RUSH

Post by **dANdeLION** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:24 pm

Cail wrote:I like Rush, but I can't stand their concerts. They've made a point of trying to sound just like the albums, and I don't care for that. Expand. Stretch out.

This isn't exactly a true statement anymore, though I admit that in the 70's and '80's, they were very true to their studio material (and having seen a few 'tribute' bands trying to do their stuff, I have to say it's pretty damn impressive to watch Ruch pull it off, even before they started 'stretching'). I've seen them several times, and they have grown more "live" over the last ten years (which is only 3 tours, BTW). In fact, they've gotten quite personable and relaxed, like they realize who and what they are, and who and what their audience is, too. My only concern is that they seem to have gotten louder, too; but that may just be my ears getting older......still, in my book, they're the best band ever.

Post by **Usivius** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 6:48 pm

My only concern is that they seem to have gotten louder, too; but that may just be my ears getting older......

I am finding the same thing, but with every group I go see. I just chalk it up to age. Nothing a good pair of earplugs doesn't ...

But I must add to my passage about their live show ... it has been about 15 years since I saw them live... so I can't really be a good judge of them now...

Post by **Cheval** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:38 am

I think that they're fantastic.
Three musicians and all of that sound!
Plus, they certainly withheld the test of time.

Post by **onewyteduck** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:49 am

Rush consistently ranks in my top 5.

Post by **Cail** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:28 pm

I didn't realize that dAN. It may be time to give 'em another shot.

Post by **dANdeLION** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 3:32 pm

Heh, it may be too late now. But, you can always get the Rush in Rio DVD; it has some cool bonus stuff, and some cool hidden stuff too.

Post by **Usivius** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:20 pm

"cool hidden stuff"? Mr. Dan, pray tell, what?!
I got the Rio CD the day it came out and was not aware of any hidden stuff!
...But then again, I am naive this way... I just throw the CD on and listen. The same with DVDs.. I'm barely aware of easter eggs...

Post by **dANdeLION** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:25 pm

Rush In Rio
On their release 'Rush In Rio,' the band has also included two great hidden features, but despite there actually being hints on the packaging and DVD, these Easter Eggs are not easy to find. Luckily we can help with that.

Insert the second disc of the DVD set and then play the 'The Boys In Brazil' documentary. When Alex Lifeson starts talking about the song 'By-Tor & The Snow Dog' (around 0:26:40) hit the 'Enter' button on your remote control. This will begin a short animated film made especially for the 'Vapor Trails' tour.

A second Easter Egg is located also on the second disc. Start 'O Baterista' and then go back to the DVD’s menu. Now, start 'YYZ' and go back to the menu again. Then start 'YYZ' once again, and go back to the menu. Finally, start 'O Baterista' once again and then go back to the menu. (In order, they are tracks 2-1-1-2, which is the title of one of their albums). The menu will now contain a new menu entry called 'Anthem 75.'

This exciting feature has been submitted to us by Kevin S. Jung

That 'Anthem 75' thing is actually a video of the song "Anthem", done in 1975.

Post by **[Syl]** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:12 pm

You guys should enjoy this.

Post by **dANdeLION** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:17 pm

Awesome.

Post by **Zarathustra** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:46 pm

Their shows are MUCH better than they used to be. They seem infused with a new energy after nearly breaking up after Neil's catastrophic lost (wife and daughter dying within a year of each other). They do play most songs very close to the album, but there's also a lot of jams, too. Even an acoustic set on the last two tours. But more than anything, the sound is what is improved over the albums: much more raw and powerful, even for the 80's synth-strong songs.

Things to watch for: DVD from last tour (30th ann.), DVDs from all previous recorded tours, new album, and remaster Vapor Trails (which was a mastering disaster).

Post by **dANdeLION** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 3:46 pm

By the way, if you love Rush and haven't yet signed the petition to get them inducted in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, here's the link:

www.petitiononline.com/xanstar/petition.html

I still can't believe KISS is in there but Rush isn't.......

Post by **Usivius** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:28 pm

Mid-November, Rush release a CD/DVD combo of their show in Germany last year. It supposedly has tons of material on it, including an old 1978 performance and some interesting 'outtakes'.
Hmmmm....

Post by **dANdeLION** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 2:18 pm

Yeah....funny thing is a Canadian friend sent me a cd of the Germany show back in January......I have NO idea how he got it!

Post by **Sorus** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:19 pm

Just got R30. Haven't had a chance to watch any of the video yet, but the CD part is excellent.

Post by **sgt.null** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:27 pm

thanks for the link, have petitioned.

22076 Signatures Total

Post by **Vraith** » Tue May 29, 2018 3:25 pm

OK, this is all kinds of fun. I'm gonna put it in youtube thread, too.

The guy even made the video length 21:12.

Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IOKT_s ... e=youtu.be

Post by **Skyweir** » Wed May 30, 2018 1:40 am

yeah that was fun

Post by **Cord Hurn** » Sun Jan 12, 2020 12:16 pm

AFTERIMAGE
Music by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson
Lyrics by Neil Peart

Suddenly, you were gone
From all the lives you left your mark upon

I remember
How we talked and drank into the misty dawn
I hear the voices
We ran by the water on the wet summer lawn
I see the footprints
I remember

I feel the way you would
I feel the way you would

I tried to believe, but you know it's no good
This is something that just can't be understood

I remember
The shouts of joy, skiing fast through the woods
I hear the echoes
I learned your love for life
I feel the way that you would
I feel your presence
I remember

I feel the way you would
I feel, I feel the way you WOULD!
I feel, I feel the way you would
This just can't be understood

NO!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aalJT3G ... e=emb_logo

Post by **Sorus** » Mon Jan 13, 2020 1:12 am

I think it's going to be a while before I can listen to that one again.

Kevin's Watch

Kevin's Watch

RUSH

New Rush CD/DVD coming!