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Hudson Music has announced the October release of a groundbreaking new 3-DVD set from Neil Peart, one of the true living legends of drumming. In Taking Center Stage: A Lifetime of Live Performance, Neil examines the details and challenges of performing in front of a live audience. Drawing from over 30 years of touring the world, Neil breaks down, demonstrates, and performs classic drum parts from songs spanning the entire Rush catalog, thereby giving the viewer the most in-depth insight into Neil s body of work ever documented. Filmed in various locations over the course of a year, Neil takes you on a behind-the- scenes look at Rush s 2010-11 Time Machine Tour. This includes rare and exclusive footage of Neil's personal pre-tour rehearsals and backstage events at a Rush concert (including a visit to the soundcheck, an unprecedented backstage interview, and Neil s warm-up routine). Neil then presents (in an interview setting with Hudson s Joe Bergamini) a detailed look at every single song in the Time Machine set list (which includes the entire Moving Pictures album). Each song features analysis and demonstrations (including slow- motion), which are coupled with a detailed PDF eBook containing transcriptions of Neil s parts. At the end of each song discussion, the viewer is transported onstage to a Rush concert to see the actual live performance of the song from the perspective of the drum cameras only (with an exclusive, custom audio mix that features the drums heard slightly louder than a normal concert DVD mix). With in-studio rehearsal footage, backstage scenes, live concert performances, and breathtaking interview footage filmed in Death Valley National Park, California, this package documents not only Neil s approach to live performance, but the very essence of his drumming style, on all the classic Rush songs, including Tom Sawyer, Subdivisions, YYZ, The Spirit of Radio, Free Will, Limelight, Far Cry, and many more. The DVD also includes discussion, analysis, and performance of the newest Rush song, Caravan, and extensive bonus content.
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125 of 134 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Peart is nothing short of a genius, and to see this iconic MASTER sit and talk eloquently in perfect paragraph after perfect paragraph about HOW MUCH HE HAS LEFT TO LEARN is...well. It's Zen. It's sitting at the feet of the master.
Now, I've banged around on drums for about 35 years and I can do some passable percussion in really banal situations--had a great time last fall playing udu at a folk sing-a-long. I have a small electronic trap set I take my frustrations out on many evenings. But I don't have the slightest chance of being able to play anything like Peart, ever, no matter how hard I might be able to try.
So why do I find this--what amounts to an instructional video--so mesmerizing? The same thing that makes me watch Adrian Peterson play even when the Vikings are having a terrible season. Just watching someone at the top of his game, knowing that I belong to the same species as the one that produced this...wonder...is uplifting. Even if I can never do what these other people do, I can thrill vicariously at the accomplishment.
And Peart is so well-read and well-spoken that little bits of philosophy often slip out even as he holds forth on the vagaries of rock drumming. Among my favorites on this set, he said that if you make a mistake, make it again. Presumably to make it appear more intentional.
To underline my implied point: Even if you're not a drummer, just a fan of drumming, or of rock music, or hell, just excellence...this is a collection worth owning. And if there's a young person in your life, someone you wish to encourage in any endeavor, she could do a lot worse than to have the humble and hard-working Neil Peart as a role model.
I know Peart is uncomfortable being lionized, and I don't want to put him up too high on a pedestal. That sort of thing is never good for the idol, and not much good for the idolater, either. But I think it's good for humans to have examples of what we can become, given the proper virtues of patience, hard work, inquisitiveness, creativity, humility, and wisdom. When we see such virtues personified, as they too seldom seem to be, I don't think it goes far amiss for those of us who notice to call it out.
Now, I've banged around on drums for about 35 years and I can do some passable percussion in really banal situations--had a great time last fall playing udu at a folk sing-a-long. I have a small electronic trap set I take my frustrations out on many evenings. But I don't have the slightest chance of being able to play anything like Peart, ever, no matter how hard I might be able to try.
So why do I find this--what amounts to an instructional video--so mesmerizing? The same thing that makes me watch Adrian Peterson play even when the Vikings are having a terrible season. Just watching someone at the top of his game, knowing that I belong to the same species as the one that produced this...wonder...is uplifting. Even if I can never do what these other people do, I can thrill vicariously at the accomplishment.
