Artist: YYY - A Tribute To The Beach Boys Pet SoundsSong: "Wouldn't It Be Nice" (feat. deM atlaS)
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YYY is an indie synth-pop group based out of Minneapolis, MN. This collective modern day spin of the endearing, nostalgic Beach Boys tune, "Wouldn't It Be Nice", originally recorded in 1966 on their album "Pet Sounds. The original song featured standard rock n' roll instruments, along with some not-so-standard instruments like mandolin, accordion, and trumpet, among other things. YYY's arrangement includes synthesizers, xylophone, drums, the essential California surf wave sounds, and an array of vocals putting a bit of an edgy twist on the clean cut vocal production of the late sixties.
The song itself was released right on the verge of the 70's "free love" movement, when just about everyone was tired of following the outdated rules of their conservative parents who grew up in a very different time. The lyrics are endearing in nature, and optimistic about getting older, and being able to spend more time with their loved ones. "Wouldn’t it be nice if we could wake up, in the morning when the day is new, and after having spent the day together, hold each other close the whole night through"
YYY takes this classic surf pop tune, and adds new age drum sounds, reverb, and raw emotion and energy, bringing the song to the forefront once again. YYY's "Pet Sounds Tribute" album is a delight from start to finish, and highly recommended listening for any age listener.
The best part is... You can stream / purchase the album now on YYY's bandcamp page here:
https://therealyyy.bandcamp.com/album/a-tribute-to-the-beach-boys-pet-sounds