Mick Spotted

[jbrownsjr]

Mick Spotted at Village Recording Studio according to a blurb on FMnews .com.

Great news!

[louielouie2000]

:blob2::blob2::blob2:It has begun!!!:blob1::blob1::blob1:

http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/2014/03/mick-fleetwood-spotted-at-village.html

Thanks for the heads up! :D Now we know the Mac will be recording in LA, and at the Village Recorder. A very appropriate venue, given it's Mac history. :nod:

[BlueDenimLamp]

:blob2::blob2::blob2:It has begun!!!:blob1::blob1::blob1:

http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/2014/03/mick-fleetwood-spotted-at-village.html

Thanks for the heads up! :D Now we know the Mac will be recording in LA, and at the Village Recorder. A very appropriate venue, given it's Mac history. :nod:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wow. Cubbie and I just met Mick Fleetwood. Talk about one of the founders of the land we're living in. They built this studio to record Tusk</p>&mdash; Isom Innis (@isominnis) <a href="https://twitter.com/isominnis/statuses/443480716341284864">March 11, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Did I miss something??? Other than the fact they bumped into Mick I don't see where this tweet says anything about FM recording there...Mick could have been at Village Recorder for any number of reasons...Won't it be considerably more expensive for them to record there as opposed to LB's studio??? I know Mick said something about most of the band recording in March but so far the only bit of information from Mick that has been confirmed is that CM will be working with FM...If Mick was spotted at a McDonalds would we assume he was there for a "Big Mac"...

[welcomechris]

Welcome to the New Album!

[jbrownsjr]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wow. Cubbie and I just met Mick Fleetwood. Talk about one of the founders of the land we're living in. They built this studio to record Tusk</p>&mdash; Isom Innis (@isominnis) <a href="https://twitter.com/isominnis/statuses/443480716341284864">March 11, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Did I miss something??? Other than the fact they bumped into Mick I don't see where this tweet says anything about FM recording there...Mick could have been at Village Recorder for any number of reasons...Won't it be considerably more expensive for them to record there as opposed to LB's studio??? I know Mick said something about most of the band recording in March but so far the only bit of information from Mick that has been confirmed is that CM will be working with FM...If Mick was spotted at a McDonalds would we assume he was there for a "Big Mac"...

I happen to agree, which is why I said nothing about recording. It's great news that he is in Los Angeles, (not Hawaii) and spotted in a recording studio, (not a McDonald's) . It's just a collection of circumstantial evidence that points to my wants and wishes. It could be nothing, or everything, or anything in between.

[SteveMacD]

Well, if you take that article from January that said they were getting back in the studio in March, and somebody SAW Mick in a studio in March...STORY ADDS UP.

I don't necessarily believe in happy coincidence with these people.

[louielouie2000]

Well, if you take that article from January that said they were getting back in the studio in March, and somebody SAW Mick in a studio in March...STORY ADDS UP.

I don't necessarily believe in happy coincidence with these people.

I agree. This whole thing has been building behind the scenes since mid last year. Christine wouldn't have joined the Mac onstage unless she was rejoining the band. I knew the band would not admit to Christine's return until the 4 piece Mac had completed all their contractually obligated shows, either. 1 week after that came to pass, it was announced Christine was back in the band. Mick announced a while back that Christine was joining most of the band in the studio in March. It's now March, and Mick was spotted in the studio that Fleetwood Mac itself paid to build. Even if the rest of the band wasn't present at the studio at that moment, you'd better believe Mick was there on some sort of official capacity. Even if it's just to hammer out a deal with the studio for time usage, to check on equipment, etc.

[FM77]

Unless plans have changed since the first of the year, the plan originally was to record at Village. We shall see if everyone participates.

[BigAl84]

Between Chris' unexpected "return" or so we are led to believe and in combination with John's cancer, I think they are keeping everything on the DL because so many things are at risk. For all we know, they could venture into a new album and something could trigger the entire thing to crumble/blow up in their faces. No doubt they are most likely working together, but probably treading cautiously incase something puts the breaks on the entire thing. In that case, it won't be a media circus because nobody will know. Plus, I'm sure there is less pressure if everything is on the DL.

If they are recording a bunch at the Village recorders, I'm surprised they are willing to spend the cash going that route - you would think renting a house would be more economical. Maybe they don't care - they want the sound to be perfect this time (unlike SYW)

[elle]

Unless plans have changed since the first of the year, the plan originally was to record at Village. We shall see if everyone participates.

interesting. the whole album?

If they are recording a bunch at the Village recorders, I'm surprised they are willing to spend the cash going that route
me too.

[louielouie2000]

Won't it be considerably more expensive for them to record there as opposed to LB's studio???

If they are recording a bunch at the Village recorders, I'm surprised they are willing to spend the cash going that route - you would think renting a house would be more economical. Maybe they don't care - they want the sound to be perfect this time (unlike SYW)

I think things have changed for everyone involved since the last Mac album. I have a feeling they want the recording process to be much quicker than Say You Will- hence not renting a house. First of all John is dealing with cancer treatment- he can't dawdle endlessly, and I doubt he'd want to. Secondly, Lindsey's got a big active family these days which I'm sure he wouldn't want to be parted from for 16 hour days for months on end. Thirdly, we have Christine who's visiting from another country to do this; Mick & John are visiting from Hawaii. Lastly, I'm sure they're not getting any lavish up front offers from record labels to pay for a 1 year mansion & equipment leases. Time is of the essence this go around. They need to get into the studio & get out. Recording at an actual studio will hold them to that.

I never thought the band would record at Lindsey's anyway- first of all, I can't see his wife being okay with that circus taking over her house for months on end. Secondly, I don't think Mac politics would allow it- recording has to be done at a mutually independent place. If they recorded at Lindsey's house, the power shift would be thrown off. Something I'm sure especially Stevie would not be cool with. Thirdly, Lindsey's recording studio is a garage basement facility. Fine for recording his solo albums, but would it really be big enough for the Mac & it's associated entourage? Does he have the parking space, either?

[FM77]

[QUOTE=elle;1122223]interesting. the whole album?

As far as I know. I was surprised too. Village seemed like a big commitment when nothing was firm as far as who was doing what. (As in number of tracks etc...). Christine was the only one mentioning new songs for Lindsey to play with. I will be surprised if they are able to do a full Mac album. The volatility of the studio environment makes me nervous. I don't want them hating each other 6 months before a tour.

[jbrownsjr]

[QUOTE=elle;1122223]interesting. the whole album?

As far as I know. I was surprised too. Village seemed like a big commitment when nothing was firm as far as who was doing what. (As in number of tracks etc...). Christine was the only one mentioning new songs for Lindsey to play with. I will be surprised if they are able to do a full Mac album. The volatility of the studio environment makes me nervous. I don't want them hating each other 6 months before a tour.

I want them hating each other while writing and recording. ;)

[FM77]

I want the tour way more than the album.

[louielouie2000]

I want the tour way more than the album.

I sure don't. I can't stomach another Rumours rehash. :sorry:

[elle]

I sure don't. I can't stomach another Rumours rehash. :sorry:

yup, same.

plus they are doing the tour anyway, right?

[michelej1]

I never thought the band would record at Lindsey's anyway-

No, I didn't either. Stevie said she enjoyed her four days at Lindsey's bunker but I definitely wasn't expecting her to go back there any time soon, even if the others did.

Secondly, they could have recorded some parts at Lindsey's house or at a place that wouldn't cost them as much and they could just be using the Village Recorder to put things together. It's possible that the whole album would not be recorded there, but just a few days worth of it.

