Limelight (acoustic Rush cover) - Mike Massé and Jeff Hall
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- Опубліковано 7 тра 2017
- "Limelight" by Rush, an acoustic cover by Mike Massé, featuring Jeff Hall. Prepare to be Rushified! [Laptop speakers not recommended.] For booking information: mikemasse.com/contact/ Listen on Spotify: www.mikemasse.com/spotify Get on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/album/id1232... Mike's 80-song collection, "Covers (Mostly Live)": itunes.apple.com/album/id5387...
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Liner Notes: "I want you to please welcome home...RUSH!" [Ba-da-da da-da-da Ba-da-da da-da-da Ba-da-da da-da-da, dum dum dum...] Rush is tied with Genesis as my second favorite band of all time (behind the Beatles). I think they'd be completely cool with that. I have my dear sister Monica to thank for discovery Rush. She went and saw them on the "Moving Pictures" tour (so lucky!). My friend Jenny Stuart from across the street came over, and I mentioned that Monica was at a Rush concert. "Who's Rush?" The rest is history. We spent the afternoon listening to my sister's LP's of Moving Pictures and Permanent Waves. We were both hooked, and for me, it was the beginning of a lifelong fandom. I began collecting their LP's as fast as a could, and each one was a joy to discover and explore. Never before had I been so simultaneously and thoroughly entertained, educated and edified by music. We were living in Satellite Beach, FL, at the time, and I was lucky enough to catch Rush on their next tour, "Signals" in March of 1983 at the Lakeland Civic Center. Because of our proximity to Kennedy Space Center, we could literally see space shuttle launches from my house. I remember the space shuttle flying low over our elementary school during recess on the back of a 747 on its return trip, after landing in California. Rush playing "Countdown" at that show was a big deal for us. I got to see them several times after that, and was lucky enough to get to meet Geddy and Alex during their final (*sniff*) tour, R40, along with two of my best lifelong friends, Scott Slusher and Ken Benson. / 10153062572110835
As Ken said, "Neil captured the moment quite well, don't you think?"
Rush is a one-of-a-kind mind meld of three musicians. Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee, the lifelong friends, perfectly in sync, with Geddy as the anointed voice for Neil's lyrics. Drawing from literature, philosophy, and his own life experiences, the lyrics touch on life's most important questions and contradictions. As the listener, you yearn for answers with him, you search for meaning with him, and you confront your insecurities and fears with him. Easily my favorite lyricist.
Neil and I have a mutual friend, who shared my UA-cam stuff with him. It was a huge thrill to hear that Neil knows I exist and enjoyed my music. He particularly thought "Africa" was great, and noticed my attire, "He's wearing a Rush shirt!" If I ever met Neil, I hope I'd muster the courage to tell him how much his music meant to me during my son Noah's cancer battle. I listened to "The Garden" every night going to sleep in a little cell-sized guest room adjacent to the ICU, during those worst early days of fear. "In this one of many possible worlds, all for the best, or some bizarre test?" I had been reading his books, so those words meant so much more to me coming from someone who had himself suffered immeasurable loss. So Neil, if we ever met, you wouldn't have to pretend I was a long-awaited friend. But hopefully you'd sense the gratitude of a kindred soul.
Geddy Lee, I pretty much put him right behind Paul McCartney as the G.O.A.T. in terms of individual rock musicianship. Enough said.
And Alex. Oh man, Alex. My favorite guitarist. What more can I say? Blah blah blah blah.... :) He comes up with the coolest dang guitar parts I've ever heard. It's always the perfect complement to the song, but also nothing you were expecting. He makes "weird" parts sound normal. :) Plus his humor. Rush always struck the perfect balance of taking the music seriously without taking themselves too seriously.
I hope to eventually make a Rush pilgrimage to Toronto. How cool would it be to have Masse and Hall play at Massey Hall. :) Bucket list gig!
A big thanks to Jeff Hall for slappin' da bass.
Also thanks to my friend Jamie McGregor for the custom-designed shirt.
• Prepare to be Rushified
Love,
Mike
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Thank you Sir for putting a smile on this fella's face...God Bless you and your loved ones!!Keep doing this for everyone :-)
Mike Mass, eh!
Ann Arbor? HELL YES MIKE! As someone who does what you do with one/100th of the skill... besides lots of water day of what else do you do to take care of your voice before performances?
