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Idiots guide to Rush

#81
pringlw said:
The other great thing about Rush (and we can think Neil Peart for this) is that the lyrics were both thoughtful and extremely positive in nature.

I'm now in my early 40s, and there is no doubt that Neil's "lessons on life" played a role in shaping who I am. So many kids grew up listening to music about violence and abuse. Using "Something for Nothing" as one example, I (and many of you) remember listening to this when I was 10 years old;

You won't get something for nothing
You can't have freedom for free
You won't get wise with the sleep still in your eyes
No matter what you dreams might be

What you own is your own kingdom
What you do is your own glory
What you love is your own power
What you live is your own story
In your head is the answer, let it guide you along
Let your heart be the anchor and the beat of your song

Just incredible, positive life lessons.

You know as I was typing this, it occurred to me that there's perhaps a chance that Geddy could scan this thread and read these posts. If so, I'd like to say thank you - to you, Neil & Alex for affecting so many people in such a positive way.
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Thanks! Now that song is stuck in my head......:D

So I'm posting the lyrics to the whole song...

Waiting for the winds of change
To sweep the clouds away
Waiting for the rainbow's end
To cast its gold your way
Countless ways
You pass the days

Waiting for someone to call
And turn your world around
Looking for an answer
To the question you have found
Looking for
An open door

You don't get something for nothing
You can't have freedom for free
You won't get wise
With the sleep still in your eyes
No matter what your dreams might be

What you own is your own kingdom
What you do is your own glory
What you love is your own power
What you live is your own story
In your head is the answer
Let it guide you along
Let your heart be the anchor
And the beat of your own song

You don't get something for nothing
You can't have freedom for free
You won't get wise
With the sleep still in your eyes
No matter what your dreams might be

:bassist:
 
#82
Oops...I guess I'll be taking it up the whazoo for the Bastille Day slip. I got ahead of myself because I was in too much of a hurry to say that I enjoy early RUSH (and that it would be a good place for a newbie fan to start listening). Go to youtube and look up the old Don Kirschner's Rock Concert footage. That is some good stuff.
 
#86
Rush is one of my favorite bands. I recommend A Farewell to kings, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, 2112, and Moving Pictures. This is where I started. Later went back to Fly By night, Caress of steel, and Rush. Sorry, but I really did not like the Period where they were really into Synth, I do like their later stuff though such as Snakes and Arrows. I still like the Synth rush, I mean, come on its Rush and I like everything they do, but I think the older rush is better, (imo)
 
#87
stratovani said:
Being a Rush junkie (and proud Canuck) I just gotta chime in!

Just a few points I'd like to add:

- Rush is a lifelong addiction. Welcome to the club, I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay!
- Acquire and listen carefully to all of their music. Play along to it. You'll be astonished at how good you can get.
- There's tons of Rush-related info on the Web. Two sites I'd like to recommend are the Rush Tablature Project (http://www.cygnusproductions.com/rtp/), for all your tab needs, and Power Windows (http://www.2112.net/powerwindows/) for all kinds of Rush goodies.
- Keep referring to Talkbass. Loads of good info here (as if I need to say this!).
-If you can play Cygnus X-1 Book 2: Hemispheres from start to finish, then you've arrived! It took me over a year to learn it on guitar, and I'm trying to learn it on bass. A really tough song that will stretch you both musically and technically.
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Well, here I am, a year later, still happily listening to Rush. I've noticed that I seem to go through periods where I listen to just a couple of songs at a time. My latest "favorite song" is Bravado, from the Roll The Bones album. A truly beautiful song, and not incredibly difficult to play. I'm going to start lobbying my band to include this song on the setlist.

 
#92
True story.

2 bassist's with 70 years of playing experiance meet for the first time at the classic rock awards in London Dec. 2010, Geddy Lee was one of them, pleased to meet you says the other basist, I own all your albums.

The other bassist was ?

































John Paul Jones. Says it all really
 

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