Rush

[IAJP]

Hemipspheres is vastly underrated
I love it so much.

I like Cygnus (meh, long title, mighta got it wrong..)

[Artemician]

Anybody here like the song Natural Science off of Permanent Waves? The live (Rush in Rio) version is my favorite Rush song. I don't like the studio version as much, but it's still very good and I never hear many people mention this song.

[Xanadu]

ah i love "natural science" its so great.

wheels within wheels in a spiral array
a pattern so grand and complex
time after time we lose sight of their way
are causes cant see there effects

stuck in my head now, and lovin it

[RNR]

Hemipspheres is vastly underrated

Hehe, Rush is vastly underrated. But for Rush fans, Hemispheres is underrated. Atleast in my opinion.

[clairvoyant]

The Spirit Of Radio!

Geez is that a catchy song or what...

[thunderzstruck]

Hehe, Rush is vastly underrated. But for Rush fans, Hemispheres is underrated. Atleast in my opinion.


Rush IS underrated

Hemispheres IS underrated

what is this world coming too!? :(

[dr._feelgood]

Is Rush more popular in Canada than anywhere else? I'd imagine that they're not as underrated in their home country.

[RNR]

Bah, Canadians like folk and country music. I'd imagaine that Rush is bigger in Japan and the US than in Canada.

[thunderzstruck]

Bah, Canadians like folk and country music. I'd imagaine that Rush is bigger in Japan and the US than in Canada.


Japan? I never knew they had a following there :amaze:

[RNR]

Sure, the Japanese eat all of that prog stuff up. (or atleast more than Canadians! wtf, canada blows)

[Maggot Dream]

Sure, the Japanese eat all of that prog stuff up. (or atleast more than Canadians! wtf, canada blows)
I agree.....how can they ignore such an amazing band?

[Hep Kat]

yea rush is one amazing band...

[Distant Echoes]

Yea Japan actually has a decent music taste...I dont know anything about canada though except folk music. I couldnt imagine them just ignoring rush though. There probably more popular here and maybe in the UK though.

I heard subdivisions on the radio earlier...I realized it wasnt as bad as i usually critisize it to be; but for that style of song - the intro is weak. It gets better through the song, but I still dont think its near their best.

[RNR]

I agree.....how can they ignore such an amazing band?
It's not like Canada is a statistic or anything. Canadians are real people and there are a lot of Canadian Rush fans. It's just that the vast majority of Canadians aren't :(

[Hep Kat]

too bad



/sings the blame canada south park song thing...

[Maggot Dream]

5th page!!! Unacceptable.

What do you guys think of the way Rush organizes their longer songs into movements? I think it's cool, it can be interesting figuring out where each movement begins.

[rockinbass17]

I love when bands write songs with movements. Especially prog bands, for then it's almost like classical music. I do believe htat Lee, Lifeson, and Peart are modern electronical composers.

[Huber]

It's not like Canada is a statistic or anything. Canadians are real people and there are a lot of Canadian Rush fans. It's just that the vast majority of Canadians aren't :(

They have a huge following in Brazil; they use the Tom Sawyer as the theme song for McGuyver, and I think that somehow got South America's attention.

[geezer6970]

What is your guys favorite rush song, album?

[blue3]

I've started listening to more Rush. I only have 2112 though, so I guess that's my favorite.

[rockinbass17]

My favorite song is either Camera Eye, Spirit of the Radio, or Distant Early Warning.

Album? Maybe Permanent Waves.

[thunderzstruck]

sorry I havn't posted here in a while. (internet is down, probably won't be back up until tomorrow at best)

Camera Eye is a really good song too

[Huber]

Favorites have to be 2112, Spirit of the Radio, and YYZ. I could list so many more though.

Album? Ouch. 2112 or Moving Pictures? I can't decide.

[Maggot Dream]

Favorites for me are 2112, La Villa Strangiato, and maybe YYZ.

Album is either Hemispheres or 2112.

[Jacaranda]

2112 all the way. Nothing in my opinion even comes close, although alot of their other stuff is great 2112 is a masterpiece.

[RNR]

A Farewell To Kings. I mean cmon. (then again Moving Pictures and 2112 come close)

[JESUS'S BASSMAN]

FLY BY NIGHT
It was the first album with Peart on drums. You can see the transformation begin from a common rock band to the RUSH we all know and love. It was also the first Rush concert I went to. :thumb:

As for my favorite Rush song? How can you pick just one? Red Barchetta, Fly By Night, In the End, By-Tor and the Snow Dog. And I haven't even scratched the surface. Rush hasn't done a song I DON'T like. :D

[ChrisD]

Rush is brilliant.Definitely one of my favourite bands.
"Hemispheres" is a great album as is "Permanent Waves".
As for the Bill Bruford commemt, he is alot better than Neil at playing ,say Jazz, but aside from a few Crimson tunes Neil kills him at technicality hands down.This coming from studying both bands drum parts.Bruford does have better feel however.

[Maggot Dream]

FLY BY NIGHT
It was the first album with Peart on drums. You can see the transformation begin from a common rock band to the RUSH we all know and love. It was also the first Rush concert I went to. :thumb:
It's a great album, but I don't like the music as much as some others of theirs.

I think Fly By Night was written in large part to amaze (drum-wise). Take for example, By-Tor and the Snow Dog. Great song, amazing drumming. One of Peart's best.

[JESUS'S BASSMAN]

It's a great album, but I don't like the music as much as some others of theirs.

I think Fly By Night was written in large part to amaze (drum-wise). Take for example, By-Tor and the Snow Dog. Great song, amazing drumming. One of Peart's best.


