turbot2112
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if anybody here is into rush, i gotta recomend that you go out and get the new rush from rio dvd, its just awsome.
any rush fans here
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irockwithdirt
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I thought you were going to say the OTHER rush . I was about to spew .
I'm docile once again
. I was about to spew .I'm docile once again
turbot2112
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dude, im telllin ya, go get it , its awsome.
DonnieShort
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Oh Yeah!!
Rush rocks Period
I've seen them 7 times in concert and they are just amazing. One of the few bands that sound as good live as they do on record. The last time I saw them I had 4th row seats in the pit at Riverbend in Cincinnati, a night I'll never forget.
Favorite Rush album? That'd be a tough call
Rush rocks Period
I've seen them 7 times in concert and they are just amazing. One of the few bands that sound as good live as they do on record. The last time I saw them I had 4th row seats in the pit at Riverbend in Cincinnati, a night I'll never forget.
Favorite Rush album? That'd be a tough call
The Radius Kid
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Re: Oh Yeah!!
A Farewell To Kings.
A Farewell To Kings.
DonnieShort
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Re: Re: Oh Yeah!!
Very good album!
I tend to break Rush's records down in 3 sections:
70's- early 80's-----------Moving Pictures ( Fly By Night a close 2nd
mid 80's- very early 90's---Presto ( with Hold Your Fire a close 2nd)
mid 90's-present----------Counterparts ( one of the best rock albums ever made)
In doing that I can pick a favorite from each era since their sound changed somewhat during those periods. But I love them all and it's hard to pick just one favorite!
Originally posted by The Radius Kid
A Farewell To Kings.
Very good album!
I tend to break Rush's records down in 3 sections:
70's- early 80's-----------Moving Pictures ( Fly By Night a close 2nd
mid 80's- very early 90's---Presto ( with Hold Your Fire a close 2nd)
mid 90's-present----------Counterparts ( one of the best rock albums ever made)
In doing that I can pick a favorite from each era since their sound changed somewhat during those periods. But I love them all and it's hard to pick just one favorite!
TurboBuickSix
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Weird,I was just out in my daily driver and on the way home just now 2112 was on the radio and I was cranking it the best the old delco could do thinking how awsome music used to be.Then I came right in the house went to the PC and this is the first thread I noticed.Once upon a time Rock stars had something called devotion and talent.
turbot2112
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thats right dude, they just love to make music, its not even about the money anymore.any band that can stay together that long, thats something. by the way the best album is 2112 maybe, they got so many friggin albums.ive seen them 13 times and i sware there beter every time.
I've see Rush twice. The first time was on the Counterparts tour, and the second was last october during the Vapor Trails tour. My wife went with me last time. She went to the concert barely knowing who Rush is and left one of their biggest fans. She is on a mission to buy every CD. So far we have 2112, Moving Pictures, Chronicles (both the CD and DVD sets), Roll the Bones, Counterparts, Test for Echo, Vapor trails, Different Stages (Live), and the Rush in Rio DVD. I have to say that DVD is well worth buying to any person who likes Rush. They are amazing musicians and hearing them live is pure joy.
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2112 is excellent also! Like I said it's hard to choose a favorite. I have every Rush cd and 4 on vinyl! And listen to them all faithfully.
Do you have Geddy's solo album? My Favorite Headache. Very good! It reminds me of the old Rush sound. Check it out if you don't have it.
Do you have Geddy's solo album? My Favorite Headache. Very good! It reminds me of the old Rush sound. Check it out if you don't have it.
turbot2112
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yea, got it. very good cd.
No way! Rush is still around? Wow! I thought they were just a 70's/early 80's band!
By the way, I happened to see Dazed and Confused last weekend and MAN did that bring back some memories!
I know, it's been out for 10 years now, and I didn't know Rush was still around. I'm crawling back under my rock, ok?
By the way, I happened to see Dazed and Confused last weekend and MAN did that bring back some memories!
