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| John B |
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Joined: January 2004 Posts: 1225 Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | Here's a pic from the Rush concert in Reno the other night. Alex Lifeson normally uses the Ovation classical for the intro to "The Trees". ![]() | ||
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| alpep |
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Joined: December 2001 Posts: 10583 Location: NJ | not THE TREES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 | ||
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| moody, p.i. |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 15682 Location: SoCal | Calm down Al, and take a deep breath..... | ||
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| ProfessorBB |
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Joined: January 2006 Posts: 5881 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Looks strapless. How is he holding the O? Does somebody come grab it after the intro? | ||
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| John B |
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Joined: January 2004 Posts: 1225 Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | Originally posted by ProfessorBB: It's mounted on a stand.Looks strapless. How is he holding the O? Does somebody come grab it after the intro? | ||
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| cliff |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842 Location: NJ | It's on a Gracie stand . . . | ||
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| Damon67 |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6996 Location: Jet City | Alex designed the first guitar stand like this I think. The Omega stand if I remember right. They played The Trees?? COOL! I'll be seeing them at the end of the month. My seats are 8ft from the stage (in front of Geddy unfortunately). | ||
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| Damon67 |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6996 Location: Jet City | Really cool to see him playing an O again. Last year he was using Garrisons. I thought he used an Adamas on The Trees in the old days though. | ||
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| John B |
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Joined: January 2004 Posts: 1225 Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | Originally posted by Damon67: That's the only song he uses a classical on, so I'm pretty sure. He used to use an red Adamas back in the 80's, but I haven't seen him use that one in a long time.They played The Trees?? COOL! | ||
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| cliff |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842 Location: NJ | I was assuming it was a Gracie (I can't see the pic) . . . | ||
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| John B |
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Joined: January 2004 Posts: 1225 Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | Originally posted by cliff: It's very similar.I was assuming it was a Gracie (I can't see the pic) . . . | ||
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| Damon67 |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6996 Location: Jet City | Cliff it could very well be a Gracie walkup. I was referring to back when there were no walkup stands. I heard a story how Alex made the first one out of a mic stand. I doubt he modifies anything on his own anymore. Now you can just buy 'em. | ||
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| FlySig |
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Joined: October 2005 Posts: 4081 Location: Utah | Is there an airlock or something in the soundhole? | ||
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| Damon67 |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6996 Location: Jet City | looks that way | ||
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| Mauray1 |
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Joined: October 2006 Posts: 39 Location: Montreal, Canada | He has been using a classical "O" for a long time for The Trees. They did not perform the song on their first leg of the tour but it looks like they added it. Alex used to play the intro to Closer to the Heart and other accoustic parts on a 1687-2. He then used an '85 Collector's on many songs from the Hold your Fire album. I still have the tour book where he's photographed with it. Yves | ||
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| Damon67 |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6996 Location: Jet City | There we go, someone who REALLY knows the scoop. I'm geeked for this show, though I hear it will be close to the same set list. The Trees is a new add, and I here Red Barchetta and 2112 were added as well. Anyone know what was taken out? | ||
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| John B |
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Joined: January 2004 Posts: 1225 Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | Im pretty sure Entre Nous and Circumstances were taken out, I'm not sure if there are any others. | ||
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| Damon67 |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6996 Location: Jet City | From what I can find, this is how this year will differ... The "OUT" list (cut from the set): Entre Nous Secret Touch Circumstances Summertime Blues The "IN" list (added to set): Ghost of a Chance Red Barchetta The Trees 2112 (Overture and Temples) The in list looks good. I'll miss Circumstances and Entre Nous a bit, but they were replaced with good stuff. 27 songs and a drum solo. It's gonna be a great night! I'll be taking a few pics for sure, but I'll have to be careful taking video clips. For those that care, here's my stuff from last year's show... Rush at White River 2007 | ||
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| cliff |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842 Location: NJ | Jeez! . . . nothing like being "surprised" when going to a concert is there?? Why do you guys even bother "going"?? . . . :D | ||
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| John B |
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Joined: January 2004 Posts: 1225 Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | Originally posted by cliff: It helps to plan the beer breaks. Jeez! . . . nothing like being "surprised" when going to a concert is there?? Why do you guys even bother "going"?? . . . :D ....filling up and emptying out. | ||
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| cliff |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842 Location: NJ | That makes sense (Rush shows generally have more than one drum solo, don't they??) | ||
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| Mark in Boise |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 12761 Location: Boise, Idaho | They are here June 3. I've never been a fan, so I wasn't planning on going. Rock bands in a basketball arena aren't something I enjoy going to anymore. Maybe I'll give them a listen and see. | ||
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| John B |
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Joined: January 2004 Posts: 1225 Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | Originally posted by cliff: Just one, and it's the only one that I find interesting enough to sit through.That makes sense (Rush shows generally have more than one drum solo, don't they??) | ||
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| Damon67 |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6996 Location: Jet City | Originally posted by Mark in Boise: Mark, I have 2 extra tix in row 12. The best venue in the US. They are here June 3. I've never been a fan, so I wasn't planning on going. Rock bands in a basketball arena aren't something I enjoy going to anymore. Maybe I'll give them a listen and see. I was planning to sell on craigslist here, but if you (or any other OFCer) wants to come see the best Rock group ever (OK, that's subjective). Let me know in the next 48hrs. Face value for you guys. I'll be selling for a premium on CL. The Gorge... ![]() | ||
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| Damon67 |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6996 Location: Jet City | Oh, it's Saturday May 31st | ||
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