Rush at Wembley Arena Tues. 9th October

Enjoyed them much more than on the R30 Tour. Don't know why, perhaps that set tried to accomplish too much but this one seemed more balanced. Of course there were a dozen songs I would have loved to have heard but overasll I thought it was killer - and the band looked much more alive and enthusiastic than they did when they hit the UK on the R30 leg last tijme out. In fact they all looked loike they were really enjoying themselves, especiallyt when the audience sang along with almost all of Spirit of Radio and did its best to match the Brazil crowd in singing along with YYZ.
Funny seyt in that it concnetrated really heavily on mid-period Rush with four tracks from Permanent Waves, three from Moving Pictures, two from Signals, a couple of from Grace Under Pressure and Mission from Hold Your Fire (which was awesome, so miuch better than the bombastic yet still reed thin 80s production on record). But as this is my favourite period (Permanent to Signals) then I wasn't complaining.
The Snakes and Arrows stuff slotted in seamlessly tolo.
All in all a belter.

Top tjhis up with my Porcupine Tree double vinyl limited edition bluer vinyl arrived the morning after and in my email was the link to download the news Radiohead, it doesn't get much better.... top 24 hours

I think the chickens are better than the washer driers. Mind you, I was a bit surprised when my mate turned and said "why is there a chef on the stage?".

Tony R wrote: Great review Steve, I'll forgive the song errors because you were so nice about my photos. next time take notes.. I was pleasantly surprised as to how well the SnA songs came over and I believe that Far Cry will be in the set for many years. How many bands would get the ultimate accolade of a South Park original sketch? Anyone who imagines that Rush arent Prog any more should catch them live. The degree of musicianship is way ahead of all "rock" bands and the sophistication of the band's songs makes them unique. Rock bands and pop bands do not make this kind of music, I defy anyone to name a rock band (non Prog) that makes music as complex as this.

progismylife wrote: That was a fabulous concert. Amazing. Though I'm pretty sure  Alex played his acoustic solo piece after Peart's drum solo.

Splendid review Steve! I don't regret missing it though - me and Mrs Syzygy enjoyed a super game of Scrabble on the evening in question, which more than made up for it...!

well the concert seems to have been attended by a good number of PA members which is good to see - an exciting night, and i'm pleased you all spotted my deliberate mistakes!

Edited by mystic fred - October 10 2007 at 15:10

Great review but they didn't play twilight zone.
Great to see Rush are still on top form, I thought the second half of the show is when it really took off.
Personal highlights were Natural Science,  Tom  Sawer,  Subdivisions and YYZ.
I thought Neil Pearts drum solo was excellent as well with some new stuff in it.
I wish I was there again tonight :(

BTW, is there any tech heads out there who could identify the keyboards Geddy was playing I know one was a Roland and the other was a Moog, just wondered what Roland and what Moog?

 

Got my ticket today... Only two weeks to go! I can't wait to see them again...

thanks guys, still a bit groggy after last night but i hope my memory still serves me well....

Edited by mystic fred - October 10 2007 at 11:19

Great review Steve!    Sounds like they were well and truly on form.