StuartBruce Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I appreciate that it is the song played live the least from Moving Pictures and that MP is their most popular album, but I have seen it live and listened to it many, many times. It is good, it is very good, but IMHO it isn't worth all the pant-wetting excitement I read about. Yes it will be cool for those who haven't seen it live to see it live. I have seen it live. It probably only just nudges in to my top 15 Rush tracks I await your brickbats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 the key component of value is scarcity. Its a great song and I have seen live too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mankad89 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I barely listen to it, I mean it's good but I don't think it's THAT good. I find myself having less and less patience for 10+ minute songs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 It's the weakest link on Moving Pictures. That's not to say it's a bad song, far from it. It's simply overrated. It suffers from being repetitive. It's basically a 5 minute song played twice in a row. The killer guitar solo is the highlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Chicken Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 The thing that I don't get is that the band appears to be "giving in" by bringing it back. Most of us, whether we like the song or not, would agree that it appeared to be off the grid until the idea to revisit MP "in it's entirety" came up. I'm not sure I'm looking to hear a song that appears to be in the set under duress. FWIW I am pretty indefferent about the song. I saw it live back in the day and it was no highlight for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortkort Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Not at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarkus406 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Well I know The Camera Eye THREADS are overrated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 As a potential live track the prospects are exciting, given the rarity...but it's my least favorite on MP. Good song...not great. I'm excited to hear Vital Signs. One of my favs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerofthor Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Great song, but is it worth selling a kidney, selling the kids, or taking a second mortgage out just to see it live a couple of times, no. Rush had better have something else up their sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Apr 9 2010, 10:29 AM) It's the weakest link on Moving Pictures. That's not to say it's a bad song, far from it. It's simply overrated. It suffers from being repetitive. It's basically a 5 minute song played twice in a row. The killer guitar solo is the highlight. You and I share the same opinion of that song. I don't get all of the hysteria over the Camera Eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 this poll needs another option... "well we're about to find out!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Sorry - double post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Apr 9 2010, 08:29 AM)It's the weakest link on Moving Pictures. That's not to say it's a bad song, far from it. It's simply overrated. It suffers from being repetitive. It's basically a 5 minute song played twice in a row. The killer guitar solo is the highlight. THIS. Also, I was never too crazy about the whole "the focus is sharp in the city" theme - it's not like it's so much contrived as just a tad lyrically clumsy. Still a great song, but the weakest point on MP, keeping the album from being absolutely perfect. It's definitely a bit overrated.. IMHO, obviously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Apr 9 2010, 02:28 PM) QUOTE (ReRushed @ Apr 9 2010, 10:29 AM) It's the weakest link on Moving Pictures. That's not to say it's a bad song, far from it. It's simply overrated. It suffers from being repetitive. It's basically a 5 minute song played twice in a row. The killer guitar solo is the highlight. You and I share the same opinion of that song. I don't get all of the hysteria over the Camera Eye. If they did not wait decades to play it agian , it would be no big deal. Since they have not done it since 1982 people are happy, as i am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graylensman Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I find it an interesting track - it's the last of those ten minute+ songs, so it's sort of the end of an era. It might be repetitive, but I like the sound of it so I'm not terribly bored by it. I don't know that it's the weakest track on MP, though; "Witch Hunt" is worse, lyrically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I really never understood the over the top excitement of hearing certain songs live or not, and it seems most of the fervor over this song is because they haven't played it live in so long, not because it's one of their very best or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I like it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun3701 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 It's such a synth-heavy song... I'm wondering how it'll sound live with 2010 technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 QUOTE (shaun3701 @ Apr 9 2010, 02:53 PM) It's such a synth-heavy song... I'm wondering how it'll sound live with 2010 technology. I want the original Taurus and keyboard sounds back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 QUOTE (metaldad @ Apr 9 2010, 02:45 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Apr 9 2010, 02:28 PM) QUOTE (ReRushed @ Apr 9 2010, 10:29 AM) It's the weakest link on Moving Pictures. That's not to say it's a bad song, far from it. It's simply overrated. It suffers from being repetitive. It's basically a 5 minute song played twice in a row. The killer guitar solo is the highlight. You and I share the same opinion of that song. I don't get all of the hysteria over the Camera Eye. If they did not wait decades to play it agian , it would be no big deal. Since they have not done it since 1982 people are happy, as i am How long has it been since they played "I Think I'm Going Bald" live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Apr 9 2010, 03:17 PM) QUOTE (metaldad @ Apr 9 2010, 02:45 PM) QUOTE (ILSnwdog @ Apr 9 2010, 02:28 PM) QUOTE (ReRushed @ Apr 9 2010, 10:29 AM) It's the weakest link on Moving Pictures. That's not to say it's a bad song, far from it. It's simply overrated. It suffers from being repetitive. It's basically a 5 minute song played twice in a row. The killer guitar solo is the highlight. You and I share the same opinion of that song. I don't get all of the hysteria over the Camera Eye. If they did not wait decades to play it agian , it would be no big deal. Since they have not done it since 1982 people are happy, as i am How long has it been since they played "I Think I'm Going Bald" live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun3701 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Lots of people seem to think its a "weak track", I think it's the best. Oddly enough, I think Red Barchetta is completely overrated. To each his own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillerInstinct Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Its a bit overrated, but i only think this because its basically a 5-minute song played twice, the only difference being the lyrics. On the other hand, i like Neil's drum work in it and the lyrics are some of his best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 QUOTE (Tarkus407 @ Apr 9 2010, 11:37 AM) Well I know The Camera Eye THREADS are overrated... Cha-ching!!! That said, I think it gets more credit than it deserves due to its long absence. It's acquired this mystique that, let's be honest, gets it far more accolade than it really deserves. I like it, don't love it, but I don't skip over it. Well, sometimes I skip the second verse. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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