The National Midnight Star #1059

Date: Thu, Feb 23, 1995 6:08 PM CST From: rush@syrinx.umd.edu Sender: rush@syrinx.umd.edu Reply-to: rush@syrinx.umd.edu To: rush_mailing_list@syrinx.umd.edu
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AFtK Tourbook Fellow Rush Fans in NJ quick ? and comment Country Music?!!?? Epic themes A country album? Grammies. La Villa Strangiato Rush's roots Orbit Room menu Re: That Earphone type thing bumper sticker 'project' Yeee haaah - everyone's jumpin' on the bandwagon... Southern Rush! Calling Nate Wooley - visions questions More "YOU KNOW WHEN YOU'RE A RUSHFAN WHEN..." Atlantic and SRO say NO!!!! Re: Scrooges's Rock and Roll Christmas Mobile Fidelity releases? Them NMS shirts... Re: 02/22/95 - The National Midnight Star #1058 My $.02 for the (first) record 3hrs, but not in KC... ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 1995 02:32:25 -0500 From: DAVID950@aol.com Subject: Hello, my name is... Hello all- I see we are supposed to introduce ourselves, so... I am 27, graduating in May, and hopefully moving to Denver (now in Lafayette, LA) this summer. I became a Rush fan in '81 because this cute girl I knew thought Tom Sawyer was a cool song. I bought the single, never really got the nerve up to talk to her (Caroline Brown, you out there?) and the rest is history. Anyway, I thought I'd share a story with y'all. First, for Amy's YKYARF if: you work in a shipping/recieving area and try to peel the *rush* stickers off of the packages; and I think the best four song sequence is Red Barchetta, YYZ, Limelight, and The Camera Eye. I and a few friends managed to get backstage in Shreveport, LA for the HYF tour. One of the guys' brothers had been a roadie, and this guy had met Nick Kotos (tour manager). They let us all in and set us up with a balloon machine and about 3K of those HYF balloons. We blew them all up, then helped move cases and stuff. We got to watch them set up the whole stage (we were there from about 10am till concert time), which was way cool. Since I was in from out of town, I hadn't brought any CD sleeves or anything for the guys to sign (if we met them) so I brought this Bass Superstars Series (Geddy Lee, of course) book with me. I felt really stupid afterward walking around with a da mn book, but anyway, we got to eat lunch with the road crew, some of which had these cool polo type shirts with Rush HYF tour 19-- embroidered on the front (I asked Nick for his, he told me "suck my d---" (and laughed). While eating, I was trying to hide my bass book, when someone behind me says: "Hey, who plays bass?" I wasn't going to answer, but all my friends pointed to me. The guy then says, "Hi, I'm Skip, (Gildersleeve) why don't you come check out the rig." Barely containing my enthusiasm, I went up on stage with him, was given a tour of Geddy's nieghborhood, and was given the WAL for a test drive. I put it on, walked towards the middle of the stage and began playing a bit...THE HOUSE SYSTEM WAS ON!!! I thought I was gonna die! Some guy messing with the cymbals started playing along with me, and my friends were there in the front (only?) row cheering me on. Skip soon called me back to earth, explaining that they had some more checks to go through. I handed the WAL back, and he gave me a pack of Geddy's bass strings (Superwound Funkmasters), I still have them. We didn't get to meet the guys, although we got to see the whole soundcheck, and Geddy playing catch with a roadie, and Neil riding his bike around the arena (We were told where to be during this time, and were almost *gaurded* amking sure we didn't get too close to the guys) and so on. The final bonus is that this was a general admission concert so we definitely had the best seats in the house! I've seen the boys 7 times altogether, but that day will NEVER be forgotten... Hope y'all enjoyed this... -dave (uh-oh, looks like I'm a dinosaur) A planet of playthings/We dance on the strings/ Of powers we cannot concieve--NP ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 1995 11:02:29 GMT From: plxcep@vax.ccc.nottingham.ac.uk Subject: Three new albums soon??? Sorry if the following news is old, but I've not read the last few issues of the NMS. In last weeks Kerrang magazine (British rock mag), there was a small piece on Rush. It claims that the guys are hoping to release a live album to celebrate their 20 years together. A quote from Neil Peart stated that they hope to do a small number of shows in the USA (yes again they are going to miss out the U.K!!), and they are thinking of re-recording some of their old classics for a future release. Neil said they "don't want to do the usual thing of releasing a box set", and so I guess these items will be released individually. The article also stated, that a new (original) Rush album will also appear in a year or so. I don't know how true this info is, but the article did have quotes from Neil, and so I'd say its pretty accurate. The re-recorded classics sounds very exciting - what does everyone else think?? Charles Pollitt. ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 1995 10:59:59 -0500 (EST) From: THOM-US <TOLOCKWOOD@VENUS.CAMBRIANC.ON.CA> Subject: raindancing with rumour > For Holly Smith, and others wondering the same thing....Raindance > Over the Rockies, Neil's travelogue about some of his adventures, was > indeed published, but it was not distributed publicly. It was Well, Ron ... what can I say. 