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So I understand “Cuckoo Clock” was inspired by a myna bird that Murry had as a pet. Do we know anything about this bird? What was the bird’s name? How long did Murry have it? How did he come to have it? How did he treat it? Did any of the boys ever mention it outside of the context of this song? Do any photos exist of this bird?

One of the things I love so much about their cover of “I’m so Young” is what I’d describe as a “pulsing” effect throughout the song. Can anybody who understands more about music production explain to me how exactly that was achieved? It sounds like maybe it’s the organ somehow? I’m a big Music Enjoyer but I’m not a musician myself so to me it feels like magic but I’m really curious about how that specific effect was achieved. It’s hypnotizing.

Has anyone ever sat down and listed out all of the little ways that little parts of SMiLE snuck into other songs throughout the band’s history?
I don’t mean whole tracks necessarily - an example would be how the “crying baby” shows up in Little Bird

They’re not coming anywhere near me and I really want to see them 😭 I’ve tried reaching out to a few local venues but haven’t gotten any responses and I left a comment on Al’s Instagram asking them to stop here. Since I’m just a nobody does anyone have any other suggestions about what else I can do? The place I live in is recovering from a tragedy that took and ruined a lot of lives (I’m still picking up the pieces of mine) and we could really use some ding dang good vibrations

Ok maybe I’m crazy but I feel like brat was kinda like Charli’s Pet Sounds and MFF is kinda like her Smiley Smile. Thankfully for her she’s getting a good amount of critical acclaim for it, probably because it has some retro influences that shine through that feel familiar to listeners whereas Smiley Smile had so many parts of it that were totally novel and goofy that the public really didn’t know what to make of it in 1967. Am I indeed crazy or does anyone else see this parallel?

Some of mine include:
Break Away
Til I Die
This Whole World
The Night Was So Young
Wouldn’t it be Nice

Content warning: drugs mentioned

/uj, felt weird about posting this in the main sub but I have to know:

Has this ever happened to you? You’re sitting there listening to Please Let Me Wonder with headphones on in absolute bliss and suddenly you’re seeing fractals, having an acid flashback.

I knew Brian was tapped into something special but that was really something else. Anyone ever experienced similar?

I upgraded my bird to a larger cage a while ago and I still have the old cage. It’s in good condition and my bird is happy and healthy. Would love to donate it if there are any rehabilitators out there who could use it. Happy to drop it off at your facility asap.

Specs:
3/4” bar spacing
Cage area: 19.5”L x 19.5”w x 25.5”H
On wheels with removable play top - total height 63”
Height without play top ~52”

If interested feel free to send me a DM

https://youtube.com/shorts/tUEha\_poTNM

Hey y’all! As the title suggests, I’d like to know what your favorite videos are about the Boys outside of things like formal documentaries and films - stuff I can find on YouTube.

I guess I’m mostly looking for fan-made content that’s well-researched. Videos about lore, deep dives into specific albums, things like that. If subjects like Brian’s mental illness or his/Dennis’s addiction issues are addressed I’d prefer they be treated with respect and care, not like tabloid gossip.

There’s kind of an overwhelming amount of content available and I don’t want to waste my time or clicks watching ai-generated bullshit or videos that spread misinformation.

Thank you in advance and if you yourself are a creator who makes videos like this, thank you for your role in preserving and sharing the legacy of the band and making information about them entertaining and accessible to younger generations of fans!

I’ve always been curious about Lana’s reasoning for bailing on finishing this collab with Brian. Do you think she was kind of doing a method acting thing, given the lyrical content of the song?

Anyone got an isolated clip of the “I love you” at the end by itself? Wanna play it to myself on repeat when I’m feeling sad. 15 hour loop of it would be even better. Thanks!