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Rush … Still going strong after almost 40 years

Well … So I just saw three men aged 50 to late withdrawal of any Rush "Moving Pictures" album, along with many other outstanding songs, absolutely flawless. I'm not sure it really was …. Rush If it were not human.

It is never a happy thing to see a hero fall. It is more common among athletes, of course, when shortly after their skills to get worse with age. Nobody likes to think Michael Jordan in a few years with the Washington Wizards, because it was not that Michael Jordan won six championship with the Bulls. Musicians go too. It is a lot of pressure on the three middle-aged guy, it became something they did in 20 and 30 years … Besides the fact that these are the things that most musicians of any age would be difficult to do.

Apparently not going to worry about short period of time …. Rush and transparent, not want of this century. There is no reason for about 60 years should not be able to play that way. They all look very healthy, and it looks I might be able to pull this off in the 70s, if they wish. It seems that the more fun to create … Principle "Working Man", with an introduction to reggae, and even an introduction to the classic polka "La Villa Strangiato.

As someone who was completely overloaded Rush odds for several months waiting for a presentation at the MGM Grand at night, my ear is very well established in the level of performance I see in the video and records, which will be so bury me with one ear slightly aware that I have heard, through their performances and did not disappoint me. Not that I tried to drag him … no. Nobody is perfect … period.

Alex, Neil and Geddy

Geddy Lee's playing and singing was strong … and means that in the musical sense of being outside the main … I mean … razor sharp. Only there were a few times can be sung in a flat in contrast to most of the upper range of his youth, but it seemed unbelievable, and low costs are as great as ever. I still bouncing around the stage like 20 years old, as always.

Alex Lifeson, I feel like a fool for giving him as the impact in the earliest years of playing the guitar. I'm ashamed to admit … I've always liked to listen to Rush, Led Zeppelin and, like many other groups, but like several other guitarists in the 70's and early 80's, I never sat down and learned a lot of Rush, because revenues have begun to play Randy Rhoads, Michael Schenker, Yngwie, Steve Vai, etc. Alex is not a style or technique that many other players, so it got my attention so much.

How blind I was in my youth … And some I just realized a few years later that he has matured as a player, and something I appreciate more and more each time listening. His sense of melody, taste and feel are amazing, not to mention the structure of his solos and chord progression used in songs. It is is a perfect example that you do not have to wonder, arpeggios sweep a great guitarist. If you take two young guitarists and has nothing to hear, but Alex and others, what he wanted, I bet the first one is the best player in the long run. It will be very well balanced guitar with plenty of musical knowledge. It is much more than the thirty-second note arpeggios at the end of the course (but still fun!). =)

performance Alex on Saturday was brilliant, because it still is. I have rarely seen cheering when I saw that almost every night for a solo he did … during the song. It should be extended on his solo "Working Man" at least eight additional bars, completely shattered. He also returned to the guitars almost every song, usually a lot of beautiful Gibson Les Paul Gibson 335 or white, where he played in the whole affair. It was also good in black and yellow Telecaster ERP. It has a library any guitarist worth dying for strings name!

As Neil Peart … Well, first … this guy is my favorite musician in the world, regardless of the instrument I play personally, but I'll try to be objective. I sit here very often sticks to the movies with his solo tour, and although I can not play the drums very well, I'm what you call the drum fan … or experts. I like to see a good drum solo … or just a good drummer. I know that my a good friend and former team-mate, Kevin here, he was at the fair, in some Instead, as Neil riveted me. I remember Kevin in movies, at the age of 17 years, well … and that's all I have to say about it. WW light of this, what can I say … good? We SMS each other several times during the show, the expression of our unbelief, I watched it. Not because of age …. Only the brilliance of this music.

Some solos Neil Over the years, like "The Rhythm Method" and "Der Trommler "In Slagwerker" and "The Drummer" (all the way to the adage, "The Drummer" in different languages, often depending on where you are registered), depending on many factors, improvisations similar reorganization of some other changes in their place. This was quite another, recognizable materials are few other solos. In fact, the only similarity is the latest single known specimen was 3.4 with legs kicking, hat, hat up in the game for different models at the time, many companies in this model 3.4. For non-musicians, which requires two different brains. I do not know where Neil says that the strengthening of the brain, but it works well.

It started with the acoustic, and then change the power as expected. turnover in vertically to expose its suite of Roland V-Drum, who used a variety of percussion sounds. I'm not sufficiently educated in the art of percussion to explain what happened here … suffice it to say that I was surprised. Kevin is more qualified to explain the different techniques and concepts Neil does.

