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La Villa 2112 Cygnus Xanadu AFTK Natural Science Freewill Jacobs Ladder By-Tor Songs that... Beat everything that.... Came after PeW... ...and what the heck is that thing strapped to Lifeson on HYF tour?

70s Rush plays to their strengths. Geddy is a far better bass player than keyboardist and the synths drown out space for Alex. His solos and playing is integral to the Band's sound. Rush had some left over "prog-magic" on MP, and some more cool juice on Signals, but 2112 -dash-thru-Permanent Waves ;) is an unparalleled stretch in the band's history.

They are now saying that if the NFL changes the Extra point rule, and 2 point conversion moves to the 1 instead of the 2, is the reason Eagles signed Tebow. Most are expecting the rule to get changed in June and implemented THIS season. Extra point from the 15, 2 pt from the 1 This rule sucks shit. Leave the damned scoring alone. What are they trying to fix and why is it a problem in the first place. F***ing Arena shit. Because the NFL has been implementing one sided pro offense rule changes for decades, and the fan base loves it. To me, the game is so one dimensional and less interesting than ever... .

So psyched!! Seriously...not! Check the date on the article! I can't wait! Sorry.

For Rush at this point, definitely. Ged commented during the hiatus that Rush is the three of them, period. It's interesting that Floyd's fans were so accepting of Rogerless Floyd, but not sure if Rush fans would be as gracious. Genesis was much younger, it took them a few albums, but became a much different band eventually. It's a rare quality in the rock world that adds to the mystique of Rush.

kw, interesting on The Floyd. When you say Floyd cant get back together, you are referring to the passing of Richard Wright? Meaning since they are short one member, they cant tour again? Under this logic, we would not be counting the post Roger Waters years as really Pink Floyd since they were without such an important member? I am in that camp. To me, Momentary Lapse and Division are good solo Gilmour albums, in no way comparable to Floyds epics. I find it so interesting that Rush and their fans have such a different view than Rogerless Floyd fans, they are adamant if one is missing its not Rush (i agree with that). So kw...and anyone else, any thoughts on Rogerless Floyd or 2/3 Rush? .

It is exactly what they are telling us. This is their last big tour, but not the end of Rush. They have explicitly stated that. I do not understand the discussion, they have been quite clear in their follow up comments, even providing examples of future recording and shows.

Some people prefer not to socialize often. Why in this crazy world does that now have to be labeled with a disease...caps lock...anger...hope he doesn't read this and cancel the tour...

Also, L had a recent poll that was very focused on Signals, which made that album seem like it could have been a focus here. Anyway, back to the thread - watched A Show of Hands this week. For the first hour, it was all HYF and PoW. They ignored their 70s material back then! Those two albums at the time were far less popular than Signals, MP and PeW. They have done very deep dives on PoW many times live. Curious they would dive deeper over the years on PoW as compared to PeW, which is a much much more popular album (and better!). Yet they have virtually ignored HALF of PeW live over the years (rarely playing JL EN DS). And what the heck was that thing strapped to Lifeson on that tour? Was that really a guitar?

For the record, Narps, I was not confused. I figured you meant "Rush" the debut, not a reminder of what band we're talking about! :laughing guy: Thanks.... Some of us had a rough week with the Isles getting bounced and dealing with Rags fans...unwanted rivalries can be brutal. Band dash album is very common format...google "rush signals"...see what results look like? Anyhow, great poll Mr N, these always bring out great Rush discussion. please keep them coming! .

I thought it was pretty clear but I guess maybe not. You either get every album Rush - Signals or everything that came after. Grace Under Pressure - Clockwork Angels... 73, I thought the exact same thing, as if Rush's Signals vs everything after. I guess it's our post Islanders malaise. It's been a rough week. .

Key--"We're not finished as a band" This tour is not the end...get a grip people. They just put out this album http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o371/x1yyz/MOIST%20back_zpsksjedkqx.jpg Let's enjoy them one at a time. This album is epic http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o371/x1yyz/MOIST_zpsv5j05ey9.jpg Available on iTunes? .

