Behind The Sounds: I Know There's An Answer

[cadmaster102]

Perfectionism personified. I have to hand it to him; BW could have just sung every verse himself, but he had the patience to coach Al and Love to get the vocalization effect he needed.

[iferraro]

What a great video. Your videos have gotten better and better over the years and I've been excitedly following them since they were first posted. That was actually shortly after I got into Pet Sounds in 2006 and subsequently most of the BB's catalogue. I've shown your videos in an American Popular Music class I took in university and the prof was very impressed. I really appreciate your attention to detail and the inclusion of some many of the different over dubs and "pieces" of the song.

[bobshenix]

FANTASTIC!!

[fantacist]

I'm listening to the stereo version from the 40th anniversary edition and it sounds like the banjo player jumped the gun a measure early after the second chorus. Do you know why Brian left this in?

[BehindTheSounds]

@fantacist Because it sounds awesome?

[elasticmoon]

@fantacist I've always assumed it was deliberate actually. Like a bit of foreshadowing or anticipation or something. I think it was sounds awesome too, it's one of my favourite parts on the album =}

[olin2noel]

The sounds that Brian got form this song is out of this world

[atrios28]

Ray Pohlman call dial Faye after you're through

[PeasGraveny]

"I'll bring it up and I'll run off some monos for you next time we have a date" - Home Taping Is Killing Music! :)

[TimothyMcGaw]

I just checked out 'How to Speak Hip.' Brian was right it is hilarious!

[TimothyMcGaw]

One of my favourite compositions by Brian. It was the use of Bass Harmonica on this and I Just Wasn't Made for These Times that made me pick one up for my own use. Your video is very insightful in showing exactly how specific some of the vocal tracking sessions were. Brian is very definite about what he wants, and I love that even when he gets it right, Al asks Brian if he's really sure he's satisfied. They really wanted to get it just perfect and they did!

[pinguchan1]

To my ear the horn section is 2 clarinets, one higher voiced sax (tenor or alto), one oboe and one flute. Just listening to the bits of noodling between takes those are what I can hear distinctly. The Bass Harmonica confuses things a bit. Also likely that most of these players were doublers so there might have only 3-4 horn players just utilizing different combinations at different points in the song.

[atrios28]

Top notch work... love the footage of the Wrecking Crew. This is a certified "Hard Hat" area for music heads & Beach Boys lovers. Be safe & keep that groovy happy shuffle thing going...

[BB45s]

Should be viewed in every music class across the nation!

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[DonZabu]

Love those guitars.

[SydBarrett7]

Great video! Thank you so very much!

[tuskedbeast]

Another excellent job! Thank you!

[ycdtotv2001]

This is great! Where did you find the old films that the music plays over near the end?

[BehindTheSounds]

@ycdtotv2001 "Mondo Mod", a 1967 documentary that chronicles the youth culture in Hollywood and the greater Los Angeles area.

[LiviJones]

Al's voice makes me go weak in the knees... I just love it!

[kk3jst]

ty for posting. love all the posts. ty again.

[Seej1982]

Always loved the accidental banjo entrance on this. I'm glad Brian kept it in the mix.

[SonicSurf3r]

Watch this & understand WHY I love Brian Wilson (& the Beach Boys) & (most of all) Pet Sounds

[BustardBuzzard]

Great! Thanks for the video. Rock On, Brian!

[DaddyBog]

@BustardBuzzard Rock on Buzzard



[sirrealism]

Thanks for all the insight. You rock.

[iferraro]

Fantastic. You're on a roll! These videos of yours were one of my earliest exposures to the Beach Boys as Pet Sounds was their first record I listened to. No wonder a few years later and I'm obsessed with them ;) - outstanding research and photos/editing in this series. You should be proud.

[TheWebbedHand]

Excellent work, really appreciate it!