rushdownunder Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Speaking of air instruments... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8UrUEw6pFU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfratt Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Air-guitar/bass/drumming while driving can be dangerous. I've actually almost had an accident or two as a result. Damn you, Rush. I wonder if Geddy's insurance covers people air-bassing to his lines while driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasykitchen Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (rushdownunder @ Aug 29 2008, 12:42 PM) All this talk of air instruments reminds me of this great picture, that I'm sure most of you have seen before... http://media.tumblr.com/ZvoOZ39aR3xjifo2GEXOkKYx_400.jpg No air guitar, just real guitar. But I often play air drums or bang on my desk. But that picture is the funniest thing I've seen all week - I needed a good laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewb93 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (rushdownunder @ Aug 28 2008, 10:27 PM) Speaking of air instruments... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8UrUEw6pFU Just had to post to say ... I love the avatar! Anyway, back on topic, I don't usually get to wild, usually just singing quietly to myself. But my older brother always goes crazy ... singing, air bassing/guitaring/drumming ... it's particularly scary when I'm in the car with him ... and he's diving ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdownunder Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (drewb93 @ Aug 28 2008, 10:40 PM) Just had to post to say ... I love the avatar! Thanks Drew! I wasn't sure if anyone would get that it's a kangaroo or not. I'm also hoping that Mr. Syme is O.K with my 'butchering' of his classic artwork, as a friend pointed out to me the other day it might be too close to the original. Though I dont see a tail and huge ears on the Starman! Someone also said to me that if Rush do make it to Australia that Neil should put that logo on his front bass drum skin. Now that would be cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid_Gloves Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Another semi-embarassing Rush moment at school today...the bitchy girls in my class were controlling the radio as usual...my friend Jamie changed the station for me and The Spirit of Radio happened to be playing. I yelled "RUSH!" and thrust my fist in the air. Pretty much everyone in the salon stopped and looked at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeOhBe Bob Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (Marathonist @ Aug 28 2008, 11:04 PM)Sometimes I'll "drum" on the shifter. oooohhhh SHIFTer, thought you said "shitter" I DO THAT!!! yeah ok driving along sure...I even somehow forgot how YYZ started then ah HAH! YOU TUBE!! the Rio version then the Foo Fighters version with Taylor hawkins on drums Ged on bass coming in from stage left, and Al from stage right...and a very capable skin banger he be! So I plug in the MP CD..and ding ding ding ding d ing ding ding in the air then DUN dun DUNDUNDUN dunDUNDUN DUNDUNDUN on the wheel...gas is the kick and well let's just say it's way easy to run a red light and/or stop sign when attempting these air instrument antics back to the shitter....well wherever I'm working...feel the urge? get in shut the door...bored? not anymore nothing to read...no problem.....bring which ever song to mind and ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (-D-RocK- @ Aug 28 2008, 01:52 PM) QUOTE (MMCXII @ Aug 28 2008, 12:51 AM) ok here's my offering for "dumb thread of the day"... when I'm listening to RUSH in my vehicle, the entire dashboard/ steering wheel/ console become a huge drum kit and I try to keep up with Neil the best I can (unless of course I'm beside someone at a red light!). well today I was driving with someone and had on AFTK, well during Cygnus I instinctivly burst into an air drumming fury!! then I remembered I wasn't alone and awkwardly pulled back into the usual little finger tapping but it was too late anyway.... I was busted!! anyone else have this happen?? I hope you weren't drummin' on your dash as you were haulin' ass down Whitemud. wow, didn't see that coming! I take it you live in Edmonton? lol and yeah... I don't descriminate, whitemud is fair game baby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen Catkin Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (MMCXII @ Aug 28 2008, 02:00 AM) good to hear!!! I exploded once in grade 9... it wasn't pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen Catkin Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (Kid_Gloves @ Aug 28 2008, 11:44 PM) Another semi-embarassing Rush moment at school today...the bitchy girls in my class were controlling the radio as usual...my friend Jamie changed the station for me and The Spirit of Radio happened to be playing. I yelled "RUSH!" and thrust my fist in the air. Pretty much everyone in the salon stopped and looked at me. how do you get all the Rush on comercial radio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-D-RocK- Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (MMCXII @ Aug 29 2008, 12:26 AM) QUOTE (-D-RocK- @ Aug 28 2008, 01:52 PM) QUOTE (MMCXII @ Aug 28 2008, 12:51 AM) ok here's my offering for "dumb thread of the day"... when I'm listening to RUSH in my vehicle, the entire dashboard/ steering wheel/ console become a huge drum kit and I try to keep up with Neil the best I can (unless of course I'm beside someone at a red light!). well today I was driving with someone and had on AFTK, well during Cygnus I instinctivly burst into an air drumming fury!! then I remembered I wasn't alone and awkwardly pulled back into the usual little finger tapping but it was too late anyway.... I was busted!! anyone else have this happen?? I hope you weren't drummin' on your dash as you were haulin' ass down Whitemud. wow, didn't see that coming! I take it you live in Edmonton? lol and yeah... I don't descriminate, whitemud