The Beach Boys have just released a new album,‘The Beach With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.'
Following in the steps of huge-selling albums by Elvis and Roy Orbison, it pairs the band’s original vocal performances with new symphonic arrangements recorded by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
When we learned of the first Elvis release, we were sceptical. Then, when we tipped an ear its way, we were pleasantly surprised.
And we've been pleasantly surprised this time around too.
The album pairs The Beach Boys’ original vocal performances with new symphonic arrangements, newly recorded by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios.
Recording began in March at Universal Music Group’s Abbey Road Studios in London, the storied room where The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and other legendary artists have recorded some of the world’s most cherished music.
There, they recorded new orchestral arrangements to complement The Beach Boys’ classic vocal harmonies from the legendary group’s original recordings.
Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson said: “I always knew the vocal arrangements I did back in the 1960s would lend themselves perfectly for a symphony and there is no better one in the world than the Royal Philharmonic. I am both proud and humbled by what they have created using our songs and I hope everyone falls in love with it like I have.”
Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love added: “This album is one of a kind. I think the fact that the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has accompanied The Beach Boys with these great arrangements is just a phenomenal thing. It’s a whole other dimension to our music.”
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