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The National Midnight Star (Rush Fanzine) Issue 1096
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The National Midnight Star, Number 1096
Monday, 29 May 1995
Today's Topics:
MISTYPED/READ THE SWASTIKA
Re: NMS1091 ( Heavy Metal CD!!!)
Obscure Rush on the Radio
Re: Show Opener
Lock and Key in #1094
just had to...
First Album Sound
Don Kirschner shows
Greetings from DownUnder
Geddy, Baseball, and Bands
Re: 05/15/95 - The National Midnight Star #1094
Local Rush Group?!?!
Boston & Rush
Ifs and Butts
GROWL!
Re: 05/09/95 - The National Midnight Star #1093
My pick for Rush Tribute Songs
Presto
Power Windows address
Savatage and White Trash
Alex
"Rush Through Time" picture disc
Neil Pearts Solo Record
Re: 05/15/95 - The National Midnight Star #1094
lightning crashes and the music industry
(none)
some fun on the radio
Change of Address
What's Up?
What's Up?
BEST OF
What's Happening
Arthur Pwety`s Revenge
rush lock stock 7 barrel
By-Tor & Snow Dog
Re: 05/24/95 - The National Midnight Star #1095
Re: Tai Shan vocals
Re: 05/24/95 - The National Midnight Star #1095
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Date: Sat, 13 May 1995 12:31:04 -0400
From: Brigge@aol.com
Subject: MISTYPED/READ THE SWASTIKA
This post is not intended as a flame on
Daniel Modell, it is intended to bring
attention to netiquette and to clear my
name! Following a recent post, I think
a LOT of clarification is in order.
In issue 1093, the following was posted:
>Subject: Makes me sick
>Date: Mon, 01 May 1995 04:57:55 -0400
>From: "daniel.modell" <ddmodell@mailbox.syr.edu>
>This makes me sick:
>>From: Brigge@aol.com
>>Subject: Roll the Swastika
>>
>>"Why did Hitler kill Jews? B/c he did. Roll the Bones!!!!"
>I don't care what anyone's "valid interpretations" are,
>this is Rush blasphemy for one, anti-Semitic for another,
>and overall, disgusting. Nice to see in this day and age
>there is still people as completely screwed up as this
>wallowing around in their own filth.
>Gee, thans for unleashing such pathetic garbage on us,
>America Online.
>dM
CLARIFICATION:
Brigge@aol.com did NOT, I repeat, NOT write nor
originally post the quote in question. In issue 1083
"Janss L. Adams" <ubeads@mcl.ucsb.edu> posted
a ranting analysis of art and personal interpretation
entitled "Go climb a TREE!!!!". It read:
: Date: Wed, 5 Apr 1995 01:31:07 -0700 (PDT)
: From: "Janss L. Adams" <ubeads@mcl.ucsb.edu>
: Subject: Go climb a TREE!!!!
:
: Greetings all-
: I want to comment on the overanlyzing of lyrics
: to The Trees. People have been going back and forth
: about domination vs. submission and Oaks being
: taller than Maples or vice versa...etc. Come on- Neil
: was probably on drugs when he wrote the damn song
: ... probably on acid or something and sawa some trees
: attacking each other. This struggle to know the true,
: exact meaning/origin is pointless and leads right back
: to "individual interpretation"- which is what
: songs/art/etc should be judged by. Someone in a recent
: issue of TNMS interpreted parts of A Ghost of a Chance
: to adhere to his/her religious beliefs. That's fine-
: whatever helps that person sleep better is OK with me.
: I don't interpret the song that way, but who cares?
: Individual interpretation is great- It's what makes one
: Christian believe and practice tolerance/non-violence
: and another Christian feel justifed in murdering abortion
: doctors. -You get my meaning-
:
: "Why are we here? Because we're here.
: Roll the bones!!!!"
:
: "Why is E. Van Halen washed up? B/c he is.
: Roll the bones!!!!"
:
: "Why did Hitler kill Jews? B/c he did.
: Roll the bones!!!!"
:
: "Why ask why? Got me. Roll the bones"
: ________________________________
: "Now it is dark."
:
: j.
I responded with "Roll the Swastika" as follows:
: Date: Sat, 8 Apr 1995 16:55:00 -0400
: From: Brigge@aol.com
: Subject: Roll the Swastika
:
: In ish 1083 "Janss L. Adams" <ubeads@mcl.ucsb.edu>
: dribbles:
: >I want to comment on the overanlyzing of lyrics
: >to The Trees. People have been going back and
: >forth about domination vs. submission and Oaks
: >being taller than Maples or vice versa...etc.
