Mirage Live

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by TheWILDheart

LMAO - I wish. I am almost certain it was Mirage. I watched them all recently and there were backup singers and 2 guitarists...oh well...

Nope, couldn't have been. They didn't have any "hangers on" on that tour. Lindsey's guitar tech, Ray, played acoustic on two or three numbers (GYOW, Second Hand News, Hold Me...maybe Gypsy, too), but that was it.

[TheWILDheart]

Originally Posted by chiliD

Nope, couldn't have been. They didn't have any "hangers on" on that tour. Lindsey's guitar tech, Ray, played acoustic on two or three numbers (GYOW, Second Hand News, Hold Me...maybe Gypsy, too), but that was it.

OK I've confused myself now. Right...i am going to go and watch TITN, Mirage, The Dance and WWD now..

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by TheWILDheart

I don't know what the freakin hell you are on about. Watch the Mirage video again and look to the right of the stage - sort of at an angel right of Mick. There are 2 extra guitar players, 4 backup singers and the guy who does backup drums.

Firstly, what in the hell are you smoking?
Secondly, did you bring enough to share with the class?

You have NO idea what concert video you're talking about.
Ray plays acoustic on Gypsy and GYOW. I've heard that the keyboard tech plays on Tusk. That's it, afaik.

[macfan 57]

Originally Posted by TheWILDheart

LMAO - I wish. I am almost certain it was Mirage. I watched them all recently and there were backup singers and 2 guitarists...oh well...

There are NO backup singers on the Mirage video. As Sharon said, Ray Lindsey plays guitar on Go Your Own Way & Gypsy. He also played on Second Hand News, but that song isn't on the video. That's it. You're probably mixing it up with the Tango or Dance DVD. Anybody & everybody are on those DVDs.

[macfan 57]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

i liked the basic lighting system they used on Mirage... lots of blue... and those big flashing lights on the side.... not to mention the air blowing christine's hair while she sang

I've always loved that too. I didn't like her make-up though, either on the Mirage tour or her solo tour 2 years later. She looked fantastic again on the Tango tour.

[David]

Originally Posted by macfan 57

I've always loved that too.

That's one of the perks of being the keyboardist: You can easily hook an electric fan to your stand or your rig. The drummer can do that, too (but for some weird reason, usually doesn't).

I didn't like her make-up though, either on the Mirage tour or her solo tour 2 years later.

Yeah, that Nefertiti look was sort of retro '60s (think early Streisand) & just didn't quite capture the Chris I know & love.

She looked fantastic again on the Tango tour.

She was the dope on the Tango tour! (& the tour after that)

[priestofnothing]

Originally Posted by David

Stvie had walking pneumonia during this tour, & many dates were postponed, including the nights filmed for the video.

Also, I'm not certain of the exact dates of either event, but I seem to recall that the Mirage concert was filmed just a couple of weeks before Robin died. So, in addition to be sick and all coked-up, I'm sure Stevie had a lot of heavy distracting stuff on her mind when this show was filmed. The combination of all of the above surely would have affected her performance.

[David]

Originally Posted by priestofnothing

Also, I'm not certain of the exact dates of either event, but I seem to recall that the Mirage concert was filmed just a couple of weeks before Robin died. So, in addition to be sick and all coked-up, I'm sure Stevie had a lot of heavy distracting stuff on her mind when this show was filmed. The combination of all of the above surely would have affected her performance.

Yes, indeed, priestofnothing. Anderson died just two to three weeks before these shows (as well as Irvine Meadows, Oakland, Denver, Baton Rouge, Cedar Falls & Austin). In fact, my theory is that the terrifying stress & the grief brought on the pneumonia (as grief is commonly known to do).

Lots of things to think about when one thinks about those extraordinary, whiskey-soaked vocals of Stevie's on the Mirage Tour, as well as her absolutely extraordinary way (completely new that year) of bridging a word or syllable in a descending motive across an interval structure that went from the 3rd tone of the Dorian mode to the 1st, & then from the 2nd to the 7th below the 1st. That motif in Stevie's singing actually began in 1982, & continued through the 1986 tour. It was at its height during the 1983 tour.

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by David

Lots of things to think about when one thinks about those extraordinary, whiskey-soaked vocals of Stevie's on the Mirage Tour, as well as her absolutely extraordinary way (completely new that year) of bridging a word or syllable in a descending motive across an interval structure that went from the 3rd tone of the Dorian mode to the 1st, & then from the 2nd to the 7th below the 1st. That motif in Stevie's singing actually began in 1982, & continued through the 1986 tour. It was at its height during the 1983 tour.

Example, please?

[Mad4stevie]

I totally agree that this video kicks major ass! The bad editing is annoying but somewhat forgiveable because the performances are so excellent, IMO.

Speaking of the video, I have wanted video files of The Chain, GYOW and SOTM for so long ( I have them on video and dvd, but not on the computer), can any kind soul out there upload them to yousendit ? Pretty please?

[Nicks Fan]

I enjoy the Mirage Video because it has some songs never performed since then or rarely perfomed since that video. It also has no back up orchestra to distract the band.

Matt

[ClintonScott]

no back up singers on Mirage Video that i can remember...

and i love the Mirage video, Stevie was in her best voice on that tour and album. i wish they would have released the Mirage concert instead of or with titn...

titn = cheesy 80's hair, a bloated Stevie and overproduction.

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by TheWILDheart

Did anyone else think that the Mirage live video was AWFUL!? Stevie really strains her voice and for some reason Lindsey is snogging the microphone during 'Not that Funny'. Certain songs remain a mystery to me - why are Not that Funny and Sisters of the Moon even on there? As far as I know, they were not singles. I much prefer the Tango in the Night video except for Stevie's close-up's that were clearly done seperatly (what was with that!?) however White Wing Dove live Kicks ALL the FM live video's.

Actually I thought Stevie was bad. "The Chain" was cool..."Not That Funny" and "So Afraid" were awesome..."Sisters of the Moon" was definitive.

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

gawd. I love this in all it's off-key, warble finery...hey hey.

the look...the STEVIE look...jaw.dropping.perfection. and those boobs? sheesh. loves it.

[The Tower]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

gawd. I love this in all it's off-key, warble finery...hey hey.

the look...the STEVIE look...jaw.dropping.perfection. and those boobs? sheesh. loves it.

Oh, hell yes!!

1) Ragged, passionate vocals

2) Swirling- entering and exiting the stage during interludes for more effect.

3) Beautiful dark intensity during the verses

4) Quiet darkness during the beginning of the vamp

5) "Dreams unwind- still it's a state of minnndd- yea-ah!!" howl

6) "Take me the like the wind, child- with the sky...." deep and dark

leads into-

7) The pull-back-mic screaming

8) "I don't change and YOU don't change and it's ALLLL the same
Rhiaaaaaannnonnnnnn......."

9) Ending with the Stevie ballerina kick swirling down into an devasted pile


On top of all that- she looks incredible. The hair, the choker, the dress, the chiffon wings, the legwarmers- the FREEEKING boots.

It's great stuff!!