You can stream and here all of Brian Wilson's new solo album, "That Lucky Old Sun" below.
http://theadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/00/99999999/BRIANWILSON/80814001
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
In Concert
I just got home from seeing Brian Wilson in concert for the first time.
The concert was in Northampton, MA at the Calvin Theater on King Street. Overall I had a very good time, so let me talk about it a bit.
As I came in after reserving my 75 dollar ticket I realized that I was one of the few people at the concert in their 20s. The vast majority of fans, at least at this concert were all middle aged to elderly men and women. I'm glad that his fans are so diverse, but I still felt a little odd seated between 2 women old enough to be my grandmother.
But when Brian and his abridged 8 piece band (which they call "The Crazy Eight") came out on stage the crowd was very excited to see the man they had come for, and so was I. I never imagined I would really see him in person, and being that close to him was kind of odd really. I found myself noticing things like his legs and thinking "He walks just like I do"...very odd things indeed.
They played through a string of Brian Wilson classics including "I Get Around", "Help, Me Rhonda", "Wouldn't It Be Nice", "Sloop John B", "God Only Knows", "Dance, Dance, Dance" and quite a few of their rarer songs like "Marcella" and "Drive-In". However, after premiering his newest solo album That Lucky Old Sun on his last tour, he seems less excited to be promoting that album on his current tour. The band only played 2 songs from Brian's upcoming album.
I found it odd that Darian was missing from the band, along with quite a few other important members like Taylor Mills and any mention of a string section or horn player. Everything was handled on keyboards sadly.
However, the defining moment of the show is when Brian finally stands up from his unused keyboard (except to play a very short version of "Row, row, row your boat") and plays bass guitar for the classic Beach Boys cover of Barbara Ann. Very exciting stuff to see Brian rock out with his bass and do the classic guitar dance with the other bassist. (I wonder why Brian needs a bassist when he plays too).
It's nice to see a pop legend still trying hard to get out and play some concerts. Although he may not have known the name of the city or perhaps even what he was doing sometimes, I can say I saw him perform at least once in my life. There is a certain amount of prestige that comes with that.
I also bought this shirt, it cost $30.
The concert was in Northampton, MA at the Calvin Theater on King Street. Overall I had a very good time, so let me talk about it a bit.
As I came in after reserving my 75 dollar ticket I realized that I was one of the few people at the concert in their 20s. The vast majority of fans, at least at this concert were all middle aged to elderly men and women. I'm glad that his fans are so diverse, but I still felt a little odd seated between 2 women old enough to be my grandmother.
But when Brian and his abridged 8 piece band (which they call "The Crazy Eight") came out on stage the crowd was very excited to see the man they had come for, and so was I. I never imagined I would really see him in person, and being that close to him was kind of odd really. I found myself noticing things like his legs and thinking "He walks just like I do"...very odd things indeed.
They played through a string of Brian Wilson classics including "I Get Around", "Help, Me Rhonda", "Wouldn't It Be Nice", "Sloop John B", "God Only Knows", "Dance, Dance, Dance" and quite a few of their rarer songs like "Marcella" and "Drive-In". However, after premiering his newest solo album That Lucky Old Sun on his last tour, he seems less excited to be promoting that album on his current tour. The band only played 2 songs from Brian's upcoming album.
I found it odd that Darian was missing from the band, along with quite a few other important members like Taylor Mills and any mention of a string section or horn player. Everything was handled on keyboards sadly.
However, the defining moment of the show is when Brian finally stands up from his unused keyboard (except to play a very short version of "Row, row, row your boat") and plays bass guitar for the classic Beach Boys cover of Barbara Ann. Very exciting stuff to see Brian rock out with his bass and do the classic guitar dance with the other bassist. (I wonder why Brian needs a bassist when he plays too).
It's nice to see a pop legend still trying hard to get out and play some concerts. Although he may not have known the name of the city or perhaps even what he was doing sometimes, I can say I saw him perform at least once in my life. There is a certain amount of prestige that comes with that.
I also bought this shirt, it cost $30.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
That Lucky Old Sun Artwork
In case you didn't know that Brian Wilson's new album, That Lucky Old Sun, is going to be released on September 2nd...it is.
