Wingmaster Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 (edited) While interacting in another thread the topic of the older shows was comically introduced by one poster, which got me thinking. What one single thing about the older shows, the ones from the '70s and early '80s, did you like the most? Here are some options: the simplicity of the stage set-up/props; the more raw sound of not as enhanced live music; the freedom to "light up"; the lighters; the lesser security; the open floor (in arenas where it was general admission and the floor was a free-for-all); the warm-up band(s); just the fact that it was in a different, perhaps better, era; the fact that all we had for photo media back then was magazines pretty much, no ability to go all but see a live performance on YouTube or the like, making the mystique of seeing the band live worth that much more; ... What did I miss? Edited September 26, 2013 by Wingmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I think the last one on your list. It was so much more special to see them for the first time back in 79" with almost nothing to reference. Maybe one spot on Don Kirshners rock concert and a couple pics and a few uncomplimentary words in Creem magazine. Pretty much all i had was ATWAS to prepare me and they did not disappoint for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Best thing for me back in the day was that you've had no information about the setlist at all. Every show was a big surprise.And of course, I miss the bunnies from the RTB Tour. :D 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhawk2112 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 This: http://www.pixelaxel.de/uploads/images/3D/gallery/gallery_Rickenbacker_4001_3D_04.jpg 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaked Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 NOT This: http://www.maxruckman.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Steinberger-Bass.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhawk2112 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 (edited) Ugh. Such a lifeless instrument. Listening to any show from the GUP tour sounds like he was playing with a rubber stamp. Edited September 26, 2013 by Bhawk2112 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaked Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 The ONE thing I miss from the early 80's shows? Count Floyd! 'cause now we're only seeing the shows in 1/2D! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 (edited) 1- they were not old. the sad fact is young dudes rock harder than old dudes. its like young atheletes versus senior citizens 2- they were releasing new material regulary 3-not having to compete on a computer with rich buttholes for the good seats 4- personally i prefer the older setlists Edited September 26, 2013 by tangy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandydog Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 The old songs in the old keys! Or hearing the "classics" for the first time live! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 The Setlists and Lasers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsteinrush Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 NOT This: http://www.maxruckman.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Steinberger-Bass.jpg I think the fact that it was ugly made it sound like shit lol ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjgittes Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Best thing for me back in the day was that you've had no information about the setlist at all. Every show was a big surprise. Agree fully. It is indeed tough to avoid it these days and it can detract from things, although at least now I know the best time to pee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyfriar Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Best thing for me back in the day was that you've had no information about the setlist at all. Every show was a big surprise. Agree fully. It is indeed tough to avoid it these days and it can detract from things, although at least now I know the best time to pee. I've exactly gone that tough way for the CA Tour. I was almost 7 month in the bunker with no setlist info at all. Man it was hard but when the first show started and the keys of Subdivisions set in, it was a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 My youth. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Geddy's voice was better and the mix was clearer. Prime example: The GUP tour DVD.P.S: And double bass drums! I miss Neil's 2 kicks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Best thing for me back in the day was that you've had no information about the setlist at all. Every show was a big surprise.And of course, I miss the bunnies from the RTB Tour. :D They had the bunnies for the CP tour too. I remember there was a cartoon bullet on the movie screen and it shot the bunny and it deflated. I remember it clearly, it was my first Rush concert. Who knew that would be the last time they'd ever play any of Hemispheres! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theanalogmiddleagedman Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I think I miss not having overdubs/backing tracks, etc. I like just keys and the guys. I sometimes wonder if they are any better than Ashley Simpson now...There was a minor trainwreck at the Buffalo show this tour during Far Cry where the 1000 Geddy's came in too early. Painful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.RUSH Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 The light shows were much better, and i actually think i enjoyed the opening band days. Gave the sound crews an opportunity to fix the sound before Rush went on stage. I always notice at Rush shows that the sound is from poor to good in the first set, then awesome in the second. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog guy Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 My first show was in '92, so I didn't get to see the really classic period Rush live... I was just too young. I got a few bootlegs though. My favorite is the St. Louis '80 show. Obviously, the setlist would be #1.... hearing anything from Kings or Hemispheres that they can't play anymore due to the vocals. The vintage equipment. The Ampeg stacks, the double-necks, the Moogs and Oberheims, the Taurus pedals, the Tamas and Slingerlands. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas7 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 No idea of the set list, no mobile phones and no idea how we were getting there or back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbomb106 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Who knew that would be the last time they'd ever play any of Hemispheres! You're forgetting the R30 Overture....unless you mean with lyrics, in which case, you're right. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicB Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Neils double kick Ludwigs and Tama's! Your Neil F'n Peart! ROCK DRUMMER not a wanna be DW drum JAZZ drummer. DW drums SUCK for want Neil Peart has gotten out of them. Like others have said, I miss the real key's especially the Moog Taurus Pedals. RUSH has never had the same live bottom end since retiring them back in 1990. God i hate SAMPLES! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkingBig Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Cow bells and large toms cool syncopated rhythms section in the drum solo. http://blog.kikscore.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/SNL_Fever_Cowbell_Black_Shirt.jpg And Lerxst introducing the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timhorton Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 The double necks!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 You know what I *don't* miss? How difficult it was to find out about upcoming shows. As a teenager in the early 80s I only saw Rush once because that was the only time I heard about them coming to my area (never mind shows in other cities—I never would have been able to get info on them). It wasn't until recently that I discovered I missed several shows/tours because I never saw they were happening :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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