Examining Brian Wilson's Most Complex Background Vocal

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  • Опубликовано: 19 дек 2024

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  • @TimSmolens
    @TimSmolens  Год назад +3

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  • @lordofthemound3890
    @lordofthemound3890 Год назад +39

    I saw the title and instantly thought, “It has to be Heroes and Villains.”

  • @doublehelix3952
    @doublehelix3952 Год назад +13

    Back in the Sixties, I did, indeed, wonder how in the world Brian could ever follow "Good Vibrations"--then came "Heroes & Villains"
    After I picked my jaw up off the floor. . .
    Nice job, Tim Smolens/clear explication/seems pretty doggone close to me

  • @merchannel7762
    @merchannel7762 Год назад +44

    Nice work! If u ever wanna breakdown our prayer I’ll get the popcorn

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад +9

      Yes I would love to do that one, I will put it on the to do list. Thanks for checking out my video and your interest.
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    • @ericrose3877
      @ericrose3877 4 месяца назад

      It's not any 9 part vocal, 4 parts, and not so difficult to figure out.

  • @kcmet79
    @kcmet79 Год назад +9

    Nine times? NINE TIMES.
    Nice job! Bad habits have annihilated my head voice & falsetto, can only get a fifth or so above my head voice peak and that requires a lot of volume. Brian’s such a genius and you did him proud 👍

  • @vickielawson3114
    @vickielawson3114 Год назад +11

    Yes! This is one of my favorite songs, and the harmonies are a big reason. I’ve been obsessed with this for many years. Had the pleasure of hearing it live a couple times from Brian himself.

  • @thedrogo3953
    @thedrogo3953 Год назад +7

    My other favorite from Smile Sessions: Veg-e-tables!!! The vocal breakdown when they sing "I know that you'll feel better when you send us in your letter . . " Pure gold 🌟

  • @MrMikeConner
    @MrMikeConner Год назад +16

    Excellent work! Another amazingly complex Beach Boys vocal arrangement is the backgrounds and ending round of Soulful Old Man Sunshine.

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад +1

      True, thanks for the suggestion that is a great one too. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and comment.
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      ruclips.net/video/I2PHOt9_fGc/видео.html
      The following video link is from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired vocal group ISS, and is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an unapologetic homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and Pet Sounds.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a

  • @edgarsnake2857
    @edgarsnake2857 Год назад +9

    Great breakdown, Tim. I always loved this part. Your attention to detail is remarkable...as was Brian's.

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад

      Thanks a lot for the props and I am thrilled you enjoyed the video. Many more forthcoming!
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      You may enjoy my video exploring the advanced chord progression to "God Only Knows."
      ruclips.net/video/I2PHOt9_fGc/видео.html
      The following video link is from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired vocal group ISS, and is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an unapologetic homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and employs a theme from Heroes and Villains.
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      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
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  • @WarlikePeace
    @WarlikePeace Год назад +8

    Thanks, Tim! Now I will have this stuck in my head all day. Not that that is a bad thing. I do hope there is slightly more multiple part harmonies and doo wop on HCT's next album. Really fun to sing along with this style of vocals.

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад +1

      Ha ha thank you. Yes this stuff can be infectious. HCT is a really a pretty different beast that is not a clear fit for doo wop although I was surprised I was able to make it work for a full song in Diagnosing Johnny. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
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  • @mikaeldk5700
    @mikaeldk5700 Год назад +7

    Thank you for the magical Estradasphere albums. They are forever on my playlist. Your channel is interesting, subscribed. I still have the black and white Estradasphere sticker on my guitar case.

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад +1

      Wow an Old school Estradasphere fan. Thanks a lot for checking out my channel. Welcome!
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      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
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  • @RubyBandUSA
    @RubyBandUSA 6 месяцев назад +3

    am proud of myself for discovering your channel today Tim!! You are one of a valuable and rare few guys on RUclips who cares about this stuff AND can pull off the breakdowns and tutorials. Two others are in Italy and Canada. Keep doing what you're ... you got a new very loyal fan!

  • @honigwachsreuben
    @honigwachsreuben Год назад +4

    You've also encapsulated the wonderful spirit of this song with your "psychedelic barbershop" video production style. I dig.

