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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6289 Posts |
 Posted - 09/22/2004 : 14:42:06
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every fucker with a sense of history or a music fan
or both
goes to www.smilethealbum.com
and hears the greatest album every made
the bitrate is pretty low and the songs should melt into eachother
but what the heck!
this is Brian Wilson presents SMiLE !!!!
it's perfect!
 "I joined the Cult of Serge/'Cause he invented indierock before Frank did" |
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1734 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2004 : 14:44:30
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I don't want to hear it with my crappy laptop sound.
I will wait until I buy the CD.
What a wonderful show it was...
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So you have no point of reference, Donny.
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6289 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2004 : 15:07:02
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yes it was a great show
man ohh man
I'm listening to smile now
and I have to say
it tops the original performance
and that's a big big big plus
because I was a bit afraid Wilson couldn't pull of the vocals
after hearing him live and all...
"I joined the Cult of Serge/'Cause he invented indierock before Frank did" |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2004 : 15:23:22
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I listened to the second movement and it is absolutely ethereal, but I'm holding out on the rest until the release date. I believe a better quality version is available somewhere on the VH1 website.
Apparently Nonesuch's marketing technique (I feel like a complete idiot--I forgot how to spell technique!) of making the entire album available online for free is working quite well, as the Amazon sales ranking shot up from 19 to 7 after it was made completely available today; and there is still a week to the release date! Maybe this will send a message up the RIAA's ass about file sharing!
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6289 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2004 : 00:21:55
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damn, that's an even better version
thanks nimrodsSon
only a few days to go
"I joined the Cult of Serge/'Cause he invented indierock before Frank did" |
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prozacrat
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1186 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2004 : 01:12:14
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| I've been to that official site. Gotta get the real thing. It'll be top of my list when it comes out. He's playing in Minneapolis in a week and I really, really want to go. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7446 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2004 : 02:08:49
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Bought a mag yesterday which came with a sampler CD, and it includes a song from Smile which blew me away. The song's called Wonderful. I can't wait to buy that CD.
Denis
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1734 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2004 : 02:14:33
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Denis have you read Nick Kent's Smile story in Rock and Folk?
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So you have no point of reference, Donny.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7446 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2004 : 02:16:21
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Are you kidding me? Oasis and Blur are on the cover! I'll never touch that mag with my hands.
Denis
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1734 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2004 : 02:19:37
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Hé hé Nice pics isn't it? The worst they ever did.
I'm currently listening a very good bootleg of Smile live (24/02/2004 in London).
It's already so good.
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So you have no point of reference, Donny.
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gavredmaxx
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2004 : 17:19:21
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*foaming at mouth*
Thank you SO much for that link to the VH1 site version
Anyone else see this live? Really weird hearing how the recorded version has production touches that make it sound like a 60's recording. I get all jumpy just talking about this stuff. Amazing. Just... wow.
Gav
"No time for love, Doctor Jones"
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6289 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2004 : 06:08:45
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It does sound like the 60's!
that's the great thing about it
it sounds like the bootleg smile I have
but than better!
"I joined the Cult of Serge/'Cause he invented indierock before Frank did" |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2004 : 12:06:45
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Yeah, and the vocals really are SO MUCH better than I expected. One thing that bugs me, however, is the fake harpsichord and tack piano, but in the overall scheme of things it's really not that big of a deal.
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2004 : 16:51:17
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quote:
Originally posted by billgoodman
every fucker with a sense of history or a music fan
or both
goes to www.smilethealbum.com
and hears the greatest album every made
"I joined the Cult of Serge/'Cause he invented indierock before Frank did"
They have Doolittle on there!?
Help me! He keeps making me post!
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slaveish
= Cult of Ray =
USA
269 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2004 : 21:17:50
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| One of the shows on WNYC aired Smile in its entirety tonight. Ouch, I had to turn it off after about 20 minutes- it was unbearable. What am I missing? Am I the only one who thinks that Brian Wilson is NOT a genius? yeah, he had a couple of good ideas, but I don't get the love affair. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6289 Posts |
Posted - 09/24/2004 : 23:49:36
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someone should delete the last two posts
freedom of speech kiss my ring
"I joined the Cult of Serge/'Cause he invented indierock before Frank did" |
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darkoutsider
= Cult of Ray =
USA
285 Posts |
Posted - 09/25/2004 : 02:09:40
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I heard Brian Wilson yesterday on Jone's Jukebox on Indie 103.1 and they played some songs off of Smile. Damn... I'm definatly getting this album.
~*I just want attention.*~ |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 09/25/2004 : 07:09:03
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Originally posted by slaveish
One of the shows on WNYC aired Smile in its entirety tonight. Ouch, I had to turn it off after about 20 minutes- it was unbearable. What am I missing? Am I the only one who thinks that Brian Wilson is NOT a genius? yeah, he had a couple of good ideas, but I don't get the love affair.
Are you fucking kidding me!? I mean, I might be able to understand if you don't like the new recordings, but you don't even like the old stuff??? Oh well, to each his own.
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 09/26/2004 : 18:43:53
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Well, I'm getting my copy tomorrow and I absolutely can't wait! I'm not going to be able to sleep at all tonight!
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6289 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2004 : 04:37:00
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today is the day for me
although I already heard it twice on vh1.com
I'm still bloody excited about it
"I joined the Cult of Serge/'Cause he invented indierock before Frank did" |
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1734 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2004 : 04:42:46
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It will be out tomorrow in France.
