@@peter9962 I totally agree! Outside a small handful of bands during the 90s, no one in that era could sniff rock from late 60s-early 80s. Greatest music era ever. 90s was the era of the best hip-hop music, and 80s was the best vocal pop.
Greatest era for music is today. You have instant access to all previous eras. Free. In your pocket. Concerts that you might otherwise need a passport and TARDIS to see. Buying directly from the artist. Lots of other reasons. If you meant that the music of decades past was better, that’s debatable. Sure we remember the classics. But every decade has Tons of songs released that are forgettable, disposable CRAP. “Surfin’ Bird”. Journey reminding us to believe in people made out of streetlights (or was that streetlights made of people…writing just SO good and clear on this). 4 Non Blondes who had one hit where half of the lyrics are “Hey”, “Yeah”, or “ooh”. TLDR: Good song. Great Band. There are more songs I like less than this.
Don't allow yourself to become an old curmudgeon. These guys were great, and they made the best of the instruments and technology available to them at the time, and so do today's musicians. It is a different time, but there are loads of great musicians around today if you can just take your blinkers off. Good music is good music. BTW I am _considerably_ older than 40.
"He's playing guitar... he's singing..." He's playing bass. And singing. And playing the keyboards with his feet. Seriously. And that is, IMHO, the best drummer to have ever walked the face of this planet. Rush is amazing condensed down to three amazing people.
Back when music was made primarily by highly skilled musicians, rather than corporate formulas and tech. "Maybe he has a twin brother..." lol Geddy Lee does play bass and sing at the same time live, but this video is obviously a studio recording, not live. No, they did not clone him.
As a drummer he is God, El Estipario Siberiano is Jesus, Mike Portnoy is the Holy Spirit and there are a few disciples. Much love and keep on keepin on J.
The video was made while they recorded the song, and is made of clips filmed during the process. There's only three of them. (Well, just two now. RIP Professor.)
Yes!!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed that song!Rush rocks!!! More Rush songs: Spirit Of Radio, Subdivisions, Freewill, Limelight, YYZ, 2112, Red Barchetta, Fly By Night, Working Man, La Villa Strangiato, Closer To The Heart, The Big Money, Xanadu
Excellent list, thumbs up, although I would add "Neurotica" and "Roll the Bones" because they so blatantly expresses Neil Peart's ironic/cynical viewpoint and commentary on the human condition.
I remember the first time I was playing a video game at age 13 at a fried chicken place (totally normal in the 80's) in South Texas in 1982 and I had a Sony Walkman and a buddy of mine said check out this band. Before that I was a big Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Led Zepplen, Black Sabbath, Steve Miller, etc etc classic rock fan. I put the tape in and heard "Tom Sawyer"... my mouth opened and my jaw dropped. I instantly went home, scrounged up $20, rode my bike to the mall and bought Moving Pictures from the record store. I rode my bike back home listening to it. I felt like I was on top of world. That night I fell asleep to it and I listened to it every day and slept every night to it for like I think 2 years straight. I then started to go backwards and buying their albums one by one and would listen to them, read the lyrics and I became a Rush freak. I didn't want to hear any other music. I literally thought all other music sucked compared to Rush. I finally one day had to hide all Rush tapes and start listening to other music when I was 15... like Depeche Mode and the Cure. I think I converted like 20 friends to all be Rush fans too. We used to play Dungeons & Dragons and listen to Caress of Steel over the weekends. Man, growing up in that era blows away what these kids that lock themselves up in a room by themselves and play Xbox all the time. I wish I could time travel back to that era. I started listening to Rush again like 3 years ago and its like I am time traveling. I literally didn't listen to Rush from like 1987 to 2020. When I started listening again, it blew me away all over again! I turn on some of my younger friends to Rush and I've converted some younger guys to become Rush fans today.
No one had a more varied kit of percussion, definitely the most versatile, powerful drummer, for sheer power I give a nod to John Bonham but they are both part of bands that were as good as the sum of their parts, which is saying something. Forever music, she is the latest example of great music being timeless.
Fun fact about bassist/singer Geddy Lee - his parents, who emigrated to Canada from Poland after surviving the holocaust, named him Gary Lee Weinrib - and because of her thick accent, when his mother called his name, his friends thought she was saying Geddy instead of Gary. The nickname stuck and he eventually changed it legally.
The year was 1982. I was 11 years old over my friends house. We built a fort under his parents picnic table. He brought his boom box out and popped in a tape from his older cousin. It was Rush’s Moving Pictures. The first song on it is Tom Sawyer. He pressed play on the boom box and my entire world changed. I was hooked. I went to my first Rush concert in Philly in 1984 and would see them 26 times, the last time being at their last show they ever played in their hometown of Toronto which they filmed for a concert video. 40 years later I am still hooked.