I know, it's been out for 10 years now, and I didn't know Rush was still around. I'm crawling back under my rock, ok?
DonnieShort
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You need to crawl out more often
turbot2112
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yea, he does.
lyonsd
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2112
2112 is a concept, or "theme" album.
The title track, 2112, covers an entire side of the album, and is broken up into sections:
I Overture
II Temples Of Syrinx
etc...
It's about a future world where technology runs everybody's lives, and the "priests" maintain the computers within the wall of the Temple.
I kind of get the hint that it's suggesting communism, or the Soviet takeover of the world, given a number of indicators, like "The Red Star", "All for One and One for All", etc...
On the sleeve in the vinyl album, there are the lyrics to the song along with some other narration. Naturally, it's somewhere on the web and I've copied it below for your reading pleasure....
'I lie awake, staring out at the bleakness of Megadon. City and sky become one, merging
into a single plane, a vast sea of unbroken grey. The Twin Moons, just two pale orbs as
they trace their way across the steely sky. I used to think I had a pretty good life here,
just plugging into my machine for the day, then watching Templevision or reading a Temple
Paper in the evening.
'My friend Jon always said it was nicer here than under the atmospheric domes of the Outer
Planets. We have had peace since 2062, when the surviving planets were banded together under
the Red Star of the Solar Federation. The less fortunate gave us a few new moons.
I believed what I was told. I thought it was a good life, I thought I was happy. Then I found
something that changed it all...'
[I. Overture]
And the meek shall inherit the earth...
[II. Temples of Syrinx]
...'The massive grey walls of the Temples rise from the heart of every Federation city. I
have always been awed by them, to think that every single facet of every life is regulated
and directed from within! Our books, our music, our work and play are all looked after by
the benevolent wisdom of the priests...'
We've taken care of everything
The words you hear, the songs you sing
The pictures that give pleasure to your eyes
It's one for all and all for one
We work together, common sons
Never need to wonder how or why
We are the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx
Our great computers fill the hallowed halls
We are the Priests, of the Temples of Syrinx
All the gifts of life are held within our walls
Look around at this world we've made
Equality our stock in trade
Come and join the Brotherhood of Man
Oh, what a nice, contented world
Let the banners be unfurled
Hold the Red Star proudly high in hand
We are the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx
Our great computers fill the hallowed halls
We are the Priests, of the Temples of Syrinx
All the gifts of life are held within our walls
[III. Discovery]
'...Behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room that was hidden beneath the cave, I
found it. I brushed away the dust of the years, and picked it up, holding it reverently in
my hands. I had no idea what it might be, but it was beautiful...'
'...I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn the keys to make them sound
differently. As I struck the wires with my other hand, I produced my first harmonious sounds
and soon my own music! How different it could be from the music of the Temples! I can't wait
to tell the priests about it!...'
What can this strange device be?
When I touch it, it gives forth a sound
It's got wires that vibrate and give music
What can this thing be that I found?
See how it sings like a sad heart
And joyously screams out its pain
Sounds that build high like a mountain
Or notes that fall gently like rain
I can't wait to share this new wonder
The people will all see its light
Let them all make their own music
The Priests praise my name on this night
[IV. Presentation]
'...In the sudden silence as I finished playing, I looked up to a circle of grim,
expressionless faces. Father Brown rose to his feet, and his somnolent voice echoed
throughout the silent Temple Hall...'
'...Instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were words of quiet rejection!
Instead of praise, sullen dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as Father Brown ground
my precious instrument to splinters beneath his feet...'
I know it's most unusual
To come before you so
But I've found an ancient miracle
I thought that you should know
Listen to my music
And hear what it can do
There's something here as strong as life
I know that it will reach you
Yes, we know, it's nothing new
It's just a waste of time
We have no need for ancient ways
The world is doing fine
Another toy will help destroy
The elder race of man
Forget about your silly whim
It doesn't fit the plan
I can't believe you're saying
These things just can't be true
Our world could use this beauty
Just think what we might do
Listen to my music
And hear what it can do
There's something here as strong as life
I know that it will reach you
Don't annoy us further!
