - "The 'occasional buyers' don't even buy Brian's solo CDs, so I doubt they'll feel moved to give Al Jardine a chance."
Me - "It isn't going to sell a lot (though I'll buy it), and certainly not to occasional buyers"

Unless it was your crack about it being a new song back in 65, but, as I said, why do you expect more from Al, particularly now? It would be nice if he'd come up with all new songs, but that's never been his bag, so we get 'typical' Al - a few 'new' songs, some covers, some derivative stuff - all pleasantly delivered and sung well with some unnecessary guest stars (though the fact that Mike, Brian, Carl and David feature is a major plus this late in the Beach Boy game).