It is always a thrill to hear my words sung for the first time [...] there's a sense of affirmation in knowing that Geddy found those words worth singing." Peart was particularly excited upon hearing "Bravest Face" and "The Way the Wind Blows" due to their fresh sound and how different they were from previous Rush songs. He picked "spiritual" as the word that best described the essence of the songs presented to him.
It is always a thrill to hear my words performed for the first time [...] there's a sense of confirmation in knowing that Geddy found those words deserving of singing." Peart was particularly excited upon hearing "Bravest Face" and "The Way the Wind Blows" due to their novel sound and how different they were from Rush's earlier works. He selected "spiritual" as the word that best encapsulated the songs' distinctive character.