Beam Me Up Scotty
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Tonight I had the distinct pleasure of seeing Rush live for the first time. Now up until tonight, I had always enjoyed Rush, and in particular Neil Peart's playing. I mean, we've all seen the videos (and I'm sure many of you have seen them live as well) and listened to the music. And that's great, I've rated Neil Peart as one of my favourite drummers - stylistically speaking - for quite some time now. But seeing him perform live?
Wow.
When he first got up behind the kit, I felt a distinct (pardon the pun) rush of adrenaline. Without even playing a note, there was just something about his very presence on stage that just captivated me; I think it may have been knowing that I was seeing a legend getting ready to play. All I can say is that his playing, his fluid, fluid playing really struck me as to how much of an amazing drummer he is. Up until tonight, I suppose I have always taken his playing for granted. Yet seeing him, hearing his placement of notes, his ability to crank out a groovy beat with little effort just really spoke to me. This man deserves every ounce of fame he has earned among drummers; truly a fantastic player in every regard. Only now can I appreciate his nickname - "The Professor".
So to those who have not had a chance to see The Professor and Rush play live, I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Cheers!
Wow.
When he first got up behind the kit, I felt a distinct (pardon the pun) rush of adrenaline. Without even playing a note, there was just something about his very presence on stage that just captivated me; I think it may have been knowing that I was seeing a legend getting ready to play. All I can say is that his playing, his fluid, fluid playing really struck me as to how much of an amazing drummer he is. Up until tonight, I suppose I have always taken his playing for granted. Yet seeing him, hearing his placement of notes, his ability to crank out a groovy beat with little effort just really spoke to me. This man deserves every ounce of fame he has earned among drummers; truly a fantastic player in every regard. Only now can I appreciate his nickname - "The Professor".
So to those who have not had a chance to see The Professor and Rush play live, I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Cheers!