It was their first step to developing their niche. NOBODY does the style of songwriting that they do. Sort of Sci-Fi Rock if you will. :cool:

[thunderzstruck]

I can't decide.. between Hemispheres or 2112. It depends on what mood I'm in really. Since Hemispheres is VeRY proggy with the 10+ min songs and such while 2112 is more straightforward rock..

One of those two is my favorite.

EDIT: ok, I'm listening to Hemispheres right now.. this is my fav album I
m pretty sure.. yep it is!


Also, I never knew Exit.. Stage Left was a live album. When was it recorded? Any good?

[Hep Kat]

my favorite is freewill by far my favorite album is 2112

[Ray Zero]

Rush... Is my brother's favourite band. Definately one of my favourites, too. I'd say that Bravado is my favourite song ever. That's despite power metal being my favourite genre, mind you.

Other songs that I really like by Rush are Dreamline, Distant Early Warning, Marathon, and Sweet Miracle.

[Son of the Bunt]

i was first told of rush by a friend at work about 2 years ago and forgot about them, its only about a month ago i gave them a listen and now i own 2112,farewell to kings,rush,fly by night,feedback (awesome version of creams 'crossroads' on that),live in rio and exit stage left, ALL awesome cds. 2112 is my fav.

[Maggot Dream]

i was first told of rush by a friend at work about 2 years ago and forgot about them, its only about a month ago i gave them a listen and now i own 2112,farewell to kings,rush,fly by night,feedback (awesome version of creams 'crossroads' on that),live in rio and exit stage left, ALL awesome cds. 2112 is my fav.
I downloaded their version of Summertime Blues (originally by Eddie Cochran, but The Who covered it excellently), and I liked it. I like The Who's version better, but Rush's is cool too. I'm also a huge Who fan, and I got into them much earlier than I did Rush.

[RNR]

I like Rush's twist on it. Every other version sounds messy and sloppy but the Rush one is very tight sounding.

[Artemician]

I've already said that my favorite Rush song is the live version of Natural Science. As for favorite album... well, keeping in mind that I only have 2112, Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures (not counting Rush in Rio) then I'd have to say Permanent Waves.

[Xanadu]

ive been listining to alot of "The Enemy Within"

[Maggot Dream]

I've already said that my favorite Rush song is the live version of Natural Science. As for favorite album... well, keeping in mind that I only have 2112, Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures (not counting Rush in Rio) then I'd have to say Permanent Waves.
I've never heard Permanent Waves, I'll have to give it a listen.

[Jude]

I've never heard Permanent Waves, I'll have to give it a listen.
I don't think it's that fantastic of an album, but it has an awesome cover, plus it has Spirit of Radio and Natural Science. I have it on LP and it gets stuck in the middle of Jacob's Ladder :(

[RNR]

It's a great album. Although it's more comerical and less 2112, Kings, Moving Pictures-ish.

[Jude]

Would anyone like to YSI/AIM trade some Rush albums? I only have Moving Pictures, Caress of Steel and Vapor Trails, and a collection of random DLed songs but I want albums.

Email is Mistergroovy1023@gmail.com. AIM is MisterGroovy1023. I have plenty of other great stuff to trade.

[FlamingCouch]

My favorite albums are Moving Pictures and Signals.

[RNR]

I think most people's favorite is Moving Pictures. There's not a bad song on it.

[rockinbass17]

Ehh, I'm not too fond of Witch Hunt.
But the rest of that album is very good, though.

[Maggot Dream]

Ehh, I'm not too fond of Witch Hunt.
But the rest of that album is very good, though.
I agree, Witch Hunt is probably the weakest song on the album.

But then, Tom Sawyer and YYZ more than make up for it.

[rockinbass17]

Definetly. The whole rest of the album makes up for it. If it weren't for that one song I think it would be the perfect album.

[Jude]

Definetly. The whole rest of the album makes up for it. If it weren't for that one song I think it would be the perfect album.
Pretty much, yeah. Plus it's the end of Rush's epic songs, which is a shame.

[Hep Kat]

i'm not a fan of witch hunt

[Maggot Dream]

Pretty much, yeah. Plus it's the end of Rush's epic songs, which is a shame.
Yeah, that's always been my favorite thing about Rush, at least song-wise. Band member-wise, you just can't beat Neil.

[Xanadu]

i like witch hunt

[Xanadu]

rush Wwwwwwwwhhoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[RNR]

Yay for Rush.

[Maggot Dream]

You guys have really let yourselves go, huh.

Anyways, does anyone have Exit...Stage Left? I need the live version of La Villa Strangiato off that, I've been curious to compare that version and the one from Rush In Rio.

[TYPUNK]

Rush did a very good version of summertime blues. They have their own style of music and as soon as you here a song by them you go hey this is Rush becasue of the amazing style they have. Neil Pert rules!

[rockinbass17]

I like the the new intro and outro that they put into that song. If it is a new part, I've never heard the actual original version but The Who's cover doesn't have that same intro/outro.

[Maggot Dream]

I like the the new intro and outro that they put into that song. If it is a new part, I've never heard the actual original version but The Who's cover doesn't have that same intro/outro.
I'm pretty sure Eddie Cochran didn't write that intro, as far as I know that's solely Rush's addition to the song. Unless of course it was on another cover version of Summertime Blues, since hundreds of bands have done it.

[ak50324]

No banshee screams also :)


I am probably the only person who likes Farewell to kings/Hemispheres more than moving pictures...

[FatalEnergy]

2112 is probably my favorite even if there isn't many songs

[Double Bass Jim]

Am I ever looking forward to the new DVD :cool:

And pearts new DVD! Ohh man im gonna be there first inline on release day.

[RNR]

It's Jim!


I'm not surprised. I don't think that any drummer isn't impressed with neil Peart.

