Stevies new project - Page 3

louielouie2000 · #31 03-28-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

Given La Nicks's 25 year history of changing producers and using numerous producers on her solo albums at this early stage I would not worry too much about a new solo album being dominated by Dave Stewart.

Very good point indeed! I don't mind the idea of Dave being the man behind the curtain, but like many Stevie fans, I can say I'd honestly prefer he stay there vs out front. I keep wondering if this whole thing is just a decoy anyway. On the snippet of the song Dave posted, his voice appears layered on TOP of Stevie's... like something an amateur would do. They aren't singing together at all. And people keep calling this "a nearly finished song..." but to my trained ears, this is clearly a rough demo we're listening to. I guess we'll just have to see what the next chapter holds.

I think it's also really important for Stevie fans to realize we have no confirmation from Stevie herself she's working on a record. Everybody is so aflutter, making predictions she'll be done before summer, etc... but I think those are highly uniformed opinions. Anyone who has followed this woman for nearly two decades (or more) like I have knows Stevie is flakey, and never ever works quickly. I just don't want to see a bunch of heartbroken fans if this whole thing turns out to be nothing more than Stevie recording and stockpiling demos, like she's always done.

louielouie2000 · #32 03-28-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Meowi

I hope she tours!

I sure don't. She hasn't been off the road for more than a few months at a time this past decade. She needs to focus on other things...

cristochango · #33 03-28-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Like I keep saying... at least Stevie is doing something different. Her pulling out the Dave Stewart card was pretty unexpected to me. Doing a duo album with someone like Petty or Henley, as much as I like both of them, would be treading water in my book. Even though they've boinked before, I'd still say Stevie is stepping out of her comfort zone to do this... so kudos to her! I can't say I like the sound of Stevie and Dave's voices together, but all we've heard is a snippet of what in my opinion is a very rough demo. I'm very open to this whole new chapter... and am looking forward to seeing how it develops!

Who didnt stevie do in the 80's ? :P

John McVie?

Jondalar · #34 03-28-2010, 08:34 PM

Stevie does not need to tour again. She needs to record. NO MORE TOURS!

RockALittle250 · #35 03-28-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Very good point indeed! I don't mind the idea of Dave being the man behind the curtain, but like many Stevie fans, I can say I'd honestly prefer he stay there vs out front. I keep wondering if this whole thing is just a decoy anyway. On the snippet of the song Dave posted, his voice appears layered on TOP of Stevie's... like something an amateur would do. They aren't singing together at all. And people keep calling this "a nearly finished song..." but to my trained ears, this is clearly a rough demo we're listening to. I guess we'll just have to see what the next chapter holds.

I think it's also really important for Stevie fans to realize we have no confirmation from Stevie herself she's working on a record. Everybody is so aflutter, making predictions she'll be done before summer, etc... but I think those are highly uniformed opinions. Anyone who has followed this woman for nearly two decades (or more) like I have knows Stevie is flakey, and never ever works quickly. I just don't want to see a bunch of heartbroken fans if this whole thing turns out to be nothing more than Stevie recording and stockpiling demos, like she's always done.

I think a lot of Eurythmics fans feel the same way about Stevie. Many will probably complain that Dave is working with Stevie instead of working with Annie on another Eurythmics album, so on all sides, not everyone call be pleased with whatever Stevie or Dave does.

I disagree with you about what Stevie's motives might be. You might be right about her just stockpiling demos, but i just don't think that's the case here. Dave is a very busy and still in demand songwriter and producer, and i think if they were just working together for Stevie to put more reels into her closet, he won't waste his time. He's the kinda guy you call when you want to do something and put it out there. And the people she's also been hanging out with (like Glen Ballard and various photographers and producers) make me think that she must be working on something, because when she's not working on a project of some kind, then Stevie is usually a homebody. I do agree with you tho that we shouldn't expect this project, whatever it is, to be released by around the summer, because if we expect that then we will all probably be disappointed when it's not.

APerfectLie · #36 03-28-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Very good point indeed! I don't mind the idea of Dave being the man behind the curtain, but like many Stevie fans, I can say I'd honestly prefer he stay there vs out front. I keep wondering if this whole thing is just a decoy anyway. On the snippet of the song Dave posted, his voice appears layered on TOP of Stevie's... like something an amateur would do. They aren't singing together at all. And people keep calling this "a nearly finished song..." but to my trained ears, this is clearly a rough demo we're listening to. I guess we'll just have to see what the next chapter holds.

