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| From | "Billy G. Spradlin" <bgspradlin@cablelynx.com> |
| Subject | Re: Brian Wilson and Smile |
| Date | Sun, 14 Nov 2004 01:28:36 -0600 |
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Can someone on the list can tape Beautiful Dreamer for me? I will pay for
tape
(or DVD+/-R) and postage.
Thanks
Billy
At 10:36 PM 11/13/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>I just finished watching a tape of the Beautiful Dreamer documentary on the
making of Smile that is/was playing on the Showtime cable network.
>
>Let me first say that I bought the Smile CD, and at the risk of facing the
wrath of many Audities members, I found I did not like it as much as I thought
I would. Some of Smile *is* great stuff, but I think some of it
is...well...kinda goofy. Again...just my opinion.
>
>However, this documentary is incredibly powerful and extremely well done, and
it really puts the whole Smile project in perspective. The film really details
the creativity, hard work and psychic struggle that went into making both the
original tracks and the finished versions. The documentary really captures
Brian's apprehension prior to the debut performance in London. His fear is
palpable. And Van Dyke Parks is visibly moved by the debut performance.
It's
very touching when Brian asks him to the stage at the completion of the
concert. (All apologies to the British, but after hearing rehearsals for the
London shows, Van Dyke Parks' remark that the "teabags won't know what hit
them" made me laugh out loud!)
>
>If you have access to Showtime or know anyone who has it, be sure to catch
this film. It's great!
>
>Mark E.
>
Billy G. Spradlin
http://listen.to/jangleradio
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