In praise of Rush in Rio DVD

IanATC · « **on:** 13 Dec 2003, 11:10 am »

I can't say enough as a RUSH fan how good this dvd is.

The performances are all 110%. The crowd crackles with life, bristling with the energy... They shame audiences elsewhere with sheer joy and enthusiasm. Geddy Lee often grins broadly as the crowd sings along.

O baterista is one of the best laid out, best structured, interesting and jaw-dropping drum solos ever recorded. It comes to a beautiful climax with a segue into a swing-jazz bit with images of Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa in back.

The songs like "One little victory" and "Spirit of the radio" attack like a cyclone.

The extras include multiple camera angles [this is especially super cool for Neils work] and "the boys in Brazil"

This is a MUST have for any RUSH fan. It is a supercharged experiance and wonderful product!

PeteG · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 Dec 2003, 03:32 pm »

Ya, this is a good DVD concert. One of the best drum solo's I've seen
was Neil Peart in St. Louis.

The only disappointment was no "Fly By Night".

IanATC · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 Dec 2003, 04:06 pm »

That would be a good one. In fact, get rid of "the pass" "bravado" "secret touch" and "resist"

Substitute in: "Fly by night" "lakeside park" and "Time stand still" and "analog kid"

now THAT would own!

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 Dec 2003, 04:56 am »

No, you can't be serious- you can't ditch Bravado!

I love Rush, but over their long career I still consider Roll The Bones on of their finest works.

I think your gushing comments may have nudged me off the fence, IanATC. I've been considering buying Rio but didn't know if they still had their chops live after all these years. Now I suppose I'll have to add it to my collection.