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The National Midnight Star, Number 1095
Wednesday, 24 May 1995
Today's Topics:
Administrivia
RUSH FAQ
Are the Black Crowes Rush Fans ???
Cars
Rush/Led Zep
Exit... Stage Left video/ Don Kirshner's
Censorship and TNMS
Female Rush fans
Re: 05/09/95 - The National Midnight Star #1093
Space and Rush
Touring/Music
Neil's Drum Kit
#1093 and 1986
Re: Neil's a great drmmr because
King Crimson. ALEX
King's X influence
Rush and "1986"
Rush gets mentioned..
Guitar tabs!
YKYARFW
(Fwd) rush@syrinx.umd.edu
Re: 05/09/95 - The National Midnight Star #1093
Re: 05/09/95 - The National Midnight Star #1093
Info: BMG Canada Numbers
RUSH marches on...?
Re: 05/09/95 - The National Midnight Star #1093
Alex Van Halen solo
Hitler@DanielModell
Barchetta/cars
I Think I'm Going Bald...the Secret Revealed
Goodbye...
New Boot
Recent topics/ Go `Leafs??
visions
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From: rush-mgr@syrinx.umd.edu (The RUSH Fans Digest Manager)
Date: Wed May 24 23:01:36 EDT 1995
Subject: administrivia
IT LIVES!!!
As it always seems to happen (and I'm sure some of you are not in the least
surprised), we are not (quite) dead! In moving to a new location at work, and
assuming new responsibilities (like configuring routers and csu/dsu's) I've
been reptty busy. It makes the time at work fly by, but leaves little time for
anything else.
I've been working on a processing program on another machine (yyz.com) that
can handle perl; you may have noticed mailings coming from here...
I'm trying to automate it as best as I can, I just processed about 100
requests! It'll take me some time to slog through the old mail, just give me
some time. Also, it may turn out that you have multiple subscriptions, I'm
trying to work on a fix for that but in the meantime if you notice you're
getting dupes lemme know and I'll check for you.
Now, on with the show...
- rush-mgr
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Date: Mon, 08 May 1995 15:58:24 -0400 (EDT)
From: MM13744@conrad.appstate.edu
Subject: RUSH FAQ
Hello Rush Fans!!!!
This being my first post to TNMS - I had to sit for a while and
think 'what do I know about RUSH that others may not...', so I decided to
share my great wisdom with a small FAQ list:
1) Rocinante is not just the name of the ship that went to Cyngus X-1,
but also the name of Don Quixote's (sp?) imaginary horse.
2) Neil Peart plays the drums with the WRONG ends of his sticks
(he kept breaking off the tips)
3) If you want the complete lyrics (and then some) to 2112, get
the record album.
4) The triangle intro to YYZ is actually morris code for
YYZPKQZ (take it for what it's worth)
I would also ask for a pearl of wisdom from all the other Rush
fans out there...
What exactly does Alex Lifeson sing on the VHS tape A SHOW OF
HANDS during LA Villa Strangletto?
Why don't members of Rush (including crew and producers) post to
here and clear up some discussions once and for all?
What the hell does YKYWQ$#@$ (whatever) stand for? If I don't
know then there must be someone else who doesn't either.
Well, enough from me.
-FLIP
"All of us get lost in the darkness, dreamers learn to steer by
the stars"
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Date: Mon, 08 May 1995 14:41:53 -0500 (CDT)
From: DRFULLER@ualr.edu
Subject: Are the Black Crowes Rush Fans ???
Yo, fellow Rushies!
Dino here. Just this past Friday night I saw the Black Crowes in Little
Rock (it was an *excellent* show, BTW!). If you've ever seen a BC concert, you
know that a curtain hides the band's equipment. The curtain is pulled back once
the guys start into their first song. Well... my wife and I were sitting at a
fair distance from the stage, so I got out my binoculars to take a look at the
stage set-up. Directly behind the drummer's kit was a bank of speakers. I
panned to the top of the speakers, and much to my surprise was a small toy
rabbit perched in a similar manner to the inflatable rabbits in Rush's shows!
The BC rabbit looked to be about 2 feet tall. Needless to say, I couldn't help
but wonder if the Crowes are fans of Rush in any way. Their music is quite
different from Rush's as they tend to play almost straight blues to rhythm-and-
blues. The BC drummer is very good, but in no way does his playing resemble
Neil's. I just found the rabbit to be very intriguing.
BTW, sometimes mothers-in-law can be really great people even though
they have no idea that they've done something special for you. My m-i-l is the
quintessential "Flea Market Queen." Several weeks ago, she bought me this
t-shirt that had pictures of rock musicians on the front and back. There were
each of the Beatles, Eric Clapton, the members of Led Zep-- even Cat Stevens!
