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  1. "Tom Sawyer" is a song by Canadian #rock band #Rush, originally released on their 1981 album #MovingPictures as its opener. The band's lead singer, bassist, and keyboardist, #GeddyLee, has referred to the track as the band's "defining piece ... from the early '80s". #Drumeo has stated Tom Sawyer may be "the world's greatest air-drumming song of all-time".
    youtube.com/watch?v=4lgYw5DOZx8

  2. #wordWeavers #rush
    4 Modern day warrior; mean mean stride
    5 Long(+15sec) farts

    #scribesAndMakers #geddyLee
    4 Rush's Limelight: “get on with the FLOSSination”
    5 a halluci-Nation forms of #FLOsS advocates

    #mirloMondays #music #artiphon #orba #beatBox #bonkWave #notBonk?
    mirlo.space/mew3/release/joura

    Making Of #video on #peerTube:
    spectra.video/w/qcxQeUKNJMNyMB

    it seems the trick to getting the video's mic to stop glitching was to wait for obs to load, then close it, then plug in the mic and cam! )

  3. saw a percussion group tonight. Got me thinking about Craig, hope he gets to make all the Rush concerts next year and that there aren't ticketmaster fees in the afterlife

    after the percussion group a kid with an upright bass came out an literally slapped out some music, now I'm listening to Geddy's autobiography

    #CraigMaloney #RushForCraig #RushFans #RushTour #RushIsABand #gup #GeddyLee #MyEffinLife

  4. saw a percussion group tonight. Got me thinking about Craig, hope he gets to make all the Rush concerts next year and that there aren't ticketmaster fees in the afterlife

    after the percussion group a kid with an upright bass came out an literally slapped out some music, now I'm listening to Geddy's autobiography

    #CraigMaloney #RushForCraig #RushFans #RushTour #RushIsABand #gup #GeddyLee #MyEffinLife

  5. saw a percussion group tonight. Got me thinking about Craig, hope he gets to make all the Rush concerts next year and that there aren't ticketmaster fees in the afterlife

    after the percussion group a kid with an upright bass came out an literally slapped out some music, now I'm listening to Geddy's autobiography

    #CraigMaloney #RushForCraig #RushFans #RushTour #RushIsABand #gup #GeddyLee #MyEffinLife

  6. saw a percussion group tonight. Got me thinking about Craig, hope he gets to make all the Rush concerts next year and that there aren't ticketmaster fees in the afterlife

    after the percussion group a kid with an upright bass came out an literally slapped out some music, now I'm listening to Geddy's autobiography

    #CraigMaloney #RushForCraig #RushFans #RushTour #RushIsABand #gup #GeddyLee #MyEffinLife

  7. saw a percussion group tonight. Got me thinking about Craig, hope he gets to make all the Rush concerts next year and that there aren't ticketmaster fees in the afterlife

    after the percussion group a kid with an upright bass came out an literally slapped out some music, now I'm listening to Geddy's autobiography

    #CraigMaloney #RushForCraig #RushFans #RushTour #RushIsABand #gup #GeddyLee #MyEffinLife

  8. The one guitarist Geddy Lee thinks was unbeatable

    (Credits: Far Out / Spotify) Tue 2 December 2025 19:54, UK Geddy Lee has always been pretty vocal…
    #NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Music #Entertainment #GeddyLee #JeffBeck
    newsbeep.com/us/326721/

  9. "Tom Sawyer" is a song by Canadian #rock band #Rush, originally released on their 1981 album #MovingPictures as its opener. The band's lead singer, bassist, and keyboardist, #GeddyLee, has referred to the track as the band's "defining piece ... from the early '80s". #Drumeo has stated Tom Sawyer may be "the world's greatest air-drumming song of all-time".
    youtube.com/watch?v=S9iUFzUN54Y

  10. Vertebra – The Same Review

    By Angry Metal Guy

    By: Nameless_n00b_601

    There’s no shortage of bands trying to bottle the lightning of Death’s progressive era. Between groups like Horrendous, Paranorm, or even not-quite-cover-band Gruesome—whose recent take on Human with Condemned Identity is the band’s most exciting effort—there are plenty of impressive takes on Chuck Schuldiner’s revered late-‘90s output. Enter Vertebra: a Brazilian act that formed in the mid-‘90s, Vertebra disbanded before releasing a debut album. Now, in 2025, they have re-emerged from the sands of time with a mission to finally finish what they started. Their long-overdue debut release, The Same, promises a slab of progressive death/thrash which balances “raw edges” with “melodic awareness” in a way that “defies the passage of time.” Can these reunited rockers craft a collection of tunes that innovates and stands alongside their clear inspiration? Or has their time apart left us with a batch of songs that feel, well, The Same?

