losingit2k Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Here's a thought that no one has yet pondered! Do you think RUSH surrounded the Clockwork Angels Songs with the 80's songs cause they weren't as Hard Rocking than the Clockwork Angels songs? Consequently, making the Clockwork Angels songs sound ever more powerful! I think that was genius! :o Discuss: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freedom Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Definitely possible; the new stuff that they played did pop when I saw them last compared to the 80s tracks like Grand Designs. I also think that they just like to pull stuff out of the vault that they haven't played for a while to keep themselves interested. "Genius? To me, you are a genius. To O'Malley, you are a genius, but to a genius, you are no genius." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dscrapre Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I thought that they did it for contrast as well. The subtleties of the 80's material really stood out when compared to the bombast of CA, and vice-versa. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhlrush Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I think they pick songs that they want to play and won't get bored of playing over the long haul, i am not so sure that they actually factor in how heavy or light the songs are.... but, as much as I am thrilled that they are still touring and playing so well, i gotta say I am really missing some of the all time live favorites like freewill, trees, xanadu, natural science, La Villa, Hemispheres.... I listened to the AFTK version of Xanadu the other day....just laid back on my couch, closed my eyes and listened at high volume....man, i am dying to hear it live once again.... I really hope Xanadu gets brought back before they decide to hang em up for good... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 All I'm saying is that the CA stuff might and I say (might) have not sounded as incredible if it were surrounded with this setlist: Set 1: Far CryLimelight Driven (with Bass Solo)Stick it OutRed BarchettaJacob's LadderMal-NarThe Analog KidFreewillWorking Man Set 2:Clockowrk Angels SongsNatural ScienceYYZ / The Percussor (Drum Solo)Hemispheres (Prelude)Xanadu (Entire) Encore:The Spirit of RadioTom Sawyer2112 O/T/F Now don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the Clockwork Angels section emensely. I just think I would have not have enjoyedit as much, if surrounded by the much heavier songs! Of Course the concert would have been incredible! Anyway, we'll find out on the next tour! :rush: :haz: :rush: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshine Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Nah - I just think they have been itching to revisit the synth era for a while and saw this tour as a good opportunity. I also think Geddys vocals were a major consideration. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Losingit stop making excuses to make setlists. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushBoingo Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I do agree that they two sets off-set eachother, but I feel there is also a sense of connection to them, particularly power windows which I see (along with Test for Echo) as kind of hiding in CA, something about the energy and variety in each song. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) Losingit stop making excuses to make setlists. Once again I've benn found out! You have to admit that would be one hell of a setlist! :laughing guy: Edited April 10, 2013 by losingit2k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Bay Rush Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 It will be cool when this tour is finally over so people will stop talking about the GD set list... I'm getting a headache reading about it. As long as Rush is still touring, I'll be glad to see and hear them play ANY set list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 It will be cool when this tour is finally over so people will stop talking about the GD set list... I'm getting a headache reading about it. As long as Rush is still touring, I'll be glad to see and hear them play ANY set list. How about this setlist then: Set 1: The Big WheelGood News FirstHand Over FirstBU2B2Tai ShanDog YearsSpeed of LoveCarve Away the StoneOut of the CradleYou Bet Your Life Se 2: VirtualityLessonsI think I'm Going BaldEmotion DetectorFor What its WorthShapes of ThingsAnagram (For Mongo)The Stars Look DownThe Destructor (Drum Solo)Alex's Solo/RivendellIn The EndHigh Water Encore:The Fountain of Lamneth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushfanforever! Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Losingit stop making excuses to make setlists. LOL! He'll be making setlists until they play "Losing It" live...keep dreaming L2K!! Like L2K, I believe that we have the perfect marriage between the 80's stuff and the CA material. What an great setlist! I just love the entire show!!! :ebert: :) :madra: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Hey Losing it, I'd pay to see just the first half of that setlist. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Nah - I just think they have been itching to revisit the synth era for a while and saw this tour as a good opportunity. I also think Geddys vocals were a major consideration.I'm in agreement here...Ged's vocals have to be a concern for the group...the new songs and the 80's era is perfect for where he is in terms of his limitations. I'm really gald they went that direction because the contrast is so amazing...laid back to kicking your ass!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) Nah - I just think they have been itching to revisit the synth era for a while and saw this tour as a good opportunity. I also think Geddys vocals were a major consideration.I'm in agreement here...Ged's vocals have to be a concern for the group...the new songs and the 80's era is perfect for where he is in terms of his limitations. I'm really gald they went that direction because the contrast is so amazing...laid back to kicking your ass!!! To Protect Geddy's Voice they should throw down the Instrumental Tour (Songs with Vocals are Highlighted). Set 1:Instrumedley:Finding My Way/ By-Tor & The Snow Dog/ The Necromancer/ A Passage to Bangkok/ Cygnus X-1/ Hemipshere (Prelude) Freewill)LimelightCaravanWhere's My Thing?Leave that Thing AloneMain Monkey BusinessLimboShow Don't TellClockwork Angels2112 Overture/ Temples/ Finale Set 2;Archives Instrumedley:What You're Doing/ Working Man/ Anthem/ Fly By Night/ Beneath, Between & Behind/ Bastile Day/ No One at the Bridge/ Bastile Day-Ending)Far CryThe AnarchistCarniesNew Instrumental #1New Instrumental #2Red BarchettaJacob's LadderMal-NarDriven (With bass Solo)Headlong FlightYYZ / (Drum Solo including Didacts & Narpits)Hope / Closer to the Heart (Extended)Xanadu (Entire) Encore:The Spirit of RadioTom SawyerLa Villa Strangiattio :rush: :haz: :rush: Edited April 13, 2013 by losingit2k 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Nah - I just think they have been itching to revisit the synth era for a while and saw this tour as a good opportunity. I also think Geddys vocals were a major consideration.I'm in agreement here...Ged's vocals have to be a concern for the group...the new songs and the 80's era is perfect for where he is in terms of his limitations. I'm really gald they went that direction because the contrast is so amazing...laid back to kicking your ass!!! To Protect Geddy's Voice they should throw down the Instrumental Tour (Songs with Vocals are Highlighted). Set 1:Instrumedley:Finding My Way/ By-Tor & The Snow Dog/ The Necromancer/ A Passage to Bangkok/ Cygnus X-1/ Hemipshere (Prelude) Freewill)LimelightCaravanWhere's My Thing?Leave that Thing AloneMain Monkey BusinessLimboShow Don't TellClockwork Angels2112 Overture/ Temples/ Finale Set 2;Archives Instrumedley:What You're Doing/ Working Man/ Anthem/ Fly By Night/ Beneath, Between & Behind/ Bastile Day/ No One at the Bridge/ Bastile Day-Ending)Far CryThe AnarchistCarniesNew Instrumental #1New Instrumental #2Red BarchettaJacob's LadderMal-NarDriven (With bass Solo)Headlong FlightYYZ / (Drum Solo including Didacts & Narpits)Hope / Closer to the Heart (Extended)Xanadu (Entire) Encore:The Spirit of RadioTom SawyerLa Villa Strangiattio :rush: :haz: :rush:Nice that you got Didacts in there...a forgotten little ditty, or whatever it is 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 :dweez: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I just noticed that Losingit included the tags Not What You Expect and then started talking about the setlist. Isn't that to be expected from him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 I just noticed that Losingit included the tags Not What You Expect and then started talking about the setlist. Isn't that to be expected from him? I didn't think of it that way. Sir you are a genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I loved the CA material. It's cool to hear fresh material live. I think the CA material propped up some of the stale classics. ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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