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Includes three bonus tracks previously unavailable on the independent release.
A Tribute to Brian Wilson
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A Tribute to Brian Wilson
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Making God Smile: An Artists' Tribute to the Songs of Beach Boy Brian Wilson
Various Artists Manufacturer: Silent Planet ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000069RO6 Release Date: 2002-07-30 |
Tracks:
- Your Imagination - Tom Prasada-Rao & Amilia k Spicer
- Good Vibrations - Phil Keaggy
- I Just Wasn't Made For These Times - Sixpence None The Richer
- I Know There's An Answer/Hang On To Your Ego - Aaron Sprinkle
- Love and Mercy - Randy Stonehill
- Help Me Rhonda - Kevin Max & Jimmy A
- Heroes and Villains - Phil Madeira
- Add Some Music To Your Day - Kate Campbell
- 'Til I Die - Doug Powell
- In My Room - Jason Harrod
- This Whole World - Dolour
- Vegetables - Terry Taylor
- Don't Worry Baby - Derrick Harris
- Wouldn't It Be Nice - Jan Krist
- Pet Sounds - Brooks Williams
- Lay Down Burden - Jane Kelly Williams
- Surf's Up - Rick Altizer
Customer Reviews:
RIsky Project Gets it Right.......2006-01-07
If you are a Brian / Beach Boys fan, you will want a copy of MGS for your collection. It gives respect to the original artist in the best kind of way and will cause you to hear familiar favorites and a few lesser-known gems in a whole new way.
Phil Keaggy Makes The Album..........2003-03-19
I Love It, but..........2002-09-07
Best Beach Boys Tribute.......2002-08-01
This is stunning record, often bettering Brian Wilson's originals. For example, the shiny power-pop rendition of "I Know There's An Answer" from Pet Sounds, melding the unused "Hang On To Your Ego" lyrics, is absolutely joyous. Aaron Sprinkle -- practically a one-man producer/band, nails the song, making it contemporary and yet still respectful to the original.
And this is how it goes throughout the 17 tracks included here. Phil Keaggy absolutely nails "Good Vibrations", and while it doesn't veer from the original formula, he meets the challenge of a daunting song well. Kate Campbell does a beautiful folk-country rendition of "Add Some Music To Your Day." And while there's not a single surfing song here, there's much from Pet Sounds and the late 60's/early 70's Beach Boys records, as well as covers of three songs from Brian Wilson's solo records, and frankly, these versions -- by folkie Tom Prasada-Rao ("Your Imagination"), Christian music's Randy Stonehill ("Love and Mercy"), and folk-pop singer-songwriter Jane Kelly Williams ("Lay Down Burden") -- are (dare I say it??) superior to Wilson's own renditions. And I must say that D.C. Talk's Kevin Max (in arguably the most creative interpretation) brings U2 to "Help Me Rhonda!" Can you imagine? No, you can't, but believe me, it works.
The producers even toss in a campy version of the silly "Vegetables" from the aborted "Smile" album for hard-core fans (though that's one I generally skip over). From power-pop to folk-pop there's a beautiful consistency to this record.
Bottom line: If you are a purist who cannot abide the Beach Boy originals being tampered with, go buy Beach Boys Classics because you won't be able to tolerate this record or any tribute for that matter. But if you want to hear a contemporary album that demontrates the continuing vitality of these songs in a new era, get this record. You'll be glad you did. The packaging, the 24 page color booklet with loving tributes to Brian Wilson by the artists, and the beautiful cover (inspired, of course, by the original Smile cover), are icing on the cake. This is my pick for the album of the Summer of 2002!
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A Tribute to Brian Wilson
Cameron Michael Parkes Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0006FFRRU Release Date: 2004-11-23 |
Tracks:
- Intro (My Prayer)
- Gonna Hustle You
- Number One
- I Do
- She Rides With Me
- Wonderful
- Wind Chimes
- Vegetables
- I Went To Sleep
- Little Children
- Ill Bet Hes Nice
- Almost Summer
- Solar System
- A Day In The Life Of A Tree
- I Wanna Pick You Up
- Everything I Need
- Sweet Mountain
- Saturday Morning In The City
- Vegetables Alternative Version
- Spirit Of Rock And Roll
Album Description
Includes three bonus tracks previously unavailable on the independent release.Customer Reviews:
Very interesting.......2006-04-10
split up I kept on being a Brian Wilson fan whose CD's and
DVD's I have been purchasing all. Of course I did not know
what to expect when I bought it from Amazon since the artist-
Cameron M. Parkes- was totally unknown to me. At first I
didn't like it too much, but after listening to it over and
over I must admit it's quite catchy. Highlights with no
doubt are the songs "Number One, She Rides With Me and Spirit
of Rock & Roll".
The first two were unknown to me although, after investigations,
I bought the original recordings that appear on a very special
CD called "The Pet Projects-Brian Wilson Productions" released
by the wonderful ACE label and also available on Amazon. I
certainly recommend this CD with 23 songs produced in the
early 60's by Brian.
