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Clockwork Angels Tour Blu-ray, DVD, and CD coming Nov 19

2013-09-17T21:00:00.001-07:00

Rush.com has announced that the Clockwork Angels Tour Blu-ray, DVD, and CD will release on November 19, 2013. You can pre-order at the following links:

Clockwork Angels Tour [Blu-ray]

Clockwork Angels Tour [DVD]

CD [No pre-order info available yet]

Here are the details from Rush.com:

AUDIO AND VIDEO RELEASES INCLUDE EPIC VERSIONS OF SONGS RARELY PERFORMED AND NEVER-BEFORE CAPTURED ALONGSIDE NEWLY REWORKED ARRANGEMENTS SPECIFICALLY FOR THE CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR;

BLURAY/DVD INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE BACKSTAGE TOUR DOCUMENTARY, SOUNDCHECK FOOTAGE, AND TOUR FILM OUTTAKES IN ADDITION TO THE 3 HOUR CONCERT FILM

Rush have unveiled details for their first new recording since being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year. On November 19th, "RUSH: CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR" will be released simultaneously via Anthem/Roadrunner Records on CD and the companion BLURAY/DVD on Anthem/Zoe Vision/Rounder.

"RUSH: CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR" was filmed and recorded last November at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, during Rush's highly successful Clockwork Angels Tour. The eleven month-marathon world tour crossed North America twice and ventured overseas to Europe in support of the band's acclaimed 2012 studio release "CLOCKWORK ANGELS."

In capturing the tour's electrifying three hour set, "RUSH: CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR" pairs Rush classics ("Tom Sawyer," "The Spirit Of Radio," "2112"), with a nod to the 80's Rush era (The Analog Kid," "Territories," "Subdivisions") alongside newly reworked arrangements specifically for the tour featuring the Clockwork Angels String Ensemble ("Headlong Flight," "YYZ," "Red Sector A"). The string section marks the first time the trio has brought additional musicians on the road with them. To showcase their latest studio release, the epic set list also features nine tracks off "CLOCKWORK ANGELS." Other highlights include tracks rarely performed and never before recorded live ("The Body Electric," "Middletown Dreams"), in addition to three separate drum solos by the incomparable Neil Peart.

Beyond the incredible live performances, the DVD includes a 25-minute tour documentary titled "Can't Stop Thinking Big", featuring interviews with all 3 members, exclusive and behind the scenes footage, and offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the Rush tour machine and insight into the band members themselves. Other special features on the DVD include the trio of hilarious shorts created specifically for the tour as well as interviews and outtakes captured during their filming. Additional filmed sketches and a rare soundcheck performance of perennial favourite "Limelight" round out the exclusive offerings.

"RUSH: CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR" comes on the heels of Anthem/Atlantic's September 30th release of "VAPOR TRAILS REMIXED," a newly remixed version of the band's 2002 album VAPOR TRAILS and 7-disc boxed set "THE STUDIO ALBUMS 1989-2007," which features every studio album Rush recorded for Atlantic Records.

RUSH: CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR

Release date: November 19th

DVD (Anthem/Zoe Vision/Rounder)

CD (Anthem/Roadrunner Records)

Set One:

Subdivisions
The Big Money
Force Ten
Grand Designs
The Body Electric
Territories
The Analog Kid
Bravado
Where's My Thing?/ Here It Is! (drum solo)
Far Cry

Set Two:

Caravan*
Clockwork Angels*
The Anarchist*
Carnies*
The Wreckers*
Headlong Flight*/ Drumbastica (drum solo)
Peke's Repose (guitar solo)/Halo Effect*
Seven Cities of Gold*
Wish Them Well*
The Garden*
Dreamline*
The Percussor (I) Binary Love Theme (II) Steambanger's Ball (drum solo)
Red Sector A*
YYZ*
The Spirit of Radio

Encore:

Tom Sawyer
2112

Bonus:

Limelight (soundcheck recording)
Middletown Dreams
The Pass
Manhattan Project*

*With the Clockwork Angels String Ensemble

SPECIAL FEATURES (BLURAY/DVD ONLY)

Can't Stop Thinking Big (25 min tour documentary)
Behind The Scenes (featuring Jay Baruchel)
Outtakes
Interview With Dwush
Family Goy
Family Sawyer
The Watchmaker (intermission tour film)
Office Of The Watchmaker (closing tour film)

Blog update from Neil Peart: "It's Not Over When It's Over"

2013-08-25T22:20:00.001-07:00

Neil posted a blog entry on his website covering the final leg of the 2013 Clockwork Angels tour. It's a good one!

Read "It's Not Over When It's Over"

Clockwork Angels 2013 tour - Photo of the night picks

2013-08-15T19:47:00.001-07:00

After each tour, I try to pick some of my favorite "Photos of the night" taken by John Arrowsmith, tour photographer and chief pyro tech for Rush. Click each image to go to the official Rush Photo site, where you can purchase these and many others.

Pick 1: June 8 @ Sweden Rock Fest

Why I like it: Captures the scope and power of a festival concert with Rush at the helm. Great view of the Clockwork stage and Neil's kit. Bonus view of the Clockwork props, especially on Alex's side.

