summer_sky Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 QUOTE (Cygnals @ Jan 28 2011, 06:14 PM)... And strangely too, how reclusive Neil can be at times, he's probably the one member of Rush who exposes his life more to us than the the other two. ... interesting observation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer_sky Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 QUOTE (Sir Lerxst @ Jan 27 2011, 08:36 PM) You mean like this? http://209.85.62.24/67/52/0/p212360/Neil_P...sic_Chapter.mp3 (One chapter from Travelling Music) thanks for posting the link... I prefer to read books rather than listen to them, however, it is interesting to hear an author read his/her own work aloud. Hearing the cadence of speech and where emphasis is placed adds a certain other dimension to the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer_sky Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jan 28 2011, 10:23 AM)I plan to buy the book.. only after someone's finished reading it! you cheap bastard! wanna go half-sies on the book? You can read it first while the pages are still clean and crisp. Then, when done, give to me to read and place on my bookshelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realomind Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 QUOTE (Cygnals @ Jan 28 2011, 11:14 PM) And strangely too, how reclusive Neil can be at times, he's probably the one member of Rush who exposes his life more to us than the the other two. My thoughts exactly ('cept you worded it better than I would have ), glad someone else picked up on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 QUOTE (realomind @ Jan 29 2011, 10:14 AM) QUOTE (Cygnals @ Jan 28 2011, 11:14 PM) And strangely too, how reclusive Neil can be at times, he's probably the one member of Rush who exposes his life more to us than the the other two. My thoughts exactly ('cept you worded it better than I would have ), glad someone else picked up on that. I've pointed this out before. I really don't understand why Neil Peart gets such a bad rap around here. Neil Peart has revealed more about what makes Rush unique than Geddy Lee or Alex Lifeson ever have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripdad Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 QUOTE (RodrigoAltaf @ Jan 26 2011, 06:15 PM) This is Neil's new book: http://www.bravewords.com/news/154835 Any thoughts? My spyware program doesn't like that link you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I would be interested in reading a book by Geddy Lee if ever writes one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyg7133 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I shall pre-order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Jan 29 2011, 10:23 AM) QUOTE (realomind @ Jan 29 2011, 10:14 AM) QUOTE (Cygnals @ Jan 28 2011, 11:14 PM) And strangely too, how reclusive Neil can be at times, he's probably the one member of Rush who exposes his life more to us than the the other two. My thoughts exactly ('cept you worded it better than I would have ), glad someone else picked up on that. I've pointed this out before. So have I, but I'm glad other people are picking up on this. As "private" as he is, we actually know more about his personal life and his thoughts than we do about the other two guys, combined! He obviously has no problem sharing his life with us, it just has to be on his terms - within the pages of a book he wrote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reani14 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 i'll get it just because it's him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jan 30 2011, 09:54 AM) QUOTE (ReRushed @ Jan 29 2011, 10:23 AM) QUOTE (realomind @ Jan 29 2011, 10:14 AM) QUOTE (Cygnals @ Jan 28 2011, 11:14 PM) And strangely too, how reclusive Neil can be at times, he's probably the one member of Rush who exposes his life more to us than the the other two. My thoughts exactly ('cept you worded it better than I would have ), glad someone else picked up on that. I've pointed this out before. So have I, but I'm glad other people are picking up on this. As "private" as he is, we actually know more about his personal life and his thoughts than we do about the other two guys, combined! He obviously has no problem sharing his life with us, it just has to be on his terms - within the pages of a book he wrote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 QUOTE (reani14 @ Jan 30 2011, 09:54 AM) i'll get it just because it's him.. No offense to him or his writing, but I really think Rush fans are just about his only readers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Sounds like it will be more-or-less the same book he's already written a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jan 30 2011, 09:59 AM) QUOTE (reani14 @ Jan 30 2011, 09:54 AM) i'll get it just because it's him.. No offense to him or his writing, but I really think Rush fans are just about his only readers. The truth of the matter is that Neil would really rather be universally famous as an intellectual giant, rubbing elbows with the likes of Dawkins and other trendy cerveau-du-jour preachers, rather than being a "lowly" prog-rock