'yer indeed dead *wrong* man! Sorry bud! I've already set the story straight for Holly, now I'll do it 'fer you ... Make no mistake about it, there *never* was any publication (publically or private) called "Raindance Over the Rockies" There were 4 private journals he wrote, none of which though were called raindance. The 4 that he wrote, that I have shared with some of my friends on here, were very limited in print and graphic in description. Read 'yer Shock Rock book, that was a straight rip'n'polish from his last journal ... the closest Neil wants his fans to get to his personal writings, no doubt. > printed for him to distribute privately amongst his friends/or > whoever he would want to send/sell it to. I don't recall if this is Who are you kidding man? Neil wrote those journals for his own pleasure and, if you had read any of them, you would soon realize in his writings that his intent was to "share" them with his friends, not "sell" them to his fans. - Tom Lockwood ---------------------------------------------------------- | __ | /|/ /| | ( |/| | | | \ | | | |/| __) | |/ Trust is just as rare as devotion Forgive us our cynical thoughts ------------------------------------- tolockwood@venus.cambrianc.on.ca -- ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 1995 06:43:00 +0900 From: Yoshiko Negishim <PXE00416@niftyserve.or.jp> Subject: Another edition of _Visions_? Hi fellow Rush fans, This is my second post here. I have two copies of _Visions_ because of some reasons; one bought in early 1989, the other bought a few years later (I don't remember clearly) One day I looked at _Visions_ (bought later), I found pictures which I didn't have remembered looking at. It's really strange! I looked at both books to compare them. And I found out that several pictures are different perfectly. I was NOT mistaken. The pictures which are different between two copies are five pieces. (p.18, p.28, p.34, pp.52-53 and p.60) Beside this, captions add and several pictures are different layout too. Some sentences and some words (address of exclusive distributor for example) changed. But I couldn't make sure two copies are another edition clearly, and I don't know a lot overseas publication. I have read NMS since half a year. This may be the thing which was already pointed out by someone or discussed here. You don't may understand because I don't get used to writing in English. $$$$$$$ Yoshiko Negishima <PXE00416@niftyserve.or.jp> $$$$$$$ $$$$$ But most of us just dream about $$$$$ $$$ The things we'd like to be -- N.Peart $$$ ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 1995 16:02:17 -0800 (PST) From: allison roehl <n9444254@honeydew.cc.wwu.edu> Subject: Fountain of Lamneth Fellow Rushians- I was just wondering about some opinions on FoL. I was looking at the cassette poll, and it didn't get on it! I can't imaginw why. FoL is one pf the best songs by the boys. I think people should take another listen and write what they think. It will be good for the NMS instead of some of the other stuuf of late. -Arvid Hokanson ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 1995 16:05:02 -0800 From: Arvid Hokanson <n9443740@honeydew.cc.wwu.edu> Subject: Founatin of Lamneth Hey, I wrote a post on FoL, if you want to e-mail me personally about here is my address. n9443740@honeydew.cc.wwu.edu I wrote the post off a friend's account.. ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 1995 18:33:32 -0800 (PST) From: Alan Schussman <schussat@whitman.edu> Subject: Wearing Rush apparel > William Geraths <WGERATHS@ACCDVM.ACCD.EDU>: >Another thing is that whenever I wear my RUSH cap, or t-shirt, people get >offended. They're offended because they think I'm advertising for R. >Limbaugh. I think that this really BITES... I can certainly relate. It's pretty obvious when I wear my Roll the Bones concert shirt (which, unforunately, some dimwit put in the DRYER yesterday, shrinking it to a size comfortable for my toddler cousin, but *much* too small for me! AIE! Anybody know if I can get another somewhere? I have (had?) the black RTB shirt with dates on the back along with part of the RTB rap and the album cover on the front) that I'm not a Rush Limbaugh fan, but when I wear my blue Counterparts hat, I get the funniest looks. Unfortunately for me, most of the people in Utah look at me hopefully and say, "You're a Limbaugh fan, too, huh?" I never know quite how to react. My responses range from snickering to fiercely denying any involvement with Limbaugh to outright running away from the questioner. My dad suggested taking a little piece of athletic tape and writing "(The Band)" on it and sticking it right under the RUSH name on the hat. It could work! All the more reason we need those "Rush is a band" stickers! To whomever is considering creating them, mark me down for at least three! -- Alan ". . . rising fall at force ten, we twist the world and ride the wind . . ." - Neil Peart ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 1995 22:13:10 -0500 From: DreamThea@aol.com Subject: Orbit Room: Al's son! Hey folks, check this out: Took a cruise up to check out the beautiful city of Toronto (12 hour drive from the