*Spoiler* on upcoming Tour

[skcin]

Originally Posted by seekerj

I just really haven't enjoyed a live version of Sara since the Mirage tour, with the "Bella Donna/Wild Heart/(some of the) Rock A Little tour" version being the absolute worst for me.

I haven't really enjoyed one since the Tusk tour, TBQH. And even those - I dunno. I much prefer the album versions. I don't think it translates well live. It always seems that they are rushing through it. The recent Soundstage version wasn't bad musically but I hated Stevie's vocal - too loud, too shouty, not soft & sexy. Meh.

Not to go off-topic, but I don't usually like Gypsy live either. So much better on the album. With the notable exception of the acoustic AHI version.

[wheart]

Originally Posted by skcin

I haven't really enjoyed one since the Tusk tour, TBQH. And even those - I dunno. I much prefer the album versions. I don't think it translates well live. It always seems that they are rushing through it. The recent Soundstage version wasn't bad musically but I hated Stevie's vocal - too loud, too shouty, not soft & sexy. Meh.

Not to go off-topic, but I don't usually like Gypsy live either. So much better on the album. With the notable exception of the acoustic AHI version.

I have to agree. I love hearing Sara live but it does sound rushed, doesn't it? Especially when they did it on the SYW tour and Stevie's vocals are WAY too loud. The recorded version has a subtle, underlying power that is completely stripped from the stage version.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by wheart

I have to agree. I love hearing Sara live but it does sound rushed, doesn't it? Especially when they did it on the SYW tour and Stevie's vocals are WAY too loud. The recorded version has a subtle, underlying power that is completely stripped from the stage version.

Exactly. Which is why, even though I want to hear it badly, I am nervous about Storms.

[HejiraNYC]

Originally Posted by skcin

Exactly. Which is why, even though I want to hear it badly, I am nervous about Storms.

Well, I had my misgivings about "Beautiful Child" when that was first announced, but lo and behold, she managed to pull it off despite belting out the song at full throttle. I have a feeling that "Storms" is going to be given the full band arrangement, which should be more forgiving of Stevie's belting.

[Janet]

I think being by herself versus being with Fleetwood Mac, Stevie sings differently. She tones it down a bit when she's with them because she's got the other super egos with her lol.

I am so excited for this tour. Sara was great the last tour just because it was such a gem from so long ago, but anything they do I will love.

I agree about Gypsy, I never liked it live, not even for Mirage. It just loses something. But I'll be happy with any song they do!!! Can't wait!!!

[wheart]

Originally Posted by skcin

Exactly. Which is why, even though I want to hear it badly, I am nervous about Storms.

I am too! When I saw it may be done this time around, I started "hearing" it in my head as it may be sung...

[shackin'up]

I think she'll nail storms like she nailed Beautiful Child 5 years ago.

[jmn3]

Originally Posted by shackin'up

I think she'll nail storms like she nailed Beautiful Child 5 years ago.

I hope you are right...I'm listening to Storms right now and thinking that if she nails the vocals on it, it really will be something great to hear live. On the other hand, the whole song could very easily be ruined if she can't quite get the vocal down. It's one of those that could easily be the hit of the tour or be dropped after one show!

[gypsydreamer]

Originally Posted by shackin'up

I think she'll nail storms like she nailed Beautiful Child 5 years ago.

I think so too! I can't wait to hear it and I hope she sings Beautiful Child too!! I love thoes songs. And I would love to hear Angel live...wow I'd be in heaven!!

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by shackin'up

I think she'll nail storms like she nailed Beautiful Child 5 years ago.

stevie's a pedophile?