24 Karat Gold Press Release

[sorcerer999]

Originally Posted by HoursAndHours

I feel like that live version of Gold & Braid on Enchanted is pretty definitive, and I can't see her making it much better.

I agree, wholeheartedly. That version is outstanding!

[HoursAndHours]

Originally Posted by sorcerer999

I agree, wholeheartedly. That version is outstanding!

Yeah, unless she does something really dramatic with it (like a 17-minute, re-constructed version, with new lyrics, strings , and a lock of her hair that flies out of the stereo and dances while the song plays), it will be difficult for me to not see it as a wasted opportunity. However, since there is no studio version, the OCD/completist that lives in my head will at least be satisfied.

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by HoursAndHours

Yeah, unless she does something really dramatic with it (like a 17-minute, re-constructed version, with new lyrics, strings , and a lock of her hair that flies out of the stereo and dances while the song plays), it will be difficult for me to not see it as a wasted opportunity. However, since there is no studio version, the OCD/completist that lives in my head will at least be satisfied.

The unreleased version of "Gold and Braid" is very close to the "live" version so I don't know what you would expect out of another studio version...

[Jondalar]

I'm so impatient. Can't wait to find out what the first single is.

[HoursAndHours]

It actually just occurred to me that the "live" song could be referencing All The Beautiful Worlds. Isn't that basically what "Telephone/You Won't Forget Me" evolved into lyrically?

[Bandon]

Originally Posted by HoursAndHours

It actually just occurred to me that the "live" song could be referencing All The Beautiful Worlds. Isn't that basically what "Telephone/You Won't Forget Me" evolved into lyrically?

Of all the demos that we know of so far, I think All the Beautiful Worlds is the most single-worthy for sure. :

[bombaysaffires]

Originally Posted by HoursAndHours

Yeah, unless she does something really dramatic with it (like a 17-minute, re-constructed version, with new lyrics, strings , and a lock of her hair that flies out of the stereo and dances while the song plays), it will be difficult for me to not see it as a wasted opportunity. .

love this.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by APerfectLie

but if I Need to Know makes this record I will cry.

Yes, that is hardly a "vault" song. That song has been flagrantly dancing and kicking itself across the stages of the world for years. While I know people want a recorded studio version of the song, this album is not the place for it.

Michele