Tombstone Mountain

I won’t hatefully disagree; it’s a strong album, great songwriting, great execution.

 

But Hold Your Fire is the Hemispheres of the synth era. ;)

 

That's the only other one I could agree with. If it weren't for Tai Shan and High Water, HYF might have PoW beat.

 

Lol, those are two of my favorites from HYF.

 

Said nobody ever lol.

 

Tai Shan is a real momentum killer. It's not as bad as a lot of fans make it out to be but those eight songs before just flow so well and take you on this great ride. Then Tai Shan comes on and just kills it. Just like Speed Of Love. Counterparts is going along tremendously until that song halts things for a few minutes. I do think because of the dislike many have for Tai Shan that High Water gets an unfair amount of hate because it has to try and save the album and end it on a good note. I feel the song does that. I'm not sure how Rush fans could listen to what Neil is doing on High Water and not like it in some way? He's really getting down with drum groove on it.

 

I agree on every point. High Water is a good track.

 

Same here. With the exception of Available Light, I like High Water more than any closer from every album that followed. And yes that includes The Garden which I like just fine.

 

I wouldn't go that far! :-)

 

I liked it the first time I heard it. And it’s grown on me even more over the years. BUT to be honest, I think every album closer from Bones and onwards (with the exception of The Garden) is mediocre or worse. YBYL is one of their worst tunes ever imho

 

So interesting. I LOVE YBYL.

 

I found a lot of TRFers like it...and a lot dislike it.

You are mostly correct

I'm not sure how Rush fans could listen to what Neil is doing on High Water and not like it in some way? He's really getting down with drum groove on it.

Word. And the vocals and power chords are great as well.

I especially like Neil's usage of the prototype 1" finger cymbals from Zildian on Territories, Why didn't they make that shit into a documentary? They money they left on the table.

 

Where in the song can I hear these? At the top?

Huh? Oh. I made that up. I just say stuff sometimes. Part of the quirky nature of Goatnut residents. We're natural storytellers

I'm not sure how Rush fans could listen to what Neil is doing on High Water and not like it in some way? He's really getting down with drum groove on it.

Word. And the vocals and power chords are great as well.

I especially like Neil's usage of the prototype 1" finger cymbals from Zildian on Territories, Why didn't they make that shit into a documentary? They money they left on the table.

I think Peter Collins deserves a TON of credit for the album. Dude never heard Rush until they came knocking, and look at what he helped them create. Treeduck is right. At that point they were a different band with a modicum of success eager to pursue other directions. Hemispheres is a revered album in the pantheon of Rush, and yet, it never captivated me to the point where I listen to it intentionally. Certain tracks I have set in the rotation, but in all Power Windows is a much more satisfying album to engage as a whole.

 

As is Clockwork Angels.

I've always liked Power Windows. By October 1985 I'd got over my Rush-synth-era phobia, but it's nothing like Hemispheres, it's almost like two different bands. Everything is different, the song structures, the guitars, the drums, the bass, the synths, even the vocals are different even though it's obviously Geddy.

That's getting right to the heart of the matter now isn't it?

Good stuff...and Neil looks freaking hammered! Not that there's anything wrong with that at all. Obviously he got his buzz on. Don't recall every seeing him like that.

I bet Geddy misses Rush as much as any of us.

 

More.

 

You're probably quite right.

 

He was quite emotional at the end of the LA show. He was trying to hold it in check. I got the impression he had a hard time comprehending that this might really be IT.

After the show it reminded me of the Walking Dead among the aisles of seats, people laying on the ground, folks crying. It was sad for some....for others....it was just living in the moment.

 

I must say though, the boys played extremely well at their age. Songs were spot on, except for the the pipes of Gedster. Good not great on the older stuff. Newer stuff was crankin sister

I'm curious to know what the deal is with Alex being paid twice as much as Geddy and Neil.

 

He was responsible for buying the weed that week

Neil would be embarrassed and, I think, touched deeply if he knew the true "measure of respect" he has earned. A measure beyond measure.

