The Chain cover - Highwomen - Howard Stern

[Les]

Billboard
May 15, 2004

Tantric - The Chain
by Keith Caulfield

TANTRIC The Chain (3:28)
PRODUCER: Toby Wright
WRITERS: various
PUBLISHERS: Now Sounds Music, ASCAP; Fleetwood Mac Music; Welsh Witch Music (adm. by Sony/ATV Songs), BMI Maverick 101329 (CD promo)

Following the success of "Hey Now" on mainstream rock radio, perhaps Tantric is aiming for a broader audience by covering this Fleetwood Mac chestnut. The cut is the second radio single from the group's sophomore album, "After We Go." Tantric's rendition retains the rollicking spirit of the original, but punches it up a notch with crunchy guitars, growling vocals and heavy bass. Frontman Hugo Ferreira delivers the song's classic chorus ("And if you don't love me now/You will never love me again/I can still hear you sayin'/You would never break the chain") with angst and urgency. Such powerful stuff makes you want to reach out and touch somebody's hand. Heritage and mainstream rock radio should latch onto the track immediately.

[DownOnRodeo]

I LOVE this cover! I really do. I always play it. It ROCKS, but is loyal enough to have all the atmosphere and pathos of the original. It just takes it up a notch in the 'grrr' stakes, sonically.
Hehe, look at the publishers ;) Money for all! :P

[winnona Call]

I have to say its a pretty good cover, however I get the feeling from a thread on the BuckinghamNicks board that most people dont like it. Obviously, it cant out do the FMs version, buts its a pretty good listen anyways.

xx

[wondergirl9847]

I think it's pretty cool. Very jarring, but I'm assuming that's the groups sound. NOTHING can touch the original tho. :)

[Livia]

From MTV News:

"Guster, Travis and Sixpence None the Richer's Leigh Nash are among the acts who have recorded covers of '70s songs for the soundtrack to the WB series "Everwood." Due October 19, the album will also feature previously released covers from Jason Mraz, Throwing Muses' Kristin Hersh and Stereophonics. ... Tantric had been wanting to record a cover for months but were undecided on a song. Singer Hugo Ferreira suggested turning on the radio and doing the first tune they heard. That was Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain," and now Tantric's cover has become the theme song for HBO's new series "Family Bonds," about bail bondsmen and bounty hunters, premiering September 19. Tantric, meanwhile, are hitting the road next month to promote their recently released album, After We Go. ..."

I've heard it on the commercials for Family Bonds, which looks like a great show, btw. :o

[DownOnRodeo]

I love the cover. :nod: Good to hear that it's doing well.

[Gypsy3]

I hate that cover of "The Chain". The singer's voice is too much for me. Don't scream the damn song! :distress:

[mylittledemon]

Yeah when I heard it I just cringed. Much like the Wilson Philips cover of GYOW.

[shackin'up]

I hate that cover of "The Chain". The singer's voice is too much for me. Don't scream the damn song! :distress:

They're screaming it? Cool. I'm gonna listen to the snippet then.....


edit:
Hmm, on amazon only the first five tracks are active.....our song is number 6.

sh*t happens.

[Livia]

I like the screaming - I like their angry spin on it. :nod:

[CarneVaca]

They're screaming it? Cool. I'm gonna listen to the snippet then.....


edit:
Hmm, on amazon only the first five tracks are active.....our song is number 6.

sh*t happens.

Got to barnesandnoble.com. They do all the songs.

[shackin'up]

Got to barnesandnoble.com. They do all the songs.


Thanks.

Sounds cute. Not really my thing but at least there's a Cock-Rock version of the Chain now.

the only thing that's a pity is that they sing it. I hoped for a real screaming version. well, sh*t happens. :D

[cliffdweller]

I like the screaming - I like their angry spin on it. :nod:

Me too.

I always like to hear new spins on old songs, but more importantly, I like to see F.M. getting their props :thumbsup:

[Lala]

Awesome! Too bad I don't get HBO though :(

[amber]

Thanks.

Sounds cute. Not really my thing but at least there's a Cock-Rock version of the Chain now.

the only thing that's a pity is that they sing it. I hoped for a real screaming version. well, sh*t happens. :D
uh, I thought the Chain WAS one of the Mac's yelling, cock rock songs... :laugh: sure, Stevie & CMV are singing, but it's mostly Lindsey yelling....
AMber

[DeadliestPoison]

Awr. I like the cover. :(

[Gazza]

Come on, Stevie and Lindsey used to scream this song at each other! I probably miss that more than I miss Stevie's screaming at the end of Rhiannon.

