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Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

^ "She's So Heavy"? Metal?
 
Cooee Dayvenkirq, the above goes for you too!!! Umphf Wink And yep yes METAL Big smile plus Tongue
 
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Originally posted by Dellinger Dellinger wrote:

Originally posted by Kati Kati wrote:


Originally posted by Argonaught Argonaught wrote:

The Beatles were probably the most versatile, innovative and influential band of all time. Like him or not, Sir Paul is one of the most talented and prolific composers on this planet, period. Between Paul and John they also generated an impressive collection of outstanding lyrics.  Rush is an accomplished and much-beloved band with a long and dignified career, but frankly I don't think they are quite in the same category as The Fab Four.  

 
I agree with you Argonaut, the Beatles were groundbreaking and at the forefront of everything, I go even as far as saying that they might even have invented metal with Helter Skelter.
 
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Not so sure about "Helter Skelter"... it may be a bit crazy, heavy even, but it doesn't sound so much "Heavy Metal" to me... however, "She's so Heavy", yeah, that one almost sounds like metal to me.

Can't agree there bud. Don't understand it :\
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Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

^ "She's So Heavy"? Metal?


yeah I've often said that She's So Heavy might be the first real instance of "proto-doom", If you just kicked up the distortion on the guitars and made the drums heavier that main riff could easily be a Candlemass song.
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Originally posted by Horizons Horizons wrote:

Originally posted by Dellinger Dellinger wrote:

Originally posted by Kati Kati wrote:


Originally posted by Argonaught Argonaught wrote:

The Beatles were probably the most versatile, innovative and influential band of all time. Like him or not, Sir Paul is one of the most talented and prolific composers on this planet, period. Between Paul and John they also generated an impressive collection of outstanding lyrics.  Rush is an accomplished and much-beloved band with a long and dignified career, but frankly I don't think they are quite in the same category as The Fab Four.  

 
I agree with you Argonaut, the Beatles were groundbreaking and at the forefront of everything, I go even as far as saying that they might even have invented metal with Helter Skelter.
 
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Not so sure about "Helter Skelter"... it may be a bit crazy, heavy even, but it doesn't sound so much "Heavy Metal" to me... however, "She's so Heavy", yeah, that one almost sounds like metal to me.

Can't agree there bud. Don't understand it :\
 
I want you or She's so heavy is blues rock to me, I'd rather call Why don't we do it on the road (lol you gotta love Paul McCartney Embarrassed) more metal although heavily blues rock too. Smile
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Originally posted by Kati Kati wrote:

Originally posted by Horizons Horizons wrote:

Originally posted by Dellinger Dellinger wrote:

Originally posted by Kati Kati wrote:


Originally posted by Argonaught Argonaught wrote:

The Beatles were probably the most versatile, innovative and influential band of all time. Like him or not, Sir Paul is one of the most talented and prolific composers on this planet, period. Between Paul and John they also generated an impressive collection of outstanding lyrics.  Rush is an accomplished and much-beloved band with a long and dignified career, but frankly I don't think they are quite in the same category as The Fab Four.  

 
I agree with you Argonaut, the Beatles were groundbreaking and at the forefront of everything, I go even as far as saying that they might even have invented metal with Helter Skelter.
 
A hug to you, Hug


Not so sure about "Helter Skelter"... it may be a bit crazy, heavy even, but it doesn't sound so much "Heavy Metal" to me... however, "She's so Heavy", yeah, that one almost souShe's nds like metal to me.

Can't agree there bud. Don't understand it :\
 
I want you or She's so heavy is blues rock to me, I'd rather call Why don't we do it on the road (lol you gotta love Paul McCartney Embarrassed) more metal although heavily blues rock too. Smile
 
Besides the upbeat tunes, this track ( She so heavy) has also influence in terms of tunes from Because.


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lol I am liking this forum topic a lot, well done, Yorkie X Smile a big hug Hug 
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Do I have to choose just one? Cry

Okay, I'll pick the Beatles. Slightly more consistent output and varied evolution.

Not that Rush didn't have a varied evolution - listen to Fly By Night, Hemispheres and Signals back to back and it's hard to believe it's the same band...well, at least it would be if Geddy Lee's singing wasn't such a dead giveaway. LOL
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four letters;RUSH!!!!!Headbanger NO CONTEST FOR ME!!!
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Why would anyone make such a stupid poll??Angry These are two different bands
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Points: 15916 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 04 2013 at 23:58
Originally posted by Sumdeus Sumdeus wrote:

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

^ "She's So Heavy"? Metal?


yeah I've often said that She's So Heavy might be the first real instance of "proto-doom", If you just kicked up the distortion on the guitars and made the drums heavier that main riff could easily be a Candlemass song.
'I Want You (She's So Heavy)' is in my top 5 of Beatles' tunes.  Definately heavy, McCartney just smokes it on the bass, the vocals are as far removed from 'Can't Buy Me Love' as possible, and it's quite epic, especially with the killer riff during the 2nd half.  The jazzy middle section with the Hammond just blows.  Great track, and better than many Rush tunes, but the intense complexity of much of Rush's music wins me over.....
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^^^She's So Heavy is my favorite Beatles track but it's nowhere near as complex as Rush 

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Originally posted by ProgMetaller2112 ProgMetaller2112 wrote:

Why would anyone make such a stupid poll??Angry These are two different bands
 
I too found it odd but apparently not, it has provoked quite a debate thus great forum post really Smile meanwhile listen to this, it's my softer side stunning track this is Approve 
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Originally posted by ProgMetaller2112 ProgMetaller2112 wrote:

^^^She's So Heavy is my favorite Beatles track but it's nowhere near as complex as Rush 
 
I find it odd how can one compare a 3 member band to especially The Beatles but ok tastes and one's perception differ and this is ok too.
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Originally posted by Kati Kati wrote:



There's a good one,Sonia Clap
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Originally posted by ProgMetaller2112 ProgMetaller2112 wrote:

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There's a good one,Sonia Clap
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Originally posted by Kati Kati wrote:

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There's a good one,Sonia Clap
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now that's a great song Big smile
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Sorry, but a diversion from the thread here..... - I am just listening to 'Revolver' right now, and I have to say that 'Taxman' is an AMAZING tune - as good as, say, YYZ (by Rush) for me Big smile.  Yeah, a vocal track compared to an instrumental, but the overall effect is the same............(blame it on the drugs...Confused).............
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I've called Rush "just a nice little hard rock band", and not understood what's so great about them, in the past, but after listening to them a lot recently I've developed a new appreciaton for them, and they're steadily climbing my list of favourite bands. Still, I've got to go with The Beatles here. Not many bands can compare with them in terms of innovation, influencing other bands and simply creating great music.

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Originally posted by KingCrInuYasha KingCrInuYasha wrote:

Do I have to choose just one? Cry

Okay, I'll pick the Beatles. Slightly more consistent output and varied evolution.

Not that Rush didn't have a varied evolution - listen to Fly By Night, Hemispheres and Signals back to back and it's hard to believe it's the same band...well, at least it would be if Geddy Lee's singing wasn't such a dead giveaway. LOL


It is hard to believe that it's the same three guys on Fly By Night, Hemispheres, and Signals Wink
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