Stevie's Microphone is too crazy! [Archive]

diamondsnake

12-07-2003, 03:22 PM

Lately there is way too much stuff on Stevie's mic! Flowers, ribbons, chiffon, beads, streamers!!!!

It is getting almost silly! Now, I love Stevie more then any other singer in the world, but this new trend has got to go! I love how her mic is in the dance video with just one or two black and white things hanging off it.

Now it is just distracting!

Merf

12-07-2003, 04:35 PM

I wouldn't call it a new trend.... maybe in the past few years I guess, I know her TISL mics were covered with ribbons, as well as during the Enchanted tour. I personally have no problem with it. We all know Stevie is a very spiritual person and perhaps she is superstitious about going on stage without all that stuff on her mic. It also gives her something to do with her hands when she's not banging the tambourine (I remember reading that she started playing the tambo when she was in Fritz so she'd have something to do with her hands on stage.) I don't find it distracting at all-- it's just one of the many endearing things that make her Stevie. :)

diamondsnake

12-07-2003, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by Merf
I wouldn't call it a new trend.... maybe in the past few years I guess, I know her TISL mics were covered with ribbons, as well as during the Enchanted tour. I personally have no problem with it. We all know Stevie is a very spiritual person and perhaps she is superstitious about going on stage without all that stuff on her mic. It also gives her something to do with her hands when she's not banging the tambourine (I remember reading that she started playing the tambo when she was in Fritz so she'd have something to do with her hands on stage.) I don't find it distracting at all-- it's just one of the many endearing things that make her Stevie. :)

Well I love that quality about Stevie, but some of the things she is putting on her mic lately seem sort of tacky and cheap. It is too much of a good thing, if you ask me.

Gypsy-Rhiannon

12-07-2003, 04:41 PM

I love how Stevie's mic looks! Very individual and totally her! I don't think any of it looks tacky!

Pip

Gypsy-Rhiannon

12-07-2003, 04:53 PM

diamondsnake

12-07-2003, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by trackaghost
I'm finding any excuse these days to post my pictures :D

So here it is in all it's glory (with the lady herself), and I think the mic is fabulous!

Pip's right it's totally Stevie.

Well that mic is very nice and not too crazy, but I swear I have been seeing pictures lately where her mic looks like a circus!

Gypsy-Rhiannon

12-07-2003, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by diamondsnake
Well that mic is very nice and not too crazy, but I swear I have been seeing pictures lately where her mic looks like a circus!
It has looked the same at all the UK gigs I've been to!

Pip

Gypsy-Rhiannon

12-07-2003, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by trackaghost
Thanks Pip! :)

That's from the November 30 again. I was too far from the stage on the 29th to take a pictures unfortunately.

I posted about nine of them in this thread:

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12414

The thing is I have about a hundred pictures in all and so many turned out great. I dunno what to do with them all really!
Would love a copy if you could get them to me somehow Sharon!

Pip

dissention

12-07-2003, 06:25 PM

It's not a new trend, she's been doing it since the OSOTM tour. Those mics would've given you a heart attack if you don't care for the current ones.

strandinthewind

12-07-2003, 06:29 PM

In the Mirage Tour Video, weren;t there flowers running up and down Stevie and CM's mic.'s ? I seem to remember this, but that was a long time ago. :laugh:

gldstwmn

12-07-2003, 07:46 PM

There's a Tusk era tour picture where she's got a bout a dozen roses taped to her mic. Actually, I think it helps her find the mic when she first comes on stage. Remember when she started singing into the wrong mic at AHI? Even with the lasik, I don't think she sees so well.

golden braid

12-07-2003, 09:45 PM

I like her microphone with all the attachments. Steven Tyler does it also.

Sorcerer386

12-07-2003, 11:41 PM

Speaking of the mic stand, has anyone noticed Stevie pulling it backward and leaning forward like she used to do when she was going into a high energy/belting part? I don't think she did it once at Pittsburgh, but I can't remember. To help explain (for those who have these videos), think of Stevie on the Mirage video during Gypsy when she walks back to sing "I have no fear..." or on the Tango video when she sings the "OW OW OW EVERYBODY, everybody's got me down" on World Turning. Those are the only two examples I can think of right now.

Gypsy-Rhiannon

12-08-2003, 12:44 AM

Originally posted by trackaghost
Pip,
I'll save them on a disc for you if you like and bring it to Wednesday's show.

Yes please Sharon!!:nod:

DrummerDeanna

12-08-2003, 12:44 AM

I actually really like Stevie's mic stand. I think it suit her and isn't tacky at all...I stared and stared at it in fact when I was in the front row in El Paso...like before the show started...it was so exciting...haha..so I'm a big fan of the mic stand...

darklinensuit

12-08-2003, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by strandinthewind
In the Mirage Tour Video, weren;t there flowers running up and down Stevie and CM's mic.'s ? I seem to remember this, but that was a long time ago. :laugh:

I think during Gypsy she reaches down to pick a flower up from the stage, and she attaches it to the microphone.

I like the frilly decorations. At this point they're traditional, and you know exactly where she'll be standing, so they help build the anticipation before the show starts.

- Jake

DrummerDeanna

12-08-2003, 12:46 AM

Originally posted by darklinensuit
I like the frilly decorations. At this point they're traditional, and you know exactly where she'll be standing, so they help build the anticipation before the show starts.

