I'm sorry you never got to see them live. That's too bad that it can't happen. There were older bands I never got to see and I know the feeling. I am thankful I can watch some videos on TH-cam, not the same of course but just glad I can see something because I really love live music.
Unstable condition A symptom of life In mental and environmental change Atmospheric disturbance The feverish flux Of human interface and interchange 🤘🖖✌️🥁🎸🎹🎤
Peace from New Orleans Love me some Rush I was wondering have heard any Tragically Hip they are another band from Canada Gord the singer RIP was amazing on stage give Ahead by A Centry live version
Wow. Thanks for this video. Neals grooves on this song are so satisfying, but watching him play is actually visually beautiful. I also love watching you love them. Great reaction!
Let me add some additional texture to this song. I lived thru those years and at the time, New Wave music was taking over (The Cars, The Knaack, Thompson Twins, The Police, etc.). Vital Signs was new wave all the way and so decisively an affront to nearly every Rush fan. I was not far from the stage when I was at the Moving Pictures concert and the fans booed them mercilessly when they played this song. They thought it a betrayal. But the cleverness were in the words of the song..."got to elevate from the norm"...the entire point of the song. And what better way than the new wave sound of the song to be how Rush "elevated from the norm". Lead by example.
It is sad you never seen them live the greatest band of all time lyrically and musically all are virtuosos on their instruments!! Seen them 39 times!!!!
In the recorded version, when Geddy is singing "everybody's got to elevate from the norm" near the end of the song he slips in "evelate" for elevate once. Whether or not that was a mistake or intentional is debatable. Some people claim he says "revelate" but you can't hear the r. Either way, I know I like it.
The main differentiation over the decades was Terry Brown (British record producer) who produced a unique sound for Rush that no other band could replicate. "Vital Signs" was only released as a single in the U.K. Rush tended to evolve it's sound in cycles, with one album drastically changing their sound and the next album or few tweaking and perfecting it until it changes drastically again. Rush and Fly by Night were largely straightforward hard rock (with a few prog elements in the latter), Caress of Steel and 2112 dove off the deep end into exuberantly adolescent fantasy and sci-fi, A Farewell to Kings and Hemispheres took a more mature, philosophical approach to the subject, and Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures kept the prog elements of the earlier albums while adding the more abstract and topical lyrics that would define Rush's future output. Signals through Hold Your Fire exhibited extreme synthesizeritis, which was brought under control in Presto and Roll the Bones, albums that exhibited a refined, almost pop-like sensibility. Counterparts, largely alternative, heralded Test for Echo and its hard rock style, which the band exhibited through the end, barring the occasional '60s-retro and folk elements on Snakes and Arrows. Rush 's 2010-11 Time Machine tour included a 45-minute performance of the Moving Pictures (Album) in it's entirety. (Long concerts from 1996 on, their concerts averaged at least 2-1/2 hours each. Rush played a 60-70-minute opening set, then took a short break before doing a second (longer) set. There's a reason they stopped using opening acts. Rush often uses funny/bizarre/ridiculous video intros for sets and songs in their live shows, starring themselves or others. Guest stars over the years have included Joe Flaherty (in character as Count Floyd from SCTV), Jerry Stiller (first as himself, later as a chicken restaurant owner's daughter), Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas (in character as Bob and Doug McKenzie from SCTV), the boys from South Park, Paul Rudd and Jason Segel (in character as Peter Klaven and Sydney Fife from I Love You, Man), Jay Baruchel (as a tax auditor), and Eugene Levy (in character as Rockin' Mel Slirrup, a geeky 1970s-era DJ on SCTV). Starting in the 1990s, Neil rode a motorcycle from one tour stop to another, accompanied by one or more of his longtime friends. They gave the nicknames "Doofus" and "Dingus" to their bike-mounted GPS units. A third such unit was later christened "Dork." Geddy Lee used his higher registers a lot more often in Rush's earlier material than in their later works. Starting from about Permanent Waves, he started to sing in lower pitches a lot more often (though by many other rock bands' standards, his vocals are still fairly high-pitched). Rush's commitment to live performances that replicate the studio experience leads to the heavy use of samplers during said shows. Otherwise, they'd find it hard to duplicate the ambient synth opening to 2112, for example. Nearly every studio album has at least one, not counting instrumentals and individual movements of extended pieces. The only exceptions are Caress of Steel and Hemispheres. United Kingdom 🇬🇧
