[Basscast 11: Step Back in Time: "Moving Pictures" by Rush (Geddy Lee, bass).]

The Mighty Dudad over at Counterparts found this podcast out of Sydney Australia called Basscast. Each monthly episode features a "Step Back In Time" segment where they profile a significant bass player/album. Their most recent podcast profiled Geddy Lee and Moving Pictures. The Mighty Dudad did a great job of summarizing the podcast as follows:

... The guys talk about how Rush is/was pretty much a nonentity in Australia, but that once discovered are loved by musiscians...especially within the bass playing community. The 20+ minute segment discusses Geddy's equipment, technique, etc., and plays significant clips from YYZ, Tom Sawyer, Limelight, Vital Signs, & Red Barchetta. While some of the facts aren't exactly right, the hosts do a really good job talking about the music, the playing, the feel, etc. I especially like the the fact that the hosts aren't typical "fanboys", and really come across as sincerely appreciating - if not actually discovering - the greatness of Rush. They do talk a bit about the cult-like fan base at the end, but even then it's more matter-of-fact rather than negative. ...

Note that the Geddy Lee part of the show starts about 44 minutes in and runs for about 25 minutes to the end.

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