And Peart is so well-read and well-spoken that little bits of philosophy often slip out even as he holds forth on the vagaries of rock drumming. Among my favorites on this set, he said that if you make a mistake, make it again. Presumably to make it appear more intentional.
To underline my implied point: Even if you're not a drummer, just a fan of drumming, or of rock music, or hell, just excellence...this is a collection worth owning. And if there's a young person in your life, someone you wish to encourage in any endeavor, she could do a lot worse than to have the humble and hard-working Neil Peart as a role model.
I know Peart is uncomfortable being lionized, and I don't want to put him up too high on a pedestal. That sort of thing is never good for the idol, and not much good for the idolater, either. But I think it's good for humans to have examples of what we can become, given the proper virtues of patience, hard work, inquisitiveness, creativity, humility, and wisdom. When we see such virtues personified, as they too seldom seem to be, I don't think it goes far amiss for those of us who notice to call it out.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Auckland1
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Much like the man himself, this DVD is great on many levels. Neil discusses everything around his music from the recent Time Machine Tour. Great Sound. Great footage from the tour. At 500 minutes, it's more than even this die-hard fan can handle in a single sitting, but it's just so good. After all the previous books and videos, I was wondering what else he could possibly cover and how could it be interesting. As usual, Neil is fascinating and goes beyond the mortal realm. Any Rush fan, even the non-drummers will be well entertained by this. Did I mention the sound?
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you're a drummer, with a little experience and a few chops under your belt, and you want to rekindle the fire...get inspired....you should buy this. The Amazon price is amazing, not that your local drum shop won't meet it; it's just that I don't know retail prices except for what I see here.
Okay, chest-beating time: I've reviewed this on my website [...] but I feel that it's my responsibility to put my mouth where my money is (ie Amazon, which always gives me a fair shake) and recommend highly this 3-DVD video package. The order of the day is objectivity.I mean no disrespect when I tell you I've never been a fan of Neil Peart or Rush to any great degree. In the 1970s, when they were fledgling I was into the stirring Phil Collins drumming performance on "Cinema Show" and sought to cop his odd "odd time" fluid bar crossing. To me, Peart and band were inhabiting a place I wasn't rushing to visit. But of late, thanks to a surprise path crossing with Neil Peart at the summer drummers' camp KoSA, and to the current Peart Center Stage DVD set, I am gaining respect so rapidly it seems I'm bound and determined to make up for lost time. With this DVD set, I get (and you will get) at bargain basement prices, superb videography that is eminently drummer-friendly, smooth pacing, provocative content, and the main event (not the selling feature for me but undoubtedly for you....)unimpeachable analysis of all those lauded Peart parts for drums. Even Peart naysayers will be stirred by the man's sincere, passionate, uncontrived account of his journey to the essence of drumming. To be honest, at a couple of points along the way, the journey was wearing on my patience: "are we there yet?" I'm sure,however, that you will relish every single utterance, tweak of his drum key (his roadie's), and every single powerful, articulate roundhouse tom fills. You may well ask, and get answers to, the question, How does he strike so firmly and still coax a full, blossoming drum tone out of those toms?
If that sounds heady, consider that for a case of 24 beers and a bag of chips/crisps you get fully 3 DVDs chock full of original material, not rehashed newsreels, you'll be nursing long after the beer and treats have come and gone. And maybe you will appreciate that at least one drummer out there means something other than an apology when he claims, "I play for the song". Peart clearly stakes his life on it. For me, the money shot is the section in which he admits to the seemingly contradicting demands....composing drum parts vs improvising them. I want to stress I have no vested interest, get no points on sale of this item. It's simply a rare, quality glimpse of a drummer I believe worthy of note....and with a 30+ years track record of writing for MD and other print mags, I have a fair idea of what's sheet and shinola, pardon my boldness.
