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Summary: You mean you don't already have the "Sessions" box set?
Review: Most of the "meat" of this book seems to be drawn from that priceless little green book in "The Pet Sounds Sessions" box set. Why would we be buying this book, if we hadn't ALREADY bought the box set, and rapturously devoured every word of interviews with Wilson, Asher, Britz, et al?I was expecting more of a nuts'n'bolts dissection -- i.e., some MUSICOLOGY (in the style of Phil Rose's "Which One's Pink") A little something for us musicians. C'mon -- This is one of the most musically groundbreaking pop albums of the 20th century! No, instead we get -- *descriptions*. Descriptions of the music, descriptions of the lyrics. Descriptions are an insult and a waste. You can't do justice to art by describing it -- a common trap art writers fall into. As an aside, I was taken aback when another, happier reviewer said, "Now I know why Spector recorded in mono!" Look, enjoy the journey, buddy, wish ya the best -- but for those of us who started that journey a *long time ago*, this book doesn't have much new stuff to offer. Heck . . . Maybe the subject's been finally written out. (Well, at least SMiLE is finally on the way!!!)
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Summary: a Great Read
Review: there is nothing like reading how a Great Album was Created especially from a Song by Song take.reading the details how the basic elements of the songs came together&how the Instrumentation&Arrangements came into view for different tracks.Brian Wilson is truly of the Greatest Pop Music Forces Ever.a Great read.
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Summary: Loved it!
Review: This book is a "must-read" for anybody interested in Brian Wilson,The Beach Boys, Phil Spector, the Beatles, or 60's music in general. It's all here-the inside stuff regarding the making of a classic album, as well as the fascinating interpersonal dynamics between Brian Wilson and his own family, as well as the whole Beach Boys family. The interactions beween Brian and the rest of the Beach Boys and between Brian and Phil Spector are especially interesting. And I finally learned why Phil Spector produced all his recordings in mono! This book was a long time coming-but well worth the wait.
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Summary: Loved it!
Review: This book is a "must-read" for anybody interested in Brian Wilson,The Beach Boys, Phil Spector, the Beatles, or 60's music in general. It's all here-the inside stuff regarding the making of a classic album, as well as the fascinating interpersonal dynamics between Brian Wilson and his own family, as well as the whole Beach Boys family. The interactions beween Brian and the rest of the Beach Boys and between Brian and Phil Spector are especially interesting. And I finally learned why Phil Spector produced all his recordings in mono! This book was a long time coming-but well worth the wait.
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Summary: Want to how Pet Sounds was written and recorded?
Review: This is a great book to read for anyone interested in the recording of the greatest album of all time.
It has great interviews with the some of the key session players of the album (and the era), and even better, tons of material from lyricist Tony Asher.
The writer did a wonderful job telling the story of how the album was conceived through several interesting interviews; he writes about each particular song during the writing and recording process.
The best of the book: The tales from Tony Asher about the writing process in Brian's house.
The only low point: Theres isn't too much material from Brian himself, which I am sure the writer tried to reach.
Last comment: This book is written with passion and love for the music inside the Pet Sounds record, it is THE BOOK to read about the album.
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Summary: Well worth a look
Review: This is a very readable, highly detailed account of the making of a very beautiful and important recording. It benefits from the input of many who were there, particularly Tony Asher, and is highly recommended. When discussing Brian's drug use the author says that many people believe that drugs are responsible for Brian's "difficulties," an assertion he claims is backed up "by a mountain of scientific data." Brian is indeed known to have used drugs, but the author has no medical credentials and should avoid these kinds of conclusions. Great when it's talking about music, this book will be enjoyed by all who love the music of Brian and the Beach Boys.
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Summary: what he ment
Review: when the review was written, the reviewer ment to say that it influenced the beatles "sgt. Pepper's lonely hearts club band" the album pet sounds itself was released to top the beatles rubber soul.
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Summary: what he ment
Review: when the review was written, the reviewer ment to say that it influenced the beatles "sgt. Pepper's lonely hearts club band" the album pet sounds itself was released to top the beatles rubber soul.
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