Hemispheres is the sixth studio album by the Canadian rock band Rush, released in October 1978 by Anthem Records. After touring to support the band's previous studio release, A Farewell to Kings, which saw the group gain popularity in the UK, Rush started work on its next album. As with the band's previous studio album, Hemispheres was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales and Trident Studios in London with longtime engineer and arranger, Terry Brown.
Hemispheres is the sixth studio album by the Canadian rock band Rush, released in October 1978 by Anthem Records.
Template:Use Canadian English. Hemispheres is the sixth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1978. The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales and mixed at Trident Studios in London. It was the last of two albums they would record in the United Kingdom before returning to their homes in Canada. Following themes going back to Rush's third album, Caress of Steel, on Hemispheres lyricist Neil Peart continued to utilize fantasy and science fiction motifs.
Rush began life as a power trio in the Led Zeppelin/heavy rock mode. Over the years the band refined their musical vision as they gained both instrumental and conceptual facility. 1978's HEMISPHERES marks their transition from heavy riff-mongers to full blown art-rockers.
Rush - Hemispheres, Anthem Records. Arguably the peak of Rush’s technical ambitions, 1978’s Hemispheres captures the iconic Canadian trio of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart drawing as much as they ever would on sheer musical ability and compositional chops. An expanded, 40th anniversary reissue of the album, which features a 2015 remaster on CD for the first time along with an extra disc of live recordings from the period, also includes a profusely detailed, 11,000-word liner-note essay by longtime music writer/historian and musicology professor Rob Bowman, who takes us inside the process from conception to completion.
Album Name Hemispheres. Released date October 1978. Labels Moon Records (UKR). Members owning this album140. 1. Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres.
Smart rockers Rush were just on the brink of being embraced by the album rock mainstream when they recorded Hemispheres. Already wildly popular with a certain corner of the intellectual crowd, thanks in part to drummer Neil Peart's Ayn Rand obsession, this CD marked a turning point for the Canadian trio. Hemispheres explores the political, social economic, and sci-fi themes prevalent on their early work, continuing the saga of "Cygnus" from A Farewell To Kings.
Tracklist
| Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres | 18:08 | |
| 1-I | Prelude | |
| 1-II | Apollo: Bringer Of Wisdom | |
| 1-III | Dionysus: Bringer Of Love | |
| 1-IV | Armageddon: The Battle Of Heart And Mind | |
| 1-V | Cygnus: Bringer Of Balance | |
| 1-VI | The Sphere: A Kind Of Dream | |
| - | ||
| 2 | Circumstances | 3:44 |
| 3 | The Trees | 4:45 |
| La Villa Strangiato (An Exercise In Self-Indulgence) | 9:34 | |
| 4-I | Buenos Nochas, Mein Froinds! | |
| 4-II | To Sleep, Perchance To Dream... | |
| 4-III | Strangiato Theme | |
| 4-IV | A Lerxst In Wonderland | |
| 4-V | Monsters! | |
| 4-VI | The Ghost Of The Aragon | |
| 4-VII | Danforth And Pape | |
| 4-VIII | The Waltz Of The Shreves | |
| 4-IX | Never Turn Your Back On A Monster! | |
| 4-X | Monsters! (Reprise) | |
| 4-XI | Strangiato Theme (Reprise) | |
| 4-XII | A Farewell To Things |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – PolyGram Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – PolyGram Records, Inc.
- Manufactured By – PolyGram Records, Inc.
- Distributed By – PolyGram Records, Inc.
- Record Company – BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. – D 102058
- Manufactured For – BMG Direct Marketing, Inc.
- Licensed To – BMG Direct Marketing, Inc.
