Demo of Trouble In Shangri-La That I Have Never Heard!

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Although it's not a favorite, the lyrics to this song are righteous. Pure poety in motion. I can definitely relate to the "the ones who walk away, try to love again" line. Boy, how I've been there.

This was one of the earlier songs written for TISL? Correct? I can't recall the story behind it.

I know Stevie said a big inspiration behind the song TISL came from watching the OJ trial. Seeing how someone could climb to the absolute top, stratosphere of their career and existence, and lose it all. And she kinda fashioned the whole theme of the album around that... having it all, and realizing how easily it can crumble.

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Amen -- In fact, I think the obvious (to me) use of the vocal manipulator (pro tools?) on TISL in many ways ruined her otherwise very good vocals - the difference on the demos is stunning to me. I will say this though - her album but of It's Only Love was pretty stellar.

If you would have said that to me 8 years ago, I would have disagreed with you heartily. But listening to TISL now, it's very production and polish heavy. Some songs have aged extremely well, and others, not so much. I tend to like the demos to most all of her songs better than the finished product, because the overproduction kinda took the soul out of them. I still think the song TISL is fantastic though, and songwriting AND production wise, up there with anything she's ever done.

[sleepless child]

That is a great version of TISL. I love the ending. So many times her demos are better than the finished product.

[starshine]

I heard someone mention this before but this is the first time I've heard it....its different & longer....sometimes her voice on this reminds me of some of Mirror vocals a little bit.....just a thought.........its nice to finally hear it. I wish we had other demos too (not outtakes since they are not the same) like to Standback or WildHeart etc.....all that haven't leaked out which is alot really.....outtakes & alternates are really finished songs......just somewhat different versions....at least to me.......thanks for sharing....cool!!!