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Friday, 02 September 2005
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Currently Listening
Right About Love
By Reneé Austin
#1 Mouth of the Delta
see relatedMan, this is frustrating...All i wanna do is paint my room, and the rollers are missing! I know, I know...just use a brush, right?
Nope. That is a helluvalotta work. We aren't talking a closet here. Besides, I don't want that faux-finish look. It won't show anyway--i have too many posters for that
.Hopefully my dad gets home soon to tell me where he's been hiding the rollers...that would be cool.
Tomorrow my mom and I go textbook shopping. Joy of joys, school again! Well, at least it's college...so maybe I won't be bored.
I will put up pics of the new room, and keep anyone who cares posted on school I guess.
Oh yeah, and today i bought the Phantom of the Opera sheet music book...Think of mee....think of meeee foooooooondlyyy when we say gooooooooooooodbyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeee...........
Hooray for the Bb above high F.OK, time for lily to quit her ramblings. For now anyway.
Luvyall.
~*~.Caiti.~*~
Wednesday, 03 August 2005
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Currently Listening
Rock a Little
By Stevie Nicks
Rock a Little (Go Ahead Lily)...this is where the handle comes from ppl. ^_^
see relatedMy schedule...fall...
MTWThF--Beginning Italian...8-8:50A
MWF--Intro Ideas of Stat...9:05-9:55A
--Journalism 1001...12:20-1:10P
TTh--Intro to Film Studies lecture...4-6P
T--Intro Ideas of Stat (Lab)...9:05-9:55A
W (9/7)--Intro to CLA Life (Lecture)...2:30-3:20P
W (after that)--Intro to CLA Life (Lab)...2:30-3:20P17 credits...heck ya...
Sunday, 10 July 2005
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Currently Listening
Rock a Little
By Stevie Nicks
Rock A Little (Go Ahead Lily)
see relatedOK...review time...this is what I sent in to The Nicks Fix, the official Stevie site. Thank God they post long reviews...oddly enough, this is not the longest I've seen. Here goes...
This was my first ever Stevie show. I am 17 years old, and have been waiting for Stevie to come to town since I first found TimeSpace on a shelf in my basement at age 10. I'm sure you can all imagine my excitement, and I am happy to say that I was thrilled with the great performance I saw last Wednesday. I had always heard that Stevie gave an excellent live show, and it proved totally true. But let's start at the beginning.Before the show, my boyfriend and I went to the Hard Rock Cafe. Live at Red Rocks was playing on all the TVs, and we had a table for two next to the big car with a perfect view of the screens. The food was great too, but this isn't about the food now is it? I dressed up for the show (black platform boots, a flowy dress, a shawl, and a feathered top hat. We had time to kill after dinner, so we went back to the car and got the shawl and top hat. Maybe you saw us wandering around.) I got some stares for my outfit but I didn't care...I knew why I dressed up, after all. After waiting around for an hour or so (and getting to hear some rehearsal through the doors), we got to go in to the merch table. The selection was decent. There were lots of t-shirts and sweatshirts to pick from, as well as teddy bears (with black bow ties), coffee mugs, and keychains, ranging in price from $5 to $55 or so. Vanessa Carlton had some CDs for sale. I was disappointed at the lack of tourbook (i already knew there wouldn't be one of those, though, so that wasn't so bad), CDs, DVDs, and posters. I got a t-shirt and a keyring, and I was mollified. Hey, I was just grateful to get to be there, seeing Stevie in concert. That way outweighs the so-so merch table! Anyway, on to the show...let's start from the top, shall we?Vanessa CarltonVanessa gave a nearly-perfect (one flaw, we'll get there), intimate performance. She wore a beautiful gold dress and mentioned more than once how much fun it is to dress like Stevie. She performed for just under an hour. Among her songs were 'Ordinary Day', '1000 Miles', 'White Houses', and a new song tentatively titled 'Best Behavior.' Before she started this song she warned the audience that it was new and that "The chance I'm going to mess this up is big. But I'm just going to pretend it's not." and went on. Partway through the song, she messed up a bit, said "Oh f***. I messed up. Oh well!" (this is a family site, no?) and finished the song really well. After her set finished, there was a 15-minute or so break. Then, (the moment I had been waiting for...) Stevie came onstage!Stevie NicksOK, so I know that I'm going to ramble unless I go song-by-song.EnchantedThis was...for lack of a better word...enchanting. An excellent way to start a show, Stevie brought the crowd to their feet with this one.Stop Draggin' My Heart AroundStevie duetted with Waddy Wachtel. I liked this song, and it set the energy level for the rest of the show.Outside the Rain/Dreams'Outside the Rain' sounded great, and led directly into 'Dreams' very well. This version of 'Dreams' was similar to the version found on The Dance'- lacking in high notes. Personally, I like the Rumours version better, but still...it isn't every day that Stevie comes to Minneapolis!