Brian Wilson was pure genius. Back then in the 60's, I knew they were way ahead of their time with that sound of theirs. They made California a, genre' a few tried to copy their sound but it came out way too cheesy, and they never came close to what Brian Wilson created.
The Beatles have at least ten songs like that. And individually, former Beatles have more than another handful of songs like that. And my assertion ignores ABSOLUTELY EVERYBODY else. Hell, Bob Dylan has at the very least twenty songs like that. I can grant "no exaggeration, no hyperbole." But there's an awful lot of subjectivity in there.
darkiee69 that’s incorrect... Pet Sounds was released in May of 1966. Sgt. Pepper’s was released in May of 1967 in England, and July 1967 in the U.S. George Martin, the Beatles manager said that Sgt. Pepper’s never would have happened without Pet Sounds...it was an attempt to equal Pet Sounds.
lecu1967 It wasn’t on the Pet Sounds album, but it was recorded during a Pet Sounds recording session and the ‘B’ side was a song from Pet Sounds! It was always meant to be released as a single...but it was created at the same time and in the same atmosphere as Pet Sounds.
The theremin was used in science fiction movies and TV shows because of it's unearthly sound. Yes, "good vibes" and "good vibrations" are the same thing.
@@poppypalais3108: It's called an "electro-theramin", a theramin simulator(?) For a true theramin solo, check out "Whole Lotta Love" from Zeppelin's "The Song Remains The Same".
Steveo Gregg ... Brian’s unique blend of harmonies and arrangements, along with the incredibly lush layers of sound recording, (inspired by Phil Spector, The Four Freshmen, among others...) inspired Jeff Lynne, as have the heaven-sent sounds of McCartney & Lennon. One could say Jeff Lynne absorbed it all like a sponge. Thank God for all of their talents....
THIS SONG IS PURE GENIUS. The lead singer Brian Wilson created the whole melody with over 40 instruments before the vocals were even laid down. This is a MASTERPIECE !!!
They were definitely summer - even their Christmas song "Good Old St Nick" had summer running all the way through it ! No criticism ; they were still are and always will be great.
If you closed your eyes and listened to the words and the music you could feel like you were on a California Beach...Brian Wilson was a genius in every sense of the word like feeling you were actually on a California Beach. They enveloped everything, summer, everything California (southern California) bright summertime 60's and 70's colors and bikinis...you just could feel it. They were and always will be awesome.
The instrument is a Theramin. The rap group you were reminded of were The Beasty Boys. There are many beautiful songs by the Beach Boys. Brian Wilson was the composer and it's worth listening to the song "In My Room" and then watching a documentairy about him. Nice that you compared their sound with Bach, it has that classical quality.
@Deveroth -- You are right ... and you are wrong about the instrument not being a Theremin. The Beach Boys had a custom version build for them, which was played by touching. That was because a touchless Theremin required much presicion that could not be garanteed when playing multiple gigs a day and drinking. This video explains it : The Theremin: Beach Boys (Good Vibrations) (4m33s) - ua-cam.com/video/GcUgOEImP1o/v-deo.html
@Deveroth - It's not a theremin, it's an electro-theremin? Doesn't that means it's still a type of a theremin? That's the equivalent of "It's not a guitar, it's an electric pedal steel guitar." You are correct about the instrument not being invented specifically for the Beach Boys, but take it easy there, Captain Pedantic.
Brian Wilson..amazing songwriter/composer. They could harmonize like a boss. Like someone said below, Pet Sounds album is considered a masterpiece and very influential to other artists from then until this very day. 👍👍
The group, Wilson Phillips, 2 of the singers are the daughters of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and 1 daughter of John/Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and Papas fame. Got to see the Beach Boys in concert twice back in the day. There music always put a smile on your face, very California sounding and light and airy. Yes, good feelings and having fun with music and being outside, etc.
The original California sound of the '60's. This was the start of surf music. good pick. and yes, vibes. You might like another song of theirs called, "god only knows." It would almost be fair to say that they created a new genre, but that never gets recognized.
Well do not whant to diss you but this is not the early Cal music scene and not the surf sound, the guys whit all of their problems had a hell more talent in singing than hot rods blonde Cal chics and beach sand!
The California sound was Jan & Dean, Dick Dale, The Hondells, and a whole bunch of other people as well as the Beach Boys, Dennis Wilson (who died by drowning) was the only surfer in the bunch. The rest were just a bunch of Hodads,
The back and forth between The Beach Boys and The Beatles literally changed the face of music forever.....as both bands tried to outdo each other........The Beach Boys album Pet Sounds inspired the Beatles to up their game on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Brian Wilson wrote this song for the world to enjoy! Unbelievable arrangements, composition, chord changes... in other words you are listening to perfection!!! Every instrument that was featured in this song Brian’s scored and arranged. Perfection!!!
That’s a theramin. One of the first electronic instruments. There were several different varieties, this was a later, tactile one. The ones that were used in early science fiction movies were made of metal and vibrated. The sound they made was by placing your hands between the side and bottom reeds and what looks like you’re ‘playing the air’! There are early films of artists that masterfully play the theramin. I hope you’ll check them out one day.
That instrument is an "Electrotheremin" - based on the original, Theremin. Also: Good Vibrations, aka good vibes - positive vibrations that we feel from living things.
When this song was recorded, it ended up being the most expensive single ever produced! It cost more to make than an entire album at the time. The producer wanted it to be unlike anything ever heard before and worked on it for weeks adding more layers to the track and didn't stop until it was just right. This is the alternate version. The single is shorter and sweeter.
@@JimDorman Yeah, it surprised me too. I've heard this song many times, and never knew there was an alternate version. Can we compare this to "Bohemian Rhapsody"? It sounds like both were labors of extreme love and studio recording effort, and both were (and still are) seminal songs within the rock/pop world, just a decade apart from one another.
that thing is a Theremin the 50 & 60 space shows & horror shows. look it up on youtube It's cool to watch it being played. That song was way ahead of its time, That is one or two years after The Righteous Brothers song. 1966 Jimi Hendrix There was nothing like Jimi & this song a new sound. Yea A vibe is a feeling Vibrations are things Psychic's feel in the air.
