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Pastimes : Progressive Rock Music
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To: Maple MAGA who wrote (119)1/18/2025 8:40:56 PM
From: weathersystems  Read Replies (1) of 260
 
Thanks for sharing this! Your post reminded me of a review I read about Yes once. The reviewer described Steve Howe's guitar playing as 'frenetic, like he was holding the open end of an electric cord,' Jon Anderson's vocals as 'singing like he had stepped on a nail,' and Rick Wakeman’s keyboards as 'classical ripoffs.' It just goes to show how subjective music is—what one person loves, another might not appreciate at all.

One thing that stands out to me about Rush is how they seemed to avoid the internal discord that plagues so many bands. After their first drummer left, I don’t recall ever reading about any major conflicts within the group. They always seemed to function as a true team, with each member contributing equally to the band’s success. It’s such a contrast to the 'band of egos' dynamic you see in some groups, where members focus more on their own songs than the collective vision.

What’s your take on that? Do you think Rush’s teamwork and chemistry were part of what set them apart? Obviously, the writer of that review missed the mark—Rush is now a proud member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

I also think a big change in their music came when Geddy adjusted his vocal range. His lower voice made their music much more accessible and added a new layer of depth to their later work—while also giving him more places to go vocally.

Side Question: What’s with the laundry equipment on their stage set? Does it mean anything? Did they use it for more than one tour? It might be a crazy question, but watching their videos and seeing what looked like a washer and dryer on stage made me wonder.
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