RUSH - Limelight - Live In Montreal 1981 (2021 HD Remaster 60fps)

Enjoy the definitive version of Exit Stage Left! Upgraded using state of the art AI tools. The following remastering work was performed on the DVD version by yours truly:

1.Deinterlaced + noise & grain 90% removed
2.Video upscaled to HD using machine learning (Obviously to a limited extent when working with such rough source material)
3. Motion enhanced from 30fps to 60fps for smoothness
4. Audio re-balanced using the 5.1 DTS soundtrack
5. Video and audio rendered in 1080p with audio at 512kb/s quality

A couple years ago it was inconceivable that a video source like this could be improved this much, and with the rate that these AI programs are advancing it is likely we will be able to have 4k re-creations of footage like this in maybe five years.

[apprentice]

Alex is THE most criminally underrated guitarist ever.

[ce]

i don't think anyone listening to rush for the first time would picture a trio.

[Havoc-bcoy]

this is their golden age for sure - geddy voice is crystal clear.

[Teerman]

Incredible performance. I think this was Rush at their pinnacle.

[cbstevp]

The story goes that when in the studio making this album Alex was fiddling around with his guitar and played the opening riff to Limelight by chance. Geddy stopped and said "What's that? Play it again." Alex said "Huh? Play what?" Fortunately they had a tape player recording it all because things like that had happed before and they had missed some great moments. Geddy rewound the tape and played it and Alex was able to pick it up and repeat the riff. Story comes from a recent interview with the two in Prog magazine.

[jezstevens]

…that solo and the way the tape delays screams after he picks up the riff again is incredible on the album but the tail on this version is mind blowing…

[davesway]

Three guys who sounded bigger than some five man bands. Three guys who truly excelled at their craft.

[ibanezprestigeboy]

How could three guys be so tight, play every part on the recording exactly, sound so good and have so much fun doing it?

What an absolute monster band they were.

[andreasbaumler]

BEST band ever! Pure passion meets virtuosity. Along with Neil Peart's sophisticated lyrics RUSH became one of the greatest Bands on the planet. Like them or not - you can't deny their genius. I love those three guys. It's honest music. And it's REAL music! I wished I could play like them.

[warptek]

Everything just pops. The bass sounds deep and resonant like it should. Excellent job.

[maxg.-musician]

(EDIT) I love that white Strat'! It has to be said, Alex Lifeson & Eddie Van Halen (and Gary Moore too) were (I think) the some most prominent people to get the heaviest sound out of a Fender Stratocaster. Lifeson was also one of the original pioneers of the HSS pickup configuration!

[EricCN]

One of the greatest songs ever, getting the treatment it deserves. Bravo!

[Chubbydippin]

Canada is known for many wonderful things. This band is one of them. In this day and age of so much regurgitation and non original stardom from platforms like American Idol and the Voice, all these years later Rush is still in a category all their own. There are a few contemporary and original ensembles to enjoy. But sadly, so few. RIP Neil. You are missed but never will be forgotten.

[davehenry]

The talent in this trio is simply staggering.

[Xfearsmetal]

A thousand times, thank you RUSH for that you've done for the progressive rock!

[davidturkos]

This is the definition of what the bass guitar can do in a live mix. To hear this in HD vs 1987 MTV what a difference. This video is why I fell in love with rickenbacker basses

[gabicallejo]

I cant's stop watch all videos for this concert.. absolutely pure class.

[Dan-qtkq]

Geddy playing bass as well as singing like that is pure talent.

[jamesdonlon]

This is an amazing improvement in sound and video quality. What a gift to Rush fans - thank you!!

[aretoo-]

One of the all-time greatest Rock-n-Roll songs..by one of the best bands ever! These 3 musicians put out a sound so full, rich, and tight - it just leaves me in awe.😳