Best production ?

[DauphineMarie]

Originally Posted by BlueDenimLamp

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

Personally, I think he'll work out quite well, considering the whole British/American connection, but I think the styles of music from Dave and Lindsey differ slightly for Stevie's songs, so could possibly disagree. I personally think Dave and Christine would work well together, but that's just my guess.

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by Phil

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.

Maybe you are right perhaps it's Lindsey's vocal...To me it sounds like the fault is intentional since LB has been playing with track speed since Tusk...I prefer the Dave produced harmonies on "Soldiers Angel" over the LB produced "Without You" harmonies...

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by BlueDenimLamp

Maybe you are right perhaps it's Lindsey's vocal...To me it sounds like the fault is intentional since LB has been playing with track speed since Tusk...I prefer the Dave produced harmonies on "Soldiers Angel" over the LB produced "Without You" harmonies...

Umm didn't Lindsey produce Soldier Angel?

[AliceLover]

Originally Posted by Phil

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.

I think the problem with Without You is just that its a boring song...

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

Umm didn't Lindsey produce Soldier Angel?

According to the "IYD" credits Lindsey's involvement with production was zero...

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by BlueDenimLamp

According to the "IYD" credits Lindsey's involvement with production was zero...

No she already explained he didn't get it, she had to get Lindsey. He was the only person who got it.

[BlueDenimLamp]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

No she already explained he didn't get it, she had to get Lindsey. He was the only person who got it.

Lindsey played guitar and sang harmonies nothing more, read the liner notes...Stevie called LB because she knew he would know what to do with the guitar parts...

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by BlueDenimLamp

Lindsey played guitar and sang harmonies nothing more, read the liner notes...Stevie called LB because she knew he would know what to do with the guitar parts...

It is the best produced song on the album and he made it happen. His playing is the most important part.

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by BlueDenimLamp

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

I hope not. A Fleetwood Mac album with Dave Stewart producing -- probably a good time
for Stevie to leave. I'm sure Christine and Lindsey hit it out of the park. They didn't need her for Tango.

[Phil]

Yeah, dare I say it, "Without You" is pretty boring. Whilst the original demo is certainly superior to the 2013 version, it's still kind of bland. I actually always assumed it was a Lindsey composition until last year.
"Soldier's Angel" has a better production than "Without You", but as dull as "WY" may be, it towers over the atrocious "SA" song-wise. Hope I don't offend anyone with these comments.

[HoursAndHours]

Originally Posted by Phil

Yeah, dare I say it, "Without You" is pretty boring. Whilst the original demo is certainly superior to the 2013 version, it's still kind of bland. I actually always assumed it was a Lindsey composition until last year.
"Soldier's Angel" has a better production than "Without You", but as dull as "WY" may be, it towers over the atrocious "SA" song-wise. Hope I don't offend anyone with these comments.

I'm pretty sure I can disagree with you without getting offended.

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

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

Great nuanced observation. I agree.

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

I hope not. A Fleetwood Mac album with Dave Stewart producing -- probably a good time
for Stevie to leave. I'm sure Christine and Lindsey hit it out of the park. They didn't need her for Tango.

Another time, another place. Tango was a different era, different circumstances.

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by DauphineMarie

Personally, I think he'll work out quite well, considering the whole British/American connection, but I think the styles of music from Dave and Lindsey differ slightly for Stevie's songs, so could possibly disagree. I personally think Dave and Christine would work well together, but that's just my guess.

Do we have any idea how he will work/assimilate with the band? Will Dave only be involved with the production of Stevie's songs? If so, this sounds similar to Christine's situation related to her songs on Time.

[sorcerer999]

Originally Posted by PenguinHead

Do we have any idea how he will work/assimilate with the band? Will Dave only be involved with the production of Stevie's songs? If so, this sounds similar to Christine's situation related to her songs on Time.

Are we even positive that Dave will actually produce Stevie's songs on the new Mac album? I know she has said in the past that she would like him to do so...but the woman has said MANY things that have never come to fruition.

I just don't see Lindsey or Mick being cool with letting an "outsider" (essentially) coming in and producing only her songs on this album, when basically Lindsey (hopefully) will be producing the rest of the album.

My wishful brain, however, still hopes they'll let Dashut/Caillat produce for them again someday.