Msg 3/26

[Amlyn]

I'm home and I've started to upload video. Going to take awhile, but at least try to get one or two up tonight if the you tube gods are with me.

I have a wonderful time and I"m really happy I went. Stevie definitely was really in hig spirits and truly made me feel like she wanted to be no other place than on stage singing to us.

I'm going add on the comments.

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Secret Love - Really enjoy this live. I could see it becoming something of a sing-a-long. Really annoyed at the loss of "salvation"... she has lots of lyric flubs this concert on other songs, but for some reason this just seems to be the way she does it live. *re: the video. Started to watch it but saw it was just the same Dave Stewart nonsense (with lots of Dave Stewart in it) and I stopped watching.

I was trying so hard to capture the video that the performance was lost on me. But I know I was hoping to heard "salvation", but no.....it was still a good performance and she said something like, " a new song...finally...I know!" The video I hope to post doesn't give the audio justice. She sounded so GOOD on this and really on everything.

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Dreams - The crowd knew this one and was happy to hear it. I think it just sounds so much better when the Mac does it. More rockin'.

I know what you mean. It just seemed very routine. I was hoping she would go up on the "What you had, what you lost" after the second verse, but she didn't. And I know what you mean about the FM thing. As much as Waddy nails it, he's just not Lindsey.

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Gold Dust Woman - brought the house down. really cool. the gdw wail was interesting this time, similar pose as her Unleashed ending on Silver Springs and not a long shriek but more like the wail on a roller coaster. interesting. but not, i'd say, as effective.

I enjoyed this. I really like the sound of Waddys guitar playing on this just as much as when its done by FM. I got some video of the wails hopefully.

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Stand Back - At the end Stevie was "so into her dance" that she totally missed her cue to do the final "STAND BACK!" And then it got worse. She ran to the microphone to explain--and when she did, she tried to cue the audience to say: "STAND BACK!" but everyone looked like: huh?! cuz they were mostly rod fans (big time).

A couple of high kicks here got the crowd going too. I was so darn happy to see that in her cute ankle boots. You knew who the Stevie fans were. They were the ones standing and cheering. I'm with you on the Rod fans. There we A LOT! But I was happy to see that the arena mostly filled when Stevie came on.

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Landslide - I'm growing to not be as negative toward Waddy as I was in the past, but I just don't think he was up to it tonight on this one. After seeing the Mac perform this three times last year, just wasn't up to snuff. Maybe it was cuz of my crappy seat, but first time I didn't tear up during the song. Oh and she sang part of it in a way I've never heard before, was really pretty. I'll try to think of what the line was.

To me this song is Stevie and Lindsey's. Bu she's probably perfomed it more solo in the past 10 years than with FM. Or at least close, so she probably has somewhat disassociated it as a FM song. She seemed kind of somber introducing it and i was happy to not have to have another Glee reference. She dedicated the song to the MSG audience.

But I actually did almost tear up cause I haven't been to a show where she had the pics of her family and her younger self in the background. I know it's been aound for 4 years now, but it was my first time seeing it and i just felt that it was so special to share somethign pretty personal with us.

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Edge of Seventeen - OK. So I said I had crappy seats right. So out of respect for all the ancient Rod fans sitting around and behind me, I sat down for the entire show (which I've never done at any concert in my entire life). But I was saving up good graces so that I could rock out to EO17. Shortly after I was rocking out I feel a hand grab my arm. I turned around and the lady next to me pointed to a lady a few rows behind (surely enough on stadium seating to not be overly blocked by me. I'm a dwarf). Anyway, she says: "SIT DOWN!!!!" And I was about to go jumping over the seats to beat her face in, but then I didn't. I just turned around and kept dancing, acting as if nothing had happened, but it really killed my buzz. People are crazy; she didn't care. The big screen was right by us and easily seen. She just wanted to complain. Why go to a rock concert if you don't want people to stand?! Anyway, my dancing must have been really noticeable cuz I also saw people on the floor seats looking up at me and pointing. I believe Stevie saw me. I don't think she did. I just really do believe.

I'm so happy you stood up to the blue hair specials and fought for your right to rock out. I ended up sitting on the top of my chair for a good chunk of the show cause every one around me was sitting. Total buzzkill. I was surrounded by Rod fans. But they were enjoying Stevie, just not the diehard chiffonheads we are.