Mine was a couple of years later when I was 10 - my bro gave me a mixed tape that our older cousin had given him. RUSH, the cars, grandmaster flash, tom petty, etc. Was a Rush fan by the time Tom Sawyer finished the first time i heard it. I only go to see them 6 times though..........
Mine was when the album came out in 79 and I just got my license and me and my buddies would drive around all night rocking to this on the cassette deck.
One of the myriad amazing things about Neil Peart's drumming is his ability to disguise a change in time signature. 'Tom Sawyer' switches from 4/4 to 7/4 when the keyboard comes in to bring in the solo section. That was one of Neil's amazing talents as a percussionist.
That, and his ability to throw in a fill anywhere. Where the vast majority of even great drummers would simply keep the beat, the Professor is dropping in extended difficult runs.
Yes, his seamless changes between time signatures and his fluid and dynamic phrasing set him apart IMHO. He was one of the greatest ambassadors of the drums in my lifetime. And to think, his lyrical genius was even deeper than his drumming prowess !
The singer/bassist/keyboardist is Geddy Lee The guitarist is Alex Lifeson The drummer is the best of all time.. Neil Peart..who also is the main lyricist Unfortunely Neil passed due to brain cancer in 2020 All of us Rush fans really really miss him.. R.I.P. I saw them live 21 times!!!
21 times damn thats awesome never really been a rush fan but can't beat anyone live, hell yeah I'm from 95 so that says something, grew up with rock, rush wasn't necessarily one of them but still love that song
Can't believe this is your first exposure to Rush. Welcome to an entirely wide & deep rabbit hole of spectacular musicianship that crafted generations.
You are now going down the RUSH rabbit hole! Greatest Canadian 3 man progressive rock band!! Enjoyed your reaction video !! hello from Nova Scotia, Canada. only saw RUSH live once (Power Windows Tour)😀👌👍👍✌
It's so crazy to me that people have never listened to RUSH!!! Absolutely one of my favorite bands, all of them are the best of the best!!! RIP professor.
was lucky to see them play live on several occasions. i grew up with rush (i'm 57) and to this day it still amazes me that 3 guys created such music. lyrically and musically unmatched in my little corner of the world. the memories this band evokes are amazing. more rush please!
I bought my first Rush album in 1976 ... 2112 is an experience from the galaxies . The sound they made as a trio was remarkable . RIP ...The Professor ( Neil Peart ) one of the greatest ever .
From a Gary to Geddy your one of the most talented musician of all time! No one touches your talent on bass, keyboards, and singing! You are the definition of Unique and RUSH is not RUSH without your playing and vocals! To quote the movie: I LOVE YOU MAN! Alex and Neil as well!! This is my essay to people who may not know RUSH or who Neil was professionally and his contributions to the art of drumming and lyrical writing! Enjoy! RUSH is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE of the fluidity of MASTERING TIME SIGNATURES! I play drums and there are a few things that you need to know about Neil Peart’s ( pronounced PEER-T) character: First he writes the lyrics so he knows in advance what TYPE of song it’s meant to be ie ballad, driver, etc. Second he COMPOSES on the drums… like a carpenter who looks at a set of blueprints before building the object. Neil lays out a SKETCH in his mind of the VOICES of the drumset and builds the song from there. He is also a great LISTENER knowing when NOT to step over Geddy’s singing or Alex’s solos! Finally, he had perfect timing and fluidity of time changes. He said himself that it’s not about COUNTING the time signatures as much as fluid motion to change the tempo without counting: in other words it should FLOW! He hates repeating the same drum patterns in the same song meaning if he plays a fill one way the first time around he will play it differently the second time around. IE. Rolls down the toms the first time around and triplets or quads (all four limbs) the second time around. In short there will NEVER be another like him on planet earth 🌍 🌏 🌎! REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR! With heart felt admiration and sincerity! Gary Geddy Lee - Bass guitars, Oberheim polyphonic; OB-X; Mini-Moog; and Taurus pedal Synthesizers, vocals Alex Lifeson - Six and twelve string electric and acoustic guitars, Taurus Pedals Neil Peart - Drums kit, timbales, gong bass drums, orchestra bells, glockenspiel, wind chimes, bell tree, tubular bells, crotales, cowbells, plywood, wood blocks, triangles, tympani, and Gong! Alex Lifeson: RUSH guitarist and Guru Extraordinaire! The HEART ❤️ AND SOUL OF RUSH! THE FUNNIEST MAN ON THE PLANET AND GREATEST SPEECH GIVER OF ALL TIME!!! ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: BLAH…BLAH…BLAH! HATS 🎩 OFF TO ALEX LIFESON 😎😎😎👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎸🎸🎸 We lost Neil Peart on January 7th 2020 to brain cancer! Geddy Lee called him: THE PROFESSOR because he had a verbal and musical vocabulary that I would put against anyone including Beethoven and Albert Einstein all this from a guy who didn’t graduate high school! Not only was he the drummer-percussionist of RUSH but he also wrote the Lyrics! RIP PROFESSOR
You have just witnessed one of Canada's crown jewels. You have probably by this time done a live performance of Rush. They do this on stage as well. I am loving your reactions. For someone that says they don't have a musical background, you are nailing the reactions!
