I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

1. Meant for You

2. This Whole World

3. Caroline, No

4. Let the Wind Blow

5. Love and Mercy

6. Do It Again - Brian Wilson, Carnie Wilson, Wendy Wilson

7. Warmth of the Sun

8. Wonderful

9. Still I Dream of It [Original Home Demo, 1976]

10. Melt Away

11. 'Til I Die

I Just Wasn't Made for These Times,Brian Wilson,Mca,Pop,Pop/Rock,Popular Music,Rock

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Average customer rating: Quiet Composer A Work of Genius Really much better than my first impression PEACE MY MIND~~~ BEST BY Sir Brian Wilson Do it again

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Tracks:

1. Meant For You
2. This Whole World
3. Caroline, No
4. Let The Wind Blow
5. Love And Mercy
6. Do It Again
7. The Warmth Of The Sun
8. Wonderful
9. Still I Dream Of It
10. Melt Away
11. 'Til I Die

Customer Reviews:

Quiet Composer.......2006-08-21

I should preface my comments by saying that, as a veteran songwriter with many years experience in recording studios, I am in all likelihood discerning recordings from a completely different viewpoint from veteran listeners and/or school-trained music critics. Anyone who has been blessed with the gift of musical composition will have nothing less than the highest praise for the innate genius of Brian Wilson. If you can't get past his deteriorating, aging vocal timbre, and recognize his astounding mastery of the soul of a song, his flawless chord to melody choice, his perfect musical phrasing, his ingenius segues between otherwise complex key changes to mention but a few, then my heart aches with pity for you. He had the perspicacity to fearlessly surround himself with some of the most gifted musicians I have heard in decades.
From the haunting dulcet phrases in Love & Mercy to the tinny home demo recording of Still I Dream Of It ( which, as a composer, is an inspirational high point of this album to me) this record is a masterpiece. The music of Brian Wilson is a major and significant contribution to the American Songbook.
Keep writing, Brian!!

A Work of Genius.......2005-05-10

This guy really means what he writes and sings. It all seems like its by him, for him. Very personal. Its a strange mixture of a sort of personal suffering and joy. You don't find this with too many other composers. This Whole World is joy - its got an enthusiasm for life that's very energetic and involving. Caroline, no is suffering. I also really like Love and Mercy. Its a sort of message to mankind on behalf of mankind. Still I dream of it is a bit too much for me .. too agonizing. But in their own way, every track is wonderful. He might be slightly unhinged - aren't we all? - but that actually doesn't make any difference to whether you appreciate his music or not. And his renditions have so much emotion in them. I honestly can't understand why this is not the all-time classic it deserves to be. Listen to it, but it, tell your friends.

Really much better than my first impression.......2005-03-15

My first review of this was one-star, but I'm thinking that was a bit unfair, and I'm rereviewing it here.

My primary complaint was with the production, its a bit underwhelming, but I've recently been listening to this in context of the previous few albums Brian had been involved with, and I suspect the production value was a response to "The Beach Boys" (1985) and "Brian Wilson" and their overdone production.

The production's somewhat stripped-back nature is really quite unsympathetic to Brian's voice-- his singing seems forced on more than couple tracks ("Let the Wind Blow", "Do It Again" and "Wonderful" in particular). The backing vocals are also a bit unsupportive-- if you're used to the sort of flowering Beach Boys style harmonies, these are a bit too dry, even on the later material where Brian moved in that direction.

On the other hand though, the two songs from Brian's first solo album ("Love and Mercy" and "Melt Away") sound really great in comparison to their previous releases without a wash of synthesizers. An several of the tracks are certainly more than listenable, "Meant For You", "This Whole World", "Caroline, No", and "'Til I Die" are all quite good. The demo of "Still I Dream of It" is gut wrenching, somehow it works, although I prefer the version released in the "Good Vibrations" boxed set.

Its a brief little record (less than 30 minutes), and now that its selling for 7 bucks, its a good value for the money (I originally paid full price for it), but I largely prefer the originals to these versions.

PEACE MY MIND~~~ BEST BY Sir Brian Wilson.......2004-10-06

I usually pick this one in the afternoon~with the breeze and warmth sunshine! Brian Wilson sings so emotionally ~ I do so touched. He reproducted these classics and the talented is over the "young" Brian Wilson!!! the background singers were do great.too.
"Harmonies" is The Wilsons' business as public known. Please pick this one and open your photo albums.With the CD and each picture awake your memories , you will be touched how music and life growns you up!!!

Do it again.......2003-10-28

This is the soundtrack to a documentary about Brian Wilson. Brian rerecorded some of his favorite, mostly lesser known, songs for it. It's obvious that Brian's voice isn't what it used to be. His vocals are sung in a lower key than they originally were, so he doesn't have to hit those high notes. Still, despite the damage to his voice, he still sings his heart out. He still knows how to sing, despite his vocal limitations. I know some people hated this album, but I liked it.

Average customer rating: Great sounding accompaniment piece to Pet Sounds

The String Quartet Tribute to the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds Manufacturer: Vitamin Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Tributes | Pop | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Pickin' on the Beach Boys: A Bluegrass Tribute A Tribute to Brian Wilson On The Beach Good Vibrations: 40th Anniversary Edition EP What I Really Want for Christmas ASIN: B0007GP6R4 Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

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

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

This album is great to listen to if you, like me, have listened to Pet Sounds millions of times and want a new variation on it. The Angry String Quartet does a great job recreating this amazing work of art, and brings to light the orchestral genius of Brian Wilson's musical and vocal arrangements. The Quartet extend most of the songs, and it is a bit awkward getting used to at first ( having listened to the original songs so many times), but in the end, it is a pleasant change.


"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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