Full-concert R30 Blu-ray and DVD coming November 17
When the R30 DVD was released in 2005, it was missing 8 songs from the original concert (evidently, the band didn't want R30 to be too similar to Rush in Rio). On November 17, the R30 concert will be released in its entirety, in both Blu-ray (Hi-Def) and DVD formts. Both of these versions are available for pre-order:
Also releasing on November 17 is a compilation DVD, featuring video from Rush in Rio, R30, and Snakes & Arrows Live. It's also available for pre-order.
The new Vertical Horizon album, Burning the Days, is available to purchase on Tuesday, 9/22.
Neil wrote about his work on this album in this News, Weather, and Sports update from 2006. He collaborated on the lyrics for one song and played drums on three songs.
One lucky winner in one of the 11 cities will get a bass drum head with the Rush "Snakes & Arrows" artwork, autographed especially for this occasion by iconic drummer Neil Peart!
Recently, I was surfing around on YouTube and found something really interesting. MasterTracks18 has isolated Neil's drum tracks on many Moving Pictures songs and posted them to YouTube.
What makes these so interesting are the details the isolated tracks reveal (check out the timbale fill on YYZ during the guitar solo). MasterTracks18 has also posted isolated tracks for guitar, bass, and vocals that are just as interesting.
In the September 2009 edition of News, Weather, and Sports, Neil recounts his growing fascination with a hummingbird nest in his backyard as his daughter's due date approaches. This is a great read.