 

This is still nearly as raw and staggering as it was eight days ago.

 

So true.

Agreed. The publications that had op-eds on Neil's impact reminded me of when Prince died. Not the standard blog spots. Major news publications with fr3eaking op-eds about NEP. WOW!!!

Lol! What's with this RRHOF? They're just getting around to the Doobies and T Rex????

Yeah I feel ya. Wonder when Rush will get in?

I’m sure it’s a copyrighted work therefore any kind of distribution needs approval of some kind. Kudos to you for not just putting it up for grabs. People intended to have a copy probably already have it. Like 73, I wonder why Power Windows only posted 7 pages. I personally don’t think any of it should be posted.

 

Upon further thought, as much as I would love to read the rest of it, there is a reason Neil never published it or included it in any of his books. So even if copyright law doesn't prohibit the recipients from distributing pdfs, at the very least I would be inclined to honor Neil's wishes unless correspondence from his family or the attorneys handling the estate indicate otherwise. Just my thoughts. Neil was so intensely private, yet he gave so much of himself in his music, books, and blog. I would ask myself, "what would Neil want me to do with this?".

 

Those are all good points. And that is why I have never given it out to anyone. There is nothing intimate or negative in the 38 pages. I'm sure his other books were more revealing.

 

Dexter,

 

The Rush Forum is inclined to agree with Mara and JD. It says right there on Power Windows: Privately Published. The fact that Neil has since passed away doesn't change the fact that it was never meant for public consumption -- whether it's copyrighted or not, paid for or given away from free. Neil wrote it for a select few people, and it should stay that way.

 

You said it yourself: "I've never shared it with anyone because I thought it as private." That sounds right, and that hasn't changed.

 

So, officially, please don't post or distribute the book on The Rush Forum, in part or in full, in any printed or digital form, either in the forums or through PM or email. And to the other members, please don't contact Dexter for a copy. The Rush Forum is treating this as a copyrighted work, and one that was intended to remain private. Power Windows has the first seven pages, we'll just have to make do with that. The rest of the book was not meant for our eyes, even if there's nothing particularly revealing in those pages. We appreciate that you asked permission first. That was the classy thing to do. :cheers:

I'm with this guy!

I like this one. Pretty good

 

https://youtu.be/AuGCEGMqxYo?t=10

 

Though this was pretty cool

 

https://youtu.be/DOvX-j4F5dc

 

Mmmm. This one's good too

 

https://youtu.be/Ycdx985H3hg

The time I learned of Neil's death I was already in a whirlwind, We all live very busy lives, and seldom enjoy carving time out mourn in the name of the deceased. Why? Cause it sucks, that's why...yet, when embraced, it can have a cleansing effect on a person. Puts thing in perspective. I just loathe the emotional drainage.

 

For no good reason, this world had to take two legends that day. My oldest son is 14 and working on his Eagle Scout project, very active in the region. His Troop lost a young man, only 12 years old...to a rapid onset of luekemia. I'm talking the kid found out he had the disease on Wednesday, died thursday night at St. Judes. It happened so quickly. Then my sister calls me up, later that evening to ask me how I'm doing in light of Neil's death.

 

She said it was the first time in our lives that she told me something about Rush I didn't already know. I needed that laugh at the time.

 

The first song I put on was Red Barchetta. My boys love Rush so we decided to listen to warm and comforting reminders at first. Then, believe it or not, Madrigal. My youngest then said he wanted to hear Neil play Clockwork Angels.live. Pretty cool. I then responded with Between Sun and Moon. The oldest child ruled out anything from SIgnals and Presto...so he went with Witch Hunt.

 

Then after that, we talked about really heavy stuff. They're friend was gone. I know the parents of this child. Where have I heard this before? Heartbreaking stuff all around. All things fell into proper persepective pretty quick because Neil shared his pain, and explained his complicated emotions about his most challenging/dreadful season in life. I was reminded of that through his book Ghost Rider.

