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Anyone at show? I was. I was also at 10.2 in Chicago.
Chicago FAR better. Crowd way more into it. Half of NYC sat for the whole show. Last night - during Gold Dust Woman. I think John messed up a bit. Could see the look between him and Stevie on it. Ultimate professionals. Did not phase anyone in the band. Killer performance. She danced her ass off! Stevie also started telling her Gypsy story when Chris was supposed to tell her Over My Head story. Priceless. Lot of interaction between the ladies last night. Loved it. Look forward to next show - DC! |
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I was there. Great show. Wonderful to see Chris back with the band.
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I was there too. Fantastic show! I was thrilled with how well the band sounded with Christine back in the mix. The vocals sound so much more full and balanced and the visual of all five up there feels so much more complete. I was so moved when Chris talked about how she was lucky to get a second chance to do all this again. Stevie messing up the "Over My Head" intro was also so funny.
Overall it just felt like so much more of a celebration than it has in years. So glad I could be there to see it!! |
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It was so great to hear and see Christine and her songs live -She sounded strong, so much energy; in particular, Little Lies was really good. Once again, after a FM concert, I always want to replace all my studio recordings with live ones – their sound and energy always take their songs to a better place. Christine got a big cheer when she first started with YMLF, and as others have said, her words about returning were sweet and seemed heartfelt. Overall, Stevie and Lindsey both seemed to have a lightness/happiness about them – They all just ‘looked right’ up there as it used to be. That was cool. Stevie seemed genuinely happy to have Christine there, and Lindsey’s intro to IKINW was really positive – saying how it’s a new chapter that will bear fruit, new music, more tours, etc. Random notes: (sorry if I repeat things others have said) I think Lindsey was mouthing the words to part of Dreams at one point, which was amusing. I don’t get the giant Lindsey head on IKINW. He looked like the great Oz scolding everyone for being doubters of his genius. (lol well, yeah, maybe I do get it! :lol:) All of Christine’s songs, which are in general, to me, on the light and fluffy side, sounded AMAZING live – they really took on some weight in a good way and it was like hearing them for the first time – great experience- OMH got a nice crowd reaction, and LL was really great- When Stevie accidently preempted Christine with Gypsy, she did it with such good humor – she said ‘we’re still getting used to this!’ which reminded us that it’s kind of all new, all over again for them too, so, I don’t know, it was kind of refreshing to see the highly routinized S&L setlist get shaken up! Good! Big Love – Of course, pretty great, but I’ve heard it so often now that my favorite part is watching and listening to the reactions from casual fans – they are blown away every time. Having said that, it was not his best rendition. I actually felt like the sound was a little off or guitar not precisely tuned or something – did anyone else think this? I found it distracting, but overall of course, it got huge crowd reaction. All 3 had a moment or two of raspiness, but otherwise sounded strong and clear, and together, the three voices blended really well as we knew they would! GDW – Stevie’s vocals great, better than last tour. Love that ending – so theatrical, and she pulls it off so beautifully – in recent Rolling Stone piece, Stevie said that Christine remarked something like how that ending is eerie and reminiscent of when they were all over the top into drugs. I would be the first to say if it was corny, but she really delivers that mood – it sounded so good I expected Mick to come out with a sheet of glass and a hammer— LB had great interaction with the first few rows. He looked over at Christine with smiles quite a bit. His appearance during Songbird gets a thumbs up from me. What a different vibe than last tour! As another poster said, last tour was so about the tension and chemistry of S&L (as close to BN as we may ever get), and last night was completely different –more working as a team enjoying performing – kind of like The Dance, except they seemed HAPPY-:) That’s my top of mind – sorry so long post!! Have fun to anyone going tonight! |
I have a friend who went to the same show and people are being asked to sit down by the staff WTF??? Yelled at while dancing and having a good time too
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Have they been letting people to the front for these past shows?
Putting it nicely, are the "Lindsey girls" being led up to his side when the lights go down? I only want to know because I haven't bought my tickerts yet snd need to work out my strategy. Jamie |
Yeah they were pretty adamant about keeping the aisles clear - badgering people who went into the aisle to take pictures to get back to their seats...I know they have a job to do, but it seemed like every time we stepped away from our aisle seats even for a minute, here comes that security guy! My advice is when/if you are trying to move up, have a drink in your hand - it seemed that if they thought you were going to/from the bar, they just let you by!
