RushGuru Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 I like Geddy's whispering in The Twilight Zone. When your wearing headphones it makes it seem like he's right behind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Reviving an old thread here... Another of my favourite sounds is the main synth sound in Analog Kid, the one that accompanies the 'You move me, you move me' section and the outro. It has a melancholic but optimistic yearning to it which really reflects the meaning of the lyrics. Disco PS Top info about The Enemy Within synth sound ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 I like the sounds in Leave That Thing Alone!, as well as the Moog sound that is played in Tom Sawyer, and of course, the opening in 2112. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war2112 Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Oh my, so many, so here's a few, - The Enemy Within: Geddy's vocal "p-p-pounding" in rhythm with Neils hits is just so freaking cool. - Bravado: Neils most excellent drumming at the fade out. Unbelievable - The Pass: Alex's triumphant soaring notes at the end of his solo never fails to give me some of the biggest goose bumps I'm sure to ever have. - Marathon: That choir of voices at the end. - Analog Kid: Alex throwing everything but the kitchen sink into that frenzied solo - Time Stand Still: Aimee Mann's ethereal vocals (also putting her mouth singing those words on video at concert - a treat) On the Live side... Opening with "Thus Spake Zarathustra" has got to be the most fist-pumping openings in the history of mankind. I especially loved it when they showed the nut and bolt from Counterparts coming together in time with the music. Truly awe-inspiring and creative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilPeartFan2112 Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 QUOTE (paganoman @ Dec 23 2004, 08:34 PM) QUOTE (ES-335 @ Dec 23 2004, 08:28 PM) At the end of red lenses, during the fade at the very end, Geddy starts this sort of rap, can't tell what he says though. I can only hear it with headphones. AWESOME!! I've got to check that out. Just did. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted January 25, 2005 Author Share Posted January 25, 2005 QUOTE (war2112 @ Jan 24 2005, 08:47 PM)Oh my, so many, so here's a few, - The Enemy Within: Geddy's vocal "p-p-pounding" in rhythm with Neils hits is just so freaking cool. - Bravado: Neils most excellent drumming at the fade out. Unbelievable - The Pass: Alex's triumphant soaring notes at the end of his solo never fails to give me some of the biggest goose bumps I'm sure to ever have. - Marathon: That choir of voices at the end. - Analog Kid: Alex throwing everything but the kitchen sink into that frenzied solo - Time Stand Still: Aimee Mann's ethereal vocals (also putting her mouth singing those words on video at concert - a treat) On the Live side... Opening with "Thus Spake Zarathustra" has got to be the most fist-pumping openings in the history of mankind. I especially loved it when they showed the nut and bolt from Counterparts coming together in time with the music. Truly awe-inspiring and creative. Kick ass post!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyz Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 QUOTE (paganoman @ Jan 24 2005, 09:58 PM) QUOTE (war2112 @ Jan 24 2005, 08:47 PM)Oh my, so many, so here's a few, - The Enemy Within: Geddy's vocal "p-p-pounding" in rhythm with Neils hits is just so freaking cool. - Bravado: Neils most excellent drumming at the fade out. Unbelievable - The Pass: Alex's triumphant soaring notes at the end of his solo never fails to give me some of the biggest goose bumps I'm sure to ever have. - Marathon: That choir of voices at the end. - Analog Kid: Alex throwing everything but the kitchen sink into that frenzied solo - Time Stand Still: Aimee Mann's ethereal vocals (also putting her mouth singing those words on video at concert - a treat) On the Live side... Opening with "Thus Spake Zarathustra" has got to be the most fist-pumping openings in the history of mankind. I especially loved it when they showed the nut and bolt from Counterparts coming together in time with the music. Truly awe-inspiring and creative. Kick ass post!