3rd Watch (finally!) - Page 2

Wldhrt315 · #16 02-24-2003, 11:44 PM

I heard the MP3 from Mick's chat. It is good. I do like the change however, I thought Lindsey's version was unbelievable. I am thrilled that "my girl" is basically dueting with him. YAY!!!

estranged4life · #17 02-25-2003, 12:03 AM

i've heard it now...Not bad at all, I'm just used to the Lindsey "only" version...But not bad, Not bad at all...Brian J.

wondergirl9847 · #18 02-25-2003, 12:41 AM

Well, the guitar part at 1:07 is like, muted!!!! I don't like that!! It's like, the song has been popped up...as opposed to more rockin. I hope we get some kind of ROCKING, BLOW MY MIND guitar solos on this album!!! Murrow and Come for sure...but what others? I DO like the guitar towards the end of the clip tho...before the knock. LOL

You know what? I'm DYING INSIDE for a LB solo album, that's what it is.

I PRAY TO GOD he releases GOS in the next few years!!!!!!!!

I still think SN drowns him out during the chorus.

I keep listening to the clip tho...trying to be positive.

Nightbird_Brett · #19 02-25-2003, 01:55 AM

I LOVED it!!!! I love the classic, timeless harmony of Lindsey and Stevie that attracted me to Fleetwood Mac in the first place. I've always been big into harmony~~no matter what the song or who the musician~~if it has a good harmony part, I usually love the song. They once again proved to me that they are my favorite harmony singers out there with this new song. OK, so now I've heard two song clips and loved them both--it is definitely time for April to get here!!!!

jwys_soapbox · #20 02-25-2003, 02:26 AM

I'm not too sure I liked what I heard. They seem to be sticking to two-part harmony in Thrown Down and now Peacekeeper. I hope this will not be the norm for the album because I love the multi-layered harmonies we've heard from FM in the past.

John

ERigby818 · #21 02-25-2003, 03:44 AM

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Originally posted by wondergirl9847

You know what? I'm DYING INSIDE for a LB solo album, that's what it is. I PRAY TO GOD he releases GOS in the next few years!!!!!!!!

I still think SN drowns him out during the chorus.

I agree with Christy on these two statements...and the one about poking my eye out with a spoon if Sheryl is on this track...I'm annoyed that she's even on the album (I liked her contributions to TISL but she should not mix with the Mac)...but if she's on Lindsey's songs or heaven forbid the tour...Pass the spoon.

You know I just loved Lindsey's version so much and thought it was so perfect the way it was... I expected it to just be sprinkled with a little Stevie vocal for SYW...not doused in it

No matter. I love the way her voice sounds in it and that absolutely gorgeous tune of the harmony...WOW! A very exciting harmony, that ventures beyond the traditional thirds, etc....very Buckingham Nicks. These two really have a knack for that. The "peacekeeper don't tell why" harmony reminds me of one of my favorites...and that's the "tossed around enough" line in Second Hand News

Do ya hear it?

I think I will love this version as much as Lindseys...and I hope the final mix on the album doesn't sound like Stevie's drowning him out. I don't trust the quality of this audio clip. It's obviously TV audio that is quite possibly "unbalanced" and we may not be getting the full effect.

-Sonia

Phil · #22 02-25-2003, 04:15 AM

Could someone please post a link for "Peacekeeper"? I can't seem to locate it on Mick's site.

DownOnRodeo · #23 02-25-2003, 06:34 AM

Here ya go Phil. Props to Sara.

Gypsy-Rhiannon · #24 02-25-2003, 07:05 AM

I love how this song sounds....I liked the Lindsey only version but there is something about Stevie and Lindsey's voices together...

Pip

Street Angel · #25 02-25-2003, 08:15 AM

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Originally posted by wondergirl9847
Well, the guitar part at 1:07 is like, muted!!!! I don't like that!! It's like, the song has been popped up...as opposed to more rockin. [...]

I still think SN drowns him out during the chorus.

I keep listening to the clip tho...trying to be positive.

