Merely Space Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Checked the Guitar Center website, and was surprised to find a north Houston store was listed as having Taking Center Stage AVAILABLE!!! Hahahahahaha! Funny thing, when I got there, they didn't even know they had it. It had just arrived, and was sitting on somebody's desk in back. I had to show them that their own website showed they had it, and wait for them to find it. Packaging is nice, and a sticker claims 35 minutes of bonus footage for GC customers. Now to watch it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3strukt Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Haahahahaa! Ahh! You lucky bastard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I hate you:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Space Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Wow. It's... Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 went to my Guitar Center. right as i walked into the drum room, there it was... a large display with about 30 copies on it. about to watch it now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 WTH? Curse you, amazon....!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 i'm guessing Neil and his people gave GC permission to sell early. the dvd also includes special 30 extra minutes of footage, a GC special. wow, lack of posts here. is no one interested in getting this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhcky Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Everyone went to GC to get a copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbirdsong Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Going to get it today and then cancel my pre-order from Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (Merely Space @ Oct 5 2011, 02:31 PM) ...sticker claims 35 minutes of bonus footage for GC customers. can you confirm this? [uPC code would be great, too - thanks!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 there is a paper inside the dvd which gives you a code to enter on the website takingcenterstage.net. that's where the bonus is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (liddybuck01 @ Oct 6 2011, 11:02 AM) there is a paper inside the dvd which gives you a code to enter on the website takingcenterstage.net. that's where the bonus is. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Oct 6 2011, 11:04 AM) QUOTE (liddybuck01 @ Oct 6 2011, 11:02 AM) there is a paper inside the dvd which gives you a code to enter on the website takingcenterstage.net. that's where the bonus is. thanks! follow up: is that 'it'? is it merely a link to that page, or are you given a code that unlocks more? if it's just a link, that packaging/sticker is pretty disingenuous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 haven't done it yet, but the paper says... "download 35 minutes of additional performance & interview footage, available only to guitar center customers!" it says to go to the website, enter the unique access code, download and watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 QUOTE (liddybuck01 @ Oct 6 2011, 11:17 AM) haven't done it yet, but the paper says... "download 35 minutes of additional performance & interview footage, available only to guitar center customers!" it says to go to the website, enter the unique access code, download and watch. thanks for that - let us know 'what' happens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 i only watched about a half hour of the actual dvd, btw. the first 20 minutes is Neil talking lol i'm downloading the bonus stuff now. i'll let you know what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Space Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 I'm very impressed so far. The discussions held at Death Valley are beautifully filmed. The drums only concert is amazing to watch. It's strange to see a Rush concert without seeing Alex & Geddy! And, I find it interesting how many lighting and other technical distractions Neil has to deal with. Lots of 'smoke' drifts through his set at various times. Really enjoying it, but it's a lot to digest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbirdsong Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I went to the Guitar Center here in Nashvegas and they had just finished setting up the display. It was playing on the the monitor behind the cash register. I just got home, but I don't think I can really devote a lot of time to it until the weekend. I'm going to download the extra material in a few minutes. I am pumped. Now if only they would release the Time Machine show early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostnotes Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 QUOTE (Merely Space @ Oct 5 2011, 01:31 PM) Checked the Guitar Center website, and was surprised to find a north Houston store was listed as having Taking Center Stage AVAILABLE!!! Hahahahahaha! Funny thing, when I got there, they didn't even know they had it. It had just arrived, and was sitting on somebody's desk in back. I had to show them that their own website showed they had it, and wait for them to find it. Packaging is nice, and a sticker claims 35 minutes of bonus footage for GC customers. Now to watch it! I live closer to clear lake G.C. Think i will call them now to see if the have it down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbirdsong Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Disc 1 Opening Titles Preparation For The Tour Choosing The Set List "The Spirit Of Radio" Drum Rehearsal Creating A New Solo Drum Rehearsal: Solo Improv "Love For Sale" Performance Explanation Of Big Band Section Show Day 1 P.M. Drum Set-Up 5 P.M. Soundcheck 7 P.M. Pre-Warm-Up Discussion In Bubba Gump Room 7:30 P.M. Warm-Up The Show The Spirit Of Radio Time Stand Still Presto Stick It Out Workin' Them Angels Leave That Thing Alone! Faithless BU2B Free Will Disc 2 Marathon Subdivisions Tom Sawyer Red Barchetta YYZ Limelight The Camera Eye Witch Hunt Vital Signs Caravan Moto Perpetuo (Drum Solo) Closer To The Heart 2112: Overture / The Temples Of Syrinx Far Cry La Villa Strangiato Working Man Closing Remarks And Credits Disc 3 The Story Of "Caravan" "Bravado" Discussion And Performancs Snakes & Arrows Tour: "Natural Science" Snakes & Arrows Tour: "The Trees" Interview With Lorne "Gump" Wheaton Interview With Louie From DW Photo Gallery PDF eBook About Hudson Music's Teacher Integration Program About Hudson Music Public Service Information The downloadable bonus content