Music of the Blazing Rush Song "Cold Fire"

"A phosphorescent wave on a tropical sea, the flame at the heart of a pawnbroker's diamond," and the topic of this episode is the Rush song "Cold Fire."

• We all have big opinions about this song
• Neil brings back his famous ride cymbal pattern
• Is this song more melodic than other Rush songs?
• The increase in intensity from the 1st verse to the 2nd
• How Alex Lifeson captured chaos in the guitar solo

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Decoding 'Cold Fire' by Rush: Music Deep Dive

This episode features a deep dive into the Rush song "Cold Fire" from their Counterparts album, focusing primarily on the music rather than the lyrics. We share our varied opinions on the song's musical elements, including its rock guitar, the performance by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, and Alex Lifeson, and the production aspects. We explore specific musical components like Neil Peart's use of the tambourine and his famous ride rhythm, Geddy Lee's melodic vocal delivery, and Alex Lifeson's guitar solo, which Jay and Tim interpret as portraying a chaotic argument. Additionally, humorous hypothetical scenarios and tangents are shared, reflecting the hosts' dynamic and engaging discussion style. The episode concludes with anticipation for a follow-up discussion focused on the song's lyrics. Audience interaction is encouraged through social media and email.