So---let's hear some reviews of this show!!

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by GregOz

Hi All,

Just back to Sydney from last nights show.

Having not seen Stevie solo since she was in Sydney for Rock A Littl, I've got to say I thought she was amazing. My wife isn't a huge fan (maybe because I'm a bit obsessed) but she said she never heard her sound so good and be so in to it. She was just fantastic. Every song sounded fresh. I liked Rhiannon again after years. Beauty and the Beast is one of my favourites and was just awesome so was my other fave Beautiful Child which she said she couldn't do do when she had the chance to have an orchestra. It blew the Mac one from the Say You Will tour away.

Lori Nicks was back singing (just for the 3 weeks Oz tour).

The songs were mixed between band or band + orchestra - sometimes it was hard to tell which was which expect from the ballads where you really heard the strings and flutes. I didn't get a chance to get a copy but I saw the headlines of a review over someone's shoulder on the flight from Melbourne and it said somethign about Stevie Charms but orchestra not used enough or something like that.

I'd pretty much used more money than I should have getting my wife and I to Melbourne, gettings childredn looked after for the weekend and getting what were supposed to be good seats. I'd decided that Melbourne would be my only concert. I'd been regretting that I didn't try to get tp a Sydney show. After last night though, I think she made such an effort on every song (there were lots of Stand Back twirls and the kick) that I thought I just wouldn't top that concert and with 20 years between gigs down here I'm not likely to see her again.

For me it's going out on a real high.

Greg

Greg- I'm so glad you had such a great time. I am the same way- I can't ever remember details. I can't even remember the setlist! Thanks for sharing what you could with us.

Top hat with red feathers for Rock and Roll encore and maybe a plain black one somewhere else during the show too.

Yeah we've waited 20 years but if you compare the rock and little setlist and this setlist and take into account that BC was just done on the Mac tour here then there's been a change of about 4 or 5 songs but I'm a big fan of IAF so I was pleased to see that and Sorceror was great too - I think maybe the orchestra accompanied it too.

I not a huge fan of FFG but it really did rock and she went all out.

The questions are great it forcing me to remember the details.

Greg

[lucindalou]

This is my first post - I have been lurking about for months - but seeing as I went to the concert last night I thought I should join in the fun.

I'm only 24 so the only time I have seen Stevie perform is a couple of years ago with FM. So last night was the first time I had seen her perform solo and also the first time I had seen the MSO.

Her vocals were the best I have ever heard - I have the concert DVDs she has done before...and she was even better in my opinion that she was in The Dance DVD. She was certainly better than when she was out here with FM, and she seemed to be really enjoying herself. She has still got it - I was afraid she might have lost it...but no

The MSO was brilliant although looking back on it could have been utilised a bit better - the band seemed to drown them out at some points. But in saying that it has made me want to go and see the MSO perform because when you could hear them they were incredible.

There was a review in The Age (a Melbourne paper) today that said as a Stevie Nicks and band concert it was excellent...if I can find it online, i'll post it...or type it out long hand.

The highlights for me were
- Stand Back - she really gave it her all, and let loose. The audience were ecstatic.
- Beautiful Child - having listened to Tusk ALOT I couldn't believe that she actually was singing it. It would be one of my favourite songs - and the orchestra was a stand out here it would be worth buying the DVD just to hear it again.
- Gold Dust Woman - vocally in this she was almost perfect.
- Edge of Seventeen - it's true the conductor and the orchestra really got into it, it was great.
-Landslide - the photographs etc in the background were beautiful, and for a song I usually shy away from I had tear in my eyes by the end.

From memory she wore...

At the start the plain black top hat outfit...she looked incredible.
The usual dress and shawl enesemble - utilised well during GDW.
The hat and outfit she wore to the Melbourne Cup.
Beauty and the Beast outfit that someone referred to before, with her hair up.

I know a few of you were hoping for a new setlist, or something 'new' as such. But for us Aussies here that may not see her perform again - it was a very magical evening.

We hope she comes back!


Lucinda

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by GregOz

Top hat with red feathers for Rock and Roll encore and maybe a plain black one somewhere else during the show too.

Yeah we've waited 20 years but if you compare the rock and little setlist and this setlist and take into account that BC was just done on the Mac tour here then there's been a change of about 4 or 5 songs but I'm a big fan of IAF so I was pleased to see that and Sorceror was great too - I think maybe the orchestra accompanied it too.

I not a huge fan of FFG but it really did rock and she went all out.

The questions are great it forcing me to remember the details.

Greg

Thanks, The top hat Rocks! such a "clasic" stievie item. I have allways loved If Anyone Falls also, and I was VERY dissapointed when she did not do it here in Phoenix last year. I'm 24, so I wasnt at any of the Wild Heart shows,So I can't wait to hear and see it on the DVD

[David]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Thanks, The top hat Rocks! such a "clasic" stievie item. I have allways loved If Anyone Falls also, and I was VERY dissapointed when she did not do it here in Phoenix last year. I'm 24, so I wasnt at any of the Wild Heart shows,So I can't wait to hear and see it on the DVD

It'll be nice to have that Rock 'n' Roll thing on DVD, won't it? Or heck for that matter her Beauty in that elegant At Last ball gown with her hair up.

It's Stevie's little touch of Sarah Brightman.

[skcin]

Great reviews, thanks for the info, guys! And welcome to the board, all of you!

[amber]

Originally Posted by lucindalou

This is my first post - I have been lurking about for months - but seeing as I went to the concert last night I thought I should join in the fun.

