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The Analog Grownup

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  1. I rememer buying Hemispheres and putting it on the turntable. Oh boy, did my mind get blown away! Right now second place is a tie between 2112 and Clockwork Angels.
  2. Having lost my dad to cancer a year and a half ago, the slideshow and music got me bursting into tears. I think you did a very beautiful tribute to your dad. I think I can speak for all of us, when I say that the love and pride your father had for you all is very evident. The Garden is such a beautiful song, and one I mostly listens to alone, because it gets the waterworks flowing. The treasure of a life is a measure of love and respect Nate, thank you for sharing with us. I haven't been around here for so long, but I have already seen such compassion, love and support from our fellow TRF members. If you ever feel for it (or others), feel free to PM me.
  3. I noticed that too, but didn't think much of it. Maybe he was annoyed of people smoking, or just having a bad day.
  4. Peter Gabriel in September and Joe Bonamassa in October. :haz:
  5. I was surprised to see the 2nd ring closed off, because they were selling seats there. Guess nobody bought them, or was it intentional that they closed it off? Better sound or something?
  6. Thank you, frippy I really like this forum. There is so much love and compassion for one another.
  7. First and foremost, I'm so sorry to hear of your losses. I know just how it feels. My dad passed away February 24, 2012 due to colon cancer. My last vacation I had with him were in Germany, and he complained about pain in the stomach. He and everyone else thought it was constipation, and when at first he got to the hospital they didn't find anything. He went to a different hospital who said he had cancer. I don't know what they precisely told him, but he never told me or my sister and brother about how bleak the situation was. I think he couldn't bear breaking our hearts, and in hindsight I think he didn't want to break his own. He was only 54 and by no means done living. He had a big heart and zest for life, and he really did fight to the end. I'll never forget the day my aunt called me with a somber voice, that he was about to pass away. We didn't live in the same city, so I dropped everything and went as quickly as I could. I was going to meet my big brother halfway there, and drive the rest of the way with him. Before I met with my brother, our dad had passed away. That was the longest drive of my life. I thank God that my little sister made it. She held his hand, as he slipped away. There is one song in particular that touches me so much, that I'm still not able to lidten to it: Bell Bottom Blues, the line "I don't want to fade away" is really how my dad felt. He never will. He left his mark on all those who were lucky to meet him. Have Rush helped me grieve? Yes they have. My dad introduced me to them, and I was hooked. When I saw them in Amsterdam this tour "The Wreckers" was something speciel. During that song and "The Garden" I felt a comfort and had a feeling my dad was with me. Reading your stories helps me a lot, and I hope I can repay that by sharing mine. Thanks for your time. Lots of love
  8. 850 kilometers / ~ 660 miles from Denmark to Amsterdam, Holland by car. When I see how far some of you have travelled to a Rush show (and how many), it really is a testament to how speciel the relation between the band and fans is. Makes me proud to be a part of!
  9. Just 1 in Amsterdam on their current tour. I live in Denmark, and I could have seen them in Sweden on their Time Machine tour in 2011, but that wasn't gonna happen. I think it must have showed that it was a first for me, because some where looking at me with a smile and a look in their eyes saying "I remember my first Rush show". Either that or they were trying to hit on me, haha ;-)
  10. Yeah, and the good thing for me is that songs I really didn't like on the album have been highlights of the shows, particularly Carnies. Couldn't stand it on the album but it really ROCKS live :haz: :D Yeah, most often when I hear about rockbands adding strings live I go "oh boy, this can end in disaster", but then Metallica pulled it off. Well, to my ears Metallica are not as complex as Rush, so hearing how well the strings fit in live was awesome. They could just have played some samples, but that human element of playing it live really works well. And that string section rocks out on stage.
  11. I guess I'm easy to please, because there is not one song on CA that hasn't grown on me. Also having seen them live now, the addition of strings live really worked well. But I respect that some of you have different opinions :-)
  12. When Vapor Trails came out I enjoyed most of it. Then came Snakes & Arrows which to me is a great album, maybe a little too many overdubs to my liking. And now Clockwork Angels. I think they really have done well with this album. I like the way it sounds. :rush:
  13. This was my first Rush show. Saw it with my mother and big brother, and it was an experience I will cherish the rest of my life.
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