Rush - Freewill Live Performance at Montreal Forum - Concert Film Highlight
Venue: Forum de Montréal
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Date: March 27, 1981
The live recording of "Freewill" from the Montreal Forum on March 27, 1981, represents a significant moment in Rush's career, occurring during the peak of their musical evolution. This performance is part of the concert film "Exit... Stage Left," which showcases the band during their "Permanent Waves" and "Moving Pictures" era. Prior to this live recording, Rush released the highly acclaimed album "Permanent Waves" in 1980, which marked a shift towards a more accessible sound while still retaining their progressive rock roots. This was a pivotal time for the band, as they started gaining wider mainstream recognition, particularly with tracks like "Spirit of Radio" and "Freewill." The Montreal Forum concert captured the band's electrifying live energy and their intricate musicianship, solidifying Rush's reputation as a formidable live act. Notably, "Freewill" exemplifies their lyrical and musical complexity, addressing themes of free choice and individualism, which were central to the b
