The Neil Peart Catalog
Updated: 08/01/2018
On this page you'll find a catalog of Neil Peart CDs, DVDs, books, drum equipment, and more. Rather than make this an exhaustive list of everything Neil's ever done, I've tried to focus it on both the basics—as well as some rare items. Note that some of these items are out of print, but you might be able to find them second-hand. I've included links to out-of-print transcripts online where possible. I'll continue to add items as I find them.
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Rush CDs
See this page for an extensive list of reviews of all Rush CDs.
If you're just getting into Neil and Rush, I
recommend the following (in chronological order):
Fly by Night
(1974),
2112
If you're looking to understand Neil's drumming style and technique, the best instructional DVD is Neil Peart Taking Center Stage: A Lifetime of Live Performances.
Neil Peart solo CDs
See this page for more information about Neil Peart solo CDs and videos.
Rush video
Film
See my Adventures of Power page for an interview with director Ari Gold.
Rush documentary (Blu-ray and DVD)
Concerts
Blu-ray
DVD
Neil Peart video
DVDs
Drum Channel videos with Neil Peart (online only)
Neil Peart books
Published
See this page for my reviews of Neil Peart books.
Clockwork Angels: The Graphic Novel
Clockwork Angels Comics - written by Kevin J. Anderson and illustrated by Nick Robles from a story by Neil Peart
Issue 1 - Released March 2014 (5 cover variants)
Issue 2 - Released April 2014 (2 cover variants)
Issue 3: Released June 2014 (2 cover variants)
Issue 4: Released August 2014 (2 cover variants)
Issue 5: Released September 2014 (1 cover)
Fiction (with Kevin J. Anderson)
Nonfiction
Book foreword, afterward, or essay
Privately published books
Information about Neil's unpublished books and select articles.Information about Neil's unpublished books and select articles.
Riding The Golden Lion
Privately published by Neil Peart in 1985
Limited Edition of 50 copies
39 pages with black
and white photos
The Orient Express
Privately published by Neil Peart, year unknown (likely 1987 or 1988)
Limited edition of 50-100 copies
Pedals over the Pyrenees (or: Spain and Spokes and Trains)
Privately published by Neil Peart, 1988
Limited Edition of 65 copies
21 pages
Raindance Over the Rockies
The Cumberland Press, 1988
Privately distributed by Neil Peart
Limited edition of 50-100 copies
21 pages
Privately published by Neil Peart in 1988
Limited edition of 100 copies
205 pages with black and white photos
Biographies about Rush, Neil Peart, or containing text by Neil Peart
In print
Out of print articles from books, newspapers, and the web
- "In the Beginning...The Story of the Discovery of Rush", by Donna Halper
- The Words and the Pictures Volume 1. Lyrics by Neil Peart.
- The Words and the Pictures Volume 2. Lyrics by Neil Peart.
- "Success Under Pressure" By Steve Gett, 1984
- Neil Peart biography by AndyO
Bubba's book club
Go to Bubba's Book Club on NeilPeart.net.
I've also created a page that links to all of Neil Peart's books, as well as all books he's reviewed for Bubba's Book Club.
Go to my page featuring all Bubba's Book Club books
Software
Sonic Reality's Neil Peart Drums: Vol 1 - The Kit and Vol 2 - The Grooves
Go to my page about Neil Peart Drums.
Neil Peart on Jammit
With Jammit, you can isolate individual parts from the original master recordings. Also included is a synchronized notation for the part. Read more about how this works.
