Eyes of the WOW!

[DownOnRodeo]

Eyes of the World has always been a massive favourite of mine, in terms of the album track. Then the Mirage live version with Christine and Lindsey doing the vocal Pachabel's Canon intro "Ooh ooh ah ah" thing was great.

But it seems the song has really hit its stride in its latest incarnation, judging by such SYW tour recordings as the Birmingham show. The full-throttle percussion and perfected vocal arrangement just hit the nail.

Thoughts?

PS I Can only imagine what it would/WILL (can't believe I'm saying *will* :D ) be like to hear/see it live in person.

[WednesdaysChild]

I'm trying to figure out the Pachabel's canon thing...I don't really know what that sounds like, although I HAVE heard it! It sounds GREAT live--canon or not! I was listening to the Mirage track the other day and I started doing Stevie's backing vocals--the oooohs that go up and down, lol. It works!

[shackin'up]

Originally posted by DownOnRodeo
Eyes of the World has always been a massive favourite of mine, in terms of the album track. Then the Mirage live version with Christine and Lindsey doing the vocal Pachabel's Canon intro "Ooh ooh ah ah" thing was great.

But it seems the song has really hit its stride in its latest incarnation, judging by such SYW tour recordings as the Birmingham show. The full-throttle percussion and perfected vocal arrangement just hit the nail.

Thoughts?

PS I Can only imagine what it would/WILL (can't believe I'm saying *will* :D ) be like to hear/see it live in person.

Agree!!!

Big fave of mine, too. I experienced it live now and it really makes you jump up and down!! Together with Second Hand News absolutely powerfull and explosive performances that really made me cry ( but then again, which lindsey-song didn't?:laugh: :laugh:)


:wavey:

gerald

[Barbara]

Eyes of the World is one of my all-time favorite Lindsey songs. I love the inspired genius that went into translating the classic Canon melody into the intro on the album version and the live version with Lindsey's "Cradle" band really rocks hard! I think the SYW tour version is probably comparable . . .:thumbsup:

Barbara

I also think it could have been a hit single if it had gotten any radio play.

[CarneVaca]

This was the "Go Your Own Way" of Mirage. It's a little weird, but once you get into it, you can't help wanting to hear it again and again.

I suppose if Go Your Own Way could hit, this might have gotten into the charts too.

[seteca]

Originally posted by DownOnRodeo
Then the Mirage live version with Christine and Lindsey doing the vocal Pachabel's Canon intro "Ooh ooh ah ah" thing was great.

Definitely my favourite version of the song!

The way they're playing it now totally rocks too....! Especially with that fast beat drum intro!

(By the way...ever since I heard it in Dallas, I was trying to figure out what that drum intro reminded me of and FINALLY today I remembered....the drum intro is uncannily similar to the intro. to "You Could Be Mine" by Guns N' Roses..! Strange but true!:))

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:

[wondergirl9847]

I love the song (and all LB's songs on Mirage, but I'm in the minority. LOL), and it's a TERRIFIC version on the Mirage video!! I love the Canon thing he and Christine do....cute, then, when LB kinda yells but kinda doesn't..."YEAH!" LOL I didn't recognize the song in Dallas at first, but then, it hit finally hit me and I turned to seteca and went "Eyes of the World!!!" :laugh:

[4Buck]

I luvvvvvv L. Buckingham's high-octane EYES OF THE WORLD live 2003 version!!! He does a super job of updating his classics!!!

EYES OF THE WORLD is one of the highs of the tour for me!!! :)

[BlueGrass]

I love all 3 versions from Mirage to Cradle to now. I really like how he put a 'Beach Boys' spin on the '93 version. Does anyone have the mp3 of it where a few verses Lindsey seems to sing them in Japanese? LOL

[kdemelli]

i'm pretty sure i have the version you're talking about. would you like me to send it to you?

Kate

[wondergirl9847]

WHA?! LOL Which version is that?!