Jersey shore) and to see Mr. Lifeson's new joint, the Orbit Room. We arrived in the city around 9 on Friday night and the first thing we did, of course, was head for the Orbit Room for some beers and some grub. Mind you, we didn't even have a motel room yet. At the top of the stairs we paid a mild 5 dollar cover and proceeded into this small, quaint, dimly lit, hip, slightly elegant nightclub. At the time we arrived, only a handful of people were hanging out, having drinks, and picking away at various different interesting looking dishes. The food was quite good - gourmet even. I had a little trouble with the Calimari Stri Fry (I like my squid disected) but my Satay w/ Wontons was delicious! The band (I forget their name) came on towards the end of our meal, and politely played some softer jazz while people were eating. Toward the end of the set, they were jammin' HARD! VERY impressive! Good musicians. They were a four piece: guitar (electric), bass (elec.), drums, and a keys guy with a Hammond. It's funny, the bass player had a Fender Precision cut into a teardrop shape like Ged's old one (I know. Ged's was a Jazz). On an occasional tune the guitar player sang, and the bass and keys guys did harmonies. They play there every week Wed. through Sat. Then my friend, Ron, begins a little conversation with the waitress: RON: "Is it true that Alex Lifeson owns this place?" WAITRESS: "Yes! Him and -so and so- and -so and so-, but he's not here. He comes in once in a while and sometimes plays with the band. His son's here though!" Needless to say, our faces dropped to the floor as our lovely waitress pointed him out. He was sitting at the first table by the entrance having some drinks with a female. Kind of an eccentric looking dude with died blond spiked hair. We refrained from interupting his date(?) but caught some quick, dark, zoomed video shots of him (please, no requests for our 1.5 second clip of his face). We returned the following night, and the place was packed! We had a great time. Met some really nice, friendly, and very pretty, Toronto native girls. They couldn't understand why the joint was so hoppin'. They also had no idea that Alex owned it. They were like, "Oh, maybe that's why this place is doing so well." Of course we meet beautiful Canadian babes right before we had to leave. Toronto is too great. I'm defecting. A side note: We also visited the Parliment Building in Queens Park (from MP cover). The front steps were under renovation and were boarded off, but we still got a million great shots. My advice for those who've never been? Go see Toronto and have a beverage at the Orbit Room! See ya there! Russ Brooks DreamThea@aol.com ^\_/^\_/^\_/^\_/^\_/^\_/^\_/^\_/^\_/^\_/^\_ "Wave after wave / Will flow with the tide And bury the world as it does" -Peart "You can feel the waves coming on Let them destroy you or carry you on" -Dream Theater ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 1995 22:20:31 -0500 From: ForceTen10@aol.com Subject: Re: 02/20/95 - The National Midnight Star #1057 Hello. This is addressed to: James Noble, and just about anyone else reading. He asked about the video's to "Fly By Night" and "Anthem". Well they do exist. I now, because I have them!!! They are just video shot in a TV studio much like the AFTK and Hemisphere Promo's. You can tell they were recorded to the studio sound-track cause of the sound of the audio. It sounds just like the album. Does anyone now if this was ever aired on the "Don Kirshner Rock Concert"???? Also. Someone told me that ESL was originally an HBO in-concert thing, then after that was aired, it was released on home video & laser disc. Can anyone confirm this!???????? And I heard that the ESL laser disc was put in the first commercial Laser Disc players released as sort of a bonus, and to show off the good quality that laser discs get. Has anyone else heard of this as well???? ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 1995 00:28:24 -0500 From: NBirtley@aol.com Subject: Re: 2112 Lyric request For those of you who may be contemplating sending joel_ansier@ccmail.iwu.edu his requested 2112 lyrics, just thought I'd let you know that I sent them to him on the evening of the 20th. We don't want his in basket to overflow...but I guess you can't get too much of a good thing...but I guess you CAN get "something for nothing". - . - - - . - - - - . . Oh, BTW, I only had one person really rip into me about my comments reguarding SAT's. I'm surprised there weren't more (no, this isn't an invitation). Just wanted to yet you know that I'll try to refrain from any future (left wing) comments regarding politics, sex, race, religion, etc. Unless DIRECTLY related to Rush, that is. "and the trees were all kept equal by hatchet, ax and saw" -Norm ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 1995 00:41:37 -0500 From: DCaldw@aol.com Subject: GUYS.... CALM DOWN----APTB Now, let us set some things straight. I was just merely making a simple entry in this fine publication, and all of a sudden, I get attacked and yelled at. Yes, I now know that the entire song is about drugs, WAIT I AM SORRY, MARIJUANA and that was the reason I was bringing it to the attention of you all. I did say "I do believe the song is about". I didn't say the song WAS about angel dust and