RUSH IS A BAND

#2 - Posted 6/26/10 @5:18PM by robertkincaid96 [contact]

Second!!! ( Sorry Kevin )

#4 - Posted 6/26/10 @5:34PM by losingit2112 [contact]

4th? and so excited!!

#6 - Posted 6/26/10 @5:46PM by Bulldog81 [contact]

Looking forward to watching Rush: Beyond the Lighted
Stage tonight, and will be recording it on VHS.....yes,
I am 5 years behind in technology! LOL!!

#8 - Posted 6/26/10 @6:04PM by mark one [contact]

im going with vhs tonight as well

#10 - Posted 6/26/10 @6:26PM by kevin [contact]

THENTH!

#12 - Posted 6/26/10 @6:35PM by losingit2112 [contact]

So did anyone see the rehearsal photos that were updated? massive tease!

#14 - Posted 6/26/10 @6:52PM by Shreddy Lee [contact]

Can't wait for tonight, very excited to see it.

#16 - Posted 6/26/10 @7:21PM by tkhubley318 [contact]

All ready to watch. watching Snakes and Arrows in preps and recording the doc on my DVR

#18 - Posted 6/26/10 @7:37PM by kevin [contact]

#17 First of all what in the hell are you doing with a Rolling Rag subscription..Just Kidding. It wouldn't surprise me, like Matt Stone says if you can't give it up for Rush now your just being an old dickhead...

#20 - Posted 6/26/10 @7:55PM by Gourdy Lee [contact]

Hey I didn't sign up for it, apparently I got by buying my tickets to the show. And that's the exact quote they use in the review as a matter of fact!

#22 - Posted 6/26/10 @8:05PM by Astroboy [contact]

any idea where u can stream Vh1 online?!

#24 - Posted 6/26/10 @8:27PM by kevin [contact]

here=hear

#26 - Posted 6/26/10 @8:47PM by glweinrib [contact]

#12 - link?

#28 - Posted 6/26/10 @9:11PM by hitmewithmusic [contact]

Wow! Sooo great!

#30 - Posted 6/26/10 @9:18PM by hitmewithmusic [contact]

Arg! Commercials suck!

#32 - Posted 6/26/10 @9:47PM by hitmewithmusic [contact]

Gotta give it up to Dunn & McFadyen! Most excellent!

#34 - Posted 6/26/10 @9:57PM by hitmewithmusic [contact]

2112 goosebumps! I remember like it was yesterday hearing Rush and 2112 for the first time! I LOVE RUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#36 - Posted 6/26/10 @10:05PM by intheshadows

VI Back to the music...

#38 - Posted 6/26/10 @10:13PM by kevin [contact]

OMG what a film. Puts a face on my love for Rush..

#40 - Posted 6/26/10 @10:14PM by hitmewithmusic [contact]

#37 Absolutely!!!

#42 - Posted 6/26/10 @10:15PM by soozm32 [contact]

You're not the only one! (sniff, sniff)

#44 - Posted 6/26/10 @10:23PM by skl183

Cliff Bernstein! Howard Ungerleider!

#46 - Posted 6/26/10 @10:25PM by AmyBrink [contact]

Oh, Bare Lifts! (aka Boob Tape) WTF?

#48 - Posted 6/26/10 @10:36PM by soozm32 [contact]

Yeah, "Eclipse" commercials! NOT manly...

#50 - Posted 6/26/10 @10:52PM by jtbald [contact]

Still best film doc ever third time around. Props to non fan Wife who made it nearly two hours.

#52 - Posted 6/26/10 @10:57PM by hitmewithmusic [contact]

Neil is fucking awesome! Excuse my French.

#54 - Posted 6/26/10 @11:04PM by jtbald [contact]

Wait maybe I just missed it ? Someone who saw film in theatre help me out here.

