toymaker

8 out of 10, but I hardly listen to any of them any more. Looks like an idea for a poll . . . what would TRF's top ten essentials be? Too much math for me, but I'd be interested to see the result.

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For me, yes. Ten Years Gone is a great song - very moving. But I find The Prophet's Song more stirring - the vocal harmonies, the guitar tone, and the whole mysterious vibe of the thing. It'll never be knocked out of my top 5 favorites.

Only one of those records has "The Prophet's Song" on it.

Merry Christmas, every one - or whatever you celebrate! Did I have a dream? Crimson misty memory At the fireside Through the endless winter storm Endless rooftops from my window Silver, blue and frozen silence A deep Sahara of snow Frozen in an everlasting view I see red A pleasant-faced man His beard is white, his face is lined Bearing a gift beyond price The things I’ve always been denied, Precious gifts beyond compare Time stands still Feelings run high As excitement shivers up and down my spine Then all at once Fly by night away from here To blaze across the heavens like a brilliant shooting star

At first I thought I was voting like everyone else. Then I discovered that I'm the only vote so far. Oh well, at least I agree with myself.

I'm not sure if anyone can answer this, and I'm not sure I even know how to describe it - or if there is a term for it. Sometimes when you watch movies on an old film projector, the image will seem to "drop" for a second. I'm not sure if it's the film slipping as it goes past the lens. Or maybe the speed isn't constant? Does anyone know what the hell I'm talking about? Is there an explanation for this?

Always dug this tune. So great to hear it live - thanks!

I think of him more as a favorite musician than favorite guitarist. I have no idea if that makes sense.

I think some people call it "grammar shaming." I think you're better off critiquing the content. At some point over the last several years, proper grammar has become an ideological issue - something about how our so-called "formal English" derives from the rich merchant class of long-ago England, and so forcing it on people is discriminatory. Where I teach, some of my colleagues think you should no longer use the term "error, " but refer to grammatical "differences." Who needs clarity? Ambiguity makes communication more like an adventure!

Thin Lizzy - Johnny the Fox.

Right! Is that still a thing?

A youtube video called Buckethead Megaliths - so many great grooves!

What was the name of that technology that a lot of us accessed for the final Rush tour - where people would hold their cellphones up and we could watch in real time?

I hope you have had a great birthday! Don't go changin'!

I just got a copy of the reissued vinyl. It sounds absolutely great - way better than the CD. Enjoying a great album even more!

Hope it was a good one! Many happy more!

I like it a lot. I also wish it was just a bit brighter sounding, but I think there are some damn fine songs on this record.

Maybe not what you are looking for, but I would totally listen to an album full of this kind of interpretation:

I like it. This is going to be great for long drives.

Fantastic. I picked up the record yesterday. Blown away with the first listen, and liking it more and more. I wish more of these albums came with a download so I could listen in the car.

If there are any hints of bitchin' Lifeson guitar anywhere in there, I probably will pick it up. I'll prefer it more if the songs are decently strong.

Happy birthday! Many happy more! I hope it was a good one...

So sad to hear this. I haven't been able to get onto the forum for the longest time - I kept getting a 404 screen, but I figured out how to get back in today. Lorraine was so cool, and had great taste. If I could go back in time, I would make sure that she got her front row seat at a Rush show, just once. Here's to her dignity. She didn't suffer fools, but she was genuine and kind. :cheers:

There are a couple of tunes on one of the later Asia records that are pretty good: "Holy War" and another I can't remember the title of. "Through my Veins"? Anyway, I thought they sounded like the "old" Asia.