Acting is a dream for a lot of children and adults in the world. However acting has a big penalty to pay. The song "Limelight" by Rush, is about actors who "don't want to pretend that a stranger is a long awaited friend". Which were exact words of the song. The song was created in 1981 as one of Rushes first albums. This song is a message of how frustrating acting can be. "Living in a fish eye lens caught in the camera eye", in the lyric the fish eye lens is the t.v. and magazines. This song also tells the listeners that living where the whole world can see you (to be famous) can be miserable. "Limelight", can be connected to four different choices that I selected; the life of the artist, the society we live in, the times when the song was written, and the themes of a novel we have been reading in class.
First, I will talk about how the song connects to our society. "Limelight" talks about people wanting to be famous, and in our society everyone wants to be famous and rich. However the song mentions that by making that choice you won't have any privacy or secrets. Lots of magazines have deep secrets and embarrassing pictures. How would you like it if every body was reading your deepest secrets? Another way it connects to our society is that everyone who is famous is on t.v, and they are exposed to the whole world even if they don't want to be. Like Rush mentions in the song "under the fish eye lens".
Another way to connect this song is to the novel "Small Steps". In the book a singer named Kaira Deleon is getting tired of singing. She also is having trouble making friend because she is to busy doing concerts. Therefore "Limelight" is a perfect match to the novel "Small Steps".
This song also connects to the artists, Rush. This is because they are famous and under a fish eye lens because of magazines, t.v and pictures on the computer. Every where they go people will follow. Asking them questions until there throats are dry. This will happen to any famous person. Which takes us to the last connection.
My next connection I will make is with the time period the song was written in. They connect because lots of musicians at that time just couldn't handle people reading their deepest secrets in a magazine. Nobody could get any privacy, the musicians would have to walk right through the enormous parade of reporters and writers.
At first I used to just listen to the music and sometimes sing along, however after analysing this song, listening to music has changed. Now I focus more on the lyrics, and I try to figure out what they mean. I will more oftenly start singing the words of a song and think about them for a while. This song has really changed how much I listen to music and how I listen to music. In conclusion I have learned a lot about my band and my song, and I hope to learn more.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
Rush Trio
Rush is considered by some one of the greatest rock bands of our time. This Canadian threesome is known for their sophisticated lyrics and meaningful songs. Their career started in 1968, and Rush created their first album called "Rush" in 1974. Geddy Lee the lead singer, has a uniquely high voice and some people think of that negatively, however lots of fans enjoy listening to him sing.
Some of their greatest songs include, "Spirit of the Radio, and Limelight". These two songs were very meaningful, and have wonderful lyrics. Maybe that's why they were both voted song of the year. Without question in my their best album was moving pictures. The album had some humour and was a huge hit. The album includes "Limelight, and Tom Sawyer" some of the greatest rock songs.
Rush is a trio from Canada. All of the band members were on the same flight to the US. On their way Rush practiced over and over again their newest song, "Fly by Night". This was their first album with Neil Peart as their drummer. The trio performed in Toronto were they had all lived. None of the band members had been in any other bands besides Rush. They sang many different genres including rock, pop rock, and even classical rock. Rush sings about; science fiction, fantasy, libertarian philosophy, humanitarian, social, emotional, environmental subjects.
As Rush started, their songs were more about fantasy and science fiction. When they got more experienced they sang about emotion, environmental problems, and making the world a better place. Like one of Rushes songs "Closer to the Heart". The song is about trying to get people in general to work together, and try to make the world a better place. Rush included great music, for example Neil Peart their drummer. Some people think of Peart as the greatest drummer ever. Also Geddy Lee Rushes lead vocals and bass. Another great musician is the Canadian trio's guitarist, Alex Lifeson. The inspiration for Rush is British Blues Rock. As children in Canada they had listened to it, and have created rock music with the same beat and style. Rush influenced other bands like Metalica.
One of the only unusual things about Rush is Geddy Lee's incredibly high pitched voice, but that's what makes their music enjoyable. Since Rush sang "Closer to the Heart" they have started a parade for cleaning up trash and giving out solar panels. This is a very important event and will conserve energy and make the world a better place. However one member would have to leave.Neil Peart had become over emotional after both his wife and his daughter died in a 10 month span. But Rush still plays except this time with a new drummer.
Some of their greatest songs include, "Spirit of the Radio, and Limelight". These two songs were very meaningful, and have wonderful lyrics. Maybe that's why they were both voted song of the year. Without question in my their best album was moving pictures. The album had some humour and was a huge hit. The album includes "Limelight, and Tom Sawyer" some of the greatest rock songs.
Rush is a trio from Canada. All of the band members were on the same flight to the US. On their way Rush practiced over and over again their newest song, "Fly by Night". This was their first album with Neil Peart as their drummer. The trio performed in Toronto were they had all lived. None of the band members had been in any other bands besides Rush. They sang many different genres including rock, pop rock, and even classical rock. Rush sings about; science fiction, fantasy, libertarian philosophy, humanitarian, social, emotional, environmental subjects.
As Rush started, their songs were more about fantasy and science fiction. When they got more experienced they sang about emotion, environmental problems, and making the world a better place. Like one of Rushes songs "Closer to the Heart". The song is about trying to get people in general to work together, and try to make the world a better place. Rush included great music, for example Neil Peart their drummer. Some people think of Peart as the greatest drummer ever. Also Geddy Lee Rushes lead vocals and bass. Another great musician is the Canadian trio's guitarist, Alex Lifeson. The inspiration for Rush is British Blues Rock. As children in Canada they had listened to it, and have created rock music with the same beat and style. Rush influenced other bands like Metalica.
One of the only unusual things about Rush is Geddy Lee's incredibly high pitched voice, but that's what makes their music enjoyable. Since Rush sang "Closer to the Heart" they have started a parade for cleaning up trash and giving out solar panels. This is a very important event and will conserve energy and make the world a better place. However one member would have to leave.Neil Peart had become over emotional after both his wife and his daughter died in a 10 month span. But Rush still plays except this time with a new drummer.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Song and Artist
.Limelight By Rush
Living on a lighted stage
Approaches the unreal
For those who think and feel
In touch with some reality
Beyond the gilded cage
Cast in this unlikely role,
Ill-equipped to act
With insufficient tact
One must put up barriers
To keep oneself intact
Living in the limelight
The universal dream
For those who wish to seem
Those who wish to be
Must put aside the alienation
Get on with the fascination
The real relation
The underlying theme
Living in a fisheye lens
Caught in the camera eye
I have no heart to lie
I cant pretend a stranger
Is a long-awaited friend
All the worlds indeed a stage
And we are merely players
Performers and portrayers
Each anothers audience
Outside the gilded cage
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