Soundstage News

[JohnL]

Stevie Nicks is in Nashville recording an album with Joe Thomas for a CD that accompanies a DVD of Soundstage, which airs on PBS. Joe directs the show.

From Stevie-Nicks.info. An accompanying CD would be awesome!! I guess the information was in a Nashville newspaper.:]

[danax6]

So that's what's taking so long.

Another cd with the same old boring live tracks. Yay.

[DashingDan]

Stevie Nicks is in Nashville recording an album with Joe Thomas for a CD that accompanies a DVD of Soundstage, which airs on PBS. Joe directs the show.

From Stevie-Nicks.info. An accompanying CD would be awesome!! I guess the information was in a Nashville newspaper.:]

Ah...I love how doing overdubs is called "recording an album".

[JohnL]

lots of negativity. I suspect it will be something like FM did with Live in Boston. We will get some live tracks that may/may not be on the DVD. I would like to have the tracks that dont make it to the DVD or maybe at least one new song?

[Phoenix]

lots of negativity. I suspect it will be something like FM did with Live in Boston. We will get some live tracks that may/may not be on the DVD. I would like to have the tracks that dont make it to the DVD or maybe at least one new song?

WOOOHOO!!!! :blob2: THats some cool news! I want it to sound crisp and clear,w overdubs. Like The Dance, or Live in Boston. Im soooooo tired of freekin bootlegs, and even then, i dont have all that many of those. but there not the same as a nice profesional recording. I want this soundstage to be as good as possible!
-Please dont be put off by the negativity. some people are NEGATIVE 95% of the time.
AND As far as live tracks I WILL LOVE having a version of "if annyone falls","How still my love", "Crash", "Circle Dance", ect. Those are HARDLY the "same old live tracks". It wll be wonderful having them.
YES.:blob2::blob2::blob2:
THX 4 SHARING THE NEWS!!

[Somajoseph]

Thank you for the info. I am looking forward to a Soundstage release and any thing new would be great.
As for the negativity..you can certainly count on that from certain people around here. It's sadly now a given.

[strandinthewind]

So that's what's taking so long.

Another cd with the same old boring live tracks. Yay.

The post says she is "in Nashville recording an album with Joe Thomas for a CD that accompanies a DVD of Soundstage." It does not say or imply that the CD is a rip of songs from the Soundstage. I took it to mean she is recording new songs. Is there something I missed?

[danax6]

Thank you for the info. I am looking forward to a Soundstage release and any thing new would be great.
As for the negativity..you can certainly count on that from certain people around here. It's sadly now a given.:rolleyes:

I'm excited about the DVD. But do we really need another CD?

[Phoenix]

:rolleyes:

I'm excited about the DVD. But do we really need another CD?

..............YES.:)

[AliceLover]

The post says she is "in Nashville recording an album with Joe Thomas for a CD that accompanies a DVD of Soundstage." It does not say or imply that the CD is a rip of songs from the Soundstage. I took it to mean she is recording new songs. Is there something I missed?

Thats what I got from it too, but since Joe Thomas is the director for the show, I think its just a CD to accompany the DVD.

[mikeschmike]

A new CD would be great, but I have a sinking feeling that we're going to get a ten track "sampling" of songs that have been around for several tours.

My prediction, if I may:

1. Stand Back
2. OTR/Dreams
3. Rhiannon
4. Landslide
5. GDW
6. Circle Dance
7. FFG
8. Edge
9. R&R
10. BATB

[danax6]

^If Circle Dance, FFG and BatB are on there, my excitement level will rise.

[AliceLover]

A new CD would be great, but I have a sinking feeling that we're going to get a ten track "sampling" of songs that have been around for several tours.

My prediction, if I may:

1. Stand Back
2. OTR/Dreams
3. Rhiannon
4. Landslide
5. GDW
6. Circle Dance
7. FFG
8. Edge
9. R&R
10. BATB

She didn't do OTR at this show. I hope IAF makes the CD. I love the live version.

[michelej1]

Grammy Awards could be victim of writers strike

Grammy Awards could be victim of writers strike (http://www.twangtownusa.com/cgi-bin/NewsScript/newsscript.pl?record=3742)

By BEVERLY KEEL • January 17, 2008


The Writers Guild of America's strike that essentially shut down the Golden Globe Awards now threatens to disrupt the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 10, so the Recording Academy and two unions are working to save music's biggest awards show.

On Tuesday, the American Federation of Musicians and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists issued a joint statement in support of the Grammys. It said they are encouraged by news that the WGA has signed an interim agreement allowing The 39th NAACP Image Awards to be telecast as scheduled. The Grammys' producers and AFM reps have requested the writers guild sign a similar agreement with the music awards show.


Nashville Association of Musicians President Harold Bradley, who serves on the American Federation of Musicians' international executive board, said the union hopes to reach an agreement similar to the one between the WGA and David Letterman's production company that allows writers to work for the company's shows.

"It's only a once a year show, so it wouldn't hurt the network, if that is what the writers are trying to do," Harold said. "It would hurt the Grammy show, and it would hurt the musicians." MusiCares, the Recording Academy's nonprofit arm that helps musicians in need, also would be harmed, he said. "This would be quite a blow if they couldn't have their show. I hope the writers understand how important it is for the show to go on to support the humanitarian efforts of MusiCares."

The Recording Academy's president and CEO, Neil Portnow, said in a statement, "We are in a different industry than the motion picture and television business; I am quite certain that most are aware of the extremely difficult and challenging conditions facing our industry's creators and companies."

The Associated Press reported that guild spokesman Gregg Mitchell said a waiver "is unlikely to be granted." If no waiver is granted, the question would be if the unions would allow their members to cross picket lines. "We really think that the writers guild will carefully consider what we have said to them and will work it out," Harold said.