Michele

[Johnny Stew]

Secondly, they could have recorded some parts at Lindsey's house or at a place that wouldn't cost them as much and they could just be using the Village Recorder to put things together. It's possible that the whole album would not be recorded there, but just a few days worth of it.

That seems very likely. Stevie & Dave did the same thing for 'In Your Dreams,' logging some studio time at The Village and at Glen Ballard's High Window.

[SteveMacD]

As far as I know. I was surprised too. Village seemed like a big commitment when nothing was firm as far as who was doing what. (As in number of tracks etc...). Christine was the only one mentioning new songs for Lindsey to play with. I will be surprised if they are able to do a full Mac album. The volatility of the studio environment makes me nervous. I don't want them hating each other 6 months before a tour.
Well, there were the five songs of Lindsey's left over from EP. I'm guessing everybody but John was in the studio recently to layer down the girls' parts on those songs and to figure out what songs are going to be done.

[jbrownsjr]

Well, there were the five songs of Lindsey's left over from EP. I'm guessing everybody but John was in the studio recently to layer down the girls' parts on those songs and to figure out what songs are going to be done.

I'm having a Big FMac Attack. Like MTV in the 80's.

[Kubrick2788]

While I enjoy the optimism that this tour won't be a Rumours rehash...I have to think they'll continue to do what they always do. They have more of a reason than ever to play the whole damn thing with all 5 of them on stage. I would love to see them abandon most of it, but I will be happy to see them all together on stage singing everything but I Don't Want To Know and (hopefully) Oh Daddy.

[michelej1]

Well, there were the five songs of Lindsey's left over from EP. I'm guessing everybody but John was in the studio recently to layer down the girls' parts on those songs and to figure out what songs are going to be done.

When Mick was seen, he could have been hiding the other members under his coat, to avoid publicity.

Michele

[Wildheart82]

According to Jess's FB, Lori is also in town.

[elle]

comment on Nickslive blog:

"Joseph Gould said...
I have just been told first-hand by an insider that Fleetwood Mac (all five members) were RECORDING at The Village today. Here are my friend's words:
"You wouldn't believe it...but Fleetwood Mac was at The Village recording today, just down the hall/stairs from us!"

Exciting things lie ahead.."

[Johnny Stew]

"I have just been told first-hand by an insider that Fleetwood Mac (all five members) were RECORDING at The Village today."

If any of you just heard a very loud and unmanly squeal, it didn't come from me.

Yeah, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. :o

[BLY]

I'm with you Johnny this is fantastic. Bring on the new tunes! Record March- May, mix in June, release in August and we will see you on tour in the fall.

[sue]

Oh my good gawd.......I'm so excited..
that's like THE best news all 5 of them!!

[SteveMacD]

If any of you just heard a very loud and unmanly squeal, it didn't come from me.

Yeah, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. :o
Ditto that!

[louielouie2000]

comment on Nickslive blog:

"Joseph Gould said...
I have just been told first-hand by an insider that Fleetwood Mac (all five members) were RECORDING at The Village today. Here are my friend's words:
"You wouldn't believe it...but Fleetwood Mac was at The Village recording today, just down the hall/stairs from us!"

Exciting things lie ahead.."

The interesting thing is whoever this Joseph Gould is, he knows Ken Caillat & has spent time with him at the Village Recorder. So I wonder if his insider source is Ken?

I also wonder if this means Ken might be involved in the Mac again? Signs point to no since Ken is traveling around the country this month promoting his book. But it sure would make a lot of Mac fans happy if he were to be a part of this process. :)

[michelej1]

The interesting thing is whoever this Joseph Gould is, he knows Ken Caillat & has spent time with him at the Village Recorder. So I wonder if his insider source is Ken?



Gould knows Richard Dashut too.

Michele

[BlueDenimLamp]

The interesting thing is whoever this Joseph Gould is, he knows Ken Caillat & has spent time with him at the Village Recorder. So I wonder if his insider source is Ken?

I also wonder if this means Ken might be involved in the Mac again? Signs point to no since Ken is traveling around the country this month promoting his book. But it sure would make a lot of Mac fans happy if he were to be a part of this process. :)

Going back through the blog posts it seems Ken Caillat was at the Village a month ago. It sounds like he was there checking out new talent...

[BlueDenimLamp]

After some searching I found this guy's facebook https://www.facebook.com/Joseph.D.Gould if anyone wants to stalk him...
There's a picture of him in front of a studio and he follows "Shaena Stabler"https://www.facebook.com/ShaenaStablerMusic?ref=profile who was in the studio with Ken at the Village yesterday...

[BlueDenimLamp]

Gould knows Richard Dashut too.

Michele

Seems he lives in Australia...Can anyone get their picture taken in front of the Village?

[vivfox]

After some searching I found this guy's facebook https://www.facebook.com/Joseph.D.Gould if anyone wants to stalk him... There's a picture of him in front of a studio and he follows "Shaena Stabler"https://www.facebook.com/ShaenaStablerMusic?ref=profile who was in the studio with Ken at the Village yesterday...

Do you think it would be odd for Ken or make him feel a little uneasy to run into FM in the studio hallway and know that once again they did not desire his services?

[BlueDenimLamp]

Do you think it would be odd for Ken or make him feel a little uneasy to run into FM in the studio hallway and know that once again they did not desire his services?

I hope they're filming...A run in with Ken would make great bonus footage...:laugh:

[louielouie2000]

Do you think it would be odd for Ken or make him feel a little uneasy to run into FM in the studio hallway and know that once again they did not desire his services?

The entertainment industry is pretty brutal, and all of these folks have been in it for over 4 decades. I'd have to imagine they're pretty hardened to this type of stuff by now.

Who knows, maybe Ken's presence at the Village Recorder isn't a coincidence & his "scouting new talent" is just a ruse. After all, this whole operation has been pretty cloak & dagger. Christine has mentioned her newest material is classic '70s Mac sounding... so who better to produce that than Ken? Christine's return would seem like a good reason for a reunion with him, too. :shrug:

[BlueDenimLamp]

The entertainment industry is pretty brutal, and all of these folks have been in it for over 4 decades. I'd have to imagine they're pretty hardened to this type of stuff by now.

Who knows, maybe Ken's presence at the Village Recorder isn't a coincidence & his "scouting new talent" is just a ruse. After all, this whole operation has been pretty cloak & dagger. Christine has mentioned her newest material is classic '70s Mac sounding... so who better to produce that than Ken? Christine's return would seem like a good reason for a reunion with him, too. :shrug:

According to Shaena Stabler's Face book https://www.facebook.com/ShaenaStablerMusic?ref=profile she has been working with Ken at the Village since January on what seems to be her debut album...

[vivfox]

According to Shaena Stabler's Face book https://www.facebook.com/ShaenaStablerMusic?ref=profile she has been working with Ken at the Village since January on what seems to be her debut album...

I wonder how a new artist could afford all that studio time at an expensive recording facility?

[gldstwmn]

comment on Nickslive blog:

"Joseph Gould said...
I have just been told first-hand by an insider that Fleetwood Mac (all five members) were RECORDING at The Village today. Here are my friend's words:
"You wouldn't believe it...but Fleetwood Mac was at The Village recording today, just down the hall/stairs from us!"

Exciting things lie ahead.."

I can't breathe! :blob1: :blob2:

[gldstwmn]

Gould knows Richard Dashut too.

Michele

I would love to see them work with Richard and Ken again too. Is Richard up to it though?

[FM77]

I would love to see them work with Richard and Ken again too. Is Richard up to it though?

I don't think so.

[michelej1]

I would love to see them work with Richard and Ken again too. Is Richard up to it though?

