In a message dated 12/20/2000 12:51:08 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << This year I've seen a heavy Brian Wilson influence in disks from Clark and Marcel. What about the Beatles? Class, how did the Fab Four influence you? >> I cant say how much I listened to the Beach Boys other than to say I made a two hour compilation reel to reel tape and listened to it all the time in the 60s. They had so many incredibly fun songs. But the BBs were influenced by the Four Freshmen in their vocal treatment of songs like In my Room etc. As for the Beatles they were sort of their own thing. Its hard to emulate Lennon or McCartney's voice. They are among the most incredible voices in the history of Rock. I did incorporate things they did alot like the oblique references and metaphors into my original songs. On the other hand Clarks got the Beach Boy ambience down to a tee. I love his song Boys in the Sand. marcel deste
