One More... Big Time...

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by sparky

OMG you are right ! The first undercover, especially, is totally flat.

The first time I heard that - I was like

I sort of picture everyone in the studio going "OF COURSE IT SOUNDS GREAT"

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

The first time I heard that - I was like

Well...

The first time I heard that - I was like

[amber]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

The first time I heard that - I was like

I sort of picture everyone in the studio going "OF COURSE IT SOUNDS GREAT"

Really?
Honestly, I would think Stevie is used to herself being flat, and appreciates when someone tells her. But then, of course I'm thinking of what Stevie would think if she thought like me....

Also, I like that song. I like few demos, but that one is good. I can't comment much on it's subtelties b/c I've only listened to it a few times, a long time ago. I better go check the bridge right now. Apparently it sucks.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by amber

Really?
Honestly, I would think Stevie is used to herself being flat, and appreciates when someone tells her. But then, of course I'm thinking of what Stevie would think if she thought like me....

Also, I like that song. I like few demos, but that one is good. I can't comment much on it's subtelties b/c I've only listened to it a few times, a long time ago. I better go check the bridge right now. Apparently it sucks.

Try singing it - it is actually hard to go that flat on purpose - and, mind you, I LOVE her

[dissention]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Try singing it - it is actually hard to go that flat on purpose - and, mind you, I LOVE her

Flat works for Patti Smith. Flat makes Stevie sound lazy.

I'm surprised she didn't use Mirror Mirror for a b-side in '86 instead of that one, actually. It's much better.

[amber]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Try singing it - it is actually hard to go that flat on purpose - and, mind you, I LOVE her

I've actually learned more how to sing like Stevie than any regular ways. Then when I sing her songs on my own, I'm like...."heeeey! that sounds crappy and flat! Damn you, Stevie!"

I shall go right now to my itunes and find it.
Sadly, I'm a better imitator/singer than a real singer, so if someone else goes flat, and I'm singing to that, it's not hard.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by dissention

Flat works for Patti Smith. Flat makes Stevie sound lazy. . . .

Not to mention the lovely and talented Natalie Merchant!!!!!!!

Holidays must end as you know!

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by amber

. . .

Oh, and Natalie Merchant mostly pisses me off.

She is, simply, brilliant.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

The first time I heard that - I was like

The first time I heard it I was like...

but hey I was drinking and very sick at the time.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by amber

All her songs sound the same and dull to me except her covers.

I adore "Like The Weather," but her solo albums are a bore.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by dissention

Flat works for Patti Smith. Flat makes Stevie sound lazy.

Riddled with double-standards, you are.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Originally Posted by amber

that'll do it.

Yea, I think my cousin then put in Rumours and I was still throwing up when YMLF came on...and I WOULD NEVER throw up at that song! So, yea it must have been the alcohol for One More Big Time...but just listening to her hack her way through that song is enough to give you the vomits!

[dissention]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

She is, simply, brilliant.

She is. Have you ever heard her do "Planctus"? I love Philip Glass and her doing it is one of the greatest things I've ever heard in life. And her "Motherland" album is amazing.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by dissention

She is. Have you ever heard her do "Planctus"? I love Philip Glass and her doing it is one of the greatest things I've ever heard in life. And her "Motherland" album is amazing.

For me, Verdi Cries is the best thing (of many) she ever did. I love her a whole bunch!!!!!!

The man in 119 takes his tea on the lawn . . . . .

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by amber

Will anyone be explaining why they think she's brilliant? besides good lyrics? Do y'all love her atonal nonchalance? Her vocal "consistency"? What?

Her lyrics, her incredible style of singing with her limited voice, her vocals, her stance - all of it.