Review A Day: "Moonlight"

I was seriously getting some major withdrawals/sweats when I saw that blogspot was down for the past two days.  I have so much to talk to you Macsters about!

As promised, I will deliver my thoughts on the new Stevie Nicks album, "In Your Dreams."
 Guys, it is really one of her best solo records to date.  The songs are perfect to listen to when going for that long summer drive.  It is evident that Nicks has poured her heart and soul into this album.  Lets take you through the album song by song shall we?- But don't hesitate to go out and by the album!  Its so worth it.

Actually, I take that back.  Lets review ONE song off the album each day.  You didn't think I was going to spoon feed you the entire album did you?  Nope.  You need to actually go out and BUY it.  This might seem like a tease, but it is all the more reason as to why you need to go out and BUY the album.  You will thank me later...


Track 6: "Moonlight ( A Vampire's Dream)"


This is my favorite song on the album by far. Those first few versus are actually from an unreleased demo track that Nicks recorded in the late seventies. The demo track, "Lady From the Mountain," was one of those demos that is believed to be written about her relationship with Lindsey Buckingham. Nicks also said in past interviews that the chorus of this song was inspired from the film, "Twilight." Nicks told online website, "Spinner UK," about her inspiration behind the song...

"He loves her, but he loves his life alone as well' -- people would think that was written about Edward, but it was written about Lindsey. So this really is an ancient song that encompasses my strange and everlasting relationship with Lindsey Buckingham, and Bella and Edward, all mixed into one."

Nicks also said that her relationship with Buckingham was quite "vampiric," in the way that their relationship seems to never die. She said that it was a song about how love never dies.

Alright. My little heart melted when I read that. I can't help it. I wish those two could just work it out...

I also have to say that I am super pumped that she used that demo track.  There was a post a few months back, I'm guessing in January, where I created a "wish list" of songs that I hoped Stevie would include on the album.  They were all demo tracks.  "Lady from the Mountain" was at the top of the list. 

Um, Stevie....are you out there reading this blog?  Give a shout out.  That would absolutely make my day.

More reviews to come throughout the week!

JDSkills

FINAL EXAM MAYHEM!

Quick post.

I realize I have been MIA, but it is simply because I have been studious over the past few days and studying for my finals.  Good girl right?

I will tell you this, I have gotten my copy "In Your Dreams," and it literally brings tears of joy to my eyes.  It was well worth the wait!

Here is a track off the album, and again, I will be back on here to give a personal review over the next few days!

"Annabel Lee"-A poem by Edgar Allen Poe put into musical form by Stevie Nicks.


At first, I wasn't sure how I felt about this song.  It seemed a little too slow at the beginning, but I listened to the rest of the song  and...BOOM.  The chorus comes in at mark 1:23 and now it is one of my favorite songs on the album.   Not only is the musical arrangement simply stunning in this song, but the song allows me to see how similar the lyrical formatting is between Nicks and  Poe.  You can see where she gets her creative influence from.

And I also think it is pretty cool to say, "Yes, I know a poem by Edgar Allen Poe by heart...jealous?" 

JDSkills

 

THE DAY HAS FINALLY COME!

The day is finally here!  Stevie Nicks' solo album, "In Your Dreams," is officially released. 

I gotta say, I was a little bummed to walk out to my mailbox and see that I have yet to receive the album.  I am guessing that I will receive it either tomorrow or the day after, but the this is absolute torture!

I promised myself that I wouldn't cheat and preview the tracks on Itunes, but I caved last night at midnight and previewed track 6 on the album, "Moonlight."  When I didn't find the album in my mailbox, I immediately purchased the song off Itunes. I only caved on one song though...the rest will all be a surprise when I pop it into my car's CD player.

Anyways, if the rest of the album is in any way similar to "Moonlight," then we are all in for a real treat.  It literally brought tears to my eyes it was that good.  She brought back an old track from the late 70's entitled, "Lady from the Mountain," and put a new futuristic spin on it.  Strings galore.  Its an awesome track and it only leave me itching to hear the rest of the album!

If any of you purchased the album, ENJOY IT!  I hope I will be pleasantly surprised tomorrow when I open my mailbox.

Ooooh! But on an even better note, check out Glee tonight!  They are doing a whole episode deicated to Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album!

Here is a preview...



JDSkills

In Your Dreams Countdown: Tomorrow!

Well my dears, tomorrow is the big day and I couldn't be happier.  I don't know about all of you, but this highly anticipated album has gotten me through the toughest times the last month.

1.Workouts
2. Last minute tests that professors decide to cram into the end of a semester...just for kicks
3. Depression after realizing that I will never be a  Royal Princess like Kate Middleton. (Yes, I had a touch of the Royal Wedding blues)-just kidding, I wasn't down in the dumps.  I literally watched the wedding three times in one day. Obsessed? Maybe...

Okay, so maybe not the TOUGHEST times, but the album has been a big motivator to GET STUFF DONE. Thinking about it made the tedious moments feel not as annoying.

I am thrilled to say that tomorrow, May 3, Stevie Nicks' solo album, "In Your Dreams," will be released. Yeah yeah yeahhhh! 

TOMORROW!



It seriously feels like Christmas Eve right now.

JDSkills

In Your Dreams Countdown: Day 2

I love the two day mark in any type of countdown.  Its great because all you have to think is, "The day after tomorrow!"  Its just a great feeling.

2 DAYS!

Here is a great live performance from Stevie Nicks in 1981.  The Roxy is a great LA music venue where many great rock stars have performed.   Here she is singing "Gold Dust Woman," with former Mac guitarist, Bob Welch and Mick Fleetwood on bongos (Yup. bongos...how fun!)  Catch it from mark 4:35 onward.  Love the way they break it down in the end.

JDSkills

In Your Dreams Countdown: Day 3

Oh gosh.  We are at the 3 day mark.  Its oh so close!

3 DAYS!

Here is rare video of Stevie Nicks circa 1985.  She is in the backstage of her dressing room and simply jamming out with her makeup artist and backup singer, Lori Nicks.  She is singing the song "Wild Heart," off of her 1985 album, "Wild Heart."  Its a cool video that I thought you Macsters may enjoy. 

JDSkills

In Your Dreams Countdown: Day 4

Ok, I was probably distracted from the Royal Wedding and forgot to create a post, but come on my ladies out there, it isn't every day that you have  a regular girl turn into a princess right before your very eyes!


How gorgeous was  Kate Middleton's wedding dress BTW?  Absolutely stunning. I heard rumors that the dress was modeled after Grace Kelly's wedding gown.   Middleton represented herself with pure elegance and poise.   Today surely was a magical day...

And it got even better-Only 4 days until the new Stevie Nicks album guys!

4 DAYS!

I figured I would post a song that mentioned the word "castle" in the song.  Its only fitting on the night of the Royal Wedding right?

JDSkills