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I'll be there tonight, front and center. No sitting for me!! :D
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John is experiencing a few hiccups. I'm not entirely sure what happened during GDW but he keeps making a mistake at the end of 'Seven Wonders'. I hope this is just a temporary glitch!
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Newday By GLENN GAMBOA, October 7, 2014
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment...turn-1.9474606 Fleetwood Mac's flexibility has always been its secret weapon, its three distinctive singers giving it a wide variety of sounds that few bands can match. That becomes even clearer with the focus on singer/keyboardist Christine McVie at Madison Square Garden Monday night, marking her return to Fleetwood Mac after 17 years of retirement from the road. With McVie back in the Mac, there is more of a balance of blues and rock. Her rich voice on "You Make Loving Fun" and "Everywhere" is a nice counterpoint to the more aggressive, rocking vocals of Lindsey Buckingham and the more ethereal singing of Stevie Nicks. And when they all sing together, in the gorgeous "Rhiannon" or "Say You Love Me," it's still magical. "I've been away for a long time," McVie told the cheering crowd. "You don't often get a chance to do what you love twice in your life." It's still early in the tour, which launched last week, and they are still working out some pieces. (Fleetwood Mac returns to The Garden Tuesday night and plays Prudential Center on Saturday.) Nicks mistakenly tried to introduce "Over My Head," which was written by McVie, before laughing and yielding the stage, saying, "I don't know the story of this song." However, the nervousness of such veteran performers just added to the charm of the night, which got stronger the deeper they got into the 2 1/2-hour set. Between Buckingham's epic guitar solos, Mick Fleetwood's massive drumming, John McVie's strong bass work, Nicks' patented spins to punctuate the lovely "Gypsy" and Christine McVie's lush vocals, Fleetwood Mac looked ready to take on what Buckingham has called "their next chapter." SETLIST: The Chain / You Make Loving Fun / Dreams / Second Hand News / Rhiannon / Everywhere / I Know I'm Not Wrong / Tusk / Sisters of the Moon / Say You Love Me / Seven Wonders / Big Love / Landslide / Never Going Back Again / Over My Head / Gypsy / Little Lies / Gold Dust Woman / I'm So Afraid / Go Your Own Way // ENCORES: World Turning / Don't Stop / Silver Springs / Songbird |
By JAIME HOLGUIN - Associated Press - Tuesday, October 7, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) - Their “dream girl” is back. The members of Fleetwood Mac each took a moment Monday night at New York City’s Madison Square Garden to welcome longtime bandmate Christine McVie back to the stage after a 16-year hiatus, thus restoring the band to its mid-1970s and most successful configuration. In her trademark gypsy shawl, Stevie Nicks said the dream catchers she casts to the crowd each night finally netted her old friend. Lindsey Buckingham said her return marked “a beautiful, profound and poetic new chapter.” Mick Fleetwood simply looked to the ceiling and shouted “Amen.” In between, they ripped through all their old hits with a fervor that belied their age. The band opened with “The Chain,” a song emblematic of Fleetwood Mac’s lasting legacy, despite its many breakups and personal upheavals. The collective power of the three singers’ voices belting out the song’s refrain, “You would never break the chain,” seemed to drown out the quarrels and drug-fueled rancor that tore them apart over the years. The McVie-penned and long-dormant “You Make Loving Fun” was back on the set list, and upon hearing her sing the opening line, “Sweet, wonderful you,” the crowd erupted in an approving roar. McVie, 71, looked comfortable and happy to be back. Her voice was strong and a welcome presence. During the band’s concert in New York City last year, guitarist, singer and songwriter Buckingham, singer and songwriter Nicks, drummer Fleetwood, and Christine’s ex-husband and bassist John McVie powered through their catalog of classics. But despite a purposeful performance, it was hard to not feel shortchanged by the exclusion of Christine McVie’s songs. With her return to the fold this time around, however, the band was free to explore its entire repertoire, including McVie’s songs “Over My Head,” ”Little Lies” and “Everywhere.” One of the highlights of the night was “Second Hand News,” which the band played with the energy of young musicians playing for their first big break. The 65-year-old Buckingham, especially, attacked the guitar with such intensity and enthusiasm, you’d think it was his first time playing in front of a large audience. Dressed in skin-tight jeans, he stomped in slow-motion across the stage during a hair-raising guitar solo for “I’m So Afraid,” as the large screen behind the performers zoomed in on his dexterous fingers plucking away at the guitar strings. While age has not diminished his agility, it has taken a slight toll on Nicks’ voice. “Dreams,” took on a different feel to accommodate her on some of the song’s higher notes. A couple of backup singers helped out with the harder to reach registers and harmonies. But on her other signature songs, like “Silver Springs” and “Landslide,” Nicks’ voice was intact and cut through like a sharpened knife. The New York show, the first of a two-night stint, is part of a 33-city “On With the Show” tour that started Sept. 30 in Minneapolis and is scheduled to wrap up Dec. 20 in Tampa, Florida. Buckingham recently told The Associated Press that he, Christine McVie and Fleetwood have tracked some songs for a new album, but their concerted effort to finish it won’t begin until after the tour. For now, the band is content focusing on being back on the road, playing their classic hits with their long lost friend. “You have to look at the five (of us) as a study in chemistry,” Buckingham told the AP. “What a lot of the fans really bought into was beyond music… it was this beautiful chemistry that they saw between the five of us.” But the final encore Monday night belonged to only one: McVie. She performed her signature song, “Songbird,” solo on a baby grand piano, with a bit of help from Buckingham on the guitar solo. Her rendition brought the sold-out audience to a hush. The significance of her return was not lost on her. “I’ve been away quite a long time and you don’t often get a chance to do something you love so much twice in your life.” ___ Entertainment Writer Mike Cidoni Lennox contributed to this story. Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...#ixzz3FTvH7C7W Follow us: @washtimes on Twitter |
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I was there too! It almost feels unnecessary to post a review since so many videos are doing an amazing job capturing the show. I had a VIP ticket but skipped out on going to the M&G after, thankfully, hearing SadAngel86 describe it. For me it was more fun to grab dinner before the show with a friend in NYC and not sit around or stand around while things are disorganized. Actual M&G aside, the seats were wonderful and the show was amazing!!! The last time I saw the "complete" Rumours lineup was Atlantic City, November, 1997! It was a different world at that time. Now, almost everyone has a cell phone, and almost no one has a lighter! ;)
Yes, there were "crickets" chirping before the show began, then the lights lowered. I don't know that I've ever heard why crickets are used. (RATS! I should have gone to the M&G and asked that!) ;) You all know the set list, you have all the video! What was #1 special about the show was the presence of Christine, who didn't miss a note, who didn't look the least bit nervous and to have the opportunity to hear her singing again LIVE. She looks fabulous! I was also wanting to see John in a major way--he is definitely leaner in appearance, but the man stood his ground the whole time and was grinning and clapping when Christine was introduced. Lis, maybe you'll get your dream ending yet. ;) Of course the other special thing about seeing Fleetwood Mac was the music! And seeing them right in front of you LIVE! Stevie is beyond happy. She's playful, she's engaging, and she looks not a day over 35 up there. Someone in the front row startled her at the end of Sisters Of The Moon (a noise) and her reaction was priceless. And you guys remember Stevie's Gold Dust Woman performance on Bob Welch's video? The mini skirt and dancing around? Well, it's back and the lady can still "sell it." I remember on the Bob Welch video Stevie said, "FM never lets me play GDW that long." I guess she got her wish this tour. It was wonderful to hear her pull out Sisters and Seven Wonders! From the videos I have seen, it looks as if Stevie is becoming more and more confident with both of those songs. I think Halloween will be quite a night for Sisters. ;) Stevie's performing ability is stronger than ever! Lindsey is a dynamo! A total consumate performer and he looks particularly handsome in his short black waistcoat. (happy to see the leather jacket and tshirt gone!) Stevie must have told him to "tone it up a bit." ;) We are spoiled, aren't we? We have seen this genious do "Big Love" and "I'm So Afraid" so many times that we are, perhaps, jaded. Lindsey is the guitar master. He puts it all out for the fans every time. The musicians work hard. They play on almost every song--except Lindsey's solo spots. There is no break time for him. Seriously, the all looked beautiful up on the stage. Mick is still his wild and crazy self--I know there is back up behind the stage for all of them, but Mick does not quit the entire show either. The man has been working out and it shows. I have no idea what he is saying most of the time during World Turning, but he does engage everyone. No vest this time, kids. ;) I