Blue J Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 A brilliant drumming album. Lots of subtle intricacies everywhere; creative, thoughtful drumming marred only be an anemic snare production. I thought it was more the actual snare drum that Neil was using (I've seen it called the 'piccolo snare'), rather than the way it was produced.  I believe he used it on Presto and Roll the Bones, and that was it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coventry Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 A brilliant drumming album. Lots of subtle intricacies everywhere; creative, thoughtful drumming marred only be an anemic snare production. I thought it was more the actual snare drum that Neil was using (I've seen it called the 'piccolo snare'), rather than the way it was produced. I believe he used it on Presto and Roll the Bones, and that was it. Good - because it had diminutive balls. Apparently, he was using a Slingerland, though I don't know if it was the same Slingerland he'd been using for ages. http://andrewolson.com/Neil_Peart/drums/drumkits/presto.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 This album have some of my fav drumming........huh.......oh well, lol Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 The drumming on Presto is so good, I love the epic fill Neil does in Anagram right after Ged goes high and sings "the saint turns to sin" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I don't think the record sounds bad either........no no they would perfect weakness on RTB, lol Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 I don't think the record sounds bad either........no no they would perfect weakness on RTB, lol Mick I think i would love RTB if it sounded more like Presto. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Good - because it had diminutive balls. :o I like that it is unique to those songs, and to that period of time. I'm a drummer also, and I can see how some might not care for that sound. But in the case of Presto, I actually think it's just right.  The overall production of Presto is rather thin compared to anything that Terry Brown did with them, sure. But I still say that Presto is a gorgeous album in its own right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Good - because it had diminutive balls. :o I like that it is unique to those songs, and to that period of time. I'm a drummer also, and I can see how some might not care for that sound. But in the case of Presto, I actually think it's just right. The overall production of Presto is rather thin compared to anything that Terry Brown did with them, sure. But I still say that Presto is a gorgeous album in its own right. Me too. the first thing that drew me to this album was the sound.........i said wow this is unique. the best thing on here....i say again.......is Neil's drum sound. So freakin' cool. Mick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Lorraine suggested a gushy Presto thread. I will start: It it great! I love this record. One of the best in the Rush Canon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eshine Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Nice boot from the Presto tour (Alpine Valley) I enjoyed hearing those Presto songs live. Cool - was at this show, stayed at the Alpine Valley Resort and partied like a Rush fan :) Hard to believe I was barely 20 at the time!! Even harder to believe they are still going strong... As for Presto – it restored my faith in the band and remains one of my all-time favorites. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Nice boot from the Presto tour (Alpine Valley) I enjoyed hearing those Presto songs live. Cool - was at this show, stayed at the Alpine Valley Resort and partied like a Rush fan :) Hard to believe I was barely 20 at the time!! Even harder to believe they are still going strong... As for Presto – it restored my faith in the band and remains one of my all-time favorites. The Presto tour was the first time I ever saw Rush live- it was about a month before my 17th birthday, in Cincinnati. I have a recording of most of the show (I think the last half hour or so is missing)- the sound quality is not all that good, but I love having a recording of my first Rush show. Love the album, loved that tour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) misplaced post Edited December 30, 2014 by greg2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Nice boot from the Presto tour (Alpine Valley) I enjoyed hearing those Presto songs live. Cool - was at this show, stayed at the Alpine Valley Resort and partied like a Rush fan :) Hard to believe I was barely 20 at the time!! Even harder to believe they are still going strong... As for Presto – it restored my faith in the band and remains one of my all-time favorites.Hard to believe I could ever read print that small without glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) bring back show dont tell Good call! Love the bass on this (what I can hear of it anyway:/) Edited January 1, 2015 by MMCXII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patjnev Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 When Presto was released I remember being hooked on Kansas' back catalogue. And I didn't buy another RUSH cd until Counterparts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detonator Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Video from Presto tour. Not the greatest quality but not the worst, either. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VoFmCocTs0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Video from Presto tour. Not the greatest quality but not the worst, either. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VoFmCocTs0 I may be in the minority, but I wish Alex would go back to using the PRS guitars. I liked his tone better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Video from Presto tour. Not the greatest quality but not the worst, either. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VoFmCocTs0 I may be in the minority, but I wish Alex would go back to using the PRS guitars. I liked his tone better. I would love if he recorded their next album with them. They're beautiful instruments and they sound amazing Edited January 2, 2015 by Geddy's Soul Patch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 OMG The Pass! (Gush gush gush), all the drums in Scars! (Gush gush gush), That groovy bass break in Show don't tell that you can hardly hear (gush gush gush), Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasbo Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I thought HYF was a great album when it was released but i soon felt it was overproduced and a bit stodgy.I was pleasantly surprised when Presto was more stripped back but as mentioned everywhere the production was on the thin side.I remember i had to really crank the volume on the first side of vinyl(it said so on the fine print on the cover!).Presto had a spacial ambience and so many nuances to it,something which is missing today particularly with CA.I may be in the minority here but i love all their 90s stuff.How the hell did Toto get thrown into this debate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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