Virtualbob64 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 First,I have been watching my R40 box set for weeks.I mean I've been wearing them out! Anyway,I was watching S&A this morning(got to hear three of my favorite songs yet again,see yesterdays post lol!) I noticed that on Digital Man Geddy's bass seems to be lower in the mix than it was on Signals.Anyone else think so? That's one of my favorite songs on Signals,and that's what I like most about it. Hell,the bass drives that song! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I don't think so, I just think that Alex's guitar sounds stronger like it should. I've always loved S&A live's Digital Man, amazing performance! http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?/topic/82560-differences-bw-studio-and-live-versions-that-you-like/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 First,I have been watching my R40 box set for weeks.I mean I've been wearing them out! Anyway,I was watching S&A this morning(got to hear three of my favorite songs yet again,see yesterdays post lol!) I noticed that on Digital Man Geddy's bass seems to be lower in the mix than it was on Signals.Anyone else think so? That's one of my favorite songs on Signals,and that's what I like most about it. Hell,the bass drives that song! I thought the very same thing when I heard it. More bass! I love the Signals mix. I'm not crazy about what Lee plays at the end - that cheesy bass pattern. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMiltonBanana Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 The S&A Live version is also noticeably slower. Whose choice would that most likely be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 The S&A Live version is also noticeably slower. Whose choice would that most likely be? Probably the bands. Many of the songs were perfomed noticably slower on that tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len(songs) Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) The S&A Live version is also noticeably slower. Whose choice would that most likely be? Probably the bands. Many of the songs were perfomed noticably slower on that tour.Probably so that they would fit in more with that album's material :) Edited December 15, 2014 by len(songs) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 The S&A Live version is also noticeably slower. Whose choice would that most likely be? Probably the bands. Many of the songs were perfomed noticably slower on that tour.Probably so that they would fit in more with that album's material :) They could have subtitled the Snakes tour "Rush's Epic Trudge Through the Mud" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) The S&A Live version is also noticeably slower. Whose choice would that most likely be? Probably the bands. Many of the songs were perfomed noticably slower on that tour.Probably so that they would fit in more with that album's material :) Maybe. I never thought of that. It would make sense that they play with a style that they were working with at the time. Edited December 15, 2014 by savagegrace26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicky6 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Just a coincedeince iam sure. but thePoLICE ALSO TOURED THAT SUMMER AS DID RUSH IN 2007 AND ALL THEIR SONGS WERE PLAYED IN VERY LOW KEY AND SLOWED DOWN. nOT SURE but what a strange oocurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstateNYfan Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I wonder if it was for feel or technical reasons. I noticed Limelight seemed slow right from the start, but thought it was just me. It sounded amazing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 When 60 years old you reach, play as fast you will not, mmmm? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 When 60 years old you reach, play as fast you will not, mmmm?Yep... :codger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 When 60 years old you reach, play as fast you will not, mmmm?Yep... :codger: Everything slows down a bit when you get older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdog2112 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Age has nothing to do with it. It was a conscious decision. The same songs on the two tours since have been back up to speed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Age has nothing to do with it. It was a conscious decision. The same songs on the two tours since have been back up to speed. This... But wasn't Neil heavier during the S&A tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxdistortion Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 The 2000s geddy was using sansamp equipment. 10 years ago I thought they were great. With listening and even recording experience with their stuff...its IMPOSSIBLE to get a strong midrange presence in the mix Geddys hallmark tone throughout the years was a growl. The sansamps strongly accentuate low end and top end. So as a result even if he is turned up, the colored sound doesn't compliment his. Playing. On signals he used excessive and complicated signal processing, and of course his Rickenbacker 4001. A significant reason why he achieved that sound on signals (besides his kickass playing of course) is Paul Northfield really nailed the Ricky tone. He used the neck pickup of the bass into an ampeg tube amp, and the bridge pickup (the source of the "growl" sound" through various conpressors, overdrive etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I think the tempo has something to do with how they practiced before the tour, and possibly to give Geddy more time to breathe while singing thus singing better? Maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) Slower tempo set it back a bit, but the absolute thrill of hearing it live for the first time since 1983 was unforgettable (for this fan). Edited December 18, 2014 by greg2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I love that song on S&A live. The guitar and bass jam is unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Here you go. Others noticed the slow playing during the S&A tour too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Yeah, I remember this conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bard Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 S&A Digital Man live was a highlight in my Rush concert attendance career. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm listening to this "Visual Chemistry" boot on youtube - Signals tour. Man. Serious chops and serious energy. Highlights include Lifeson's playing on La Villa, and the crazy, crazy drum solo. Too bad it's blurry, but the sound's good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX8DUUAQZVc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm listening to this "Visual Chemistry" boot on youtube - Signals tour. Man. Serious chops and serious energy. Highlights include Lifeson's playing on La Villa, and the crazy, crazy drum solo. Too bad it's blurry, but the sound's good. https://www.youtube....h?v=TX8DUUAQZVc How's The Weapon on that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm listening to this "Visual Chemistry" boot on youtube - Signals tour. Man. Serious chops and serious energy. Highlights include Lifeson's playing on La Villa, and the crazy, crazy drum solo. Too bad it's blurry, but the sound's good. https://www.youtube....h?v=TX8DUUAQZVc How's The Weapon on that one? I'll have to listen again and report back. I've been "working" at my computer and have it playing in the background. . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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