[kdemelli]

I don't know where its from, in fact I don't know how I got it.:shrug: But one of the verses is complete gibberish, or perhaps Japanese. anyway, it's a good version, very fun. If anyone knows exactly where its from could you let me know.

Kate

[wondergirl9847]

Could you email it to me?!

[email protected]

I'd love to hear this!!

[DownOnRodeo]

Could someone send me that one? And in return I'll tell you whether or not it's Japanese he's singing :)

[kdemelli]

I think Christy decided Lindsey couldn't remember the verse, so it's just gibberish, but if you want me to send it i can, just let me know an email address.

Kate

[DownOnRodeo]

Kate
Yeah - Whoops I forgot to mention my address :laugh:
[email protected]
Thank you if possible :D

[seteca]

Originally posted by kdemelli
I don't know where its from, in fact I don't know how I got it.:shrug: But one of the verses is complete gibberish, or perhaps Japanese. anyway, it's a good version, very fun. If anyone knows exactly where its from could you let me know.

Kate

I'm 99% sure you have the version from the OotC Tour, live at San Juan, Capistrano, CA, December 1992.

I'll get the version you sent to Christy just to be sure, but I'm quite certain.

It's not Japanese...:laugh:.....he's obviously forgotten the lines so he just sings gibberish in tune with the song...!:)

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:

[kdemelli]

That was the show Christy said it was from. I didn't think it was Japanese, but I figured I would just continue with the previous mode of describing what it sounded like. Thank you though for the more precise information.

Kate

[David R]

it was very cool to hear "Eyes of the Word" live on the SYW tour... I love this song and especially the mirage live version with christine and lindsey... and to hear it live was incredible... I was singing the "ohh ohhh ohhh" parts at the beginning and middle haha... great song...

[DownOnRodeo]

Originally posted by seteca
I'm 99% sure you have the version from the OotC Tour, live at San Juan, Capistrano, CA, December 1992.

I'll get the version you sent to Christy just to be sure, but I'm quite certain.

It's not Japanese...:laugh:.....he's obviously forgotten the lines so he just sings gibberish in tune with the song...!:)

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:

It was familiar - I think Neil posted it a few months back. :nod:

[wondergirl9847]

Yeah, I popped in the San Juan Capistrano AND New Britain show and on BOTH, he goes "Aba daba deeba daba...etc.." for the second verse...he just forgets the words is all. LOL

That's just the "Lindsey way" of singing when he forgets. :lol:

[EveryHour]

Originally posted by wondergirl9847
I love the song (and all LB's songs on Mirage, but I'm in the minority. LOL), and it's a TERRIFIC version on the Mirage video!! I love the Canon thing he and Christine do....cute, then, when LB kinda yells but kinda doesn't..."YEAH!" LOL I didn't recognize the song in Dallas at first, but then, it hit finally hit me and I turned to seteca and went "Eyes of the World!!!" :laugh:

I LOVE his Mirage songs too! Book Of Love?! Are you kidding?! I actually don't hate Empire State as much as I let on, but it is definitely my least-liked Lindsey song (and the pain of not understanding why it was on the album instead of Goodbye Angel). Anyway...Eyes Of The World IS a masterpiece in all its forms. I DID think my head was going to pop off during it at my shows this year, and the '82 vocal interactions with Christine KILL ME! Why do some people rank on the lyrics so much?! I think they're great! Simple does not have to mean lousy or lazy!

[wondergirl9847]

Originally posted by EveryHour
Why do some people rank on the lyrics so much?! I think they're great! Simple does not have to mean lousy or lazy!

:laugh: That sounds like an argument between Carne and Johnny Stew. I agree tho...simple lyrics do NOT mean lousy or lazy. I like to write poetry and I'm sure if some of you read them, you'd be all "Okay, was this written by a 5 year old?" because they aren't full of complicated words and stuff. It's just what's in your heart that you try to convey the best you know how at that particular moment. :shrug: