What do you think of the new dvd and rumours reissue?
 

I think we all now its the reissue of the extened rumours cd with outakes and added silver springs edition but the dvd i do really think its the lost documenatary filmed during the rumours tour were there is some clips on youtube i think is were stevie is dancing around being funny with a roady at rehearsal of one of the shows and behind the scene stuff as well I am looking forward to the dvd part of the package not sure when it will be released my guess after the tour. and how many do think there will be a new cd from the mac in a year or two?:blob2::]:thumbsup:

I think I've changed a bit over the last year or so.
I have literally hundreds of recordings, DVDs, VHS tapes, etc of FM/Stevie/Lindsey.
But the last couple of Stevie Greatest hits packages or whatever, I bought but haven't even opened.

I've just come to the conclusion that the 70s, for me, are officially over at long last.

Release something new in 2009 and I'll buy it. Any repackaged stuff is not getting any more of my money. And that's not meant to be disrespectful to them. It's just my personal preference at this point in my life.

I don't think we know this for sure - did I miss something? Last I heard Mick claimed the CD would have unreleased material, which in theory means we should get at least 1 or 2 tunes that were NOT on the remaster. Not that Mick hasn't talked out his ass before, but I'll still holding out some hope.

ITA. Unless there IS something I haven't seen/heard before, I won't be buying. I don't need to be a cpmpletist anymore - I hardly watch what I have anymore as it is.

Of course, the remasters were a pleasant surprise, as far as getting "new" old material so you never know. They may throw us a bone. :shrug:

We don't necessarily know that yet.

I'm Sure It Will Happen
 

I think...and it's just a hunch...

That Stevie...is still bound to a Warner Contract for so many albums and such. This happened with Modern. She wanted out because they gave "hits" that she didn't want...but, because of the dotted line...she was forced to record stuff she didn't want to.

With all these repackaged, greatest hits, compilations...etc... She's fulfilling her contract without giving them one damn song. In a lot of ways I don't blame her. Didn't she write something about this? It's like Warner Bros/Reprise...whatever...was like, "...ok Stevie, you're older...you were heavy for a couple of years...so here, we're doing you a big favor...sign this contract and we'll make your records...oh, and by the way...we need your soul too..."

The music (or any entertainment...trust me I was a small time constistantly working actor in L.A) leaders are as corrupt as Bush.

I wonder if the Mac is bound too?

I'll bet once the contract is dissolved, completed or bought out...and she (or the Mac) is with a strong label that gives it's artists like them more creative conrol...we'll hear more "masterpieces"

Glaring example..."Sometimes it's a Bitch"

or... say one her demos like "Blue Water" was given up for an album. It goes from a pretty simple song with a nice melody...into something Grungelike...sounding like a "Dead Kennedys" song.

My opinon...
...artists constantly need a creative, imaginative outlet...and if they don't have it...they burst with their thoughts, feelings, emotions, pain and everthing...and wind up into drinks or drugs or into a padded bin...believe me...I know that much.

What if Stevie released a two-CD live concert DVD of Irvine Meadows, Sept. 24, 1983; Compton Terrace, Sept. 25, 1983; or Los Angeles, Oct. 2, 1983?

I may get back in the time machine for that... :angel:

Since it's a Rumours reissue, I guess all material will be from that era. No Mirage or Tango docs or bonus tracks... :mad:

The 80s were over for me before the 80s were actually over!

(although, now you have me curious about those two concerts--which I know I have, but my memory is just not good enough to remember what happened then)

The only greatest hits package that Stevie released under Warner was Crystal Visions, and the Enchanted boxed set was her final release under Modern, so what are you referring to when you say "With all these repackaged, greatest hits, compilations...etc..." when in fact, as a solo artist, she's only released one under the Warner label?

That, and the fact that Stevie (as well as Fleetwood Mac & Lindsey) doesn't owe WBR anything.

I think I've played the "bonus material" CD from the Reissued Rumors once. I felt it was just unnecessary, most of the songs being stripped down versions of the orginals. So, at this point, I have no plans on purchasing yet another Rumors reissue unless they really make it worth my while.

Interesting that Mick says that the band was not invlved in this cd/dvd thing but that WB put it together with bands approval. Seriously what are these people (band mates) doing when they are not touring/making music?

Generally speaking...

Lindsey- buying/tearing down/building new houses
Stevie- being fabulous
Mick- failed business ventures with his buddy Jonathan Todd

(with apologizes to John, who I think is probably just along for the ride)

All of which require major moolah, and preferably with as little effort expended as possible.

Warner, Reprise and all its subsidaries fall under the umbrella of the same binding artist's contract. So, and I'm not arguing...I could very well be wrong... 1 Trouble in Shangrila 2. Crystal Vistions Dvd+CD 3. Crystal Visions CD only (things may have changed but 2 and 3 actually equal 3 releases the dvd is one the cd is two and the seperately packaged cd only makes three) Soon, Soundstage (and all the seperate versions being released) Live in Chicago etc...they all add up individually per disk and package...etc...

She, in my opinon, will have fulfilled the "releases" obligation and then start fresh.

Like I said, I could be wrong. It's, as I first stated, what I have a hunch of.