cameraman2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Which is better? The studio version? The live version? Which live version? I always thought it'd be interesting to hear others' takes on which version of Rush songs were their favorites. I have my favorites that I always go to for certain songs, what about all of you guys? I'll give an example using all of PeW The Spirit of Radio - Time Machine Tour Freewill - Time Machine Tour Jacob's Ladder - Studio version Entre Nous - Studio version Different Strings - Studio version (No live recordings of this I believe) Natural Science - Snakes and Arrows Live I'm sorry if this has already been done on another thread. I am just curious about other fellow Rush fans out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Tom Sawyer — Rush in Rio Red Barchetta — Exit…Stage Left YYZ — Clockwork Angels Tour Limelight — Snakes & Arrows: Live The Camera Eye — Time Machine Tour Witch Hunt — A Show of Hands Vital Signs — Rush in Rio (bonus track) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbobby10 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 A farewell to kings- StudioXanadu- Exit Stage LeftCloser to the Heart- A Show of HandsCinderella man- StudioMadgrial- Studio (Only version there is I believe)Cygnus X-1- Different Stages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbobby10 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Cygnus X-1 Book II- Hemispheres- Studio (Only Official version out there, excluding bootlegs)Circumstances- StudioThe Trees- Exit Stage LeftLa Villa Strangiato- Exit Stage Left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Force Ten - StudioTime Stand Still - Time MachinePrime Mover - ASOHLock and Key - ASOHMission - S&ATurn the Page - Studio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 For me, the favorites are always the studio versions. Guess that's a boring answer but it's the truth. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkingAllTheTime Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 An interesting question... I know it's a bit of a polarizing song (apparently particularly for the band), but my son absolutely loves CTTH and he and I have discussed the various live versions of it over the years. My favorite has always been from ASOH because it draws from my "era", but he loves the faster, harder jam session from Different Stages. He and I both agree the versions they put out on recent tours were a bit of a let down (given the band had previously set a pretty high threshold for how they end the song). Still, it's an interesting exercise in evolution to listen to the various live versions of CTTH... the generally straight-forward approach on Exit Stage Left... to extended soft melodic ending on the g/p live disc.... to the grooving end on ASOH... to the Geddy-trying-to-blow-the-doors-off-the-venue bass work on Different Stages... then back to something less dramatic starting with Rio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameraman2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Tom Sawyer — Rush in Rio Red Barchetta — Exit…Stage Left YYZ — Clockwork Angels Tour Limelight — Snakes & Arrows: Live The Camera Eye — Time Machine Tour Witch Hunt — A Show of Hands Vital Signs — Rush in Rio (bonus track) Tom Sawyer - Studio Red Barchetta - R30 YYZ - Clockwork Angels Tour Limelight - Studio The Camera Eye - Time Machine Witch Hunt - Snakes and Arrows Live Vital Signs - Time Machine :finbar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameraman2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 A farewell to kings- StudioXanadu- Exit Stage LeftCloser to the Heart- A Show of HandsCinderella man- StudioMadgrial- Studio (Only version there is I believe)Cygnus X-1- Different Stages A Farewell to Kings - StudioXanadu - R30Closer to the Heart - StudioCinderella Man - StudioMadrigal - StudioCygnus X1 - Studio Cygnus X-1 Book II- Hemispheres- Studio (Only Official version out there, excluding bootlegs)Circumstances- StudioThe Trees- Exit Stage LeftLa Villa Strangiato- Exit Stage Left Cygnus XII - StudioCircumstances - Snakes and Arrows LiveThe Trees - Exit Stage LeftLa Villa Strangiato - Time Machine Tour Force Ten - StudioTime Stand Still - Time MachinePrime Mover - ASOHLock and Key - ASOHMission - S&ATurn the Page - Studio Force Ten - StudioTime Stand Still - StudioPrime Mover - StudioLock and Key - StudioMission - Snakes and Arrows LiveTurn the Page - Studio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Cameraman, I am curious as to why you think the R30 Xanadu is better than the Exit...Stage Left. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutlefan Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Xanadu -- Exit Stage LeftRed Barchetta -- Moving PicturesLa Villa Strangiato -- Exit Stage LeftThe Trees -- HemispheresNatural Science -- Different Stages (NS normally wouldn't be in my top five but I love this version) Edited August 22, 2014 by Rutlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameraman2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Cameraman, I am curious as to why you think the R30 Xanadu is better than the Exit...Stage Left. I was almost afraid to admit it :smoke: I'm starting to gravitate towards Geddy's older singing voice. And I like the modern take on the song. Wish it was longer though! :cheerleader: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Just a few that are better live if I may........ In The End ATWASLakeside Park ATWASNatural Science Rio Oh and Between The Wheels R30 Edited August 22, 2014 by Narpski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 2 i can think of right now Mission-Snakes live. That guitar solo though :drool: People always say ASOH version is better. yet they seem to have amnesia about the superior version. Time stands Still-ASOH CD Improves a great tune a billion times over. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) Bravado - Different StagesThe Analog Kid - Different StagesLeave That Thing Alone - Different StagesThe Trees - Different StagesCloser to the Heart - A Show of HandsShow Don't Tell - Different StagesRoll the Bones - any live versionDreamline - Rio (maybe...Alex killed the solo in this version)Resist - Different Stages (has a more "ethereal" sound than the studio version and I prefer it over the acoustic version)Earthshine - RioOne Little Victory - S&A LiveThe Weapon - P/G TourVital Signs - P/G TourRed Sector A - R30Witch Hunt - S&A LivePrime Mover - ASOHLock & Key - ASOH (laserdisc)Marathon - ASOH (needs that ending)Mystic Rhythms - ASOH Edited August 23, 2014 by savagegrace26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 For me, the favorites are always the studio versions. Guess that's a boring answer but it's the truth.I agree. The studio versions always seem to sound better and be more "polished". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarizeMe Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Tom Sawyer - StudioRed Barchetta - Exit...Stage LeftYYZ - Rush in RioLimelight - StudioThe Camera Eye - Time Machine 2011Witch Hunt - Time Machine 2011Vital Signs - Rush in Rio (bonus track) Other songs:Animate - R30Where's My Thing? - Clockwork Angels Tour (but really it's the RTB tour rendition)Resist - Different StagesLeave That Thing Alone - Time Machine 2011Marathon - A Show of HandsPrime Mover - A Show of Hands (video version)Distant Early Warning - P/G TourRed Sector A - R30Xanadu - Exit...Stage LeftGrand Designs - Clockwork Angels TourFly By Night - StudioNatural Science - Rush in RioTime Stand Still - A Show of Hands (CD version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pause Rewind Replay Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) Different StagesShow Don't TellBravadoRTBDreamlineCloser to The HeartNatural Science ATWASBastille DayAnthem Something For NothingWhat You're Doing p/g tourThe Weapon ASOHThe Big Money Rush In RioOne Little VictoryRed Sector A S&AThe Main Monkey BusinessWorkin' Them AngelsBetween The WheelsWitch HuntGhost Of A Chance Time MachineTime Stand Still Clockwork AngelsYYZ Edited August 23, 2014 by Pause Rewind Replay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Live. Always live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eel Yddeg Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Who said we had to limit it to official releases? Bootlegs are also applicable!2112 from Passaic 1976 is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Who said we had to limit it to official releases? Bootlegs are also applicable!2112 from Passaic 1976 is awesome! I think more than a few of the bootlegs are better than the official releases of live shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 For the most part if the production on an album is good, I prefer the studio versions. But if it's something like Presto or Roll the Bones, a lot of time the bootlegs or official live releases might be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthemic Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 i can't think of any rush songs that aren't better live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rftag Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) ATWAS version of In The End. Just awesome. Much better than the FBN version, and a very underrated sing. Edited November 13, 2015 by rftag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkPrattLerxst Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 i can't think of any rush songs that aren't better live.Animate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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