#56 - Posted 6/26/10 @11:09PM by hitmewithmusic [contact]

No, I don't think you missed it. Couterparts but no Presto or RTB

#58 - Posted 6/26/10 @11:22PM by hitmewithmusic [contact]

"Clockwork Angels" aka "That's Bullsh*t"

#60 - Posted 6/26/10 @11:31PM by hitmewithmusic [contact]

Rise to your knees!

#62 - Posted 6/26/10 @11:34PM by Mark In CTown [contact]

One of the best documentaries I've seen in a long time. And not just because it was RUSH. It was well made and deserves some Oscar consideration. OK, maybe I'm a bit drunk saying that but still.. LOL It's an excellent film and RUSH fans and the band themselves should be proud of it. I can't wait to see the extra hour of stuff they left out when it comes out on Tuesday. The ending credits with the boys drinking and talking about the "Frankenstein" concept album was absolutely hilarious. "I'm going to get on my knees and kick your ass." I'm still laughing!

Thank you Scot and Sam for making this movie even if Ged said it would be boring.

#64 - Posted 6/26/10 @11:37PM by bravest_face [contact]

Just caught the very end of the VH-1 Special, When is the Classic Rock Album special going show?

#66 - Posted 6/26/10 @11:38PM by Bulldog81 [contact]

Just finished recording Rush Beyond the Lighted
Stage...sans commericals.....on my VHS tape that
also contains my beloved, long-suffering N. O.
Saints Superbowl win.

Really enjoyed the doc, and as the ad states,
it did tell me the story I did not know about
the band I do know. Thanks!!!

#68 - Posted 6/26/10 @11:42PM by hitmewithmusic [contact]

#62 I second the Oscar nomination!

#70 - Posted 6/26/10 @11:44PM by bravest_face [contact]

#37. No wrong in the tears in the eye's, "the man card" LOL, I got the misty eyed when I saw the it at the "movies" last week end. I wonder if it was the beer I had...a real strong ale and some bangkok before.

#72 - Posted 6/26/10 @11:49PM by losingit2112 [contact]

well, I cried. that was fantastic. my only difference in opinion is concerning Presto and RTB. Don't shoot down some Rush albums because you didn't like them. Hold Your Fire was not on the brink of not being Rush-like... it was an amazing Rush album.
on the other hand, they understood COS very well.

#74 - Posted 6/26/10 @11:50PM by dbos_CX1 [contact]

Watched it again, with my brother whom I turned on to Rush. Definitely buying the DVD on Tuesday!

#76 - Posted 6/26/10 @11:53PM by snowdog20 [contact]

Oh yeah, I wept like a child...

#78 - Posted 6/27/10 @12:03AM by Electric Brain Elderly [contact]

was geddy carrying a purse?

#80 - Posted 6/27/10 @12:18AM by losingit2112 [contact]

#79 hahahahahahaha

#82 - Posted 6/27/10 @12:24AM by Kozmo4Rush [contact]

Very cool to see some friends on the TV. Also cool to see "Chromey" (Neil's first Chrome Slingerland kit used from '74-'77) make its first TV appearance ... I guess for the very first time.

Now, since this has aired, how many new fans do you think will be born out of just this one showing?

(Poster #77 - how'd it sound on the new system?)

#84 - Posted 6/27/10 @12:31AM by Rush Fan Since 1976 [contact]

I just read the NY Times review on the movie, and let me say this... The reviewer is a dick... There. I said it... I didn't like the VH1 version of the movie, due to the constant commercials... But I enjoyed the movie for the most part. Kinda surprised no mention of A Farewell To Kings amongst other things... looking forward to the extras Tuesday!

#86 - Posted 6/27/10 @12:44AM by alparrott [contact]

I'm in Alaska right now and I must be among the last people (who matter) in the world to see the movie... I'm just on the edge of my seat. It's triumphant.

#88 - Posted 6/27/10 @1:18AM by flofixer [contact]

Truly amazing documentary. Brought tears to my eyes when they were talking about Neil's tragedy, but also made me feel thirty years younger when watching the footage of the 2112 and Farewell to Kings concerts, when I first saw them live. The whole documentary just reinforced how special this group of 3 musicians is and that we are never in our lifetime likely to see anything as good.

