Vanessa Carlton opens again - Page 2

diamondsnake · #16 07-07-2012, 10:41 PM

I LOVE Vanessa Carlton and was so glad that Stevie introduced her to us. I don't know why she is so unpopular with Stevie's fans. She writes beautiful thought provoking songs, plays gorgeous piano, has an interesting voice, and is about as humble as they come. I truly don't understand why everyone seems to not care for her.

Macfanforever · #17 07-07-2012, 10:47 PM

I like Vanessa.Her music is easy going.Marc was good too .I bet some of the croud did not like hearing the f word in his performance.Especially there were little kids at the show.

drag00n · #18 07-08-2012, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueletter18

I was at the Detroit show last night, and I really enjoyed Vanessa Carlton! I'm glad she's been doing her own thing and not caving to pressures of the industry. I listened to her Rabbits on the Run album in its entirety last night after driving home from the concert. Stevie was wonderful, even better than last year! She talked a lot while introducing the songs, and she seemed more relaxed than last year. I'm glad that Ghosts are Gone is back! Her voice is in great shape, and I have a new appreciation for the vocals on In Your Dreams. It's a shame she's not just doing all solo shows this year- I will NEVER understand the logic behind the Rod Stewart pairing.

A friend told me it was the label did the pairing.. said Rod Stewart wasn't selling well enough so they added Stevie Nicks.. Kinda screwed up her IYD's start but what do I know.... It does seem the ticket sales went alot better after Stevie was on the bill..

As for Vanessa Carlton, Stevie loves her so oh well...

poetinmyheart · #19 07-08-2012, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by diamondsnake

I LOVE Vanessa Carlton and was so glad that Stevie introduced her to us. I don't know why she is so unpopular with Stevie's fans. She writes beautiful thought provoking songs, plays gorgeous piano, has an interesting voice, and is about as humble as they come. I truly don't understand why everyone seems to not care for her.

I love Vanessa too. I really like Rabbits on the Run. Very good album in my opinion.

StandbackStevie · #20 07-08-2012, 12:16 PM

I do like Vanessa Carlton and can't wait to see the Mohegan Sun Show with Stevie and Vanessa so excited, I liked her when she opened for Stevie in 2007.

Blueletter18 · #21 07-10-2012, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by drag00n

A friend told me it was the label did the pairing.. said Rod Stewart wasn't selling well enough so they added Stevie Nicks.. Kinda screwed up her IYD's start but what do I know.... It does seem the ticket sales went alot better after Stevie was on the bill..

As for Vanessa Carlton, Stevie loves her so oh well...

That makes sense for both of them, you're right. Even if all of the fans aren't happy for the entire show, the Rod/Stevie pairing does always manage to draw from both fan bases.

Blueletter18 · #22 07-10-2012, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by WildHearted

I think Vanessa seems very sweet, and I think she's a great writer. I don't think her voice is anything special, but it's easy on the ears still. Her writing is the main draw, to me.

Good point- I think her voice could mature very nicely, though, and it has a lot of potential. I hear flashes of vocal brilliance on some of her songs, but then it starts sounding "sweet" again immediately. Kind of frustrating, but I really enjoy her musicianship and lyrics.

drag00n · #23 07-10-2012, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueletter18

but I really enjoy her musicianship and lyrics.

If you listen to her early stuff, before the Stevie mentoring. you can really appreciate what Stevie did for her.. Still, she is no Stevie Nicks.... And I think without Stevie's continued support ...........

Blueletter18 · #24 07-10-2012, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by drag00n

If you listen to her early stuff, before the Stevie mentoring. you can really appreciate what Stevie did for her.. Still, she is no Stevie Nicks.... And I think without Stevie's continued support ...........

Yeah, I definitely agree that Rabbits on the Run is her strongest effort, but it's nothing close to what Stevie's done. It's a big deal for me if I can actually enjoy an entire album that's been released in the last fifteen years.

drag00n · #25 07-10-2012, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueletter18

Yeah, I definitely agree that Rabbits on the Run is her strongest effort, but it's nothing close to what Stevie's done. It's a big deal for me if I can actually enjoy an entire album that's been released in the last fifteen years.

Actually I can name 3 albums in the last 15 years... The Dance, TISL and IYD's "_)

Have you heard the version of Carousel done with Stevie?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1BQcvKImdk

Blueletter18 · #26 07-10-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by drag00n

Actually I can name 3 albums in the last 15 years... The Dance, TISL and IYD's "_)

Have you heard the version of Carousel done with Stevie?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1BQcvKImdk

Haha, of course! Yeah, I have heard that version, it's great- thanks for the link!

tothegypsy · #27 07-10-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by drag00n

If you listen to her early stuff, before the Stevie mentoring. you can really appreciate what Stevie did for her.. Still, she is no Stevie Nicks.... And I think without Stevie's continued support ...........

I love Stevie as much as the next guy, but I think this might be giving her too much credit for the progression in Vanessa's sound.

WildHearted · #28 07-10-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tothegypsy

I love Stevie as much as the next guy, but I think this might be giving her too much credit for the progression in Vanessa's sound.

I think maybe they meant lyrically?

drag00n · #29 07-10-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tothegypsy

I love Stevie as much as the next guy, but I think this might be giving her too much credit for the progression in Vanessa's sound.

Actually, if you listen to all Vanessa Carlton's albums in their release order, you will find that they are all pretty similar til you get to Heroes and Thieves where, for whatever the reason, there is a distinct change. Does the fact she was was "studying" with Stevie Nicks during that album mean anything ......... who can say..... But being mentored by SN sure didn't hurt.... That was all I meant.....

AbbiJoy78 · #30 07-10-2012, 12:47 PM

And look at that..Vanessa is even wearing the famous moon necklace that so many of Stevie's fans have been wanting/buying. Coincidence?

You know what..."White Houses" is a damn fine song. The lyrics are so relatable to many coming-of-age girls with the stories of friendships and boys and summers of not having a care in the world, other than what your friends are doing and who is dating what boy. When you get older, you realize how lucky you were to not have had other responsibilities. Gosh, that song makes me cry when I hear it! Dammit