Slipperypick

The version of "A Quick One" is from the "The Kids Are Alright Soundtrack."

Best version of it in existence, imho.

I heard Alex make mistakes in TS, and to my ears it was his mess up in the end. Big wreck.

That said, though, I was BLOWN AWAY at how good the show was last night. I was less than ecstatic after Monday's show (lots of snafus, both human and mechanical), and I thought the sound was muddy. Last night's show was a real winner, and the best sounding Rush show I've ever heard. Every note was crystal clear, the mix was perfect, damn near studio quality.

Caravan and BU2B, two songs I wasn't that thrilled about (I liked 'em, but the seemed pretty haphazard when I first listened to 'em), were STELLAR. Caravan is one of their best instrumental tracks ever... I almost wish they hadn't tried to add lyrics! BU2B is suddenly pretty cool, too. I like the lyrics, and I'm wondering about the story arc of Clockwork Angels now as a result... The Camera Eye was PERFECT.

To me it was like two different bands played this week. I'm glad I got to see them last night; after Monday I was wondering if they needed some more rehearsal time, a vacation or retirement.

I have to say...

This was my 23rd (?) show, and it's the first time I can remember Neil making a mistake... During The Camera Eye he started in on a part a full measure early, and for a couple of seconds there was chaos onstage. It was the closest to a train wreck I've ever seen at a Rush show.

I think there were alot of technical difficulties. It seemed like both Geddy and Alex were having monitor issues throughout the night; Alex broke a string in Time Stand Still; he was hitting the wrong chords in Marathon, and several solos were very sloppy, especially YYZ.

I love these guys, and I'm glad to see that they are human and DO make mistakes. I was surprised at how many there were this night, though, and I can't help but wonder if there was something going on behind the scenes... A little too much wine before the show maybe...?