A surprising exception to the use of the theremin is that it wasn't used in the _Doctor Who_ theme song, though it has oscillation effects which sound like it.
Sorry, it's not a theremin: The theremin is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the thereminist. It is named after its inventor, Léon Theremin, who patented the device in 1928.
I went to see them in Birmingham England in 1971 it was the Surf's Up tour . Me and my mates had a good chat with them and a great gig it was laid back or what.
This was the period where a studio group called The Wrecking Crew played on the backing tracks under Beach Boys' bassist, composer, producer Brian Wilson's conduction. Brian Wilson had retired from touring due to escalated mental problems and replaced live first by Glenn Campbell, then Bruce Johnson. The band members did all the vocal parts. At first the band wasn't too happy with Wilson taking so much control.
The name Wrecking Crew came from the previous generation of sessions players who looked disdainfully at this new generation of players wearing t-shirts and jeans in the studio. "These guys are gonna wreck the profession!"
Two things I always liked about the Beach Boys is their harmonies are unequaled in rock music and Brian Wilson wasn't afraid to use instruments and sounds not usually associated with rock.
Possibly the most important song every written in pop music history. For a while The Beach Boys rivaled The Beatles in popularity and influence over the music industry. The album that was written right around the same time "Pet Sounds" is widely considered the best and most important album ever made in pop music history. Paul McCartney of The Beatles claimed it was his favorite record and superior to anything his group could ever manage to do. The lead singer here, Brian Wilson, also blew up his mind with creative force on this song and the album to the extent he had a full breakdown and was absent from the music scene for decades after. Amazing group, amazing album, and a certified piece of American music history.
The Theremin was an instrument that the Beachboys wanted to use in this song. They found it too difficult to play. An instrument that produced a similar sound was made for them. It was easier to play. If I remember correctly, there's quite a story behind the Theremin. I watched a documentary about the Theremin a long time ago. Don't know if the documentary is still available.
This song is considered one of the most innovative rock songs of the 60's. It opened the door to psychedelic rock music that influenced the Beatles and other bands.
That Spooky sounding thing is called a theremin; it was invented by a Russian many decades ago. it was quite common in the sci-fi and horror moves of the '50s and '60s.
Sorry, it's not a theremin: The theremin is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the thereminist. It is named after its inventor, Léon Theremin, who patented the device in 1928.
Very advanced stuff when this came out. Production, composition etc. Brian Wilson was another mad genius. Vocal arrangements were just incredible. I'm thinking 'Heroes and Villians' and 'God only Knows' as great examples. back in the day the Beatles and Beach boys had this kind of silent, cross-atlantic rivalry. one would hear the other's latest release and feel they had to outdo the other. made for some great innovative music
The Beach Boys and The Beatles had a rivalry going for a while. They spurred each other on. After hearing this song the Beatles put out Let it Be. Brian Wilson (composer and arranger for The Beach Boys) and Paul McCartney we’re as good of friends as you could be with one living in LA and the other living in England. You should watch the Brian Wilson story as background on B.B, he was an innovative genius.
Great reaction. Just a little side note, as you can see the drummer ( Dennis Wilson) was not actually playing in this video. The actual drummer for the recording was the late great Hal Blaine. Mr. Blaine passed away a few months ago at the age of 95. Mr. Blaine is the most recorded drummer in the history of recorded music. He was a member of the Wrecking Crew, a studio band that played on many, many tracks. He was also the stage drummer for the Carpenters. The Wrecking Crew also were the musicians on almost every television show. The Brady Bunch, the Munsters, etc. RIP Mr. Blaine.
Amazing how they barely opened their mouths are output so much harmony and wonderment! The Beach Boys were the hottest band of the 1960's: they sold millions upon millions of albums! The were actually an era of their own . This is calif surfing music!
The Beach Boys are another of those bands where the vocals bring 5 more instruments to the mix! They are also one of those bands that never had a bad song or album! A summertime going to the beach band as their name implies, sun,salt,sand and most importantly GIRLS! Some of my fondest memories are tied to these guys and their music! One of my favorite tunes came very late in their run, although some of the original members still tour and sell out all of their concerts, is Kokomo just about the most laid back relaxing song you will ever hear!
Haha this is a fan mixed version from the aborted Smile album. It’s not the single which didn’t have the hum-de-dum part plus it faded earlier. The footage is from two years after they recorded it.
You wander into a complex story with this group. Keep in mind that the Beatles were active at the same time and often overshadowed accomplishments by The Beach Boys that years later were acknowledged as every bit as creative as what the Beatles were doing at the time. I do hope that you you react to "Wouldn't it be nice and God Only Knows" There are other fun songs as well. This style of music is considered California beach/surfer music.
Great tune! This song was SOOOO innovative for 1966. Earlier songs by the Beach Boys were frequently about surfing and hot rod cars and of course, girls. :-) The "spooky" instrument is call a theremin, named after its inventor, Leon Theremin. Yes, the word "vibe" is short for "vibration," as in she is giving off good vibrations or vibes (molecules wavering), and you sense she has a good aura or spirit emanating from her.
The instrument you asked about is the Theraman. It allows you to manipulate sound waves. It was used many years ago in the old horror films (especially in the 1950s). Also, the song is from their "Pet Sounds" album, a release that made groups like The Beatles and Pink Floyd to wonder if they would survive.
1:18 That is a theramin. It's really cool to watch people play because usually their hands are just in the air, not touching anything. They were used in a lot of old sci-fi movies.
When you speak today of good vibes or good vibrations, you can trace it back to this song. This is more or less where the expression first was coined. This song was part of their pet sounds album, a landmark release for the beach boys. Two other songs that you’re going to want to listen to our “wouldn’t it be nice“ and “God only knows“Which some people think is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. But for just pure fun, go back and listen to their earlier songs called “fun fun fun” and “dance dance dance.”
Absolutely fabulous. I bought surfing USA for my Dad for his birthday when I was 11 largely cause he loved harmony. Love from Ireland. Think you are trying to say psycodelic rock.