[Gypsy3]

oh well but Lindsey's voice is pleasant
this is..... definitely not :sorry:

[MikeVielhaber]

i love tantric and was pleasantly surprised to hear that the new album was gonna have the chain on it. just something more to look forward too since all i've had to listen to from them is their first album the past few years. anyway i'm going to see them next week here in houston.....its like ....13 bucks a pop....i'd be stupid not to go.....especially since i;ve always wanted to see them.

my take on the song is that it's an interesting spin on it.....i like it.....but the guitarist doesn't do anything very imaginative on it really. he waters down much of lindays parts. not saying he's bad....hes come up with plenty of cool things but thats what i hear on that song.

[Janet]

glad they are fans.....*sarcastic grimace*

[GoldDustOrphan]

Pin Me Down - The Chain
http://www.mediafire.com/?y0mnnznj1jh

Pin Me Down is a pop/electronica/rock side project of guitarist Russell Lissack, of the British band Bloc Party and guitarist/singer Milena Mepris, formerly of the electro-punk band Black Moustache.

[Zombie]

That was pretty interesting. I can't tell if I like it or not, though. I like the actual music, but I think it's the vocals that are putting me off.

Thanks for the up.

[Villavic]

I can't tell if I like it or not, though. I like the actual music, but I think it's the vocals that are putting me off.
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Don't like it enough, but it's better than the Everywhere mix I downloaded weeks ago.
and yes the vocals sound like Chrissy Hynde with pneumonia:laugh:

[Doctor]

I've listened to this song several times thus far. The bass is pretty massive; I enjoy it.

[shackin'up]

I think it's a total cheap dump.

[TrueFaith77]

In what manner did they release this song? I looked them up on itunes usa but there's only one EP of one song "Cryptic" that's avaialble.

[GoldDustOrphan]

They released it on their myspace page - where it's still available - but it's also featured on the Rewind II compilation, which was released Jan. 1, 2009. Last year, they covered Pretty in Pink.

[shackin'up]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdHdjpwUl2c

[David]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdHdjpwUl2c

Smokin'!

Creative arrangement that really understands the vibe of the studio cut. Listen to how the voices replicate not only the percussion but the Hammond B3! Whoever composed the arrangement has an excellent ear.

[Livia]

That was awesome!

[AliceLover]

Wow! That was incredible.

[LiamMcConville]

Oh god. :l

[trackaghost]

Is it wrong that I found it difficult to get through that? :laugh:
I'm sorry Gerald :(

[GypsyJas]

Is it wrong that I found it difficult to get through that? :laugh:
I'm sorry Gerald :(
No, you're not wrong, I thought the same thing! It's not that the group isn't talented...I just didn't think The Chain was a great fit for them.

I dunno, I just have a hard time with anyone covering the Mac anyways...it never sounds right to me...

[BTFLCHLD]

Is it wrong that I found it difficult to get through that?
you did better than me...
I clicked out at :26

:shrug:

[carrie721]

Is it wrong that I found it difficult to get through that? :laugh:
I'm sorry Gerald :(

the concept is better than the execution.

[ontheEdgeof17]

The verses were really good. :shrug: I didn't like the beginning at all.

[shackin'up]

Is it wrong that I found it difficult to get through that? :laugh:
I'm sorry Gerald :(


Ofcourse not, and don't be sorry. I just bumped on it and liked to share it. I liked to hear a complete different take on the song and it is done amazingly well, if you like it or not: that arrangement is very original and complex, even if you don't like the outcome. I know it's forced and very un-rock'n'roll, but I usually puke on these kind of things and this time I was impressed. :shrug:

[soul_drifter333]

I keep my opinion to myself...:rolleyes:

http://www.shewired.com/television/2014/10/10/watch-melissa-etheridge-and-queen-latifahs-cover-fleetwood-macs-chain-will-mak

[secret love]

I think it's better than the original :shocked:

[BLY]

It was good but there is nothing like the original.:nod:

[Dreamz19]

I thought it was really good and I don't often like covers. They did a good job.

[michelej1]

12:00 AM, October 21, 2016 / The Daily Star

http://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/hollywood/first-%E2%80%9Cguardians-the-galaxy-2%E2%80%9D-trailer-out-1301830

First “Guardians Of The Galaxy 2” trailer is out

Marvel earlier showed off two pieces of footage at the San Diego Comic-Con: the first was an extended prison break scene with Yondu (Michael Rooker), Rocket and Baby Groot. That sequence is hinted at here, when Yondu and Rocket are walking across a platform and bodies are falling out of the sky around them.

