I did this Smile edit back in 2001 way before Brian put it all together and basically, it brings in all good quality elements of the original recordings to form a nice listening experience. It's not an attempt to create a complete album, but for the sake of being completionist, it includes almost every available piece from that era, just edited together in a more cohesive manner.

It seems the more time goes by the more nostalgic I get about the time before BWPS. That might not make sense, but there was a lot to dream of then, when Smile was a perfect figment in out imaginations, different each one. Although I was thrilled at Brian's finished album, this 'version' will always have a spot in the rotation. It was quite a surprise to me that after Brian's was done, people would still want to hear what I did - maybe it is that nostalgic thing in others as well. Of course, nothing sounds like the '60s... I continue to be amazed at how it seems every few weeks I am sending out a few more copies. The thing I enjoy most about it now is reading people's comments back - the connection we make through the material. Common emotions linking people in different states and countries. Anyway, just glad to know that there's other folks out there who 'get it' too. Feel free to pass it along to anyone you think would get something out of it.

I'm uploading it in an effort to post my original contribution to this phenomenon that so many were and are involved in creating and perpetuating. Hopefully some folks will get a kick out of it, and for others, perhaps just a point of reference. I appreciate the comments already on this site.
Thanks again,
Mark

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Beach Boys - SMiLE
Fan Mix - "Mok's SMiLE" - finished 6/28/01

This is *my* created mix of Smile, long before the master finished it himself. Enjoy!

Go to http://earcandy_mag.tripod.com/moksmile.htm for more info!

Source:

various boots (original silvers) > Pro Tools 5.2 (Mac) edit > bounced to 16-bit/44.1 kHz AIFF > FLAC
Track Listing:

1. Our Prayer
2. Heroes And Villains
3. Barnyard
4. I'm in Great Shape
5. Do You Like Worms
6. Child Is Father of the Man
7. Look
8. Good Vibrations
9. Holidays
10. The Old Master Painter
11. He Gives Speeches
12. Wonderful
13. I Love to Say Da-Da
14. Mrs. O'Leary's Cow
15. Friday Night
16. Reprise
17. Vega-Tables
18. Wind Chimes
19. CabinEssence
20. You're Welcome
21. George Fell Into His French Horn
22. Surf's Up

Total time - 62:28
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