[Maggot Dream]

No banshee screams also :)


I am probably the only person who likes Farewell to kings/Hemispheres more than moving pictures...
No way, I love Hemispheres, probably my favorite album. Moving Pictures is awesome, but I think Hemispheres is more of a progressive work.

[thunderzstruck]

No way, I love Hemispheres, probably my favorite album. Moving Pictures is awesome, but I think Hemispheres is more of a progressive work.


It is

[Double Bass Jim]

It's Jim!


I'm not surprised. I don't think that any drummer isn't impressed with neil Peart.
Yea im a huge rush fan in general.

iIve got everything they've every released including rare boots and videos. My collections huge haha.

Not only peart, but alex and geddy. What fantastic musicans, alex is such an underrated player too. He's one of those guys who always has something original to bring to the table, tasteful playing that never gets old.

And Geddy well... Just watch em live and see the greatness :) He does everything top notch. Sings,Synth,Bass Pedals,Bass everything dead on.

I've also seen rush 9 times throughout various tours.

[Maggot Dream]

Yea im a huge rush fan in general.

iIve got everything they've every released including rare boots and videos. My collections huge haha.

Not only peart, but alex and geddy. What fantastic musicans, alex is such an underrated player too. He's one of those guys who always has something original to bring to the table, tasteful playing that never gets old.

And Geddy well... Just watch em live and see the greatness :) He does everything top notch. Sings,Synth,Bass Pedals,Bass everything dead on.

I've also seen rush 9 times throughout various tours.
Jesus, 9 times? I'll count myself lucky to see them once from a distance.

[rockinbass17]

No banshee screams also :)


I am probably the only person who likes Farewell to kings/Hemispheres more than moving pictures...

I love A Farewell to Kings. The title track is growing to be one of my favorite songs at the moment.

[Double Bass Jim]

Jesus, 9 times? I'll count myself lucky to see them once from a distance.
Yes sir 9!

[Maggot Dream]

Yes sir 9!
Did you see their most recent tour? I missed it, but it got great reviews (not that I trust the critics or anything). I was sad.

:upset:

[RNR]

I love A Farewell to Kings. The title track is growing to be one of my favorite songs at the moment.

Yeah, it's a great song/album. I always listen to A Farewell to Kings, Xanadu and closer to the heart all the way through. Those have to be the best 3 songs next to eachother in any Rush album.

*probably not, but meh

[Maggot Dream]

Yeah, it's a great song/album. I always listen to A Farewell to Kings, Xanadu and closer to the heart all the way through. Those have to be the best 3 songs next to eachother in any Rush album.

*probably not, but meh
Xanadu is one of my favorites, especially the live version. Great dumming, awesome instrumental intro too.

Crazy lyrics, but that makes sense, since they're based on a poem written by a guy under the effects of drugs. Too bad he never finished it.

[Double Bass Jim]

Yep xanadu live is killer, the intro always gives ya a good feeling.

[pohl_56]

I didn't feel like going through the entire thread so I'm just gonna post. Sorry if anything here has been discussed already but oh well.

I picked up the Rush in Rio dvd a few months back not really knowing what to expect and have been totally hooked since. Neil Peart is perhaps one of the best drummers I have ever heard. Alex is amazing, and Geddy Lee has an amazing voice that I love. Their style of music is just awesome and after reading about Neil's recent struggles in life, they have forevr been engraved in my list of favorite bands. I would definately see them live if they would just go on tour again. Anybody know when/if that is gonna happen?

[Jude]

Xanadu is one of my favorites, especially the live version. Great dumming, awesome instrumental intro too.

Crazy lyrics, but that makes sense, since they're based on a poem written by a guy under the effects of drugs. Too bad he never finished it.
It's such a great poem, and, miraculously, Rush adapting it into a rock song worked really well and made a totally great song too.

[thunderzstruck]

What's the story behind Xanadu?

[ak50324]

songfacts.com :)

[Maggot Dream]

songfacts.com :)
123 to that.

[RNR]

What's the story behind Xanadu?

"Xanadu" (it's not actually called Xanadu, that's just a name given to make it sound cool) was Kubla Kahn's summer home and where he chose to build his dome. He chose it because of the beauty of the land and the extremely fertile soil. A good part of the song it is taken from E.H Coleridge's poem of the same name.

http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/stc/Coleridge/poems/Kubla_Khan.html


*has researched this before*

Warning: the majority of Coleridge's poem is description! Not much actually happens.

[Cain]

Xanadu is also Kane's reclusive palace in Citizen Kane.

[Maggot Dream]

"Xanadu" (it's not actually called Xanadu, that's just a name given to make it sound cool) was Kubla Kahn's summer home and where he chose to build his dome. He chose it because of the beauty of the land and the extremely fertile soil. A good part of the song it is taken from E.H Coleridge's poem of the same name.

http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/stc/Coleridge/poems/Kubla_Khan.html


*has researched this before*

Warning: the majority of Coleridge's poem is description! Not much actually happens.
Awesome, I'd read about it before but I've never actually read the whole poem.

[RNR]

Possibly the best intrumental intro in rock music, I think. What with Geddy on moog and Peart's drumming. And the guitar riffage.

[Maggot Dream]

Possibly the best intrumental intro in rock music, I think. What with Geddy on moog and Peart's drumming. And the guitar riffage.


Agreed. I love the moog in that one.

[Maggot Dream]

lets keep the discussion focused on rush, and not insults, apple pie.

thanks! :cool:
How did this guy get unbanned?

Anyways, come on people, this thread is decaying.

Anyone looking into Peart's new DVD? Looks awesome to me.

[RNR]

Is it just a bunch of drumming or is it actual songs?

[GenuineImitation]

What is everyones favorite song off of 2112. Mine is passage to bangkok.

