On TheRoad To Adventure Posted September 24, 2012 Posted September 24, 2012 I absolutely love the setlist! I just wish I could be there to see them play all those songs, but it won't be happening this time around for me.
Sark Posted September 25, 2012 Posted September 25, 2012 Just got in from the Minneapolis show. WOW! It was nice to hear Power Windows material. I just hope they play the b-list in Vegas so I can hear Middletown Dreams. Geddy rocked the CA songs, especially Headlong Flight. It was also a nice twist on Neil's solo, breaking it up into 3 parts.
willowroolz Posted September 25, 2012 Posted September 25, 2012 I thought the set list was great. Loved hearing so much from the 80s that I haven't seen them play in 20+ years, plus got to see them play a couple of songs from that era that I'd not seen them perform before (Grand Designs, Body Electric). Would've loved to hear Losing It, with the string ensemble. Analog Kid rocked like a bar steward. I thought the new material was fantastic live, especially the title track and Headlong Flight, which was my highlight of the night.
Rushman14 Posted September 25, 2012 Posted September 25, 2012 QUOTE (Sark @ Sep 24 2012, 10:30 PM) Just got in from the Minneapolis show. WOW! It was nice to hear Power Windows material. I just hope they play the b-list in Vegas so I can hear Middletown Dreams. Geddy rocked the CA songs, especially Headlong Flight. It was also a nice twist on Neil's solo, breaking it up into 3 parts. unfortunatey, the addition if the San Diego show prolly means you'll get A set again.
bigalfan Posted September 25, 2012 Posted September 25, 2012 Was pretty "meh" about the first set when we all first learned of it that opening night. Got to thinking/listening - got to liking it a little better. Went to the concert and with two exceptions - thought it was great. live makes damn near every song BETTER! That being said, I still have zero idea how the subdued Subdivisions makes the opener. Hell, Big Money would have been better - but hey it's - they could open with Different Strings and I'd go.
Tombstone Mountain Posted September 26, 2012 Author Posted September 26, 2012 Update Time--Latest Tally Here is the official Rush Forum opinion of the setlist Chubby Jimmy...it don't get no better than this [ 77 ] [17.70%] Thumbs up...it rocks [ 298 ] [68.51%] Thumbs down...Screw the 70's [ 23 ] [5.29%] The Finger...This is an atrocity! [ 25 ] [5.75%] The Stink Palm...we're gettin' robbed! [ 12 ] [2.76%] Total Votes: 435 86.21% have voted Thumbs Up or higher 25 Middle Fingers
Pound of Obscure Posted September 26, 2012 Posted September 26, 2012 QUOTE (LotusLand @ Sep 7 2012, 11:00 PM) A pathetic setlist for this band. It is lazy. 1/2 of these songs could be replace and NO ONE would care. Terrtories, Red Sector A, Bravado, Force 10, Big Money, The Garden (beautiful song but not for a concert), Halo Effect all should be gone. Overall I thought it was a fresh setlist and ended up appreciating seeing a few of those live. But I agree with your list there. Those should be gone. Big Money was acceptable though.
Tombstone Mountain Posted September 27, 2012 Author Posted September 27, 2012 QUOTE (Pound of Obscure @ Sep 26 2012, 11:57 AM) QUOTE (LotusLand @ Sep 7 2012, 11:00 PM) A pathetic setlist for this band. It is lazy. 1/2 of these songs could be replace and NO ONE would care. Terrtories, Red Sector A, Bravado, Force 10, Big Money, The Garden (beautiful song but not for a concert), Halo Effect all should be gone. Overall I thought it was a fresh setlist and ended up appreciating seeing a few of those live. But I agree with your list there. Those should be gone. Big Money was acceptable though. You said that seeing Clockwork Angels elevated your opinion of the album because of sound...did any of the songs become revelations to you at that point, or did it move the needle barely? I thought Territories aned Force Ten were performed quite well...did the songs lack feel or what was it? Just axin!
Rushfanman Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 The weakest song on the current tour is Manhattan Project, that tune should have stayed in the 80's.
Tombstone Mountain Posted September 28, 2012 Author Posted September 28, 2012 QUOTE (Pound of Obscure @ Sep 27 2012, 11:03 AM) I think seeing CA live confirmed my prior opinion of the album. I think its a very strong album with 2 great songs, 4 strong songs, 3 good songs and 3 throw aways, marred by poor sound quality to the point I struggle to listen to it. Pretty much the consensus of those who went to the shows is that Clockwork Angels material was the highlight of the evening. The first set was a welcome contrast to the heaviness of the CA set.