In preparation of this special event my talented friend Sam Stone has made some wonderful artwork for the demo versions of the songs. So go ahead and check out the artwork (it's beautiful) and some other special surprises by downloading below.
Click Here To Download
In preparation of this special event my talented friend Sam Stone has made some wonderful artwork for the demo versions of the songs. So go ahead and check out the artwork (it's beautiful) and some other special surprises by downloading below.
Click Here To Download
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Wrightfan and Warnakey Present Smile
Hey everyone!
After a rather long hiatus, I have returned to bring you my best bootleg to share yet. 2 of the biggest names in the Beach Boys internet blog scene, Warnakey and Wrightfan, have teamed up to bring you Wrightfan's newest version of SMiLE.
I helped produce this version and I think we are both proud to share it with all of you. It was arranged to reflect the original 12 track version of SMiLE that Brian Wilson had planned in 1966. We also worked very hard to make the sound crystal clear.
We both really hope you enjoy it!
Side 1
1. Our Prayer/gee
2. Heroes And Villains
3. Old Master Painter/You Are My Sunshine
4. Do You Like Worms?
5. Wonderful
6. Child Is Father Of The Man
7. Cabinessence
Side 2
8. Good Vibrations
9. Wind Chimes
10. Vege-tables
11. The Elements
12. Surf's Up
download1, download2, download3, download4
Let me know what you think.
- eric
After a rather long hiatus, I have returned to bring you my best bootleg to share yet. 2 of the biggest names in the Beach Boys internet blog scene, Warnakey and Wrightfan, have teamed up to bring you Wrightfan's newest version of SMiLE.
I helped produce this version and I think we are both proud to share it with all of you. It was arranged to reflect the original 12 track version of SMiLE that Brian Wilson had planned in 1966. We also worked very hard to make the sound crystal clear.
We both really hope you enjoy it!
Side 1
1. Our Prayer/gee
2. Heroes And Villains
3. Old Master Painter/You Are My Sunshine
4. Do You Like Worms?
5. Wonderful
6. Child Is Father Of The Man
7. Cabinessence
Side 2
8. Good Vibrations
9. Wind Chimes
10. Vege-tables
11. The Elements
12. Surf's Up
download1, download2, download3, download4
Let me know what you think.
- eric
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Keeping in touch
Hey everyone, I just wanted to keep in touch.
I haven't updated this in a while, mainly because I caught a nasty virus that messed up my computer bad a couple weeks ago. I've got it all fixed up now and it's good to go.
Did you know when you search google for "beach boys blog", my site comes up first? Cool eh?
Anyway! I don't really have anything new to post. But I will be reuploading all of my beach boys photos again. (I found the CD I stored them on)
How are you?
- eric
I haven't updated this in a while, mainly because I caught a nasty virus that messed up my computer bad a couple weeks ago. I've got it all fixed up now and it's good to go.
Did you know when you search google for "beach boys blog", my site comes up first? Cool eh?
Anyway! I don't really have anything new to post. But I will be reuploading all of my beach boys photos again. (I found the CD I stored them on)
How are you?
- eric
Sunday, May 4, 2008
hey everyone!
Remember last month when I started that sheet music project? That was WAY too ambitious. I may end up doing some more soon, but I just wanted to say sorry if you were getting excited about it (or angry or something).
Anyway, I'll keep this blog updated as bootlegs or news appear. I also wanted to tell everyone that Wrightfan and I have been working on a new version of smile using his new line up with me doing some production and clean up work. It's going to be really awesome.
Unfortunately now that I have a job (and I'm pretty obsessed with my own recordings for this band I've been working on) things are moving pretty slow. But I assure you it will get done and its going to impress you all!
Hope to hear from some of you!
- eric
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EDIT:
ISN'T THAT GOAT SO CUTE?!
Anyway, I'll keep this blog updated as bootlegs or news appear. I also wanted to tell everyone that Wrightfan and I have been working on a new version of smile using his new line up with me doing some production and clean up work. It's going to be really awesome.
Unfortunately now that I have a job (and I'm pretty obsessed with my own recordings for this band I've been working on) things are moving pretty slow. But I assure you it will get done and its going to impress you all!
Hope to hear from some of you!
- eric
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EDIT:
ISN'T THAT GOAT SO CUTE?!
