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Saturday, October 10, 2015

R40 Live set to release Nov 20

Rush's R40 Live video and CD will release on November 20. And if the "Roll the Bones" video preview is any indication, this promises to be an epic release. There are five R40 Live versions to choose from, which you can order from Amazon at the links below:

Filmed in their home town of Toronto at two sold-out shows on June 17 and 19, R40 Live will give the fans who saw the mind-blowing show a way to relive their memories -- and a chance for fans who didn't to experience it (sorry Europe, Brazil, and everywhere else).  After watching the "Roll the Bones" video preview, it appears that this production focuses on the band, much like R30. I was immediately impressed with mix and the direction. In particular, the stereo mix seems to be much more balanced than what we've heard in past releases, and it appears we have David Bottrill (Vapor Trails remixed) to thank for that. I can finally hear the drums and bass -- as well as the guitar. We'll see how the 5.1 mix turns out, but I'm optimistic that this will be one of the best-sounding Rush live releases ever.

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Read the official press release on Rush.com.

Watch official trailer.

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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Clockwork Angels Tour Blu-ray, DVD, and CD coming Nov 19

Rush.com has announced that the Clockwork Angels Tour Blu-ray, DVD, and CD will release on November 19, 2013. You can pre-order at the following links:

Clockwork Angels Tour [Blu-ray]

Clockwork Angels Tour [DVD]

CD [No pre-order info available yet]

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Here are the details from Rush.com:

AUDIO AND VIDEO RELEASES INCLUDE EPIC VERSIONS OF SONGS RARELY PERFORMED AND NEVER-BEFORE CAPTURED ALONGSIDE NEWLY REWORKED ARRANGEMENTS SPECIFICALLY FOR THE CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR;

BLURAY/DVD INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE BACKSTAGE TOUR DOCUMENTARY, SOUNDCHECK FOOTAGE, AND TOUR FILM OUTTAKES IN ADDITION TO THE 3 HOUR CONCERT FILM

Rush have unveiled details for their first new recording since being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year. On November 19th, "RUSH: CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR" will be released simultaneously via Anthem/Roadrunner Records on CD and the companion BLURAY/DVD on Anthem/Zoe Vision/Rounder.

"RUSH: CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR" was filmed and recorded last November at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, during Rush's highly successful Clockwork Angels Tour. The eleven month-marathon world tour crossed North America twice and ventured overseas to Europe in support of the band's acclaimed 2012 studio release "CLOCKWORK ANGELS."

In capturing the tour's electrifying three hour set, "RUSH: CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR" pairs Rush classics ("Tom Sawyer," "The Spirit Of Radio," "2112"), with a nod to the 80's Rush era (The Analog Kid," "Territories," "Subdivisions") alongside newly reworked arrangements specifically for the tour featuring the Clockwork Angels String Ensemble ("Headlong Flight," "YYZ," "Red Sector A"). The string section marks the first time the trio has brought additional musicians on the road with them. To showcase their latest studio release, the epic set list also features nine tracks off "CLOCKWORK ANGELS." Other highlights include tracks rarely performed and never before recorded live ("The Body Electric," "Middletown Dreams"), in addition to three separate drum solos by the incomparable Neil Peart.

Beyond the incredible live performances, the DVD includes a 25-minute tour documentary titled "Can't Stop Thinking Big", featuring interviews with all 3 members, exclusive and behind the scenes footage, and offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the Rush tour machine and insight into the band members themselves. Other special features on the DVD include the trio of hilarious shorts created specifically for the tour as well as interviews and outtakes captured during their filming. Additional filmed sketches and a rare soundcheck performance of perennial favourite "Limelight" round out the exclusive offerings.

"RUSH: CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR" comes on the heels of Anthem/Atlantic's September 30th release of "VAPOR TRAILS REMIXED," a newly remixed version of the band's 2002 album VAPOR TRAILS and 7-disc boxed set "THE STUDIO ALBUMS 1989-2007," which features every studio album Rush recorded for Atlantic Records.

RUSH: CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR

Release date: November 19th

DVD (Anthem/Zoe Vision/Rounder)

CD (Anthem/Roadrunner Records)

Set One:

  • Subdivisions
  • The Big Money
  • Force Ten
  • Grand Designs
  • The Body Electric
  • Territories
  • The Analog Kid
  • Bravado
  • Where's My Thing?/ Here It Is! (drum solo)
  • Far Cry

Set Two:

  • Caravan*
  • Clockwork Angels*
  • The Anarchist*
  • Carnies*
  • The Wreckers*
  • Headlong Flight*/ Drumbastica (drum solo)
  • Peke's Repose (guitar solo)/Halo Effect*
  • Seven Cities of Gold*
  • Wish Them Well*
  • The Garden*
  • Dreamline*
  • The Percussor (I) Binary Love Theme (II) Steambanger's Ball (drum solo)
  • Red Sector A*
  • YYZ*
  • The Spirit of Radio

Encore:

  • Tom Sawyer
  • 2112

Bonus:

  • Limelight (soundcheck recording)
  • Middletown Dreams
  • The Pass
  • Manhattan Project*

*With the Clockwork Angels String Ensemble

SPECIAL FEATURES (BLURAY/DVD ONLY)

  • Can't Stop Thinking Big (25 min tour documentary)
  • Behind The Scenes (featuring Jay Baruchel)
  • Outtakes
  • Interview With Dwush
  • Family Goy
  • Family Sawyer
  • The Watchmaker (intermission tour film)
  • Office Of The Watchmaker (closing tour film)

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Sunday, September 27, 2009

Full-concert R30 Blu-ray and DVD coming November 17

When the R30 DVD was released in 2005, it was missing 8 songs from the original concert (evidently, the band didn't want R30 to be too similar to Rush in Rio). On November 17, the R30 concert will be released in its entirety, in both Blu-ray (Hi-Def) and DVD formts. Both of these versions are available for pre-order:

R30 [Blu-ray]

Rush - R30 [DVD]

Also releasing on November 17 is a compilation DVD, featuring video from Rush in Rio, R30, and Snakes & Arrows Live. It's also available for pre-order.

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Thanks to Rushisaband for the head's up on these releases!

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