heroine. Those of you that took offense, y'all need help. Attack dildos who ask questions about RUSH being in cults, and saying that the cover of 2112 is a pentagram. THE FRONT OF 2112 IS NOT A PENTAGRAM!!!!! No, I am not getting offended, just merely stating how ignorant these comments, to some, mine may have been. Don't hold that against me though, that I am not involved in drugs. HAVE A GOOD DAY Doug Caldwell ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 1995 00:55:46 -0500 From: AndreV@aol.com Subject: Re: 02/20/95 - The National M... >Date: Mon, 13 Feb 1995 21:54:31 -0400 (EDT) >From: "Katherine V. Palmer" <KAPALMER@DAVIDSON.EDU> >Subject: > >Why is everyone always so surprised to discover female Rush fans? >I read Scott Bisetti's message in awe, I have four Rush posters on >my >walls and I am female, and I love Rush! I'd just like to point out >that Rush isn't as much of a guy band as everyone seems to >think... > --K. Palmer >KAPALMER@DAVIDSON.EDU Well, I guess it's just because it seems to be pretty true. I only know one other female Rush fan, and that's because I converted her! (And I'm working on my girlfriend, but that's another story.) Anyway, talk to you later. AV ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 95 00:49:14 -0600 From: krphelps@umr.edu Subject: APTB Cheech and Chong often refer (not reefer ;) ) to smoking "Acapulco Gold" ... Colombia is the home of the cocaine cartels... Jamiacan pipe dreams (Bob Marely need I say more)... Sweet smoke in Lebanon (source for hashish) as is Afghanistan.... Bangkok is in or near the "Golden Triangle.... Thats all I can think of off the top of my head. Bone the Rolls. Keith R. Phelps krphelps@umr.edu They shout about love. But when push comes to shove. They live for things they're afraid of. ==Neil Peart ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: 20 Feb 95 23:51:29 EST From: Robert Barnhardt <73707.533@compuserve.com> Subject: "currently writing material..." >From "Access, the Rock Radio Magazine", Feb 95, "Metal" column: "And, last but not least, long-time Canuck heroes Rush are currently writing material for a new record to emerge sometime before the end of the year." Incidentally, "Access magazine is a joint production of Trafalgar Productions and Rock Radio Network (a division of Westcom Radio Group)". In other words, this is as potentially incorrect as anything you might hear from your local disc jerk. - Rob. ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 1995 8:54:49 -0500 (EST) From: "Brad Parmerter <PARMERTERB@hartwick.edu> Subject: AFtK Tourbook Looking back at the A Farewell To Kings tourbook this weekend I noticed some- thing that I'd like to see again - a nice short but interesting description of the crew's jobs. It only took up one page and it was really interesting to see what each did, and their jobs have switched around in 18 years since then - it'd be something different. And I know there's enough room that isn't filled in the tourbooks - just non-picture space with the background design - granted I love Hugh Syme's work and you need some design structure, but I'd rather see twice as many pictures and less open area. What do YOU think? Brad - alexmeister vonBastille ---------------------------------------------------------- From: gpetrosk@cosi.stockton.edu (Gina Petroski) Date: Tue, 21 Feb 95 12:56:44 EST Subject: Fellow Rush Fans in NJ Hi everyone, I haven't posted in months, but I'm back. I recently had a bad spot, my boyfriend and I broke up and I've been feeling pretty depressed. (I should have known it would never work, he hates Rush!) I've been wallowing in self pity, but then had a thought. (Yes, it does happen sometimes.) Why don't I get on TNMS and try to find someone nearby who is into Rush. I go to Stockton college in Atlantic City. I'm 19 and I also play keyboards and bass if there are any musicians nearby. Ayn Rand is my favorite author, and We the Living is my favorite book. I'm just looking for a friend, since not many people like Rush here, or Kate Bush, Yes, The Police, or NIN. I'm surrounded by Green Day and Hole. HELP ME Although you don't have to live nearby, I get a little down when I start becoming friends with someone in California or Australia because I know we'll never meet. But anyone can write. I'll talk to ya later. Kira PS-I got a kick out of the country rush song list. Spirit of Rodeo made me fall off my chair. ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 1995 12:44:07 -0600 (GMT-0600) From: Meredith Leigh Cronin <mlcronin@artsci.wustl.edu> Subject: quick ? and comment The question - new album, anyone? anyone? comment - dude, there are female rush fans out there, it's just a matter of knowing where to look or asking the right ?s -till it rains purple elephants -meri ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 1995 10:51:32 -0800 (PST) From: 9443740@NESSIE.CC.WWU.EDU Subject: Country Music?!!?? Fellow Rushians- Where does this Brain Burns guy get his info, I would like the source. I have a very hard time believing that the boys are recording a counrty album that seems to mock their own songs. Why would they mock their own stuff? Music that was so well thought out and worked on so hard. If you Subj: 02/23/95 - The National Midnight Star #1059 Date: Thu, Feb 23, 1995 6:08 PM CST