was in the front center area, and it looked like the front and sides of the floor were standing throughout the entire show. Can't speak for the back of the floor as I couldn't see it. The arena was packed out! People were singing and clapping and having a blast. There was a drunk young man in the audience center front, that would periodically climb up on his chair and waving his arms as if to lead the singing. I was waiting for him to topple over onto a rowmate. There was a young lady almost directly in front of Stevie who was holding up a sign frequently during the show that said something to the effect of "STEVIE, It's BRETT'S BIRTHDAY" and was directing Stevie to acknowledge Brett. It's probably best not to try to give Stevie stage directions from the audience. ;) Besides, it apparently blocked the view of a lot of people behind her, but she kept holding it up while the band was actually performing. Bad timing and manners on her part, and, I suspect, she probably mortified Brett. The band ignored her until the end, when Christine said, "I can't read that." People around the young lady were a little more direct about where her sign should have been placed. :) Souvenirs? The same shirts that were on the FM selling website. There were mugs, key chains. No tour boooks. This was an outting that was put together, mostly to get the "rust off." They needn't worry: "Fleetwood Mac is back." They are strong! I had a wonderful time catching up with some NYC Fleetwood Mac friends again, too! Don't miss your chance to catch this band! BTW, I passed Joy Behar on the way to my seat! Turns out she's a big FM fan too! |
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That woman with the Brett sign should have been escorted from the premises. I hate people like that so much. Glad you weren't one of the ones closest to her. Michele |
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Thank you ^ ^. I'll tell you Michele, I was retracting my claws to not go after said young lady myself. I was so close to pulling out a $20.00 to pay someone to just rip the sign up. ;) Time makes you bolder but I tried to be patient. Hiring the "hit"? Well, I thought I might be walking a thin line. :laugh:
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Thank you for the details! I love reading the little nuances and seeing how well they cope when things go off script.
I would have lost it had that sign blocked my line of site! I saw that Broadway star / singer Betty Buckley was there and tweeting. I mention as I know she has some fans here and has been at shows on previous tours. |
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I'm still so thrilled at the great spirits the band members are in. I've been attending their shows since 1979 and they've never seemed this happy and comfortable in eachother's company. You can see they sincerely appreciate this opportunity for all five to perform together at such a high level after all they've experienced over the years. Another unusual occurrence were the balloons that started floating through the arena during Go Your Own Way. They appeared to be coming from one of the suites in the back of the arena and a few made their way onto the stage. At one point Stevie kicked one to keep it out of her way. I noticed that the colors -- yellow, purple and white -- and wondered if some Lakers fans had infiltrated the Garden! So many sweet moments that people have been writing about. When Stevie got mixed up and started to introduce Gypsy when it was time for Chris to speak about Over My Head, the interaction between the two of them was like seeing a private, funny moment between the pair. I also really liked the stage and lighting effects. For instance, during Gypsy, the video playing on the wall behind the band was based on the original Gypsy video with the vintage look and rain. At the end of the song when Stevie does her twirls, they insert her live color image into the video shot to evoke the end of the original video when she is twirling on the cliff. I loved this and thought it was such a classy touch! I'm in NYC for the week, so will post more as I can after upcoming shows. |
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Anyway it was a really great show. Landslide was dedicated to Matthew who she called her stepson, and she said she is very proud of him. Chris sounded great and her prescence alone seemed to make Stevie so much more upbeat. I've never seen her smile so much in concert. My favorite song of the night was Little Lies for sure, it was so much fun. Highlight of the show to me was when Stevie stepped up to the mic to introduce her song with a story before Chris stepped up and looked at her funny and Stevie realized it wasn't time for her song, it was Christine's time for Over My Head. And then when it was time for Stevie's Gypsy story,she didn't remember it at first. She was funny, at one point she laughed at her mistake and said "At least I make myself laugh". |