But much to my shock and utter pleasure were pictures of Geddy, Alex, and Neil!
How lucky can one man get??!!
Enough for now. I didn't get a chance to do my Friday Night Rock Thang
because of the Black Crowes concert, so I'm having RWS (Rush Withdrawal
Syndrome)! I need a quick fix.
Later Dudes y Dudettes!
Dino (The Rock'n'Roll Dinosaur)
"Each of us, a cell of awareness
Imperfect and incomplete
Genetic blends with uncertain ends
On a fortune hunt that's far too fleet."
GO HOGS GO !!!
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Date: Mon, 8 May 1995 23:19:02 -0700
From: gravy@ix.netcom.com (Grady Grissom)
Subject: Cars
Does anyone know what kind of car(s) Geddy, Alex and Neil
drive/own?
Thanks,
Grady M. Grissom
gravy@ix.netcom.com
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Subject: Rush/Led Zep
Date: Tue, 09 May 95 12:39:52 +0100
From: lc@dcs.st-and.ac.uk
>I've always been a bit surprised at how abrupt that
>change was and how consistent the band has been ever since. Any
>comments?
This is probably in the FAQ, but Neil joined the band just after the first
album,was released. My guess is that, releived of writing lyrics( such as
'come on baby, it's a quarter to eight, I feel I'm in the mood'), alex and
geddy were able to concentrate on the stuff they do best - making music(man!).
Also, with neil being infinitely more talented than john rutsey, they were
free to try more complex tunes.
>.....Or I'm talking out of some orifice!! take your pick...
Luke
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Date: Tue, 9 May 1995 08:41:24 +0800
From: mrf@sdiusa.com (Mazen Fadel)
Subject:
Hello fellow rushians!
the Electronic Engineering Times had an article about the issuance of some
kind of compilation of the top 100 most popular songs among engineers. The
first song to be mentioned was "The Analog Kid". Cool...
Mazen Fadel
mrf@sdiusa.com
Systematic Designs International, Inc. ///////////"Systems for Factory
Automation"///////////
"Throw off those chains of reason
And your prison disappears..."
1978, Neil Peart (RUSH)
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From: "BRETT EUGENE GENTZEL" <GENTZEL@centre.edu>
Date: Tue, 9 May 1995 19:41:17 -400
Subject: Exit... Stage Left video/ Don Kirshner's
I know there have been posts explaining how to obtain this out of
print gem a while ago, but could somebody please tell us how to do it
again?
Also, it has been mentioned that Kirshner's Rock Concerts are being
re-broadcast on VH-1 nightly(??) at 10:00 PM. Does anyone know if
they have listed who's going to be shown when? If so, can someone
tell us if and when Rush will be on?
Thanks,
Brett Gentzel
DAVID SHAMMA-- If you are out there, write!!!
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Date: Tue, 9 May 1995 21:52:45 -0400
From: EyeRate@aol.com
Subject: Censorship and TNMS
Joe says on TNMR #1092
>>Ah, censorship. First the liberals try to censor what we hear >>on the
radio (Fairness Doctrine), now it's what we post on >>the NMS. Neil would be
so proud. <g>
I never meant to advocate censorship in any way. I think Rush Limbaugh should
be allowed to stay on the air. His lies keep progressives in their toes and
yahoos off the streets.
And as far as the Fairness Doctrine is concerned it's just a matter of
leveling the playing field in light of massive corporate takeover of the
media, and it's failing.
And I really don't feel that keeping a forum on a topic that it exists to
serve is censorship. It's bringing a topic into focus.
I could really care less if Mr. Peart is proud or not. Neil is a rock star. A
ROCK STAR!!! A very talented one but still a rock star. No matter how
brilliant he may be, or we make him out to be he writes songs for a living.
Hes not a professer, a politician, or a diplomat.
If you want politics I suggest Noam Chomsky or William Greider.
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Date: Tue, 9 May 1995 21:51:00 -0500 (CDT)
From: Kathy Dittrich <dittrich@tenet.edu>
Subject: Female Rush fans
Golly, I never knew that Rush was soo technical! Wow, I guess that there
progressive rock stuff is just too scientific and complex to worry my
purty little head about... sorry, I guess I'll just have to go back to...
MICHAEL BOLTON!!!!
--Leela
(who listens to Rush, Yes, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, Tangerine Dream,
fIREHOSE, Steely Dan, ClockDVA, Budgie and other mainstream,
uncomplicated, disco power ballad crap like that)
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Date: Tue, 09 May 1995 23:05:52 -0500 (EST)
From: Karen Lawrence <S72ULAW@TOE.TOWSON.EDU>
Subject: Re: 05/09/95 - The National Midnight Star #1093
Amazingly enough, here in Maryland, one of our NEWS stations actually played
part of a Rush song.
