Presto-digitation Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Yeah, I saw Canada after the fact, but I swore for certain you were from across the pond originally. Sorry if I'm mistaken. Didn't want to leave that there if it was incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtrusive Companion Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Apr 22 2012, 03:29 PM) QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Apr 22 2012, 10:18 AM) QUOTE (WCFIELDS @ Apr 21 2012, 04:11 PM) After a few more listens, I'll be honest this song isn't really doing it for me. The slow chorus doesn't flow too well, and the vocal lines don't stand out much at all throughout the song....the solo is good, and their are some cool bass and drum moments.... I am shocked dude...you're usually really positive and have nothing but good things to say about Rush It's his nature to naturally be a cynical curmudgeon. As in nature do you mean residing in Great Britain? I don't even know that to be true but that's what I would guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 QUOTE (Animate @ Apr 20 2012, 11:07 AM) QUOTE (metaldad @ Apr 20 2012, 11:03 AM) Does anyone like a good Peanut Butter sandwich once and awhile ? Uh, peanut butter? That was Elvis. Whom even I can't make a connection to Rush to (that is, beyond the obvious starting of R&R and influencing Rush's influences) http://i.imgur.com/X3FFq.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 QUOTE (presto123 @ Apr 22 2012, 04:47 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Apr 22 2012, 03:29 PM) QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Apr 22 2012, 10:18 AM) QUOTE (WCFIELDS @ Apr 21 2012, 04:11 PM) After a few more listens, I'll be honest this song isn't really doing it for me. The slow chorus doesn't flow too well, and the vocal lines don't stand out much at all throughout the song....the solo is good, and their are some cool bass and drum moments.... I am shocked dude...you're usually really positive and have nothing but good things to say about Rush It's his nature to naturally be a cynical curmudgeon. As in nature do you mean residing in Great Britain? I don't even know that to be true but that's what I would guess. Yeah, it was a commentary on the largely cynical Euro Rush fans, such as on the TNMS board. I think it's just in their genetic make up. And I think I was confusing WC with Fridge, which would explain my mistake, so apologies all the way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vital signz Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 QUOTE (shail @ Apr 22 2012, 10:59 AM) The song sounds like 60 year old prog rock guys giving it their last shot. it's an ok tune. Nothing to write home about. shail = fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Apr 22 2012, 06:17 PM) QUOTE (presto123 @ Apr 22 2012, 04:47 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Apr 22 2012, 03:29 PM) QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Apr 22 2012, 10:18 AM) QUOTE (WCFIELDS @ Apr 21 2012, 04:11 PM) After a few more listens, I'll be honest this song isn't really doing it for me. The slow chorus doesn't flow too well, and the vocal lines don't stand out much at all throughout the song....the solo is good, and their are some cool bass and drum moments.... I am shocked dude...you're usually really positive and have nothing but good things to say about Rush It's his nature to naturally be a cynical curmudgeon. As in nature do you mean residing in Great Britain? I don't even know that to be true but that's what I would guess. Yeah, it was a commentary on the largely cynical Euro Rush fans, such as on the TNMS board. I think it's just in their genetic make up. And I think I was confusing WC with Fridge, which would explain my mistake, so apologies all the way around. And Fridge is a Scot -- and if I remember correctly, he likes "Caravan." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Apr 22 2012, 05:17 PM) QUOTE (presto123 @ Apr 22 2012, 04:47 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Apr 22 2012, 03:29 PM) QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Apr 22 2012, 10:18 AM) QUOTE (WCFIELDS @ Apr 21 2012, 04:11 PM) After a few more listens, I'll be honest this song isn't really doing it for me. The slow chorus doesn't flow too well, and the vocal lines don't stand out much at all throughout the song....the solo is good, and their are some cool bass and drum moments.... I am shocked dude...you're usually really positive and have nothing but good things to say about Rush It's his nature to naturally be a cynical curmudgeon. As in nature do you mean residing in Great Britain? I don't even know that to be true but that's what I would guess. Yeah, it was a commentary on the largely cynical Euro Rush fans, such as on the TNMS board. I think it's just in their genetic make up. And I think I was confusing WC with Fridge, which would explain my mistake, so apologies all the way around. I made a joke in another thread that Rush is skipping UK because they actually read these message boards Sometimes I hope the band never does get on these boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Apr 22 2012, 04:17 PM) QUOTE (presto123 @ Apr 22 2012, 04:47 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Apr 22 2012, 03:29 PM) QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Apr 22 2012, 10:18 AM) QUOTE (WCFIELDS @ Apr 21 2012, 04:11 PM) After a few more listens, I'll be honest this song isn't really doing it for me. The slow chorus doesn't flow too well, and the vocal lines don't stand out much at all throughout the song....the solo is good, and their are some cool bass and drum moments.... I am shocked dude...you're usually really positive and have nothing but good things to say about Rush It's his nature to naturally be a cynical curmudgeon. As in nature do you mean residing in Great Britain? I don't even know that to be true but that's what I would guess. Yeah, it was a commentary on the largely cynical Euro Rush fans, such as on the TNMS board. I think it's just in their genetic make up. And I think I was confusing WC with Fridge, which would explain my mistake, so apologies all the way around. no worries there man, all good. At least the new Van Halen is pretty good. Liking it more and more.