[RNR]

Mine's 2112.

omglolzzzwtf

[Maggot Dream]

Is it just a bunch of drumming or is it actual songs?
It's an instructional video called "Anatomy of a Drum Solo." He probably plays with a track at points, but it's aimed at drummers.

He's released one other instructional video, called "Neil Peart: A Work in Progress." Again, aimed at drummers, but involved alot of the music from Test for Echo.

[rockinbass17]

I've heard rumors that they want to go back to the studio soon and record another album. Anyone else hear about this?
I've also heard their one of their 30th Anniversary performances in Germany will be coming out on DVD soon.

[Maggot Dream]

I've heard rumors that they want to go back to the studio soon and record another album. Anyone else hear about this?
I've also heard their one of their 30th Anniversary performances in Germany will be coming out on DVD soon.
I've heard about that too. Hope they do, album means tour.

The concert on the R30 DVD was filmed on my birthday last year. :D
It looks awesome. It's missing some of the classics, but there's gonna be a studio video of La Villa Strangiato. I'm buying ASAP.

[thunderzstruck]

I can't wait for the dvd

[Deacy]

What is everyones favorite song off of 2112. Mine is passage to bangkok.
I mainly listen to 2112 and Something For Nothing

[Artemician]

I just listen to 2112 and A Passage to Bangkok.

[Maggot Dream]

I can't wait for the dvd
There's a thread in the D&P forum that has all the info about it.

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=401601&highlight=Rush

[RNR]

I just listen to 2112 and A Passage to Bangkok.

The rest is good too.

[something vague]

TAKE OOOFFFF, to the Great White North.

Bob and Dave.

[thunderzstruck]

Wow.. I LOVE every song off of 2112. I usually listen to the album all the way through too

[RNR]

This thread needs a stupid name like most other band threads.

Ideas:

Roll The Thread (Rush)
Fly by Thread
Closer to the Thread (my favorite one so far)

eh? eh?

:(

[thunderzstruck]

The Spirit of MX: Rush

*shrugs*

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

2112 and The Twilight Zone

The Spirit of MX: Rush

*shrugs*

I like that, actually.

[RNR]

The Spirit of MX: Rush

*shrugs*

Not bad, *shrugs*

The Necromancer is super long and super cool, methinks.

[Maggot Dream]

The Spirit of MX: Rush

*shrugs*
That's a pretty good one.

[thunderzstruck]

Any other ideas for a thread name?

[Kurrpt]

i should have seen rush when they came around last year

[temporary]

The Spirit of MX: Rush

*shrugs*

That actually sounds really good.

I downloaded this great video of Rush playing YYZ, with Peart takes and awesome solo at the end. I noticed Alex Lifeson has buck teeth, though...

[thunderzstruck]

i should have seen rush when they came around last year


You should have; and so should have I :upset:

[RNR]

So is anyone against calling the thread "The Spirit of MX: Rush"?

[Maggot Dream]

So is anyone against calling the thread "The Spirit of MX: Rush"?
I think it's decent. And, as I'm too lazy and unoriginal to think of something better, I'm all for it.

[RNR]

Now we just need the other 3 (or 2 even just two) Rush fans on this forum to comment.

On the side: "I Think I'm Going Bald" off of Caress of Steel sounds a lot like a lynyrd skynyrd song :(. I love the rest of that album, though.

[thunderzstruck]

I'm up for The Spirit of MX: Rush

:-D

I havn't heard Caress of Steel but I want to :(

[Huber]

Posting In The Limelight (Rush)?

[Maggot Dream]

Posting In The Limelight (Rush)?
Actually that one's not bad either.....hmmmm......:confused:

[shamed-angel]

Leave That Thread Alone (Rush) is one I thought of...
Or Closer to the Peart

[rockinbass17]

^That would be too drummer oriented.

I like "The Spirit of Mx". Maybe "The Spirit of the Thread".

[Maggot Dream]

I dunno, I'm actually kinda liking Posting in the Limelight.


Tough choice.

Need more options!!!!

[BlindWriting]

I like Rush. Not a regular poster here, but instead of...
The Spirit of MX: Rush

Change it to..
Rush: The Spirit of MX.

A subtle difference, but with more of a meaning, I think.

[Rounder]

I like Rush. Not a regular poster here, but instead of...
The Spirit of MX: Rush

Change it to..
Rush: The Spirit of MX.

A subtle difference, but with more of a meaning, I think.

How about Detached and Subdivided?

[thunderzstruck]

I like Rush. Not a regular poster here, but instead of...
The Spirit of MX: Rush

Change it to..
Rush: The Spirit of MX.

A subtle difference, but with more of a meaning, I think.


Yeah, I like that

I like "Posting in the Limelight" too.. but it's kinda cheesy. hmmm
I want more opinions!

[BurningSky]

Closer to the Thread (Rush)
Thread Stand Still (Rush)
New World Thread (Rush)

Those aren't bad...

[Maggot Dream]

Closer to the Thread (Rush)
Thread Stand Still (Rush)
New World Thread (Rush)

Those aren't bad...
New World Thread is decent.....

I still like The Spirit of MX and Posting in the Limelight.

[RNR]

I like them all :(

[shamed-angel]

I still like Leave That Thread Alone...

[Maggot Dream]

I still like Leave That Thread Alone...
Yeah, that one's not bad either.

[RNR]

New World Thread works very well. I nominate it.

[RNR]

anyone second it??

[BurningSky]

anyone second it??

I second it, but I made it up so I don't know if my vote counts...

[Artemician]

Yeah, I like New World Thread. It's probably the best one that's come up so far.

[Maggot Dream]

I think it's good. Seconded.

[thunderzstruck]

I still like mine the best.. but this is a democracy. Anyone else like New World Thread?