GUP1771 Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (Rushfanman @ Sep 27 2012, 09:50 PM) The weakest song on the current tour is Manhattan Project, that tune should have stayed in the 80's. Why? It's an incredibly beautiful song with a powerful message that still has meaning, especially with how thing's are occurring today in the world. It's not a synth heavy song at all. It's very different and I believe the first time Rush incorporated a string ensemble/orchestra into their music. I don't believe a song has to be riff-heavy and fast in order to be a concert song. I bet many would disagree with you though. I have seen quite a few people who have been very responsive to the song. Edited September 28, 2012 by GUP1771
Tommy Sawyer Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 QUOTE (Rushfanman @ Sep 27 2012, 10:50 PM) The weakest song on the current tour is Manhattan Project, that tune should have stayed in the 80's. Far from that. MP was a definite (non-CA) highlight for me (and for many others)
aaronrusso Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 (edited) the setlist is pretty sweet, although, this is how i would change it note Set 1 is shortened by one song to allow 3 song encore Set 1 (shortened by one song to allow 3 song encore): Subdivisions The Big Money Force 10 Grand Designs YYZ (instead of the body electric) The Analog Kid (instead of Territories) Bravado Where's My Thing Far Cry Set 2: Caravan Clockwork Angels The Anarchist Carnies The Wreckers Headlong Flight Halo Effect Seven Cities of Gold The Garden Manhattan Project Dreamline Red Sector A Xanadu Encore: Tom Sawyer The Spirit of Radio 2112 Overture/Temples of Syrinx/Grand Finale that would be perfect in my opinion, but the original is still a quality set Edited September 29, 2012 by aaronrusso
moedrabowsky Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Middletown Dream was easily the weakest song of the set. Went over like an anvil thrown to a drowning man.
hannuFIN Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 RUSH OF COURSE ! But why DO you have SEATS in floor level..? Read from somewhere hat some "fans" want to hear and remember the hits they've grown with but like Dirk say Big Al don't know what that word really is.. no-one even close.
Tombstone Mountain Posted October 1, 2012 Author Posted October 1, 2012 QUOTE (Tommy Sawyer @ Sep 28 2012, 11:25 PM) QUOTE (Rushfanman @ Sep 27 2012, 10:50 PM) The weakest song on the current tour is Manhattan Project, that tune should have stayed in the 80's. Far from that. MP was a definite (non-CA) highlight for me (and for many others) I agree--just a total joy. well written, well played, and Geddy's voice continues to impress me live. Territories as well. Just not getting people saying that it just sucked live...whatever
Tombstone Mountain Posted October 1, 2012 Author Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (losingit2k @ Oct 1 2012, 11:31 AM) Still tugging at those utters I see! The rocket sauce bottle still has something in it. Edited October 1, 2012 by Tombstone Mountain
losingit2k Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 QUOTE (Tombstone Mountain @ Oct 1 2012, 11:36 AM) QUOTE (losingit2k @ Oct 1 2012, 11:31 AM) Still tugging at those utters I see! The rocket sauce bottle still has something in it. There's milk in the rocket sauce bottle, OMG!
EagleMoon Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 Love The Body Electric but they could lose Grand Designs, Red Sector A and Territories. I would like to hear more obscure stuff that's not from the Power Windows era. Maybe Cygnus X-1, In The End, Lakeside Park...etc. Songs we haven't heard in like forever. As long as Geddy can sing it, or its an instrumental, I'm all for it.
Tombstone Mountain Posted October 1, 2012 Author Posted October 1, 2012 QUOTE (EagleMoon @ Oct 1 2012, 03:22 PM) Love The Body Electric but they could lose Grand Designs, Red Sector A and Territories. I would like to hear more obscure stuff that's not from the Power Windows era. Maybe Cygnus X-1, In The End, Lakeside Park...etc. Songs we haven't heard in like forever. As long as Geddy can sing it, or its an instrumental, I'm all for it. thanks for joining the thread with your opinion eaglemoon...I have a feeling we'll never get to hear those songs, but hey, that's what dreams are made of...are you going to see them this tour?
waluigithewalrus Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 I like this setlist. I've always particularly liked the synth era stuff. However, the last few songs seems to bring this down. I don't really feel that they truly go with the rest of the set. Everything else is awesome. And also, I don't think I could get to much of Clockwork Angels; I love how much their doing.
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