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад

      I am so glad you like it. I am not much of a video editor but sometimes it has a bit of charm. Thanks a lot for supporting my channel.
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      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
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  • @martincarlton7298
    @martincarlton7298 5 месяцев назад +2

    I so love the Beach Boys harmonies. Thanks for this video!

  • @Dan-sx9gl
    @Dan-sx9gl Год назад +69

    In my youth as a metal head, I always found The Beach Boys cheesy and lame… the epitome of old dad rock…. As I’ve grown up I’ve realized how wrong I was. I’ve come to love The Beach Boys and regard Brian Wilson as the musical genius he is

    • @thomashightower7881
      @thomashightower7881 Год назад +14

      It's really a shame how common this sentiment is. I remember thinking the Beach Boys were like an outdated American Beatles, but the first time I listened to Pet Sounds, I quickly changed tune

    • @gilcardinal2260
      @gilcardinal2260 10 месяцев назад +5

      Literally me

    • @JoshHumble
      @JoshHumble 8 месяцев назад +2

      I never cared about what people thought - came to the genius of The Beach Boys first as a young teen in the early 90's (and paid for it being made fun of), hated metal and hip-hop, but then later came to embrace metal and hip-hop, beat-making, etc. So eventually, we all come to the same place I guess.

    • @whiteandright1958
      @whiteandright1958 7 месяцев назад

      You grew up. It's called maturity

    • @Jay-uv5xg
      @Jay-uv5xg 6 месяцев назад +1

      u clearly secretly still hate him

  • @jefflikeusual20
    @jefflikeusual20 5 месяцев назад +1

    This was great to listen to and watch. Shining light on Brian’s genius.

  • @kidbuu770
    @kidbuu770 9 месяцев назад

    You're the man! Always wanted to understand what I was hearing. Having this content existing now is huge ! Don't cha stop

  • @dannygwala
    @dannygwala Месяц назад

    Thanks for the video! It’s great how you explain things so transparently.

  • @alanalan9242
    @alanalan9242 6 месяцев назад +1

    Fascinating. Thank you.

  • @Chromexus
    @Chromexus Год назад +2

    I Just Wasn't Made For these times; Marcella (tag): All I Wanna Do:Cool Cool Water : The weaving vocals at the end of Vegetables; and parts of the Rio Grande chrorus are right up there..and the tag to Funky pretty as well

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад

      I agree with all your choices there. I would love to do an analysis of I Just Wasn't Made For these times and a vocal breakdown of the vegatables tag. Thanks for checking out my videos, I appreciate that.
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      ruclips.net/video/I0mBS59BU_Y/видео.htmlsi=Znh1ok6hrgvhOzfh
      This video from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired group ISS, is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and Pet Sounds.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a

  • @antoniosollitto6105
    @antoniosollitto6105 8 месяцев назад +1

    Incredible work

  • @frankgillet2752
    @frankgillet2752 Год назад +2

    Great video, Tim! I thoroughly enjoyed this video:)

  • @NateRuvin414
    @NateRuvin414 Год назад

    Incredible video!!! And I’m happy to see another DP user /BB fan!

  • @loualleluia6353
    @loualleluia6353 Год назад +1

    Really great! I seem to recall a kind of barber shop vocal bend at the end (a 7th maybe?)

  • @retinalcircus
    @retinalcircus Год назад

    Craigus here, Tim. Just gonna say this was an incredible watch. Thanks for making this and it's one of my favorite little vocal runs on Smile. ❤

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад

      I am so thrilled you are digging this video. SMILE is one of a kind and will be a source of inspiration and teaching for the rest of my days.
      Please help my efforts to grow this channel by subscribing and ringing the notification bell. Also check out the categorized playlists on my channel to find the videos that might interest you.
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      Enjoy my new video exploring Brian Wilson's most complex background vocal (Heroes and Villains) here.
      ruclips.net/video/I0mBS59BU_Y/видео.htmlsi=Znh1ok6hrgvhOzfh
      This video from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired group ISS, is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and Pet Sounds.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a

  • @1401minstrel
    @1401minstrel 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent. Another astounding thing is that the Beach Boys performed Heroes and Villains in some of their live shows. They sang those complicated parts while playing their instruments. Of course, they had wonderful side musicians that toured with them (not the Wrecking Crew, who were primarily studio musicians), and some of the side musicians sang as well.