- Jake

There ya go! That's what I was trying to say haha...the stand helps build the anticipation...exactly!!

darklinensuit

12-08-2003, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by DrummerDeanna
There ya go! That's what I was trying to say haha...the stand helps build the anticipation...exactly!!

And I'm still jealous that you could practically reach it from your seat. Talk about anticipation.

- Jake

Phil Lee

12-08-2003, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by Sorcerer386
Speaking of the mic stand, has anyone noticed Stevie pulling it backward and leaning forward like she used to do when she was going into a high energy/belting part? I don't think she did it once at Pittsburgh, but I can't remember. To help explain (for those who have these videos), think of Stevie on the Mirage video during Gypsy when she walks back to sing "I have no fear..." or on the Tango video when she sings the "OW OW OW EVERYBODY, everybody's got me down" on World Turning. Those are the only two examples I can think of right now.

Here's a couple of shots I took of Stevie pulling her microphone backwards in Manchester last week:

http://www.racesimcentral.com/Phil/FM041203/pages/20031204-058.htm

http://www.racesimcentral.com/Phil/FM041203/pages/20031204-099.htm

ricohv

12-08-2003, 04:58 AM

Personally I really like the stand on this tour with the dangly strings of crystal beads and the big red rose. I was not fond of the TISL show mics-too much going on with an already busy stage (which I did like). I'd be curious to see the OSOTM mic that someone said would give you a heart attack!
Also, I was happy to seee some of the signature "mic grabs for drama" that Stevie does. It just seems that all of that is less pronounced than it used to be-but I think it's natural as we all get older to become more refined. And as much as I post about missing the old stage dramatics and boots-I am happt to see her have a tour (and a big one, no less) where she 1) sings really well every night -no noticeably bad reviews for the singing-even some reviewers notice the quality and strength of her performances and...
2) no major health concerns on this tour-no shows cancelled or performed with any of her myriad of typical on-tour-illnesses. So she is really taking care of herself it seems. If the price we pay is no boots and no flailing on stage exorcismd I guess it's worth it!

reebokandlace

12-08-2003, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by Phil Lee
Here's a couple of shots I took of Stevie pulling her microphone backwards in Manchester last week:

http://www.racesimcentral.com/Phil/FM041203/pages/20031204-058.htm

http://www.racesimcentral.com/Phil/FM041203/pages/20031204-099.htm

Phil,

I was browsing through the rest of your photos-- those are excellent!!! Thank you for sharing!

This one photo in particular --the look on her face is a combination of amusing and frightening to me:

http://www.racesimcentral.com/Phil/FM041203/pages/20031204-114.htm

Thanks again for sharing!

Reebokandlace

Sorcerer386

12-10-2003, 01:18 AM

Thank you Phil. That's one of my favorite antics that she does. I also forgot how blantant it is during Rhiannon on the Mirage tour video (when she goes into, "Now baby, you don't change, and i don't change...). Thanks again!

jadegypsy

12-10-2003, 01:56 AM

hey I think it looks fine, and she is a figety person with all those ribbons (not that i can say much I love silly putty). BUT hasn't she been moving the mic around ALL tour, I was in oakland and it moved around quite a bit (as did she), actually if it had been alive she would have choked it to death, esp during GDW.

cliffdweller

12-10-2003, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by trackaghost
I'm finding any excuse these days to post my pictures :D

So here it is in all it's glory (with the lady herself), and I think the mic is fabulous!

Pip's right it's totally Stevie.

Thanks for posting that awesome pic! Man, we must be out of things to talk about if Stevie's mic stand is getting this much attention! I think it looks great, and yes, its one of her signatures, it would be weird if it wasn't adorned like that.

louielouie2000

12-11-2003, 08:59 PM

I ADORE the mic stand... it's classic Stevie. I agree with everyone else... there's nothing at all like being up close to the stage and waiting for the show to start, and looking at her mic stand. It truly does build your excitement. While Stevie seems to be simplifying her wardrobe these days, I'm thankful she still goes all out with the mic stand.

She pulled the stand back several times in my concerts in Greensboro, NC and Greenville, SC. I think it was during Stand Back and Rhiannon. Boy, she really tore up Stand Back in Greensboro! :D

sara1998

12-11-2003, 10:51 PM

Stevie without a decorated mic stand would be like

peanut butter without jelly

yen without yang

a boy without his dog

Frick without Frack

... you get the picture. I love the mic stand. I think it's very Stevie...

Maria

SuzeQuze

12-18-2003, 05:54 PM

Wow, that picture is haunting, AWESOME. Thanks for posting the link!

~Suze

Originally posted by reebokandlace
Phil,

I was browsing through the rest of your photos-- those are excellent!!! Thank you for sharing!

This one photo in particular --the look on her face is a combination of amusing and frightening to me:

http://www.racesimcentral.com/Phil/FM041203/pages/20031204-114.htm

Thanks again for sharing!

Reebokandlace

SuzeQuze

12-18-2003, 06:02 PM

I love it, I love every little thing on that mic stand. It does build anticipation as others have said. And it does look VERY cool close up as I've been lucky enough to see. I really wanted a strand of rhinestones from it!

~Suze

Originally posted by diamondsnake
Lately there is way too much stuff on Stevie's mic! Flowers, ribbons, chiffon, beads, streamers!!!!

It is getting almost silly! Now, I love Stevie more then any other singer in the world, but this new trend has got to go! I love how her mic is in the dance video with just one or two black and white things hanging off it.

Now it is just distracting!