Formed in Hawthorne, California in 1961, the original group comprised singer-musician-composer and bandleader Brian Wilson, his brothers Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Wilson neighbor David Marks appeared on their first four albums and was a member from 1962 to 1963 as a temporary replacement for Jardine, who had left the group to pursue a career in dentistry.
On their first few studio albums, the group primarily played surf music, but this changed after 1964 as their songs became more sophisticated and autobiographical. The 1965 album Today! particularly represented this shift in sound. Bruce Johnston joined the group that same year. Session drummer Hal Blaine is quoted: "We all studied in conservatories; we were trained musicians. We thought it was a fluke at first, but then we realized Brian was writing these incredible songs. This was not just a young kid writing about high school and surfing."
Following their most esteemed work, Pet Sounds (1966), the band became symbols of psychedelic counterculture. The highly anticipated follow-up, Smile, was left unfinished, and Brian soon relinquished his creative hold on the group. A trilogy of lo-fi releases followed: Smiley Smile (1967), Wild Honey (1967), and Friends (1968). Brian would not be credited as a primary composer for any Beach Boys album until 1977's Love You, an album on the fringe of synth-pop, new wave, and punk.
In Brian's absence, the Beach Boys still managed to release music that was regarded favorably by fans and critics despite poor sales: Sunflower (1970) and Surf's Up (1971). South African musicians Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar played and sang with the band on the next two albums: Carl & the Passions - So Tough (1972), and Holland (1973).
Many changes in both musical style and personnel have occurred in their sometimes-stormy career: Brian Wilson's mental illness and drug addiction; the deaths of Dennis Wilson in 1983 and Carl Wilson in 1998; and continuing legal battles among surviving members of the group. With the release of 1974's Endless Summer they became a more popular touring act, playing their greatest hits. They have recorded 36 Billboard Top 40 hits (including four number-one singles), have had over 100 million sales, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Official site: http://www.thebeachboys.com
Feel Flows (Slow Deep Surf Mix
The Beach Boys Lyrics
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Recall senses sadly
Mirage like soft blue like lanterns below
To light the way gladly
Whether whistling heaven's clouds disappear
Where the wind withers memory
Whether whiteness whisks soft shadows away
(White hot glistening shadowy flows) Feel flows
Unbending, never-ending tablets of time
Record all the yearning
Unfearing, all-appearing message divine
Eases the burning
Whether willing witness waits at my mind
Whether hope dampens memory
Whether wondrous will stands tall at my side
(White hot glistening shadowy flows) Feel flows
(Black hot glistening shadowy flows) Feel goes
Encasing all embracing wreath of repose
Engulfs all the senses
Imposing, unclosing thoughts that compose
Retire the fences
Whether wholly heartened life fades away
Whether harps heal the memory
Whether wholly heartened life fades away
Whether wondrous will stands tall at my side
Whether whiteness whisks soft shadows away
(White hot glistening shadowy flows) Feel flows
(Black hot glistening shadowy flows) Feel goes
(White hot glistening shadowy flows) Feel goes
(White hot glistening shadowy flows) Feelings to grow
White hot glistening shadowy flows
White hot glistening shadowy flows
White hot glistening shadowy flows
The lyrics to Feel Flows (Slow Deep Surf Mix) by The Beach Boys are abstract and open to interpretation. The song seems to be about capturing the fleeting moments of beauty and joy in life, amidst the struggles and hardships of existence. The opening lines, "Unfolding, enveloping missiles of soul, Recall senses sadly" suggest that the singer is reflecting on memories of love and happiness that seem distant and intangible. The "soft blue like lanterns below" evokes a dreamlike, magical quality, as if the singer is trying to hold onto a beautiful moment that is slipping away.
The second verse speaks of the passage of time and how it records our yearnings and desires. The "message divine" that eases the burning could refer to the solace that we find in our memories or in spiritual beliefs. The singer wonders whether his willingness to bear witness to his own experiences will be enough to hold onto these fleeting moments. The third verse seems to suggest that these moments of beauty and joy can be all-encompassing, providing a sense of peace and repose that transcends the struggles and hardships of life.
Overall, Feel Flows (Slow Deep Surf Mix) is a contemplative meditation on the interconnectedness of life and death, joy and suffering, memory and forgetfulness. Its abstract imagery and poetic language invite the listener to reflect on their own experiences and find meaning in the fleeting moments of beauty and joy that can make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Unfolding, enveloping missiles of soul
Powerful emotions that engulf and consume the soul
Recall senses sadly
Brings back memories that evoke sadness
Mirage like soft blue like lanterns below
A beautiful illusion with soft blue colors like lanterns shining below
To light the way gladly
To guide and illuminate the path with joy
Whether whistling heaven's clouds disappear
When the wind whistles causing the clouds to vanish
Where the wind withers memory
Where the wind diminishes memories
Whether whiteness whisks soft shadows away
When pure whiteness eliminates soft shadows
(White hot glistening shadowy flows) Feel flows
Experiencing the sensation of the white hot glimmering shadows flowing
(Black hot glistening shadowy flows) Feel goes
Feeling the dark, hot, and shining shadows move away
Unbending, never-ending tablets of time
Time is an unyielding record that never stops
Record all the yearning
Everything that we long for is captured by time
Unfearing, all-appearing message divine
The divine message is fearless and omnipresent
Eases the burning
Relieves the pain and agony
Whether willing witness waits at my mind
Whether there's an eager observer in my thoughts
Whether hope dampens memory
Whether hope makes memories less vivid
Whether wondrous will stands tall at my side
Whether my determination is strong and supportive
Encasing all embracing wreath of repose
A soothing wreath that wraps all around
Engulfs all the senses
Overwhelms all the senses in a comforting way
Imposing, unclosing thoughts that compose
Powerful and open-minded thoughts that compose something greater
Retire the fences
Takes down the barriers
Whether wholly heartened life fades away
Whether life loses its vigor completely
Whether harps heal the memory
Whether heavenly music can heal the memories
(White hot glistening shadowy flows) Feel flows
Experiencing the sensation of the white hot glimmering shadows flowing
(Black hot glistening shadowy flows) Feel goes
Feeling the dark, hot, and shining shadows move away
(White hot glistening shadowy flows) Feel goes
Feeling the white hot glimmering shadows move away
(White hot glistening shadowy flows) Feelings to grow
Positive emotions that encourage growth
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Odyssey and Echo Company
The reverse on the vocals... brilliant production
Reuben Finklestein
The most progressive, joyous, swoon worthy music ever to come out of California. Unfortunately, Willie boy loses the thread at times. Still, nice idea.
Derek Beauchamp
Just beautiful !
Joey Cardier
Rad mix. đ€đœ
Jack Skelley
That last half is orbit spinning out of orbit
Bob Shultz
My man Carl channeling his big brother on this!
barely bear
Nice flute playing from jazz musician Charles Lloyd in the first half.....
Alex Michaud
does anyone know the source of this image? is the 9 star part of the original carving? it looks mayan
KingOfHart34
@Alex Michaud Nice!
Alex Michaud
@KingOfHart34 oh, thanks, yeah I found now that the "9 star" is the enneagram symbol overlaid on the calendar stone