In the ever ongoing 'we have nothing in the vaults' series. In all fairness they are no longer calling the shots, but still.
Apart from the new mix I don't think there is anything really new here? Not sure whether the Toronto show was ever released as audio only.
Press Release -
Canadian rock legends commemorate this classic album with expanded reissues
Features brand-new Terry Brown Grace Under Pressure album mix commissioned by
Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson
First-Ever Complete Concert Film And Album of The Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada Show From September 21, 1984
Geddy Lee's First-Ever Liner Notes For A Rush Reissue Reflecting On The Album Over 40 Years Later
Available March 13, 2026
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 20, 2026 – UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups continue the comprehensive Rush albums expanded reissue series with the arrival of new Super Deluxe Editions of the band's 1984 release, Grace Under Pressure, an album that saw the trio shifting gears to construct eight technology-driven tracks that were forward driving compositions from their previous works. Grace Under Pressure: Super Deluxe Edition will be available in five distinct configurations, including the (1) Super Deluxe Edition 4-CD + Blu-ray, (2) Super Deluxe Edition 5-LP + Blu-ray, (3) Super Deluxe Digital Edition, (4) Dolby Atmos Digital Edition, and (5) Grace Under Pressure Tour: Live in Toronto 1984 at video DSPs.
CD 1
Original Album – Produced by Rush and Peter Henderson / 2025 Remaster on CD for the first time
1. Distant Early Warning
2. Afterimage
3. Red Sector A
4. The Enemy Within
5. The Body Electric
6. Kid Gloves
7. Red Lenses
8. Between The Wheels
CD 2
Original Album – 2025 Terry Brown Mix*
1. Distant Early Warning
2. Afterimage
3. Red Sector A
4. The Enemy Within
5. The Body Electric
6. Kid Gloves
7. Red Lenses
8. Between The Wheels
CD 3
Grace Under Pressure Tour: Live In Toronto 1984*
Maple Leaf Gardens – September 21, 1984
1. The Spirit Of Radio
2. Subdivisions
3. The Body Electric
4. The Enemy Within
5. The Weapon
6. Witch Hunt
7. New World Man
8. Between The Wheels
9. Red Barchetta
CD 4
Grace Under Pressure Tour: Live In Toronto 1984*
Maple Leaf Gardens – September 21, 1984 – continued
1. Distant Early Warning
2. Red Sector A
3. Closer To The Heart
4. Kid Gloves
5. YYZ
6. 2112: The Temples Of Syrinx
7. Tom Sawyer
8. Red Lenses / Drum Solo
9. Vital Signs
10. Finding My Way
11. In The Mood
BLU-RAY – DISC 5
Grace Under Pressure Tour: Live In Toronto 1984 – Concert Video*
Maple Leaf Gardens – September 21, 1984
Dolby Atmos / Dolby TrueHD 5.1 / PCM Stereo
1. The Spirit Of Radio
2. Subdivisions
3. The Body Electric
4. The Enemy Within
5. The Weapon
6. Witch Hunt
7. New World Man
8. Between The Wheels
9. Red Barchetta
10. Distant Early Warning
11. Red Sector A
12. Closer To The Heart
13. Kid Gloves
14. YYZ
15. 2112: The Temples Of Syrinx
16. Tom Sawyer
17. Red Lenses / Drum Solo
18. Vital Signs
19. Finding My Way
20. In The Mood
Grace Under Pressure – Original Album Surround & Stereo Mixes
1984 Album Mix – Dolby Atmos* / Dolby TrueHD 5.1* / PCM Stereo
2025 Album Mix – PCM Stereo*
1. Distant Early Warning
2. Afterimage
3. Red Sector A
4. The Enemy Within
5. The Body Electric
6. Kid Gloves
7. Red Lenses
8. Between The Wheels
Bonus Promo Videos
Dolby TrueHD 5.1* / PCM Stereo
1. Distant Early Warning
2. Afterimage
3. The Enemy Within
4. The Body Electric
Grace Under Pressure, Rush's tenth studio album, was originally released in April 1984, and it features some key sonic-template modifications resulting from the band's decision to further evolve its sound by enlisting a new producer after a successful decade of working with Terry Brown behind the board. The eight songs comprising Grace Under Pressure build from where September 1982's Signals left off by fully embracing the tech and temper of the times while still remaining true to the band's knack for blending progressive roots with radio-welcome song arrangements. Grace Under Pressure was co-produced by Rush with Peter Henderson and engineered by Paul Northfield with assistance from Frank Opolko and Robert Di Giola. s it turned out, they did love it." Brown's goals for his remix were quite pure
It's all so very complicated these days. When this was originally released I had the worst, needs must stereo system imaginable. Probably a couple of rungs down from an Amstrad and paid off over 12 months at the local Co-op electrical store. However, this album was magical to me and despite the shortcomings of my music system I memorised every note and nuance. I could never replicate that joy now no matter how many thousands I spent on new technology. Great times.
