fraroc Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) It really seems like sometimes as a band, Rush just seems way too special for us. The fact that they've been able to do 70s hard rock, prog rock, arena rock, new wave, AOR/pop rock, grunge, and heavy metal and still remain relevant in the public eye put aside....Sometimes I feel like the messages in their music is just something that is way beyond our understanding, like they're trying to tell us something, but either we choose not to listen, or we simply cannot comprehend it. For example, did Rush really intend for their fans to have insane debates and fights over The Trees and what the song truly means? Did Geddy, Alex, and Neil really want instability amongst their fan base? I really don't think so. In fact, I think that it's the opposite of what they wanted their fans to do.... I know I'm rambling....but sometimes, I feel like we're not doing what was intended for us to do. We're not sitting back, chilling out and enjoying the music like we should. Sometimes, I feel like Natural Science, especially the opening part was written about us and is a message to us fans... When the ebbing tide retreatsAlong the rocky shorelineIt leaves a trail of tidal poolsIn a short lived galaxyEach microcosmic planetA complete society A simple kind of mirrorTo reflect upon our ownAll the busy little creaturesChasing out their destiniesLiving in their poolsThey soon forget about the sea Edited July 2, 2016 by fraroc 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 "What a treacherous thing it is to believe that a [band] is more than a [band]." John Green (sorta) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 not to me, lol Mick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I think much of what songs - and even more, the bands that create those songs - mean to us is brought in by us, the fan .. The musicians create a stage for our lives, and we have these experiences that involve the songs, the bands, the concerts, etc With my favorites bands, I have never been an innocent bystander and btw - Fraroc, you are the most underrated member here - a great topic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Sometimes, fraroc just seems too special for me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Musicians make music for themselves, what they like, and if other people like it that's great. With Rush we were very lucky that they made so much music that was loved by a large number of fans. Neil's lyrics have always been a bit unique and different (not always good according to some) but he's always stayed true to his beliefs regardless of what anyone else might think. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I wonder if someone is hitting the bottle or maybe the bong this evening? At any rate, Rush is no more special than any other band, they just happen to be your favorite band, seemingly. Lots of bands have similar music and certainly similar abilities. There are bands with thoughtful or timely lyrics too. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I wonder if someone is hitting the bottle or maybe the bong this evening? At any rate, Rush is no more special than any other band, they just happen to be your favorite band, seemingly. Lots of bands have similar music and certainly similar abilities. There are bands with thoughtful or timely lyrics too. Sending a cyberhug your way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I wonder if someone is hitting the bottle or maybe the bong this evening? At any rate, Rush is no more special than any other band, they just happen to be your favorite band, seemingly. Lots of bands have similar music and certainly similar abilities. There are bands with thoughtful or timely lyrics too. Sending a cyberhug your way Quit it, you uphill gardener. :P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I wonder if someone is hitting the bottle or maybe the bong this evening? At any rate, Rush is no more special than any other band, they just happen to be your favorite band, seemingly. Lots of bands have similar music and certainly similar abilities. There are bands with thoughtful or timely lyrics too. Sending a cyberhug your way Quit it, you uphill gardener. :P Lol I might be all shades of fabulous but I'm not one of them. *skips to the hair salon* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verena Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) It really seems like sometimes as a band, Rush just seems way too special for us. The fact that they've been able to do 70s hard rock, prog rock, arena rock, new wave, AOR/pop rock, grunge, and heavy metal and still remain relevant in the public eye put aside....Sometimes I feel like the messages in their music is just something that is way beyond our understanding, like they're trying to tell us something, but either we choose not to listen, or we simply cannot comprehend it. For example, did Rush really intend for their fans to have insane debates and fights over The Trees and what the song truly means? Did Geddy, Alex, and Neil really want instability amongst their fan base? I really don't think so. In fact, I think that it's the opposite of what they wanted their fans to do.... I know I'm rambling....but sometimes, I feel like we're not doing what was intended for us to do. We're not sitting back, chilling out and enjoying the music like we should. Sometimes, I feel like Natural Science, especially the opening part was written about us and is a message to us fans... When the ebbing tide retreatsAlong the rocky shorelineIt leaves a trail of tidal poolsIn a short lived galaxyEach microcosmic planetA complete society A simple kind of mirrorTo reflect upon our ownAll the busy little creaturesChasing out their destiniesLiving in their poolsThey soon forget about the seaWhat an adorable post! I'm gushing over Rush and over this text! You are right when you say they do have a message to us and it's beyond our understanding. About the posted Natural Science quote: to me the masse is about living immersed in life and forgetting about what's general and bigger on this planet, in terms of society or being part of a whole. A lot to do as a part in the planet and how it affects others. Edited July 2, 2016 by rhyv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Rush is special, and there is a chemistry and vibe within the band that has tapped into something we don't even realize .. Geddy and Alex have a very special bond, the addition of Neil and the circumstances involved, the subsequent touring and near failure of the band makes their story unique .. and not just to us, but in rock history This isn't Toto we're talking about - this is not a band of studio musicians put together like Meneudo This RUSH mother******* 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Rush is special, and there is a chemistry and vibe within the band that has tapped into something we don't even realize .. Geddy and Alex have a very special bond, the addition of Neil and the circumstances involved, the subsequent touring and near failure of the band makes their story unique .. and not just to us, but in rock history This isn't Toto we're talking about - this is not a band of studio musicians put together like Meneudo This RUSH mother******* Nightwish are better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Rush is special, and there is a chemistry and vibe within the band that has tapped into something we don't even realize .. Geddy and Alex have a very special bond, the addition of Neil and the circumstances involved, the subsequent touring and near failure of the band makes their story unique .. and not just to us, but in rock history This isn't Toto we're talking about - this is not a band of studio musicians put together like Meneudo This RUSH mother******* Nightwish are better. Than Toto ?? yes, definitely !!