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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
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 Posted - 10/01/2004 : 10:21:13
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The new recordings sound almost *TO A T* to the old recordings...every note, every sound...I couldn't believe my ears when I heard it. I think the best example of how exact they got to the old recordings is "Workshop." Nearly every hammer hit, every saw hack, every piece of wood dropping, every background voice is exactly the same as it was 37 years ago...amazing. No songs were added...but vocals were added to previously instrumental tracks, along with new vocals to other tracks (Rock Plymouth Roll, etc...). It's pretty much the same feel...better sounding. I still kinda miss the "atmosphere" of the old recordings though. "Do You Like Worms?" aka "Rock Plymouth Roll" sounded a lot more haunting than it does now...certain stuff like that. It's a must buy for anyone.
Another thing I like about it is the ability to call it Brian Wilson's "SMiLE," not The Beach Boys' "SMiLE." When people think The Beach Boys, they think surfing, cars, and girls. It underminds the art and beauty behind the music...that's why I call it "Pet Sounds" by Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys.
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2004 : 12:24:02
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Originally posted by remig
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!
I would agree with that if it is using synths for the sake of using a synth, but using a synth harpsichord and tack piano sound instead of the real thing is not okay with me ever. But still, in the grand scheme of things it's not that big of a deal.
Oh, and Ivan, Jim is right about no new songs being added, but there are a couple of new transitions and a beautiful new intro to I'm in Great Shape.
Jim, I know what you mean about Roll Plymouth Rock; it seems like it's missing something.
ˇViva los Católicos! |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
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Posted - 10/02/2004 : 07:01:51
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it's just marvelous
if that's a real word
 "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 - 10/02/2004 : 07:17:47
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So what do you all think: is it better than Pet Sounds? I'm going to say yes, but it is quite a different type of album, too. Brian also thinks it is his best work yet; In one recent quote, he said that Sgt. Pepper was better than Pet Sounds (which I don't agree with), but SMiLE is better than Sgt. Pepper.
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 10/02/2004 : 08:25:23
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darkoutsider
= Cult of Ray =
USA
285 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2004 : 14:04:28
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Brian Wilson is genius. It's that simple. If this album came out when it was suppose to, I don't think Sgt. Pepper would've compared. I love Sgt. Pepper but fuck, McCartney and Lennon would be bowing to Brian, not that they didn't already but you get where I'm going with this. Just a great album, great songs, great melodies, great harmonies, great arrangments, just a great album all 'round.
and PixieSteve you're right. I mean they look up to him, he shouldn't be comparing himself to a band that looked up to him. He was their hero, he should take pride in that. The Beatles love me, that's right bitches or something along those lines. Paul McCartney will be the first to tell you The Beach Boys are better.
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2004 : 14:19:35
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Shit, I don't know if SMiLE is better than Pet Sounds. But I do have to say this...I think if SMiLE were completed as it is today back in 1967...then yes. Right now I don't know...they're both fucking mind blowing.
And yes, both are better than Sgt. Pepper's.
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 10/02/2004 : 14:23:21
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I guess it's like comparing apples and oranges. They both are mind blowing, but each in its own unique way.
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
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Posted - 12/09/2004 : 09:25:32
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| I appear to be 2 months late to the party, but I've been listening to SMiLE for 2 weeks straight now, and I love it. I can't get enough of it, it's constantly in my head, it's beautiful, mind blowing amazing, perfect, and wonderfull. I don't have enough adjectives for it. This is a masterpiece. Wow... All I can see is "Gee". |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2004 : 18:00:30
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I picked up the vinyl the other day and it sounds absolutely incredible--a must-have! By-the-way, SMiLE has been nominated for three grammys, which, although I absolutely could not care less about the Grammys, is great for Brian and hopefully he can win his first one. One thing that's kind of ironic and funny is that Mrs. O'Leary's Cow, a track that, as he himself said (in the ShowTime documentary), had a hand in his not completing SMiLE, has been nominated for best instrumental. So the infamous track that nearly drove Brian insane is up for a grammy!
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The time is there: www.smilethealbum.com