From: rush@syrinx.umd.edu Sender: rush@syrinx.umd.edu Reply-to: rush@syrinx.umd.edu To: rush_mailing_list@syrinx.umd.edu read "Visions" you see clearly that the albums had a lot of time and effort put into them. Also since when did all of a sudden the band take a liking to counrty? Anyway I hope this Burns guy has a very credible source, like the band themselves...so he does not become engulfed in flames. -Arvid Hokanson ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 95 14:17:06 EST From: "Cygnus, the Bringer of Balance" <KTNF@MARISTB.MARIST.EDU> Subject: Epic themes Hello all, I know this is a question many of us older fans have and that is will there ever be another 20 minute rush story-line epic. I thought long and hard about this one and took into consideration quotes I'd heard from Neil about progression and style. I believe a lot of the reason why the band shys away from the longer songs is thatNeil's writng what he is living, in a realtruthful sense. It seems that as wise as he is, his hunt for honesty and truth is permanent. Just listen to the mid-eighties albums and the answer is right there. But, I for one would love another Cygnus, or if they really want to go back, revive By-tor!!! Either way the music is still top notch and Neil is still writing incredible lyrics. That's my two cents. ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 1995 14:46:59 EST From: "DR. FEELGOOD" <csaroka@yorkcol.edu> Subject: A country album? Oh, Please tell me this is going to be just some fun thing and NOT the next REAL Release. I don't think I'd be able to handle it. I mean, of course I'd still buy it, but it would seem to soil my Rush CD section. Could you imagine, at TOUR for this? They're sporting SHORT hair? Geddy has SHORT hair - he probably hasn't had short hair since Junior High! Ohh... -Chris at York College ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 1995 12:36:27 -0800 (PST) From: 9443740@NESSIE.CC.WWU.EDU Subject: Grammies. Rushians, Yes, Rush is up for a grammy in best rock-instrumental. I was just wondering if anyone knows when the grammies are on?? If so, I am wondering if the best rock instumental will even be shown in its full presentation or if it will be just flashed on a graphic. Also, this Honkey-Tonk, Heartache album or whatever it is called sounds like a big cruel joke to me. I heard that Metallica is going into the studio to do a song with the three tenors, apparently some joint project. I heard that at first they were a little reluctant, but now they love opera and rock. Look for an album from Lars "Pavoratti" Ulrich, James "Placido Domingo" Hattfield(sp?) and the rest of the boys. -Arvid Hokanson ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 1995 19:32:56 -0500 (EST) From: SRG@vaxa.clarion.edu Subject: La Villa Strangiato Can anyone out there tell me, what Alex is censored from saying in the Show Of Hands video, during La Villa Strangiato? I bought the video a number of years ago, and tried numerous times to get help on thi sub- ject, but my searches were relentless! Please help! Also, on Exit...Stage Left, Geddy sings something in the middle of La Villa. Does it actually mean something, or is he just 'scat-singing'? thanx! Steve R. Gargiulo 315 Second Place Bogota, NJ. 07603 ----------------- 223 Ralston Hall Clarion, PA. 16214 SRG@VAXA.CLARION.EDU ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 1995 19:38:22 -500 (EST) From: Robert Hannah <hannah@oeonline.com> Subject: Rush's roots Greetings, I was browsing through The Encyclopedia of Popular Music and came across a rather extensive Rush section. It mentioned that Alex and Geddy met at a High School in Sarnia,Ontario. Does anyone happen to know what school this was? I've been to several schools in Sarnia and it would be really cool to know that I have walked through the same halls as greatness once walked through. I live in the Detroit area an I receive CBC which is a major Canadien TV network. I was flipping the the channels and totally by accident I saw Barenaked Ladies on some variety show. They were pretty good! Finally, I don't think Beneath Between Behind gets nearly the noteriety(sp) it deserves. By the way , I could listen to 2112 all day and never get tired of it. Oracle says more in two minutes than most authors have said in their lifetime. Mark -"I lurk, therefore I am" ==================== The opinions expressed in this message are not necessarily the same opinions held by Suburban Communications Corporation ==================== ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Feb 1995 23:52:53 -0700 (MST) From: Scott Brian Bissett <bissett@rintintin.Colorado.EDU> Subject: Orbit Room menu This has been floating around a.m.r., and I thought it was very funny (I even added a few, but I won't tell you which ones, for fear of your lynching me for making such a bad pun!). Anyways, read, glean humor form it, and enjoy! Appetizers________ Buenos Nachos, Mein Frondes Cut to the Cheese Sticks Hold your Fire Jalapeno Poppers By-tor and the Corn Dogs Anagram Soup (brought to you by b,m, and oe:!!) Red Sector Egg Red BarCheddar Cheese Closer to the Artichoke Hearts Fries By Night Leave That Onion Ring Alone! Where's my Buffalo Wings? The Big Wheel of Brie Fishstick Rhythms Entrees__________ Nobody's Hero Sandwich La