I can see them working with him again, before Ken. Michele

[louielouie2000]

I wonder how a new artist could afford all that studio time at an expensive recording facility?

I was wondering the same thing. I guess her record company is fronting the bill? :shrug:

I can see them working with him again, before Ken. Michele

Do you feel this way because Richard stayed closer with Lindsey & the band longer? Or because the band was apparently turned off by Ken writing his book?

[michelej1]

Do you feel this way because Richard stayed closer with Lindsey & the band longer? Or because the band was apparently turned off by Ken writing his book?

Although you've discussed what you admired in Colbie's album, I don't think that FM had the same qualms with the sound and engineering quality of their most recent recordings. They should have had those concerns, maybe, but I don't think they do.

I think they see themselves needing more production help when it comes to the creative and arrangement parts of recording and I think that if they pull someone in from the outside to either work on Stevie's songs or to work with Lindsey on all of the songs, it would be someone whose skills, input and ideas are more creative than technical.

Michele

[elle]

it would be someone whose skills, input and ideas are more creative than technical.


or both.

plus, sounded awfully like Ken worked hard on burning his bridges when promoting his book, if he even had anything to burn at that point. ;) of course, adults can mend the bridges and have strictly business relationships. FM people don't seem like that kind of adults.

[Deeshere]

I don't know if it would be a good idea for Richard to work with FM again. He probably would be willing to because the money would be great, but Ken said that Richard was pretty ticked off at Lindsey and the rest of FM.

Ken said Richard sold or gave away all his FM awards and memorabilia (which I would have loved to have gotten from him) because he was so mad Lindsey and the group had stopped working with him or even contacting him.

So even though he's talented and could do a great job it may not be a good idea to have him there while the group is "mending bridges"

[SteveMacD]

Who cares? Really? Mick said they'd be back and, go figure, they were spotted. What else do you really need?

[Deeshere]

Who cares? Really? Mick said they'd be back and, go figure, they were spotted. What else do you really need?

Honestly....Nothing.

[MacMan]

The entertainment industry is pretty brutal, and all of these folks have been in it for over 4 decades. I'd have to imagine they're pretty hardened to this type of stuff by now.

Who knows, maybe Ken's presence at the Village Recorder isn't a coincidence & his "scouting new talent" is just a ruse. After all, this whole operation has been pretty cloak & dagger. Christine has mentioned her newest material is classic '70s Mac sounding... so who better to produce that than Ken? Christine's return would seem like a good reason for a reunion with him, too. :shrug:

Ken has his own studio in Village Recorder - Studio E: http://www.kencaillat.com/studio.html He can probably offer that young lady a reasonable rate for recording with him in Studio E which he apparently designed...

[michelej1]

I don't know if it would be a good idea for Richard to work with FM again. He probably would be willing to because the money would be great, but Ken said that Richard was pretty ticked off at Lindsey and the rest of FM.



But Richard went to two of Lindsey's shows in Vegas in 2006, back to back, that was long after the band stopped working with him. At that point, it didn't seem like he was too steamed with Lindsey.

Michele

[SteveMacD]

But Richard went to two of Lindsey's shows in Vegas in 2006, back to back, that was long after the band stopped working with him. At that point, it didn't seem like he was too steamed with Lindsey.
Agreed. Grudges are for suckers. Richard and Ken would both work with the band again, if asked. Business is business.

[iamnotafraid]

I do hope they record at a real studio.

[gldstwmn]

I don't know if it would be a good idea for Richard to work with FM again. He probably would be willing to because the money would be great, but Ken said that Richard was pretty ticked off at Lindsey and the rest of FM.

Ken said Richard sold or gave away all his FM awards and memorabilia (which I would have loved to have gotten from him) because he was so mad Lindsey and the group had stopped working with him or even contacting him.

So even though he's talented and could do a great job it may not be a good idea to have him there while the group is "mending bridges"
Actually Richard isn't in very good health. He was in a car accident (?) I think. I'm thankful he's still alive but I don't think he's up for producing anything. He seems to be hanging in there. God bless him. FM was lucky to have him. :o :angel:

[SteveMacD]

Actually Richard isn't in very good health. He was in a car accident (?) I think. I'm thankful he's still alive but I don't think he's up for producing anything. He seems to be hanging in there. God bless him. FM was lucky to have him. :o :angel:

He just finished up producing an album by a Canadian songwriter named Kalsey. Working might be better for him instead of doing nothing.

[whitewingdove]

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q692/AWhiteWingDove/IMG_5408_zps790a0ee8.jpg

??? And this?

:blob1:

[SteveMacD]

I wonder if LMJS Productions, LLC will now become LMJSC Productions, LLC?

[Deeshere]

But Richard went to two of Lindsey's shows in Vegas in 2006, back to back, that was long after the band stopped working with him. At that point, it didn't seem like he was too steamed with Lindsey.

Michele

Well I do think Richard would be stupid to not try and stay on the band's good side because he knows he could make a lot of money working with them again. But this is what Ken said in a 2012 interview:


"Members of the crew still talk to each other. It’s almost like we’re the survivors of the Titanic or something. It’s the weirdest thing. I may sound wacko, but living through something like that and being a part of a thing, you feel like you’re family, and you’re not a family."

"They’re all so self centered and egotistical that they don’t think about anyone. Richard Dashut, the sound engineer, is a miserable guy. He was in an auto accident. He told me that he gave everything away … Grammys, gold records, everything. He said, “You know, for years they cried on my shoulder, and every one of them would talk to me. I was their shrink. Now, Lindsey Buckingham has three kids, and he hasn’t called me once to tell me about them.”

"....Richard said that they’ve pretty much abandoned him. He would work for Lindsey three years straight without getting a check. He just took advantage of him. So, Richard, being a pretty sensitive guy, just sold and gave away every piece of Fleetwood Mac memorabilia he had."

http://smashinginterviews.com/interviews/authors/ken-caillat-interview-famed-fleetwood-mac-producer-recounts-the-turmoil-and-triumphs-of-rumours


If Richard was at 2 of Lindsey's shows in 2006 then I would think he would have talk directly to Lindsey, so Ken could be referencing an old conversation he had with Richard prior to 2006.

[michelej1]

If Richard was at 2 of Lindsey's shows in 2006 then I would think he would have talk directly to Lindsey, so Ken could be referencing an old conversation he had with Richard prior to 2006.

Yeah, Lindsey announced them from the stage. Richard and Steve too.

Michele

[elle]

from tweets, seems FM might be using these guys for mastering http://aftermasterhd.com/

[Johnny Stew]

From www.fleetwoodmacnews.com, FM's setup at The Village.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4N3LKtFIvlI/UyXYNN_eJkI/AAAAAAAAnSQ/IELrOtBTgOo/s1600/Lindsey%27s+Guitars+Fleetwood+Mac+Studio+Village+Studios+Photo+Ari+blitz.JPG

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-saoTkbcE3K8/UyXX5IzkJ5I/AAAAAAAAnSE/kVBdBJq82Dw/s1600/Photo+Ariblitz+Mick+Fleetwood+Village+Studios.JPG

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jn2JeUL11dA/UyXX41t3cgI/AAAAAAAAnSA/iJoG0EfHaIM/s1600/Fleetwood+Mac+Studio+Village+Studios+Photo+Ariblitz.JPG

[louielouie2000]

God, I love the information age. :]

That last pic really impresses me... it looks like the Recorder has changed very little since the Tusk Documentary. For some reason I expected it to be totally unrecognizable inside.

[BLY]

I'm with you. I love that everyday there is an update. I feel like we are part of the process. I think about the "old days" when you had to rely on print that published only when there was an official story.

