Beatles-Yes or No

[3-LockBox]

If, as you say, Wilson was a musical genius, then why is the hype bewildering?

note the 'Wilson barking at shadows' comment. And maybe the hype I'm referring to isn't so much the '60s period (when they last mattered), but from the early '70s on. This band has definately rested on its laurels for three decades now, and is still carried by the successes of 40 years ago, and their musical output since the early '70s has been forgettable, if not terrible.

My point was that anyone can pick apart any 40 year old act. Hype? Blame the media, not the people who liked the music. I say I love The Beatles but honestly, I haven't listened to an album of theirs in some time. Or the Beach Boys. OTOH - I can live without hearing anything by The Animals, ever again.

[Resident Loser]

note the 'Wilson barking at shadows' comment.

...ever hear Pet Sounds?...

jimHJJ(...woof, woof...)

[3-LockBox]

...ever hear Pet Sounds?...

jimHJJ(...woof, woof...)

Yes. I own it. Wilson had a great ear for melodies and arrangements and was a pioneer in the studio, 40 years ago. In fact I have owned both the first run and the latest re-issue. But as much as I understand Wilson's achievements as a producer, I have a hard time listening to the '60s stuff because of the over use of a certain instrument (which someone told me what it was a while back, but I forgot) that makes some sort of hooting or honking sound that drives me nuckin futs. Wilson's lyrical content is very hit and miss with me as well. Its a love hate thing I have with the BBs.

I like the late '60s output more...I think Feel Flow is the greatest pop performance of all time, musically and production wise. I listen to that song all the time.

[Resident Loser]

Yes. I own it. Wilson had a great ear for melodies and arrangements and was a pioneer in the studio, 40 years ago. In fact I have owned both the first run and the latest re-issue. But as much as I understand Wilson's achievements as a producer, I have a hard time listening to the '60s stuff because of the over use of a certain instrument (which someone told me what it was a while back, but I forgot) that makes some sort of hooting or honking sound that drives me nuckin futs. Wilson's lyrical content is very hit and miss with me as well. Its a love hate thing I have with the BBs.

I like the late '60s output more...I think Feel Flow is the greatest pop performance of all time, musically and production wise. I listen to that song all the time.

...the dread theremin...a little goes a long way...probably should have put it back in it's case after Good Vibrations...

Somewhere on PS there's a dog barking...final cut I think...Pet sounds? barking at shadows? Maybe he was nuts ahead of his time...

P.S. Don't buy the soundtrack to Forbidden Planet (the sci-fi flick) it's all theremin..all the time...

jimHJJ(...consider yourself warned...)

[E-Stat]

...the dread theremin...a little goes a long way...

P.S. Don't buy the soundtrack to Forbidden Planet (the sci-fi flick) it's all theremin..all the time...

Hey now, don't be puttin' down the theremin. The Bernard Herrman soundtrack to The Day The Earth Stood Still is a classic!

I think Bernie put it to good use - not "campily" as with the Robby the Robot. Gort could kick his ass!

rw