 

Spirit of Radio...thumbs up. Mood lifter for sure.

My friend, former Army bud, and former bandmate remembers Neil. Not a bad tribute to, his 2nd favorite drummer lol. The debates about Peart Vs. Bonham were legend.

 

 

 

 

How's the Goatnut populace taking the news?

 

Good to see you again. :hi:

Well...I put on Red Barchetta immediately upon hearing the news, and embraced my two boys, 14 and 11.

 

I told them...never leave anything unsaid.

My friend, former Army bud, and former bandmate remembers Neil. Not a bad tribute to, his 2nd favorite drummer lol. The debates about Peart Vs. Bonham were legend.

 

 

I'm amused by this whole "getting" away with thing. They're not Ashley Simpson lip synching. They are triggering everything

The other thing is that the samples had to be triggered by the band so was a genuine performance as they had to get timing right and play their instruments...

which were done by all the members. They all have their duties in regards to this. Excuse me. they all "had" their duties

 

YO!!

Wuddup dawg? I answer to yo

 

I was just over in Cocke County about six weeks ago.

That's where all the pedophiles hang out. I'm not gonna ask why you were there though. Sure it was official "work" related business

The other thing is that the samples had to be triggered by the band so was a genuine performance as they had to get timing right and play their instruments...

which were done by all the members. They all have their duties in regards to this. Excuse me. they all "had" their duties

 

YO!!

Wuddup dawg? I answer to yo

The other thing is that the samples had to be triggered by the band so was a genuine performance as they had to get timing right and play their instruments...

which were done by all the members. They all have their duties in regards to this. Excuse me. they all "had" their duties

My preference would be for another album, because I feel like Clockwork Angels is their weakest effort in over 30 years.

All I can say is go see your doctor 'cuz if you feel Clockwork Angels is weak you've got issues only a shrink can fix.

 

Seems you both have major mental health problems on either end of the same spectrum

suck me beautiful! Long time no see bud!

My preference would be for another album, because I feel like Clockwork Angels is their weakest effort in over 30 years.

All I can say is go see your doctor 'cuz if you feel Clockwork Angels is weak you've got issues only a shrink can fix.

Clockwork Angels was superb in my opinion and definitely a sign of going out on top.

 

Snakes was good enough to prove they should keep going.

 

Vital was subpar but still showed what they could do.

 

Test wasn't very good on the whole, but I love Drive.

 

That's the thing. Every album had proof within that said they still could put out a great album if they caught the right energy. After all, they weakened due to stylistic choices. That's important. Their CHOICES are why they seemed weaker. It's not like they were trying to still be the hard prog band they were in the seventies but just couldn't anymore. They made active choices that proved unpopular. But their desire to try to evolve was present, and to me indicative that they should keep at it. Proved, in my opinion, by the outstanding finale Clockwork Angels.

 

Now, to me their last GREAT album before Clockwork was Power Windows. But I think they're all good. The weakest to me is Test for Echo, so I suppose if that had been the last it would be a disappointment. But as far as I'm concerned they ended exactly where they should.

 

If Ged and Al do make music together again and if it is stellar, I'll know I wish Neil had decided to stay. Barring that, Clockwork was a perfect ending. It's better than anything since Moving Pictures.

Clockwork Angels is still my favorite, despite the greatness of the past. Think about it. It is endlessly amazing and their heaviest work. Headlong Flight is metal...c'mon. Pure metal. I never thought they had that kind of song left in 'em.

“He’s a f***ing octopus!” lol

 

Fun couple of guys with a lot of thoughtfulness behind their comments.

Agreed. They really are entertaining, bringing the hip-hop generation IQ into a different light. Meaning, they may have brains. No seriously, they gave us the full monty on this one. I really appreciate it. There needs to be a YouTube channel dedicated to reviewing their reactions.

Rolling Stone seems to have nailed it years ago. These guys were funny talking about the "cheese" of Discovery. Maybe they felt the same way listening to Tai Shan for the first time

Garden Road...all other songs are mere flashes in the pan