Check out Neils drum solo Live in Frankfurt. You will be amazed. He was known as.. your favorite drummers, favorite drummer... and the bands lyrisist...RIP Neil
I'm so so sooo fortunate to have seen the boys live 40+ times. I miss them every day but thankful they left us a massive catalogue to enjoy for decades.
@@keithj6251 Why thumbs down? Bonham is considered the greatest drummer. Sadly Neil and John are only making music for the people up there and both were so irreplaceable their bands ceased to exist.
Rush is that band that you've never heard of anything like them before and you never will again. They're one of a kind! Also, one of the best drummers ever! RIP Neil Peart!!!
Neil Peart was called called The Professor. Renown for his technical proficiency and live performances and stamina. The drum kit he uses her is only half of what he uses on stage. What his solo performance to get to experience his full talent and skills. Rush agreed it was always going to be the 3 of them playing all the instruments. The song Tom Sawyer was based on the book Tom Sawyer. One summer well they were on a rehearsal vacation Neil Peart was given the book. He read it, liked it and wrote the song. A good video to watch next is the Red Barchetta or All the World's a Stage. The whole album is great! All RUSH'S ALBUMS AND SONGS ARE GREAT! It was a sad day when we lost Neil to brain cancer. RIP PROFESSOR. ❤❤😢😢
@@vicprovost2561 I liked the live version on All The World’s A Stage. They leave a couple of passages out from the studio version, so I copied and pasted them in. It’s not exactly seamless, but it works well enough.
This is called a, "Power Trio". The guitarists write the music while the drummer writes all the lyrics......very odd. Known as a "Musician's Band", Rush embodies a unique lyrical depth and musical complexity unheard of today. I've seen them many times live and am happy to be on this discovery with you. Check out, "Limelight" or "Closer to the Heart" next.
When they were first starting out, they were known for predominantly male and musician dominated audiences. They were a ' Thursday ' band. They played all the hot venues but on Thursday when it was traditionally payday and boys' night out in southern Ontario. This song, " Tom Sawyer," was written by the drummer in collaboration with Pye Dubois, the lyricist for another southern Ontario band: Max Webster.
For the recording they separated the lead vocal but live, they actually play and sing and use foot pedals and keyboards to sound exactly the same as what you're hearing. Even more powerful live.
I love when people play catch up with Rush, its how most Rush fans were themselves, for me I'm 59, so it was about 1978, I was given A farewell to kings, and I was with headphones on for month. ❤
IMO, Rush is the greatest and most talented rock band ever. All three are master musicians. I have been a fan since the early 1980s, so was fortunate to have seen them live on many occasions, right up through their final tour. Sadly, percussionist and lyricist Neil Peart passed of brain cancer in 2020, a couple of years after they completed their final tour. There is a huge catalog spanning more than 40 years. Their live performances were incredible
Just an amazing band. Neil Peart (the drummer) passed away a few years ago, but he was known as one of the all time best drummers, and, he wrote most of the songs (lyrics and music). He truly was a musical god. Geddy Lee, is an AMAZING bass player, AND keyboard player, and his voice, I loved it the first time I heard it in the 1970s. Alex Lifeson is a fantastic guitarist, he really brings the trio together. I’ve been a huge fan since the late 1970’s, they truly are the most talented trio ever in my opinion. So many great songs. They are from Canada by the way, I’m sure you saw the snowy scene outside their studio at the end. Really enjoyed your reaction to this. Just so insightful. You really express your thoughts and feelings so well.
In 1983 or 1984, my brother had some friends from his high school over. They were all big fans of Rush and were checking out the Moving Pictures album together. Back then, there was no internet, so they spent time looking at the pictures and credits on the album cover. It was a gathering to listen to the album, as they were all fans of other Rush albums like Signals, Hemispheres, Grace Under Pressure, and of course 2112. Since that day, Rush has been a big part of my life. I always admired Geddy Lee for playing various instruments, especially the bass, except for drums, which were played by the amazing Neil Peart. Neil Peart was definitely one of the best drummers ever! It's also worth mentioning that Lifeson is an underrated guitarist, as he's truly amazing and has a unique style too. Cheers!