  • @CharlesAustin
    @CharlesAustin Год назад

    Delighted to find this channel .. !! Beach Boys forever ..

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад +1

      So glad you found my channel and are enjoying the content. Thanks for watching and commenting.
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      This video from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired group ISS, is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and Pet Sounds.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com

  • @ldvno87
    @ldvno87 Год назад

    This is awesome, thank you. Starting from like 7m45, those first two bass parts are like a straight homage to Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue!

  • @ericleiter6179
    @ericleiter6179 Год назад +1

    Really great transcription and performance...would love to see another video like this (and the score) for the brilliant chorus section of this great song...thanks for sharing!!!

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад +1

      That is a great suggestion and I will put that in the queue. Thanks a lot for watching my videos and there are many more forthcoming.
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      You may enjoy my video exploring the advanced chord progression to "God Only Knows."
      ruclips.net/video/I2PHOt9_fGc/видео.html
      The following video link is from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired vocal group ISS, and is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an unapologetic homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and Pet Sounds.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a

  • @TimHareMusic
    @TimHareMusic Год назад +1

    I love your videos, especially The Beach Boys content. Please keep making more! Also haven’t seen the Digital Performer UI in well over a decade

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад

      Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video and leave me a comment. The Beach Boys are one of my favorites and I anticipate much content on my channel involving their songs.
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      The following video link is from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired vocal group ISS, and is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an unapologetic homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and Pet Sounds.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      You may enjoy my video exploring the advanced chord progression to "God Only Knows."
      ruclips.net/video/I2PHOt9_fGc/видео.html
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a

  • @matteovalentini4850
    @matteovalentini4850 6 месяцев назад

    Amazing work!!! Long live this channel :)

  • @conradcallan6364
    @conradcallan6364 Год назад

    Loved it, Tim! Not sure that I'd have the patience or the stamina to dissect so many parts! Really well done! Thank you!

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад

      Thank you! Yes true it took some work to arrive at my transcription that I think is at least 92% correct. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave comments.
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      You may enjoy my video exploring the advanced chord progression to "God Only Knows."
      ruclips.net/video/I2PHOt9_fGc/видео.html
      The following video link is from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired vocal group ISS, and is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an unapologetic homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and employs a theme from Heroes and Villains.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a

  • @andybaldman
    @andybaldman Месяц назад

    Great 9 times reference!

  • @chetruane
    @chetruane Год назад

    this was such a good analysis i am now a viewer i hope to see more beach boys breakdowns. you knew how much time to spend talking about each thing, and when you were talking about notes youd always explain it in context of the harmony and the song itself

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much for the high praises. Thanks for signing up and I plan on much more Beach Boys content. I am super glad you enjoyed it.
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      You may enjoy my video exploring the advanced chord progression to "God Only Knows."
      ruclips.net/video/I2PHOt9_fGc/видео.html
      The following video link is from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired vocal group ISS, and is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an unapologetic homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and employs a theme from Heroes and Villains.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a

  • @DJMDHertzel
    @DJMDHertzel 6 месяцев назад

    Absolutely wonderful 🎉

  • @overjoyous
    @overjoyous Год назад +1

    You're definitely correct about the 3 part choir overdub, There's 20 or so minute long video on RUclips called the making of Smile and it shows Brian in the studio re-recording everything from the SMiLE album in 2003 or 2004 for his solo release of it. There are only 3 people on a mic for the sustaining chord vocal harmony.

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад +1

      Wow, I don't remember that segment of the documentary although I must have seen it. It is not common to have legato and staccato parts intermingled like this and I thought it was a very unique approach.
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      You may enjoy my video exploring the advanced chord progression to "God Only Knows."
      ruclips.net/video/I2PHOt9_fGc/видео.html
      The following video link is from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired vocal group ISS, and is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an unapologetic homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and employs a theme from Heroes and Villains.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a

    • @runnersdialzero1244
      @runnersdialzero1244 11 месяцев назад

      *Smile

  • @Hikthebaker
    @Hikthebaker 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for great video. Could you make another video of the middle part of this song? I mean “heroes and villains, just see what you’ve done” part.