So cool to watch “a kid” discover music I’ve been listening to for decades! I’m old enough to remember when it was first released, it was played constantly...
The invisible 'hero' of this song is the reverb: first all electronic reverb unit. Older units used springs and contact microphones, their unit used 1,000's of tiny amplifiers connected together. This song also has the distinction of being one of the most expensive to record, considering the reverb unit was made for this one song. The sustain at 4:05 can't be done with springs!
The story goes that Brian and his mother were talking about how dogs seem to sense things right before they happen and she said that dogs pick up on our vibrations, and he was fascinated with that and wrote this song. No one had ever heard anything like this before (they didn't have multiple tracks in studios, etc.). To hear some of his depth, you could try "Fun Fun Fun", "Surfin' USA", "God Only Knows" , " In My Room", and "Caroline, No".
The funky instrument is the Electro-Theremin, invented in the late 50's. With one hand controlling a volume knob, you slide a button back & forth with the other hand as if adjusting a fader, to vary the musical pitch (the button holds a loop of string inside that's connected to a pitch knob, in a way similar to an older FM radio tuner), and it produces a sound quite like the sound of the much older Theremin, a very often-heard sound effect and/or musical device featured in dozens of old-time Hollywood monster movies. The original Theremin, a product of an altogether different inventor, worked on a different design that required precise motions & positioning of both hands held in mid-air near a pair of antennae, & was a lot harder to learn to play. The elder Theremin from 101 years ago is still unique in that it's played without actually touching it.
Brian Wilson is one of the few musical genii in pop, at any time or in any genre to have ever existed. Leonard Bernstein, the conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at that time, did a TV show about the emerging 60's pop music revolution. In it, he stated that the "greatest song ever written by anyone. -- classical composers included- was "Surf's Up" by Brian Wilson. This freaked Brian out and the song wasn't released until years later when he was no longer with the band. The "spooky" sounding musical instrument is a theremin. "Good Vibrations" was 60s slang for someone, something, or some event that seemed to be very wholesome.
The Beach Boys essentially played feel good Surf Music. Great band. I still listen to their Christmas album every year as my older sister used to play it every year. She passed away two Christmases ago so it's even more special now. The Beach Boys were one of the biggest bands of the 60's.
The Beach Boys are AMAZING!!They had their own sound...and major hit group!!They still preform to this day!!Plz do more...here are a few-"I get around","Surfin USA","409","Califonia Girls"...many more..but start with any of those...plz do at least 1 more!
I’m so glad you played that and reacted to it This came out before I was in high school I played on the bus you got to realize we didn’t have any video back then it was just the music just the music just the fucking music You got to realize how astounding this was to us as a children before high school way back then That instrument you’re hearing that’s fluttering around that bitch I thought was a Thurman but actually was a special instrument made by one of the bandmembers The theremin is an instrument that you play without touching your hands to anything in the next several years I bought a kit to make the Thurman but I didn’t realize the good thing the guy was playing wasn’t actually a theremin Butns inspired me to start my career in electronic music this song was one of the many songs besides Jimi Hendrix and his Wawa pedal that inspired me to take up making electronic devices for musicians
Brian Wilson to who isn't in the video wrote this son while the band was on tour, Brian stayed home due to his anxiety of flight. The only band's involvement was the vocals, Brian had hired studio musicians to record the music while the band was touring japan. This song was written from scratch musically and lyrically by Brian Wilson, the "Pet Sounds" album became the well received and critically acclaimed record. Brian's dad Murray was the band's original manager and producer but Brian fired dad.
If no one posted an answer to your question India about what that strange instrument was -- it was a theremin. Originally invented in 1928! Its sound used mostly in the '50s in science-fiction films. Its use in this hit single surprised even The Beatles -- because it was the first time it was used melodically. The effect it had on Lennon-McCartney and their producer George Martin of The Beatles is another story. The song and the album it came from Pet Sounds made a profound impression on them. The follow-up song Heroes and Villains was also an incredible composition and performance.
You have to try to see this song in it's historical context. There had never been anything like it before in "pop" music. Brian Wilson took a basic pop tune and added layers of creative sounds and complicated structure that had never been done before. This song blew the Beatle's minds and inspired them to make their own music more complex and mature - they surely did that! The Beatles had George Martin, a knowledgable and excellent music producer to help them - the Beach Boys only had their fellow band member, a very YOUNG Brian Wilson.
Brian Wilson would hear the music in his head.....Brian's mom saw a dog on her lawn and said it made her happy and gave her good vibrations.....good feelings. The reason the Beatles made Sgt Pepper was because they heard Pet sounds. You are thinking The Beastie Boys old school rappers. Love you content and honest reactions. The "spooky" instrument you hear is called a theramone I believe. A very early electronic piano.
When I was growing up, we used to cruise Van Nuys Blvd in our hot rod and blast the Beach Boys music... a Southern Calif rite of passage. We considered it "Surfer Music" along with other groups such as Jan and Dean, The Safaris, The Ventures and other groups. Can't forget Dick Dale (known as the King of the Surf Guitar). Magic time in California (The 70's) when the hot rod and surfing culture came together (also the just blossoming skater culture too).
Check out "I Can Hear Music" by the Beach Boys, some of their other classics are "Barbara Ann", "I Get Around", "Surfin' USA", "Help Me Rhonda","Fun Fun Fun", "Little Old Lady from Pasadena","Don't Worry Baby", and "Wouldn't it be Nice"! Try not to have too much fun with your homework, India, now this music is really from my parent's time, but as children we spun the singles on 45's and they had these and a lot a Beatles Classics in the mix, so as a child I would spin my parent's records and dance with my cousins in the '70s to songs from the '60s during summer vacation when I was 9 & 10!
