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Rush: A Show of Hands
For a band with high standards, a perfect show is impossible, and an excellent show is rare. You hope that the norm is "good". To deliver a really exceptional, comfortable performance before a recording truck or film crew has been our unfulfilled dream of many years. Always it seemed that as soon as the machines started rolling, we forgot how to play and our equipment forgot how to work. But for these two nights, the gods smile. And the film becomes not just a concert, but a symbol - for the band a scrapbook, an autobiography, an era frozen in glacial clarity. For the audience, it can be an enduring souvenir, and if it can't quite capture what it was like to be there, it is a way of seeing through many pairs of eyes, of shifting one's vantage-point around and above the players in a way no mortal could. Hands perform, and hands respond. Hands gesture, and hands respond. A show of ears and eyes, a show of hearts and minds. A Show of Hands. - Neil Peart
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Plot Summary
Rush: A Show of Hands captures the legendary Canadian rock trio during their 1988-1989 'Time Machine Tour'. The film showcases their dynamic live performance, featuring a mix of their progressive rock epics and more accessible rock anthems. It highlights the band's musical prowess, intricate stage production, and the energy of their devoted fanbase.
Critical Reception
As a live concert film, 'A Show of Hands' was primarily reviewed by music critics and fans. It was generally well-received for its high-quality musicianship and impressive visual production, capturing Rush at a peak of their live show capabilities. Audience reception was strong, reflecting the band's established popularity.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Rush's signature technical proficiency and complex musicianship.
Commended for the elaborate stage production and visual spectacle.
Captured the band's powerful live energy and connection with their audience.
Google audience: Audience feedback generally focused on the band's exceptional performance and the faithful representation of their live sound and visual show.
Fun Fact
The tour documented in 'A Show of Hands' was the last time Rush performed '2112' in its entirety live.
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