Monday, April 14, 2008
50,000 - Tim's Smile - One Year
Hi again!
Eric here, once again keeping you up to date on all of the creative works of Beach Boys fans, to consistently present you with a unique listening experience of one of the greatest American bands of all time.
This time our friend Tim brings us his own version of SMiLE. To his credit it is a long and completionist version with excellent artwork of the original booklet. However, some static and awkward starts (for instance, the start of Holidays) make for a rather bland listen, but it still contains quite a few rare tracks and a couple of cool, unique mixes. This one is worthy of a true SMiLE collection.
Did I mention it's in .FLAC??!
Click Here To Download In FLAC
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Click Here To Download Album Artwork
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...and in case you don't care about FLAC and want it in regular old Itunes compatible .wav format.
Click Here To Download In WAV
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ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE IN 320 KBPS MP3:
http://rapidshare.com/files/127446700/Tim_s_Smile_-_MP3_Part_1.rar.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/127453847/Tim_s_Smile_-_MP3_Part_2.rar.html
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***ALSO! IF ANYONE HAS ANY HIGH QUALITY SCANS OR PHOTOS OF THE ORIGINAL ALBUM BOOKLET COULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW!***
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I also just wanted to say thank you for the 50,000 visits in the year (almost, in 5 more days!) I've been running this blog! I'm so glad I haven't been shut down and that I've been able to share this much stuff with fans from all over the world. I've received hundreds and hundreds of emails from all of you and I truly appreciate it!
I don't plan on giving up this blog anytime soon! And as always please check out my other blog http://thisispopmusic.blogspot.com/. I put a lot of effort into that blog too! So go there and discover some new music.
- eric
Eric here, once again keeping you up to date on all of the creative works of Beach Boys fans, to consistently present you with a unique listening experience of one of the greatest American bands of all time.
This time our friend Tim brings us his own version of SMiLE. To his credit it is a long and completionist version with excellent artwork of the original booklet. However, some static and awkward starts (for instance, the start of Holidays) make for a rather bland listen, but it still contains quite a few rare tracks and a couple of cool, unique mixes. This one is worthy of a true SMiLE collection.
Did I mention it's in .FLAC??!
Click Here To Download In FLAC
alt, alt, alt, alt
Click Here To Download Album Artwork
alt, alt, alt, alt, alt, alt, alt, alt
...and in case you don't care about FLAC and want it in regular old Itunes compatible .wav format.
Click Here To Download In WAV
alt, alt, alt, alt
--------------------------------------------------------------------
ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE IN 320 KBPS MP3:
http://rapidshare.com/files/127446700/Tim_s_Smile_-_MP3_Part_1.rar.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/127453847/Tim_s_Smile_-_MP3_Part_2.rar.html
--------------------------------------------------------------------
***ALSO! IF ANYONE HAS ANY HIGH QUALITY SCANS OR PHOTOS OF THE ORIGINAL ALBUM BOOKLET COULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW!***
-------------------------------------------------------------------
I also just wanted to say thank you for the 50,000 visits in the year (almost, in 5 more days!) I've been running this blog! I'm so glad I haven't been shut down and that I've been able to share this much stuff with fans from all over the world. I've received hundreds and hundreds of emails from all of you and I truly appreciate it!
I don't plan on giving up this blog anytime soon! And as always please check out my other blog http://thisispopmusic.blogspot.com/. I put a lot of effort into that blog too! So go there and discover some new music.
- eric
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
SMiLE Sheet Music
Hi there everyone!
My next post on this blog is going to be more of a project (similar to the one sentence reviews and how it took me a few days to finish it), but this time I will be posting sheet music from the original SMiLE album (because someone asked me to do it).
Perhaps some of you remember that I was working on a documentary a few months back? Well I gave up on it, mostly because my laptop is not good enough to handle making movies and doesn't have the storage that I need to hold all of those clips and sound bites. I tried, but it ended up near destroying my computer. However, it could still happen in the future if i get bored enough and/or inspired enough!
ANYWAY!