Of the Rock And Roll genre, bands in Southern California started a new sound called Surfin' Music or Rock And Roll and The Beach Boys became the most popular Surfin' Rock band. They are kind of like the Beatles of Surfin' Music. Hey India, if you are still reacting to teen aged type of movies, I highly recommend the movie "American Graffiti". Released in 1973. It is a cult classic about teens coming of age in 1962. The movie was produced by Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather movies) and written/directed by George Lucas (of Star Wars fame and before the first Star Wars movie) and a long list of up and coming young actors such as Harrison Ford (also of Star Wars fame), Ron Howard, Cindy Williams, Richard Dreyfuss to name a few. You probably don't even know most of these people. But, it captured baby boomers and life in 1962. Great movie with a great list of old Rock And Roll songs soundtrack.
Notorious B.I.G.’s momwas a big fan of The Beach Boys. He grew up listening to their songs. That’s why you will find many of their lyrics in his songs. “ Your crew run run run, your crew run run” and many hidden gems
The Beach Boys were always more romance oriented instead of Sex oriented, that is why the ngirls loved them so much because women/girls wanted romance not lust.
Brian Wilson is considered America's Best Composer, He was in competition with John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles, when Sgt. Pepper came out from The Beatles, Brian Wilson started composing the album that would become Pet Sounds.
The special instrument that the band member is playing is called a zither. It is an early electronic musical instrument from almost 100 years ago. It was first used for Classical music performances. In the 1950s, some movie studios used zithers to create "scary music" for science fiction and horror movies. One good example of this, is the 1951 film, "The Day The Earth Stood Still". The Beach Boys, however, had a different idea on how to play a zither, and used it to get a unique sound for the song, "Good Vibrations", which you see and hear here, from around 1966.
Brian Wilson is a real glimpse of brilliance, which he gave (and still gives) at quite a price. Check out the movie Love and Mercy, a decent portrait of his story.
the heart and soul of the beach boys was carl wilson . also the drummer became friends with charles manson who then brainwashed him so many things about this band people never talk about but still my favorite all time band
"Good Vibrations" I-I love the colorful clothes she wears And the way the sunlight plays upon her hair I hear the sound of a gentle word On the wind that lifts her perfume through the air I'm pickin' up good vibrations She's giving me excitations (Oom bop bop) I'm pickin' up good vibrations (Good vibrations, oom bop bop) She's giving me excitations (Excitations, oom bop bop) Good, good, good, good vibrations (Oom bop bop) She's giving me excitations (Excitations, oom bop bop) Good, good, good, good vibrations (Oom bop bop) She's giving me excitations (Excitations) Close my eyes, she's somehow closer now Softly smile, I know she must be kind When I look in her eyes She goes with me to a blossom world I'm pickin' up good vibrations She's giving me excitations (Oom bop bop) I'm pickin' up good vibrations (Good vibrations, oom bop bop) She's giving me excitations (Excitations, oom bop bop) Good, good, good, good vibrations (Oom bop bop) She's giving me excitations (Excitations, oom bop bop) Good, good, good, good vibrations (Oom bop bop) She's giving me excitations (Excitations)
This is one of the best songs ever made and that is no exaggeration, no hyperbole. This song is a work of a genius.
Brian Wilson was pure genius. Back then in the 60's, I knew they were way ahead of their time with that sound of theirs. They made California a, genre' a few tried to copy their sound but it came out way too cheesy, and they never came close to what Brian Wilson created.
Couldn't even begin to argue with you.
In my opinion the version from Brian Wilson presents SMiLE has better lyrics and structure, and then there is no need for "one of". It's just best.
Yeah, but they never did quite get out of the shadow of The Beatles. That's your cue, exploding heads :-)
The Beatles have at least ten songs like that. And individually, former Beatles have more than another handful of songs like that. And my assertion ignores ABSOLUTELY EVERYBODY else. Hell, Bob Dylan has at the very least twenty songs like that.
I can grant "no exaggeration, no hyperbole."
But there's an awful lot of subjectivity in there.
These guys could harmonize like no one else.
Masterpiece. Most people don’t realize how great this band truly was. Sure many love the classic hits. But the period 1966-1973 is just as amazing.
Their album "Pet Sounds" is considered one of the greatest albums ever recorded
To bad Beatles released Sgt.Pepper before Pet Sounds came out.
darkiee69 that’s incorrect... Pet Sounds was released in May of 1966. Sgt. Pepper’s was released in May of 1967 in England, and July 1967 in the U.S. George Martin, the Beatles manager said that Sgt. Pepper’s never would have happened without Pet Sounds...it was an attempt to equal Pet Sounds.
This song is not from "Pet Sounds"
@@darkiee69 "Pet Sounds" was released in 1966. You're possibly thinking of "Smile" which was meant to be 1967
lecu1967 It wasn’t on the Pet Sounds album, but it was recorded during a Pet Sounds recording session and the ‘B’ side was a song from Pet Sounds! It was always meant to be released as a single...but it was created at the same time and in the same atmosphere as Pet Sounds.
The theremin was used in science fiction movies and TV shows because of it's unearthly sound.
Yes, "good vibes" and "good vibrations" are the same thing.
It's not a theremin, it's an instrument developed by Tanner and Whitsell. You don't touch a theremin to play it.
@@poppypalais3108: It's called an "electro-theramin", a theramin simulator(?) For a true theramin solo, check out "Whole Lotta Love" from Zeppelin's "The Song Remains The Same".
As seen on the Big Bang Theory...
@@mortensen1961 Right, excellent, thanks for the info. Is it the bit around the 2 minute mark? Thanks.
This electro-theremin was the only one that ever existed.
Brian Wilson. One of thhe greatest song writers of all time . Like jeff Lynne of E.L.O.
I'll buy both of those statements.
Yes, Brian was a genius
Steveo Gregg ... Brian’s unique blend of harmonies and arrangements, along with the incredibly lush layers of sound recording, (inspired by Phil Spector, The Four Freshmen, among others...) inspired Jeff Lynne, as have the heaven-sent sounds of McCartney & Lennon. One could say Jeff Lynne absorbed it all like a sponge. Thank God for all of their talents....
didnt see this. sry
Jeff, was great with the Traveling Wilbury’s , also!
Carl Wilson is on lead vocals here and he nails it.....RIP Carl Wilson...
THIS SONG IS PURE GENIUS. The lead singer Brian Wilson created the whole melody with over 40 instruments before the vocals were even laid down. This is a MASTERPIECE !!!
