RUSH - Live at the Philips Arena in Atlanta (part 1/2) - 2002/10/13 - Vapor Trails Tour

Setlist:
3 Stooges Intro 00:01
Tom Sawyer 00:57
Distant Early Warning 05:55
New World Man 10:56
Roll the Bones 15:05
Earthshine 21:50
YYZ 27:31
The Pass 32:32
Bravado 37:35
The Big Money 43:55
Between Sun and Moon 50:24
Vital Signs 55:13
Natural Science 1:00:08
Rush "Matrix: Atlanta ‘02 Reloaded" DVD
Media: 2 DVD-DL
Catalog: AppleJack Studios: AJS-D20021013-02
Source: 3 cam mix down
Date: October 13, 2002
Location: Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

[@VoodooCrab]

I retired from going to concerts after I saw their last show at The Forum. No one else will ever come close to their perfection.

[@stevedrums1675]

There's almost no one left, unfortunately!

[@Vigilant_Guardian]

I'd almost like to see Ged and Alex out on a limited tour just try it out..?. with the strings maybe. but absolutely no drummer...!! let us the fans hear what is missing.... and our imaginations will do the rest...... i think we all hear Neil Daily anyways...now I understand the full meaning of the song " tears" just a little bit better... what would touch me deeper, tears that fall from eyes that know why....

[@stephaniemossman7768]

Vigilant Guardian totally agree. At this point I’d be happy to have any kind of rush performance even if it’s only 2/3 of the gang...it still amazes me how much Neil’s loss hurts me and how often I think about it. It feels like I lost a loved one. Guess that just speaks to how incredible a lyricist Neil was...

[@andym28]

I can tell you from my experience e teaching 5 instruments tool or dream theater as as good as it gets for a prog band.

[@freegee3503]

You know it!

[@stephaniemossman7768]

I was so badly hoping for another “Rush is back” tour... devastated that this dream will never be realized. I miss you Neil 💔

[@medmac2112]

Me too, I never got to see them live. At least we have the albums and all these great bootlegs!

[@jaybee9269]

Neil had really gotten too old to play Neil parts.

[@joeshmo6363]

What a little gem of a find this is!!! Anyone notice how SPOT ON Geddy's vocals are here???

[@johntabakos1295]

His vocals were amazing in 2002 .....saw VT tour twice !!!

[@freegee3503]

YES!!! Gem of gems! "HEY!" -Ged during Earthshine

[@dale8809]

Yes spot on for this one.

[@trenken]

He wasnt really that old here. Not even 50 yet. It was definitely the snakes and arrows tour when he started sounding bad and every tour after that progressively worse.

[@michaelmellum4318]

Yes🙂

[@kaitensushi]

I saw RUSH during their 2112 tour.. maybe back in "77 at the now defunct Capital Centre in DC. Gen Admin tix were $5.50.. stunning show of course..played the entire 2112 album. I am 59 and still love RUSH, esp older stuff. RIP Neal, you were the best.

[@brianderewicz8095]

I was there too my friend. What a small freaking world! They are the kings,...well the priests! Lol!

[@flybynightgirl]

😮 mine was permanent waves at cowpalace. I was 15 ! General admission. Geddy told everyone to step back 😅 but the crowd was too stoned 😂. I remembering bytor thinking this progr song is very cool.

[@LesPaul3399]

originally, i wasn't crazy about vapor trails album but i am really coming around on it! EARTHSHINE is awesomeness.

[@jaybee9269]

The remix helps a lot!😂

[@DarrenBell-xc9gi]

I have been very seriously considering the possibility that I should name Vapor Trails as my favorite all-time Rush album. The three songs Secret Touch, Earthshine and Sweet Miracle in a row are almost too much to be hoped for, while I agree that Earthshine might be the very best song on the album. But, don’t forget Ghost Rider. . . Neil has done all of us a profound service by finding his way back to the band and having spent his final years with us all. May you share in the company of God forever, my brother!

[@apieceofdirt4681]

Whoever recorded this did a damn good job!!! No distortion on the low end at all. Sounds great!!!

[@watchmakerfs]

This is a soundboard recording, a famous bootleg called One Big Victory.

[@mcbrineellis]

nope. this is most definitely an audience recording.

[@watchmakerfs]

It's a mix between the soundboard audio with the AUD audio to give the fans perspective. www.digitalrushexperience.com/database/review.php?RecordingID=1686

[@glennorange]

Remember when bootlegs were all on crappy VHS?

