JDL2112 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Usually when someone asks the question about top # of songs you like and such, I sort of bounce in and out of a list with Available Light in it, but I have to say that I really dig this song a lot. I think that because a majority of people don't like Presto on the whole because they find it wasn't produced well, or something is wrong with its sound, this song gets overlooked a lot. IMO, Available Light is the best song on the album (yes, I like it more than The Pass), and I can usually find a place for it in a top 10 list. We all like certain Rush songs more than others, and it seems to me that for a "Rush fan", I seem to like a lot of songs that the majority don't care for. (Another good example of this is Alien Shore and The Big Wheel) There is something about the flow of Available Light (and The Big Wheel) that really turns my crank. There is some echoing in words, which has always made my day, which is one reason why I really like "Good News First". I don't know the name of this trick when words echo or seem to repeat, but I really dig it, and am naturally drawn to songs with this tempo. There are a few others like this that I have missed, but at the end of the day, I wrote this after listening to Available Light. I don't speak for anyone else, but when we vote for songs on albums, it seems to me that the songs I really like the MOST on the albums, are voted off first... Anyone else find Available Light really good? (Or The Big Wheel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassTheAmmunition Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I did a music project in college for a recording class and I chose Available Light as my final project song. For one thing, the song has an absolutely unique tonal quality to it - an almost hauntingly flat echo and barrenness throughout, that explodes [oh the wind can carry/ all the echoes home to me] and [run to light from shadow...] & the treatment that the vocals get in recording are also unique on the album, as well as across other Rush albums - Geddy's voice is terrific on this one, IMO Presto is a great album and Available Light is a standout song. Along with War Paint - my other fave. Great call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 It's probably my favorite song off my least favorite Rush album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDL2112 Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 QUOTE (PassTheAmmunition @ Aug 10 2007, 02:03 PM) I did a music project in college for a recording class and I chose Available Light as my final project song. For one thing, the song has an absolutely unique tonal quality to it - an almost hauntingly flat echo and barrenness throughout, that explodes [oh the wind can carry/ all the echoes home to me] and [run to light from shadow...] & the treatment that the vocals get in recording are also unique on the album, as well as across other Rush albums - Geddy's voice is terrific on this one, IMO Presto is a great album and Available Light is a standout song. Along with War Paint - my other fave. Great call! Thanks for the reply! I think the "explodes" thought is exactly what I was looking for in wording, but I'm not a musician by any stretch of the word...thanks for the help there! I also agree with the vocal comment you make...the entire album is really excellent IMO...it's an album I can listen to very easily... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDL2112 Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Aug 10 2007, 02:06 PM) It's probably my favorite song off my least favorite Rush album. Most excellent! I hear that from time to time just reading posts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppetKing2112 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 It would be in my top 10 too. It's definitely my favorite off Presto, although I rather like the whole album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gotbass1228 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Yea. I think Available Light is one of my favorite underated Rush songs ever. Available Light, Vapor Trail, * Test for Echo In General *, Double Agent, Cut to The Chase, Scars, I mean, its not to long of a list, but there are more Underated tracks. These are some of my favorites. Right on man. Thanks for this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New World Manny Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 QUOTE (JDL2112 @ Aug 10 2007, 03:55 PM) Anyone else find Available Light really good? (Or The Big Wheel) Absolutely! They are each my favorite off their respective albums. I also put "High Water" in the same category as them in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Aug 10 2007, 04:06 PM) It's probably my favorite song off my least favorite Rush album. ditto. I like Available light very much, but the rest I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDL2112 Posted August 11, 2007 Author Share Posted August 11, 2007 QUOTE (New World Manny @ Aug 10 2007, 05:00 PM) QUOTE (JDL2112 @ Aug 10 2007, 03:55 PM) Anyone else find Available Light really good? (Or The Big Wheel) Absolutely! They are each my favorite off their respective albums. I also put "High Water" in the same category as them in my mind. Like High Water also!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace2Grace Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 I LOVE Available Light along with Alien Shore, The Big Wheel, and The Color of Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weatherman2112 Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 I also love Available Light. There's something about the way it makes me feel when I play it. (I play drums) It's not real technical or hard to play. It's just one of those songs that makes me play with my eyes closed, head bobbing and just grooving. I'll often play 2 or 3 times in a row because it's just so fun...so smooth. Plus, I can sing it while playing it. That's not something you can usually do while playing drums to Rush! I used to play in a Rush tribute band years ago and Available Light was the only song I sang. Man, that was fun. Sure miss those days! Thanks for taking me back there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroTama Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Available Light is a fabulous song! If you are interested, you can see me playing it on the drums here: Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msrushfreak Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Available Light and The Big Wheel are my favorites off of those two albums. I thought I was just being wierd or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace2Grace Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 QUOTE (AstroTama @ Aug 11 2007, 04:07 AM) Available Light is a fabulous song! If you are interested, you can see me playing it on the drums here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q3ih00MJ3w Enjoy! Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 QUOTE (AstroTama @ Aug 11 2007, 03:07 AM) Available Light is a fabulous song! If you are interested, you can see me playing it on the drums here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q3ih00MJ3w Enjoy! Great job and also on Far Cry. Know any easy Rush songs for a beginner drummer like myself. I can't find any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush! Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I really like Available Light as well, although it's not quite my favorite off of Presto (that would be "War Paint"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace2Grace Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 War Paint? I call it ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LerxstFerret Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Available Light is a great song on my least favorite album. One of my top 5 favorite Rush songs is High Water, and no-one really seems to recognize it. Maybe it's too similar to Mystic Rhythms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New World Manny Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 QUOTE (DustFerret @ Aug 12 2007, 09:44 AM) One of my top 5 favorite Rush songs is High Water, and no-one really seems to recognize it. Maybe it's too similar to Mystic Rhythms. Maybe a little bit, but much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace2Grace Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I'm going to go head and add a big fat mention of Out of the Cradle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 The best song on Presto. "Available Light" is sublime, with a great lyrical message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkingAngel Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I also like Available Light. As an album, Presto is kind of hit-and-miss for me but the one I like most from it is the title track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 QUOTE (Grace2Grace @ Aug 12 2007, 10:21 AM) I'm going to go head and add a big fat mention of Out of the Cradle. I never really paid much attention to out of the cradle. I'm not sure why, but ever since someone mentioned it on here, I like the song alot. Definitely one of the most underrated Rush tunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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