  • @lionelcampos9868
    @lionelcampos9868 Год назад

    Excellent work Thanks for showing your very talented work.....God Bless

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад

      Thank you for watching and leaving the glowing review. God bless you as well!
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      You may enjoy my video exploring the advanced chord progression to "God Only Knows."
      ruclips.net/video/I2PHOt9_fGc/видео.html
      The following video link is from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired vocal group ISS, and is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an unapologetic homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and employs a theme from Heroes and Villains.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a

  • @arthurvandelay.
    @arthurvandelay. 11 месяцев назад

    The first time I heard those bg vocals in the song I could swear it was a string section. It sounds so smooth

    • @kingsax7
      @kingsax7 10 месяцев назад +1

      TIM ! "GREAT WORK" You're as much of a Genius as Brian ! Ben Sax

  • @andyk5495
    @andyk5495 Год назад

    Thanks, Tim. This is great!

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад

      Thanks a lot for taking the time to watch and comment, I appreciate that.
      Please help my efforts to grow this channel by subscribing and ringing the notification bell. Also check out the categorized playlists on my channel to find the videos that might interest you.
      www.youtube.com/@TimSmolens/playlists
      You may enjoy my video exploring the advanced chord progression to "God Only Knows."
      ruclips.net/video/I2PHOt9_fGc/видео.html
      The following video link is from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired vocal group ISS, and is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an unapologetic homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and Pet Sounds.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a

  • @edwardmeradith2419
    @edwardmeradith2419 Месяц назад

    I love your response to Jimi Hendrix (who I love) assertion abt psychedelic barbershop
    Eggcellent! I LOVE Brian’s vocal arrangements.

  • @evy613
    @evy613 Год назад

    Thanks!
    really enjoyed the video, Tim :)
    also helped me understand where did Estradasphere's dubway came from lol

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад

      Thanks for watching the video, I appreciate that. Dubway, which I had nothing to do with writing or recording of was more of an exploration in human beat box techniques and production than it was about contrapuntal, elaborate vocals. If you listen to the harmonies and rhythms of the vocals in Dubway they are always in unison as opposed to this Heroes and Villains line which has 9 parts, most of which are doing totally different rhythms. Thanks for watching and commenting.
      Please help my efforts to grow this channel by subscribing and ringing the notification bell. Also check out the categorized playlists on my channel to find the videos that might interest you.
      www.youtube.com/@TimSmolens/playlists
      The following video link is from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired group ISS, is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and Pet Sounds.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a

  • @wilhelmhagberg8854
    @wilhelmhagberg8854 Год назад

    Love this! Thanks.

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад

      You are very welcome and thank you for taking the time to view it!
      Please help my efforts to grow this channel by subscribing and ringing the notification bell. Also check out the categorized playlists ("Music Education Categories") from my various music projects on my channel's homepage to find the videos that might interest you.
      ruclips.net/user/timsmolens
      You may enjoy my video exploring the advanced chord progression to "God Only Knows."
      ruclips.net/video/I2PHOt9_fGc/видео.html
      The following video link is from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired vocal group ISS, and is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an unapologetic homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and employs a theme from Heroes and Villains.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a

  • @bigsby1
    @bigsby1 Год назад

    Great job. I think Dennis tended to sing the parts right above Mike, so he's probably the Baritone 1 part; plus, I believe there are quotes somewhere from Brian talking about Dennis doing that cupping-his-mouth thing to get a specific kind of sound. I can't think of where I've seen that, but as soon as you mentioned the technique it rang a bell. Keep up the good work!

    • @bigsby1
      @bigsby1 Год назад +2

      Just found this, referring to Wouldn't it Be Nice: “[It] has a very special and subtle background. One of the features of this record is that Dennis sings a special way, cupping his hands,” Wilson stated in the liner notes. “I had thought for hours of the best way to achieve the sound, and Dennis dug it because he knew it would work.”

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the reply and for adding some info that I was not specifically aware of. There are so many layers to this group! Thanks for watching my video as well.
      Please help my efforts to grow this channel by subscribing and ringing the notification bell. Also check out the categorized playlists on my channel to find the videos that might interest you.
      www.youtube.com/@TimSmolens/playlists
      Enjoy my video on the analysis of the chords to God Only Knows.
      ruclips.net/video/I2PHOt9_fGc/видео.html
      This video from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired group ISS, is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and Pet Sounds.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a

  • @larryboy1975
    @larryboy1975 6 месяцев назад

    I like you, really good work.