[BlueDenimLamp]

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r663/Nicksiannation/0657-900x580_zps48b35760.jpg

Studio D from the Village web site...^^^

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r663/Nicksiannation/FleetwoodMacStudioVillageStudiosPhotoAriblitz_zpscb625e9a.jpg

Looking at the picks of "Studio D" on the Village web site The Village (http://villagestudios.com/studios/studio-d-2/) and the recently posted picks ^^^ it looks like it is indeed Studio D...

[secondhandchain]

Those drums are clearly set up for recording. If you go to the engineers (who took the photos) instagram page he says he was hanging out in the rehearsal room this morning. Mick said recording in march, they are at the Village recorders so it has begun. I live fairly close to the studio (10 minute drive). Maybe Ill stalk! Ha

[sywlindseyfan]

Secondhandchain if you have the opportunity to walk over there, why not?!?!?! haha

Can I just remind everybody how unfreaking believable this all is?!?!?!??!!

http://youtu.be/ReVOBIHDrXQ?t=53s




I absolutely cannot believe it, I am ecstatic and overwhelmed.

[MoonSister75]

soooo.... exciting! :blob2: :blob1: love those pics of the equipment in the studio!

[Deeshere]

Wow, this is so freaking AMAZING, I'm so EXCITED to get some new music from them. :blob2::blob1::blob2:

I wonder if they are going to record like they did with the Rumors album, where they record for a few months then go out on the road and do a few shows and then they go back into the studio and record some more or if they are going to record straight through like they did with SYW and then tour.

I guess that's why Stevie said they were going to start rehearsals for the tour at the end of summer and then kinda took it back, because if they record straight through they may not be done recording by the end of summer and right now they're not sure when they are going to be able to tour again.

[SteveMacD]

I really don't think it's going to take that long. They're all sober now, they seem to have the same goals for this project, and there's a lot less personal drama, so they should be able to go in and just get it done. This might very well may be the first album where everybody is excited to be making a record together.

[BlueDenimLamp]

Those drums are clearly set up for recording. If you go to the engineers (who took the photos) instagram page he says he was hanging out in the rehearsal room this morning. Mick said recording in march, they are at the Village recorders so it has begun. I live fairly close to the studio (10 minute drive). Maybe Ill stalk! Ha

Lucky you...Google says Stevie lives 1* minutes from the village and I think LB is closer than that so stalk away (don't forget the pictures)...Maybe you can get an autograph from one of the band members on the restraining order...:laugh:

[secondhandchain]

Lucky you...Google says Stevie lives 1* minutes from the village and I think LB is closer than that so stalk away (don't forget the pictures)...Maybe you can get an autograph from one of the band members on the restraining order...:laugh:

Problem is, I bet they are on a regular schedule with weekends off. I imagine they don't get into the studio until late am. Oh wait, that means they probably get out around 8pm. I'm off work most nights at 7. I may just take a ride past tomm night! I'll report back.

[BlueDenimLamp]

Problem is, I bet they are on a regular schedule with weekends off. I imagine they don't get into the studio until late am. Oh wait, that means they probably get out around 8pm. I'm off work most nights at 7. I may just take a ride past tomm night! I'll report back.

I see them keeping regular hours...I don't think LB can stay out late without getting in trouble...I suspect Mrs. Buckingham will probably keep a close watch on him if Stevie is at the Village...:nod:

[Deeshere]

I really don't think it's going to take that long. They're all sober now, they seem to have the same goals for this project, and there's a lot less personal drama, so they should be able to go in and just get it done.

True, but it took Stevie a year to make IYD and she was having the time of her life making that CD and I seem to remember reading Lindsey said it took him about 9 months to record SWS, which I think is a record for him.

I agree it shouldn't take a year to record the new CD (download or what ever they decide to make it) but this is still FM and even though everyone's on board and happy about it. Old habits die hard sometimes.

[secondhandchain]

Just passed by the studio. Parking lot is pretty empty, though the studio is open. The door which is right on the street, is open and you can see a bunch of gold albums on the walls. Once anyone has any info on their hours, I may try and go over after work. Oh and I took the photo today of that famous mural. Still there but faded. Really cool to see it.

[BLY]

Remember folks much of this music has already been recorded. It's Stevie's and Christine songs that need to be done in addition to adding Stevie and Christine's vocals to what has already been done.

[shackin'up]

True, but it took Stevie a year to make IYD and she was having the time of her life making that CD and I seem to remember reading Lindsey said it took him about 9 months to record SWS, which I think is a record for him.

I agree it shouldn't take a year to record the new CD (download or what ever they decide to make it) but this is still FM and even though everyone's on board and happy about it. Old habits die hard sometimes.
She was writing In Your Dreams at the same time. Lindsey wrote and recorded SWS in 9 months. Now they have 5 LB songs, written AND recorded, about 8 demo's from CM, written to record, and maybe SN has three or four demo's. They can record the **** in three months, why not. The new Drive By Truckers album is, based on demo's, a 14 track album recorded in 13 days in the studio. FM can do twelve songs in 12 weeks.

[secondhandchain]

Yeah but this is FM we are talking about. I think they should take 5 months and get it right. Five months sounds about right if they have to do 8 more songs. I'm guessing they will each get 4. There's really no time limit any more.

[elle]

Yeah but this is FM we are talking about. I think they should take 5 months and get it right.

what is this elusive "get it right"? every person on this board has a different idea what we want from that album so that it's "right" according to our taste. so - they'll never get it right for everybody. :laugh: :wavey:

4 months which they seem to have allocated sounds like more than adequate amount of time in this day and age to record an album for which 2/3 of the songs are already either partially recorded or in demo shape.

[louielouie2000]

4 months which they seem to have allocated sounds like more than adequate amount of time in this day and age to record an album for which 2/3 of the songs are already either partially recorded or in demo shape.

Perhaps- but I wouldn't hold my breath seeing an album this year. They're probably going to release it next year for the 40th anniversary of the White Album. Plus, this is Fleetwood Mac... this lineup hasn't recorded an album in under one year since the White Album. The same goes for these guys solo albums- even the 21st century ones. I do foresee the Mac testing out some new tunes when they tour later this year, though. To drum up interest & all. :)

[elle]

Perhaps- but I wouldn't hold my breath seeing an album this year. They're probably going to release it next year for the 40th anniversary of the White Album. Plus, this is Fleetwood Mac... this lineup hasn't recorded an album in under one year since the White Album.

we'll see. i think they'll record it fast. when will they release it will depend on whether they are doing it themselves or through some major record company. if by themselves it could be really fast.

to me, reading this board and other fan sites, it seems almost that when it comes to this band's business FM fans are even more stuck in the past than the band members themselves. :shrug: but i was wrong in the past (about tours), and i learned since. hope i'm not wrong again, about recording.

[Deeshere]

There's really no time limit any more.

Your right that no one's going to come in and tell them they have to give up the studio, so someone else can use it to record. I would think the only limit they have is a money limit, because using a studio for a long period of time can be very expensive. :D

[BigAl84]

Between Stevie's relatively recent use of the studio during IYD and now with Fleetwood Mac, they must have a good relationship with the studio. That event stevie was spotted at with Jimmy Iovine (last year I think?) that was at the ballroom that is part of village studios. The interviews they did before the tour last year was filmed there as well. I'm pretty sure a large chunk of the satellite interviews were also based from the village as well.

In this day in age, I'd imagine it hard to find a band that will rent out their studios for a considerable amount of time, or who can simply afford to on any level - I bet they were given quite the deal for the "residency" so to speak. In the end it could be great PR for the studio itself and Fleetwood Mac. Then again, this is a band that lacks all sense of good/bad marketing in the current era.