I stand corrected, there is unreleased material here:
"I had to give the guys something they would be excited about," the producer continued, "so I went for a little more detail, different reverbs, and a larger footprint, all while maintaining the integrity of the original record."
CD3 and CD4 present the first-ever complete setlist of the show RUSH performed on September 21, 1984, at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, which was also newly mixed from the original multitrack audio masters and has now been retitled "Grace Under Pressure Tour: Live In Toronto 1984".
The Blu-ray features the above concert on video newly edited and newly remastered in HD with the audio soundtrack offered in 48kHz/24-bit Dolby Atmos, 96kHz/24-bit Dolby TrueHD 5.1, and 96kHz/24-bit PCM stereo options, all newly mixed by Terry Brown. Its previous incarnation as 1986's "Grace Under Pressure Tour" concert home video and CD was somewhat incomplete, and this new full concert experience features 37 minutes of unreleased performances.
Also on the Blu-ray, the full 1984 studio album is newly mixed in 48kHz/24-bit Dolby Atmos and 96kHz/24-bit Dolby TrueHD 5.1 by longtime band associate, producer/engineer Richard Chycki, from the original album's multitracks along with the newly remastered 192kHz/24-bit and 96kHz/24-bit PCM stereo. Observed Chycki, "Listening to 'Grace Under Pressure' in Atmos, you can really hear RUSH's progress and development as artists, because there's much more room in the 360-degree soundfield to express it. Things that may have just gone by you in stereo now appear in separate speakers without being gimmicky. Instead, they act as micro-features for the Atmos listener to better appreciate the band's intent."
Additionally, on the Blu-ray, Terry Brown's new album remix is presented in 96kHz/24-bit PCM stereo, along with the band's music videos for "Distant Early Warning", "Afterimage", "The Enemy Within" and "The Body Electric", all of which have been visually remastered in HD and presented in 96kHz/24-bit Dolby TrueHD 5.1 and 48kHz/24-bit PCM stereo. ("The Enemy Within" was the very first music video shown by Canadian TV channel MuchMusic, now known as Fuse, on August 31, 1984.)
The Super Deluxe Edition of "Grace Under Pressure" will also include new liner notes penned by Geddy Lee, reflecting on his memories of finding a new producer for the album and reminiscing on a recent re-listen of the album proper. Original album designer Hugh Syme re-imagines the original album cover along with creating brand-new illustrations for each of the album's eight songs and other related visual elements in the book. Exclusive bonus collectibles in the box include a custom acrylic "Grace Under Pressure" LED light-up display; a replica of the "Grace Under Pressure" tour book; a replica Maple Leaf Gardens/Toronto show concert ticket; a "Grace Under Pressure" tour total access backstage pass; "Pressure Release" a replica of the 6-page press release; three bandmember live photo lithos; and a poster from the Toronto show. All contents are housed in a premium lift-top box.
