Dave Stewart in a Stevie Mood today

[UndoingTheLaces]

Originally Posted by wheart

so my assignment tonight is to find my Annabel Lee demo and listen to it. It's never done much for me but perhaps I need to give the ol girl another chance.

There's a rock remix out there, I think it was done by a fan, where the drums and base are more pronounced. I think the drums were recorded by the fan and added to the mix. Gives the demo a nice kick.

[jannieC]

I'm sure I'm the only Ledgie who has never heard the demo. But then, there are a lot of demos I haven't heard.

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by jannieC

I'm sure I'm the only Ledgie who has never heard the demo. But then, there are a lot of demos I haven't heard.

I can't remember if I have or not. Is that better or worse?

[daniellaaarisen]

[wheart]

Originally Posted by UndoingTheLaces

There's a rock remix out there, I think it was done by a fan, where the drums and base are more pronounced. I think the drums were recorded by the fan and added to the mix. Gives the demo a nice kick.

never heard it but did listen to the other demo. It's actually not as bad as I remembered it. Got some potential. Will be interesting to hear what Dave does with it.

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

I can't remember if I have or not. Is that better or worse?

About the same. Or maybe a little better because you MAY have heard it.

[TerraRhiannon]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I don't know about everyone else, but what thrills me is Dave keeps referencing Rock A Little in his tweets!

I got excited too.

[David]

Originally Posted by petep9000

I'm not crazy about the idea of harpsicord on a pop/rock song. That reminds me of The Partridge Family's famous hit 'I Think I Love You'.

Or how about "Summer Days" or "Somebody Wants to Love You"?

I wonder whether Stevie means a genuine harpsichord or a digitally simulated harpsichord or a clavinet or something else?

[APerfectLie]

Originally Posted by David

Or how about "Summer Days" or "Somebody Wants to Love You"?

I wonder whether Stevie means a genuine harpsichord or a digitally simulated harpsichord or a clavinet or something else?

It is Stevie Nicks... for all we know it could really be a xylophone.

[Phil]

Wasn't there harpsichord on "Two Kinds Of Love"? Not that it's a rock song as such, I was just trying to remember which Stevie songs featured it - any others?

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by petep9000

I'm not crazy about the idea of harpsicord on a pop/rock song. That reminds me of The Partridge Family's famous hit 'I Think I Love You'.

The harpsichord is actually one of my favorite instruments... I'd be beyond thrilled if Stevie were to utilize one on her new album. And it doesn't have to be cheesy/Partridge Family harpsichord, either. When implemented properly, the harpsichord can be very moody/mystical/atmospheric. Though I'm not even a fan of hers, Tori Amos is a great example of someone who uses harpsichord in pop/rock in a very neat way.

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by Phil

Wasn't there harpsichord on "Two Kinds Of Love"? Not that it's a rock song as such, I was just trying to remember which Stevie songs featured it - any others?

I can't believe I've never picked out that was a harpsichord! I guess I'd always assumed it was a synthesizer. But you're right, that's sure enough a harpsichord... buried under soupy, cloudy production.

[mikebise]

Originally Posted by Christopher

I simply cannot get enough of the refrain at the end of the demo where she keeps repeating "ooh I lie down by the side...of my wife, my bride...I lie down..by the side.." I hope they kept this ending in the song. It's exquisite.

Oh, Christopher, that's exactly how I feel about that ending! I love Stevie's voice, the way she sings it, the feelings it brings about in me... I Can't get enough either! (Thank you, Stevie & B.B.!)

[Dodfather]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

The harpsichord is actually one of my favorite instruments... I'd be beyond thrilled if Stevie were to utilize one on her new album. And it doesn't have to be cheesy...

This is how I feel about the Dobro - maybe Stevie could use one of those? I'd LOVE that! I've always thought that The Highywayman done live with Dobro accompaniment would be beautiful.

[SapphireSister]

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I just LOVE the fact that Stevie's singing a love song about another woman!