Rush/UK 9.12.2004

In 2004, RUSH traveled to the UK for the first time in eight years for their 30th anniversary tour. Two of the finest original recordings that convey the scene will be released at the same time. The first day of the reunion, “WEMBLEY 2004 1ST NIGHT”, will also appear, and this is the second installment. This is a masterpiece audience recording that records the whole story of “September 12, 2004 Manchester Performance”. I talked about the outline of the world tour in the commentary for “WEMBLEY 2004 1ST NIGHT,” so I’ll zoom in on it here. Let’s take a closer look at the European tour that produced this week’s sister work and official work “R30: 30TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR”. ・September 8: London performance “WEMBLEY 2004 1ST NIGHT” ・September 9 + 11 (2 UK performances) ・September 12: Manchester performance ←★This work★ ・September 14 + 15 (2 UK performances) )・September 17th-21st (3 European performances)・September 24th: Frankfurt performance　←※Official video・September 25th-October 1st (4 European performances) This is the first European tour in 8 years. A total of 14 performances. The first six performances were in the UK, and then moved to continental Europe. “WEMBLEY 2004 1ST NIGHT” is the first day, and the official work is a record of the German performance in the second half. On the other hand, the Manchester performance of this work was the fourth concert where the British tour was getting better. This work that recorded such a show is truly an exquisite audience recording. This is the original master of this work that was given to me by the recording artist himself, but it is actually a sister work to “WEMBLEY 2004 1ST NIGHT”. This is also a famous piece created by a well-known British master who put all his skill into recording it. Perhaps due to the sound output of RUSH, this sister work is exceptionally clear even in the master collection. They are also beautiful sisters with a clear playing sound and singing voice. If the set list is the same and the quality is similar, it seems that there is no point in releasing two songs, but of course that is not the case. “WEMBLEY 2004 1ST NIGHT” had a sound that focused only on the performance sound, but in this work, the breath of the scene is even more realistic. Of course, the sound of this work is dominated by a powerful core, and even when loud cheers erupt, it does not interfere with the performance. However, even if you don’t get in the way, you can clearly see that the excitement is great. And the sense of realism stirs up a strange sense of elation. As mentioned at the beginning, this UK tour is the first in eight years. In between, misfortune befell Neil Peart’s family, and there was an uncertain period in which he wandered and took a hiatus. Of course, the three members of RUSH overcame this and made a spectacular comeback, but this work is full of joy that comes from going through such a period of anxiety. Hands clapped perfectly in time with the ever-changing time signature, and each time the song’s texture was decided, a wave of roar washed over the venue. The hit songs got people singing along, and as soon as the song ended, a huge applause erupted like a geyser. Although the tour itself is celebrating the 30th anniversary, the mood is even more exciting as they are reuniting for the first time in eight years. Speaking of RUSH’s audience, most of them are recorded in North America, so this groove is very fresh. You can feel the heat of the scene just like steam, and be intoxicated by the sound of the performance, which is reminiscent of an FM broadcast. This work is such a live album. Of course, there is no rock musician who would not be thrilled by such a warm welcome. At the London performance, there was a sense of stiffness that was unique to the first day even in the passionate performance, but this work is in full swing. He is confident that his first trip to England in 8 years will be a great success in the three performances that precede this work.The momentum is truly amazing, and if Geddy’s singing voice is in high spirits, Neil’s rhythm work is also crisp. . There are plenty of exciting shows that will make your hands go crazy as you type the manuscript. British fans who probably gave up on the live experience once they went on hiatus in 1998. It was a scene full of joy because it was over, and it was also full of passionate performances because they witnessed it first hand. Although the audience’s mood is sometimes talked about as a drawback, the mood that makes the performance feel even more passionate is also the real pleasure of audience recording. A 3-disc set that lets you fully enjoy the exhilaration of such a guest record with the finest sound. Live at Evening News Arena, Manchester 12th September 2004 TRULY PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1(76:50) 1. Jerry Stiller Intro 2. R30 Overture (Finding My Way-Anthem-Bastille Day-A Passage To Bangkok-Cygnus X-1(Prologue)-Hemispheres(Prelude)) 3. The Spirit Of Radio 4. Force Ten 5. Animate 6. Subdivisions 7. Earthahine 8. Red Barchetta 9. Roll The Bones 10. Bravado 11. YYZ 12. The Trees 13. The Seeker 14. One Little Victory Disc 2(55:20) 1. That Darned Dragon intro 2. Tom Sawyer 3. Dreamline 4. Secret Touch 5. Between The Wheels 6. Mystic Rhythms 7. Red Sector A 8. Drum Solo 9. Resist 10. Heart Full Of Soul Disc 3(50:14) 1. 2112 Overture/Temples Of Syrinx/Grand Finale 2. La Villa Strangiato 3. By-Tor And The Snow Dog 4. Xanadu 5. Working Man 6 . Summertime Blues 7. Crossroads 8. Limelight 9. Outroduction