whyareweherecuzwerehere Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Yes, i know that rush is taking a year off from touring. However i still see them doing a late fortieth anniversary tour (R40 anyone?) when they return. So how should we spend this upcoming year while we wait for Rush to return? By creating the best setlists for the next tour. R30 was great, but they really focused on stuff from the late 80s and 90s, as well as their cover songs from feedback. This next tour should include songs from their early albums, as well as songs they havent played in a while (seriously, name the last time they played fly by night!). So heres my ultimate setlist, dominated with 70s and 80s classics, but still having more recent stuff peppered here and there. Set oneBastille dayTime stand stillRoll the bonesLessons OR making memoriesVital signsOne little victoryLimelight The treesSubdivisionsMedley combining cygnus x-1 and hemispheresFar cry Set twoTom sawyerCloser to the heartIn the mood/drum soloCaravanFly by nightFarewell to kingsYYZAnimateSpirit of radioWorking manRed barchettaLa villa strangiato (with polka intro from time machine tour) EncorePassage to bangkokRed sector A2112 (overture+finale)Marathon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushBoingo Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I am reading through the setlist thinking "No, No, No, oh wait, there's Marathon, Power Windows is represented, this set is A-OK" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I am reading through the setlist thinking this guy wants to completely destroy what's left of Geddy's voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarcasm Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Why would I want to hear Making Memories or Lessons? Fly by night hasn't been played for years due to the octave Geddy has to sing it in. Seriously, it would sound like garbage if it was attempted nowadays. Face it, it's a young mans tune which I can't see them playing anymore. I want more VT, TfE, CP and SnA! Secret TouchMain Monkey BusinessTime and motionLimboEarthshineBetween Sun and MoonLeave that Thing Alone And on the one in a billion chance: (won't ever happen) Alien ShoreCut to the ChaseGood News firstNocturneFreezeTotem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Why would I want to hear Making Memories or Lessons? Fly by night hasn't been played for years due to the octave Geddy has to sing it in. Seriously, it would sound like garbage if it was attempted nowadays. Face it, it's a young mans tune which I can't see them playing anymore. I want more VT, TfE, CP and SnA! Secret TouchMain Monkey BusinessTime and motionLimboEarthshineBetween Sun and MoonLeave that Thing Alone And on the one in a billion chance: (won't ever happen) Alien ShoreCut to the ChaseGood News firstNocturneFreezeTotem I'd be in favor of all of those except BS&M. Give me The Color of Right instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffyshirt Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Why would I want to hear Making Memories or Lessons? Fly by night hasn't been played for years due to the octave Geddy has to sing it in. And because Neil strongly dislikes the majority pre-Moving Pictures Rush. Not all, but most. Many interviews has him saying that he feels Rush truly started with MP. I'm sure he had to be convinced against his will to play Closer to the Heart in the TM tour. And I'm certain that he probably dislikes Working Man as well, but can't in good conscience veto a song that he didn't write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) A chance to make another set list...Oh Boy! The Ultimate Hmmmm: Set 1:One Little Victory (Remixed)CaravanLimelightCut to the ChaseDriven (w Bass Solo)Mal-Nar - Drum Solo #1Show Don't TellTurn the PageSubdivisionClockwork Angels Set 2:Instrumed- Medley: {Working Man, Fly By Night, the Necromancer, Didacts & Narpits Drum Solo #2, Something For Nothing, Cygnus X-1, Hemispheres (Prelude)}The Spirit of RadioFreewillJacob's LadderEntre NousDifferent Strings (Extended Solo)Natural ScienceThe AnarchistRed BarchettaDistant Early WarningNew World ManDreamlineMarathonYYZ/ Drum Solo #3Alex Solo/ La Villa StrangiattoXanadu (Entire)2112 (O/T/F) Encore;Far CryTom SawyerHeadlong Flight There you go. a bit Long but I think Geddy can still pull it off! :rush: :haz: :rush: Edited November 30, 2013 by losingit2k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) Oh, I love these. Okay, I'll do it, but I'll do it in the best interest of Geddy's voice. Do I like Something For Nothing and Cygnus X-1 Books 1 and 2, Hell yes. Do I want Geddy to try and sing these now? Hell no. And there is one song I don't think Geddy can sing anymore that's actually quite recent: Earthshine. Set 1One Little Victory Freewill Subdivisions Afterimage YYZ Clockwork Angels Animate The Big Money Vital Signs Workin' Them Angels The Trees Countdown Secret TouchSet TwoTom Sawyer Test For Echo Dreamline Red Barchetta Cold Fire Distant Early Warning Leave That Thing Alone Witch Hunt Mission Headlong Flight (with drum solo) Closer To The Heart Xanadu (full version) Red Sector A 2112 Overture, Temples Of Syrinx, Grand Finale Working Man (think Rush in Rio, drop the reggae BS)EncoreFar Cry The Spirit Of Radio Crossroads LimelightTried to give it a good mix of AFTK-present day. They can do Xanadu, Geddy's voice hasn't changed that much since R30 except I doubt