The second, however, was essentially a long trailer, set to Fleetwood Mac's “The Chain” that really set the tone and the mood for the film.

Either way, Marvel is prepping “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” for a May 5, 2017 release date.

[olive]

I keep my opinion to myself...:rolleyes:

http://www.shewired.com/television/2014/10/10/watch-melissa-etheridge-and-queen-latifahs-cover-fleetwood-macs-chain-will-mak


I LOVE Queen Latifah..... and i'll leave it at that

[Macfan4life]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVLNB3d-2cA

[HomerMcvie]

I like it!!!

[BLY]

Amazing.....I loved it. The best cover I have ever heard of The Chain.

[elle]

Amazing.....I loved it. The best cover I have ever heard of The Chain.

the only one that beats it is Lindsey with Little Big Town - both versions are amazing, but LB/ LBT version has Lindsey's amazing guitar solo on top of fantastic harmonies.

[BLY]

the only one that beats it is Lindsey with Little Big Town - both versions are amazing, but LB/ LBT version has Lindsey's amazing guitar solo on top of fantastic harmonies.



I do agree...Bones/The Chain is epic!

[jwd]

It needs more testosterone.

[elle]

It needs more testosterone.

nah. Highwomen are great! as long as they leave their Stevie mentions behind. had a pleasure of seeing Sheryl live this summer and joining in the boos after her saying "Stevie, you know - she is great, right?"

[aleuzzi]

It’s well-executed, even pretty, but unexceptional. It doesn’t haunt me or make me shiver—and that’s the FM version standard.

[sleepless child]

I keep wanting to say Highway women. LOL!

[jbrownsjr]

I keep wanting to say Highway women. LOL!

And I keep thinking of Bella Donna's Highwayman

[jbrownsjr]

It’s well-executed, even pretty, but unexceptional. It doesn’t haunt me or make me shiver—and that’s the FM version standard.

I couldn't agree more. It's un-moving.

[g. fish]

It’s well-executed, even pretty, but unexceptional. It doesn’t haunt me or make me shiver—and that’s the FM version standard.


Agreed. The vocals and harmonies are great. But it needs a driving base line and the hard hitting guitar of LB. Acoustic guitars and violin don't cut it.

[Macfan4life]

There was a segment on Stern today about this performance last week. The fan mail was overwhelming how good the performance was.
They are a country band so you cant compare it to the Mac's version. I like the violin twist in the song.

What I wish I could post was the group's parody about the Stern show made from The Chain. Now that was fall out of your chair funny. Hope someone posts it to youtube.

[jbrownsjr]

There was a segment on Stern today about this performance last week. The fan mail was overwhelming how good the performance was.
They are a country band so you cant compare it to the Mac's version. I like the violin twist in the song.

What I wish I could post was the group's parody about the Stern show made from The Chain. Now that was fall out of your chair funny. Hope someone posts it to youtube.

I want to hear that!

[secret love]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVLNB3d-2cA

I think I just had an orgasm. I mean eargasm.

[HomerMcvie]

I think I just had an orgasm. I mean eargasm.
Me too!!!! I got down with my bah'd self.:lol:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGBqB_k84Ms&t=82s

[jbrownsjr]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jAsyVhAAks

I love this song.

[jcalzaretta]

very impressive. I thought they did GREAT.

[johnnystorms]

Possibly one of the most ill conceived things I've ever seen. https://youtu.be/MJ5u1i3bM80
(if it doesn't belong here.. please remove it.)

[FuzzyPlum]

https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/af63841e-b9b9-4d77-99bc-a4508cfe9bac/svn/steel-core-cable-locks-73835-64_1000.jpg

Chain cover?

[FuzzyPlum]

Possibly one of the most ill conceived things I've ever seen. https://youtu.be/MJ5u1i3bM80
(if it doesn't belong here.. please remove it.)

I thought it was alright, actually....
....until she hit the guitar solo :shocked:

[jmn3]

I thought it was alright, actually....
....until she hit the guitar solo :shocked:

Yeah, seemed okay until the bass part started. From there on out it was....something. That guitar solo was :shocked:

[HomerMcvie]

Makes me have a new appreciation of why Lindsey always hated playing slide. That solo was awful!!!

[SisterNightroad]

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