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Points: 29452 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 24 2010 at 01:36
Originally posted by Catcher10 Catcher10 wrote:

Originally posted by Starhammer Starhammer wrote:

He's a great drummer, but he's quite mechanical though. What most people don't like about Neil is the lack of fluidity in his playing, unlike jazz drummers.
 
He's the man!.......I don't get the mechanical arguement or the part where he is not fluid....His drumming is seemless, that's pretty fluid to me.
 
Indeed and also Rush are not a jazz bandSmile
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Originally posted by Starhammer Starhammer wrote:

He's a great drummer, but he's quite mechanical though. What most people don't like about Neil is the lack of fluidity in his playing, unlike jazz drummers.
 
He's the man!.......I don't get the mechanical arguement or the part where he is not fluid....His drumming is seemless, that's pretty fluid to me.
 
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He's a great drummer, but he's quite mechanical though. What most people don't like about Neil is the lack of fluidity in his playing, unlike jazz drummers.
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Points: 7028 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 23 2010 at 02:22
Originally posted by Man With Hat Man With Hat wrote:

He's alright. Solo wise impressive for sure, but other than that I don't hear much that impresses me.
 
Don't really focus on lyrics, so I'm not qualified to answer. The Trees makes me laugh everytime though.
So that's why you don't get Bjork either.....don't focus on lyricsLOL
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Points: 7028 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 23 2010 at 02:20
Originally posted by Rush77 Rush77 wrote:

Hey guys if u didnt know it by now im a HUGE Rush fan and my fav member is Neil and i want ur honest opinion on his drumming skills and his lyrics. Thanks for the comments 
He is " Top Dog"Approve, musically and lyrically, not to mention a great author
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Points: 166183 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 23 2010 at 02:13
He's alright. Solo wise impressive for sure, but other than that I don't hear much that impresses me.
 
Don't really focus on lyrics, so I'm not qualified to answer. The Trees makes me laugh everytime though.
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If sex was a drum solo, it definetly would be Neil's incredible solo in Rush's 30's anniversary show.
He's my favorite rock drummer and one of my favorite lyricists.
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Points: 29452 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2010 at 16:32
Drumming wise the best as far as I'm concerned.
Lyrics I like a lot.Very cerebral.
Amazing guy really.


Edited by richardh - December 22 2010 at 16:33
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Points: 32995 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2010 at 14:48
I can't believe we are going to talk about Peart yet again. Think I may have to avoid this thread.Wink
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Always appreciated his drumming, especially after seeing Rush live on several different tours over the years. Definitely an excellent drummer. Not my favorite lyricist, but he does write some interesting stuff.
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Points: 15784 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2010 at 14:23
He's fantastic. There's a lot of Peart haters around here though. You'll probably start to hear from them

Still my favorite drummer after all of these years.

"Subdivision" is my favorite work of his. Really underrated drumming by him on that entire album.


Edited by Equality 7-2521 - December 22 2010 at 14:24
"One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. "
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He is excellent, both as a lyricist and a drummer.
 
He has also brought to life a project involving rock and jazz drummers for 2 Buddy Rich tributes on the Altlantic label, both very good tributes to the great late Buddy Rich.
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Points: 29630 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2010 at 13:56
I've heard he can drum Meatwads back from the dead. Tongue




Edited by Slartibartfast - December 22 2010 at 14:36
Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Points: 60 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 22 2010 at 13:51
Hey guys if u didnt know it by now im a HUGE Rush fan and my fav member is Neil and i want ur honest opinion on his drumming skills and his lyrics. Thanks for the comments 
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