Maestro

QUOTE (OriginalFan @ May 30 2008, 01:35 PM) QUOTE (Maestro @ May 26 2008, 12:41 PM)QUOTE (different strings @ May 26 2008, 04:20 AM) QUOTE (Maestro @ May 26 2008, 03:20 PM) QUOTE (OriginalFan @ May 25 2008, 06:05 PM)QUOTE (Maestro @ May 24 2008, 11:33 PM) Splitting 2112 makes perfect sense to the casual Rush fan. Splitting 2112 yeilds the integers 21 and 12 repectively... Now, if we take the integers of The Cask of '43 - four and three repectively- and reverse them, this yeilds the integers 3 and 4. Now, if we take the integer 21 and divide it by the all-powerful 3, this returns the number 7 and, by the same logic, if we divide the integer 12 by the integer 4 this returns our all-powerful number 3. Now if we concatinate 7 and 3 this yeilds the decimal number 73 -which in ASCII Code represents the letter 'I' What was Ayn Rand's theme in Anthem? The suppression of individuality? If splitting 2112 by the The Cask of '43 yeilds 73, and 73 = 'I' and 'I' = 1001001, then it follows that 'I'=2112. You see? It all makes perfect sense! III. Will you marry me? I love the way your mind works! K Noone's ever proposed to Moi before! How Untraditionally Sweet! III. So is that a yes Maestro That's a definate I don't perhaps maybe know Ah well... I tried Untraditional Kismet She gives up to easily, huh peeps?

QUOTE (nimagraven @ May 29 2008, 10:43 PM) QUOTE (Maestro @ May 29 2008, 04:33 PM) O& incidentally: Not that it really means anything; but if we were to take two's complement of 1001001 [i.e., 0110110], split that, then we would have: [0110] & [0110]. Do I detect a some sort of familar form of symmetry here? How do the digits from that album go? [2112] or something like that? Its only obvious; there is a certain Order to The Universe! O& BTW, Jon... ...You did 'Win.' Congradulations! III. ...Plus, you use the same zero twice to come to your conclusion, which could potentially instantly makes it false ... ...You are setting a 0 constant to a parity, which is false. A parity can be even or odd, and this case it is constantly even... ...The only way it WOULD work was if you were talking about a machine that worked in octets. Then yes, they WOULD set the parity bit to zero.... ...HOWEVER, you come across a fundamental problem that you have added a 0 in the middle of the binary.. And not at the end . ...In theory, the correct answer you're looking for is 0110 and 110(0)(1) which completely breaks the symmetry... ...Again, I'm talking about ASCII because ASCII runs in 7 bits... We've deduced that 1001001 is 73/43/I and therefore, any binary number you start messing around with in 7 bits, for the sake of this argument, since you can't change the meaning if you change the 1001001 formula (because that'd break the connection to I etc) it is 7 bit ASCII. Forgot to add before I had to go catch my public transport that you can't get symetry from 7 bits... If 1001001 was symetrical it'd be 10011001 and the result would be 01100110.... I concede the argument... It is TRUE... I, in my haste, inadvertantly added an imaginary zero mid-string where I shouldn't have... [0110 [j(0)]110] An oversite... ...Simply because someone wants something to be true doesn't make it so; but such a desire can influence one's perception... Such was my case in this situation... I know bits can be [and sometimes, for a host of reasons must be] added to the end of 7-bit byte; but, never, for any LOGICAL reason should a bit be slipped into the middle of a word... Here I am mistaken and freely admit it... Indeed, had I been more objective, had I slowed myself down a bit I'd have caught myself and realized the symmetry I sought was indeed, the last string you mentioned: [01100110]! Thanx for pointing out my error... [Can't blame a guy for trying!!!] Octal... ...Haven't heard that in an aeon. Three-bit bytes! How quaint! III.

QUOTE (telegraphcreeklocal @ May 29 2008, 08:28 PM) QUOTE (Maestro @ May 29 2008, 08:24 PM) Just a post to resurrect the thread! Hows it up there in Redding! Hilltop drive ring a bell. It rhymes with Hell... Local News: Redding's okay but only just; Red Bluff sucks out loud; Eureka's better than both/either. It's my destination. Changing residence next year. Mount Shasta's still in tact (for now) Mount Shasta Mall is what it is. Just caught Mannhiem Steamroller at the Convention Center last month. Weaverville almost burned to the ground last year. Shasta Lake is always big fun! Thanx for asking. III.

