PumpkinHead Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 QUOTE (Terrapin @ Feb 12 2012, 08:45 PM) How about growing up and getting a life? Relax, Francis...... I was just busting your Irish balls! To answer your question...... Pumpy is all grow'd up and he has a wonderful life!!! (Why does this jackass keep speaking in the third person?) Now get out there and enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Think for yourself, Rush fans. Don't let Neil or anybody else do it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 "In a young man's quest to follow his dreams, he is caught between the grandiose forces of order and chaos. He travels across a lavish and colorful world of steampunk and alchemy, with lost cities, pirates, anarchists, exotic carnivals, and a rigid Watchmaker who imposes precision on every aspect of daily life." f**k YEAH!! This sounds like something straight outta' their prog period, this is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) Someone brought up a good point on RIAB the other day...that with a novelization of the album, we're being given someone else's ideas of what the album is about, instead of using our own imaginations. I thought that was a really good point. While it won't keep me from reading the novelization, and while I'm interested in someone else's vision of the album, I WILL be sure to listen to the album FIRST and imagine the story myself, then compare/contrast (I probably would have done so anyway). Edit: And even reading the book, I'll still be putting my own spin on what Anderson is writing about. Still, it was a good point that was brought up. Edited February 14, 2012 by 1 of the 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 QUOTE (HowItIs @ Feb 13 2012, 05:33 AM) QUOTE (danielmclark @ Feb 12 2012, 05:55 PM) QUOTE (PumpkinHead @ Feb 12 2012, 06:53 PM) QUOTE (danielmclark @ Feb 12 2012, 11:22 AM)Nevermind. Gayest cover ever. Pumpy begs the differ...... http://db3.stb.s-msn.com/i/D9/D9F14FFB1FE4978316F1B4186504A.jpg I... was wrong... Yikes. http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd103/laserspray/internet%20stuff/smilies/smiley4108.gif Mind if I hide behind you, daniel? http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2011/1/3/87c972d3-9fa3-4ec7-b028-ca95b96e98ce.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUP1771 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 QUOTE (USB Connector @ Feb 13 2012, 11:38 PM) QUOTE (HowItIs @ Feb 13 2012, 05:33 AM) QUOTE (danielmclark @ Feb 12 2012, 05:55 PM) QUOTE (PumpkinHead @ Feb 12 2012, 06:53 PM) QUOTE (danielmclark @ Feb 12 2012, 11:22 AM)Nevermind. Gayest cover ever. Pumpy begs the differ...... http://db3.stb.s-msn.com/i/D9/D9F14FFB1FE4978316F1B4186504A.jpg I... was wrong... Yikes. http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd103/laserspray/internet%20stuff/smilies/smiley4108.gif Mind if I hide behind you, daniel? http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2011/1/3/87c972d3-9fa3-4ec7-b028-ca95b96e98ce.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 From Spinner.com: Books on Tape: The Top 10 Collabs Between Authors and Musicians Can you imagine a world where, instead of fossil fuels, modern machinery runs on the power of steam and everyone's favourite band is Rush? If so, you've glimpsed into the alternate reality that unfolds in the forthcoming steampunk novel from sci-fi author Kevin J. Anderson. The best-selling scribe of over 100 genre books, including titles for the 'Star Wars,' 'Dune,' and 'X-Files' franchises, is writing a companion novel to 'Clockwork Angels,' the upcoming studio album from Canadian prog-rock giants Rush. "I take my inspiration from many sources, but music has always been a key to my literary imagination, more than just a soundtrack but a trigger for images, scenes, and strange worlds," Anderson tells Spinner. In fact, he dedicated his first novel, 'Resurrection, Inc,' to the Rush album 'Grace Under Pressure,' a nod that spawned a friendship with Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart which eventually led to the 'Clockwork Angels' collaboration. Anderson is not the only author for whom music is a muse. Over the years, beat poets, stuffy literature types, best-selling novelist and gonzo journalists have traded the lamplight for the limelight and emerged from the study long enough to align themselves with musicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpkinHead Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Pumpy hopes Neeel penned a track dedicated to Sandworms! http://biology.kenyon.edu/slonc/bio3/2006projects/McFarlane_Papows/sandworm.