Introduction to Stevie Nicks Music
 

Since I am a new member of this forum I feel the need to introduce myself and tell a short story about my admiration towards Queen of Rock and Roll-Stevie Nicks. My name is Piotrek and I live in a beautiful country-Poland. I had known Fleetwood Mac's 80's singles like "Little Lies" and "Everywhere" but I discovered Stevie Nicks in 2003, when I read an article about female rock stars. This particular article made me realize two things: 1). little did I know about 'female' rock scene; 2). little did I know about Fleetwood Mac's legacy and long history of recording career. I told myself: "Boy you have to do something about it, you have to get the knowledge". But no matter how much I was intrigued by Fleetwood Mac I decided to discover their output by starting with Stevie Nicks' solo projects. This is how I came by "The Other Side of The Mirror". It was my first Stevie Nicks album ever, my introduction to the fairytale world of the singer. I read all the reviews posted on Amazon and figured out that it probably would not be the "best first choice". But I took a chance and to be honest...I was taken aback like never before. The beauty of her voice captured me right from the first verses of "Rooms On Fire". I was possessed. It was magical experience, that instantly inspired me to write about 20 poems on my own (no matter how pretensious they seem to be now). It moved every muscle in my brain, inspired every single detail of my life. I used to spend hours analyzing lyrics or inflections of her voice. I knew I would have to explore her music and follow her artistic paths. The second album that I bought was "Street Angel". I was waiting for this album for months, since in Poland it is almost impossible to get any of Stevie Nicks solo albums. The album was worth waiting (no matter what other people say, including Stevie herself, I still think this album is magnificent). Then came: "Timespace", "Rock a Little", "Trouble In Shangri-La", "The Wild Heart", "In Your Dreams" and most recently (and most strangely) "Bella Donna". I don't know what Stevie Nicks' music gives YOU personally, but for me it's just a chance to cohabit with powerful and meaningful art, something that it's hard to put into few words. It's something, that grabs my heart and soul, that inspires me on every possible level, that gives me drive and motivation to set goals and realize them. I do what I can to "educate" my friends in the realm of Stevie Nicks' artistic greatness (my girlfriend says that Stevie is my "first true love"). I convince, them to give her a chance, just like I did it for myself almost ten years ago. For me it was life-changing, eyes-opening decision. All in all, I feel privileged to call myself a Stevie Nicks fan. Even though I haven't got a chance to see her live, I am proud to collect her CD's, DVD's and all that stuff...I am proud to be a part of her magical world of music...So, even from a distance...I am a big fan and that's what I wanted to share with YOU.:wavey:

I hope you will someday be in the audience for one of her concerts. Seeing Stevie sing live is truly magical! I share your obsession. Ha ha.;)

Welcome to The Ledge and thanks for sharing your story! :wavey:

Welcome to The Ledge. I'm always happy to have a new fan from different parts of the world contributing on here. Stevie has so inspired my life in a million different ways. I enjoyed reading your story. There is a huge stash of photographs out there for you waiting to be discovered.

Aww, I loved reading your story! I could listen to Stevie and only Stevie for the rest of my life and be perfectly content. When I listen to her music, everything is all right, and anything I have been worrying about just melts away. Her voice is SOO unique (obviously), and I love that she never had any formal musical training. All of her material is so personal because she sings HER way, and she always seems like she's enjoying every second of it.

Hi Piotrek! It's great how we all come to love Stevie by different routes and in different times. You, my friend, are one of the lucky ones who's found her late - and in the internet age! You have many, many hours of treasure-hunting ahead of you. Welcome!! :wavey:

HOLA !
Welcome to the Ledge, from one newbie to another, this is a great place and you'll meet some great people here :)

Welcome! :wavey: I'm fairly new here myself, and it's awesome. It's always a pleasure to be on this board and listen to other fans share their opinions on Stevie and the Mac's music, among other things. You're gonna like it here :)

I really enjoyed reading your story of discovering Stevie. Hope we will all hear more from you as you discover the wealth of treasures on the Ledge - demos, live performances, rare songs etc... There is a whole other world of Stevie beyond her albums.

Hello Piotrek & Welcome! :wavey: It's nice to meet you! We share a few things in common other than our love for Stevie Nicks.....my maternal grandfather was born in Poland and I too get on a writing binge to write poems while listening to Stevie. For me it's Rhiannon or Sister of the Moon. I enjoyed reading your intro! Take care, looking forward to hearing more from you!

Rock On!

That was beautifully written.. Welcome aboard!

Hi Piotrek .Welcome to our world.The Ledge.I love your story about how you descovered Stevie.

Welcome Piotrek :) I'm from Italy....not too far from you :) Though I live in Los Angeles.

Welcome to our world!! We are totally normal, just obsessed :]:blob2::D

Thank You all for welcome me in such a kind way! Correct me, if I'm wrong but it seems, that only STEVIE's fans can do that :)! I hope it will start interesting chapter in my explorations of Stevie's music. It's always a nice thing, when you are able to meet people who share your passion.

Hi Piotrek & welcome to The Ledge, thanks for sharing your story..