RUSH - Malignant Narcissism / De Slagwerker
Added 2024-07-08 03:00:02 +0000 UTCLook...
If you want to see pure drumming perfection and artistry, you've GOT. TO. WATCH. THIS!
I'm just going to leave that here.
Enjoy!
Comments
Malignant Narcissism was born out of an idea that Geddy Lee was messing around with acoustically on his fretless Jazz bass in between takes, whilst in the booth recording vocals for the Snakes & Arrows album. Their producer heard it and encouraged them to turn it into a song, so it was almost an afterthought late addition (vocals were being recorded last before they started mixing). IIRC Alex Lifeson had already sent his amps back to storage so recorded the guitar parts with plugins on his laptop and Neil Peart only had a smaller than normal practice kit left in the studio. I'd recommend checking out the entire Snakes & Arrows album, probably my favourite of the latter day Rush albums, it has all the hallmarks of their classic sound but recorded with a more modern rock sounding production style. The jazz side and traditional grip of Neil's playing properly came about after he became friends with jazz instructor Freddie Gruber in '94, who partially took him on as a student. That was off the back of being introduced to him by classic-era Journey drummer Steve Smith, after performing with the Buddy Rich Big Band in '91 and feeling like he wasn't able to perform to the standards he expected of himself.
Andrew Hellebrand
2024-08-17 15:50:18 +0000 UTCI want to be a RUSH fan. So…I’m ready for it all!
NittPicc
2024-07-28 17:02:10 +0000 UTCNeil Peart is my all time favorite drummer. Akane is right behind him. Another thing about Rush is that they are some of the nicest guys in music. They respect each other and appreciate their fans. It's so sad he died too young.
Rick
2024-07-22 17:56:45 +0000 UTCGeddy discussing with Alex about Neil, after knowing him for a few months. "he reads a lot of books, maybe he can write lyrics" The rest is (as we say) History...
Richard N
2024-07-14 20:26:05 +0000 UTCExcellent choice, one of my all-time favorite bands. I attended two Rush concerts, my last two actually, there wasn't any other band that I had enough interests to venture out and go see, until I discovered Band-Maid. Neil Peart was an exceptional drummer, in fact there were all very talented. Another Rush recommendation. https://youtu.be/1YQkRFzOMEQ?si=uvtGTC_MrMrH1Ugq
Tony
2024-07-09 02:23:37 +0000 UTCSoooo... do you WANT to dig deeper into Rush and really become a fan? Because if you want suggestions for more to listen to... as Geddy always said during concerts, "We have a couple hundred songs we'd like to play for you tonight!"
Mike Holmes
2024-07-09 01:57:50 +0000 UTCGlad you enjoyed it. You have a way better understanding than I do - things just sound right to me, with no knowledge behind the assessment. Neil would also be proud that you time-travelled as he often remarked that he tried to incorporate the history of drums in his solos (honing the idea for over 30 years). This one was a slight departure from his normal, hence why I chose it.
Chalfo
2024-07-08 23:50:52 +0000 UTCNeil Peart was a quiet man. except around his friends. He wrote a couple of books and read A LOT more (which influenced his lyrics for Rush). My favorite moment during Rush’s concert is while performing his drum solo Neil would toss a drumstick up into the air then catch it and finish his solo. At this concert, in Dallas, he tossed his drumstick into the air - and missed it. Neil then broke out into the biggest smile (he was surprised) and just grabbed another stick and finished. Another note, long after Rush was recognized worldwide Neil heard a fellow drummer and asked about his noted recent improvement. Neil then took lessons himself and changed his style to improve himself. In many ways Band-Maid reminds me of Rush. Get well!
Rebecca Haigh
2024-07-08 22:28:54 +0000 UTCRush... how wonderful. Three superb men.
Juan San
2024-07-08 16:27:25 +0000 UTCThey called him " The Professor" for a reason. He never stopped learning how to play. He embraced new technologies and always tried to find ways to incorporate it into his music. He seemed to hear drums differently and believed they could be just as musical as any stringed or woodwind instrument. From what I understand, Drumeo has all his songs transcribed for anyone to purchase. He retired on his own terms, he didn't have the stamina for 3 hour shows anymore. Unfortunately, he didn't get the chance to enjoy it a little longer. And don't forget about Geddy & Alex, such a powerful groove at the beginning. Thanks for this one NittPicc!
Richard N
2024-07-08 07:00:12 +0000 UTCNice! He does play all the trumpets (it's more obvious on his Time Machine solo - check that for yourself) and only triggers the final video section. You can see him play the two Roland pads on his right (20:32) and then triggers the final sequence by playing the one at his 5 oclock. He's got other pedals and pads around him for all the other notes. Well you didn't mention Spirit of Radio so try this for your next one in due course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlrjt1tmKoU this is their opening to their 30th anniversary performance and features a medley of 6 songs (one from each of their first 6 albums) and goes straight into Spirit of Radio. Then I'll get you doing math - cause that's always fun to watch. Get well soon.
Chalfo
2024-07-08 05:45:10 +0000 UTCThank you, NittPicc! That was very entertaining. Neil was such a cool percussionist (and now I want to go eat some rotisserie chicken...)
Glenner7
2024-07-08 04:24:43 +0000 UTC