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 QUOTE (PumpkinHead @ Mar 4 2012, 06:57 AM) Pumpy hopes Neeel penned a track dedicated to Sandworms! http://biology.kenyon.edu/slonc/bio3/2006projects/McFarlane_Papows/sandworm.gif The worm IS the spice! The spice IS the worm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbirdsong Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Mar 4 2012, 10:05 AM) QUOTE (PumpkinHead @ Mar 4 2012, 06:57 AM) Pumpy hopes Neeel penned a track dedicated to Sandworms! http://biology.kenyon.edu/slonc/bio3/2006projects/McFarlane_Papows/sandworm.gif The worm IS the spice! The spice IS the worm! Father, the sleeper has awakened and now is eating worm poop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigershark2112 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I really can't believe we haven't heard anything yet. Is this album some kind of long-con joke or something? Cos it's getting freaking ridiculous that they won't say anything at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielmclark Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 "When it's ready" I used to be a video gamer. I remember very well what happened to companies that announced major games in advance and then had to delay them. People would bitch and complain and in some cases, it brewed a lot of hostility that affected sales. A few people and companies, notably John Carmack, Blizzard, and Valve, started to adopt the philosophy of "when it's done". They stopped giving firm dates too far in advance and simply said... when it's done. I *love* that Rush isn't dropping a ton of information and dates right now. It shows that they're more concerned about the product than the marketing. It'll be done when it's done. Then we'll buy it. Simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigershark2112 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I wouldn't have a problem with it if Caravan and BU2B weren't 2 years old already. And they WERE giving us updates on the album previously, then they just stopped. They could say SOMETHING... anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 QUOTE (apetersvt @ Feb 9 2012, 01:50 PM) Good signs so far. The best albums Rush have made have all contained some sort of Sci-Fi journey themed epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompers Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 QUOTE (Tigershark2112 @ Mar 5 2012, 02:05 PM) I wouldn't have a problem with it if Caravan and BU2B weren't 2 years old already. And they WERE giving us updates on the album previously, then they just stopped. They could say SOMETHING... anything. I wouldn't have a problem if people wouldn't be so ungrateful for Rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigershark2112 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 The 3 things I'm most thankful for in my life (in this order): My Family My Girl Rush (and all other music I love), for getting me through some of the hardest times of my life. Don't say I'm ungrateful, you don't know me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigershark2112 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Also, impatience has nothing to do with how grateful you are for something. I love my girlfriend more than anything, and I can't WAIT to see her every night when I'm at work. Does that make me ungrateful for her? Don't think so. Same with Rush, I love them and I'm just getting impatient. Doesn't mean I'm ungrateful by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 QUOTE (Tigershark2112 @ Mar 5 2012, 01:05 PM) I wouldn't have a problem with it if Caravan and BU2B weren't 2 years old already. And they WERE giving us updates on the album previously, then they just stopped. They could say SOMETHING... anything. It's the deep breath before the plunge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigershark2112 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I prefer Lerxster's more positive attitude toward this than some who wanna put others down for wanting to hear this thing so bad. Cheers, sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 maybe it's good they aren't saying anything and keeping their mouths shut. usually when you hear alot of talk from the band members saying how much they like the new music and how great they think it is, that's when you should be concerned. they did alot of talking before s & a was released and look how that turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigershark2112 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Hype is an artist's worst enemy, this is true. ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 QUOTE (Tigershark2112 @ Mar 5 2012, 11:35 AM) I really can't believe we haven't heard anything yet. Is this album some kind of long-con joke or something? Cos it's getting freaking ridiculous that they won't say anything at all. I do see your point but I've decided just to sit back and enjoy every tidbit of info as it comes out as this may be the last studio effort. I just wish those tidbits weren't taking so long. Hold on a little longer my friend. Like I said in my other thread the forum will be exploding in excitement right around the corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 QUOTE (Tigershark2112 @ Mar 5 2012, 02:18 PM) I prefer Lerxster's more positive attitude toward this than some who wanna put others down for wanting to hear this thing so bad. Cheers, sir As Thomas Earl Petty once sang, The waiting is the hardest part Cheers good citizen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) Edited March 5, 2012 by presto123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 QUOTE (ReflectedLight @ Mar 5 2012, 02:20 PM) maybe it's good they aren't saying anything and keeping their mouths shut. usually when you hear alot of talk from the band members saying how much they like the new music and how great they think it is, that's when you should be concerned. they did alot of talking before s & a was released and look how that turned out. In this case , No news might be Good news . I don't want an update every week and then have another S&A on our hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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