: >Come on- Neil was probably on drugs when he
: >wrote the damn song...probably on acid or
: >something and sawa some trees attacking each
: >other. This struggle to know the true, exact
: >meaning/origin is pointless and leads right
: >back to "individual interpretation"- which is
: >what songs/art/etc should be judged by.
:
: <snip>
:
: "Why did Hitler kill Jews? B/c he did. Roll the Bones!!!!"
:
: <snip - end of dribble>
:
: In light of your observations of 'Art' and "individual
: interpretation," I would like to know what in the hell
: your interpretation of this line is. And how do you
: suppose this line fits into the realm of 'Roll the Bones'?
: You are a scary individual - puting this line between
: Eddie Van Halen and a beer jingle.
:
: Jack
I realize how confusing these posts get, and take
responsibility for failing to precede the last quote
with a ">" The numerous > and : marks makes
reading, not to mention typing, the posts a horror
(Something to which I need to be more attentive).
PLEASE, be more careful when crediting quotes, etc. to
others. Especially when the topic is as volatile as this one.
Sorry this was so long, but I wanted to be as thorough as
I could.
Thanks,
Jack
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Date: 14 May 95 20:28:38 EDT
From: Roy & Margret <71151.1543@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: NMS1091 ( Heavy Metal CD!!!)
Hi Kids,
Let me start with a question about something I saw in one of the last NMS
postings. Did I see something about an unplugged with the guys from up north.
If I did, when and did someone record it? I have been thinking that it would be
great for them to do one, except I didn't think that they were into that
commercial crap that it has become. Back about 7 years when Jon Bon did the
first one, I would have though someone would have asked them to maybe do one.
Now it seems that everyone is doing it and it has become a bit commercial.
Enough of my 2 cents on that item.
Second: In the NMS1091 ( W.Collier) metioned about the Don Kirshner Rock
concerts from the 70's well I remember them, and I used to watch them all the
time. After was the Midnight Night Special, which was great also (showing my age
here). Well my question, does anyone have a copy on VHS of RUSH on the DKRC? He
also mention the soundtrack to Heavy Metal out on CD finally. I would gladly pay
someone if they could send me a copy. I live in Germany and have been looking
for that CD for about 8 years.
Ok now for a lesson in German, for Steven Horiwitz. In his posting in the NMS
1091, he started with "Mein Froinds", well the correct spelling is "Mein
Freund". This is not a FLAMEING, which seems to be the norm lately. I was just
giving a little german lesson ( HA HA) .
So everyone have A GREAT Day...
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Roy L Taylor
COMPUSERVE: 71151,1543
reusch@rhrk.uni-kl.de
Kaiserslautern, Germany
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From: Gore_Josh/furman@furman.edu
Date: Sun, 14 May 95 21:08:04 -0400
Subject: Obscure Rush on the Radio
Hey there, fellow Rushians, just wanted to inform y'all of an obscure
Rush song I heard on the radio while heading for Myrtle Beach, S.C. this
past weekend. When the DJ announced a tune by Rush after a commercial
break, I was expecting probably "Tom Sawyer" or "New World Man" (which I
heard on the radio earlier in my trip), but instead, it was "The Trees"!
What a delightful surprise! It was the first time I heard that song
played on the radio. Oh well, just felt like sharing that with
everyone.
GO ROCKETS!
Josh Gore
Furman University
gore_josh/furman@furman.edu
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"Wheels within wheels in a spiral array,
A pattern so grand and complex,
Time after time we lose sight of the way,
Our causes can see their effects."
-- Neil
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Date: Mon, 15 May 95 15:52:01 EDT
From: Alex <SESPC416@YSUB.YSU.EDU>
Subject: Re: Show Opener
The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show thing is a great idea. I love it! Don't know
if it will ever happen thoughm but one can dream!!
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Date: Mon, 15 May 95 16:08:17 EDT
From: Steven Horwitz <SHOR@MUSIC.STLAWU.EDU>
Subject: Lock and Key in #1094
Bravo to John Tanguy for pointing out the issues raised in "Lock and
Key" and their relevance to the Oklahoma City bombing. I've always
interpreted the lyrics in precisely that way - that we have to trade
off our desire for security against the benefits of a free society.
I too hope that a horrible incident like that one does not lead us
(as the drug "problem" has) to start ripping up the Bill of Rights.
All of this also reminds me of how tight the lyrics are in HYF. Like
RTB especially, the lyrical themes run all the way through.
Hold your fire - relevant to both militias and the BATF!
The Professor
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Date: Mon, 15 May 95 16:17:49 EDT
From: Steven Horwitz <SHOR@MUSIC.STLAWU.EDU>
Subject: just had to...
"In the Mood" is on the radio!!!!
