Planets of the Universe---"No Light"

cliffdweller · #1 03-31-2004, 11:45 AM

Who, besides me, is totally digging this version on the Rumours re-issue? I find myself constantly humming it every day!!! I think it sounds very unique and different from Stevie's other stuff, the sound and flow is just amazing. It got me to thinking about Lindsey's comment in "Performing Songwriter" concerning what he loves most about Stevie's songwriting: "her sense of rhythm". I think this statement is proven in this song, the rhythm of the vocal is just amazing!!

Any thoughts?

David · #2 03-31-2004, 12:58 PM

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Originally posted by cliffdweller
Who, besides me, is totally digging this version on the Rumours re-issue? I find myself constantly humming it every day!!! I think it sounds very unique and different from Stevie's other stuff, the sound and flow is just amazing. It got me to thinking about Lindsey's comment in "Performing Songwriter" concerning what he loves most about Stevie's songwriting: "her sense of rhythm". I think this statement is proven in this song, the rhythm of the vocal is just amazing!!

Any thoughts?

I think it's really interesting that it's in triple meter. That's uncommon for Stevie. Fleetwood Mac seems to be winging it throughout much of the song. I guess the song's arrangement hadn't been totally hammered into place when this was recorded.

I still think "Butter Cookie" is the best thing on there -- the best thing I've ever heard by Fleetwood Mac, in fact.

golden braid · #3 03-31-2004, 01:16 PM

I love this version of Planets of the Universe too. I keep listening to it over and over again. I just has a different feel to it than some of Stevie's other songs.

sodascouts · #4 03-31-2004, 01:47 PM

It's pretty good, but I can see why they didn't use it for Rumours.

darklinensuit · #5 03-31-2004, 05:12 PM

I like it, especially the do-do-do part at the end, but I prefer the demo with just her and the piano. That vocal is amazing.

- Jake

Siri Ruane · #6 03-31-2004, 05:16 PM

I have this downloaded.. somewhere. Excuse me while I dig it out out of my stupid documents and refresh my memory.

Livia · #7 03-31-2004, 05:17 PM

I LOVE it! But I can totally see what Stevie meant when she said that FM could never really figure out what to do w/ it. I love the original demo and I also love the TISL version (thank you, John Shanks!). But, I ALSO love the remixes - I cranked up that CD on Saturday while I was vacuuming! LOL

I absolutely love this song, in any form. It's one of Stevie's best, lyrically, imo. Even the "mean" verse.

strandinthewind · #8 03-31-2004, 05:26 PM

ITA Livia, even though I prefer the piano demo to them all !!!!!!!

Johnny Stew · #9 03-31-2004, 05:27 PM

I'd rate the "extended album version" from the maxi-single, as the best version... then the original piano demo second, and the 'Rumours' bonus disc version third.

It's a brilliant song in any form, but I think the 'TISL' version approach was the absolute best.

strandinthewind · #10 03-31-2004, 05:28 PM

I also have a demo with a synth playing. I cannot tell the era, but it sounds like RAL maybe. That version is pretty cool, but nowhere near the TISL one.

wondergirl9847 · #11 03-31-2004, 05:45 PM

She could WHISTLE the dang song and I would love that version! LOL I just adore this song in ANY form. I started tearing up when listening to the Rumours bonus disk version. I'm a goober, sue me.

I love listening to the Tracy Young remix....that sucker KICKS and I usually HATE and DESPISE remixes! 10 minutes of greatness!!

darklinensuit · #12 03-31-2004, 05:46 PM

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Originally posted by strandinthewind
ITA Livia, even though I prefer the piano demo to them all !!!!!!!

As I said, you're finally making sense.

- Jake

darklinensuit · #13 03-31-2004, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by wondergirl9847
She could WHISTLE the dang song and I would love that version!

Like in What Has Rock And Roll Ever Done For You?

- Jake

dissention · #14 03-31-2004, 07:48 PM

My faves are the Rumours version and the extended album version. The Rumours one is greatness. I'm in love with it. The piano demo? Not so much. For the most part, I don't like the piano demos.

Janis_no1 · #15 03-31-2004, 08:08 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Johnny Stew
[B]I'd rate the "extended album version" from the maxi-single, as the best version... then the original piano demo second, and the 'Rumours' bonus disc version third.

I have this single, i shall have to go listen to it tonight! Over here in Australia we STILL haven't even got the new cd's!! I'm still waiting... waiting.... waiting while reading all these fastastic review of what all your favourites are

(jsut complaining)

WHEN IS IT OUR TURN DAMMIT!!! AARRRRR