Cygnus X-1
Rush
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In the constellation of Cygnus There lurks a mysterious, invisible force The Black Hole of Cygnus X-1 Six stars of the northern cross In mourning for their sister's loss In a final flash of glory Nevermore to grace the night Invisible To telescopic eye Infinity The star that would not die All who dare To cross her course Are swallowed by A fearsome force Through the void To be destroyed Or is there something more? Atomized, at the core Or through the astral door To soar I set a course just east of Lyra And northwest of Pegasus Flew into the light of Deneb Sailed across the Milky Way On my ship, the 'Rocinante' Wheeling through the galaxies, Headed for the heart of Cygnus Headlong into mystery The x-ray is her siren song My ship cannot resist her long Nearer to my deadly goal Until the black hole Gains control Spinning, whirling Still descending Like a spiral sea Unending Sound and fury Drowns my heart Every nerve Is torn apart
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Written by: Neil Elwood Peart, Gary Lee Weinrib, Alex Zivojinovich
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Cygnus X-1" is a two-part song series by Canadian rock band Rush. The song made its debut on the band's 1977 album "A Farewell To Kings" and concluded on their 1978 album "Hemispheres".
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ConceptThe song is based on a high-concept story about a man who travels to the black hole Cygnus X-1 through space and time, challenging the theories of humanity's understanding of nature and existence.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by its progressive rock style, incorporating complex time signatures, and varied song structures, a hallmark of Rush's music.
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Unique Instruments"Cygnus X-1" features unusual sound effects created by bassist Geddy Lee using an Oberheim eight-voice synthesizer, emphasizing the sci-fi theme of the song.
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SegmentationThe song is separated into two books: "Book I: The Voyage" and "Book II: Hemispheres”. Each "book" is distinct and exhibits its own style, demonstrating the band's versatility and storytelling prowess.
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Dedicated FanbaseThe song has a devoted fan base, with some fans claiming to hear a hidden message when played the tune backward, a phenomenon known as 'backmasking'.
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InfluenceThe song's instrumental complexity and narrative has influenced several progressive and experimental rock artists, representing a significant contribution to the genre.
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Awards"Cygnus X-1" is not commercially successful compared to other Rush songs, yet it has been critically acclaimed, recognized for its ambition, instrumental knowledge, and innovative storytelling.
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Live Performance"Cygnus X-1" is often performed live by Rush, many times with the two books amalgamated into one song.
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The NameCygnus X-1 is a galactic X-ray source in the constellation Cygnus, and it is believed to be a black hole. The band decided to use this in their song as a metaphor for diving into the unknown.
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