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Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Far Cry featured on iTunes Canada site
Posted at 10:30 PM | comments (40)

Far Cry on iTunes CanadaUPDATE - 3/16@9:58AM: Far Cry is finally available on iTunes US. Thanks to reader Gary M for the heads up.

UPDATE - 3/14@1:45PM: Reader batperez just let us know in the comments that Far Cry is now available on Real.com at this link.

UPDATE - 3/14@9:54AM: Bug iTunes US here.

UPDATE - 3/14@9:27AM: According to a couple of the comments it's up on Napster. Still no word on iTunes outside of Canada though.

Far Cry is now available for download on iTunes in Canada. I'm not sure about the US and elsewhere though. It's even one of the features on their homepage. So buy a copy if you are able and so inclined - if for no other reason than to support the band. And if you haven't heard it yet - where the hell have you been?! ;) Go to Rush.com and give it a listen. Thanks to reader Andy G for the heads up.

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#1 - Posted 3/13/07 @10:38PM by Eric D. [contact]

booooo
#2 - Posted 3/13/07 @10:39PM by me [contact]

Looks like they are way out in front of this one.
#3 - Posted 3/13/07 @10:46PM by JPRush [contact]

First of all, you can't have a canadian iTunes account if you are registered in the U.S. already.

Secondly, how bad did Atlantic drop the ball? Why the hell isn't "Far Cry" available on U.S iTunes?

Rush should be pissed off about this.
#4 - Posted 3/13/07 @11:09PM by Pat [contact]

I'd buy it. Is there no way to get it in the US version of iTunes? That seems pretty stupid.
#5 - Posted 3/13/07 @11:09PM by Mark [contact]

I can't believe Itunes US doesn't have this available. What a bunch a a*holes at Atlantic.
#6 - Posted 3/13/07 @11:27PM by Broonskey [contact]

I heard napster has it.

I wonder if it is better quality than the one streamed on their website? All of the "re-encoded" versions are just the same crap: you can't take a bad sounding mp3 and make it sound better; if the source is crap any version of that source is still crap.
#7 - Posted 3/13/07 @11:28PM by Rushguy [contact]

this better get on us itunes asap. i have $18 on a gift card on account and will be using it all on rush of course. used $7 of this card only in 8 months. i dont buy their crap as a rule, but to support the band, its a no brainer
#8 - Posted 3/13/07 @11:33PM by jediyyz [contact]

I agree Broons...Rushguy,you're right on the mark...download, buy the CD...in this day of music it's important to support the band!!
#9 - Posted 3/13/07 @11:41PM by Broonskey [contact]

I would buy it if I knew if I was better quality than what is already out (which isn't very good). But even the best mp3 is ridiculous sounding compared to the cd or vinyl version. I would buy a "good" mp3 of it though until I can get the cd.
#10 - Posted 3/13/07 @11:43PM by Jodeo [contact]

So... there's this long straight road on the cover, yet the sign on the right of the road implies otherwise...
#11 - Posted 3/13/07 @11:44PM by jediyyz [contact]

Nothing like vinyl on a good system!!...agreed Broons, mp3 never sounds as good!
#12 - Posted 3/13/07 @11:46PM by Scott T. [contact]

'Cause the sign is an arrow and a snake combined =)
#13 - Posted 3/13/07 @11:49PM by Rushguy [contact]

i know what you are saying broonsky, but for 99 cents, every fan needs to dig deep and show the love, quality concerns aside. I look forward to rediscovering FC on vinyl with my shure headphones.....
#14 - Posted 3/13/07 @11:49PM by Shane [contact]

If I was you guys buy the CD better quality than downloading it onto your mp3 player. I mean it's unheard of now a dayes. Kids want to get it off from the net. Why don't they go out and buy the cd. Bands today just don't care for who getting their album online for some reason. But on May 1st I am defently buying the cd cause I like RUSH and i like their music and I will keep on buying their merchendise ect..... Now for those aholes who want o tbe cheap and shit don't bother of being a wannabe. I am soooo pissed that Tower Records went out of business. Who I like thanks for Tower going out of Business you poeple who downloads songs from the internet or buy it on the net. Thanks for nothing. Now I have to go and get it at Wally World.

Thanks
#15 - Posted 3/13/07 @11:55PM by Rushguy [contact]

Shane, editing is your friend, give it a whirl! Just kidding. you rambled a bit and lost focus, but i do to sometimes so im not judging. I think the point is to buy it legally in whatever format you prefer but I dont think there is a Rush fan alive that would only buy crap mp3s of new rush. my point was to buy both. of course I understand people have $$ limits and all, but I plan on buying vinyl and cd of course and thru itunes using a gift card thats almost going to waste
#16 - Posted 3/14/07 @12:02AM by Rushguy [contact]

Ed will be putting a new link up soon, I guarantee it. I gave him the heads up and he is on the ball. In the meantime, read this quote from Ged and sleep well my friends. HOLY S!

