Yes, I have to agree with you there about the live albums. They are pretty "pointless" to the degree of not leaving anything to imagine. What you hear on record is what you hear live. Period. As for the amazement factor-nobody in rock and roll is tighter in a live performance than RUSH. But that's because they play everything note for note - everytime. They do get a little out of the box on tunes like Working Man, where they throw in a reggae intro (which I've witnessed) but for the most part it's like closing your eyes and putting on an album. Some of Lifeson's solos seem to change but not to the point of being unrecognized. But again, that is about taste. Don't get me wrong,, I'm not really "complaining" as I worded it, it's just something that they lack, or choose not to do-but that's their niche- being perfectionist! Caress of Steel, Fly By Night, 2112, Farewell to Kings, Hemispheres, Moving Pictures.....all exceptional music.

If you've ever been to Rush show, that's the last thing you would ever question out loud or within yourself. I've seen em' 7 times and they always impress and put on an excellent show. They still play the first side of 2112 which is about 15 minutes long. They recently came to New Orleans and the also played the whole Moving Pictures album without missing a lick-most of all, they did Cygnus X-1 which is another lengthy epic. They are very enjoyable to watch. My only "complaint" with them, is that they rarely get into anything spontaneous. What you hear on record is excactly what you hear live. But that's just the kinda band they are.

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Yes, as the answer remains the same- it is indeed always a matter of taste. I just don't regard him as a blues player. He's more of a Joe Satriani style player than a Buddy Guy.

Was only kidding with you man....

You should do a better job hiding that bro!

Gotta luv New Orleans

I agree with that view Steve.

I actually feel the same way and would have to strongly agree with you on this - on both players (Bonamassa and Clapton) While out of the two, I feel Clapton is much more "soulful" than Bonamassa, I don't really care for either. Blues guitar (if that's what you wanna call J.B ) is about emotion. It's also a little too polished to be the blues. He's doesn't strike me as a blusey player in general, from the music I've heard (even though I'm sure he can be). He's a great guitar player-no doubt impressive to watch , but I get no emotion from his solo's besides a note hear or there. That's just me.

I recently watched "The Wrestler" and "Shutter Island". Both great movies in there own way. I recommend them to you if you like darker type films and also suspenseful. I'm really stuck on alot of B-horror movies from the 80's and also some better budget flicks from John Carpenter.( The Thing, They Live, Escape from New York, Halloween 3)

Yeah, heard that too. He didn't give a fuck either..he was wingin it. Funny shit, but still cool to hear .

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WOW! I thought Roth's voice was kinda funny in this, but I can imagine VH recording this as a song, because it's sounds like their style back then. They totally originated it to their sound at the time. That's fuckin great! If you check out the one I posted - "The Rover", listen to the solo, it's killer too!

No kiddin, huh. I'm really surprised that Carouelambra is on there too. That's gotta be one of their most innovative, risky, unexpected yet moving songs. It could have been better mixed with the vocals, but the song itself is driving and mysterious. I posted a thread "In through the out door". On it, I put up the lyrics to this song...unbelievable.

There are a few I can think of. None are terrible songs, I just prefer not to listen to them regularly. Hot Dog Hats off the Roy Harper Boogie with Stu

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That's a open minded way of looking at it. As for me, I was already there, recording and working on a mix up until that week. So, the engineer I was with told me to come down early that day, so I did. I didn't talk to them very long-maybe 20 minutes while they took a break and ate something. We were all in a room together just eating and stuff-about 15 people in the room. But it was definitly a more relaxed atmosphere as opposed to meeting someone backstage after a show. There was no forced uncomfortable tention or anything, just guys hanging out-playing music. That's the way it should be. I'm glad my experience with them was a memorable one. I didn't get to the point of taking pics with them and all that nonsense, even though I should have (looking back)..... I was just happy to be there.

Wow, I'd really like to hear that. On vocals too??? interesting. I know he did his own vocals for his single back in 66' but I don't think you would have gotten that confused with something from the Outrider era. I tell you what, this recording I have from the show I saw from that tour is a good one. His playing is raw and his tone was nasty and powerful. The drum solo that Jason B. did was kinda cheezy though. He'd play a few licks on his electronic pads and it would play it back for him. It got kind of rediculous...guess you had to be there. He was basically just beginning to be in the Rock Star limelight at this time, only having been playing in public for a few years prior. Besides the solo, he played wonderful. He did well enough for Mr. Page and that says alot. I'd hope to hear some unreleased tracks from that album if any exist. I really liked it. As a matter of fact, I have the Rockline broadcast he did about a month before the show in New Orleans. I remember staying up very late, even though I had school the next day, just to record it. That was common for me back then. I was obsessed with his music.

Goldenguitar... I told ya he'd pick D, !!!!!

Clip from the Music Shed, New Orleans, LA. I work with engineers at this studio as well. Had a chance to meet them while this recording session took place...