History Of The Cache
In November of 2005 Chance Encounter published the
YYZ cache in the Houston, TX area. When Chance and I would
discuss some of his caches to the west, he often mentioned this as
one of his favorites. Rush is one of my favorite bands so I
thought I would reprint the cache for the locals to enjoy.
THE BAND:
Canadian progressive rock band Rush -- featuring
bassist/keyboardist/vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and
drummer/lyricist Neil Peart -- released their self-titled debut
album in 1974. The band originated in 1968 in Sarnia, Ontario,
formed by Lifeson, Lee, and John Rutsey. They soon moved to Toronto
to further their career. Peart replaced Rutsey on drums in July of
1974 to complete the present lineup.
The members of Rush have themselves noted that people "either
love Rush or hate Rush," resulting in both strong detractors and an
intensely loyal fan base. Despite having completely dropped out of
the public eye for five years after Test for Echo and being
relegated almost solely to classic rock stations in the United
States, the Vapor Trails album shot up to Number Six on the
Billboard Chart in its first week of release in 2002. The
subsequent tour grossed over $24 million and included the largest
audience ever to see a Rush show - 60,000 fans in São Paulo,
Brazil. The following year, the band released Rush in Rio,
which the RIAA has certified gold, marking the fourth decade in
which a Rush album had been released and certified at least
gold.
It is not surprising that Rush's loyal fanbase was on the whole
not pleased to learn that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame had passed
over Rush for induction in 1999 - Rush's first year of eligibility.
The band has not been nominated since, calling the Foundation's
requirements for induction into question for some, who wonder what
qualifies an artist or band for the Hall of Fame. Is it years of
musical excellence and pioneering work, high record sales and fan
popularity; or the approval of music critics?
Another factor which some feel should be considered is that Rush
has influenced countless musicians and bands, including Dream
Theater, Living Colour, The Manic Street Preachers, Smashing
Pumpkins, Coheed And Cambria, and Primus.
THE SONG:
Most followers of Rush consider their breakthrough to have come
in 1981, with the release of the Moving Pictures album,
which reached Number Three on the Billboard Chart. This powerhouse
effort included the band's most-recognizable recording, Tom
Sawyer, along with other classics such as Limelight,
Red Barchetta, and The Witch Hunt.
For most true fans, however, the highlight of any Rush concert
remains their live rendition of another Moving Pictures
mainstay, YYZ. This mesmerizing title -- typically
punctuated by extended drum, guitar and bass solos -- showcases the
special talents of each band member while demonstrating how tightly
together the seperate pieces can be woven into a coherent whole.
The song takes its title from the airport code for Toronto
International, Rush's hometown and the city in which they
traditionally begin and finish their marathon world tours. The
distinctive chiming rhythm section at the beginning of the tune, in
fact, represents the letters YYZ in Morse Code.
THE CACHE:
In order to determine the true coordinates of the cache
container, you must first obtain a copy of the celebrated live
version of YYZ from the Exit Stage Left album. Once
you have done so, simply hit play, sit back, and pay close
attention to the song. You will probably need pen and paper,
because you must carefully count the number of words sung in two
different sections of the song:
- To determine the correct latitude, count the total number of
words sung before the drum solo. Subtract this number from
the decimal minutes portion of the listed coordinates.
- To divine the correct longitude, count the total number of
words sung after the drum solo. Add this number to the
decimal minutes portion of the listed coordinates.
Now punch in the resulting coordinates and hit the road. As
always, bring a pen just-in-case. A FTF prize will be emailed to
you if you wish. Happy tunes!
P.S.:
Please refrain from 'too much information' in your logs so that
others may enjoy the cache. Thanks!
P.P.S.:
This cache is also brought to you by CGEEK (in a way). I had not
been caching in a while (much less hiding any). So, when I went out
today I found several of her's that were very good and they
inspired me to do this one. So, thanks.
 Kid Friendly  Lunchtime
Cache  No Poison Plants Nearby  No Thorns
 Wheelchair Access  Dogs Allowed
 Available
year-round  Bicycles
permitted on paths  Less than 500
ft. from car to cache
 No restrooms
available  Water Available
 Accessible
in Winter
 No Mud!  Cactus / Spiney Plants Nearby
 Fire Danger, No
Campfires  Beware of Muggles!
 Bring a pen or pencil
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