September 30, 2010

DVD Giveaway: RUSH 2112 & Moving Pictures


I have a treat for Rush fans! I just received a copy of the new DVD release from Rush and would like to pass it on to one of you. If you're interested leave me a comment and I will draw a name next week on Wednesday.

Here is a description:

The latest addition to the acclaimed & award winning Classic Albums series tells the story behind the making of two legendary
albums from Rush. 2112 was the album that saw Rush break through to major chart success, going to No.1 in their native Canada
and Top 75 in the USA where it would eventually be certified triple platinum. Moving Pictures opened them to a mass audience for
the first time and remains the biggest selling album of their career. It also went to No.1 in Canada and went quadruple platinum
there while hitting No.3 in both the UK and USA. Rush members Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart talk us through the
making of the albums, together with original producer Terry Brown via interviews, demonstrations, archive videos and use
of the original multi-track tapes.
BONUS FEATURES
Over 50 minutes of additional interviews, archive footage and new demonstrations not included in the broadcast version.
Here is a review I found on Amazon written by Greg. He gave me permission to re-write it here:

I find this DVD a worthwhile addition to my Rush collection. After recently buying remastered versions of 2112 and Moving Pictures (Eco) (Rpkg), and seeing (and buying the DVD of) the excellent documentary, Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage [Blu-ray], I questioned the wisdom of yet one more bit of Rushverse memorabilia. Turns out I still have more to learn, and I was especially interested in learning more about the connection of the story in 2112 with the Ayn Rand work, Anthem, Expanded 50th Anniversary Edition. I knew that 2112 was influenced by Rand, but was under the wrong impression about what that influence had been. That's just an example of the types of revelations on tap in this documentary.

And the guys are as low-key and approachable as ever. I said it about "Lighted Stage" and I'll say it about this Classic Albums DVD...the personalities of the Rush bandmates, and their friendship with each other, and their gonzo commitment to their musical vision, make them extremely attractive as artistic icons, even if some of their music is, let's face it, as annoying as hell. (But that doesn't apply to anything on the two albums showcased in this documentary--this is cream-of-the-crop Rush.)


ALSO: Stay tuned for a review from me on another new DVD release that is TOO GOOD to give away, I have to keep it for my collection :) (hint: another band that starts with the letter "R")

12 comments:

Jess said...

OOooh, me, me please!

HennHouse said...

Oh, I would LOVE to win that for my Tim!

chez bez said...

There are no fans like Rush fans. Please put my name into the hat.

sami*stardust said...

put my name in the hat to win, too!!! missed them here this week....being jobless and broke can be heartbreaking! :(

Jeff said...

Count me in. I've been listening to Rush quite a bit lately too.

David said...

Can Rush fans from the UK enter? If so, count me in.

E.T.'s Gravity said...

what a rush! i just saw their interview on cnn yesterday while waiting for my rotation to start in the hospital...it was said that "they're more famous now than 30years ago"..lol please count me in...i missed them on the first week of september when they came in jersey..dvd is the next best thing to seeing them live...

Isorski said...

Yes! I just upped the odds to one in eight (sorry everyone) but this DVD is mandatory watching for me. I have ben seeing Rush live since 1984 and as anyone who reads my blog knows, I am a big lifelong fan. Thanks, Barbara!

Dan said...

I want it, I want it..... Thanks for the offer Barbara!

Ed said...

I would like a chance!

Sam Bhattacharya said...

You can't go wrong with Rush. They've been my favorite band for more than 3 decades. I'll be going to their concert in Baltimore tomorrow. :-)

Bar L. said...

Sam, have a great time!!!

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