Rush ~ Overture/The Temples of Syrinx ~ Time Machine - Live in Cleveland [HD 1080p] [CC] 2011
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"2112" (pronounced "twenty-one twelve") is the fourth studio album by Rush. Side one of the album is occupied by the 20-minute futuristic science fiction song "2112". "Overture/The Temples of Syrinx" are the first two parts presented in the seven part suite "2112". Since the album is named after the suite it is sometimes described as a concept album. Technically it is not, as the songs on the second side are completely unrelated to the plot of the suite. Rush repeated this arrangement on the 1978 album Hemispheres. The album was recorded at Toronto Sound Studios in February 1976 and released on April 1,1976 (or March 1976, according to some sources).
Rush finished touring for its unsuccessful previous album Caress of Steel, in early 1976. The band was in financial hardship due to the album's disappointing sales, unfavorable critical reception, and a decline in attendance at its shows. The band's international label, Mercury Records, considered dropping Rush but granted the band one more album following negotiations with manager Ray Danniels. Though the label demanded more commercial material, the band decided to continue developing its progressive rock sound. 2112 was recorded in February 1976 in Toronto with longtime producer Terry Brown. Its centerpiece is the 20-minute title track, a futuristic science-fiction song that takes up the entire first side of the album. There are five individual tracks on side two.
The atonal whirl of synthesizers opens the title track, bringing to mind the futuristic dystopia of "Megadon" , which is described in further detail in the album's liner notes. Before long, the epic piece begins with symphonically arranged power chords. This is proto-metal in the style of Tchaikovsky. Lee and Peart are as hyperactive as ever with the bass and drums performing frantic fills around Lifeson's huge sounding guitar. Lifeson's lead guitar is as driving and powerful as any contemporary rock band, but it has the signature excitably-high-strung style that is unique to Lifeson. As the opening section draws to its conclusions, among the sound of explosions, Lifeson plays a couple of licks of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, perhaps to destroy any ambiguity in the song's title. "Overture", the first section of this seven-part piece, draws to a close with its sole lyric - a line from a psalm: "and the meek shall inherit the earth." (Psalms 37:11 & Matthew 5:5)
Part 2, "The Temples of Syrinx", is by far the heaviest piece the band had recorded thus far. A simple, straightforward heavy metal tune with a raucous and angry energy. The lyrics describe the rulers of Megadon - the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx. These leaders seem to be an amalgam of a communist council and religious pedagogues with their disdain of questioning and fanatical propaganda. It is interesting - particularly in the world that has become reality in the years since the song was written - that the Temples of Syrinx are filled with, of all things, "great computers".
"2112" tells a story set in the city of Megadon in the year 2112, "where individualism and creativity are outlawed with the population controlled by a cabal of malevolent Priests who reside in the Temples of Syrinx". A galaxy-wide war resulted in the planets forcefully joining the Solar Federation (symbolized by the "Red Star"). By 2112, the world is controlled by the priests who take orders from giant banks of computers inside the temple. Music is unknown in this world absent of creativity and individuality, but in "Discovery", a nameless man finds a beaten guitar inside a cave and rediscovers the lost art of music. In "Presentation", the man takes the guitar to the priests at the temple, who say, "Yes, we know, it's nothing new; it's just a waste of time", and then proceed angrily to destroy it and banish him. Next, in "Oracle: The Dream", the man dreams of a new planet, established at the same time as the Solar Federation, where creative people live. He awakens, depressed that music is part of such a civilization and that he can never be part of it, and kills himself, in "Soliloquy". Another planetary war begins in "Grand Finale", resulting in the ambiguous spoken ending: "Attention all planets of the Solar Federation: We have assumed control". Peart described the ending as a "double surprise ... a real Hitchcock killer". Neil's voice as the "Elder Race" assumes control in this apocalyptic finale originally called "Denouement."
Musically speaking, 2112 was the first album that Lifeson said "really sounded like Rush."
Per Geddy: It's a gratifying album to play because I think it was the first album that our sound - the Rush sound - came together...It was our defining moment, to a certain degree.
Neil Peart - Drums
Geddy Lee - Vocals, Bass
Alex Lifeson - Guitars
Terry Brown - Intro synth to "Overture".
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*Lyrics* *[Click on "CC" icon for Closed Captioning] (Lyrics on Screen)*
"And the meek shall inherit the earth..."
Well, we've taken care of everything
The words you read, the songs you sing
The pictures that give pleasure to your eyes
It's one for all and all for one
We work together, common sons
Never need to wonder how or why
We are the priests of the temples of Syrinx
Our great computers fill the hallowed halls
We are the priests of the temples of Syrinx
All the gifts of life are held within these walls
Look around at this world we've made
Equality our stock in trade
Come and join the brotherhood of man
Oh what a nice, contented world
Let the banners be unfurled
Hold the red star proudly high in hand
We are the priests of the temples of Syrinx
Our great computers fill the hallowed halls
We are the priests of the temples of Syrinx
All the gifts of life are held within these walls
Sweeter than high fructose corn syrup. That was fantastic vocals Mr. Lee, great bass, guitar and drums were quality but that was impressive thanks RUSH and mystic rhythms.
