MMCXII Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) Definitely my new favorite song on the disc! Alex's solo, the lyrics and the passion in Geddy's voice, that quick shot of my future wife during Alex's solo.. Absolutely beautiful from begining to end! Edited January 21, 2012 by MMCXII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Absolutely love this song! And live...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 My username on too many forums to mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndseyG Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 QUOTE (HowItIs @ Jan 21 2012, 10:50 AM) Absolutely love this song! And live...? Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theanalogmiddleagedman Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Awesome! I was really glad they finally played this live and it was so good. Has anyone heard an unedited version to know what Geddy's goof up was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I loved the song for many years before hearing it live and while I didn't think it was possible, I actually like it more now that i've seen them play it live twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 QUOTE (theanalogmiddleagedman @ Jan 21 2012, 02:10 PM) Awesome! I was really glad they finally played this live and it was so good. Has anyone heard an unedited version to know what Geddy's goof up was? I don't know, but I believe he called it an 'unscheduled brain fart'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 QUOTE (Babycat @ Jan 21 2012, 09:56 AM) QUOTE (theanalogmiddleagedman @ Jan 21 2012, 02:10 PM) Awesome! I was really glad they finally played this live and it was so good. Has anyone heard an unedited version to know what Geddy's goof up was? I don't know, but I believe he called it an 'unscheduled brain fart'... Interesting, I didn't know you could actually schedule those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielmclark Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 It's in my top 3 songs they've ever done, but the way Alex changed up the acoustic guitar intro is jarring, unnecessary and it pulls me right out of the song. I've listened that song hundreds, maybe thousands of times in the past 20 years, and while I don't mind change per se, that particular little change at the beginning really bothers me. Geddy's voice on the TM version is also a deal breaker for me. I saw them twice on this tour and each time, he didn't sound nearly as off as he does on TM. Geddy getting older: fine. Geddy getting older, singing while sick (or getting over being sick): not fine. Not fine at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand phil-nale Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 QUOTE (theanalogmiddleagedman @ Jan 21 2012, 09:10 AM) Awesome! I was really glad they finally played this live and it was so good. Has anyone heard an unedited version to know what Geddy's goof up was? 3:50 to 4:01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan2712 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I didn't really know this song before i went to see them, and unfortunately where i was sitting at the Vancouver show didn't help. (directly opposite of the stage) however, after watching the DVD several times, and re-listening to the album, absolutely love it know. its one of my favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisible To Telescopic Eye Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) I like the songs as well....But that waving my magic crap is just so corny...I've never gotten used to it....That was the first song that I just sorta said...."are you f'n kiddin' me"? Edited January 21, 2012 by Invisible To Telescopic Eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unattractive Truth Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 QUOTE (Invisible To Telescopic Eye @ Jan 21 2012, 03:44 PM) I like the songs as well....But that waving my magic crap is just so corny...I've never gotten used to it....That was the first song that I just sorta said...."are you f'n kiddin' me"? My first time was the rap on Roll the Bones.... As for Presto, great song. Even better live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I've always loved Presto. Love Alex's extended guitar and the way Geddy sings "If I could a-wave my magic a-wand" toward the end in the live version. Geddy also does a finger twirl (and in Cleveland, pretends to shoot himself in embarrassment) at the end that I think is neat. This was the first song at my first show where I realized being a Rush fan had become a huge priority going forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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