ReflectedLight Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Bow Defeated Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jul 16 2012, 03:08 PM) String Orchestra = Bad Idea Might as well try going unplugged and wearing MTV shirts. They're running out of novel ideas, plain and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 QUOTE (They Bow Defeated @ Jul 16 2012, 04:03 PM) QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jul 16 2012, 03:08 PM) String Orchestra = Bad Idea Might as well try going unplugged and wearing MTV shirts. They're running out of novel ideas, plain and simple. Yes- or sleeping! Missed that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushchick10 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I really don't like the idea of the strings. Case in point; a good song, ruined by the string section... I am not a huge Kiss fan, but I always loved this song. But, every time I hear it with strings, I want to puke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermy Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jul 16 2012, 03:08 PM)String Orchestra = Bad Idea Might as well try going unplugged and wearing MTV shirts. They're running out of novel ideas, plain and simple. Using the term "String Orchestra" is a bad idea.... Alex said two chellos and the rest violins. 8 people in the back of the stage. A Far Cry from an orchestra. We either get songs like the Garden with triggers or the route they took. I for one can't wait for opening night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshine Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jul 16 2012, 03:08 PM) String Orchestra = Bad Idea Might as well try going unplugged and wearing MTV shirts. They're running out of novel ideas, plain and simple. trite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshine Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jul 16 2012, 03:08 PM) String Orchestra = Bad Idea Might as well try going unplugged and wearing MTV shirts. They're running out of novel ideas, plain and simple. trite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pound of Obscure Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 QUOTE (hermy @ Jul 17 2012, 03:40 PM) QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jul 16 2012, 03:08 PM)String Orchestra = Bad Idea Might as well try going unplugged and wearing MTV shirts. They're running out of novel ideas, plain and simple. Using the term "String Orchestra" is a bad idea.... Alex said two chellos and the rest violins. 8 people in the back of the stage. A Far Cry from an orchestra. We either get songs like the Garden with triggers or the route they took. I for one can't wait for opening night! A better solution then adding strings would be to not play The Garden. A song sure to empty the arena. Its a nice enough song, but nice songs aren't always concert material. In fact, most of the songs on alot of their records are not. That's not an indictment of the songs per se. I love Entre Nous. Loved hearing it live because I'm a Rush freak and love the song. But my critical evaluation is that it was not a good concert song. It didn't translate very well live and the place went dead. The Garden will do worse because only us Rush freaks will have even heard it before and there is no nostalgia factor for it at all to help people overlook that it is not a good choice to play live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 QUOTE (Pound of Obscure @ Jul 18 2012, 08:56 AM) QUOTE (hermy @ Jul 17 2012, 03:40 PM) QUOTE (GeminiRising79 @ Jul 16 2012, 03:08 PM)String Orchestra = Bad Idea Might as well try going unplugged and wearing MTV shirts. They're running out of novel ideas, plain and simple. Using the term "String Orchestra" is a bad idea.... Alex said two chellos and the rest violins. 8 people in the back of the stage. A Far Cry from an orchestra. We either get songs like the Garden with triggers or the route they took. I for one can't wait for opening night! A better solution then adding strings would be to not play The Garden. A song sure to empty the arena. i like that solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briremo Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I am still amazed at the tunnel vision some people have about the strings. A small ensemble used sparingly in songs that are recorded with strings is completely appropriate and will add to the overall experience, not distract or damage it. Some of you sound like little children being dragged to the symphony by your parents. Quit crying about it. Go and enjoy the experience and try to open your little brains to new experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pound of Obscure Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briremo Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 QUOTE (ReflectedLight @ Jul 16 2012, 03:05 PM) QUOTE (They Bow Defeated @ Jul 16 2012, 02:05 PM) QUOTE (ReflectedLight @ Jul 15 2012, 01:44 PM) all i know is with the strings added to the show, i'm definitely looking at the setlist. Does this mean that you'll consider not attending if there are too many songs with strings? Or that you'll be taking one of your famous bathroom breaks during all the songs with strings? i have a ticket that was