[@satamique]

i still have plenty of them, like a rare Rush in France at the Zenith

[@morpheustitania4665]

This is an unbelievable concert 2 and a half hours of being "Pulverized" by Rush! No one can beat them. Alex is an unbelievable guitarist and can easily beat Jimmy Page and Brian May at the same time, blindfolded and both hands behind his back! He is just overshadowed by "the Machine" Neil Peart.

[@TonyinMBSC8669]

I agree that Alex is a Great guitarist, very underrated!! But he would disagree that he is above Brian May and especially an idol of his, Jimmy Page. Page is a Master guitarists and producer. RUSH, Zeppelin & Pink Floyd are my 3 favorite bands.

[@nickavenoso7851]

⁠@@TonyinMBSC8669I could never get into Zeppelin and Page’s playing. Some of their songs are alright, but a lot of their stuff just drags on and does nothing for me. Bonham is a good drummer, but he is nowhere near the greatest drummer of all time or Neil. Pink Floyd is alright, but I’m not a massive fan. Some songs I like others…eh. I know…hot take. Lol. Rush is my favorite band of all time and will always be. May and Queen on the other I love. It’s all about taste. There is no greatest drummer, bassist, guitarist, etc. It’s all about opinions and favorites.

[@lloydrathbun5841]

I agree with you.They were the best band God ever created

[@maxinemckenzie5765]

WOW! What a tasty rendition of YYZ, and man, we miss You Neil.

[@anonhewitt7]

I love this video because Neil's snare is at the forefront, something I struggled to hear at many live shows and live albums. R.I.P Neil

[@flybynightgirl]

Yeah definitely pitched higher . The mics are different places

[@GreenGartside1989]

Man i remember seeing them in San Antonio and Houston on this tour back in 02’. Amazing amazing shows! They were absolutely on fire for this tour. Magical time. Sad that we will never see them again as Rush yet they have left us with so much to treasure

[@denboe2894]

They'll be out there again without Pert or maybe not.

[@dan1216]

@@denboe2894 PEART!

[@PanasonicYouth21]

Verizon Wireless Ampitheater for the win!!

[@bpkelleyliveproductions]

Holy Starman!! Can't believe you got the whole show on video! Me and my friend were at this, and we met Geddy and Alex before AND after show at the loading dock. Alex was super cool and we posed with pics with him. Geddy was nice but quiet. Got only one item signed each time (as per instructed by security). Great comeback show for the boys! And got to meet our heroes. Saw Neil and his drum tech Bruce(?) ride by on their BMW bikes, but they ignored us. That's alright! Neil had been through a lot those previous 5 years.

[@stevedrums1675]

This was 'Gump's first tour as Neil's roadie, I believe. It must be, because I never like how he tuned Neil's drums.

[@dan1216]

That was Brutus, Neil's friend, who rode with him, until he had legal problems and no longer could enter the US.

[@dan1216]

@@stevedrums1675 well, his tunings must have been good enough for Neil, because he never complained.

[@mattyboywalker9094]

The greatest thing ever to happen to music

[@KingConan]

I saw them 3 days later in Rochester, NY...my Uncle took me on my 21st birthday. Talk about awesome.

[@thenightfly1602]

Now that's a good Uncle!

[@shtroizn]

My uncle didn't but at least he has a country place (*wink*)

[@danosullivan7239]

Rush was my first concert. Rochester war Memorial 81.

[@KevinHudson-q7i]

Fortunately i saw them 21 times live" they always kicked ass! Even got NEIL'S autograph🍁🦉

[@kingrest9208]

I remember being in high school and just discovering Rush when Vapor Trails first came out. I wanted so bad to go to this show but I only had my driver's permit and no one I knew shared my freshly discovered enthusiasm for this band. Was fortunate to catch them next time in Tampa on the S&A tour and twice after that. Very cool to see this footage! Thanks.

[@matthewbaca3900]

They nicely combined constantly evolving artistic creativity with musical and thematic coherence.

[@christopherwhite8877]

I was at this show. Thank you for posting it. My good friend was a Lighting Director on the tour so I got VIP Backstage passes and got to meet all of the guys.

[@dorian2112]

i despise DW drums but this mix kicks ass, that snare is crackin!! love you Neil, dammit you left us all too damn soon.

