thats because its not falsetto - its all full voice. He is transitioning from mid range full voice to upper range full voice. Falsetto is a breathy sound.
@@boomerrocksUSA It is falsetto but he's using a lot of twang/nasopharyngeal resonance. This is commonly referred to as "reinforced falsetto". Either way way it's head voice.
Every time I hear this song, it sounds extremely emotional and sorrowful. Brain really could put emotions out in music and blend it in like no others now days.
It is very sad. And a lot of us guys know exactly where this is coming from. But "Pet Sounds" otherwise is, as has been said, a collection of sad songs about happy things. And that is what makes it unique.
1:42-1:47. Intensely emotional end to a fully emotional song. The Brian Wail in all its glory. His sound is the closest thing to crying you get to while still singing beautifully.
Heard this great song played by Brian & his new band in Sydney about 4 years ago. I'll never forget him telling us all to close our our eyes and listen. Great that Brian was still out there playing his music despite all hes been through.
singer and song writer...a young man's voice and lament...not the saddest song; because it has the brilliant melody and vocal; it trumps*) the misery....well: almost. Okay! it's one of the saddest songs ever. ; )
Irregardless of nothing, I remember some old film footage.The reporter asked Dennis Wilson for his viewpoint of Bro Brians best song. With nary a pause, Dennis replied,"O Caroline, No."
@cherilyn999 re: your comment: My all-time beach boys favorite song, sounds even better acapella. I totally agree-absolutely stunning -this song gives me goosebumps...takes you right to the spot in your own heart on unrequited or lost love......I can sure relate.
Double tracked his vocals as Brian liked to do on many tunes. It sounds slower because the final mix was pitched up. Though some would disagree, I feel that was the decision. Song sounds better a tad faster and Brian's vocals pitched higher.
seemed a bit short...one of the reasons it wasn`t it a big successful release......might have benefitted from another part....but it`s part of brian wilson`s legacy...wonderful.
It wasn't a mashup, the artist Bullion did a short album titled, "Pet Sounds In The Key Of Dee" which is essentially a tribute to both the Beach Boys and the late J Dilla. The album itself is pretty much every track off of Pet Sounds sampled and reconstructed into Dilla's style of hip hop production. A somewhat interesting listen if you appreciate both the Beach Boys and J Dilla.
Yes. In those days, Brian Wilson often double tracked his solo vocals. After the musicians laid down the instrumental track, Brian would record his vocal. Then, he would overdub an exact second vocal on top of his original. The effect was to give a fuller and richer sound to the vocal. This is not an easy feat. To make it sound like one voice, a singer must be very precise with his pitch and how long he holds each individual note so there is no overlap on the finished product. Brian was usually masterful at double tracking his vocals, but not perfect. At 1:05, you can hear two voices on the word "it's". On their early recordings, the Beatles often double tracked their individual solos. McCartney, like Wilson, had a knack for precision; Lennon did not. In the mid to late 1960's, technology improved that allowed for Automatic Double Tracking (ADT) which made the entire process easier and less time consuming.
+Randal Clarke Can you cite your source for this? When I say vocals were doubletracked, I'm referring to the old school definition where a vocalist sings a second vocal on top of the first vocal. This is not to be confused with modern ADT which is done automatically at the time the first vocal track is laid down.
+Stuckinthe6Ts that's also what I'm referring to...I'm well aware of the difference, ADT was invented by Ken Townsend for the Beatles,blah, blah, lol. I'm saying they would record the five of them in harmony and double-track all fi e again... the Mamas and Papas did as well, albeit with 4 voices. As far as the source, idk, some B Wilson or Beach Boys bio
+Randal Clarke I'm also referring to everything "Smile" and before, cause I don't necessarily hear it on the more lo-fi stuff last ke "Friends" and "20/20"
What is the phrase right after "oh caroline you break my heart..." I've read that it's "I wouldn't want a girl to cry" but it doesn't sound like that here.