[FM77]

This is a good look at Village....

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mpT-q4aKWac

[secondhandchain]

Your right that no one's going to come in and tell them they have to give up the studio, so someone else can use it to record. I would think the only limit they have is a money limit, because using a studio for a long period of time can be very expensive. :D

I meant time limit as in record length. So I figure they will each have 4 songs. Possibly Stevie 3, Linsday and Christine 4 each. That's my guess.

[SteveMacD]

The biggest change that will directly impact the speed of this record is Lindsey’s change in attitude. In the past, Lindsey had a chip on his shoulder about having to put his solo aspirations aside to make another Fleetwood Mac record. This time around, it was actually Lindsey who was publicly lobbying to make another Fleetwood Mac record. In the past, Lindsey seemed to almost resent the others because he had to compromise his vision for the music (probably spending a lot of time letting them know it, too). Now he appreciates what the others bring to the table, and changed his thinking about how to contextualize his music around their talents. Finally, he’s a husband and a father, so the old tensions with Stevie aren’t anywhere near what they had been in the past, to the point where he actually expressed interest in taking a “Buckingham Nicks” approach to making an album (when Stevie was refusing to do another record).

The band being sober should also lower the amount of time it takes to make the record. Sure, cocaine can help you stay up for days on end. It can also make you become a raging lunatic who wastes four days because none of those pianos seem to be staying in tune or because the drums don’t sound right.

The band not going in cold will help. All but Christine were just on the road a few months ago, and Lindsey’s likely been working on arrangements for Christine’s songs. I imagine Mick and John have been learning those songs, too. With today’s technology, the demo phase, which is where they’ve been, goes much more quickly. The demo phase of the recording process likely took as long as the album proper. (I know this because the band I work for was on a big label years ago, and they made an album Ric Ocasek and another album with Rob Schapf. The process was described as tedious. They’d go into one studio and basically record the album, and then they’d rerecord it in another studio.) Add to that that there are five songs already done, and I really don’t see how it will take nearly as long as before.

[louielouie2000]

This is a good look at Village....

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mpT-q4aKWac

Thanks for sharing! Studio D really hasn't changed one iota since Tusk... pretty impressive! Must be trippy for the band to be recording in that suite 35 years later. :) I don't know about everyone else, but I just have such a positive feeling about this project. I don't expect groundbreaking music, but I suspect this is going to be the first album in decades that the band will actually enjoy crafting.

[vivfox]

This is a good look at Village....

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mpT-q4aKWac


I find it amusing how the tour guide said Angie by The Rolling Stones was recorded in Studio D, which was constructed for FM in 1978. LOL

[MoonSister75]

I don't know about everyone else, but I just have such a positive feeling about this project.

I have a good feeling about this too :nod: ALL 5 IN THE STUDIO!!! This thread appeared just as I reached the chapter of Carol Ann's book that describes the recording of Tusk at the Village Recorder. I've been trying to read her book since the middle of last year. I keep picking it up and putting it down again.

[wheart]

thanks for the pics. This totally made an otherwise gloomy Monday. I didn't really take the "recording in March" rumors to heart but it sure does appear that something is definitely happening! So happy!

[jbrownsjr]

thanks for the pics. This totally made an otherwise gloomy Monday. I didn't really take the "recording in March" rumors to heart but it sure does appear that something is definitely happening! So happy!

Normally I wouldn't either. But with Christine back.. we know she and LB are work horses. Plus, if they want to tour this year on a new album, they better get off their butts. :)

[vivfox]

This thread appeared just as I reached the chapter of Carol Ann's book that describes the recording of Tusk at the Village Recorder. I've been trying to read her book since the middle of last year. I keep picking it up and putting it down again.

It took me about a year and a half to read it also, because of my busy schedule.

[Ulpian]

I see that there was an earthquake in Los Angeles today. I did wonder whether Christine was in the studio and whether she would have thought "oh god I wish I'd stayed home"... ;);)

[jbrownsjr]

I see that there was an earthquake in Los Angeles today. I did wonder whether Christine was in the studio and whether she would have thought "oh god I wish I'd stayed home"... ;);)

I hope she was sleeping because I was in BHills and it was definitely a shocker.

[Ulpian]

I hope she was sleeping because I was in BHills and it was definitely a shocker.

It would be unfortunate if she was put off by that after all our years waiting to get her back.

[louielouie2000]

It would be unfortunate if she was put off by that after all our years waiting to get her back.

I'm thinking since it was at 6:25 in the morning, and lasted only 12 seconds, our Macsters were likely asleep. They aren't exactly known to keep 8-5 work hours like the rest of us.

Anyway, like y'all, the first thing I thought when I read about the quake was: "This better not affect the band's recording in any way!" :laugh:

[Ulpian]

I'm thinking since it was at 6:25 in the morning, and lasted only 12 seconds, our Macsters were likely asleep. They aren't exactly known to keep 8-5 work hours like the rest of us.

Anyway, like y'all, the first thing I thought when I read about the quake was: "This better not affect the band's recording in any way!" :laugh:

Lol. I know. Terrible. I should have been hoping people were ok and that it wasn't too bad, but instead I was fretting that it would set Chris' therapy back months and months ;)

[jbrownsjr]

I'm thinking since it was at 6:25 in the morning, and lasted only 12 seconds, our Macsters were likely asleep. They aren't exactly known to keep 8-5 work hours like the rest of us.

Anyway, like y'all, the first thing I thought when I read about the quake was: "This better not affect the band's recording in any way!" :laugh:

It wasn't that bad damage wise. I had some small items knocked over at my place. If you're a heavy sleeper you wouldn't have felt it. Unfortunately, most other people were awakened by it. It was a shaker.

[louielouie2000]

So here's a question: does everyone think the band will be recording on their traditional analog tape this time around, or will they modernize & utilize digital Pro Tools? I know Say You Will was recorded on tape... but I haven't paid attention to what the band members used for their subsequent solo albums. Pro Tools would make the process vastly easier & quicker, but will they eschew it for tradition & familiarity? Or has the industry since gone fully Pro Tools? :shrug:

[elle]

So here's a question: does everyone think the band will be recording on their traditional analog tape this time around, or will they modernize & utilize digital Pro Tools? I know Say You Will was recorded on tape... but I haven't paid attention to what the band members used for their subsequent solo albums. Pro Tools would make the process vastly easier & quicker, but will they eschew it for tradition & familiarity? Or has the industry since gone fully Pro Tools? :shrug:

digital.

LB recorded SWS using protools if i recall correctly.

[FM77]

digital.

LB recorded SWS using protools if i recall correctly.

I thought so too.

[mylittledemon]

:blob2::blob2::blob2:It has begun!!!:blob1::blob1::blob1:

http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/2014/03/mick-fleetwood-spotted-at-village.html

Thanks for the heads up! :D Now we know the Mac will be recording in LA, and at the Village Recorder. A very appropriate venue, given it's Mac history. :nod:

I'm so happy! But the worst is that they aren't playing it up in the press... Give us some new photos of the band... Give us a new interview with Christine plus the others... C'mon already!

[aleuzzi]

Okay, I am THRILLED the band are recording again. And while I am now more confident than ever that an album will emerge, I am not as confident it will come out in four or five months. Still, there are some factors that are in favor of getting the music much more quickly the in the past:

1. This is the first time in decades that Christine is not half-wishing she'd go in retirement. Her eagerness to be on the road and with her "friends" again will do a lot to put a fire under the others.

2. Her presence is bound to have a positive effect on the relations between Lindsey and Stevie.

3. John's cancer bout means these professionals have to work more efficiently than they have in the past.

4. Mick must be foaming at the mouth to get another tour going--and to promote an album of new music that is as anticipated as any of the band's 70s/80s blockbusters.

