forcetenrushtribute Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Alright, this is my conclusion so far. What do you guys think? SOO much left out, but it's a 60 minute set. Made it 7 songs instead of 8 to fit in Xanadu.1. Force Ten2. Limelight3. Time Stand Still4. Subdivisions5. Circumstances (ALL of it)6. Xanadu7. The Spirit Of Radio Don't think too many will complain with that! I will....because there are about a million other songs I want to do in addition to these. :( But hey, if I get this gig............it's a GIG! ;) So I guess I can't complain TOO much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushBoingo Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Alright, this is my conclusion so far. What do you guys think? SOO much left out, but it's a 60 minute set. Made it 7 songs instead of 8 to fit in Xanadu.1. Force Ten2. Limelight3. Time Stand Still4. Subdivisions5. Circumstances (ALL of it)6. Xanadu7. The Spirit Of Radio Don't think too many will complain with that!I will....because there are about a million other songs I want to do in addition to these. :( But hey, if I get this gig............it's a GIG! ;) So I guess I can't complain TOO much.I don't know, this set is lacking a certain something. Ah, it's missing a Power Windows song. Maybe practice something as a potential encore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcetenrushtribute Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) I actually had one originally. I was going to do Manhattan Project but with the length of Xanadu...? As for possible encore - Tom Sawyer was my plan because of it's popularity - even among non die-hard Rush fans. Which is something I actually need to take into account. This is a club. Not everyone who comes is going to be a die hard to the bones (rolling) Rush fan. I have to make sure that those songs "everyone knows" make an appearance and Tom Sawer? Well, that one is kind of like "One" for Metallica. It's the song we Rush fans all sort of eye roll when non die hards talk about it in an effort to show SOME "knowledge" of Rush. Not that WE don't like the song also...but you know what I mean. It's the one song non Rush fans can name. So, it needs to be there at least for an encore, I think. Would you not agree? Edited March 18, 2014 by forcetenrushtribute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I actually had one originally. I was going to do mission but with the length of Xanadu...? As for possible encore - Tom Sawyer was my plan because of it's popularity - even among non die-hard Rush fans. Which is something I actually need to take into account. This is a club. Not everyone who comes is going to be a die hard to the bones (rolling) Rush fan. I have to make sure that those songs "everyone knows" make an appearance and Tom Sawer? Well, that one is kind of like "One" for Metallica. It's the song we Rush fans all sort of eye roll when non die hards talk about it in an effort to show SOME "knowledge" of Rush. Not that WE don't like the song also...but you know what I mean. It's the one song non Rush fans can name. So, it needs to be there at least for an encore, I think. Would you not agree?I actually had one originally. I was going to do mission but with the length of Xanadu...? As for possible encore - Tom Sawyer was my plan because of it's popularity - even among non die-hard Rush fans. Which is something I actually need to take into account. This is a club. Not everyone who comes is going to be a die hard to the bones (rolling) Rush fan. I have to make sure that those songs "everyone knows" make an appearance and Tom Sawer? Well, that one is kind of like "One" for Metallica. It's the song we Rush fans all sort of eye roll when non die hards talk about it in an effort to show SOME "knowledge" of Rush. Not that WE don't like the song also...but you know what I mean. It's the one song non Rush fans can name. So, it needs to be there at least for an encore, I think. Would you not agree? I agree, you have to play Tom Sawyer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcetenrushtribute Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 By the way, I meant to say "Manhattan Project" from Power Windows on my last post. Not Mission (from HOLD YOUR FIRE). It was 5:07 in the morning and I was still in bed with typing from my phone. Please nobody behead me for that mistake. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyLee Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I actually had one originally. I was going to do mission but with the length of Xanadu...? As for possible encore - Tom Sawyer was my plan because of it's popularity - even among non die-hard Rush fans. Which is something I actually need to take into account. This is a club. Not everyone who comes is going to be a die hard to the bones (rolling) Rush fan. I have to make sure that those songs "everyone knows" make an appearance and Tom Sawer? Well, that one is kind of like "One" for Metallica. It's the song we Rush fans all sort of eye roll when non die hards talk about it in an effort to show SOME "knowledge" of Rush. Not that WE don't like the song also...but you know what I mean. It's the one song non Rush fans can name. So, it needs to be there at least for an encore, I think. Would you not agree?I actually had one originally. I was going to do mission but with the length of Xanadu...? As for possible encore - Tom Sawyer was my plan because of it's popularity - even among non die-hard Rush fans. Which is something I actually need to take into account. This is a club. Not everyone who comes is going to be a die hard to the bones (rolling) Rush fan. I have to make sure that those songs "everyone knows" make an appearance and Tom Sawer? Well, that one is kind of like "One" for Metallica. It's the song