A JEFF HALL SIGHTING!!
He's really in the zone, his own zone! rock on Jeff...
yeah he was really getting into it. love it when the music just takes over and you're just along for the ride.
Excellent feeling and understanding of Rush's spirit. Congrats, guys! You are touched by God for sure. And hope God is touched by you as well. Thank you for keeping the flame alive.
More please. RIP to Neil Peart. Keep alive the dreams of reality.
Two words....
MORE RUSH!!!
Fantastic job!!
Name a more iconic duo.
Neil really was a very clever lyricist. Lovely version 👍🏻
Fantastic.
Neil Peart, rest in peace.
I had no idea that Dr.House could play bass...
I was going to say Donald Sutherland.
He looks more like Justin Chancelor Bassist for Tool
Robert Plant?
I believe Dr. House is a pretty good singer/piano player. A song called St. James Infermary
I had no idea he could act but he can play the hell out of that Bass!!
Excellent cover! I can't believe there were 3 people that disliked this.
More Jeff Hall please!
I agree. And I love to ignore dislikes! Makes the world a friendlier place (for me.) This was done with love; more than a cover!
What the hell, man! :O Insane vocals! You absolutely nailed it. Thanks for a fantastic cover! ...Hope someone forwards this to Geddy.
the lyrics just blew my mind and now rush is god.
Its always nice to see you guys together. YOu have both improved tremendeslly past years !!! greetings from serbia. john
Fantastic covers! If you can do Geddy & Rush, you can do the other classic Canada-based rock band Triumph-Fight the Good Fight.
Goosebumps
No matter how many miles away, you can't stop the music.
僕らのレジェンド、ラッシュの名曲が、この様な形で歌い継がれている事が本当に嬉しいです😂😂😂
心よりの感謝をm(_ _)m
SLAPPA DAT BASS MON! AH SLAPPA DAT BAHSS!!
this song could have come out yesterday, and yet, it was written in the late 70's and released in 80 or 81....epic...
Mike I consider you the best cover of the world!!! Some times better than original!!!! I hope one day to see your show.
Great song ! Fantastic ! I miss my last great hero !! RIP Neil .....
Had to come back to this after today's Silent Lucidity. Which, by the way, was spectacular in every way. How fun to watch the countdown live and see it with everyone else for the first time.
Bubbles will be excited to see this!
That was sick! 🙌🏾🔥🎶
WOW!
GREAT JOB GENTLEMEN FREAKING EPIC!!!!!!!! Vocal performance is outstanding!
How is this so good? I’ve been watching Rush covers for years! Why did UA-cam make me find this on Reddit? How does this not have a million views?
AMAZING. Best Limelight cover I've ever heard. Vocals are outstanding. Thank you so much for posting this!
And.... Up next "Closer to the Heart"???
Great idea, I'd love to see that.
2112 in its entirety!!
TREES PLEEEEEEEEZE .... I love RUSH I have never heard a rush cover that is this good ..... Memories of hangin out with friends in *(HIGH)*school with black lights and strobes just having a blast ....
john lee pettimore don't forget the bongloads bro, hah ha!!
Yes!! More Rush!!
So beautiful. Wonderful performance.
I'm loving all the Rush covers, Thanks for the great renditions
Really well done.Gary and Alex would approve I'm sure.
Amazing and beautiful cover 😊😃❤️🎶🎼Geddy Lee has a twin 😊
It is Easy to See ...or rather Hear ...that this guy is a Gem of a Talent !
His Vocal Clarity is a Delight ! His Dynamic Range is Steller ! I am particularly , Glad that although , choosing Acoustic instrumentation ...that he Opted to ...Employ a Quality microphone ...set up apparently Tweaked to Accent ...the Timeless Beauty of his Vocal Expression !
This is the Good Stuff !
YES YES YES!!!!!! GREAT CHOICE!!!!
We need more RUSH! Just right on ! And that mean a lot.
Yes, please! I wouldn't be mad if you guys did more Rush covers ;D
Seriously though, do more Rush covers. I think you guys would be able to turn out a nice cover of The Garden!
This is great, and of course can't do Rush without having Jeff Hall sit in. Awesome job guys.
All these Mike Masse videos I have watched and now a Rush one. You wouldn't know they were his second fav band as I would have expected some Pie Pizza Rush tunes.....still awesome job Mike and Jeff. Glad to see you are a die hard Rush fan.
