SPOILER - Caesar's Palace Reviews

[Cour]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Mulling over all of this, I'm wondering if perhaps the limited four-night run for these shows, caused some of the various things Stevie mentioned wanting to do, or potentially doing, to be cost-prohibitive.

Such as the archival video footage on the screens... which I imagine would need to be transferred to a digital format and (maybe) cleaned-up, etc.

Perhaps if she does do some type of residency there, as she's hinted it, then the show will be something a little more along the lines of what she talked about?

I have no idea about what it would cost to transfer the old videos but I do know that Elton John hired David LaChapelle to produce and design that fabulous Red Piano set for this venue. His Red Piano show got rave reviews for the design and how it wasn't a typical Elton concert. Elton said it cost him over 1 million dollars to design that set. Of course, Elton has a 50 million dollar contract with Caesars Perhaps Stevie will spend more on a more "designed" show as this becomes a more permanent gig for her...or perhaps this is it no matter how long these shows go on.

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by macmar71

Christopher Nicks should come up with some more colorful and nicer images or newer ones that is for sure!!!

Or better yet, exclude himself from the process altogether. He isn't a designer in any sense of the word; he's a hack. Everything he touches is so sub par.

I understand the nepotism, but producing crap to shill out to Stevie's fans is an insult. Just take a look at some of the professional, slick and inspired designs/packaging produced for other (sometimes lesser known) bands/artists. It will give you a perspective about how good it can be...and how bad Stevie is represented. (Reference any of her tour programs, and hack job that was the Street Angel cd booklet layout.)

[jkmaletic]

Well, why WOULD anyone want a copy of a show that sucks so much? You know? I wouldn't.

~Jamie

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Originally Posted by jkmaletic

Well, why WOULD anyone want a copy of a show that sucks so much? You know? I wouldn't.

~Jamie

Is this in reference to wanting a copy of the Stevie show last night? From what I read people were unhappy with some of the song choices. I didn't read people saying the show 'sucked'

Pip

[Dreammms]

Originally Posted by jkmaletic

Well, why WOULD anyone want a copy of a show that sucks so much? You know? I wouldn't.

~Jamie

did one of your buddies from mick's board tell u to ask that?

[jkmaletic]

oh ok. thanks for clarifying. The way people were going off though...

Believe it or not, I really do want to get along with you guys. I know you could take me or leave me being that I'm a new member here. This site has a lot of good info and that's why I come here. I just got defensive. Sorry (AGAIN).

Time to take my Xanax now.. LOL~!

~Jamie (wants to be friends and plays well with others)

[SpyNote]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Can you comment a bit more on How Still My Love, and how was the end of Rhiannon, was it at least on par with the SYW tour.

Still of the Night was sung well, though she did have a little trouble with some of the higher notes, which she sang differently, like the "standing in the doorway" part. It was closer to how she sung it in her early demos, kind of understated. But there were some lyric variations in that part, "go on...get out!" And when the music came to a halt briefly for her to sing "it's ME that's talking to you," it was spoken softly rather than belted out. There were some pitch problems towards the end on "in the still of the night...ooh ooh, it's me that's talking to you." But overall, it was a good performance. The quieter songs were a nice opportunity to really hear quality of her voice -- the vibratto, the slight rasp, occasional softness and even her trademark nasal. The rockier songs, like Sorcerer, tended to drown her out.

Rhiannon was on par with how she's basically done it for the last two tours. Again, I was really impressed with the new drummer who wasn't pounding away like a madman, allowing for a clean, nicely defined rhythm. There were some percussive elements at the end that were nice to the ears too. Scott Plunkett's piano intro was new, and a little darker than usual. But it was concise and received a loud ovation. Stevie was wearing the black dress with a chiffon layered wrap with long sleeves.

