Headlong Flight Opinions 3 Weeks Later

[Todem]

I like even more now than the first 5-6 listens. I know every beat, fill, riff, lyric.

 

I always need a lot of listens to fully engulf myself in some of their more longer pieces. The song is great. And I know the new album is going to be epic.

Edited May 10, 2012 by Todem

[CantStopThinkingBig]

It needs a Geddy choir Edited May 10, 2012 by CantStopThinkingBig

[Tarkus406]

QUOTE (Merely Space @ May 8 2012, 07:47 AM)

I still enjoy it very much. Oddly, I find it very melodic and catchy. The chorus lingers in my mind after listening, and I find myself humming it.

At first I didn't pick up on the subtle melodies in the song. Like Caravan, it just sounded awkward at first, but now I'm starting to hear it and appreciate it a lot more, just like Caravan!

 

I love the song that much more now and will continue to enjoy it well after the album's release

[Tarkus406]

[DistantEarlyRushFan]

Once and forever a great song

[Dscrapre]

To me it's just as good as it was when I first started listening to it. About a 7.5 out of 10. (Caravan is a 8.5, and BU2B is an 8)

 

I'm just so much more used to it now. It doesn't seem as long as it did back then. I'm still not 100% sure about the pre-narration transition which sounds clunky to me, and the guitar solo is too generic, but it definitely has me very excited for the rest of the stuff.

[IChoseFreeWill]

Still cool! And still steampunk

[EmotionDetector]

QUOTE (CantStopThinkingBig @ May 9 2012, 08:05 PM)

It needs a Geddy choir

 

Wrong thread...I think you want the "Unpopular opinions you have about RUSH" thread.

[fonzbear2000]

It's just as amazing as the first time I heard it.

[rushgoober]

QUOTE (CantStopThinkingBig @ May 9 2012, 05:05 PM)

It needs a Geddy choir

 

[CantStopThinkingBig]

QUOTE (rushgoober @ May 9 2012, 10:45 PM)

QUOTE (CantStopThinkingBig @ May 9 2012, 05:05 PM) It needs a Geddy choir   yes! it would fit right in when Geddy is saying "big STEE-lll WHEE-lzzz"

[SlyJeff]

[Tommy Sawyer]

Haven't listened to any of the CA since a few days after Headlong Flight was released.

[gudbuytjane]

QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ May 8 2012, 03:43 PM)

I like it about the same, the big difference is just getting to KNOW the song...anticipating what's next, etc.  The song definitely seems SHORTER to me now.

 

I have the same process with songs, especially longer ones. It takes me a while to get to know their structure, how the parts fit together, etc. My first few listens to a song elicit a far more emotional gut reaction, but as I deconstruct the song I often gain a deeper appreciation for it.

 

I have been listening to Headlong Flight at least once a day, often more, and I am loving it more and more. One thing that stands out for me is Geddy's bass. I really like his playing here. And the wah-wah guitar solo from Alex? Chills.

 

-Jane

[treeduck]

I've only listened to it three times, I don't want to make it too "old" too soon. I'll not listen to it again till I have the album...

[ColdFireYYZ]

I haven't listened to it a lot lately since I don't want to get tired of it but I still love it!

[flybynightgirl]

Hey Yeah I heard it bunches for like a week then took a week off and love it more. I really appreciate the bands efforts thanks rush forum

[flybynightgirl]

[ThinkingBig]

I was doing some serious air drumming today.

 

I hope they play that live.

[deslock]

My first impression was that it's their best lead-off single at least since I became a fan over 25 years ago.

 

My opinion after 200 listens is even better: It tops Subdivisions and maybe Limelight too.

[USB Connector]

Now that my internal hype has gone down I still think this is easily one of their best songs since Counterparts (the only competition being Far Cry and Nocturne, but these are just my opinions). I actually find the song quite motivating, so I use it during long study sessions (meaning I listen to it daily).

[presto123]

QUOTE (deslock @ May 12 2012, 07:08 PM)

My first impression was that it's their best lead-off single at least since I became a fan over 25 years ago. My opinion after 200 listens is even better: It tops Subdivisions and maybe Limelight too.

I think it's their best single since Dreamline anyway. As simple as Dreamline is it remains one of my favorite Rush songs to this day. Most of the reviewers think there are better songs than Headlong Flight to come so I have a feeling we are in for a treat.

[OGr8imL84AD8inF8sBlackSedan]

I listened to it twice that first day but have not heard it since...I'm just lazy.

[CruisingInPrimetime]

QUOTE (OGr8imL84AD8inF8sBlackSedan @ May 12 2012, 08:10 PM)

I listened to it twice that first day but have not heard it since...I'm just lazy.

I had to look at your name for a few minutes, but I think I have it figured out. Oh great, I'm late for a date in fate's black sedan ???

[losingit2k]

QUOTE (deslock @ May 12 2012, 07:08 PM)

My first impression was that it's their best lead-off single at least since I became a fan over 25 years ago. My opinion after 200 listens is even better: It tops Subdivisions and maybe Limelight too.

Wha wha what?

 

Bold statement sir! I disagree! (Apples & Oranges)