It's fun watching Jeff Play. Remember back in the 90's they had soda cans and flowers that would dance around to what ever music was on the radio? Well the split screen seemed a little bit like Mike's singing was making Jeff go !
OUTSTANDING! Excellent vocals and musicianship. I am a huge Rush fan and I am very much impressed.
Sure glad I have tickets for your show in St. Louis this week!
Wow! You vocals are spot on. And the bas player Rocks.
Parábens pelo trabalho musical.
Ficou espetacular.
Por favor uma Playlist somente com músicas do Rush.
Muito obrigado.
Great sound ! I loved it ... RUSH again ... again and forever .... let’s remember the Professor Neil forever and of course another genius Alex & Geddy
An album would be brilliant.
Wow...you can really sing!! Those high notes were spot on!! Loved it! 🤗
Fantastic rendition Mike.
The ability to cover vocalists like Geddy Lee and Bono is simply amazing. Vocals were spot on here, as usual. Incredible job.
Goddamn is Rush one of the greatest bands or what. Musically fantastic. I don't usually pay too much attention to lyrics of songs but Rush knocks that out of the ball park too. Wonderfully poetic. Excellent cover.
Just keeps getting better!!!
Beautiful combination guys!
Fantastic!!!!!!!!
Very well done indeed gents
Sweet mother of God
Wonderful.
Nice job Mike and Jeff.
So glad you covered this! Your and Jeff help put a smile on my face everyday. =)
You blow my mind. What an incredible cover of one of my favorite songs of all time... PLEASE DO MORE RUSH COVERS>>>>>>> Incredible Bass and Acoustic. I am a BIG FAN....
You guys are incredible.
Excellent. You guys are good. You got that Geddy falsetto down.
AWESOME BEYOND WORDS!!!
Hell yes!
More wow. Jeff is not to be overlooked - always has great tone and playing.
Again, great RUSH vocal, Mike. Props 🤘🏻
SPOT ON!!!
HELL YEAH!!!....Thanks Mike! .....I remember requesting this!! awesome!!!
Mike what are your thoughts on covering ANY Paul Carrack??
Oh man... I jumped on here at exactly the right time. Was just in the mood for some Rush.
WOW! Killed it!!!!
muy linda version, los felicito a ambos. Amo a rush y este es un muy buen homenaje !!!!Gracias
Rush forevercover, great
...wow... wow... WOW!!! Not even Geddy Lee hits those notes anymore!! And what about the arrangement... You are truly spoiling us, Mike. Keep up the AMAZING work!!!
Oh, I can't take credit for the arrangement. It's basically me trying to play Alex's part, minus the solo. So he gets full credit on the arrangement. Plus Geddy, eh.
"trying to play", there’s an understatement… Whatever man, I love it!! Just keep'em comin'!!
Outstanding!
Awesome Job! Excellent!
LOVE, SO GOOD.
Absolutely incredible 👍🏻🇺🇸
Nailed it!!
I get it that Neil Peart meant this song to be kinda like an apologetic statement....but the tune never fails to put a smile on my face and make me slappin' da bass man!
You nailed those vocals!! One of the few who could! Love your stuff, Mike & Co.! Come to Nova Scotia! :D
That is a terribly underrated video.
Damn...this is REALLY good.
Great job !
Nice work gents!
I can't even express how awesome that was!!
Nice work guys! Great lead vocal. Very tough to cover Geddy’s voice. Bravo!
Great stuff and happy birthday Jeff
Beautiful
Not many people could pull that off with that feel and musicianship , totally cool!
Love the way jeff is SO into it!!!!
You're an awesome artist Mike... It's amazing how many songs your voice can pull off! Keep up the incredible work!
wow your voice sounds like airsupply singers!!! great!!
Nailed it
Brilliant!!!
Still Love your Dumpert Sticker.
Great song and an awesome cover. I have been playing guitar and singing for over 40 years now and I appreciate the time and effort that it takes to do these songs, and do them as well as you do. You have a fan in Arkansas. Thanks a bunch, Roger.
Thats insane. SOOO GOOOOD
Guitar playing is excellent!¡
Hell yeah guys! Mike's voice is spot on, as usual. And da-yum, Jeff...channel that inner Getty Lee! More Rush please!
what a voice and what a version! Amazing man!