Knowing this band, something happens spontaneously once and they are likely to rehearse that and make it permenant banter. Stevie will start telling her gypsy story before over my head every night and pretend the audience doesn't know it's coming :laugh: and it'll grow into the point where the explanation into why the gypsy intro needed an intro to its intro until eventually over my head is dropped in favor of a 10 minute gypsy discussion, only focusing on gypsy for a minute and a half of the 10 minutes:laugh:
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This seriously happens at shows?! Oh man, finally my age works in my favor! Too bad my health doesn't so much but I've been debating floor or accessible seating and am going with an aunt and uncle in Detroit but shoot, they won't mind if I go run off to the front. :D Thrilled to hear Stevie was over on your side a lot. Last year I had accessible seating on the Lindsey side of the stage, up a bit on the far side and it was probably the second best seats around beyond being in the front on the floor but we didnt get enough Stevie! Pretty much only when she walked to our side to wave. Although that's got to be another benefit to having Christine back, Stevie can't be way off on one side anymore. :) Thanks so much everyone for the awesome reviews. My health has been really rough this year and its going to be tough to even make it to a show but its literally the one thing I've had to look forward to and I am SO THRILLED they're doing Seven Wonders and Sisters of the Moon! I've been on a huge SOTM kick lately, has to be one of their all time best and most underrated songs- I'd take it over GDW any day! So cute about Stevie and Gypsy/OMH intro. Last year in Detroit her earpiece or whatever somehow stopped working at one point and after how scripted everything was it was so awesome to see the earpiece malfunction and the amazing way she handled it, joking about how it was just like the 70s again. As much as she seems to love to follow a script, perhaps she doesn't give herself enough credit for how entertaining she is off the cuff and how gracefully she handles anything that goes wrong. And those off the cuff moments stick with you for sure. |
Fleetwood Mac Relives Past Peaks & Lows at Madison Square Garden Concert
Billboard By Kenneth Partridge | October 07, 2014 12:00 PM EDT http://www.billboard.com/articles/62...garden-concert In the setlist created for Fleetwood Mac's latest tour -- the first in 16 years with singer and keyboardist Christine McVie -- Fleetwood Mac leaves plenty of room for inter-song stories. And for good reason: This band's personal dramas are nearly as legendary as its music, and the various elephants in the room can't be ignored. They ought to get their own drum solos during "Tusk." With that in mind, it hardly felt like a misstep on Monday night (Oct. 6) when Stevie Nicks jumped ahead during the first of two Mac concerts at Madison Square Garden and prepared to tell New York City fans the tale behind "Gypsy." The problem? It was time for song No. 15 on the setlist -- where McVie explains and sings "In Over My Head" -- not 16, and that left Stevie to offer a sheepish apology. "I don't know the story for this one," Nicks said with a smile. "I'd love to." The lives of the five individuals onstage are so intertwined, of course, that a little overlap is inevitable. Nearly 40 years after the release of its 1977 landmark Rumours, this British-American band of ex-lovers and drug buddies has put professionalism before lingering resentments. And during Monday's rock-solid performance, Nicks' minor gaff was the only chink in the armor. The Mac attack rolls on, leveling cities with the power of its hits and letting the backstory frame the presentation without distracting from the songs. Guitarist Lindsey Buckingham wouldn't have it any other way. Monday night at MSG, the skinny-jeaned singer, guitarist, musical director, and onetime Nicks paramour bounded across the stage with more energy than his four bandmates combined. With McVie back in the fold, Buckingham predicted a "profound and poetic new chapter for this band," and to prove his point, he followed that statement with "I Know I'm Not Wrong," a punk-inspired cut from the Mac's divisive 1979 double LP Tusk. "I Know I'm Not Wrong" didn't get the same reaction as "The Chain, "You Make Loving Fun," or "Dreams -- the trio of smashes that opened the 24-song, two-plus-hour show -- but it pointed a way forward for the group. Buckingham and McVie have reportedly been spearheading efforts for a new Mac record, and if Buckingham brings any of the barking intensity he showed on "I'm Not Afraid" or the fiery doom-grass finger workout "Big Love" (a showcase for his innovative picking technique), the Mac might return with a worthy addition to its canon. If not, they can continue coasting on the old stuff, though it helps to have McVie making her triumphant return. The Mac was getting dangerously