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 QUOTE (presto123 @ Apr 22 2012, 04:40 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Apr 22 2012, 05:17 PM) QUOTE (presto123 @ Apr 22 2012, 04:47 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Apr 22 2012, 03:29 PM) QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Apr 22 2012, 10:18 AM) QUOTE (WCFIELDS @ Apr 21 2012, 04:11 PM) After a few more listens, I'll be honest this song isn't really doing it for me. The slow chorus doesn't flow too well, and the vocal lines don't stand out much at all throughout the song....the solo is good, and their are some cool bass and drum moments.... I am shocked dude...you're usually really positive and have nothing but good things to say about Rush It's his nature to naturally be a cynical curmudgeon. As in nature do you mean residing in Great Britain? I don't even know that to be true but that's what I would guess. Yeah, it was a commentary on the largely cynical Euro Rush fans, such as on the TNMS board. I think it's just in their genetic make up. And I think I was confusing WC with Fridge, which would explain my mistake, so apologies all the way around. I made a joke in another thread that Rush is skipping UK because they actually read these message boards Sometimes I hope the band never does get on these boards. No matter what any band as big as Rush does, there are going to be people who like what they are doing, and people who don't. I ceratinly don't hate their new 3 songs, but don't love them either. I'm excited to see what the rest of CA sounds like for sure..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 QUOTE (WCFIELDS @ Apr 22 2012, 06:19 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Apr 22 2012, 04:17 PM) QUOTE (presto123 @ Apr 22 2012, 04:47 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Apr 22 2012, 03:29 PM) QUOTE (LeaveMyThingAlone @ Apr 22 2012, 10:18 AM) QUOTE (WCFIELDS @ Apr 21 2012, 04:11 PM) After a few more listens, I'll be honest this song isn't really doing it for me. The slow chorus doesn't flow too well, and the vocal lines don't stand out much at all throughout the song....the solo is good, and their are some cool bass and drum moments.... I am shocked dude...you're usually really positive and have nothing but good things to say about Rush It's his nature to naturally be a cynical curmudgeon. As in nature do you mean residing in Great Britain? I don't even know that to be true but that's what I would guess. Yeah, it was a commentary on the largely cynical Euro Rush fans, such as on the TNMS board. I think it's just in their genetic make up. And I think I was confusing WC with Fridge, which would explain my mistake, so apologies all the way around. no worries there man, all good. At least the new Van Halen is pretty good. Liking it more and more.... Thanks for being cool, m'man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animate Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Apr 22 2012, 04:50 PM) QUOTE (Animate @ Apr 20 2012, 11:07 AM) QUOTE (metaldad @ Apr 20 2012, 11:03 AM) Does anyone like a good Peanut Butter sandwich once and awhile ? Uh, peanut butter? That was Elvis. Whom even I can't make a connection to Rush to (that is, beyond the obvious starting of R&R and influencing Rush's influences) http://i.imgur.com/X3FFq.gif Whoa, that is uncanny! Alex and Elvis, separated at birth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarkus406 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 QUOTE (Phantom @ Apr 22 2012, 09:10 AM) If I had to offer one bit of constructive criticism, it would be that there are a couple points where it doesn't quite have the flow of a unified song. Sort of piece-worked together. But it is so blistering, and such an adrenaline drive, that it makes the flow almost insignificant to me. I feel that soon we will be able to overcome the strange flow and learn to embrace it. To me it is not so bad and I enjoy it well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossedSignals Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 QUOTE (ghostworks @ Apr 22 2012, 04:50 PM) QUOTE (Animate @ Apr 20 2012, 11:07 AM) QUOTE (metaldad @ Apr 20 2012, 11:03 AM) Does anyone like a good Peanut Butter sandwich once and awhile ? Uh, peanut butter? That was Elvis. Whom even I can't make a connection to Rush to (that is, beyond the obvious starting of R&R and influencing Rush's influences) http://i.imgur.com/X3FFq.gif Elvis lives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush! Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Headlong Flight kicks copious amounts of ass. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Space Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 QUOTE (Rush! @ Apr 23 2012, 10:39 AM) Headlong Flight kicks copious amounts of ass. That is all. That's enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 QUOTE (Tarkus406 @ Apr 22 2012, 09:03 PM) QUOTE (Phantom @ Apr 22 2012, 09:10 AM) If I had to offer one bit of constructive criticism, it would be that there are a couple points where it doesn't quite have the flow of a unified song. Sort of piece-worked together. But it is so blistering, and such an adrenaline drive, that it makes the flow almost insignificant to me. I feel that soon we will be able to overcome the strange flow and learn to embrace it. To me it is not so bad and I enjoy it well! It's a very minor thing to note, and it doesn't bother me in a significant way. Given the choice of hearing a tune that flows perfectly, but doesn't move me, and one that doesn't quite flow smoothly, but moves me the way hlf does, it'll take the latter all day long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBob Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I don't know why, but I just cant seem to stop playing the air drums on this song. Anyone know why? Just watch out when I'm driving and Headlong Flight comes on!