Queen of Megadon Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 CoS was my gateway album, and Panacea the first door I opened. She will always be my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdogged Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 QUOTE (SchemingDemon @ Jul 29 2012, 06:41 PM) Not exactly an easy listener, but I don't think TFoL gets enough love around here When I first got into Rush, I avoided this song for a long time simply because of its duration. When I actually got around to listening to it, I was blown away! Just think, the boys were only in their early 20s when they wrote this! It's almost hard to fathom, especially since I am around that age now (and boy do I feel unaccomplished!) Which part is your favorite? I absolutely love Panacea, it is beautifully written and I love the little quiver, I guess I'd call it, in Geddy's voice. Didacts and Narpets is crazy, but I love it too. Neil's drumming is fiery and intense, but I'm not going to lie, it bothers the hell out of me that when 'listen!' is shouted at the end, it sounds more like 'litten!' It really is a shame that this epic has never been played live and would soon be overshadowed by 2112. It's a very long shot, but here's to hoping that Ged and Alex will play Panacea this fall, just the two of them on stage just like what they did with Resist. My heart will lie beside you And my wandering body grieves... I just don't get why you say it's not an "easy listener"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Enemy Without Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 QUOTE (SchemingDemon @ Jul 29 2012, 06:41 PM) Not exactly an easy listener, but I don't think TFoL gets enough love around here When I first got into Rush, I avoided this song for a long time simply because of its duration. When I actually got around to listening to it, I was blown away! Just think, the boys were only in their early 20s when they wrote this! It's almost hard to fathom, especially since I am around that age now (and boy do I feel unaccomplished!) I was the opposite. When I first heard 2112 I was blown away. I then proceeded to buy all of their albums that had 10+ minute songs just because of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Enemy Without Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 The only complaint I have about this song is at the very end when the synth fades in and out. Its just kind of pointless and unneccesary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetersvt Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Loves the whole thing (but could do without Didacts And Narpets) Voted for No One At The Bridge. This is the Rush song that I've jammed along with on guitar the most. Usually with my PRS - McCarty. I can't put into words the awesomeness of this song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchemingDemon Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) Edited July 31, 2012 by SchemingDemon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchemingDemon Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 QUOTE (Chronos @ Jul 30 2012, 08:15 PM) QUOTE (CygnusGal @ Jul 30 2012, 01:51 PM) I like your anecdote! Anytime that Rush unintentionally overlaps reality is serendipity. Thanks for sharing. I keep trying to re-create the effect by scratching lottery tickets right when Ged sings "Big Money," but it just doesn't work. I work at a convenience store, and whenever we have the $10 Big Money tickets for sale the song ALWAYS gets stuck in my head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronos Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 So do you get to play Rush in the store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusGal Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangster of Goats Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I prefer it to 2112, truth be told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyLeeRoth Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Bacchus Plateau easily, though No One At The Bridge deserves consideration. I always wanted the Boys to do a Something For Nothing/Bacchus Plateau/Anthem 'whole songs' more or less medley as a closer. I can only dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Love all of it..can't decide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostworks Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 maybe I'm in the minority, but since day one I never considered 'The Fountain' a song (like '2112' or 'Hemispheres') it's six separate songs - I've always listened to it that way D&N is easily discarded, and Panacea (while the least offensive of their quieter side) is merely 'ok' we're left with In The Valley, Bacchus Plateau, No One At The Bridge and The Fountain (as a bookend) those four songs are separate tracks on my media player, and when they come up on a random/Rush mix, they stand on their own No One At The Bridge has long been a favorite, but I've always had a soft spot for Bacchus - it's simplicity and clean production were 'shocking' compared to the rest of their '74-'76 catalog I was thrilled when Rush decided to revisit that Bacchus structure in '87 on Hold Your Fire (High Water), so I guess my vote's going to go to BP.... by a hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchemingDemon Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 QUOTE (Chronos @ Jul 31 2012, 05:57 PM) So do you get to play Rush in the store? I bring earbuds and listen through one ear all night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetersvt Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 This is also a clue to how much I love the song: http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p626/apetersvt/IMG_1020-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronos Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchemingDemon Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 QUOTE (apetersvt @ Aug 2 2012, 12:57 PM) This is also a clue to how much I love the song: http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p626/apetersvt/IMG_1020-1.jpg Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndseyG Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 QUOTE (greyfriar @ Jul 30 2012, 09:47 AM) QUOTE (SchemingDemon @ Jul 30 2012, 02:28 AM) I see that so far no one likes Panacea as much as I do You're no longer alone. I love the wholr suite but I voted Panacea too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexmai Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'd love a COS medley on CA tour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBDIVISIONS Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I am sure you will enjoy this one too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchemingDemon Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Dayum! Awesome! But that crowd was depressingly small Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBDIVISIONS Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 QUOTE (SchemingDemon @ Aug 9 2012, 12:53 PM) Dayum! Awesome! But that crowd was depressingly small We are the crowd now! Worldwide web Lets celebrate the effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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