We have our work to do
Just think about the average
What use have they for you?
Another toy will help destroy
The elder race of man
Forget about your silly whim
It doesn't fit the Plan!
[V. Oracle: The Dream]
'...I guess it was a dream, but even now it all seems so vivid to me. Clearly yet I see
the beckoning hand of the oracle as he stood at the summit of the staircase...'
'...I see still the incredible beauty of the sculptured cities and the pure spirit of man
revealed in the lives and works of this world. I was overwhelmed by both wonder and
understanding as I saw a completely different way to life, a way that had been crushed
by the Federation long ago. I saw now how meaningless life had become with the loss of
all these things...'
I wandered home though the silent streets
And fell into a fitful sleep
Escape to realms beyond the night
Dream can't you show me the light?
I stand atop a spiral stair
An oracle confronts me there
He leads me on light years away
Through astral nights, galactic days
I see the works of gifted hands
That grace this strange and wondrous land
I see the hand of man arise
With hungry mind and open eyes
They left the planet long ago
The elder race still learn and grow
Their power grows with purpose strong
To claim the home where they belong
Home to tear the Temples down...
Home to change!
[VI. Soliloquy]
'...I have not left this cave for days now, it has become my last refuge in my total
despair. I have only the music of the waterfall to comfort me now. I can no longer live
under the control of the Federation, but there is no other place to go. My last hope is
that with my death I may pass into the world of my dream, and know peace at last.'
The sleep is still in my eyes
The dream is still in my head
I heave a sigh and sadly smile
And lie a while in bed
I wish that it might come to pass
Not fade like all my dreams...
Just think of what my life might be
In a world like I have seen!
I don't think I can carry on
Carry on this cold and empty life
My spirits are low in the depths of despair
My lifeblood...
...Spills over...
[VII. The Grand Finale]
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
We have assumed control
We have assumed control
We have assumed control
2112 is a concept, or "theme" album.
The title track, 2112, covers an entire side of the album, and is broken up into sections:
I Overture
II Temples Of Syrinx
etc...
It's about a future world where technology runs everybody's lives, and the "priests" maintain the computers within the wall of the Temple.
I kind of get the hint that it's suggesting communism, or the Soviet takeover of the world, given a number of indicators, like "The Red Star", "All for One and One for All", etc...
On the sleeve in the vinyl album, there are the lyrics to the song along with some other narration. Naturally, it's somewhere on the web and I've copied it below for your reading pleasure....
'I lie awake, staring out at the bleakness of Megadon. City and sky become one, merging
into a single plane, a vast sea of unbroken grey. The Twin Moons, just two pale orbs as
they trace their way across the steely sky. I used to think I had a pretty good life here,
just plugging into my machine for the day, then watching Templevision or reading a Temple
Paper in the evening.
'My friend Jon always said it was nicer here than under the atmospheric domes of the Outer
Planets. We have had peace since 2062, when the surviving planets were banded together under
the Red Star of the Solar Federation. The less fortunate gave us a few new moons.
I believed what I was told. I thought it was a good life, I thought I was happy. Then I found
something that changed it all...'
[I. Overture]
And the meek shall inherit the earth...
[II. Temples of Syrinx]
...'The massive grey walls of the Temples rise from the heart of every Federation city. I
have always been awed by them, to think that every single facet of every life is regulated
and directed from within! Our books, our music, our work and play are all looked after by
the benevolent wisdom of the priests...'