Among Nashville acts and work nominated for Grammys this year are Taylor Swift and Paramore, both up for top new artist; Vince Gill's four-disc These Days boxed set for album of the year; and "Before He Cheats," the Carrie Underwood smash written by Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins, for song of the year.

The Nashville Symphony's Alan Valentine plans on attending the Grammys, even if it means crossing the picket line. The symphony is up for two awards. "I'm not a member of the union," he said. "I'll write the show if they want me to."

Hill recovers from knee surgery
Faith Hill is recovering nicely after knee surgery Jan. 7 that was the result of an old injury suffered while playing high school softball and through normal wear and tear over the years.

"Who has time to slow down?" Faith said in a statement. "I intend to be back better and stronger." She is preparing for her MusiCares tribute to Aretha Franklin in Los Angeles on Feb. 8 and recording her 2008 Christmas album.

Keith, Nicole go house hunting
Don't believe those media reports that have Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman living in Europe or Australia. I hear they are shopping for a Nashville home while their home near Leiper's Fork is being renovated. (Real estate guru Rick French, who works with Keith, couldn't be reached for comment.)

"Nashville is very much a part of Keith and Nicole's plans now and in the future," Keith's spokesman, Paul Freundlich,said. "Any reports to the contrary are just not accurate."

Morsels
• The Internet is buzzing with news that Nashville performer Cardin McKinney is a top 50 finalist on this season's American Idol.

• Stevie Nicks is in Nashville recording an album with Joe Thomas for a CD that accompanies a DVD of Soundstage, which airs on PBS. Joe directs the show.• Diana Ross will headline the 46th annual Swan Ball, which will be held June 14 at Cheekwood.

[mikeschmike]

She didn't do OTR at this show.

you don't think she's in nashville sneaking it onto the CD? :confused:

[carrie721]

you don't think she's in nashville sneaking it onto the CD? :confused:

seriously :laugh:

this screams "overdubs" to me!

[danax6]

seriously :laugh:

this screams "overdubs" to me!Obviously.

[mikeschmike]

^ I can hear it now.

"We have always loved to perform this song, and it's something that we need to do on this whole soundstage thing for our...you know...fans."

[JazmenFlowers]

I will plotz if she overdubs those damn vocals!!! don't even speak such sinnery.

her vocals were superb, excellent, perfection. I am *hoping* this cd will be something special. I'm holding out til the end of the night. he's gotta be skrong and he's gotta be...

...oh sorry...carry on.

[strandinthewind]

Maybe the press was sloppy with the lang. "recording an album" :shrug:

[Phoenix]

I will plotz if she overdubs those damn vocals!!! don't even speak such sinnery.

her vocals were superb, excellent, perfection. I am *hoping* this cd will be something special. I'm holding out til the end of the night. he's gotta be skrong and he's gotta be...

...oh sorry...carry on.

I love obscure holdin out for a hero lyric references.:thumbsup:

[Phoenix]

^If Circle Dance, FFG and BatB are on there, my excitement level will rise.

OO! I forgot about Beauty and the Beast! Yes, that is a must. I just want how still my love. I like the way it ended this tour. and I do gotta say, Some people say there are enough, but I will gladly take as manny "Rhiannons" as shes willing to give! Everyone said that nights was a good one.

[strandinthewind]

OO! I for got about Beauty and the Beast! Yes, that is a must. and I do gotta say, Some people say there are enough, but I will gladly take as manny "Rhiannons" as shes willing to give! Everyone said that nights was a good one.

My only thing about that is it is relatively easy to rip the song from the DVD to CD. In other words, if the CD contains the same songs as the DVD, why go through that effort, esp. since the CD likely adds nothing significant to the sales volume IMO.

So, I am hoping, perhaps in vain, for a new sudio release of one or two songs. After all, even GH packages have new stuff :shrug: -- though her last one did not, save for the DVD stuff with comments.

[JazmenFlowers]

OO! I forgot about Beauty and the Beast! Yes, that is a must. I just want how still my love. I like the way it ended this tour. and I do gotta say, Some people say there are enough, but I will gladly take as manny "Rhiannons" as shes willing to give! Everyone said that nights was a good one.
HSML and Rhiannon are amazing. especially Rhiannon. it gave me chills.

[Phoenix]

My only thing about that is it is relatively easy to rip the song from the DVD to CD. In other words, if the CD contains the same songs as the DVD, why go through that effort, esp. since the CD likely adds nothing significant to the sales volume IMO.

So, I am hoping, perhaps in vain, for a new sudio release of one or two songs. After all, even GH packages have new stuff :shrug: -- though her last one did not, save for the DVD stuff with comments.

THat is true. id be happy either way, but it would be cool for it to have a *bonus* track or two. like add the song for New Orleans, and then donate some sales to the relief.

[Phoenix]

HSML and Rhiannon are amazing. especially Rhiannon. it gave me chills.

Nice. I know that you are a fellow Rhiannon obsessor.So coming from you that means something. I just wanna see her sing it with top hat and scarf.:thumbsup:

[LiamMcConville]

Hmmm, if they're talking about the Joe Thomas I know of, he's an R&B singer/producer. Could Stevie have found the perfect producer for her "New Orleans song"? Someone who could instill that "flair" she was looking for? Makes one think!

[carrie721]

cuz everyone knows stevie's just an r&b singer at heart. kind of like otis redding. anyone who's seen the "whole lotta trouble" video knows that!

