That was NOT the way Dreams sounded when they started recording. The studio guy is playing the finished product. There are numerous rough takes out there, even here on YT that reveal the evolution of the arrangement. Lindsey Buckingham deserves the full extent of our gratitude for crafting the most timeless pop song ever recorded.
Yes, I love Stevie Nicks, but I don't understand why Lindsey Buckingham doesn't get a co-writing credit for his brilliant work on this song that made Dreams into the masterpiece it is.
@@lizzy-wx4rxbecause he produced it. He didn’t write it. She wrote the words and the melody. Adding guitar riffs on a song doesn’t make you a co-writer on a song that already has lyrics and a melody.
Signature John McVie?! I mean I don't know how good of a bass player he is, but the part where he made the bass louder, isn't that the most default playing, just the root notes in an absolute standard rhythm? Not to bring any of it down but it hardly seems like something to be emphasized or called "signature".
Well, consider this: it's a feel that only he has. Much like folks who think Ringo Starr is only a basic drummer, which is extremely far from the truth. Ringo is a human metronome. His drum rolls appear rudimentary but no one can replicate them exactly. For example: ua-cam.com/video/wJTjjAXDZSY/v-deo.html Same goes for John McVie. It's not so much about whether they are a virtuoso playing a million difficult phrases and notes, necessarily. Its his signature feel, especially when he locks in with Mick Fleetwood. (The band is named after their rhythm section, after all) That bass part that Ken Caillat turns up on the mix desk, was exactly what the song called for. It's a legendary part but played with John's signature feel, simple or not. You could play it, but there would be micro differences unique only to you that would be apparent right away. So, It's more about the timing and the feel unique to him, which contributes to the whole "Fleetwood Mac" sound. Hope that helps.
Adding to what 3hooks781 said, I think I would say, it's really the fact that he actually DID choose that simple bass line for this song. Many people would have chosen something more busy or which outlined different aspects of the chords. The fact that the chose the rhythm and the notes that he did are a huge part of what gives this song it's vibe. The same is true about Mick Fleetwood's drumming on this song. They are both simple, but anything more would have completely changed the song and it would not have the vibe that has made it so timeless.
I love Stevie Nicks voice. Dreams was Awesome!!!!!
If there was ever a perfect song for just the right singer, then "Dreams" would be it for Ms. Nicks. what a record. Well done Ma'am!
That was NOT the way Dreams sounded when they started recording.
The studio guy is playing the finished product.
There are numerous rough takes out there, even here on YT that reveal the evolution of the arrangement. Lindsey Buckingham deserves the full extent of our gratitude for crafting the most timeless pop song ever recorded.
yup
very misleading and also. a wasted oppurtunity for that studio guy to say that and skip over the rough takes in a "making of" video.
Yes, I love Stevie Nicks, but I don't understand why Lindsey Buckingham doesn't get a co-writing credit for his brilliant work on this song that made Dreams into the masterpiece it is.
thank you, yes!!
@@lizzy-wx4rxbecause he produced it. He didn’t write it. She wrote the words and the melody. Adding guitar riffs on a song doesn’t make you a co-writer on a song that already has lyrics and a melody.
Stevie is an xcellent lover
I love it🥰💗
Stevie was hurt... Very hurt.
Her own words, losing her child was the only reason Fleetwood Mac continued.
She definitely suffered for her dreams.
All were hurting. They were growing up even still.
Stevie could be pretty selfish, too.
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Signature John McVie?! I mean I don't know how good of a bass player he is, but the part where he made the bass louder, isn't that the most default playing, just the root notes in an absolute standard rhythm? Not to bring any of it down but it hardly seems like something to be emphasized or called "signature".
Well, consider this: it's a feel that only he has. Much like folks who think Ringo Starr is only a basic drummer, which is extremely far from the truth. Ringo is a human metronome. His drum rolls appear rudimentary but no one can replicate them exactly. For example: ua-cam.com/video/wJTjjAXDZSY/v-deo.html
Same goes for John McVie. It's not so much about whether they are a virtuoso playing a million difficult phrases and notes, necessarily. Its his signature feel, especially when he locks in with Mick Fleetwood. (The band is named after their rhythm section, after all)
That bass part that Ken Caillat turns up on the mix desk, was exactly what the song called for. It's a legendary part but played with John's signature feel, simple or not.
You could play it, but there would be micro differences unique only to you that would be apparent right away.
So, It's more about the timing and the feel unique to him, which contributes to the whole "Fleetwood Mac" sound. Hope that helps.
Adding to what 3hooks781 said, I think I would say, it's really the fact that he actually DID choose that simple bass line for this song. Many people would have chosen something more busy or which outlined different aspects of the chords. The fact that the chose the rhythm and the notes that he did are a huge part of what gives this song it's vibe. The same is true about Mick Fleetwood's drumming on this song. They are both simple, but anything more would have completely changed the song and it would not have the vibe that has made it so timeless.
@@johnking5928 some folks dont get it do they?
John McVie has a signature style within Fleetwood Mac. Very mellow, smooth, melodic but still very rich in his own simplistic but unique way
He is one of the kings of “Playing in the Pocket”. It may not be hard to copy but it is hard to CREATE.
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