Best production ?

sue · #1 08-03-2014, 06:32 AM

So, with a new album pending......Who do you think is the best producer of Stevie's work, Lindsey or Dave ?
Further comments can be added at a later date.

Dex · #2 08-03-2014, 06:39 AM

They both have had their hits and misses with Stevie. Generally, I'd say I have more confidence in Lindsey's overall taste level, although given what he did to Without You, which is the most current example we have to go on, my feelings may be completely unfounded.

BLY · #3 08-03-2014, 08:52 AM

I like what Dave Stewart has done for Stevie but if I had to vote it would be Lindsey. At the end of the day Stevie's Fleetwood Mac tunes with Lindsey behind the controls is the best (IMO)

BlueDenimLamp · #4 08-03-2014, 11:04 AM

I think with Dave producing Stevie's FM tracks (and yes I know nothings been announced yet, but Stevie has said she will not do another project, solo or Fleetwood Mac without him) we will get the best of both worlds...

louielouie2000 · #5 08-03-2014, 01:13 PM

Richard Dashut/Ken Caillat? They made her music atmospheric without being soupy & crisp without being sharp.

Jondalar · #6 08-03-2014, 07:55 PM

Lindsey
Unfortunately she will not listen to him.

HoursAndHours · #7 08-03-2014, 09:06 PM

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Lindsey
Unfortunately she will not listen to him.

I think I'm one of the few people that completely loved the production and effects on SYW. I think Lindsey did an amazing job, and I love that it continued into EP (clearly, I am also the only person that likes the new version of Without You more than the old one).

Jondalar · #8 08-03-2014, 09:11 PM

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I think I'm one of the few people that completely loved the production and effects on SYW. I think Lindsey did an amazing job, and I love that it continued into EP (clearly, I am also the only person that likes the new version of Without You more than the old one).

He did do an amazing job. He gets the blame for everything. Without u was great. Her voice on it was not however.

HoursAndHours · #9 08-03-2014, 09:13 PM

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He did do an amazing job. He gets the blame for everything. Without u was great. Her voice on it was not however.

It was lost in the mix, but I remember it being that way in the old BN version too. It doesn't sound off key or anything to me.

BlueDenimLamp · #10 08-03-2014, 09:20 PM

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He did do an amazing job. He gets the blame for everything. Without u was great. Her voice on it was not however.

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It was lost in the mix, but I remember it being that way in the old BN version too. It doesn't sound off key or anything to me.

The vocal track is LB's doing it sounds like he was playing with the speed of the vocal track and or pitch...Dave won't do that....

Jondalar · #11 08-03-2014, 09:20 PM

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It was lost in the mix, but I remember it being that way in the old BN version too. It doesn't sound off key or anything to me.

He handled the vocals correctly. Classic song.

Jondalar · #12 08-03-2014, 09:29 PM

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The vocal track is LB's doing it sounds like he was playing with the speed of the vocal track and or pitch...Dave won't do that....

No it is her voice which doesn't sound rested. Don't think he is responsible for her pitch. He was looking out for best interest. I doubt Dave would of turned song like Gypsy into hits.

HoursAndHours · #13 08-03-2014, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueDenimLamp

The vocal track is LB's doing it sounds like he was playing with the speed of the vocal track and or pitch...Dave won't do that....

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Originally Posted by Jondalar

No it is her voice which doesn't sound rested. Don't think he is responsible for her pitch. He was looking out for best interest. I doubt Dave would of turned song like Gypsy into hits.

I must be partially deaf or something, lol. It sounds fine to me.

BlueDenimLamp · #14 08-03-2014, 09:37 PM

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No it is her voice which doesn't sound rested. Don't think he is responsible for her pitch. He was looking out for best interest. I doubt Dave would of turned song like Gypsy into hits.

We will find out what Dave can do with FM in the spring...

Phil · #15 08-03-2014, 09:41 PM

I actually think the problem with the vocal blend on "Without You" is more to do with Lindsey's voice than Stevie's or the actual production (which, alas, I concede was awful). Whilst I agree Stevie isn't at her best on this recording, Lindsey sounds shrill and off-key. Just my opinion mind - I am respectful of the fact that others really dig it.