yyzyy Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Is it just me, or is How It Is the best song off Vapor Trails? I mean, I find it incredible! The transition between the different parts, the melody, even Geddy's voice! It's all incredible. It fits together so perfectly (as with other Rush songs), but everyone always leaves this song out!! And I feel they should have played this song during the Vapor Trails tour instead of Secret Touch or Ceiling Unlimited...Actually, make that instead of Ceiling Unlimited...Just saying, I feel that How It Is deserves some recognition....3 CHEERS FOR HOW IT IS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney_rebel Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Definately one of those songs where it sounds happy, but the message is not a happy one - kind of like Manhatten Project. It's definately less darker than the other songs on the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastille Night Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I mentioned that this is my favorite VT song in another thread, and felt a little silly. Thanks for making me know that I'm not the only one who's off his rocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilPeartFan2112 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 The song is very good. It's sort of one of those songs that just makes Vapor Trails come together so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 QUOTE (barney_rebel @ Jan 4 2005, 01:26 PM) Definately one of those songs where it sounds happy, but the message is not a happy one - kind of like Manhatten Project. It's definately less darker than the other songs on the album. Hmmmm good point there...How it is...is one of favs as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 QUOTE (yyzyy @ Jan 4 2005, 01:13 PM) Is it just me, or is How It Is the best song off Vapor Trails? I mean, I find it incredible! The transition between the different parts, the melody, even Geddy's voice! It's all incredible. It fits together so perfectly (as with other Rush songs), but everyone always leaves this song out!! And I feel they should have played this song during the Vapor Trails tour instead of Secret Touch or Ceiling Unlimited...Actually, make that instead of Ceiling Unlimited...Just saying, I feel that How It Is deserves some recognition....3 CHEERS FOR HOW IT IS!!!! By the way your sig. It friggin rad!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Good song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazzman Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Never cared for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilPeartFan2112 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 QUOTE (D-13 @ Jan 4 2005, 06:14 PM) QUOTE (yyzyy @ Jan 4 2005, 01:13 PM) Is it just me, or is How It Is the best song off Vapor Trails? I mean, I find it incredible! The transition between the different parts, the melody, even Geddy's voice! It's all incredible. It fits together so perfectly (as with other Rush songs), but everyone always leaves this song out!! And I feel they should have played this song during the Vapor Trails tour instead of Secret Touch or Ceiling Unlimited...Actually, make that instead of Ceiling Unlimited...Just saying, I feel that How It Is deserves some recognition....3 CHEERS FOR HOW IT IS!!!! By the way your sig. It friggin rad!!! Great sig!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Can't bear it myself. One of the whiniest, cheesiest songs I've ever heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto45 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Love the Sig as well, did you draw it or find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzyy Posted January 5, 2005 Author Share Posted January 5, 2005 HAHA...thanks for the compliments...i found it...did on a search on google...can't remember what exactly I typed...but I saved it and thought I'd share it...I think it's a hoot!!!! AND LOOK AT THE GREAT DETAIL ON NEIL'S DRUM KIT!!!! EVERYTHING IS THERE EXCEPT THE MIDDLE CRASH ON HIS BASS DRUM!!! I think that is so you can see his face....but thank you, and yes it is hilarious!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumnut Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 That pic is worth saving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzyy Posted January 5, 2005 Author Share Posted January 5, 2005 QUOTE That pic is worth saving! Indeed it is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hap Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 I appreciate How it is very much too. I don't know exactly why,but it reminds some of their old songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 QUOTE (hap @ Jan 5 2005, 03:00 PM) I appreciate How it is very much too. I don't know exactly why,but it reminds some of their old songs. It has a bit of that "Zeppelinesque" touch some of thier earliest songs had, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 How It Is was my first "favorite" on Vapor Trails (all the tracks are now favs - I love the whole album!). I particularly like the lines: Foot upon the stair Shoulder to the wheel You can't tell yourself not to care You can't tell yourself how to feel My second fav of VT was Sweet Miracle. Is sounds like a rock version of gospel music. But even though these might be the "softer" songs on the album, I like the heaviness, the "pure rock+roll" of the album in general, and Earthshine and Secret Touch ROCK!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushWife Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 How It Is is my 2nd favorite Rush tune ever It is beautiful! It speaks to me...sometimes "this" is just "How It Is"...buck up and get through it! I'll give 3 cheers to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New World Kid Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I like it, not my favorite off VT (One Little Victory pretty well is my favorite VT song, but eh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Definatly one of my favorite Rush songs. At the time VT came out, the message that this song said was definatly the message I needed to hear to help myself. They didnt really give Vapor Trails the credit it deserved for the Vapor Trails tour, it would have been great to hear this and a couple other songs on tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzyy Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 QUOTE Definatly one of my favorite Rush songs. At the time VT came out, the message that this song said was definatly the message I needed to hear to help myself. They didnt really give Vapor Trails the credit it deserved for the Vapor Trails tour, it would have been great to hear this and a couple other songs on tour. Correct...I wish they would have played these 5 songs from Vapor Trails during the VT Tour... One Little Victory (yes) How It Is (no) Vapor Trail (no) Ghost Rider (yes) Earthshine (yes) .....Especially How It Is..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indica Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 It's an OK song. Theres a lot better songs on VT though. Like Secret touch and Freeze and a few others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasartymac Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I don't like to say, 'I prefer this or that song'. I can't compare How It Is to, say, Secret Touch cos I like 'em both as well as others, but I do love HII. Great song. Well written, well delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilPeartFan2112 Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 QUOTE (Indica @ Jan 6 2005, 04:59 PM) It's an OK song. Theres a lot better songs on VT though. Like Secret touch and Freeze and a few others. There are better songs on Vapor Trails, like Ghost Rider and One Little Victory for me, but How It Is still sounds really great and is an excellent song. Vapor Trails is just a great album overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushGuru Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 A VERY close second to Ghost Rider. How it is is a magnificent song, but Ghost Rider is my fav off the album. I like Vapor Trail too. And Sweet Mirical. And- Garage whats the point. The whole album is farging awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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