Rush Chronicles - The DVD Collection
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Actor: RushBrand: Universal Studios
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 63 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2001-09-25
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Island / Mercury
DVD Reviews of Rush Chronicles - The DVD Collection
DVD Review: Rush Finds a Way to Work in the World of Music Videos
Summary: 3 Stars
The Rush "Chronciles" DVD is a re-release of a VHS version. "Chronciles" is a collection of 14 music videos from what is considered the "peak" period for the Canadian Rock Trio (1977-1987). The original VHS version contained 12 videos, but 2 additional videos are included as "hidden" videos. It was during this "peak" period for Rush that was the glory-days for music videos. Every artist - whether they wanted to or not had to make a music video to go along with their songs. I've never been a fan of music videos for a variety of reasons - namely they often ruin my own vision of the song. As for the band Rush, I was surprised that they would make music videos. The band always stuck me as being more concerned with making the music than the video production. I could never see Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and the ever private Neil Peart as wanting to transform themselves into quasi-actors for the purpose of making a music video. Rush also never struck me as even wanting to do anything with lip-syncing (which is a music video staple). These things might work for some artists, but it wouldn't work for Rush. The nice thing is that Rush finds a way to work to do music videos without being something they are not. This results in some interesting videos. You aren't going to see much that is innovative here or get anything special with this DVD other than the 14 music videos.
Videos fall into 3 categories - performance related, conceptual, and soundtrack. Performance related ones are basically when the band lip syncs in a pseudo live or studio set. They often were disappointing because for the most part, lip syncing is a bore to me and to see a band try to lip sync and give the impression they were live is a bore. Conceptual had the potential to entertain, but for the most part would spoil your vision of the song. . The third kind is the absolute worst - soundtracks. This is when they splice a video together with movie clips and some clips of the performer in an attempt to create a mini infomercial for the movie. The good news is that Rush doesn't do any of those soundtrack videos. Rush tends to fall into the Performance category of music videos. In other words, the focus is on Rush playing the instruments and doing the music. Rush doesn't totally ignore the Conceptual Videos. However for the Conceptual Videos, they do not do any quasi-acting. What they will do is continue to do what they do best - playing the instruments. They will leave the conceptual part to either other actors or themes that can tie into the theme of the song. I admit, there are times when I wonder what it would have been like to be those quasi-actors. Namely, I think Alex has the type of personality to make some very humorous videos. I also think it would be very interesting if Neil let his guard down and showed a side of himself we haven't seen before. However, it all comes back to that Rush can't be something they are not - and I have an enormous respect for them.
The interesting thing is the whole "Chronicles" aspect of the band. Just from looking at the appearances of Geddy, Alex, and Neil - you will see how they transformed from the 70s look - into the 80s look. You will also see how the music evolved to. The music starts out with "Closer to the Heart" (from the 1977's "A Farewell to Kings") through "Time Stand Still" and "Lock and Key" (from the 1987's "Hold Your Fire"). The music videos are presented into chronological order except for the two hidden/bonus videos ("The Enemy Within" and "Afterimage"). While it seems to be a trademark that Rush puts these Easter Eggs into their DVDs (they also put one in their "Rush in Rio" DVD set), it would have been nice to see these included as part of the chronological ordering of things.
There are two live cuts that are included as part of this collection. The live cuts are for "Red Barchetta" and "Red Sector A" which have already been included on other VHS video releases . It would have been nice if this set was expanded beyond 14 songs. Much of the reason why there was originally 12 songs is because of the limitations of the VHS medium (putting the collection on one VHS tape would be a challenge). With DVD, they could have easily fit more than 14 tracks. This could have opened the door to include additional live material. I saw another reviewer point out that selections could have been included from "A Show of Hands" - I completely agree with this point. It would have also been nice to see this a complete video collection of Rush, but again I realize this is a re-release of a VHS release.
For "Tom Sawyer", you will see a quasi "in studio" version of the song as opposed to a live clip (that was on the VHS). This "in studio" version was recorded in Canada at "Le Studio" in the same setting as the "Limelight" video. Despite being a bit "cheesy", "Distant Early Warning" is also included in the collection. This video features a boy I call "The Kid" giving the "appearance" of riding a missile. Another favorite of mine is "Time Stand Still". I like the fact that Rush went beyond their own rulebook and brought in Aimee Mann to be an outside vocalist.
The collection would have been nice if there were liner notes or extras to provide insight of the band. While Rush does a good job at working in the music video parameters, I still think the true Rush fan is going to prefer watching them perform live as opposed to a music video.
Description of Rush Chronicles - The DVD Collection
CHRONICLES - DVD MovieClassic Rock Music CDs
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