The second "Grace Under Pressure" configuration will be released in is a five-LP plus Blu-ray Super Deluxe Edition, which is the analog equivalent of the four-CD edition. The LPs in the Super Deluxe Edition have been cut at Abbey Road Studios and pressed on 180-gram audiophile black vinyl at GZ Media in the Czech Republic.
Both the 4LP + Blu-ray and 5LP + Blu-ray Super Deluxe Editions will also be offered at the Rush Backstage online store with 3 exclusive bonus lithos of Hugh Syme's new illustrations.
The third "Grace Under Pressure" configuration will be the Super Deluxe Digital Edition, which is the digital equivalent to the physical Super Deluxe Edition audio tracks.
The fourth configuration, the Dolby Atmos Digital Edition, is the digital equivalent of Richard Chycki's Atmos mix of all eight tracks from the original 1984 album.
Finally, the fifth configuration is the "Grace Under Pressure Tour: Live In Toronto 1984" newly edited, mixed and visually remastered in HD concert video made available to video DSPs.
Completely mental in pricing by the way:
The cd set is 300 and the Lp set is 375 in EUR.
Hard pass.
I might consider a standalone Dolby Atmos Bluray release. Certainly not a digital edition.
I only have Atmos through a soundbar.
I'm interested in the Terry Brown mix and the live tracks that did not appear on the original GUP live release (especially Kid Gloves).
I will experience those via Qobuz. I've not invested in any of the physical versions of these anniversary releases and this one is unlikely to change that.
Way too much money.
Shame as it looks like a good package unlike some of the other super deluxe editions
Some of it seems interesting, but no way at those prices. I haven't bought any of these Super Deluxe versions and nor will I.
Release the concert blu-ray only at £25 tops and we have a deal.
Quote from: Thenop on January 20, 2026, 03:13:01 PMCompletely mental in pricing by the way:
The cd set is 300 and the Lp set is 375 in EUR.
Hard pass.
Is it made of gold?
QuoteTerry Brown's new album remix is presented in 96kHz/24-bit PCM stereo
Ridiculous.
Quote from: Matt2112 on January 22, 2026, 09:05:33 AMRelease the concert blu-ray only at £25 tops and we have a deal.
Ditto.
Yes I'll be "acquiring" the video.. the rest of it forget it.. don't need liner notes ffs
Quote from: Slim on January 22, 2026, 11:01:13 AMQuoteTerry Brown's new album remix is presented in 96kHz/24-bit PCM stereo
Ridiculous.
But, but..........think of all those extra ones and zeroes ;D
Will get it when the price is slashed...like all the other deluxe editions.
Kid Gloves from the GUP concert video is now available on YouTube.
Got to say, the editing during that guitar solo, which I was so looking forward to seeing, is absolutely atrocious. :-\
Yes the editing on the solo is poor but on the the brighter side Lifeson's hair looks great
Just noticed the band's music videos for DEW etc have been remastered. Why bother? They were dreadful and I don't think I liked them even at my most obsessional stage. Time Stand Still is mortifyingly awful.
Is it just my recollection of more recent performances clouding my perception or do they appear to be playing this (Kid Gloves) too fast?
Just listening to the original GuP now, sounds fine to me. But will be interested to hear a remix.
Themost striking thing for me will always be the intruction to Electronic drums in Rush. Neil used it moderately, and really as part of his 'regular' toolkit.
Maybe the best part of the HD treatment is that you can see Neil's little tail ;D
Quote from: The Picnic Wasp on January 24, 2026, 02:17:42 PMJust noticed the band's music videos for DEW etc have been remastered. Why bother? They were dreadful and I don't think I liked them even at my most obsessional stage. Time Stand Still is mortifyingly awful.
Yes, Time Stand Still was/is worthy of a Grammy for the song and a Razzie for the video. It must be highest ranking song in music history for the inverse proportionality of the artistic merit of song vs. accompanying video.
