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Manhattan Project

by Gravelle-Perinbam

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This is Gravelle-Perinbam's take on Canadian Prog Rock icons RUSH's 1985 masterpiece about the WWII project that created the first atomic bomb. We worked really hard on this one and hope we did it justice!

The song appeared on Rush's eleventh studio album Power Windows in 1985 and is the third track on the album. Despite not being released as a single, it did reach number 10 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock Chart.

Listen to the original on Spotify:
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Copyright 2023 Outsider Music Records.

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lyrics

Imagine a time
When it all began in the dying days of a war
A weapon, that would settle the score
Whoever found it first
Would be sure to do their worst
They always had before

Imagine a man
Where it all began
A scientist pacing the floor
In each nation, always eager to explore
To build the best big stick
To turn the winning trick
But this was something more

The big bang, took and shook the world
Shot down the rising sun
The end was begun, it would hit everyone
When the chain reaction was done
The big shots, try to hold it back
Fools try to wish it away
The hopeful depend on a world without end
Whatever the hopeless may say

Imagine a place
Where it all began
They gathered from across the land
To work in the secrecy of the desert sand
All of the brightest boys
To play with the biggest toys
More than they bargained for

The big bang, took and shook the world
Shot down the rising sun
The hopeful depend on a world without end
Whatever the hopeless may say

Imagine a man
When it all began
The pilot of Enola Gay
Flying out of the shock wave
On that August day
All the powers that be
And the course of history
Would be changed for evermore

The big bang, took and shook the world
Shot down the rising sun
The end was begun, it would hit everyone
When the chain reaction was done
The big shots, try to hold it back
Fools try to wish it away
The hopeful depend on a world without end
Whatever the hopeless may say

The big bang, took and shook the world
Shot down the rising sun
The hopeful depend on a world without end
Whatever the hopeless may say

Lyrics by Neil Peart

credits

released October 19, 2023
John Perinbam: vocals, drums
Rob Gravelle: guitars, bass, keys

Mastered by Roland Marckwort of Violentene.
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Artwork by Marc Gravelle

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Rob Gravelle Ottawa, Ontario

Rob Gravelle is best known as the guitarist for Canuck Metal legends Ivory Knight. His vast knowledge of the guitar and amazing dexterity combine with a distinctive and powerful stage presence to make Rob a recognizable force on any live stage. Some of Rob's influences include Rik Emmett, Yngwie Malmsteen, James Hetfield, Marty Friedman, John Williams. ... more

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