[danax6]

cuz everyone knows stevie's just an r&b singer at heart. kind of like otis redding. anyone who's seen the "whole lotta trouble" video knows that!:laugh::laugh:

If she would just send the lyrics to that song to me, I'd be happy. I'll decide if she can record it. :mad:

[HejiraNYC]

Hmmm, if they're talking about the Joe Thomas I know of, he's an R&B singer/producer. Could Stevie have found the perfect producer for her "New Orleans song"? Someone who could instill that "flair" she was looking for? Makes one think!

Nice try... that's another Joe Thomas. This Joe Thomas is a veteran country music producer based in Nashville, who, I believe, is pretty much only doing Soundstage-related things these days. As such, I don't have high hopes that this CD will be anything but the bastard stepchild of "Live in Boston." :shrug: But then again the terminology used in the article was "recording an album," which sounds like a lot more than merely producing/overdubbing a live CD. I have this deep dark fantasy that Joe will assemble a bunch of Nashville's finest session musicians so that Stevie can quickly run through some of Carrie Underwood's rejected song pile. I know that sounds horrible, but at least it's something new! Five years without a single new studio recording from Mama is just cruel!

[carrie721]

Nice try... that's another Joe Thomas. This Joe Thomas is a veteran country music producer based in Nashville, who, I believe, is pretty much only doing Soundstage-related things these days. As such, I don't have high hopes that this CD will be anything but the bastard stepchild of "Live in Boston." :shrug: But then again the terminology used in the article was "recording an album," which sounds like a lot more than merely producing/overdubbing a live CD. I have this deep dark fantasy that Joe will assemble a bunch of Nashville's finest session musicians so that Stevie can quickly run through some of Carrie Underwood's rejected song pile. I know that sounds horrible, but at least it's something new! Five years without a single new studio recording from Mama is just cruel!

oh that hurts. miranda lambert's rejects? okay. carrie underwoods? :distress: :laugh:

[HejiraNYC]

oh that hurts. miranda lambert's rejects? okay. carrie underwoods? :distress: :laugh:

At this point I would take Stevie singing the Charmin jingle.

[carrie721]

At this point I would take Stevie singing the Charmin jingle.

HA.

stevie nicks sings your favorite commercial jingles!

bonus track: a recitation of the "speecy spicy meatball" ad.

[danax6]

I have this deep dark fantasy that Joe will assemble a bunch of Nashville's finest session musicians so that Stevie can quickly run through some of Carrie Underwood's rejected song pile. I know that sounds horrible, but at least it's something new!Really? Really?

Why would people post this? I don't believe this at all. :distress:

[MacMan]

I can't even imagine what type of cd would "accompany" a dvd of Soundstage... Unless it's a cd of the full show. And why Nashville? Could it be that she's recording country tunes? Maybe an ep? Doesn't really make any sense especially when thrown in with the Soundstage dvd. Seems going country is the new flavour... Bon Jovi' latest cd was leaning towards country... Jewel's upcoming cd is supposedly country... Jessica Simpson (not that she counts), her next cd is apparently country too... Sheryl Crow lives in Nashville - but from the sound of her latest songs, it's not really country... So who knows what this is... But hey, anything new from her if it is in fact new material, is great in my books!

[darklinensuit]

I can't even imagine what type of cd would "accompany" a dvd of Soundstage... Unless it's a cd of the full show. !

I agree, except I can see her cutting some songs from the show. Another possibility would be an interview, but of course that doesn't make sense, given that she is in Nashville for the recording, which would be unnecessary, unless she's sitting in the Grand Ole Opry with an urn of Jesse's ashes on her lap, for sentimental reasons ;).
Of course, this could be an album of extras, like Space Needle & You're Not the One, etc (I like to get people's hopes up). But more likely it's five live recordings of "Dreams", recorded back-to-back.:distress:

- Jake

[THINKABOUTIT]

Hate to be the downer, but I know many of you understand....I ain't jumping for joy till new songs are released...whether she wrote them 30 years ago and this is the first we hear of them, or they were written in the last few years...if it ain't something new, I'm not excited :rolleyes:

[LiamMcConville]

Stevie Nicks, the infamous "breadwinner" of the 70's rock band Fleetwood Mac, is 'rumoured' to be in Nashville this month, editing her SoundStage special, and recording an album that will accompany its DVD release. Our correspondent tells us that Nicks is reshooting close-ups, editing in footage of 'white winged dove's' being released into the studio audience, and having the entire concert's vocals brought up two octaves. A dancing scene featuring the now 74 year old Brad Jefferies will also be included in this incredible performance.

The CD portion of this package will feature one new song, written by Sandy Stewart… and sung by Sheryl Crow. The tentative tracklisting includes:

1. Outside the Rain
2. Dreams
3. Rhiannon
4. Gold Dust Woman
5. Edge of Seventeen
6. Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
7. Stand Back
8. NEW SONG. Title has not been released.

[SandyMac]

I can't even imagine what type of cd would "accompany" a dvd of Soundstage... Unless it's a cd of the full show. And why Nashville? Could it be that she's recording country tunes? Maybe an ep? Doesn't really make any sense especially when thrown in with the Soundstage dvd. Seems going country is the new flavour... Bon Jovi' latest cd was leaning towards country... Jewel's upcoming cd is supposedly country... Jessica Simpson (not that she counts), her next cd is apparently country too... Sheryl Crow lives in Nashville - but from the sound of her latest songs, it's not really country... So who knows what this is... But hey, anything new from her if it is in fact new material, is great in my books!

From what I have read, I think the producer lives and works in Nashville. So, I think that is the reason for the location.

[SandyMac]

Stevie Nicks, the infamous "breadwinner" of the 70's rock band Fleetwood Mac, is 'rumoured' to be in Nashville this month, editing her SoundStage special, and recording an album that will accompany its DVD release. Our correspondent tells us that Nicks is reshooting close-ups, editing in footage of 'white winged dove's' being released into the studio audience, and having the entire concert's vocals brought up two octaves. A dancing scene featuring the now 74 year old Brad Jefferies will also be included in this incredible performance.