"Vital Signs" was the finale track which Rush concluded "Moving Pictures". We get various version edition redidtion singles of "Vital Signs" released on multifarious variations (1981) the B-side of "New World Man" (live Territories on an import 12-inch). Album LP. "7 Single + Single 12". Maxi "Moving Pictures 40th Anniversary Release" (2022) ☘ xx
yeah, relative trades, I got to see them, but not Jesus Christ in his day lol, doesn't mean I haven't seen Him in my day, long story. I always wanted to be born when the time machine was invented. (now there's irony). I'd get a copy of your DNA clone a copy of you, send you back in my time at my age, in my neighborhood for a test. We become friends, (or maybe closer after you, convince me to get a shag haircut, and learn the bass). I play a lp called a farewell to kings, from a new band I found called rush. We go to their shows everything's great, but one day you say, "I got to get a pack of smoke's, then I never saw you again, until you do, a TH-cam reaction, to vital signs, live in Cleveland, saying "I'm so happy I got to see them live many times." lol, Hey it's like Neil said 'If I could wave my magic wand, Id make everything all right." I would give you one of my shows to experience if possible, you are so worthy of that, and they were really, so good live, ever since the 70s. Great reaction because you suffered, I officially dub thee "Queen lady Rush" if that works for you lol, take care
One of my all-time Rush favorites...amongst a long, a very long, list of fantastic songs.
Great reaction and review. Long live the mighty Rush!
It is a shame you never got to see them live. They were the best band I was ever able to see. Especially on this Time Machine tour.
I saw these three Great guys 3 times. Mid 80s and this concert in Cleveland Ohio middle floor for free.
I'm sorry you never got to see them live. That's too bad that it can't happen. There were older bands I never got to see and I know the feeling. I am thankful I can watch some videos on TH-cam, not the same of course but just glad I can see something because I really love live music.
Unstable condition
A symptom of life
In mental and environmental change
Atmospheric disturbance
The feverish flux
Of human interface and interchange
🤘🖖✌️🥁🎸🎹🎤
Peace from New Orleans Love me some Rush I was wondering have heard any Tragically Hip they are another band from Canada Gord the singer RIP was amazing on stage give Ahead by A Centry live version
There are a lot of great live Rush concert videos. I suggest checking out the live version of 'Between the Wheels' from the R30 Tour in Germany.
They were so awesome! I miss them, I miss Neal
spectacular!!!
Wow. Thanks for this video. Neals grooves on this song are so satisfying, but watching him play is actually visually beautiful. I also love watching you love them. Great reaction!
Let me add some additional texture to this song. I lived thru those years and at the time, New Wave music was taking over (The Cars, The Knaack, Thompson Twins, The Police, etc.). Vital Signs was new wave all the way and so decisively an affront to nearly every Rush fan. I was not far from the stage when I was at the Moving Pictures concert and the fans booed them mercilessly when they played this song. They thought it a betrayal. But the cleverness were in the words of the song..."got to elevate from the norm"...the entire point of the song. And what better way than the new wave sound of the song to be how Rush "elevated from the norm". Lead by example.
I love how much of a fan you have become of my favorite band!
Rock On!!
The live version of this song from “Grace Under Pressure Live” is even better, and is the first song in the concluding medley 😎
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Love this song I agree its hard to pick a favorite from MP. But this is on the list.
It is sad you never seen them live the greatest band of all time lyrically and musically all are virtuosos on their instruments!! Seen them 39 times!!!!
More bass solos….. that’s what is wanted. I’ll tell the boys to get on that. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
In the recorded version, when Geddy is singing "everybody's got to elevate from the norm" near the end of the song he slips in "evelate" for elevate once. Whether or not that was a mistake or intentional is debatable. Some people claim he says "revelate" but you can't hear the r. Either way, I know I like it.