5. As mentioned, Lindsey already has a substantial amount of unused material. And his own attitude is pro-band thee days, as opposed to "I had to give up so much of my musical painting to be in this band..."

I'm hoping, hoping, hoping, a new album emerges by Fall, say October.

[michelej1]

4. Mick must be foaming at the mouth to get another tour going--and to promote an album of new music that is as anticipated as any of the band's 70s/80s blockbusters.



Yes, it's as hotly anticipated by us, but not by anyone else. I'm a little afraid that's something that could cause a delay. Maybe they are already talking to WB, as one of Lindsey's comments indicated awhile back. But if they aren't, they will keep waiting for a record company, while we fans would rather they just get it out independently, ASAP.

Michele

[BombaySapphire3]

Yes, it's as hotly anticipated by us, but not by anyone else.

Michele

To imagine that a Fleetwood Mac album now would be as anticipated as the follow up to Rumours was in the late 1970s is patently absurd.

[RockawayBlind]

I just hope the album doesn't sound like the EP. Instead:

Place some mics in front of acoustic guitars and record the warm, natural sound of the instrument. Then, build from there.

[ryan4136]

I'm guessing the EP was more to test the waters on recording again. Apparently it passed that test. I doubt anyone in the band was thrilled with it. It was more of a public demo than anything.

In regards to its release I'm sure they plan on recording most/all then trying to get someone to bite. The album could be largely finished quickly, but it might be a while before its available.

[SteveMacD]

EP was just Lindsey's way of getting Stevie on board. "It's not a full album, what's the problem?"

What happened, why Stevie's on board, even though "we should wait three years before going back out," is Christine McVie. Christine's return is all that was needed for Stevie to be fully involved.

If they're smart, they won't care what label they're on. The album's paid for, BY THE BAND, what else does a label really need? I'd rather they sign with somebody like Matador and get a few ounces more of credibility than by going back to WB, although, I don't really care.

[aleuzzi]

To imagine that a Fleetwood Mac album now would be as anticipated as the follow up to Rumours was in the late 1970s is patently absurd.

I don't think so. Sure, there will be a smaller scale, but remember that Say You Will went right to the top five in its opening week. I do think this could be the kind of record that generates a lot of sales and critical interest.

[elle]

Yes, it's as hotly anticipated by us, but not by anyone else. I'm a little afraid that's something that could cause a delay. Maybe they are already talking to WB, as one of Lindsey's comments indicated awhile back. But if they aren't, they will keep waiting for a record company, while we fans would rather they just get it out independently, ASAP.

Michele

If they're smart, they won't care what label they're on. The album's paid for, BY THE BAND, what else does a label really need? I'd rather they sign with somebody like Matador and get a few ounces more of credibility than by going back to WB, although, I don't really care.

agree. shopping or waiting for label will just cause a delay. would much rather to have that album out sooner.

[louielouie2000]

agree. shopping or waiting for label will just cause a delay. would much rather to have that album out sooner.

I don't think they'll halt work while shopping labels, quite the contrary. If the Destiny Rules documentary is true to life & linear, the band had been recording Say You Will for months when they started shopping labels. They needed material to sell to labels, and they kept on working while that bidding process panned out. I think the band has to be on their best behavior during the vetting phase if they expect to get a palatable deal, which I fully expect them to do.

[aleuzzi]

^^^^and even if they don't go with Warner's, I doubt they would have difficulty getting a label to release it.

[elle]

I don't think they'll halt work while shopping labels, quite the contrary. If the Destiny Rules documentary is true to life & linear, the band had been recording Say You Will for months when they started shopping labels. They needed material to sell to labels, and they kept on working while that bidding process panned out. I think the band has to be on their best behavior during the vetting phase if they expect to get a palatable deal, which I fully expect them to do.

true... but SYW took a long time to record. and labels have business agendas and pecking order which artists' work they want to put out when, i would think, they wouldn't just release the album when it's done.

what could they expect from the label? publicity / marketing for one, which they obviously do extremely sloppily on their own... i guess they have to weigh pros and cons.

[jkmaletic]

Is there any real proof, other than pics of guitars and Micks equipment trunks that they ARE in the studio right now? Cuz I'm not sold with that alone.

If so, a simple, effective marketing thing to do would be to tweet, fb, whatever, a photo or comment once a week about how things are going. It would definitely get the fans excited not to mention the word out. Plus, it's FREE.

But what do I know.

Jamie

[Hawkeye]

Yeah, why the hell can't at least one of the 5 be active on social media to give us real updates. I feel like it would be right up micks alley at least.

[bombaysaffires]

Yeah, why the hell can't at least one of the 5 be active on social media to give us real updates. I feel like it would be right up micks alley at least.

I feel like with this band there are just too many cooks in the kitchen.

No one is on social media on behalf of the band because everyone and their handlers would want a say about what could be said or not said, how it should be said, when it should be said etc.

It's fine for them to have teams of advisors for their solo stuff but there should be a dedicated team that is Fleetwood Mac only. Never gonna happen.

So as usual nothing gets done because of, as Lindsey says, the political situation within/around the band.

"Let's tweet that we're recording and include a picture!" "No, I don't want a picture" "A picture is fine but I don't like that picture, I want a different picture" "I don't think we should tweet anything just yet" and etc etc etc.

[Deeshere]

QUOTE=SteveMacD;1122729]EP was just Lindsey's way of getting Stevie on board. "It's not a full album, what's the problem?"

What happened, why Stevie's on board, even though "we should wait three years before going back out," is Christine McVie. Christine's return is all that was needed for Stevie to be fully involved. [/QUOTE]


I think your right the EP was just Lindsey's way of trying to show Stevie that they can and should record together again. I don't know what happened after the SYW tour that made Stevie swear off recording with Lindsey again, but she said they had a good time recording the EP and doing some crazy photo shoot together so I guess (for now) they want to work together again.

I always thought that "3 years apart so fans don't get tired of us" thing Stevie kept saying was just her excuse to take a break from having to deal Lindsey for a few years.

I don't think Christine coming back to the group is the sole reason Stevie decide to do a new CD with the band (although I'm sure it did help a lot) but I think her new found friendship with Lindsey is a much bigger part of it. She and Lindsey have both said that they are much better musically as a team than separate, so if the two of them have now finally made peace with each other it seems only natural that the two of them would want to work together again.

I'm wondering if the band is still going to work with Mitchell Froom or any other producer for that matter (Dave Stewart :shrug:) or if now that the band members have all made up and (at least for now) are happy Lindsey will again be producing this CD?

[Nicks Fan]

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q692/AWhiteWingDove/IMG_5408_zps790a0ee8.jpg

??? And this?

:blob1:

Where is this from. I wanted to read the comments but I am not sure what website this was posted from.

[BlueDenimLamp]

Where is this from. I wanted to read the comments but I am not sure what website this was posted from.
I believe the picture is from instagram...If I can find it I'll post it later...

[secondhandchain]

I found her Instagram page, but no photo. Weird.

[michelej1]

Viva Magazine for March 2014

http://www.vivamagonline.com/index.php/in-the-know-this-week-jan-27

Mick Fleetwood dropped by Kate Mantilini’s in Beverly Hills for a late lunch. Ashton Kutcher met Mila Kunis at Eveleigh on Sunset Boulevard for dinner.

[jbrownsjr]

dammit!!! I work right across the street from Kate's. I eat there a lot.

