RUSHHEAD666 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 The title track on this new record is EPIC!!!! It's taken me many spins but I have finally fallen in love with this song. As a drummer I just love when Neil clicks his sticks on the track!!! This album is like a chameleon of all of their albums combined into one!!!! "Clockwork Angels" contains the elements from every Rush era!! From "Caress Of Steel" to "Vapor Trails" for sure!!! When I listen to Neil's drumming throughout this new record I hear a lot of "One Little Victory." He has the double pedal thumping like the heart of a teenaged boy getting his first kiss under a warm summer moon. Neil is the shite! The greatest drummer of all time! Well since Buddy Rich!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I still find it unfitting. It's the one of my very few and trivial problems with the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 QUOTE (Ovningskora @ Jun 18 2012, 10:30 PM) I still find it unfitting. It's the one of my very few and trivial problems with the song. I know!! It's weird!!! It makes no sense!!! It's unique and different!! Perhaps why I love it so much!! "The Wreckers" is blasting right now!! I can't believe you hate this song but I respect your opinion!! I love this Forum!!! RUSH ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Jun 18 2012, 10:53 PM) "The Wreckers" is blasting right now!! I can't believe you hate this song but I respect your opinion!! Edited June 19, 2012 by Ovningskora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dscrapre Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I love it! The first time I heard it I thought that it was the sound of a clock ticking. Seems like he was trying to mimic that effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RUSHHEAD666 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 QUOTE (Dscrapre @ Jun 18 2012, 10:59 PM) I love it! The first time I heard it I thought that it was the sound of a clock ticking. Seems like he was trying to mimic that effect. Interesting!! I never thought of the clicking of the sticks would be the ticking of a clock! Wow that sentence rhymed! Neil would be proud!! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshine Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I love it too! Kind of reminds me when Bonzo did it on Black Dog back in 1971! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3strukt Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 It's a double-entrende. Ticking clock, and a count in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 QUOTE (D3strukt @ Jun 18 2012, 11:51 PM) It's a double-entrende. Ticking clock, and a count in. Dude! You know your shit! I've been playing drums for 28 years and I don't know what a double-entrende is! Awesome!!!! I'm a grip it and rip it drummer. I play by the ear. Don't read at all. No wonder I play alone in my garage and at my office. I need to find a band!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirteen Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I love it! It's like Neil is telling the Alex and Geddy "get ready boys. Shit's about to get real...". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GangsterOnBoats Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 It has to do (although the clock thing may have been intentional as well) with switching from an almost shuffle-like 4/4 time to a 6/8 bridge and chorus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 QUOTE (thirteen @ Jun 19 2012, 04:55 AM) I love it! It's like Neil is telling the Alex and Geddy "get ready boys. Shit's about to get real...". The drumming for the verses is pretty insane, Neil's really bringing his "A" game to this record! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Jun 19 2012, 12:28 AM) The title track on this new record is EPIC!!!! It's taken me many spins but I have finally fallen in love with this song. As a drummer I just love when Neil clicks his sticks on the track!!! This album is like a chameleon of all of their albums combined into one!!!! "Clockwork Angels" contains the elements from every Rush era!! From "Caress Of Steel" to "Vapor Trails" for sure!!! When I listen to Neil's drumming throughout this new record I hear a lot of "One Little Victory." He has the double pedal thumping like the heart of a teenaged boy getting his first kiss under a warm summer moon. Neil is the shite! The greatest drummer of all time! Well since Buddy Rich!! I think the stick clicks are great, twofold. To me they represent the ticking of the clockworks, and also signal to the band 'LET'S GO'. One expert recently called it cheezy, but I don't see that. I love it. edited to add, I didn't read responses before posting.. I see many people agree! Edited June 19, 2012 by Lerxster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly D Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Jun 19 2012, 02:55 AM) QUOTE (D3strukt @ Jun 18 2012, 11:51 PM) It's a