YYZ is all about my favorite music and that music is made by RUSH.
THE BAND:
Canadian 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 Willowdale, Ontario, formed by Lifeson, Lee, and John Rutsey. Peart replaced Rutsey on drums in July of 1974 to complete the present lineup. After 39 years and album sales at over 40 million units. The group has been awarded 24 gold, 14 platinum, and 3 multi-platinum albums.
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 listen to 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 and .110 from the decimal minutes portion of the listed coordinates.
- To determine the correct longitude, count the total number of words sung after the drum solo. subtract this number and .124 from the decimal minutes portion of the listed coordinates.
Now punch in the resulting coordinates and hit the road. Bring your own pen to sign the log. Long Live the MUSIC of RUSH
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