"Well, we’re not finished as a band. We still talk about recording. Who knows, there may be an opportunity in the future to do not a big tour, but a series of concerts … like a week in Massey Hall or Radio City Music Hall." Sounds clear to me that Alex is continuing in some format, if not Rush. He is envisioning playing live in the future. Whether or not with Neil, that would be awesome. They would offer a boatload of cash for it to be Rush, let em say no, that's cool either way. If Neil has enough dinero for future generations, that's fantastic. That all came after TFE, as he admitted he was burning much faster than earning during the hiatus, so I don't see how he could have retired back then.

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I tried that on regular google, guess what I got. TRF. TRF. TRF. TRF. The image algorithm is simply reading what is on TRF. You know they are very good here getting on the google. Here are the top search results- Geddy's voice... - On The Lighted Stage - The Rush Forum www.therushforum.com › The Rush Forum › On The Lighted Stage Sep 12, 2010 - 20 posts - ‎16 authors IMO Geddy Lee's voice just won't allow it to go on much longer. ... never do that flip-yodel thing he does to move to different notes sometimes. Geddy Lee Answers Twitter Questions - Rush - The Rush Forum www.therushforum.com › The Rush Forum › Rush Nov 14, 2014 - 20 posts - ‎10 authors Page 1 of 3 - Geddy Lee Answers Twitter Questions - posted in Rush: ... And there's that little yodel as his throat tries to modulate the sound ... Rush In Rio video vs Clockwork Angels Tour video - Feedback - The ... www.therushforum.com › The Rush Forum › Feedback Mar 14, 2015 - 20 posts - ‎14 authors Gender:Male; Location:Sweden; Interests:Rush, Geddy Lee, Rush, Alex Lifeson, Rush, Neil ... Rio for the crowd and listenable pre yodel Ged. Should Geddy retire due to his voice? - Rush - The Rush Forum www.therushforum.com › The Rush Forum › Rush Sep 30, 2014 - 20 posts - ‎14 authors posted in Rush: A lot of people have noted that Geddy can't really sing as ... Gender:Male; Location:Sweden; Interests:Rush, Geddy Lee, Rush, Alex .... the CA DVD His voice does this weird yodel like squeak going into notes ...

Someone on TRF has been raving about their best Rush concert, R30 at Radio City, immersed in the laser and completely inundated in the light show. And excellent sound also. How in the balcony you are only 25 or so rows from the stage, yet above the stage and in their light show. Wonder who that person was, hmmm. Glad to know Alex has been following along on TRF ;) Howdy all.

According to 2112.net slash power windows...it was a shortened ten song setlist. According to setlist.fm- Jun 4 1979 Artist Rush Artist statistics Add setlist Venue Burgemeester Damen Sportpark, Geleen, Netherlands Tour Hemispheres Tour Tour statistics Add setlist A Passage to Bangkok Xanadu The Trees Closer to the Heart La Villa Strangiato 2112 Part III: Discovery 2112 Part IV: Presentation 2112 Part VI: Soliloquy 2112 Part VII: Grand Finale Encore: In the Mood Drum Solo Something for Nothing ------- Clark Gillies #9 would be proud three times over. Next it's ten Clarke's and Finn's turns.

"When Mommy starts saying ugly words" classic

I say bring on the bouncing-ball audience sing-along! That would be great fun! :dweez: They could play Fly by Night, Bastille Day, an In the Mood/Going Bald medley... Geez, Rush fans are getting more like Tart Poptarko. Good thing retirement is near. .

Funny, I have been chirping a little about if they do the R40 medley, it would be way cool if they Sampled some vintage Ged sing/screaming. A whole concert with piped in studio vocal would be way too much, but sampled in bits on a medley instrumental would be awesome. yeah oooooooooh yeah .

