Territorial_Game Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I've seen and heard some comments to the effect that young fans can't really appreciate the 2nd set. Since there are a lot of us on this forum, I figured I'd share my thoughts and feelings from the show last night. Since the second set started with Moving Pictures and worked its way backward, there are a tons of us who weren't old enough to go to shows from that era- that's if we had even been born. In talking to other fans around my age (26) and to others who maybe got into Rush a little bit later, we consistently lament the fact that we didn't get to see them earlier in their career. Last night came as close to changing that as we will ever get. To see the second set and encore was very, very special. From the setlist to the way the stage was arranged, it was like getting to go back to a time in Rush's career that we missed. I absolutely love the newer material, but getting an entire set from the 74-81 time period will be an irreplaceable memory. (Full disclosure since I'm not too active here anymore and have only gotten to meet a handful of you guys in person- I got pretty damn emotional around Jacob's Ladder and had to choke back a tear when they launched into Lakeside Park). I guess all that is just to say that we definitely appreciate it, but in a different way. Also, I'm still all geared up and can't believe what we just got to see. Love, peace, and chicken grease. TG 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Awesome. Very thoughtful. Thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Well said, Territorial_Game. I can relate, being only 16 myself. I think set two is the best collection of songs one could ask for. Yeah, I love the new stuff, but my three favorite songs are Xanadu, 2112, and Cygnus X-1 (Book I). I am beyond ecstatic that all three songs are getting the nod this tour, and I can't wait to see the Newark show! '70s Rush can be hit-or-miss for me, but I love even the duds more than any other music out there. Not all of us young whippersnappers are against older music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 My top 3 Rush songs are in the set, you can't beat that! SubdivisionsXanadu Hemispheres Hell yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Between The Beers Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I feel the same way! (23 years old) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 wait, someone suggested that a youngster might not appreciate the 2nd set? that's crazy. we don't wanna hear xanadu and 2112 and prelude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRushmonkey Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I'm 15 and think that set 2 is one of the best sets that I could ask for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I'm 15 and think that set 2 is one of the best sets that I could ask for. Awesome. What modern bands do you listen to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Anyone saying that is full of it. Some of my favorite music growing up came out years before. Anyone can like anything. It's not like it's hard to find the older material to listen to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 i'm 30 and wasn't alive fore even TOM SAWYER, lol. but yes that 2nd set was special and one of the best they've EVER done. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHandOSU Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Ive read a few comments on RIAB about how there were a few upset people bringing their kids and not hearing limelight, freewill etc.. and i can understand that i guess..me being only 19 ive seen Rush once on r30 and twice every tour since then. So ive been around the block with the limelights freewills yyz's and all of those so the 2nd set to me is absolutely awesome! However i can see some parents who are more casual fans being upset there kid didnt get to hear those songs...everyone's opinion is different though, I just cant wait to be in Columbus June 8th!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabesCavesOfIce Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I've seen and heard some comments to the effect that young fans can't really appreciate the 2nd set. Since there are a lot of us on this forum, I figured I'd share my thoughts and feelings from the show last night. Since the second set started with Moving Pictures and worked its way backward, there are a tons of us who weren't old enough to go to shows from that era- that's if we had even been born. In talking to other fans around my age (26) and to others who maybe got into Rush a little bit later, we consistently lament the fact that we didn't get to see them earlier in their career. Last night came as close to changing that as we will ever get. To see the second set and encore was very, very special. From the setlist to the way the stage was arranged, it was like getting to go back to a time in Rush's career that we missed. I absolutely love the newer material, but getting an entire set from the 74-81 time period will be an irreplaceable memory. (Full disclosure since I'm not too active here anymore and have only gotten to meet a handful of you guys in person- I got pretty damn emotional around Jacob's Ladder and had to choke back a tear when they launched into Lakeside Park). I guess all that is just to say that we definitely appreciate it, but in a different way. Also, I'm still all geared up and can't believe what we just got to see. Love, peace, and chicken grease. TG Well said TG, great screen name BTW. Not sure about the grease, but you may find a goose around these parts tho, I think you sum it up well. Although I am a fan of all things Rush (but I like to give some grief to the synth era fans) that early time period was special being a Rush fan. I luckily caught the tail end of their "serious" era (before the three stooges ushered in the comedy and synth era ;)) at the MP tour. Nothing since then has brought that feeling back...the intensity when they opened with the pyros in Overture way back...until the second set on Friday...it was amazing. It was like the first set was my favorite modern era band as a warm up, then the real time machine was ushered in. And then Lakeside Park, Anthem, WM, WYD as a bonus encore mini set...unreal. I'm looking for hotels and tix in the NE to add a show to the two I'm lucky enough to have tix in hand for. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRushmonkey Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I'm 15 and think that set 2 is one of the best sets that I could ask for. Awesome. What modern bands do you listen to? Not many modern bands really. Depends what you class as modern. These are my other favourite bands (copy and pasted from my profile): :D Fair to Midland, Dream Theater, Haken, Solstafir, Porcupine Tree, Lacuna Coil, Yes, Eluveitie, Geddy Lee solo, Machines Dream, Toseland, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Threshold, Evergrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Ive read a few comments on RIAB about how there were a few upset people bringing their kids and not hearing limelight, freewill etc.. and i can understand that i guess..me being only 19 ive seen Rush once on r30 and twice every tour since then. So ive been around the block with the limelights freewills yyz's and all of those so the 2nd set to me is absolutely awesome! However i can see some parents who are more casual fans being upset there kid didnt get to hear those songs...everyone's opinion is different though, I just cant wait to be in Columbus June 8th!!I totally understand this. Too many great songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuesday's Gone Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I'm 20 and the 2nd set is awesome ! I like the 1st set too but the encore doesn't do much for me (Lakeside Park, Anthem, What You're Doing, Working Man), I'm not really a fan of Rush's first few albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I'm 15 and think that set 2 is one of the best sets that I could ask for. Awesome. What modern bands do you listen to? Not many modern bands really. Depends what you class as modern. These are my other favourite bands (copy and pasted from my profile): :D Fair to Midland, Dream Theater, Haken, Solstafir, Porcupine Tree, Lacuna Coil, Yes, Eluveitie, Geddy Lee solo, Machines Dream, Toseland, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Threshold, Evergrey ThanksI will check out those that i have not heard of before. I ask because in the past younger members have turned me on to some great music. Nearing 49 i need all the help i can to feel young.. These days my new fave is between the buried and me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRushmonkey Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I'm 15 and think that set 2 is one of the best sets that I could ask for. Awesome. What modern bands do you listen to? Not many modern bands really. Depends what you class as modern. These are my other favourite bands (copy and pasted from my profile): :D Fair to Midland, Dream Theater, Haken, Solstafir, Porcupine Tree, Lacuna Coil, Yes, Eluveitie, Geddy Lee solo, Machines Dream, Toseland, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Threshold, Evergrey ThanksI will check out those that i have not heard of before. I ask because in the past younger members have turned me on to some great music. Nearing 49 i need all the help i can to feel young.. These days my new fave is between the buried and me. Nice, my brother likes them. Hope you enjoy them :D . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Wouldn't be surprised if the set was created with the younger generation in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I've seen and heard some comments to the effect that young fans can't really appreciate the 2nd set. Since there are a lot of us on this forum, I figured I'd share my thoughts and feelings from the show last night. Since the second set started with Moving Pictures and worked its way backward, there are a tons of us who weren't old enough to go to shows from that era- that's if we had even been born. In talking to other fans around my age (26) and to others who maybe got into Rush a little bit later, we consistently lament the fact that we didn't get to see them earlier in their career. Last night came as close to changing that as we will ever get. To see the second set and encore was very, very special. From the setlist to the way the stage was arranged, it was like getting to go back to a time in Rush's career that we missed. I absolutely love the newer material, but getting an entire set from the 74-81 time period will be an irreplaceable memory. (Full disclosure since I'm not too active here anymore and have only gotten to meet a handful of you guys in person- I got pretty damn emotional around Jacob's Ladder and had to choke back a tear when they launched into Lakeside Park). I guess all that is just to say that we definitely appreciate it, but in a different way. Also, I'm still all geared up and can't believe what we just got to see. Love, peace, and chicken grease. TG :goodone: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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