Anyway, EO17...I love this song, I love this song live, I love the surge of energy that erupts when you hear this. Last year when i was at stage-gate at the Taj Mahal, I missed out on enjoying this, so on some level I was glad there wasnt an edge walk that i missed out on again. She really rocked out to this at the end and got a huge ovation. More video on that too hopefully.

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Love Is - I really like the album version of this song, I do. But this live version is transfixing and very touching. I love it and it is superior to the album version by a lot. I wish we could get a definitive live cut of it. It can also replace How Still My Love in the set.

Again, here I about teared up again. Shout ut to Dani cause I thought of her at that moment. She sang that song so tenderly and with so much care. I just was overwhelmend with feeling the emotion that has to be behind that song...side note...has it ever been confirmed exactly who that's about?

She ended with the pray for the world thing, which didn't bother me one bit. Thought it was just a little spirtual message. No mention of her new album coming out in May and she didn't introduce the band, which i thought was odd. But maybe the double bill thing left no time for that.

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

ROD STEWART
Two Notes:
-Rod's set up was dazzling. The hot musicians and back up singers in suits or blazing red dresses against the white stage and white instruments and the screen behind him with colorful graphics and--the key--a big screen above them instead of just one to the side showing the actual action on stage (it encourages more standing!).

I LOVED his stage. It was so bright and just drew you in. And you could SEE up there. Ok, so his band...thought his drummers rocked and loved the girls on the saxophone and trumpet.

Now the fringed mini numbers and synchronized girlie dancing and singing...can I just say I was channeling Ally McBeal a little? I swear it reminded me of some of thse bar scenes. HEHE.

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

-With the exception of that song about crying while someone lies to you--on which he sounded GREAT--he never sang. I barely heard him. He made Stevie sound like Beyonce.

I'm not a Rod fan by any means. I'd never go see him by himself, I usually turn his stuff off when it comes on the radio and I find him rather full of himself. Having said all that, he is very entertaining and on a scale of 1-10 his stage performance is about a 10. Just full of energy and vigor. Unlike you know the past few years. By the end of the show I was enjoying myself....a lot...didn't think I would. I agree that the singing...not so much...it was more of the show that was entertaining.

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

THE DUETS
Passion - Very Stevie-ish, similar in tone and theme as aspects of Fall From Grace. Would have preferred harmonizing to the trade-off on verses/chorus. Kind of a mess. He. Does. Not. Rehearse. BUT fun.

I had forgotten this song even existed to the mention of Stevie singing with him surfaced in ATL. Not a vocal performance for the books, but she really did look like she was having fun singing and dancing up there. Sooo cute. I have some pics to post. But can we say, the chemistry (really lack thereof) between the two is so astounding. It's almost like being in 3rd grade where you have to hold the hand of someone of the opposite sex and you think the world is going to end. Guess who that made me miss her on stage with.

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Young Turks - Feel similarly about this one. Fun but a trainwreck. Though this one had some backing harmonies from Stevie, which was the best Rod sounded all night (until that one song) and she sings with the hot black back up chicks and they all crowded round her and all four (three back up singers AND stevie) got down dancing. THAT was the visual of the evening--the Stevie visual of MY Dreams. I wish Dave Stewart would take note.

I totally agree. I said it last night. The way she looks, dances, leans in and out with the girls....ug..it made her look like it was 1977 all over again. Half her age....seriously...

Anyway, I had a blast and now of course I need to figure out how to see her solo in May.

I promise...videos and pics to come!!!

[1sttimelongtime]

This was an awesome show!!! I have a bunch of pictures and video that I am uploading now. I will post them soon.

I couldnt really get into Rod. Thankfully the beer swilling drunk next to me got up to use the bathroom halfway thru Rod's set and I followed him out of the aisle and left! I did video both duets though.

[mezzoforte]

I'm too tipsy/exhausted to write anything coherent, but just wanted to note how amazing that was! My first Stevie concert, and since I was going with two friends who were less familiar I was kind of nervous (you know, wanting them to love our girl as much as I do). But it was fantastic! She really shined in her set, and her voice was fantastic. My friends were definitely impressed and got really into it.
I do think the duets were weaker--I hadn't realized how different their performance styles were until that point. She looked a little awkward, trying to fit in his his very physical style. She got through it, though. Great performance over all!

[Amlyn]

Sorry it's so grainy and not the best quality. My camera is about 5 years old so in technology speak it's a dinosaur.

[DavidMn]

Ok so there is defeintely a barrier between the sage and front row it looks like. So IM guessing no Edge Walk?

[Ghost_Tracker]

I just got back and not to over-use the word but it was AWESOME!

