Sonatine

I think I'm Going Bald, off Caress of Steel Oh dear

I couldn't quite believe the news that The Professor had died. But when it was confirmed, one of the first things I did was search for YYZ on YT, and just admire the man in action. Still can't believe he's gone, and listening to one of their most underrated songs "Losing It" just makes you wonder even the true greats are not omnipotent. Neil made me realise how integral a drummer was to a band - and watching him perform was a privilege

Losing It I always think if Neil and the poignant lyrics that seem apt somehow

Signals MP Power Windows ...Stage GuP (Yep, that's right. GuP)

Indeed they have aged with us, just like a fine wine. So many happy memories of great albums, great t-shirts, great concerts, and a general sense of what an awesome band they were, and I was lucky enough to find them an appreciate them. Long live, By-tor and the Snowdog

The Weapon, from Signals. A very underrated song, but really quite relevant back in the Cold War years of the early 80s

....the first Rush album I listened to in full was Moving Pictures, which was released more or less 40 years ago! I really can't believe that Rush have been around since 1973/4, and I wonder where the hell time went! All those classic albums such as "2112", "Fly By Night", "ATWS" and "PW". All those albums that I used to listen to on my old beat-up Marantz hi-fi system back in the late 70s early 80s, and here we are now some 40 years on and their music still feels relevant and inspiring. What was your first Rush album when you knew this band was something special?

Rush Presto Test for Echo Can't even remember a decent/memorable song from all three

Exit Stage Left, the album. And in particular "La Villa Strangiato" - possibly my 3rd or 4th favourite Rush song after Earthshine

Have been away from this site for quite awhile for various reasons. But even during that time I have been listening/watching old Rush DVDs and YouTubes, and it still amazes me what an utter master The Professor was on the drumkit. Right now I'm watching a YT clip of their R30 tour back in 2004, and specifically their Frankfurt, Germany gig, A great performance as always, but Neil made it look so easy, especially with complex/demanding solos. And right now I'm watching their Earthshine song, and I really do miss him!

Original HYF t-shirt and programme when the guys visited Birmingham NEC in 89- absolutely awesome night, and best Rush concert I have been too

Earthshine Because it will always blow my mind!

"Exit Stage Left" has and will always be my favourite Rush album, albeit not a studio album. It was one of the first of their albums I was lucky enough to listen too back in the 80s, and I loved the art wok for the gatefold LP as well. Moreover, whenever I listen to "La Villa Strangieto" from that album, I get goosebumps! (the LP version is far far superior to the CD version) In terms of studio albums, then I guess it will always be "Moving Pictures", with "Signals" a close second.

I am no drum merchant, and I have always adored the work of Neil over the decades, especially YYZ. But - and this sounds totally crazy in the great scheme of things - but there's a very short beat from Neil on the "Available Light" track (Presto), that totally stuns me- it's 3m09s in, and lasts less than a couple of seconds. It's so simplistic, yet it has lived in my memory for over 20 odd years, and always sends a shiver down my spine. Guess I'm just weird, lol

Currently:- Earthshine Available Light Losing It One Little Victory Main Monkey Business Time Stand Still La Villa Animate A slightly eclectic mix, but one that I'm currently very happy with.

I guess for those fortunate to have witnessed their concerts live over the decades, can console themselves into thinking "Well at least I was there!" as an abiding "feel good" memory. Ironically, I was listening to one of my favourite, albeit under-rated songs from their Signals album. In context, the lyrics for "Losing It" seem strangely ironic: not that I'm overly suggesting the guys have lost anything, apart from perhaps the raw energy & enthusiasm from years gone by. All good things must come to an end some day.

down the pub this afternoon and couldn't help but notice 4 peeps sitting round a table, none of them talking to each other because they were all too busy on their smartphones. As much as I don't like people-watching, I couldn't help myself with these guys because it was a good 8 or 9 minutes before one of them finally gave up their digital friend to ask "who's round is it next?" who said the art of (digital) conversation is dead!?

Earthshine, still remains my favourite track from the album, and ranks in my top 5 Rush songs ever. Regardless of the much commented audio clipping from the original album, it still gets my heart thumping - quite literally in fact, because its one of my powersongs whenever I hit the treadmill or road for a 5 mile run!

Oliver Reed had his moments of madness both on and off screen. An infamous alcoholic, he gave directors, fellow actors and production crews a hard time. Although I don't think he actually went round beating people up behind the camera

When I first played HYF way back when, I did feel Tai Shan was totally out of place with the pace & rhythm of the rest of the album. But some 20 odd years later, I do feel an affection for the song now. It still doesn't make my top 50 Rush songs, but when the mood take me it's pretty good to relax to

I know its really early days yet, but looking at the trending so far, things look a little flat post-HYF! Perhaps over time CA might buck the trend a little. If not after a few more days or weeks it will certainly say a lot about their musical evolution in terms of popularity over the last 3 decades or so.

GUP this time round, although a few years back it would have been PermW by a long stretch

"Hot Fuzz" - a few entertaining moments, and Simon Pegg is pretty decent too. Not as good as "Shaun of the Dead" imo

"Bullitt" and Steve McQueen The streets of San Francisco + the Mustang + the Dodge Charger + the lean music + the tight editing + McQueen = 10 minutes of pure cinematic brilliance at its most coolest

QUOTE (Unattractive Truth @ Jun 24 2012, 04:03 PM) QUOTE (Sonatine @ Jun 24 2012, 08:57 AM) "Glengarry Glen Ross". One of Jack Lemmon's finest performances. Alec Baldwin is a god in that movie. Agreed. One of these most powerhouse, ballsy cameos ever!