From The Editor
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September 15, 2011 officially marked the 50th anniversary of the first time the Beach Boys recorded at Hite Morgan's home studio in 1961. As plans continue to develop toward an official reunion announcement, the music of The Beach Boys endures.
In addition to Brian releasing In The Key Of Disney (see banner above), EMI/Capitol Records has released The Beach Boys SMiLE Sessions (see banners above). It is because of the latter, that we felt it necessary to publish two editions of ESQ simultaneously.
The Fall 2011 edition of ESQ (issue number 93) features interviews with Brian Wilson about In The Key Of Disney and reuniting with cousin Mike Love, and bandmates Al Jardine & Bruce Johnston for the re-recording of "Do It Again;" a new interview with Matt Jardine; a new interview with John Cowsill; news & reviews are also included.
ESQ's all SMiLE edition (issue number 94) features SMiLE q&a's with Brian Wilson & Mike Love; artist Frank Holmes taking us on a tour of the different meanings behind the artwork for his three renderings for the song "Cabin Essence" (Holmes also created a collectible cover for this special edition); Peter Reum offers an examination of Brian's exploration in life during the SMiLE era.; Andrew G. Doe writes about the humor of SMiLE; Bill Tobelman studies the potential meanings behind the SMiLE music; more [*for the complete article on the SMiLE era be sure to pick up issue #808 of Goldmine Magazine].
Don't let your subscriptions lapse, because there's plenty of "Good vibes" ahead! If you're new to ESQ, be sure and take the time to visit the merchandise page and download ESQ's Complete Archive List form for pricing and issue description on editions dating back beyond 2008. Watch The Beach Boys.com, Beach Boys Examiner and Endless Summer Quarterly's Facebook page for updated news and information between editions of ESQ.
In Music,
David M. Beard
Beach Boys Examiner
