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I watch your sometimes. Mary, I don't hate your channel but why do you narrate them like a dang romance novel ? I'm not even sure what you're talking about half the time. I admit I'm not too educated though. Anyway, I'll watch your and subscribe. I enjoy guitar and your somewhat easy on the eyes. Love and Peace.
She mentioned early on that she played this song opening her coffee house sets, etc.. Mary has been through this song intimately both playing it and analyzing the lyrics. Great job. I will add that the bass and drums are doing some very unique backing. Mick hits a cymbal in a slightly odd beat from the get go. Recording and mix job are wonderful. But you know, "Silver Springs" captures the answer to "Go Your Own Way" ....or I've always thought so, and that's why it made a really great b-side of that single.
She hella good but once you've played a song enough ya can even play drunk while talking in a dimly lit or dark room. Not that I'm speaking from experience or anything. 😉
One of the most impressive things I've ever seen. Musicians understand how incredible this performance is. The narration on top of perfect playing and pitch? Standing fucking ovation.
Even Arlo Guthrie would have to applaud this performance. Singing, telling the story, and playing simultaneously is the pinnacle of guitar music. It’s why many of us learned the guitar in the first place. It’s like juggling 10 balls. Few can do it.
This is the first Mary Spender video I've watched, it magically landing in my feed while I'm sitting here ill with the flu, desperately wanting a mug of coffee I've yet to go to the kitchen to make. The video title intrigued me, then the opening notes captured me, soothing my symptoms and obliterating all thoughts of coffee for these 12 minutes. What a wonderful way to emphasize the simplicity of those two chords by playing them uninterrupted (well, except for that A minor) throughout the video, making the story of the song part of the song itself, another piece of magic right there. These peaceful and fascinating 12 minutes truly made me feel better and have given me not only the energy needed to type this, but also to go make that mug of coffee. Thank you so very much for this magical, melodic, medicinal video.
im not as new as you but Ive only been subscribed a couple of weeks. i was learning fast car by t chapman and a video m spender had done in relation to fast car being a perfect song was in my feed. i imagine youll enjoy that one too. its a fusion aswell and i was so impressed initially and captivated by M Spender herself that I came back for everything else. And, also, I had become jaded by fast car the song and was being forced to learn it on guitar to accompany a girl who could sing it beautifully. I was trying to talk her into doing For My Lover instead when the Spender vid dropped and performed the woo-woo on me. Gotta go. Enjoy it, whoever you are.
Older video of Mary singing Dreams, but I still go back to it. Hope you enjoy it as much as i have. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JF3tUbO90TM.html
It is SO important that people know the story behind this iconic piece. As new generations are introduced, and older ones fade away it is covers like this that preserve the past in a way that keeps it meaningful for the future. THIS WAS EPIC - Thank you.
One uninterrupted take for 12 minutes of talking while playing, without a single verbal stumble. That's impressive. Every time I talk while playing, I end up more singing than talking. 😅
This is possibly the most mesmerizing tutorial I've ever watched. What a fantastic way to teach two chords that hold some of the biggest gravitas of melody and poetry. ❤
Through all the muck on the internet, here shines the reason it should exist. Enriching the lives and deepening the souls of others. I am so glad this found me at this time on this day.
Your thoughtful and creative presentations of merging story telling with song are never lost on me, Mary. Such a brilliant way to pay homage to one of the most mesmerizing and emotionally impactful tunes of all time.
Crikey how can you play the guitar and sum up Fleetwood Mac all at the same time with Dreams thrown in ! Some people would read a Auto Que but your are simply winging this live ! Outstanding ! This is the future of music :) This is so Deep :)
Wow, Mary Spender you are a story teller - I loved the delivery and analysis of Dreams. You carried the simplicity of the song through the complexities of Fleetwood Mac’s turbulent lives and brought a deeper understanding of the creative process; the sweat, the toil, the pain, the heart ache and the love, and encapsulated it all in the simplicity of the very song that gave life to it all. Huge respect for Fleetwood Mac especially Stevie Nicks, you and your story-telling. You really brought it to life! Fantastic video. Thank you 🙏😃👍👍👍
I have never seen a music analysis video achieve it's own level of impressive artistry. Seamlessly going from commentary to performance, while strumming the chords the whole time, uniquely impressive.
