Rush vs The Beatles

Dellinger wrote: Kati wrote: 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, 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.

Horizons wrote: Dellinger wrote: Kati wrote: 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, 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 :\

lol I am liking this forum topic a lot, well done, Yorkie X  a big hug  

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Sumdeus wrote: 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.....

ProgMetaller2112 wrote: Why would anyone make such a stupid poll?? These are two different bands

ProgMetaller2112 wrote: Kati wrote: There's a good one,Sonia

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 .  Yeah, a vocal track compared to an instrumental, but the overall effect is the same............(blame it on the drugs...).............

KingCrInuYasha wrote: Do I have to choose just one?  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.

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