#90 - Posted 6/27/10 @1:35AM by Gourdy Lee [contact]

#27 There needs to be a list compiled of all songs that feature 12 string acoustic. Right off the top of my head I can think of Lessons and Everyday Glory, as well as a host of newer songs, but I can't remember a lot of others.

#92 - Posted 6/27/10 @3:23AM by ROCON2112 [contact]

I just saw the documentary on VH1, and I was thinking about all the people who i've lost contact with over the years who might be have been watching it and saying to themselves "that kid Ryan I used to know, he loved Rush im sure hes watching".

I found myself laughing alot early on seeing the old pictures of Geddy and Alex when they were kids. The same way I feel when I see baby pictures of my friends. Thats how close I feel to these guys i've never even met.

I was trying to think of a name for chapter three. Knowing that 2112 was there break through album, I figured "we have assumed controll" would suit well. I was spot on. :-)

I think Rush is going to gain alot of fans because of this film. Some people that might know only a few songs now realize they have 19 albums out and theres alot more to discover. And people like us are going to be saying "I liked Rush before it was cool to like Rush".

Cant wait for the DVD and tour.

#94 - Posted 6/27/10 @9:04AM by bclay52 [contact]

DVR'd it and will watch it again today-

Very well done. All kinds of interesting stuff in there. I'm not as hardcore as some of you (I've read hundreds of interviews over the years, not all of them) but to hear them describe the COS tour, Permanent Waves, etc. Geddy was really high on Power Windows, found it fascinating he described it as the pinnacle of the synth\guitar\songwriting. Never knew Alex was so tweaked with the synth direction.

Who else had a good laugh at the descriptions of Geddys voice? God love him but you have to admit his voice is.. unique. "A cat being chased out the door with a blowtorch up its ass..".. laughed for 5 minutes.

Best thing in the whole movie was credits: the three of them sitting around a table, Alex and Geddy were obviously lit. :) Three old friends sitting around a table goofing off, perfect ending. Cut.

#96 - Posted 6/27/10 @9:39AM by ladlenitz [contact]

It was cool seeing Neil talk so much for a change. And I finally get his aversion to media and fan contact, whereas before I always thought there was an element of arrogance to it. He is truly embarrassed by all the attention.

A little too much Billy Corgan for me, no big deal, but Jack Black added NOTHING to the film! Singing lyrics, mugging for the camera - he can be funny, but in this film he was just annoying.

#98 - Posted 6/27/10 @9:44AM by losingit2112 [contact]

#90, I think that's either a new song or from S&A... I don't think we're getting lucky enough for Everyday Glory.

#100 - Posted 6/27/10 @10:46AM by losingit2112 [contact]

So is anyone else removing themselves from any contact with the Rush world after the 29th? I think I'm going to avoid Rush.com and RIAB and all other possible news sources to stay away from setlists and stage setup all other tour goodies...
I'll leave a temporary goodbye post here, and make sure that I don't come back until after July 24th [the first show on the TM tour that I'm going to]

Well, enjoy the setlist [which I already know half of] and the tour photos. Until I see you again, goodbye my Rush friends.

"...I have not left this cave for days now, it has become my last refuge in my total
Despair. I have only the music of the waterfall to comfort me now. I can no longer live
Under the control of the Federation, but there is no other place to go. My last hope is
That with my death I may pass into the world of my dream, and know peace at last."

#102 - Posted 6/27/10 @11:37AM by Analogmoon [contact]

Why was a film crew at Alex's house when he was a teenager?

#104 - Posted 6/27/10 @11:56AM by Analogmoon [contact]

Thanks.

#106 - Posted 6/27/10 @12:13PM by Analogmoon [contact]

Thanks.

Now that it has been mentioned, I do recall reading that somewhere.

