ReRushed Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I was lucky enough to be there, how wonderful is this performance. Geddy nailed the vocals,Alex and Neil were spot on.There's loyalty and then there's blind loyalty. ;) Call it what you want, I was there I loved it, and that is all that matters,I'm happy that you loved it. And I can get how the excitement of being at a live show can cloud your memories of it, but unless you and I are listening to different versions of the R40 Xanadu, there's simply no justification that claim that Geddy "nailed the vocals".So, those of us who enjoyed the concerts aren't aware they actually sucked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look to Sirius Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I was lucky enough to be there, how wonderful is this performance. Geddy nailed the vocals,Alex and Neil were spot on.There's loyalty and then there's blind loyalty. ;) Call it what you want, I was there I loved it, and that is all that matters,I'm happy that you loved it. And I can get how the excitement of being at a live show can cloud your memories of it, but unless you and I are listening to different versions of the R40 Xanadu, there's simply no justification that claim that Geddy "nailed the vocals". Whatever, not going to argue with you :cheers:Nice call. It would probably be similar to arguing with Data, sans emotion chip. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Singing isn't too good and I'm not sure what anyone means by it being the best recorded version of Xanadu. The are some really annoying cuts to those two MP blokes moving amps. Why do we need to see that? It just detracts from the visual performance. C+ I saw Xanadu in the 70s, you guys are nuts if you think that concoction for R40 is better. So did i, and this performance is right up there!!! Do you ever have a good thing to say about anything? Yes, objectivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Singing isn't too good and I'm not sure what anyone means by it being the best recorded version of Xanadu. The are some really annoying cuts to those two MP blokes moving amps. Why do we need to see that? It just detracts from the visual performance. C+ I saw Xanadu in the 70s, you guys are nuts if you think that concoction for R40 is better. So did i, and this performance is right up there!!! Do you ever have a good thing to say about anything? Yes, objectivity.These guys are 60+ years old. Of course his voice can't completely replicate the pitch of the 70's. It is what it is...Rush performing Xanadu in their early 60's. Well done and thank you boys! Edited November 19, 2015 by Tombstone Mountain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I was lucky enough to be there, how wonderful is this performance. Geddy nailed the vocals,Alex and Neil were spot on.There's loyalty and then there's blind loyalty. ;) Call it what you want, I was there I loved it, and that is all that matters,I'm happy that you loved it. And I can get how the excitement of being at a live show can cloud your memories of it, but unless you and I are listening to different versions of the R40 Xanadu, there's simply no justification that claim that Geddy "nailed the vocals".So, those of us who enjoyed the concerts aren't aware they actually sucked?Does you cat really dance the tango while eating funyuns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I enjoyed it a bit, obviously his voice isn't as good as ESL. But having seen the show, it's a nice little souvenir to take away from it. The instrumental portion is spot on and it's mixed well but after watching it 2-3 times, the high of the song wore off a little as I noticed Geddy's voice begin to falter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I enjoyed it a bit, obviously his voice isn't as good as ESL. WRONG!!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I was lucky enough to be there, how wonderful is this performance. Geddy nailed the vocals,Alex and Neil were spot on.There's loyalty and then there's blind loyalty. ;) Call it what you want, I was there I loved it, and that is all that matters,I'm happy that you loved it. And I can get how the excitement of being at a live show can cloud your memories of it, but unless you and I are listening to different versions of the R40 Xanadu, there's simply no justification that claim that Geddy "nailed the vocals".So, those of us who enjoyed the concerts aren't aware they actually sucked?Does you cat really dance the tango while eating funyuns?What the hell does this mean? I guess I don't realize your wit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 My cats inform me they can't tango and eat at the same time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I was lucky enough to be there, how wonderful is this performance. Geddy nailed the vocals,Alex and Neil were spot on.There's loyalty and then there's blind loyalty. ;) Call it what you want, I was there I loved it, and that is all that matters,I'm happy that you loved it. And I can get how the excitement of being at a live show can cloud your memories of it, but unless you and I are listening to different versions of the R40 Xanadu, there's simply no justification that claim that Geddy "nailed the vocals".So, those of us who enjoyed the concerts aren't aware they actually sucked?Does you cat really dance the tango while eating funyuns?What the hell does this mean? I guess I don't realize your wit.Oh, I get it. We're projecting our wishes on the performance. I should've had a horrible time at the concert. I'm so glad it was pointed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 GeminiRising79 should come back to contribute to this thread. Obviously, some of us need the guidance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I was lucky