I live in Baltimore, Maryland, and about a week ago I was watching the
channel 13 news. During the sports scores, baksetball I believe, they played
the instrumental from Counterparts.
not only that, but the anchor and co-anchor complimented the sports guy on
the music.
It was just sooo cool. Completly took me my suprise.
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Date: Tue, 9 May 1995 21:11:25 -0700 (PDT)
From: Michelle Bielaga <bielagam@elwha.evergreen.edu>
Subject: Space and Rush
Greetings fellow rush heads...
Again my virgin message so be gentle...I was pondering the next Rush
Album and here's my two cents..I am an astronomer so I really enjoy the
lyrics dealing with space and science and I am really getting sick of no
long songs there all under 6minutes! So I think the next album should be
a double length job with four songs of 25+ minutes each a virtual
masterpiece of production. Three of the pieces will be written by each
of the boys solo and the last odyssey will be a collaborative effort
finished in the studio much like Hemispheres was...Which is also the last
masterpiece written...(flame me later) From what I have read they must
have really hated that experience of having to complete the Cygnus X-1
story that They took a vow never to do it again! It's a shame because
that's when they were at their best musically and lyrically.(spelling)
Also regarding the ultra discs of MP I didn't notice that much of a
difference thank god I didn't shell out the $30 I got it at xmas. Lastly
here's my idea for a catchy bumper sticker...Listen to RUSH...the band,
not the man-Geddy, Alex, & Neil.****************
**** Take "A Quantum Leap Forward In Time
& In Space..." Author(you should know this one)
Jim Bielaga
(360) 705-3164 voice
Olympia, WA
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From: Darren Lacey <ps11dl@surrey.ac.uk>
Subject: Touring/Music
Date: Wed, 10 May 95 11:41:01 BST
First, a big thanks to Rich Armstrong for his stats on the list members.
6% of us here in England, and Alex says they still might not make it over
here again - This *SUCKS* bigtime! Every tour they've done here must have
made money (They sold out Wembley for two nights before!). C'mon guys,
make the effort and get here!
In response to John Mac Lean's post, having not seen the 1986 show,
I can't confirm/deny, but I remember hearing Where's My Thing played over
a load of video clips at the end of the WWF's Summerslam a few years back.
And when MTV did a Terminator 2 special, I think they used the intro to
Body Electric, but I'm not sure on this; anyone else remember?
Darren
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Darren Lacey 'Too many rapids
Keep us sweeping along,
ps11dl@surrey.ac.uk Too many captains
Keep on steering us wrong'
Surrey University
Second Nature - RUSH
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From: "Joseph F. Halgas" <jhalgas@motown.ge.com>
Date: Wed, 10 May 1995 08:39:17 -0400
Subject: Neil's Drum Kit
Hello, Rush fans! This is my first posting to the NMS so I hope I don't
sound too ridiculous. I have been a devout Rush fan for many years, and I
have attended a couple of their shows in New York and Philadelphia. My
friends and I have spent countless hours listening to and dissecting Rush's
music, and I was very pleased when I stumbled upon the Rush home page. It
is a very cool place, and my thanks go out to everyone involved with it.
Anyhow, down to some business. I was reading the article posted by
greenpd0@seraph1.sewanee.edu (Paul Greene) in the Tuesday May 9 issue of the
NMS regarding Neil's drum kit. It was fairly thorough but I figured I'd toss
in a couple of extra things (since I too fiddle around with the drums and I
like to keep tabs on what he is playing). Neil used to use a double bass
drum set-up. Since "Roll the Bones" he has shifted to a single bass and
uses a double pedal with it. In a Modern Drummer magazine interview, Neil
said that this was because it was easier to tune one drum than matching two
separate ones. He has also added a floor tom to his left next to and a
little behind his hi-hat. This allowed him to get some of the cool drum
patterns like that which he used in 'Bravado,' since his left hand was able to
move easily between hi-hats and floor tom.
Of course, Neil uses an extensive collection of acoustic and electronic
percussion. He usually has a wide assortment of cowbells (for different
pitches), wind chimes (for decent effects like the opening of 'Xanadu'), jam
blocks, vibra-slaps, triangles, etc. The key to Neil's playing is his
ability to find patterns that are entertaining to listen to but fit well
with the song (just give a listen to some of his stuff in 'La Villa
Strangiato' for some good examples).
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to ramble on like this but it usually seems to
happen when I start talking about Rush. Thanks again to everyone involved
with the NMS and I hope to talk to you all again soon.