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilPeartFan2112 Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 QUOTE (yyz @ Jan 24 2005, 09:37 PM) QUOTE (paganoman @ Jan 24 2005, 09:58 PM) QUOTE (war2112 @ Jan 24 2005, 08:47 PM)Oh my, so many, so here's a few, - The Enemy Within: Geddy's vocal "p-p-pounding" in rhythm with Neils hits is just so freaking cool. - Bravado: Neils most excellent drumming at the fade out. Unbelievable - The Pass: Alex's triumphant soaring notes at the end of his solo never fails to give me some of the biggest goose bumps I'm sure to ever have. - Marathon: That choir of voices at the end. - Analog Kid: Alex throwing everything but the kitchen sink into that frenzied solo - Time Stand Still: Aimee Mann's ethereal vocals (also putting her mouth singing those words on video at concert - a treat) On the Live side... Opening with "Thus Spake Zarathustra" has got to be the most fist-pumping openings in the history of mankind. I especially loved it when they showed the nut and bolt from Counterparts coming together in time with the music. Truly awe-inspiring and creative. Kick ass post!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 My personal favourites: - The live version of Natural Science from "Different Stages," at the sudden transition from acoustic guitar to acoustic & bass to electric & bass; it's just so...powerful - The keyboards entry Grand Designs - The opening fade-in sequence of Hemispheres; I never know how loud it's going to end up - Geddy's voice during the monologues of Double Agent; he sounds so...evil That's all I can think of right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted January 25, 2005 Author Share Posted January 25, 2005 QUOTE (Magnus @ Jan 25 2005, 12:02 AM) My personal favourites: - The live version of Natural Science from "Different Stages," at the sudden transition from acoustic guitar to acoustic & bass to electric & bass; it's just so...powerful - The keyboards entry Grand Designs - The opening fade-in sequence of Hemispheres; I never know how loud it's going to end up - Geddy's voice during the monologues of Double Agent; he sounds so...evil That's all I can think of right now Cool!!! Welcome to the board!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstar86 Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 I've got a couple of faves: Circumstances- the keyboard melody in the middle of the song, reminds me of a carnival or merry-go-round or something festive. YYZ- the keyboard chords played on synthesizer during the bridge of the song; I like the fatness of the chords VERY ANALOG!!! Vital Signs- The high notes played on the keyboard at the end of the song when Geddy sings "Everybody got, mixed feelings..." Also the guitar chording during this same part is very emotion and poignant. Lock and Key- this guitar solo is probably the only time in which Alex's work shows through as this album and Power Windows were heavily laden with synths. Listen to it if you don't believe me. Finally, I love the organ noise at the beginning of Animate, off Counterparts. Counterparts is probably the last great album they did IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstar86 Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Dec 3 2004, 12:32 PM) Listening to Natural Science today (first time for a while) I was struck by the vocal effects used during Hyperspace. For the 'Quantum leap forward' verse there's a sort of reverse echo effect used which I think is a fnatastic treatment for a vocal track (I don't know what the proper term for it is). Later, during the 'Computerised clinic' verse, if you listen carefully, you can hear a strange 1970s Science-Fiction computer sound that I love as well. I know what you're talking about in that part of Natural Science! It sounds like piccolo or pan pipes or something tinkly. You are very observant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midway Hawker Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 The first thing that hit my mind when I saw this subject is the 12-string acoustic guitar underneath the main riff in 2112: Overture. I never even noticed it until I listened to it one day with headphones on.. Now I notice it whenever I hear it.. I love when Alex does that. It added to the richness of the sound. It's the part that goes "da na na na na na, HEY!, da na na na na na, HEY!".. On the studio version....You can really hear that 12-string acoustic going crazy during that part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 (edited) And more great sounds... The beginning to Before And After The 'growling' sound in By-Tor & The Snow Dog Various sounds from The Necromancer and The Fountain Of Lamneth Opening to 2112 The whispering in The Twilight Zone The opening to Xanadu Various sounds from Cygnus X-1 Cygnus: The Bringer Of Balance from Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres The 'blocks' in The Trees The chorus in The Spirit Of Radio 'Second' part of Jacob's Ladder The beginning of Hyperspace in Natural Science Beginning to Tom Sawyer The motor sounds in Red Barchetta The opening to YYZ and the 'plywood' sound in the same song. The city noises in The Camera Eye Mob sounds in Witch Hunt Opening to Vital Signs Opening to Signals Awesome guitar solo in The Analog Kid Opening to The Weapon Opening to New World Man The conversation over the radio in Countdown Opening to Distant Early Warning Drums during solo in Afterimage The 'disco' noises in Red Sector A Synthesizers in Red Lenses The opening to Between The Wheels Synthesizers from The Big Money Opening to Grand Designs The guitar in Manhattan Project Various sounds in Territories Synthesizers in Middletown Dreams Opening to Emotion Detector Various sounds in Mystic Rhythms Various sounds in Force Ten Opening to Lock And Key Opening to Tai Shan Opening to Show Don't Tell Alex's backwards solo in Chain Lightning, and the deep voice that says 'That's nice.' at the end Geddy Lee's 'Hey!' in Scars Chorus to Presto Deep voice in Supercouductor Opening to Dreamline Drums in Bravado Drums during the 'rap' section of Roll The Bones Guitar solo in Face Up Various sounds in Where's My Thing? Opening to The Big Wheel Opening to Heresy Opening and ending to Neurotica The counting in Animate "Out of my nose" intro to Alien Shore Opening to The Speed Of Love Geddy's deep voice in Double Agent Various sounds in Leave That Thing Alone! Opening to Test For Echo Guitar on Driven Mandola on Half The World Hammer dulcimer in Resist Chain sounds in Limbo Opening to One Little Victory Guitar in Ceiling Unlimited Opening to Ghost Rider Opening to Peaceable Kingdom Various sounds in The Stars Look Down Opening to How It Is Opening to Vapor Trail Opening to Secret Touch Guitar in Earthshine Opening to Nocturne Opening to Freeze Ending to Out Of The Cradle Edited to add stuff from previous post. Edited January 26, 2005 by sfuentes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitaraholic Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Spirit of Radio - Flanger or Phaser effect pedal for main riff; piano at end of the tune (barely audible on RiR even with Dolby 5.1 and a surround sound system). YYZ - the sound of a whip cracking air/gunshot followed by breaking glass; synth motiff before outro. Alex's choice of improvising with the 8-Tone Spanish Scale is truly indicative of his creative prowess. It reveals a new facet of the song, all being nicely tied together by the aforementioned synth section. Sweet! Anthem - intro riff; odd time meters are my favorite! Natural Science - sounds of nature The Pass - acoustic & studio versions, the entire guitar arrangement is so moving and complimentary to the story told by the lyrics. One of Geddy's most passionate deliveries. Earthshine - intro riff; my God that is one of the heaviest sounds I've heard from Alex. I caught myself headbanging on the first listen. Pounding! Time Stand Still - odd time meter again; guitar parts are intense and perhaps Alex's best rhythm playing up to that album; subtle keyboard motiffs throughout; Aimee Mann's contribution. Tai Shan/Mystic Rhythms - WOW! Talk about a song's power to take you on a voyeuristic journey of China/Far East. Tom Sawyer - that opening synth line truly does not prepare the listener for the direction the song takes! Totally threatening and ominous. Limelight - Fat, fat, fat tone from Alex here. One of my most favorite riffs to play and his guitar solo: tasty, tasty, tasty! 2112 - Overwhelming! Being a musician, I've always noticed Alex's penchant for layering an acoustic guitar track underneath his electric. This outing ranks as one of the best examples of layered textures. Fly By Night - The simple, opening chords with such a lush humbucker pickup sound and then BAM! Geddy's bass riff is tops in complimenting the groove thrown down by Neil. Another example of layered textures (electric rhythm guitar parts over matching acoustic rhythm guitar parts). That song leaves me drooling for more to this day! Bravado - mmmmm, Bravado Roll The Bones - the keyboard riff during the skeletal rap section: how appropriate. Alex's guitar is sounding mighty beefy here; makes quite the statement. I adore the vocal harmonies in this tune. Countdown - all of the sound effects of a launch. I live 15 minutes from the Space Center so each time I know a launch is planned, I load the CD and start playing the tune