Open Letter to Lindsey Buckingham

[Lee]

Well, I don't know how iTunes works either, but I have seen like partial albums (EP). I got a live one from iTunes for Kenny Wayne Shepperd & it has four songs on it & I really like it.

As far as working with the Pet Shop Boys, are they even still around (no offense)?

Amy Winehouse is in the news again, taken into custody for fighting with a couple of men. No, I don't think I'd want her anywhere near Lindsey, Stevie or anybody in Fleetwood Mac. We don't need that kind of drama again.

I do like Chris Isaak, he is quite an entertainer.

Lee

[TrueFaith77]

Originally Posted by Lee

Well, I don't know how iTunes works either, but I have seen like partial albums (EP). I got a live one from iTunes for Kenny Wayne Shepperd & it has four songs on it & I really like it.

Well you can "package" things all sorts of ways on iTunes: singles, buy by the song, albums, EP's (check out the Mac EPs sometime). But I think this approach would be really unique -- while fully utilizing the new ways of distributing music. I think my idea should be picked up by someone, even if not the Mac.

Originally Posted by Lee

As far as working with the Pet Shop Boys, are they even still around (no offense)?

I'm not offended, though I am surprised. Did you know that only Madonna, Janet Jackson, and Donna Summer have sold more dance records in the US than The Pet Shop Boys? True story. The Pet Shop Boys have remained at the top of their game, as artists, during this decade after ruling the 90s (Very/Billingual being their peak). During this decade, they've probably released an album's worth of material every year. They've released five albums proper: Closer to Heaven (2001) (the best musical soundtrack of my lifetime), Release (2002) (which includes their ode to Fleetwood Mac: "Home & Dry" with guitar by Johnny Marr), Disco 3 (2003), Battleship Potemkin(2005) (a score to the silent film masterpiece), and Fundamental (2006). This doesn't count their singles, b-sides, singles collections, Live album, and collaborations. They will be releasing a new album in the next year or so along with a score for a ballet.

Anyway, their work for other artists (as I cited above) are great (and some of it is available on their most recent release: Disco 4 -- which I guess might count as some sort of album also! lol).

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

new ways of distributing music. I think my idea should be picked up by someone, even if not the Mac.

The Pet Shop Boys have remained at the top of their game, as artists, during this decade after ruling the 90s (Very/Billingual being their peak). During this decade, they've probably released an album's worth of material every year. They've released five albums proper: Closer to Heaven (2001) (the best musical soundtrack of my lifetime), Release (2002) (which includes their ode to Fleetwood Mac: "Home & Dry" with guitar by Johnny Marr), Disco 3 (2003), Battleship Potemkin(2005) (a score to the silent film masterpiece), and Fundamental (2006). This doesn't count their singles, b-sides, singles collections, Live album, and collaborations. They will be releasing a new album in the next year or so along with a score for a ballet.

I have often asked my higher power many times in my lifetime why Fleetwood Mac couldn't have been one of those types of bands that give you an album a year?

[shackin'up]

Sorry guys, but I get physically sick of reading the name of The Pet Shop Boys in the Lindsey forum. Brrrr. I'd burn my whole collection if he'd work with those phoney creeps.

[LiamMcConville]

Why doesn't anyone listen to me about the second female:

Diana Krall!

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by LiamMcConville

Why doesn't anyone listen to me about the second female:

Diana Krall!

I would pick Sheryl Crow over Krall....and I dont even want Crow in the band.

That being said, there is no "history" involved with any of these women joining Fleetwood Mac. The Mac is very much a "drama" band and band of interaction between those core members. If Christine isn't coming back...I'd rather see Burnette or Vito, or Peter Green or someone else from the past roll back into things and breathe some new life into the old mitt.

Ultimately, the talk about what they are planning on doing has actually turned me off from the idea of them reforming. They are all near 60 years of age...and they really have nothing left to prove as a band. They should be doing it because they enjoy it...they should be making GOOD records. They should be enjoying their fan base. It seems none of these things are happening and the petty Rumours-era-like squabbling has made the "Say You Will healing process" a sham. I'm not gravely upset about it...it's more like, well, I don't care if they do anything or not that this point. I'd rather see Lindsey go about his solo business to be honest.

[michelej1]

I think the only way to bring someone new into the band, would be to do it, because they are looking for someone to fill a need, not because they are looking for someone to serve as a buffer for Stevie and Lindsey. If they need a songwriter and keyboardist, then they should look at people who fill that bill, not bring in someone for another reason.

If they need someone to tour on a ticket with them, that is a different question altogether and the person (or band) you get to fill a venue with you isn't necessarily going to be the same person you'd get to join the band.

As for Lindsey collaborations, I think he should be a little proactive and find people that spark him and see if maybe they can work together, rather than waiting for someone to approach him. When he answered the Q & A questions, he seemed to be open to a few artists, but he seemed to be waiting for a phone call. If he thinks there's the possibility of doing something innovative, don't wait! Reach out.

Michele

[David]

Originally Posted by michelej1

I think the only way to bring someone new into the band, would be to do it, because they are looking for someone to fill a need, not because they are looking for someone to serve as a buffer for Stevie and Lindsey. If they need a songwriter and keyboardist, then they should look at people who fill that bill, not bring in someone for another reason.

The band doesn't need a member keyboardist. It has its back lineup still, I assume. (It will always have its back lineup so long as it pays the fees.)

The band might benefit artistically & interpersonally with a new guy -- to fill that need, as you say. I think Chris Isaak could actually do the job. Stevie doesn't need a woman to balance anything. She just needs a friend (& most of her friends with any musical talent happen to be men). Chris Isaak, Lindsey, Stevie, Mick, John --- could be a cool new Fleetwood Mac.