School of Geddy Lee

stratovani · #1 12-10-2009, 03:48 PM

Might as well keep it going...

I wanna get some feedback about Geddy's work. Let's say you meet someone whose never heard of Geddy Lee and you wanna give them a crash course in his work. Pick 10 songs that you would recommend.

Getaway Driver · #2 12-10-2009, 05:58 PM

i'm a rush newbie but YYZ for sure. many would say that geddy does his best instrument work when he's not singing.

snakesandarrows · #3 12-10-2009, 06:07 PM

I would pick:

- YYZ
- Red Barchetta (especially live at R30)
- Freewill
- The Camera Eye
- Analog Kid
- Digital Man
- Natural Science
- Xanadu
- Anthem
- Force Ten

Basshappi · #4 12-10-2009, 06:10 PM

^ Looks good to me

add;

By-tor and the Snow Dog
Cygnus X-1
2112
La Villa Strangiato

ac3320 · #5 12-10-2009, 06:13 PM

I never really listened to Rush before i listened to XYZ. I do not like Rush! lol...

\m/cliffB\m/ · #6 12-10-2009, 06:15 PM

um add mal nar

89JazzMan · #7 12-11-2009, 07:15 AM

La Villa
Leave That Thing Alone (Counterparts)
YYZ (Although I am sick of hearing it now)
Anything live

Geddy just has a way of playing a part that fits their style which is unique to say the least. I do not think he is a profound technical player...but he has the chops to fill that gig. He plays really interesting things.

I am not really a fan of his tone as much as I use to be but he is a solid player for sure. He actually doesn't credit himself as a bass player.

theevilplankton · #8 12-12-2009, 04:11 AM

I think pretty much every Rush album has got loads of moments of tasty bass work.

I've just been getting into 'Test For Echo' - one which divides opinion - and that has got some great stuff on.

For me, I adore his Ric tone - not so big on the Wal - and I think his current Jazz tone is immense. The 'Snakes And Arrows Live' album is good for me!