wateroftyne Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 Hey gang Just caught up on reports from the opening night of the Rush tour in Tulsa. They've pushed the boat out this time.. it's a hell of a concept. http://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2015/05/08/4336/Rush-R40-Live-tour-opening-night-in-Tulsa-open-thread-and-LIVE-setlist-SPOILERS After skipping the last tour I'd be tempted by this, but 'm not sure they could bring it to Europe. The logistics would be crazy.... We'll see. Quote
wateroftyne Posted May 9, 2015 Author Posted May 9, 2015 I've just watched a clip of them playing one of the surprises in the set. Thinking that - even through a crappy YouTube clip - the bass sounded better than it has is a while, I squinted a look at what he was using for that song. All I can say is... mwhahahahahaaa Quote
toneknob Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 Wow! Great second set. First set *wavy handy* but it's Rush so they're let off. How far down did they have to tune for the old stuff? Quote
toneknob Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1431147244' post='2768219'] The logistics would be crazy.... We'll see. [/quote] It'd be great but it's as much Neal Peart's tendonitis as logistics, see https://classicrock.teamrock.com/news/2015-04-29/rush-neil-peart-tendonitis-tour-retirement Quote
spectoremg Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1431157644' post='2768272'] I've just watched a clip of them playing one of the surprises in the set. Thinking that - even through a crappy YouTube clip - the bass sounded better than it has is a while, I squinted a look at what he was using for that song. All I can say is... mwhahahahahaaa [/quote]What is it? Quote
kevin_lindsay Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) In addition to his Jazz basses, he's also using..... Fender P-Bass, Gibson Thunderbird and a Rickenbacker double neck! !!! Mega!!! Edited May 9, 2015 by kevin_lindsay Quote
sykilz Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 Photo from someone who was there that I knicked.... Quote
Qlank Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 The double-neck is different. It's a sunburst with gold pickguards. Looks a lot smaller than the Jetglo one. Managed to download last nights show, listened to the first half-sounding good. Quote
Woodinblack Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 Both using doublenecks. Would love to see that tour, I guess it probably isn't going to happen here Quote
tonybassplayer Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Really want to see them one more time and quietly confident they will play some UK dates. Quote
blamelouis Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Ok guys never got into Rush but read Neal Pearts autobiographical "Ghostrider" and was blown away. Any recommendations for dipping ones toe into the Rush catalogue? Quote
ezbass Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 [quote name='blamelouis' timestamp='1431252174' post='2769141'] Ok guys never got into Rush but read Neal Pearts autobiographical "Ghostrider" and was blown away. Any recommendations for dipping ones toe into the Rush catalogue? [/quote]Listen to a 'Best Of' and pick the era you like best. I always liked the Permanent Wave/Moving Pictures era, but have just discovered Presto and Roll The Bones. The latter 2 are the most pilloried Rush albums, but they really appeal to my sonic sensibilities. Quote
toneknob Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Moving Pictures, 2112, Counterparts, A Farewell To Kings should give you good coverage. Or try the live albums Exit Stage Left, A Show Of Hands and Different Stages for a good cross section of everything. Quote
toneknob Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1431254548' post='2769187'] No. Buy everything they have done and sell the ones you don't like :-) [/quote] What, even Test For Echo? Quote
Bassassin Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1431215278' post='2768964'] Both using doublenecks.[/quote] Now this is interesting, if you're a spotter like me: It's one of 3 things - a Rickenbacker one-off, a Rickenbacker Geddy Lee Sig prototype, or (shock, horror!) a COPY!!! Proper Rick tailpiece (as never before seen on a bass played by Geddy), full-width inlays, wavy Grovers, gold scratchplates, looks like bolt-on or set necks - & I bet it's got checked binding. Proper early 70s tribute, that is. This, more than anything else, makes me a little sad they ain't coming over here. Jon. Quote
wateroftyne Posted May 10, 2015 Author Posted May 10, 2015 Permanent Waves and Signals would be first port'o'call for me. Today, anyway... Tomorrow, I'd suggest something else (but nothing post-Counterparts). Quote
paul_5 Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Double double necks, does that mean they're doing 'Xanadu'? Quote
Bassassin Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1431258177' post='2769268'] Double double necks, does that mean they're doing 'Xanadu'? [/quote] Can't answer that, if this thread's going to stay spoiler-free... J. Quote
KevB Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Yep I might be tempted by that set list, even if Ged can't sing half of it any more, as a 'last hurrah' gig. Quote
wateroftyne Posted May 10, 2015 Author Posted May 10, 2015 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1431258776' post='2769283'] I know all the issues with Neil's health etc, but has anyone heard or seen anything definitive that says they will not take R40 worldwide? I just don't see how it can be a farewell tour if they don't leave North America/Canada. [/quote] TBH, if one of big factors is logistics, I'd be over the moon if they just came over here with a minimal production. A couple of amps, and a few spots. That would be awesome. :-) Quote
Qlank Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 As far as his voice goes, the first night went very well. Fantastic medley also. It would be great to see them over here with this show. Quote
wateroftyne Posted May 10, 2015 Author Posted May 10, 2015 The whole show has just popped up on YouTube, and - IMO - Geddy's voice renders it unlistenable. He just can't do it any more, which is a real shame. Quote
spectoremg Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 [quote name='blamelouis' timestamp='1431252174' post='2769141'] Ok guys never got into Rush but read Neal Pearts autobiographical "Ghostrider" and was blown away. Any recommendations for dipping ones toe into the Rush catalogue? [/quote]The live Exit, Stage Left is a good start for their seventies output. Quote
spectoremg Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1431256364' post='2769222'] Now this is interesting, if you're a spotter like me: It's one of 3 things - a Rickenbacker one-off, a Rickenbacker Geddy Lee Sig prototype, or (shock, horror!) a COPY!!! Proper Rick tailpiece (as never before seen on a bass played by Geddy), full-width inlays, wavy Grovers, gold scratchplates, looks like bolt-on or set necks - & I bet it's got checked binding. Proper early 70s tribute, that is. This, more than anything else, makes me a little sad they ain't coming over here. Jon. [/quote]That's really easy on the eye. Quote
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