Right, I can imagine Alex would have been happy with this mix.
Quote from: Thenop on February 20, 2026, 07:40:10 AMRight, I can imagine Alex would have been happy with this mix.
Love this treatment. Somehow it all sounds a lot more 'grown up'. I love the sibilance in some of Geddy's vocal. Shoulders definitely sounds plural now and the cymbals are gorgeous. What a wonderful vocalist he was and the reason I fell in love with the band.
Absolom!
Was a bit apprehensive about this but it quickly won me over; sounds earthier and punchier...and makes me very keen to hear the rest of Broon's take on the album.
Quote from: Matt2112 on February 20, 2026, 02:41:20 PMWas a bit apprehensive about this but it quickly won me over; sounds earthier and punchier...and makes me very keen to hear the rest of Broon's take on the album.
Begs the question, why did they ever bin him?
Quote from: The Picnic Wasp on February 20, 2026, 05:18:19 PMQuote from: Matt2112 on February 20, 2026, 02:41:20 PMWas a bit apprehensive about this but it quickly won me over; sounds earthier and punchier...and makes me very keen to hear the rest of Broon's take on the album.
Begs the question, why did they ever bin him?
Change for the sake of change. And the growing obsession Geddy had with keyboards.
Sorry to say I don't like it much, to me it sounds flatter. I don't like what he's done to the vocal near the beginning. I A-B-ed them, the original won for me. A bit more lively and natural.
Quote from: Slim on February 20, 2026, 08:14:48 PMSorry to say I don't like it much, to me it sounds flatter. I don't like what he's done to the vocal near the beginning. I A-B-ed them, the original won for me. A bit more lively and natural.
It is more compressed for sure, which makes the dynamics suffer. I don't really mind. I also think these things are a bit of a non discussion:
Both mixes exist next to each other.
Quote from: Thenop on February 20, 2026, 06:17:41 PMQuote from: The Picnic Wasp on February 20, 2026, 05:18:19 PMQuote from: Matt2112 on February 20, 2026, 02:41:20 PMWas a bit apprehensive about this but it quickly won me over; sounds earthier and punchier...and makes me very keen to hear the rest of Broon's take on the album.
Begs the question, why did they ever bin him?
Change for the sake of change. And the growing obsession Geddy had with keyboards.
Plus ça change.......lol.
Quote from: The Picnic Wasp on February 21, 2026, 10:21:41 AMQuote from: Thenop on February 20, 2026, 06:17:41 PMQuote from: The Picnic Wasp on February 20, 2026, 05:18:19 PMQuote from: Matt2112 on February 20, 2026, 02:41:20 PMWas a bit apprehensive about this but it quickly won me over; sounds earthier and punchier...and makes me very keen to hear the rest of Broon's take on the album.
Begs the question, why did they ever bin him?
Change for the sake of change. And the growing obsession Geddy had with keyboards.
Plus ça change.......lol.
....plus ce n'est pas le même chose, in this case. ;)
I like the new version's sound, but for me the original cannot be anything other than superior if only for reasons of profound sentimentality and nostalgia; I'll always cherish it.
Quote from: Matt2112 on February 21, 2026, 11:58:25 AMI like the new version's sound, but for me the original cannot be anything other than superior if only for reasons of profound sentimentality and nostalgia; I'll always cherish it.
I agree with that although the caveat here is that, so many times, Geddy and Alex expressed disappointment with the handling of the production.
Yes, if I remember correctly the band rated Henderson very higly as an engineer, but as a producer he apparently was a ditherer and couldn't make firm decisions, which substantially hampered things and greatly exasperated the band.
Quote from: Matt2112 on February 21, 2026, 07:03:48 PMYes, if I remember correctly the band rated Henderson very higly as an engineer, but as a producer he apparently was a ditherer and couldn't make firm decisions, which substantially hampered things and greatly exasperated the band.
The big question is: how would it have sounded with their 'chosen' producer?