The Spirit of Rock & Roll was sung by the Beach Boys once at
their 25 years anniversary in Hawaii(1986) at the end of the show
and I loved it but never found it afterwards on any Beach Boy
or Brian Wilson recording until I saw the title on this
tribute CD reason enough to immediatley buy it. I must say
that thanks to these 3 songs + some others I really found it
worthwhile. I don't give it 5 stars because too many "covers"
are from what I call the "dark days" when most of the Beach
Boys songs were written while they were "stoned"(late 60's).
one of the best tribute cd's ever.......2005-01-29
Interesting For The Major Fan Only.......2005-01-22
Won Won Wonderful Interpretations.......2005-01-21
As you can see, the track selection is eclectic, and includes - perhaps comprises - a number of obscure BW compositions. For fans, this is a rare treat - meaningful, intelligent interpretations (not copies)of the great man's music. It is like slipping into a comfortable old pair of shoes - familiar, yet still very soothing.
For me, the undoubted highlight is "Day in the Life of a Tree" - Parkes beings a new life to a quirky/brilliant Wilson composition.
I also loved both versions of Vegetables, and I'm glad the slower version didn't end up on the cutting room floor.
Fans will be delighted at the way Parkes slips snippets and riffs from one song into another - one example is the closing chorus of "Gonna Hustle You," where he sldes in "the new girl in school."
Indeed, there is more than a slight Jan & Dean sound to some of the tracks - see the album notes for expanation.
For those less acquainted with BW's music, the album will be something of a surprise - not a "Fun Fun Fun" or "Help Me Rhonda" in sight - just 21 tracks of beautifully arranged joy.
The liner notes are a real bonus - both the introduction by Parkes, and his track-by-track guide. (Though, to be picky, doesn't Dean Torrence on Barbara Ann count as a non-member lead vocal?)
And finally, of course, a typically succinct endorsement from the man himself.
Thank you Cameron Michael Parkes.
GREAT CD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2004-12-08
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Add Some Music to Your Day: 1970 Symphonic Tribute to Brian Wilson
Manufacturer: Poptones ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005J9N2 Release Date: 2002-01-08 |
Tracks:
- Caroline No
- You Still Believe in Me
- Busy Doin' Nothin'
- Pet Sounds
- Fall Breaks and Back to Winter/Good Vibrations/Heroes and Villains
- Warmth of the Sun
- God Only Knows
- Please Let Me Wonder
- Friends
- In My Room
Album Description
Subtitled 'A 1970 Symphonic Tribute To Brian Wilson'. Recorded by Gary to cheer up Beach Boy Brian Wilson after his breakdown following the 'Smile' sessions. He aimed to prove he was not just a pop writer but a classical composer as well. Featuring versions of Beach Boys songs. Poptones. 2001 release.Album Details
A 1970 symphonic tribute to Brian Wilson.Customer Reviews:
Gary Usher was brilliant.......2003-01-04
Not-So-Hot Elevator Music.......2001-09-06
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The String Quartet Tribute to the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds
Manufacturer: Vitamin Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0007GP6R4 Release Date: 2005-02-15 |
Tracks:
- Wouldn't It Be Nice
- You Still Believe In Me
- That's Not Me
- Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)
- I'm Waiting For The Day
- Let's Go Away For Awhile
- Sloop John B
- God Only Knows
- I Know There's An Answer
- Here Today
- I Just Wasn't Made For These Times
- Pet Sounds
- Caroline No
- Hang On To Your Ego
Product Description
1. Wouldn't It Be Nice
2. You Still Believe In Me
3. That's Not Me
4. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)
5. I'm Waiting For The Day
6. Let's Go Away For Awhile
7. Sloop John B
8. God Only Knows
9. I Know There's An Answer
10. Here Today
11. I Just Wasn't Made For These Times
12. Pet Sounds
13. Caroline No
14. Hang On To Your Ego
Format: CD
Customer Reviews:
Great sounding accompaniment piece to Pet Sounds.......2005-07-17
"The String Quartet Tribute to the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds" is an interesting, and ultimately, satisfying listen. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to hear Pet Sounds in a different light or would like to understand why so many people have found Brian Wilson's music to be utter genius...and just about anyone else.
