Presto-a RUSH fan! Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 If you are going to introduce RUSH to a person that has never heard them, (or they have heard Tom Saywer and Limelight only) what songs do you put on a cd for them? First, what complete album would you give them? Second, what 5 songs would you give them on a cd (in what order)? My answers are: Album: 2112 Five Songs: 1. YYZ 2. Xanadu 3. Red Barchetta (I'm assuming they haven't heard this) 4. Presto 5. Far Cry Damn that was hard...I think if I waited 5 mins I'd change my mind on the 5 songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlyJeff Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Album = MP Songs Tom Sawyer Subdivisions Time Stand Still Dreamline La Villa I did this recently for a friend, but I gave him a thumb drive with 30 songs on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Why only 5 songs? You can stick 80 minutes on a cd. Anyway. Album: Chronicles (if compilations are permitted - Chronicles set me off on my Rush journey) Permanent Waves or Moving Pictures are the safe choices as far as albums. Five Songs: The Spirit of Radio Subdivisions Far Cry La Villa Strangiato Natural Science Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Album : Feedback (LMAO) Ok, seriously... Album: Chronicles (that's what did it for me) If we're talking studio Album: Permanent Waves Songs: The Spirit of Radio Time Stand Still Analog Kid La Villa The Trees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 QUOTE (Presto_a RUSH fan_06-08-90 @ Oct 7 2010, 02:05 PM) How do you introduce someone to RUSH? Duct tape, a chair, and a stereo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-a RUSH fan! Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 QUOTE (savagegrace26 @ Oct 7 2010, 02:13 PM) Why only 5 songs? You can stick 80 minutes on a cd. Anyway. The reason I just went with the 5 songs was to make it hard. Just wanted to see what fans would pick. On the album I was thinking studio albums not greatest hits. But it doesn't matter. Chronicles for sure would be an excellent way to start a new fan on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Album - Moving Pictures Songs -Working Man -Subdivisions -Red Barchetta -Kid Gloves -The Pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I suppose it really depends on what kind of music they listen to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New World Kid Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 It depends on the tastes of the potential fan in question. A general 5 songs? 1) Anthem This might appeal to someone into 70's hard rock. 2) Spirit of Radio New wave-ish 80's sound with classic lyrics 3) Time Stand Still Good representative of what the band was about in the late 1980's 4) Stick it Out Show's the bands range and ability to adapt by exhibiting grunge-like aspects. 5) Peaceable Kingdom Sounds a lot like it was mixed and produced by the same people responsible for a lot of acts in the early 2000's Album: A Farewell to Kings Album exhibits the height of the band's most popular progressive era, with the hit song Closer to the Heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 My standard introductory package is 2112 and Moving Pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kublakhan94 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I think It depends on what the person listens to. Like if A Alt-Rock fan wanted to be introduced I'd play Counterparts and TFE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-a RUSH fan! Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 QUOTE (New World Kid @ Oct 7 2010, 03:02 PM) It depends on the tastes of the potential fan in question. A general 5 songs? 1) Anthem This might appeal to someone into 70's hard rock. 2) Spirit of Radio New wave-ish 80's sound with classic lyrics 3) Time Stand Still Good representative of what the band was about in the late 1980's 4) Stick it Out Show's the bands range and ability to adapt by exhibiting grunge-like aspects. 5) Peaceable Kingdom Sounds a lot like it was mixed and produced by the same people responsible for a lot of acts in the early 2000's Album: A Farewell to Kings Album exhibits the height of the band's most popular progressive era, with the hit song Closer to the Heart. Nice explanations! I can't believe I didn't include Peaceable Kingdom in my list. It's one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Moving Pictures, that is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flybyknight Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Yeah, depends on the person, I did a compilation for my girlfriend years ago, there are loads of tunes in that emotional mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 QUOTE (Your_Lion @ Oct 7 2010, 12:56 PM)I suppose it really depends on what kind of music they listen to For example, I have an acquaintance who has heard The Trees and is interested in hearing more. So a list for him would be different than one for, say, my Aunt. I am thinking about a nice mix CD for this acquaintance right now so this thread will be very helpful. Album: Permanent Waves (since he has a Prog bent in he first place) Songs: Natural Science Xanadu La Villa Strangiato Roll The Bones Peaceable Kingdom That's a good start. Thanks for the ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdryan Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 album 2112 songs Closer to the Heart Camera EYE Subdivisions Far Cry Entre Nous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RASH 2112 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I'd have to go with Moving Pictures for the album. Then, for the 5 songs, I would want them to hear a broad range of stuff from throughout their career: Working Man 2112 Marathon Far Cry Caravan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielmclark Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Presto. Why not? Worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZrocks Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 It really depends on their music tastes. For somebody who likes "normal" music I would give them Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures. Otherwise I would recommend Hemispheres (my favorite!). The top 5 songs would probably be: 1) Hemispheres 2) Natural Science 3) Subdivisions 4) 2112 5) YYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 You just play the popular stuff, then the rocking but not so popular stuff, then the gems. Everyone's heard Tom Sawyer and Limelight. Here in SLC, radio stations frequently play Freewill, Spirit of Radio, Closer To The Heart, and even Working Man and Fly By Night. They must be big down here. I play people those. Then awesome material. I like the R30 version of Red Barchetta (amazing IMO) , everyone seems to like Territories, Virtuality (even with the lyrics), and stuff like Counterparts. After all that everyone seems to dig La Villa Strangiato, The Trees, and less popular stuff like that. After the new guitar hero, a couple friends recently asked if they could borrow 2112. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastille Dave Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I think side 1 from Moving Pictures not only proves how musically talented they are but it also contains some of their most accessible songs. But for more simple minds some of their mid 70's stuff rocks enough for AC/DC or Led Zep-type fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielmclark Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 QUOTE (Bastille Dave @ Oct 8 2010, 05:37 AM) But for more simple minds some of their mid 70's stuff rocks enough for AC/DC or Led Zep-type fans. Um... okay. What the hell is that supposed to mean? AC/DC and Zeppelin fans are simple-minded? Or were the bands themselves simple-minded? Which insult are you going to go with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalii Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 For album, I'd say Permanent Waves. There's The Spirit of Radio and Freewill to keep with the more well known stuff, then the gems that don't get much mention outside of fan circles. As well as showing where they were with the more progressive stuff (Jacobs Ladder, Natural Science) and where they were headed. Plus it's their best (IMO of course) Or if they're like me, Grace Under Pressure (that's what did me in) Songs...I think chronological makes sense for Rush 1. Working Man 2. Xanadu 3. The Spirit of Radio 4. Subdivisions 5. Caravan even though I skipped Moving Pictures and the whole of the 90's I don't see it as much of a problem. The person is probably familiar with a bit of Moving Pictures (Tom Sawyer and Limelight definitely, the other tracks depend on musical background), and the 90's is mostly lost gems that kind of take getting through everything else to really appreciate. (how many people became Rush fans based on Roll the Bones? anyone?) i put Caravan on there because it's probably the most representative of the best Rush has had to offer since Vapor Trails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LERXST69 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Far cry Second nature Manhattan project YYZ The trees No need for further explanation Just a cut through I thought of in 0.3 seconds btw, I never put energy in people who are not sincere about Rush, actually are not interested, or just wanna make fun of Geddy's voice. If you don't wanna know, the happier I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHFREAK101 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I would introduce A Farewell to Kings 1) Xanadu 2) La Villa Strangiato 3) YYZ 4) The Pass 5) Available Light I got some people into Rush by using The Pass and Available light and i used La Villa & YYZ to some others and they seemed to have worked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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