Rush Project Idea - Progressive Rock Music Forum

Okay so we still have 13 "declared" voters + some on/off contributors. I guess it will suffice. Gonna make a new thread in TOP 10s and Lists for that - here's the link.

Edited by thief - October 19 2020 at 04:54

TOP20 Songs
Genesis
Rush

Oh yes count me IN!!!!

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Keep Calm And Listen To The Music…
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thief wrote:

Logan wrote:

No, it’s not the kind of topic that would interest me even if It were about one of my favourites. I tend to prefer music topics about artists that don’t make an obvious sport of art (I.e. not about winners or losers, not a competition, but instead are more focused on sharing and discussing our favourites, learning about more music along the way, and coming to appreciate different perspectives).

I can see your point.

In the same time, I feel obliged to defend this format. Many times we see List or Polls that basically boil down to two-three word comments without much reasoning. To me, it's fine too. BUT. The ultimate goal is to incite discussion, because I believe progressive music - especially the big names - generate much passion, some of us listen to them and enjoy it for decades, so I'm sure there is much to be said about their best songs. Knowing what other people like is interesting in itself, but the oldest question in the world - Why? - is what I'm getting at.

The point format was took straight from NBA basketball forum, realgm.com, which specializes in detailed, knowledgeable dissection of the game and its intricacies. Participants of similar projects, i.e. "Best Player of the Year", "Best Defensive Seasons Ever" etc. not only name their picks, but also politely argue why is that the case. I can give you one example of such thread. I must say that, back in the day, I've learnt a lot even about the players/teams I was familiar with.

Hopefully the same will be true with this project. Perhaps other people's picks - and reasoning - will make us appreciate some albums much more than before? Maybe we will find new tastes and quirks to the stuff we already know? Or, even, try the underappreciated records for the first time?

In case of Genesis Project, I listened to Duke for the first time in years, and warmed to it. Also I spent much more time with W&W and ATTW3 than usual, so that's a bonus... aaand I had to check out some songs from Genesis Archives for the first time ever (thanks Cristi LOL

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Great post, and you may have convinced me to take part.

Catcher10 wrote:

Duke is a great album.....

That's the spirit!!

"Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence" - Robert Fripp
"I am an anti-Christ" - Johnny Rotten

Catcher10 wrote:

Progosopher wrote:

I am surprised at the relatively low interest in this project, given how many Rush fans we have on the site. It is okay to not like Rush, as it is okay to like them. We members are not the arbiters of taste but we do like to promote what we enjoy as we explore new musics and old favorites.

People are scared around here to like Rush...or neo-prog LOL

Good, that means I'm courageous. I love Rush and neo prog... I even love Duke. Wink

"Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence" - Robert Fripp
"I am an anti-Christ" - Johnny Rotten

I am surprised at the relatively low interest in this project, given how many Rush fans we have on the site. It is okay to not like Rush, as it is okay to like them. We members are not the arbiters of taste but we do like to promote what we enjoy as we explore new musics and old favorites.

The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty"

thief wrote:

Participants so far:

1. Argo2112

2. Gentle and Giant

3. Catcher10

4. Progosopher

5. tempest_77

6. richardh

7. ?

8. ?

I see 8 votes, please come forward Wink

15 regulars is my goal, don't be shy and sign up Beer

I'll vote twice if you like - haha Wink

Oh, for the wings of any bird, other than a battery hen

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