#108 - Posted 6/27/10 @12:24PM by randyferron [contact]

Looks like VH1 and Palladia are playing it again today

vh1 now 11 am cst
pld 12 noon cst

cool yeah the commercials suck..maybe we will see the
missing parts on the bonus footage on the DVD..

#110 - Posted 6/27/10 @12:26PM by KenNJ [contact]

just watched this morning after having to dvr it last night...love it and can't wait for the stuff they cut out. only complaint is that i wanted more behind the scenes stuff but just being greedy i guess

interesting story (maybe) regarding my following neil on his bike into a gas station on his way to the july 4 show in atlantic city. i did not approach neil for obvious reasons and at the time my girlfriend told me "you should have just asked for a picture" after watching the movie, she said "that was a good idea not to approach him"

#112 - Posted 6/27/10 @12:35PM by Vyan [contact]

Watched it on Palladia in HD with Katskhane while DVR'ing it from VH-1 Classic. Glad I first got to see it on the Big Screen with full Volume - nothing else like it. Some of those sweeping shots over the Audience during some of their stadium shows were just breathtaking on big screen, and the power and clarity of their songs coming through the big speakers was almost concert level volume without the usual distortion from a live gig. We'll be getting the DVD in the mail soon, but even that will simply just be a memory touch point to seeing it a Mann's Chinese Theater #1.

#114 - Posted 6/27/10 @12:47PM by Analogmoon [contact]

I actually have that issue of Circus magazine that has the review of the album in it - "one boot".

Also - I have the first album on cassette, I think I got it around 1980. Working Man cuts off - and for a long time I thought that was how the song ended.

#116 - Posted 6/27/10 @12:52PM by Analogmoon [contact]

I would like to have seen more Sebastian Bach and Les Claypool, and not so much Jack Black.

#118 - Posted 6/27/10 @12:55PM by Analogmoon [contact]

I wonder if The Trailer Park boys will show up in the extras?

Sebastian cracks me up. The dude has passion.

#120 - Posted 6/27/10 @1:07PM by KenNJ [contact]

good analogy random. to this day i still go back and forth between regretting not saying hello and being glad i respected his privacy. as a fellow rider, part of the reason i kept my distance was that i figured after riding 100-200 miles? i would not be in a social mood even if my name wasn't neil peart. i am convinced that i earned some good karma that day and i will be rewarded by running into ged or alex in the future neither of who i will not hesitate to bother!

#122 - Posted 6/27/10 @1:13PM by Vyan [contact]

"Seems like he really "digs" Rush, but he's a little stuck in that 80's big hair band thing."

Don't you DARE!

There is no law saying you have to conform to what anybody else thinks you should be doing, didn't you pay any attention to 2112 or Rush? That's like saying Hard Rockers in the 70's only cared about their hair. Or Van Halen only cared about their Hair. Sebastian has his issues, Lord knows, but he's one HELL of a singer and Skid Row was not some "silly little hair band". Some of the best musicians especially singers and guitarists, besides Rush, the world has ever seen came out of those bands, from Steve Vai, Yngwie, Nuno Bettencourt to George Lynch.

Also have you Seen Geddy's hair lately?

Sebastian is like THE Rush fan of the ages, and further he's one of the few Canadian musicians in the film. I could go on a tear about Billy Corgan's horrible voice, and how he was too much of a selfish egomaniacal jerk for even Sharon Osborne to handle - blah blah blah - but he gave a great speech at the Ceremony (which also explained why he wound up singing when he didn't even want to) so I'm going to refrain from my usual "Rat gargling razor blades" refrences for him. He Rocks. So does Bas.

#124 - Posted 6/27/10 @1:23PM by random_sample [contact]

#120
I respect you for not approaching Neil. Might be tempting to some, but I know personally I probably wouldn't either. Just seeing him out in public somewhere ,like you did, is pretty cool in itself.

#122-
Yes, I "dare", sorry. That's just how I feel when I see the guy. I didn't say,though, that I think he seems like a nice guy. I didn't mean to be all superficial about looks or whatever. It's mainly his whole 80's rock look, its a bit "dated". But anyway, that's superficial I know. He seems like a nice guy.