[@Diesel0807]

His ludwig kit sounded a lot better for the music they play

[@jaybee9269]

They do seem to be overrated! I thought the R40 kit sounded pretty good, though.

[@ellavaderknows]

I agree. It's not that the DW's sound bad, they just don't sound as good as his Ludwig or Tama sets. The owner of DW, John, has done a good job of cultivating relationships with his artists, sometimes to the determent of their sound, unfortunately. Oh well, "If it ain't broke, then don't fix it" never really applied to the members of Rush!

[@craigstark22]

Thinking I actually liked the drum mix for once..usually muddy -I can hear crisp hi-hats etc. here..nice!

[@matthewzang6688]

You “despise” DW drums? Lmao, it doesn’t seem rational to despise a drum brand, in my opinion. I understand having a preference, but shells don’t make THAT much of a difference in sound. Heads, tuning, and mixing/ production account for much more of the sound and timbre. I’m a Tama fanboy, but I don’t despise any drum brand unless it’s a Hello Kitty or First Act drum set.

[@johntabakos1295]

The musicianship,,, amazing. Nice sound quality......I think I prefer this sound quality to Rush in Rio !! Really enjoy extended version of Bravado.....all the songs are amazing, thanks for sharing 🎵🎶😀 !!!

[@bobbooey45]

I had 8th row company tickets to this show at pine knob outside detroit. Great night I’ll remember always

[@MrDuneedon]

I managed to see quite a few Rush shows from 1996-2015, but my absolute favorite one came from this tour. Saw them in Cincinnati, in August 2002, on a absolutely *sweltering* evening, and the band's performance that night absolutely matched the temperature and humidity.

[@jakesklodowski9321]

Duneedon hey that’s awesome I was born in August of 2002, I would’ve loved to see them. I probably would’ve only had been able to see them on their last tour for R40. Or possibly the clockwork angels tour, but I’m upset I’ll never be able to see them.

[@MrDuneedon]

@@jakesklodowski9321 The good news is that videos like THIS one exist. Cheers, Jake.

[@keeno65]

Was at this show! The RUSH IS BACK tour!

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

Ditto

[@MartinMCade]

Same here, saw them twice in Iowa growing up, once in Jacksonville, then every tour after the comeback when they came through Atlanta.

[@benredmond6636]

Saw them in KC on the Vapor Trails tour. My brother's first live experience. They are so great, it's laughable. I sit here in amazement as the music flows larger than life. Rush is the benchmark and I am so thankful for the pleasure of listening to such greatness! Geddy is at the peak with his vocals here. Sounds amazing!

[@ernestogonzales9277]

As all the way thru. Vocals are at its best. Geddy was in the zone the whole night. No one on earth could duplicate. They can imitate but they cannot duplicate we have assumed control

[@nickavenoso7851]

Geddy was at his best vocally on this tour, imho. His vocals are clear and he is controlled when he goes up high.

[@ernestogonzales9277]

@@nickavenoso7851 my brother

[@nickmayo1464]

my dad loves this band this is his favorite band ever

[@medmac2112]

Your dad has phenomenal taste.

[@chiefbrody75]

They sound phenomenal here! Great recording!!

[@thenightfly1602]

Thank you for sharing this tremendous recording. One of the few shows I missed here in ATL so really nice to see it. The Gents were, as always, in top form and the sound in this recording is fantastic. When we have these great recordings the guys are just a few clicks away! Cheers.

[@MitchAlanP]

We drove up from north Florida my junior year in high school to see this! Thanks so much for posting!

[@travo2112]

Natural Science is it own entity, and I freaking LOVE it!!!!!

[@jamesgoddard2321]

One of the finest songs in all of rock music, and my personal favorite. Right up there with Awaken, by Yes.

[@warptek]

Saw this show in NJ but this Atlanta show may have the best live version of Natural Science I've ever heard like.... ever!

[@paullatta]

My son's first concert. We had a contest to see who could find the oldest dude there. Saw a guy about 70 years old. The next week I was at a concert with his mother featuring The Moody blues. We had a contest to try and find the youngest dude there and I think it was me!

