RushCanuck Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I can do without the background videos and effects on the big screens while Rush is in concert. The big screens should strictly be used to show close ups of the 3 guys (for those not fortunate enough to get front row seats). Cutting out those special effects could help reduce the cost of the tickets as money would not need to be spent. After all, we're there to see Rush!This is strictly my opinion, of course. Discuss and have at 'er. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I agree with that. I think it's going a bit over-the-top at this point. The music needs to be the focus rather than their acting skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatLightInYourEyes Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I agree. I appreciate the extra work they put into all of that, but they really do need to slow down at least a little. I don't want us to hear The Worst News Ever about any of them any sooner than we have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Good point by the OP, I don't need the bombast shows either, but Rush are not just 3 people. They became a big company, with family and friends involved. A lot of mouths to feed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I actually enjoy the "show" aspect. It has gotten maybe a little over the top but I still think it adds to the entertainment experience. Having said that. if they ever decided to go really "old school" and play ATWAS all the way through without all the theatrics I guess I could allow that...... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatLightInYourEyes Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Well, they could at least simplify the directing style for those skits. Anthem seems to be going for a Peter Jackson/Sam Raimi thing, but only Jackson and Raimi should be doing that stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Nothing wrong with relevant images of each song played. For example, pop up the snowy owl album cover as they go into fly by night, or, the Hemispheres artwork of the same song. I think projecting time-accurate images would really enhance the feeling of the older material. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 That stuff isn't really for us, it's for them. They enjoy it. It's not going anywhere any sooner than the drum solo is 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Rush is known for their stage show, they can't drop any of that stuff. Like the drum solo it's become such a big part of the live experience that dropping it would just look odd. They're not a club/theater band, they are and arena band and they need to have an arena show. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushBoingo Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I disagree, I go to see a show, a multi-media event, not just watching music play. Rush is after all, acclaimed for their presentation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I love getting a show that accommodates the music. What they did with The Garden in the last tour really blew me away. It really gives you a sense of what they might have had in mind while writing the song, or at least it gives you a sense of imagery they want you to experience while listening to it. Things like that bring a song to life on stage. One example that is seared into my mind is Def Leppard's Rocket. When I last saw them, the way everything was set up and the graphics on screen + stage lighting really made the song stand out in a way that the music video or just blasting the song never could. Not only were they playing the song, they were showing it to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo73 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I think their background videos are absolutely stunning, beautiful and often times hilarious :)In fact, my husband prefers seats further back so he can see all the screens for the videos :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Yeah stop that pansy bullshit and make it metal again!! :madra: :haz: :goodone: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugen Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Bring back the 70's spirit with a basic light show or why not make like Metallica at the end of their show, no light show at all! Edited March 28, 2014 by RUDT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Totally agree. One screen in the back to accompany specific songs like they had back in the day is all thats necessary. Enough with the silly bells and whistles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calirush Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 http://offcolortv.com/offcolortv/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Apt-3b.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I like seeing the videos during the show, but I do agree the emphasis should be on the band while they're playing (but it doesn't have to solely be video of the band). I do think that the cameras need to be focused on Neil's kit when he's doing solos; last tour they had a camera shooting straight down onto his kit but they didn't use it nearly as often as they should have—wouldn't it have been great to watch the solo up close? I do like the skits they do. I think they are a combination of weird and hilarious, kind of like the band themselves. Plus, we've come to know those as a sort of warm-up before the first and second sets. I'm guessing the band likes them for that reason, plus, they give the band a chance to slip onstage while everyone's attention is elsewhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Are you kidding me? I want more! More! More I tell you! http://kaiyzen.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/tool_portlang_show.jpg :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I am fine with the big production budget, effects, etc. but the full fledged intro/outro/intermission videos need to go. The only good ones they ever did were with Jerry Stiller back for R30. That was 10 years ago now so the percentage of good videos is really not good at all. It's also not a coincidence that Jerry Stiller is an actual comedy professional. Rush should stick with what they're good at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I like all the extra work they put into their shows. Really adds to the atmosphere of their performance and truly makes it "An Evening With Rush". The intro/intermission/outro videos on the CA tour weren't really doing it for me but all of the videos during the songs, particularly Big Money, The Garden, and Caravan were awesome. My absolute favorites are the ones from the Snakes and Arrows tour where Alex wakes up next to Neil, and anything starring Geddy/Harry Satchel :rfl: However, the one that made me laugh the hardest was the simple old-timey intro video they did for the Vapor Trails tour with the Three Stooges music. "Starring Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, .... and Brad Pitt!" /hilariousPictureOfLerxst :rfl: :rfl: :rfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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