OZ Article and Pic

MacMan · #1 10-31-2005, 02:05 PM

By Daniel Ziffer, Entertainment Reporter
November 1, 2005

http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/...720485621.html

ROCK star Stevie Nicks will be backed by the sonorous harmonies of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra when she performs next year. But do not expect a timid show.

"Led Zeppelin. That's what I want," she said emphatically yesterday.

"Like the strings in Kashmir. I don't want this to be (like the film) The Sound of Music."

The former Fleetwood Mac frontwoman will hit the Rod Laver Arena stage on February 18 as part of her "Gold Dust" tour.

Nicks' promoter has previously lured 1970s rockers Kiss and Meat Loaf to perform with the orchestra, and the 57-year-old singer is working on compositions to accompany her hit songs.

The decision about which songs to perform with the orchestra will come down to their suitability, she said.

"Edge of Seventeen, Stand Back, you don't know," she said.

Nicks has sung orchestra-backed versions of Etta James' classic ballads A Sunday Kind Of Love and At Last at festivals and both may be included in the six or so songs she will perform with MSO backing.

The Melbourne show will be the only place she will perform with the orchestra and her band. Nicks' other dates in Australia and New Zealand will feature her nine-piece band only.

Local legend John Farnham will play Brisbane and Perth, with US singer Vanessa Carlton supporting all shows.

Fleetwood Mac sold tens of million of albums off the back of such hit singles as Dreams, Everywhere and Go Your Own Way. Nicks has toured prolifically around the world as a solo artist.

On Stakes Day, Saturday, the Stevie Nicks Plate will be race seven on the card. Nicks will present the record-shaped trophy then.

She will be at the Melbourne Cup today and is tipping Eye Popper or Makybe Diva to win the big race. She is laying a bet on Xcellent for her mum.

So, if you see a 155-centimetre blonde rock star in a black slouch hat, pearled cape and heels - it's her.

Neal · #2 10-31-2005, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MacMan

The decision about which songs to perform with the orchestra will come down to their suitability, she said.

"Edge of Seventeen, Stand Back, you don't know," she said.

I think we do know.

We heard similar stuff prior to the 'Dreams' shows in Vegas. She'll find a way to work in all the old standards.

Great article and pic though, thanks for posting!

strandinthewind · #3 10-31-2005, 02:15 PM

Anyone who thinks she is not going to perfrom 3/4 of the set list as old standards is not listening to what she repeatedly says, which is she has certain songs she feels she must do on stage. That is always going to be the ones she does not (Dreams, Rhiannon, EO17, SB, etc.) - I do think she will have cool orchestration. I mean look at that cool rendition of Landslide she did with that orchestra awhile back

In the end, I really want to go to this, but am scared I will not due to work

Mokona · #4 10-31-2005, 02:16 PM

Sorry to any Aussies or New Zealanders, but damn, I wanted her to stay in the US and work on a new album, not tour again!

I guess if she's set on not doing any new music, it's better for people around the world to get to see her, but sigh, I was so hoping to hear news about a new album.

Cool article though (and a nice smiling pic!) - thanks for posting!

Livia · #5 10-31-2005, 02:18 PM

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She will be at the Melbourne Cup today and is tipping Eye Popper or Makybe Diva to win the big race. She is laying a bet on Xcellent for her mum.

She's got to bet on the diva horse, of course!

Neal · #6 10-31-2005, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Anyone who thinks she is not going to perfrom 3/4 of the set list as old standards is not listening to what she repeatedly says, which is she has certain songs she feels she must do on stage. That is always going to be the ones she does not (Dreams, Rhiannon, EO17, SB, etc.) - I do think she will have cool orchestration. I mean look at that cool rendition of Landslide she did with that orchestra awhile back

In the end, I really want to go to this, but am scared I will not due to work

I'm not expecting anything unrealistic; I'd be happy with 'ROF' and 'TTM' (both of which would sound great with an orchestra, imho).

But for her to even imply 'EO17' and 'SB' might not work out, made me roll my eyes. But then again what doesn't...?

cliffdweller · #7 10-31-2005, 02:22 PM

Thanks for posting. I'd love to hear a full orchestration of Edge..that could be really interesting and highly dramatic.

strandinthewind · #8 10-31-2005, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal

I'm not expecting anything unrealistic; I'd be happy with 'ROF' and 'TTM' (both of which would sound great with an orchestra, imho).

But for her to even imply 'EO17' and 'SB' might not work out, made me roll my eyes. But then again what doesn't...?

Midol dear