[Review: The Piano Tribute to Rush]

Here's a review of the Piano Tribute to Rush that was recently released. It's from the Marquette Tribute out of Wisconsin. Here's the whole thing:

Oftentimes, tributes to great bands simply do no justice to the actual songs. The Piano Tribute to Rush, however, begs to differ. The tracks add a new and unique sound to the original songs while at the same time staying true to them.

Some of the bigger hits included are "Tom Sawyer," "Fly By Night" and "Trees." The beginning of the album creates a Charlie Brown-like feeling with the upbeat melodies of "Limelight" and "Closer to the Heart."

The piano version of "Spirit of Radio," although noticeably different than the original, still captures the foot-tapping melody of the song. Another difference occurs in the second track, "New World Man," which adds a hint of techno music to accompany the piano.

The Piano Tribute to Rush is an album to listen to when you feel like relaxing and taking a break from the rock songs while still enjoying your favorite classics. Rush has been around for nearly three decades, and it doesn't seem like they're slowing down yet. All tracks on the tribute were performed by Todd Mark Rubenstein.

Grade: AB

~ James Teats

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