[@AlanRPerry]

Ohhh, I appreciare every ines "comments, memories" its like a piece of our souk so deeply cherised, 'Rush", MyaDeepest Condolences to the Rush Family, Most Especially Alex, Ged, their families ,Neil This workd us trully a refreshing rthmn method because of your Sacrifice . 79, Zeppelin was all over the charts ,Tull Aerosmith,Foghat, Heart,Tom Petty, Right. Few friends theyhadjust seen Hemispheres, Tour. .Incredible, So they put on 2112 Live. It was like when First heard "stairway ", Completely..., bck in 77.. Most fantastic "ride", Geddy Lees Bass Tone. 'ATWAS", It transformed everything.'I was 14 yrs old,"what is that guy playing" (4001 Ric),,,like Jaco "invitation"....Mesmerizing.. Saw Rush 80"Waves, 81 Pictures, 82, Sigs,86 Windows, 92 Bones, 07 Arrows, all in Cal. Waves, Pictures. There Live Sound ,Ferocious. So, 1980, Walking across parking lot (probably only blck kid in audience) ,,L,A, Forum, (I didnt havea ride). No idea which way to go, I turned suddenly "G d is my Witness,,", A white limousine approached had these Kool Coach running lights on,,, Slows to 3 or 4 mph, Im starring at them ,their staring at me, 8ft away," It Was Rush", Leaving LA. Forumn . 2nd night 1980, I was 15yrs old. Rip. ,"Pratt", Thank you

[@MisterMitchMM]

I still can't believe Neil is gone. Godspeed Neil Peart. Rest in Peace.

[@StevenStJohn-kj9eb]

Reading Geddy's book tonight and I couldn't stand it, I had to hear them in concert right now. Thanks for posting.

[@JoeyDavid-vy6xz]

you can't stand Geddy's book? 😅😅😅

[@Vector2112]

The Vapor Trails Tour was magic.

[@ajpyyz]

I remember this night!

[@davidmcallister2567]

I agree !!! 3 guys that can produce, perform, & Canadian !! I say A the best ever, not to be repeated ever ,rip MR Peart . Cheers

[@celestelongway7315]

Luv this! from MTW LA CA USA Rush fan......Rrrrrrrrrrrush fan yeah ! mtw :) ps... saw this tour in LA yeah! Staples Center ... great Rush gig great sound! liking Vital Signs ...yeah from mtw ! ......

[@JoannaGalacticTutor]

best band ever - RIP Prof Peart - the world needs more great men

[@calebwashburn2193]

i saw them on this tour and id have to say they were right at the end of thrier prime...just totally bad ass

[@jaybee9269]

Dude. R30?

[@FranzLisztFerentz]

Tom Sawyer 0:57 Distant Early Warning 5:57 New World Man 10:57 (just after a nice 'Helloooo') Roll the Bones 15:06 ('Wow thank yoooou 21:18 ) Earthshine 21:52 YYZ 27:32 The Pass 32:27 Bravado 37:35 The Big Money 43:55 Between Sun and Moon 50:28 Vital Signs 55:15 Natural Science 1:00:10

[@cribguy]

I was actually at this show. It was my second time seeing them. The first being 1986 for Power Windows. I would go on to see them 4 more times..

[@jaybee9269]

Damn this is a great show, great, well-recorded bootleg.

[@grand_designer]

Fantastic video, thanks for posting. YYZ was incedible

[@jimmyhall4453]

I was here….Thank you so much for sharing

[@sgtpepper1138]

36:47 I love the crash after "Christ, what have you done?", so perfectly executed.

[@drum1805]

My brother and I went to this show!!! My second one of this tour, 7th RUSH show altogether at that point.

[@briankane6400]

Saw this tour at Virginia Beach Amphitheater. Amazing!!!

[@Krazy_Shorts]

Saw this tour in Hartford...their first show back! Amazing stuff.

[@jimicottrell6411]

I saw this tour 3 times and every one was perfect. I cried like a baby at Cincinnati show, I thought I would never see them again, after Neil's tragedies, I thought they were done.. Thanks for sharing

[@hamletp]

natural science so underrated...great song

[@paulelliott3220]

Whoo hoo Thanks indeed

[@JovanDacic]

51:00 That droning synth backing on "Between Sun and Moon" is so dang cool. Such a different mix from the studio -- must have been such a trip to be there with the many-armed visualization undulating while everyone bathed in a wall of sound.

[@tonydixon5651]

god i so remember this show,

[@Vigilant_Guardian]

and if love remains........ though everything is lost... we will pay the price, but we will not count the cost....and if love remains....its a measure of a life.....a measure of love and respect.... i think its fair to say we all filled our pages or our clockwork lives with music and memories.... sweeter thru the ages just like wine... we were so lucky.... to be a fans..... haunting that wilderness road out-there somewhere...is our friend Neil may he rest in pieces of eight.or seven..or thirteen..it is what it is..

