Added: May 10, 2008
From: GordonYYZ
Duration: 5 :22
Xanadu is a song recorded by the Canadian progressive rock trio Rush for their 1977 album A Farewell to Kings. In Peart's lyrics, the narrator describes searching for something called "Xanadu" (although it is not explicitly stated what this is, references to the poem "Kubla Khan" imply that it's a mythical place based on the historical summer capitol of the Mongolian Empire) that will grant him immortality. Xanadu" is the first Rush song in which synthesizers are an integral part. Unlike the previous 2112 album or Caress of Steel, which relied solely on guitar effects to give a more lush sound to the arrangements, "Xanadu" used both guitar effects and synthesizers, and thus represented a transitional phase for the group. The song also marks Rush's clear foray into program music. Previous albums had displayed some elements of program music. "Xanadu" was clearly programatic. Subsequent albums during the late '70's and early '80's would see the group explore program music more systematically.
Channel: Music
Tags: farewell kings rush to xanadu
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