A popular live version recorded in the UK.
After being a staple in the early 80s, it famously went unplayed for 34 years until the R40 Tour in 2015. Notable Audio Versions Studio Version: The original track on Permanent Waves .
More information on the album recording process Rush - Jacob's Ladder (Live In Missouri, 1980 / Audio) Rush - Jacobs Ladder (Audio)
"Jacob’s Ladder" is a standout track from Rush's 1980 album , known for its atmospheric storytelling and complex time signatures. Song Overview Album: Permanent Waves (1980) Length: 7:28 (Studio version)
Features heavy use of synthesizers (Minimoog, Oberheim) and intricate percussion including tubular bells and timpani. Technical Details A popular live version recorded in the UK
A breakdown of the used by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson
Nature's power and the visual phenomenon of "crepuscular rays" breaking through storm clouds. More information on the album recording process Rush
This was one of the first tracks recorded at Le Studio in Quebec, which became the band's "personal Abbey Road".