Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

randin

randin

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Caught this great music doc yesterday.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1545103/
Highly recommended if you were ever a fan of the band or ever wondered why anyone would be. :) Surely only fans (and their wives/girlfriends under duress) would go to this movie, but I still think it says something that there was applause at the end. It was really well done, and really makes you love these guys - and their mothers.

They obviously had full access with the band completely part of the film project, but I was still surprised with some things like archival footage they got in the film. I mean, actual film of Alex (guitarist) telling his parents he's dropping out of high school?

Also lots of great interviews, from Gene Simmons to Jack Black. I think the filmmakers did a great job getting so much into two hours.
 
Can't wait till it comes around here!

Edit... just found it, one showing this Thursday... I'm there!
 
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Ha... but that thread never mentions the name of the film or any details about it, it's just a bunch of fanboys talking about loving the band. :)

I searched for "Lighted Stage" and got no results so thought I had an original thought here. Guess not!
 
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Ha... but that thread never mentions the name of the film or any details about it, it's just a bunch of fanboys talking about loving the band. :)

I searched for "Lighted Stage" and got no results so thought I had an original thought here. Guess not!
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FanMen. Thank you very much.:thumbsup:
 
Fanboys/fanmen, same difference. The point is, there were no fangirls or fanwomen. :)

Although, I should brag that I went with TWO women to the film. Not bad, if I do say so myself. I couldn't get one girl interested in the band when I was playing their songs in a high school cover band in the late 80s!
 
The closest theatre to me that's showing this is in Austin.

I love these guys, but it looks like I'm waiting for the DVD.
 
Just got back. One of the best rock docs I've ever seen.

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This film makes me proud to be a Rush fan! I think the film makers really gave Rush the respect they deserve. Bravo.

With the Geddy & Alex interviews, it reminded me of Spinal Tap, but WTF....what's it supposed to sound like, I guess? Great thoughts & comments from other musicians & producers. I'm not a Billy Corgan fan, but he was well spoken on the subject of Rush.

I particularly liked:

-the vintage concert footage.
-The story of how Neil joined the band
-Talking about how Caress of Steel was a bomb
-Discussion of the solo in La Villa Strangiato
-Showing the original handwritten lyrics
-The Ghost Rider segment
-Nice motion graphics throughout

I'll def be picking up the Bluray for the bonus material.
 
Thanks Steven.

predictable highs (Moving Pictures) and lows (Caress of Steel).
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LOL, I had to stay home & take care of my sick kid yesterday. I think I listened to those 2 albums like 3 times each over the course of the day. Maybe Hemispheres once as well. :Drogar-Happy(DBG):
 
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