Pet Sounds is; rightly; one of the most celebrated pop albums ever released. It has also been written about; pored over; and analyzed more than most other albums put together. In this disarming book; Jim Fusilli focuses primarily on the emotional core of the album; on Brian Wilsons pitch-perfect cry of despair. In doing so; he brings to life the search for equilibrium and acceptance that still gives Pet Sounds its heart almost four decades after its release. For all the ups and downs; the scandals and; finally; the good times that are associated with Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys; nothing can diminish the beauty of Pet Sounds ndash; its sense of adventure; its insight into the boundless mysteries of young love and how all its elements seem to coalesce to lay bare an insecure teen confronted by the uncertainties of adulthood; a man who wishes life were as simple as he believed it once was. More than a wonderful work that has easily withstood the test of time; Pet Sounds raises pop to the level of art through its musical sophistication and the precision of its statement which; taken together; celebrate the fulfillment of Brian Wilsons ambition.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Closet book to help with true recording of vocalsBy Bigangbo Bonannothis is the closest book I have that got me the closet on correct levels and compression on recording vocals. However again I am stuck not knowing completely how to achieve what I am satisfied with with my own equipment because all these books generalize too much. I will say there is good information though and it did help me somewhat so I say buy this if you are new to recording vocals it will help at least guide you somewhat. Just do not expect help with your own equipment....0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. O good book for guide!!By epguitarOne of the things I liked this book was the cd with the tracks inside; it s very nice to hear the examples in practice; but I think it would be great if the book brings more information about effects and equalizing tips for vocals5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A plus: audio CD uses different microphonesBy D. RosarioPerhaps the best thing I learned from this book is an invaluable lesson: get good microphones. Before I had this book; I did not own a Neumann mic; but after listening to the audio examples; it became apparent that it would greatly improve my recordings; and it did! He also uses the ubiquitous Avalon compressor/channel strip; which is practically standard issue.Although many people use software compressors; he clearly demonstrates how to effectively use side-chaining with outboard; dedicated compressors.Without the CD; this book would be of no value; but the audio examples definitely make it worth every penny.