[Tele_Dude]

I recently got into Rush. Amazing band! Alex Lifeson is a God :)
Does he use PRS?

[RNR]

Looks like it's New World Thread (Rush). Lets give it another little while until we ask for it to be changed.

Also: I've never heard of him playing PRS before.

[standard]

You've never heard of Alex playing a PRS?

[Maggot Dream]

I recently got into Rush. Amazing band! Alex Lifeson is a God :)
Does he use PRS?
He uses a PRS quite frequently. He's known for using virtually all types of guitars.

[RNR]

He mainly uses Gibson guitars. though. And sometimes he uses a Fender Telecaster. But he probably does use PRS as well.

[Firecracker]

I'm liking
Rush: The Spirit Of Mx

[RNR]

Rush: The Spirit Of Mx seems too far away from a reference to Spirit of the radio. It would work better if it was The Spirit of the MX but then that's awkward.

[thunderzstruck]

He uses a PRS quite frequently. He's known for using virtually all types of guitars.


:lol: He has like what.. 15 different guitars on Rush in Rio

[thunderzstruck]

Rush: The Spirit Of Mx seems too far away from a reference to Spirit of the radio. It would work better if it was The Spirit of the MX but then that's awkward.


Yeeeah.. true

I just like how it's subtly saying Rush > All in the title while still being a song :P

Buuut it's not only up to me

[dr._feelgood]

How about:

Moving Threads
A Farewell To Threads

[Pink_Zeppelin]

Rush are Canadian which makes me happy to see at least 1 great Canadian Classic Rock band.

[dr._feelgood]

Neil Young is great, but he's not really a Classic Rock "band"

[RNR]

Yes but it's the same product as a band and so that doesn't matter. Also, he has a backup band called Crazy Horse.

[Maggot Dream]

:lol: He has like what.. 15 different guitars on Rush in Rio
Yeah, and he uses a hage variety of guitars in studio too.

[Britton]

Hey guys what's up?

I have a problem I've been trying to learn working man
and I think the tab is wrong but on top of that I don't have the song...

could one of you bail me out>?

brittonmadcap@yahoo.com

[Maggot Dream]

How about:

Moving Threads
A Farewell To Threads
Moving Threads isn't too bad.

[Excellent_Death]

...

[Maggot Dream]

...
Good one.

[shamed-angel]

Beneath, Bethread and Behind.... suckssss.....

[Josh]

would any of you Rush regulars mind sending me any songs APART FROM:
-the spirit of radio
-freewill
-tom sawyer
-YYZ
i would really appreciate it if you could, as i really like those 4 songs and would love to here more.
email is: josh_mark_barber@hotmail.com

[Maggot Dream]

would any of you Rush regulars mind sending me any songs APART FROM:
-the spirit of radio
-freewill
-tom sawyer
-YYZ
i would really appreciate it if you could, as i really like those 4 songs and would love to here more.
email is: josh_mark_barber@hotmail.com
I'd help you out, but all my Rush is on my mp3 player, which is broken. Sorry :upset:

[RNR]

I'll send him Closer To The Heart, 2112, Xanadu and A Passage to Bankok (I only have 2112 and A Farewell to Kings on my computer and i'm not about to do rip others).

[thunderzstruck]

would any of you Rush regulars mind sending me any songs APART FROM:
-the spirit of radio
-freewill
-tom sawyer
-YYZ
i would really appreciate it if you could, as i really like those 4 songs and would love to here more.
email is: josh_mark_barber@hotmail.com


sure

ill upload some and send

[RNR]

Try not to conflict with the ones I sent him. Nobody likes a ****load of the same songs.

[thunderzstruck]

yeeeah i made sure

haha

I sent

the trees
working man
red barchetta
one little victory

[pohl_56]

I think something incorporating "Free Will" in the title would be cool.

FREEWILL:The Ultimate Rush Thread

Rush Rocks!!

[Rounder]

what he needs is Natural Science, Subdivions, and Jacob's Ladder the best 3 rush songs ever.

btw, my and my brother are recording subdivions. Im doing the keyboards right now, I'll post it when we are done.

[RNR]

The next 6 people to vote for a thread title will have their votes counted. Go!

I vote for A Farewell To Threads.

(I don't count for the 6, but my vote counts)

[Britton]

Hey guys what's up?

I have a problem I've been trying to learn working man
and I think the tab is wrong but on top of that I don't have the song...

could one of you bail me out>?

brittonmadcap@yahoo.com


What about me?

[dr._feelgood]

I like A Farewell To Threads too... but my vote might be kinda biased.

[RNR]

No such thing as a biased vote here. All votes are valid unless the person isn't a regular poster in this thread.

[YDload]

The Temple of Syrinx!

[RNR]

not a bad one at all. That's one extremely catchy song inside a song. :thumb:

[Rounder]

Jacob's Thread

New World Thread

2112: Temples of MX

Time And Motion: Rush

Type Don't Spam: The Rush Thread

[Maggot Dream]

Jacob's Thread

New World Thread

2112: Temples of MX

Time And Motion: Rush

Type Don't Spam: The Rush Thread
2112: The Temples of MX actually sounds pretty cool too.

Except stupid people won't know that it involves Rush unless there's some sort of more obvious reference in there. Just put (Rush) at the end or something.

[RNR]

Jacob's Thread

New World Thread

2112: Temples of MX

Time And Motion: Rush

Type Don't Spam: The Rush Thread

You only get one vote.

[pohl_56]

2112: Temples of MX

Instead, change it to:

Rush 2112: The Temples of MX

[Maggot Dream]

That's one of the best yet, IMO. But seeing as I've used about twenty votes by now, my opinion is useless.