There are very few quality indoor venues that can keep 20 thousand people cool, Gabriel. And much of the time artists tell venue management to keep the blowers to a minimum because it affects vocals when it's too cold. Like I said...you simply cannot avoid concert stank when 20 thousand people are crammed in a confined space. Beer, weed, body odor, sweat, vomit, urine, general hoopla...it's just not possible. Concert attendees, by and large, are kinda...well, gross on the average. We all know what I"m talkin' about. :) Actually two indoor venues in NYC are much more comfortable than any outdoor summer venue here, MSG and RadioCity. MSG most of the year is on a sheet of ice, and has a very high ceiling, great for sound and keeping it cool. Same at Radio City, big open venue, great air flow, great sound. Another near the city, the pru, also on a sheet of ice, is an awesome new venue. For those with lower level prime seats, you have access to premium bar and food overlooking the stage. I have not yet been to the recently remodeled MSG, but fans say it's even better, a palace, we shall see! As we have been discussing, what works in one region very much does not in another. For our humidity, wind, rain, chance of rain and Mosquitos that make outdoor concerts less than par in NY, there are far worse discomforts in other areas of the world. Those that tend to happen on the west coast(I hope they never occur again) luckily do not often impact outdoor shows. Oh, and please say hi the that VS dude, he will be missed around here! LOL. We do have 'comfortable' indoor venues here, but it's relative. Bottom line is, if you put 20k people inside a big concrete building, you're going to have concert stank. That's my point. I'm unsure if some east coasters are insisting that the stank simply doesn't exist (impossible), or that certain venues control it better than others (of course). If you're saying the concert stank ambiance doesn't exist whatsoever at Radio City or MSG...I don't believe you. :) If you're saying it's more tolerable in those venues...sure, of course I believe you. :) It's far more likely that you guys just simply don't notice it, or are so acclimated to it that you don't give it a second thought. :) VS, we definitely have the stank, myself included unfortunately ;) But around here, on a warm muggy humid nite, the air conditioning is going to be the choice of preference every time. And if timing is right, hockey playoffs, Disney on ice, etc, and the ice is set...it's actually chilly at the garden or the pru on or near the floor. We really need to get back onto those overlord threads...

Oostie taking a break from retirement and in the booth! What a pleasant surprise! Too bad CBS didn't keep him on a limited schedule, Masters and PGA, a la Verne. 17 was not the same without Oostie, sorry Ian.

There are very few quality indoor venues that can keep 20 thousand people cool, Gabriel. And much of the time artists tell venue management to keep the blowers to a minimum because it affects vocals when it's too cold. Like I said...you simply cannot avoid concert stank when 20 thousand people are crammed in a confined space. Beer, weed, body odor, sweat, vomit, urine, general hoopla...it's just not possible. Concert attendees, by and large, are kinda...well, gross on the average. We all know what I"m talkin' about. :) Actually two indoor venues in NYC are much more comfortable than any outdoor summer venue here, MSG and RadioCity. MSG most of the year is on a sheet of ice, and has a very high ceiling, great for sound and keeping it cool. Same at Radio City, big open venue, great air flow, great sound. Another near the city, the pru, also on a sheet of ice, is an awesome new venue. For those with lower level prime seats, you have access to premium bar and food overlooking the stage. I have not yet been to the recently remodeled MSG, but fans say it's even better, a palace, we shall see! As we have been discussing, what works in one region very much does not in another. For our humidity, wind, rain, chance of rain and Mosquitos that make outdoor concerts less than par in NY, there are far worse discomforts in other areas of the world. Those that tend to happen on the west coast(I hope they never occur again) luckily do not often impact outdoor shows. Oh, and please say hi the that VS dude, he will be missed around here!

FS, those are great pics, thanks for posting. Looks like CA songs which were the second set, after dark. It was broad daylight when subdivisions started for us. VS, sometimes quality indoor venues can have good AC systems that can keep it cool. Those small venue GA shows can be real stinkers for sure!

FS, that is not correct at all on east coast. In summer, its daylight til 8.45pm and Rush starts 7.45pm on average. Typically their entire first sets here are in broad daylight and their lights have minimal effect. Like flushing big money for fancy lights down the loo. Might as well be a summer BBQ with uncle Johnny.