In the end, of course, the elevator turned around and returned to his roots to play in the style of Buddy Rich Band songs … called "Love for Sale "by Cole Porter (most recently by Steven Rask Facebook.) Neil used to advance active sequence in the melodic progression as he played. Again, I say that objectively point of view, and looked great solos battery of my favorite musicians … many of them very talented guy … and was without doubt the best one I I've seen. Previous "Best solo I've ever seen" was the Snakes and Arrows tour … just a few years ago. Once again … This man is almost 60 years … and becomes more and more!

One of the reasons why Neil Peart has become one of my biggest inspirations, is the fact that in 1994 … which have been recognized as "one of the best drummers in the world, was''the drums, jazz, Freddie Gruber, completely revamp his game in order to address situations that Neil was already in the world of percussion, but only better! Learning this changed my way of playing guitar and so constantly practices and calls on coach Matt Hennagan, guitar instructor at Sam Ash where I work … great guitarist and teacher, a graduate of GIT in Hollywood and credits a long list here, but I'm definitely in a different time.

There was almost a surreal feeling of Neil Peart look at me at night, after watching a lot of him lately and have recently read two books, "Roadshow" and "Traveling Music" And now begins a third, "Ghost Rider." Brilliant writer and musician Neil Peart is usually a very shy person and comfortable with the attention to the problems that attracts people, and sometimes crazy lengths to meet him. Many of these length and was upsettling bad situation, that people think just for the pleasure of a short encounter with him. They never realize the impact of Neil is. If someone I admire so much … Why not turn on?

Despite her shyness in the eyes of public opinion opens up a little in his books, giving an intimate look at his life away from the scene. It's nice to have a sense of "know" when someone not very much, especially when we know that the habits and procedures are in the typical excursion.

For example, do not know if you are traveling on a bike the circuit for the past two decades … but if so, he and his partner drive (gross probable or Security Group Director, Mike) is the growth in the short before the recording of sound during the afternoon. In fair weather, and if necessary, Neil could get on the bike and change the oil there beside the bus that came before it, the more directly the question above (Neil often pass through the roads and small towns, sometimes in unexpected circumstances, and sometimes scary). After recording the sound, meet with friends and family, which may have exposure, often his wife, Carrie, but I did not want to meet and greet the public with Geddy and Alex Neil After the terrible tragedy suffered by in 1997 the share before his wife and daughter, the group decided to host Neil justification of public meetings and interviews in which questions often dig up painful memories. Luckily, Neil again and seems very happy.

Half an hour before the concert, Neil goes to what they call "Bubba Gump" peace … small room attached to one of their trailers, which is conveniently small battery, and begins to warm (Name of the tape label on the door, and obvious resemblance to Tom Hanks). After the concert, usually in a bus when the driver will have a glass Macallan (Scotch) was waiting and immediately took off. When you log on to the spine of people and travel growth is not going to Alex and Geddy to the next test. It is certainly nothing in common of not wanting to spend time with their team-mates … much of this … Alex and Geddy, but prefer to travel in the comfort of a private jet … where Neil will rough roads, and sometimes dangerous in a real BMW motorcycle.

Then, see Neil this time was almost like seeing an old friend …. in a way …

I went with my true friends, Anthony and Paul, and hung in several other friends, and Brian Wayne. We chose to position we had in section a full court and climbed to the top of the balcony, where we had a perfect view of the stage full of all the Grand Garden Arena. It was amazing.

I thought my daughter, Nora (or Elizabeth, his name will be called now). He became also a classical musician and can appreciate the talent displayed at this stage, especially at night. So beautiful and inspiring for me, I was never able to build a relationship with her that I like, and a great musical adventure can be a place to start. But today in Iowa, the state of his birth to visit family. Maybe someday I can share this experience with him.

In this sense, Rush also has a few songs from her the new album, which probably means back … very good news for any fan of Rush. There was only one of my favorite bands for a very long time. Now it's my favorite and I hope you decide to hang soon. There is something very special to see a group that has been around most of his life, especially when a few remain. There are those who are members to replace those who retired or dead, queues are not source, but Rush remains intact.

Rush wrote a lot of soundtrack of my life … especially songs like "Breakdown," "YYZ" and "Tom Sawyer." I can never answer, and I'm sure I'm not one to force me on them and create many situations that Neil wrote for about it, but I'll be happy as long as you can still listen to music and see is counted from time to time. Therefore, "Till We Meet Again …

About the Author

Jack Hoover is a freelance writer working toward a BA in Journalism with an emphasis on sports.  He is also an accomplished guitarist and martial artist.

Jack recently moved to Costa Mesa, California after growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada.  He has traveled extensively as a touring musician and has a particular affection for Sweden.  Among his goals is to take advantage of the nearby beaches and learn how to surf.

He is of Seneca Indian and Scottish ancestry.

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