The CD portion of this package will feature one new song, written by Sandy Stewart… and sung by Sheryl Crow. The tentative tracklisting includes:

1. Outside the Rain
2. Dreams
3. Rhiannon
4. Gold Dust Woman
5. Edge of Seventeen
6. Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
7. Stand Back
8. NEW SONG. Title has not been released.


ha, good one. I love the extra zing at the end with "written by Sandy Stewart and sung by Sheryl Crow" ;):eek:

[RockALittle250]

I do think this CD will have new material, she already released Crystal Visions, and now she is in the studio recording new songs for this CD. The fact that she is in Nashville tells me that she must be working on the N.O. song, otherwise, why not just go to Los Angeles? I do not think Fleetwood Mac went into a studio to do the CD for Live in Boston, just like Stevie did not need to go to a studio for the live tracks on CV. As for editing the DVD, or putting live tracks on a CD, I doubt Stevie would be involved in that, technically speaking,...there are people who she hires to do that for her. And looking at the quote "Stevie Nicks is in Nashville recording an album with Joe Thomas for a CD that accompanies a DVD of Soundstage..." it appears that she is recording A CD that will accompany A DVD...not THE CD that accompanies THE DVD...so, to me, it appears that they will be two seperate entities. Just my opinion tho.

[Phoenix]

Stevie Nicks, the infamous "breadwinner" of the 70's rock band Fleetwood Mac, is 'rumoured' to be in Nashville this month, editing her SoundStage special, and recording an album that will accompany its DVD release. Our correspondent tells us that Nicks is reshooting close-ups, editing in footage of 'white winged dove's' being released into the studio audience, and having the entire concert's vocals brought up two octaves. A dancing scene featuring the now 74 year old Brad Jefferies will also be included in this incredible performance.
The CD portion of this package will feature one new song, written by Sandy Stewart… and sung by Sheryl Crow. The tentative tracklisting includes:
1. Outside the Rain
2. Dreams
3. Rhiannon
4. Gold Dust Woman
5. Edge of Seventeen
6. Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
7. Stand Back
8. NEW SONG. Title has not been released.


OMG. THe 74yo. Brad Jefferies part had me doubled over!!!:laugh::laugh::thumbsup:

[David]

I'm so excited for this!!
I CAN'T WAIT, I CAN'T WAIT!!!
:blob1::blob2::wavey:

I believe the album will be new material. I believe that Stevie spent several years trying to think of a good way to release some new material without having to produce a major all-out album. Someone has been giving Stevie fresh new ideas for marketing:

1. Greatest hits package with DVD & funky commentary on old videos
2. Soundstage DVD
3. Accompanying CD of new material -- a 2-fer

Stevie has found her way at last out of the morass of the industry cul-de-sac.

[wildheart048]

Oh I think this is fantastic news! I hope that it is actually true! And that it comes to pass...even if it does turn out to be just the same old set list...we've never actually gotten an official live cd...I would like that even more than the DVD, honestly (not that I don't want both! ; ) And if it includes any of the songs that aren't 'same old songs' i would be ecstatic! woo!:blob2:

[JohnL]

they will sneak Tracy Young's remix of Edge on there too? That would work!!

[skuncles]

Wow, I have no idea what everyone is smoking here, but have any of you seen how these concert DVD/CD packages work? The CD is just the audio of the DVD, usually with fewer songs, thereby making the CD redundant. This is just how these things work.
The CD won't have unreleased gems, it won't be a country album, it won't have awesome rare stuff, it'll be an audio of the DVD.
Now if she's actually recording an album in ADDITION to tweaking the DVD, then that's different. But Stevie has said she's taking this year off from doing anything big, so I wouldn't bet on that either.
Finally if Stevie's track record holds up, this release won't see the light of day until the late summer or fall.
That's just how it is. But I suppose those who chose to can live in their fantasy world and these wild concepts can become reality.

[danax6]

Wow, I have no idea what everyone is smoking here, but have any of you seen how these concert DVD/CD packages work? The CD is just the audio of the DVD, usually with fewer songs, thereby making the CD redundant. This is just how these things work.
The CD won't have unreleased gems, it won't be a country album, it won't have awesome rare stuff, it'll be an audio of the DVD.
Thank you. For a minute there I was wondering if we were still talking about the same person.

[DashingDan]

Thank you. For a minute there I was wondering if we were still talking about the same person.

Hear hear!

[kathy1]

thanks for the sharing the news i can't wait for it to be released. i have just read about it.

[steviefan59]

well once again i believe Al is right...altho i'd love for stevie to be releasing new material i highly doubt she's doing it in nashville...this has to be a live cd from the soundstage dvd...i think the fact that the producer of the soundstage dvd lives in nashville is the reason she's there...anyway i'm just glad it looks like the soundstage dvd will be released rather than shelved like the live show in melbourne...take care...pat

[skuncles]

I'm not looking to pop anyones balloon, I'm just stating a fact. Everyone posts on here what they think is happening in Nashville and then when it's discovered that that's not at all what was happening the board is loaded with people bitching about it. Having been a Stevie fan for a very long time now, I've been thru this before many times. What you want, and what you get are two very different things. Come in out of the darkness people.

[Steviefan49]

well once again i believe Al is right...altho i'd love for stevie to be releasing new material i highly doubt she's doing it in nashville...this has to be a live cd from the soundstage dvd...i think the fact that the producer of the soundstage dvd lives in nashville is the reason she's there...anyway i'm just glad it looks like the soundstage dvd will be released rather than shelved like the live show in melbourne...take care...pat

I SOOO agree with you and Al here Pat.. It HAS to be the CD to accompany the DVD to Soundstage totally.. I'd LOVE some new material as well.. but that's all wishful thinking.