enough to be there, how wonderful is this performance. Geddy nailed the vocals,Alex and Neil were spot on.There's loyalty and then there's blind loyalty. ;) Call it what you want, I was there I loved it, and that is all that matters,I'm happy that you loved it. And I can get how the excitement of being at a live show can cloud your memories of it, but unless you and I are listening to different versions of the R40 Xanadu, there's simply no justification that claim that Geddy "nailed the vocals".So, those of us who enjoyed the concerts aren't aware they actually sucked?Does you cat really dance the tango while eating funyuns?What the hell does this mean? I guess I don't realize your wit.Oh, I get it. We're projecting our wishes on the performance. I should've had a horrible time at the concert. I'm so glad it was pointed out.I once saw a pair of clown shoes catch a cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Lets see, we have 1. Gorgeous cinematography2. Extremely high quality footage3. Amazing talent onstage 4. Only the second full Xanadu on video5. Great sound quality Yet people still complain? Yes I know,Geds voice is not nearly what it used to be, but to say he sounds "virtually tone-deaf"? No. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Damn, So lucky to see them back during the AFTK tour. :codger: :haz: :rush: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedRush Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Singing isn't too good and I'm not sure what anyone means by it being the best recorded version of Xanadu. The are some really annoying cuts to those two MP blokes moving amps. Why do we need to see that? It just detracts from the visual performance. C+ I saw Xanadu in the 70s, you guys are nuts if you think that concoction for R40 is better. So far none of the R40 videos have been examples of stand-out performances. I get that people were hyped for the tour since the word on the street was that it was going to be their last, and who wouldn't like to think that somehow Rush was going to turn in finale performances that were somehow a cut above, but it seems like the "liking to think that" has somehow translated to "they actually did". To my ears, the playing is about the same as on the last two tours, and the singing is miles better, though not as good as on S&A live...or anything earlier, obviously. The mix is better, the visuals are much better, the editing is much, much better, and the setlist is a lot better than anything we've gotten for at least a decade, and maybe more. There are a lot of reasons for people to be happy with this release. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Singing isn't too good and I'm not sure what anyone means by it being the best recorded version of Xanadu. The are some really annoying cuts to those two MP blokes moving amps. Why do we need to see that? It just detracts from the visual performance. C+ I saw Xanadu in the 70s, you guys are nuts if you think that concoction for R40 is better. Tony, You are the only Sane one here! :P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Singing isn't too good and I'm not sure what anyone means by it being the best recorded version of Xanadu. The are some really annoying cuts to those two MP blokes moving amps. Why do we need to see that? It just detracts from the visual performance. C+ I saw Xanadu in the 70s, you guys are nuts if you think that concoction for R40 is better. Tony, You are the only Sane one here! :P Has anyone ever said that to Tony before? Edited November 19, 2015 by Lorraine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Damn, So lucky to see them back during the AFTK tour. :codger: :haz: :rush: Me too! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Singing isn't too good and I'm not sure what anyone means by it being the best recorded version of Xanadu. The are some really annoying cuts to those two MP blokes moving amps. Why do we need to see that? It just detracts from the visual performance. C+ I saw Xanadu in the 70s, you guys are nuts if you think that concoction for R40 is better. Tony, You are the only Sane one here! :P Has anyone ever said that to Tony before? We say it to me all the time. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Singing isn't too good and I'm not sure what anyone means by it being the best recorded version of Xanadu. The are some really annoying cuts to those two MP blokes moving amps. Why do we need to see that? It just detracts from the visual performance. C+ I saw Xanadu in the 70s, you guys are nuts if you think that concoction for R40 is better. Tony, You are the only Sane one here! :P Has anyone ever said that to Tony before? We say it to me all the time. That's alright, Tony. I say it to myself all the time too. Funny how that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Damn, So lucky to see them back during the AFTK tour. :codger: :haz: :rush: Me too! Here are, The tour dates. Saw them on 09/26/1977. :smoke: :smoke: :hail: http://rushchronicles.com/pages/aftktourdates/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Really, guys? The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, isn't it? :sigh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Really, guys? The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, isn't it? :sigh: Are you, Speaking about specific people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Geez we know its not the 70's but considering they've been at it for 40+ years, this is pretty damn solid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicky6 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 setlist, at least we don't have 7 snakes and arrows songs in a row. gotta love that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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