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Power Windows is the eleventh studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on October 11, 1985 in Canada by Anthem Records [3] and on October 21, 1985 in the United States. [4] After touring in support of their previous album, Grace Under Pressure (1984), the band took a break and reconvened in early 1985 to begin work on a follow-up.
The "sci-fi" sounds in the beginning of the song were created using an ARP Odyssey synthesizer [7] and an Echoplex tape delay. [8] On the "2112 / Moving Pictures" episode of the documentary series Classic Albums, producer Terry Brown states the synth intro is composed of various parts played by Hugh Syme that were put together in a collage.
"Xanadu" is the first Rush song in which synthesizers play an integral part. Unlike the previous albums, 2112 and Caress of Steel, "Xanadu" uses both guitar and synthesizer effects. The song also marks Rush's clear foray into program music, although previous albums had displayed some elements of this. Subsequent albums during the late 1970s and ...
Though the band's 1976 and 1978 albums 2112 and Hemispheres are often referred to as concept albums, Clockwork Angels is the band's only true concept album as the album features a continuous theme with the lyrics telling a story that runs from beginning to end. Caress of Steel, 2112 and Hemispheres all feature a sidelong suite that tells a ...
2112 was released to favourable reviews from music critics and quickly outsold the band's previous albums. Rush toured the album extensively in 1976 and 1977, which culminated in their debut concerts in Europe. 2112 remains the band's second-highest-selling album behind Moving Pictures with more than
Power Windows Tour; Tour by Rush: Location: North America: Associated album: Power Windows: Start date: December 4, 1985: End date: May 26, 1986: Legs: 2: No. of shows: 70: Rush concert chronology; Grace Under Pressure Tour (1984) Power Windows Tour (1985–1986) Hold Your Fire Tour (1987–1988)
"The Twilight Zone" is the third track on Rush's album 2112. It was the last track written and recorded for the album. It was the first single to be released from 2112.As with most Rush songs, the lyrics are written by Neil Peart, and the music by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson.
Power Windows: 1985 Inspired by New Territories in Hong Kong. [58] "Middletown Dreams" Power Windows: 1985 Inspired by writer Sherwood Anderson and painter Paul Gauguin. [59] "Emotion Detector" Power Windows: 1985 Originally intended to be a ballad. [60] "Mystic Rhythms" Power Windows: 1985 Inspired by astrology. [61] "Force Ten" Hold Your Fire ...