I'm only 24 so the only time I have seen Stevie perform is a couple of years ago with FM. So last night was the first time I had seen her perform solo and also the first time I had seen the MSO.

Her vocals were the best I have ever heard - I have the concert DVDs she has done before...and she was even better in my opinion that she was in The Dance DVD. She was certainly better than when she was out here with FM, and she seemed to be really enjoying herself. She has still got it - I was afraid she might have lost it...but no

The MSO was brilliant although looking back on it could have been utilised a bit better - the band seemed to drown them out at some points. But in saying that it has made me want to go and see the MSO perform because when you could hear them they were incredible.

There was a review in The Age (a Melbourne paper) today that said as a Stevie Nicks and band concert it was excellent...if I can find it online, i'll post it...or type it out long hand.

The highlights for me were
- Stand Back - she really gave it her all, and let loose. The audience were ecstatic.
- Beautiful Child - having listened to Tusk ALOT I couldn't believe that she actually was singing it. It would be one of my favourite songs - and the orchestra was a stand out here it would be worth buying the DVD just to hear it again.
- Gold Dust Woman - vocally in this she was almost perfect.
- Edge of Seventeen - it's true the conductor and the orchestra really got into it, it was great.
-Landslide - the photographs etc in the background were beautiful, and for a song I usually shy away from I had tear in my eyes by the end.

From memory she wore...

At the start the plain black top hat outfit...she looked incredible.
The usual dress and shawl enesemble - utilised well during GDW.
The hat and outfit she wore to the Melbourne Cup.
Beauty and the Beast outfit that someone referred to before, with her hair up.

I know a few of you were hoping for a new setlist, or something 'new' as such. But for us Aussies here that may not see her perform again - it was a very magical evening.

We hope she comes back!


Lucinda

Nice review! Yay, momma's still got it! Isn't beautiful child amazing?

[Johnny Stew]

Welcome to the Ledge, Lucinda, and thank you for the great review!

I somewhat hate myself for asking this (I'm usually a music over fashion guy), but I can't help wondering... did she wear her platforms? For the entire show? Part of the show? Not at all?

There. I asked.

[Johnny Stew]

Oh! I forgot to thank Greg for his review!

Thank you, Greg.

[lucindalou]

Originally Posted by amber

Nice review! Yay, momma's still got it! Isn't beautiful child amazing?

I must admit I was really worried - I got my tickets in November with the last of my savings...so I was hoping it would all be worth it. IT WAS

I love Beautiful Child, I think so many people in the audience were shocked/in disbelief when she pulled it out. I only now wish I had something to sell so I could see her perform again, but I doubt I will see her that good ever again...she was spot on! Still here is hoping she or they come back at least to say good bye

I'm just about to start typing the newspaper review by hand, i'll start a new thread when I post it.

Lucinda

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by skcin

Wow. We take it for granted that we have the opportunity to see Stevie pretty frequently compared to you Aussies. Sounds like you had that moment, like I had in Vegas last May, where you're just in awe, so amazed that it's actually happening, totally blown away. I'm so happy for you. And I feel a bit guilty for bitching about her setlist in the past - here we are complaining all the time that she sings the same songs & you haven't been able to SEE & HEAR those same songs for yourself until now.

I agree with you. It was so cool to read GregOZ's review. You can tell it was pretty magical. Not to mention all he went through just to be there. It gave me goosebumps to read.

Even though I wish sometimes Stevie would do certain songs, no matter what...I'm happy when I'm at her show...and yes, nothing else matters.


EDIT: Great review too Lucinda! Glad you enjoyed yourself.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I somewhat hate myself for asking this (I'm usually a music over fashion guy), but I can't help wondering... did she wear her platforms? For the entire show? Part of the show? Not at all?

There. I asked.

Hahaha! Flamer!

Love ya, Stew. Good question.

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Welcome to the Ledge, Lucinda, and thank you for the great review!

I somewhat hate myself for asking this (I'm usually a music over fashion guy), but I can't help wondering... did she wear her platforms? For the entire show? Part of the show? Not at all?

There. I asked.

Right with ya, buddy!

So what's the word, Oz?

[lucindalou]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Welcome to the Ledge, Lucinda, and thank you for the great review!

I somewhat hate myself for asking this (I'm usually a music over fashion guy), but I can't help wondering... did she wear her platforms? For the entire show? Part of the show? Not at all?

There. I asked.

Hi Johnny,

The honest answer is I don't know. I was at the start of the second section at the front, so I could see her very well, but her feet were obscured by the sound boxes? However she had her usual 'comfortable pair' on at one point - she may have worn them at the end. I remember she did that when FM did the encore here.

I had the problem of the woman sitting in front of me swooning about in her seat...which I don't usually mind. But she had long hair which she kept flicking back in a few people's face. Plus she obscured Stevie from my view during GDW, which is a favourite of mine - if it were not for security and the lack of scissors in my bag - she may have left with less hair than she arrived with.

Lucinda

[catinthedark]

Greg and Lucinda -

thanks for the reviews! as much as i moan about the setlists sometimes, i do get excited when others go to her shows and get blown away. despite the setlist, i get blown away everytime, too, and get swept away in my love of her again. i'm really happy you guys had such a great time. looking forward to seeing pictures!

PS Jason - LOVE the cropped photo in your banner - if i could get my pin straight hair to do that... sigh... probably the most beautiful pic i've seen of stevie in recent months..