+David Mitchell Yes it does. The reason behind that is that it was slowed down (and thus, tuned down) after the recording was made, per the advice of Brian's father. That's why the final result sounds a little fishy somehow, but still stunning.
Haha dude calm down, he released the album for free. It's clearly not meant to better Pet Sounds -- that couldn't be farther from the point of the album. You need to chill out a lil bit
You seem like the very close minded type that will refuse to listen to anything remotely different. I've heard Pet Sounds in the Key of Dee and it's fantastic, it puts a different spin on Pet Sounds. The CD cover for it even urged listeners to go out and buy the original Pet Sounds LP, how can you be mad?
really skipper? why the hell would you even hit this song if there was not a hint of admiration in you taste in music? keep your outrageous coments to the music of your era, keep your nose out of ours!
I don't care who the "artist" is or was or thought he was, anyone thinking they can better what Brian Wilson did by "mashing up" or whatever the heck one wants to call it is obviously a thief and a no talent bum. This so called "tribute" was simply someones way of trying to cash in on someone elses talent, just like most of these sampling hacks.
So amazing how he could effortlessly go from full voice to falsetto, then back again like it's the easiest thing in the world. What a voice.
A talent indeed. Carl did well too after Brian took his isolated drug journey. I'm grateful he came back from it. His solo albums are pretty good!
thats because its not falsetto - its all full voice. He is transitioning from mid range full voice to upper range full voice. Falsetto is a breathy sound.
@@boomerrocksUSA It is falsetto but he's using a lot of twang/nasopharyngeal resonance. This is commonly referred to as "reinforced falsetto". Either way way it's head voice.
Absolutely gorgeous, Brian has the most beautiful voice ever.
jamie einkauf second. Carl is best.
@@mrsmacca126 I never understood why people think Carl's voice was better than Brian's at his peak (63-67). Brian is the best.
Had a huge crush on Brian Wilson after Pet Sounds was released. An amazing talent. I miss those Beach Boys. . .
I see you're someone who appreciates talent!
Every time I hear this song, it sounds extremely emotional and sorrowful. Brain really could put emotions out in music and blend it in like no others now days.
Couldn’t agree more brings me to tears every time
@@user-hp2sb6ch4u his music is magical
It is very sad. And a lot of us guys know exactly where this is coming from. But "Pet Sounds" otherwise is, as has been said, a collection of sad songs about happy things. And that is what makes it unique.
1:42-1:47. Intensely emotional end to a fully emotional song. The Brian Wail in all its glory. His sound is the closest thing to crying you get to while still singing beautifully.
The most profound, beautiful and yet haunting voice on the planet. That is Brian Wilson!
Your statement should have started with the word "was" Never the less I agree at that time in his life he was awesome.
MrBradymoss Your first statement should have ended with a full stop/period.
This nails the sweet/painful and temporary state of youth...
Arguably one of Brian's best ballads, if not the best! A musical masterpiece, for sure.
This song is almost hard to listen to, it's so powerful. The ultimate expression of anguish over a lost love.
Beautiful beautiful voice
Heard this great song played by Brian & his new band in Sydney about 4 years ago. I'll never forget him telling us all to close our our eyes and listen. Great that Brian was still out there playing his music despite all hes been through.
The word Genius used for a gifted craftsman started at 23 yrs never gets old hearing.
BRAIN Wilson...
Felipe Velasquez 😂😂
He always had a smart BRIAN in his head
Its brian not brain
Brian Loftus ...
Absolutely Beautiful Singing
Such A Sad Song
Hugs To You Brian
Holy sh!t...how beautiful...
an all time favorite song from then until now. really enjoy the isolated voice of Brian Wilson. What a great singer he was.
i just love this guy
All-time heart breaker. One of BW's finest, ever. --------------------WolfSky9
wow what a song and that vocal.
