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@supernaut I became a Rush fan in about 79, and saw them that year and in 80 and 81. After Hold Your Fire I lost touch altogether as, like you I guess, I thought they really went downhill. I picked up again many many years later and saw their last two European tours, which were great, but Geddy's voice was not. I guess my faves are AFTK, Permanent Waves and Moving Pics.
During the last week there has been a great debate on a Prog Magazine Facebook thread regarding Peart's lyrics – some strong opinions in both directions
Some of his lyrics hot the spot for me; but some are clumsy and clunky and the early Ayn Rand-inspired stuff is politically questionable IMHO – moreover, he's no Dylan or Joni Mitchell, that's for sure. I have to admit to having been a great fan of his drumming though.I absolutely agree regarding the bass players you mention and how Bent seems to fit that mould. But indeed there is not the same cheeky nod to Rush like there is to many other bands (Sabs, Velvet Underground, Allman Bros, Joni Mitchell, Sonic Youth, etc.). Great pick-up on the Rockfield Studios link – I didn't know that.
Andrew Scheps' six favourite songs:
@ supernaut. Don't worry, you're not the only dork. I was starting to wonder why nobody had mentioned it.
EDIT: D'oh – just realised you made reference to it in your first post in the thread!
Maybe there just aren't any blacksmiths here.
I thought nemesis was a reference to problems with laying down the vocal tracks. Though maybe these first hashtag are all track names.
This was the post:
#nemesis
#gluttonforpunishment
#triumfdesvillens
#dowhatthouwilt
#viljensmakt
#redlightsyndrome
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#thistooshallpass
#pushingit #eyesbiggerthanbelly
#wayoutsidemycomfortzone
#vocals #singing #studio #u87 #neumann #neve #sunn0))) #hiwatt
@stavemguitars #vintagegear
recording the next @motorpsychoband album
in @monnowvalleystudio with #andrewscheps and #deathprod producing. proging up a storm!
@tomasjarmyr #snah #tos @officialsammakar @c.marinho96
Further thought about the gig.
The sound for Elephant9 was perfect, and I was standing quite close for them. There was absolutely no need to turn it up so much when MP took the stage. It was so loud that at times I momentarily felt a loss of balance. But … I really should remember to take my earplugs to MP gigs and use them. I just avoid it because after years and years of going to gigs I am just not used to using them. I think maybe the performance was better then I felt simply because the sound did not allow me to hear properly.
I started the gig at the front left. My first chance to see Bent close up. That was incredible. After really getting my freak on during STG ( ðŸ˜ðŸ¤ªðŸ˜³ðŸ˜²ðŸ˜€ ) I moved back to about 12th row. The sound was slightly better there. For the encore I headed up to the balcony, which was much easier on my ears.
Highlights for me were STG (yes, the outro was brilliant), Dream Home, The Wheel.
Next time I'll bring the earplugs.
Amazing setlist but not IMHO a great performance and affected greatly by it being way too loud.
EDIT: Based on others' comments I have to conclude that my initial assessment of the performance was probably unfair and that it was simply the volume that affected my appreciation of it.
Sitting in the lobby at the hotel right now, right next door to the venue. We popped in a while ago and heard Tomas doing a sound check, but no sightings of the band yet.
@ Spacebandit – Ha ha. I guess the only reason I'm "ungedulig" is because it would be the first time I see MP play a song that isn't released yet! But to be honest, I'm just happy to be there. Every one of my five MP shows has been special in some way, so I know that no matter what they play, it's going to be another fantastic and special show. Without even realising, I waited decades to find out about and see MP. I think I can wait another few months to hear new material
I'm a little disappointed not to see any new material in the set as I had hoped that with the inclusion of Horntveth they might play one or two. But I'm keeping fingers crossed for one or both of Lacuna/Sunrise and STG on Saturday as they're two tracks I love but have yet to see performed. I'd also be happy to see Cuckoo and Bartok replaced. Go To California with Lars's flute would be sweet.
Bob Le Bad, on the latest and upcoming gigs:
"[W]e have played quite a few festivals and gigs over the summer and have generally kept busy. It’s been a great summer for us, and we thank you all for coming out when we did – it really matters to us!
These last few days we’ve spent rehearsing with Lars Horntveth and getting both him and the boys into shape for the gigs around Norway this week. Lars is an old friend that found time to help out when Reine and Kristoffer were busy, and he will hopefully bring something different and cool to the proceedings! We’ve never had this floating pool system of 4th guys before, but it is really neat for us and each of them brings something of their own to the songs, something that keeps them fresh and fun to play. We could never keep a steady 4th member anyway, so this is probably a better sollution all in all!"
From Bob Le Bad, on the new album:
"We are currently in the process of mixing the next album,due early next year. Andrew Scheps is working his magic on the material we recorded with him and Deathprod in Wales in August, and we are absolutly positive it’s going to be a great addition to the cannon! We’ll give you the down and dirty as soon as we’ve settled a few things, so hang in there!"
@tkm – Thanks for the heads-up! Hopefully some new material will be played. Can't wait for Drammen.