Villa Frittata Caress of Veal Lassagana Strangiato Prime Bowel Mover Mexican Fiesta Roll the Boneless Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich Between the Wheels Roadkill Plate The Pass-ta Dinner for One... (*groan*) A Farewell to Chicken a la King Neil's Barbecued Turkey Drumsticks The Analog Kidney Beans SUBdivisions (Kid Gloves Plate!) New World Manicotti A Farewell to King pao Chicken Jacob's Liver and onions Rice Under Pressure FreeVeal (Only on Something For Nothing Days) Entre Noodles Hemspheric Portion of Armaspageddon Different String Beans New World Manwich Rack of Weinrib Lakeside Pork Chops Bastille Day Chopped Beef BBQ New World Ham Cinderella Ham Digital Ham Escargot-Don't Tell Steak a Friend Cut to the Steak (all entres served with Thyme Stand Still) Desserts_________ Peart's double flan roll Key Limelight Pie Lock and Key Limelight Pie Apple or Cherry Turn-the Page-Overs The Big Honey-Glazed Donut Middletown Cream Pie AnaGraham Crackers Superconduct-Orange Merengue Pie Entre Mousse Beverages---------- Moving Pitchers (don't drink too much!!!) RivendALE Fountain (of Lamneth) Drinks Killian's Red Tide Available Light Beer The Camera Ice Tea Armageddon Perignon High Water Dream Lime Soda Afterimage pints Broon's Bane shots EssPresto Different Spring Water Another Goblet from the Cask of '43 War Pint Distant Early Morning Plates-------- Alex's Open Secret Recipe Waffles with MAPLE Temples of Syrup and Why the Sun-ny side up Eggs ----------------------- Scott Bissett - bissett@benji.colorado.edu "If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 22 Feb 95 10:08:11 GMT From: d.d.muir@strath.ac.uk (David Muir) Subject: Re: That Earphone type thing Hello there, I have been reading NMS for some time but this is my first post... Firstly (and nothing to do with the subject line of this post) I'd like to publicly thank Brian Burns for the info on the new Rush country and western album. Personally I can't wait and have already dusted of my old cowboy gear in anticipation. Secondly, after watching the Brit Awards on telly last night, I couldn't resist responding to Kevin E. Mort. On the subject of Geddy's earphone, he said... >Actually they are quite a popular item as of late. Phil Collins began >using them on the We Can't Dance tour, and Branford Marsalis uses them on >the Tonight Show. Oh..and yes, they are coloured to match one's skin tone. >Quite a cool toy I think. Yes it's true! All the best musicians are wearing them. Only last night I saw Robbie from Take That wearing, not one but TWO skin tone earphones. I wonder if that's where Geddy got the idea? David ************************************************************************* * \/\|/\/ Brain: The apparatus with which * * | ___ | we think that we think. * * | O O | * * ( U ) David Muir, Strathclyde University, Education Faculty, * * | \_/ | Jordanhill Campus, Southbrae Drive, Glasgow, G13 1PP, UK * * \_____/ E-mail: d.d.muir@strath.ac.uk Phone: +44 141 950 3273 * ************************************************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------- From: David Morrison <morrisda@martin.luther.edu> Subject: bumper sticker 'project' Date: Wed, 22 Feb 95 7:49:25 EST I am also interested in doing/helping/designing for this bumper sticker project. Have 9600dpi scanner, rush albums (vinyl) for source 'fonts' or scans and also I can use my work's four copiers (digital and color available) _and_ can also get bumper sticker blanks to print on in copiers. My rates for getting/using this stuff would be extremely low, so let me know if you are interested, I'm looking into specific pricing now... ---------------------------------------------------------- From: "CW" <CLW@NERCA.NERC.COM> Date: Wed, 22 Feb 1995 08:57:18 EST Subject: Yeee haaah - everyone's jumpin' on the bandwagon... Howdy y'all, Just a lil' ole follow-up to Brian Burns posting of 2/20/95... Just received word from a few industry sources that RUSH enjoyed making their first country album so much that a second is already in the works. Early song titles are... Mud Between The Wheels Manhattan (Kansas) Project Freewillin' Counties (follow-up to Territories) AutoBody Electric Ride By Night Huck Finn (follow-up to Tom Sawyer, of course) and, last but not least, 21,12 (My age and her's when we got hitched) Ouch, sorry about that last one. Hey, it's just s joke, right? There's even a rumor that if these two albums sell as well as expected, they may just change the name of that town in Tennessee to Rushville. See y'all, Colin ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 22 Feb 1995 10:13:44 EST From: CTYM80A@prodigy.com (MR BRIAN K PRESTON) Subject: Southern Rush! OK, hi guys & gals. I want to hear more form the Rush fans in the South. I realize there may be more Rush heads up North and I respect that...but, there's a lot of us down South and the guys do perform a lot here, North Carolina specifically. Alex said at the last show in Chapel Hill that he had played golf at the Governor's Club, a private club in a beautiful area, I'm trying to confirm this. So far nobody I know saw him out there that day. An open invitation... Alex, next time yall come down I will set up some tee times for you. OK, next.. who is this guy who is using Alex Lifeson's name on NMS postings but