Talk:Al Jardine
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The statement is made:
"Despite being the only non-family original band member, Jardine's falsetto was eerily similar to Brian Wilson's and his voice was often substituted for Brian's in the studio and in concert."
I didn't change it, but I don't really agree with it at all. Jardine's falsetto was a squeak compared to Brian's, which before he ruined it with drug and tobacco, was a near mezzo soprano. Al was used to sing falsetto in the late 60s in the studio in Brian's absence, and on tour. If you've ever heard his attempts to sing falsetto live, you'll know what I mean. Al sings falsetto on "Break Away" and "This Whole World" and in both cases, it is obvious that he was double tracked and some kind of aural expansion was used. Even given that, his voice is noticably thinner and more brittle than Brian's, and any fan can spot Al over Brian right away.
This is not to detract from Al's contribution - his voice (which he did share with Brian the ability to "buzz" it in natural range) is a vital part of the Beach Boys blend, along with Carl and Dennis.
