Rhyta

Yes, but I don't think I could do that one right now, way too emotional in light of his passing. :(

I found this site in 2011 after I saw Beyond the Lighted Stage on VH1. I was so intrigued with the band and I kept coming here to talk about Rush. This place has taught me so much about the band and I have enjoyed it so much. Viewing the Periscope threads during R40 was priceless, it was amazing. I didn't become a fan until late in their career but I enjoyed every bit of the time I had, seeing them 3 times in concert (R30, Clockwork Angels, R40). Thanks to TRF and all the great folks I have spent time with here. :)

Time Stand Still :sigh:

Digital Man

I'll bet even money every arena with a game tonight will play some Rush music. I always smile when I hear Tom Sawyer or Subdivisons during a game. Neil's got a drum kit in the Hockey Hall of Fame. http://andrewolson.c.../hockey_kit.htm

Don't know if I can do that just yet but I have not read Far and Wide: Bring that Horizon to Me. Since that is his last one, it would be fitting I suppose.

Marathon: From first to last The peak is never passed Something always fires the light that gets in your eyes One moment's high, and glory rolls on by Like a streak of lightening that flashes and fades In the summer sky This the first one that comes to mind but there are so so many. :sigh:

Good Lord, show some class and let people grieve. This is the second time you posted this crap, show Neil some respect

Good catch. Glad he fixed that

Mission :(

I am playing videos on YouTube, it hurts so much to see how fantastic he was. But I am so thankful I saw them in concert 3 times, what a talent he had We were truly blessed to have him as long as we did. :rush:

I can't believe it, I am feeling dazed. Another part of my life is gone, I hope he didn't suffer too much. Bless you Neil for all you gave us. RIP you wonderful genius :( :Neil:

I've been hoping for some good news for you both, the doctor sounds very supportive. I am sending good vibes your direction and say a prayer when I think of you. Take care Lorraine, and prayers

That did seem to fall by the wayside. According to this, which cites Abrams, it was that he was force-sensitive. That makes sense. Why would he have to tell her? She would already know. I think he wanted to tell her he loved her after he thought they were going to die...

It can be very depressing for me when I listen to them. Their career began when I was 9; here I am 65. It takes me from 4th grade on down Memory Lane. Gets harder to do as I get older. There are some sad songs but overall I always feel happy after listening. I wouldn't have been interested in music if I hadn't found them, I spent many hours singing along with their songs, picking out the harmony part. When I got to jr. high, I joined chorus and also sang in church choir. John was my favorite so I guess that is why I tuned into the harmony when he sang it. I also tried to read his book but it was so convoluted it made me scratch my head. Later after finding Jabberwocky, it clicked in and of course Monty Python became hilarious later on too. Yes it surprised me to think I had been in elementary school when they appeared on the scene, it seems hard to believe all that time has gone by. But their music has meant so much to me, just as I have come to feel about Rush; those groups are touchstones.

They were my first band I fell head over heels for. I remember being in elementary school when they came out and reading an article with someone saying they were going to be the greatest band in history, that proved to be true. It was also funny that older kids I knew told me I was too young to be a Beatles fan which made me angry. Bought my first album with pennies, raided the piggy bank..$3 . I loved to get their new albums, sit down next to my parent's stereo and read along with the lyrics as the record played. Several Christmas mornings were spent that way. Don't know what songs I would rate as my faves, there are so many. Always had a thing for Tomorrow Never Knows, it was weird but cool. Remember when it was released, listened to it on the radio and the DJ afterwards says Wow, there goes their career. :D. I know it is cliche but Sgt Pepper's was such a great album and I love to listen to it every summer to bring back those feelings as I listened to it over and over. My Life is another good one, a real tearjerker the older I get. They are a wonder, how so much happened just at the right time and place for it all to come together (no pun intended). Fab :clap:

Went to a birthday party last night, a bit down since my football team really blew it. Today is my 25th anniversary with my hubby :mwah:

Here's a couple others http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJfSFdW8-CI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEheUUjVDU0 I didn't realize Hiram passed away in 2008. I saw him in concert with Sanborn (he may be playing on the first video here too). Such a happy guy, RIP

I posted this on the Jazz thread, going to put it here since it applies. My go to is Jean Luc Ponty but I like Return to Forever, David Sanborn, Hiram Bullock and others from the late 70's and early 80's. Here is a video I found a couple of years ago of Jean Luc Ponty in concert. Just love the way he and the bassist jam and the percussionists are fabulous. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp6bHmibJgI

Lots of great memories, so glad I got to go with my sister to the Maverik Center in SLC . That was my 3rd show and we sat on Geddy's side of the stage. :clap: Took a picture of the screen with the R40 logo and have used it on my phone and other places. I didn't get in on a lot of the Periscope threads but the ones I did were so much fun. I seem to remember chatting with Tom (some trivia about Absalom Absalom??) and I made sure after I had seen the show here, I watched as many as I could. Got to see most of the LA show, it was very emotional when Neil came out from behind the drums (he never does that) and they took their final bows.. :(

I think he was upset because he was in pain a lot from his hands (i thought it was psoriatic arthritis which has lesions that get painful. Imagine having those on your fingers and trying to play ) It was just a difficult time for them since they knew it was their swan song. Geddy did seem in a lighter mood than the others so I agree with you there. Wasn't there some banter about this aspect in the Time Stand Still movie? I seem to remember it. Oops, missed a couple of posts, someone else addressed this.

It is an acquired taste for sure, sometimes some instrumental music is what I need. Just listen to the interplay between the musicians and the music speaks for itself. I am more of a fusion jazz fan per se. My go to is Jean Luc Ponty but I like Return to Forever and others from the late 70's and early 80's. Here is a video I found a couple of years ago of Jean Luc Ponty in concert. Just love the way he and the bassist jam and the percussionists are fabulous.

I've watched this video so many times, Geddy was doing great and I love Roundabout!

If you read the article you will see why they said that. He was an equal opportunity offender, he went after many people because of race and religion. He had his funny moments but he pushed it too far, even though he did some wonderful charitable work he was a nasty person, IHMO

I am a day late but I agree with your post Orfie, love Manheim Steamroller. Christmas in the Aire is my favorite album by them. I spent Christmas Eve listening to their stuff and enjoying it so much. So hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!! :D Here's one of the songs from it, Christmas from medieval times :clap: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dooEICnSYqA&list=OLAK5uy_lyaTJ1yWJXQvgnJpJF-xoVcrYMxdxvCq8 That's one of the things I like about Mannheim Steamroller Christmas albums. They almost all of them introduced me to Christmas songs I was not aware of before their albums...'Pat A Pan' was one, and the song 'Los Peces En El Rio' is another! https://youtu.be/nHpbPfZnd3s Yes that was another one on this album that blew me away...fantastic! Pat a Pan I had heard on Narada Christmas but this one was completely new to me. I always play this album several times each holiday season, love it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHpbPfZnd3s&feature=youtu.be