[trackaghost]

This thread is hilarious.

[JohnL]

that everything at this point is speculation...but geez....now I wish I had never posted this at all. It does say RECORDING a CD. I dont care if it is just overdubs or whatever...I will be glad to have live versions of these songs if that is all it is. I do believe that if this is that kind of CD, that we will get songs that are not on Crystal Visions or Live In Boston.

[darla]

WOOOHOO!!!! :blob2: THats some cool news! I want it to sound crisp and clear,w overdubs. Like The Dance, or Live in Boston. Im soooooo tired of freekin bootlegs, and even then, i dont have all that many of those. but there not the same as a nice profesional recording. I want this soundstage to be as good as possible!
-Please dont be put off by the negativity. some people are NEGATIVE 95% of the time.
AND As far as live tracks I WILL LOVE having a version of "if annyone falls","How still my love", "Crash", "Circle Dance", ect. Those are HARDLY the "same old live tracks". It wll be wonderful having them.
YES.:blob2::blob2::blob2:
THX 4 SHARING THE NEWS!!


Me too. I cannot wait to hear circle Dance and How still my love....
To me this is great news........
Darla:blob1:

[RockALittle250]

Wow, I have no idea what everyone is smoking here, but have any of you seen how these concert DVD/CD packages work? The CD is just the audio of the DVD, usually with fewer songs, thereby making the CD redundant. This is just how these things work.
The CD won't have unreleased gems, it won't be a country album, it won't have awesome rare stuff, it'll be an audio of the DVD.
Now if she's actually recording an album in ADDITION to tweaking the DVD, then that's different. But Stevie has said she's taking this year off from doing anything big, so I wouldn't bet on that either.
Finally if Stevie's track record holds up, this release won't see the light of day until the late summer or fall.
That's just how it is. But I suppose those who chose to can live in their fantasy world and these wild concepts can become reality.

I didn't realize all of the people with negative opinions on here had all of the right facts and all of the positive people had the wrong facts. The only thing we have to go on is this one quote, so why is it that we're all smoking something if we're all speculating on what our opinions/thoughts are on this project? I guess no one is allowed to have any thoughts or opinions because that this just unrealistic.

[skuncles]

One can have all the opinions and thoughts they want. I'm just saying the odds are that the CD that is being worked on is the companion disc to the DVD ie. the audio version of the DVD. I could be completely wrong, but if I had to wager money on this I would bet that it's just a companion CD. Which by the way, I am more than happy with. People can speculate all they want, the trouble is these speculations turn into expectations and excitement builds for what might be. But when that doesn't happen everyone bitches about it. Speculation is fine, but try to keep it reality based.

[steviefan59]

i think we all have differing opinions and thats what makes us individuals...nothing wrong with dreaming as i'm probably 1 of the biggest dreamers on this board or the other 4 im on...that being said i think if stevie was recording a brand new album not just the live from soundstage she would release it on it's own just like the rest of her solo projects...i'm loving the fact that we'll get a cd from soundstage bc not a lot of fans got to go to that show...i tried a day after the announcement came out and wasn't able to get tickets and i'm a citibank card holder...i think most of us are happy she's making a cd at all and i can't wait for it to hit the stores...peace out...pat

[GardenStateGirlie]

Speculation is fine, but try to keep it reality based.

after 107 posts on these boards, i'm surprised you haven't come to the conclusion that usually around these parts, the term reality based coupled with the name stevie nicks really aren't synonymous with one another.

that aside, i wholly agree with the aforementioned statement of it simply being a companion disc a la every other soundstage performance released en mass and i wouldn't be surprised if the audio was being remixed. it wouldn't be the first time an artist added vocals to a live performance :shrug:

[vivfox]

Two things I wanted to point out. 1. If it's the same producer as soundstage then it's prob. all about the soundstage music but if it's an actual new recording of Stevies' music you might want to keep in mind that 2. Sheryl Crow now considers Nashville her home.

[JazmenFlowers]

this is one of those things that I'm so tired of in this community. the poor woman can't **** without people speculating what color, size, shape and texture it may be. let ole girl do whatever it is she's doing and if it is some more rehashions, then let all systems fire. as we are all aware, news reports are often wrong. since this is the first peep we've heard, it may not even be true at all...

[DashingDan]

Listen, 'The Lady' does NOT defecate, thank you very much! She stopped doing that after the white album.

[darklinensuit]

Listen, 'The Lady' does NOT defecate, thank you very much! She stopped doing that after the white album.

I beg to differ. I've heard Street Angel.:D;)

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

this is one of those things that I'm so tired of in this community. the poor woman can't **** without people speculating what color, size, shape and texture it may be. let ole girl do whatever it is she's doing and if it is some more rehashions, then let all systems fire. as we are all aware, news reports are often wrong. since this is the first peep we've heard, it may not even be true at all...

