Rush Tom Sawyer VIDEO AxeFX, Suhr..meet my band:)

[Mark Day]

I thought I'd introduce you guys to the musicians that do these backing tracks.

I used a $135 Kodak HD Playtouch cam and iMovie11. My poor 4 yr old MacBook Pro got a little weary keeping up in 1080p, I had to do half then export it and start again with that file to be able to complete the project, so there are a few uncool edits and sync issues.

Roy can sing more than Journey, Don makes up the rest of the amazing rhythm section.
I'm a lucky guy to play with these talented musicians. They are huge Rush fans, me...well not so much so the solo style is totally out of my comfort zone.....and WAY less gain..lol.

Hope you guys enjoy this...Spirit Of The Radio is on deck.

Mark

 

[BYTOR]

You all did a great job and obviously have a lot of fun. As a huge Rush fan myself I will say that it is very difficult to cover them but your singer/drummer did a good job of being in Geddys ballpark vocally. The bass player is good and you played well although I can tell you are not completely locked into Lifesons style. The Spirit Of Radio should be interesting for sure.
Rush is one of those totally unique bands that i hold in the highest esteem. Total pros, no ego-trips,and can play circles around most bands.
I am seeing them in Fort Lauderdale Florida on the 30th of this month.

 

[Barney]

Fantastic job!

How do you have the Axe FX set up to record with the Apogee Duet?

Do you have the Duet set for line level +4 or -10?

 

[dulrich1227]

never been a much of a huge rush fan but that that was a joy watching .... love the chunk chunk tone ....

 

[gbsmusic]

You guys did great! Your drummer did a great job! I remember when that song came out, my friend I used to jam with would to try so hard to do the little drum solo and couldn't get close

 

[threadkiller]

Great cover. My band covers this one but the drummer hates to do it. Good job. Were all of the keyboards just tracks or did someone play those?

 

[Mark Day]

You all did a great job and obviously have a lot of fun. As a huge Rush fan myself I will say that it is very difficult to cover them but your singer/drummer did a good job of being in Geddys ballpark vocally. The bass player is good and you played well although I can tell you are not completely locked into Lifesons style. The Spirit Of Radio should be interesting for sure.
Rush is one of those totally unique bands that i hold in the highest esteem. Total pros, no ego-trips,and can play circles around most bands.
I am seeing them in Fort Lauderdale Florida on the 30th of this month.

Thanks Snowdog Alex certainly has his own thing going on very unique!

Mark

Fantastic job!

How do you have the Axe FX set up to record with the Apogee Duet?

Do you have the Duet set for line level +4 or -10?

Thanks Barney, -10

Mark

never been a much of a huge rush fan but that that was a joy watching .... love the chunk chunk tone ....

Thanks man, Roy and Don are huge Rush fans, time for them to have some fun

Mark

 

[technomancer]

Looks like you guys had a blast.

Great cover, gotta' love Rush

 

[tweed]

Excellent job!

I have to say just about every time I have my AxeFx gas under control, your videos crank it right back up again.

 

[MARK1970]

Great job. I am a big Rush fan. Everybody did an outstanding job. The keyboard sound was the most impressive. I say this because most tributes bands or copies you hear or see fall short on the keys. You guys had that nailed.

 

[ejecta]

Great job! It's cool you have such great musicians to help you make such cool backing tracks to play over. Good backing tracks are hard to find out there in the interwebz.

 

[JTyson]

Mark, that was killer!! I must say your air-keyboard chops are amazing
Really cool to have a rhythm section that is at that level, you guys nailed it
Dam that ax fx

 

[Ventura]

it's great to see men having fun

Coffee + keyboard = thanks Don

V.

 

[Ventura]

I thought I'd introduce you guys to the musicians that do these backing tracks.

Hope you guys enjoy this...Spirit Of The Radio is on deck.

Mark

Mark, that was awesome!! Everyone NAILED that song, and not to say anyone did better than the other, but getting into the "realm of Geddy" ain't the easiest - props to your singer. The bass lines were right there too!! And the drummer, chillaxed and well timed... AWESOME cover!! Flawless.

Thanks for the post - more Ultra Love!!
Mo

 

[Mark Day]

You guys did great! Your drummer did a great job! I remember when that song came out, my friend I used to jam with would to try so hard to do the little drum solo and couldn't get close

Hehe, Roy is crazy good, Don too. Those guys are always so in the pocket! Thanks for the kind words.

it's great to see men having fun

LOL.....Our bassist could be a friend to you.

Mark

Great cover. My band covers this one but the drummer hates to do it. Good job. Were all of the keyboards just tracks or did someone play those?

Thanks Dude! Roy did the keyboard parts.

Mark

Looks like you guys had a blast.

Great cover, gotta' love Rush

Thanks!!! We have a pretty good time...lol.

Mark

 

[Mark Day]

Excellent job!

I have to say just about every time I have my AxeFx gas under control, your videos crank it right back up again.

Thanks Tweed!! The AxeFx is so easy to record with!!

Mark

Great job. I am a big Rush fan. Everybody did an outstanding job. The keyboard sound was the most impressive. I say this because most tributes bands or copies you hear or see fall short on the keys. You guys had that nailed.

Roy is a true perfectionist when it comes to keyboard sounds and everything else for that matter Thanks for the kind words Mark!

Mark

Great job! It's cool you have such great musicians to help you make such cool backing tracks to play over. Good backing tracks are hard to find out there in the interwebz.

I am a lucky guy!

Mark

Mark, that was killer!! I must say your air-keyboard chops are amazing
Really cool to have a rhythm section that is at that level, you guys nailed it
Dam that ax fx

We worked on the air keyboards for a while before we got what we wanted, now it's easy. We are ready!
lol

Mark

 

[gibson5413]

Awesome job Mark! Love Rush, love your band. Great solo. That solo is tougher than it sounds (the timing is really different with Lifeson's start and stops). Great clip!

 

[stevemorse]

the three-way keyboard part is hilarious

 

[stevemorse]

your vids are always entertaining and feature great playing and tone.com

 

[Nico]

Congrats Mark, killer as usual... The drummer/singer kicks ass!