ThatLightInYourEyes Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Which songs in the Rush discography (excluding live recordings) do you think are the most powerful and atmospheric? Or rather, which ones make you feel most like you're there, experiencing what's being described thanks to lyrics, instrumentation, and/or production? MY LIST: Red Sector AMarathonJacob's LadderRed BarchettaCygnus X-1 & 2Witch HuntSubdivisionsRivendellDrivenClockwork Angels (whole album) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len(songs) Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) Xanadu certainly deserves a mention... I don't know what it is about it but it almost makes me feel as if I'm inside the scene, in the same way as some Yes songs. Edited October 15, 2014 by len(songs) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucey Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Off top of my head - 2112XanaduCygnus X-1HemispheresLa Villa StrangiatoThe Camera EyeSubdivisionsMarathonTerritoriesTai Shan...Chain LightningThe PassGhost RiderHeadlong FlightThe Garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) The NecromancerThe Fountain of Lamneth 2112 Xanadu Cygnus X-1 HemispheresThe Trees The Spirit of Radio Jacob's Ladder Natural ScienceRed Barcetta The Camera Eye Witch Hunt Subdivisions The Weapon Countdown Afterimage Red Sector A Between the WheelsManhattan Project Marathon Territories Mystic Rhythms Force Ten Tai Shan High WaterChain Lightning Scars Presto Red Tide Available LightDreamline Nobody's Hero Double Agent DrivenVapor Trail Ghost RiderEarthshine Caravan Clockwork AngelsThe WreckersHeadlong Flight Edited October 15, 2014 by savagegrace26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 XanaduHigh WaterMystic RhythmsCygnus X-1HemispheresNecromancerSecret TouchFoL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainOfSyrinx Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Bu2B2, off the top of my head. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Cygnus and Hemispheres are both very "story-booky" to me—very easy to get the mental movie theatre going. Headphones enhances the experience (the 5.1 Cygnus is kind of cool, too). I like the vocal panning left and right in Hemispheres on the line "their spirits were divided into blinded Hemispheres." The Discovery bit in 2112 is cool, too. Maybe it's the sound effects that get me. There's something that 70s sound, too. I'm always really moved by things like The Prophet's Song by Queen and Fool's Overture by Supertramp, with the distant noises and recorded voices (as in Witch Hunt and Camera Eye). A lot of Rush tunes "send me" in that way. It's not just about chops and message. Good question. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 there are many 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Powerful: 2112 Atmospheric: tie between red barchetta and mystic rhythms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 There are many for sure...it's one thing they do very well in their songs. The Fountain of Lamneth2112XanaduLa Villa StrangiatoRed BarchettaYYZThe Analog KidLosing ItAfterimageRed Sector AMarathon (specifically the bridge/solo section)Mystic RhythmsAnimate (specifically the bridge "my counterpart...")Armor & SwordThe Wreckers (specifically the cinematic bridge section "the breakers roar...")The Garden There are definitely many more...but these were the ones that came to me now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relayer2112 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Xanadu 2112 Red Barchetta Natural Science Countdown Red Sector A Cygnus X1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) Most of their seventies stuff up to and including a couple of songs on Permanent Waves. Then a few powerful songs, but nothing atmospheric until CA. Edited November 13, 2014 by Lorraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBob Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Atmoshpere? Lavilla Strangiotto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 There's a lot of hate for "Bravado" on this forum, but I find it a powerful song where the lyrics and music compliment each other perfectly. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 FoL - easily #1 for me. You can feel the confusion when he's lost at sea in "No one at the Bridge" with the rise and fall of the music like waves. You can feel the heartache as he leaves his love to continue on his journey in "Panacea". etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Witch Hunt Tai ShanRed Barchetta2112 These songs blow my balls away with their atmosphere and power. I do love Tai Shan. So there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 XanaduFountain Of LamnethHemispheresAvailable LightCold FireAll of Vapor Trails (the emotion is intoxicating) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Freewill..the 1st song that defines power and atmosphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Which songs in the Rush discography (excluding live recordings) do you think are the most powerful and atmospheric? Or rather, which ones make you feel most like you're there, experiencing what's being described thanks to lyrics, instrumentation, and/or production? MY LIST: Red Sector AMarathonJacob's LadderRed BarchettaCygnus X-1 & 2Witch HuntSubdivisionsRivendellDrivenClockwork Angels (whole album) "SCARS!" "Scars of pleasure scars of painAtmospheric changes makes them sensitive again!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerofthor Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The intro to The Camera Eye is probably the most atmospheric thing they've ever done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The intro to The Camera Eye is probably the most atmospheric thing they've ever done.I was going to say Cygnus X1, but I guess that's out in space, so . . . no atmosphere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The intro to The Camera Eye is probably the most atmospheric thing they've ever done.Hammer, if you can, see if you can find The Camera Eye they did in concert on 12/09/82. The bootleg is called Music In The Abstract. It is quite good. Especially how they end the song. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The Necromancer is tops for the atmosphere and power combo. Did you here that Geddy confirmed it for the next tour? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Double post Edited November 14, 2014 by LedRush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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