RUSHandOSU Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Played this song for a friend it blew his mind ..he told me he was picking this album up Tuesday which will be his first ever rush album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vital signz Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 QUOTE (hunter @ Jun 5 2012, 01:25 PM) I like how Neil imitates the ticking of a clock with his sticks counting out the beat in those couple spots. Man I was thinking the same think, and Alex's guitar sounds like a grandfather clock going off.... It is a phenomenal touch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jar2112 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Yeah, This song signifies the real beginning of the album for me. And what a beginning it is!! This song, and the whole record for that matter, has such a passion to it that I haven't heard since 2112. They sound invigorated in these songs. Writing a story through a conceptual record was the key for them to write with a purpose again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine_sf Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Title track is over-the-top phenomenal. The album is a true masterpiece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarPlyr01 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Just heard it on the Facebook page. I was blown away in the first minute. I was floored by what I was hearing. In my opinion, this song alone is the best thing they've done in the last 10 years, give or take maybe Far Cry and one or two other single songs. This one song, plus Headlong Flight, makes me think that this is going to be one of those rock albums where there isn't a single bad song on the album. All I have to say is, if this album comes out, and its generally considered amongst fans and critics as one of their best works ever...people who nit-pick at the album better have good reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I listened to this song a few days ago on utube, just to release some steam. I knew from that first listen, it was a lot to absorb. I listened to the facebook version. Twice now. Probably the sixth time I've heard this song since I caved (this is the only unreleased song I've listened to), and it's definitey a grower as is said. I get goosebumps. I love Geddy's singing. Love Neil's cymbal work. Alex is Alex.. nothing like hearin a new Alex solo.. magnificent. So actve. This song is very cinematic. Gooey proggy deeep. I can only envision this song as continuing to take me over, like The Stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHandOSU Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckiller Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Yeah, the blues bridge is what keeps this song out of their top tier of songs, IMO - a tier that Caravan, The Anarchist, The Wreckers, and The Garden have reached IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I'm going to let this one grow on me before I pass judgement. I love what they were trying to do but upon first listen I could really hear the limit to Ged's range. I'm impressed, but I'm not blown away like I was with Headlong Flight. I think this one will grow on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus The God Of Balance Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I'm one of those who hasn't heard the whole album yet, but have listened to the stream of CA a couple of times today. It is a great song. The whole track has an openness about it. It's not a thick song, if you understand what I'm saying (I know what I'm trying to say). The song breathes, and it's amazing. Alex's guitar solo and the production on Ged's voice in the chorus really make this song. So now having basically 4 songs from the album, I am really excited to hear the rest. Like I said elsewhere, the teaser clips don't do the songs justice. There's just so much going on in this song. Can't wait for Tuesday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnoom Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Just listened to it for the first time...holy crap! THIS is what I've been waiting for since 1982. Wow...just, wow... Tuesday can't get here fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 At first I wasn't too impressed but I completely love it now. Its in my top 3 of the album (The Garden, Clockwork Angels, The Wreckers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analog_Bro Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 QUOTE (Deckiller @ Jun 7 2012, 07:53 PM) Yeah, the blues bridge is what keeps this song out of their top tier of songs, IMO - a tier that Caravan, The Anarchist, The Wreckers, and The Garden have reached IMO. Ha that blues section is actually one of the reasons I LOVE this song You have the spacey atmospheric solo then BAM out of the blue you have this blues section that is in a different key and totally random, it gives me chills whenever I hear that transition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malnar Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 QUOTE (Analog_Bro @ Jun 8 2012, 12:16 AM) QUOTE (Deckiller @ Jun 7 2012, 07:53 PM) Yeah, the blues bridge is what keeps this song out of their top tier of songs, IMO - a tier that Caravan, The Anarchist, The Wreckers, and The Garden have reached IMO. Ha that blues section is actually one of the reasons I LOVE this song You have the spacey atmospheric solo then BAM out of the blue you have this blues section that is in a different key and totally random, it gives me chills whenever I hear that transition YES!!! Awesome transition-totally unexpected when I heard first heard it, but it works so well. Still my favorite track on the album followed closely by The Anarchist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The K Man Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 An absolutely fantastic song. Possibly their best song in nearly 20 years. Gonna be a beast live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dscrapre Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 This one really had to grow on me. I love that about this album, it takes more than 1 listen to get the whole picture, but when you do, it's mind blowing. I really like the blues section that just shows up randomly. What do you think it represents? For me it feels like it represents the working citizens being looked down upon by the Watchmaker. Like I just get this picture in my head of farmers and factory workers, toiling away while being being told that "Everything will turn out for the best". Maybe I'm just reading too much into it, but it's just the imagery that comes to mind when I hear that part. Great song. I hope we see it performed live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Does anyone else hear Power Windows in the shimmering verse? When they go into that nice open, arpegiated verse music after the intro. Has a Middletown Dreams feel to it. Not seen that discussed much, so maybe it's just how I'm hearing it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 After many listens, this song still hasnt grabbed me. I think the main reason is the chorus, which I just dont find interesting. Will keep listening.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompers Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 8 2012, 07:23 AM) Does anyone else hear Power Windows in the shimmering verse? When they go into that nice open, arpegiated verse music after the intro. Has a Middletown Dreams feel to it. Not seen that discussed much, so maybe it's just how I'm hearing it... At what time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gedneil Alpeart Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 QUOTE (Gompers @ Jun 8 2012, 06:42 AM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Jun 8 2012, 07:23 AM) Does anyone else hear Power Windows in the shimmering verse? When they go into that nice open, arpegiated verse music after the intro. Has a Middletown Dreams feel to it. Not seen that discussed much, so maybe it's just how I'm hearing it... At what time? I know what you mean.....very brightly textured, dreamy, and open. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 QUOTE (Dscrapre @ Jun 8 2012, 12:59 AM) This one really had to grow on me. I love that about this album, it takes more than 1 listen to get the whole picture, but when you do, it's mind blowing. I really like the blues section that just shows up randomly. What do you think it represents? For me it feels like it represents the working citizens being looked down upon by the Watchmaker. Like I just get this picture in my head of farmers and factory workers, toiling away while being being told that "Everything will turn out for the best". Maybe I'm just reading too much into it, but it's just the imagery that comes to mind when I hear that part. Great song. I hope we see it performed live. Wow! I got the complete opposite out of this song. The Lyrics indicates that they are not real beings but more robotic. 'Synchronized and graceful they move like living things." These are the beings that are keeping the masses in check, the watchmakers watch dogs if you will! "Celestial machinery - move through your commands" and they masses worship them since they provide them with everything they need but its a form of control. Enter the Peddlar: "What do you lack?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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