I’ve been a BB fan ever since I could remember, but When I was younger, I thought Carl was singing! 😂
What an amazing voice!
wow!!that just blew my mind,a couple of times!!haha..one of the most beautiful songs,and brians vocal..
arrrggg!Tears tears...so nice
So brilliant.....wonderful!!❤
Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney have few peers in terms of vocal talent. Would been great to hear them together in their twenties.
singer and song writer...a young man's voice and lament...not the saddest song; because it has the brilliant melody and vocal; it trumps*) the misery....well: almost.
Okay! it's one of the saddest songs ever. ; )
bart crawford nobody wanted to be a Caroline No. Beautiful song from Brian....
beautiful!!!
Absolutely gorgeous 💗🌹💯🦋
Beautiful
his high tones are sick !!!!!!!!
His runs are flawless ❤️ what a gift
Irregardless of nothing, I remember some old film footage.The reporter asked Dennis Wilson for his viewpoint of Bro Brians best song. With nary a pause, Dennis replied,"O Caroline, No."
Perfection
Capella that's what I love about the beach boys
Musical genius.
Amazing
cant get nuff of beach boys fantastic harmonies
beautiful...
Speeding up the vocal track for the single release was a good idea. Definitely a terribly sad song!
this song and surfergirl best ever
@cherilyn999 re: your comment: My all-time beach boys favorite song, sounds even better acapella.
I totally agree-absolutely stunning -this song gives me goosebumps...takes you right to the spot in your own heart on unrequited or lost love......I can sure relate.
so beautiful ~
God. I love this! Whis they have kept it at this pitch (yet at the released speed?) Brian sounds awesome!!!!
This song makes me feel some kind of way
Lovely thank you. "Brain Wilson" haha
I agree it is the saddest song
You can't listen to this and not think about your own lost love
Brain had a fantastic Brian for music
@Erix7810 Brian's ex-wife, referring to the last "Oh, Caroline No" at the end: "Pure Brian."
thank you.
LOVE the J-Dilla-style mash-up with this vocal! Peace.
Double tracked his vocals as Brian liked to do on many tunes. It sounds slower because the final mix was pitched up. Though some would disagree, I feel that was the decision. Song sounds better a tad faster and Brian's vocals pitched higher.
You are 100% correct. Double tracked lead vocals on most of their songs. And it seems like they pitched it up as well
This is a treasure! But why did you call him 'No Brain Wilson'? He was brilliant.
Craig Mooring
Lmaooo the name of the song is “Caroline, no”
seemed a bit short...one of the reasons it wasn`t it a big successful release......might have benefitted from another part....but it`s part of brian wilson`s legacy...wonderful.
Amazing talent, to think this is from the seminal album Pet Sounds, Brian’s 11th album and still just 24 years old
I listened to this at 1.5 speed and wow it’s like a different song.
I didn't know Brian Wilson sang lead on this song. I always thought it was his brother Carl who sang lead.
sadder than you know :-(((
The Great Music War of the 70's...The Beach Boys VS The Beatles....Trying to outdo each other. I love the
Timothy B Schmit version of this song.
It wasn't a mashup, the artist Bullion did a short album titled, "Pet Sounds In The Key Of Dee" which is essentially a tribute to both the Beach Boys and the late J Dilla. The album itself is pretty much every track off of Pet Sounds sampled and reconstructed into Dilla's style of hip hop production. A somewhat interesting listen if you appreciate both the Beach Boys and J Dilla.
Double tracked his voice. ?
Yes. In those days, Brian Wilson often double tracked his solo vocals. After the musicians laid down the instrumental track, Brian would record his vocal. Then, he would overdub an exact second vocal on top of his original. The effect was to give a fuller and richer sound to the vocal. This is not an easy feat. To make it sound like one voice, a singer must be very precise with his pitch and how long he holds each individual note so there is no overlap on the finished product. Brian was usually masterful at double tracking his vocals, but not perfect. At 1:05, you can hear two voices on the word "it's". On their early recordings, the Beatles often double tracked their individual solos. McCartney, like Wilson, had a knack for precision; Lennon did not. In the mid to late 1960's, technology improved that allowed for Automatic Double Tracking (ADT) which made the entire process easier and less time consuming.
