Have a great New Year’s Eve! December 31, 2005
There”s not much going on in the Rush world this last day of 2005, so go rate Geddy Lee”s mullet if you”re bored. Have a safe and happy new year!
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Funny amateur “documentary” showcases 70s prog-rock December 30, 2005
Rush and ELP(70″s prog rock)
YouTube.com allows users to upload and share their own amateur videos. This video documentary from user jhawke discusses 70s prog-rock - specifically Rush, ELP and Yes. It”s really well done and funny as hell too. Check it out.
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R30 moving back up the music video charts
Billboard Top Music Video Chart
After 5 weeks on the Billboard music video chart R30 is still in the top 10 and has been since its debut at #2. Last week it was #10 and this week it moved up a notch to #9.
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R30 Review, Geddy Lee Interview from UnderGroundOnline December 29, 2005
RUSH: STILL IN THE LIMELIGHT
This came out a few days ago but I didn”t link to it originally because the Neil Peart interview was taken directly from the one released at Rush.com back in November. They also made it seem like they had conducted the interview themselves, which annoyed me a little. I figured the Geddy Lee interview was also taken from somewhere else. But upon further review, it looks original and is actually a pretty good interview. The R30 review is positive but much like all the other reviews that have come out; complaining about and praising all the same things. The Geddy interview is definitely worth a read though. When asked about hearing Rush influences in today”s music he had this to say:
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Geddy Lee talks to MTV.com about R30, bad hair and big glasses
Rush”s “R30″ DVD Celebrates 30 Years Of Epic Songs, High-Pitched Vocals
Here”s an article from MTV.com which talks about the band”s history and R30. It features several interview snippets with Geddy Lee. When discussing the early days of Rush, Geddy offers this tidbit:
Rush”s “R30″ DVD Celebrates 30 Years Of Epic Songs, High-Pitched Vocals
“… we frequently found ourselves unemployed, and when we really needed some dough, Alex and I would get some extra work,” Lee recalled. “Once, we painted a movie theater, but that was the closest I ever really came to having a day job.” …
Rush”s “R30″ DVD Celebrates 30 Years Of Epic Songs, High-Pitched Vocals
On the tragic deaths of Neil Peart”s wife and daughter:
Rush”s “R30″ DVD Celebrates 30 Years Of Epic Songs, High-Pitched Vocals
… “It”s somewhat of a miracle that we carried on after that, to be honest,” Lee said. “We were all pretty well convinced that was the end of the line. But fortunately, to a certain extent, time heals, and we were able to have another stab at it. “…
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Tupac Vs. Talib Kweli Vs. Rush December 28, 2005
MTV.com Mixtape Monday:
MTV.com is reporting that the latest mixtape from DJ Vlad(AKA The Butcher), Rock Phenomenon, features a track that uses Rush”s Tom Sawyer. Here”s some background from the article:
MTV.com Mixtape Monday:
DJ Vlad (a.k.a. the Butcher) teamed up with Roc Raida to deliver a mixtape in the same vein as Vlad”s Rap Phenomenon series … except that rap verses from the likes of Tupac, Jay-Z and M.O.P. are mixed with tracks from rockers like Nirvana, AC/DC, Korn and Ozzy Osbourne. …
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Blogcritics.org R30 Review December 27, 2005
DVD Review: Rush - R30, 30th Anniversary World Tour
Paul Roy gives yet another very positive review to R30 over at Blogcritics. He gives the performance an 8/10 and the production a 9/10. He concludes thusly:
DVD Review: Rush - R30, 30th Anniversary World Tour
… This is a very different video than the Rush In Rio DVD, released only a few years previous. Sometimes I am more in the mood for the gritty, crowd-drenched mix of the Rio show, and other times I prefer the pristine recording quality of this one. Each performance sees the band in a different light and offers the viewer a vastly different experience. I say bring on next years new album, tour, and concert DVD - and hurry it up already!
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Attention All Geddys of the Solar Federation…
Solar Federation: Central Ohio”s tribute to the music of Rush
Solar Federation, a Rush tribute band out of Columbus, OH is looking for a Geddy. So if you know anyone who can sing/play like Geddy Lee drop them a line. Here”s the message from their site:
Solar Federation: Central Ohio”s tribute to the music of Rush
With the end of the year comes the end of an era in Solar Federation. Vincent is no longer a part of the group, and has moved on to other musical ventures. We wish him success with his projects, and thank him for his help in getting this group off the ground and playing our first few shows.Solar Federation: Central Ohio”s tribute to the music of Rush
As a result, we are holding auditions for the position of “Geddy”. If you or someone you know thinks they”re up to the challenge and wants to join us, please e-mail us at webmaster@solarfederation.net. Please contact us as soon as possible as we start auditions after the first of the year. Thanks!
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Oddest Oddity Yet December 26, 2005
Klezmer Geddy
MitA recently posted this extremely odd oddity. The Klezmer band Finjan features a “cameo” from Geddy Lee on their 1988 Ship to Shore album (produced by Geddy friend Ben Mink). Geddy has a brief (an understatement) speaking part playing the role of the yiddish nephew named Grshn Lzr. As MitA said over at Counterparts, don”t blink or sneeze or you”ll miss it. Enjoy. 
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R30 Billboard Chart Update
Billboard Top Music Video
R30 has now been on the Billboard charts for 4 weeks. It”s still in the top 10 but just barely. Its weekly progression went as follows: #2, #4, #7 and, this past week, #10. If you haven”t bought it yet, get it now - it”s definitely worth it. I got my copy for Xmas and am extremely impressed; great sound quality and the old videos/interviews are great.
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