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Joseph F. Halgas, Jr. <jhalgas@motown.ge.com> <st93kn9n@dunx1.ocs.drexel.edu>
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Date: Wed, 10 May 95 09:25:33 EDT
From: Steven Horwitz <SHOR@MUSIC.STLAWU.EDU>
Subject: #1093 and 1986
No, John Mac Lean did not dream it. The CBS show 1986 did indeed use
the instrumental section of "Mystic Rhythms" as its theme music and I
also remember them dropping it in the last few episodes. It was great
while it lasted.
On another subject... I just listened to the first album the other
night for the first time in probably a year or two. What a great album!
Anyone, esp. Rush fans, who rag on it have to remember that it was a
debut album and they were 20 or 21 when they recorded it. In that
context, it's one hell of a start. So much of what they later became is
there (along with many of their influences, esp. Zep). What I found
interesting is how grooved the bass is. As they got "artier," it seems
like Geddy's style changed and has only come back to those same kind of
grooves in recent years as the songs have shortened and become more
rhythmic. Anyway...just a few thoughts.
The Professor
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Date: Wed, 10 May 1995 10:21:56 -0400
From: Dillypoo@aol.com
Subject: Re: Neil's a great drmmr because
He has one of the fastest paradiddles in the drumming world. Tell that
to your frat friend. Also, he has invented rhythms that never had existed
before! He is often compared to Buddy Rich in his style and intensity of
playing, and Buddy is probably the greatest ever on the kit. If you have a
boot of the Counterparts tour, play your friend the new rhythm method. That
should change his mind.
Dylan
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Date: Wed, 10 May 1995 10:04:04 -0600
From: keeks@maroon.tc.umn.edu (Tom Keekley)
Subject: King Crimson. ALEX
First of all, thanks to those who wrote/paraphrased the interview with Alex
in the Guitarist mag. My friend is scouring the racks this morning for a
copy! I think it's very interesting to hear about his solo work and the
idea of pulling some of the greats like Farewell to Kings out of the hamper
for a fresh '95 approach!!
Secondly, these was mention of King Crimson in the last NMS and I wanted to
direct your attention to their latest release, 'THRAK'. This is a MONSTER
album and is a must-buy for anyone wanting to hear what music will sound
like in 10 years. ;-) Really . . . it's VERY good!
My comments on the two who mentioned KC .
>the Discipline-era incarnation of
>Crimson was Les Claypool's blueprint for Primus (although I think Crimson
>does it much better).
Don't let this scare you if you hate Primus. Most Rush fans would find
these three albums to be fantastic. (Discipline, Beat, 3 of a Perfect Pair)
The playing is beautifully complex and interesting, yet fairly accessible
for those of us with less adventurous significant others. If you don't know
what a collaboration between 4 virtuosos like Fripp, Belew, Levin, and
Bruford could sould like, you'll be in for a treat.
AND********
>
>Finally - King Crimson. I have listened to them "In the Court of the
> Crimson King." They are old Brit art rock - like Floyd, YES,
> and Genesis were/are. Good stuff if you like that sort of thing.
Well, that is their first album (1969) and DID influence the bands you
mentioned, but King Crimson has evolved much through the years. If you are
interested in more details, email me. Robert Fripp is the only constant and
if you are familiar with his work or his collaborations with Eno, Andy
Summers, David Sylvian, and Peter Gabriel, you know PART of what KC has
done. The latest King Crimson is doing things I've wanted Rush to persue
since the p/g days . . .
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Date: Wed, 10 May 1995 16:31:20 BST
From: plxcep@vax.ccc.nottingham.ac.uk
Subject: King's X influence
>>>I am still convinced that at least Ty (guitar) has been influenced by
Alex in a lot
of ways, along with Indian music. I'll concede on the bass, though.
Why do I say this?<<<<<
I can definitely say that Jerry is not influenced by Rush or Neil
in any shape or form! I was lucky enough to meet King's X after a
gig they played here in Nottingham back in '91, and I spent 20
minutes talking with Jerry. I asked him about his drumming, and if
he was influenced by Neil Peart. He said a definite NO! He then said
he was influenced mainly by John Bonham. I can't comment on Ty's or
Doug's influences, as I didn't ask them.
Charles.
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Date: Wed, 10 May 1995 11:04:21 -0500 (CDT)
From: DRFULLER@ualr.edu
Subject: Rush and "1986"
Hail, Hail, all Rush Fans Everywhere!