"Alex and I wrote some of the songs in my home studio and, along with Neil, things started coming together," Lee said. "The songs on this album are very powerful and very positive. I think it's the best work we have ever done. And that says a lot to still be excited about what I am doing after more than 30 years. This material is really classic Rush."
#17 - Posted 3/14/07 @12:17AM by john signorella [contact]

After waiting nearly five years, I have finally heard the lastest work from Rush. Or should I say, after waiting over 14 years, I finally heard some old Rush. 1993 marked a year which Rush went back to their roots, powerful chord driven songs, lengthy guitar solos, Jazz inspired instrumentals, and an innovative approach in the overall production of their sound. Recently hearing "Far Cry" the familiar feelings of that great effort in "Counterparts" has surfaced. "Far Cry" is a close call to Rush at their very best. Here is my overall evalutaion of this piece of work: The track opens in a similar fashion of Rush's work in the late 70's, with guitar tones fimilar to "Hemispheres". Once groove is established, the sound stays to Rush's heavy roots but also sounds very modern and remains consistant to the band's trademark sound. At the vocals start, we hear Geddy Lee at his best, soulful and stylistic with his delivery. The "hooks" of heavy guitar and drum pounds add to the depth and darkness which is the overall feel and theme of this number. The chorus arrives just in time to add color and melody to the odd arrangement (and still nobody pulls this off quite like Rush). The arrangement is well thought out, although simple, the presentaion of this tracks is what makes it as enjoyable as it is. The ending may well be one of my all time favorites. Neil Peart really shines here, pounding away, jumping out in front with controlled aggression, he truly keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering "what's next" and he seems to have all the answers. The production sounds amazing. Guitars are heavy and driving while the bass compliments and balances the powerhouse sound of Neil's drums. Alex Lifeson, (who I have always felt was one of the most underrated guitar players of all time) once again creativity shines and his sense of knowing what to play and when to play it still proves strong. This is a great taste of what I feel will be one of the greastest Rush efforts of all time. Enjoy friends, I sure am!
#18 - Posted 3/14/07 @12:45AM by Broonskey [contact]

"I think the point is to buy it legally in whatever format you prefer but I dont think there is a Rush fan alive that would only buy crap mp3s of new rush."

That is the point, but mine was that why should I buy the mp3 online if it is only the crappy quality version that was streamed?

However, the one for sale appears not to be, and is a "good" quality Mp3 version, as someone posted it on the CP forum (the link has been taken down) and everyone said they could hear the difference (as far as one can from a crap mp3 to a better but still crap mp3).

So I am now going to buy it, and of course the cd when it comes out. :)
#19 - Posted 3/14/07 @12:52AM by sensei [contact]

Yep. Great production, great opening, great ending, soulful singing....

Just wish the song were great. I listen over and over since I love parts of Fry Cry.

If Far Cry is toward the bottom of 11 songs, then it will be the best Rush album in 20 years. But most of the song writing smoked on Vapor Trails. I guess we find out if they top it in a few weeks.
#20 - Posted 3/14/07 @12:55AM by tygr [contact]

Nice review, john s! Do you think we're hearing the Mellotron just before the first two sets of the "It's a far cry..." lines? Sounds like it to me. Just a bit of retro sound in the mix...love it!!
#21 - Posted 3/14/07 @4:27AM by tom [contact]

I use Itunes to buy songs - and they are (at least in the UK) in MPEG-4 Audio format and sound superior to all the other tracks i've converted to MPEG-3 and AAC (192KHz rate used) from CD on my PC.

I think it is a bummer you can't buy from other itune stores - i tried doing this, by buying a song from a soundtrack that was only on the US itunes site - but i was not permitted to buy it. I think this is crazy in this global age - either, have the same content in every itunes store or have an agreement to buy from whichever store you want (if you work out the currency exchange, the costs are pretty similar - so comeon Itunes!
#22 - Posted 3/14/07 @7:41AM by Bo [contact]

Just grabbed it over on Napster. The sound quality SUCKS! KIDDING!!! It sounds great! If you have Napster it's worth the download. Plus, it will allow Alex to buy some classier threads for the next show.
#23 - Posted 3/14/07 @8:17AM by JPRush [contact]

I also grabbed it from Napster, but the question begs to be answered...

Why doesn't Atlantic have this up on the US iTunes store?

It's unexcusable.