Wasn't that supposed to be Steve Lillywhite? Would've been very interesting that - perhaps an AI engine could have a crack...
Quote from: Matt2112 on February 23, 2026, 11:43:29 PMWasn't that supposed to be Steve Lillywhite?
Yes, indeed it was. Left them in the lurch - bloody flake. He then insulted them in interviews a couple of times. I'm sure he's more than a little surprised at their enduring success.
If I was Lillywhite and it was 1984, I'd have done Simple Minds too. Business as business and it's Ray Daniel's fault for not having him sign a contract.
Obviously, he may be regretting it now, or maybe not...
Quote from: captainkurtz on March 02, 2026, 05:11:57 PMIf I was Lillywhite and it was 1984, I'd have done Simple Minds too.
I heard they promised him a miracle..
Terry Brown Red Lenses mix is the best improvement of the remixes....on my 2nd listen of all the remixes at the moment !!
First listen and the prominent synths on RSA seemed most odd.
Brown makes the drums sound like it's Signals II, which in a way makes sense. But I think it is what they tried getting away from at the time.
All of the gloss is gone, completely. I don't know.
Obviously all the fans are drawn to the TB remix, not heard any comments on the original remix. I really hope we get a Steven Wilson mix on Power Windows, the peak produced Rush album by the master of the craft.
Quote from: Nick on March 13, 2026, 07:57:12 PMObviously all the fans are drawn to the TB remix, not heard any comments on the original remix. I really hope we get a Steven Wilson mix on Power Windows, the peak produced Rush album by the master of the craft.
Brown is very much a 70s/80s producer and mixer. Lots of mid which gives it a warm sound and feel. Exactly the sound signature of that time. And you are right, a lot of people gravitate towards that sound.
GUPs almost futuristic sound is miles away from that, they can exist next to each other.
I am not sure though what Wilson would add to the original mix for PoW but welcome what he has to offer.
Hmmmm...I'm especially skeptical of Steven Wilson approaching something as sacred as PoW; his music is all the Emperor's New Clothes to me and I've read less than favourable reviews of his treatments of other classic albums broadly in the prog genre.
Peter Collins was clearly the best of Rush's producers so I'd err on the side of 'If it ain't broke...' on this one.
Quote from: Matt2112 on March 14, 2026, 01:58:01 AMHmmmm...I'm especially skeptical of Steven Wilson approaching something as sacred as PoW; his music is all the Emperor's New Clothes to me and I've read less than favourable reviews of his treatments of other classic albums broadly in the prog genre.
SW's own music is dull tripe.
IMHO the spatial audios mixes he's done for Yes, Gentle Giant, King Crimson and Jethro Tull are stunning.
Quote from: Nickslikk2112 on March 14, 2026, 11:07:30 AMQuote from: Matt2112 on March 14, 2026, 01:58:01 AMHmmmm...I'm especially skeptical of Steven Wilson approaching something as sacred as PoW; his music is all the Emperor's New Clothes to me and I've read less than favourable reviews of his treatments of other classic albums broadly in the prog genre.
SW's own music is dull tripe.
IMHO the spatial audios mixes he's done for Yes, Gentle Giant, King Crimson and Jethro Tull are stunning.
The word tripe holds a special place in my heart now.
It was my start word in Wordle for months and eventually earned me a one line finish
I sort of understand some of the comments about SW's music but I still enjoy it more than most of the new releases these days. No, make that all of the new releases.
I still can't eat the stuff though. I try every few years to find out if my palate has changed enough, but not yet.
I cannot find a price for the Digital Edition anywhere ony the stupidly priced physical editions. 4 CDs + 1 Bluray for £260. That'll be a nope from me.
All I really want is the Dolby Atmos mix.
Meh.
Could be me, but the live 'album' sounds, ehm, rough. As in: not fantastic. I get it, it's older, but it's 84 no? They knew how to record audio back then, probably stored poorly.