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 OMG, The Download from ITunes sounds 100% better! "Houston, We have separation!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshine Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 QUOTE (losingit2k @ Apr 23 2012, 10:48 PM) OMG, The Download from ITunes sounds 100% better! "Houston, We have separation!" Yes it does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbirdsong Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I just started my second listen. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) In my experience with Rush, their music CAN grow on me, but usually after several listens to a song or album, if anything it's only going to go down in my estimation, not up, especially if it's a new release that I initially am enthralled with just because it's new. That's my long way around of saying that Headlong Flight is maybe a 6.5 out of 10 for me, but I doubt it will go up higher than that. I've listened to it many times, but by now it seems kind of a chore to get through, and it shouldn't be that way. Maybe it will make more sense in the context of the suite, but I also said that about Caravan and BU2B. After three songs, they kind of have to hold up on their own to a large extent, as magically adding in a few more songs and connecting them together thematically isn't going to produce a miracle... or at least I doubt it. I'm just finding that newer Rush seems to be so highly structured without the room to breathe they once had - the instrumentation and playing is fantastic, within the structure, but overall it feels too tight and constricted - too straight ahead hard rock without the interesting more progressive changes and surprises they used to have. And it's a tad repetitive - would have been better at 4 minutes, 4 and a half at most - often their songs seem a little padded in recent albums with too many repeats of the chorus. So, I'm still left with VERY GOOD, but not great, and I still hold out hope for a couple of songs as great as the first 3 tracks from S&A. Edited April 24, 2012 by rushgoober Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Apr 24 2012, 11:39 AM) In my experience with Rush, their music CAN grow on me, but usually after several listens to a song or album, if anything it's only going to go down in my estimation, not up, especially if it's a new release that I initially am enthralled with just because it's new. That's my long way around of saying that Headlong Flight is maybe a 6.5 out of 10 for me, but I doubt it will go up higher than that. I've listened to it many times, but by now it seems kind of a chore to get through, and it shouldn't be that way. Maybe it will make more sense in the context of the suite, but I also said that about Caravan and BU2B. After three songs, they kind of have to hold up on their own to a large extent, as magically adding in a few more songs and connecting them together thematically isn't going to produce a miracle... or at least I doubt it. I'm just finding that newer Rush seems to be so highly structured without the room to breathe they once had - the instrumentation and playing is fantastic, within the structure, but overall it feels too tight and constricted - too straight ahead hard rock without the interesting more progressive changes and surprises they used to have. And it's a tad repetitive - would have been better at 4 minutes, 4 and a half at most - often their songs seem a little padded in recent albums with too many repeats of the chorus. So, I'm still left with VERY GOOD, but not great, and I still hold out hope for a couple of songs as great as the first 3 tracks from S&A. so that's your final answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyfloridian Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Apr 24 2012, 02:39 PM) In my experience with Rush, their music CAN grow on me, but usually after several listens to a song or album, if anything it's only going to go down in my estimation, not up, especially if it's a new release that I initially am enthralled with just because it's new. That's my long way around of saying that Headlong Flight is maybe a 6.5 out of 10 for me, but I doubt it will go up higher than that. I've listened to it many times, but by now it seems kind of a chore to get through, and it shouldn't be that way. Maybe it will make more sense in the context of the suite, but I also said that about Caravan and BU2B. After three songs, they kind of have to hold up on their own to a large extent, as magically adding in a few more songs and connecting them together thematically isn't going to produce a miracle... or at least I doubt it. I'm just finding that newer Rush seems to be so highly structured without the room to breathe they once had - the instrumentation and playing is fantastic, within the structure, but overall it feels too tight and constricted - too straight ahead hard rock without the interesting more progressive changes and surprises they used to have. And it's a tad repetitive - would have been better at 4 minutes, 4 and a half at most - often their songs seem a little padded in recent albums with too many repeats of the chorus. So, I'm still left with VERY GOOD, but not great, and I still hold out hope for a couple of songs as great as the first 3 tracks from S&A. Agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druid13 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Well at least there are not any bad edits.....unlike "We Hold ON"...at 1:20..... I can't believe after 5 years that STILL stands out..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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