I feel your frustration, Jaz. But in fairness, we're talking about an artist who does not update us with official news of her plans (especially through her website) as quickly as many other artists do, so naturally people will speculate - especially since we often read correct things elsewhere before they are announced by her people. Add to that the euphoria many of us felt when the Mac reunited for The Dance, & then the brilliant solo TISL album. All this just a few years after lethargic performances, & talk of quitting the music business within five years to paint (remember that interview around TimeSpace?). And what still rings in my ears is when she got off the tranquilizers & said that the days of four or five years between (solo) albums are over. But still we wait. So naturally many of us are used to getting our hopes up & then (a bit) dashed, & we end up sounding cynical. You've every right to call us on that, but I think better communication from the artist might help solve the problem. JMO

- Jake

[stevierocks87]

I feel your frustration, Jaz. But in fairness, we're talking about an artist who does not update us with official news of her plans (especially through her website) as quickly as many other artists do, so naturally people will speculate - especially since we often read correct things elsewhere before they are announced by her people. Add to that the euphoria many of us felt when the Mac reunited for The Dance, & then the brilliant solo TISL album. All this just a few years after lethargic performances, & talk of quitting the music business within five years to paint (remember that interview around TimeSpace?). And what still rings in my ears is when she got off the tranquilizers & said that the days of four or five years between (solo) albums are over. But still we wait. So naturally many of us are used to getting our hopes up & then (a bit) dashed, & we end up sounding cynical. You've every right to call us on that, but I think better communication from the artist might help solve the problem. JMO

- Jake

here, here :thumbsup: very well stated. While Stevie is entitled to do her own thing without everyone totally over-analyzing every move she makes, its not like we have much to go on most of the time, so what would we do on here besides speculate a tantilizing piece of news :shrug:

[JazmenFlowers]

I feel your frustration, Jaz.
no, I agree with what you're saying. my chiffonease has changed over the past couple of years, for sure. my point was just not to take a one liner and jump to so many conculsions. that's all. could be a misprint.
But in fairness, we're talking about an artist who does not update us with official news of her plans (especially through her website) as quickly as many other artists do
omg, I know. how annoying is this!
here, here
yep, well said.

[strandinthewind]

I beg to differ. I've heard Street Angel.:D;)

- Jake

I had the scratch and sniff one - reflected on it in a hologram design was a portrayal of the bomb she allegedly left unflushed in a stall a few years before :angel:

[steviefan59]

hi guys...does anyone have that timespace interview...i've not heard this 1 b4 unless it's the 1 on utube? thanks much...pat

[HejiraNYC]

I had the scratch and sniff one - reflected on it in a hologram design was a portrayal of the bomb she allegedly left unflushed in a stall a few years before :angel:

Yes, that was her infamous "upper decker." :eek: :p

[HejiraNYC]

I feel your frustration, Jaz. But in fairness, we're talking about an artist who does not update us with official news of her plans (especially through her website) as quickly as many other artists do, so naturally people will speculate - I think better communication from the artist might help solve the problem. JMO

- Jake

Agreed, but I tend to think that a large part of Stevie's appeal is about the veil of mystery she keeps. She touches us with her music, but she does not touch us in the physical sense. By contrast, can you imagine if Stevie started up a blog, or, heaven forbid, started posting her daily diary entries into a blog? Although we would be fascinated at first, I can imagine that we would grow tired of it after a while. She will start to seem like a normal, unremarkable person who just happens to have an extraordinary job. I would like to think that she always floats around her oceanfront penthouse wearing the Bella Donna dress with the parrot in one hand and a tambourine in the other, and a wind/fog machine is constantly blowing. But the reality is that she is probably wearing a black tunic with fuzzy slippers, hair rollers and no make-up. I just don't need or want to know about this reality

Speculating about her career and about her songs is half the fun and keeps us wanting more. She knows exactly what she is doing.

[strandinthewind]

Yes, that was her infamous "upper decker." :eek: :p

Shouldn't you be grazing on the uncompleted High Line :D

[Phoenix]

Agreed, but I tend to think that a large part of Stevie's appeal is about the veil of mystery she keeps. She touches us with her music, but she does not touch us in the physical sense. By contrast, can you imagine if Stevie started up a blog, or, heaven forbid, started posting her daily diary entries into a blog? Although we would be fascinated at first, I can imagine that we would grow tired of it after a while. She will start to seem like a normal, unremarkable person who just happens to have an extraordinary job. I would like to think that she always floats around her oceanfront penthouse wearing the Bella Donna dress with the parrot in one hand and a tambourine in the other, and a wind/fog machine is constantly blowing. But the reality is that she is probably wearing a black tunic with fuzzy slippers, hair rollers and no make-up. I just don't need or want to know about this reality

Speculating about her career and about her songs is half the fun and keeps us wanting more. She knows exactly what she is doing.

This is true. and i was just thinking about this yesterday, watching mtvs life of ryan. (the one about the pro skater) and i was thinking, ya know is it really necessary for me to watch this guy have breakfast. play mini golf and chill in the hotel room? Then when he shows up at the events and does cool tricks and stuff, all i can think is "He likes Captain Crunch". this is the problem with "now" celebrities and artist. I feel spoiled getting up-to-the minute myspace bulletins from other bands i like. The speculation is part of the fun with her.
Im glad that stevie keeps the mystery and does not have a daily blog, or any of that.
And as usual, I keep no expectations. so JUST a DVD is a total thrill. ANYTHING else is just icing on the cake.

[RockALittle250]

Agreed, but I tend to think that a large part of Stevie's appeal is about the veil of mystery she keeps. She touches us with her music, but she does not touch us in the physical sense. By contrast, can you imagine if Stevie started up a blog, or, heaven forbid, started posting her daily diary entries into a blog? Although we would be fascinated at first, I can imagine that we would grow tired of it after a while. She will start to seem like a normal, unremarkable person who just happens to have an extraordinary job. I would like to think that she always floats around her oceanfront penthouse wearing the Bella Donna dress with the parrot in one hand and a tambourine in the other, and a wind/fog machine is constantly blowing. But the reality is that she is probably wearing a black tunic with fuzzy slippers, hair rollers and no make-up. I just don't need or want to know about this reality

Speculating about her career and about her songs is half the fun and keeps us wanting more. She knows exactly what she is doing.

