Cabinessence
The Beach Boys
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Light the lamp and fire mellow Cabin essence timely hello Welcomes the time for a change Lost and found, you still remain there You'll find a meadow filled with grain there I'll give you a home on the range Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? I want to watch you windblown facing Waves of wheat for your embracing Folks sing a song of the grange Nestle in a kiss below there The constellations ebb and flow there And witness our home on the range Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Who ran the iron horse? Have you seen the grand coolie workin' on the railroad? Workin' on the railroad? Workin' on the railroad? Over and over The crow cries, uncover the cornfield Over and over The thresher and hover the wheat field Over and over The crow cries, uncover the cornfield Over and over The thresher and hover the wheat field Over and over The crow cries, uncover the cornfield
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Written by: BRIAN WILSON, VAN DYKE PARKS
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14 facts about this song
ALBUM"Cabinessence" is a track from the Beach Boys' 1969 album "20/20," as well as their unfinished '70s project "Smile."
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FOUNDING MEMEBERThe song was produced and co-written by the Beach Boys' founding member Brian Wilson.
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CO-WRITERVan Dyke Parks, a significant collaborator on the "Smile" album, co-wrote "Cabinessence."
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RELEASE DELAYAlthough it was one of the earliest songs recorded for "Smile," it was not released for several years due to various production and legal issues, including a dispute between Wilson and Parks.
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SONG TITLEThe title "Cabinessence" is a play on words, combining "cabin" and "essence."
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LYRICAL CONTENTThe lyrics of "Cabinessence" feature abstract and surreal imagery. They’re often interpreted as symbolizing the pioneering journey across America, reflecting Brian Wilson's fascination with Americana.
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INNOVATIVE MUSICThe song is noted for its complex structure, incorporating daring time signatures, key changes and unconventional vocal harmonies.
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PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE"Cabinessence" is an example of Brian Wilson's "modular" approach to recording where individual sections of a piece were recorded separately then spliced together.
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INSTRUMENTATIONThe song includes a wide variety of instruments, including a banjo, keyboards, horns and sleigh bells.
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CONTROVERSYThe track was one of the elements at the center of a huge feud between Brian Wilson and his bandmate Mike Love, who objected to its experimental nature and obscure lyrics, reflecting the growing tensions within the group.
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CRITICAL RECEPTIONDespite its troubled history, "Cabinessence" has been praised by music critics for its ambitious composition and innovative production techniques.
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LEGACY"Cabinessence" is now considered a milestone in the Beach Boys' evolution from a surf-pop band to one of the pioneers of progressive and experimental pop music.
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REVISITED WORKThe song, along with the entire unfinished "Smile" album, was re-recorded and eventually released by Brian Wilson as a solo artist in 2004.
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LIVE PERFORMANCES"Cabinessence" has been performed live by both The Beach Boys and Brian Wilson in his solo concerts.
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