claims not to be "the Lerxst". Anybody else wondering or am I missing something? If you are the "real" Alex, I apologize (I sent an e). Next... if you folks don't know the differnece between Rush and Mahogony Rush(Frank Marino's band), I wonder if you should be posting here. ... pinched harmonics (not harmonicas?!) are fun (duh huh) I love to squeeze it with plenty of overdrive (who wouldnt). So...anyone from Texas (my birthplace) to North Carolina, lets hear from you so everyine doesnt think all we listen to is Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hootie & the Blow Fish. Cygnus the god of balance you shall be... BKP in NC:) ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 22 Feb 1995 11:17:43 -0500 (EST) From: "Brad Parmerter <PARMERTERB@hartwick.edu> Subject: Calling Nate Wooley - visions questions Calling Nate Wooley are you still there? Email ASAP please Regarding the Visions questions: No there has never been a second edition with updated info. According to the B-man (May 94) he had another book he was working on but it probably won't be published and he didn't want to release any info out on it. HIs relationship with the band he likes to keep under his hat and it's nota as good as it once was, he does still get on with the long-time crew members Brad - alexmeister vonBastille ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 22 Feb 1995 10:26:54 -0700 (MST) From: Arbon Reimer <reimera@ucsu.Colorado.EDU> Subject: More "YOU KNOW WHEN YOU'RE A RUSHFAN WHEN..." alright, I know it's a dying thread but I figured since I wrote down 50 of 'em that I'd give you my funniest (or so I think)! 1) You've used Rush lyrics as references in Term papers 2) You can only fall asleep at night with the Rush CD of your choice on "repeat" 3) You know Neil's fills note-for-note and you are a drummer 4) You know Neil's fills note-for-note and you AREN'T a drummer 5) You get giddy when it's a quarter to eight 6) You wish Rush Limbaugh would just change his name to avoid confusion --Arbon RUSHFAN The Band! "No, his mind is not for rent..." unless you pay good! -peart ps.... Hello Stephanie! ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 22 Feb 1995 15:22:54 -0500 From: Pete Chestna <70744.1545@CompuServe.COM> Subject: Atlantic and SRO say NO!!!! I just called Atlantic and SRO Management and if there is an album coming out, they are not saying thing one about it!! Here's to hoping they are lying :-) Pete ---------------------------------------------------------- From: becker@areaplg2.corp.mot.com Subject: Re: Scrooges's Rock and Roll Christmas Date: Wed, 22 Feb 95 15:06:36 CST In NMS #1057, Puanani wrote: >But there was something else, too -- > > Scrooge's Rock and Roll Christmas > >"Hah??!!!" Does anyone know what this is? The catalog you were looking in is called The Videolog. I noticed this same listing a couple of years ago, and took the time to investigate. The answer is that this tape contains a video by Merrilee Rush, who had a hit some years back with "Angel Of The Morning". The video on the tape is not even this song; it's some other title that never charted. So... mystery solved! John ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 22 Feb 1995 16:34:27 -0600 From: rochette@eas.slu.edu Subject: Mobile Fidelity releases? Just a question to the general crowd...does anyone have one (all?) of the Rush CDs that were remastered by Mobile Fidelity Labs (the gold CDs)? I got a chance to listen to _Moving Pictures_ (_2112_ and _Signals_ were also available) at the store, and to look at the artwork (which faithfully reproduced the album's, with all three band members, red lettering for the lyrics, full front and back cover art). As nice as it was, I couldn't help noticing how crummy the head- phones sounded, so I really couldn't tell whether it was worth the investment ($24 on sale). I also had my wife in tow, and if she saw me plunk down that kind of cash for a CD that I already (sort of) have, she would have gone medieval on me. :-) I guess what I should have done was ask them to play the $10 version in compar- ison to the other, but I didn't have the heart. From what I understand, they sound better than the original issues if you have the equipment to notice the difference (i.e., personal/portable players won't make it). So here's the question...how do these premium versions compare to their unleaded counterparts? I'm looking for _audio_ comparisons only; I realize the artwork is almost worth the price in itself, but to me that alone won't justify the kind of green that these things fetch. If you prefer, you can email me directly to avoid spamming this newsgroup, but I'm sure others out there would be interested in this. Thanks in advance! **************************************************************************** Scott M. Rochette (314) 977-3133 (voice) Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (314) 977-3117 (fax) Saint Louis University rochette@omega.eas.slu.edu (Internet) Disclaimer: Opinions expressed are my own; I don't speak for the Department or for SLU, nor do they speak for me. Nor would I want to. **************************************************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 22 Feb 1995 22:27:03 -0500 (EST) From: ORIOLES FANATIC <PROMANS@LOYOLA.EDU> Subject: Them