Product Description

Filmed over two performances in Rotterdam, Holland in October of 2007, Rush's new DVD Snakes & Arrows Live captures the legendary band in peak form, performing classic Rush material and nine new songs from their critically acclaimed 2007 CD Snakes & Arrows. The 2-disc concert DVD is presented in both 5.1 audio and stereo, and also included is a bonus disc of four songs added for their 2008 American tour, including "Ghost of a Chance," filmed here for the first time.

Since the release of their eponymous first LP in 1974, Rush has continually expanded the definition of "progressive power trio." Guitarist Alex Lifeson, bassist/keyboardist/vocalist Geddy Lee and drummer/lyricist Neil Peart combine dazzling virtuosity, laser-beam intensity and unbridled creativity to create a cohesive whole that's infinitely greater than its parts. The Toronto-based group has become one of Canada's leading exports, with a catalog of genre-defining releases including 2112, Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, Vapour Trails and Snakes & Arrows and a live show which combines musicianship, showmanship and multi-media effects that engage all the senses. Following their previous best-selling DVDs Rush in Rio and R30, Snakes & Arrows Live presents a band not resting on its considerable laurels but still earning its reputation as one of the world's best live bands - one night at a time.

TRACK LISTING:

Disc 1
1. Limelight
2. Digital Man
3. Entre Nous
4. Mission
5. Freewill
6. The Main Monkey Business
7. The Larger Bowl
8. Secret Touch
9. Circumstances
10. Between the Wheels
11. Dreamline

Extras:
1. What's That Smell (DVD Content)
2. 2007 Tour Outtakes
3. What's That Smell Outtakes
4. Far Cry (Alternate cut featuring rear screen footage)
5. The Way the Wind Blows (Alternate cut featuring rear screen footage)
6. Red Sector A from the R30 Tour

Disc 2
1. Far Cry
2. Workin' Them Angels
3. Armor and Sword
4. Spindrift
5. The Way the Wind Blows
6. Subdivisions
7. Natural Science
8. Witch Hunt
9. Malignant Narcissism - De Slagwerker
10. Hope
11. Distant Early Warning
12. The Spirit of Radio
13. Tom Sawyer

Encore:
14. One Little Victory
15. A Passage to Bangkok
16. YYZ

Disc 3
Oh, Atlanta - The Authorized Bootlegs
1. Ghost of a Chance
2. Red Barchetta
3. The Trees
4. 2112/The Temples of Syrinx

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6092 in DVD
• Brand: RUSH
• Released on: 2008-11-24
• Rating: Unrated
• Formats: AC-3, Box set, Dolby, DVD, Live, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 3
• Running time: 221 minutes

Customer Reviews

STUNNING performance and DVD quality/sound!!! A 'must own'!
I've been a Rush fan since 1912... kidding, since 1976. The 'fossil' that I am, i've probably seen them at least 40 times live beginning with the 'Farewell To Kings' tour way back when. I have all their CD's and DVD's. I have played their LP's (vinyl records) on an old 'Fisher' tube stereo receiver with 'Realistic' (Radio Shack) speakers, and 8-track tapes back in the day (70's). As an older '40-something' audiophile now thankfully making more than a high school kid did back then, I can now listen to them via high-end McIntosh equipment and Magneplanar hi-res speakers. Rush never sounded better! That said, and with my high expectations, this 'Snakes & Arrows' live DVD is INCREDIBLE, visually and sonic-wise! THIS IS HOW A LIVE CONCERT DVD SHOULD BE DONE! The camera work is stellar, with a good mix of closeups, medium range, and whole stage shots. Audio is excellent, both in stereo and in 5.1. And best of all, Rush is in absolute top form, moving, playing, and singing as if they were 25 again! This is a MUST OWN concert for Rush and/or prog rock fans!

The Most Perfect RUSH Video Ever
My first Blu-Ray purchase ever (this was the release to actually convince me to buy my Blu-Ray player). I knew once Rush had their first Blu-Ray true-HD product that I would take the plunge. I'm glad that I did. I could go on and on about the superiority over DVD, but this release proves why the time is now to upgrade your home theater setup. If you are a Rush fan, this package will return you to the concert hall over and over and over...with an almost godlike seat at the show. I saw the S&A Tour live from 14th row floor, but THIS is far more enjoyable. And there is something to be said when a 5-inch disc made of plastic can contain footage and sound that trumps (in my opinion) an actual live experience. Suffice it to say I have a very large home theater system which includes a sound section that rivals some installations at local bars for their hi-tech dance floors. Today they sell speakers with little 8-inch drivers they call "woofers". I feel so bad that Bose and others went the direction of "scientific and dainty". My speakers are over 7 years old and I'm never switching until the industry gets back to power. My L&R mains and L&R surrounds have (2) 12-inch woofers, each! My subwoofer channel is carried by an 800watt rack amplifier driving two 18-inch woofers in commercial dance floor cabinets. They make *wind* if necessary. I am mentioning all this because I found the surround mix on the R30 Tour DVD to be "OK" and all previous releases (Rush in Rio and back) to be pooooor. The stereo mixes were fine, but somebody was drunk when they did the Dolby Digital mixes...muddy and yucky. S&A Live on Blu-Ray has a phenominal (and I mean phenominal) DTS-HD audio mix that *exactly* recreates the live experience. Perfect tone, mix, warmth, ambience, and depth. On my system at least, you close your eyes and you are back at the live show for real. They did a really good job on this one. I assume the DVD version of this carries a similar mix that is finally a triumph in the surround sound department.

But the winning catch on the Blu-Ray is (no surprise) the picture quality. The first 60 seconds convinces you that you'll never go back to DVD...ever. Seeing Alex come out in the crisp white spotlights, you can see every stitch in his clothing, every detail on his guitar, you think you can reach in and pluck the strings. They're all there, not in a fuzz of traditional video, but like a crisp expensive digital camera photo. Then comes the launch of Limelight, the stage goes lit, and you sit back in awe. Neil's gold-plated kit, the video screens, the lights, the crowd...all stunningly detailed. This was shot in HD, and made for HD. And you know it. It's unmistakable. For the entire show you get to see everything in a way I've never openly noticed in a Rush concert video before. There were some fans involved in editing or something. The editors hired must have been Rush fans. Because they switch the cameras and stick in shots that are the tastiest and coolest ever...head over heels better than even the R30 Tour DVD, which I thought was well done...it only gets wayyy better. My gawd, they let you see everything. Geddy's keyboards, Alex's pedalboards, Neil's feet, the dolls and animals all over the stage, and gear from all angles. On Blu-Ray I found myself pausing over and over again (because you can actually READ the settings on Ged's keyboards, and the notes on Alex's pedals!!) Tons of audience shots galore. People singing, headbanging, dancing...and you can see their faces and what it says on their shirts! I also like they don't necessarily hide the cameras and technical stuff. You can see the cranes, the cameramen, and the little robotic dolly camera zipping back and forth across the front of the stage. It's like they set everything up and just said "you guys go out there and rock, we'll capture every last drop of it" Well, they did.

Lastly, I think the most hilarious Rush moment in Rush footage history is found on this thing. During the final credits, NEIL's head appears on the swami-pillow and is attacked by dolls... I literally shed tears it was so funny. I still can't get over what he said and the expression on his face. Good to see Neil clown it up.

Magnificent!!
Absolutely flawless! This BD has absolutely stunning camera work, and incredible sound, especially watching it in DTS-HD Master Audio. Amazing that they are only charging $20 for the BD version...This could easily be priced at $30. Every fan needs this in their collection. Rush n Rio was great, R30 was Excellent, this hands down tops both of those.