"Sweeter than high fructose corn syrup." LOL! I've never heard that one before! It's true that Geddy cannot sing this song the way he did when he was in his twenties, but who else in the world could? I have respect for him singing that song then at his age and still making it sound great!
AMEN
THE GREATEST BAND OF ALL TIME!!!
Favourite Rush song of all time!
We miss you, Mr. Neil Peart...
2112 was the song and album that put Rush on the map. It's the first song I heard by them, and the one that set me on my decades old Rush journey. Incredible tune! R.I.P. Professor
I love how the guys took their music seriously but never took themselves too seriously
One of my favorite Rush songs! It brings back very fond memories of my brother's band, Asylum. Early 90's and the guys were playing at local bars and clubs and there were a group of us that went to every show and rocked out. They played mostly originals but they did a few covers and since they were a three-piece too, it was fitting that Overture/Temple was one. My brother played bass, the guitar player could shred and actually sounded like Geddy so he did the singing and the drummer kicked ass like Neil. Man, those were such wonderful, carefree times.
Great share Dan. I have to admit, it makes me think about my brother and that's the second time today that he directly came into my thoughts...different than normal, everyday reminders. I miss him...
This is one of my favorite Rush songs too, Tim! As a matter of fact, they're the first Rush songs I ever heard! I was at one of my cousin's house and I was very young (probably around 13). We had never shared music together before, and that day he pulled out the 2112 album and just said "listen to this". Those two songs were the only ones we had time to listen to but it completely blew me away and started me on my journey with Rush. I had never heard anything like it and it left a profound imprint on me that has never been equaled. Who would know I would three years later be playing those songs on lead guitar in a rock band?!? Our singer had a hard time with "Temples" so we arranged a medley so that we played "Overture" and then went straight into "Grand Finale". Those days were just awesome. It's interesting that our singer could sing songs like "Anthem" and "Bastille Day" but I guess "Temples" is just a tad much to ask for from a singer. (He could sing it falsetto but that just didn't cut it for long)
I have to have respect for anyone that can sing "Temples" and pull it off. It's so cool that your brother was a musician and into Rush and bands like that. I can tell that you really love your brother and loved him dearly. The ink proves it! LOL!
I'm so glad that this share brought back to you the memories it did. Good memories are a gift. Thanks so much for your awesome comment, Tim.
One of my favorite rush songs!!!
Add on to it "Grand Finale" and you have one heck of a powerful piece of music! It's one of my many favorites also!!! 🤘
Con esa ROLA ☝️ se me caen los CALZONES UFFF ALUCINANTE 🎸
LOS MAESTROS RUSH
Geddy jumping so he lands on the 4 at 1:30 is so satisfying and badass.
I first heard this in 1977. My life changed afterwards.
Not for the better.
Just so many memories flood back when I hear this one Dan - I grew up with this track.
Me too, BD! This was the very first Rush song I heard, at my cousins house when I was probably twelve years old. The synth intro and wailing guitar, bass, and drums (and vocals) just floored me and I was immediately hooked on Rush. That set me out on getting all of the Rush albums available at that time, the first two being "A Farewell to Kings" and "All the Worlds a Stage." I don't have the original albums anymore but it doesn't matter as I wore them out to the point that they were unplayable. So many of us have grown up on Rush; I think that's part of the reason they lasted so long...people reliving their lives through their music.
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I can’t remember when and how I got into Rush - must have been the mid 70s.
I wore out ‘All the World’s a Stage’ (had it on cassette).
@@bd5933 I remember exactly when and how I got into Rush as it was so life changing for me. The first Rush I heard was the opening synth to 2112 and then the rest of the album at one of my cousins house, which completely floored me. Then it was All the World's a Stage (on album format) which I played so much I completely wore it out. Then it was "A Farewell to Kings" (also on album format, and also worn completely out). Man, those were the days!
The Greatest Talent in a band ever!!
i was fortunate to see them live in 1990 and 1992. Best concert experience(s) of my life.
Legend Trio Canada The Star - 2112 Perfect Concert .. Wonderful Performance 👏👏👏
Man - its biceps day - and I’ve got Rush.
Miss you Professor.
This was a great show. !!!! Yes I was blessed to be present with my son. Excellence in action...perfection no, but who needs perfection when energy, enthusiasm, and talent rock the house.
Boomer making his son sit through this.
This boomer and his son set through it and were thrilled!