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Rush is special, and there is a chemistry and vibe within the band that has tapped into something we don't even realize .. Geddy and Alex have a very special bond, the addition of Neil and the circumstances involved, the subsequent touring and near failure of the band makes their story unique .. and not just to us, but in rock history This isn't Toto we're talking about - this is not a band of studio musicians put together like Meneudo This RUSH mother******* Nightwish are better. Than Toto ?? yes, definitely !!! Nightwish are better than Rush and Toto. I SAID IT!! I SAID IT!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Rush is special, and there is a chemistry and vibe within the band that has tapped into something we don't even realize .. Geddy and Alex have a very special bond, the addition of Neil and the circumstances involved, the subsequent touring and near failure of the band makes their story unique .. and not just to us, but in rock history This isn't Toto we're talking about - this is not a band of studio musicians put together like Meneudo This RUSH mother******* Nightwish are better. Than Toto ?? yes, definitely !!! Nightwish are better than Rush and Toto. I SAID IT!! I SAID IT!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Rush is special, and there is a chemistry and vibe within the band that has tapped into something we don't even realize .. Geddy and Alex have a very special bond, the addition of Neil and the circumstances involved, the subsequent touring and near failure of the band makes their story unique .. and not just to us, but in rock history This isn't Toto we're talking about - this is not a band of studio musicians put together like Meneudo This RUSH mother******* Nightwish are better. Than Toto ?? yes, definitely !!! Nightwish are better than Rush and Toto. I SAID IT!! I SAID IT!! I'd be angry too if that was my haircut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 sometimes I feel like the messages in their music is just something that is way beyond our understanding, like they're trying to tell us something, but either we choose not to listen, or we simply cannot comprehend it. Oh please...Neil Peart has less years ahead of him and more years behind him, be nice to Lt. Commander Data, don't be racist to aliens. That's it pretty simple. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I wonder if someone is hitting the bottle or maybe the bong this evening? At any rate, Rush is no more special than any other band, they just happen to be your favorite band, seemingly. Lots of bands have similar music and certainly similar abilities. There are bands with thoughtful or timely lyrics too.They are special. Certainly more special than bands like Dokken, Cheap Trick or Crötley Mü, but not Queensrÿche...they are only marginally better than Queensrÿche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I wonder if someone is hitting the bottle or maybe the bong this evening? At any rate, Rush is no more special than any other band, they just happen to be your favorite band, seemingly. Lots of bands have similar music and certainly similar abilities. There are bands with thoughtful or timely lyrics too.They are special. Certainly more special than bands like Dokken, Cheap Trick or Crötley Mü, but not Queensrÿche...they are only marginally better than Queensrÿche. Don't forget ABBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TemplesofLamneth Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 The blasphemy in this thread has my nerd rage boiling.... However this thread and hanging with a new friend last week has me thinking.... Rush are very special to me.... However when a stranger you're getting to know asks what kind of music you're into and you top the 3 favorite bands with Rush...... How does one respond to "Oh I think I've heard of them, they seem pretty cool" I smugly grinned and almost broke out the Cygnus Duology before realizing she's probably a "mainstream" Rush fan and the song would be drowned out by laughter..... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Rush is special, and there is a chemistry and vibe within the band that has tapped into something we don't even realize .. Geddy and Alex have a very special bond, the addition of Neil and the circumstances involved, the subsequent touring and near failure of the band makes their story unique .. and not just to us, but in rock history This isn't Toto we're talking about - this is not a band of studio musicians put together like Meneudo This RUSH mother******* Oh. No. You. Didn't. Toto made themselves. Toto's music is just as special as Rush's at times. At least they disnt turn into cartoons. Coughkisscough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 The blasphemy in this thread has my nerd rage boiling.... However this thread and hanging with a new friend last week has me thinking.... Rush are very special to me.... However when a stranger you're getting to know asks what kind of music you're into and you top the 3 favorite bands with Rush...... How does one respond to "Oh I think I've heard of them, they seem pretty cool" I smugly grinned and almost broke out the Cygnus Duology before realizing she's probably a "mainstream" Rush fan and the song would be drowned out by laughter..... :( I cant pretent a stranger is a long awaited friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) not to me, lol Mick That was my first thought. Let me clarify this. In the grand scheme of my life at this point of my existence, there are more important things. However, when I was young, I may very well have thought the same. Edited July 2, 2016 by Lorraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I wonder if someone is hitting the bottle or maybe the bong this evening? At any rate, Rush is no more special than any other band, they just happen to be your favorite band, seemingly. Lots of bands have similar music and certainly similar abilities. There are bands with thoughtful or timely lyrics too. Sending a cyberhug your way Quit it, you uphill gardener. :P Ford, how come you ditched Polly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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