Yeah and he will be in is pajamas saying "Their still playing!"

Not sure I'll stay up for this but I'll catch it tomorrow.

The band realized what they were getting into, so I'm not going to dwell on their treatment, though I would have preferred to see Tom Sawyer in it's entirety. The interruption, return from commercial, and closing showed Rush dominating the show, and wresting control of the Report from Colbert is no easy feat. That was the entire joke of the show: Rush taking over. I didn't think it was very funny, but that's left to personal taste, I guess.

Also, for such a mega-fan, I was surprised that Jimmy the director didn't know how to pronounce Peart.

Joke or not...I'm kinda glad I missed this.

iTunes is selling a "vault edition" of Working Man from the first rush album, with an alternate take of the guitar solo.

http://www.bravewords.com/news/93573

I didn't think there was much unreleased Rush stuff out there. I heard somewhere that when they complete recording an album, they erase all the tapes they didn't use I wonder if a "vault" collection might be in the works?

I've always heard that Rush doesn't record for recordings sake. If they don't think the song has any potential, they abandon it long before it gets close to recording. Thus, no B-sides. Of course, Malignant Narcissism was something that Geddy didn't even consider making into a song, so one must wonder how much cool stuff the band never followed through on.

Just got back from seeing Rush in concert at the Verizon Amphitheatre (Atlanta). Those guys are probably pushing 60, but they can still rock. Was actually impressed that Geddy Lee can still hit most of the high notes. The music sounded pretty good at this new venue, though my ear are still ringing from 3+ hours of Rush. They seem to play a lot from their new album, but the classics really got the crowd revved up, but weirdly enough, I was playing their "Snakes and Arrows" album on the way home and it sounded better after being subjected to over 93 dB (I'm guessing) and above for the duration. Maybe it's taking the edge of Geddy's vocals on the album.

Now that the tour is over here is hoping we see the dvd (Blu-ray please) release sooner rather than later.

Word is they filmed the Atlanta show in high-def, so they now have full shows from both legs.

I hope they release a show from the first leg, as the set list was much better. Second leg was the same old shit, with the new songs mixed in.

I want at least a version of all the songs performed on both halves of the tour as well as the "What's that smell?" (which kicks some ass) video only shown during the second half of the tour. I saw the twice during the second half and would like something to look back on for years to come.

"Stop calling me Heidi!!!!"

Yeah I love those videos and I wish they would add them to their dvd releases in either the extras section or integrated into the show video.

I appreciate how they go through the effort of adding the funny intro vids to their $70+ shows.

Gave my new Canon S5 a workout at the recent Rush concert 2 weeks ago. The photos aren't all that great, and I was really far away, probably over 60 yards away, so I was maxing out the 12X zoom for most shots of Alex, Geddy and Neil on stage.

I took a lot of photos just to a feel for the limitation of the S5, so I'd be ready for Dragon Con at the end of August. Focusing in low-light conditions at the max end of the zoom did prove to be problematic at times (good to know). I mainly shot in manual mode with no flash (except for a couple of shots in the dark during intermission) and relied on the stage lighting for the evening with hit-and-miss results.

You'll see some shots of the video segments they use for the intro's of their songs.

I didn't realize Atlanta was pretty near the end of this year-long tour. Looking forward to their DVD/BD of the Snakes and Arrow tour.

Part 1:
Rush concert - Part 1 - Atlanta 7/22/08 - a set on Flickr



Part 2:
Rush concert - Part 2 - Atlanta 7/22/08 - a set on Flickr

I have no idea why a guy in a chicken suit was on stage.


Photos of the crowd, plus the new venue (Verizon Amphitheater, north of Atlanta, GA). It was an overcast evening (rain was pouring the hour before the concert was to start):
Rush concert - Faces in the crowd - 8/22/08 - a set on Flickr

Nice pictures Thanks!

DVD comes out November 4th, I may have to get the 52 inch TV and blu-ray player for this one!

I'm hyped now that there is a tentative release date for this dvd. Let's hope we get a Blu-Ray release of this show and eventually Blu-Rays of Rio and R30 (with cut songs re-integrated).

Looks like Nov 18th! No mention of Bluray yet.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G5ZKZS?estengercom-20&link_code=as3&creativeASIN=B001G5ZKZS&creative=373489&camp=211189

Is this from the same show the S&A live CD is from?

Yes I think so, but I believe they also taped the Atlanta show as well.

It's been 10 years since I last saw them in concert, but I'd rank it one of the best I've ever been to.

Some more tidbits:

1.) Will be available on Bluray
2.) 3-disc package (2 disks from Rotterdam show, and 1 from Atlanta)
3.) Alternate versions of Far Cry and The Way the Wind Blows
4.) What's That Smell intermission video
5.) Red Sector A from the R30 tour.