Inacreditável que apenas três pessoas façam um som como esse! Mágico!!
Amazing!!
Thanks for the kind words, bro! It is indeed amazing!
Amazing🤘🏻😁 Overture way badass drum beat always is always will be RIP N P ✌🏻😭
First time I heard 2112 was 1977?-78? In college and had just had my first square of blotter put under my tongue. I haven't been the same since ...
Remember how Geddy used to scream out these vocals like a freaking witch? 🎉
Yeah sounded good
Gotta say. Love the way rush played 2112 in the later years. Playing it in a slightly different tone, down a little makes it sound so much heavier and better imo.
lol yeah. would be hilarious to see geddy trying to do the vocals at normal pitch
Epic❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great post i was 10 when this came out. Loved it
Tuvieron que venir a Sudamérica para que supieran cómo se debe vivir un concierto de rock 🇨🇱
A saw this tour. I wasn't close enough to pass my joint to Alex. 😑
The realise is so bomb
WOW! What real music sounds like...
Shush now boomer
If you happen to own the Blu-ray, could you upload some clips from the R40 concert at some point? Clips seem to be non existent on UA-cam and the Blu-ray seems to be somewhat expensive from what I've seen.
I do not own the bluray yet, as I plan on getting the box set when I can afford it! I will post vids from it as long as UA-cam allows me to. It may be that the vids are currently getting blocked worldwide and that's why you cannot find them here. Often the latest release from a band will be blocked for a while and then YT will allow posts of vids from the release.
@@MysticRhythmsLive By box set do you mean the box set with concerts from 1974-2013? I was referring to the 2015 concert.
@@thatmatt41 I just realized that the R40 concert is not included in the R40 box set, so I'll have to purchase the R40 bluray for the 2015 concert separately. I'm not sure when I'll be getting it as I have several other blurays and box sets on my bucket list, so it will be when funds are available.
@@MysticRhythmsLive Not a problem at all, take your time with getting it!
@@thatmatt41 Will do!
Todos esos comentarios que hablan sobre la voz de Geddy, primero lávense el hocico antes de hablar de alguno de estos tres maestros.
Duidelijk hoe geniale muzikanten ingezet worden om te hersenspoelen, Zarija Clabatti (gnostic Christian)
Wat ben ik in mijn leven in de maling genomen, goedgelovig of naieve, in ieder geval een kind van God wat fout misbruikt is.
why are they doing this in A?
Geddy hasn't been able to hit the high notes in B for decades
Oooof, Geddy sounds a bit rough in this one
Geddy was 58 yrs old during this tour, and is clearly singing his heart out, with decades of tours under his belt. No auto tune on stage here, pure voice, could you do better?
Well he certainly couldn't hit the hight notes like when he was younger but man he can still sing and he still has so much fun playing with his pals.
@@stevereed-oconnor477 Yes
@@cahillgreg Lol...let's see your cover then!
@@stevereed-oconnor477 these guys are filthy rich and at this point just toured for fun, why waste your time defending them?
These guys are Metallica of the 70s😂
Excuse me, me thinks that the two aren't in any way, and completely contradiction when considering musical styles or gendres. 😮
Not really. When 2112 came out it eventually sold a lot of copies without hardly any airplay and Metallica became popular without hardly any radio play also but that's about the only similiarity I can think of other than them both being "heavy" bands.
That was great…until the first note out of Geddy’s mouth. I’ll stick to videos of Rush in the 80s, when he had the ability to hit the notes which made this band special.
Or earlier like on the All the World's a stage album.
Bro he is like 60 in this, try and sing that at 60 😂
@@Ethanoil7656 It sounds disappointing. There are lots of 80s bands still together. Rob Halford can't hit high notes anymore, but his raspy voice sounds cool anyway. Paul Stanley sounds terrible & ruins Kiss. Some 70s/80s punk bands like Circle Jerks, FEAR, 7 Seconds & Misfits & others still play live. Since punk vocals don't lean heavily on singing well it really doesn't matter much how they sound. Rush, however, is different. Geddy Lee's voice, the famous "chipmunks on speed," is such a huge part of what makes this band special. I'm probably in the minority with this opinion, but Rush is disappointing with Geddy's inability to sing like he used to.
@@crooked-halo I fully agree...
💯 agree. I was loving it until the vocals kicked in.
The musicianship is phenomenal but Geddy Lee's singing is unlike the original pitch; that's the reason why I prefer The Police as a trio.
The Police were awesome.. too bad they split up. They only put out 5 studio albums .. Rush had 19 studio albums. The best thing about Rush is they all were good friends and they had no egos.
Bro.. you try being 58 and sing high notes like that... It ain't gonna work
@@easternsasquatch I agree but that pitch surely sounds unlike any of that old pitch; good music!