Rush: '2112 & Moving Pictures' DVD/Blu-Ray Due This Month

Rush: '2112 & Moving Pictures' DVD/Blu-Ray Due This Month

Sept. 7, 2010

It's been a banner year for the award-winning "Classic Albums" series. The most recent editions explore ground-breaking releases by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers and Black Sabbath. The latest edition tackles not one, but TWO epic albums from progressive rock powerhouse Rush. "Rush: 2112 & Moving Pictures Classic Albums" will be simultaneously released on DVD and Blu-ray via Eagle Rock Entertainment's Eagle Vision subsidiary on September 28. [MSRP $14.98 for DVD, $19.98 for Blu-ray]

Continuing the tradition of this celebrated series, "2112 & Moving Pictures Classic Albums" carries us through the creation of these musical masterpieces via brand new interviews, demonstrations, archive videos, and use of the original multi-track tapes. The titan trio of bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer Neil Peart, joined by original producer Terry Brown, weigh in on the mammoth melodies, resounding riffs, and dynamic drum fills behind these immense aural soundscapes. Many others contribute to the commentary, such as Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and acclaimed Rolling Stone journalist David Fricke. 112 minutes in total, this DVD digs even deeper with 50 minutes of bonus material not included in the upcoming VH1 Classic broadcast (airing September 8 at 9:30 p.m. and September 9 at 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.).

These legendary albums mark pivotal points in Rush's career. "2112", released in 1976, broke the band into major music chart domination, going #1 in their native Canada and in the Top 75 in the USA, where it was certified triple platinum. "Moving Pictures" added fuel to their rising stardom, opening them up to a mass audience with heavy-hitting hits like "Tom Sawyer". Going #1 and quadruple platinum in Canada, as well as hitting #3 in the USA and the U.K., this 1981 release remains their biggest selling album to date. Rush is currently performing this album in its entirely on its "Time Machine" tour. "Rush: 2112 & Moving Pictures Classic Albums" is a perfect encapsulation of what made these albums successful, and why they are revered to this day.

ILM will get a kick out of this.

They could have put this out a few months ago before I bought the albums.

I would like the DVD though.

They want you to spend mo' money!

TexasBlue wrote: They want you to spend mo' money!

If they included a Neil Peart bobble-head then I would definitely do it.

Not as good as a Miley head, huh?

TexasBlue wrote:Not as good as a Miley head, huh?

You're going off-topic again.

Besides, I already have a Miley one.

No off-topic rule here. It's encouraged to stay on topic but not necessary because real-life conversation will always drift.

Getting Miley head?

TexasBlue wrote:Getting Miley head?

Oh shit! I read that wrong! I meant I already had a Miley bobble-head.

And yes, this marks the first time I've ever used a profanity on the Internet. But it was warranted. Sorry babe.

(*goes off embarrassed)*