bought for me already but i just want to know beforehand if they are going to be adding strings to songs other than the ones on ca. take for example neils big band part of the drum solo. i like big band music on occasion but i don't like big band music in neils solo. Big Band music does not have strings. Brass and reed baby! Trumpets, sax, trombone, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightAntennae Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 QUOTE (briremo @ Jul 18 2012, 06:45 AM) I am still amazed at the tunnel vision some people have about the strings. A small ensemble used sparingly in songs that are recorded with strings is completely appropriate and will add to the overall experience, not distract or damage it. Some of you sound like little children being dragged to the symphony by your parents. Quit crying about it. Go and enjoy the experience and try to open your little brains to new experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pound of Obscure Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 QUOTE (briremo @ Jul 18 2012, 09:45 AM) A small ensemble used sparingly in songs that are recorded with strings is completely appropriate and will add to the overall experience, not distract or damage it. I don't know. For ballads and strings, I hear Barry Manilow is on tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone Roller Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 i grew up in a classical music home. my dad was an opera singer and i appreciate all forms of music. but when i go to a Rush show, i want to see some rock and roll dammit not the philharmonic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 QUOTE (Pound of Obscure @ Jul 18 2012, 11:44 AM) QUOTE (briremo @ Jul 18 2012, 09:45 AM) A small ensemble used sparingly in songs that are recorded with strings is completely appropriate and will add to the overall experience, not distract or damage it. I don't know. For ballads and strings, I hear Barry Manilow is on tour. barry manilow is a great melodic singer and ok in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightAntennae Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 QUOTE (Pound of Obscure @ Jul 18 2012, 08:44 AM) QUOTE (briremo @ Jul 18 2012, 09:45 AM) A small ensemble used sparingly in songs that are recorded with strings is completely appropriate and will add to the overall experience, not distract or damage it. I don't know. For ballads and strings, I hear Barry Manilow is on tour. Oh wow...neat! I hope he sings Mandy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridertoo98 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thinking they will add strings to every song is crazy. They will use them on the CA stuff and that will be it. Come on guys and gals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 QUOTE (ridertoo98 @ Jul 19 2012, 06:24 AM) Thinking they will add strings to every song is crazy. They will use them on the CA stuff and that will be it. Come on guys and gals... i hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 QUOTE (ridertoo98 @ Jul 19 2012, 06:24 AM) Thinking they will add strings to every song is crazy. They will use them on the CA stuff and that will be it. Come on guys and gals... they wouldn't do every song but this is from riab and was posted here already. Lifeson says Rush will employ a small string ensemble, likely eight to 10 pieces, to recreate those pieces and to be added to some of Rush's older material. "It's just something different for us, and I can't wait to hear what it sounds like." key words, and to be added to some of rush's older material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pound of Obscure Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 QUOTE (BrightAntennae @ Jul 19 2012, 12:37 AM) QUOTE (Pound of Obscure @ Jul 18 2012, 08:44 AM) QUOTE (briremo @ Jul 18 2012, 09:45 AM) A small ensemble used sparingly in songs that are recorded with strings is completely appropriate and will add to the overall experience, not distract or damage it. I don't know. For ballads and strings, I hear Barry Manilow is on tour. Oh wow...neat! I hope he sings Mandy!!! She came and gave without taking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightAntennae Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 QUOTE (Pound of Obscure @ Jul 19 2012, 06:13 AM) QUOTE (BrightAntennae @ Jul 19 2012, 12:37 AM) QUOTE (Pound of Obscure @ Jul 18 2012, 08:44 AM) QUOTE (briremo @ Jul 18 2012, 09:45 AM) A small ensemble used sparingly in songs that are recorded with strings is completely appropriate and will add to the overall experience, not distract or damage it. I don't know. For ballads and strings, I hear Barry Manilow is on tour. Oh wow...neat! I hope he sings Mandy!!! She came and gave without taking! Yeah...that's just how she is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermy Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Apparently there is unrest in the forest behind the scenes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 All I want to hear with Strings is CA Songs and: Tears Manhattan Project Nobody's Hero and Of course: Losing It Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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