la villa strangiato
― M@tt He1ges0n, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 17:38 (sixteen years ago) link
By-Tor and La Villa are the front-runners, 2112 was my introduction to Rush, and Cygnus X-1 is the only other one i remember in full without going to reference material...
By-Tor
― natlawdp, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 19:38 (sixteen years ago) link
uh, i do remember Xanadu too- (milk/honeydew/etc.)
― natlawdp, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 19:40 (sixteen years ago) link
I wonder if all the Xanadu love on here is because we are readers that got the references?
― Nate Carson, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 23:13 (sixteen years ago) link
or just really really gay and dorky.
― scott seward, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 23:15 (sixteen years ago) link
plus Xanadu has the prettiest chords. (tho when I was a Rush fan, I probably would have gone w/La Villa or Hemispheres)
― Dominique, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 23:20 (sixteen years ago) link
A Farewell To Kings is such a great album.
― scott seward, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 23:23 (sixteen years ago) link
http://janbraum.unas.cz/rock/ELO/img/olivie.jpg
― Joe, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 23:28 (sixteen years ago) link
I wonder if all the Xanadu love on here is because we are just really really gay and dorky readers that got the references?
― Nate Carson, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 23:29 (sixteen years ago) link
fountain of lamneth is very underrated but i guess no one else ever made it to the 2nd side of that album
2112 is probably the best still though, or xanadu
― ciderpress, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 23:30 (sixteen years ago) link
I. at the tobes of hades The tobes of hades Lit by flickering torchlight The netherworld is gathered in the glare Prince by-tor takes the cavern To the north light The sign of eth is rising in the air By-tor, knight of darkness, Centurion of evil Devils prince
Ii. across the styx Across the river styx Out of the lamplight His nemesis is waiting at the gate The snow dog, ermine glowing In the damp night Coal-black eyes shimmering with hate By-tor and the snow dog Square for battle Let the fray begin
Iii. of the battle
Instrumental
Iv. epilogue The battles over And the dust is clearing Disciples of the snow dog sound the knell Rejoicing echoes As the dawn is nearing By-tor in defeat Retreats to hell Snow dog is victorious The land of the overworld Is saved again
― HI DERE, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 23:35 (sixteen years ago) link
Prologue
In the constellation of cygnus There lurks a mysterious, invisible force The black hole Of cygnus x-1
Six stars of the northern cross In mourning for their sisters loss In a final flash of glory Nevermore to grace the night....
1 Invisible To telescopic eye Infinity The star that would not die
All who dare To cross her course Are swallowed by A fearsome force
Through the void To be destroyed Or is there something more? Atomized ---- at the core Or through the astral door ---- To soar....
2 I set a course just east of lyra And northwest of pegasus Flew into the light of deneb Sailed across the milky way
On my ship, the rocinante Wheeling through the galaxies, Headed for the heart of cygnus Headlong into mystery
The x-ray is her siren song My ship cannot resist her long Nearer to my deadly goal Until the black hole ---- Gains control....
3 Spinning, whirling, Still descending Like a spiral sea, Unending
Sound and fury Drowns my heart Every nerve Is torn apart....
― HI DERE, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 23:41 (sixteen years ago) link
"To seek the sacred river Alph To walk the caves of ice To break my fast on honey dew And drink the milk of Paradise...."
I had heard the whispered tales Of immortality The deepest mystery From an ancient book. I took a clue I scaled the frozen mountain tops Of eastern lands unknown Time and Man alone Searching for the lost ---- Xanadu
Xanadu ---- To stand within The Pleasure Dome Decreed by Kubla Khan To taste anew the fruits of life The last immortal man To find the sacred river Alph To walk the caves of ice Oh, I will dine on honey dew And drink the milk of Paradise
A thousand years have come and gone But time has passed me by Stars stopped in the sky Frozen in an everlasting view Waiting for the world to end Weary of the night Praying for the light Prison of the lost ---- Xanadu
Xanadu ---- Held within The Pleasure Dome Decreed by Kubla Khan To taste my bitter triumph As a mad immortal man Nevermore shall I return Escape these caves of ice For I have dined on honey dew And drunk the milk of Paradise
― HI DERE, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 23:42 (sixteen years ago) link
; I. overture Words and music by geddy lee, alex lifeson, and neil peart
And the meek shall inherit the earth.