[Dreammms]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

Still of the Night was sung well, though she did have a little trouble with some of the higher notes, which she sang differently, like the "standing in the doorway" part. It was closer to how she sung it in her early demos, kind of understated. But there were some lyric variations in that part, "go on...get out!" And when the music came to a halt briefly for her to sing "it's ME that's talking to you," it was spoken softly rather than belted out. There were some pitch problems towards the end on "in the still of the night...ooh ooh, it's me that's talking to you." But overall, it was a good performance. The quieter songs were a nice opportunity to really hear quality of her voice -- the vibratto, the slight rasp, occasional softness and even her trademark nasal. The rockier songs, like Sorcerer, tended to drown her out.

Rhiannon was on par with how she's basically done it for the last two tours. Again, I was really impressed with the new drummer who wasn't pounding away like a madman, allowing for a clean, nicely defined rhythm. There were some percussive elements at the end that were nice to the ears too. Scott Plunkett's piano intro was new, and a little darker than usual. But it was concise and received a loud ovation. Stevie was wearing the black dress with a chiffon layered wrap with long sleeves.

thanks for all that info daniel

i cant wait to hear the boots!!!!

[joe68]

Originally Posted by Dreammms

thanks for all that info daniel

i cant wait to hear the boots!!!!

WHERE ARE THE FREAKIN PIC??????????????????????????????????

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by Dreammms

i cant wait to hear the boots!!!!

She didn't wear the boots!

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by Dreammms

i cant wait to hear the boots!!!!

Me too, bring 'em on! And pics too!!

[ShangriLaTroubl]

Originally Posted by jkmaletic

Time to take my Xanax now.. LOL~!

Hhaha maybe next time u should take it BEFORE posting

We all take ours before we post

---ughh sometimes

Chris

[AliceLover]

I can't wait to hear the details. I am interested to see what she wore. I heard she wore a similair style jacket from the gypsy vid on I Need to Know.

Very interested in hearing for what she wore on If Anyone Falls and How Still My Love.

Jimmy

[jkmaletic]

LOL Chris!
Yeah, next time I'll take it BEFORE I post.

I have lack of sleep (for obvious reasons) and am making mistakes at work (which I'm telling everyone it's Stevie's fault. ), so if I still sound a little odd, just know I will be completely back to normal on monday.


~Jamie

[CreepingDeath]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

Not many twirls, no SB kick, the usual growl on EOS. She did a cute little dance with her skirt during Edge, where she grabs both sides and shakes it side to side. Loved that! The mic did not come off the stand, as she had theatened Someone in another post said that the stage was blocked off, which wasn't entirely accurate. The stage was just very large, so everything was spread out. There were also 4-5 steps between the stage and the first row.



IAF was great. I'd imagine most fans were thrilled to hear it at all. With that said, she did play it conversatively on some of the notes. When she came back to the first version after the bridge, it sounded much like the first time she sang it, rather than how it is sung on the album with all the variation and inflection. There were no ad lips at the end, but the song ended acapella, which was great.

Still of the Night was also great, though it was kind of "pitchy" as they say on American Idol. But I'm glad she included it in the set. The slower numbers were better suited for this smaller venue. The rockers (Sorcerer, FFG) seems out of place and just noisy.



She looked pretty much like she did on the SYW tour.



No gloves



No dedication. Just a request to sing along with her, which everyone did. An official sing-along!



Mostly flowers, as far as I could see. She just kind of grabbed them and threw them behind her. It looked kind of like, "oh thanks, next."



Lots! She was very appreciate of her audience, as usual. She didn't really say much in between songs. It was kind of the Mirror tour in that respect, where she almost said nothing, except for the usual thank yous.

I agree with everything you posted. I just wanted to add that I think she looked better then she did during the SYW tour. Alot thinner IMO and her hair looked healthier too.

Anyway, I had a great time last night. Like Marissa said, Beauty and the Beast was a total knock out. Definitely worth the price of admission alone. Plus I got to shake Stevie's hand, which I've never gotten to do before. I can't wait for tonight's show.