Feel Flows

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About Feel Flows

"Feel Flows" is a song written by Carl Wilson and Jack Rieley for American rock band the Beach Boys. It was one of Wilson's first songs that he composed for the group and was released on their 1971 album Surf's Up.


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1981
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The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, the Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962. The band's early music gained popularity across the United States for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a Southern California youth culture of surfing, cars, and romance. By the mid 1960s, Brian Wilson's growing creative ambition and songwriting ability would dominate the group's musical direction. The primarily Wilson-composed Pet Sounds album and "Good Vibrations" single (both released in 1966) featured a complex, intricate and multi-layered sound that wa… more »

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Band Origin
The Beach Boys are an American rock band that formed in 1961. "Feel Flows" is one of their masterpieces released in the early 1970s.
Album Inclusion
"Feel Flows" is a track from 'Surf's Up', the 17th studio album by The Beach Boys, released in 1971.
Main Contributors
Carl Wilson takes the lead vocals on "Feel Flows," and he co-wrote the song with Jack Rieley, who was the band's manager at that time.
Theme and Emotions
Lyrically, the song exudes a poetic, free-flowing introspective vibe and is known for its 'right-brain' imagery crafted through words - reflecting the themes of emotions and spiritual connection.
Relevance
The song is often seen as a reflection of the band’s transitioning phase in the music era, from light-hearted pop to more serious, artistic growth.
Musicality
"Feel Flows" is famous for its progressive structure, psychedelic influence richly textured with flute lines, layered harmonies, and keyboard effects.
Critical Acclaim
Although not released as a single, "Feel Flows" received substantial acclaim from music critics, often touted as a hidden gem in The Beach Boys’ discography.
Film Feature
"Feel Flows" was included in the soundtrack of the 2000 film 'Almost Famous', introducing it to a new generation of listeners.
Recent Release
In 2021, an expanded version of 'Feel Flows' surfaced as part of a new Beach Boys box set, shedding more light on the group's forgotten works.
Music Video
A new music video for "Feel Flows" was released in 2021, upon the release of the band's box set, highlighting their lesser-known accomplishments. The video includes a collage of unseen footages and photographs from The Beach Boys' archive.
Legacy
"Feel Flows" has achieved cult status among die-hard Beach Boys fans and continues to receive praise for its distinct, reflective approach, years after its initial release.

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