Lorraine Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) I started this thread because I am curious to see how these two epic songs fare against each other. I edited this post to add that I would be interested in hearing why you prefer one to the other. :) Edited March 6, 2015 by Lorraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres. The only song that might be better is Xanadu 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 2112 Better, more varied, and more interesting music, better story-telling, and a better match between music and story. I love Hemispheres, but this isn't a close call for me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) I admire Hemispheres more than I actually like it. I love 2112. Easy peasy. Edited March 6, 2015 by Segue Myles 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) I love 2112, no question about that. I remember the first time I ever heard it, and it was Earth-shattering. But it's Hemispheres, without a doubt. My eleven year old son used some crafty (and pretty much faultless) logic to determine that Hemispheres is my favorite song, ever, by anyone. It surprised me, because whenever he asks me what my favorite song is, I always tell him that's an impossible question for me to answer. But he's right. I suppose it is my absolute favorite. :) Edited March 6, 2015 by Blue J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres is the second best song that Rush have ever made! The only song that can beat it is The Fountain Of Lamneth. I do love 2112 as well, it is a masterpiece, and I know every drum beat on it, and I know every word that Geddy is singing. But Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres and The Fountain Of Lamneth is just a step better somehow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I still think part one should be included in the comparison since Hemispheres is just the second part of Cygnus X-1. Otherwise, why not just make 2112 only the finale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 I still think part one should be included in the comparison since Hemispheres is just the second part of Cygnus X-1. Otherwise, why not just make 2112 only the finale?It's not a comparison. I wanted to see which song was better liked. Or loved. Zumbi had started a thread with these two songs up against The Fountain of Lamneth. I wanted to see how just 2112 and Hemispheres did without the FOL. That's why I started the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Both are among their finest work. I like 2112 more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Everyone knows me by now......Hemispheres all day. Mick 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbobby10 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 This has always been a hard one, I switch everyday, one day i will like Hemispheres more, one day i would like 2112 more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Possessing no musical talent, it always awes me in others. Listening to Hemispheres right now, I am in awe of the fact that this is a composition by three men not yet 25. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 I listened to 2112 too. Out of the two of them, I think it sounds a lot more dated than Hemispheres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I listened to 2112 too. Out of the two of them, I think it sounds a lot more dated than Hemispheres. 2112 has the whole middle portion after the presention........it kinda drags and comes back at the Grand Finale. I've been known to grab a bite to eat during the whole middle, lol Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I still think part one should be included in the comparison since Hemispheres is just the second part of Cygnus X-1. Otherwise, why not just make 2112 only the finale?It's not a comparison. I wanted to see which song was better liked. Or loved. Zumbi had started a thread with these two songs up against The Fountain of Lamneth. I wanted to see how just 2112 and Hemispheres did without the FOL. That's why I started the thread. And I said the same thing in the other thread. :) To me it's all one thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I still think part one should be included in the comparison since Hemispheres is just the second part of Cygnus X-1. Otherwise, why not just make 2112 only the finale?It's not a comparison. I wanted to see which song was better liked. Or loved. Zumbi had started a thread with these two songs up against The Fountain of Lamneth. I wanted to see how just 2112 and Hemispheres did without the FOL. That's why I started the thread. And I said the same thing in the other thread. :) To me it's all one thing. They were released on different albums. The analogy to leaving out Grand Finale doesn't really make sense lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 I listened to 2112 too. Out of the two of them, I think it sounds a lot more dated than Hemispheres. 2112 has the whole middle portion after the presention........it kinda drags and comes back at the Grand Finale. I've been known to grab a bite to eat during the whole middle, lol MickFor sure you have enough time to pop something in the microwave, or make a quick peanut butter and jelly sandwich. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I still think part one should be included in the comparison since Hemispheres is just the second part of Cygnus X-1. Otherwise, why not just make 2112 only the finale?It's not a comparison. I wanted to see which song was better liked. Or loved. Zumbi had started a thread with these two songs up against The Fountain of Lamneth. I wanted to see how just 2112 and Hemispheres did without the FOL. That's why I started the thread. And I said the same thing in the other thread. :) To me it's all one thing. They were released on different albums. The analogy to leaving out Grand Finale doesn't really make sense lol That's not what I said. I said that leaving Cygnus X-1 out of a discussion of Hemispheres is like leaving everything out of 2112 BUT the finale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I listened to 2112 too. Out of the two of them, I think it sounds a lot more dated than Hemispheres. 2112 has the whole middle portion after the presention........it kinda drags and comes back at the Grand Finale. I've been known to grab a bite to eat during the whole middle, lol MickFor sure you have enough time to pop something in the microwave, or make a quick peanut butter and jelly sandwich. you nailed it with the PB&J. I'm back in just the right moment. lol Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I still think part one should be included in the comparison since Hemispheres is just the second part of Cygnus X-1. Otherwise, why not just make 2112 only the finale?It's not a comparison. I wanted to see which song was better liked. Or loved. Zumbi had started a thread with these two songs up against The Fountain of Lamneth. I wanted to see how just 2112 and Hemispheres did without the FOL. That's why I started the thread. And I said the same thing in the other thread. :) To me it's all one thing. They were released on different albums. The analogy to leaving out Grand Finale doesn't really make sense lol That's not what I said. I said that leaving Cygnus X-1 out of a discussion of Hemispheres is like leaving everything out of 2112 BUT the finale. Ok, well whatever, my point is still valid :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres. The only song that might be better is Xanadu :goodone: That's exactly what I was going to say 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I still think part one should be included in the comparison since Hemispheres is just the second part of Cygnus X-1. Otherwise, why not just make 2112 only the finale?It's not a comparison. I wanted to see which song was better liked. Or loved. Zumbi had started a thread with these two songs up against The Fountain of Lamneth. I wanted to see how just 2112 and Hemispheres did without the FOL. That's why I started the thread. And I said the same thing in the other thread. :) To me it's all one thing. They were released on different albums. The analogy to leaving out Grand Finale doesn't really make sense lol That's not what I said. I said that leaving Cygnus X-1 out of a discussion of Hemispheres is like leaving everything out of 2112 BUT the finale. Ok, well whatever, my point is still valid :D What was your point? Just because they were released on different albums doesn't mean anything. They are part one and part two. It's one epic regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres. The only song that might be better is Xanadu :goodone: That's exactly what I was going to say Alike think minds great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres. The only song that might be better is Xanadu :goodone: That's exactly what I was going to say Alike think minds great Dyslexic? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I still think part one should be included in the comparison since Hemispheres is just the second part of Cygnus X-1. Otherwise, why not just make 2112 only the finale?It's not a comparison. I wanted to see which song was better liked. Or loved. Zumbi had started a thread with these two songs up against The Fountain of Lamneth. I wanted to see how just 2112 and Hemispheres did without the FOL. That's why I started the thread. And I said the same thing in the other thread. :) To me it's all one thing. They were released on different albums. The analogy to leaving out Grand Finale doesn't really make sense lol That's not what I said. I said that leaving Cygnus X-1 out of a discussion of Hemispheres is like leaving everything out of 2112 BUT the finale. Ok, well whatever, my point is still valid :D What was your point? Just because they were released on different albums doesn't mean anything. They are part one and part two. It's one epic regardless. It's a sequel. If it were George Lucas movies, you could pit Empire against America Graffiti without including all of the other Star Wars movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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