    Vertebra’s take on death/thrash is firmly rooted in the sound of albums like Symbolic and The Sound of Perseverance, but it’s supercharged thanks to the dynamic guitar work of Arildo Leal and Fernando Luzardo. The duo rarely stays in one mode for long, shifting between acrobatic riffing and soaring melodic leads, often favoring the harmonic minor. This is the scale that classic Death melodies like “Lack of Comprehension” are in—it sounds “Egyptian” for lack of a better descriptor. Whether it’s Kreator-tinged thrash gallops (“Oblivion”), aggressive death metal tremolos (“Architecture of Perspective”), or proggy suspended-chord riffs (“Fanatic and Picturesque”), the two guitarists glide between styles with confidence, driving these constantly evolving compositions. The Same also features significantly more lead and harmony work than classic Death albums, which largely relegate leads to dedicated solo sections. Those are present here as well, and they’re impressive and reminiscent of James Murphy, especially, but Leal and Luzardo present a much more fluid take on leads, weaving them in and out of standard riffs (“Humanity”) and sweeping melodic sections (“Blessed Are the Forgetful”). Occasionally, this can distract from the effective simplicity of certain moments, but overall, their distinctive approach is one of Vertebra’s key strengths.

    That same sense of urgency and exploration extends to Vertebra’s rhythm section—sometimes to the detriment of the songs and, by extension, the album as a whole. Drummer Cristiano Hulk (yes, really) brings a rock-solid, Bill Andrews-esque backbone to the material, but it’s bassist Tiago Vargas who often takes center stage. His hyperactive, “lead bass” approach recalls a blend of Steve DiGiorgio and Geddy Lee. Rarely does Vargas follow along with the rhythm guitars, instead opting for dexterous, serpentine basslines that give an Atheist flair to much of the record. Often, this accents the part nicely and provides a bit more instrumental nuance to any given section, but when it doesn’t—during a big chorus (“The Same”) or melodic section (“Fanatic and Picturesque”)—this highlights The Same’s biggest issue: a lack of definitive, memorable hooks to contrast with its rapid pace. A Death song like “Spirit Crusher” works as well as it does because its simple, primary chorus riff provides both a breather and release from the adventurous parts which surround it. Vertebra has no shortage of solid riffs and interesting sections that usually transition fluidly in and out of each other, but lack emphatic or iconic moments that make each song stand out.

    This places The Same in an interesting predicament, where all of its tracks are remarkably consistent and varied in their own way, but as an album, I’m hard pressed for individual moments that beckon repeated listens. Vertebra succeeds with numbers like the sprawling “Behind the World,” the Masvidal-inspired “Overcoming the Void,” and mid-tempo prog-ripper “95 Eyes,” but much of the track list struggles to leave a lasting impression, even after a week of listening. Part of the issue lies in Arildo Leal’s vocal delivery. His high-pitched, raspy bark is serviceable in verses and suits the style (a less favorable description might claim it sounds like Dave Mustaine doing his best Quorthon impression), but it falters in the choruses, many of which rely on simple, repeated phrases (“Behind the World,” “Humanity,” or “The Same”). This puts more pressure on the songwriting to carry the weight, but it can get lost in the album’s relentless pacing.

    The Same is a frustrating record to evaluate. It’s clearly good but missing the extra “oomph” of something great.1 Vertebra demonstrates a thorough understanding of the ins and outs of what makes late-‘90s Death engaging and puts its own unique spin on the material with oodles of instrumental embellishments. As a debut, it’s strong and satisfying in its way, but it doesn’t quite rise to meet the standard set by its peers. If Vertebra ever produces a follow-up, maybe next time they can focus on making sure the songs don’t sound The Same.2

    Rating: 3.0/5.0
    DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s CBR MP3
    Label: Xtreem Music
    Website: xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-same
    Releases Worldwide: July 29th, 2025

    #2025 #30 #Atheist #BrazilianMetal #Death #DeathMetal #DeathThrash #GeddyLee #Jul25 #Kreator #Review #Reviews #SteveDiGiorgio #TheSame #ThrashMetal #Vertebra #XtreemMusic

  11. Bloganuary writing prompt What books do you want to read? View all responses

    I used to read constantly. I’ve worn reading glasses since I was a kid. A few years ago my eye glass prescription needs changed and I had to switch to progressives. That made sitting down and reading a book more difficult. It’s more stressful on my eyes and they get tired very fast. 