+Stuckinthe6Ts all of the Beach Boys vocals were doubletracked, not just Brian's
+Randal Clarke Can you cite your source for this? When I say vocals were doubletracked, I'm referring to the old school definition where a vocalist sings a second vocal on top of the first vocal. This is not to be confused with modern ADT which is done automatically at the time the first vocal track is laid down.
+Stuckinthe6Ts that's also what I'm referring to...I'm well aware of the difference, ADT was invented by Ken Townsend for the Beatles,blah, blah, lol. I'm saying they would record the five of them in harmony and double-track all fi e again... the Mamas and Papas did as well, albeit with 4 voices. As far as the source, idk, some B Wilson or Beach Boys bio
+Randal Clarke I'm also referring to everything "Smile" and before, cause I don't necessarily hear it on the more lo-fi stuff last ke "Friends" and "20/20"
Anyone know the name of those shirts he wears? With the cuffed short sleeves and a raised collar?
Samuel Carter i know those things are sweet
The rich and famous genius song writer shirt
He was only 22 or 23 when he wrote this.
Oh Carol I Know
What is the phrase right after "oh caroline you break my heart..."
I've read that it's "I wouldn't want a girl to cry" but it doesn't sound like that here.
It sounds to me like "I want to go and cry,", but he turns "I" into two syllables to fit the part.
Brain Wilson
When did Brian change his name to Brain?
It's a new search technique. Make it so your video won't be found.
Who took that look away?
after sobering up?
Sounds so much slower without the music.
+David Mitchell
Yes it does. The reason behind that is that it was slowed down (and thus, tuned down) after the recording was made, per the advice of Brian's father. That's why the final result sounds a little fishy somehow, but still stunning.
hastobe303 no, Murry advised Brian to speed it up. This is at the original speed and pitch
Sorry. Of course, Murry told Brian to speed it up! Not slow it down.
I like the slower version better, though. Sounds more real.
do you think his voice is double tracked, or triple tracked?
Multi-tracked. Layer after layer till the vocal is other worldly or a heavenly sound. Like a choir of Brian's. Similiar to Karen Carpenter.
Yeah it might be three. It sounds thick. It could be two, but listening again I'm leaning toward three..
thats brian and carl
Please change Brain to Brian.
When he watched Family Guy.
Why did you destroy what God gave you?
gillgez ashford Why did Murray destroy what God gave him?
CHANGE THE TITLE DAWG CUZ DONT DISRESPECT BRIAN WILSON BY MISSPELLING HIS NAME SMH CMON MAN
Haha dude calm down, he released the album for free. It's clearly not meant to better Pet Sounds -- that couldn't be farther from the point of the album. You need to chill out a lil bit
5 Thumbs down.
Are you kidding?
These people so ... I don't know ....
They knew full well what they were going to hear!!!
Ok sorry about that. I guess I was a bit too judgemental on the issue..its all good.
no dog vocals :-(
no, it's brian singing solo, double tracked.
You seem like the very close minded type that will refuse to listen to anything remotely different. I've heard Pet Sounds in the Key of Dee and it's fantastic, it puts a different spin on Pet Sounds. The CD cover for it even urged listeners to go out and buy the original Pet Sounds LP, how can you be mad?
If beauty scares you maybe you should stay under your bed until the nurse comes. Your inverted mental issues have no place here.
really skipper? why the hell would you even hit this song if there was not a hint of admiration in you taste in music? keep your outrageous coments to the music of your era, keep your nose out of ours!
Some jerk mashed up Caroline No with their what?
I don't care who the "artist" is or was or thought he was, anyone thinking they can better what Brian Wilson did by "mashing up" or whatever the heck one wants to call it is obviously a thief and a no talent bum. This so called "tribute" was simply someones way of trying to cash in on someone elses talent, just like most of these sampling hacks.