This is every bit as good as Beato’s song breakdowns. Even better, actually! As many times as I’ve listened to Mary’s voice, this is, maybe, the best iteration of her voice I’ve heard
Mary, you continue to make the most unique videos on music RU-vid. I'm grateful for your creativity and talent. I can't imagine how many takes I would need to pull something half as good off.
That's why 'Why I only play fingerstyle guitar' is my favorite video of hers, but I didn't think she would actually do a take this clean for even longer
This is fantastic! I don't usually like Dreams covers, because it is such a simple song the vocal in many ways is the song, and so much of Stevie is in it that it usually doesn't sound right. But you have this feel for it that makes it obvious that you have your own relationship to the song. It's still you singing it - and your voice is magical - but you also pull in that same ethereal softness combined with the desperate resilience that Stevie had to bring the song to life in the first place. I love hearing your thoughts about music, thank you for sharing the story this way, that was a brilliant performance.
I understand that they had a hard time getting a consistent time feel and actually physically looped a section of tape even wrapping around broom sticks or the like. Crazy.
A couple of people in here mentioned Arlo Guthrie in response to Mary's virtuoso speaking/singing performance. Suggest you go and find "Alice's Restaurant" if you haven't heard it. It's 50 years old and still 18 minutes of genius!!
That was an astounding display of mental prowess. I can't make up my mind which is more beautiful, your speaking voice or your singing voice. I'm always happy to hear either, because if you're singing, I get chills, and if you're speaking, I get to hear your carefully articulated thoughts. As a drummer, if I needed to speak to a bandmate during a song, I could only speak in rhythm with what I was playing (even though I can sing against the beat with no trouble--go figure), so seeing you extemporize while continuing to play and keep the beat impressed me deeply. Watching your right hand during all of this was enthralling for me. Thank you, Mary.
The simplicity of the songs chords may be great, but like Stevie, it is your vocals that make it really special. How you managed to put this all together in one take is incredible. And you are so relaxed the whole time too. Have listened to/watched this 3 times already. So cool and smooth.
Mary, the way you put this video together, and performed it so effortlessly, speaks volumes to your artistry as both a musician and as a communicator. Thank you. 😊
What an amazing video. Gotta appreciate the exceptional storytelling, amazing singing and also pulling off a 12 minute uncut take. Thank you for the lovely content!!
Being a singer and guitarist myself, I've always admired Mary's beautiful voice and guitar chops. I've covered this one in clubs countless times as well. Rock on Mary.
Just bloody brilliant. The song alone is brilliant, Stevie's voice enhances it further. And nestled in the Rumours album it becomes the epitome of beauty. Current and future generations of musicians will listen to the original and be amazed. Mary Spender gets it. Thanks Mary.
John McVie's bass playing doesn't get enough credit....His simple bass lines in this song are brilliant, the bridge fills are so simple, airy and tasty....just what the song needed!.....Playing along with this song always gives me goose bumps, Stevie's voice and lyrics are so haunting!
I watched this video again after 3 months and I loved it possibly even more. It’s an amazing journey through many emotions. Mary, I think that this is one of your best musical performances ever available on RU-vid, with Sultans of Swing coming very close. But in this video you are also telling the story of the song so eloquently and reciting it on top of the music, alternating the story with the singing, and all so flawlessly while transmitting so many emotions. It’s incredible how you can feel it so deeply and intensely while maintaining control of it. Incredible job, Mary, this is really a masterpiece. Congrats!
