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Post by Awesoman on Sept 16, 2021 14:40:32 GMT -5
Does he sing on the album or is it strictly instrumental...? 'GOK' is strictly instrumental. The album is also titled 'solo piano' which tends to mean instrumental only.
I figured as much. The fact that whether he's actually playing the piano or not is in question makes me wonder what the point of this release is anyway. 🤷♂️ |
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Post by DHink182 on Sept 16, 2021 14:46:46 GMT -5
I will only be interested if it contains vocals in the end.
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Post by Autotune on Sept 16, 2021 15:04:16 GMT -5
There is a precedent to this: This isn’t love, his contribution to a piano-solo album by various artists. He overdubbed two pianos for that, and the style of that song was distinct in that seems to be a harmonized piano tune, unlike his usual chugging manner of accompanying a vocal melody.
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Post by Autotune on Sept 16, 2021 15:06:07 GMT -5
Fans have been asking for a Brian-alone-at-the-piano release for decades now. So here it is. (Of course the GOK snippet sounds unusual for his style, since it’s a piano solo rendition and not an accompaniment to his singing.) I say the idea is interesting, at least. And, after JT’s second coming in the mid 2010s, it could also be refreshing. If I may, what fans have been asking for Brian alone at his piano? I have never seen it. “Just Brian and a piano, no autotune, no BS”, etc. Been reading that for years; that and a request for Rick Rubin to produce him. |
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Post by drbeachboy (Dirk) on Sept 16, 2021 15:16:05 GMT -5
If I may, what fans have been asking for Brian alone at his piano? I have never seen it. “Just Brian and a piano, no autotune, no BS”, etc. Been reading that for years; that and a request for Rick Rubin to produce him. Thanks! I think I’ll pass on this one. |
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Post by AGD on Sept 16, 2021 17:25:57 GMT -5
If I may, what fans have been asking for Brian alone at his piano? I have never seen it. “Just Brian and a piano, no autotune, no BS”, etc. Been reading that for years; that and a request for Rick Rubin to produce him.Which would never work. Rubin's MO is to not record someone he's producing until he feels they've written enough quality material for an album. He told Neil Diamond to go away for something like a year and write. Tell BW that, at the end of 12 months you'd get a three minute variation on "Shortenin' Bread". |
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Post by lonesurf on Sept 16, 2021 18:03:44 GMT -5
Hmmmmm.
I’m pretty old, but I’m not old enough, or cultured enough, to get too excited about this.
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Post by g00dvibrations on Sept 16, 2021 18:15:05 GMT -5
Cool. Now let me help you with the title capitalization. Some of you guys are being lazy by not hitting the upper case keys on your phones/laptops/iPads. It ain't that hard. Considering the user in question is blind, this comes across a bit churlish... |
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Post by B.E. on Sept 16, 2021 18:21:11 GMT -5
There is a precedent to this: This isn’t love, his contribution to a piano-solo album by various artists. He overdubbed two pianos for that, and the style of that song was distinct in that seems to be a harmonized piano tune, unlike his usual chugging manner of accompanying a vocal melody. Yes, and I love that piece! I'm also one of those (many) fans who have voiced interest in a Brian-and-his-piano album. While I had hoped Brian would sing, too, the more I think about this release, the more interested I am. Who's to say they didn't consider and/or attempt vocal accompaniment at one stage but ultimately decided this approach was best? If Brian's performing, I'm interested. |
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Post by M.I.U. Fan on Sept 16, 2021 19:18:45 GMT -5
Truly what everyone has been asking for Brian Wilson - "At My Piano" Releases Nov. 19 Tracklist: God Only Knows In My Room Don’t Worry Baby California Girls The Warmth Of The Sun Wouldn’t It Be Nice You Still Believe In Me I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times Sketches Of Smile Surfs Up Friends Till I Die Love And Mercy Mt Vernon Farewell Good Vibrations Maybe "Sketches of Smile" will 'slip us the answer'.  |
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Post by dauber on Sept 16, 2021 19:28:28 GMT -5
Drat...I thought Don't Get Excited was the title of the album.  |
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Post by Mikie on Sept 16, 2021 19:35:40 GMT -5
Cool. Now let me help you with the title capitalization. Some of you guys are being lazy by not hitting the upper case keys on your phones/laptops/iPads. It ain't that hard. Considering the user in question is blind, this comes across a bit churlish... That has nothing to do with it. A few other members here do the same thing and I always have to correct it. Please check your e-mail/PM, g00dvibrations. |
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Post by sloopjohnb on Sept 16, 2021 19:51:56 GMT -5
Considering the user in question is blind, this comes across a bit churlish... That has nothing to do with it. A few other members here do the same thing and I always have to correct it. Please check your e-mail/PM, g00dvibrations. It has everything to do with it when speech to text programs don't automatically capitalize everything, and going back to manually capitalize is much harder when one is visually impaired. No one is obligated to correct anything, especially when it's worded like that. Kindness is free |
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Post by drbeachboy (Dirk) on Sept 16, 2021 19:55:01 GMT -5
That has nothing to do with it. A few other members here do the same thing and I always have to correct it. Please check your e-mail/PM, g00dvibrations. It has everything to do with it when speech to text programs don't automatically capitalize everything, and going back to manually capitalize is much harder when one is visually impaired. No one is obligated to correct anything, especially when it's worded like that. Kindness is free Please stop! Matthew is very capable of lodging a complaint if he feels there is something to complain about. Thank you. |
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Post by Paul JB on Sept 16, 2021 19:58:37 GMT -5
Pretty sure “just Brian and a piano” comments were always referring to Brian writing/singing/producing and singing again instead of others carrying the weight….. not actually just Brian and a piano.