This is going to be a mammoth undertaking to figure out songs, sheet music-ify them, and post them here. (It's a lot of HTML!) So please bear with me for a while. I will be taking the MIDI files from the Project Smile disc and using a program called MidiNotate to notate them to sheet music. Please note, the sheet music is not perfect (for example, piano tracks are limited to either the bass or treble clef only, not both), so for that I apologize. I still hope a lot of you musicians will be able to get something out of this!
NOW TO GET STARTED!
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CABIN ESSENCE
Download and listen to the MIDI
More coming tomorrow, but for now I'm too sleepy. This took 4 hours!
My next post on this blog is going to be more of a project (similar to the one sentence reviews and how it took me a few days to finish it), but this time I will be posting sheet music from the original SMiLE album (because someone asked me to do it).
Perhaps some of you remember that I was working on a documentary a few months back? Well I gave up on it, mostly because my laptop is not good enough to handle making movies and doesn't have the storage that I need to hold all of those clips and sound bites. I tried, but it ended up near destroying my computer. However, it could still happen in the future if i get bored enough and/or inspired enough!
ANYWAY!
This is going to be a mammoth undertaking to figure out songs, sheet music-ify them, and post them here. (It's a lot of HTML!) So please bear with me for a while. I will be taking the MIDI files from the Project Smile disc and using a program called MidiNotate to notate them to sheet music. Please note, the sheet music is not perfect (for example, piano tracks are limited to either the bass or treble clef only, not both), so for that I apologize. I still hope a lot of you musicians will be able to get something out of this!
NOW TO GET STARTED!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
CABIN ESSENCE
Download and listen to the MIDI
More coming tomorrow, but for now I'm too sleepy. This took 4 hours!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
The Beach Boys, The Devil and Insane Rants
Hey everyone! Eric here!
Now usually I will inform you of some kind of interesting news, or link you to some kind of download. However, that will not happen today! Today I am going to share with you some epic laughs.
Through searching the web I ran across a website run by a religious fanatic named David J. Stewart. He continually rants about the Beach Boys supposed connection to the devil and the evils of rock and roll music in general (did this guy ever see Foot Loose?).
You can read the entire article HERE, but if you don't have enough time to read through all that nonsense, please read some of these very humorous quotes.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! After such an informal read I'll be sure to keep my eyes peeled for those pesky demons infesting my Good Vibrations.
Now usually I will inform you of some kind of interesting news, or link you to some kind of download. However, that will not happen today! Today I am going to share with you some epic laughs.
Through searching the web I ran across a website run by a religious fanatic named David J. Stewart. He continually rants about the Beach Boys supposed connection to the devil and the evils of rock and roll music in general (did this guy ever see Foot Loose?).
You can read the entire article HERE, but if you don't have enough time to read through all that nonsense, please read some of these very humorous quotes.
"Everyone reading this article needs to be warned about the evil music of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. Obviously, Wilson is NOT a born again Christian; but, rather, is a child of Satan (Ephesians 2:2)"
"SMiLE was the result of Wilson's LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) ,"acid," drug highs. Interestingly, the modern word for "Pharmaceutical" comes from the same Old Testament Hebrew word "sorcery." Drugs have been used by the Devil's crowd for thousands of years as a medium for demonic influence"
"In 1966, the Beach Boys came out with their album, Pet Sounds. Please notice the goats which they are feeding. This is no coincidence, the goat represents Satan"
"Oh listen friend, you have absolutely no idea how much Satan has infiltrated commercial music (including rock, rap, country, etc). Dolly Parton recently sang and re-popularized one of the most demonic songs ever written, Led Zeppelin's, Stairway to Heaven. How evil and demonic!"
"Brian Wilson and his music are of the Devil."
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! After such an informal read I'll be sure to keep my eyes peeled for those pesky demons infesting my Good Vibrations.
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Friday, March 28, 2008
Alternate Brian Wilson Presents Smile
A great version of Smile presented in 3 movements. This one is particularly great for having plenty of studio talking in it (mixed perfectly and appropriately of course), humor and mixing songs of the same key into each other creating a mix of smile that is far more creative than any I've heard before. He also took a note from Stephen Newcombe's cover of Surf's Up (you'll hear what I mean). I know you'll love this version of Smile, so go ahead and download it.
Also, you can view Alternate Brian Wilson's myspace here.
Click Here To Download
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Also, you can view Alternate Brian Wilson's myspace here.
Click Here To Download
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