#126 - Posted 6/27/10 @1:57PM by Vyan [contact]

Sorry Typo. Steve Porcaro of Toto wrote "Human Nature"- anyway back to Rush...

#128 - Posted 6/27/10 @4:10PM by Alexfan [contact]

Sebastien Bach looks like he just crawled out of "the smoke hole" at high school. Some people just don't know how to age.

He's one of them.

I appreciate that he's a big fan, but he just kind of felt out of place to me. I can't explain it. I'm sure he's a nice guy etc. but he just seems a little like he is hanging on, looking in the rearview mirror a lot.

I think that Scott and Sam could have found dozens more musicians to praise the influence Rush had on them, but they picked who they picked, and that's that.

#130 - Posted 6/27/10 @4:34PM by kevin [contact]

#127 Likewise, I grew up in South Texas and Rush was extremely
popular in my High School. Its funny I was a two sport Athlete
in High School and we all liked Rush. Wasn't really a cool or Uncool thing.

#132 - Posted 6/27/10 @5:15PM by Analogmoon [contact]

Although I know it may not happen on this tour, I hope to someday see the band do the 2112 Overture live. I am looking forward to the show, as I have wanted to see the band for a very long time.

#134 - Posted 6/27/10 @5:52PM by random_sample [contact]

#128- Not to dwell on the Sebastien Bach thing, but you nailed it .Thats what I think about the guy ,too. It's not even that I dislike him, he just seems to be hanging on to the past (including the way he looks, dresses,etc). oh well.

As far as the people interviewed in the documentary, Im sure it will be awesome anyway and Im looking forward to watching it this week, but I always wondered if there are other famous Rush admirers (that we dont know about) or even that it would be interesting to hear what someone like David Gilmour, or Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Robert Plant or many others from bands Rush have mentioned or paid tribute to or said they were influenced by. I mean most of these high profile Rock bands or actors ,etc have to be aware of Rush and some of them must admire them. Personally, I'd find it really intersting hearing some different perspectives ,from them.

#136 - Posted 6/27/10 @6:15PM by kevin [contact]

What a great film. Objectively it just flows so well, I mean my wife watched it and got it. The Banger guys pulled off a project of a lifetime. The way they handled Neils Tragedy was so on the money, you couldn't helped but be moved but it wasn't pandering of sympathy it was just so honest and so well done. I hope we all realize the moment and what this band is doing. Name 1 band that reached their peak after 40 years? We can debate musically if the are at their peak but without question they are rolling and are probably more popular then ever. Matt Stone had my favorite quote, I'm paraphrasing

Rush's music made it O.K. to be smart and associate Rock music with something other than girls and partying..

#138 - Posted 6/27/10 @6:57PM by random_sample [contact]

#137-
There are all sorts of ways to look at the documentary or what "could have" or "should have" been in it, etc.etc.
I am definitely looking forward to watching the whole thing this week. I had a sneak preview of it last year ,when Sam and Scot were in my city as part of a film festival and they showed a 5 minute clip of the documentary ,before they had finished it. They had said no one else had seen the clip yet, so it was pretty exciting to see it.
As far as your comment about the "fan perspective", from all of the reports and most of the comments ,even from Sam and Scot ,the film makers..it is a film that is meant not ONLY for Rush fans, so I was just saying it would be interesting to hear /see some famous people that maybe are in the music business or even film and what they might have to say about Rush. Nicolas Cage for example, who I read Neil became friends with. I think it would be very cool to hear him speak about Rush (I guess he is a fan/ admirer). Anyway, they did a great job on the documentary I am sure and I can't wait to watch it this week.

#140 - Posted 6/27/10 @7:04PM by Sub-Xanadu Man [contact]

#138- True. By the way, I didn't mean that the film was MADE ONLY for fans, I just meant that it seemed their focus, in terms of interviews, was to hear from artists who were influenced or longtime fans of the band.