In response to John MacLean in Issue #1093 of TNMS, yes indeed I *do*
remember the show "1986," but only fairly vaguely. It seems to me that it was a
news magazine in much the same vein as "48 Hours" or "Primetime Live." I do not
recall the host or network-- as my dinosaur pea brain doesn't have the capacity
for memory that distant-- but I certainly recall the show's musical theme being
non other than "Mystic Rhythms." You were dead-on about where the music faded
and the show itself began. I had put that one in the distant recesses of my
old,feeble mind. Thanks for the recall!
Dino (The Rock'n'Roll Dinosaur)
PS: Speaking of Dinosaur Rock, I'm looking forward to seeing the Eagles this
Saturday (May 13) at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. It will be their
last show in the United States for this tour. May 13 also just happens to
be the 20th anniversary of my graduation from high school. God, where has
time gone? !!
"Each of us, a cell of awareness
Imperfect and incomplete
Genetic blends with uncertain ends
On a fortune hunt that's far too fleet."
GO HOGS GO !!!
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Date: Wed, 10 May 1995 11:39:55 -0500 (CDT)
From: Matt Falter <matt@rsgis2.tamu.edu>
Subject: Rush gets mentioned..
I was reading the lastest issue of Rolling Stone, and in the interview
with the drummer from Metallica (sorry forgot the name) he states
something along the lines of the reason we put out albums every three
or four years, is because they don't want to run dry musically.
However groups like Rush and The Rolling Stones, can do that.
I don't have the article here in front of me, but it did go
something like that. Also, this week I saw a commercial for the
Z-Rock franchise in our area, and The commercial went like "We play
more (insert a bunch of band names here), Rush." That was a surprise
considering I don't hear that much Rush on Z-Rock.
Hope I didn't bore anyone out there.
Matt
FZ - "..and the meek shall inherit nothing"
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Date: Wed, 10 May 1995 12:49:45 +0600 (CST)
From: Chris Pardua <pardua@mc.edu>
Subject: Guitar tabs!
In response to j.w. Cleveland's post in #1093 about good beginner-level
guitar songs:
Hit the gopher site at syrinx.umd.edu 2112 and pick up the tabs for these
(if they have 'em):
Working Man, In The Mood, Here Again, Need Some Love; all these provide
some basic instruction on power-chording and blues riffing. Great rock
and roll, besides.
Also recommended: Fly By Night, Best I Can, I Think I'm Going Bald, 2112:
Overture/Temples of Syrinx (you can pretty much figure out the rest of the
entire track from these two), Something For Nothing, Circumstances, etc...
>From AFTK on, Alex's guitar parts get trickier: start with Tom Sawyer and
Limelight to get used to counting in odd time. I'd go on to Jacob's
Ladder and Entre Nous from there, and just work your way up to the 80's
and 90's.
Keep in mind, I'm only a useless bass player, and I can only recommend
what I know of Alex's. Chances are I've skipped something, so I apologize
if this isn't the best list. But give these a shot and see what happens.
If you download them off the gopher site, you'll have to know how to read
tabulature (not hard--check any issue of Guitar For The Practicing
Musician. They include a chart of tab symbols and stuff).
Good luck and good playing!
Chris
Chris Pardua <insert snappy quote by interesting
English Department and famous person here to make self
pardua@mc.edu look cultured and sophisticated>
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From: bduersch@udcps3.cps.udayton.edu (Brent J. Duersch)
Subject: YKYARFW
Date: Wed, 10 May 1995 14:39:52 -0400 (EDT)
You know you're a rush fan when you don't want to receive any more
E-mail because your current disk usage is 2112 blocks.
Thanks for making the last mailing exactly the right length!!
Brent Duersch
bduersch@tlcnet.muohio.edu
"And the meek shall inherit the earth!"
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From: "Kurt Yeager" <KYEAGER@selectnet.com>
Date: Wed, 10 May 1995 14:47:11 -600
Subject: (Fwd) rush@syrinx.umd.edu
Dear Rush fans,
For those who don't know, Ludwig always has a great looking
promotional poster of Neil's newest kit for the tour and the album
cover on the base drum head. To order send $4.00 to:
Ludwig Industries
Neil Peart Poster
POB 310
Elkhart, IN. 46515
You can see this ad in the February issue of Modern Drummer with
Buddy Rich and Neil on the cover. The ad is on the inside cover.
"So many of his friends and colleagues came together to honor him for
what he did for music and for our instrument. Attention is being
paid." Neil Peart about the NP produced recording of the Buddy Rich
tribute CD, Burning for Buddy. Modern Drummer, Feb. '95 issue.
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Date: Wed, 10 May 1995 17:37:02 -0400 (EDT)
From: Michael Drabo <mdrabo1@zeus.towson.edu>
Subject: Re: 05/09/95 - The National Midnight Star #1093
Hello out there!
