Demo/Live Performance Requests - Page 32

SapphireSister · #**466** 05-04-2010, 11:31 AM

Have The Nightmare piano demos been posted yet? I just listened to them from a facebook link and I'm in love! Can someone please post if they haven't already?

Also, have you guys heard the Not Make Believe demo from TISL sessions? I just love that song all around, always have. It should have been one of the primary tracks on SYW as opposed to a bonus track. It has such an upbeat tone and really embodies the sound of Fleetwood Mac. I can post the demo if anyone cares to listen. Do you guys like this song?

Edit: the demo version kinda sucks. It's boring and she's so monotone. I'd stick to the album version.

StreetAngel95 · #**467** 05-04-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SapphireSister

Also, have you guys heard the Not Make Believe demo from TISL sessions? I just love that song all around, always have. It should have been one of the primary tracks on SYW as opposed to a bonus track. It has such an upbeat tone and really embodies the sound of Fleetwood Mac. I can post the demo if anyone cares to listen. Do you guys like this song?

Edit: the demo version kinda sucks. It's boring and she's so monotone. I'd stick to the album version.

Yes yes yes yes! I adore that song! Especially after "it's not make believe now" then you hear a bass line, guitar lick, and drum riff! I practically live for it!

I've had people tell me they don't like the song cause it's too "choppy" but i disagree

jeffd8382 · #**468** 05-04-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mikebise

I've never even questioned that "Tied Up (In Promises)" was from anything other than Rock A Little based on the vocals alone. Factor in the music, which sounds completely different than anything on The Wild Heart, and it just reeks of 1984-1985. To me, of course.

I just assumed that, since "Tied Up (In Promises)" just did not live up to the success of "Heart Attack" as the second single from Olivia's Greatest Hits Volume 2 (should have performed it on the tour, Liv!), that Stevie/her handlers felt the song was fair game. Maybe Stevie just loved it and wanted to record it.

Jeff, have you fiddled with either of the two vocal versions? The 3:59 one is pretty spectacular sound that would just shimmer in your hands! The 4:54 one has hiss and is dimmer, but it's almost a minute longer, and Stevie's vocals end up even wilder! And on the instrumental part, she just goes ahead and sings another verse ~ SO Stevie! This one is not as bad as that "Sisters of The Moon" demo by any means, but nowhere near as clear as the other one.

BTW, I love how Stevie changes "Here's an opportunity" line to "Here's your pocket full of dreams!" in her version. Where's that "Extra words by S. Nicks" credit?

No I haven't messed with "Tied Up" yet.. lol! The only reason being that the version I have on CD is the 3:59 length track (I haven't tested to see if lossless) and it has HORRIBLE sound quality... I do have a copy of it as an mp3 which has better sound, but it's only a 128 bitrate file, so it's not worth really messing with. And that's the only version I've ever heard... I didn't know there was another (or more). And yes, singing over instrumental sections IS so Stevie.. haha!

It had been so long since I've listened to the demo that now after listening again, I agree, it's hard to imagine this to be anything other than the 1984-1985 sessions. Back when I heard the demo for the first time (probably 10-12 years ago), I had Olivia's Greatest Hits vol. 2 on CD already and was familiar with the song... what a surprise to hear Stevie's recording! I just remember thinking it reminded me a bit of a Pointer Sisters-style to the music (probably the repetitive synth note that starts with "here's an opportunity"). I always liked this track, both Olivia's version and Stevie's. Lee's version is nice too... Eric Tagg sings lead and it features John Farrar's backing vocals (just like on Olivia's).

Is the "pocket full of dreams" in the longer version... all I hear for that line in the shorter version is "here's an opportunity" or "here's your opportunity".

mikebise · #**469** 05-04-2010, 02:27 PM

Yes, that's the longer one.

I'm going to try to upload the shorter, better sounding version sometime soon. I think it sounds terrific. Some slight warbling, but nowhere near other versions I've heard. Mediafire is not opening up for me right now.

Maxd9 · #**470** 05-04-2010, 03:35 PM

Does anyone have a copy of Real Tears that they can share? I can't seem to find one anywhere.

StreetAngel95 · #**471** 05-04-2010, 04:13 PM

Real Tears: (B-Side to Two Kinds of Love)

http://www.mediafire.com/?tzydt5jzzzn

jeffd8382 · #**472** 05-04-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxd9

Does anyone have a copy of Real Tears that they can share? I can't seem to find one anywhere.

If you're looking for a lossless copy, here you go...

"Real Tears"
original CD copy:
http://www.multiupload.com/L3BZME6HIK
"enhanced" version:
http://www.multiupload.com/1OIRN1JAGA

Maxd9 · #**473** 05-04-2010, 04:43 PM

AWESOME! Thanks Jeff, thanks Miranda!

mikebise · #**474** 05-04-2010, 07:23 PM

http://www.mediafire.com/?zktjyyjnyjz

Here's "Tied Up (In Promises" #1.

Hope the sound is better than you may already have!

jeffd8382 · #**475** 05-04-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mikebise

http://www.mediafire.com/?zktjyyjnyjz

Here's "Tied Up (In Promises" #1.

Hope the sound is better than you may already have!

Yes, the sound is MUCH better than the one I have on CD.. thank you! I believe this is the same source as the one I had as the low bitrate mp3.

I worked on trying to enhance this in a couple of different ways... I feel pretty ambivalent about whether or not it's much of an improvement though. It does sound fuller to me, and not quite as harsh (or warbly as you mentioned) in some areas. Take a listen and let me know what you think...

"Tied Up (In Promises)" #1 (short demo)
enhanced version:
http://www.mediafire.com/?x4yy0z0ytm4

mikebise · #**476** 05-05-2010, 06:17 AM

Jeff, on my way to work, so I'm gonna upload the longer "Tied Up (In Promises)" to mediafire as I leave. When I get home, I'll post it and then download your work on the shorter one and let you know. Also gonna DL that "enhanced" "Real Tears" 'cause I wanna know how that sounds!

I meant to specifically say I can hear Stevie better on the enhanced "Stay Away" ~ great job! And I can't decide which of your 3 re-workings of "What Has Rock and Roll Ever Done For You?" I like best, since they are ALL so great!