Secret Touch

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About Secret Touch

"Secret Touch" is a song by Canadian rock band Rush, and is the eighth track from the band's 2002 studio album, Vapor Trails. It has been revealed to be one of singer Geddy Lee's favorite tracks from the album. It was released as the second single from Vapor Trails, reaching #25 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. In an interview in the magazine Bass Player in July 2002, Geddy Lee talked about the song: "This is a bit of an extravaganza. We built the song around these repeating bass chords that I thought sounded like French horns. The tune has a hypnotic feel, and because we weren't happy just enjoying that feel, we had to smack it up with some power. When we get to the middle section and all hell breaks loose, there are these stuttering bass punctuations. I double-tracked them, but on one of the tracks I went in and digitally truncated the notes to make them sound really abrupt and punchy." He also further said: "There's another point where I'm playing straight 16th-notes, and when we were jamming originally, we could hear the sound of my fingers slapping against the string-but when we played it back it didn't have the same 'smack'. So we put up a mike and recorded the sound of my fingers while we were laying down the parts, and we used it subtly in the mix. I don't know how much of it survived under all the guitars, but it's there." 


Year:
2014
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The way out
Is the way in
The way out
Is the way in

Out of touch
With the weather and the wind direction
With the sunrise
And the phases of the moon
Out of touch
With life in the land of the loving
With the living night
And the darkness at high noon

You can never break the chain
There is never love without pain
A gentle hand, a secret touch on the heart

Out of sync
With the rhythm of my own reactions
With the things that last
And the things that come apart
Out of sync
With love in the land of the living
A gentle hand, a secret touch on the heart

A healing hand, a secret touch on the heart

There is never love without pain
Life is a power that remains

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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 Lifeson, Geddy Lee Weinrib, Neil Peart

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Secret Touch" was released as part of Rush's 2002 album, "Vapor Trails." This marked the band's seventeenth studio album.
Band Members
The Canadian rock band, Rush, includes members Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart. Peart, who passed away in 2020, was the drummer and primary lyricist for the band.
Album Significance
"Vapor Trails" represented a return for Rush after a five-year hiatus, following the tragic losses experienced by drummer Neil Peart, which included the death of his daughter in a car accident and his wife from cancer.
Song Theme
"Secret Touch" discusses themes of loss, grief, and recovery. It reflects Neil Peart's struggle during the band's hiatus, offering insights into his emotional journey.
Music Composition
Unlike earlier songs, "Secret Touch" and the entire album were almost entirely devoid of keyboards and synthesizers. It reflected a change in Rush's sound, focusing more on guitar, bass, and drums.
Lyrics Inspiration
Lyrics for this song were reportedly inspired by a spiritual encounter Neil Peart had during a motorcycle trip in the Bryce Canyon in Utah, USA.
Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics for its raw emotion and authenticity, although the entire album received mixed reviews due to its heavy themes and new direction in sound.
Live Performances
During live performances, Rush often played "Secret Touch." One notable performance was during their 30th anniversary tour, "R30," in 2004.
Album Remastering
In 2013, "Vapor Trails" was remixed and remastered to address initial criticisms about the album's sound quality. "Secret Touch" and other tracks were significantly cleaned up as a result.
Recognition
While not released as a single, "Secret Touch" stands out among fans, and it is often recognized as a testament to the band's resilience and creativity at a difficult time in their history.

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