After seeing the Ellen performance we need a reminder

[Macfan4life]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

The Chain from the Mirage video will probably always be my fav rendition of that song. It’s just so visceral, passionate, and instrumentally spare. Lindsey & Stevie were totally dueling with each other vocally. Yeah, Lindsey’s voice is more ragged now but he at least still brought the energy & emotion to the table with the Chain. Yesterday I felt like it was performed apologetically. The Chain should be a song to get the audience hyped up and excited- there should be some energy & drama present. If they continue playing the song this way it will make for a super lame opening statement for their shows.

Agree 100% but also for Christine. Mirage tour she is singing her heart out during the chain which is something she usually does not do.

[Macfan4life]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

Yeah, they weren’t having an off night, it was all the mixing…



ETA: Great poker face.

Of course they were all high like everyone else. The Mac played high probably every night on the Mirage tour. The mixing is way off which makes the singing and music seem way off regardless of missing a few cues. Not talking about that.

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

Of course they were all high like everyone else. The Mac played high probably every night on the Mirage tour. The mixing is way off which makes the singing and music seem way off regardless of missing a few cues. Not talking about that.

But that’s my point. How easy it is to make excuses for subpar performances by a lineup deep in the game, but heaven forbid the new lineup has a timid debut performance on daytime television (where they always nail it ).

Funny how the most critical voices are the ones that weren’t going to be objective in the first place.

[WatchChain]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

Let’s not wax too poetic about that era…

Even with the sound/mic problems, out of tune singing, and tempo issues, this version of "Second Hand News" from the '82 US Festival contains more passion, anger, and energy than the bland karaoke performance that Fleetwood Mac gave on The Ellen Show. I'll take the 1982 Mac with rips, pops, cracks and all.

Unfortunately, the days of live music are OVER. Most 2018 touring band arena shows are nothing more than karaoke. With pre-recorded backup tracks, harmony vocals pre-recorded, and enough backing musicians for a Broadway show, today's live music scene is boring. The shows are so musically set in stone, that the set list can't even be changed.

I'm shelling out nearly $600 for two seats when you factor in convenience fees, parking, and beverages. For that price, we'll just fly to New York City or San Francisco for a mini-vacation. I'll catch some live music in a Greenwich Village bar with more energy.

2018 Fleetwood Mac--no thanks.

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by WatchChain

Even with the sound/mic problems, out of tune singing, and tempo issues, this version of "Second Hand News" from the '82 US Festival contains more passion, anger, and energy than the bland karaoke performance that Fleetwood Mac gave on The Ellen Show. I'll take the 1982 Mac with rips, pops, cracks and all.

Unfortunately, the days of live music are OVER. Most 2018 touring band arena shows are nothing more than karaoke. With pre-recorded backup tracks, harmony vocals pre-recorded, and enough backing musicians for a Broadway show, today's live music scene is boring. The shows are so musically set in stone, that the set list can't even be changed.

I'm shelling out nearly $600 for two seats when you factor in convenience fees, parking, and beverages. For that price, we'll just fly to New York City or San Francisco for a mini-vacation. I'll catch some live music in a Greenwich Village bar with more energy.

2018 Fleetwood Mac--no thanks.

I hear you and agree except...

No way two people can fly to NYC or San Francisco and take a mini vacation for $600.

[WatchChain]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

I hear you and agree except...

No way two people can fly to NYC or San Francisco and take a mini vacation for $600.

From where I'm at, I have many times purchased $300 round trip specials to both cities. $600 would be the cost of RT travel. I have friends in both cities that provide lodging. Thus, for a few more dollars (the price of a few drinks, light meals, and subway fare), I have an automatic vacation to the east/west coast.

Hmmm....2 hours of dinosaur karaoke, OR east/west coast trip? I'll take the latter.

[SteveMacD]

I rode out and stayed with Guided by Voices when they played Letterman. I didn’t have to pay for travel or lodging. We got in Monday night and left early Wednesday morning.

I still somehow spent $400!