  • @cybercab
    @cybercab Год назад

    This is great!

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад

      Thank you so much for checking out my video and leaving feedback!
      Please help my efforts to grow this channel by subscribing and ringing the notification bell. Also check out the categorized playlists ("Music Education Categories") from my various music projects on my channel's homepage to find the videos that might interest you.
      ruclips.net/user/timsmolens
      You may enjoy my video exploring the advanced chord progression to "God Only Knows."
      ruclips.net/video/I2PHOt9_fGc/видео.html
      The following video link is from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired vocal group ISS, and is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an unapologetic homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and employs a theme from Heroes and Villains.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a

  • @guitarbrad
    @guitarbrad Год назад

    I really like Brian Wilson! I've heard Smile - my favorite "unreleased" song by Brian is "It's Over Now" from Adult/Child also an unreleased Beach Boys album. You can hear the 10 year difference between the two songs. Mike Love said it wasn't Beach Boys music anymore.
    This was very interesting. I love a good musical analysis - that's what this is.
    Did you ever try MuseScore for Mac instead of Digital Performer? It's free and very good for writing and producing sheet music and playing back what you wrote. (I'm not affiliated with them in any way, I just like their kit.)

  • @ronsaunders7294
    @ronsaunders7294 3 месяца назад

    I always liked the Beach Boys but never took them too seriously because all I knew was their pre Pet Sounds hits and never listened to complete albums. One day I was stoned and listen to God Only Knows on RUclips and saw Heroes and Villains on the side bar. I clicked it and wasn't prepared for what I heard. It was amazing, unlike anything I'd ever heard. I got into the whole Smile Sessions and it changed my life. I listened to it every day from beginning to end for over a year. I also went back and discovered their albums and their post Smile material up until Love You. Simply amazing. Too bad that Mike and Al wrestled away creative control and put out all those crappy albums afterward.

  • @NS9213
    @NS9213 4 месяца назад

    Tim, do a breakdown of "Our Prayer" please. Brian's Masterpiece in vocals.

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  4 месяца назад

      It is definitely on my big list to do. I just need to figure out what priority to put the songs in. This is definitely up there and I will take it into consideration too do it sooner than later. Thanks so much for watching and make sure to subscribe

  • @RipReed
    @RipReed Год назад

    Dude! Shout out to a fellow DP user! Been using it since it was called "Performer" ;) (The 90s)

  • @bobareebop
    @bobareebop Год назад

    My impression has always been that the Baritone 1 part is actually hummed. It just sounds that way to me on the original recording.

  • @DV-mq5fv
    @DV-mq5fv Год назад

    Super! Thanks for doing this. My very little comment is that I prefer to call the D7 (II7) as a secondary dominant chord
    V7 of V7.

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад +1

      Yep you are correct, but really it is just semantics, there are a number of ways to denote that chord and function. Thanks for watching.

  • @chrisco2323
    @chrisco2323 7 месяцев назад

    Nice work, interesting stuff. Santa Claus is real though.

  • @Mozart1220
    @Mozart1220 4 месяца назад

    Heroes and Villains is my alltime favorite song. There is the most beautiful 20 seconds of music ever written right after "You're under arrest!" starting with "My children were raised..."
    Mike love should be dipped in honey and thrown on a hill of ants for crushing Brian's dream. He'd be a wal mart greeter without Brianand his family was rich!

  • @jerrysmith2354
    @jerrysmith2354 11 месяцев назад

    what audio workshop are you using?

  • @alexgl7074
    @alexgl7074 5 месяцев назад

    Hello, what program are you using? Thanks

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  5 месяцев назад +1

      Digital Performer

  • @jeffthevideoguy23
    @jeffthevideoguy23 10 месяцев назад

    Can you do "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times?" It has a bunch of stuff going on, even Spanish!

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  10 месяцев назад

      Yes, I plan to. Spanish?

  • @noscrubbubblez6515
    @noscrubbubblez6515 Год назад

    Wish we had more from Harry Nilsson. Nillson? Nilsohn? we needed more

  • @Dakota-xi6cg
    @Dakota-xi6cg 6 месяцев назад

    I haven't heard this song since it came out in the late 60s but, today out of the blue I was singing this song! I thought it was called Hero's & Villagers instead of Villians. Before singing this I was so upset about politics in DC & this happened. I see Mr. T as the Hero & the left...Villans!