    At the time I was commuting to work over and hour each way four days a week. I had a very active Audible account and I was listening to piles upon piles of audio books. When the pandemic hit I inactivated the account. I don’t do well with audio books when I am not a captive, driving audience. That means there have been very few books read (in any manner) since early 2020.

    I am going to need to have a new eye test one of these days. There’s a part of me that wants to get a set of reading glasses again to go along with the mid-distance computer glasses I have and the progressives I wear when I am not sitting at my computer. That’s a lot of money for specs though so probably not.

    There is one book that I started reading a little after xmas though. I’m only on chapter three and have only been reading a few pages at a time. It’s a memoir. It’s Geddy Lee’s My Effin’ Life. I am very driven to get through it but it’s hard to find the time or the energy. I will read it. I have to. It’s a moral imperative. 

    https://robertjames1971.blog/2024/01/27/my-effin-life/

    #bloganuary #bloganuary202427 #blogging #books #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1830 #geddyLee #iphoneography #Life #MyEffinLife #photography #Reading #Rush #Writing

  12. Bloganuary writing prompt What books do you want to read? View all responses

    I used to read constantly. I’ve worn reading glasses since I was a kid. A few years ago my eye glass prescription needs changed and I had to switch to progressives. That made sitting down and reading a book more difficult. It’s more stressful on my eyes and they get tired very fast. 

    At the time I was commuting to work over and hour each way four days a week. I had a very active Audible account and I was listening to piles upon piles of audio books. When the pandemic hit I inactivated the account. I don’t do well with audio books when I am not a captive, driving audience. That means there have been very few books read (in any manner) since early 2020.

    I am going to need to have a new eye test one of these days. There’s a part of me that wants to get a set of reading glasses again to go along with the mid-distance computer glasses I have and the progressives I wear when I am not sitting at my computer. That’s a lot of money for specs though so probably not.

    There is one book that I started reading a little after xmas though. I’m only on chapter three and have only been reading a few pages at a time. It’s a memoir. It’s Geddy Lee’s My Effin’ Life. I am very driven to get through it but it’s hard to find the time or the energy. I will read it. I have to. It’s a moral imperative. 

    https://robertjames1971.blog/2024/01/27/my-effin-life/

    #iphoneography #photography #blogging #Reading #Life #Writing #Rush #books #geddyLee #dailyprompt #bloganuary #dailyprompt1830 #bloganuary202427 #MyEffinLife

  13. Bloganuary writing prompt What books do you want to read? View all responses

    I used to read constantly. I’ve worn reading glasses since I was a kid. A few years ago my eye glass prescription needs changed and I had to switch to progressives. That made sitting down and reading a book more difficult. It’s more stressful on my eyes and they get tired very fast. 

    At the time I was commuting to work over and hour each way four days a week. I had a very active Audible account and I was listening to piles upon piles of audio books. When the pandemic hit I inactivated the account. I don’t do well with audio books when I am not a captive, driving audience. That means there have been very few books read (in any manner) since early 2020.

    I am going to need to have a new eye test one of these days. There’s a part of me that wants to get a set of reading glasses again to go along with the mid-distance computer glasses I have and the progressives I wear when I am not sitting at my computer. That’s a lot of money for specs though so probably not.

    There is one book that I started reading a little after xmas though. I’m only on chapter three and have only been reading a few pages at a time. It’s a memoir. It’s Geddy Lee’s My Effin’ Life. I am very driven to get through it but it’s hard to find the time or the energy. I will read it. I have to. It’s a moral imperative. 

    https://robertjames1971.blog/2024/01/27/my-effin-life/

    #bloganuary #bloganuary202427 #blogging #books #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1830 #geddyLee #iphoneography #Life #MyEffinLife #photography #Reading #Rush #Writing

  14. Bloganuary writing prompt What books do you want to read? View all responses

    I used to read constantly. I’ve worn reading glasses since I was a kid. A few years ago my eye glass prescription needs changed and I had to switch to progressives. That made sitting down and reading a book more difficult. It’s more stressful on my eyes and they get tired very fast. 

    At the time I was commuting to work over and hour each way four days a week. I had a very active Audible account and I was listening to piles upon piles of audio books. When the pandemic hit I inactivated the account. I don’t do well with audio books when I am not a captive, driving audience. That means there have been very few books read (in any manner) since early 2020.

