the masked drummer Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) I saw both 1983 Signals tour and 2010 tour, and Rush played TCE on both. I thought Neil's drumming was perfect on the 2010 version, but I don't remember he and the band being quite as tight back on the Signals tour. I especially noticed Neil's tom fills were right on the money this time. What do you think? I personally thought this song was a highlight of the show... Edited November 14, 2010 by the masked drummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALifeson85 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Eventhough I wasn't even ALIVE for the Signals tour, lol...I'd say the 2010 version was better. It was a "longer" version than the Signals tour version (eventhough a couple small parts were still trimmed - unnoticably, at least). The 2010 version clocked in at 10:00 or so. The Signals tour version was about 7:00. Just considiering the fact that I actually got to SEE The Camera Eye live this summer, made it the better version for me, hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 1981 M.P. Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Well, I don't know about 1983 because I wasn't there, but in 2010 The Camera Eye rocked the house It was my "Why didn't I like this song before?" song this tour, and was the reason I took a wrong turn off the Pennsylvania Turnpike on my way home from my trip to Pittsburgh and ended up in Bristow at the magical bonus gig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish_matt Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 saw them both and I'd have to say 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I saw both but cant remember last Tuesday let alone 1983.. would have to see recording of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 1983 In this version, Geddy's voice is certainly stronger and higher, but he didnt hold the tempo of the vocals very well... 1981 In *this* version Geddys voice is flat and sharp all over the place.. surprises me. In both of the above the guitar and drums are tight as hell and well done.... 2010 Ok, music good, visuals unreal, and while Geddy's treatment is good tempo wise.. his voice is really struggling to hit the notes. You decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the masked drummer Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (metaldad @ Nov 14 2010, 03:56 PM) 1981 M.P. Tour OK Metaldad, you trumped me there, but you're too cool for this poll. A buddy of mine saw the MP tour and I'm jealous as heck... Edited November 15, 2010 by the masked drummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the masked drummer Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ Nov 14 2010, 08:44 PM) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yeq0-0APmk 1983 In this version, Geddy's voice is certainly stronger and higher, but he didnt hold the tempo of the vocals very well... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-rt8Fh9rJU 1981 In *this* version Geddys voice is flat and sharp all over the place.. surprises me. In both of the above the guitar and drums are tight as hell and well done.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6GOSaF09uI 2010 Ok, music good, visuals unreal, and while Geddy's treatment is good tempo wise.. his voice is really struggling to hit the notes. You decide. Too many variables. Interesting observation tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the masked drummer Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 QUOTE (ALifeson85 @ Nov 14 2010, 03:27 PM) Eventhough I wasn't even ALIVE for the Signals tour, lol...I'd say the 2010 version was better. It was a "longer" version than the Signals tour version (eventhough a couple small parts were still trimmed - unnoticably, at least). The 2010 version clocked in at 10:00 or so. The Signals tour version was about 7:00. Just considiering the fact that I actually got to SEE The Camera Eye live this summer, made it the better version for me, hehe True. It wasn't the full song back on the signals tour, but they did most of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 QUOTE (the masked drummer @ Nov 14 2010, 09:49 PM) QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ Nov 14 2010, 08:44 PM) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yeq0-0APmk 1983 In this version, Geddy's voice is certainly stronger and higher, but he didnt hold the tempo of the vocals very well... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-rt8Fh9rJU 1981 In *this* version Geddys voice is flat and sharp all over the place.. surprises me. In both of the above the guitar and drums are tight as hell and well done.