New Studio Album Pairs The Beach Boys’ Original Vocal Harmonies with New Arrangements Recorded by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios
On June 8, The Beach Boys released a new album, ‘The Beach Boys With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’ via Capitol Records/UMe. The album is a fusion of newly recorded symphonic arrangements by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with The Beach Boys’ original vocal performances, marking their launch into the field of classical music. Their new sound creates “an orchestral texture,” said Ian MacLay, managing director, on the revival album which spans decades of timeless Beach Boys hits. The orchestral seasoning along with The Beach Boys classic sound creates a complexly beautiful and original album that includes an experimental rendition of “Fun, Fun, Fun.” The song was released for streaming and immediate download in May, as well as a teaser video and the track listing. Interestingly, the Boys didn’t play a large role in the recording process –– the Royal Philharmonic was responsible for recording over original tracks such as “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “California Girls,” and “Help Me, Rhonda,” alongside other ageless pieces. Although the Philharmonic furnishes the regeneration of original songs, they keep it simple enough -– the orchestral components complement the evolutionary transformation of the classics.
Produced by Nick Patrick and Don Reedman, the album features 17 hits that culminate in an unmatched energy and renewance for the group. ‘The Beach Boys With The Royal Philharmonic’ is rewarding to those who have followed the ensemble since their early career. Watch / embed a brief trailer video for ‘The Beach Boys With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’: https://UMe.lnk.to/BeachBoysOrchestralTrailerPR
The Beach Boys With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra [CD; Digital; 2LP Vinyl]
1. California Suite
2. California Girls
3. Wouldn’t It Be Nice
4. Fun, Fun, Fun
5. Don’t Worry Baby
6. God Only Knows
7. Sloop John B
8. Heroes And Villains
9. Disney Girls
10. Here Today
11. In My Room
12. Kokomo
13. The Warmth Of The Sun
14. Darlin’
15. Help Me, Rhonda
16. You Still Believe In Me
17. Good Vibrations
