Rush

DoctorSoft · 12-13-2010, 11:04 PM

I've tried to get into this band but other than a few songs, I can't really say I enjoy their music.

jastrub · 12-19-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitting_Singularity

had to give it to 2112, though Xanadu and Cygnus X-I are also some of my favorite songs of all time.

Has anyone else seen the new documentary Beyond the Lighted stage? I bought it when it came out a few months ago.. it was so good, seriously- to anyone who enjoys Rush, you should watch it. one of the best done musical documentaries I've ever seen

I saw it and I agree with you. It was very reverent but had a fun feel to it as well. So comprehensive in its explanation of their history, I would definitely suggest this film to any rush fans. Even a non-Rush fan would still enjoy it!

Mrd00d · 12-20-2010, 12:52 AM

I would have voted "La Villa Strangiato", or Cygnus 1, but Lamneth needs love too.

I highly recommend anyone that likes Tool's Lateralus to check out Rush's Test For Echo, particularly the title track Test For Echo. This is how I got into Rush. This whole album is brilliant. But Test For Echo was so good, Tool took influence/notice. Lateralus was always (one of) my favorite(s), and this is just

freddie · 12-21-2010, 08:02 AM

Definitely, Xanadu from A Farewell to Kings.

crash_override · 12-21-2010, 09:14 AM

2112 would be the obvious choice. I mean it IS a classic. But The Necromancer is the most well put together epic in Rush's discography. I voted Necromancer, hands down.

Hitting_Singularity · 12-26-2010, 10:18 PM

I think I just realized why I picked 2112. It is the best example of epic rock singing in the Rush discography and IMO much of classic rock (not even going to compare to modern rock which has far fewer examples of amazing singers (IMO again)). Other epics may be better put together, but the story behind 2112 has me listening closely to the lyrics every time, and the way Geddy uses his voice to convey different characters and feelings just makes the story come to life.

debaserr · 12-27-2010, 01:00 AM

you listen to prog epics for their lyrical content?

crash_override · 12-28-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by eric generic

you listen to prog epics for their lyrical content?

You watch movies for the acting?

Hitting_Singularity · 12-29-2010, 08:57 AM

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you listen to prog epics for their lyrical content?

You watch movies for the acting?

ya...

I actually don't listen to most music for the lyrics, I'm much more concerned with the construction and enjoyability of the music, but come on.. lyrics are one of the most important part of Epics.. not that the music in them is less important, more so in fact, but an epic has to be truly epic in all ways to be a true... ya know

edit: actually Rush is one of the few bands that I truly respect for their lyrics.. the only one that comes to mind in fact(besides a few Yes songs and one-offs as well). I was recently listening to Permanent waves and each song has such a magnificent theme, and poetic lyrics, and talks about something interesting that actually matters.. anyways, it's something so rare to find in music, at least for me, that it's one of the many reasons Rush is my favorite band.

debaserr · 12-29-2010, 10:03 AM

it wouldn't bother me one bit if every prog epic I've ever heard was an instrumental.

View Poll Results: Favorite Rush Epic?
The Necromancer (from Caress of Steel)	5	10.00%
The Fountain of Lamneth (from Caress of Steel)	1	2.00%
Xanadu (from A Farewell to Kings)	8	16.00%
2112 (from 2112)	20	40.00%
Cygnus X-1 (from A Farewell to Kings)	1	2.00%
Cygnus X-1: Book II - Hemispheres (from Hemispheres)	6	12.00%
The Camera Eye (from Moving Pictures)	9	18.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll

12-20-2010, 12:52 AM	#193 (permalink)
Mrd00d Stoned and Jammin' Out Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern California; Eugene, OR; mobile Posts: 1,602	I would have voted "La Villa Strangiato", or Cygnus 1, but Lamneth needs love too. I highly recommend anyone that likes Tool's Lateralus to check out Rush's Test For Echo, particularly the title track Test For Echo. This is how I got into Rush. This whole album is brilliant. But Test For Echo was so good, Tool took influence/notice. Lateralus was always (one of) my favorite(s), and this is just __________________ Mrd00d's Last.fm

12-26-2010, 10:18 PM	#196 (permalink)
Hitting_Singularity Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 164	I think I just realized why I picked 2112. It is the best example of epic rock singing in the Rush discography and IMO much of classic rock (not even going to compare to modern rock which has far fewer examples of amazing singers (IMO again)). Other epics may be better put together, but the story behind 2112 has me listening closely to the lyrics every time, and the way Geddy uses his voice to convey different characters and feelings just makes the story come to life. __________________ Favorite Music Videos My_Collection What_I_Listen_To "I'm not saying it should be free; I'm saying it should be free-er. I'm not saying it should be free-er; I'm saying the music should be free."

12-27-2010, 01:00 AM	#197 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,467	you listen to prog epics for their lyrical content? __________________ Last.FM

12-29-2010, 10:03 AM	#200 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,467	it wouldn't bother me one bit if every prog epic I've ever heard was an instrumental. __________________ Last.FM

12-13-2010, 11:04 PM	#191 (permalink)
DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	I've tried to get into this band but other than a few songs, I can't really say I enjoy their music.

12-21-2010, 08:02 AM	#194 (permalink)
freddie Groupie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 7	Definitely, Xanadu from A Farewell to Kings.