from the Guitar Center: Snakes & Arrows Tour: "Digital Man" In Studio Performance Of "Far Cry" Interview In Studio Performance Of "Subdivisions" Snakes & Arrows Tour: "The Main Monkey Business" There is no way to just watch a straight performance here. Each song is introduced and parts of the song are explained and demonstrated and then there is a live performance. Another important thing to remember is that the drums are very up front in the mix. The guitar, bass and vocals are quite low in some cases. You can see Alex and Geddy a bit, but the cameras are on Neil. If you just want to see the concert with the whole band I would recommend waiting for the Time Machine DVD. If you liked Neil's other DVDs then this is more more more and it sounds awesome. Neil is interviewed and discusses all this against the gorgeous back drop of Death Valley and in the studio. The Snakes & Arrows songs are also drum cameras only. IT LOOKS GREAT. I can't wait to watch the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbirdsong Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 One more thing... the performances are from the Saratoga Performing Arts Center July 23, 2010. The Snakes & Arrows songs are from the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Atlanta, Georgia July 22, 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Avatar Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 QUOTE (drbirdsong @ Oct 7 2011, 07:21 AM) Disc 1 Opening Titles Preparation For The Tour Choosing The Set List "The Spirit Of Radio" Drum Rehearsal Creating A New Solo Drum Rehearsal: Solo Improv "Love For Sale" Performance Explanation Of Big Band Section Show Day 1 P.M. Drum Set-Up 5 P.M. Soundcheck 7 P.M. Pre-Warm-Up Discussion In Bubba Gump Room 7:30 P.M. Warm-Up The Show The Spirit Of Radio Time Stand Still Presto Stick It Out Workin' Them Angels Leave That Thing Alone! Faithless BU2B Free Will Disc 2 Marathon Subdivisions Tom Sawyer Red Barchetta YYZ Limelight The Camera Eye Witch Hunt Vital Signs Caravan Moto Perpetuo (Drum Solo) Closer To The Heart 2112: Overture / The Temples Of Syrinx Far Cry La Villa Strangiato Working Man Closing Remarks And Credits Disc 3 The Story Of "Caravan" "Bravado" Discussion And Performancs Snakes & Arrows Tour: "Natural Science" Snakes & Arrows Tour: "The Trees" Interview With Lorne "Gump" Wheaton Interview With Louie From DW Photo Gallery PDF eBook About Hudson Music's Teacher Integration Program About Hudson Music Public Service Information The downloadable bonus content from the Guitar Center: Snakes & Arrows Tour: "Digital Man" In Studio Performance Of "Far Cry" Interview In Studio Performance Of "Subdivisions" Snakes & Arrows Tour: "The Main Monkey Business" There is no way to just watch a straight performance here. Each song is introduced and parts of the song are explained and demonstrated and then there is a live performance. Another important thing to remember is that the drums are very up front in the mix. The guitar, bass and vocals are quite low in some cases. You can see Alex and Geddy a bit, but the cameras are on Neil. If you just want to see the concert with the whole band I would recommend waiting for the Time Machine DVD. If you liked Neil's other DVDs then this is more more more and it sounds awesome. Neil is interviewed and discusses all this against the gorgeous back drop of Death Valley and in the studio. The Snakes & Arrows songs are also drum cameras only. IT LOOKS GREAT. I can't wait to watch the whole thing. This looks amazing. I'm not a drummer, and don't own any of his other DVDs, but I just might purchase this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 QUOTE (Captain Avatar @ Oct 7 2011, 01:24 PM) QUOTE (drbirdsong @ Oct 7 2011, 07:21 AM) Disc 1 Opening Titles Preparation For The Tour Choosing The Set List "The Spirit Of Radio" Drum Rehearsal Creating A New Solo Drum Rehearsal: Solo Improv "Love For Sale" Performance Explanation Of Big Band Section Show Day 1 P.M. Drum Set-Up 5 P.M. Soundcheck 7 P.M. Pre-Warm-Up Discussion In Bubba Gump Room 7:30 P.M. Warm-Up The Show The Spirit Of Radio Time Stand Still Presto Stick It Out Workin' Them Angels Leave That Thing Alone! Faithless BU2B Free Will Disc 2 Marathon Subdivisions Tom Sawyer Red Barchetta YYZ Limelight The Camera Eye Witch Hunt Vital Signs Caravan Moto Perpetuo (Drum Solo) Closer To The Heart 2112: Overture / The Temples Of Syrinx Far Cry La Villa Strangiato Working Man Closing Remarks And Credits Disc 3 The Story Of "Caravan" "Bravado" Discussion And Performancs Snakes & Arrows Tour: "Natural Science" Snakes & Arrows Tour: "The Trees" Interview With Lorne "Gump" Wheaton Interview With Louie From DW Photo Gallery PDF eBook About Hudson Music's Teacher Integration Program About Hudson Music Public Service Information The downloadable bonus content from the Guitar Center: Snakes & Arrows Tour: "Digital Man" In Studio Performance Of "Far Cry" Interview In Studio Performance Of "Subdivisions" Snakes & Arrows Tour: "The Main Monkey Business" There is no way to just watch a straight performance here. Each song is introduced and parts of the song are explained and demonstrated and then there is a live performance. Another important thing to remember is that the drums are very up front in the mix. The guitar, bass and vocals are quite low in some cases. You can see Alex and Geddy a bit, but the cameras are on Neil. If you just want to see the concert with the whole band I would recommend waiting for the Time Machine DVD. If you liked Neil's other DVDs then this is more more more and it sounds awesome. Neil is interviewed and discusses all this against the gorgeous back drop of Death Valley and in the studio. The Snakes & Arrows songs are also drum cameras only. IT LOOKS GREAT. I can't wait to watch the whole thing. This looks amazing. I'm not a drummer, and don't own any of his other DVDs, but I just might purchase this. I'm not a drummer either and I really want this though I'm not sure if I want to spend the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbirdsong Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I couldn't wait and paid $43 (US), but you can get it on Amazon for a little less than 30 bucks. I'd say it is well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brava Doh! Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 "Bravado" Discussion And Performancs ...is this from a past tour or done in studio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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