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"2112" (pronounced twenty-one twelve) is a song by the Canadian rock band Rush. It was released as a 20 minute song on their 1976 album of the same name. The overture and the first section, "The Temples of Syrinx", were released as a single and have been featured in most of Rush's setlists since. The "sci-fi" sounds in the beginning of the song were created using an ARP Odyssey synthesizer and an Echoplex tape delay. On the "2112 / Moving Pictures" episode of the documentary series Classic Albums, producer Terry Brown states the synth intro is composed of various parts played by Hugh Syme that were put together in a collage. Starting with the 1996-97 Test for Echo Tour, when any parts of the song were performed live, they were transposed down one full step, as heard on every live album and DVD from Different Stages forward. With the combined movements being twenty minutes and thirty-three seconds long, it is the longest song or suite in Rush's library. The song was adapted into a comic booklet, which used the lyrics of the song as lines for the characters and the narrations from the cover as intros. 


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Rush

Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario. The band is composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist and backing vocalist Alex Lifeson, and drummer, percussionist and lyricist Neil Peart. The band and its membership went through a number of re-configurations between 1968 and 1974, achieving their iconic lineup when Peart replaced original drummer John Rutsey in July 1974, two weeks before the group's first United States tour. Rutsey's departure stemmed primarily from health concerns regarding his diabetes. In 2015 the band played their final show due to Peart's declining health. more »

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Written by: Alex Zivojinovich, Gary Lee Weinrib, Neil Elwood Peart

Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment

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10 facts about this song

Concept Album
"2112" is not just a song but a seven-part suite that occupies the entirety of the first side of Rush's album also named "2112". This makes Rush's "2112" one of the earliest examples of a concept album in rock music.
Length
"2112" is Rush's longest song, running over 20 minutes. It was developed at a time when lengthy and intricate compositions were becoming more common in progressive rock.
Inspiration
The album and the title track were inspired by Ayn Rand's novella "Anthem". The theme revolves around individuality and collectivism, a concept predominantly found in Rand's work.
Rebellion Against Record Label
The creation of "2112" was a kind of rebellion by Rush against their record label. Their previous album "Caress of Steel" had not done as well as expected, and the label wanted the band to produce more commercially viable music. Instead, Rush chose to stick with their artistic vision and produced this progressive rock masterpiece.
Critical Acclaim
Though the album initially received discontent reviews, it is now considered as a classic and was a commercial breakthrough for Rush. "2112" has been referred to as their "comeback" album.
Permanent Setlist Fixture
Despite its considerable length, "2112" was often played live by Rush in its entirety, especially in the 70s and 80s. This illustrates the band's musical abilities and fans' love for the song.
Grammy Nomination
The overture of the song "2112" was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Instrumental category in 1977.
Sci-Fi Elements
"2112" is a futuristic dystopian story set in the year 2112, which adds a unique science-fiction element to the song.
Cultural Impact
The song "2112" is so iconic that it contributed significantly to the naming of the pop culture convention 'RushCon', which is a convention dedicated to the band Rush.
Album's 40th Anniversary
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album "2112", Rush released a special edition that includes covers by various artists and a live version of the complete “2112” suite.

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