The summertime magic of The Beach Boys ..... Brian Wilson = pure genius !
The word 'genius' gets thrown around a lot these days. Brian Wilson actually deserves the label.
He is something special.
They were definitely summer - even their Christmas song "Good Old St Nick" had summer running all the way through it ! No criticism ; they were still are and always will be great.
If you closed your eyes and listened to the words and the music you could feel like you were on a California Beach...Brian Wilson was a genius in every sense of the word like feeling you were actually on a California Beach. They enveloped everything, summer, everything California (southern California) bright summertime 60's and 70's colors and bikinis...you just could feel it. They were and always will be awesome.
God Only Knows by The Beach Boys I think you’ll like it.
Totally agree.
Geoff Franklin one of my all time bb favorites.
@@hooper4581 agreed! Caroline, no. Great one too
My favorite Beach Boys song there!
Omg....soooo good
You got it! Good vibrations means a good feeling or having good chemistry. Take it from a sixties and seventies child. Lol
I love every Beach Boys song. They always make me so happy! Great choice.
The instrument is a Theramin. The rap group you were reminded of were The Beasty Boys. There are many beautiful songs by the Beach Boys. Brian Wilson was the composer and it's worth listening to the song "In My Room" and then watching a documentairy about him. Nice that you compared their sound with Bach, it has that classical quality.
@Deveroth -- You are right ... and you are wrong about the instrument not being a Theremin. The Beach Boys had a custom version build for them, which was played by touching. That was because a touchless Theremin required much presicion that could not be garanteed when playing multiple gigs a day and drinking.
This video explains it : The Theremin: Beach Boys (Good Vibrations) (4m33s) - ua-cam.com/video/GcUgOEImP1o/v-deo.html
@Deveroth - He says this, you say that. I give up.
@Deveroth - It's not a theremin, it's an electro-theremin? Doesn't that means it's still a type of a theremin? That's the equivalent of "It's not a guitar, it's an electric pedal steel guitar." You are correct about the instrument not being invented specifically for the Beach Boys, but take it easy there, Captain Pedantic.
@@0okamino -- Thanks for mentioning the attitude of "Captain Pedantic". Perfect name for the commenter with that blunt and nasty tone.
"I Get Around" by them is a fun song.
Fun, Fun, Fun as well :)
Help me Rhonda and Bababababaaran. LOL.
Brian Wilson..amazing songwriter/composer. They could harmonize like a boss. Like someone said below, Pet Sounds album is considered a masterpiece and very influential to other artists from then until this very day. 👍👍
The group, Wilson Phillips, 2 of the singers are the daughters of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and 1 daughter of John/Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and Papas fame. Got to see the Beach Boys in concert twice back in the day. There music always put a smile on your face, very California sounding and light and airy. Yes, good feelings and having fun with music and being outside, etc.
The original California sound of the '60's. This was the start of surf music. good pick. and yes, vibes. You might like another song of theirs called, "god only knows." It would almost be fair to say that they created a new genre, but that never gets recognized.
Well do not whant to diss you but this is not the early Cal music scene and not the surf sound, the guys whit all of their problems had a hell more talent in singing than hot rods blonde Cal chics and beach sand!
I have to agree. God Only Knows is perhaps the 2nd best song they ever did. --don
The California sound was Jan & Dean, Dick Dale, The Hondells, and a whole bunch of other people as well as the Beach Boys, Dennis Wilson (who died by drowning) was the only surfer in the bunch. The rest were just a bunch of Hodads,
So who came first? Jan and Dean or Beach Boys?
"Is that like good vibes or vibing?"
Correct. This is the source.
The back and forth between The Beach Boys and The Beatles literally changed the face of music forever.....as both bands tried to outdo each other........The Beach Boys album Pet Sounds inspired the Beatles to up their game on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
I read that when Paul McCartney heard Pet Sounds, he cried. The diversity of instruments and sounds inspired Sgt. Pepper.
@Dave Whitehead......Don't forget that it was the Beatles album Revolver that inspired Brian Wilson to step up his game on Pet Sounds.
@@davewhitehead5116 McCartney also said that "God Only Knows" was the greatest song ever written.
John Lau : Cool. I hadn’t heard that.
Yes, Brian Wilson was one of those rare musical geniuses & innovators.
They have fantastic vocal harmonies..
...said everyone ever. ;-D
Brian Wilson wrote this song for the world to enjoy! Unbelievable arrangements, composition, chord changes... in other words you are listening to perfection!!! Every instrument that was featured in this song Brian’s scored and arranged. Perfection!!!
My personal favorite is "In My Room",great mellow harmony.
Amazing group! Good vibes ;)
That’s a theramin. One of the first electronic instruments. There were several different varieties, this was a later, tactile one. The ones that were used in early science fiction movies were made of metal and vibrated. The
sound they made was by placing your hands between the side and bottom reeds and what looks like you’re ‘playing the air’! There are early films of artists that masterfully play the theramin. I hope you’ll check them out one day.
Good Vibration Is My Favorite Song By The Beach Boys
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That instrument is an "Electrotheremin" - based on the original, Theremin.
Also: Good Vibrations, aka good vibes - positive vibrations that we feel from living things.
When this song was recorded, it ended up being the most expensive single ever produced! It cost more to make than an entire album at the time. The producer wanted it to be unlike anything ever heard before and worked on it for weeks adding more layers to the track and didn't stop until it was just right. This is the alternate version. The single is shorter and sweeter.
90 hours of tape. That's what the final cut was made from!!!
Thanks, I knew I heard some things I wasn't familiar with.
@@JimDorman Yeah, it surprised me too. I've heard this song many times, and never knew there was an alternate version.
Can we compare this to "Bohemian Rhapsody"? It sounds like both were labors of extreme love and studio recording effort, and both were (and still are) seminal songs within the rock/pop world, just a decade apart from one another.
that thing is a Theremin the 50 & 60 space shows & horror shows. look it up on youtube It's cool to watch it being played. That song was way ahead of its time, That is one or two years after The Righteous Brothers song. 1966 Jimi Hendrix There was nothing like Jimi & this song a new sound. Yea A vibe is a feeling Vibrations are things Psychic's feel in the air.