we Rush fans all sort of eye roll when non die hards talk about it in an effort to show SOME "knowledge" of Rush. Not that WE don't like the song also...but you know what I mean. It's the one song non Rush fans can name. So, it needs to be there at least for an encore, I think. Would you not agree? I agree, you have to play Tom Sawyer! Haha. Our first show ever we purposely omitted Tom Sawyer. Basically a way of saying, "We're serious. If all you know is Tom Sawyer, this ain't for you". haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I actually had one originally. I was going to do mission but with the length of Xanadu...? As for possible encore - Tom Sawyer was my plan because of it's popularity - even among non die-hard Rush fans. Which is something I actually need to take into account. This is a club. Not everyone who comes is going to be a die hard to the bones (rolling) Rush fan. I have to make sure that those songs "everyone knows" make an appearance and Tom Sawer? Well, that one is kind of like "One" for Metallica. It's the song we Rush fans all sort of eye roll when non die hards talk about it in an effort to show SOME "knowledge" of Rush. Not that WE don't like the song also...but you know what I mean. It's the one song non Rush fans can name. So, it needs to be there at least for an encore, I think. Would you not agree?I actually had one originally. I was going to do mission but with the length of Xanadu...? As for possible encore - Tom Sawyer was my plan because of it's popularity - even among non die-hard Rush fans. Which is something I actually need to take into account. This is a club. Not everyone who comes is going to be a die hard to the bones (rolling) Rush fan. I have to make sure that those songs "everyone knows" make an appearance and Tom Sawer? Well, that one is kind of like "One" for Metallica. It's the song we Rush fans all sort of eye roll when non die hards talk about it in an effort to show SOME "knowledge" of Rush. Not that WE don't like the song also...but you know what I mean. It's the one song non Rush fans can name. So, it needs to be there at least for an encore, I think. Would you not agree? I agree, you have to play Tom Sawyer! Haha. Our first show ever we purposely omitted Tom Sawyer. Basically a way of saying, "We're serious. If all you know is Tom Sawyer, this ain't for you". haha Haha cool, thats one way to do it. :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty Mindless Spectre Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Tom Sawer? Well, that one is kind of like "One" for Metallica. It's the song we Rush fans all sort of eye roll when non die hards talk about it in an effort to show SOME "knowledge" of Rush. Not that WE don't like the song also...but you know what I mean. It's the one song non Rush fans can name. So, it needs to be there at least for an encore, I think. Would you not agree? I feel that way about Subdivisions too. Tom Sawyer is an infinitely better song than Subdivisions though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty Mindless Spectre Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Alright, this is my conclusion so far. What do you guys think? SOO much left out, but it's a 60 minute set. Made it 7 songs instead of 8 to fit in Xanadu.1. Force Ten2. Limelight3. Time Stand Still4. Subdivisions5. Circumstances (ALL of it)6. Xanadu7. The Spirit Of Radio Well, if you really want my opinion, Subdivisions and Time Stand Still are two of my least favorite RUSH songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyLee Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'd bag Time Stands Still. To get you back to 8, for the length of TSS, you could play Closer To The Heart and Fly By Night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcetenrushtribute Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) I'd bag Time Stands Still. To get you back to 8, for the length of TSS, you could play Closer To The Heart and Fly By Night.Not bad ideas. Though Time Stand Still is one of my better song vocally (for my voice personally) which is why I chose it. Edited March 19, 2014 by forcetenrushtribute 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 1. The Spirit of Radio2. Force Ten3. Subdivisions4. Closer to the Heart5. Xanadu (abbreviated, check out R30)6. Limelight7. 2112: Overture / The Temples of Syrinx8. Tom Sawyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 1. Spirit of Radio2. Working Man3. Force Ten4. The Necromancer (to make the Rush fans go crazy)5. Dreamline6. Time Stand Still7. Limelight8. Tom Sawyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Far CryCaravanLimelightBy Tor & The Snowdog/ The Necromancer/ By Tor RepriseMal NarShow Don't TellStick it OutDriven (With Bass Solo)FreewillClockwork Angels2112 (Overture/ Temples/ Finale) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Far CryCaravanLimelightBy Tor & The Snowdog/ The Necromancer/ By Tor RepriseMal NarShow Don't TellStick it OutDriven (With Bass Solo)FreewillClockwork Angels2112 (Overture/ Temples/ Finale) I think you broke every guideline the OP made. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) 2112 (Overture/ Temples/ Finale) I think you broke every guideline the OP made. Oh there are guidelines? I just though he just wanted setlist for his band...let me go back and review. OK guidelines have been observed: Far CryCaravanRed Barchetta **Speak to crowd: "Hello! ...How are you guys doing out there? ... We are Force Ten as is this." *** Force TenMal NarLimelightFreewillThe Spirit of Radio Edited March 19, 2014 by losingit2k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) I'm just impressed that you guys play something after 1982. Most Rush tribute bands think the band broke up after that. Even some fans do! Edited March 20, 2014 by ytserush 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcetenrushtribute Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 2112 (Overture/ Temples/ Finale) I think you broke every guideline the OP made. Oh there are guidelines? I just though he just wanted setlist for his band...let me go back and review. OK guidelines have been observed: Far CryCaravanRed Barchetta **Speak to crowd: "Hello! ...How are you guys doing out there? ... We are Force Ten as is this." *** Force TenMal NarLimelightFreewillThe Spirit of Radio LOL it's all good! All of these ideas are helpful! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Signals Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Here are some of my opinions. I've had my Rush tribute for 5 years now and made ALOT of setlists in that time.In order to set yourselves apart for other Rush tributes, do songs that nobody else is doing (or very few are doing). Die hard Rush fans will love whatever you play, so the more obsucre songs are OK to do. And yes, there are lots of Rush tributes who only play up till Moving Pictures. If you have the ablities to do those "synth heavy" songs from the 80's, go for it!! Here is a small sample of songs we are doing (not including all the classic "hits") Prime MoverTrees/XanaduBetween The WheelsChemistryAnimateCountdown (including the radio talk)DreamlineCaravanJacobs LadderAcousitc block of songs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcetenrushtribute Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) Here are some of my opinions. I've had my Rush tribute for 5 years now and made ALOT of setlists in that time.In order to set yourselves apart for other Rush tributes, do songs that nobody else is doing (or very few are doing). Die hard Rush fans will love whatever you play, so the more obsucre songs are OK to do. And yes, there are lots of Rush tributes who only play up till Moving Pictures. If you have the ablities to do those "synth heavy" songs from the 80's, go for it!! Here is a small sample of songs we are doing (not including all the classic "hits") Prime MoverTrees/XanaduBetween The WheelsChemistryAnimateCountdown (including the radio talk)DreamlineCaravanJacobs LadderAcousitc block of songs Dude, so I'm curious then. How well received is it when you do setlists of the more abstract/less "popular hits" type of stuff? Obviously, a lot of the "b side" stuff is my favorite (as is the case with most Rush fans) but I can't lie that it does worry me how it might be received - especially in a "music trendy" town like Nashville where random people who might not be Rush fans will react if we don't stick closer to "Spirit Of Radio, Tom Sawyer, Subdivisions, Limelight yadda yadda yadda..." in one of the clubs out here. Especially when I'm going for early slots (opening act hours) with only 60 minutes to work with. HAVE you........had some crowd success with the "non hits"? Call me a "sell out", but as a new tribute band in one of the largest musical cities in the world, I feel an obligation to "play the game" for a while - if you know what I mean. As much as Kenny made me giggle with his story of deliberately not doing Tom Sawyer on his first gig with kRUSH, I don't know if I have the guts to do that. ;) Edited March 22, 2014 by forcetenrushtribute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcetenrushtribute Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 If you have the ablities to do those "synth heavy" songs from the 80's, go for it!! Oh and yes, I'm a huge fan of the post 1982 stuff - so stuff from Grace Under Pressure, Hold Your Fire, Presto, etc etc are big "want to do's" for me. Heck, our band name is "Force Ten". :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushBoingo Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Don't forget, Rush got away with playing one song from the 70s last tour, you can too! If I was ever in a tribute band, I could see myself putting in maybe one song from moving pictures and before for the first gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcetenrushtribute Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 Don't forget, Rush got away with playing one song from the 70s last tour, you can too! If I was ever in a tribute band, I could see myself putting in maybe one song from moving pictures and before for the first gig. Oh dude, Circumstances! That's one I want to do really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Don't forget, Rush got away with playing one song from the 70s last tour, you can too! If I was ever in a tribute band, I could see myself putting in maybe one song from moving pictures and before for the first gig. You better be playing to hardcore fans...the casuals will walk out. And rightfully so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcetenrushtribute Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) Don't forget, Rush got away with playing one song from the 70s last tour, you can too! If I was ever in a tribute band, I could see myself putting in maybe one song from moving pictures and before for the first gig. You better be playing to hardcore fans...the casuals will walk out. And rightfully so.See that's my thinking too. This is Nashville. It's the home of trendy pop/rock singer songwriters, Christian/gospel music and country. People will appreciate a good tribute band (there is a Steely Dan, a Chicago and an Eagles tribute band in this town that all do very well) but people want familiarity. I could be a "die hard snob fan" and do all of the 70s favorites (and I'd love every minute of it) but it will be our last gig in this town ever if I do. Edited March 23, 2014 by forcetenrushtribute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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