Just a post to resurrect the thread!

O& incidentally: Not that it really means anything; but if we were to take two's complement of 1001001 [i.e., 0110110], split that, then we would have: [0110] & [0110]. Do I detect a some sort of familar form of symmetry here. How do the digits from that album go? [2112] or something like that? Its only obvious; there is a certain Order to The Universe! O& BTW, Jon... ...You did 'Win.' Congradulations! III.

QUOTE (nimagraven @ May 29 2008, 10:36 AM) QUOTE (Maestro @ May 29 2008, 12:17 PM) QUOTE (J0N @ May 29 2008, 02:51 AM)QUOTE (nimagraven @ May 26 2008, 03:56 PM) I still don't get how it loosely equates to 2112. I even added them both together.... In binary.. And the number wasn't divisble by 8 . I think he just means you can derive 1001001 from 2112 and 43, and thats the link I hope so anyway, else its way beyond me We Have A Winner!!!!!! Not really. You're just putting a lot of useless ends together to derive a meaning that no one else had seen/thought of before. That's not really meaningful, it's like the six degrees of separation hypothesis. It's just a likelihood not that it was actually DEVISED around that. That's why I still maintain that there isn't really a link. More of coincidence than anything. Now if you could get 2112 and 1001001 to actually mean something without adding just a lyric into the equation, I'd be impressed, until then I'm nonplussed over it logically, because it's a song lyric mixed with two names of songs. Plus, 2112 is never a lyric in 2112, yet Cask of '43 is. Just sayin', I don't really think it's fair to compare two separate classes and a property in a separate class (Hey.. We HAVE been talking binary and all) . I personally don't believe Neil Peart is some kind of grand master of math that sat there and did all the workings out to make all this fit - he's a musician and his songs tend to have a meaning, but I don't really think he went to all this trouble lol. I mean, it's possible, but it's also highly unlikely. It's kind of like putting poop in cake. Lots of ingredients make cake, but it doesn't mean it'll taste good if you put the poop in the cake . Thus, the end result in a way is garbage (Though I mean this in the nicest way possible, Maestro). GIGO and all that . Yet another computing term I thought I'd throw in LOL. It just so happens, you can mix the ingredients together, but does the end result mean it's a good or correct one? Well, that's highly debatable . Oh... ...I dunno... It was only a casual observation in the first place; the [1001001]='I' 'argument' is a very old [1985]. I was simple trying to have bit of fun with it. No big deal. Garbage In, Garbage Out. But then again... ...Not that Neil had/has anything to do with it [it would seems like an 'Alex-Sot-Of-Thing' to me -maybe even Hugh Syme's]; but, the puppet master left his marionette's 'hand-control' on the reverse of Farewell To Kings in the shape of an "X-1" And it takes two line-segments to form an 'X' and one line segment to form a 1 -and we all know [2+1] = 3 (most of the time) Not to mention the bones going out the window in the insert on Roll The Bones are also in the shape of "X-1" (or "1-X", depending on your point of view...) And it goes without mention that the majority of the pips on the AlbumArt dice from Roll The Bones are themselves, indeed number 3; and, if you were to hold said AlbumArt upsidedown in a mirror RUSH could be made out to be LAZY... And I'm STILL counting all the references to The All Powerful Number 3 on Moving Pictures alone... Again... ...These are all old observations intened for the enjoyment or bemusement and/or befuddling of The Casual Rush fan. Just coincidence? Who knows? Still makes Perfect Sense to me... It was meant in good, clean fun. Nothing more, nothing less. In no way am I an 'Offical Source' of information. No harm, no foul. III.

QUOTE (J0N @ May 29 2008, 02:51 AM)QUOTE (nimagraven @ May 26 2008, 03:56 PM) I still don't get how it loosely equates to 2112. I even added them both together.... In binary.. And the number wasn't divisble by 8 . I think he just means you can derive 1001001 from 2112 and 43, and thats the link I hope so anyway, else its way beyond me We Have A Winner!!!!!!

