OBaterista! Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I was thinking about the first time i saw rush, summer '04 during the R30 tour. Not knowing many songs, and not even knowing their names! I dont remember much from the show, just that i had a great time. I couldnt help but feel totally different when i saw them in '07. It was so much more personal. What i mean is i was just becoming a fan when i saw them for the first time, and now 3 years later it was a totally different experience to see them live. It meant so much more just cause i felt like i knew them better. Now im getting ready to see them this year, and i can already tell it will be 10x better than last year. has anyone else had this feeling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
third hand grace Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 40 shows and everyone better than the last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Territorial_Game Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 My first shows were like the 2nd one you described..so personal. I was absolutely Geddy, I mean giddy, during the last month of my oh-so-long wait. Can't wait to do it again in April! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 19 for me so far- gotta agree with third hand grace, although the T4E tour with side one of 2112 is one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progrush2112 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 QUOTE (OBaterista! @ Feb 1 2008, 03:45 PM) I was thinking about the first time i saw rush, summer '04 during the R30 tour. Not knowing many songs, and not even knowing their names! I dont remember much from the show, just that i had a great time. I couldnt help but feel totally different when i saw them in '07. It was so much more personal. What i mean is i was just becoming a fan when i saw them for the first time, and now 3 years later it was a totally different experience to see them live. It meant so much more just cause i felt like i knew them better. Now im getting ready to see them this year, and i can already tell it will be 10x better than last year. has anyone else had this feeling? Absolutely. I fist saw them on the Vapor Trails tour, and like you not knowing much about Rush but still having a ball. 2 years later I went to R30 Opening Day and it was completely different. I knew every song, every lyric, every drum fill and solo, and it felt more personal cause I felt I knew Lerxst, Dirk, and Pratt way better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderingpixie2112 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 QUOTE (OBaterista! @ Feb 1 2008, 02:45 PM)I was thinking about the first time i saw rush, summer '04 during the R30 tour. Not knowing many songs, and not even knowing their names! I dont remember much from the show, just that i had a great time. I couldnt help but feel totally different when i saw them in '07. It was so much more personal. What i mean is i was just becoming a fan when i saw them for the first time, and now 3 years later it was a totally different experience to see them live. It meant so much more just cause i felt like i knew them better. Now im getting ready to see them this year, and i can already tell it will be 10x better than last year. has anyone else had this feeling? I know exactly what you mean. Interesting to note our first concerts were in the same year I first saw Rush live in September 2004, at Wembley Arena in London during the R30 tour. I had a blast at the gig, but the only problem was this: I'd only been a Rush fan for about eight or nine months at the time, so I was still unfamiliar with a goodly chunk of their material. I clearly remember asking my friend "What song is this?" almost constantly throughout the evening. Flash forward to the Snakes & Arrows Tour in '07 - completely different story. Completely familiar with most of the songs, knew so much more about the boys that it did have overtones of a personal experience. Roll on S&A 2008! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weatherman2112 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 QUOTE (OBaterista! @ Feb 1 2008, 05:45 PM) I was thinking about the first time i saw rush, summer '04 during the R30 tour. Not knowing many songs, and not even knowing their names! I dont remember much from the show, just that i had a great time. I couldnt help but feel totally different when i saw them in '07. It was so much more personal. What i mean is i was just becoming a fan when i saw them for the first time, and now 3 years later it was a totally different experience to see them live. It meant so much more just cause i felt like i knew them better. Now im getting ready to see them this year, and i can already tell it will be 10x better than last year. has anyone else had this feeling? Nope! I really didn't like them the first time I saw them on the 2112 tour. I gave them another try the next time they came around.....even worse!! Been going to every tour ever since...still nothing! I saw them 3 times last year to get to 33 total. Are these guys ever gonna get any good?! Well, I guess I'll keep trying. I'll see them 3 times in April to make it 36 times total. Hopefully they've finally figured it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0N Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 ^ Is always more fun going to a concert when you know all of the songs they play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornTOrush Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Everytime that I have seen RUSH has been a better experience. Of course, each of those experiences were based on my "extra curricular activities" before, during and after the shows, and where my seat was during the show. But i found as I have gotten older, I've learned to appreciate their music and their ability to play much more. This tour will hopefully be the best experience yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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