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Old 06-29-2003, 09:38 AM
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I recently picked up the new Australian Fleetwood Mac radio promo cd which is a double A of "Running Through The Garden" and "Say You Will" (Cold Mix). The 'Cold Mix' is identical to the faded remix version except that the kids' vocals have been erased from the chorus and the song stops cold at 3.35 when Stevie sings "give me one more chance" (there is a little reverb on her voice so it echoes ever so slightly).
The positives of the remixed version are that Stevie's vocal during the verses has been raised in the mix (it was way too low on the album version) and of course, a couple of lines feature a new vocal as already pointed out. Lindsey's harmonising is also a welcome addition and the arrangement has been beefed up with a more strident guitar sound. On the down side, Sheryl Crow's sublime piano (featured during the second verse on the album version) has been altogether ditched in favour of a slightly generic guitar treatment and whilst it rocks, loses some of the album version's subtleties.
For those interested, "Say You Will" was remixed by Chris Lord-Alge who has tweaked many of Stevie's solo singles.
I'm actually more interested in "Running Through The Garden" being promoted and just hope this means it will be reinstated in the concert setlist. I wonder if a past performance has been filmed for promotional purposes... we shall see.

Last edited by Phil; 06-29-2003 at 09:44 AM..
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