I completely agree...Stevie is certainly no fool. Stevie is the kind of person who gets involved in something once the ball starts rolling. For example, the TwoVoices tour, that turned into the huge Gold Dust Tour and lasted the entire summer of 2005, and it all started with 4 shows in Vegas, and later Don Henley. Since she is in the studio, the momentum is there, so it might give her a push to record new material...it's like a snowball affect.

[Bandon]

There's no way in hell I'm buying another "best of" cd form Stevie or FM whether it's live or not!!!!!! Give me a cd containing new material or don't insult my intelligence(wallet) and try to spoon feed me the same old repackaged list of hits. Ihave all the cds, dvds, etc.:mad:

BTW, if she wants to try to sell more live performances of the same old stuff, I won't buy it, but I'll watch on YouTube.;)

[Phoenix]

There's no way in hell I'm buying another "best of" cd form Stevie or FM whether it's live or not!!!!!! Give me a cd containing new material or don't insult my intelligence(wallet) and try to spoon feed me the same old repackaged list of hits. Ihave all the cds, dvds, etc.:mad:

BTW, if she wants to try to sell more live performances of the same old stuff, I won't buy it, but I'll watch on YouTube.;)

:rolleyes: This will be a nice crisp professionally shot DVD. The first one since Rock a little. (which was a looooooooooooooooooooooooong time ago.and has diferent songs than this one will. FFG,HSML,IAF,R&R Sorcerer,CRASH, ECt,) I also enjoy some youtube viewing. But im sick of bootlegs. and will be glad to have a cd come WITH the DVD. (again, not force fed, but added with the DVD as a BONUS), i am NOT technologically gifted enough to be able to even know where to begin "ripping audio from a DVD. so to me, and others like myself, THIS is good news.
Still EXCITED!:p:)

[mylittledemon]

:rolleyes: This will be a nice crisp professionally shot DVD. The first one since Rock a little. (which was a looooooooooooooooooooooooong time ago.and has diferent songs than this one will. FFG,HSML,IAF,R&R Sorcerer,CRASH, ECt,) I also enjoy some youtube viewing. But im sick of bootlegs. and will be glad to have a cd come WITH the DVD. (again, not force fed, but added with the DVD as a BONUS), i am NOT technologically gifted enough to be able to even know where to begin "ripping audio from a DVD. so to me, and others like myself, THIS is good news.
Still EXCITED!:p:)

I'm still bitter than didnt make a DVD of the latter half of the SYW tour...when they were doing I Know I'm Not Wrong, and Sara!

[Bella Figura]

I'm personally excited, an official live Solo Performance on dvd and cd just in time for Christmas 2008...as a Stevie fan, I will purchase...I'm not too worried though, Stevie always throws a little something extra in even though this is a Soundstage production...

didn't some people say that "Crash" didn't come off to well at the Sounstage performance? She's probably just re-recording that and maybe a few others.

[DavidMn]

She touches us with her music, but she does not touch us in the physical sense. You know it's funny, having met a few different members of Fleetwood Mac over the years, people have asked me about Stevie. And I say so I havent ever met her, and in a way I like that. I would never turn down the opportunity certainly, but that distance is a bit more fascinating to me I guess.

[David]

:rolleyes: This will be a nice crisp professionally shot DVD. The first one since Rock a little.I wonder why she never released a DVD (or VHS) of her Storytellers from 1998. That was a popular show with her fans. They all seemed to love it. It had some strong material on it (Edge of Seventeen, After the Glitter Fades, Dreams), performances were good, &c.

They should have released a special-edition DVD of it available through the Web channels, like her dudfficial Web site. Chris could have designed the box.

[Phoenix]

I wonder why she never released a DVD (or VHS) of her Storytellers from 1998. That was a popular show with her fans. They all seemed to love it. It had some strong material on it (Edge of Seventeen, After the Glitter Fades, Dreams), performances were good, &c.

They should have released a special-edition DVD of it available through the Web channels, like her dudfficial Web site. Chris could have designed the box.

oo yeah, that storytellers was really good. I particularly liked the has anyone ever written anything for you on that one. It was cool with all the little lites coming down, and the big drippy candles. After the Glider fades was nice too, and she looked pretty in the red dress. Didn't vh1 start releasing afew of those, and then stop?

[TheNightbird]

Just as long as she is not filming "close-ups" for editing. That is the one thing that always bugged me about Red Rocks and the Tango live releases. Its not natural

[amber]

This thread is hilarious.

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[stevierocks87]

oo yeah, that storytellers was really good. I particularly liked the has anyone ever written anything for you on that one. It was cool with all the little lites coming down, and the big drippy candles. After the Glider fades was nice too, and she looked pretty in the red dress. Didn't vh1 start releasing afew of those, and then stop?

Yes, I have the Natalie Merchant and Sarah McLachlan ones. I seem to remember at some point a rumor this was being released and it showing up on amazon with a cover similar to the format of the other ones, but it may have been fan created :shrug: Well, anyhow, obviously it never happened :rolleyes:

[skuncles]

Just as long as she is not filming "close-ups" for editing. That is the one thing that always bugged me about Red Rocks and the Tango live releases. Its not natural


Her vocals were also almost completely redone for those as well. If you listen to a raw recording of the Red Rocks show and compare it to the released version, it's like two totally different shows.

[David]

Her vocals were also almost completely redone for those as well. If you listen to a raw recording of the Red Rocks show and compare it to the released version, it's like two totally different shows.
I think she redid her vocals for Stand Back & Leather & Lace for the radio broadcast of the Oakland 10.04.83 segments. The real Stand Back vocal would have been virtually unrecognizable as Stand Back to most little boys & girls.