Ii. the temples of syrinx Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson
... the massive grey walls of the temples rise from the Heart of every federation city. I have always been awed By them, to think that every single facet of every life is Regulated and directed from within! our books, our music, Our work and play are all looked after by the benevolent Wisdom of the priests...
Weve taken care of everything The words you hear the songs you sing The pictures that give pleasure to your eyes Its one for all and all for one We work together common sons Never need to wonder how or why
We are the priests of the temples of syrinx Our great computers fill the hallowed halls We are the priests of the temples of syrinx All the gifts of life are held within our walls
Look around this world we made Equality our stock in trade Come and join the brotherhood of man Oh what a nice contented world Let the banners be unfurled Hold the red star proudly high in hand
We are the priests of the temples of syrinx Our great computers fill the hallowed halls. We are the priests of the temples of syrinx All the gifts of life are held within our walls.
Iii. discovery Words by neil peart, music by alex lifeson
... behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room that was Hidden beneath the cave, I found it. I brushed away the Dust of the years, and picked it up, holding it reverently in My hands. I had no idea what it might be, but it was Beautiful ... ... I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn The keys to make them sound differently. as I struck the Wires with my other hand, I produced my first harmonious Sounds, and soon my own music! how different it could Be from the music of the temples! I cant wait to tell the Priests about it! ...
What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it gives forth a sound Its got wires that vibrate and give music What can this thing be that I found?
See how it sings like a sad heart And joyously screams out its pain Sounds that build high like a mountain Or notes that fall gently like rain
I cant wait to share this new wonder The people will all see its light Let them all make their own music The priests praise my name on this night
Iv. presentation Words by neil peart, music by alex lifeson
... in the sudden silence as I finished playing, I looked up To a circle of grim, expressionless faces. father brown Rose to his feet, and his somnolent voice echoed Throughout the silent temple hall. ... ... instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were Words of quiet rejection! instead of praise, sullen Dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as father brown Ground my precious instrument to splinters beneath his Feet...
I know its most unusual To come before you so But Ive found an ancient miracle I thought that you should know
Listen to my music And hear what it can do Theres something here as strong as life I know that it will reach you
Yes, we know its nothing new Its just a waste of time We have no need for ancient ways The world is doing fine
Another toy will help destroy The elder race of man Forget about your silly whim It doesnt fit the plan
I cant believe youre saying These things just cant be true Our world could use this beauty Just think what we might do
Dont annoy us further We have our work to do Just think about the average What use have they for you?
V. oracle: the dream Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson
... I guess it was a dream, but even now it all seems so Vivid to me. clearly yet I see the beckoning hand of the Oracle as he stood at the summit of the staircase ... ... I see still the incredible beauty of the sculptured cities And the pure spirit of man revealed in the lives and works Of this world. I was overwhelmed by both wonder and Understanding as I saw a completely different way to life, A way that had been crushed by the federation long ago. i Saw now how meaningless life had become with the loss Of all these things ...
I wandered home though silent streets And fell into a fitful sleep Escape to realms beyond the night Dream cant you show me the light?
I stand atop a spiral stair An oracle confronts me there He leads me on light years away Through astral nights, galactic days
I see the works of gifted hands That grace this strange and wondrous land I see the hand of man arise With hungry mind and open eyes
They left the planets long ago The elder race still learn and grow Their power grows with purpose strong To claim the home where they belong Home, to tear the temples down... Home, to change..
Vi. soliloquy Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson
... I have not left this cave for days now, it has become My last refuge in my total despair. I have only the music of The waterfall to comfort me now. I can no longer live Under the control of the federation, but there is no other Place to go. my last hope is that with my death I may pass Into the world of my dream, and know peace at last.
The sleep is still in my eyes The dream is still in my head I heave a sigh and sadly smile And lie a while in bed I wish that it might come to pass Not fade like all my dreams
Just think of what my life might be In a world like I have seen I dont think I can carry on Carry on this cold and empty life Oh...noo!
