Transcript: "Sometimes Rush Is In A Hurry" - Philadelphia Inquirer, March 24, 1981

Here is a fresh Rush transcript for your Friday enjoyment. "Sometimes Rush Is In A Hurry" was published in the May 22, 1981 edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the band performed Philly on the Moving Pictures tour.  Geddy Lee tells how the band's original plan was to release a live album following Permanent Waves, but decided to record another studio album instead. He also explains the interesting thought that once Rush became the headline band they were left with less time to write new music: "Back when we were a support band, there was always so much time just waiting around. We'd finish our set and then have to wait around for the headliner to play before going back to the hotel. So working on new material was a good way to kill time."

Transcript: "Three Is Never A Crowd" - The Music Paper, December 1991

To celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the release of Roll The Bones, I've transcribed "Three Is Never A Crowd", a feature interview with Geddy Lee from the December 1991 issue of Canada's The Music Paper. Geddy talks about writing music that makes them happy first and foremost, using keyboards in a more sparse fashion, strength as a trio, and simplifying song arrangements, as in the case of "Bravado":

"'Bravado' was a tune where almost everything you did felt good about it. And then you're left with the problem where you could very easily overdo a song like that because everything sounds good on it. And for us, I think pulling things out of that song was the key, simplifying the arrangement."

- Thanks to Monica Zimmerman for the original article!

Transcript: "Off The Record With Geddy Lee and Neil Peart" - 1981

My latest transcript addition is Geddy Lee and Neil Peart on "Off The Record with Mary Turner" from 1981. The interview includes questions which cover Geddy's mom not being happy with his choice of career, Neil's joining the band, constant touring, going solo, and more.

Transcript: "'A Port Boy's Story' by Neil Peart" - St. Catharines Standard, June 24 & 25, 1994

This article has been in the Transcript Archive since the beginning, but I have just updated it to include the original photos of a young Neil Peart which appeared along with the original article, courtesy of Chris Irwin: "'A Port Boy's Story' by Neil Peart" - St. Catharines Standard, June 24 & 25, 1994

"Thinking Big" - Clockwork Angels: The Watchmaker's Edition, March 1, 2013

From the linernotes to the Clockwork Angels: The Watchmaker's Edition audiobook, here is the essay "Thinking Big" by Kevin J. Anderson. Kevin looks back on his 20+ year relationship with Neil Peart, and how they worked together to create Clockwork Angels, the novel.

Desktop Wallpaper Update: Clockwork Angels Watchmaker's Edition, plus Vapor Trails Remixed

To the Desktop Wallpaper gallery, I've added a wallpaper for the Vapor Trails Remixed edition, as well as eight images from the Clockwork Angels Watchmaker Edition. Read by Neil Peart, this special audiobook release includes deluxe packaging of seven CDs, each contained in their own unique CD sleeve featuring the clock indicating the disk number (one through seven). The back cover of each disk features the alchemical symbol which appears on the clockface at that time.   Click here for the full collection.

Transcript: "Neil Peart: Learning To Swing Has Everything To Do With Learning To Rock" - Drums Etc., September/October 1997

I've just transcribed "Learning To Swing Has Everything To Do With Learning To Rock" by Neil Peart, from the September/October 1997 issue of Canada's Drums Etc. magazine. Neil appeared on the cover, and tells of how he came to be "coached" by Freddie Gruber and the subsequent change in his technique which included the switch from matched to traditional grip.  Neil concludes this interview given just before the start of his personal tragedies by stating his immediate plans were to start the followup to Test For Echo in early 1998, as well as writing a book about the Test for Echo tour called "Landscape With Drums" (sound familiar?). - Thanks to Monica Davidson for providing the original article!

Transcript: "Interview: Alex Lifeson" - Sym Info, November 1987

Alex Lifeson appeared on the cover of November 1987 issue of the Netherland's "Sym Info" magazine along with an exclusive interivew. This interview includes a few interesting bits of trivia, such as:  "on almost every album we make...a lyric about a subject which Geddy and I feel completely different about won't make it. For this record...(laughs) - it is funny because it would be very topical now - there was a lyric entitled Holy Walter. It had to do with TV evangelists...that lyric dealt with the complete...circus [surrounding the Jim Bakker/Jessica Hahn scandal] and we thought that was a very strong statement about a subject which we didn't want to make a statement about at all. And now it would have been perfect, after all attention in the media." - Thanks to Alex van Loon for translating the text from Dutch for us!

Transcript: "Open Ears: On The Road With Rush, Part One" - Guitar For The Practicing Musician, July 1986

My latest transcript is "Open Ears: On The Road With Rush, Part One" from the July 1986 issue of Guitar For The Practicing Musician. This is part one of a story written by Steve Morse in which he documents when his band opened for Rush on the Power Windows tour. Unfortunately, this is only the start of the story, which was continued in a subsequent issue. If you can provide the continuation of this article, please let me know!