[@albiss1164]

Wow, sounds very good!!! Enjoying thru a pair of 560S. THANKS :)

[@harrykerman6694]

How can just three musicians make so much sound. Amazing.

[@avolite719]

Its called a having a huge , well-crafted P. A. audio system flown at the edges of the stage. Plus a quaility Front Of House Sound Engineer to mix it all together.

[@briankane6400]

Jack Secret

[@482jpsquared]

So much talent, in their prime. What a treat to behold!

[@CygnusXJon]

Very nice camera and great sound! Thanks!

[@uglycasanova4240]

Wow... 18 years later and I totally remember being at this show. Gorge in George, Wa. State Thank you, for the post.

[@nicknixon6198]

my neighbors love these songs....!

[@JoeyDavid-vy6xz]

Neil' stature behind the kit, throughout the entire performance...complete control of the drums! Every move tight, forceful, every hit planned.

[@freegee3503]

"WOO YEAH!" Pure audio gold of live RUSH grabs!

[@JV-xv6jo]

Going to crank this up till the walls shake, sitting in a dark room with my favorite beverage and call it R50... RIP! and thx for the awesome recording

[@billmooney2946]

greatest ever

[@WillsRushpage]

Beautiful show man!

[@WillsRushpage]

I linked this video to my page and provided credit to your awesome page. Hope that will be Ok my friend!

[@flybynightgirl]

On 🔥 🎸 🥁 damn wish I had seen VP. I flipped out when they toured 2002 after searching the web ugh !!! I heard the concord show was small attendance. Crazy.

[@Safetysweet]

Crazy to think they were already in their late forties- early fifties here and played well into their sixties. Miss this band so much :(

[@johnfletcher2122]

Wow! I was at this show!! Thanks for sharing.

[@CraigScottProductions]

My fav era

[@paullatta]

Thanks Snowdog!

[@fastguitars4380]

Great show. Very fine sound.

[@Kirkvanhouten55]

Neil was on fire that night

[@easytalkcafe]

I was there!

[@karenhilker8074]

I was at this show in Atlanta...boo yah

[@ernestogonzales9277]

You can't beat these vocals...

[@lerxstpilkington8665]

Sweet Memories

[@nickmayo1464]

my dad has every rush album that ever came out

[@veraluciapintorios5740]

Maravilhoso!!!

[@janetmobilia9572]

Chi Town loves it's Rush.

[@scottloiselle248]

I love it that they mic'd the dryers.....

[@nickmayo1464]

my dad has gone to 6 shows straight and lived every second

[@Davidjon1946]

i hear nothing but good things about this venue for concerts even that its a sports arena. i hear the acoustics are phenomenal!!

[@peterallen1041]

Great job Snowdog!

[@randallburgess2311]

Awesome awesome awesome!

[@stevedrums1675]

I saw this tour at the Garden State Arts Center and later at MSG.

[@BlazingShackles]

Geddy Lee could run for President, and no one in the US would care that he's Canadian.

[@uyaxasaoka]

このド変態ばんどめが！！！！！ 最高かよ！！！！！！！！！！！

[@timsadinski6142]

The best band in the world and I love Floyd and zep.. Sabbath.. Tom Jones AC DC Jim Morrison Glen Campbell at this point in time I like Rush it all depends on my medication... and very conscious of societies self loathing leaders.. ahead of their time

[@Discrimination_is_not_a_right]

Cameraman missed the best part of "New World Man".

[@lifrson]

I had 20th row stage right.

[@codyosborne2959]

So feed them immunity ! rock n roll!

[@ombreyguerero]

Probablement,sinon le meilleur groupe rock Canadien ...

[@davidmcallister2567]

WoW

[@alexmurphy5289]

Special night here

[@danosullivan7239]

Love the washer machines

[@snapascrew]

The pass into bravado wow all the tears at once eh

[@ernestogonzales9277]

I cannot help it. This is one of Gedds best vocal performances of all time. Don't argue with me...

[@JosephJLopez-bo3jr]

Yep!🎼🎶🎸🎤🖤🎹🤘🎫🕎

[@andreluizdegarayalmeidagar5421]

Final épico! ✌qual o nome da última música?