Gallery: Behind-the-scenes on Taking Center Stage

In the studio — Neil filmed the majority of the performance footage at Drum Channel studios in California

In the studio

This month Hudson Music release a pheomenal new DVD, Taking Centre Stage: A Lifetime Of Live Performance, starring Neil Peart.

You can find out plenty more about the package in the latest issue of Rhythm, and some special insider views from Neil and the guys at Hudson elsewhere on this site. We have also been given access to fantastic behind-the-scenes photographs from the making of the DVD. Check out the gallery to see more from Neil and Co.

Getting hands on — Neil was involved every step of the way, from concept to editing

Getting hands on

Drumming in high places — Many of Neil's favourite spots were suggested as filming locations

Drumming in high places

Rushing around — Neil was also able to include his passion for motorcycles in the project

Rushing around

The long shot — More of the spectacular scenery featured in Taking Centre Stage

The long shot

Where next? — Neil and crew discuss the next scene

Where next?

Back in the studio — Neil lays down some more drums on his epic DW kit

Back in the studio

Neil and the Hudson team — Big smiles all round for a job well done

Neil and the Hudson team

For more incredible insights from Neil and Hudson Music head to the Rhythm homepage.

Taking Center Stage: A Lifetime Of Live Performance is out now. Click here.

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