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6GOSaF09uI 2010 Ok, music good, visuals unreal, and while Geddy's treatment is good tempo wise.. his voice is really struggling to hit the notes. You decide. Too many variables. Interesting observation tho... I was surprised how much I didnt like the vocals on all three versions, esp. 1981/3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersyl Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 It wasn't the full song on the Signals tour, but they didn't skip parts like this year, and it was my first Rush show, and it was played on the original instruments, so not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tupelobarchetta Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) Edited November 15, 2010 by tupelobarchetta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ReRushed Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I dunno. I think they were as good live in 2010 as they were in 1981. I remember being blown away in September 2010 as much as I was blown away in December 1981. I abstain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightAntennae Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Saw them both and I would say 2010 was better. Only because in 1983 there really wasn't the buildup and anticipation on hearing this song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Krinkle Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 QUOTE (metaldad @ Nov 14 2010, 03:56 PM) 1981 M.P. Tour Yeah. Same here. The Signals tour version even though shortened was great too. The sound of the band playing that song then was just like the album as far as tempo, feel and the instruments and amps used as well. The 2010 vresion was awesome in it's own right, and seeing it three times was just the topping on the tour for me. This year was awesome indeed. But I voted for 1983 Rickenbacker 4001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 QUOTE (metaldad @ Nov 14 2010, 03:56 PM) 1981 M.P. Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Nov 16 2010, 12:41 PM) QUOTE (metaldad @ Nov 14 2010, 03:56 PM) 1981 M.P. Tour x3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todem Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 (edited) Saw both and no contest 2010's version was so much better in every way. I remember the 1983 take (my first ever Rush shows back to back nights too!) and felt it was so fast and just off. It did not groove at my shows. This year....total perfection and the highlight of the tour. Edited November 16, 2010 by Todem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 QUOTE (Todem @ Nov 16 2010, 02:14 PM) Saw both and no contest 2010's version was so much better in every way. I remember the 1983 take (my first ever Rush shows back to back nights too!) and felt it was so fast and just off. It did not groove at my shows. This year....total perfection and the highlight of the tour. for some reason they played everything super fast during the '83 tour. It was weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todem Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (Rushman14 @ Nov 16 2010, 05:53 PM) QUOTE (Todem @ Nov 16 2010, 02:14 PM) Saw both and no contest 2010's version was so much better in every way. I remember the 1983 take (my first ever Rush shows back to back nights too!) and felt it was so fast and just off. It did not groove at my shows. This year....total perfection and the highlight of the tour. for some reason they played everything super fast during the '83 tour. It was weird. Maybe doin too many lines in the 80's. I agree though the 80's tours were played much faster than the original time sigs for the songs IMO starting with the Signals tour. Sometimes it was good sometimes it did not work. One thing is for sure, starting with the CP tour their live performances have gone to another level with each tour. Edited November 16, 2010 by Todem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 QUOTE (Todem @ Nov 16 2010, 03:59 PM) QUOTE (Rushman14 @ Nov 16 2010, 05:53 PM) QUOTE (Todem @ Nov 16 2010, 02:14 PM) Saw both and no contest 2010's version was so much better in every way. I remember the 1983 take (my first ever Rush shows back to back nights too!) and felt it was so fast and just off. It did not groove at my shows. This year....total perfection and the highlight of the tour. for some reason they played everything super fast during the '83 tour. It was weird. Maybe doin too many lines in the 80's. I agree though the 80's tours were played much faster than the original time sigs for the songs IMO starting with the Signals tour. Sometimes it was good sometimes it did not work. One thing is for sure, starting with the CP tour their live performances have gone to another level with each tour. I always thought some of the songs on ESL were on the verge of being too slow. Perhaps they felt the same way and thought they should pick it up a notch or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the masked drummer Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (Todem @ Nov 16 2010, 04:14 PM) Saw both and no contest 2010's version was so much better in every way. I remember the 1983 take (my first ever Rush shows back to back nights too!) and felt it was so fast and just off. It did not groove at my shows. This year....total perfection and the highlight of the tour. Signals was my first show, too. Didn't see both nights, but... I totally get what you're saying about not having much groove. They are much more refined as musicians now. Paridoxically, you would think they'd play it better younger fresh after writing it, but their performances show how much finesse they offer now. Better with age just like a fine wine in Ged's cellar... Cheers! PS: I'm green with envy for you cats who caught the MP tour. Thanks for rubbing it in. Edited November 16, 2010 by the masked drummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarkus406 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Why not the Moving Pictures tour when they played the entire length of the song? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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