low on storyline. In addition to presiding over her excellent '70s gems and oft-overlooked '80s hits "Everywhere" and "Little Lies" -- both of which kept the band relevant as the classic lineup began to dissolve -- McVie gave Monday's show a reason for happening. "Our songbird has returned," drummer Mick Fleetwood said during his stage introductions -- and indeed, McVie's honeyed vocals are as strong as ever. She's the Mac's not-so-secret pop weapon, and on "You Make Loving Fun," she glided easily through the high notes of the chorus. "And the songbirds keep singing," she sang during the night's grand finale, "Songbird," "Like they know the score." Nicks, by contrast, gave deeper, more growling readings of "Dreams" and "Rhiannon" than casual fans might have been ready for. While the latter became a challenge to sing along to, Stevie's new approach suits her dark, mystical lyrics. These days, Stevie digs into the material more than she belts it out, though she might have been saving herself for late-set thriller "Gold Dust Woman," that wonderful anti-fairytale about cocaine and breakups and everything else that went into the Rumours cauldron. The first encore belonged to Fleetwood -- all decked out in his dandy pirate-wear -- who yipped and shouted as he banged out the drum solo in "World Turning," offering clues into what goes through a drummer's mind when he's given free reign. Next was "Don't Stop," which sadly didn't bring a surprise appearance from Hillary Clinton, who danced awkwardly to the tune two decades ago at her husband's first inauguration. It probably wasn't the right time for Hillary to announce her candidacy for president anyway. Monday's gig -- and this entire tour -- is about nostalgia for the '70s and '80s, not the '90s. Perhaps Clinton will find a campaign song on that new record the Mac is promising. There's supposed to one called "Carnival Begin," a fitting title for all parties involved. |
[Hey, did Mick say "Amen" or "Hallelujah"? Which is it. ]
Concert review: Fleetwood Mac at Madison Square Garden October 7, 2014, 12:58 PM Last updated: Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 1:13 PM By JAY LUSTIG Special to The Record http://www.northjersey.com/news/conc...rden-1.1104025 “Hallelujah,” drummer Mick Fleetwood said when introducing Christine McVie to the crowd at Madison Square Garden, Monday night. And it was exactly the right word. When singer-keyboardist McVie decided to stop touring with the band in the late ’90s, the loss wasn’t only a musical one. A band is a family, not just an assemblage of artists, and rarely is that more true than in the case of Fleetwood Mac, whose mid- to late-’70s commercial and artistic peak coincided with a time when various relationships within the band were being tested, broken and reassembled. Many of the band’s best songs are autobiographical, or at least seem to be, so you really need the original cast to give them their full resonance. When ex-lovers Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, for instance, sang together on “Go Your Own Way” and “Silver Springs” on Monday, they glared at each other, as if their romantic wounds were still fresh. McVie sings lead on hits such as “Over My Head,” “You Make Loving Fun” and “Say You Love Me,” as well as the majestic ballad “Songbird.” So when it was announced, early this year, that she would be rejoining the band for its current On With the Show Tour — which began last week, and also includes a stop at the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday — it made the tour into an event. Those songs would be back, but more important, the entire family, with all its thorny dynamics, would be reunited. Appropriately enough, the band began the Garden show with its anthem of interconnectedness, “The Chain,” and sensibly arranged the setlist to underscore McVie’s presence: The second song was “You Make Loving Fun,” and the last encore was “Songbird.” The evening’s emotional high point, though, belonged to Nicks and her sad, reflective acoustic ballad, “Landslide.” The band is working on a new album, but stuck to its old material at the Garden. Still, there was no doubt that band members are feeling re-energized by McVie’s return. I’ve rarely seen a classic-rock show where all the band members seemed so happy just to be there together. I know this is crazy, but during “Second Hand News” and “I Know I’m Not Wrong,” I thought of the Ramones: The band barreled forward with that much focused energy. It really was amazing, particularly when you think that Fleetwood and bassist John McVie co-founded the first incarnation of the band as part of the blues-rock revival of the 1960s, and that current band members (who were joined by four unobtrusive backing musicians at the Garden) range in age from 65 to 71. There were some minor surprises, including a slowed-down, hypnotic version of “Never Going Back Again.” But in general, the band followed its usual script. Nicks did her spinning