((costume change and extended piano intro))RhiannonMy favorite version of this song. This was also very similar to the version on The Dance. I love the beginning! (And he says 'Rhiannon, don't go'/And he says 'Rhiannon, stay'/And he says 'I still cry out for you/Don't leave me/Don't leave me') This was a mass sing-along, and during the beginning there were some lighters and a few cellphones (mine included) in the air.SorcererAh, my favorite TISL song...even better live than on the album! The graphics (great throughout the show) really helped make the song ~ a man and woman on a star stream, in the middle of a snow dream. Just as I had pictured it...almost. :D((costume change and long guitar intro))Gold Dust WomanI had been waiting for this song. I've always wanted to see it done live, plus I wanted to see the shawl everyone's been talking about. I noticed that after Stevie was done with it, it stayed onstage until the end of the show... ; ) In a word, this song sounded (and looked) phenomenal. Hooray for twirling, interpretive dance, and gold sparkles!((costume change and drum solo...Taku rocks.))Stand BackI had the good fortune of getting to Target Center very early, and was sitting by the doors while Stevie was soundchecking/rehearsing. She was rehearsing this song a lot, and it got better every time. If there were any bugs that needed working out, they were all gone by showtime. 'Stand Back' sounded excellent! This song first got me hooked on Stevie's music ((it's on the aforemented TimeSpace CD)). Hard to believe it was only seven years ago...I feel like I've been a fan my whole life! If it counts for anything...I always wore 'spinny dresses' when I was little, so I could twirl anytime I felt like it. Heh, I'm waay off track. Anyway, it was so good I had to listen to it as soon as I got home.LandslideThis song was dedicated to Kim, Stevie's "...one and only husband of three months, who is in the audience tonight." No, this is not a new thing. It was a long time ago...some people seem to be confused. Anyway, it was obvious that emotions were running high during this song. I was crying a little, and I know I wasn' t the only one.((ONE speech. I signed the declaration, why don't you?))Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For YouThis is one of my all-time favorite Stevie songs. It has a special meaning for me, as I have struggled with depression my whole life. It always just makes me feel like *someone* cares when I listen to it, and I know it is partially responsible for saving my life at least once. I loved seeing it live, I think it fits the cause it was dedicated to very well, and Stevie sang flawlessly. I was crying so much by the end...this song was so well done.Circle DanceOriginally this was a Bonnie Raitt song. I like her version fine, but I love Stevie's! I love the concept that life is all a circle, and I could tell that Stevie was feeling this song.Fall From GraceMy second favorite TISL song. I was totally blown away, seeing it done live--if you like it on the album, you are in for a treat. The album version's awesomeness pales in comparison to seeing it live. So, so good.((costume change and drum solo...Taku still rocks. Long, pretty guitar intro...I could listen to Waddy play for hours.))Edge of SeventeenThe costume change before this song was a little bit long (I was getting antsy to see Stevie sing this), but she has one heckuva costume to change into so it was all OK. ^_^ I was not alone in my antsyness...people sat down and were talking a little, but as soon as Stevie came onstage everyone was silent and stood back up. This song is so different live than on Bella Donna, but definitely in a good way. Unfortunately, I didn't get up to the stage to shake Stevie's hand. This time. *tear.* ((I guess that just means presale tix for me next time...)) Actually, it seemed like Stevie didn't have enough time to greet everyone she wanted to. Her roadie was moving her along kind of quickly. At any rate, 'Edge' was a great first ending to an awesome show. Hey, that means it's time for the ENCORE!!! YAY!!Rock and RollA great Led Zeppelin song, made even better by Stevie. It was definitely a new thing for me to see her in pants, normally the flowy skirt is the status quo. Pants just don't lend themselves to twirling quite as well...but this isn't really a twirly kind of song. I LOVED the hat (loved it loved it loved it loved it loved it), and put my own feathered top hat back on for this one. And danced. Then danced some more.((quick costume change with a band fill))Beauty and the BeastWhat a great way to end the show. The old footage from the original 'Beauty and the Beast' movie playing in the background really added tot he song. Stevie's hair looked very nice up, and I loved the cute hat. The vocals were spot-on, which was impressive for the end of a decently long rock show. I only wish it had lasted longer...I guess that just means I need to go back!Advice to anyone thinking of buying tickets: GO!! Go buy them. Right now. I promise you won't be disappointed. (Why are you still reading this instead of buying your tickets??)