I think it's also really important for Stevie fans to realize we have no confirmation from Stevie herself she's working on a record. Everybody is so aflutter, making predictions she'll be done before summer, etc... but I think those are highly uniformed opinions. Anyone who has followed this woman for nearly two decades (or more) like I have knows Stevie is flakey, and never ever works quickly. I just don't want to see a bunch of heartbroken fans if this whole thing turns out to be nothing more than Stevie recording and stockpiling demos, like she's always done.

I completely agree with you on this. My question is what would it be a decoy for?? What's the whole point?

BombaySapphire3 · #37 03-28-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I think it's also really important for Stevie fans to realize we have no confirmation from Stevie herself she's working on a record. Everybody is so aflutter, making predictions she'll be done before summer, etc... but I think those are highly uniformed opinions. Anyone who has followed this woman for nearly two decades (or more) like I have knows Stevie is flakey, and never ever works quickly. I just don't want to see a bunch of heartbroken fans if this whole thing turns out to be nothing more than Stevie recording and stockpiling demos, like she's always done.

I have followed her for over three decades.I think the last 6 or 7 seven years have been different in that save for the Katrina song she has gven no indication that she has even been turning her writings into demos at all.The fact that she is now doing that and apparently in earnest is the reason for the excitement on here.I also agree with the poster who mentioned that it doubtful she would have enlisted Dave Stewart f she were just stockpiling demos.It does appear that she is at last on the move creatively.

Nikolaj · #38 03-29-2010, 02:26 AM

I don't think it was a 'demo' that we all heard. Dave isn't working with Stevie on demos. He's producing her. Demos she would have brought with her or given to Dave before they started working together. It was, I believe, an unmastered studio recording, no demo, of 'Everybody Loves You'. A major producer doesn't work on demos, someone else would have 'produced' any demos. That was a rough 4o seconds or so of of what we'll hear.
I'm still surprised some people think it's a Stevie and Dave duet album.
And I never meant that she should record a duet cd with Bono or Petty or anyone else. I only meant that she'd be more likely to work with a 'name' -than not, if she were going to go off and record a duet album. It's a Stevie album.*
*except if it isn't.

Sanne2 · #39 03-29-2010, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikolaj

I don't think it was a 'demo' that we all heard. Dave isn't working with Stevie on demos. He's producing her. Demos she would have brought with her or given to Dave before they started working together. It was, I believe, an unmastered studio recording, no demo, of 'Everybody Loves You'. A major producer doesn't work on demos, someone else would have 'produced' any demos. That was a rough 4o seconds or so of of what we'll hear.

That's a good point.

cactusjack · #40 03-29-2010, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RockALittle250

I think a lot of Eurythmics fans feel the same way about Stevie. Many will probably complain that Dave is working with Stevie instead of working with Annie on another Eurythmics album, so on all sides, not everyone call be pleased with whatever Stevie or Dave does.

no way. I'm almost as hardcore a fan of the Eurythmics as Stevie. No one want Dave's vocals on a record (sorry)

He did a great job on his first solo album, Spiritual Cowboys, but on the whole 'we' prefer him firmly BEHIND the scenes (where he truly does shine)

LittleCharmer · #41 03-29-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jondalar

Stevie does not need to tour again. She needs to record. NO MORE TOURS!

Not everyone's had the chance to see her live, solo..

seekerj · #42 03-29-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by LukeA

Yeah, about that. Dave Stewart's production style is so outdated, he makes Lindsey seem like The Neptunes.

THANK YOU!!!!!

FINALLY!

Somebody knows the truth!

Remember, Tom Petty had to tell Dave "Don't Come Around The Studio No More" because once they finished the song, Dave kept coming around.

holidayroad · #43 03-29-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I think it's also really important for Stevie fans to realize we have no confirmation from Stevie herself she's working on a record. Everybody is so aflutter, making predictions she'll be done before summer, etc... but I think those are highly uniformed opinions. Anyone who has followed this woman for nearly two decades (or more) like I have knows Stevie is flakey, and never ever works quickly. I just don't want to see a bunch of heartbroken fans if this whole thing turns out to be nothing more than Stevie recording and stockpiling demos, like she's always done.

Reading this brings up something I wonder about. How difficult would it really be for Stevie (Or someone who works for her) to post on the Nicksfix, The Ledge, or any other FM related forum confirmation of what her plans are?!?!