A surprising exception to the use of the theremin is that it wasn't used in the _Doctor Who_ theme song, though it has oscillation effects which sound like it.
Sorry, it's not a theremin: The theremin is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the thereminist. It is named after its inventor, Léon Theremin, who patented the device in 1928.
I went to see them in Birmingham England in 1971 it was the Surf's Up tour . Me and my mates had a good chat with them and a great gig it was laid back or what.
This was the period where a studio group called The Wrecking Crew played on the backing tracks under Beach Boys' bassist, composer, producer Brian Wilson's conduction. Brian Wilson had retired from touring due to escalated mental problems and replaced live first by Glenn Campbell, then Bruce Johnson. The band members did all the vocal parts. At first the band wasn't too happy with Wilson taking so much control.
The name Wrecking Crew came from the previous generation of sessions players who looked disdainfully at this new generation of players wearing t-shirts and jeans in the studio. "These guys are gonna wreck the profession!"
Dear onsese joo,
This is the first time I have seen the word “conduction” used this way.
Two things I always liked about the Beach Boys is their harmonies are unequaled in rock music and Brian Wilson wasn't afraid to use instruments and sounds not usually associated with rock.
Possibly the most important song every written in pop music history. For a while The Beach Boys rivaled The Beatles in popularity and influence over the music industry. The album that was written right around the same time "Pet Sounds" is widely considered the best and most important album ever made in pop music history. Paul McCartney of The Beatles claimed it was his favorite record and superior to anything his group could ever manage to do. The lead singer here, Brian Wilson, also blew up his mind with creative force on this song and the album to the extent he had a full breakdown and was absent from the music scene for decades after.
Amazing group, amazing album, and a certified piece of American music history.
The lead singer is Carl Wilson Brian Wilson's brother at that point in time Brian wasn't performing anymore just writing and producing music
You would like dont worry baby or god only knows paul mccartneys favorite song
My favorite Beach Boys songs are Sail on Sailor, Sloop John B, Fun Fun Fun and Wild Honey
The Theremin was an instrument that the Beachboys wanted to use in this song. They found it too difficult to play. An instrument that produced a similar sound was made for them. It was easier to play. If I remember correctly, there's quite a story behind the Theremin. I watched a documentary about the Theremin a long time ago. Don't know if the documentary is still available.
This song is considered one of the most innovative rock songs of the 60's. It opened the door to psychedelic rock music that influenced the Beatles and other bands.
Thay created the term GOOD VIBS. Like we still use today. LITTLE SUFER GIRL is my favorite.
Whether you do any more BB reactions at least spend an afternoon grooving to their songs. Peace and Love Luv
That Spooky sounding thing is called a theremin; it was invented by a Russian many decades ago.
it was quite common in the sci-fi and horror moves of the '50s and '60s.
Sorry, it's not a theremin: The theremin is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the thereminist. It is named after its inventor, Léon Theremin, who patented the device in 1928.
Very advanced stuff when this came out. Production, composition etc. Brian Wilson was another mad genius. Vocal arrangements were just incredible. I'm thinking 'Heroes and Villians' and 'God only Knows' as great examples. back in the day the Beatles and Beach boys had this kind of silent, cross-atlantic rivalry. one would hear the other's latest release and feel they had to outdo the other. made for some great innovative music
“I don’t know where but she sends me there” one of the best lines in the song and she talks through it smh
The Beach Boys and The Beatles had a rivalry going for a while. They spurred each other on. After hearing this song the Beatles put out Let it Be. Brian Wilson (composer and arranger for The Beach Boys) and Paul McCartney we’re as good of friends as you could be with one living in LA and the other living in England. You should watch the Brian Wilson story as background on B.B, he was an innovative genius.
Great reaction. Just a little side note, as you can see the drummer ( Dennis Wilson) was not actually playing in this video. The actual drummer for the recording was the late great Hal Blaine. Mr. Blaine passed away a few months ago at the age of 95. Mr. Blaine is the most recorded drummer in the history of recorded music. He was a member of the Wrecking Crew, a studio band that played on many, many tracks. He was also the stage drummer for the Carpenters. The Wrecking Crew also were the musicians on almost every television show. The Brady Bunch, the Munsters, etc. RIP Mr. Blaine.
I thought Karen was the drummer in The Carpenters?
They were so popular when I was a kid in the 60s. Their backstory is well worth learning, very interesting. The Beatles loved them. ❤️
Amazing how they barely opened their mouths are output so much harmony and wonderment! The Beach Boys were the hottest band of the 1960's: they sold millions upon millions of albums! The were actually an era of their own . This is calif surfing music!
The Beach Boys are another of those bands where the vocals bring 5 more instruments to the mix! They are also one of those bands that never had a bad song or album! A summertime going to the beach band as their name implies, sun,salt,sand and most importantly GIRLS! Some of my fondest memories are tied to these guys and their music! One of my favorite tunes came very late in their run, although some of the original members still tour and sell out all of their concerts, is Kokomo just about the most laid back relaxing song you will ever hear!
This song revolutionized the recording industry. It took over 6 months to record. They invented new technologies to get just the right sounds.
For those who don't know, the guy with the beard is Kevin Love's (NBA player) uncle.
One of the greatest vocal acts ever. Heavenly harmonies.
Haha this is a fan mixed version from the aborted Smile album. It’s not the single which didn’t have the hum-de-dum part plus it faded earlier. The footage is from two years after they recorded it.
Extremely sophisticated song writing and excellent musicianship. Masterful.
Listen to "Do it again"
One of my favorites.
"I get around" also is great
Look at Carl Wilson playing that bass!!
You wander into a complex story with this group. Keep in mind that the Beatles were active at the same time and often overshadowed accomplishments by The Beach Boys that years later were acknowledged as every bit as creative as what the Beatles were doing at the time. I do hope that you you react to "Wouldn't it be nice and God Only Knows" There are other fun songs as well. This style of music is considered California beach/surfer music.
