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Making God Smile A Tribute to the Beach Boys & Brian Wilson (CD) NEW SEALED

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Condition: Brand New: An item that has never been opened or removed from the manufacturer’s sealing (if ...

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Release Title: Making God Smile

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by thx2001
May 16, 2022
Very Good Album with a caveat
First, let me explain where I’m coming from on this. I like what I call the middle period stuff, roughly Smiley Smile through Surf’s Up about the best, along with Pet Sounds. I’ve been led to believe most folks that like the Beach Boys don’t much care for that run of albums. Yeah, I like the other stuff too - notice I said ‘best’. I also have most of Brian’s solo stuff along with the wonderful Van Dyke Parks album Orange Crate Art which Brian did all the lead vocals on. I very rarely like a cover as much as the original version-Ambrosia does a nice job of Magical Mystery Tour btw. Along with that, it’s not just the tunes that Brian comes up with, it’s the arrangements-especially the vocal arrangements. That plays a very big part in how I understand a lot of his music. This is an ... First, let me explain where I’m coming from on this. I like what I call the middle period stuff, roughly Smiley Smile through Surf’s Up about the best, along with Pet Sounds. I’ve been led to believe most folks that like the Beach Boys don’t much care for that run of albums. Yeah, I like the other stuff too - notice I said ‘best’. I also have most of Brian’s solo stuff along with the wonderful Van Dyke Parks album Orange Crate Art which Brian did all the lead vocals on. I very rarely like a cover as much as the original version-Ambrosia does a nice job of Magical Mystery Tour btw. Along with that, it’s not just the tunes that Brian comes up with, it’s the arrangements-especially the vocal arrangements. That plays a very big part in how I understand a lot of his music. This is an interesting album that will work for some folks and not so much for others-especially on an individual song level. That’s kind of the way tribute albums are for me. One needs to approach this as an interpretation of Brian’s stuff-not covers of Brian’s stuff. That’s because the majority of the album is just that, an interpretation. There are what I would consider covers, but they are few. I was going to do a list of what works and what doesn’t, but it’s easier to tell you what doesn’t. Help Me Rhonda doesn’t cut it for me. I would have liked it better had they stuck with a consistent feel throughout the whole song. When they get to the chorus I’m wishing they hadn’t done the verses so slowly and overly emotional. I get they are trying to sell the disappointment felt by the guy when the girl who he was in love with ‘defects’ with another guy. The addition of the cheerleader bit from Be True to Your School also doesn’t work even though it is just a lyrical inclusion. It’s the only clinker for me. Nuff said. Covers: Keaggy does a good job on Good Vibrations (Todd Rundgren does a similarly good job on the tune also on his Faithful album). The mix is a bit different emphasizing stuff a bit differently-the harmonica in the quieter organ portion after the vocal. missing some lyrics in the background vox, the huge vocal chord after the quiet part missing some of the harmonic complexity-things like that. Still, I’d say it’s well done-a favorite from the album Stonehill’s version of Love & Mercy is a standout for me. Randy sells the intent much like Brian does on the original. Like the arrangement; the french horn is nicely subtle and well done. Only quibble is I kinda miss the bass vocals. Rick Altizer does a credible job on Surf’s Up following much of the original arrangement with his own embellishments. (remember what I said about interpretation?) I miss a little vocal clarity due to the mix and I like the original’s ride out better. I like the background vocals on this quite a bit. Interpretations: There are two instrumentals on the album: Pet Sounds (obviously) and Heroes & Villains (not so obviously). Brooks Williams take on Pet Sounds is mighty nice indeed. Reminds me of a combination of George Benson, Herb Ellis, Charlie Byrd, Barney Kessel and Bob James (even though James doesn’t play guitar, but I can hear him in the arrangement). For me it’s stands toe to toe with the original for different reasons. Then you have H&V which Madeira performs quite competently. This would be interesting doctor’s office music-meaning better than the normal muzak. As nicely done as it is, I prefer the sung version from the Smiley Smile album and the original Smile version also. (You’re under arrest!!) The rest of the tunes are good versions/interpretations, some stronger than others, but all in the ballpark. I Know There’s an Answer: Kinda don’t like the piano thing, but the lead vocal puts the emotion across well like the original and I like the melding of the earlier lyrics-Hang On to Your Ego. Wish they would have used the folksy hammer on/off thing-usually used with a D chord-in Add Some Music to Your Day a bit less, but that’s a minor thing and it works with the genre the tune is performed in. Terry does a good job on Vegetables even throwing in a bit of Mama Says even though he intros it with 'my dad said’. I miss the Be My Baby feel that inspired Don’t Worry Baby but it’s still nicely done and just as good as Keith Moon’s cover-better vocally. Wouldn’t It Be Nice: the drums throw me big time with the disjointed feel, but the lead vocal sells the song well and the discomfort is gone 20 sec. in. Should you buy the album? If you can approach it with the premise that these are, for the most part, interpretations (You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.), you should buy this album. If straying from the original is bothersome, maybe you shouldn’t. One last thing: the review here that rags on the people who recorded the music and what their ideology is comes off as a childish rant and has nothing to do with the quality of the performances. We’re talking music here, not who performed it.
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by mr.daddy4
Jan 24, 2017
Great album!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: tylerexperience

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