#18 - I thing the disjointed / jumpy audio in the beginning is intentional.
#24 - Posted 1/3/13 @2:38PM by conniemack99 [contact]
It's clear that RS is trying to get in the good graces of RUSH fans everywhere. The guy who wrote the review (Sheffield) epitomozes the hipper-than-thou attitude of that rag. It's clear he hasn't a clue of what RUSH is really all about. p.s. have you seen him on VH1? he seriously needs some Crest White Strips.
OT: That Rolling Stone article about 2112 is utter rubbish. I stopped reading after this: "... is their most extreme, grandiose and Rush-like record, and thus their greatest - the definitive 20 minutes and 34 seconds of the Rush worldview (plus five extra songs on Side Two, which nobody has ever played twice)..."
Rolling Stone is desperately trying to regain whatever relevance they might once have had by glomming on to Rush's continued success. They (Rush) are demonstrating how to release a successful album in 2012, and how to keep being awesome. Only a total douche nozzle would label "Passage to Bangkok" or "Something for Nothing" as "extras" that "no one ever played twice." This wanker hasn't a damn clue and is not qualified to label 2112 as their most "Rush-like record". I remember why I cancelled my Rolling Stone subscription in 1987...
On a happier note I ordered the blu-ray version. Yay!
I like it when the version is quite different from the original e.g. that jazz version of Tom Sawyer, or when a well-known band puts their own stamp on the material so its sounds like their song e.g. Metallica and Garage Inc. Working Man is a bluesy song, with the notes contained within the lyrics it matches up somewhat with RnB which is what this sounds a bit like - although high pitched!
I agree with Lance and Liver. And, actually, I don't think it was that bad. Would I buy it as a single? No. But it's a television theme song. Relax everybody. Love it, hate it, ambivalent about it, it is still an homage to Rush.
#12 - Posted 1/3/13 @10:10AM by conniemack99 [contact]
Agree with all of the above. Pretty terrible, but agree it is a compliment to the band to be used for this show. p.s. I heard Fate's Warning version of Closer to the Heart on SiriusXM Boneyard last night. Much closer to the original than this Working Man!
#11 - Posted 1/3/13 @9:47AM by Losingit2k
Worst remix of Rush's Working Man I've ever heard. Who allows this crap to be recorded and subsequently released to the public?
That was terrible, but I agree it was complimentary. And I'm glad they used something other than Tom Sawyer.
#8 - Posted 1/3/13 @8:14AM by Liverpool 78
I think there were some issues with the video playback, it sounded like it was skipping and breaking up at the beginning however, for the makers to pick a near 40 year old song to work demonstrates Rush's continuing relevance and influence.
Version of Rush's Working Man used in opening theme of Transporter: The Series
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Fer sure....so bitchin! Bitchin camero, bitchin camero!!!
#19 - Like Grody! Bag those toenails!
#18 - I thing the disjointed / jumpy audio in the beginning is intentional.
It's clear that RS is trying to get in the good graces of RUSH fans everywhere. The guy who wrote the review (Sheffield) epitomozes the hipper-than-thou attitude of that rag. It's clear he hasn't a clue of what RUSH is really all about. p.s. have you seen him on VH1? he seriously needs some Crest White Strips.
OT: That Rolling Stone article about 2112 is utter rubbish. I stopped reading after this: "... is their most extreme, grandiose and Rush-like record, and thus their greatest - the definitive 20 minutes and 34 seconds of the Rush worldview (plus five extra songs on Side Two, which nobody has ever played twice)..."
Rolling Stone is desperately trying to regain whatever relevance they might once have had by glomming on to Rush's continued success. They (Rush) are demonstrating how to release a successful album in 2012, and how to keep being awesome. Only a total douche nozzle would label "Passage to Bangkok" or "Something for Nothing" as "extras" that "no one ever played twice." This wanker hasn't a damn clue and is not qualified to label 2112 as their most "Rush-like record". I remember why I cancelled my Rolling Stone subscription in 1987...
On a happier note I ordered the blu-ray version. Yay!
I like it when the version is quite different from the original e.g. that jazz version of Tom Sawyer, or when a well-known band puts their own stamp on the material so its sounds like their song e.g. Metallica and Garage Inc. Working Man is a bluesy song, with the notes contained within the lyrics it matches up somewhat with RnB which is what this sounds a bit like - although high pitched!
I think it's pretty damn cool. Do I like it personally? No. Still awesome though.
No, this is God Awful: link
:)
Moon Unit Zappa has entered the blog
It does seem like there are some audio problems, like the track is speeded up (the credits roll by faster than I would expect for an HBO show).
So perhaps the actual track is not as awful as it sounds.
Gag me with a spoon!!!
That was God Awful!
It ain't a remix.
I think it is great, simply because it is an original take, rather than some attempt at "heavier" or simply to copy the original.
I agree with Lance and Liver. And, actually, I don't think it was that bad. Would I buy it as a single? No. But it's a television theme song. Relax everybody. Love it, hate it, ambivalent about it, it is still an homage to Rush.
Agree with all of the above. Pretty terrible, but agree it is a compliment to the band to be used for this show. p.s. I heard Fate's Warning version of Closer to the Heart on SiriusXM Boneyard last night. Much closer to the original than this Working Man!
Worst remix of Rush's Working Man I've ever heard. Who allows this crap to be recorded and subsequently released to the public?
#6-Nice WW quote. LOL
That was terrible, but I agree it was complimentary. And I'm glad they used something other than Tom Sawyer.
I think there were some issues with the video playback, it sounded like it was skipping and breaking up at the beginning however, for the makers to pick a near 40 year old song to work demonstrates Rush's continuing relevance and influence.
I have to say, "like".
Liver.
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