Who's the most creative Rush member?
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Topic: Who's the most creative Rush member?
Posted By: erik neuteboom
Subject: Who's the most creative Rush member?
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 16:49
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Hello fellow Rush fans.
As Rush die-hards we all agree that Rush is an awesome band with excellent musicians who made mindblowing prog but I have one burning question and that's "Who is the most creative Rush member?". For me it's almost like choosing who is your favorite child
 :Geddy Lee:
 Superb Chris Squire inspired bass player who's interplay with the other musicians is jaw-dropping and who's Moog - and Oberheim synthesizer explorations took Rush to a higher level. As a singer he started as an equivalent to Micky Mouse with his very high-pitched vocals but gradually he developped a very decent and distinctive voice.
Alex Lifeson:
 At first obviously inspired by the great guitarists like Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page but very soon Alex turned into a very adventurous and exciting guitarplayer with spectacular use of effect pedals and great head-and-tail soli, often fiery and biting. But Alex also delivers very tasteful work on the acoustic guitar like on A Farewell To Kings and The Trees and even some flamenco on La Villa Strangiato.
Neil Peart:
 The 'professor on the drumkit' discovered that drumming was his way to sublimate his energy and frustrations, his style is recognized as very dynamic and adventurous, often using a wide range of percussion like Temple blocks and electronic effects. His soli are considered as 'the best in town', in contrast with most of the drum soli in rock-land.
So who is the most creative Rush member? I am looking
forward to your opinion and I have to admit that it's a tough question!
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Posted By: Melomaniac
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 16:57
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Tough question indeed.
In Rush they are equally creative, but taken out of Rush context (thus far) I'd have to say Alex. Just listen to that Victor album he made. Geddy' s album was also great, but I think Victor was more experimental. ------------- "One likes to believe in the freedom of Music" - Neil Peart, The Spirit of Radio |
Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 16:58
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I've always felt that Alex's use of effects and interesting guitar sounds have shaped the Rush sound more than Lee's dynamic finger-picked bass and Peart's upfront drum pyro-technics. Lifeson's use of arpeggios and the chorus pedal are his trademark and his solos (soli is technically correct but not used in common speech Eric) are often responsible for saving what would be very ordinary songs. However i am led to believe that it is Peart's legend that has inspired Rush's continued success. So I vote Lifeson for the Prog years and this poll but Peart for the latter years. |
Posted By: R o V e R
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 17:02
I made this,.. 
old stuff,.... 
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Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 17:10
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Thanks for the inventive and creative posts sofar, quiet similar to Rush their sound
 !Personally I go for Alex Lifeson, for me his guitarwork is both the main ingredient as the most exciting part of the Rush sound, from his electric guitar solos (thanks Tony R30, I wrote soli because of my two years Latin
 ) and acoustic guitar escapades to the fat twanging layers and the heavy riffs, mindblowing By the way, keep in mind: if you decide not to choose, you still make a choice
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Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 17:12
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I have to go with Neil.I mean he writes the songs,he writes books ,and knows his way around a drum kit. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 17:15
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Alex defines Rush to me. His playing really gave Rush the textures and atmosphere that makes them recognizable. Definitely Alex.
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 17:29
Methinks that I cannot make a choice. ------------- 
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erik neuteboom wrote:Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 17:30
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Damn, that's a tough one. Who's more creative - Neil who comes up with the lyrics, or Alex and Geddy who put music to the lyrics? Well - given that Erik allowed it, I will choose not to decide.... ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: White Shadow
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 17:30
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Definitely Neil. He gave them their progressive lyrics and many of their songs. And I don't think I need mention his drum playing abilities. ------------- [signature] |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 17:34
me too  ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 17:34
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John Rutsey and all the drummers that have died in freak gardening-related incidents
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Posted By: jimidom
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 17:52
... or spontaneously combusted while on stage. I vote for Neil. ------------- "The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." - HST |
Posted By: progadicto
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 19:00
Good one Rover!!!My vote goes for Lifeson. Maybe not grat guitarist but if you listen the album VICTOR you can discover the talent and the versatility of Mr. Lifeson... I think he's the most innovative Rush member... Anyway, I have to recognize the lyricist talent of Neil Peart but my vote still goes to Alex... ------------- ... E N E L B U N K E R... |
Posted By: zachfive
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 19:15
| Funny, I thought Alex would be the least favorite. I voted Lee, but thats just me, te - hee hee |
Posted By: Yorkie X
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 19:28
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Toss up between Lee or Peart , I think Victor proved its definitely not Lifeson (what a shonky album that was) Also Lifeson would be the easiest person to replace if there ever comes a time |
Posted By: E-Dub
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 19:36
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One of the rare polls that I simply cannot vote. Rush is one of those bands whose members are equally talented across the board. No one member outshines the other, IMO. E ------------- 
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Posted By: ProgBagel
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 19:40
| Peart or Lee....the most talked about. Peart should deserve the vote bc of his recognition with the drumkit. |
Posted By: rushaholic
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 19:43
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^^ I think i would have to agree with the statement that no one member really outshines the other. I don't know of another band out there where all members of the band each have such a significant impact on the band as a whole. If I had to pick one member of Rush who was the most creative, I think I would go with the majority here and say Alex. I think he has reinvented himself more times over the last 30+ years than the other two. He continues to try new things - new types of instruments, different brands of guitars, etc. One thing is certain though - if Alex were in a room with ten other guitarists and a Rush fan were blindfolded - he could still pick out Alex Lifeson's distinctive sound. |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 19:49
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^ Yes comes close, except for the fact that the members are always changing. But arguably, Anderson, Bruford, Howe, Wakeman and Squire all had a significant impact on the band as a whole. But only for those few albums when there was peace and harmony in the Yes world. -------------
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Posted By: puma
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 21:57
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I voted for probably my favorite frontman, Geddy. No matter who writes what lyrics, Geddy and Alex write the majority of the music, and Geddy is just a whirlwind onstage. His singing is unique and he is the main portal through which we are given Rush's music. Plus there is something about the way he acts onstage that makes me very happy, almost as if I would be the exact same way onstage. So I guess he strikes a chord with me as a creative frontman who presents the songs in an interesting manner and gives them new life, so to speak, more so than the other two. Not to say that the other two aren't amazing live too. But second only to Mel Collins, Geddy Lee is my favorite professional musician. |
Posted By: Endless Wire
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 23:29
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Is that pic from Atlanta on their most recent tour? If not it looks just like that venue...Anyway I vote Alex ------------- . |
Posted By: 1800iareyay
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 23:31
| ^ Are you a resident of GA as well, Wire? I vote Alex. It's wonderful to see him finally getting recognition |
Posted By: willy
Date Posted: August 29 2007 at 23:33
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Musically, id like to think Lifeson is most creative. His quirky and augmenting use of chords (especially late 70's and early 80's) is just too cool. As a whole, i'd say Neil: hes quite an accomlished drummer and lyricist, as well as an author, and i'm sure hes written lots of other stuff that nobody's ever seen.