My spirits are low in the depths of despair My lifeblood spills over..
Vii. grand finale Music by geddy lee, alex lifeson, and neil peart
Attention all planets of the solar federation Attention all planets of the solar federation Attention all planets of the solar federation We have assumed control. We have assumed control. We have assumed control.
srsly Rush is one of the greatest bands to have ever existed
― HI DERE, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 23:43 (sixteen years ago) link
By-Tor definitely has the best lyrics.
― Matt #2, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 23:43 (sixteen years ago) link
Wish I'd included Jacob's Ladder though.
― Matt #2, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 23:44 (sixteen years ago) link
"conform or be cast out!"
― Nate Carson, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 23:52 (sixteen years ago) link
rad live version of la villa:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78D00dYOBrM
― M@tt He1ges0n, Tuesday, 27 November 2007 23:56 (sixteen years ago) link
It may not truly be the best, but I thought "The Camera Eye" deserved some love. Definitely has one of Alex Lifeson's best guitar solos - and that's saying something indeed!
― Moodles, Wednesday, 28 November 2007 02:58 (sixteen years ago) link
I never appreciated Lifeson that much til I saw the 30th anniversary tour. Some of his leads literally raised hairs on the back of my neck. He had some very David Gilmour moments, only with much more energetic material to work with. Totally made me re-evaluate his necessity in the trio.
― Nate Carson, Wednesday, 28 November 2007 04:45 (sixteen years ago) link
"Fountain of Lamneth" is kind of a dark horse - "The Gates of Delirium" to "2112"'s "Close To The Edge", maybe. But I gotta say "2112". And yeah, I like every one of those epics. (Nearly.)
― Myonga Vön Bontee, Wednesday, 28 November 2007 05:24 (sixteen years ago) link
(And hmm, maybe the "Fear" trilogy should've been included?)
Make that "quadrilogy" - they've apparently recorded Part IV in recent years, who knew?
― Myonga Vön Bontee, Wednesday, 28 November 2007 05:29 (sixteen years ago) link
A quadrilogy is actually a tetralogy. But who's counting?
― Nate Carson, Wednesday, 28 November 2007 05:58 (sixteen years ago) link
Obviously not me - not accurately, anyways...
― Myonga Vön Bontee, Wednesday, 28 November 2007 07:04 (sixteen years ago) link
I only know from reading too many science fiction novels.
― Nate Carson, Wednesday, 28 November 2007 08:43 (sixteen years ago) link
By-Tor and Xanadu are ridiculously awesome, as is Rush. God, I love Rush.
― Bill Magill, Wednesday, 28 November 2007 14:48 (sixteen years ago) link
Automatic thread bump. This poll's results are now in.
― ILX System, Tuesday, 4 December 2007 00:01 (sixteen years ago) link
Last week my brakes were going out, and I needed to get a new master cylinder. The aging, fat, bald mechanic was very businesslike until I set my keys on the counter with the RUSH keychain attached. He instantly perked up and told me that he's seen Rush 9 times and that I'm "a man after his own heart".
It is good to have mutual respect like that with an auto mechanic.
― Nate Carson, Tuesday, 4 December 2007 02:41 (sixteen years ago) link
This poll might need to be executed again, with Jacob's Ladder in the running.
― Nate Carson, Saturday, 16 May 2009 10:52 (fifteen years ago) link
a shifting shaft of shining weaves the fabric of their dreams
― kamerad, Saturday, 16 May 2009 12:52 (fifteen years ago) link
I'd still vote for The Camera Eye. But damn, I love the live version of 2112 that they did on the Test For Echo tour. The advent of modern amplification and super high tech PAs made it sound absolutely huge. Check it out on the Different Stages set - pure rock mayhem.
― Moodles, Saturday, 16 May 2009 16:01 (fifteen years ago) link
Plus Cygnus and Hemispheres as separate options too, why did I do that?
― Matt #2, Saturday, 16 May 2009 20:57 (fifteen years ago) link
too bad natural science didn't get any votes that one is good
― Brolotov Cocktail (n/h) (M@tt He1ges0n), Saturday, 16 May 2009 21:09 (fifteen years ago) link