Time Stand Still (acoustic Rush cover) - Mike Massé feat. Brenda Andrus

Liner Notes:
RIP, Neil Peart. Words cannot suffice, but a little music helps. It's worth a shot, anyway. He is my favorite drummer and lyricist. He wrote the amazing words to this song...

I had worked up this acoustic arrangement of "Time Stand Still" recently in memory of the passing of Mr. Peart. I took the opportunity to record it this past weekend when Brenda happened to be in town (her first trip to Denver). I had performed this in one of my high school cover bands when it was a new song, and Brenda had also sung it at her graduation, so we both had history with and love for this song. The lyrics are more poignant with the passing of time. "Old friends getting older." Brenda and I have been singing together for over 25 years, so it was fun to perform this song, both with and as, an old friend. Let's give it up for Brenda!

I hope you enjoy this acoustic arrangement. The stomp helps on this one when doing it solo. Using it during the choruses allows me to play a less percussive style in those passages, to emulate more of what the synths were doing. And watch out for the 7/4 (at least that's how I interpreted it). Every time the chorus riff happens, it's in 7. And the middle instrumental section and the last build up are also in 7. Good luck and have fun.

Love,

-Mike

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[goobytron]

Anyone else still hear the drum track in their head?

[brendaandrus]

One of my kids once asked me if I ever felt jealous of any other women. Immediately “Aimee Mann” popped into my mind, because she got to sing with Rush. 😂 Thanks, Mike, for letting me sing this with you! Still a highlight!

[kahutochishisumi]

I'm 58 and this song holds more relevance with every passing year. Very well rendered.

[herbbluntman]

Perhaps the most beautiful song Rush has ever done and the most meaningful lyrics Neil Peart ever wrote. It makes my cry every time I hear it and this wonderful cover is no exception to that rule.

[Paulio]

This song is starting to hit a little too close to home as I get older and watch my kids grow up..

[kenallen]

He nails those high notes like a Boss! Well done.

[danleblanc]

I sure hope Geddy and Alex have seen this video...Brenda and Mike capture it perfectly. A near perfect tribute.

[ricardo]

Almost never that a acoustic cover stands up against the original. This one does it!! So amazing. So intens. So much energy. So much beauty. So much passion. Tears in my eyes... Amazing!🙏❤️

[jeffklein]

My daughter was 3 years old in her car seat while I was driving blasting rush. After this song was over she said “ play that sing again daddy “

Now at 18 she loves this version more and so do I.

love Rush.

So thank you again for this genius cover of a great song

[jonathanbarrett]

I have to say that's one of the best rush covers I've heard ever.

[VoxRox]

A good friend of mine was a big RUSH fan and he really loved this song. He passed away a couple months ago, he was only 52. Every time I hear this now it reminds of him, the lyrics really hit home. One thing may father always to me when I was growing up “Time waits for no man”.

[antrocles]

Those 3 dislikers got no soul. This was great. Absolutely great.

[marathonrefrigeration]

So few people know and actually listen and understand what this song is trying to say. For my 50th birthday the only thing I asked of my family is to listen to this song and read the lyrics.

[charlesstanford]

One of the best songs of our time, cuts right to the heart of the human condition. It only gets more relevant with age. Lovely cover, thanks for sharing!

[SonorousMusic]

Great cover. This song is one of the few that brings a tear to my eye. RIP Neil.

[gritter]

This is a legit cover of the greatest band ever. Well done!

[nascargas]

Summers going fast
Nights growing colder
Children growing up
Old Friends growing older

Anthem for the Autumn of life.

Beautiful Mike and Brenda.

[john]

How good is this..so so beautiful, just turned 59 couple of days ago..been listening to Rush since 16.
Thankyou so much, , just haunting
Love from Australia

[shadowhunter]

Rush are rock and roll legends. I’m almost 50 years old and have been listening to them since I was 12. Your cover is one of the if not the best I’ve ever heard. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[karlschneider]

Not only is this an epic cover, the timing of the guitar playing and the singing between you two is some of the best I've ever heard