Rob and Paul at Hudson Music have outdone themselves with N. Peart/Center Stage. It's a pathway for drummers seeking to enhance the credibility of their mission. It's evidence of the dignity of their calling. And, hey, there's a whole slew of entertaining drumming that sits well with beer and potato chips. Five out of five? Definitely. Tbw
Okay, chest-beating time: I've reviewed this on my website [...] but I feel that it's my responsibility to put my mouth where my money is (ie Amazon, which always gives me a fair shake) and recommend highly this 3-DVD video package. The order of the day is objectivity.I mean no disrespect when I tell you I've never been a fan of Neil Peart or Rush to any great degree. In the 1970s, when they were fledgling I was into the stirring Phil Collins drumming performance on "Cinema Show" and sought to cop his odd "odd time" fluid bar crossing. To me, Peart and band were inhabiting a place I wasn't rushing to visit. But of late, thanks to a surprise path crossing with Neil Peart at the summer drummers' camp KoSA, and to the current Peart Center Stage DVD set, I am gaining respect so rapidly it seems I'm bound and determined to make up for lost time. With this DVD set, I get (and you will get) at bargain basement prices, superb videography that is eminently drummer-friendly, smooth pacing, provocative content, and the main event (not the selling feature for me but undoubtedly for you....)unimpeachable analysis of all those lauded Peart parts for drums. Even Peart naysayers will be stirred by the man's sincere, passionate, uncontrived account of his journey to the essence of drumming. To be honest, at a couple of points along the way, the journey was wearing on my patience: "are we there yet?" I'm sure,however, that you will relish every single utterance, tweak of his drum key (his roadie's), and every single powerful, articulate roundhouse tom fills. You may well ask, and get answers to, the question, How does he strike so firmly and still coax a full, blossoming drum tone out of those toms?
If that sounds heady, consider that for a case of 24 beers and a bag of chips/crisps you get fully 3 DVDs chock full of original material, not rehashed newsreels, you'll be nursing long after the beer and treats have come and gone. And maybe you will appreciate that at least one drummer out there means something other than an apology when he claims, "I play for the song". Peart clearly stakes his life on it. For me, the money shot is the section in which he admits to the seemingly contradicting demands....composing drum parts vs improvising them. I want to stress I have no vested interest, get no points on sale of this item. It's simply a rare, quality glimpse of a drummer I believe worthy of note....and with a 30+ years track record of writing for MD and other print mags, I have a fair idea of what's sheet and shinola, pardon my boldness.
Rob and Paul at Hudson Music have outdone themselves with N. Peart/Center Stage. It's a pathway for drummers seeking to enhance the credibility of their mission. It's evidence of the dignity of their calling. And, hey, there's a whole slew of entertaining drumming that sits well with beer and potato chips. Five out of five? Definitely. Tbw
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great dvd
What can it be said,Neil Peart 'The Proffesor" is great to be seen,awesome display of experience and ability across all these years on fan favorite songs.
Published 16 days ago by M. Varela
5.0 out of 5 stars
AWESOM!
Neil Peart ISTHE GREATEST OF ROCK DRUMMERS! Everything he does is the BEST EVER! I HIGHLY RECCOMMEND THIS! He is with a doubt a true professional!
Published 1 month ago by Football_Jeff!!
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Neil Peart Center Stage
Most fun and interesting looks at the way this superlative musician creates and plays percussion The up-close and personal presentation is a must see for any drum enthusiast. Read more
Published 1 month ago by FRED FLUM
5.0 out of 5 stars
Neil is a Beast.......
I highly recommend this video to all musicians and Rush Fans. It is like 7 hours of material but very entertaining. La Villa Strangiato says it all.
Published 1 month ago by Richard D Alles
5.0 out of 5 stars
For the Drum Enthusiast
I was a drum player in a past life for sure. I never got around learning to play drums, but I love the instrument. Neal Peart is one of the most talented ones in the world. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Carlos De la Rosa
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Professor
Great to see and listen to Neil explain the creative process. Then to see the songs performed is just outstanding. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Thomas J. Loughlin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for Peart and Rush fans
Peart definitely is amazing, both intellectually and in his craft of drumming. It's a great DVD, finally making clear how many of the beats and riffs I've had trouble over the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Claudia Morales
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved It!
Seeing behind the scenes of how Neil Peart's mind works when he is composing these songs are amazing. Must own.
Published 3 months ago by Sarang parikh
5.0 out of 5 stars
bought as gift
My son had this on his wish list so I ordered it for him
He hasn't complained so assuming all is well as far as quality etc.
He hasn't complained so assuming all is well as far as quality etc.
Published 3 months ago by Naomi Goodkin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Neil
It Neil Peart. Enough said. How his mind works is amazing and his work ethic is astonishing. You would think that someone with his background would just sit on the laurels. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dr Rhythm