- Recorded At – Rockfield Studios
- Recorded At – Advision Studios
- Mixed At – Trident Studios
- Mastered At – Trident Studios
- Published By – Core Music Publishing
Credits
- Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Electric, Classical], Synthesizer [Roland Guitar Synthesizer], Effects [Taurus Pedals] – Alex Lifeson
- Arranged By – Rush, Terry Brown
- Art Direction – Bob King
- Art Direction, Design, Graphics – Hugh Syme
- Bass, Synthesizer [Mini-moog, Oberheim Polyphonic], Effects [Taurus Pedals], Vocals – Geddy Lee
- Crew [Roadmaster], Lighting Director – Howard (Herns) Ungerleider*
- Drums, Bells [Orchestra], Timpani, Gong, Cowbell, Percussion [Bell-tree, Temple Blocks], Wind Chimes, Cymbal [Crotales] – Neil Peart
- Engineer [Concert Sound], Coordinator [Crew] – Major Ian Grandy*
- Engineer [Mix Assitant] – John Brand
- Engineer [Mix] – Terry Brown
- Engineer [Recording] – Pat Moran
- Engineer [Vocals] – Declan O'Doherty
- Executive Producer – Moon Records
- Guitar, Synthesizer [Maintenance] – Tony Geranios
- Lyrics By – Peart* (tracks: 1 to 3)
- Management – Ray Danniels, Vic Wilson
- Mastered By – Ray Staff
- Music By – Lifeson*, Lee*, Peart* (tracks: 4)
- Photography By [Cover] – Yoshi Inouye*
- Producer – Rush, Terry Brown
- Producer [Concert Visuals] – Rush
- Stage Manager – Mike (Lurch) Hirsch*
- Tape Op – Michael Donegani, Reno Ruocco, Simon Hilliard
- Technician [Centre Stage] – Larry (Shrav) Allen*
- Technician [Stage Left] – Skip (Slider) Gildersleeve*
- Technician [Stage Right] – Liam (Leaf) Birt*
Notes
* This version has a complete silver inner ring with a stack ring.Originally released in 1978.
Recorded at Rockfield Studios, Wales, during June and July 1978.
Vocals recorded at Advision Studios, London.
Mixed At Trident Studios, Soho, London, August 1978
Mastered at Trident by Ray Staff
Concert Sound by National Sound and Electrosound (U.K.)
Concert Lighting by See Factor
This album was processed through the Duffoscope !
Mfd. for BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. under License
Made In U.S.A.
Printed In U.S.A.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: none
- Matrix / Runout: 822 547-2 04@ BK
- Mould SID Code: none
- Mould SID Code: none
- SPARS Code: AAD
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANR-1-1014 | Rush | Hemispheres (LP, Album) | Anthem | ANR-1-1014 | Canada | 1978 |
| ANMD 1080 | Rush | Hemispheres (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Anthem | ANMD 1080 | Canada | 1997 |
| 822 547-2 | Rush | Hemispheres (CD, Album, RE) | Mercury, PolyGram | 822 547-2 | Brazil | 1997 |
| AMCY-2294 | Rush | Hemispheres (CD, Album, Promo, RE) | Atlantic | AMCY-2294 | Japan | 1997 |
| 822 547-2 M-1, 822 547-2 | Rush | Hemispheres (CD, Album, RE, RP, PMD) | Mercury, Mercury | 822 547-2 M-1, 822 547-2 | Germany | Unknown |
Tracklist
| Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres | (18:04) | |
| 1.I | Prelude | 4:29 |
| 1.II | Apollo Bringer Of Wisdom | |
| 1.III | Dionysus Bringer Of Love | 4:36 |
| 1.IV | Armageddon The Battle Of Heart And Mind | 2:55 |
| 1.V | Cygnus Bringer Of Balance | 5:02 |
| 1.VI | The Sphere A Kind Of Dream | 1:06 |
| 2 | Circumstances | 3:40 |
| 3 | The Trees | 4:42 |
| 4 | La Villa Strangiato | 9:34 |
Companies, etc.