NMS shirts... Good day eh, I am just taking a break from writting this paper on Kant, and I was thinking of the concert I went to about last year in DC. It was at this concert that I wore the very cool NMS shirt. From that I got about 6 or 7 people stopping me and asking, "Is that a real e-mail list?" Well, I was wondering how many of you out there in Rush-land have joined because of our wonderful shirts. And for the rest of us that are looking forward to the next tour, should we get some sort of bussiness card printed up so that we could just hand them out when people ask? On a side note, I am looking for some good Rush foorwear. If anyone out there is intrested in trading, drop me a line and we can talk. No big woop.... Rush on! -=phil ============================================================================= Brought to you by:----------> Phillip Romans | -UNIX account- <Loyola College, Baltimore> PRomans@Loyola.edu | PRomans@sloth.loyola.edu -----------------------------I-W-G-B-T-P-!---------------------------------- U2-Led Zeppelin-Pink Floyd-They Might Be Giants-Rush-Tchaikovsky - - - - - - - - - -M-a-g-i-c- -t-h-e- -a-d-d-i-c-t-i-o-n- - - - - - - - - - - ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 22 Feb 1995 23:09:53 -0400 (EDT) From: EG16530@conrad.appstate.edu Subject: Re: 02/22/95 - The National Midnight Star #1058 This is my first posting, so don't laugh, ok? I read an insert about someone who was looking for some other bands besides Rush to get into. Well, I really don't know who to recommend besides Dream Theater, but you really should listen to these guys. The drummer (although not as much of a God as Neil!) really plays some jammin stuff, and in my opinion they favor Rush in a couple of ways. I haven't heard their new album yet, but "Images and Words" really impressed me, especially the track called "Under A Glass Moon". Give these guys a shot--see what you think! I also am dying to get my hands on some Rush merchandise--particularly posters and live albums, being bootlegs or whatever. Would someone please send me merchandise information if you have it? I'm dying for a pair of boxers. I must thank my older brother Jay for introducing me to the world of Geddy, Alex, and Neil. I first heard it blaring from his bedroom about five or six years ago. Then I didn't think any of it at all, but he convinced me to sit down with him and really listen to some of their stuff. I immediately fell in love with the band, and have been a hard core fan ever since--just ask some of my college buddies who get tired of hearing "Hold Your Fire" blasting from my stereo!! Thanks Jay, and thank you NMS for keeping me posted. If this next album is gonna be their last, I'll crap a brick! Keep Rolling the Bones!! Evan Grizzard, Appalachian State University ---------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 22 Feb 1995 22:52:15 -0600 (CST) From: Kathy Dittrich <dittrich@tenet.edu> Subject: My $.02 for the (first) record I am always hearing that the first album sounds like Led Zeppelin. I personally don't see it. IMHO, the first album (and possibly FBN as well) sound much more like Budgie. Budgie was a British heavy metal band in the early 70's (or at least the band's heyday was in the early 70's). They recorded some great stuff, especially the albums "In For The Kill" and "Bandolier". Anyway, those of you who have heard these albums - am I crazy? Or is this the band that the early RUSH albums REALLY sounded like? --Leela ---------------------------------------------------------- From: dsills@nimbus.yorku.ca (david sills) Subject: 3hrs, but not in KC... Date: Thu, 23 Feb 1995 00:24:38 -0500 Hey all! Just thought I'd add to the discussion about Rush playing 3hrs in Kansas City when the opener couldn't perform. Actually, I know this happened in Detroit once. If I had more time, I'd check out the concert details but I'm pretty sure it was the HYF tour and the opener was Tommy Shaw. Anyhow, the opener was sick and the boys in Rush, being the nice guys that they are, decided to play the whole evening to make up for it. I was kinda pissed off because I went to the first of the two shows and the opener was just fine then. Oh well. Tommy Shaw was pretty good though. At least he didn't get quarters and lighters thrown at him like Marillion did! One other note...in the last NMS someone was ranting about 'fillers' on Rush albums. I'd have to disagree with most of his selections, but I have thought that Everyday Glory from Cp is way outta place. It sounds like an outtake from HYF or Presto to me. It just doesn't seem to fit in with the rest of the album. Cold Fire would have been a great place to end. I also get the feeling that the days of the solid album are through, for most artists, because of the irresistable urge to fill up a CD. Now that more music can be crammed on, we're getting songs that would never have made it to albums in earlier days. Some of you must think that it's a good thing to hear as much as possible, but I really enjoy a solid, unified album. That's what makes it great for me!.... Anyhow, thanks for listening! Dave Sills York University Toronto PS. Sorry, but Sarah and Tori are flat out amazing. ----------------------------------------------------------
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