


The vinyl LP concept is completed by the inclusion of an illustrated record player tonearm. Contents 3 In The Limelight : Neil And Modern Drummer 4 The First MD Cover Story ( April. An illustration of a gilded cage floats in the outer reaches of the solar system. An Anthology of Neil's Modern Drummer Cover Stories Neil Peart. Rush was a Canadian rock band that primarily comprised Geddy Lee (bass, keyboards, vocals), Alex Lifeson (guitar), and Neil Peart (drums, percussion, lyricist). The band’s lyrics are famous for a wide range of subjects most. The centre of the print features an antique illustration of an eye which references the 'fish-eye' and 'camera eye' lyrics on a red disk meant to emulate the circular label on the centre of an LP. The lyrical content is another huge key to the group’s success, with much of the band’s lyrics written by drummer Neil Peart. The illustration also brought to mind recurring celestial themes found in Rush’s music. When we saw this antique drawing of the solar system, the orbital rings immediately inspired the idea of grooves on an LP. Vinyl LPs were the primary medium during Rush’s rise to fame. The concept spins around creating a paradox between bygone eras and modern times. Friday, March 3rd, 2023 Signals 40th Anniversary Release. Our 'Limelight' art print was inspired by the song’s lyrical themes and the band's brand. The inspiration behind our 'Limelight' art print He describes the challenges of fame with lyrics like “Living in a fisheye lens, Caught in the camera eye” and struggling to stay in touch with reality “Beyond the gilded cage”. Neil Peart wrote the song during a time when the band’s stardom was taking off. Our ‘Limelight’ art print captures the themes of Canadian superband Rush's 1981 hit song, Limelight.