Great tune! This song was SOOOO innovative for 1966. Earlier songs by the Beach Boys were frequently about surfing and hot rod cars and of course, girls. :-) The "spooky" instrument is call a theremin, named after its inventor, Leon Theremin. Yes, the word "vibe" is short for "vibration," as in she is giving off good vibrations or vibes (molecules wavering), and you sense she has a good aura or spirit emanating from her.
Amazing sound and production for 1966. True pioneers. All time great song and band. Hope you explore more Beach Boys.
The instrument you asked about is the Theraman. It allows you to manipulate sound waves. It was used many years ago in the old horror films (especially in the 1950s).
Also, the song is from their "Pet Sounds" album, a release that made groups like The Beatles and Pink Floyd to wonder if they would survive.
1:18 That is a theramin. It's really cool to watch people play because usually their hands are just in the air, not touching anything. They were used in a lot of old sci-fi movies.
Some call The Beach Boys America's Beatles, but I like to say The Beatles are England's Beach Boys.
When you speak today of good vibes or good vibrations, you can trace it back to this song. This is more or less where the expression first was coined. This song was part of their pet sounds album, a landmark release for the beach boys. Two other songs that you’re going to want to listen to our “wouldn’t it be nice“ and “God only knows“Which some people think is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. But for just pure fun, go back and listen to their earlier songs called “fun fun fun” and “dance dance dance.”
Absolutely fabulous. I bought surfing USA for my Dad for his birthday when I was 11 largely cause he loved harmony. Love from Ireland. Think you are trying to say psycodelic rock.
Seeing someone hear Good Vibrations for the first time is the best.
She asked what instrument it was. I believe they were using an electric steel guitar in the video, but on the record it was a theramin.
This song was epic in it's day. It took months to record. Many considered the Beach Boys the closest thing to an American rival to the Beatles.
This is still considered one of the best rock songs ever recorded.
So cool to watch “a kid” discover music I’ve been listening to for decades! I’m old enough to remember when it was first released, it was played constantly...
The background vocals from 3:29 to 4:02 are not in the song (humdida humdida oh ohh). Those are added, but I don't know by who or when.
The invisible 'hero' of this song is the reverb: first all electronic reverb unit.
Older units used springs and contact microphones, their unit used 1,000's of tiny amplifiers connected together.
This song also has the distinction of being one of the most expensive to record, considering the reverb unit was made for this one song.
The sustain at 4:05 can't be done with springs!
The story goes that Brian and his mother were talking about how dogs seem to sense things right before they happen and she said that dogs pick up on our vibrations, and he was fascinated with that and wrote this song. No one had ever heard anything like this before (they didn't have multiple tracks in studios, etc.). To hear some of his depth, you could try "Fun Fun Fun", "Surfin' USA", "God Only Knows" , " In My Room", and "Caroline, No".
The funky instrument is the Electro-Theremin, invented in the late 50's. With one hand controlling a volume knob, you slide a button back & forth with the other hand as if adjusting a fader, to vary the musical pitch (the button holds a loop of string inside that's connected to a pitch knob, in a way similar to an older FM radio tuner), and it produces a sound quite like the sound of the much older Theremin, a very often-heard sound effect and/or musical device featured in dozens of old-time Hollywood monster movies. The original Theremin, a product of an altogether different inventor, worked on a different design that required precise motions & positioning of both hands held in mid-air near a pair of antennae, & was a lot harder to learn to play. The elder Theremin from 101 years ago is still unique in that it's played without actually touching it.
Brian Wilson is one of the few musical genii in pop, at any time or in any genre to have ever existed. Leonard Bernstein, the conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at that time, did a TV show about the emerging 60's pop music revolution. In it, he stated that the "greatest song ever written by anyone. -- classical composers included- was "Surf's Up" by Brian Wilson. This freaked Brian out and the song wasn't released until years later when he was no longer with the band. The "spooky" sounding musical instrument is a theremin. "Good Vibrations" was 60s slang for someone, something, or some event that seemed to be very wholesome.
Listen to this again, pretty loud, close your eyes and experience how magical this song is.
The Beach Boys essentially played feel good Surf Music. Great band. I still listen to their Christmas album every year as my older sister used to play it every year. She passed away two Christmases ago so it's even more special now. The Beach Boys were one of the biggest bands of the 60's.
The Beach Boys are AMAZING!!They had their own sound...and major hit group!!They still preform to this day!!Plz do more...here are a few-"I get around","Surfin USA","409","Califonia Girls"...many more..but start with any of those...plz do at least 1 more!
I’m so glad you played that and reacted to it
This came out before I was in high school I played on the bus you got to realize we didn’t have any video back then it was just the music just the music just the fucking music
You got to realize how astounding this was to us as a children before high school way back then
That instrument you’re hearing that’s fluttering around that bitch I thought was a Thurman but actually was a special instrument made by one of the bandmembers
The theremin is an instrument that you play without touching your hands to anything in the next several years I bought a kit to make the Thurman but I didn’t realize the good thing the guy was playing wasn’t actually a theremin
Butns inspired me to start my career in electronic music this song was one of the many songs besides Jimi Hendrix and his Wawa pedal that inspired me to take up making electronic devices for musicians
Brian Wilson to who isn't in the video wrote this son while the band was on tour, Brian stayed home due to his anxiety of flight. The only band's involvement was the vocals, Brian had hired studio musicians to record the music while the band was touring japan. This song was written from scratch musically and lyrically by Brian Wilson, the "Pet Sounds" album became the well received and critically acclaimed record. Brian's dad Murray was the band's original manager and producer but Brian fired dad.
If no one posted an answer to your question India about what that strange instrument was -- it was a theremin. Originally invented in 1928! Its sound used mostly in the '50s in science-fiction films. Its use in this hit single surprised even The Beatles -- because it was the first time it was used melodically. The effect it had on Lennon-McCartney and their producer George Martin of The Beatles is another story. The song and the album it came from Pet Sounds made a profound impression on them. The follow-up song Heroes and Villains was also an incredible composition and performance.