  • @danparsons1423
    @danparsons1423 Месяц назад

    This reminds me of @SmoothMcGroove doing a Mario tune.

  • @divinodayacap3313
    @divinodayacap3313 Год назад

    Damn, you also look like Brian.

  • @layne182
    @layne182 5 месяцев назад

    I feel like vegetables is equally complex

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@layne182 yeah if we're just talking about vocals then vegetables is pretty damn amazing. The cords in that song are simple as hack but I guess so is here as a villains on this verse part

    • @layne182
      @layne182 5 месяцев назад

      @@TimSmolens completely agreed! Both are incredible vocals with some much going on. Brian's ability to hear those lparts is even more astonishing. Love your content!

  • @bigzach1000
    @bigzach1000 Месяц назад

    My gut tells me that this section was influenced by another great American creation, The Mills Brothers, who were famous for emulating various instruments with their voices.

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Месяц назад +1

      @@bigzach1000 yeah I love the Mills Brothers.

  • @krasiviynickname3876
    @krasiviynickname3876 Год назад

    Ледженд

  • @SATXbassplayer
    @SATXbassplayer 3 месяца назад

    I’m at 3:22 and he’s still talking, no singing. I’m out.

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  3 месяца назад +1

      @@SATXbassplayer That's why I made a short version and a long version, you are on the long version
      Here is short
      ruclips.net/video/9HqR_7xEmQg/видео.htmlsi=vtONoLBc1A2YGN0I

    • @SATXbassplayer
      @SATXbassplayer 3 месяца назад

      @@TimSmolens thank you. The extended version spent a LOT of time talking about things other than Heroes and Villains harmonies.

  • @john_smith_john
    @john_smith_john 4 месяца назад

    oh my god get to the point

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  4 месяца назад

      Watching is a voluntary affair. I have a video that is the more abbreviated version of this lesson as well. The basic format of my channel is not brief nuggets of musical knowledge but rather exploratory lessons where I try to extract the hidden gems of the compositions. If you read 99% of the comments on my channel nobody has an issue with the length, but I it makes sense to me that some people would feel that way. Thanks for watching either way.

  • @lorenarios9461
    @lorenarios9461 4 месяца назад +1

    Very interesting analysis. However, a lot of extraneous verbiage/talking - just get on with it!

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  4 месяца назад

      A lot of my viewers enjoy the lengthy expositions. On this particular video I did a shorter version for that very reason that I wanted one that got to it quicker.
      ruclips.net/video/9HqR_7xEmQg/видео.html

  • @unknownkingdom
    @unknownkingdom Год назад

    Its not hat complex

  • @benjaminsmith2950
    @benjaminsmith2950 Год назад +2

    One of the coolest songs that has ever or will ever exist

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад

      I agree 100%. Nobody today can achieve anything like what Brian did with this song. Thanks for supporting andwatching.
      Please help my efforts to grow this channel by subscribing and ringing the notification bell. Also check out the categorized playlists on my channel to find the videos that might interest you.
      www.youtube.com/@TimSmolens/playlists
      This video from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired group ISS, is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and Pet Sounds.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a

  • @benjaminsmith2950
    @benjaminsmith2950 Год назад

    I can still hear the slide whistle in my head haha

    • @TimSmolens
      @TimSmolens  Год назад

      I can too! Thanks for watching.
      Please help my efforts to grow this channel by subscribing and ringing the notification bell. Also check out the categorized playlists on my channel to find the videos that might interest you.
      www.youtube.com/@TimSmolens/playlists
      This video from my Beach Boys/doo wop-inspired group ISS, is the title track from our album "She's a Girl," an homage to the Beach Boys SMiLE and Pet Sounds.
      ruclips.net/video/N1t4a3f4FSs/видео.htmlsi=SOblKCz8wyx71s4D
      If you like it please consider buying the album on Bandcamp or timsmolens.com
      I also have a wild sci-fi progressive group (that has to be heard to be believed) consisting of renowned international virtuosos called High Castle Teleorkestra. Here is our new video and we have a record available ("The Egg That Never Opened") on Bandcamp or the bands website.
      ruclips.net/video/Iy3LRe88ieg/видео.htmlsi=n4QfIb5uvt0tqz2a