losingit2k Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I went with yea, obviously! I think its time in RUSH Career and since this might be their last show that they should have a 2nd Encore: What are your thoughts and list the 2nd Encore: 2nd Encore: YYZCloser to the Heart (Extended Jam - with the "A Show Of Hands" Ending) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bard Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 After a 2.5 hour double set? Nah. It's enough. :) Unless they shorten the double set structure to one 18 song long set with no intermission. Then a second two song encore is apropos. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 One is enough. They ain't getting any younger. :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 No. 2nd encores are dumb. Just combine everything into one encore. Taking more time to have a second encore means less time for another song or two. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) No. 2nd encores are dumb. Just combine everything into one encore. Taking more time to have a second encore means less time for another song or two.What's next? Pretty soon, there'll be no end in sight to the encores.... ;) Edited February 27, 2015 by laughedatbytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I've always hated encores. Back in the 80s (not Rush specifically) bands would shut down the lights just to hear the crowd yell for 5 minutes. They'd play a song, the do it all over again. Kind of self serving. I'd prefer to hear music over fans yelling any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I think a two-song encore is perfect (though sometimes I'd like to hear three songs. But they don't all have to be totally over the top). But a two-song encore- one mellower (like maybe...Madrigal?) and the second one rocking- is just perfect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 PLANNED second encores are stupid! (hell even planned encores are stupid) Back when people would play, then the crowd would go freaking crazy, they'd come out and do an encore because it was warranted...or a second one if the crowd wouldn't leave. The only time I ever experienced a legitimate second encore was in 1987 when Pink Floyd played JFK Stadium in Philly...they came out did their "planned" encore, then the crowd (of over 100,000) would not leave...so they came BACK and played Shine On You Crazy Diamond... Rush doesn't need to do that, but if this is a "final-ish" tour...they should be prepared if we don't leave! (although Neil would screw it up by running like a bat out of hell to his bus) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Case Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 The obligatory encore shouldn't be part of any show to begin with. I know it's become commonplace for many acts, but it should be reserved only for special situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 No- Stick to what they have done.2 sets, 1 encore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljr869 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 How about 3 sets of equal length? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 How about 3 sets of equal length?3 45 minute sets?So 2 15 minute breaks?Would never work. In general audiences take 15-20 minutes for drinks, pee.Band would not want to come back TWICE to a half filled arena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Mover Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 When was the first tour they did an encore, Power Windows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen of the World Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 When was the first tour they did an encore, Power Windows?I think it was the Permanent Waves tour. They did encores before that, but they were earned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 I surprised except for one, that only the members who voted Ney have left responses. Come guys don't be intimitated, leave your ideas on why you voted Yea! This could be their last tour and a 2nd encore is appropriate for such a long and enduring career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Maybe on the last show in L.A. That would definitely signify the end in my eyes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todem Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 More...more ....more!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balance Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I said no because I like it just the way it is. Simple and Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIDE-ANGLE WATCHER Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Maybe on the last show in L.A. That would definitely signify the end in my eyes. I'm thinking something special may happen at the end of that show. If there is a little something, even some words from Geddy, it might signify the possible end of Rush as we know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 you mean, should they pretend to walk off stage twice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Maybe on the last show in L.A. That would definitely signify the end in my eyes. I'm thinking something special may happen at the end of that show. If there is a little something, even some words from Geddy, it might signify the possible end of Rush as we know it. I have a feeling everyone is going to keep an eye/ear out at the first show of this tour just to try and pick up any kind of clue. Though I seriously doubt they're ever going to say "this is the end" because like Geddy said, he doesn't like farewell tours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturalScientist75 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Not their style to have a second encore. After 2 full sets then an encore already? At their age? Really? They must be exhausted by the end of the first. And they don't do a second encore. So I vote yes. Absloutely yes. Because Rush is after all about doing things. No one would expect that. Turn the house lights on. Then bam another song. People would go nuts. So heck yea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Wow! Dead even! Who da thunk it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 f encores. stupid and cliche'. just play, enjoy, and go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Not their style to have a second encore. After 2 full sets then an encore already? At their age? Really? They must be exhausted by the end of the first. And they don't do a second encore. So I vote yes. Absloutely yes. Because Rush is after all about doing things. No one would expect that. Turn the house lights on. Then bam another song. People would go nuts. So heck yea. Yeah cause it wasn't their style to tour with a string section either. Open your minds people. RUSH is all about change and those "changes aren't permanent!" :codger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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