MANY people do not like Rush. I encounter it all the time.
I'm not saying you don't. But idk I have never encountered it. I don't really see how anybody could not like rush. Lol
I've listened and have tried to like them, but I just can't do it. I don't hate them and there are a few songs that I do enjoy to hear occasionally, but I do not have one song from them in my collection. Lots of respect for them and what they have accomplished over the years, they just don’t do it for me.
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It's pretty simple RUSH is just not for everybody. I do however see a trend with the band's fan base and that is it seems many are sort of geeky.
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*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
It's pretty simple RUSH is just not for everybody. I do however see a trend with the band's fan base and that is it seems many are sort of geeky.
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If you'll excuse me, I have some database maintenance to attend to.
Lol, I know in my case it certainly got passed down to my daughter.....she IS the symbol....star of Geekhood. A sure sign Einstein is her hero...she'll need it studying aerospace & environmental engineering @ U of MD.
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*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
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edited July 2014
Ok, ok ok....since I'm laid up recovering from ankle surgery for the next 3 months its now or never to attempt something like this of which I dislike doing.....here goes nothing my top 25 RUSH songs.
1...Red Sector A....oddly when this song was played during my first RUSH concert there was hardly much crowd reaction to this and the other new songs. Over time the songs power has grown on me to no end after visiting The Holocaust Museum in DC along with working with many survivors...then hearing their incredible stories of survival. 2...The Camera Eye.....these two I'll flip back and forth since forever. The time signatures and pace are just awesome in this 10 minute workout. 3...La Villa STRANGIATO....especially the live version 4...The Spirit Of Radio....the lyrics are just awesome in that world of music then and now. 5...2112.....a masterpiece 6...Xanadu....this one takes me back to where I started with band and gives me a natural high. 7...Earthshine...love this little rocker or just my fascination with the moon. 8...The Fountain of Lamneth 9...Tom Sawyer....an exercise on how Neil will show off his skills on the skins. 10..Ceiling Unlimited...just a beauty of a song
11..The Garden 12..Time Stand Still 13..Leave That Thing Alone 14..Working Man 15..The Weapon 16..Freewill 17..Between The Wheels 18..Fly By Night 19..The Enemy Within 20..Limelight
21..A Passage To Bangkok 22...Headlong Flight 23..Driven 24..Natural Science 25..Distant Early Warning
Done!
Peace
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*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Hmmmm so interesting like I said I can go back and forth with those two great songs. TCE is the main reason I listen to MP as often as I do.
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*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
You don't have chemistry on your list. So, therefore, you need to make some revisions and resubmit... resident 10C Rush advocate.
......and I don't ave The Twilight Zone on there from 2112. Also I did revise my list I think twice and if you think it's that's easy let me see your list.....come on.
Like TBU said....conform or be cast out. Loved that line. ">
>- Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
You don't have chemistry on your list. So, therefore, you need to make some revisions and resubmit... resident 10C Rush advocate.
......and I don't ave The Twilight Zone on there from 2112. Also I did revise my list I think twice and if you think it's that's easy let me see your list.....come on.
Like TBU said....conform or be cast out. Loved that line. ">
>- Peace
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Okay, fair enough.
Honestly though, Chemistry is one of my favourites from this band- who I have seen live multiple times in four different decades.
Closer to the Heart is another glaring omission that makes your list a different list than what mine would be (not better or worse... just saying). I realize its one of their more often played tunes, but there's a reason for this.
Regardless of small differences between tastes... I enjoy talking about bands in such a way- I typically end up blasting the tunes I spoke of.
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That's awesome, oh yes Happy Happy belated Birthday Geddy. I got busy yesterday doing yoga on one leg (the other is in a cast for the next 2-3 months) and going to see my musician friend Michael Franti play in Boca Raton.
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*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
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edited August 2014
Ok since I did the 25 greatest RUSH songs I might as well get the best RUSH album out of the way. I have included live albums up until Different Stages.....here goes.
Grace Under Pressure 2112 Permanent Waves Vapor Trails Exit Stage Left Moving Pictures....due to the song The Camera Eye Clockwork Angels Hemispheres Hold Your Fire All The Worlds Stage A Farewell To Kings Caress Of Steel Signals Different Stages RUSH Presto Power Windows Counterparts Fly By Night Roll The Bones Feedback Snakes & Arrows A Show Of Hands Test For Echo
I hope I didn't leave out any of RUSHs great work throughout the years.
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*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
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Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
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It is time to admit that we used to rock like hurricanes. It is time to run for the hills and go round and round. It is time for us to shout at the devil. We've got the right to choose it, there ain't no way we'll lose it, and we're not gonna take it anymore.
- C. Klosterman
i awoke to Rush' performance on the RnR Hall of Fame show last year and it was from that moment on that a band that had been in the background of my musical world jumped to the front. last summer i began immersing myself in their albums. the period after Signals to Roll The Bones i don't quite get (as was mentioned in Beyond The Lighted Stage), but i still appreciate. i love everything else, though. their recent material is just as strong as their earlier output. The musicianship & Neil's words..wow...although i'm extremely late, i'm glad i got to the party
"It's best to live in grace before you're forced to." EV- 10/09/2014
i awoke to Rush' performance on the RnR Hall of Fame show last year and it was from that moment on that a band that had been in the background of my musical world jumped to the front. last summer i began immersing myself in their albums. the period after Signals to Roll The Bones i don't quite get (as was mentioned in Beyond The Lighted Stage), but i still appreciate. i love everything else, though. their recent material is just as strong as their earlier output. The musicianship & Neil's words..wow...although i'm extremely late, i'm glad i got to the party
Better late than never. Welcome to the club.
