EagleMoon Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 It's sex for the ears. how does that work? is that what qtips is all about?It's a metaphorical intercourse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 To my untrained ear, it sounds to me like Alex made great strides in his playing from 2112 to Hemispheres. He sounds to me still feeling his way in 2112, but had become the master in Hemispheres. Your untrained ear is 100% officially correct :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 To my untrained ear, it sounds to me like Alex made great strides in his playing from 2112 to Hemispheres. He sounds to me still feeling his way in 2112, but had become the master in Hemispheres. Your untrained ear is 100% officially correct :D They pushed themselves a lot during Hemispheres too. Geddy said they were actually playing above their technical ability at the time, though obviously it pushed them to get better very quickly. I'm sure all of the live playing helped all of them improve a lot between 2112 and Hemispheres. They definitely honed their chops during that time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 To my untrained ear, it sounds to me like Alex made great strides in his playing from 2112 to Hemispheres. He sounds to me still feeling his way in 2112, but had become the master in Hemispheres. Your untrained ear is 100% officially correct :D They pushed themselves a lot during Hemispheres too. Geddy said they were actually playing above their technical ability at the time, though obviously it pushed them to get better very quickly. I'm sure all of the live playing helped all of them improve a lot between 2112 and Hemispheres. They definitely honed their chops during that time. Truly great artists always let the music dictate the technicality, not the other way around *cough* Dream Theater *cough*. Hemispheres is a great example of this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachrymal Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 To my untrained ear, it sounds to me like Alex made great strides in his playing from 2112 to Hemispheres. He sounds to me still feeling his way in 2112, but had become the master in Hemispheres. Your untrained ear is 100% officially correct :D They pushed themselves a lot during Hemispheres too. Geddy said they were actually playing above their technical ability at the time, though obviously it pushed them to get better very quickly. I'm sure all of the live playing helped all of them improve a lot between 2112 and Hemispheres. They definitely honed their chops during that time. Truly great artists always let the music dictate the technicality, not the other way around *cough* Dream Theater *cough*. Hemispheres is a great example of this. Amen! Look at Our Lord and Saviour Adam Jones! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 To my untrained ear, it sounds to me like Alex made great strides in his playing from 2112 to Hemispheres. He sounds to me still feeling his way in 2112, but had become the master in Hemispheres. Your untrained ear is 100% officially correct :D They pushed themselves a lot during Hemispheres too. Geddy said they were actually playing above their technical ability at the time, though obviously it pushed them to get better very quickly. I'm sure all of the live playing helped all of them improve a lot between 2112 and Hemispheres. They definitely honed their chops during that time. Truly great artists always let the music dictate the technicality, not the other way around *cough* Dream Theater *cough*. Hemispheres is a great example of this. Amen! Look at Our Lord and Saviour Adam Jones! Praise be to Adam Jones! May every soul experience a very merry AdamJonesmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Might I mention the longstanding winner of this particular poll in opposition to multiple comments about Hemispheres ALWAYS beating 2112? http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?/topic/2405-what-is-the-best-rush-song-ever/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 It's sex for the ears. how does that work? is that what qtips is all about?It's a metaphorical intercourse.sorry i'm a typical male who takes things literally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Might I mention the longstanding winner of this particular poll in opposition to multiple comments about Hemispheres ALWAYS beating 2112? http://www.therushfo...rush-song-ever/For many of us, Hemispheres will always be #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Might I mention the longstanding winner of this particular poll in opposition to multiple comments about Hemispheres ALWAYS beating 2112? http://www.therushfo...rush-song-ever/For many of us, Hemispheres will always be #1. That thread was started back in 2004. Doesn't count if it's over a year old. Only recent threads are what are being referenced. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Might I mention the longstanding winner of this particular poll in opposition to multiple comments about Hemispheres ALWAYS beating 2112? http://www.therushfo...rush-song-ever/For many of us, Hemispheres will always be #1. That thread was started back in 2004. Doesn't count if it's over a year old. Only recent threads are what are being referenced. :)Quite right, and I'm sure that by now they have come to see the error of their ways. Musical taste is refined by age. :laughing guy: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Might I mention the longstanding winner of this particular poll in opposition to multiple comments about Hemispheres ALWAYS beating 2112? http://www.therushfo...rush-song-ever/For many of us, Hemispheres will always be #1. That thread was started back in 2004. Doesn't count if it's over a year old. Only recent threads are what are being referenced. :)Quite right, and I'm sure that by now they have come to see the error of their ways. Musical taste is refined by age. :laughing guy: Yes, exactly. :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Might I mention the longstanding winner of this particular poll in opposition to multiple comments about Hemispheres ALWAYS beating 2112? http://www.therushfo...rush-song-ever/For many of us, Hemispheres will always be #1. That thread was started back in 2004. Doesn't count if it's over a year old. Only recent threads are what are being referenced. :)Quite right, and I'm sure that by now they have come to see the error of their ways. Musical taste is refined by age. :laughing guy: It is? That's great news!! By the time I'm...ummm...even older ...my musical taste will be beyond reproach! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianRocker Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Very tough call. I like the beginning of 2112, especially live when the crowd is bouncing and chanting. I agree with some responses that correctly state that the song drags a bit in the middle. Although Hemispheres doesn't have an epic beginning on the same level as 2112, the song captures my full attention from beginning to end. I bought the album when Hemispheres came out and listen to the album regularly (not the original vinyl unfortunately). Thus, by a slight margin I have to say Hemispheres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 2112... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas King Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I can't believe that Hemispheres is beating 2112 by 10 votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalformedEarthborn Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 That's like asking The Simpsons VS The Godfather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanent-Rush Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Can I cheat and say none?? Seriously can't Stand these songs as much anymore, gives me a headache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Can I cheat and say none?? Seriously can't Stand these songs as much anymore, gives me a headache. You should see a doctor. These songs cure what ails me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy Jazz Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 the bass line makes me like Hemispheres more :geddy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosher Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Hemispheres is the far superior song. Musically, lyrically, structurally- it's just better. 2112 had great parts, the first two sections are pure energy. But it loses steam. Hemispheres doesn't lose anything. 2112 also has a better outro, but again, Hemispheres is better overall. It's a pretty easy win. 2112 also is not better than Fountain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I can't believe I am saying this. Hemispheres. A few weeks ago I'd have said 2112 and slated it but the magic finally got to me. I play Hemispheres frequently now, and the title track is often on loop! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tks95747 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Both are fantastic, however, my musical sense is piqued more by Hemispheres than by 2112 :finbar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tks95747 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Hemispheres is the far superior song. Musically, lyrically, structurally- it's just better. 2112 had great parts, the first two sections are pure energy. But it loses steam. Hemispheres doesn't lose anything. 2112 also has a better outro, but again, Hemispheres is better overall. It's a pretty easy win. 2112 also is not better than Fountain.You, sir, reside on a special physical plane of existence. I thought it futile to even attempt to look for another human soul that appreciated Fountain at least as much as I.... Problem solved 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas King Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Hemispheres is the far superior song. Musically, lyrically, structurally- it's just better. 2112 had great parts, the first two sections are pure energy. But it loses steam. Hemispheres doesn't lose anything. 2112 also has a better outro, but again, Hemispheres is better overall. It's a pretty easy win. 2112 also is not better than Fountain. To each his own. While Cygnus II Hemispheres is quite good, I find repetitiveness and big length (over 18 minutes is too much) of that epic to be a main shortcoming. 2112 is not repetitive at all, it's musically richer and much more interesting to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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