#142 - Posted 6/27/10 @7:12PM by random_sample [contact]

#140-
Ok, I get what you mean now.

#144 - Posted 6/27/10 @7:26PM by The_Way_The_Wind_Blows [contact]

Not sure if already posted but you can watch the (almost) entire Pink Pop Festival performance of La Villa at amazon usa (Link Below). Here is the full DVD listing with extras:

MAIN FEATURE

CHAPTERS:

1.THE SUBURBS
2.FINDING OUR WAY
3.THE NEW GUY
4.ASSUMING CONTROL
5.TERMINALLY UNHIP
6.DRINKING THE MILK OF PARADISE
7.MAKING MODERN MUSIC
8.THE GILDED CAGE
9.NEW WORLD MEN
10.THE YODA OF DRUMS
11.GHOST RIDER
12.THE RETURN
13.REVENGE OF THE NERDS

SPECIAL FEATURES/BONUS DISC:

-Being Bullied and The Search For The First Gig

-Reflections on Hemispheres

-Presto and Roll The Bones Rap

-The RUSH Fashion

-Hobbies on the Road

-RUSH Trekkies

-Pre-Gig Warm Up

-Dinner with RUSH at a Hunting Lodge

-Best I Can (live) (with John Rutsey (Laura Secord SS, Spring 1974)

-Working Man (live) (with John Rutsey (Laura Secord SS, Spring 1974)

-La Villa Strangiato (live) (Pinkpop, 1979)

-Between the Sun and Moon (live) (Hartford , June 28th 2002)

-Far Cry (live) - from the Snakes & Arrows Tour

-Entre Nous (live) - from the Snakes & Arrows Tour

-Bravado (live) - from the R30 Tour

-YYZ (live) - from the R30 Tour

link

#146 - Posted 6/27/10 @7:51PM by lateralus [contact]

One thing that I didn't know is that they asked John Rutsy to leave; I always thought he was the one that left the band. Wow that must have been really hard on him especially after they made it big.

#148 - Posted 6/27/10 @8:14PM by mark one [contact]

watched the show last night as jimmy v said i smiled. laughted and cried thats a good day. i had a good night

#150 - Posted 6/27/10 @8:21PM by Leela88

An amazing film!! F the R n R HOF!! I say they refuse if they get the offer. Marginalize it...beginning with RUSH!! Highlights from the doc include the interviews with the diehard fans (like me!!) Also very gratifying to see the friendship and shared vision of these masters of their craft. It was great to see the old footage and hear about the formation of this truly iconic and legandary band. We're so lucky to still have Rush around when you consider what Neil went through and how it potentially impacted the future of the band. Can't wait for the new tour and seeing Moving Pictures live!!

#152 - Posted 6/27/10 @8:49PM by Alexfan [contact]

For those of us who feel as though we know them - like KNOW THEM - we appreciate the movie for what it shared. We all probably also feel that it didn't share enough - and we understand that.

I have my own "six degrees of separation" connection to them, and was fortunate enough to meet them backstage years ago, but before that I air drummed, strummed and grew up listening to their music. They kind of helped to guide me, helped me to find a place that was special - a kind of "Tom Sawyer" fuck the world attitude that helped me then and to this day, kind of defines who I am.

The documentary doesn't disappoint. It is a deep drink and it is probably the best Kool Aid I've had for a while, but for those of us who hold them so near and dear, it will ultimately just make them more near and dear, and will leave us thirsting for even more.

I'm not fanatical about much. I bought a model rocket kit this weekend for my two young girls, and we had a blast, but the passion I feel for Rush is almost carnal in nature. I enjoy the Leafs, but again, nothing strikes a resonance with me like Rush. I feel I can only say it here - and people would understand.