One more thing about the Brown mix (and then I'll stop): it's clear he revisited all the tracks, but he also brought up some faders he should have buried a bit deeper. The snare sound does not 'pop', I find the whole thing missing a bit of spark to be honest. Mind you, the original mix is missing the body Brown mix has, ideally a combination would be perfect.
Will listen on Spotify
The Body Electric is in the lower half of my personal Rush song rankings, so I've been pleasantly surprised at the live version on the expanded concert vid - it's actually very good!
The price on this really does get my back up when I compare it to other collections. I know there are those who will say - well you don't have to buy it. Well of course I'm NOT going to buy it!
For instance, the Thunderbirds 60th Anniversary boxed set which I got recently (a Christmas present, but wasn't actually released until Feb 26).
https://gerryanderson.com/products/thunderbirds-60th-anniversary-collectors-edition-blu-ray-region-abc (https://gerryanderson.com/products/thunderbirds-60th-anniversary-collectors-edition-blu-ray-region-abc)
They have really gone to town and poured a lot of love into the content of this release - with no less than 11 Bluray discs (yes, 11), 110 page episode guide and 6 posters. A veritable bargain at £89.99.
Rush and Bargain. Not 2 words you are likely to see together these days.
Rant over (for now!).
It is no longer 'Rush' calling the shots. They sold these rights years ago. The boys will likely see some of it (maybe a writers credit), but not most. I get the sentiment, they cashed out though and the company they sold it to has to recoup their money.
I'm no audio standards geek, as you are aware. But listening to the new GUP live release, where does the 'thank you' around 26:50 come from? I'm puzzled. The Weapon is the work in question.
I listened to it on YouTube but I don't think that would be the cause of a glitch.
Played it over and over. I'm sure I'm not hearing things.
To start with I've always loved GUP. It was the album that came out closest to when I first got into Rush. When it came out I think I only had A Farewell to Kings and Permenant Waves in my collection so I was pretty much a novice.
I loved it and I think it stands the test of time - Kid Gloves and Between the Wheels are particular highlights for me but I like virtually all of it.
I love what Terry Brown has down with his remaster - it sounds warmer and less mechanical. I like all the little flourishes with keyboard, vocal echo and guitar that weren't there (to these cloth ears anyway). It gives the songs a fresh feel, no bad thing after 42 years!
Does anyone know if all the "new" elements that are clearly heard now but not in earlier versions are sections that were very low down in the mix and have been pushed forward or whether they are Terry Brown additions?
Quote from: dom on March 20, 2026, 03:30:51 PMTo start with I've always loved GUP. It was the album that came out closest to when I first got into Rush. When it came out I think I only had A Farewell to Kings and Permenant Waves in my collection so I was pretty much a novice.
I loved it and I think it stands the test of time - Kid Gloves and Between the Wheels are particular highlights for me but I like virtually all of it.
I love what Terry Brown has down with his remaster - it sounds warmer and less mechanical. I like all the little flourishes with keyboard, vocal echo and guitar that weren't there (to these cloth ears anyway). It gives the songs a fresh feel, no bad thing after 42 years!
Does anyone know if all the "new" elements that are clearly heard now but not in earlier versions are sections that were very low down in the mix and have been pushed forward or whether they are Terry Brown additions?
Thanks Dom, you saved me a bit of typing there. Loved this album when it happened. I was in a state of total obsession about Rush at that time. Even got a man called Jack Golder to build me a bass & 6 string double neck guitar.
But what about the 'thank you' in the live Weapon? Surely I'm not imagining this.
Quote from: The Picnic Wasp on March 20, 2026, 03:54:50 PMBut what about the 'thank you' in the live Weapon? Surely I'm not imagining this.
It's just Geddy speaking into a mic, isn't it? Perhaps there was a minor outbreak of applause in the audience.