on “Rhiannon” and “Gypsy,” Buckingham stomped around the stage playing wild guitar solos on “Tusk” and “I’m So Afraid.” Fleetwood got the crowd charged up by taking a long drum solo, complete with eccentric vocalizing (he almost seemed to be speaking in tongues at times), during “World Turning.” Yes, it was a greatest-hits show, but it was also a chance for the band to touch bases with Christine McVie again before setting off in a new direction. During his introduction for “I Know I’m Not Wrong,” Buckingham said that this is the beginning of a new chapter for Fleetwood Mac that will last for a long time and be “very fruitful.” Things always seem to be changing in the Fleetwood Mac world, so there are no guarantees. But at the very least, the stage has been set for Buckingham’s vision to come true, and as long as everyone can remain as positive and inspired as they were on Monday, there’s no reason it can’t happen. |
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They sound amazing with all five together! I was blown the heck away. I wish I could go every night and just live through the variety of emotions their music instills in me. Christine, it was just so bloody wonderful to have her back. And John, well, I feel blessed that he's there and giving it all backbone. Mick and Stevie and Lindsey, I adore ya. I'm not bothered by who stood and for how long, all that's important to me is what the experience was for me -- transcendent -- and how my sis liked it -- she loved it. So very happy I got to see all five together FINALLY. |
Both shows were amazing. Crowd was better at the second one. You could really tell how genuinely happy the band was to have Chris back. Very heartwarming to watch. SOTM is improving slightly. The choruses are less lifeless. I liked Over Head more than I thought I would. Stevie switched up the ending on silver springs with some incoherent babble. I LOVED it. I will post more later. two fantastic shows!!!
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Great show tonight. Being that it's the 5th show, I won't recap. I'll just give a few thoughts and observations.
You Make LovingFun: Judging by the first few shows, I looked out for that high note at the beginning of the song that she wasn't really hitting. It seemed like she's made some adjustments- it sounded much better tonight. Rhiannon: I wish Lyndsey would spice up the guitar piece before "Rhiannooooon" I wish he did what Waddy does for Stevie's solo. Over My Head: It's a beautiful fit. I wouldn't swap it out of this set. Sisters: It was cool that she did last tour, but no need for two tours in a row. Much prefer Sara in this slot, or even Storms Gold Dust: Stevie is insane this year- even compared to last year. So much energy. During Stevie's thank you's, she mimicked the conversation she and Christine had about Chris' return to the band. She put on the cutest mimicking British accent. Had she done this in the first few shows? The concert looked to be a sellout- or very close to it. Amazing how last year they had 15k (not quite sellout) at MSG at one show. Now with Christine, interest doubles. Oh, & MORE BALLOONS!!! White balloons came out of nowhere from the 101-103 sections during GYOW! None made it to the stage but what gives!! Great show! I loved it :) :] |
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INSANE. SO GOOD. I'll write more tomorrow, but my mom and I went from the 17th row in section A (Christine's side) to third row center. We took a pic at the stage before the show and I asked a few security dudes if they were taking fans up when the lights went down. Venue security said no, only the first three rows - any others are hand picked by the band's people. Another security guy (non venue) asked me where I was sitting and said he'd make a note of it. The lights dimmed and I just grabbed my mom and bolted up the aisle. The MSG security guy tried to stop us from going through, so we slid into the fourth row. The third row was empty, so I climbed over and pulled my dear mother over with me! God, I think she was going to kill me. We ended up staying there the rest of the night. The only complaint I have about the show is how low energy the crowd up front was. I mean, even the people right at the stage were relatively subdued. But what was worst was that the first five rows were soooo full of stuffed shirts who came late with their super young trophy wives and girlfriends and left early. They all just stood and smiled politely and clapped politely when the song was over (and stared more at me dancing and having a good time, as if they had never seen a 23 year old with a face that could still emote, than they did at the show). I mean, geeze, I know Mick wants to make more by selling those insane $1,000 platinum seats, but boy did it really kill the buzz. Great time otherwise. I could not have asked for a better experience for my first show. |
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Balloons?
