My Melbourne Review

tynan88 · #1 02-19-2006, 01:17 AM

Here is my review from Melbourne my first Stevie or Fleetwood Mac show ever.

Forgive me and others for late replies but we didn't finish until about 2:30 this morning and I had to leave my hotel by 10:00 so we are tired!

Outside the Rain: I was in awe, seeing Stevie for first time in an outfit I had never seen and in platforms, great and really nailed it.

Dreams: It was dreams - orchestra worked well and added depths...but it was still Dreams, you have to love it but I'm a bit over it.

Rhiannon: Orchestra intro was fantastic, I loved it so much and it gave me goosebumps, she nailed it again and got in to it which was good to see.

Enchanted: I love this song, so fun and easy to sing and dance along to again she really nailed the vocals.

Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You: Very powerful vocals and just fantastic for one of my favourite songs. Orchestra backed well here.

Stand Back: Fantastic, everyone gets in to this clasic and a concert wouldn't be complete without it.

If Anyone Falls: Great to hear Lori sing, again sounded perfect and was ecstatic when I heard the introduction. I had some idea it would be sung as I noticed Lori was onstage from the start.

Beautiful Child: The only real surprise of the night and kind of a dream. The orchestra was magical and so was mood and vocals, I just wish people wouldn't howl at her during a ballad like this!

Stop Draggin' My Heart Around: i can live without it but the orchestra worked really well, the song has just never worked for me.

Gold Dust Woman: Amazing version and I loved Stevie's shimmy with Waddy at the end where "she caught him in his web".

Fall From Grace: Vocals were too drowned out, if I didn't know the words I wouldn't have been able to understand her. Still a rocking version but I think orchestra could have been used better.

Landslide: I don't know if I like this or Lindsey's ccoustic version better, the orchestra worked well but it seemed maybe a bit too busy.

Edge of Seventeen: First time hearing or seeing the drum solo...interesting to say the least. Security were bastards during the Edge walk and only let first 3rows in.

Rock and Roll: Cool, but I wish she would put so much passion in her own song, Vanessa Carlton joined Lori, Jana and Sharona to sing back-up here. Really nice fun little song.

Beauty and the Beast: I think better than Vegas, probably due to Orchestra, amazing atmosphere, amazing vocals, amazing outfit.

After this we then got a retake of Outside the Rain and Dreams because of taping issues which were awesome because everyone was pumped and standing.

Only issue is that originally Stevie changed outfit after these 2 and in retake she wore her Beauty and the Beast outfit, so you won't get to see her perform in this new (I think) outfit.

I would first like to thank all the Ledgies I met last night for making it an enjoyable and comfortable experience and I hope I meet you guys again soon in either Brisbane or Sydney.

Lucy and Kristen (hope I spelt that right): I hope you have better luck meeting Stevie next time!

Dee: I haven't laughed so much in a long time...thank you.

Jayne: You are amazing, thank you so much for all your efforst with dinner and driving us around, it is really appreciated and I just wanted to make sure you knew that and don't worry I didn't get in trouble off Mum.

Right that's all for now.

JazmenFlowers · #2 02-19-2006, 01:23 AM

thanks...great review. I really can't wait to hear something.

tynan88 · #3 02-19-2006, 01:25 AM

I know there has been Beautiful Child recorded by a few people but thing is everyone is pretty much without a computer at a moment because they are travelling to next city but I am sure it will be tonight or tomorrow.

foxyluva · #4 02-19-2006, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tynan88

I know there has been Beautiful Child recorded by a few people but thing is everyone is pretty much without a computer at a moment because they are travelling to next city but I am sure it will be tonight or tomorrow.

Cool

I really want to record the NZ shows, but I don't know how

Phoenix · #5 02-19-2006, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tynan88

I know there has been Beautiful Child recorded by a few people but thing is everyone is pretty much without a computer at a moment because they are travelling to next city but I am sure it will be tonight or tomorrow.

This is what I want to hear the most. Beautiful Child is in my top five for favorite stevie songs. Thanks for the review.

Lala · #6 02-19-2006, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tynan88

After this we then got a retake of Outside the Rain and Dreams because of taping issues which were awesome because everyone was pumped and standing.

I may have completely missed this in another post, but are they gonna put this concert out on DVD or something?

The orchestra sounds really cool. That's something I have always wished FM/Stevie would have utilized a little more.

tynan88 · #7 02-19-2006, 03:57 AM

Yes this concert is meant to be put on to DVD, I really hope it happens.

Aussie24 · #8 02-19-2006, 05:20 AM

Hello friend...great review...im going to the Brisbane show tomorrow night and the Gold coast show on wednesday night im in the second row for the gold coast show...did Stevie reach out to anyone in the front rows by anychance????????????????

tynan88 · #9 02-19-2006, 05:29 AM

She did...first 3 rows got to reach out, are you in Brisbane? Do you know any good places for people to meet up before heading on to Entertainment Centre because I am going to be in the city all day.

Aussie24 · #10 02-19-2006, 05:34 AM

Yes I am in Brisbane..Im in section s9a row k for the Brisbane show....no one is doing too much in Brisbane that I know of...although I have been trying to find out...I have two weeks off so ill just be having a SN day bymyself tomorrow.....Im also going to the gold coast show ill be in the second row...I have rented a unit down there for that show...where will you be sitting/staying etc for the shows..........should I be posting this here????? lol....let me know please thanks

tynan88 · #11 02-19-2006, 05:38 AM

Lucky...im in 47C...do you know any good places to meet up in the CBD? Hell I've posted my phone number on here before and still nobody bothers to call me

Aussie24 · #12 02-19-2006, 05:43 AM

Not that I know of...some people are sooo rude not to call or send a text..there are no real good places in the city...except the casino..lol I was keen to meet up with fans but nothing was organised (to my knowledge anyway) are you going to the gc show??..ill send my mobile thru to your private e-mail and you can text me if you so wish....dont feel as though you have to .....in case you get stuck or find out if anyone is doing anything!!!

tynan88 · #13 02-19-2006, 05:46 AM

Yer, I'm not so fortunate as to be going to the Gold Coast, are you going to Sydney because I think something will deffinitely be organised there like last night in Melbourne was...which was fantastic.
But for sure send me through your number, any local advice should help tomorrow...and I would love to meet up after the show but I don't think my limo will wait around too long for me

(I'm actually serious though)

danax6 · #14 02-19-2006, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tynan88

After this we then got a retake of Outside the Rain and Dreams because of taping issues which were awesome because everyone was pumped and standing.

Only issue is that originally Stevie changed outfit after these 2 and in retake she wore her Beauty and the Beast outfit, so you won't get to see her perform in this new (I think) outfit.

I think those retakes will be used for sound overdubbing. At least, I hope, I want to see the new outfit!

Sahara · #15 02-19-2006, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tynan88

Gold Dust Woman: Amazing version and I loved Stevie's shimmy with Waddy at the end where "she caught him in his web".

Okay .... I have never heard of this ... but I am very very intrigued!!

And you're absolutely right. Howling during important songs like this is such a no-no.