Neil Peart News
by AndyO
Neil has updated Bubba's Book Club. To read the update, click the link:
In this edition, Neil writes about Aldous Huxley's After Many a Summer Dies the Swan.
Labels: Bubba's Book Club, neilpeart.net, written by NEP
There's a limited edition of Neil Peart's Time Machine 747 sticks available, according to the Pro-Mark website. Not sure if this is new, but here's the information if you're interested:
Japanese White Oak 747 Neil Peart wood tip
Along with his band RUSH, Neil is responsible for writing and performing some of the most adventurous music of the modern rock era. Like a 5A, but longer with a thicker taper and larger tip. Versatile. Use in quiet applications or when more volume is required. Heavier in weight than the hickory version.
With RUSH'S "Time Machine" tour, Pro-Mark has created 3 different imprints of Neil's popular Shira Kashi Oak 747s. Of the 12 designs featured on Neil's "Steam Punk" tour kit, 3 of those designs will be featured on the sticks in copper ink. These sticks are special edition for a limited time!
Limited Edition Pro-Mark 747 Time Machine sticks
Labels: drum sticks, Pro-Mark
I've added some new and updated drum kit replicas (and some special Power Windows TV replicas) to the site. Stop in and let the owners know what you think!
Here's a list of all the new or updated pages:
Erik L's Ludwig Classic/Super Classic Kit
Alessandro Bianchi's three Neil Peart kit replicas
Greg Smith's Tama Artstar Cordia kit
Steve Lerro's Tama Superstar Customs
Doug Foley's Power Windows TV replicas
Alan Walker's custom drum heads
Sam Albidone's Red Sparkle DW replica
Sam Kesteven's Highwood Drum Kit
S. Rorke's Sonor kit (and many other kits)
Uncle Bob's Ludwig Super Classic kit
Thanks again to all the owners of these kits for sharing them.
Labels: drum kit replicas
For all you Kindle readers out there, you can now purchase the electronic version of Far and Away: A Prize Every Time.
Labels: ebooks, Far and Away
You can now pre-order Rush's new concert video, "Time Machine 2011: Live in Cleveland." The video is scheduled to release on October 25, 2011 November 8.
Time Machine 2011: Live in Cleveland
Labels: Time Machine DVD
Some nice pictures of the "Time Machine" kit.
Also, there are excerpts from Rhythm Magazine's August 2011 interview with Neil and drum tech Lorne Wheaton.
Neil Peart's Time Machine drum setup in pictures | MusicRadar.com
Thanks to PowerWindows for the head's up!
Labels: drums
Neil Peart's new instructional DVD, "Taking Center Stage: A Lifetime of Live Performance," is scheduled for an October 14 release date.
You can read the announcement here on MusicDispatch.com.
You can pre-order on Amazon now:
Taking Center Stage: Lifetime of Live Performances
Details:
Series: DVD
Publisher: Hudson Music
Format: DVD
Artist : Neil Peart
Release Date: 10/14/2011
Filmed in various locations over the course of a year, Neil Peart takes you on a behind-the-scenes look at Rush's 2010-11 Time Machine tour. This includes rare and exclusive footage of Neil's personal pre-tour rehearsals and backstage events at a Rush concert (including a visit to the soundcheck, and an unprecedented backstage interview as Neil warms up for the show). Neil also presents a detailed look at every single song in the tour's set list. Each song features analysis and demonstrations by Neil, which are coupled with a detailed PDF eBook containing transcription of his parts. At the end of each song discussion, the viewer is transported onstage to a Rush concert to see the actual live performance of the song from the perspective of the drum cameras only. 6 hours, 40 minutes.
Via Rushisaband
Labels: DVD news, instructional, Taking Center Stage
Update: 8/10/11 - Pro-Mark article about Neil's appearance.
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Neil gave an unannounced drum class over the weekend at the 16th Annual KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Camp & Festival in Vermont.
Hudson Music posted a photo on their Facebook page.
According to comments:
An unannounced class by Professor Neil Peart at Kosa/Vermont. A pretty special day...
Neil did a great class and played drumset with a small percussion ensemble and he also played djembe with them to close out the class. A good time was had by all....
Via Rushisaband.com
Labels: Drum Clinic, KoSA