I'd like to say thanks to Dave Brenchley from the U.K. for posting
the info that appeared in Guitarist on Alex's solo project. After
reading several posts in past NMS issues about Sebastian Bach singing on
the album, I must say I was greatly relieved to hear Alex say he hadn't
given
much thought to vocals. I can't for the life of me imagine Alex calling
Sebastian up and saying,"Sebastian, how 'bout laying down some vocal
tracks on my solo album?" I have the utmost respect for Alex as a player
and a person, but absolutely none for Sebastian Bach. I had the
missfortune of seeing Skid Row "Skid Fucking Row" in the words of
Sebastian himself, open for Aerosmith, and he was a world class obnoxious
jerk. Does anyone else have a hard time picturing Alex and Sebastian
Bach working together, or am I so prejudiced against poor Sebastian that
I've lost my openmindedness?
P.S. I remember Connie Chung's show using Mystic Rhythms for an intro.
Mike Drabo
"Couragious convictions, will drag the dream into existence" -NP
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Date: Wed, 10 May 1995 16:36:32 -0500 (EST)
From: dsmcconn <dsmcconn@indiana.edu>
Subject: Re: 05/09/95 - The National Midnight Star #1093
> From: Brian Michalowski <xanadu@camelot.bradley.edu>
> Subject: RUSH heading in the wrong direction?
> [stuff deleted to save space]
> I think everything from 2121 through Moving Pitchers is great.
> Jacob's Bladder and Yzz are a couple of my favorites. However, I
> believe that with Singles and Grace Under Fire things really
> started to fall apart. Songs like Distant Early Morning
> Red Gloves, Kid Lenses, and The Enema Within were BIG flops.
- Uh, I think you've got the wrong band here, I'm sure Weird Al's
versions didn't due justice to the originals ;)
> Things weren't any better with Role the Bones either; the song
> Hershey was a disappointment. But then there's Counterparts!
- However, I do wonder, what about these songs do you not like?
Rush has taught me alot about music appreciation, and thats because they
are a challenging band. They challenge themselves, and they challenge
their audience. I'd say that if any of these songs was something you
could like right off the bat, then either the guys happened to write a
masterpiece or you were being cheated.
In other words, maybe you need to explore these songs, learn to
understand what it is about them that thousands of others love. There
must be something there.
> a lot of hope in me. Then all this joy is torn apart when I
> hear that the new album is going to be Country Western!
> This is going to be the biggest mistake of their careers!
-- I hope you have a sense of humor
heh
later
dan
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From: robmc@proton.com (Rob McIntyre)
Subject: Info: BMG Canada Numbers
Date: Wed, 10 May 95 18:57:52 EST
Rush is now available on the BMG Music Service (Canada). All are available on
cd and tape and usually cost $15.98 for cd and $10.98 for tape (excemptions
noted), current April 95.
2112 108204
A Farewell To Kings 108205
A Show Of Hands 108213
All The World's A Stage 108201
Caress Of Steel 108200
Chronicles 208215 $31.98 (2CD)/$21.98 (2cas)
Counterparts 108217 $17.98/$11.98
Exit...Stage Left 108209
Fly By Night 108203
Grace Under Pressure 108211
Hemispheres 108206
Hold Your Fire 108202
Moving Pictures 108208
Permanent Waves 108207
Power Windows 108212
Presto 108214
Roll The Bones 108216 $17.98/$11.98
Rush 108199
Signals 108210
For some reason, I forgot to send these to your mailing list (I posted it on
several rush echoes and emailed the author of the FAQ a month or so ago and
just happen to spot your mailing list. Argh. Oh well).
robmc@proton.com (www.proton.com)
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- robmc@proton.com (www.proton.com) ------------------------ Ottawa, Canada --
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Date: Wed, 10 May 95 18:57:20 CDT
From: egrunden@prairienet.org (Eric Grunden)
Subject: RUSH marches on...?
Sometime back (about 10 issues ago), some guy posted that
his college marching band was going to do a RUSH half-time
show and he wanted suggestions on what to play. I personally
thought that Prelude Hemispheres (with the lights out and an
extended opening crescendo) would be an excellent choice.
Anyway, I was wondering whatever happened. Did they do the
show and what songs did they pick?
= eg =
--
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The Spirit of Nature, a powerful force,
Belongs and returns to its creative source.
- Excerpted from The Collective Works of Johnny Pokerface
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Date: Tue, 09 May 95 23:49:48 EDT
From: alann@roanoke.infi.net (Alan Novitsky)
Subject: Re: 05/09/95 - The National Midnight Star #1093
RE:CBS news show 1986
I am a TV engineer at the CBS affiliate in Roanoke, VA. , as well as a Rush
Fan.. I remeber the show, but honestly, If I heard Mystic Rythms, I *think* I
would remeber that.. A lot of CBS's news music is done by a guy named Edd
Kalehoff ( spelling is probably wrong ).. He writes some pretty cool stuff!
