-Will- Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 I have never been a rush fan and have never listened to Geddy, but now after the current thread I am kind of curious. What would be considered essential Geddy? I'm thinking I need to give him a listen. Music has no boundaries. It is yours to discover, to enjoy, to draw from and to pass on to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Les' see: These are all Rush albums: -Rush (the first album, and the least "progressive") -2112 -The Spirit of Radio -Hemispheres -Moving Pictures -Power Windows -Presto -Test for Echo and any of the live videos Anyone here care to add? sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 If I had to pick one to start with from Taz's list, I'd choose Moving Pictures -- not because it's my fave, 'cause it probably isn't, but because there are 2 tracks on it that are overplayed on the radio and could potentially be considered "essential" Rush listening: "Limelight" and "Tom Sawyer." There is also a 3rd instrumental that is generally considered relatively bad-ass, "YYZ." A live video might also be good. I saw Rush in concert once, and I was really impressed by the live performance. Peace. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouizel Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Taz's list will get you started. I would add Grace Under Pressure. There's some good stuff on there. There's one called "Kid Gloves" that's rather interesting in that it starts in 5/4 time. Enjoy. I envy you. To have all of that music to look foreward to. Wow. **Standard Disclaimer** Ya gotta watch da Ouizel, as he often posts complete and utter BS. In this case however, He just might be right. Eagles may soar, but Ouizels don't get sucked into jet engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jode Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 The easiest thing to do would be to start out by buying their live albums, which come out once every fourth studio album, like clockwork: All The World's A Stage, Exit Stage Left, A Show Of Hands, and Different Stages, in order. Naturally, they put their own favorite tracks on a live album. that would be the most direct way to get yourself acquainted with their most classic material. Rush is required listening for bassists. Every bass player you have heard for the last thirty years has either been influenced by Geddy Lee, or by someone who was influenced by Geddy Lee. He's on the short list of great rock bassists. "I had to have something, and it wasn't there. I couldn't go down the street and buy it, so I built it." Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Geddy is the reason I am playing bass today. I was kind of a bragger when I was younger (middle school/high school) as I was a pretty good player - compared to everyone else in school. I was "challenged" by a friend to learn 2112. That was humbling, but I did it. I was a huge RUSH fan through HS and college. Still am, but like most of us, have broadened my horizons. I didn't see them live until last November. It was an AWESOME show. Forgot how much I liked them. They also have a couple "Retrospective" CD's that cover early RUSH and later RUSH. Might be a good introduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 They put out a 2-disc set called "Chronicles." I'd go there; not to much outlay for a band you don't (yet) really dig that much, you don't have to worry about which album(s) to get, & all the "essential" songs are right there. (Then again, I tend to think everything from Presto on is non-essential, but that's me.) Great collection. Then you get to decide which actual songs you think are the most significant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibescotty Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 I've always loved Hemisphere's. It was my first introduction to Rush and I was hooked. The whole 1st side is almost all instrumental. Then there's "The Trees". Then there's the instrumental La Villa Strangiato (An Exercise in Self-Indulgence). Man I haven't listened to that in eons. Time to go digging!! Double Posting since March 2002 Random Post Generator #26797 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 You could also try "My Favorite Headache" It is Geddy's solo album. I feel that it contains both good bass work and composition.Some like it and some don't. Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 I can say one thing about how Geddy has impacted my own playing: once I learned to play his bass lines and sing his vocal lines at the same time, everything else became a cakewalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 I would start with any of the following CD's/albums: Moving Pictures Permanent Waves Signals All three have a clean, accessible sound, great playing by all three members of the band, and some great songs (along with some lame ones - you'll have to sort through them). Some highlights by CD: Permanent Waves The Spirit Of Radio Free Will Moving Pictures Tom Sawyer Red Barchetta YYZ Limelight Signals Subdivisions Digital Man New World Man (Digital Man and New World Man have interesting ska-style rhythms.) I'm less familiar with newer Rush. The older albums contain some classic songs like Trees and La Villa Strangiato, but some of the "theme" albums (Hemispheres, 2112) can test your patience, because half of the CD is essentially variations on the same theme. They were fun once I learned to play the songs, but a drag to listen to. The CD's that I mentioned at the top of the post are the most accessible in my opinion. Good listening!!! The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Jew Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Get the first Rush album. That's when they still wished that they were Black Sabbath meeting AC/DC at a Yes concert. Best of all: no annoying Neil Peart lyrics or excessive drum fills. John Rutze RuLeZ! \m/ Erik "To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." --Sun Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 Originally posted by CMDN: Get the first Rush album. That's when they still wished that they were Black Sabbath meeting AC/DC at a Yes concert. Best of all: no annoying Neil Peart lyrics or excessive drum fills. John Rutze RuLeZ! Are you trying to say that Peart's lyrics are a bit out there? Worse yet, are you insinuating that Peart overplays? If the latter is true, watch your back. If the average drummer reads that, you're toast. Oh, wait a minute, everyone knows the average drummer can't read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jode Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 The first album also had that cool little message on the back: "For best results, play at maximum volume." "I had to have something, and it wasn't there. I couldn't go down the street and buy it, so I built it." Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmee Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 as a newb might i recommend one of their live compilations, as this gives a good sample of the various albums - their albums are entire pieces, very much defining the album era of composition. one the most amazing things about rush is they perform like an opera, they nail the live performance as if it were the album, note for note, and in their sound reproduction - so there really is little difference between the two - the only real difference is in the recording of the audience, etc. i'm reminded of a night partying once where a bunch of rush heads got in an argument because someone was playing one of the live albums that had a selection of tunes spanning albums, and thought they were listening to one of the albums. if not, i recommend The Spirit of Radio because it has a bunch of tunes you'll probably instantly recognize because like led zep or the beatles, they are tunes you've probably heard before a million times, but never realised were rush. not to say by any means it's the best, rush is one of those where there is no best - just a wide variety. i also recommend cranking the volume and really going for broke, rush is best played very, very loud imho. --_ ______________ _ "Self-awareness is the key to your upheaval from mediocrity." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 I feel that the live version of 2112 on "Different Stages" is the best! The rest of the CD(s) are great. Plus it has the CD of the Hammersmith Odeon show that was originally recorded during their "Hemispheres" tour. It offers a interesting contrast. Tons 'o sonic goodies! Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshananigan Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Originally posted by CMDN: Get the first Rush album. That's when they still wished that they were Black Sabbath meeting AC/DC at a Yes concert. Best of all: no annoying Neil Peart lyrics or excessive drum fills. John Rutze RuLeZ!I'm suprised no one mentioned "Caress of Steel" and "Fly By Night." There's a 3 album set floating around with these and "Rush," and you can sometimes see the CDs floating around in bargain bins (the horror!). I agree the others that have been mentioned are probably more ideal for the "definitive Geddy" (if there is such a thing), especially Chronicles. I'm still waiting for some anthematic speed metal ban to cover "Bastille Day"- I used'ta love that album! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 If I had to just say one album, I'd say Permanent Waves. That album is absolutely amazing. Geddy's playing on songs like 'Freewill' and 'Spirit of Radio' are just, well, Geddy at it's finest. 'Entre Nous' is also just brilliant stuff and let us not forget the brilliant work on 'Natural Science'. God that song rules. If I could go with a trio of albums, I'd have to echo what Dan already mentioned: Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, and Signals. There is so much amazing stuff in those three albums that it makes me ill. One song not mentioned in Dan's run down is 'Analog Kid'. ARRRGGH!!! That is one of my absolute favorite Rush songs ever. It's such a cool song and the bassline in it is just pure Geddy love. Please, do yourself a favor and at least download that damn song. That is all. Nothing more to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingus Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Why did everyone forget "Hold Your Fire?" I know a lot of people say it was their worst album, but it had some really good tunes on it. "Time stand still" & "Lock & Key" and what about "Carress of Steel?" In my oppinion it was their best album. "The Necromancer" was an absolutelty amazing song! Im just a dreamer Dreaming my life away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Jew Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 Are you trying to say that Peart's lyrics are a bit out there? Worse yet, are you insinuating that Peart overplays? If the latter is true, watch your back. If the average drummer reads that, you're toast. Oh, wait a minute, everyone knows the average drummer can't read. Let's see. To answer your questions: Yes and yes. And... um... Well.... my drummer agrees with me on both of these subjects, so I don't care if I'm toast with other drummers. Screw 'em. \m/ Erik "To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." --Sun Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 The first album also had that cool little message on the back: "For best results, play at maximum volume." The second album instructions are even better: "For best results, play this album." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyD Posted October 2, 2003 Share Posted October 2, 2003 One thing you could do is get a compilation, like The Spirit Of Radio sets, or Chronicles, and see which songs you like best, then go buy those original albums. Rush has been through many "eras" and some people prefer their early stuff, some their "prime years" (1978-1981), some the 80's stuff, etc. If you want a few complete albums, I'd start with Permanant Waves, Moving Pictures, and 2112. Those, to me, are essential Rush albums - like, the ones people still talk about. Then, once you realize you've become an all-out Rush head, you must have them all. After all, Rush has always been about creating albums that are meant to be listened to as a whole. You will no doubt soon be hearing comments on their soon-to-be-released live DVD, out later this month. That might be a great place to start, it will cover all eras of the band's history ('cept Ged can't quite sing that high anymore). My site | Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinredneck69 Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Well, I have start this one off with a disclaimer...I'm a relative newbie in the sence that I love music but can't say I'm a musician. So, that said, I can't believe not anyone has mentioned the bass solo to "Working Man"! Maybe its just me, but that is the stuff that made me start playing. To this day, when I hear that I get goosebumps...ok, not somuch now....but I used to! Donnie Peterson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jode Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Originally posted by Thingus: Why did everyone forget "Hold Your Fire?" I know a lot of people say it was their worst album, but it had some really good tunes on it. "Time stand still" & "Lock & Key" and what about "Carress of Steel?" In my oppinion it was their best album. "The Necromancer" was an absolutelty amazing song!"Force 10" is the song that made me want to pick up a bass, and it is also the first cool, difficult lick I ever learned. Boy, did I feel like Billy Badass the day I cranked that one out. Caress Of Steel was the second Rush album I ever got - because I found it on cassette for $3.99 at K-mart. And I am surprised that no one's ever covered "Bastille Day." It is an absolutely bone-crushing metal song. I mean, how metal is the phrase, "The guillotine has claimed her bloody prize"? "I had to have something, and it wasn't there. I couldn't go down the street and buy it, so I built it." Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibescotty Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 I think I'm going bald!! I've always loved the Necromancer. Kind of weird but man the bass line under the guitar solo just stomps. Then the guitar comes down out of the clouds on top of the bass line and they riff. That always got my adrenaline going. Since we're touting Rush albums. I've always loved farewell to kings as well. Listen to the bass in Cinderella man. Xanadu, Closer to the heart. OK time to load up the CD changer with Rush CD's and get my fix... Double Posting since March 2002 Random Post Generator #26797 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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