fraroc Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) This is why I'm really beginning to think they'll break up after R40, We all know that Neil rarely smiles on stage, even in his prime because he was always stoic by nature while playing drums. I'm not concerned by that at all actually. After watching some youtube videos of this tour, I've noticed that Alex looks absolutley miserable on stage. Normally I wouldn't think anything of a band member not smiling while playing on stage but Alex is supposed to be the funny guy in the band, the guy that used to make everybody on stage and in the audience laugh with his random antics. I'm seeing none of that in the videos. The only one I see remotely happy is Geddy. Unlike the other two, he seems to be happy on stage preforming for sold out shows after 40 years. Edited June 26, 2015 by fraroc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuesday's Gone Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Neil is as (in)expressive as usual but yeah I've noticed while watching a periscope feed that Alex smiles less than on previous tours. I guess it's because playing while suffering physically isn't pleasant. You've probably read the interviews about Neil's tendonitis and Alex's arthritis so I don't need to explain more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Very good point. I haven't seen evidence of Alex goofing off much during this tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Space Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I don't buy it. Alex is less animated than usual, doesn't mean he's miserable. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Met_Neil_In_91 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) I saw them in Philly last night and I couldn't disagree more. Alex and Neil were totally acting goofy and smiling. What a show it was. Can't wait for Newark tomorrow. Edited June 26, 2015 by Met_Neil_In_91 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Lee Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 They all appeared pretty animated in Chicago. Especially when Neil pulled that goofy little stunt ;). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Alex seemed pretty happy in C'Bus...except when he had an issue with his pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy Jazz Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I think they are all happy...but Geddy is a consummate Entertainer...that´s the difference i think :geddy: Taking all those basses (21 if I am correct) on the road and playing all of them during the concert has never been done in the history of Rock and Roll that i can remember.....always looking for something to surprise his audience.... :banana: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I would agree if I'd only seen videos of the first shows. He's been much more animated in the past 10 shows or so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Alex was stonefaced the beginning shows. but he's come alive more. which is good. Ged i think out of the 3 did indeed push this tour. though and Neil is uh.........being Neil, lol Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madrushian Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 As a person who has delt with chronic pain for 20 years. I can tell you it is hard to be happy when every movement is painful and takes all your effort to move. Know think about that every time Alex plays a note and the same is true for Neil every time he moves a drum stick these two guys are suffering every second they are playing on stage and for hours after a performance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkPrattLerxst Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Geddy is energetic as always, Neil is Neil, and Alex was pretty stationary at the start of the tour but now he's more mobile and seems to be enjoying himself. He said in an interview "we're having a riot" so I think he's having fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stone and a hard place Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I saw them in Philly last night and I couldn't disagree more. Alex and Neil were totally acting goofy and smiling. What a show it was. Can't wait for Newark tomorrow. maybe all the pain medication kicked in at the same time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexMike Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 It's true Alex didn't look very happy at the start. Besides the arthritic pain, I think it's possible that he was a little rustier than the other two and needed several shows to warm up. And for all we know, he could've also been as sad about this being the last big tour as we are and perhaps now he's made peace with it (or even begun to think he could handle another tour, *should it happen*). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmac Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I've noticed this as well, just watching videos on youtube and such....it just 'feels' or looks different....I dunno, they look more bummed to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkPrattLerxst Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) They sure do look bummed...NOT! Watch the performances of the songs in Philly, they seem to be digging it! Edited June 26, 2015 by DirkPrattLerxst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Please stop reading into every detail. They may be pulling off the shows with difficulty, but just because they aren't constantly smiling or goofing off doesn't mean jack. Just enjoy the damn music this may be all we get. Damn. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stone and a hard place Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 wait until colorado and oregon and then Alex will be really happy. :dweez: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkPrattLerxst Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Watch Neil at the end of the last song from last night in Philly, he's coming out of his shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus 2112 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I think they are all happy...but Geddy is a consummate Entertainer...that´s the difference i think :geddy: Taking all those basses (21 if I am correct) on the road and playing all of them during the concert has never been done in the history of Rock and Roll that i can remember.....always looking for something to surprise his audience.... :banana:When I saw John Fogerty in 2012 he used 25 guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianice Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Please stop reading into every detail. They may be pulling off the shows with difficulty, but just because they aren't constantly smiling or goofing off doesn't mean jack. Just enjoy the damn music this may be all we get. Damn. Agree, DAMN the friggin knitpickers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Grownup Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 wait until colorado and oregon and then Alex will be really happy. :dweez: Cannabis for medicinal use is legal? :smoke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stone and a hard place Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 wait until colorado and oregon and then Alex will be really happy. :dweez: Cannabis for medicinal use is legal? :smoke: in CO and OR Cannabis is legal for recreational purposes--so they can all partake together--if they so choose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) Yeah he looks absolutely miserable here: *Video contains spoilers*. Edited June 26, 2015 by Union 5-3992 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bard Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 This is why I'm really beginning to think they'll break up after R40, We all know that Neil rarely smiles on stage, even in his prime because he was always stoic by nature while playing drums. I'm not concerned by that at all actually. After watching some youtube videos of this tour, I've noticed that Alex looks absolutley miserable on stage. Normally I wouldn't think anything of a band member not smiling while playing on stage but Alex is supposed to be the funny guy in the band, the guy that used to make everybody on stage and in the audience laugh with his random antics. I'm seeing none of that in the videos. The only one I see remotely happy is Geddy. Unlike the other two, he seems to be happy on stage preforming for sold out shows after 40 years. It's because the other two are in pain, genius. You really do like posting fears and whines, it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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