Friday, 08 July 2005
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Currently Watching
Stevie Nicks - Live at Red Rocks
By Stevie Nicks
see relatedWOW. That's all I have to say - wow. Well OK, I have *a little* more to say than that. But last night, I went to the Stevie Nicks concert at Target Center with Trav. What a show! Amazing. I'm working on a review to post here and on her website...expect it tomorrow or the next day. Vanessa Carlton opened and did very well. She was so cute, she messed up a song and was like 'Oh f***, I screwed it up. Oh well...lets just keep going.' Then she did the rest of it really well. And after the intro to '1000 Miles' she was like 'yeah, I'm *that* girl.' then just kept playing. And I found out, Stevie doesn't even own a computer. At one point in the show, she said 'I am *not* a computer person. I don't even own one!' I was so proud of myself, I knew every word to every song. Even the Led Zeppelin cover (Rock and Roll), and the Bonnie Raitt cover (Circle Dance). I dressed up (see my profile picture? Yeah, that's me in my outfit...twirling like Stevie. I know I'm a lil obsessed....but whatevs. It's...a quirk. ^_^. I was the only person in the crowd with a feathered top hat! We ate at the Hard Rock Cafe before the show. 'Live at Red Rocks' was playing on all the TVs, and we had a perfect view. I have to buy that. Then again, I have tons of things I have to add to my Stevie collection. Speaking of Stevie merch, I wasn't too happy with the merch table at the show. I got a t-shirt (my new favorite shirt) and a keyring and spent $40. There was a tiny selection of merch -- t-shirts (overpriced mostly), keyrings, coffee mugs, and teddy bears. There were some sweatshirts, but I have a really difficult time shelling out $60 for one. Even if it does look really comfortable. Vanessa Carlton had some CDs for sale, but Stevie didn't have any CDs, DVDs, or posters for sale so I was sad. But then I bought the t-shirt and it was kind of OK. WOW I'm rambling. That's what I get for posting so late at night, I guess. If you're all still reading, I salute you. You have patience like nobody else I know. So I will finish with a list and a quote (from Stevie, who else? lol).
List of Stevie merch I still want:
'Live at Red Rocks' DVD
'Enchanted: the Works of Stevie Nicks' 3-CD set
Any Stevie tour poster...or maybe...posters...ooh mystery
'Trouble in Shangri-La' CD
More shirts...they are all so cute. Especially the pink 'Stand Back' hoodie...And a quote:
"What is life without dimmer switches?"
~Stevie NicksI love you all!
~*~.Caiti.~*~
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- Name: Caiti
- Country: United States
- State: Minnesota
- Metro: St. Paul
- Birthday: 8/5/1987
- Gender: Female
- Member Since: 7/4/2005
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Hmm...what is there to say about me? 18...happily taken...just graduated...brown hair...green eyes... I like to draw and write, and play some instruments. I love to sing. My name is Caiti... ...Oh yeah, I like Stevie Nicks a lot too. ^_^
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