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*amateur ( ham ) km4ig@w4ca.va.usa.na *
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From: Joel Phares <phares@umdnj.edu>
Subject: Alex Van Halen solo
Date: Wed, 10 May 1995 23:22:08 -0400 (EDT)
Dear NMSers,
I, too, saw the Van Halen concert. I am not a drummer (nor do I possess
any type of rhythm whatsoever) but the last part of Alex Van Halen's solo did
remind me quite a bit of Neil's solo espc. the sequenced horns, lights and
effects. Once I made this connection I was not quite impressed as I was at
the beginning of the solo.
Anyway, the song "Amsterdam" is way cool. The guitar riffs remind me of
"Cabo Wabo." Check it out if you have not yet heard it.
On a completely different note, I saw a post in NMS a few months ago (I
apologize in advance to whoever posted it, I don't remember who you are)
about the song "Tai Shan." AT the end of the song Amy Mann sings something
in the background but I cannot discern what (if anything) what she is saying.
I never saw a followup to this post> If there was one, I missed it.
Does anyone know what she is saying? (Or am I just crazy??)
Take care (Good luck on finals to our 23% of subscribers who are college
students!!!!!!!)
C YA
Joel Phares (phares@umdnj.edu)
GOFLYERSGOFLYERSGOFLYERSGOFLYERSGOFLYERSGOFLYERSGOFLYERSGOFLYERS!!!!!!
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Date: Wed, 10 May 1995 23:03:34 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Janss L. Adams" <ubeads@mcl.ucsb.edu>
Subject: Hitler@DanielModell
Greetings all...
Just takin' some time to hopefully put this whole "Hitler" thing to rest,
so listen up Daniel and anyone else who got their knickers all knotted up.
"Why are we here? Because we're here! Roll the Bones!" I think this is
trying to say that people shouldn't waste time trying to figure it out
(i.e all the different religions and "God" theories), but should instead
accept it and live their lives. Relating this to "Why did Hitler kill
Jews? Because he did. Roll the Bones," I would say people shouldn't dwell
on these past atrocities, but should accept it- learn from it- and for
Christ's sweet sake, move on! If this is blasphemous, anti-semitic and
disgusting (as Daniel says) then so be it!....if this is how you CHOOSE
to interpret it.
"And the things that [you] fear
Are a weapon to be held against [you]..." B A N G! __jLa__
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Date: 11 May 1995 10:22:06 -0400
From: "Jeff Punch" <Jeff_Punch.TRANSPLANT@mailgw.surg.med.umich.edu>
Subject: Barchetta/cars
>Kevin wrote: Anyone know what the _actual_ make was that is
>described - Ferarri, Aston, Fiat?
"Barchetta" is an affectionate nickname for the 166, a Ferrari from the
1950's. Neil was almost certainly referring to this car. It was the car that
really put Ferrari on the map as a car company. In the story that Red
Barchetta is based on the car was an MGB. We can surmise that the car in the
song was of Itilian origin though since cars in that era were colored in the
national color to make identification easier: Germany was silver, Great
Britian was British racing green, and Italy was "blood red".
Also, Grady asked:
>I'm interested in knowing what kinds of cars Alex, Geddy and Neil
>own/drive
I asked the same thing a few months ago and received four nice responses. To
summarize: The only thing anyone knew for sure was that Alex has owned a
Mercedes with a fabulous sound system. There was an article about this car in
a car stereo mag that is available at syrinx. In the "heard from reliable
source" category: Alex has owned a Ferrari (unknown model), Geddy has owned
both a Mercedes, a Porsche Turbo (probably a 911), and perhaps a Ferrari as
well, and Neil has owned a Mercedes.
If I were in charge of advising the band members what to buy, I would
recommend for Alex a Mclaren F1 since it has a top speed of 24omph and would
therefore fit his love of fast things, I would recommend a Ferrari 456 for
Geddy since it is classy, aesthetically beautiful and it has a backseat for
the kids. Plus it will do 190 when asked to. For Neil, I think it would be a
Range Rover with a roof rack for the bikes. To get away from it all.
Jeff Punch
jeff.punch@med.umich.edu
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Date: Thu, 11 May 1995 22:16:27 -0700 (PDT)
From: Michelle Bielaga <bielagam@elwha.evergreen.edu>
Subject: I Think I'm Going Bald...the Secret Revealed
What's all this debate about the song and word of "I think I'm Going
Bald?" the real IRONY is that it was sung by Geddy Sporting hair half
way done his back...Kind of Satorical don't you think...by the way enjoy
the discussions...Keep up the debating...