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Posted By: ProgFan
Date Posted: August 30 2007 at 03:09
Alex Lifeson for me!!!
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Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: August 30 2007 at 04:42
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When I created this thread I had the idea that it would be a difficult choice and indeed, reading the posts (thanks for joining
 ) it appears to be a diffcult choice and some even decided not to choose which is still a choice !Personally I had expected that Neil Peart would outnumber Alex Lifeson in this poll because worldwide Neil gets the most recognition for his drumming but on the other hand Alex has more competition as a guitarplayer.
I took the pictures from this great site:
http://www.rushphotoarchive.com/concert/concert.html - http://www.rushphotoarchive.com/concert/concert.html
The current #1 in this poll is:
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Posted By: febus
Date Posted: August 30 2007 at 07:30
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poor GEDDY LEE!! trailing so badly!!! one more vote for you!
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Posted By: StyLaZyn
Date Posted: August 30 2007 at 10:46
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Lifeson, hands down. I base my decision on Victor vs. My Favorite Headache. While Ged's songs are good, Victor is very creative. Alex tries so many new things.
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Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: August 30 2007 at 11:02
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Wow that's a toughie! I voted for Geddy as he sings, plays Bass and Keyboards and writes the music with Alex.
If any of the 3 members left though Rush could no longer exist IMO so really they are equally important.
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Posted By: Tapfret
Date Posted: August 30 2007 at 20:06
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Ayn Rand ------------- https://www.last.fm/user/Tapfret" rel="nofollow">  https://bandcamp.com/tapfret" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp |
Posted By: Zargus
Date Posted: August 30 2007 at 20:37
I always tought it was Peart with all his wierd drums and stuff and writing all the lyrics by himself.  ------------- 
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Posted By: meinmatrix
Date Posted: August 31 2007 at 04:34
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They are all great, but from what i've read recently, Neil Peart seems to be the driving force behind many albums. This applies especially to Snakes and Arrows album. ------------- 
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Posted By: Yorkie X
Date Posted: August 31 2007 at 05:17
Lifeson wins ?  << shocked |
Posted By: A B Negative
Date Posted: August 31 2007 at 05:39
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Because of his appearance in Trailer Park Boys
Because he looks like my friend Iain H (guitarist in Part Chimp)
Because I think he should have his fingers broken to stop him playing parts that are too difficult for me to play...
Alex wins! ------------- "The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar.... Now, that's my idea of a good time." |
Posted By: EliasMisael
Date Posted: September 02 2007 at 13:55
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Yeah, it's really hard to choose. But the most creative creature of these three is Alex Lifeson, his chord lexicon, his sound. Only we should listen to his solo on Double Agent, an ode to creativity Period. Though decision it´s like someone asking you which of your sons did you prefer? ------------- "...Basic temperamental filters on our eyes Alter our perceptions Lenses polarize..." 
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Posted By: debrewguy
Date Posted: September 03 2007 at 12:25
Sure, but who's left to handle Florida hotel security staff ? ------------- "Here I am talking to some of the smartest people in the world and I didn't even notice,” Lieutenant Columbo, episode The Bye-Bye Sky-High I.Q. Murder Case. |
Posted By: debrewguy
Date Posted: September 03 2007 at 12:26
JOHN RUTSEY RULES ! Well maybe not, but I'm sure John Rutsey Lives !  ------------- "Here I am talking to some of the smartest people in the world and I didn't even notice,” Lieutenant Columbo, episode The Bye-Bye Sky-High I.Q. Murder Case. |
Posted By: steve j
Date Posted: October 04 2007 at 16:15
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What nutcase thought of this poll.
I vote Lee. Without Geddy we would not have their unique sound.
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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: October 04 2007 at 16:22
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I haven't a clue... Frank Marino? ------------- What? |
Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: October 04 2007 at 16:34
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That's the spirit Darqdean, good post, thanks By the way, why don't you post at that level in a thread about Progressive versus Prog?
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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: October 04 2007 at 16:38
I tried that but my references were too oblique.  ------------- What? |
Posted By: Dim
Date Posted: October 04 2007 at 17:47
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Lifeson most creative!?!?!?!?!
I dont like this thread.
Easily Peart, cause he's the one who, you know, wrote the lyrics!!! ------------- 
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