Florence Welch

[Nikolaj]

I'm impressed. There's new life to 'The Chain' in being played by a young band- a good band, with outstanding bass and drum work in this clip.
Florence seems to be a force, especially for being only 24- her vocals throughout and particularly at the ending of the song were vital, fresh, and inspired. Especially with 'The Chain' being such a well-known song, she put her own spin on it, and it works.
Have to say this version topped FM's 'Unleashed' tour version, hands down. The best version has to be the '82 Mirage Tour home video, though. Stevie was wailing on it and Fleetwood Mac was incredible that night, or over the 2 nights the concerts were filmed- whichever.
Thanks for sharing this performance by a new band, so many years later. It's really good.

[Nikolaj]

Originally Posted by APerfectLie

So I had never heard of Florence + The Machine until I watched the VMAs. Does the outfit not scream Stevie?

Now I'm impressed twice. Vocally, I hear a lot of Grace Slick in Florence, though Florence may have even more vocal chops than Grace did.
Florence does look much more mature than 24 years old in this VMA clip, but it can be the pancake, the Bowie circa 'Diamond Dogs'-era dye, with too harsh lighting. It's youtube, but the lighting seems way severe. Or, she may have been jet lagged!
She looks much younger in the other clip, of 'The Chain,' which was filmed outdoors in daylight and her youth shows. Talented new singer, for sure.

[wildheart048]

Originally Posted by Nikolaj

Now I'm impressed twice. Vocally, I hear a lot of Grace Slick in Florence, though Florence may have even more vocal chops than Grace did.
Florence does look much more mature than 24 years old in this VMA clip, but it can be the pancake, the Bowie circa 'Diamond Dogs'-era dye, with too harsh lighting. It's youtube, but the lighting seems way severe. Or, she may have been jet lagged!
She looks much younger in the other clip, of 'The Chain,' which was filmed outdoors in daylight and her youth shows. Talented new singer, for sure.

HAHA! When we watched the VMAs, i said to my partner "OMG! Kate (Bush) and Stevie had a baby!" I thought she was awesome, went out and got the cd the next day, and I love it...and now, having seen this video, i love her even more!!! I really like the way she does The Chain here...Her voice does remind me of Fiona Apple a bit, too...but her style is pure Stevie/Kate...