I totally agree, Christy. I must admit I was a bit disappointed - this version sounds a bit tame. Where have all the guitars gone? They gave the song more energy.

I liked the idea of adding Stevie's vocals to the song, but indeed she's drowning him out a bit (then again, it could be the mp3's recording itself). When I heard the solo version, I was quite confident that this song would be played often on German radio and might even become a hit (if it is released as a single). As much as I don't like to admit it, but with this tame version I'm not so sure anymore. To me, it now somehow lacks this "Oh great, who's this?" factor. I think it would have been nicer to have Stevie's voice on the "original" backing track. Less (re-working etc.) is sometimes more.

However, like Christy said, I'll keep listening to the clip as well. Maybe I'll like it more after a few more listens.

Phil · #26 02-25-2003, 08:21 AM

Hi DOR, thanks ever so much for the link!
I really dug Lindsey's solo original of "Peacekeeper" but Stevie's harmonies on the FM version give the song a new depth. I am completely overjoyed to be hearing these two in such fine form again after all these years. I think we're in for a treat once the album arrives.

SmthngOfADreamr · #27 02-25-2003, 08:38 AM

Have to admit that I'm sort of wishy-washy about the new version. I think that Lindsey and Stevie do sound great together on this track as always, but it seems like it really lost a lot of the 'edge' that was there on the original version that we all heard. It drags a bit now. Plus I think Stevie's vocal is a little loud on the chorus, and I agree with wondergirl9847, at times it IS very tough to hear Lindsey singing, and I don't think I like that. Then again it may sound different on the actual album than it did on television.

stefan · #28 02-25-2003, 08:47 AM

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Originally posted by SmthngOfADreamr
Plus I think Stevie's vocal is a little loud on the chorus, and I agree with wondergirl9847, at times it IS very tough to hear Lindsey singing, and I don't think I like that. Then again it may sound different on the actual album than it did on television.

I wouldn`t like that either. But could it be the reason that is tends to be like that, that it was taped from TV? Hard to believe that this would make such a difference...?
On the other hand- don`t forget it`s always hard to hear something new, when you got used to a different version.
The thing I am worrying about is, that probably the attitude of the album might be a duet approach...? No clear defined songs from one or the other but all mixing up. But let`s wait and see.

blinker12 · #29 02-25-2003, 09:34 AM

They took out that weird computerized "ah-uh-uh-ah-ah-ah" that comes after "soon all the suns will rise" and "love is the sweet surprise" in the chorus on Lindsey's version. I liked that!
Also, I have to admit that *on first listen*, I don't like Stevie's back-up vocals much. She sounds strangely flat _ almost off-key (although I'm sure technically she's not).
Still really like the song, though!

#30 02-25-2003, 09:40 AM

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Originally posted by Johnny Stew
Well, I liked "Peacekeeper" from the very first time I heard it, but wow... the addition of Stevie's harmony vocals have totally knocked this one out of the ballpark!
Total home-run here!

I don't think her presence on the verses and chorus detracts from Lindsey at all. Her vocals, although they're clearly noticeable, remain subtle... and they're just the right thing to give an already incredible song, that much more "oompf."

I was totally hoping that we'd clearly hear Stevie on a lot of Lindsey's tunes, just as I was hoping that we'd clearly hear Lindsey on a lot of Stevie's tunes.
The fact is, they sound great together... and to me, it seemed like it would be a total waste if they didn't use that to their best advantage on this album... no matter who wrote what.

With each new snippet of music that we get to hear, I get more and more excited about this album.

Johnny Stew

i agree...we are getting more of a B/N thing here with the album...they told us that in the beginning so i don't know why everyone is acting surprised. i think it's nice. i like the two of them together. i respect everyone's opinions though. yes, this version may not be as agressive as Lindsey's but it still sounds like FM to me and there were a lot of elements left in that were cool like the high pitched voice thing and also the little guitar parts that come in and out. it's got a very mysterious and ethereal feel to me which i like. i think it's a perfect FM song. Love it!!! Can't wait for the album!!!

PS....Lindsey really does bring out the best in Stevie....i especially like her shift to a higher key on "don't tell why".