Stevie REALLY rocked "Young Turks" and "Love is" was beautiful.


Total heresy, I know - But i.m.o. Love is works even BETTER than
Beauty and the Beast, and is just as beautiful in concert. And I
think she put her heart into it just as much. It seems to me to be
an even more-fitting ending because it seems a very positive note to
end the whole show on.

No Edge Walk - I think some of the people sitting up-front may have
been very disappointed - I heard that those seats were a thousand dollars
a pop! She just walked around to each side of the stage and waved and smiled.
But - there was ONE little group in REALLY sucky seats, towards the left side of
the stage, at the point where the seats are almost beginning to curve behind the
stage itself - Stevie made a special effort to walk right over to them and wave right
at them directly - I really respected that - "Typical Stevieness" - considerate of all
of her fans - not wanting any of them to feel "left out."

Overall, one of the best Stevie show's I've been to!
And I've been to - Well yeah okay, four.

[fringed n fab]

Why the use of so many other people wearing her former clothes? Why couldn't she be in her stuff all throughout the video like that? I'm sure she has similar in her size she's had made today. All in all a beautiful video it looks.

[Ghost_Tracker]

Originally Posted by fringed n fab

Why the use of so many other people wearing her former clothes? Why couldn't she be in her stuff all throughout the video like that? I'm sure she has similar in her size she's had made today. All in all a beautiful video it looks.

I haven't quite been able to get a close look at this thing yet (See above: Sucky Seats! ) but I believe all of those people are supposed to represent Stevie
at various stages in her life.

[fringed n fab]

Originally Posted by Ghost_Tracker

I haven't quite been able to get a close look at this thing yet (See above: Sucky Seats! ) But I believe all of those people are supposed to represent Stevie
at various stages in her life.

Ahh.. well looking at it like that, it's maybe so.

[SandyMac]

Originally Posted by Amlyn

Sorry it's so grainy and not the best quality. My camera is about 5 years old so in technology speak it's a dinosaur.

Thank you for recording this!
I tend to agree though with what was said before, I think there is too much Dave in this video. It is a Stevie song, not a Stevie and Dave song for crying out loud.
But I digress. All in all, I am VERY HAPPY we got a brand new video for a single. It just needs to be officially released already. (shaking my head in pure disappointment in WB for not getting this released before this concert started).

[J.Miller]

Originally Posted by Amlyn

Sorry it's so grainy and not the best quality. My camera is about 5 years old so in technology speak it's a dinosaur.

Thanks for making the effort. Funny thing, Stevie was singing so well that she was distracting me from focusing on the video.

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by Amlyn

Sorry it's so grainy and not the best quality. My camera is about 5 years old so in technology speak it's a dinosaur.

Its not that bad! thank you for doing it!

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by Amlyn

Again, here I about teared up again. Shout ut to Dani cause I thought of her at that moment. She sang that song so tenderly and with so much care. I just was overwhelmend with feeling the emotion that has to be behind that song...side note...has it ever been confirmed exactly who that's about?

I'm glad you thought of me! You can't really understand how powerful "Love Is" in live performances until you've seen it yourself so I'm glad you got the chance. Hearing "Love Is" again is pretty much the only reason I'm considering going to the Seattle show. But knowing that people weren't able to stand at the stage/there was no Edge walk... I'm better off going to the renowned local steakhouses during her stay in Seattle if I want a Stevie experience worth my money .

[Amlyn]

Watch it now and watch it fast. I already got a not so much a warning, warning from You Tube that I might be violating something owned by Sony. (Warners?)

Has anyone else gotten this type of message? There was NOTHING posted in the arena or on the tix about not taking pictures. In fact, I didn't see 1 person say anything about it.

Oh well, hopefully most will see it in the event it gets pulled.

[Amlyn]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

I'm glad you thought of me! You can't really understand how powerful "Love Is" in live performances until you've seen it yourself so I'm glad you got the chance. Hearing "Love Is" again is pretty much the only reason I'm considering going to the Seattle show. But knowing that people weren't able to stand at the stage/there was no Edge walk... I'm better off going to the renowned local steakhouses during her stay in Seattle if I want a Stevie experience worth my money .

This was my 2nd time hearing it. It was so much better this time for me, but the soundsystem of MSG probably blows the arena in atlantic city to pieces.

If you can go, do it. I understand the meaning behind experiencing the edge walk. I was denied last summer, but I'm hopeful I'll get there one day. I bet by the time the show gets out West it will be a lot more cohesive too!