dtpoet Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I'm going to go out on a limb and say the if there is an R40 medley, it will open the 2nd set with older songs to follow or be in the middle of the 2nd set (in which case in will incorporate a drum solo). Working with that theory, I'm going to say the show opener will be from recent times so either Heasling Flight or more likely Far Cry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalsBandGuy Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 The bottom line for me is, as long as it's NOT One Little Victory or Far Cry I'm okay with it. Those 2 songs just don't do much for me..........ever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Hmmm...Not sure...do you think they'll do another "overture" or do you think it's a "been there, done that" sort of thing? We can only hope they're done with that sort of thing!I think an overture/ medley will be done at some point.But not to start the show.End of a set/ encore works better. I was thinking that if the whole "classic drum set" thing for the second set was true, they'd start the SECOND set with an R40 Overture.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketom Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 TEARS! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 TEARS! What WOULD touch me deeper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I bet they'll save a medley for the encore. I'll say they'll open with TSOR or Tom Sawyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I bet they'll save a medley for the encore. I'll say they'll open with TSOR or Tom Sawyer They USED to do the medley's towards the end of the show.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I'd love a R40 medley, but having already used that idea for R30 I wouldn't bet a fortune on it.so I'd like Stick It Out among the less likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super25Smasher Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I think they'll do an R40 Overture or just open with Tom Sawyer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtpoet Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I bet they'll save a medley for the encore. I'll say they'll open with TSOR or Tom Sawyer They USED to do the medley's towards the end of the show.... Very true. That's why I'm thinking they will so it in the middle of a set, like perhaps the 2nd set of the rumors of the retro drum kit are true. It becomes one long instrumental in the middle of the set (which they have shown of late they like to do). Now, incorporate a drum solo into this R40Med and that gives Alex and Geddy a little break after a good jam. Now follow up the R40Med with G & A playing an acoustic medley to give Neil the same break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micgtr71 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 A Farewell to Kings would be interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaked Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 It'll be a medley. They already opened with Finding My Way on R30 so possibly the main riff of Working Man to start it out... then again, FBN as the first of the medley would pretty much light the house on fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALifeson85 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Tai Shan. You heard it here first, folks! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket ignites Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Kind of hoping it won't be a medley...been there done that with R30. I like the Headlong Flight mention, or go total old school with Anthem (if Ged could handle it). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtpoet Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 It'll be a medley. They already opened with Finding My Way on R30 so possibly the main riff of Working Man to start it out... then again, FBN as the first of the medley would pretty much light the house on fire. I guess a medley makes sense. It gives them a warm up, a chance to display older songs, and no harm to the vocal chords. I like your FBN thought. People would pass out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHandOSU Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 The bigger question is do I look at the setlist to see the REAL opening song on opening night or not..ive seen rush on 4 tours now, usually multiple times a tour since r30. but ive known the set each time. Wondering how the experience would differ without knowing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaked Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 The bigger question is do I look at the setlist to see the REAL opening song on opening night or not..ive seen rush on 4 tours now, usually multiple times a tour since r30. but ive known the set each time. Wondering how the experience would differ without knowingThe bigger question is do I look at the setlist to see the REAL opening song on opening night or not..ive seen rush on 4 tours now, usually multiple times a tour since r30. but ive known the set each time. Wondering how the experience would differ without knowing I can tell you from the opening nights I've been to that it is indeed fun to be standing there going "WOAH! They're playing THAT?!?!?"But at the same time it's kinda nice to know when the first set is going to end so you can get a beat on the rest of the crowd to the restroom :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 The bigger question is do I look at the setlist to see the REAL opening song on opening night or not..ive seen rush on 4 tours now, usually multiple times a tour since r30. but ive known the set each time. Wondering how the experience would differ without knowingThe bigger question is do I look at the setlist to see the REAL opening song on opening night or not..ive seen rush on 4 tours now, usually multiple times a tour since r30. but ive known the set each time. Wondering how the experience would differ without knowing I can tell you from the opening nights I've been to that it is indeed fun to be standing there going "WOAH! They're playing THAT?!?!?"But at the same time it's kinda nice to know when the first set is going to end so you can get a beat on the rest of the crowd to the restroom :P This tour will be the first time I get to see them on opening night. I love surprises! And this way I don't have to worry about seeing spoilers :D And being female I never have to wait to use the restroom :dweez: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Tai Shan. You heard it here first, folks!Gosh, I hope not. I like Tai Shan, but… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bard Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Um...an R40 medley. Barring that, Imma say SoR. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Na na na Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Bastille Day, as a part of a medley or on it's own... :martini: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtpoet Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 The bigger question is do I look at the setlist to see the REAL opening song on opening night or not..ive seen rush on 4 tours now, usually multiple times a tour since r30. but ive known the set each time. Wondering how the experience would differ without knowingThe bigger question is do I look at the setlist to see the REAL opening song on opening night or not..ive seen rush on 4 tours now, usually multiple times a tour since r30. but ive known the set each time. Wondering how the experience would differ without knowing I can tell you from the opening nights I've been to that it is indeed fun to be standing there going "WOAH! They're playing THAT?!?!?"But at the same time it's kinda nice to know when the first set is going to end so you can get a beat on the rest of the crowd to the restroom :P Snaked - if you're not going to opening night, who am I suppose to follow to get the set list or just to stay on topic - know what the first song is? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Xanadu without shortening the intro and the full song with lasers and dry ice. Will not be the opener but would be great, then side 1 of Hemispheres if they are ever gonna play it. I kind of feel like the will break out something from the 70s to open. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdog212 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 YYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Out of all songs mentioned so far Headlong Flight is the only one I'd like to hear. The band has talked about how on this tour they are going to highlight some older stuff so I wouldn't be surprised if they opened with something from one of the very early albums. Bastille Day was a great opener for BtLS and it would work well as a show opener, too. The last song with be The Garden, no question about it.Agreed regarding Bastille Day. As long as its not Madrigal things will be just fine... ;)I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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