Thank you CHEZ 106 in Ottawa, thank you...
Sorry about that, just had to tell someone and figured you all could
appreciate it.
The Professor
"I just want to find out, baby, where'd you learn what you know?"
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Date: Mon, 15 May 1995 14:33:49 -0700 (MST)
From: MNW@ALPHA.SUNQUEST.COM
Subject: First Album Sound
>That first album is so distinct from any of the others, it's almost like
>listening to another band. So was that how Rush got started, playing
>a lot of Led Zeppelin stuff?
I have a confession to make...after about 15 years as a Rush fan, I have
NEVER heard their first album. I've heard some of its tracks on ATWAS, but
it's been several years since I've listened to that (I'm more a fan of the
newer stuff, Hemispheres on up).
So anyway, I was driving home late the other night, flipping radio stations,
and I fell right into the instrumental jam in Working Man. And it blew me
away! At first I didn't recognize it, and I was saying to myself, "GOD,
these guys sound like Rush!" and then, as my head proceeded to bounce
repeatedly against the roof of my car, "This can ONLY BE Rush!" Finally old
ATWAS memories came back to me and I realized it WAS Rush, but it was the
first time I'd heard the song with Rutsey rather than Peart.
Anyway...what did I start out wanting to say?...oh yeah, that first album
most definitely DOES sound like Rush. Also, I've gotta buy it as soon as I
can! Also, I think Rutsey's gotten a bit of a bad rap. True, he's no Peart,
but that works both ways: he played with a straight-ahead edge-of-control
frenzy that Peart could never do. I liked the studio Working Man a lot better
than the ATWAS version. Makes we wish I could go back in time to catch some
Rutsey-era Rush shows at some small, dark, smoky club and watch them tear
the walls down!
--Matt
mnw@alpha.sunquest.com
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From: "Mike Horwitz" <horwitzm@deathstar.cris.com>
Date: Mon, 15 May 1995 19:09:29 +0000
Subject: Don Kirschner shows
Rush fans -
There's been a lot of talk about the Don Kirschner shows lately. My
personal guess is that VH-1 won't play them, but you never know.
I happen to have both shows on video tape and would have no problem
taping them for people. If you are interested, send me email. I would
have to charge, but just for the cost of the tape and postage.
Mike
Ignorance and Prejudice and Fear walk hand in hand
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From: Paul Avery <bird@jeack.apana.org.au>
Subject: Greetings from DownUnder
Date: Tue, 16 May 1995 10:04:09 +0000 (GMT)
Hi All,
Just read my first NMS and had to put my $0.02AUS in!!
Firstly, in reponse to the Countdown thread where someone was saying they
remember being in the 6th grade. Hell, I was in my 3rd year at Uni and
had the same thoughts. (the same ones I had when my folks picked me up
from school in the 3rd grade and took me home to watch the moon landing.)
It only goes to show how music (good music) can reach all ages.
As for the music, for me there are certain parts of certain songs
that send a chill down my spine every time I hear them. Mystic Rhythms,
especially the middle eight and into the guitar solo does it for me.
Everthing about this is magical, bass, synth, drums and especially the
guitar with the little backwards fills. This also happens in Twilight
Zone and The Enemy Within. (It also happens in the guitar solo of U2's 11
O'Clock Tick Tock - what this says I don't know, but I hope you can see
what I'm driving at.)
Thanks for listening. I know Rush will never tour DownUnder, but
it's still one of my dreams to see them live. I'll just have to schedule
my holidays with the next tour! :-)
Take Care All
Paul Avery
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Date: Mon, 15 May 1995 20:25:39 -0500
From: lowe@astro.as.utexas.edu (Greg Lowe)
Subject: Geddy, Baseball, and Bands
Greetings from Austin.....FINALS ARE OVER!!
I have a few questions...
1) Does anyone have a video of Geddy Lee singing the Canadian National
Anthem at the '93 All-Star game in Baltimore?
2) For those NMSers who chatted with me about baseball last fall....
What do you think of the season so far? Is Geddy happy?
3) I read on a recent NMS that Queensryche is touring...I have been
living in a shell--this is news to me...Can anyone out there
please give me info on the latest Queensryche tour...When will
they be through Texas? Austin?
4) Does anyone know about similar internet newsletters for the
following bands: Yes, Fates Warning, Voivod, Sepultura,
Queensryche, Metallica, Pantera, Anicrusis?
