MMCXII Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I still think it's a little stubborn of Geddy to try and sing every song as it is on the recording, and 86ing it from a live set just cause he can't hit a couple high notes. He's a creative vocal melody writer, and I think he could find new ways to sing old songs and still keep the spirit of the song intact. Drop a couple parts down an octave or whatever. There's some songs from the mid 70's that they could pull off, and all that Geddy has to do is change the way he sings a few syllables. I know that the boys are perfectionists, but I'd rather just hear them play the songs, it doesn't matter if they are identical to how they sound on a record that came out 40 years ago. As for the actual topic of the thread.... seriously? New singer? Good lord, thats rediculous. This / tone it down however necessary. Or.. hire Meat Loaf :) Meatloaf, I really enjoy all of his hit.. :D (Almost says "shit" at the end of that sentence.. Fitting lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) Seriously if this this ever happened imagine how Ged would feel up there on the same stage with his impersonator.. It would NEVER happen. If it did, it would be a one-off show after they retire and the singer would be a friend of the band. Remember when they were on top of the world and were thinking of adding a keyboard player? It didn't happen for a reason. And they're going to destroy their holy triple threat legacy this late in the game? That would look too much like a novelty act catering to the old stuff, and we know how our boys feel about that! Edited January 3, 2015 by MMCXII 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I think Geddy still sings pretty damn good live. If he were to hand off the vocal duties to someone else, he probably couldn't play half the songs on bass without screwing them up since his playing is based on playing the bass and vocals simultaneously. One thing they could consider is getting like two female and one male multi-instrumentalists that could play violins and cellos on some songs (like CA songs and Losing It), and then switch to supporting vocal arrangements on some of the older material and even newer stuff. This could be pretty powerful and not take away anything from Geddy’s singing, only enhance it. I agree with your sentiments, but I don't think Geddy would screw up the basslines because he wasn't singing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 This is the stupidest idea I have ever heard! You can´t replace Geddy! Rush is not Rush whitout Geddy, Alex and Neil (maybe Rutsey), and I would stop listen to them right away if they replaced someone! I rather see them quit then replace! Totally agree, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analog_Bro Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I think that Geddy's voice is fine for shows still personally. Sure he is older and technically just can't do everything he used to but it still kicks ass when he does sing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 This is the stupidest idea I have ever heard! You can´t replace Geddy! Rush is not Rush whitout Geddy, Alex and Neil (maybe Rutsey), and I would stop listen to them right away if they replaced someone! I rather see them quit then replace! Totally agree, too.I won't speak for everyone but I wouldn't stand for anyone being "replaced" either. I didn't think thats what we were talking about however. Oh well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 From the initial post in the thread: how about the guys search for a young Geddy singer replacement for the touring at least? This is why I thought it was what we were talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 From the initial post in the thread: how about the guys search for a young Geddy singer replacement for the touring at least? This is why I thought it was what we were talking about.Me too. I thought that was the whole point of the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 The three caballeros. If one of them cant cut the mustard by their own standards, the group will hang it up imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 From the initial post in the thread: how about the guys search for a young Geddy singer replacement for the touring at least? This is why I thought it was what we were talking about.Me too. I thought that was the whole point of the thread.We're just talking about replacing the singer of Rush, there's no way we're replacing the bass player. As for the keyboard player, Ya upgrade him too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) Now Rush is a 5 piece! :P ..I'm kidding of course. Long live the holy trinity!!!! Edited January 4, 2015 by MMCXII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snyder80 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) A new singer is as likely as them opening with Welcome to the Jungle. Edited January 5, 2015 by Snyder80 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtpoet Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 All because some want to hear some of the older songs? Really? Let me ask you this - are those old classics really "Rush" with someone else singing them and not Geddy? IMO - not even close even if the three are playing the music. All or nothing. As for the all instrumental idea - ridiculous. The lyrics, the melody, the voice are one of the attractions for me. I probably wouldn't buy an all instrumental CD. Boring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 All because some want to hear some of the older songs? Really? Let me ask you this - are those old classics really "Rush" with someone else singing them and not Geddy? IMO - not even close even if the three are playing the music. All or nothing. As for the all instrumental idea - ridiculous. The lyrics, the melody, the voice are one of the attractions for me. I probably wouldn't buy an all instrumental CD. Boring.I'm with you all the way, especially about the instrumental idea. I'm not interested at all. Rush is Rush, not Ferrante and Teicher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Rush is Rush, not Ferrante and Teicher. :laughing guy: I can't imagine they'll ever go that way, so I think we're safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bard Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 A new singer is as likely as them opening with Welcome to the Jungle. LOL. Exactly. There will be no Rush without any one of the three players. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 No way, no how, not ever, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO! unless, of course, it was me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 All instrumental Rush or no instrumental music at all? Seems kind of near sighted if that is indeed the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 There are ways they could get around his vocal issues in concert should they choose to use them. They've used backing tracks for years and years already, and that's never been a problem. But on the other hand, I'm not sure how Geddy would feel about kind of "cheating" with his vocals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 There are ways they could get around his vocal issues in concert should they choose to use them. They've used backing tracks for years and years already, and that's never been a problem. But on the other hand, I'm not sure how Geddy would feel about kind of "cheating" with his vocals.I would never implicitly trust anything electronic. Can you imagine the horror and the humiliation if anything ever failed? I'd rather have him singing and me wincing than him relying on backing tracks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 There are ways they could get around his vocal issues in concert should they choose to use them. They've used backing tracks for years and years already, and that's never been a problem. But on the other hand, I'm not sure how Geddy would feel about kind of "cheating" with his vocals.I would never implicitly trust anything electronic. Can you imagine the horror and the humiliation if anything ever failed? I'd rather have him singing and me wincing than him relying on backing tracks. Well sure, anything COULD happen. It was just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Just enjoy what you got while ya got it. Ged's voice may not be perfect but he's still around. soak it in while you can. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Well, they already down tune a couple of songs....why not play EVERYTHING a half-step down from the present keys? it would be barely noticeable live but would greatly ease Geddys vocal job......many singers out there have extended their bands careers by doing this. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirteen Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) Tried to watch CA live DVD.Geddy's voice starts giving up after 3 songs :( He really needs to relax his vocal delivery.Geddy with voice/vocal training when younger would have been phenomenal. Edited January 9, 2015 by thirteen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Geddy with voice/vocal training when younger would have been phenomenal. Do you think it would have helped? If so, I am surprised no one ever suggested to him way back when to get some voice training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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