The beach boys are kings in the eyes of the fans, and for good reason, brilliant songs, that will live for century's
The Beatles used to lament that they couldn't sing NEAR as well as the Beach Boys
Pop music rarely got this adventurous, and never better. Once you listen to "Pet Sounds" you'll never be quite the same.
Guy playing drums was in a movie called Two Lane blacktop, with James Taylor.
You have to try to see this song in it's historical context. There had never been anything like it before in "pop" music. Brian Wilson took a basic pop tune and added layers of creative sounds and complicated structure that had never been done before. This song blew the Beatle's minds and inspired them to make their own music more complex and mature - they surely did that! The Beatles had George Martin, a knowledgable and excellent music producer to help them - the Beach Boys only had their fellow band member, a very YOUNG Brian Wilson.
Brian Wilson would hear the music in his head.....Brian's mom saw a dog on her lawn and said it made her happy and gave her good vibrations.....good feelings. The reason the Beatles made Sgt Pepper was because they heard Pet sounds. You are thinking The Beastie Boys old school rappers. Love you content and honest reactions. The "spooky" instrument you hear is called a theramone I believe. A very early electronic piano.
When I was growing up, we used to cruise Van Nuys Blvd in our hot rod and blast the Beach Boys music... a Southern Calif rite of passage. We considered it "Surfer Music" along with other groups such as Jan and Dean, The Safaris, The Ventures and other groups. Can't forget Dick Dale (known as the King of the Surf Guitar). Magic time in California (The 70's) when the hot rod and surfing culture came together (also the just blossoming skater culture too).
Check out "I Can Hear Music" by the Beach Boys, some of their other classics are "Barbara Ann", "I Get Around", "Surfin' USA", "Help Me Rhonda","Fun Fun Fun", "Little Old Lady from Pasadena","Don't Worry Baby", and "Wouldn't it be Nice"!
Try not to have too much fun with your homework, India, now this music is really from my parent's time, but as children we spun the singles on 45's and they had these and a lot a Beatles Classics in the mix, so as a child I would spin my parent's records and dance with my cousins in the '70s to songs from the '60s during summer vacation when I was 9 & 10!
Can't go wrong with The Beach Boys!! Another good song by them to react to is "Fun, Fun, Fun". Love your reactions India!!
What a brilliant song, one of the best rock and roll songs of all time. So many moving parts and moods created in like three minutes.
I once saw him perform live when he sat in with The Commitments. The house was FUCKIN' JUMPING!
Of the Rock And Roll genre, bands in Southern California started a new sound called Surfin' Music or Rock And Roll and The Beach Boys became the most popular Surfin' Rock band. They are kind of like the Beatles of Surfin' Music.
Hey India, if you are still reacting to teen aged type of movies, I highly recommend the movie "American Graffiti". Released in 1973. It is a cult classic about teens coming of age in 1962. The movie was produced by Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather movies) and written/directed by George Lucas (of Star Wars fame and before the first Star Wars movie) and a long list of up and coming young actors such as Harrison Ford (also of Star Wars fame), Ron Howard, Cindy Williams, Richard Dreyfuss to name a few. You probably don't even know most of these people. But, it captured baby boomers and life in 1962. Great movie with a great list of old Rock And Roll songs soundtrack.
Notorious B.I.G.’s momwas a big fan of The Beach Boys. He grew up listening to their songs. That’s why you will find many of their lyrics in his songs. “ Your crew run run run, your crew run run” and many hidden gems
Such a joy to see the smile break out on your face! This song is pure joy!
The Beach Boys were always more romance oriented instead of Sex oriented, that is why the ngirls loved them so much because women/girls wanted romance not lust.
Brian Wilson is considered America's Best Composer, He was in competition with John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles, when Sgt. Pepper came out from The Beatles, Brian Wilson started composing the album that would become Pet Sounds.
Funky sound is played on a theroman. Sheldon played one in The Big Bang Theory..
The special instrument that the band member is playing is called a zither. It is an early electronic musical instrument from almost 100 years ago. It was first used for Classical music performances. In the 1950s, some movie studios used zithers to create "scary music" for science fiction and horror movies. One good example of this, is the 1951 film, "The Day The Earth Stood Still". The Beach Boys, however, had a different idea on how to play a zither, and used it to get a unique sound for the song, "Good Vibrations", which you see and hear here, from around 1966.
It is an electro-theremin.
@@1401minstrel Thank you very much for the correction. :-)
Brian Wilson is a real glimpse of brilliance, which he gave (and still gives) at quite a price. Check out the movie Love and Mercy, a decent portrait of his story.
"In my room" is one of their songs I really Love.
their vocals have always been second to none, even today!
Carol Kaye on bass, she was a genius even to Brian Wilson. Just props for the female in the studio. :)
jsj297 Toni Tennile was a touring key-board player with Beach Boys and she was called an honorary “Beach Girl”
the heart and soul of the beach boys was carl wilson . also the drummer became friends with charles manson who then brainwashed him so many things about this band people never talk about but still my favorite all time band
"Good Vibrations"
I-I love the colorful clothes she wears
And the way the sunlight plays upon her hair
I hear the sound of a gentle word
On the wind that lifts her perfume through the air
I'm pickin' up good vibrations
She's giving me excitations (Oom bop bop)
I'm pickin' up good vibrations (Good vibrations, oom bop bop)
She's giving me excitations (Excitations, oom bop bop)
Good, good, good, good vibrations (Oom bop bop)
She's giving me excitations (Excitations, oom bop bop)
Good, good, good, good vibrations (Oom bop bop)
She's giving me excitations (Excitations)
Close my eyes, she's somehow closer now
Softly smile, I know she must be kind
When I look in her eyes
She goes with me to a blossom world
I'm pickin' up good vibrations
She's giving me excitations (Oom bop bop)
I'm pickin' up good vibrations (Good vibrations, oom bop bop)
She's giving me excitations (Excitations, oom bop bop)
Good, good, good, good vibrations (Oom bop bop)
She's giving me excitations (Excitations, oom bop bop)
Good, good, good, good vibrations (Oom bop bop)
She's giving me excitations (Excitations)