I must plan something for my girlfriend so she goes out for at least 1H30 and let me listen to it quietly.
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So you have no point of reference, Donny.
You're like a child that wanders INTO THE MIDDLE OF A MOVIE! |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6289 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2004 : 08:46:38
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I got it!
nice package!
with large booklet (it's thick too)...
superlatives
who doesn't friggin'love them!
"I joined the Cult of Serge/'Cause he invented indierock before Frank did" |
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the tolerant
= Cult of Ray =
298 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2004 : 09:11:01
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i bought the Pet Sounds DVD (when Brian came over to London in 2002) yesterday and just watched it today. oh my god!
there are no words i can use to describe how much in awe I am of Brian Wilson and how much i love the Beach Boys. i've been waiting for this album for so long now i cant believe its finally here, playing on my stereo. this is music! there is no better heaven to me than the sound of both Frank and Brian. but today, there aint nothing going on but my smile
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slaveish
= Cult of Ray =
USA
269 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2004 : 06:28:44
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| It's not that I don't like the Beach Boys- some really great songs, stuff I grew up hearing. But genious, no. I can think of bands/songwriters that far surpass Wilsons' stuff. |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2004 : 10:14:37
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I'm sitting here listening to SMiLE, and if I were capable of easily crying, I would be. This is up there as the most beautiful music I've ever heard. I'd cry for Brian Wilson, who after more than 37 years, has put his demons aside and sings with all his heart, to prove to the world how beautiful life, love, and imagination can be. His voice is simply beautiful; I never thought I'd appreciate this more than the bootlegs I've collected over the years, but he disproved all the doubters.
Thank you, Brian.
(I'll ignore slaveish's comment)
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1734 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2004 : 10:19:07
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Is it true? Is it better than the bootlegs?
Is it better than the live recordings?
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So you have no point of reference, Donny.
You're like a child that wanders INTO THE MIDDLE OF A MOVIE! |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2004 : 12:37:10
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I won't try to describe or review it because no words can possibly express how spiritual and beautiful this album is! Thank you, Brian!
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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Apesy
= Cult of Ray =
USA
411 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2004 : 14:18:15
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quote:
Originally posted by remig
Is it true? Is it better than the bootlegs?
Is it better than the live recordings?
It's definitely a notch above the bootlegs.
I haven't heard it live, though...
-=Apesy |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 09/28/2004 : 14:31:32
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How's Brian's voice held up? It was kind of shaky last time I heard.
"You ever seen a man say goodbye to a shoe?"
"Yes, once..." |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2004 : 19:17:58
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It's still shaky, but much better than his other most recent efforts. Of course, his voice is the only thing that even almost deteriorates the new recordings (besides the fake harpsichord and tack piano), but it's not too bad. In fact, it's very good at times and at times quite reminiscent of his 60's voice (especially on Wonderful and Windchimes). Actually, I can't think of any sub-par performances; it's just that his voice isn't quite as enjoyable as it once was, but he sings on tune throughout the album and hit's a few fairly high notes here and there (someone else handles the impossibly high notes on "Surf's Up" for him).
¡Viva los Católicos! |
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prozacrat
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1186 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2004 : 02:11:02
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| I'm very pleased with this one. Gonna have to listen to it again. And again. Let it really sink in. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6289 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2004 : 10:19:37
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come to think of it, the impossilbe hight notes were never sung 100% by Brian in the past too
I think his voice sounds great on this record
I don't particularry hear the fakeness of the harpsichord and piano
but I think it's very very lazy of them to use synths.
On the road ok, but in a studio?
Since I don't hear it, I do actually but I'm not soar about it, I'm not gonna let this
'mistake' ruin my perfect SMiLE
"I joined the Cult of Serge/'Cause he invented indierock before Frank did" |
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1734 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2004 : 15:26:41
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I think Smile is perfect.
Using synth is not such a mistake, listen to Smiley Smile, it has plenty of early synth sounds, The Beatles used them too.
I think it gives it a special sound. And it's not like fake trumpets or something.
Reply to myself: it's better than the live performance, but just 20% better. The show was so awesome and perfect.
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So you have no point of reference, Donny.
You're like a child that wanders INTO THE MIDDLE OF A MOVIE! |
Edited by - remig on 09/30/2004 15:28:09 |
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the tolerant
= Cult of Ray =
298 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2004 : 02:36:30
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Originally posted by slaveish
It's not that I don't like the Beach Boys- some really great songs, stuff I grew up hearing. But genious, no. I can think of bands/songwriters that far surpass Wilsons' stuff.
which songs? Surf Safari? Surfin U.S.A?
Have you heard Pet Sounds?
The man was so young when he made this. I cant think of too many others who have made such and album. from the 60's, without todays technology or super huge mixing desks. My friends are hit and miss with the Beach boys, but just like they are with Frank Black. I got into the Beach Boys then realised the man behind the machine was indeed Brian Wilson. I.M.O a f***kin genius.
each to their own i guess. |
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ivandivel
= Cult of Ray =
394 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2004 : 03:03:06
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| I don't have it yet - so: has anyone compared the new recordings (they're all new, right?) with recordings from the original smile sessions? Has anything been added (except a final track order..)? Is it just better sounding? The same feel? |
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