[dr._feelgood]

I'm changing my vote to Rush 2112: The Temples of MX

[thunderzstruck]

I like

Rush 2112: The Temples of MX

[Huber]

I'll change mine to that too.

[Josh]

thanks for all the Rush i was sent the other day. anyway, as for a thread name, why not "Passage to MX (Rush)"?

although "Rush 2112: the temples of MX" is quite cool.

[Artemician]

I'll go with The Temples of MX.

[RNR]

I think that one sucks. But it's majority wins here and so i'll go ask the mods to change the name of the thread.

[Hep Kat]

i like the Rush 2112: The Temples of Mx one

[Triangle]

i like the Rush 2112: The Temples of Mx one
I concur.

I put on 2112 today after not listening to it for ages. The song's still great.:cool:

[RNR]

Of course it is. It didn't change since you lasyt listened to it :p.

I've never heard of anyone getting tired of a Rush song.


Eh, maybe if they really overplay it.

[Triangle]

Of course it is. It didn't change since you lasyt listened to it :p.

I've never heard of anyone getting tired of a Rush song.


Eh, maybe if they really overplay it.
Heh, you know what I mean. :p

[RNR]

Yeah :p


I wish the mods would hurry up with that name changing.

[RNR]

Sweet. Name change :cool:

I wouldn't call 2112 Rush's best album and so it might not be right for it to be in the title. I don't really care anymore


2112 is so great. I remember when that guy tried to insult it and got completely shut down. There's no messing with the greatness of Rush.

[Pleabo]

Hehe, I was on a road trip to Toronto the first time I heard Rush. My dad put it on, and I was like "Holy ****, this stuff is tits!"

[rockinbass17]

I love how each movement of 2112 is emotionally different from the last. The triumphant Temples of Syrnx, the joy of Discovery, and later the confusion, anger, realization, despair, and finally the epic outro.

[RNR]

It's one of the most emotionally moving songs i've ever heard.

[YDload]

Hey, I'm currently tabulating the nominations for the top 100 R&M vocalists, and I think Geddy is going to make the cut! This is amazing, because I didn't think too many people liked his vocals (although I do).

[rockinbass17]

I do too, he can really wail.

[thunderzstruck]

Nice thread name :P

Yeah, Geddy is a really good vocalist

[RNR]

I love his vocals. Is it too late to add my vote?

[Pleabo]

Leave that thing Alone is definatly one of my favorite songs.

[Maggot Dream]

Hey, I'm currently tabulating the nominations for the top 100 R&M vocalists, and I think Geddy is going to make the cut! This is amazing, because I didn't think too many people liked his vocals (although I do).
I hope so, I nominated him. I thiink his vocals fit the music perfectly.

[Xanadu]

i hear that

[Six Foot Revolver]

Hey, I'm currently tabulating the nominations for the top 100 R&M vocalists, and I think Geddy is going to make the cut! This is amazing, because I didn't think too many people liked his vocals (although I do).
:D Geddy is great.

[Hep Kat]

Geddy's freakin' awesome, one of the best vocalists in any genre of music, ever.

[Hep Kat]

How many more pages have you got to do? I thought Geddy would get through...even though loads of people don't like his voice, in a competition like this people actually know who he is, whereas with all these extreme metal vocalists, most of the forum won't have heard of them, or be able to actually spell their names. I like Geddy's vocals too...his voice can be annoying, but it fits the whole prog thing really well.

123

Geddy's voice builds up along with most of Rush's songs, and then climaxes in perfect sync with the song.

i think that's an excellent quality for prog singers to have

i.e. Cedric Bixler-Zavala, Dennis DeYoung, etc.

[Maggot Dream]

123

Geddy's voice builds up along with most of Rush's songs, and then climaxes in perfect sync with the song.

i think that's an excellent quality for prog singers to have

i.e. Cedric Bixler-Zavala, Dennis DeYoung, etc.
I can't say I'm a big fan of DeYoung. He just seems to caught up in the theatrics of the band rather than the music, and loses quality that way. I guess if you like that over-dramatic type of music, he's fine.

[dr._feelgood]

Geddy has an awesome, unique voice. He can hold some of those notes pretty well too.

[Maggot Dream]

Geddy has an awesome, unique voice. He can hold some of those notes pretty well too.
I like his voice because it adapts perfectly to the music around it. Example: 2112. In the Temples of Syrinx, his voice is harsh and powerful, like the music around it. After that, in Discovery, his voice is quiet and clear, which fits the background of the waterfall and the acoustic guitar perfectly.

[pohl_56]

To whoever was posting about Dennis DeYoung-

I would have to say that he is awesome. He was lead vocals for my fav. band of all time (STYX) though he did get caught up a little too much in a theatrical aspect of everything, leading to the temporary breakup of STYX.

But about Rush: Geddy Lee is amazing! He has the perfect voice for the band and is all around a great guy from what I have been able to tell.

[Maggot Dream]

To whoever was posting about Dennis DeYoung-

I would have to say that he is awesome. He was lead vocals for my fav. band of all time (STYX) though he did get caught up a little too much in a theatrical aspect of everything, leading to the temporary breakup of STYX.

But about Rush: Geddy Lee is amazing! He has the perfect voice for the band and is all around a great guy from what I have been able to tell.
I've just never liked Styx much. Too much shine, not enough value for me.

[Romencer17]

I never really liked Rush too much. The vocals ruined it for me. But Styx is amazing, on the other hand.

[RNR]

you can stand Styx vocals by not Rush vocals? They're pretty similar (I love both).


Why does everyone say the vocals ruin Rush? No they don't! I guess people can have their personal taste, but I can't see how it does. Geddy's voice is amazing, he's probably my favorite singer.

