Saw RUSH Concert for 1st time last night WOW!!!!
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Yup, they played the 2112 Overture into Temple of Syrinx late in 2nd set. I think they played it in a slightly lower key then the album due to Geddy not quite being able to hit the high notes he could back in the day; but it was still awesome.
I was hoping they would insert Passage to Bangkok somewhere in one of the sets, but they didn't. Oh well.
Pretty sure they did that on one of the last few tours (the ones where they did come to Detroit!). It's one of my faves and had been waiting years to hear them do live.
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My first concert was Rush at Cobo Hall in 1978. Golden Earring warmed up for them and got booed offstage. It was Rush's "Hemispheres" tour.
Me and my Wife have tickets!!!! We'll be rocking to Rush on Oct. 1st in Tampa! Been a long time fan just never been able to see them LIVE. I am sooo looking forward!!!
You will not be disappointed. In fact, they will surpass anything you could imagine. They are really THAT GOOD live!!! I was completely blown away.
P.S. didn't Alex Lifeson get arrested not too long ago down in Florida for assaulting a police officer. Got his nose broken as well, I believe.
Yes he did a few years back - something to do with his Son (don't know the particulars)... a buddy of mine told me the same thing. He said Alex swore he would never come back to Tampa. I'm glad he changed his mind.
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3 must have Rush DVDs.
Rush in Rio - Incredible crowd in Brazil
YouTube - Closer To The Heart - Rush - Rush In Rio
Exit Stage Left (Box set called Replay X3 is good - it also as All the World's a Stage and Show of Hands concerts)
They're great now, but just sick in their prime. 3:10 to 4:00 ftw.
YouTube - Rush - Freewill ( Exit Stage Left )
Beyond the Lighted Stage - Excellent Documentary
YouTube - Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage Movie Trailer
Rush in Rio - Incredible crowd in Brazil
YouTube - Closer To The Heart - Rush - Rush In Rio
Exit Stage Left (Box set called Replay X3 is good - it also as All the World's a Stage and Show of Hands concerts)
They're great now, but just sick in their prime. 3:10 to 4:00 ftw.
YouTube - Rush - Freewill ( Exit Stage Left )
Beyond the Lighted Stage - Excellent Documentary
YouTube - Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage Movie Trailer
"2112" was a turning moment in my life - you know - when it came to understanding what "real" music was all about? Without a doubt Rush is one of those groups that noobie bands (these days) only hope to come close too. Now I might sound bias but (you gotta admit) the competition when Rush was at the forefront was fierce. Hence the reason so much great music was created during that time period. I think the digital age has been both good and bad for the bands/music these days. Yes it's readily available on the internet but because the competition is not what it used to be (making it to the top) then we as consumers really have to wade through the "noise". But it is what it is. Thankfully there's still great bands out there but as I said (unfortunately) many get lost in the "noise".
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I can't agree more with your view on new "music". I saw some highlights of the VMA's from a few days ago on youtube and between Lady Gaga's bombastic idiocy and Kanye West's "talent" of pushing random buttoms on a drum machine and cursing over pre-recorded, computer generated "rythym"; I almost lost my lunch. It's a shame that generation Y, for the most part, has very little knowledge of REAL music.
Chris.....That was my first Rush concert too...LOL! I did'nt know you were that old! We got there too late for Golden Earring!(But I did see BTO get booed of the stage at an Alvin Lee concert!)
Wiz!
It's so true! ...but I always need to keep myself in check. My Dad used to say the same thing about his 50's music. But it's different from the analogy that my Dad gave me back then - Today's music really hasn't changed that much (or at least rock from my day). What has changed is the creative talent. The bands who made a certain (unique) sound all their own. "Back in the day" we had a great amount of musical choices to latch on too. Maybe I'm just turning into my Dad but I just don't see that anymore.
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lol, don't do that just yet. I know what you mean, but I don't want to believe it. There's still lots of talent out there, it's just harder to find imo. It's definitely not at the forefront of popular music though. Then again, Rush was never really mainstream either. Heck, they're still not even in the Rock & Roll Hall of fame.
I don't know how "old"
you guys are, but I'm a 90's music guy. Don't get me wrong, my satelite radio stays on classic vinyl most of the time. But I haven't had heard music like Sound garden, Nirvana, Rage against the Machine, Alice in Chains in a while. I mean it doesn't have to sound like these bands, this stuff was just original. Now everything is sampled and MTV'ed out. I can't stand new music!!
you guys are, but I'm a 90's music guy. Don't get me wrong, my satelite radio stays on classic vinyl most of the time. But I haven't had heard music like Sound garden, Nirvana, Rage against the Machine, Alice in Chains in a while. I mean it doesn't have to sound like these bands, this stuff was just original. Now everything is sampled and MTV'ed out. I can't stand new music!!
Without a doubt Pav. I totally agree with you. I love music! I still wade through the "noise" and find these great bands. It's just unfortunate that the headliners these day couldn't hold a candle to the bands 20 to 30 yrs ago (and then some). My Daughter is going to be 20yrs old come November. She likes Rock but to me she doesn't know what "TRUE GREATNESS" really is.
Hey if you like Rock from this day and age I would recommend "Road to Ruin".
Road to Ruin. I'm on it. If you like Rush, give Porcupine Tree a listen also. Saw them live and they were great. Especially Gavin Harrison on drums. I know Rush fans can appreciate a good drummer.
I don't know how "old"
Ain't it the truth!! Hey a great band from the 90's (even though) they might have got a little lost due to "Grunge" (which I do like) is Savatage! They're the group who morphed into Trans Siberien Orchestra. Talk abaout a band who never got their due. But if you like TSO give them a listen to.
Got all Porcupine Tree's albums (or most of them anyways) ...I see you have good taste Pav!
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