Gompers Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Geddy choirs. Actually, live I really don't care for them buit I was never a fan of pumped in vocals. Besides, I thought I heard a radio interview years ago where Geddy said they only liked to do on the record what they can do on stage, when the interviewer asked about how they get such a full sound live without extra musicians. But for the poll, in studio releases I like them on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Don't like them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 QUOTE (metaldad @ Nov 30 2011, 01:33 PM) Don't like them SAME. They were fine on 'My Favourite Headache' as it was Ged's solo album. In fact, they were all over VT, and I am sure it was a direct effect from his MFH sessions. IMO, no need for them on a Rush record. The 'choirs' just cover up the music, and with Rush...that is a no-no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeze Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Both "Vapor Trails" and "Snakes & Arrows" are pretty heavy on the Geddy-choirs, and I feel they don`t need to repeat it much on their forthcoming album. Judging from "Caravan" and "BU2B", they seem to have left the choir-thing behind. A descision I`m totally fine with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtull Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I like them more than this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenken Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Where is the option that they are complete garbage and makes me want to put Vapor Trails in the microwave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Depends, I thought it worked really well in Malignant Narcissism and Workin them Angels, they sucked on VT (mostly because it added to that wall of sound), they were fine on RTB. Personally, I can do with a minimal amount on the next album just because Ged seems to really like them. Use them wisely or replace them with guitar/drum solos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 OK once in a while. They work in some songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbirdsong Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 QUOTE (tjtull @ Nov 30 2011, 02:20 PM) I like them more than this thread I like them better than several recent threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummerrobin Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I think they sound good when used sparingly. One of my favourite examples is studio version of Mystic Rhythms - the layered vocals really add atmosphere to the track. I've never liked the live versions as much as the original and I think this is one of the reasons why. But I also agree with those who say maybe it's time to give the Ged choir a bit of a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCM Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 QUOTE (EmotionDetector @ Nov 30 2011, 02:10 PM) They were fine on 'My Favourite Headache' as it was Ged's solo album. In fact, they were all over VT, and I am sure it was a direct effect from his MFH sessions. I agree, you can really feel a lot of similarities between HYF and VT. Almost to the point where after hearing VT, MFH sounds more like a Rush album than it did before we had VT. (does that make sense?) As for the choir of Geds, as much as I love him, I think one is enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StellarJetman Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) I probably wouldn't mind them if they were limited to a few songs, but hearing them on pretty much every Vapor Trails track and about half of My Favorite Headache has destroyed any chance that I might have had of appreciating them. Blech. Edited December 1, 2011 by StellarJetman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 They're okay now and then. But I would like to hear more Alex in the background Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Given a choice of the Geddy Choir vs. the HYF Wall of Synth, I'll take the Choir. Organic, not digital, please. Both are better when used sparingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompers Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 QUOTE (HowItIs @ Dec 1 2011, 04:51 AM) They're okay now and then. But I would like to hear more Alex in the background Actually, I think that would be awesome as well. Amazing, but somewhat cheesy, things can be done with auto-tune if he isn't too far off key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Digital Man Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 We've been here before haven't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 QUOTE (New Digital Man @ Dec 1 2011, 04:24 PM) We've been here before ... Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Classic 70's for $800, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 QUOTE (Gompers @ Dec 1 2011, 06:46 AM) QUOTE (HowItIs @ Dec 1 2011, 04:51 AM) They're okay now and then. But I would like to hear more Alex in the background Actually, I think that would be awesome as well. Amazing, but somewhat cheesy, things can be done with auto-tune if he isn't too far off key. Actually, on Neil's DVD, with the odd mix, I heard Alex quite loudly at the end of Marathon. Louder than Geddy. And he sounded good. I don't judge him too harshly in any case. I mean, look who he's singing with! You can't compare them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastille Dave Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 QUOTE (Drummerrobin @ Nov 30 2011, 06:04 PM) I think they sound good when used sparingly. One of my favourite examples is studio version of Mystic Rhythms - the layered vocals really add atmosphere to the track. I agree, when used very sparingly I think it is kinda cool. But it's been used far too much in recent albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tot Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 i've never liked the lead singer on backup vocals. its too bad alex can't sing better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Enemy Without Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 All the choices seem to be ranging from good to neutral... Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielmclark Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 3 2011, 07:58 PM) All the choices seem to be ranging from good to neutral... Hmm... Probably because the options are flawed... there's only one option for negative, while there are five for good/neutral/other. I wonder how it would look if it were just yes or no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Enemy Without Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 QUOTE (danielmclark @ Dec 3 2011, 09:26 PM) QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ Dec 3 2011, 07:58 PM) All the choices seem to be ranging from good to neutral... Hmm... Probably because the options are flawed... there's only one option for negative, while there are five for good/neutral/other. I wonder how it would look if it were just yes or no. I would personally say "I don't care for them" is more neutral than bad. But whatever, it doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I voted "I can take or leave them" because I don't really notice, and therefore think about them, to the degree many others do. Odd, given that Geddy's voice is often a focal point for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethOfSyrinx Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I like them, but i'd love to hear more Alex backing vocals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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