Also to the person debating A Show of Hands and Hemispheres
where's the debate you have to get AFTK first then get Cygnus x-1 Book II
or Hemispheres you can read part two before reading part one.
Later...Jim Bielaga
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From: "Randy Marquis" <MARQUIRR@academic.fpc.edu>
Date: Fri, 12 May 1995 10:37:38 EST
Subject: Goodbye...
Well, I hate to do it, but I've turned in my unsubscription...
Don't worry, it wasn't something you said...I'm going off-line in
a couple of days. School's out, so my life line (a.k.a. my computer)
is gone. As the immortal (heavy dose of sarcasm here folks) Aaanold
might say...I'll be back (in September!).
A few final thoughts...First I want to apologize publicly for my
rather brash post about the Hitler references. While I still feel
they were entirly inappropriate, I shouldn't have gone off so half
cocked. But somebody had (yes, "had") to say something, and I'm not
sorry it was me...
BTW, I suggest that people listen to "Red Sector A"...great song,
very thought provoking...Then watch Schindler's List...it WILL open
your eyes...
About the endless "Trees" discussion...I don't feel any thread as
intelligent and thought provoking should be cut off...yes, it was
getting a little tiresome, but it was far better than the stupid
LiFeSON debate...
Well, that's it. You have given me many new perspectives on Rush
and their music, made me listen harder, made me think! I can only
hope I've done the same for you...
Also, I wanted to say a fond farewell to Meri and Dave...meeting
you guys has been great and I definitly want to stay in touch...
A fellow Rushfan...
Randy Marquis
"Are we the last one's left alive?
Are we the only human beings to survive?"
*this space for rent...*
*call 555-sigg*
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From: dmccormick@NorthNet.org (Dave McCormick)
Subject: New Boot
Date: Fri, 12 May 1995 13:10:28 -0400
I just purchased a double cd boot called Storm in St. Petersburg.
(March 4, 1994)
It contains the entire counterparts show, plus bonus tracks from
a 1990 St. Pete show(Marathon, Red B,The Pass, War Paint and
Mission) The sound quality is good and it is an enjoyable show.
(I paid $40 for my copy) The packaging is very nice,with pictures
and graphics throughout. Interested in others opinion of this boot
and others from CP tour.
[ Speaking of boots, there is a new one out there called "Lock, Stock,
Barrelled" (or maybe just Barrell, haven't seen it yet). It's from
the DC show for CP, and from a DAT master audience recording (just
ASK me how I know.. :-) : rush-mgr ]
"If you choose not to decide You still have made a choice!"
-Neil Peart
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Subject: Recent topics/ Go `Leafs??
From: DHUART@midas.sinclair.edu
Date: 12 May 95 14:54:11 EDT
Hello one and all,
On this topic of misunderstood lyrics, In "Subdivisions", I used to
hear "A planet streaks on a quiet night" instead of the more popular
"of lighted streets on a quiet night" I still sign it the wrong way on
purpose[Ahted streets on a quiet night". I still sing it that way in the
shower - on purpose. Oh yeah one other comes to mind.
I used to think that line that goes "There is unrest in the forest,
There is trouble with the tree" actually went
" I had to bring the goat, he's not well"
"I only `ope `e don't go on the carpet"
Kudos to Steve Horowitz, I used to put YYZ as my initials on "Tempest"
The game at the end of the Subdivisions video), and my all time Favorite
Frogger. a great game whose demise forced me into months of electric
(eel) shock therapy.
I've tried to ignore this annoying thread, everytime I see a YKYARFW,
I want to deposit my just eaten lunch into the closet suitable receptacle,
but here goes YK......
Nah,
A darker heavier RUSH album..... hmmmm .... sounds ok to me, as
[A Thanks to Dave for the info on the Alex interview. I hope more guitars
does not mean that we get a whole album of "SIO", my least fav from Cp,
but still far better than Terry Jacks- "Seasons in the Sun" I'll wager.
Blast off!
"We had joy we had fun we had seasons in the sun
but the stars we could reach were just starfish
on the beach" tj
ick!
Dave H. Howdys in no particular order to Duane, Cheryl, Puanani,
Simon, Brad, Art, Lace(Arthur Pewtey), and me
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From: dmccormick@NorthNet.org (Dave McCormick)
Subject: visions
Date: Fri, 12 May 1995 15:48:56 -0400
Anyone know how to get a copy of Visions?
[ I know that Tower carries it, you probably can order it from them:
1-800-ASK-TOWER : rush-mgr ]
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