It's a small thing, but between the time when I first launched this website in 1998 and now, the typical aspect ratio of computer monitors has changed. (Duh! right?) I've altered my Wallpaper images in the past, so this isn't the first time I've updated this site, but I recently re-cropped and/or widened my offering of wallpaper images for a standard 16:9 aspect ratio. So images will be a perfect fit on your computer. Enjoy!
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Site Updates
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Wallpaper update for standard 16:9 aspect ratio monitors
Monday, October 2, 2023
Transcript: "Mastery and Mystery", Neil Peart's Foreword to "Rhythmic Composition: Featuring the Music of Porcupine Tree" by Gavin Harrison
I have added a new item to the Transcript Archive written by Neil Peart. Back in 2014 Neil wrote "Mastery and Mystery", the foreword to Rhythmic Composition: Featuring the Music of Porcupine Tree by Gavin Harrison. This is a real treat, reading Neil rave about Gavin Harrison and Porcupine Tree. My two favorite drummers together. - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for providing the transcript!
Monday, August 21, 2023
Transcript: "Piccadilly Tube Feels The Rush August 21st"
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Transcript: "Rejuvenated Rush Hits Grand Rapids On The Upswing", The Grand Rapids Press, October 23, 1996
Here's another new transcript, "Rejuvenated Rush Hits Grand Rapids On The Upswing," an interview with Neil Peart from the October 23, 1996, edition of the Grand Rapids Press. A great interview, Neil discusses his early days both in London before joining Rush, as well as auditioning for Geddy and Alex after the departure of Rutsey, and studying with Freddie Gruber following the Burning for Buddy tribute albums leading to his reinventing his approach to drumming for Test for Echo.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Transcript: "Andrew MacNaughtan TriNet Chat", December 15, 2002
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Transcript: "Interview: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson" - Now, June 10, 2010
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Transcript: "Rush: Something Special For Everyone", Northeast Ohio Scene, February 14 1980
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Transcript: "Rush Receives Marvel Comic Honors", Circus, May 12, 1977
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Transcript: "Attention All Planets of the Solar Federation... Alex Lifeson Has Assumed Control", Guitarist, May 1995
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Transcript: the "Grace Under Pressure Radio Special"
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Transcript: Signals Radio Special
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Transcript: "We Have Assumed Control" - Sounds, June 11, 1977
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Transcript: "The Universal Dream: Rush's Moving Pictures" - Vintage Guitar, May 2020
Friday, May 12, 2023
Transcript: PROG #129, April 2022
It's been quite awhile since I've added any old articles to my Transcript page, and I've got a stack to get to. I did finally add last year's PROG issue #129 which focused on the Moving Pictures 40th Anniversary reissue. Thanks to John Patuto for the transcript. Check it out here: http://www.2112.net/powerwindows/transcripts/20220400prog.htm
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Signals 40th Anniversary Edition desktop wallpaper
Monday, July 25, 2022
Moving Pictures 40th Anniversary Edition desktop wallpaper
I now have a complete set of Moving Pictures 40th Anniversary Edition desktop wallpaper images available for your enjoyment, found on my main Wallpaper page as well as on my MP40 wallpaper page (where you'll also find tabs linking to the linernotes essays and other notes about the release). - Thanks to John Patuto for help with the scans.
Friday, July 22, 2022
Rush in Pop Culture Update - July '22
It's been awhile since I've updated my Rush Pop Culture References In Literature And Film page, and here's a quick update with a few additions:
- During the season 4 premier of the Netflix series Stranger Things, at the 11 minute mark, Jonathan Byers (Charlie Heaton) disperses pot smoke in his bedroom using Rush's debut album cover (the back of which is more recognizable).
- During the season 3 finale of the Amazon series The Boys "The Instant White-Hot Wild", ) Hughie (Jack Quaid) wears a Hold Your Fire t-shirt.
- During the Netflix series God’s Favorite Idiot, Melissa McCarthy's character is a Rush fan. Early in the series premiere "B-Minus", Amily (Melissa McCarthy) plays “The Temples of Syrinx” from her scooter. Then during episode 4 "God, Satan and All the Good Smells", "Tom Sawyer" is played in the breakroom and Amily screams out "I love Rush!" then begins playing air flute as she misidentifies the keyboard solo saying "I think it's a flute"..
- During the June 19th episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, a shady character is seen wearing a RUSH hat, and John Oliver mentions RUSH twice and later refers to the "Ontario's Power Trio".
- 2112 sighting: the LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens video game, released in June 2016, has an unlockable stormtrooper designated FN-2112, which wears only his helmet and Rush colored boxers (i.e. red and black), possibly a PG rated nod to the naked starman. Check him out in this video at the 40 second mark.
- Destination Ontario's "Share Your Love For Local" television commercial which first aired December 16, 2020 features a cover of "Closer To The Heart".
Thanks to Kenny Bratz, Ab Rooswinkel, Tod O'Donnell, Darren DrDual, Jesse Maddox, and Horus Threesixteen for sharing these! If you're aware of other references I'm missing on my page, please drop me a line.