at the moment of liftoff; very cool. The synth riffs, main synth intro line, the lyrics. An astonishing song. The Big Money - the thick keyboard arrangements complete with stabs, jolts, soaring runs and the unrelenting bass line. These guys are utterly the masters of rocking in 6/4 time. La Villa - after the introduction, and a blistering classical guitar solo it is, the keyboard parts that set the tone for the emerging main theme (sadly missing on RiR version). Geddy's bass solos throughout. The utterly amazing tightness of drum and bass licks. This one, among many others, leaves me breathless. Whew! I'm drained at the emotions and memories dredged up by this outing. Excellent thread! Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 The beginning of XANADU, The birds chirping then the keyboads..... Could always guess that song in 1/2 a note.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyz Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 The beginning of Kid Gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pratt Boy Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 On Different Stages, disc 3, Alex let's it rip on Xanadu around the 8:41 mark. I always get a kick out of Geddy when he sings "Waiting for the world to end" while trying not to laugh. It's if he turned his and asked, "What the hell was that". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 YYZ, starting with the morris code cymbols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted January 27, 2005 Author Share Posted January 27, 2005 QUOTE (paganoman @ Dec 4 2004, 05:10 PM)QUOTE (Rolinda Bonz @ Dec 4 2004, 05:01 PM) Has anyone mentioned the inhale during Bangkok at 1:50...sounds like someone cashin a one-hitter...er, so I'm told. Oh I've GOT to give that a listen. ROLINDA!!!!!!!!!! In all my years of listening to this song I've never heard it before!! Until today!! My ear always stayed on Alex - but it's so clear now!! WAHOOOO - so f'ing cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted January 27, 2005 Author Share Posted January 27, 2005 QUOTE (ES-335 @ Dec 23 2004, 08:28 PM)At the end of red lenses, during the fade at the very end, Geddy starts this sort of rap, can't tell what he says though. I can only hear it with headphones. I HEAR IT! It's so awesome!! I don't know if he's actually sayin' something or if he's just scattin'. I thought I could make out the words "under my bed" but I'm not sure. You know what??? this is a job for MUSICinTheABsTrAcT. I love what he does with extended fade outs and stuff. Hey buddy.... anything you can do with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolinda Bonz Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 (edited) QUOTE (paganoman @ Jan 27 2005, 08:04 AM)QUOTE (paganoman @ Dec 4 2004, 05:10 PM)QUOTE (Rolinda Bonz @ Dec 4 2004, 05:01 PM) Has anyone mentioned the inhale during Bangkok at 1:50...sounds like someone cashin a one-hitter...er, so I'm told. Oh I've GOT to give that a listen. ROLINDA!!!!!!!!!! In all my years of listening to this song I've never heard it before!! Until today!! My ear always stayed on Alex - but it's so clear now!! WAHOOOO - so f'ing cool. Yeah-heah, Pags!!! http://media.theinsiders.com/Media/Other/261841_bong.GIF That really was a great idea for a thread. I love learning about new things to listen for. They're like the prize at the bottom of the Cracker Jack box. Way to go, Paganoman! (edited to load another bowl) Edited January 28, 2005 by Rolinda Bonz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolinda Bonz Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Anyone else notice the "static" in the beginning of DEW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushRevisited Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 QUOTE (Rolinda Bonz @ Feb 16 2005, 10:20 PM) Anyone else notice the "static" in the beginning of DEW? YES and all through the 80's I thought my tape was bad, then got the CD years later and discovered it's just the song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolinda Bonz Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 QUOTE (RushRevisited @ Feb 16 2005, 08:27 PM) QUOTE (Rolinda Bonz @ Feb 16 2005, 10:20 PM) Anyone else notice the "static" in the beginning of DEW? YES and all through the 80's I thought my tape was bad, then got the CD years later and discovered it's just the song I always thot I had a short in the speaker wires somewhere until I got my new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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