- Copyright (c) – Anthem Entertainment
- Copyright (c) – Mercury Records
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Mercury Records
- Record Company – PolyGram
- Published By – Core Music Publishing
- Recorded At – Rockfield Studios
- Recorded At – Advision Studios
- Mixed At – Trident Studios
- Mastered At – Gateway Mastering
Credits
- Art Direction – Bob King , Hugh Syme
- Bass Guitar, Synthesizer [Mini-moog, Oberheim Polyphonic], Pedalboard [Taurus Pedals], Vocals – Geddy Lee
- Crew [Concert Sound Engineer And Crew Co-ordinator] – Major Ian Grandy*
- Crew [Projectionist] – Harry (Keep The Change) Dilman*
- Crew [Roadmaster], Lighting Director – Howard (Herns) Ungerleider*
- Crew [Stage Manager] – Michael (Lurch) Hirsh*
- Drums, Timpani [Tympani], Bells [Orchestra], Bell Tree, Temple Block, Wind Chimes, Cowbell, Gong, Crotales – Neil Peart
- Electric Guitar [Six And Twelve String], Acoustic Guitar, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, Synthesizer [Roland Guitar Synthesizer], Pedalboard [Taurus Pedals] – Alex Lifeson
- Engineer [Mix, Assistant] – John Brand
- Engineer [Mix] – Terry Brown
- Engineer [Rockfield] – Pat Moran
- Engineer [Vocals At Advision] – Declan O'Doherty
- Executive-Producer [Executive Production] – Moon Records
- Graphics – Hugh Syme
- Lighting [Concert Lighting] – See Factor
- Lyrics By – Peart* (tracks: 1 to 3)
- Management [SRO Management, Inc., Toronto] – Ray Danniels
- Mastered By – Bob Ludwig, Brian Lee
- Music By – Lifeson*, Lee*, Peart* (tracks: 4)
- Other [Concert Visuals Produced By] – Rush And Nick Prince
- Other [Those Daring Drivers!] – Bruce (The Pin) Aldrich (Howdy Howdy!), Jwerg (Ah Think Ah See The Problem!) Hoadley, Mike (Say Guy!) Morrison And Tom (Zig-Zag) Whittaker
- Photography By [Cover] – Yosh Inouye
- Photography By [Inner Sleeve And Poster] – Fin Costello
- Producer, Arranged By – Rush, Terry Brown
- Tape Op [Tape Operators] – Mike Donegani*, Reno Ruocco, Simon Hilliard
- Technician [Centre Stage] – Larry (Shrav) Allen*
- Technician [Concert Sound] – National Sound And Electrosound (U.K.)*
- Technician [Guitar And Synthesizer Maintenance] – Tony (Jack Secret) Geranios*
- Technician [Stage Left] – Skip (Slider) Gildersleeve*
- Technician [Stage Right] – Liam (Leaf) Birt*
Notes
Recorded at Rockfield Studios, Wales, during June and July 1978. Vocals recorded at Advision Studios, London. Mixed at Trident Studios, Soho, London, August 1978.Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, Maine.
This Album was processed through the Duffoscope!
The Wonderful Persons List: Austen Fagen, Abe Schon, The UFO'S, the Max Websters, the Pat Travers Band, the Monks, Bert the driver, Fin Costello, Ruke Bernstein, Joe Bombase, Young Ward, Jerry Mickelson, Arny Granat, Bubble and Squeak, all at SRO and all at Rockfield, Advision, and Trident.
All lyrics © 1978 Core Music Publishing (SOCAN). Used by permission, all rights reserved.
All music published by Core Music Publishing (SOCAN). All rights reserved.
℗ 1978 Mercury Records © 1978 Mercury Records, a PolyGram Company. © 1978 Anthem Entertainment.
Manufactured and marketed by Mercury Records, a PolyGram Company.
Part of 'The Rush Remasters' series. Presented in a jewel case with six page foldout booklet.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Scanned): 0731453462922
- Barcode (Text): 7 31453 46292 2
- Rights Society: BIEM/MCPS
- Rights Society: SOCAN
- Label Code: LC 0268
- Price Code: PY 899
- Matrix / Runout: 0731453462922 AF05144-01
- Mastering SID Code: ifpi L574
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 9704
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANR-1-1014 | Rush | Hemispheres (LP, Album) | Anthem | ANR-1-1014 | Canada | 1978 |
| ANMD 1080 | Rush | Hemispheres (CD, Album, RE, RM) | Anthem | ANMD 1080 | Canada | 1997 |
| 822 547-2 | Rush | Hemispheres (CD, Album, RE) | Mercury, PolyGram | 822 547-2 | Brazil | 1997 |
| 822 547-2 M-1 | Rush | Hemispheres (CD, Album, Club, RP) | Mercury | 822 547-2 M-1 | US | Unknown |
| AMCY-2294 | Rush | Hemispheres (CD, Album, Promo, RE) | Atlantic | AMCY-2294 | Japan | 1997 |
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