[ Anyone wanting a list of music mailing lists, drop me a line and I'll
send it out to you. : rush-mgr ]
Thanks! Greg L. "lowe@astro.as.utexas.edu"
"The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens"
-- Baha'u'llah (19th century Messenger from God)
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Date: Mon, 15 May 1995 21:43:57 -0500
From: mer@sol.iii.net (Marc Respass)
Subject: Re: 05/15/95 - The National Midnight Star #1094
> Sometime last fall, a friend of mine lent me his copy of Signals. I
>guess I had it for a month before I actually got to "Countdown", but when
>I heard the song (I had never heard it before this time), a whole bunch
>of memories came back to me. I remebered being in my 6th grade class on
>the day when Columbia was to launch. The teacher had brought in a big TV
>and students from the 5th grade class came into our room.
> "What's going on?" we asked, all the people and the TV comming in
>unannounced was a bit confusing.
> "We're going to watch the space shuttle take off." The answer was.
Yeah man!! I was younger than you when the space shuttle was launched but
*every*time I hear that song I get a chill up my spine when the shuttle
goes up. I always say the words with the speakers :). I never read anything
into it except that it's an account of the first shuttle launch but it sure
makes me feel good.
Marc Respass
mer@sol.iii.net
http://www.iii.net/users/mer.html
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Date: Mon, 15 May 1995 20:18:28 -0700 (PDT)
From: Niki Leboeuf <vortexae@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Local Rush Group?!?!
Daniel Johnson <colour@u.washington.edu> wrote:
> sorry for personal message. I'm looking for a SYSOP named King Lerxst. I
> met you a few years ago. I am trying to reestablish a BBS account and an
> association with the local Seattle Rush group
Hello, fellow UW person! IS there a local Seattle Rush group? Do I have
to be 21 or older to hear them play? Details, details...
Oh, and, um, hi to everyone else! Later... --Niki
The Wandering Vortex?
vortexae@u.washington.edu / host machine "saul"
It may be PC or it may not be;
I do it 'cause it makes SENSE to me.
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Date: Mon, 15 May 1995 21:58:49 -0700
From: fkern@pacificrim.net (Tank Kern)
Subject: Boston & Rush
Ok ok ok
I know it's a RUSH newsgroup, but my 2nd favorite band is BOSTON. After
reading the comments in the last edition, I have the following to say:
1)Live Boston sounds just like their records (Foreplay is usually kinda
sloppy). Typically everything sounds perfect.
2) Tom S. is, perhaps, one of the best recording engineers/producers
around. Remember that the first Boston LP was basically recorded in his
basement. And, After all, he made the crap on the fourth CD sound decent.
Unfortunately, he is not a great musician. He's a good keyboardist, but he
needs a quality supporting band.
3) I hope that the rumor about Brad Delp rejoining the band is real
4) Any threat of a new LP?
Back to Rush....
I am a hack bassist. I luv to play, but realize that I don't have the gift
of doing anything with it. However, I can hear talent and Geddy is the
best that I've listened to. Too many bands have the bass hidden in
background and it is usually muddled without life or character. Geddy
attacks his songs and is always heard.
Geddy's playing is what turned me onto Rush and my impression of the band is
that the bass is the lead instrument. Alex is a great guitarist, but
Geddy's style is similar to a lead guitarist. It's almost like a rock &
roll role reversal. Generally the Bass plays the rhythm and the guitarist
takes the lead. This is why I like Rush.
Write back
Frank
P.S. anyone know where I can find the Boston Bootleg called Found in the Trash?
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Date: Tue, 16 May 95 05:40 EST
From: Tony Dormio <TDORMIO+aROCKVILLE%Rockville@mcimail.com>
Subject: Ifs and Butts
-Leela if Micheal Bolton is gonna do a cover on the Rush Tribute maybe we
-could also get Tiny Tim to sing 2112!....JUST KIDDING!!!!!
Yeah, then Kenny G. should cover La Villa and
Air Supply should do By-Tor. And Rush should do
The Lion King soundtrack.
Just throwing in an unnecessary two bits
BTW, the offer still holds ;)
Tony Dormio
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From: SMITHHA@WPGATE1.WPAFB.AF.MIL (Holly A Smith)
Date: Tue, 16 May 1995 07:23 EDT
Subject: GROWL!
Form: Memo
Text: (35 lines follow)
>From By-Tor's doghouse
>From: Brian Michalowski <xanadu@camelot.bradley.edu>
>Subject: RUSH heading in the wrong direction?
>
> This is my first post so please pay attention!!! :)
>I've been a RUSH fan since half of me had a flagellum, but I question the
direction that >Alex, Geedy, and Neal are heading. 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.
>Things weren't any better with Role the Bones either; the song Hershey was
a >disappointment. But then there's Counterparts! What can I say? This
album was great.
>This album instilled 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!
Brian...