Did anyone get a pic of the balloons coming down? Just curious.
Lee :) |
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http://www.guitars101.com/forums/f14...ac-181020.html Fleetwood Mac - 2014-10-06 - New York City, NY (Audience FLAC) Madison Square Garden Recorded by: Mr. Railing Source: AT943cards>SP-SPSB-10>MM-AT-1>H2n(24/48) Transfer: wavelab>r8b>cdwav>TLH(8)>flac Location: First row upper level in line with left speaker stack. Mics split 2 feet placed over plexiglass barrier onto signage below 01 intro 02 The Chain 03 You Make Loving Fun 04 Dreams 05 Second Hand News 06 Rhiannon 07 talking 08 Everywhere 09 talking 10 I Know I'm Not Wrong 11 Tusk 12 Sisters of the Moon 13 Say You Love Me 14 Seven Wonders 15 talking 16 Big Love 17 talking 18 Landslide 19 Never Going Back Again 20 talking 21 Over My Head 22 talking 23 Gypsy 24 Little Lies 25 Gold Dust Woman 26 I'm So Afraid 27 Go Your Own Way 28 - encore break - 29 World Turning 30 band intros 31 Don't Stop 32 Silver Springs 33 - encore break 2 - 34 Songbird 35 applause... 36 ...Stevie final thanks 37 Mick final thanks ** A Mr. Railing recording ** Notes: I turned off the recorder and removed the mics after track 35. Then Stevie got back to the mic to speak. I started recording again holding the mics in my palm. I missed maybe 20-30 seconds between track 35 and 36. |
WJLA, October 8, 2014
http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/10...me-107897.html FLEETWOOD MAC: You know the first names, so, here’s a piece from the middle about a certain Madison Square Garden gig, per the New York Times, “. . . Ms. McVie wrote the determinedly optimistic, forward-looking “Don’t Stop,” which insists “yesterday’s gone.” But to the delight of a nostalgic audience on Monday, the band drew its entire set from the five albums this lineup made together: “Fleetwood Mac” (1975), “Rumours” (1977), “Tusk” (1979), “Mirage” (1982) and “Tango in the Night” (1987). "There was camaraderie onstage; when Ms. McVie sang “Say You Love Me,” Ms. Nicks was singing along without a microphone, like a fan who knew all the words. “Fleetwood Mac can’t duplicate its youthful sweetness. Ms. McVie’s voice has held its richness, but sometimes falters at high notes. Ms. Nicks’s huskiness has grown harsher, and in her glittery shawls she turns slowly now instead of twirling across the stage. But Fleetwood Mac still has the intricacy, elegance and underlying punch of its songs.” http://nyti.ms/1seBc6F Read more: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/10...#ixzz3FZmYgWzo Follow us: @ABC7News on Twitter | WJLATV on Facebook |
I was in the middle of the floor (I think the furthest back I've ever been for a FM concert). Interesting experience. In many ways, it was fun because I don't think I ever saw the details of the stage before. The drawback: I had to look at the monitor many times because people in front of me were just too tall. Not their fault...I seem to be shrinking in height.
Anyway, got to see a few dear friends before the show and had a nice crowd around me during the show. From the middle--it seemed like the whole Garden was really into the show and that almost everyone in the front stood. I guess I was wrong about that. I stood as long as physically possible. I have issues with my leg and had to sit from time to time but I had nice folks around me who didn't judge:p Actually, I 'm joking because that's the reason I stopped going to MSG for a while (didn't even know it was renovated until Monday!)--because of some of the crowd that seems to go there. They spend a ton of money to see a show but they don't seem at all into it. OR, they are so drunk they can't see straight, and ruin everyone else's good time. I have said (right here on this very Ledge) that I didn't miss Christine post-The Dance (even though I had never seen her live). Well, oh, dopey me. I really, really, really loved her. And I think the whole band was just...complete...if that makes any sense. And, from where I was standing, at the end, I thought they gave the biggest ovations of the night to both McVie's, which was really nice. |
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As for sitting, I sit a lot. Sometimes I sit with my arms folded. Sometimes I sit with assorted things in my lap. I like to sit. Michele |
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