Quote from: Slim on March 20, 2026, 04:29:46 PMQuote from: The Picnic Wasp on March 20, 2026, 03:54:50 PMBut what about the 'thank you' in the live Weapon? Surely I'm not imagining this.
It's just Geddy speaking into a mic, isn't it? Perhaps there was a minor outbreak of applause in the audience.
Maybe, but that would be very unusual for him, out of character even. He tended to stick to the script and I've never experienced him deviating from that in a spontaneous way. Must ask Terry next time he's in Glasgow.
Well - it's definitely there and I can't think what else it could be. Interestingly it's not on the GUP Tour live recording that came out in the noughties, I don't know if it's a different performance or an edit.
Quote from: Slim on March 20, 2026, 06:30:03 PMWell - it's definitely there and I can't think what else it could be. Interestingly it's not on the GUP Tour live recording that came out in the noughties, I don't know if it's a different performance or an edit.
I'm quite pleased to have heard this. Only my second Rush glitch? in decades of listening, mostly on equipment of questionable quality. The Show Don't Tell moment still makes me wonder.
So supposedly the YouTube video with the "thank-you" and the GUP tour CD from the noughties are from the same night in Toronto. That means, I think, that The Weapon on the latter is edited. I think I'll nerd out over waveforms in Audacity over the weekend.
Quote from: Slim on March 20, 2026, 10:18:40 PMSo supposedly the YouTube video with the "thank-you" and the GUP tour CD from the noughties are from the same night in Toronto. That means, I think, that The Weapon on the latter is edited. I think I'll nerd out over waveforms in Audacity over the weekend.
Thank you. That makes me happier than it should. Responsibly shifted wise.
Quote from: The Picnic Wasp on March 21, 2026, 01:15:52 AMThank you.
Oh that is cleverly done,
the Slick-nic Wasp at work
OK so I synced up the GUP tour CD audio The Weapon and the YouTube The Weapon. They start to diverge quite quickly; the Count Floyd nonsense on the YouTube clip goes on quite a bit longer.
So the bit where the Count says "dig those drums!" happens about 27 seconds after he says "even the title scares me .." on the CD audio, whereas on the YouTube audio, it's about 47 seconds later. So very roughly 20 seconds of Count Floyd was removed for the GUP tour CD it seems. Going to sync them up again at a later point and see what happens.
Quote from: Slim on March 21, 2026, 12:38:03 PMOK so I synced up the GUP tour CD audio The Weapon and the YouTube The Weapon. They start to diverge quite quickly; the Count Floyd nonsense on the YouTube clip goes on quite a bit longer.
So the bit where the Count says "dig those drums!" happens about 27 seconds after he says "even the title scares me .." on the CD audio, whereas on the YouTube audio, it's about 47 seconds later. So very roughly 20 seconds of Count Floyd was removed for the GUP tour CD it seems. Going to sync them up again at a later point and see what happens.
There are 13 documented ROIOs for the 21st September show. Should be possible to find out what actually was played and what was left out of the recording.
https://www.digitalrushexperience.com/database/tourlist.php?tour=17 (https://www.digitalrushexperience.com/database/tourlist.php?tour=17)
The answer to this is pretty simple, I think. There are a couple of edits, but - the vocal track seems to have been redone in the studio for the CD, but not for the YouTube clip.
Where Geddy sings "are a weapon to be used against him" on YouTube, on the CD audio he sings "are a weapon to be used against us".
There's also an edit in the guitar solo that was very hard to pin down, it's quite a dense recording. I think that might have been redone as well, at least in part. But there are a few artistic "oh!" and"oh-oh!" and "hey!" and even a "ba ba ba ba!" in the vocal track on YouTube that aren't on the GUP Tour CD. The vocal was either selectively or completely re-recorded, and at a minimum some of the live vocal track was mixed out, including the "thank-you!".
For sure there's at least one further edit in the GUP tour CD audio because it's actually a bit extended, compared to the YouTube audio. I think there were a lot of studio shennanigans on this one.