San Jose - Buckingham McVie - Oct. 14, 2017

[nicepace]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

As much as this is pretty much my FAVORITE FM project since Mirage, I can't and won't stop mocking the KARAOKE tracks. Lame, and lazy is what it is. Makes them look like hacks... That said, I'm back in line, 2 weeks from tonight!!!!

I completely agree with you on this. I love the album in spite of it what I view as its shortcomings: not enough keyboards, too much overdubbing of vocals, not enough simple two-part harmonies; and I loved the live show in spite of the karaoke!

Think of how much MORE people like us would love this project if it had more keyboards, and more rough edges! I would much rather hear everything live than everything perfect.

[secondhandchain]

Originally Posted by nicepace

I completely agree with you on this. I love the album in spite of it what I view as its shortcomings: not enough keyboards, too much overdubbing of vocals, not enough simple two-part harmonies; and I loved the live show in spite of the karaoke!

Think of how much MORE people like us would love this project if it had more keyboards, and more rough edges! I would much rather hear everything live than everything perfect.

You want those rough edges FM (BM) circa 1982 not now. Those processed harmonies as great as they are, are covering up the aging process.

[jbrownsjr]

I have to say I agree with most of this.

But the 3 shows and the 1 Q&A I attended turned me into a little boy.

I was so happy and the crowds were insanely loud and energetic.

Especially, the sold out Greek show. It was like watching the Mirage video at times when they started jamming.

[nicepace]

Originally Posted by secondhandchain

You want those rough edges FM (BM) circa 1982 not now. Those processed harmonies as great as they are, are covering up the aging process.

Really? You approve of the karaoke?

Does this mean that you think they would be bad, I mean cringeworthy bad as opposed to some rough edges, if they performed live without backing tracks?

[secondhandchain]

Originally Posted by nicepace

Really? You approve of the karaoke?

Does this mean that you think they would be bad, I mean cringeworthy bad as opposed to some rough edges, if they performed live without backing tracks?

No that's not what I'm saying. The solution would be to get 3 good back up singers. Them on their own right now would not be good IMO. Chris is way down in the mix in everything for a reason. Sad but true.

[Neal]

A few days late, I know, but this was my first Buck/McVie show and I loved it. Yes, the karaoke was very obvious during some songs (as many have pointed out) but I'm forgiving of that since we've never seen a tour like this, and probably won't again. Despite what Lindsey keeps regurgitating.

The theatre was maybe 60% full unfortunately, and of that crowd, 80% of them sucked. Didn't let that stop me from having a great time though!