[BlueDenimLamp]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sat in a session with SERIOUS cats today at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TheVillageStudios&amp;src=hash">#TheVillageStudios</a>. Next door were <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FleetwoodMac&amp;src=hash">#FleetwoodMac</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FlorenceAndTheMachine&amp;src=hash">#FlorenceAndTheMachine</a> <a href="http://t.co/wb1Z6bez9d">pic.twitter.com/wb1Z6bez9d</a></p>&mdash; Flavia and The Red (@Flaviaandthered) <a href="https://twitter.com/Flaviaandthered/statuses/461334946460606464">April 30, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

If they still there this will be 7 weeks they have been at the Village...It must be getting pretty expensive by now...Why would FM and Florence & The Machine BOTH be next door???

[BlueDenimLamp]

Is it possible for 2 bands to share a studio or would it be to much trouble changing set ups...

[louielouie2000]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sat in a session with SERIOUS cats today at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TheVillageStudios&amp;src=hash">#TheVillageStudios</a>. Next door were <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FleetwoodMac&amp;src=hash">#FleetwoodMac</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FlorenceAndTheMachine&amp;src=hash">#FlorenceAndTheMachine</a> <a href="http://t.co/wb1Z6bez9d">pic.twitter.com/wb1Z6bez9d</a></p>&mdash; Flavia and The Red (@Flaviaandthered) <a href="https://twitter.com/Flaviaandthered/statuses/461334946460606464">April 30, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

If they still there this will be 7 weeks they have been at the Village...It must be getting pretty expensive by now...Why would FM and Florence & The Machine BOTH be next door???

I bet their studio time at the Village is still cheaper than their Bel Air mansion & equipment rental from Say You Will (adjusted for inflation). Renting a mansion like that (sans equipment, utilities, etc) starts at $25,000/month and goes up steeply from there. I see on Zillow where there are homes in the area renting for $100,000/month. And this is just using Zillow... many of these higher end homes aren't listed on lowly websites like that.

Have you seen the youtube tour of the Village? There are several recording studios on each floor, and there are 3 floors total. Florence & the Machine could have simply been in one of the many neighboring studio rooms, or were simply there to say hello to the Mac. :)

[jbrownsjr]

I love that ya'll worry about Fleetwood Mac spending money. I don't think money is really a problem for them.

[BlueDenimLamp]

I bet their studio time at the Village is still cheaper than their Bel Air mansion & equipment rental from Say You Will (adjusted for inflation). Renting a mansion like that (sans equipment, utilities, etc) starts at $25,000/month and goes up steeply from there. I see on Zillow where there are homes in the area renting for $100,000/month. And this is just using Zillow... many of these higher end homes aren't listed on lowly websites like that.

Have you seen the youtube tour of the Village? There are several recording studios on each floor, and there are 3 floors total. Florence & the Machine could have simply been in one of the many neighboring studio rooms, or were simply there to say hello to the Mac. :)

I was on the Village website looking at Studio "D" but I'm still curious what the cost for "D" would be for 2 months not that FM can't afford it...

[louielouie2000]

I love that ya'll worry about Fleetwood Mac spending money. I don't think money is really a problem for them.

Exactly. A few thousand a day for recording studio time/tens of thousands a month for a house rental... all that is drops in the bucket for these guys. Stevie, Lindsey, and Chris are all rumored to be worth between $50 million & $100 million each. Every single member of Fleetwood Mac is in the 1%. This is chump change for these guys.

I was on the Village website looking at Studio "D" but I'm still curious what the cost for "D" would be for 2 months not that FM can't afford it...

I'm betting since FM had studio D built, that they are guaranteed some sort of special rate. Their name ads lifetime cache for the studio, too. So I'm guessing they aren't being billed the same amount as let's say a major label who is footing the bill for a current top 40 artist.

[michelej1]

But I think WB must have kicked in some of the money when they were recording SYW as an advance.

This time, I don't think anyone is shouldering their costs. It's not that they aren't rich as individuals. But I think they have a thrifty side or some of them do. I just am kind of surprised that they're paying money out of their own pocket. But I'm glad to hear they're still at the studio.

Michele

[HelloMonster]

Florence + The Machine! :blob2: I've always thought Florence would kill Rhiannon if she covered it. Though I was disappointed with her Chain cover when she didn't sing the high "chain, keep us together" part, but instead sang the "running in the shadows."

[jbrownsjr]

But I think WB must have kicked in some of the money when they were recording SYW as an advance.

This time, I don't think anyone is shouldering their costs. It's not that they aren't rich as individuals. But I think they have a thrifty side or some of them do. I just am kind of surprised that they're paying money out of their own pocket. But I'm glad to hear they're still at the studio.

Michele

At most... at most... they put the costs up front.. Believe me when I say that their album costs will be reimbursed. Whether it be mixed with the tour gross, or otherwise. It's the least of their worries.

[Christopher]

At most... at most... they put the costs up front.. Believe me when I say that their album costs will be reimbursed. Whether it be mixed with the tour gross, or otherwise. It's the least of their worries.

Yeah, I'm not so worried about FM's studio costs these days, especially considering their 2014 concert ticket prices, and they are not recording as extravagantly as they had in the past. Lindsey has probably completed the bulk of his tracks in his home studio as well. At this point I believe this is a spec album again like SYW (no record contract....yet.) And when & if they all sign a record deal (or release it independently) new releases from bands always provide a bump in catalog sales. If Stevie is on board, which I believe she is, they will have an even better chance of nabbing interest in a "Rumours" line-up album release. I'm more curious about who is co-producing this project. I really hope it's not Mitchell Froom, based upon Lindsey's three "EP" songs.:(

[Tusky]

Florence is AWFUL! She is the proverbial bull in a china shop of music! I'm like 'stop shouting!' LOL

[BigAl84]

Mick was spotted coming back to LA today, he must of been out in Hawaii.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2618904/Mick-Fleetwood-goes-flower-power-lands-Los-Angeles.html#ixzz30aDDI9Qy

[michelej1]

Mick was spotted coming back to LA today, he must of been out in Hawaii.


This is great. Thanks for posting. Even if you have no idea who he is, everyone is going to stare at Mick as he walks through the airport. Then, he is carrying a guitar case so no one has any doubt that he's a musician. What a character he is.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2618904/Mick-Fleetwood-goes-flower-power-lands-Los-Angeles.html#ixzz30aDDI9Qy

Going his own way! Legendary musician Mick Fleetwood opts for serious flower power as he lands in Los Angeles


By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 11:02 EST, 2 May 2014


He is one of the most successful singer/songwriters in the world, noted for his contribution to Fleetwood Mac's commercial success which first exploded in the 1970s.

But Mick Fleetwood was still channeling something of a flower-power vibe when he landed in Los Angeles airport on Friday.

The 66 year-old was clearly going his own way as he arrived in California, where he stood out from the crowd in a clash of colours.

The acclaimed musician - whose hits include Tusk, You Make Loving Fun and Go Your Own Way - looked like he was back on the east coast to write or record new music as he carried his guitar.

Wearing a bright yellow jacket with pale blue trousers, he accessorised with a pink and white floral scarf and a pair of tan boat shoes.

He also wore his hair in a ponytail, although much of it was covered by his purple-rimmed hat.

Clearly dressed to impress, he attracted many onlookers with his quirky attire as he walked through the airport's arrivals terminal.

But the attention will be welcome now that the British-born star is about to embark on a Fleetwood Mac reunion tour from September, which will see all five original back together on stage.

This will see them perform until 20 December, performing all of their favourite hits.

The Chain group - featuring John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks - have recently welcomed back Christine McVie.

After 15 years of living in the tranquil English countryside, the 70 year-old has made the decision to return to the band for a planned tour.