All I have to say is I HOPE you are kidding! I really, really, REALLY hope
you're kidding! "Signals" and "Grace Under Pressure" are two of my favorite
Rush CD's! (Although, my favorite of all is "Presto".) 'The Enemy Within'
is a great song! So are 'Kid Gloves', 'Distant Early Warning' and 'Red
Lenses'. As for the Country Western rumor, it's just a joke. They aren't
really doing that. Sorry to jump at your throat, but I'm a Rush-a-holic,
and don't like it when someone says something bad about my band! Ok...I'll
go now. :)
Holly Smith
Network Adminitstrator (and confirmed Rush-a-maniac)
Wright Patterson AFB
smithha@wpgate1.wpafb.af.mil
* Now's the time to make the time, while hope is still in sight... *
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Date: Tue, 16 May 1995 09:36:54 -0500
From: lee@mcbi-34.med.nyu.edu
Subject: Re: 05/09/95 - The National Midnight Star #1093
>Date: Mon, 1 May 1995 14:14:50 -0500
>From: Brian Michalowski <xanadu@camelot.bradley.edu>
>Subject: RUSH heading in the wrong direction?
>
>Greetings!
> This is my first post so please pay attention!!! :)
>I've been a RUSH fan since half of me had a flagellum, but I
>question the direction that Alex, Geedy, and Neal are heading.
>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.
>Things weren't any better with Role the Bones either; the song
>Hershey was a disappointment. But then there's Counterparts!
>What can I say? This album was great. This album instilled
>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!
>
Oh... I get it. Jacob's Bladder. The Enema Within. It's a joke, right?
Disguising a little Fun-With-Titles as misguided Rush-bashing. The Country
reference tipped me off; anyone who still doesn't realize this is a joke
must have been in hibernation all winter.
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"You are like a hurricane:
There's calm in your eye
And I'm getting blown away..." -N.Y.
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Date: Tue, 16 May 1995 07:28 -0700 (PDT)
From: cs_lundquist@ccmail.pnl.gov
Subject: My pick for Rush Tribute Songs
Here's THE one:
SUBDIVISIONS, by the "We Are The World" cast, with James Earl Jones.
Chris
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Date: Tue, 16 May 1995 09:39:36 -0800 (PST)
From: FRANSRB@PLU.edu
Subject: Presto
Hi Rushies,
It's been a long time since my last post. I have two things to say.
1. If you want the Presto song in concert, how about invite David
Copperfeild to make Rush dissapear while they are playing, but we could
still hear them of course, and make them reappear floating over head while
still playing.
2. Boston's fourth release "Walk On" is a truely good albumn and if you
were a real Boston fan then you should appreciate it because even if you
don't like the album at least you'll be able to see them in concert.
Isn't that what really counts?
Ben
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Date: Tue, 16 May 1995 13:05:55 -0500
From: lee@mcbi-34.med.nyu.edu
Subject: Power Windows address
Some time ago I mentioned the NYC Rush tribute band Power Windows.
Well, for anyone interested, they have a mailing list with concert info:
Power Windows, c/o Dan Gibson, 60 E. 12th St.#23, New York, NY 10003.
There's also a "concert hotline": (212)-802-9708. Incidentally, they're
playing the Rock N' Roll Cafe on Bleecker St. in Manhattan on Thurs. May 18
(I'll bet this gets posted on the 19th!)
Enjoy!
P.S. To whoever it was out there that recommended Dream Theatre, thanks for
the tip! I haven't taken Awake off my CD player in weeks!
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"You are like a hurricane:
There's calm in your eye
And I'm getting blown away..." -N.Y.
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Date: Tue, 16 May 1995 19:20:26 -0400
From: n <perdew@lydian.scranton.com>
Subject: Savatage and White Trash
I a recent TNMS, one person mentioned Savatage and another mentioned
White Trash. I have had a CD by each and here is my evaluation:
Savatage: weird. definately weird. very good piano peices in it though
i had their conceptt/story album which i found to just drag on.
i don't think i ever thought much of rush when i was listening
to them, there are certainly much heavier.
White Trash: Cool music. I really dig the blues and horns style.
i do have a warning though->the album i had had nothing but
sexual lyrics (except for one cool song) all more or less
demeaning to women. I would more readily promote this band
if they found some better lyrics. as for any connection to rush?
i could not find any...
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Date: Wed, 17 May 1995 02:18:39 -0500 (CDT)
From: All work and no play makes Jack a very dull boy <ST4Q3@Jetson.UH.EDU>
Subject: Alex
This evening, I mentioned to my brother (a former Rush
fan who now prefers Sinatra) that Alex was working on a solo
album. He was surprised and asked why Alex? Isn't he the
least talented one in the band?
Do any of you run into this misconception? I find that
because he isn't the star lyric writer or "front man", Alex gets
ignored.