is fair game baby!! No I don't live in Edmonton, I know it pretty good though. Have had many an adventure there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogkid385 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Only occasionally during the epic drum fills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcbassist39 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (analogkid385 @ Aug 29 2008, 02:15 PM) Only occasionally during the epic drum fills. so you mean all the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theanalogkid Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I "air drum" harder when people watch me at a traffic light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 I've noticed when I'm singing along (which I don't do often, cause I suck at it), my hiney comes up off the car seat when Geddy hits those high notes. I'm sure that gets some looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeOhBe Bob Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 QUOTE (Marathonist @ Aug 29 2008, 09:59 PM) I've noticed when I'm singing along (which I don't do often, cause I suck at it), my hiney comes up off the car seat when Geddy hits those high notes. I'm sure that gets some looks. just wanted to say thank you Miss, didn't realize that was you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthshine21122 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 QUOTE (mfratt @ Aug 28 2008, 10:29 PM) Air-guitar/bass/drumming while driving can be dangerous. I've actually almost had an accident or two as a result. Damn you, Rush. I wonder if Geddy's insurance covers people air-bassing to his lines while driving I agree. Air guitar, air bass and air drumming while driving is very dangerous. Especially when you try to imitate Peart by throwing the air drumstick up over your head. Two weeks ago while stopped at a light, I was in the middle of air keyboarding to Tom Sawyer. As I began singing the 5th verse, "No his mind is not for rent", I looked at the guy stopped next to me doing the very same thing. We air fived each other and continued on our separate journeys. How cool was that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Being a typically dour, emotionally repressed Scot, I can usually contain myself while listeing to music..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdownunder Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 QUOTE (earthshine21122 @ Aug 30 2008, 07:27 AM) Two weeks ago while stopped at a light, I was in the middle of air keyboarding to Tom Sawyer. As I began singing the 5th verse, "No his mind is not for rent", I looked at the guy stopped next to me doing the very same thing. We air fived each other and continued on our separate journeys. How cool was that? You've got to love those rare instances where 2 strangers on the same wavelength cross paths if only for a moment. It's not something you experience a lot, but when it does happen, you always remember it. I'l never forget being in a CD store once, going through the Frank Zappa albums. A guy came up and said "ah, Zappa!". I looked up to see a middle aged guy wearing a small silver party mask across his eyes - kind of like the Lone Ranger - and we chatted about Zappa for a few minutes. He asked me if I could recommend any music to him, so I told him to go buy Captain Beefheart's "Trout Mask Replica" before we parted ways. It was kind of weird and surreal, but cool. I often wonder if he did go buy that Beefheart CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 QUOTE (theanalogkid @ Aug 29 2008, 02:24 PM) I "air drum" harder when people watch me at a traffic light. you're my hero! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 QUOTE (earthshine21122 @ Aug 30 2008, 06:27 AM) QUOTE (mfratt @ Aug 28 2008, 10:29 PM) Air-guitar/bass/drumming while driving can be dangerous. I've actually almost had an accident or two as a result. Damn you, Rush. I wonder if Geddy's insurance covers people air-bassing to his lines while driving I agree. Air guitar, air bass and air drumming while driving is very dangerous. Especially when you try to imitate Peart by throwing the air drumstick up over your head. Two weeks ago while stopped at a light, I was in the middle of air keyboarding to Tom Sawyer. As I began singing the 5th verse, "No his mind is not for rent", I looked at the guy stopped next to me doing the very same thing. We air fived each other and continued on our separate journeys. How cool was that? oh I do the stick tosses too... I fling it into the air and stare up at my invisible stick until it returns back to my hand.... it's all good though cuz I got a sunroof! I almost catch it every time too!! air fived each other <--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
different strings Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 QUOTE (MMCXII @ Aug 28 2008, 05:51 PM) ok here's my offering for "dumb thread of the day"... when I'm listening to RUSH in my vehicle, the entire dashboard/ steering wheel/ console become a huge drum kit and I try to keep up with Neil the best I can (unless of course I'm beside someone at a red light!). well today I was driving with someone and had on AFTK, well during Cygnus I instinctivly burst into an air drumming fury!! then I remembered I wasn't alone and awkwardly pulled back into the usual little finger tapping but it was too late anyway.... I was busted!! anyone else have this happen?? Bravo, I have a double This is about all the drumming I get to do nowadays but it is so much fun and I NEVER miss a stick when I toss it up in the air. I got caught singing madly the other day but I love to do this while drumming as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New World Kid Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I'm much much too busy singing to play an air-instrument. Yeah, I am a male who unashamedly belts out (or attempts to) Geddy's voice at stop lights with the windows down. Got a problem with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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