-JP
#24 - Posted 3/14/07 @8:33AM by Bo [contact]

I don't know - don't care either. I bought a good clean copy and that's all I'm concerned with.
#25 - Posted 3/14/07 @10:05AM by Bo [contact]

Not meant to sound harsh - just look at those online vendors as means to and ends.
#26 - Posted 3/14/07 @11:58AM by jediyyz [contact]

Hey John S., very enjoyable review(and not just because you praise Far Cry...well, it does help!) I'm sure all of us fans will buy the CD(after all, mp3's don't have all the art and lyrics etc...) if I can get good quality mp3's for my player, I'll do that as well...I'm just not a fan of pirating music...it hurts the bands and has ruined the over all quality of new music...this is how crappy bands get a following without proving they can perform live!
#27 - Posted 3/14/07 @1:40PM by batperez [contact]

Hi, fellow fans,
first time posting here. Rush is one of the few groups I'll buy the CD because of the sound (that I really care for) and the great artwork Rush always has in their CDs. But my portable player is a Palm Tungsten E, and what I have is a Real Player for Palm that won't play music from Napster or Itunes, so I buy from the Real.com store.
Far Cry just came out this morning at Real.com store. Here's the link
I hope this comes out right.
Can't wait for the full album. The song as it is from Rush.com is excellent, I can't wait to hear it with the full resolution from the CD.
#28 - Posted 3/14/07 @2:56PM by Shane [contact]

Hey jediyyz,

Thank you for making sense about Pirating music. I do enjoy the art work and reading the lyrics. All of these download compainies really don't care they just want to make money. I understand that we live in the computer world. Peolple seem to be happy of getting it from the net. I am a old fashion guy. I like to drive down to the store and buy a cd and drive back home and listen to the cd. To me that is the part. But the new generation proably don't understand how is important for a band like RUSH. To hear response from people of how they like the new material. It's worth to buy the cd and yes the sound quality is crips and clear. I know everybody that everyone have to voice thier opion. But it is a shame that people want to download a song from the net. I think it's wrong. Why don't you just for the album out and enjoy listening to it all day long. That I what do. Wait til May 1st. Trust me it will be worth the wait.

Thanks people,
Shane
#29 - Posted 3/14/07 @3:07PM by Eric D. [contact]

According to Real's player, Neil has a distinctive ponytail...
#30 - Posted 3/14/07 @4:42PM by Bob Cesca [contact]

Just bought the uncompressed version of the song at Real.com and... Wow. In addition to being one of the best and most dynamic Rush songs to date, it SOUNDS incredible. I don't bandy around the "perfect" exclamation a whole lot, but the production values are, what's the word? Perfect! The drum sound is taught and bright with the right balance of low-end thud. The bass drum is especially strong and really pops. In terms of the mix, the sonic layering is the better than even the Rupert Hine years. Everything is really sharp. Obviously, there isn't any compression crackle. The dynamics are all there. Nice highs, strong lows, Geddy's vocal mix is just right, Alex simply blazes on this one -- and you can thankfully hear all of his parts individually. Round of applause to Rush, Nick and Rich!
#31 - Posted 3/14/07 @5:23PM by Redlinedrummer [contact]

I have to disagree with you on VT, sensi. Far Cry is better then anything VT.........
#32 - Posted 3/14/07 @8:41PM by Edisonbaggins [contact]

Downloading real player store right now. What I won't do for Rush...
#33 - Posted 3/15/07 @10:00AM by Rushfan6588 [contact]

The new far cry single is about to go top 15 on iTunes Canada..awesome, Nelly Furtado better get the hell out of the way!!! RUSH IS BACK
#34 - Posted 3/16/07 @10:02AM by Tom [contact]

Far Cry is now available on the U.S. iTunes store!!! Just purchased, and it sounds amazing.
#35 - Posted 3/16/07 @1:55PM by unstableconditoon [contact]

Please call me an IDIOT!! I cannot find Far Cry on iTunes US.. HELP!!!
#36 - Posted 3/16/07 @2:40PM by unstableconditoon [contact]

Just checked Napster.. it's been pulled by "the artist"... Checking Real...
#37 - Posted 3/16/07 @2:49PM by unstableconditoon [contact]

Got it from Real!! Yeah booooooooooooooooooooooooooooiiii!!

I love it!!
#38 - Posted 3/16/07 @2:51PM by unstableconditoon [contact]

I don't think it's on iTunes or if it was, it's gone now...
#39 - Posted 3/16/07 @3:37PM by Tom [contact]

Search either "Rush" or "Far Cry" -- not both in iTunes search window. Upon return of results, if you searched "Rush," click on the "Name" windown to sort the songs by alphabetical order. If search "Far Cry," sort by Artist.
#40 - Posted 3/16/07 @9:29PM by Broonskey [contact]

Since I don't have iTunes here's the link I get for Far Cry:

link

Hopefully that helps. :)
 

 

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