Crimsonmistymemory Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 nuff sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sun dog Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 It's tough to figure because it's gotta be something upbeat as mentioned, and it's gotta be bigger. If we toss the medley, along with TS, TSOR, Limelight and Subdivisions---which they've done since '02---it's really tricky. Big Money is big but had slot two last time. Freewill would get the crowd jumping, as would YYZ. I think Dreamline has a shot. If they do something chronological, maybe FBN, Bastille Day, even BBB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Xanadu (full rendition) Just picture it, the lights suddenly go way down, the crowd hushes, the screen is black, and a single low bass pedal can be heard throughout the arena. Slowly but surely people begin to understand and realize that the greatest miracle of the night is occurring, and they begin to cheer, but not too loud, the song's only just begun. Woodblocks and chimes and violin guitar notes shimmer and fade in throughout the arena until Alex starts playing that signature riff. Once, twice, a couple more times then....BOOM!! Lights go up, spot on Alex, drums and bass come in with a crash, and the crowd breaks into full on cheering as the song explodes into epicness. That's how to start a concert. For an opening like that, I would walk to Seattle. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GernTheFish Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Xanadu (full rendition) Just picture it, the lights suddenly go way down, the crowd hushes, the screen is black, and a single low bass pedal can be heard throughout the arena. Slowly but surely people begin to understand and realize that the greatest miracle of the night is occurring, and they begin to cheer, but not too loud, the song's only just begun. Woodblocks and chimes and violin guitar notes shimmer and fade in throughout the arena until Alex starts playing that signature riff. Once, twice, a couple more times then....BOOM!! Lights go up, spot on Alex, drums and bass come in with a crash, and the crowd breaks into full on cheering as the song explodes into epicness. That's how to start a concert. Oh dear, I just soiled myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 ...a single low bass pedal can be heard... Is that what that is at the beginning of Xanadu? I always wondered what was making that sound. Thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoote Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Love Headlong Flight,just don't see it as the opener,hope they play it.I'm betting on The Fountain of Lamneth...jk.If I was a betting man,I'd go with TSOR.Please don't let it be Tom Sawyer.Love to see Time Stand Still open the show.Freeze this moment a little bit longer..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaminbenb Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 The R40-1 Overture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotPeart Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Finding my Way Start R40 with Track 1 on RUSH 2112 could also be up there. Overture/Temple to start, and then Finale to end the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch The Mystery Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 One Little Victory (with lots of pyrotechnics) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicky6 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 need some love !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairC45 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Dreamline maybe the 1st song??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Headlong Flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaressMySteel Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Headlong Flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljr869 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Scars! Hey!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalfan Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Another vote for Headlong Flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfriendly Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 It will be Limelight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushianRoulette Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Love Headlong Flight,just don't see it as the opener,hope they play it.I'm betting on The Fountain of Lamneth...jk.If I was a betting man,I'd go with TSOR.Please don't let it be Tom Sawyer.Love to see Time Stand Still open the show.Freeze this moment a little bit longer..... Totally agree. TSS got the crowd going when I saw the Time Machine Tour in 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78jazz Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I would like to add that, with the exception of the R30 and Snakes and Arrows tours, every tour has had the opening song be the opening song from an album. I'd bet that on that happening, but maybe it will not be like that. We'll know tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalfan Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 The R40-1 Overture!I have a hunch that most everything is going to be chronologically reversed. I'm betting an R40 medley of the first three albums happens as the encore ending with some version of Working Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalfan Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 First song: Headlong Flight - begin with last album, lyrics all about 'the great journey that was'. Selist is chronologically reversed. Encore ends with Working Man, end with first album, lyrics are the very essence of what Rush is all about. The "real" Time Machine Tour. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 HEADLONG FLIGHT. You heard it here first. Odds are pretty low but that'd be a great opener IMO. I think it'll be somthing that has high Geddy singing in it, so that maybe it'll be easier for him to finish early on in the set.Which one though, I have no idea but maybe it'd be a staple / hit like Freewill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 First song: Headlong Flight - begin with last album, lyrics all about 'the great journey that was'. Selist is chronologically reversed. Encore ends with Working Man, end with first album, lyrics are the very essence of what Rush is all about. The "real" Time Machine Tour. This isn't the first time I've read about a reverse chronological order set and it's a really great idea. And.. And... CHROMEY 2.0 is gonna' be there!!!! I never thought I'd get so amped up to see Neil behind a double bass drum set again, wow this is exciting stuff I'm not even being half sarcastic!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Xanadu (full rendition) Just picture it, the lights suddenly go way down, the crowd hushes, the screen is black, and a single low bass pedal can be heard throughout the arena. Slowly but surely people begin to understand and realize that the greatest miracle of the night is occurring, and they begin to cheer, but not too loud, the song's only just begun. Woodblocks and chimes and violin guitar notes shimmer and fade in throughout the arena until Alex starts playing that signature riff. Once, twice, a couple more times then....BOOM!! Lights go up, spot on Alex, drums and bass come in with a crash, and the crowd breaks into full on cheering as the song explodes into epicness. That's how to start a concert. While I 100% agree that Xanadu is a miracle (my 2nd fav RUSH song ever) I don't think opening up with it is a good fit. I mean how do you follow that up, with Totem or You Bet Your Life right after?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtpoet Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 HEADLONG FLIGHT. You heard it here first. Odds are pretty low but that'd be a great opener IMO. I think it'll be somthing that has high Geddy singing in it, so that maybe it'll be easier for him to finish early on in the set.Which one though, I have no idea but maybe it'd be a staple / hit like Freewill. I think it will be Clockwork Angels or Headlong Flight based upon the tour book credits. For the last two tours, the tour books have pretty much listed the songs in order. The only thing I worry about is that a non credited CA song like Caravan will open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennb2112 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Bastille day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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