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Post by B.E. on Sept 16, 2021 20:03:53 GMT -5
But who do you lodge a complaint with when moderators post shit like this? Hey Rainboweyes, who's "Bryan"? Is this thread about a Brian Wilson solo album? |
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Post by drbeachboy (Dirk) on Sept 16, 2021 20:33:35 GMT -5
Any more posts that are off-topic will be deleted.
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Post by smash em now on Sept 16, 2021 21:40:34 GMT -5
If this is instrumental, I have no interest in it whatsoever. I think it would have been interesting to hear Brian sing alone at a piano.
Who is this for?
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Post by drbeachboy (Dirk) on Sept 16, 2021 21:58:09 GMT -5
If this is instrumental, I have no interest in it whatsoever. I think it would have been interesting to hear Brian sing alone at a piano. Who is this for? I am not interested in either. Actually, I am tired of the rehashing. It goes on in films, TV and music. Doesn’t anyone have an original thought anymore? |
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Post by #JusticeForDonGoldberg on Sept 16, 2021 22:02:50 GMT -5
If this is instrumental, I have no interest in it whatsoever. I think it would have been interesting to hear Brian sing alone at a piano. Who is this for? Same people who asked for The Royal Philharmonic album instead of physical friends and 20/20 sets 3 years ago. So… no one |
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Post by dogchow on Sept 16, 2021 22:11:17 GMT -5
Hi there! Brand new forum member here, my favorite album is PET SOUNDS (not to start off my first post here with a nag, but just a little helpful tip from someone who knows "A Thing Or Two (BMI-2:40)" - the mods should really consider implementing the Cooper Black font. "God Only Knows (BMI-2:46)" how you all go about referencing the historic album in conversation here when the closest font you have is Georgia).
I, for one, am quite excited about this new release! I can just imagine Bri sitting down at his piano, tickling the ivories with such poignant, lonely renditions of those classics he wrote all those years ago... what more does a fan of The Beach Boys need? However, I'm a little more than appalled at the title of the ninth track (NOTE: for all those who have not bothered to put the track list to memory yet, it is "Sketches Of Smile"). Smile... really? Did their shift button break mid-sentence? It should, of course, be titled "Sketches of SMiLE". Brian would never stand for such a trivial mistake. I expect that the miscreant will be fired once the big man in the sandbox hears about it. Such a lack of professionalism these days! Figures...
I also find the omission of WILD HONEY material to be a tad disappointing - I imagine "Let The Wind Blow (BMI-2:18)" would be quite lovely. "This Whole World (Brian Wilson) 1:55" from SUNFLOWER also seems like a no-brainer, what with the release of "FEEL FLOWS" THE SUNFLOWER & SURF'S UP SESSIONS 1969-1971 (Deluxe), "FEEL FLOWS" THE SUNFLOWER & SURF'S UP SESSIONS 1969-1971 (Super Deluxe), "FEEL FLOWS" THE SUNFLOWER & SURF'S UP SESSIONS 1969-1971 (Double LP), and "FEEL FLOWS" THE SUNFLOWER & SURF'S UP SESSIONS 1969-1971 (Quadruple LP).
Anyways, those are just some minor critiques - I will still be very happy to listen to Brian Wilson At My Piano when it arrives (I will, of course, be waiting to listen to the LP on my MAG-LEV - you cannot even begin to appreciate music any other way).
"Love & Mercy (Brian Wilson / Eugene E. Landy) 2:52", dogchow
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Post by dauber on Sept 16, 2021 22:26:39 GMT -5
Welcome, dogchow! (Don't be surprised if a mod asks you to introduce yourself. We like to get to know people here.)
I dig where you're at, but in defense of those who decided not to use it, Cooper Black is so obvious and overdone, really.
And I'm gonna say it: the list of *songs* overall makes me think "ho-hum," but after listening to that six-second snatchet, I'm...really looking forward to this thing.
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Post by goodvibrations33 on Sept 16, 2021 23:06:39 GMT -5
Let’s all be a little more positive! It’s 2021, and Brian is still releasing music. It may not be what we all want, but hey, it’s something new, in a different form to listen to. Let’s appreciate it for what it is.
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Post by boogieboarder on Sept 16, 2021 23:49:49 GMT -5
In the sample, I'm hearing left hand bass and right hand chords. Then a melody overdubbed on top. Not a solo piano. I can't prove it, but I think that's what I'm hearing. I think after 60 years, Brian's entitled to release piano instrumental versions of his hits, or anything else he wants to. If you don't like it, don't buy it. I think it's nice to hear the bare bones chords and melodies for the songs that Brian wrote - which far surpass most contemporary 60s-70s rock-and-roll or singer-songwriter type songs in their sophistication, use of extended chords, and melody notes that float over the chords in unexpected ways.
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Post by Al Smith on Sept 16, 2021 23:58:12 GMT -5
Hey, that's really good, nice arrangement and room tone. The full song is up on Tidal, here's a screen shot of the "credits", for the benefit of the doubters (of course, please share if you're a doubter with something genuine up your sleeves).  |
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