Thanks for sharing this. while I've known the backstory for many years, your presentation took me back to the emotions of playing the vinyl album and relating to personal situations ❤
I’ve never seen your live show but you should structure your show like this video. You are a great storyteller and adding the song and continuous guitar is just perfect!
The book suggests 10000 hours of practice makes perfect. Whilst that isnt quite true its clear you have played this so many times you can do it in your sleep. Blending the narrative and the lyrics is genius. Well done. You of all people should know its the journey not the ending. I hope you have love in your life
This is brilliant, beautiful, and captivating! To be able to sing and play a well known song, then tell the story about the history of it at the same time is truly remarkable. Please keep content like this coming.
I'm very glad I didn't miss your class today Mary! If the music thing doesn't work out you could smash your YT Channel by dissecting Song origins as you did with Dreams! I shall see you forever now whenever I hear this tune! Cheers from Across The Pond In COW-lumbus, Ohio MOO 👋
What a refreshing technique for presenting a piece of music history. Flawless execution of the transitions between singing and narration...pure talent!
Great timely Mary...I'm currently writing a song about a long ago and far away breakup...this song is a reminder we'll get along with our lives but getting past the heartbreak takes time. BTW...a fun song to jam a lead over!! Mahalo Mary!
I love the long takes. Proof of talent. No cuts, relaxed, and smooth. Great one Mary! I still have my little 7 year old's crush on Stevie Nicks from 1977. She still has that ability to melt me with her voice. Her songwriting is so filled with imagery, something Lennon, and Harrison did a lot (she was seen "hanging out" with George in the later 70s a bit.
Wow. Top notch storytelling, with the chops to back up an iconic song. Always impressed by you Mary, but this is next level. Songwriters tell stories through song; you just told a beautiful story using song as a backup. Please don’t stop.
Brilliant, Mary. As someone once said (more or less), a great song is one that can be stripped down to just one voice and one instrument and still retain all of its emotional impact. This format is the new "What Makes This Song Great." 🌹
WOW! Playing, singing, narration, and then running through and giving full respect to your sponsor in one bloody take. Absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing.
Mary this is really incredible work. I've never seen anything quite like this. It's a little poem/a little documentary/a little bit sermon (in the best way). I hope you'll submit this for awards. It's really special beautiful work. Thank you.
9:32 Mary: " but that doesn't stop us despite the knowledge of future pain." Me: ... In all seriousness, absolutely loved the history mixed with the song!
That was very beautiful Mary. Loved you re-setting the scenes, reminding us of the power of love (so many songs!) when it comes or goes blimey it has an energy that would fuel a rocket to Venus! Really enjoy all of your shows, thank you 🙏🏻 😊
You will notice that several of the drum fills land one two instead of the common one. It creates a feel of a hiccough or even a little polyrhythm, but it’s is a seemingly simple land one beat later than expected. Your historical delivery while playing this song is sublime.
Jeeze Mary! What an insightful, penetrating narrative - while not missing a beat with backdrop guitar! Not many could pull this off - especially in ONE take! You are unbelievable!! 👏🙏👍
Your obvious passion, experience, and knowledge place your work far, far above the rest. Thanks for sharing and somehow enhancing my love for this song and album.
Is this a "never resolves" song? To me neither the F or the G sounds like the tonic. I think if a C chord suddenly appeared we'd finally hear a resolution.
The only place in the diatonic chord scale where major chords are side by side is between the 4 and the 5 chords. It's unsettling, like heartbreak, which also never quite resolves in a pleasant way to the 1. Isn't it awesome how the sonic tension between these chords match the tension in the lyrics and in our lived experiences? A resolution would have been a happy ending and that just wasn't in the cards for Stevie and Lindsey. 🤠 Great song.
You could argue that it resolves to A minor at the beginning of the instrumental break, but you could also argue that the song is in the key of C major. It's kinda... floaty. Suspended. Like dreams. 🙂