I'm looking foreward to this solo project, and hope to
hear some non-Rush like stuff from it, like David Gilmour
compared to Pink Floyd. About face is a great album that
sounds almost nothing like PF.
What do y'all think? Does Alex get the short end? Should
his solo work be more Rush instrumentals, or do you want to see
what Alex contributes?
Robert Schoenberger
st4q3@jetson.uh.edu
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From: "BRETT EUGENE GENTZEL" <GENTZEL@centre.edu>
Date: Sat, 20 May 1995 12:02:52 -400
Subject: "Rush Through Time" picture disc
Hi all,
I have run across a vinyl picture disc with the above title. I am
wondering if anyone has ever seen this before. Is it live? The
songs on it are from the usual setlist circa 1977, but with notable
exceptions: The Twilight Zone and Making Memories. If anyone has
any info on this, or can tell me how I can find out about it, please
let me know (direct e-mail, please.)
Thanks,
Brett Gentzel
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Date: Sat, 20 Jun 95 17:28:13 UT
From: Graham C Hyde <National_Midnight_Star@msn.com>
Subject: Neil Pearts Solo Record
Reading the previously mentioned interview with Alex Lifeson in Guitarist (UK
May) he refers to Neil having just released his own record. I'll now have to
admit to not always reading all my NMS's (two girls under 3 will dance to
Rush but the NMS as a bedtime story ?). Can anyone fill me in please ? Mail
to NMS or direct please.
Thanks
Graham
One two buckle my shoe
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From: "Ted J. Gruenloh" <Ted_J._Gruenloh#UP@notes.up.com>
Date: 22 May 95 16:39:48
Subject: Re: 05/15/95 - The National Midnight Star #1094
To reply to a reply of a reply:
>>>Best Living Guitarist
>>>1)Eddie Van Halen
>>>2)Eric Johnson.
>>>3)Joe Satriani
>>>4)Alex Lifeson
>>>5)Steve Morse
>>
>>Hey, how come no one has mentioned John Petrucci in this thread? Truely,
>>one of the (if not THE) greatest living rock guitar players.
>Damn straight! He's amazing. And he lists Alex Lifeson as one of his
>greatest influences (the bassist, John Myung and drummer, Mike Portnoy also
l>ist Geddy and Neil, respectively, as greatest influences). I think
>Petrucci is going to go on the influence a lot of guitar players. Dream
>Theater's Awake is doing well, an EP is due in the fall and there a lot of
>musicians on the DT mailing list.
Petrucci may go on to influence a lot of guitar players, but it isn't truly
'his' influence...
Check out the speed freaks of the mid-eighties, starting with Malmsteen and
McAlpine (sp?), and ending most notably (I hear a lot of this dude in
Petrucci's playing) Jason Becker. Becker used to do a lot of goofy time
signature changes, a la Rush (all at the ripe ol' age of 18)...check out
'Perpetual Burn'. I thought this style of playing was dead and buried until I
heard Dream Theater.
OK, enough non-Rush content...
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Date: Tue, 23 May 1995 12:57:05 -0700 (PDT)
From: Sean Kilpatrick <ustolich@mcl.ucsb.edu>
Subject: lightning crashes and the music industry
Apologies to straying from the subject, however-
In response to Steven Horwitz's comment about the Live song
"lightning crashes" being a possible all-time classic, I have to agree,
contentwise. However, it seems by the inherent nature of the music
industry to support pop-style and whatever the unintelligent listeners of
America want, I don't see it happening. If the average listener could
distinguish talent and ability from absolute crap (rap and other genres)
then Rush would be heralded as one of the all-time greats and jazz
stations would average more than 50 listeners. Instead, albums like
Snoop Doggy Dogg's start out at the number 1 spot when they are released
and Rush concerts and albums are heavily criticized by reviewers. So,
although Live definately has an extremely impressive song on their hands,
I think it will likely be drowned out enough so that by this time next
year, the majority of Americans will have forgotten it. Oh well.
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Date: Wed, 24 May 1995 08:50:57 -0400 (EDT)
From: Syrinx <syrinx@astro.ocis.temple.edu>
Well, this is my first time here, so be gentle.
I've noticed many of you wanting other bands to cover Rush tunes. Here's
my two cents:
Natural Science : King's X
2112 (live, of course): Dream Theater
Face Up: Queensryhe
YYZ: Primus (I'm dyin' to hear them finish this...)
La Villa Strangato: Ozric Tentacles
I guess that's it for now.
"Are you sanctifed with your judgement of me?
