Show Notes
“A secret face, a touch of grace, a man must learn to give a little space” with his family and friends to discuss the Rush song Animate!
Why we love Animate
The great bass line
The sound of the cymbals in the recording
How Neil got the cool ride cymbal sounds
The new instrument that Neil uses in Animate
Lots of bass slides in Animate!
We rate each of the members’ performances compared to other songs
Shayne tells why this album shows how Vapor Trails could have been a better album
We highlight some cool sounding keyboards
Here’s what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode.
Every Rush Song: Animate Dissection Part 1 - The Music
In this podcast episode, the hosts begin their in-depth exploration of the Rush song ‘Animate.’ They discuss their personal feelings about the song, the different elements of the music, and the individual performances of the band members. They delve into the song’s bass work, percussion, guitar, and vocals, grading these aspects and comparing it with other Rush songs. Additionally, they discuss the band’s use of keyboards and how they subtly accent the song without taking over completely. The hosts aim to continue their discussion in a subsequent episode, where they will cover the song’s lyrics.
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