You're right! I always thought it was 'revelate' but I can't hear the R either. The official lyrics don't include the variations during the fade out.
The main differentiation over the decades was Terry Brown (British record producer) who produced a unique sound for Rush that no other band could replicate. "Vital Signs" was only released as a single in the U.K. Rush tended to evolve it's sound in cycles, with one album drastically changing their sound and the next album or few tweaking and perfecting it until it changes drastically again. Rush and Fly by Night were largely straightforward hard rock (with a few prog elements in the latter), Caress of Steel and 2112 dove off the deep end into exuberantly adolescent fantasy and sci-fi, A Farewell to Kings and Hemispheres took a more mature, philosophical approach to the subject, and Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures kept the prog elements of the earlier albums while adding the more abstract and topical lyrics that would define Rush's future output. Signals through Hold Your Fire exhibited extreme synthesizeritis, which was brought under control in Presto and Roll the Bones, albums that exhibited a refined, almost pop-like sensibility. Counterparts, largely alternative, heralded Test for Echo and its hard rock style, which the band exhibited through the end, barring the occasional '60s-retro and folk elements on Snakes and Arrows. Rush 's 2010-11 Time Machine tour included a 45-minute performance of the Moving Pictures (Album) in it's entirety. (Long concerts from 1996 on, their concerts averaged at least 2-1/2 hours each. Rush played a 60-70-minute opening set, then took a short break before doing a second (longer) set. There's a reason they stopped using opening acts. Rush often uses funny/bizarre/ridiculous video intros for sets and songs in their live shows, starring themselves or others. Guest stars over the years have included Joe Flaherty (in character as Count Floyd from SCTV), Jerry Stiller (first as himself, later as a chicken restaurant owner's daughter), Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas (in character as Bob and Doug McKenzie from SCTV), the boys from South Park, Paul Rudd and Jason Segel (in character as Peter Klaven and Sydney Fife from I Love You, Man), Jay Baruchel (as a tax auditor), and Eugene Levy (in character as Rockin' Mel Slirrup, a geeky 1970s-era DJ on SCTV). Starting in the 1990s, Neil rode a motorcycle from one tour stop to another, accompanied by one or more of his longtime friends. They gave the nicknames "Doofus" and "Dingus" to their bike-mounted GPS units. A third such unit was later christened "Dork." Geddy Lee used his higher registers a lot more often in Rush's earlier material than in their later works. Starting from about Permanent Waves, he started to sing in lower pitches a lot more often (though by many other rock bands' standards, his vocals are still fairly high-pitched). Rush's commitment to live performances that replicate the studio experience leads to the heavy use of samplers during said shows. Otherwise, they'd find it hard to duplicate the ambient synth opening to 2112, for example. Nearly every studio album has at least one, not counting instrumentals and individual movements of extended pieces. The only exceptions are Caress of Steel and Hemispheres. United Kingdom 🇬🇧
"Vital Signs" was the finale track which Rush concluded "Moving Pictures". We get various version edition redidtion singles of "Vital Signs" released on multifarious variations (1981) the B-side of "New World Man" (live Territories on an import 12-inch). Album LP. "7 Single + Single 12". Maxi "Moving Pictures 40th Anniversary Release" (2022) ☘ xx
yeah, relative trades, I got to see them, but not Jesus Christ in his day lol, doesn't mean I haven't seen Him in my day, long story. I always wanted to be born when the time machine was invented. (now there's irony). I'd get a copy of your DNA clone a copy of you, send you back in my time at my age, in my neighborhood for a test. We become friends, (or maybe closer after you, convince me to get a shag haircut, and learn the bass). I play a lp called a farewell to kings, from a new band I found called rush. We go to their shows everything's great, but one day you say, "I got to get a pack of smoke's, then I never saw you again, until you do, a TH-cam reaction, to vital signs, live in Cleveland, saying "I'm so happy I got to see them live many times." lol, Hey it's like Neil said 'If I could wave my magic wand, Id make everything all right." I would give you one of my shows to experience if possible, you are so worthy of that, and they were really, so good live, ever since the 70s. Great reaction because you suffered, I officially dub thee "Queen lady Rush" if that works for you lol, take care