Lurkst Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Just heard the sad news that former Rush producer Rupert Hine passed away today aged 72. :( 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) 2020 really stinks so far! RIP, Rupert. Danforth & Pape, the Facebook Rush t shirt place, has put up a nice tribute. I think I am in the minority here but I like the sound of Presto and enjoy Roll the Bones as well. Danforth & Pape "Oh, the wind can carryIn the available lightI'll go with the wind…We're very saddened to hear that Rupert Hine, the musician, songwriter and record producer has died at the age of 72. During over 50 years in the music industry, he produced over 130 albums, two of which were with Rush. Rush's 13th studio album, the magical Presto in 1989 and the fantastic Roll The Bones, their 14th album released in 1991. He also worked with Saga on the extraordinary Worlds Apart (one of our favourite records of all time) and the wonderful Heads or Tails.Rock in peace Rupert." Edited June 5, 2020 by blueschica 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Another Rush family member has left us, very sad news, indeed. Rest In Peace, Mr. Hine. Thank you for the impact you have had on all of our lives as Rush fans. Thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. :( 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemistry1973 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Dammit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 May he rest in peace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) Michael Sadler of SAGA (related article here) posted a tribute to Rupert Hine on his own Facebook page, which the official SAGA Facebook page shared. Rupert Hine produced SAGA's two biggest albums, which are Worlds Apart (1981) and Heads Or Tales (1983). In relation below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCUyM4OBP2w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPESEBmTbU0 Edited June 5, 2020 by RushFanForever 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Michael Sadler of SAGA (related article here) posted a tribute to Rupert Hine on his own Facebook page, which the official SAGA Facebook page shared. Rupert Hine produced SAGA's two biggest albums, which are Worlds Apart (1981) and Heads Or Tales (1983). In relation below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCUyM4OBP2w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPESEBmTbU0Giving those a listen right now... RIP Rupert. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Carmina Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Think of all the art and all the joy . . . RIP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek19 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 I'm sorry, to see, and hear this. He will be, and is missed. My condolences, to his family, and friends. R.I.P., Rupert. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeson90 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Hi Ho! Silver awayy Great stuff fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) He produced Tina Turner’s two post Private Dancer albums as well as Better Be Good To Me. He was also behind Barely Breathing from Duncan “Spring Awakening” Sheik. RIP Edited June 5, 2020 by invisible airwave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 A decade before Haddaway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) My ears just picked up on something. I'm listening to the chorus of 'Scratching the Surface' by SAGA and the stacked vocal harmonies are similar to what's in 'War Paint' ("boys and girls together, paint the mirror black") and 'You Bet Your Life' ("the odds get even") by RUSH. This would appear to be a Rupert Hine trademark production technique with recording vocals. Edited June 6, 2020 by RushFanForever 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamas Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Rest in peace. Thank you for the sounds and showing these guys to be more than they were, always stretching their strengths and leading them into new directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!! I forgot that he produced SAGA. So sad! RIP!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumguru46 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) he did the Studio work for Roll the Bones and Presto up at Le Studio (BS YouTube links deleted) Edited June 29, 2020 by 1-0-0-1-0-0-1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 My first encounter with Rupert. I recall watching this on Top Of The Pops in 1979.I'd no idea until after he started working with Rush that this was him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taurus Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!! I forgot that he produced SAGA. So sad! RIP!!! His sound was perfect for Saga I think he would have made Silent Knight a masterpiece 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkst Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Tribute from the band... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_hi_water._ Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) wtf 2 very important Rush members died in the same year? jeez that's sad as hell Edited June 6, 2020 by _hi_water._ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken hawk Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 R.I.P. Rupert Thank you for all the great music! ♪♪♪♪♪ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) I have to wonder if Neil was inspired by Jeannette Obstoj, who was Rupert Hine's former lyricist from his solo work. In the song 'Working Them Angels', there's the following lyric. "Filling my spirit with the wildest wish to fly" Hine had a song titled 'Wildest Wish to Fly', from his 1983 solo album of the same name. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai3z7HMJ5fs In 'Grand Designs' there's the following lyric. "We break the surface tension" Hine's 1981 solo album Immunity has a song titled 'Surface Tension'. In 'Roll The Bones', there's the following lyric. "For the want of immunity" Hine's 1981 solo album Immunity has a song titled 'Immunity'. These scenarios might seem like random occurrences, but you wonder where inspiration comes from? Edited June 6, 2020 by RushFanForever 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Appreciated what he did to alter Ged’s vocal approach. Also, anyone who produced both The Pass and Bravado deserves a standing ovation. RIP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemistry1973 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Presto was my first proper Rush tape. I had ASoH, but this was my first actual album of new material. I was so excited when I bought it. And I loved it. Still do. Rupert Hine played a huge part in my Rush fandom, and becoming a musician. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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