[Jacaranda]

He's voice in 2112 is amazing it just flows so well with the music. But I can see were his voice would get annyoing if I was more of the type for deep voices rather then high pitched or falsetto voices that I perfer.

[Maggot Dream]

I never really liked Rush too much. The vocals ruined it for me. But Styx is amazing, on the other hand.
Styx can't hold a candle in terms of musical talent when compared to Rush. Yes, DeYoung's voice is good, and yes, the musicians have skill. But Rush is arguably the most talented prog band in music. Neil Peart basically makes up for anything negative about the rest of the band.

[RNR]

I can't find anything negative exept for the occasional 20 minute song that really isn't all that good.

[Maggot Dream]

I can't find anything negative exept for the occasional 20 minute song that really isn't all that good.
I've mentioned it before, but Alex's tone bothers me sometimes. I.e. Tom Sawyer. Good song, lousy solo.

Also, as much as I like Geddy's voice, it does get weak live. If you compare his vocals on Rush in Rio to their studio stuff, his voice is much stronger on record.

[Rounder]

I've mentioned it before, but Alex's tone bothers me sometimes. I.e. Tom Sawyer. Good song, lousy solo.

Also, as much as I like Geddy's voice, it does get weak live. If you compare his vocals on Rush in Rio to their studio stuff, his voice is much stronger on record.


When I saw them on the 30th anniversary tour I though they all sounded great, better than all the live records. Alex keeps getting heavier guitar sounds over the years. They didn't play subdivisions though :(

[Jude]

I've mentioned it before, but Alex's tone bothers me sometimes. I.e. Tom Sawyer. Good song, lousy solo.

Also, as much as I like Geddy's voice, it does get weak live. If you compare his vocals on Rush in Rio to their studio stuff, his voice is much stronger on record.
That's the same with like every singer. Especially as they get older. Ever hear Robert Plant live in the late 70s? It's a mess.

I think Alex has some of the coolest guitar tones ever, Tom Sawyer included. The first riff the guitar plays on that song sounds great.

[Maggot Dream]

That's the same with like every singer. Especially as they get older. Ever hear Robert Plant live in the late 70s? It's a mess.

I think Alex has some of the coolest guitar tones ever, Tom Sawyer included. The first riff the guitar plays on that song sounds great.
Yeah, most singers lose some quality live. Geddy's voice just waver, and he seems to have trouble hitting a couple notes.

On Tom Sawyer, Alex's tone for the riff is great. I just don't like the solo. It's not just the tone; I just think it's a poorly constructed solo.

[Britton]

Hey guys great new thread title!

[Maggot Dream]

Hey guys great new thread title!
Thanks.

/didn't do anything

[Hep Kat]

alex has excellent guitar tone, among the best i've ever heard.

[Refl]

Pre-ordered my deluxe copy of the R30 dvd.

:D

[RNR]

Yes, it's not the tone. It's those sloppy, painful solos. I think all of his solos should be more like Closer To The Heart or The Sprit of the Radio. Ones that sound great and are well constructed.

[pohl_56]

Aright. I heard somewhere today that they were planning another tour. I thought it was on the radio but can't remember. Anybody know about this or is it just Boo-shaw?

[RNR]

I've heard that they were too. I don't doubt it, they're not exactly done yet. Their last real album was in 2003.

[Maggot Dream]

Pre-ordered my deluxe copy of the R30 dvd.

:D
That concert was filmed on my birthday last year. :cool:

I've heard things about a new album and a tour following. I'd love that, there's no way I'd miss them twice.

[Rounder]

Behind Tool, Rush is the best band Ive ever seen live. They play the same way every time. When watching RiR, it was exactly how the played when I saw them. Dont understand the washing machines though.

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

Yes, it's not the tone. It's those sloppy, painful solos. I think all of his solos should be more like Closer To The Heart or The Sprit of the Radio. Ones that sound great and are well constructed.

The solo to Spirit of the Radio is pretty sloppy and very much wankage.

[Maggot Dream]

Behind Tool, Rush is the best band Ive ever seen live. They play the same way every time. When watching RiR, it was exactly how the played when I saw them. Dont understand the washing machines though.
The washing machines are Geddy's amps. Probably put in as a joke, as the band is known for being light-hearted.

[rockinbass17]

I like the Spirit of the Radio solo:upset: .....

[Hep Kat]

don't feel bad, i like it too.

[notjester589]

I've mentioned it before, but Alex's tone bothers me sometimes. I.e. Tom Sawyer. Good song, lousy solo.

Also, as much as I like Geddy's voice, it does get weak live. If you compare his vocals on Rush in Rio to their studio stuff, his voice is much stronger on record.

Sorry but I love the solo to Tom Sawyer. I love how it almost seems so sporatic. Or maybe it is sporatic. Who cares I ****in love it!

[Rounder]

Hey guys, me and my brother just made a cover of Subdivisions, synth and all except vocals. This may be the last song we do for a long time, cuz he is moving to N.C.

http://www.matter4u.com/media/Subd1v1s1ons.mp3

u can stream it or right click 'save as'.

equipment was JPMM, PodXTLive, Mapex Orion with Paiste cymbals and the ride was the new Neil Pert Sig ride Paragon. I played the bass through the XTL, and used Cubase and Reason for the synths.

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

Hey guys, me and my brother just made a cover of Subdivisions, synth and all except vocals. This may be the last song we do for a long time, cuz he is moving to N.C.

http://www.matter4u.com/media/Subd1v1s1ons.mp3

u can stream it or right click 'save as'.

equipment was JPMM, PodXTLive, Mapex Orion with Paiste cymbals and the ride was the new Neil Pert Sig ride Paragon. I played the bass through the XTL, and used Cubase and Reason for the synths.

Very good cover.