Pick 2: June 23 @ Jones Beach

Why I like it: Neil smiling behind the kit, having a good time. Great view of the Clockwork kit under natural lighting.

Pick 3: May 5 @ Virginia Beach

Why I like it: The silhouette of the Clockwork drums and Neil against the "2112" intro film is dramatic. The cymbals reflecting the intense colors makes them look almost transparent.

Pick 4: May 9 @ Uncasville

Like the Sweden photo above, this one captures the massive Rush stage, with the focus on Neil under dramatic lighting. Bonus: Drum tech Lorne "Gump" Wheaton in his office on the bottom left. Look real close, and you'll see an extra Clockwork snare on a seat.

Pick 5: May 28 @ Sheffield, UK

Why I like it: This photo captures one of the dramatic fire effects sequences during the show. But what makes this even more interesting (from a production standpoint, anyway) is the view of the entire lighting rig above the band. It's also a good view of the Clockwork stage and prop details.

Pick 6: July 12 @ Halifax 1

Why I like it: A great view of Neil and the kit during "The Spirit of Radio." Captures the energy of the crowd during the chorus.

Cygnus-x1.net photo gallery from Kansas City

2013-08-11T11:16:00.001-07:00

John from Cygnus-x1.net posted an excellent photo gallery from the last Rush show of 2013 in Kansas City. Looks like quite a party!

The photos were taken by Pat Tinney, Chubert, Robert Clayton, Lynne Clarkson Gore, Joe Pesch, Kelly D, Kevin Millette and others.

Go to Cygnus-x1.net or click the photo below to see the entire gallery.

Here's a great one of Neil:

Thanks to John for posting these, and all the photographers who shared the photos!

Kevin J. Anderson's blog: Always a Rush

2013-08-08T20:26:00.001-07:00

In his latest blog post, Clockwork Angels: The Novel author Kevin J. Anderson takes us backstage at a Rush show in Denver. Kevin's blogs are always entertaining, but I think Rush fans will especially enjoy this one.

Here's an excerpt:

And the concert was amazing, as expected. Seeing some of the Clockwork Angels songs performed, watching the visuals that so closely match my own imagination from what I translated into the novel--it's a very moving experience for me. I long to return to that lovely steampunk fantastic universe...but other projects call first.

Read the whole blog here: Always a Rush.

Last photo of the night - Kansas City, MO - Aug 4, 2013

2013-08-05T20:53:00.001-07:00

Final Clockwork Angels 2013 show in Kansas City tonight

2013-08-04T16:50:00.001-07:00

Tonight, Rush will play their last Clockwork Angels 2013 show in Kansas City, MO. To everyone going to this final show, have fun. If this show is anything like the final Time Machine show I saw at the Gorge, WA, in 2011, you're in for a real treat!

Photo of the night - Denver, CO - Aug 3, 2013

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Photo of the night - Salt Lake City, UT - July 31, 2013

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Photo of the night - Portland, OR - July 28, 2013

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Photo of the night - Vancouver, B.C. - July 26, 2013

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Photo of the night - Red Deer, AB - July 24, 2013

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Photo of the night - Halifax 2 - July 14, 2013

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Bubbles (Mike Smith) from Trailer Park Boys made a visit to the Clockwork Angels stage. Peart is amused.

Photo of the night - Halifax 1 - July 12, 2013

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Night 2 in Halifax for Rush

2013-07-14T18:00:00.001-07:00

Tonight is the second night Rush is playing Halifax, NS, before a weeklong break. Here's a review of the first show from MetroNews.

Lorne Wheaton tweeted this great photo of his "office" before the show:

If you haven't visited Lorne's website, it's definitely worth checking out: LorneWheaton.com.

Photo of the night - Quebec City, QC - July 10, 2013

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Photo of the night - Ottawa, ON - July 8, 2013

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Photo of the night - Hamilton, ON - July 6, 2013

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Photo of the night - Milwaukee, WI - July 4, 2013

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Photo of the night - Cincinnati, OH - July 2, 2012

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Photo of the night - Grand Rapids, MI - June 30, 2013

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Photo of the night - Stanley Cup Edition - Chicago, IL - June 28, 2013

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We've seen Neil Peart with the Stanley Cup (during the recording of "The Hockey Theme"), but the Cup has never made an appearance at a Rush concert. Until now.

On Friday night, a few of the 2013 Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks players, led by Daniel Carcillo, brought "Lord Stanley" onto the stage for a little 2-minute celebration. Everyone touched the Cup. Then Neil tried to play it.

Here are some photos:

Neil pretends to play the Stanley Cup (screen capture from video below).

Here's a video from the Blackhawks site:

Geddy and Alex with Daniel Carcillo:

Photo of the night - Saratoga Springs, NY - June 25, 2013

2013-06-26T21:29:00.001-07:00

Now for something a little different. I liked this, 'cause this is how I feel, too:

OK, here's one of Neil as well:

Photo of the night - Jones Beach - June 23, 2013

2013-06-24T17:43:00.001-07:00

See Photos.rush.com for this photo and others

Photo of the night - Hershey, PA - June 21, 2013

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