We've taken care of everything
The words you hear, the songs you sing
The pictures that give pleasure to your eyes
It's one for all and all for one
We work together, common sons
Never need to wonder how or why
We are the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx
Our great computers fill the hallowed halls
We are the Priests, of the Temples of Syrinx
All the gifts of life are held within our walls
Look around at this world we've made
Equality our stock in trade
Come and join the Brotherhood of Man
Oh, what a nice, contented world
Let the banners be unfurled
Hold the Red Star proudly high in hand
We are the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx
Our great computers fill the hallowed halls
We are the Priests, of the Temples of Syrinx
All the gifts of life are held within our walls
[III. Discovery]
'...Behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room that was hidden beneath the cave, I
found it. I brushed away the dust of the years, and picked it up, holding it reverently in
my hands. I had no idea what it might be, but it was beautiful...'
'...I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn the keys to make them sound
differently. As I struck the wires with my other hand, I produced my first harmonious sounds
and soon my own music! How different it could be from the music of the Temples! I can't wait
to tell the priests about it!...'
What can this strange device be?
When I touch it, it gives forth a sound
It's got wires that vibrate and give music
What can this thing be that I found?
See how it sings like a sad heart
And joyously screams out its pain
Sounds that build high like a mountain
Or notes that fall gently like rain
I can't wait to share this new wonder
The people will all see its light
Let them all make their own music
The Priests praise my name on this night
[IV. Presentation]
'...In the sudden silence as I finished playing, I looked up to a circle of grim,
expressionless faces. Father Brown rose to his feet, and his somnolent voice echoed
throughout the silent Temple Hall...'
'...Instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were words of quiet rejection!
Instead of praise, sullen dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as Father Brown ground
my precious instrument to splinters beneath his feet...'
I know it's most unusual
To come before you so
But I've found an ancient miracle
I thought that you should know
Listen to my music
And hear what it can do
There's something here as strong as life
I know that it will reach you
Yes, we know, it's nothing new
It's just a waste of time
We have no need for ancient ways
The world is doing fine
Another toy will help destroy
The elder race of man
Forget about your silly whim
It doesn't fit the plan
I can't believe you're saying
These things just can't be true
Our world could use this beauty
Just think what we might do
Listen to my music
And hear what it can do
There's something here as strong as life
I know that it will reach you
Don't annoy us further!
We have our work to do
Just think about the average
What use have they for you?
Another toy will help destroy
The elder race of man
Forget about your silly whim
It doesn't fit the Plan!
[V. Oracle: The Dream]
'...I guess it was a dream, but even now it all seems so vivid to me. Clearly yet I see
the beckoning hand of the oracle as he stood at the summit of the staircase...'
'...I see still the incredible beauty of the sculptured cities and the pure spirit of man
revealed in the lives and works of this world. I was overwhelmed by both wonder and
understanding as I saw a completely different way to life, a way that had been crushed
by the Federation long ago. I saw now how meaningless life had become with the loss of
all these things...'
I wandered home though the silent streets
And fell into a fitful sleep
Escape to realms beyond the night
Dream can't you show me the light?
I stand atop a spiral stair
An oracle confronts me there
He leads me on light years away
Through astral nights, galactic days
I see the works of gifted hands
That grace this strange and wondrous land
I see the hand of man arise
With hungry mind and open eyes
They left the planet long ago
The elder race still learn and grow
Their power grows with purpose strong
To claim the home where they belong
Home to tear the Temples down...
Home to change!
[VI. Soliloquy]
'...I have not left this cave for days now, it has become my last refuge in my total
despair. I have only the music of the waterfall to comfort me now. I can no longer live
under the control of the Federation, but there is no other place to go. My last hope is
that with my death I may pass into the world of my dream, and know peace at last.'
The sleep is still in my eyes
The dream is still in my head
I heave a sigh and sadly smile
And lie a while in bed
I wish that it might come to pass
Not fade like all my dreams...
Just think of what my life might be
In a world like I have seen!
I don't think I can carry on
Carry on this cold and empty life
My spirits are low in the depths of despair
My lifeblood...
...Spills over...
[VII. The Grand Finale]
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
We have assumed control
We have assumed control
We have assumed control
DonnieShort
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- May 27, 2001
Canada
Or did you mean the Solar Federation?
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