It's a Canadian holiday: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Day
(Actually fell on the 22nd this year due to Monday observance.)
Hurtleturtled Out of Heaven - an electronic music composition, on CD and vinyl
https://michaelpdawson.bandcamp.com
http://www.waysidemusic.com/Music-Pr...MCD-spc-7.aspx
We were discussing with a friend - and a member here - Elder's latest record "Reflections of a Floating World" (an excellent piece of heavy/prog rock in my opinion) and came to the conclusion that there is a serious Caress of Steel influence on their music, especially in songs like Staving of Truth. The guitar sounds and the riffs owe much to Alex Lifeson. Anyone else hear this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=legBYBSvn6k
This might deserve it's own thread but I'll just post it here for all the Rush fanatics
http://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2017...ndraiser-event
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
I have to say that after 30 years of obsessively listening to this band, the one song that encapsulates best what Rush is to me is Necromancer. It's highly important in prog that you don't know what you're doing - innocence and naivete is essential.
Alex's guitar sound(s) are amazing n this record.
If it isn't Krautrock, it's krap.
"And it's only the giving
That makes you what you are" - Ian Anderson
That's pure metal, that is!Brooding in the tower, gazing o'er his lands.
Holding every creature, helplessly they stand.
Gaze into his prism, knowing they are near.
Leads them to the dungeons. Specters numb with fear, they bow defeated...
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world.
As a teen, I cut my teeth on Rush. I find everything from Rush's "Rush" thru "Signals" quite resplendent. And I like "Grace Under Pressure" and "Power Windows". After Power Windows I moved on to new frontiers.
I played my vinyl copy of "Caress of Steel" till it warped. Back then, quirky songs like "I'm Going Bald" and "Benny the Bouncer" often found their way onto Progressive Rock albums. I played "Caress of Steel" from beginning to end, savoring the entire album. In 2018 I play "Caress of Steel" 3-4 times a year from beginning to end and I luxuriate in the rush.
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