liddybuck01 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 just came up on my iTunes. seriously, that main piano part gives me chills. idk why but this song sounds so haunting, imo. anyone else dig this song?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Yes! Great song! Has a real sense of urgency to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 QUOTE (savagegrace26 @ May 13 2011, 11:13 PM) Yes! Great song! Has a real sense of urgency to it. Exactly! Even the guitar solo is urgent and intense. My favorite line: "... it used to be something but we let it run down in our hands..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisible To Telescopic Eye Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I think it's a good song from one of Neils most powerful records lyrically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Amazing intro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sawyer Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 This song is truly amazing. One of the best songs from the Presto-Test for Echo era. Very good lyrics. I can really relate to them as I am very concerned about the environment. Actually, I was just going to start an appreciation thread for this song. You beat me to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebernreuter Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I think it would be way better if it were called Crimson Tide. Roll Tide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Disclaimer - I haven't listened to it in a really long time. I do remember not liking it much because I found it overtly preachy. Neil's more effective when he's subtle, and I didn't care for the sledgehammer-style message in "Red Tide". I suppose I should take another listen - it's been a good fifteen years or so since I started hitting the "skip" button on Red Tide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StellarJetman Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 QUOTE (thebernreuter @ May 14 2011, 08:28 AM) I think it would be way better if it were called Crimson Tide. Roll Tide. No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Enemy Without Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 QUOTE (StellarJetman @ May 14 2011, 10:28 AM) QUOTE (thebernreuter @ May 14 2011, 08:28 AM) I think it would be way better if it were called Crimson Tide. Roll Tide. No. I second that "no" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 QUOTE (Mara @ May 14 2011, 10:01 AM) Disclaimer - I haven't listened to it in a really long time. I do remember not liking it much because I found it overtly preachy. Neil's more effective when he's subtle, and I didn't care for the sledgehammer-style message in "Red Tide". I suppose I should take another listen - it's been a good fifteen years or so since I started hitting the "skip" button on Red Tide. I sing alog to it, but I don't pay too much attention to what the message is. the music on this track is so amazing it's easy to forgive the lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 QUOTE (liddybuck01 @ May 14 2011, 12:34 PM) QUOTE (Mara @ May 14 2011, 10:01 AM) Disclaimer - I haven't listened to it in a really long time. I do remember not liking it much because I found it overtly preachy. Neil's more effective when he's subtle, and I didn't care for the sledgehammer-style message in "Red Tide". I suppose I should take another listen - it's been a good fifteen years or so since I started hitting the "skip" button on Red Tide. I sing alog to it, but I don't pay too much attention to what the message is. the music on this track is so amazing it's easy to forgive the lyrics. Same here. I never really gave the lyrics that much thought. Its a good song but one of the weakest on Presto imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiriusRushFan Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 QUOTE (Mara @ May 14 2011, 11:01 AM)Disclaimer - I haven't listened to it in a really long time. I do remember not liking it much because I found it overtly preachy. Neil's more effective when he's subtle, and I didn't care for the sledgehammer-style message in "Red Tide". I suppose I should take another listen - it's been a good fifteen years or so since I started hitting the "skip" button on Red Tide. No time like the present! With lyrics too... Red Tide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pratt53 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Red Tide is an awesome song musically and lyrically. I was shocked and disappointed when it didn't make the set list on the Presto tour. This song screamed for a great video and red lasers live. The song rocks and would rock live. Put it on the list of rare songs to play live that will never happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scars Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I think it was the first song I truly loved off of Presto. It's moved down a little bit since getting into the other stuff, but I still think it's a fantastic (and rarely discussed) song. The song has an atmosphere like no other on the album (and being a fan of synths, I can't argue with this track). The opening piano riff, the bouncy synth, the incredible (but short) solo--it's simply a wonderful song. Piece about the song from the Rush FAQ: http://www.nimitz.net/rush/faq3ans.html#133 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Certainly a major influence on the album we wrote. Preachy? Sure but sometimes that's OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Love it, and love singing along with it, especially the chorus, and the repeat of "let us not go gently into the endless winter night" with the changes each time. I'm never going to hear someone say "this is a test", "this is only a test", "this is not a test" or "false alarm" and not break into song ever again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow-Dog2112 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 open secrets gives me chills along with red tide "i was looking out the window, i should of looked at your face instead..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas Lang Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 In total agreement with all the positive comments here. My favorite on Presto hands down and one of their most underrated tunes overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I love Red Tide, it's a great song for all of the reasons already states. I'm a tad biased though, as Presto is one of my favorite albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micgtr71 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Easily my favorite from the record when it was released. It still sounds great even with the synthy part. I see it as a bridge from the 80s period to what they did on counterparts. I'm going to spin that record today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Pumpy adores this track! Go Red Tide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquiel Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Yep, agree, always loved this track and Available Light from Presto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Very good song. I've never thought about the "preachy" part of it but I guess I can see how some would think that. Most lyricists are preaching a message of some kind when they write so Neil's not doing anything different than what every other lyricist has done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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