double-entrende. Ticking clock, and a count in. Dude! You know your shit! I've been playing drums for 28 years and I don't know what a double-entrende is! Awesome!!!! I'm a grip it and rip it drummer. I play by the ear. Don't read at all. No wonder I play alone in my garage and at my office. I need to find a band!!! A double entendre is an English language thing, not a drum thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew28 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I was wondering if when they do it live he'll actually click his sticks or if he'll hit an electronic drum that has the sound sampled in (not sure if the drum mics would pick up the sound of the sticks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 QUOTE (Kelly D @ Jun 19 2012, 09:56 AM) QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Jun 19 2012, 02:55 AM) QUOTE (D3strukt @ Jun 18 2012, 11:51 PM) It's a double-entrende. Ticking clock, and a count in. Dude! You know your shit! I've been playing drums for 28 years and I don't know what a double-entrende is! Awesome!!!! I'm a grip it and rip it drummer. I play by the ear. Don't read at all. No wonder I play alone in my garage and at my office. I need to find a band!!! A double entendre is an English language thing, not a drum thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly D Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 QUOTE (andrew28 @ Jun 19 2012, 10:40 AM) I was wondering if when they do it live he'll actually click his sticks or if he'll hit an electronic drum that has the sound sampled in (not sure if the drum mics would pick up the sound of the sticks). If you're close enough you can hear 'em naked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 QUOTE (andrew28 @ Jun 19 2012, 10:40 AM) I was wondering if when they do it live he'll actually click his sticks or if he'll hit an electronic drum that has the sound sampled in (not sure if the drum mics would pick up the sound of the sticks). He'll click the sticks. The mics will pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompers Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 QUOTE (Kelly D @ Jun 19 2012, 09:56 AM) QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Jun 19 2012, 02:55 AM) QUOTE (D3strukt @ Jun 18 2012, 11:51 PM) It's a double-entrende. Ticking clock, and a count in. Dude! You know your shit! I've been playing drums for 28 years and I don't know what a double-entrende is! Awesome!!!! I'm a grip it and rip it drummer. I play by the ear. Don't read at all. No wonder I play alone in my garage and at my office. I need to find a band!!! A double entendre is an English language thing, not a drum thing Maybe he was thinking double paradiddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompers Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Jun 19 2012, 02:06 AM) QUOTE (Dscrapre @ Jun 18 2012, 10:59 PM) I love it! The first time I heard it I thought that it was the sound of a clock ticking. Seems like he was trying to mimic that effect. Interesting!! I never thought of the clicking of the sticks would be the ticking of a clock! Wow that sentence rhymed! Neil would be proud!! LOL! That is one fast clock ticking. I believe it is only meant for time keeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompers Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 QUOTE (Earthshine @ Jun 19 2012, 02:43 AM) I love it too! Kind of reminds me when Bonzo did it on Black Dog back in 1971! That is some messed up timing on Black Dog. I haven't heard this though. Did he do it live or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly D Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 QUOTE (Gompers @ Jun 19 2012, 11:02 AM) QUOTE (Kelly D @ Jun 19 2012, 09:56 AM) QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Jun 19 2012, 02:55 AM) QUOTE (D3strukt @ Jun 18 2012, 11:51 PM) It's a double-entrende. Ticking clock, and a count in. Dude! You know your shit! I've been playing drums for 28 years and I don't know what a double-entrende is! Awesome!!!! I'm a grip it and rip it drummer. I play by the ear. Don't read at all. No wonder I play alone in my garage and at my office. I need to find a band!!! A double entendre is an English language thing, not a drum thing Maybe he was thinking double paradiddle. You said "diddle." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Dudad Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 As discussed the other thread on the stick hitting countdown thing, I too think it's a cool little touch. I wondered, however, if it is Neil doing it or if in fact it is Nick we're hearing, clicking his "batons" together as part of his conducting of Neil's drum parts. Either way, I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth by tor Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I love it, makes me think that it was recorded live "off the floor" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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