drummer/lyricist with trekkie-like following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jan 30 2011, 09:59 AM) QUOTE (reani14 @ Jan 30 2011, 09:54 AM) i'll get it just because it's him.. No offense to him or his writing, but I really think Rush fans are just about his only readers. Egg Zakk Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Neil's writing is more like rambling. It's not focused or streamlined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer_sky Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jan 30 2011, 12:17 PM) The truth of the matter is that Neil would really rather be universally famous as an intellectual giant, rubbing elbows with the likes of Dawkins and other trendy cerveau-du-jour preachers, rather than being a "lowly" prog-rock drummer/lyricist with trekkie-like following. Everybody needs a dream and something which to aspire, Gemini! Neil is accomplished at his job as a prog-rock drummer/lyricist; he has achieved success in his career, so why not pursue his quest after fame as a cerveau-du-jour if only among his fandom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I'm thinking of getting it and mailing it into a venue for him to sign. I'll probably never read it, but that would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer_sky Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 QUOTE (ColdFireYYZ @ Jan 30 2011, 01:43 PM) I'm thinking of getting it and mailing it into a venue for him to sign. I'll probably never read it, but that would be cool. Maybe if you dog-ear a few of the pages and break the spine of the book, you could fool Neil into thinking you actually read and appreciate his literary work and he'd be more inclined to take the time to give you his autograph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwentyOneTwelve Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 QUOTE (summer_sky @ Jan 30 2011, 06:47 PM) QUOTE (ColdFireYYZ @ Jan 30 2011, 01:43 PM) I'm thinking of getting it and mailing it into a venue for him to sign. I'll probably never read it, but that would be cool. Maybe if you dog-ear a few of the pages and break the spine of the book, you could fool Neil into thinking you actually read and appreciate his literary work and he'd be more inclined to take the time to give you his autograph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 QUOTE (summer_sky @ Jan 30 2011, 01:47 PM) QUOTE (ColdFireYYZ @ Jan 30 2011, 01:43 PM) I'm thinking of getting it and mailing it into a venue for him to sign. I'll probably never read it, but that would be cool. Maybe if you dog-ear a few of the pages and break the spine of the book, you could fool Neil into thinking you actually read and appreciate his literary work and he'd be more inclined to take the time to give you his autograph I've started his other books and found them interesting, but never found the time to finish them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappa_da_bass Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Question: I haven't got any of Neil's books but I'd like to change that, do you think this one would make sense to read first? Or should I start at the beginning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun3701 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 QUOTE (slappa_da_bass @ Jan 30 2011, 02:55 PM) Question: I haven't got any of Neil's books but I'd like to change that, do you think this one would make sense to read first? Or should I start at the beginning? You're far more intelligent than Neil, why waste your time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMWriter Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Jan 30 2011, 12:24 PM)Neil's writing is more like rambling. It's not focused or streamlined. That's what I've noticed. It's literally the only thing that bugs me about his writing. But -- it's a travelogue, more or less. They can get to be that way. He goes off on these tangents all the time, but his transitions are fairly clear and his writing style's intriguing enough that I keep reading. And I had to laugh at the comment that most of his readers (if not nearly all of them) are probably Rush fans... But I've talked about his writing to some of my friends and they've expressed interest in borrowing Roadshow from me when I'm done with it. (I don't know if I'll be willing to part with it, though. I rarely let people borrow things from me..) QUOTE (slappa_da_bass)Question: I haven't got any of Neil's books but I'd like to change that, do you think this one would make sense to read first? Or should I start at the beginning? I started with Ghost Rider. Especially in Roadshow, he occasionally will reference back to Traveling Music or the aforementioned book, but I'd say start wherever you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 QUOTE (slappa_da_bass @ Jan 30 2011, 02:55 PM) Question: I haven't got any of Neil's books but I'd like to change that, do you think this one would make sense to read first? Or should I start at the beginning? Start with Ghost Rider . The first book is The Masked Rider and is about his trip in Africa imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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