Two Guys Talking Rush

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In 2013, writer Adrian Begrand (Popmatters) listed the Rush song "Time Stand Still" at #8 on his "10 Songs That Will Make You Love Rush", calling it "Rush’s best pop moment." And I would have to agree… It is truly one of their best.

However, according to many fans the accompanying video might also be one of Rush’s worse visual moments. Regardless on your take of what the infamous TSS video is really getting at…after you listen to this episode of Two Guys Talking Rush you may discover that it could be the most misunderstood during their “VHS years.” As always, we like to deep dive on this show…and this might be our “deepest.”

As we turn the clocks back, and settle into the dark doldrums of winter lets reflect on a time when Rush were both experimental with their music, flying capabilities, and videos… and we have award winning Polish filmmaker/innovator Zbigniew “Zbig” Rybczyński to thank for that.

Be thankful folks. Hug a friend, a family member, a stranger (mask up) and remember…

Summer's going fast


Nights growing colder


Children growing up


Old friends growing older

Freeze this moment


A little bit longer


Make each sensation


A little bit stronger

Experience slips away…

Love John & Dan

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Hellooo!

In 2013, writer Adrian Begrand (Popmatters) listed the Rush song "Time Stand Still" at #8 on his "10 Songs That Will Make You Love Rush", calling it "Rush’s best pop moment." And I would have to agree… It is truly one of their best.

However, according to many fans the accompanying video might also be one of Rush’s worse visual moments. Regardless on your take of what the infamous TSS video is really getting at…after you listen to this episode of Two Guys Talking Rush you may discover that it could be the most misunderstood during their “VHS years.” As always, we like to deep dive on this show…and this might be our “deepest.”

As we turn the clocks back, and settle into the dark doldrums of winter lets reflect on a time when Rush were both experimental with their music, flying capabilities, and videos… and we have award winning Polish filmmaker/innovator Zbigniew “Zbig” Rybczyński to thank for that.

Be thankful folks. Hug a friend, a family member, a stranger (mask up) and remember…

Summer's going fast


Nights growing colder


Children growing up


Old friends growing older

Freeze this moment


A little bit longer


Make each sensation


A little bit stronger

Experience slips away…

Love John & Dan

Please support the 2GTR podcast on Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/twoguystalkingrush

Episode 64

Happy Halloween!

This week John & Dan continue their conversation with Rush video director David Davidian! In 2013 David won “Video Director of the Year” for his work on Rush's Clockwork Angels Tour video at the Parnelli Awards in Las Vegas. The Parnelli Awards is the premier awards show for the live event industry.

David is also a Boston guy and we get to learn about his roots and legacy during the developing music industry leading up to his important work with Rush.

Thank you David and thank you Rush fans!

Love,

John and Dan

RUSH RULES!

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Episode 63

Hey Rush fans!

Happy almost Halloween!

This week John & Dan chat with Rush video director David Davidian! In 2013 David won “Video Director of the Year” for his work on Rush's Clockwork Angels Tour video at the Parnelli Awards in Las Vegas. The Parnelli Awards is the premier awards show for the live event industry.

David is also a Boston guy, and we get to learn about his roots and legacy during the developing music industry leading up to his important work with Rush.

Thank you David and thank you Rush fans!

Love,

John and Dan

RUSH RULES!

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Hello Rush fans!

How’s the weather?

This week John and Dan talk to YouTube reaction channel star––Tre Narcisse––from the Fish Out of Water Series. We were so glad to talk with Tre and learn more about what he does and especially his thoughts on our favorite band RUSH!

So kick back, and listen in to THE best damn podcast in the entire solar federation––2GTR! …and…well…if you don’t…then SHAME on you!

We love you anyway…

John & Dan

RUSH RULES!

FISH OUT OF WATER

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOKt8atKCwKZy2hxIURP19g

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This week John & Dan continue their conversation with Tim DeLaughter lead singer of the The Polyphonic Spree.

The Spree is a choral symphonic pop rock band from Dallas, Texas that was formed by the former Tripping Daisies front-man (DeLaughter) back in 2000. The band has released six studio albums, along with several live albums and soundtracks over the past two decades.