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Man, the very same thing was said to me on the RUSH site and where AFTK stood. All I have to say is....For whatever reasons Power Windows just did not click with me. I didn't even think that tour was all that great maybe it was the venue in Richmond VA. However, after the GUP tour the PW tour paled in comparison and AFTK is posted right I feel it should be and that high due to the song Xanadu.
Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
I would have hoped that Mystic Rhythms and Territories alone would have propelled it into the top half, but I respect your opinion and enthusiasm. It's odd to me that you appreciate the albums that bracketed Power Windows so highly, though they each have their own vibe and theme.
Did the setlist from the Clockwork Angels tour make you reconsider or rediscover any Power Windows songs? It was bizarre to see them playing something like Grand Designs on a nightly basis.
It is time to admit that we used to rock like hurricanes. It is time to run for the hills and go round and round. It is time for us to shout at the devil. We've got the right to choose it, there ain't no way we'll lose it, and we're not gonna take it anymore.
- C. Klosterman
i'm not sure what they were thinking with Tai Shan. It's brutal. Have they ever commented on it or expressed any regret?
It is time to admit that we used to rock like hurricanes. It is time to run for the hills and go round and round. It is time for us to shout at the devil. We've got the right to choose it, there ain't no way we'll lose it, and we're not gonna take it anymore.
- C. Klosterman
It is time to admit that we used to rock like hurricanes. It is time to run for the hills and go round and round. It is time for us to shout at the devil. We've got the right to choose it, there ain't no way we'll lose it, and we're not gonna take it anymore.
- C. Klosterman
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*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Typo Man: "Thanks kidz, but remembir, stay in skool!"
Geekhood. A sure sign Einstein is her hero...she'll need it studying aerospace & environmental engineering @ U of MD.
peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
1...Red Sector A....oddly when this song was played during my first RUSH concert there was hardly much crowd reaction to this and the other new songs. Over time the songs power has grown on me to no end after visiting The Holocaust Museum in DC along with working with many survivors...then hearing their incredible stories of survival.
2...The Camera Eye.....these two I'll flip back and forth since forever. The time signatures and pace are just awesome in this 10 minute workout.
3...La Villa STRANGIATO....especially the live version
4...The Spirit Of Radio....the lyrics are just awesome in that world of music then and now.
5...2112.....a masterpiece
6...Xanadu....this one takes me back to where I started with band and gives me a natural high.
7...Earthshine...love this little rocker or just my fascination with the moon.
8...The Fountain of Lamneth
9...Tom Sawyer....an exercise on how Neil will show off his skills on the skins.
10..Ceiling Unlimited...just a beauty of a song
11..The Garden
12..Time Stand Still
13..Leave That Thing Alone
14..Working Man
15..The Weapon
16..Freewill
17..Between The Wheels
18..Fly By Night
19..The Enemy Within
20..Limelight
21..A Passage To Bangkok
22...Headlong Flight
23..Driven
24..Natural Science
25..Distant Early Warning
Done!
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Typo Man: "Thanks kidz, but remembir, stay in skool!"
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Like TBU said....conform or be cast out. Loved that line.
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Okay, fair enough.
Honestly though, Chemistry is one of my favourites from this band- who I have seen live multiple times in four different decades.
Closer to the Heart is another glaring omission that makes your list a different list than what mine would be (not better or worse... just saying). I realize its one of their more often played tunes, but there's a reason for this.
Regardless of small differences between tastes... I enjoy talking about bands in such a way- I typically end up blasting the tunes I spoke of.
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Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Typo Man: "Thanks kidz, but remembir, stay in skool!"
Ok since I did the 25 greatest RUSH songs I might as well get the best RUSH album out of the way. I have included live albums up until
Different Stages.....here goes.
Grace Under Pressure
2112
Permanent Waves
Vapor Trails
Exit Stage Left
Moving Pictures....due to the song The Camera Eye
Clockwork Angels
Hemispheres
Hold Your Fire
All The Worlds Stage
A Farewell To Kings
Caress Of Steel
Signals
Different Stages
RUSH
Presto
Power Windows
Counterparts
Fly By Night
Roll The Bones
Feedback
Snakes & Arrows
A Show Of Hands
Test For Echo
I hope I didn't leave out any of RUSHs great work throughout the years.
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
- C. Klosterman
I love around the 3 minute mark when he's smiling at pops (who's filming him) and really digging things.
Typo Man: "Thanks kidz, but remembir, stay in skool!"
Typo Man: "Thanks kidz, but remembir, stay in skool!"
Top 5 for me (in order):
1a. 2112
1b. Moving Pictures
3. Rush
4. Signals
5. A Farewell to Kings
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Did the setlist from the Clockwork Angels tour make you reconsider or rediscover any Power Windows songs? It was bizarre to see them playing something like Grand Designs on a nightly basis.
- C. Klosterman
I love most of HYF...but High Water and Tai Shan should have been shelved in favor of...recordings of howler monkeys in heat next to a meat grinder.
Typo Man: "Thanks kidz, but remembir, stay in skool!"
- C. Klosterman
Typo Man: "Thanks kidz, but remembir, stay in skool!"
Typo Man: "Thanks kidz, but remembir, stay in skool!"
- C. Klosterman