[Maggot Dream]

I like the Spirit of the Radio solo:upset: .....
Me too, I don't see much wrong with that one.

[Cain]

The solo to Spirit of the Radio is pretty sloppy and very much wankage.

Yeah, you'd think that if the idea of the song was to pay tribute to AOR rock FM radio and send up some its most famous standbys that Lifeson would go all-out arena rock for the solo instead of crapping out another "experiment."

I love him though, he's got guts to do that. You can tell the solo is intended to appear irreverent.

[thunderzstruck]

Yes, it's not the tone. It's those sloppy, painful solos. I think all of his solos should be more like Closer To The Heart or The Sprit of the Radio. Ones that sound great and are well constructed.


Yeeah, alot of his solos are pretty poor. But I LOVE Limelights solo.. omg

and the instrumental part during The Trees is really good too

[Maggot Dream]

Yeeah, alot of his solos are pretty poor. But I LOVE Limelights solo.. omg

and the instrumental part during The Trees is really good too
I agree, The Trees is one of my favorites. Great atmosphere to the song too, makes you feel like you're surrounded by forest. Great stuff.

[dr._feelgood]

I don't really like the solo in Limelight. But I absolutely love the rest of the song.

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

I like the Subdivisions guitar solo. In fact, the synth lead kicks *** too. :cool:

[AA-12]

I'm currently obsessed with the song and album 2112.

[dustyboy316]

Aright. I heard somewhere today that they were planning another tour. I thought it was on the radio but can't remember. Anybody know about this or is it just Boo-shaw?

I think it's a rumor. I'm pretty sure they're making one more album, which probaly means another tour.

[YouGottaBeCrazy]

I'm currently obsessed with the song and album 2112.

"Twilight Zone" is such a badass song.

[Maggot Dream]

I think it's a rumor. I'm pretty sure they're making one more album, which probaly means another tour.
At this point, it's a rumor, but a pretty likely one. They've talked about another album, and haven't shown any signs of quitting.

[Maggot Dream]

UPDATE:

I just learned from a friend that Rush is coming to my town July 26, 2006. He's usually pretty dependable, so I hope to God that this is true. If so, I'm buying tickets ASAP and getting great seats.

[studmuffin]

^^^^^^^^^^^^
Red Rocks i hope!
the sound at Pepsi center blows.

[AA-12]

"Twilight Zone" is such a badass song.
Yeah, it is. The main riff/intro is so simple yet powerful.

[studmuffin]

any one remember the remix of Tom Saywer that came out a few years ago?

[Xanadu]

i like the solo in A Passage to Bangkok

[rockinbass17]

The only problem I have with APTB are the lyrics. Now I know one doesn't listen to Rush for the lyrics, but for some reason they irritate me. Still a good song, though.

[Hep Kat]

The only problem I have with APTB are the lyrics. Now I know one doesn't listen to Rush for the lyrics, but for some reason they irritate me. Still a good song, though.

I love Rush lyrics.

They're my favorite part.

[Jacaran]

Alex's guitar is my favorite part, the lyrics are a bit cheesy if you really listen to them.

[Maggot Dream]

^^^^^^^^^^^^
Red Rocks i hope!
the sound at Pepsi center blows.
Yeah, it's Red Rocks. Great venue. And yes, Pepsi center sucks, I saw the Stones there twice, terrible acoustics. Rush would be ruined by that bad sound.

[Hep Kat]

Alex's guitar is my favorite part, the lyrics are a bit cheesy if you really listen to them.

Extremely cheesy, but I still like them.

/notices your November '05 join date

Welcome to Mx. Hope you enjoy your stay.

[RNR]

The only problem I have with APTB are the lyrics. Now I know one doesn't listen to Rush for the lyrics, but for some reason they irritate me. Still a good song, though.

You can't judge all of their lyrics by A Passage To Bankok! Read the lyrics for Spirit of the Radio, Freewill, Tom Sawyer, Xanadu, Closer to the Heart, 2112. Cmon, man.

[Jacaran]

Extremely cheesy, but I still like them.

/notices your November '05 join date

Welcome to Mx. Hope you enjoy your stay.
Er, http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/member.php?u=167607
/shrugs
Oh well, thanks any way.

[rockinbass17]

You can't judge all of their lyrics by A Passage To Bankok! Read the lyrics for Spirit of the Radio, Freewill, Tom Sawyer, Xanadu, Closer to the Heart, 2112. Cmon, man.

I know, I was just talking about that particular song.

[Dread_rocker]

Can't wait for the new R30 DVD and album!!!

[Maggot Dream]

I think Rush's lyrics have their ups and downs. Some songs, like 2112, have great lyrics, while others like The Trees are just overdone. I appreciate that Peart was making an allegory in that song, but it's too much of a cartoon.

[RNR]

I think Rush's lyrics have their ups and downs. Some songs, like 2112, have great lyrics, while others like The Trees are just overdone. I appreciate that Peart was making an allegory in that song, but it's too much of a cartoon.

Hehe, yeah. The Trees is a little iffy.

[Xanadu]

ive been listining to Afterimage alot more now because of my grandfathers current death. it helps me remember him and plus its a great song but more now then ever

[thunderzstruck]

Hehe, yeah. The Trees is a little iffy.


haha My friends actually started laughing when they heard The Trees lyrics. But also they didn't get any of the metaphors at all *rollzeyes*

[rockinbass17]

I actually think The Trees is very clever. Instead of making this whole intellectual and philosophical statement, they made it very cartoonish, ridiculous, and easy to understand. Comical satire.

[shamed-angel]

I love Rush lyrics.

They're my favorite part.
Does anyone remember the guy bitching about Rush's lyrics and he posted the lyrics to the Trees? Those are some of the best lyrics I've ever read.
Seriously.