Back in April the Spree released their first covers album via Good Records. The album, titled Afflatus, included a cover of Rush's The Spirit of Radio. In addition to the Rush track, the album includes covers of INXS, The Rolling Stones, ABBA, and many more. Afflatus can be ordered at www.thepolyphonicspree.com

Listen in as Tim takes us back to his origins and describes how he is truly a Rush fan at heart.

“... Our cover of 'The Spirit Of Radio' actually goes back to high school. I covered it with my high school band, Regency, so for nostalgic reasons, we thought it would be fun to try it with the Spree. ...”

Thanks fans...and thank you Tim!

Love,

John & Dan

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Heya Rush fans!

What’s up?

Welcome to Episode 60 of 2GTR!

This week John & Dan do a little chit chattin’ about the boys.

We also welcome special guest Tim DeLaughter…you might have heard him before? Tim is the lead singer of the The Polyphonic Spree.

The Spree is a choral symphonic pop rock band from Dallas, Texas that was formed by the former Tripping Daisies front-man (DeLaughter) back in 2000. The band has released six studio albums, along with several live albums and soundtracks over the past two decades.

Back in April the Spree released their first covers album via Good Records. The album, titled Afflatus, included a cover of Rush's The Spirit of Radio. In addition to the Rush track, the album includes covers of INXS, The Rolling Stones, ABBA, and many more. Afflatus can be ordered at www.thepolyphonicspree.com

Listen in as Tim takes us back to his origins and describes how he is truly a Rush fan at heart.

“... Our cover of 'The Spirit Of Radio' actually goes back to high school. I covered it with my high school band, Regency, so for nostalgic reasons, we thought it would be fun to try it with the Spree. ...”

Thanks fans...and thank you Tim!

Love,

John & Dan

Please support the 2GTR podcast on Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/twoguystalkingrush

Episode 59

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Hello Rush fans!

Welcome to the 2GTR podcast!

After a long summer break we are back!

Miss us?

We missed you!!

Happy fall!

This episode we talk to the incredible YYNOT about their new album and forthcoming tour. We also have a chat with Steve Brown of Rush Fest Scotland.

We have an incredible fall/winter season lined up for you so stay tuned!

And remember folks…RUSH RULES!

Love,

John & Dan

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https://www.patreon.com/twoguystalkingrush

Episode 58

Hello Rush fans!

Welcome to the 2GTR podcast!

After a long summer break we are back!

Miss us?

We missed you!!

Happy fall!

This episode we talk to the incredible YYNOT about their new album and forthcoming tour. We also have a chat with Steve Brown of Rush Fest Scotland.

We have an incredible fall/winter season lined up for you so stay tuned!

And remember folks…RUSH RULES!

Love,

John & Dan

Hello Rush fans!

Welcome to Episodes 56/57 of the 2GTR Podcast!

Dan and I will be back very soon…don’t you worry. We miss you too!

Thank you again to music video pioneer Tony Van Den Ende our guest on the previous episode.

What a legend!

This week is a very special episode with a very special guest… Andre´ Cholmondeley

If you remember Andre’ interviewed Alex Lifeson last Spring for Make Weird Music.

Here is that interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrOdzTH1qWQ&feature=emb_imp_woyt

Andre’ is a Asheville NC based musician, sound designer, guitarist, synthesist and founder of Project/Object, longest running Zappa-alumni-based tribute band in the world. 

From the early 1980s, Cholmondeley has worked with synthesis in his original music, from early guitar synths and pedals to studying analog synths, musique concrete, tape splicing and world music at Rutgers University. Currently he works with an ever-evolving compact modular & guitar setup.

Andre´ has demoed at trade shows internationally for MOOG Synths, and is usually on tour somewhere as Tour Manager, Tech, or Production Manager for over twenty five years with prog-rock, fusion and blues legends like Al Di Meola, Keith Emerson, moe., Derek Trucks, Ten Years After, Eddie Jobson and YES.

He has toured & performed more than ten countries on two continents with over a dozen of Frank Zappa’s alumni like Don Preston, Ike Willis, Ed Mann and Napoleon Murphy Brock.

Andre´ is an interviewer and show-host for MAKE WEIRD MUSIC, the popular YouTube channel and social media presence that promotes unique and envelope-pushing art and artists.

Thank you Andre’! And thank you Rush Fans!

Rush Rules!

Love,

John and Dan

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