The British-American band were formed in 1967 in London. Their smash-hit album Rumours sold 40million and topped the U.S. chart for seven months, but their stardom was blighted by cocaine-fuelled excess.

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[jenniferuk]

Mick is such a character! Surely that is his trusty ukulele, which amuses me that much more...giant Mick travels with a tiny uke.

As much as I don't like the Daily Mail I am pleased that they keep FM on their radar.

[shackin'up]

You can dress that man in a tipi and he'll still wear it as if he was born in it.

But come on! Singer songwriter? Guitar? What a Total idiot wrote that piece.

[BlueDenimLamp]

This is great. Thanks for posting. Even if you have no idea who he is, everyone is going to stare at Mick as he walks through the airport. Then, he is carrying a guitar case so no one has any doubt that he's a musician. What a character he is.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2618904/Mick-Fleetwood-goes-flower-power-lands-Los-Angeles.html#ixzz30aDDI9Qy

Going his own way! Legendary musician Mick Fleetwood opts for serious flower power as he lands in Los Angeles


By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 11:02 EST, 2 May 2014


He is one of the most successful singer/songwriters in the world, noted for his contribution to Fleetwood Mac's commercial success which first exploded in the 1970s.

But Mick Fleetwood was still channeling something of a flower-power vibe when he landed in Los Angeles airport on Friday.

The 66 year-old was clearly going his own way as he arrived in California, where he stood out from the crowd in a clash of colours.

The acclaimed musician - whose hits include Tusk, You Make Loving Fun and Go Your Own Way - looked like he was back on the east coast to write or record new music as he carried his guitar.

Wearing a bright yellow jacket with pale blue trousers, he accessorised with a pink and white floral scarf and a pair of tan boat shoes.

He also wore his hair in a ponytail, although much of it was covered by his purple-rimmed hat.

Clearly dressed to impress, he attracted many onlookers with his quirky attire as he walked through the airport's arrivals terminal.

But the attention will be welcome now that the British-born star is about to embark on a Fleetwood Mac reunion tour from September, which will see all five original back together on stage.

This will see them perform until 20 December, performing all of their favourite hits.

The Chain group - featuring John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks - have recently welcomed back Christine McVie.

After 15 years of living in the tranquil English countryside, the 70 year-old has made the decision to return to the band for a planned tour.

The British-American band were formed in 1967 in London. Their smash-hit album Rumours sold 40million and topped the U.S. chart for seven months, but their stardom was blighted by cocaine-fuelled excess.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2618904/Mick-Fleetwood-goes-flower-power-lands-Los-Angeles.html#ixzz30afHWkS4
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So where was Mick flying back from??? We know he was at the Grove book signing in L.A. last Saturday...Where has he been all week???

[michelej1]

So where was Mick flying back from??? We know he was at the Grove book signing in L.A. last Saturday...Where has he been all week???

It says EAST coast. New York?

Michele

[michelej1]

Why was Mick carrying a guitar?

It looks like a small one, don't you think? Like a ukulele.

Michele

[jenniferuk]

Why was Mick carrying a guitar?

It looks like a small one, don't you think? Like a ukulele.

Michele

There are tweets from someone who said Mick was on his flight from LA to Hawaii. With his uke as we suspected-not a guitar.

@chrisdriggers

It would not surprise me if the Mail had incorrect details...often do so.

[bombaysaffires]

Why was Mick carrying a guitar?

It looks like a small one, don't you think? Like a ukulele.

Michele

to write more of those hit songs he's so famous for!

[michelej1]

There are tweets from someone who said Mick was on his flight from LA to Hawaii. With his uke as we suspected-not a guitar.

It would not surprise me if the Mail had incorrect details...often do so.

Yeah. I love the Mail for its photographs, but I never had any reason to think they were any good with facts. I don't know why they guessed east coast.

Michele

[BlueDenimLamp]

There are tweets from someone who said Mick was on his flight from LA to Hawaii. With his uke as we suspected-not a guitar.

It would not surprise me if the Mail had incorrect details...often do so.

Hawaii would make more sense...Maybe the entertainment at the restaurant called in sick and Mick had to cover for them..."For your enjoyment the soothing ukulele sounds of Mick Fleetwood"...

[jenniferuk]

Hawaii would make more sense...Maybe the entertainment at the restaurant called in sick and Mick had to cover for them..."For your enjoyment the soothing ukulele sounds of Mick Fleetwood"...

I forgot about the restaurant! I was thinking he may go back regularly to see his mum and his girls (his twins and g/f if he has one / has the one who was with him last tour).

[michelej1]

Hawaii would make more sense...Maybe the entertainment at the restaurant called in sick and Mick had to cover for them..."For your enjoyment the soothing ukulele sounds of Mick Fleetwood"...

But why does he have it California? He is probably going to play ukulele on the album and if that doesn't make people run to get their wallets, I don't know what will.

Michele

[jenniferuk]

But why does he have it California? He is probably going to play ukulele on the album and if that doesn't make people run to get their wallets, I don't know what will.

Michele
Haha! I thought I read somewhere that he travels with it / keeps it close to hand. No idea where I got that but when I saw the photo it was somehow familiar.

Maybe it helps him woo the ladies...

ETA: here is one old article courtesy of Elle in which Mick mentions his ukuleles...20 of them!
http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=50505&highlight=ukulele

[elle]

Haha! I thought I read somewhere that he travels with it / keeps it close to hand. No idea where I got that but when I saw the photo it was somehow familiar.

Maybe it helps him woo the ladies...

ETA: here is one old article courtesy of Elle in which Mick mentions his ukuleles...20 of them!
http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=50505&highlight=ukulele

yeah i thought there was also some video of him at his restaurant talking how he's learning ukulele and he even plays something to demonstrate... i think.

[vivfox]

to write more of those hit songs he's so famous for!

When he returns to his The Chain group.

[michelej1]

The critical comments on the inaccuracies in the article are pretty funny.

http://s300.photobucket.com/user/michelej1/media/mickairport_zps39f7aed1.jpg.html?filters[user]=69606132&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=0

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn2/michelej1/mickairport_zps39f7aed1.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/michelej1/media/mickairport_zps39f7aed1.jpg.html)

[michelej1]

[I hope Mick was able to get some good Game of Thrones gossip for Stevie]

http://wncx.cbslocal.com/photo-galleries/2014/06/23/profile-mick-fleetwood/

New York Opening Of "The Distance From Here"

NEW YORK - MAY 6: (US TABS AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Actors Peter Dinklage, Josh Charles and musician Mick Fleetwood enjoy a laugh at the opening night party for "The Distance From Here" at the West Bank Cafe May 6, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn2/michelej1/Mick_zps20098f7f.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/michelej1/media/Mick_zps20098f7f.jpg.html)

[bombaysaffires]

[I hope Mick was able to get some good Game of Thrones gossip for Stevie]

http://wncx.cbslocal.com/photo-galleries/2014/06/23/profile-mick-fleetwood/

New York Opening Of "The Distance From Here"

NEW YORK - MAY 6: (US TABS AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Actors Peter Dinklage, Josh Charles and musician Mick Fleetwood enjoy a laugh at the opening night party for "The Distance From Here" at the West Bank Cafe May 6, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn2/michelej1/Mick_zps20098f7f.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/michelej1/media/Mick_zps20098f7f.jpg.html)

trying to imagine Peter Dinklage standing beside Mick… talk about odd couples~

[loverly13]

trying to imagine Peter Dinklage standing beside Mick… talk about odd couples~

This is from 2004!

[michelej1]

This is from 2004!

Oh, I misread the date in the caption! Michele

[bombaysaffires]

This is from 2004!

has Peter Dinklage gotten taller in the last ten years then?