All I deserve is all you were unable to see"
- Dream Theater
MIke (Syrinx@astro.ocis.temple.edu)
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Date: Wed, 24 May 95 12:35:52 EDT
From: Steven Horwitz <SHOR@MUSIC.STLAWU.EDU>
Subject: some fun on the radio
Mein Froinds -
The hard rock station in Ottawa (The Bear 106.9) has a new promo
campaign trying to show how they are the real rock station in town.
It consists of a voice-over saying "This is rock" followed by a clip
from some song they play, then another voice-over saying "This is not"
followed by some cheezy song.
The latest one has "This is rock" followed by the opening of "The
Spirit of Radio", with "This is not" followed by "Dancing Queen" by
Abba.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
The Professor
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Date: 24 May 1995 11:40:52 -0700
From: "zinnp" <zinnp1@centmail.sw2.k12.wy.us>
Subject: Change of Address
Subject: Time: 12:37 PM
OFFICE MEMO Change of Address Date: 5/24/95
Hello Rush Mgr! I would just like to let you know that I am having a change
of address. My new E-mail address is zinnp@grhspo.sw2.k12.wy.us
Previously Zinnp@centmail.sw2.k12.wy.us. Sorry for the inconvience! This
will be my last writing on this address.
Thanks :)
-Phil Zinn
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Date: Wed, 24 May 1995 14:03:28 -0700
From: by-tor@PrimeNet.Com (Mark Spritzler)
Subject: What's Up?
Hey Billy, long time no talk. Well, it seems I have been all over the place.
Two weekends ago I drove my mother across country to Florida, she is now
living there. I still haven't found a place to live myself yet, so I am
staying at my sister's, at least for another week.
I have a new office, at Third Encore Rehearsal Spaces in North Hollywood. My
phone number there is (818) 755-7930, and my fax/modem number is (818)
755-7963. and my pager number is, of course, (213) 426-6756.
My computer is also here with me at Third Encore, you should stop by one day.
Talk to you later.
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Date: Wed, 24 May 1995 14:03:28 -0700
From: by-tor@PrimeNet.Com (Mark Spritzler)
Subject: What's Up?
Hey Billy, long time no talk. Well, it seems I have been all over the place.
Two weekends ago I drove my mother across country to Florida, she is now
living there. I still haven't found a place to live myself yet, so I am
staying at my sister's, at least for another week.
I have a new office, at Third Encore Rehearsal Spaces in North Hollywood. My
phone number there is (818) 755-7930, and my fax/modem number is (818)
755-7963. and my pager number is, of course, (213) 426-6756.
My computer is also here with me at Third Encore, you should stop by one day.
Talk to you later.
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Date: Wed, 24 May 95 20:54:25 EDT
From: Steven Horwitz <SHOR@MUSIC.STLAWU.EDU>
Subject: BEST OF
For almost as long as I've been a Rush fan, I've had 3 90 minute
"Best of" tapes that I keep in the car or at work. As each new album
came out, I updated them, rotating songs in and out. To show you how
busy I've been, I'm just getting around to updating them for the
Counterparts album. Here's what I intend to do next. I would
appreciate any suggestions or complaints about my choices or ordering
for any of the three tapes. Thanks.
Best of Rush I
Side 1 - The Spirit of Radio, Free Will, Alien Shore, Subdivisions,
Marathon, Mission, The Camera Eye
Side 2 - Natural Science, Red Barchetta, YYZ, Dreamline, 2112
Best of Rush II
Side 1 - La Villia Strangiato, The Pass, The Weapon, Animate, Hemi-
spheres
Side 2 - The Trees, Xanadu, Tom Sawyer, Territories, Roll the Bones,
Ghost of a Chance, Between the Wheels
Best of Rush III
Side 1 - Finding my Way, In the Mood, Anthem, Something for Nothing,
Closer to the Heart, The Enemy Within, Fountain of Lamneth
Side 2 - Time Stand Still, Anagram (for Mongo), Cold Fire, Grand
Designs, Manhattan Project, The Analog Kid or Red Lenses, Limelight,
High Water, Available Light
The Professor
"Wheels within wheels in a spiral array
A pattern so grand and complex
Time after time we lose sight of the way
Our causes can't see their effects"
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Date: Thu, 25 May 1995 00:32:53 -0400
From: DCaldw@aol.com
Subject: What's Happening
Howdy Fellow RUSHIANS-
I have been off-line for two months. Any developments on a planed alblum or
tour. Please help not flame. Thanks--Doug:::In Cygnus and in Health.