Transcript: "PROG: RUSH Limited Edition" - PROG, April 2013

The Clockwork Angels tour came to a close earlier this week, but I have one final transcript for your weekend entertainment. To kick off the 2013 leg of the tour, PROG magazine published the April issue as a Limited Edition hard cover edition with three additional Rush feature stories. On the Clockwork Angels tour, Geddy said: "It's like we're two bands out there. The first set we're the opening act for ourselves. The second set is everything but the kitchen sink. And there's quite a wide variety of stuff that we're doing." He also comments on the immediate future/anniversary tour: "I wouldn't say no to a 41st or a 42nd anniversary tour. I'm not against the idea of doing an anniversary tour - I just don't know why it has to be the number 40. I think a 42nd anniversary tour is much funnier." - Thanks to John Patuto for sharing the transcript!

Transcript: "Time and Motion" - Music's Bottom Line Magazine, November 1, 2002

With the buzz surrounding the upcoming release of Vapor Trails Remixed, I thought I'd share this transcript with you.  In 2002 Cleveland music industry icon Jim Clevo wrote a letter to the local free music magazine "Music's Bottom Line" about Rush. The magazine reprinted Jim's letter "Time and Motion", in full, and included Rush on the cover. Well worth the read, Jim is a long time Rush fan who "gets" Rush, knows their history, and this story includes more than just a reminder that Rush was in town on tour.

Transcript: "Rush Busy, But Not Hurried" - Toronto Sun, July 30, 2003

Ten years ago today, Rush played Sarsstock (Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto).  This latest transcript addition appeared in the Toronto Sun on July 29th, 2003, the day before the show. "Rush Busy, But Not Hurried" includes an interview with Alex Lifeson where he talks about planning the setlist for Sarsstock, working on mixing Rush In Rio, and of his thoughts of being on the same bill with AC/DC once again. - Thanks to Jordan Finkelstein for the original transcript.

Transcript: "Rush & Roulette" - Metal Hammer, October 1991

My latest transcript is "Rush & Roulette", an interview with Geddy Lee in the October 1991 issue of the UK's Metal Hammer. Geddy discusses Roll The Bones, the band's changing styles and the fans that change with them, and hoping to tour the UK for Roll The Bones (which they did...their last time until R30). - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

Transcript: "Permanent Waves Album Review" - Melody Maker, February 2, 1980

You know the songs front and back, so it can be interesting to read early reviews first published decades ago. Here is a "Permanent Waves Album Review" from the February 2nd, 1980 issue of Melody Maker written by Steve Gett, who would later write the Rush biography "Success Under Pressure". - Thanks to Erwin De Lathouwer for the original article.

Transcript: "Mind Over Metal" - Hit Parader, December 1985

"Mind Over Metal: Canadian Trio Promise Big Things On Latest Album" is a new transcript from the December 1985 issue of Hit Parader magazine. The article provides a history of the Rush's first 10 years through the release of their latest album, Power Windows. Unfortunately the article includes some false information such as "...Rush went through a series of drummers before settling on old friend John Rutsey to sit in with the band for their self-titled debut LP" and "Moving Pictures - which featured the band's first hit single, 'Spirit Of Radio'". - Thanks to Joe Sterle for the original article!

Transcript: "Live On Paper! The Steve Streeter And Neil Peart Interview" - A Show Of Fans, Summer 1997

"Live On Paper! The Steve Streeter And Neil Peart Interview" is another candid interview from the summer 1997 issue of the Rush fanzine, A Show Of Fans. Neil discusses Test For Echo, the inspiration behind the albums' themes, the artwork, the internet, the Order of Canada, looking back on the past and the Retrospectives, and more. - Thanks to Mark Rosenthal for the original article!

Transcript: "The Rhythm Method" - Classic Rock, June 2013

Last month's issue of Classic Rock magazine includes "The Rhythm Method", a new interview with Neil Peart. I've transcribed the article and it is an interesting read. Neil talks looks back on his introversion as demonstrated by Limelight and Subdivisions, the anonymity of traveling by motorcycle, libertarianism, the longevity of Rush, and more. - Thanks to Tony R for the original article.

Transcript: "Rush: Fame At Last" - Fireworks, July/August 2013

The current issue of the UK's Fireworks magazine includes "Rush: Fame At Last" a new interview with Alex Lifeson. Key topics discussed include the Rock & Roll inauguration, the process of choosing a setlist for a tour, and hints at a future anniversary tour (which Geddy has recently said might not happen any time soon, i.e. not in 2014).

Transcript: "Rush's Clockwork Angels Completes The Steampunk Journey" - Mobile Production Monthly, June 2013

Last week I posted a link to a full PDF of the current issue of Mobile Production Monthly magazine featuring Rush on the cover. In case you missed it, it contains three Rush related articles which have been transcribed and are now available here. The first story details the video and lighting technology used on tour; the second article is an interview with FOH Engineer Brad Madix and the transcript concludes with a short feature on Rush's audio company, Clair Global.

Rush In Rio web scheme

This coming October will see the 10th Anniversary of the release of Rush In Rio, Rush's fifth live album and first live DVD.  In anticipation of this event, I've had the Rush In Rio web scheme prepared for some time, but in case you haven't heard, there is a new live Rush DVD and live album coming this fall!  Rather than putting off utilizing the Rio scheme until some time in the future, I decided I would rather use it sooner than later, so...I hope you like it, I know I do.