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| | Exit... Stage Right: String Quartet Tribute to Rush | | | Music Artist : | | Various Artists | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Vitamin Records | | Release Date : | | 2002-07-02 | | Store Price : | | $16.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $16.98 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Spirit of Radio
2. Red Barchetta
3. YYZ
4. Passage to Bangkok
5. Closer to the Heart
6. Beneath, Between & Behind
7. Jacob's Ladder
8. Broon's Bane
9. Trees
10. Xanadu
11. Freewill
12. Tom Sawyer
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Not exactly a string quartet
Submitted on: 2006-01-08 |
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Calling this a "string quartet" tribute is a bit misleading, on two counts: firstly, (and granted, this is a nitpick) the traditional string quartet comprises two violins, a viola, and a cello (no bass or other add-ons); the second shortcoming is much more serious.
Other than the solo violins, most of the music has been produced electronically--that's right, the "quartet" is made up of a couple of violinists accompanied by a computer! Anyone who buys this recording expecting to hear the Canadian power trio re-invented by classical musicians is getting ripped off. Is it any wonder that the front cover describes the "artists" as a generic "string quartet," rather than telling you exactly to whom you're listening?
The arrangements are actually not bad at all; it's a shame that whoever put them together didn't feel the need to hire real musicians. |
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 Quirky, but quality work.
Submitted on: 2005-09-12 |
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| This CD was well produced and has a fine range and depth of sound. The music itself very well mirrors the focus of the project, the best band of all time (in my opinion, of course) RUSH. Some people, like my wife (who is also a RUSH fan), find the string quartet treatment of any rock band somewhat disturbing. I find it an enjoyable change. All things considered, it is obvious that a lot of hard work went into every aspect of the CD, this isn't some "fly by night" company. I'm sure the musicians were tired keeping up with the fast paced rythms of YYZ and other high tempo songs. The recording is crisp. The sound is clear. The music is arranged true to the original songs. There's really nothing more I could want as a RUSH fan who also likes symphonic music from time to time. This disc certainly isn't for everyone, but if you're curious and on the fence, I suggest you'll probably like it. |
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 The thought is nice... but falls a little short.
Submitted on: 2005-03-09 |
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This is certainly an honor to the band and their great music. But, it lacks something. A few of the cuts come off ok -- but others just rub me wrong. I think it could have worked better had it been arranged differently. (I have always thought Rush tunes would sound great played by a full orchestra -- it seems to me a full percussion section is required).
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 A very pleasant surprise
Submitted on: 2005-03-04 |
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I am, and have been, a huge RUSH fan for many years now and I was utterly amazed by this CD. It is outstanding.
Now, I will be the first person to admit that I'm not the world's biggest fan of violin or cello music.. Let alone tribute albums... But, this was like nothing I had ever heard before. The complexities of RUSH's arrangements and melodies lend itself perfectly to the classical sounds of the string quartet. The performance is both dynamic and moving. The music flows so seamlessly and beautifully giving a unique new way to appreciate the already expansive music of RUSH. I give it my highest recommendations.
To the magnificent performers on this album I say "Bravo" and offer a standing ovation. I can only hope that you will see fit to release a second tribute album. |
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Stop The Madness!
Submitted on: 2004-12-09 |
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No, no, no, no!
String Quartet People: please go back to what you do best and leave rock-n-roll alone.
Guitar Hero Shredders: please leave Bach, Beethoven and the other masters alone!
Enough said! |
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