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08-23-2006, 12:14 AM
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I've heard a few Rush songs and like the band. I think Geddy's awesome. But I read that he liked to use magic instead of bass for his bass lines a lot. What are some of the albums in which he sticks mainly to his bass? Or, which have some of his best basslines? (Even if other songs use witchcraft)
I know Rush has put out a crapload of albums... I don't even know where to start... |
08-23-2006, 01:20 AM
|  | put a bird on it | | Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Minnesota | | | i doubt geddy used witchcraft to play his bass... |
08-23-2006, 01:31 AM
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08-23-2006, 06:48 AM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marathon Man | | If by "magic", you mean a synth, then I'll happily tell you that Rush's best albums (imo) were full of them, those albums being Power Windows and Hold Your Fire. Thankfully, they also include ridiculously good bass playing and frighteningly good Wal tone. After you've got these, Roll The Bones, presto, Grace Under Pressure and Vapor Trails are also essential!
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08-23-2006, 07:06 AM
|  | Registered User | | | | IIRC, he used his "magic wand" during the song "Presto". Maybe you´re referring to that ? 
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08-23-2006, 08:00 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan, USA | | | Nothing wrong with synth.
But if you're lookin for some CD's without synth, you MUST GET Fly By Night immediately, and 2112.
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08-23-2006, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Papersen IIRC, he used his "magic wand" during the song "Presto". Maybe you´re referring to that ? | No, there he was commenting on his want and need for one...
...certainly no magic there!  Unless "magic" is a byword for "Wal". I've heard they're a bit good, apparently!  |
08-23-2006, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Poop-Loops I read that he liked to use magic instead of bass for his bass lines a lot. |
Where the hell did you read that??
I've recently bought the Chronicles compo double CD. It's quite good, prob as good a starting place as any. It's informed me about which Rush albums I feel i'm gonna enjoy most.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that Geddy's voice becomes less annoyin the more you hear it. |
08-23-2006, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Burg I was pleasantly surprised to find that Geddy's voice becomes less annoyin the more you hear it. | Yeah, his voice is pretty good IMO. Especially in the 80's when he brings it down about 4 octaves.
But I mean c'mon, nothing beats the ball clenching greatness that is the priests, of the temples of syrinx.
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08-23-2006, 11:41 AM
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08-23-2006, 08:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Listowel/KW Ontario | | | 2112 is the place to start with rush. Geddy is a great player and I think that his voice is perfect for the band.
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08-23-2006, 08:49 PM
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08-24-2006, 01:55 AM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auburn, Washington | | | Geez, you people are real jumpy here.
Magic/Witchcraft = synth. We can call guitar players all sorts of bad names but all other instruments are off limits?
Yes, I wanted albums where synths didn't dominate. I don't know much about Rush, but I just read that Geddy likes to use them a lot.
Thanks for the suggestions, I'll check out those albums. |
08-24-2006, 05:15 AM
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08-24-2006, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Poop-Loops Geez, you people are real jumpy here.
. | Well, you'll find that when you infer that one of the best modern bassist uses "witchcraft instead of his bass" most of us who know better might think it a silly question. If your intent is to insult Geddy's abilities, then expect people here to be "jumpy." If your intent is to ask a question about Rush songs that have less synth playing, then why not ask that question directly? |
08-24-2006, 06:11 AM
|  | You don't want to do that. Trust me. Forum Administrator | | Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: atlanta ga | | | there's a real cool synth bass line on presto - scars. i like that one.
gotta get moving pictures and power windows for an intro to his great bass playing.
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08-24-2006, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Poop-Loops Magic/Witchcraft = synth. | Really?? Since when??
Never heard that before, but it does explain Rik Wakeman. |
08-24-2006, 06:21 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: AL/GA | | | Despite the prolific use of synths, I wouldn't say they dominate any Rush recording. I've always thought Geddy was very tasteful in his use of keys. His ability to juggle keys, bass, and vocals is nothing short of amazing, IMO.
Personally, I don't think there is a bad example of Geddy's playing...his tone just evolved with the use of different basses but he's always played essentially the same. I think the tonal changes almost corresponded exactly to the decades 70's, 80's, and 90's +
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08-24-2006, 07:08 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Adelaide, Australia | | | Good idea would be to grab something like 2112 and then get Vapor Trails.
2112 is the last album Rush made before they introduced keys.
Vapor Trails is the first album they have made since they decided to move away from keys.
Interesting progression...
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08-25-2006, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by guy n. cognito Well, you'll find that when you infer that one of the best modern bassist uses "witchcraft instead of his bass" most of us who know better might think it a silly question. If your intent is to insult Geddy's abilities, then expect people here to be "jumpy." If your intent is to ask a question about Rush songs that have less synth playing, then why not ask that question directly? | Required reading. Quote: |
Originally Posted by Burg Really?? Since when?? | Report for re-education. Quote: |
Originally Posted by mchildree Despite the prolific use of synths, I wouldn't say they dominate any Rush recording. I've always thought Geddy was very tasteful in his use of keys. His ability to juggle keys, bass, and vocals is nothing short of amazing, IMO.
Personally, I don't think there is a bad example of Geddy's playing...his tone just evolved with the use of different basses but he's always played essentially the same. I think the tonal changes almost corresponded exactly to the decades 70's, 80's, and 90's + | Hey, like I said, I'm no Rush expert, that's why I'm asking. I just read that he liked to use synths a lot on some albums, whereas I want more bass playing. That is all. If it's not as bad as I think, then it's all good.
Basically, I'm trying to avoid And Justice For All...
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