he can sing Earthshine anymore. EDIT: can't believe I forgot La Villa. Throw La Villa Strangiato in between Xanadu and Red Sector A. Edited December 1, 2013 by BowlCity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Maybe they could get a guest singer in to do some of the early stuff? Just a thought... Set 1: Force TenSpirit of RadioAnalog KidTime Stand StillClockwork AngelsManhatten ProjectGrand DesignsThe AnarchistMarathonMissionCarniesFreewillThe TreesSubdivisions -- Set 2: Distant Early WarningBetween The WheelsRed BarchettaThe WreckersEmotion DetectorAvailable LightNatural ScienceHeadlong Flight (+ Drum Solo)A Farewell To KingsBy-Tor and The SnowdogBeneath, Between and BehindLa Villa StrangiatoThe Garden -- Encore: 2112 (Overture / ToS)Tom SawyerYYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefunk Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 If Geddy's voice wasn't an issue, I'd like to see a track from each album. Maybe something like this: Set 1:Before and AfterAnthemI Think I'm Going Bald (Or Bacchus Plateau! Can't decide.)Something For NothingCinderella ManLa Villa StrangiatoJacob's LadderThe Camera EyeBroon's BaneDigital Man Set 2:The Body ElectricMystic RhythmsForce TenThe Rhythm MethodAnagram (for Mongo)Where's My Thing?Double AgentTime And MotionEarthshineThe Main Monkey BusinessThe Anarchist Encore:2112 (All of it, just so that the guy who was sitting behind me at Birmingham on the CA tour would be happy. He shouted, '2112! I can't believe it! This song is like 20 minutes long or something, I thought the concert was nearly over!' Also, I hate medleys or shortened versions of songs, because I am grumpy.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the twelve year old oldie Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Here is my dream rush concert set list The big moneyFinding my wayAnthemBeneath,Between, and behindBastille dayRed barchettaDream lineThe spirit of radioPrestoYYZLa villa strangiatoLessonsA Farwell to the kingsForce tenThe treesCloser to the heartRoll the bonesTom SawyerLimelightNeed some loveWorking manFreewillWhat you're doing/drum soloWorking man/in the mood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diatribein Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Strange thread to excise from the graveyard of posts from yesteryear, especially since they really are likely retired from touring, but... Set One: 01. The Big Money02. Cinderella Man03. Something For Nothing04. The Body Electric05. Second Nature06. We Hold On07. Roll The Bones08. Totem09. Territories10. Entre Nous11. Vital Signs12. Subdivisions Set Two: 01. 2112: Overture / The Temples of Syrinx02. The Way The Wind Blows03. Lakeside Park04. The Garden05. Presto06. Prime Mover07. Circumstances08. Between The Sun & Moon09. Kid Gloves10. Limelight11. Nocturne12. By-Tor & the Snow Dog Encores: 1. The Spirit of Radio2. Tom Sawyer3. Working Man This will never happen, but it would be the most career-spanning set list possible with at least one song from each album except Feedback, because that album contains no actual RUSH songs. It also contains a healthy mix of concert favourites and songs that are never / have never been played live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 The Spirit of RadioRed BarchettaYYZCircumstancesAnthemXanaduSubdivisionsSeven Cities of GoldFar CryAnimateRoll the BonesThe WeaponFree Will EncoreLimelightTom SawyerLa Villa Strangiato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Honest Man Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) 1) Tom Sawyer2) The Analog Kid3) Presto4) Driven5) Far Cry6) Halo Effect7) Bravado 8) Vapor Trail9) Secret Touch10) Red Barchetta11) La Villa Strangiato Break 1) A Farewell to Kings2) YYZ3) By-Tor and the Snowdog4) Freewill5) Middletown Dreams6) Prime Mover7) Leave that thing alone8) Bastille Day9) Headlong Flight10) Red Sector A11) malignant narcissistic 12)) The Spirit of Radio13) Working Man Encore-- 2112-- In it's entirety I tried to pick what would be a realistic set as far the length, but I selfishly picked songs I have not heard, or have not heard played live often. There are also a couple that I don't think they would play at all for their own reasons. But it is a dream anyway! lol Edited March 27, 2017 by The Honest Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerstu81 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Set 1 Far CryBetween the WheelsSeven Cities of GoldAnimateRed BarchettaJacob's LadderFly By NightSubdivisions The WreckersYYZ Set Two Headlong FlightThe TreesA Farewell to KingsBig MoneyLimelightSpirit of RadioXanaduTom SawyerThe GardenLa Villa Strangiato Encore 2112 (in it's entirety) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCinderellaManX1 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 While I am posting this long after the disbandment of Rush :(. I still love creating fictional setlists for them, so I'm gonna do one anyway: Set 1:The Enemy WithinThe WeaponWitch HuntDreamlineMarathonYYZThe AnarchistFreewillOpen SecretsPeaceable KingdomThe TreesCinderella ManAfterimageFar CrySubdivisions Set 2:The Spirit of RadioBest I CanNew World ManSpindriftCold FireShow Don't TellCloser To The HeartOne Little VictoryTom SawyerLa Villa StrangiatoAnimateLimelight2112: Overture/Temples of Syrinx/Grand FinaleWorking Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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