I've gleaned things through my connections - being from St. Catharines, and knowing some of Neil's friends, and just from meeting those that are regulars at the Orbit Room - Alex's bar - and the tidbits I get are things that help to define them as everyday normal people, and at the same time, I can't help but hold them on a larger-than-life pedastal. They wrote the music that bonded so many levels of influence on me. I think my connection is that through some weird sort of inherent feeling of connection - I think that I've experienced so much of the same as them, and that an understanding is there - below the surface - me of them, and them of me (at least it would be apparent if we ever actually met) and that is what makes so many of their lyrics relevant, and what binds their magnificent playing to the theme.

Wow - this is the stuff that Neil's nightmares are made of, but I can't help but try to define or understand what brings us all to a place like this. A fansite full of devoted fans is one thing - this I feel - is quite another - what would they be saying on the Van Halen site????

Okay - enough from me, sorry - Sleeman's Cream Ale was on sale, and I'm spilling.

Cheers.

#154 - Posted 6/27/10 @9:16PM by Vyan [contact]

-
I Sebastien Bach even doing anything currently? -

Touring Europe with his Solo Band, currently in Norway!

Vyan

#156 - Posted 6/27/10 @9:42PM by Jojo2112 [contact]

6 days til the Milwaukee show! WoohoO! xD

#158 - Posted 6/27/10 @11:11PM by How f---ing cool is Geddy Lee. [contact]

#152 - Alexfan

I just KNEW adult beverages were involved in the composing of that comment! But seriously, I'm feelin' you, bro. Nice sentiments.

HFC

#160 - Posted 6/28/10 @12:01AM by bravest_face [contact]

Rush on VH-1 Classics tonight, again! Cool start's now at 11:00 p.m. central right after The Last American Virgin~LOL~~~ Then followed by Rush in Rio. I should get my passport for the S.A. dates, an Argentine show would be off the hook~

#162 - Posted 6/28/10 @11:21AM by houdinimusic [contact]

There's too many emotions and feelings I have about this band to describe here, because of what they mean to me personally. They were the right band at the right time for me in my life back in '80 or '81 or so whenever someone at high school turned me on to them. And the song Subdivisions and the accompanying video, as the doc portrays so well, resonated with me to the core...it was exactly me, and still is to some degree.

After I saw the documentary in Tulsa, OK, on a brief family vacation of sorts, and seeing it again over the weekend, my love of the band has only gotten that much wider (much like my skies are...) And two big things came out of the documentary for me:

1) I remembered all those feelings I used to have playing electric guitar and learning parts to their songs, and loving that feeling when you know you've got it right, and in the case of La Villa...sometimes you get parts of that song, only to realize you've got about 6-7 more minutes to go! Heh heh So, I've been so immersed in acoustic music for so long now...but this past week I just treated myself to the first electric guitar I've had in over 20 years. :)
2) I feel completely justified to spend my money to buy any products related to the band, whether expensive concert tickets, or a new t-shirt, or a bobblehead, or whatever. I've never felt any guilt at all about this band, but I just feel completely justified now....because they've earned and deserved EVERY PENNY they make. It's so obvious to me after the documentary. If no one can see this film and not come away with how honest and geniune and hardworking these guys are....and by that, what makes them so unique in the music world is that they truly are what you would want your 'rock heroes' to be...the 'good guys'.

#164 - Posted 6/28/10 @11:43AM by Vyan [contact]

#155 - New material?

Yes, and covers as well as Skid Row songs too. He just finished a swing through South America with Guns N Roses.

#166 - Posted 6/28/10 @2:38PM by ladlenitz [contact]

From the NYT review: "It probably won't reveal anything new to the band's many fanatical followers ... "

Well, I have to admit that after so many years of thinking there was at least a component of arrogance to Neil's media- and fan-shy ways, I finally get it. As he said, he's truly embarrassed and confused by the adulation, and it makes him extremely uncomfortable. It's not that I thought he didn't appreciate Rush fans, as all three of the boys have always made their respect for their fans very clear, but it seemed like he wanted to play a show and then disappear. Well, turns out that's true - but he couldn't have a better or more sincere reason for it.

He's a tremendous and intense player. What more do people want out of the guy?