QUOTE (different strings @ May 26 2008, 04:20 AM) QUOTE (Maestro @ May 26 2008, 03:20 PM) QUOTE (OriginalFan @ May 25 2008, 06:05 PM)QUOTE (Maestro @ May 24 2008, 11:33 PM) Splitting 2112 makes perfect sense to the casual Rush fan. Splitting 2112 yeilds the integers 21 and 12 repectively... Now, if we take the integers of The Cask of '43 - four and three repectively- and reverse them, this yeilds the integers 3 and 4. Now, if we take the integer 21 and divide it by the all-powerful 3, this returns the number 7 and, by the same logic, if we divide the integer 12 by the integer 4 this returns our all-powerful number 3. Now if we concatinate 7 and 3 this yeilds the decimal number 73 -which in ASCII Code represents the letter 'I' What was Ayn Rand's theme in Anthem? The suppression of individuality? If splitting 2112 by the The Cask of '43 yeilds 73, and 73 = 'I' and 'I' = 1001001, then it follows that 'I'=2112. You see? It all makes perfect sense! III. Will you marry me? I love the way your mind works! K Noone's ever proposed to Moi before! How Untraditionally Sweet! III. So is that a yes Maestro That's a definate I don't perhaps maybe know

QUOTE (OriginalFan @ May 25 2008, 06:05 PM)QUOTE (Maestro @ May 24 2008, 11:33 PM) Splitting 2112 makes perfect sense to the casual Rush fan. Splitting 2112 yeilds the integers 21 and 12 repectively... Now, if we take the integers of The Cask of '43 - four and three repectively- and reverse them, this yeilds the integers 3 and 4. Now, if we take the integer 21 and divide it by the all-powerful 3, this returns the number 7 and, by the same logic, if we divide the integer 12 by the integer 4 this returns our all-powerful number 3. Now if we concatinate 7 and 3 this yeilds the decimal number 73 -which in ASCII Code represents the letter 'I' What was Ayn Rand's theme in Anthem? The suppression of individuality? If splitting 2112 by the The Cask of '43 yeilds 73, and 73 = 'I' and 'I' = 1001001, then it follows that 'I'=2112. You see? It all makes perfect sense! III. Will you marry me? I love the way your mind works! K Noone's ever proposed to Moi before! How Untraditionally Sweet! III.

To further the assertion: 73d=49h=1001001b= (which loosely equates to 2112) Consider the ampersand [&] on Snakes & Arrows... ...If it hasn't been emphasized enough in the color scheme of the Album art; if it hasn't been pointed out that you must shift a 7 to acheive its charcter on the keyboard, then let me add this... Observe its reflection and perchance you will see a lowly seven imposed upon three. [or a three upon seven, depending on how you look at] [sorry, folx. Just a bit bored.]

QUOTE (Maestro @ May 24 2008, 10:33 PM) Splitting 2112 makes perfect sense to the casual Rush fan. Splitting 2112 yeilds the integers 21 and 12 repectively... And it goes without saying that [2+1] = [1+2].

QUOTE (Maestro @ May 24 2008, 10:33 PM) You see? It all makes perfect sense! Incidentally... . What is: [1+0+0+1+0+0+1], anyway? How very symmetrical when we include the operand 'and.'

Splitting 2112 makes perfect sense to the casual Rush fan. Splitting 2112 yeilds the integers 21 and 12 repectively... Now, if we take the integers of The Cask of '43 - four and three repectively- and reverse them, this yeilds the integers 3 and 4. Now, if we take the integer 21 and divide it by the all-powerful 3, this returns the number 7 and, by the same logic, if we divide the integer 12 by the integer 4 this returns our all-powerful number 3. Now if we concatinate 7 and 3 this yeilds the decimal number 73 -which in ASCII Code represents the letter 'I' What was Ayn Rand's theme in Anthem? The suppression of individuality? If splitting 2112 by the The Cask of '43 yeilds 73, and 73 = 'I' and 'I' = 1001001, then it follows that 'I'=2112. You see? It all makes perfect sense! III.

If Crime Fighters crime, what do Freedom Fighters fight?

Not that it's my personal favorite; but, it's my understanding those in the Rush camp spent the most $ on developing the Moving Pictures album cover (and reverse). Hugh Syme is a fantastic surrealist... Having said that, today (and just off the top) I have call it 'Too Close to Call' between AFTK and p/g. I suppose its a matter of taste and/or an individual's own unique critera when making such assessments. ORQ: 'Target Mass Appeal' III.

