What does the song 2112 talk about?
In the year 2112 the elder race of man live on a planet far far away from the Federation. Part six is about the man being unable to live under the Federation’s control any longer. His only hope is that with his death he will pass into the next world.
Why is Rush album called 2112?
The album 2112 features an eponymous seven-part, 20 minute long song with music written by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, with lyrics written by Neil Peart. The suite tells a dystopian story set in the year 2112. Since the album is named after the suite it is sometimes described as a concept album.
What was Neil Peart cause of death?
GlioblastomaNeil Peart / Cause of death
Peart died from glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, on January 7, 2020, in Santa Monica, California. He had been diagnosed three and a half years earlier, and the illness was a closely guarded secret in Peart’s inner circle until his death. His family made the announcement on January 10.
Is Neil Peart the best drummer ever?
Neil is without a doubt one of the best drummers of all time. It’s possible he could be number one but we just feel that position is well held by its current incumbent. Peart drew so much inspiration from the leading British drummers (British drummers really are the best!)
What is the meaning of 2112 by Rush?
About “2112”. The A-side of Rush’s 1976 album of the same name. It describes a dystopian future where all individual expression is forbidden, and the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx rule a totalitarian, vaguely socialist interplanetary federation.
What does Cold Fire Mean?
Cold Fire could very well imply that the “cold” aspect, is the cold, uncaring reasoning, with “fire” being the heat of passion and love. Love can turn to a long, cold burn (probably directly pointing to the concept of an intense fire is generally short lived and burns out fast, but a cooler one lasts much longer.
What was Neil Peart’s Cold Fire about?
Neil Peart (from Network Magazine, November 1993): “In ‘Cold Fire’ I have the woman speaking to the man and she’s smarter than he is. It was a difficult technical challenge lyrically, but those are the kind of things that now, after all these years, you start to feel you have the craft to take on.