    I am going to need to have a new eye test one of these days. There’s a part of me that wants to get a set of reading glasses again to go along with the mid-distance computer glasses I have and the progressives I wear when I am not sitting at my computer. That’s a lot of money for specs though so probably not.

    There is one book that I started reading a little after xmas though. I’m only on chapter three and have only been reading a few pages at a time. It’s a memoir. It’s Geddy Lee’s My Effin’ Life. I am very driven to get through it but it’s hard to find the time or the energy. I will read it. I have to. It’s a moral imperative. 

    https://robertjames1971.blog/2024/01/27/my-effin-life/

    #bloganuary #bloganuary202427 #blogging #books #dailyprompt #dailyprompt1830 #geddyLee #iphoneography #Life #MyEffinLife #photography #Reading #Rush #Writing

  15. Una simpatica #cover di un brano e album che sono la storia del #RockProgressive (grazie #canada 🇨🇦 )

    Guest star è addirittura #MikePortnoy che esegue egregiamente (ma l'originale in studio ovviamente è inarrivabile) la parte del mai troppo compianto maestro #NeilPeart

    Da sottolineare che canta una donna (anche se ha un timbro simile, purtroppo non va benissimo, IMHO) e a tratti neanche lei ce la fa ad urlare alto come #GeddyLee 🤠

    #Rush #2112 #YYNOT

    invidious.nerdvpn.de/watch?v=U

  16. My wife and I both got our latest Covid-19 vaccination shots yesterday evening, and we are both feeling the effects today. The last time we did this I felt legitimately sick the next day. Today I am just tired and sore and flakey-brained. I’ve managed to check a couple of things off of my to do list, but I feel like I have punted a lot of things off until tomorrow.

    I finished the laundry and made the bed and bought a gift for my work’s yankee swap on Tuesday. I ran an errand for Jen and I helped her with a home office project she’s working on. I wrapped some xmas gifts, but only about 25% of the pile. Hopefully I can pick off some more tonight. I had told Jen that I was thinking about hanging xmas lights outside but that I wasn’t promising anything. I just didn’t have it in me today. The weather is supposed to be bad tomorrow, but it could be okay early in the morning. We’ll see if I feel better then.

    My stomach has been a jerk today. Lots of “hey, I’m empty so I am going to hurt you a lot” stomach aches. I wonder if that can be related to the vaccine shot. Probably not, but who knows? I’ll be fine tomorrow, I am sure.

    On unrelated nerd notes, I have not watched the third and final Dr Who 60th anniversary episode yet. I got a text from my step son, Harry, asking me if I have seen it yet. I told him no but asked him if it was good. He said very, without any spoilers. I’ll get to it before I sleep tonight. I did manage to watch the 4th and final episode of Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too with Krist Novoselic from Nirvana. What a fascinating guy. I also finished season three of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The 3rd season finale is one of my favorite episodes ever. The 4th season premier is another one of my favorite episodes. I’m in a good Star Trek binge watching place right now.

    Okay, time for dinner. Time to try to talk my stomach into calming the hell down. No problem!

    https://robertjames1971.blog/2023/12/09/post-covid-vax-come-down/

    #areBassPlayersHumanToo #bingeWatch #covid19 #deepSpaceNine #drWho #errands #Family #geddyLee #Jen #rewatch #Rush #StarTrek #Television #toDoList #vaccine #wife #wrappingPresents #xmas #xmasLights #xmasShopping #xmasWrapping

  17. got upgraded to autographed Geddy Lee memoir

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    We appreciate your pre-order of Geddy Lee's "My Effin Life".

    In lieu of the book ordered, we are pleased to inform you we will be sending you an autographed copy signed by Geddy Lee at no additional cost to you.
    You will not need to make any changes to your existing order.
    ----

    #Rush #RushIsABand #RushBackstage #GeddyLee #MyEffinLife

  18. @TheWarlock666 @TheVinylApe

    Canadians of a certain age cannot see this photo without a certain melody running through their head, wanted or not.

    And the single "Take Off", which actually got airplay in Canada, features a guest vocal by Geddy Lee.

    #KooLooKooKooOoLooKooKoo #bob #doug #mckenzie #BobAndDoug #rush #GeddyLee

  19. #TheMetalDogArticleList
    #guitarworldguitarworld
    Listen to Geddy Lees isolated bassline on Freewill. The Rush song Alex Lifeson said was their most ambitious
    Geddy Lee: One moment its heavy riffing and then you utilise the rhythm section verses the guitar

    guitarworld.com/features/geddy

    #GeddyLee #FreeWill #BassLine #GuitarWorld #ProgRock