QUOTE (madra sneachta @ Aug 26 2004, 02:33 PM) For one of Alex's most exquisite and intense guitar solos - Here Again Technically, his playing improved and developed immensely over the years, but did any other solo ever convey as much emotion??. Quite right! I opted for Here Again also, for it's 'Bluesy Quality.' Expressive guitar, to be sure!

QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Feb 26 2008, 01:49 PM) I know that many of you would certainly go for it... Booze mixed with the intense euphoria of being in the presence of a Rush God. I'm sure many of you guys would never admit to it, which is certainly OK. Sheesh, as good as Alex looked back in the late 70's, early 80's I wouldn't have done it, but would have subconsciously considered it because I held him to such a high level...man, he was everything I wanted to be back when I was 19.

Hmmm... 'Don't annoy us further; we have our work to do' 2112 That wasn't as easy as it might seem! 'K.... ...How 'bout: ______ the ______ of _____ _____ ____ the ____ ____ the _____.

Pleasantly surprised to see my long thought-about response currently leads in the poll!

QUOTE (Choose/the/light @ Feb 25 2008, 04:42 PM) QUOTE (Territorial_Game @ Feb 25 2008, 03:06 PM) When this is the wall of your dorm room: http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/9510/2643077380048144002S500x500Q85.jpg Yeah, there's a few Dream Theater ones spread out in it, but mostly good Rush stuff! ok im jealous Way cool! My living room looks a little something like this! C'est vrai! Wish I had a photo Ah, well... ...Someday soon.

QUOTE (Territorial_Game @ Feb 25 2008, 10:02 AM) QUOTE (Maestro @ Feb 24 2008, 11:55 PM) Hitchhike one hundred twenty miles to catch a show, neither knowing nor caring how you're getting home afterward True story. By the way, care to elaborate? Sounds like a pretty cool story I will certainly indulge you with this story sometime soon, TG; I rather enjoy writing; and, it might make for a good post. Please be patient; I'll get around to it in the next couple of days.

Hitchhike one hundred twenty miles to catch a show, neither knowing nor caring how you're getting home afterward True story.

QUOTE (jonfiredaman02 @ Feb 24 2008, 05:40 PM) Time _____ ____ we ____ _____ of the ___ Our ______ ____ see _____ _______ Time after time we loose sight of the way Our causes can't see their affects. Tricky! How 'bout ___ _______ ______ us _____ ____ ____ 's ___ so ___

QUOTE (Cygnusx3 @ Feb 23 2008, 10:00 PM) We _____ the _____and ______ of restless _______ from afar That would be: "We feel the push and pull of restless rhythms from afar." How 'bout: _____ is _____ a _______ and ___ ____ must ____ __ _____.

QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Feb 23 2008, 04:01 PM) Ok, now try to keep an open mind here by what I'm about to suggest. First, choose the Rush member you primarily gravitate to, for whatever reason(This would be a member that you are mostly in awe of (if you are equally in awe of 2 or more, exclude yourself from this test). The setting: Lets say you happen to be out one night at a Toronto lounge/bar off of Younge Street (in close proximity to Massey Hall) with the Rush member you are in utmost awe of, and his wife. After having a few drinks and strong conversational bonding, the said Rush member looks at his watch noting that the time is already 21:12. He subtly suggests that you join him and his wife at his sprawling suburban Toronto mansion. He says that he will drive since his Audi/BMW is better in the voluminous amounts of snow that has recently fallen from the bruised and sullen stormclouds above. You agree and gingerly hop in the back seat and take in the surreal experience, whilst caressing the rich Corinthian leather and shining steel of the interior. After arriving at the mansion, the three of you entre the main den, sipping cognac (or perhaps The MacCallan) on the large C-shaped couch that encompasses the cozy, roaring fireplace that is automatically actuated by the bristling energy given off by human proximity. In a dreamlike state, you gaze up at the wall and see the gold and platinum records and the vast collage of Rush album covers. You see a magnificently stuffed animal in the likeness of the Snowdog. You see the work of gifted hands that grace this strange and wondrous land. It dawns on you that you're living every Rush fan's dream. The said Rush member then suggests that you join him and his wife upstairs in the Master bedroom. You gaze up at the spiral stair, and then to the Rush member where you notice his hungry eyes, and open mind. Are you prepared to indulge in both sides of the hemispheres or do you politely decline, suggesting that the hour is late and you feel you've got to move, (yes, you do?) Or do you proceed, tricked by circumstances? How very quaint!