Drums and Cymbals
Go to Sabian's Neil Peart page
| Cymbals | Order from Amazon | AndyO review (if I've used it) | ||
| Qty | Part ID | |||
| 1 | SABIAN NP0805N 8IN PARAGON SPLASH |
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A nice accent or effects cymbal. Not loud or heavy enough for me to use in a live setting. | |
| 2 | SABIAN NP1005N 10IN PARAGON SPLASH |
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This cymbal replaced my Zildjian "K" splash on my current kit. I've found that the heavier Paragon splash cuts through better for Rock music. | |
| Not used | SABIAN NP1302N 13IN PARAGON HIHATS |
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For a while I kept using my Zildjian New Beat hi-hat. When I finally got the Paragon 13" hat, I was surprised at how much more expressive it was. | |
| 1 | SABIAN 14" ARTISAN HIHATS | Neil switched to the 14" Artisan hats during the Time Machine tour. Sabian's Chris Stankee says of Neil's switch: "...Neil had decided to use the 14-inch Paragon Brilliant hats instead of the 13-inch ones he had always favored. For the X-hats he is using a pair of 14-inch Artisan Brilliant hi -hats that he fell in love with while working up his performance at the last [2008] Buddy Rich Memorial concert." | ||
| 1 pr | SABIAN NP1402N 14IN PARAGON HIHATS |
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I use these hi-hats on my practice kit with DW 9000 remote hi-hat. The 14" is definitely much heavier and less responsive than my 13" Zildjian New Beat hi hats. So, it depends on what kind of sound you're after. Neil uses the 14" hats as an "effect" -- that is, he doesn't open and close them. | |
| 2 | SABIAN NP1608N 16IN PARAGON CRASH |
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Neil's 16" crashes are his "go-to" cymbals. For me, this is the perfect crash: It can be explosive but also subtle. | |
| 1 | SABIAN NP1808N 18IN PARAGON CRASH |
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This is a beautiful cymbal for Rock music. It cuts through just about anything my band can dish out. | |
| 1 | SABIAN NP1916N 19IN PARAGON CHINA |
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This cymbal is the crown jewel of the Paragon line. Sabian and Peart have taken the trashy high sound of the thin Wuhan china that Neil used for much of his career, and added depth and tone to it. This cymbal cuts out quickly, but not as quickly as the Wuhan. I depend on this cymbal for those moments when I want a fast decay sound -- something between a splash and a 16" crash. | |
| 1 | SABIAN NP2016N 20IN PARAGON CHINA |
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This cymbal is totally different than the 19" Paragon China. It's much heavier than the 19" and is closer to the Zildjian Pang cymbals, or "low" Chinas. | |
| 1 | SABIAN NP2008N 20IN PARAGON CRASH |
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I use this on my practice kit and find it's the most explosive crash I've ever hit. It also doubles as a pretty good ride cymbal, which I've heard other drummers say as well. | |
| 1 | SABIAN NP2214N 22IN PARAGON RIDE |
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I fell in love with the 22" Paragon Ride during the Snakes & Arrows tour. There was something about the glassy tone of the bell. Now I own two of these -- with brilliant and regular finish -- and I'm happy with both. | |
| 1 | SABIAN NP 20IN Paragon Diamondback |
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I recently bought one of these, and I can see why Neil likes it so much. It has the trash of the 19" Paragon China, with the unique rattle of the jingles and pins. Also creates great "explosion" effects (listen to the "Far Cry" chorus). | |
Time Machine snare
From the DW website:
Created to commemorate Neil Peart's latest drum set creation,
"The Time Machine", each snare is a recreation of the drum Neil
plays on tour. It's not a signature snare drum, but rather a
collectable reproduction. The 6.5x14" Collector's series North
American Maple shell with VLT (Vertical Low Timbre) technology
provides optimal crack, warmth, bottom end and sensitivity. The drum
is painstakingly finished with copper leaf-applied graphics and hand
airbrush work. Custom copper hardware completes the look. Also
standard is a MAG throw-off system with 3P butt plate, 3.0 True
Hoops, True Tone snare wires and DW Heads by Remo USA. Available for
a limited time only.
Watch this video feat. Neil Peart
http://youtu.be/QwJlqawMNP0
Neil Peart's Connoiseur 'Snakes and Arrows' Snare
Subtle Natural to Candy Black Lacquer over Birdseye Maple with Walnut Inlays with Black Nickel Hardware
30th Anniversary snare
This drum was only available by special order only from DW. You can still find used ones on eBay and elsewhere.
30th Anniversary Commemorative drum kit
Kit details
Cost: $30,000 US - SOLD OUT
Only 30 kits were made
Go to this page for the details about this drum kit.
Sticks
- Pro-Mark 747 Neil Peart Signature Oak Wood Tip Drumsticks
- Pro-Mark Limited Edition Neil Peart Commemorative Drumstick Pack Pack #1
- Pro-Mark Limited Edition Neil Peart Commemorative Drumstick Pack Pack #2
Go to NeilPeartDrumsticks.com for everything you've ever wanted to know about Neil's drumsticks.