Sounds like a blast!

Hell yeah!!!! The news I've been waiting for since seeing them in St. Louis in June. Thanks for the updates!!!

Details!
ZOË VISION/ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE RUSH DVD SNAKES & ARROWS LIVE ON NOVEMBER 25 MUSICIANSHIP HIGHLIGHTED, EXTRAS ABUNDANT

"Thanks to epic songs, fantastical lyrics and extravagant drum solos, [Rush] rocks on through the 21st century...the scope of [their] achievements is undeniable..." Rolling Stone

September 22, 2008 o Burlington, MA - Zoë Vision/Anthem Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of the Snakes & Arrows Live DVD on November 25 from the legendary rock trio RUSH. This 3 disc DVD set, also available as a Blu-ray Disc, follows their Zoë Vision DVD releases Rush-R30 (2005) and Rush in Rio (2003).

The Snakes & Arrows Live DVD (full track listing below) was filmed with 21 High Definition cameras in 16x9 widescreen format, over two nights in October 2007 at the Netherlands' Ahoy Rotterdam arena during the renowned rock trio's lengthy world tour. Additional SD footage was filmed in Atlanta this past July. The five month trek supporting Rush's critically acclaimed 2007 studio release, Snakes & Arrows, which includes the Grammy® Award-nominated track, "Malignant Narcissism," topped Pollstar's Top 100 2007 Tours list at #12.

While previous DVD releases showcase different sides of the band , this DVD offers fans a rare and close up look at the prodigious musicianship for which the band is renown. Cameras follow bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Neil Peart, closely, capturing not only their playing, note for note, but also the intimacy they share on stage. The diverse track list includes many new songs from Snakes & Arrows as well as old favorites like "Tom Sawyer" and "Freewill" plus an explosive rendition of "Between the Wheels."" Among the hidden gems and numerous special tour moments included as extras is the fan coveted "What's That Smell" vignette and outtakes, a skit used to intro the second set, which capitalizes on the still emerging comedic talents of both Alex and Geddy who excel (and revel) in their roles as wild characters. Featuring collector's quality packaging and a choice of Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound or PCM Stereo for a superior audio experience, the DVD was mixed by frequent collaborator Richard Chycki (Aerosmith, Mick Jagger). Total running time is 221 minutes.

Snakes & Arrows made a triumphant debut on the Billboard 200 upon its release May 2007, entering the chart in the #3 spot. The album's popular success marked Rush's highest chart debut since 1993, as well as the group's eleventh top ten album in the U.S. Snakes & Arrows also debuted at #3 in the band's native Canada and at #13 in the UK - the band's highest British chart ranking in 16 years. In addition, the album premiered in the top ten in Sweden and Finland, and in the top twenty in Norway, the Netherlands, and Japan.

Since releasing their self-titled debut album in 1974, Rush has been universally regarded as one of the most inventive and compelling groups in rock, famed for virtuoso musicianship. Celebrated, critically acclaimed and respected worldwide, Rush is the most successful Canadian rock band of all time and they remain one of the biggest grossing arena rock bands ever. Their extraordinary body of work - which includes such acclaimed works as 1976's 2112, 1981's Moving Pictures, 1996's Test for Echo, and 2002's Vapor Trails - has achieved worldwide sales exceeding 35 million units.

Disk 1:

1. Limelight
2. Digital Man
3. Entre Nous
4. Mission
5. Freewill
6. The Main Monkey Business
7. The Larger Bowl
8. Secret Touch
9. Circumstances
10. Between the Wheels
11. Dreamline

Extras:

1. What's Thats Smell (DVD Content)
2. 2007 Tour Outtakes
3. What's That Smell Outtakes
4. FarCry (Alternate cut featuring rear screen footage)
5. The Way the Wind Blows (Alternate cut featuring rear screen footage)
6. Red Sector A from the R30 Tour

Disk 2:

1. FarCry
2. Workin' Them Angels
3. Armour and Sword
4. Spindrift
5. The Way the Wind Blows
6. Subdivisions
7. Natural Science
8. Witch Hunt
9. Malignant Narcissism - De Slagwerker
10. Hope
11. Distant Early Warning
12. The Spirit of Radio
13. Tom Sawyer
Encore:

14. One Little Passage
15. A Passage to Bangkok
16. YYZ

Disk 3: Oh, Atlanta - The Authorized Bootlegs

1. Ghost of a Chance
2. Red Barchette
3. The Trees
4. 2112/The Temples of Syrinx

Only thing I am not happy with is that the concert is on seperate disks! I guess I have to upgrade to Bluray!

I like the idea of alternate cuts with the rear screen footage. They put a lot of effort in that stuff, and it'll be nice to have it preserved.

Hopefully we get an uncompressed audio track on the Blu-Ray. I'm there on day one!