metaldad Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I saw the 2nd of the 2 nights. For me , they have never come close to a set like this since . Just incredible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenken Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 QUOTE (hughes&kettner @ Jul 24 2010, 01:08 PM) QUOTE (trenken @ Jul 19 2010, 08:57 PM) QUOTE (crazygeo @ Jul 19 2010, 08:53 PM) I would say they were in their "prime" at this point.... I agree with you. That was when they were at their best, never as good since. that's bullshit. maybe the setlist hasn't been that good since...but their sound is like vintage scotch today... Your opinion. There is no way anyone is convincing me that any band of late 50 year olds sounds as good as they did in their mid 20s. For me Rush was at their song writing and performing prime in the very early 80s. Geddy did not have nearly as much trouble singing as he does now, Neil never screwed up fills or beats like he does now, and Alex was not quite as sloppy. Never as good since with the setlists or the quality of how the sounded. I can point you to MANY youtube vids of Neil screwing up on recent tours, Geddy struggling all the time, and Alex messing up solos, but it would not be easy for me to find any of that from the early 80s. And there are a ton of live videos on youtube of them from back then. I dont recall ever hearing a screw up or anyone struggling. All has to do with age, you're simply able to do more and do it better when you're younger. Im not even that old, 34, but ive been singing since I was about 6 or 7, just 5 years ago I could nail any Rush song, all the highs perfectly, with power too, but just 5 years later im struggling with it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitudeix Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 QUOTE (trenken @ Jul 28 2010, 06:34 PM) QUOTE (hughes&kettner @ Jul 24 2010, 01:08 PM) QUOTE (trenken @ Jul 19 2010, 08:57 PM) QUOTE (crazygeo @ Jul 19 2010, 08:53 PM) I would say they were in their "prime" at this point.... I agree with you. That was when they were at their best, never as good since. that's bullshit. maybe the setlist hasn't been that good since...but their sound is like vintage scotch today... Your opinion. There is no way anyone is convincing me that any band of late 50 year olds sounds as good as they did in their mid 20s. For me Rush was at their song writing and performing prime in the very early 80s. Geddy did not have nearly as much trouble singing as he does now, Neil never screwed up fills or beats like he does now, and Alex was not quite as sloppy. Never as good since with the setlists or the quality of how the sounded. I can point you to MANY youtube vids of Neil screwing up on recent tours, Geddy struggling all the time, and Alex messing up solos, but it would not be easy for me to find any of that from the early 80s. And there are a ton of live videos on youtube of them from back then. I dont recall ever hearing a screw up or anyone struggling. All has to do with age, you're simply able to do more and do it better when you're younger. Im not even that old, 34, but ive been singing since I was about 6 or 7, just 5 years ago I could nail any Rush song, all the highs perfectly, with power too, but just 5 years later im struggling with it now. I know... its sad but true...and I dont mean that in a James Hetfield type of way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake2112 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 My first show on the Vapor Trails tour in Columbus, Ohio at the Polaris Amphitheater. Set 1 Tom Sawyer Distant Early Warning New World Man Roll The Bones Earthshine YYZ The Pass Bravado The Big Money Between Sun & Moon Vital Signs Natural Science Set 2 One Little Victory Driven Ceiling Unlimited Secret Touch Dreamline Red Sector A Leave That Thing Alone Drum Solo Resist 2112 (Overture/Temples) Limelight La Villa Strangiato The Spirit Of Radio Encore By-Tor And The Snow Dog Cygnus X-1 Working Man Good set list, you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amish_ashaman Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 QUOTE (Mystic Slipperman @ Jul 20 2010, 03:21 PM) I'm a few years younger than most of you....(I think!!) My first show: LA Forum -- either Feb 4 or Feb 5, 1988. (I think it was the 5th cause that was a Friday) Intro (Three Stooges theme) The Big Money Subdivisions Limelight Marathon Turn the Page Prime Mover Manhattan Project Closer To The Heart Red Sector A Force Ten Time Stand Still Distant Early Warning Lock and Key Mission Territories YYZ The Rhythm Method (Drum Solo)/Red Lenses The Spirit of Radio Tom Sawyer Encore: 2112 (Overture/Temples of Syrinx) La Villa Strangiato In The Mood This was my first as well. I think it's the worst setlist they've ever played. And 10 of those 22 songs are being played on this tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 It was the Signals tour! Intro (This was the first time the "Three Stooges Theme" was used.) The Spirit Of Radio Tom Sawyer Freewill Digital Man Subdivisions Vital Signs The Camera Eye (Abridged) Closer To The Heart Chemistry The Analog Kid Broon's Bane The Trees Red Barchetta The Weapon (With the "Count Floyd" introduction.) New World Man Limelight Countdown Encore: 2112 Overture/The Temples Of Syrinx Xanadu La Villa Strangiato In The Mood YYZ Drum Solo YYZ And I was hooked for ever more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Rebel Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I saw the pre-MP tour in Sept of 80 in Cinti. 2112 (Overture/Temples of Syrinx) Freewill By-Tor and the Snow Dog (abbreviated)-> Xanadu Limelight (early version, different introduction) The Trees Hemispheres (Prelude) The Spirit of Radio Closer To The Heart Beneath, Between and Behind Tom Sawyer (early version, different second verse) Jacob's Ladder A Passage to Bangkok Natural Science Working Man (reggae intro) Finding My Way Anthem Bastille Day In The Mood Drum Solo Encore: La Villa Strangiato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtothesky Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I saw them earlier that year - April 15th, 1981. First concert I had ever been to. Max Webster was the opening act. Best concert I had ever seen. Amazing setlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Rebel Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Okay, best I can figure this was my first Rush show, Mar '77 in Cinti. Bastille Day Anthem Lakeside Park 2112 (with abbreviated Discovery, minus Oracle) The Twilight Zone (first known performance) Something For Nothing Best I Can By-Tor and the Snow Dog The Necromancer (Under the Shadow/Return of the Prince) In the End Working Man Finding My Way Drum Solo Encore: Fly by Night In The Mood Boston and Starcastle were warmups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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