I bought SMiLE today, quite honestly expecting to be a little let
down, but as big a fan as i am, i could not resist the purchase...

i just wanted to give kudos to Mark Linett for the EXCELLENT job he
has done recording and mixing this record...as both an engineer and
rabid fan of the orignal recordings, i thank you sincerely for the job
you've done with this record.

i couldn't be more happy with the final sequencing and arrangements
either. from my perspective, everyone involved with this project did
an excellent job of staying true to what had been done while
completing what had not been.

Congratulations and thanks!!!
Jon

On 28 Sep 2004 16:14:15 -0700,
(transducr) wrote:

i just wanted to give kudos to Mark Linett for the EXCELLENT job he
has done recording and mixing this record...as both an engineer and
rabid fan of the orignal recordings, i thank you sincerely for the job
you've done with this record.

Couldn't agree more, having heard most of the fragments as I'd imagine
most here have, I was struck by how true everything sounded, even
bringing in a Tannerin for "Good Vibrations" - anyone know if this is
the original instrument or at least one from that era? I think I
remember reading that Tanner kinda stuck it together and it later was
falling apart etc....Caught a Beat Club clip on MTV Closet Classics
years ago and Mike Love is playing the Tannerin live on the tune.

The album is a triumph - I just feel bad that in the big picture, it
will most likely be lost underneath all the Britney, Diddy, Green Day,
Manson crap that's on everyone's minds and ears these days. This is
real and worthy music, far above the pop of today. The production and
engineering does the music justice.

On 28 Sep 2004 16:14:15 -0700,
(transducr) wrote:

i just wanted to give kudos to Mark Linett for the EXCELLENT job he
has done recording and mixing this record...as both an engineer and
rabid fan of the orignal recordings, i thank you sincerely for the job
you've done with this record.

Couldn't agree more, having heard most of the fragments as I'd imagine
most here have, I was struck by how true everything sounded, even
bringing in a Tannerin for "Good Vibrations" - anyone know if this is
the original instrument or at least one from that era? I think I
remember reading that Tanner kinda stuck it together and it later was
falling apart etc....Caught a Beat Club clip on MTV Closet Classics
years ago and Mike Love is playing the Tannerin live on the tune.

The album is a triumph - I just feel bad that in the big picture, it
will most likely be lost underneath all the Britney, Diddy, Green Day,
Manson crap that's on everyone's minds and ears these days. This is
real and worthy music, far above the pop of today. The production and
engineering does the music justice.

In article writes:

i just wanted to give kudos to Mark Linett for the EXCELLENT job he
has done recording and mixing this record...as both an engineer and
rabid fan of the orignal recordings, i thank you sincerely for the job
you've done with this record.


I heard a piece on NPR last week about the production, and they even
mentioned Mark. Sounds like it was an interesting project.

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In article writes:

i just wanted to give kudos to Mark Linett for the EXCELLENT job he
has done recording and mixing this record...as both an engineer and
rabid fan of the orignal recordings, i thank you sincerely for the job
you've done with this record.


I heard a piece on NPR last week about the production, and they even
mentioned Mark. Sounds like it was an interesting project.

--
I'm really Mike Rivers )
However, until the spam goes away or Hell freezes over,
lots of IP addresses are blocked from this system. If
you e-mail me and it bounces, use your secret decoder ring
and reach me he double-m-eleven-double-zero at yahoo

(Mike Rivers) wrote in message news:znr1096419607k@trad...
In article writes:

i just wanted to give kudos to Mark Linett for the EXCELLENT job he
has done recording and mixing this record...as both an engineer and
rabid fan of the orignal recordings, i thank you sincerely for the job
you've done with this record.


I heard a piece on NPR last week about the production, and they even
mentioned Mark. Sounds like it was an interesting project.

after the history of the project and the amount of anticipation, i
think it would have to be!

the CD is only 12.99 right now at Best Buy. if you have the means, i
highly suggest picking one up. it's so choice.

we're going to see the live performance of SMiLE at the Auditorium
Theater in the Chi on saturday. i can't wait. we saw the Pet Sounds
Symphonic Tour a few years ago at the Chicago Theater and it was
fantastic. sounded great too. ...and Brian was wearing a "Taz"
sweatshirt...how can you *not* love this guy?

take care!
Jon

(Mike Rivers) wrote in message news:znr1096419607k@trad...
In article writes:

i just wanted to give kudos to Mark Linett for the EXCELLENT job he
has done recording and mixing this record...as both an engineer and
rabid fan of the orignal recordings, i thank you sincerely for the job
you've done with this record.


I heard a piece on NPR last week about the production, and they even
mentioned Mark. Sounds like it was an interesting project.

after the history of the project and the amount of anticipation, i
think it would have to be!

the CD is only 12.99 right now at Best Buy. if you have the means, i
highly suggest picking one up. it's so choice.

we're going to see the live performance of SMiLE at the Auditorium
Theater in the Chi on saturday. i can't wait. we saw the Pet Sounds
Symphonic Tour a few years ago at the Chicago Theater and it was
fantastic. sounded great too. ...and Brian was wearing a "Taz"
sweatshirt...how can you *not* love this guy?

take care!
Jon

transducr wrote:

the CD is only 12.99 right now at Best Buy. if you have the means, i
highly suggest picking one up. it's so choice.


Yes, Ferris, it is. : ) I just picked it up.


we're going to see the live performance of SMiLE at the Auditorium
Theater in the Chi on saturday. i can't wait. we saw the Pet Sounds
Symphonic Tour a few years ago at the Chicago Theater and it was
fantastic. sounded great too. ...and Brian was wearing a "Taz"
sweatshirt...how can you *not* love this guy?


That was a great tour.

My brother-in-law is seeing him tomorrow in Minneapolis. (on my birthday!)

The band is so so so good.

transducr wrote:

the CD is only 12.99 right now at Best Buy. if you have the means, i
highly suggest picking one up. it's so choice.


Yes, Ferris, it is. : ) I just picked it up.


we're going to see the live performance of SMiLE at the Auditorium
Theater in the Chi on saturday. i can't wait. we saw the Pet Sounds
Symphonic Tour a few years ago at the Chicago Theater and it was
fantastic. sounded great too. ...and Brian was wearing a "Taz"
sweatshirt...how can you *not* love this guy?


That was a great tour.

My brother-in-law is seeing him tomorrow in Minneapolis. (on my birthday!)

The band is so so so good.