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Smile for Me: A Symphonic Tribute to Brian Wilson
Various Artists Manufacturer: Sound City Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002CX1UC Release Date: 2004-08-16 |
Tracks:
- Caroline, No
- You Stil Believe In Me
- Busy Doin' Nothin'
- Pet Sounds
- Medley: Fall Breaks And Back To Winter, Good Vibrations, Heroes & Villians
- The Warmth Of The Sun
- God Only Knows
- Please Let Me Wonder
- Friends
- In My Room
Customer Reviews:
Gary Usher's tribute to Brian Wilson.......2006-09-20
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STARFLOWER: Celebrating The Spirit of Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys
Various Artists Manufacturer: Medicine Park Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00004WLOK Release Date: 2000-08-01 |
Tracks:
- Sunflower - Reynold Philipsek
- Today - 3tripper
- Hip Hop & Pop - Big Fresh
- Dates - R. Stevie Moore with Dave Gregory
- Can't Feel Sad - Tom Getter Slack
- California - synchro1
- Kloreen - Mitch Friedman
- Beach Glass Intro - SNG
- Beach Glass Bouquet - SNG
- Riptide Lullaby - Billy Marsh
- Dewey Decimal System - R. Stevie Moore
- Space Pilot Astrud Star - Charlie Zayleskie
- Dandelion - John Ferenzik
- Please Send Boat - R. Stevie Moore
- Maximum Love Vibes - Chris McKenna & GG1
- The Tie-Dyed High Tide Radio Reprise - synchro1 & the Starflowers
- Earth, My Body - Moogy Klingman
Album Description
'Starflower' celebrates the spirit of Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys with some progressive cosmic pop striving to elicit a musical vibe strong enough to live by all summer long. 17 tracks including three from R. Stevie Moore, one being 'Dates' with a special appearance on guitar from Dave Gegory (XTC) and 'Earth, My Body' by Moogy Klingman (Utopia). Standard jewel case.Customer Reviews:
Excellent and exciting music.......2002-04-19
Acutally, the beauty of the record is that it doesn't imitate Brian Wilson's style. It only exploits Wilson's childlike curiosity for new things and therefore, we get a ultra modern product full of nicely written songs and small experiments, beatifully arranged and quite appropriatelly entitled Starflower.
Although novelty experiments take a large part of the record and sound very pleasent, I still prefer more structured songs like Hip Hop and Pop by Big Fresh or even some more daring pop songs like Mitch Friedman's Kloreen. Straght-forward hit are provided by John Ferenzik in his adorably catchy Dandelion and also by Reynold Philipsek and opening theme Sunflower directly dedicated to the same name Beach Boys album. Definitely the beachboyiest song is Today and comes from a band called 3Tripper. Album simply kicks ass and it's the most serious cadidate for my favorite album this season. I will definitelly try to contact each participant of this album and explore their works further.
Disc is available through Medicine Park Records and it's their second release. The first one was a similar edition dedicated to Todd Rundgren. I wonder how that one passed un-noticed by me ;)...
INDEPENDENT CD SALUTES ENDLESS SUMMERS.......2000-11-25
They sure don't make albums like they used to. That's especially true of "Starflower", a shimmering summertime soundtrack celebrating the spirit of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys.
It features 17 tracks by 14 different artists, including former XTC guitarist Dave Gregory and ex-Todd Rundgren / Utopia keyboardist man Mark "Moogy" Klingman.
Contributors to the "Starflower" project submitted their songs to Medicine Park on recordable CDs or Digital Audio Tape. Medicine Park then forwarded those to San Mateo, CA, where the album was mastered by Jim Whittemore.
Whittemore's alter ego is synchro1, the "group" that supplied "California" and "The Tie-Dyed High Tide Radio Reprise," two of the album's trippier forays into techno territory.
"Although most of the songs do succeed in containing that Beach Boys vibe, there may be a few that fall short in that area," says Medicine Park's Toby Thomas.
"However, I hope that the songs evoke a youthful summertime joy or present a certain spiritual element that somehow works altogether."
Thomas' hopes are realize on R. Stevie Moore's three tracks, "Dewey Decimal System" "Please Send Boat" and "Dates", the last featuring former XTC guitarist Dave Gregory. All three recall Brian Wilson's "Pet Sounds" / "Smile" period of stately, complex melodies and elaborate, electronically enhanced instrumentation that sometimes sailed into quirky, psychedlic seas.
Other standout sun-and-surf moments are heard in the layered harmonies of "Sunflower" by Minneapolis-based Reynold Philipsek; on the cosmic hang-ten anthem "Today" from Hawaii's 3Tripper; and on South Carolinian Billy Marsh's "Riptide Lullabye," which doesn't sound anything like the Beach Boys but still has a melody, multi-tracked vocals and blazing guitar passages that soar into the big blue sky.
Where are the melodies? Where is the harmony?.......2000-10-11
Unfortunately, there was little of that old Beach Boy magic to be found on STARFLOWER. Many of the tunes are stilted, neo-Baroque pieces ala latterday XTC, displaying none of the Beach Boys' penchant for crafting melody. And the Boys' wonderful vocal prowess is nowhere to be found on this collection. Some tunes on STARFLOWER (such as Moore and Gregory's "Dates") do show some promise, but these rare moments are undone by a deadly combination of poor vocals and haphazard production. Worse yet, the entire set lacks energy, a key ingredient in the best works of the Beach Boys.
STARFLOWER was a real disappointment. Fans of the Beach Boys would be better served by purchasing Jeff Foskett's sunny pop CDs. I also highly recommend Jeff Larson's SUNFLOWER-like WATERCOLOR SKY and the High Llamas' SMILE-influenced GIDEON GAYE and HAWAII discs.
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Jimmy Sparks & the Blizzard
Manufacturer: Jimitrax ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CA82WG Release Date: 2005-07-12 |
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