[petep9000]

Yes, there have been several interesting threads over the years about what kind of technical enhancing they did to Stevie's vocals on the finished Red Rocks release. I'm afraid I'll need to get a few slaps with a wet noodle though, because I actually have never heard the 'raw' version of the Red Rocks performance that was eventually doctored up and released.

It makes sense that the TITN vid also had some vocal fiddling, because her voice sounds much...different on the video than what I remember from the 2 live nights I caught in '87. That whole video annoys me anyway. I hate when they film through a fuzzy/gauzy lens and use all that slo-mo. It's like they were purposely trying to make Stevie look laconic. I can picture the director of the re-takes "Ok Stevie, now look into the camera...keep looking...ok now pout! Good, slowly..slowly turn your head away keep pouting look from the corner of your eye, good! Cut! Ok Charlie, we'll print that one, but slow it down by 3/4 speed and add lots of fuzz."

Her vocals were also almost completely redone for those as well. If you listen to a raw recording of the Red Rocks show and compare it to the released version, it's like two totally different shows.

[soul_drifter333]

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Originally Posted by skuncles
Her vocals were also almost completely redone for those as well. If you listen to a raw recording of the Red Rocks show and compare it to the released version, it's like two totally different shows.

I think she redid her vocals for Stand Back & Leather & Lace for the radio broadcast of the Oakland 10.04.83 segments. The real Stand Back vocal would have been virtually unrecognizable as Stand Back to most little boys & girls.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hey, does anyone have this radio broadcast of the Oakland 10-4-83 and the "raw" Red Rocks" show they could post? I would really appreciate it, Thanks

[Serrart]

:rolleyes:

I'm excited about the DVD. But do we really need another CD?


Yes.

Romy

[JazmenFlowers]

I swear I can't remember where I read this, but I've heard the dvd will be released in April.

anyone else got anything?

[SandyMac]

I haven't heard anything, but I guess that makes sense with the April concert dates popping up. I would expect though the DVD would get released later in the year. Kind of seems too soon to release it to retail when there is no air date yet on Sound Stage. But who knows. :shrug:

[RockALittle250]

The Nashville Blotter also made a small mention of Stevie being in Nashville a few weeks ago in the article (blog) "Stray thoughts for 1/17/2008...". "Stevie Nicks is in town doing some recording"...Vague but cool regardless.

http://nashvilleblotter.blogspot.com/2008/01/stray-thoughts-for-1172008.html

[JazmenFlowers]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stevie-Nicks-Broadcasting-Live/dp/B0010YO8FI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_7?ie=UTF8&s=gateway&qid=1202851850&sr=8-7

:shrug:

[MacMan]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stevie-Nicks-Broadcasting-Live/dp/B0010YO8FI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_7?ie=UTF8&s=gateway&qid=1202851850&sr=8-7

:shrug:

Odd title... I'm sure it will change. I guess from this, it means we'll see it released over here April 15th?

[SpyNote]

The above Amazon title looks like a bootleg release, based on the "Storm Bird Ltd" label (I found a user review (http://www.teacherstalk.co.uk/cgi-bin/apf4/amazon_products_feed.cgi?Operation=ItemLookup&ItemId=B000OZ2BXU) of a bootleg by this company). I don't believe Soundstage licenses intentionally yet.

[trackaghost]

Stormbird is a DVD label here in the UK. It specialises in budget music releases.
It may not be the Soundstage title but it's not a bootleg.

[SpyNote]

Sorry, not a bootleg, but another insidiously opportunistic release that typically regurgitates material that was already commercially or promotionally broadcast.

[trackaghost]

Sorry, not a bootleg, but another insidiously opportunistic release that typically regurgitates material that was already commercially or promotionally broadcast.

Yep, they're one of those companies.
I imagine it will be similar to the Fleetwood Mac Videobiography (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fleetwood-Mac-Videobiography/dp/B000PTYPF2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1202863669&sr=1-6) that came out last year.

[Steviefan49]

Yep, they're one of those companies.
I imagine it will be similar to the Fleetwood Mac Videobiography (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fleetwood-Mac-Videobiography/dp/B000PTYPF2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1202863669&sr=1-6) that came out last year.

Hey Sharon..

Did you get this one? Or do you know anyone that did? Just curious as to if it was good, or any details...:shrug:

[StreetAngel86]

Stevie Nicks is in Nashville recording an album with Joe Thomas for a CD that accompanies a DVD of Soundstage, which airs on PBS. Joe directs the show.

From Stevie-Nicks.info. An accompanying CD would be awesome!! I guess the information was in a Nashville newspaper.:]

OMMMMMMMMMMMG i was so freakin out when i read this thread header

and then i felt sad
when y'all starting saying it was SS overdubs


WHHHHHHHY S T E V I E

why can't she be recording a NEW...........COUNTRY album :D

[StreetAngel86]

I'm so excited for this!!
I CAN'T WAIT, I CAN'T WAIT!!!
:blob1::blob2::wavey:

I believe the album will be new material. I believe that Stevie spent several years trying to think of a good way to release some new material without having to produce a major all-out album. Someone has been giving Stevie fresh new ideas for marketing:

1. Greatest hits package with DVD & funky commentary on old videos
2. Soundstage DVD
3. Accompanying CD of new material -- a 2-fer

Stevie has found her way at last out of the morass of the industry cul-de-sac.


at this point
eff the whole album
i would be happy with TWO new Stevie songs
that's enough of an album for me :nod:

[RockALittle250]

According to Amazon.com, Stevie's Soundstage CD/DVD will be released on Tuesday, July 1st! :thumbsup:

http://www.amazon.com/Soundstage-CD-DVD-Stevie-Nicks/dp/B0017WI5JI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1208460792&sr=1-1