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Date: Thu, 25 May 1995 02:58:16 -0400
From: Lacy Triplett <ai594@DAYTON.WRIGHT.EDU>
Subject: Arthur Pwety`s Revenge
I have been for some time recieving TNMS and I am impressed with the
dedication and devotion to RUSH you all have. (get on with it)
Well I was introduced to RUSH by my brother and my first album (yes album)
perchose was RUSH the first album. Althought my tastes have changed drasticly
since then, I still like seeing the band when they come around and I have to
say that the shows are very intertaining (not enought slam dancing!!! NIN)
Sorry Dave, I couldn`t pass up a chance to mention NIN when I posted :>
BTW, does anyone know of a NIN mailing list??????????
I must say that my favorite RUSH album,CD,tape,sandwich is SIGNALS. Anyone
else with me?
" I once killed a gopher with a stick " -LL- a.k.a. -FB-
" Number two...The Larch " -MP-
The real reason I am writing is to.....Well.....I dont know!!
Large Wooden Badges Rule!!!!
(I know the thing to do is end with NP's words of wisdom...so...I wont)
" Breath, Breath, Breath you #*&%er " -AJ- Ministry.
Milk Drink!
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Date: Thu, 25 May 1995 04:10:36 -0400
From: CHRISVOSS@aol.com
Subject: rush lock stock 7 barrel
Does anyone know how good the Rush: Lock Stock and Barrel is? and what is on
it. Send E-mail directly to CHRISVOSS@AOL.COM
Thanks!
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From: "Simon Fraser-Clark" <s.fraser-clark@worc.ac.uk>
Date: Thu, 25 May 1995 10:21:40 GMT
Subject: By-Tor & Snow Dog
Attention all RUSHIANS.....Attention all RUSHIANS
Just a quick question.
Does anyone know how the barking/growling noise heard beneath big
Al's guitar solo in By-Tor & Snow dog is performed, especially in a
live context?
We have assumed control.....We have assumed control
We have assumed control.
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Date: Thu, 25 May 1995 07:39:39 -0400 (EDT)
From: Randy Kaelber <kaelbers@phoenix.sas.muohio.edu>
Subject: Re: 05/24/95 - The National Midnight Star #1095
Eyerate@aol.com writes:
> 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.
>
Apologies in advance to the lack of Rush content here (or tangential at
best) but what you wrote strikes me as pseudo-intellectual snobbery of
the lowest order. You imply that in order to understand politics you have
to be in an elite order. Why is it that because Neil "writes songs for a
living" that somehow lessens the validity of the things he says? It's
that kind of elitist and exclusionary thinking for the last 5 millennia
that has gotten us into the mess we're in today.
Randy Kaelber: kaelbers@muohio.edu
UIS/DARS Programmer/Analyst, MCIS, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056 USA
http://miavx1.muohio.edu/~rskaelber/
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Date: Thu, 25 May 1995 08:31:43 -0500
From: smurtuza@chem.psu.edu (Shahid Murtuza)
Subject: Re: Tai Shan vocals
> 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??)
Neil answered that question in the Backstage Club Newsletter once. He
said it was some tape of Aimee Mann's voice running backwards, but that it
contained "no backward masking, or whatever those lunatics call it!" Ergo,
she's not saying anything comprehensible!
-Shahid Murtuza
smurtuza@chem.psu.edu
Analog Kid
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"Not only is he a terrible person, he is the most capable
criminal ever to live. He was a major in some South American
army, but he was kicked out for terrifying chickens. He holds
the world's boomerang record, and he may be the most advanced
mathematician alive today. Wallace Nussbaum is no ordinary
criminal."
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Date: Thu, 25 May 1995 08:39:44 +0000 (EASTERN)
From: SCOTT THOMAS <THOMAS09@snycorva.cortland.edu>
Subject: Re: 05/24/95 - The National Midnight Star #1095
> FLIP wrote the following in the newsletter...
> 4) The triangle intro to YYZ is actually morris code for
> YYZPKQZ (take it for what it's worth)
WRONG!!! Being a HAM radio operator and knowing morse code when I got ths bute
of information for the first time I really listened to the rythm. It IS
YYZ the whole way through the intro. The rythm may be off for the correct
morse code letters but it is YYZ.
letter------Morse code for it
Y _.__
Z __..
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P .__.
Q __._
Z __..
In the very end the rythm does change for the last few bars or so.
I have not yet had a chance to decode it. I will and will post it.
> What exactly does Alex Lifeson sing on the VHS tape A SHOW OF
>HANDS during LA Villa Strangletto?
Nothing, he just spoke some words and he really doesn't remember what he said.
The warning was just meant for a joke and not really anthing bad was said.
> What the hell does YKYWQ$#@$ (whatever) stand for? If I don't
>know then there must be someone else who doesn't either.
YKYARFW---this stands for... You Know You're a RUSH Fan When......
YKYARFW--You roomate hates your guts because all you play is RUSH.
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