You’ve opened a treasure trove. This is a band that is totally unique. Not only are they incredibly innovative and boundary breaking, they backed themselves and their music when their record company wanted to commercialise themselves. The record company freaked out at their 4th album which was a prog-rock concept album when they’d expected something radio friendly. They thought it was unsellable, but it stuck a chord with listeners and the band blew up as a cult phenomenon. They’ve become incredibly successful (at one point only third behind The Beatles and Rolling Stones for most consecutive gold and platinum albums) but through little in the way of commercial radio play nor MTV support. It was an unspoken pact between the band and the fans - keep producing incredible music and we’ll keep buying the records and spreading the word. As for the music, one of the things that would stun concert-goers was how full the sound was from just three guys. This was in a time before backing tracks and MIDI and all sorts of technological helpers for a live musical performance, and the band’s pride wouldn’t allow them to put music into an album track that they couldn’t pull off on stage. To that end, both Alex (guitar) and Geddy (bass/keyboards/lead vox) would play keyboards with their feet live to fill in bass or other keyboard parts. Neil would play an enormous drum/percussion rig and they’d do it all fully live, just the three of them. This was why old school bands used to have double-neck guitars, because certain songs would need a change of instrumentation that the players could do if they had the instruments available. That leads up to the recommendation to watch the live version of Xanadu from the Exit Stage Left tour/concert. Enjoy it but watch as Alex switches from 12 string to 6 string on his guitar and Geddy switches (right at the very end) from bass to 6 string on his guitar, both playing keyboards with their feet and Geddy of course playing keyboards or bass whilst singing, and Neil at the foundation on his massive kit. Also note that aside from the first album and and small handful of songs on the next album or two, Neil wrote all their lyrics, and those lyrics are the fourth member of the band. Neil’s interests changed over the years, from heavily literary-inspired concepts to later much ‘more human-inspired ideas, his writing was phenomenal. After you’ve done Xanadu (live) from Exit Stage Left, try Spirit Of Radio (an ode to the Joy and miracle that radio allowed, bringing music to the masses), then Limelight.
Yes, Xanadu live 1980 or so, that video is incredible, she would be quite impressed. She has some great epics to do, I want to see her do all of the studio 2112, beyond epic!
You make other terrific points: Their music packs so much into each piece that it demands repeated listens to absorb it all. The sophisticated musicality obscures the lyrics, written by the drummer Neil Peart. Poetic, insightful, thought provoking. Your point about your attention being ripped from one to another to another is apt. With most bands, one or two members take up most of your attention. Rush has three members that are all in the conversation for the very best at their instruments. Topping the amazing skill of all three, the three way musical mind meld these guys share is something else. Redefines the term “tight.” As brilliant as they are individually, they never step on each other. As you said, this is complex, layered, dense music, full of rhythmic and thematic transitions. They must have rehearsed the crap out of this because they move through those transitions flawlessly. They have a large, varied catalog. “Spirit of Radio” is their other big radio hit. “Xanadu” is a 12 minute epic that puts their brilliance on full display. Live version on Exit Stage Left is them at the height of their powers. “YYZ” is a brilliant instrumental. Can’t go wrong with those or many others.
RUSH is best appreciated live. Xanadu, from the Exit Stage Left Tour 1981 is one of their most incredible performances. The TH-cam channel ‘Stickhits’ has a very good remastered version. Enjoyed your sincere reaction!
@Rob74959 That's just brand-loyalty talking... None of those groups are technically better than the other. Three different flavors of rock/metal-all great.
One of the best things about Rush was their live performances. They were SO GOOD at recreating just what you heard on the album!! Among many other things, it truly was one their strong points. I can't tell you how many shows I've been to, and I don't recall them being late to the stage at any of them. The same can't be said for A LOT of bands! To me, that shows a lot of respect to their fans, doing what they really loved.
Geddy Lee's voice is epic and theatrical, especially in the 1970's and early 80's. He began to sing in a more conventional range as the 80's went on, to compliment their more contemporary, more radio-friendly style of songwriting, but he's always been in a unique vocal range. He started out, in the early-to-mid 70's, as in a similar vein as Robert Plant, from Led Zeppelin. Their 1st album was very influenced by LZ, before they changed drummers. Neil Peart came into Rush mid-way through 1974 and then he helped write lyrics for the 2nd album in early 1975. He also helped Rush go to the next level with more adventurous, proggy-Rock styles. They were developing from a Blues/Hard-Rock type of band into one of the preeminent Prog Rock acts of the 1970s. The synergy between Geddy, Alex, and Neil is truly the stuff of legend!
Neil Peart plays drums and was the band's songwriter. Alex Lifeson plays a unique style of guitar. Geddy Lee plays bass and keyboards, as well as sings. If you listen to enough Rush, you'll find that he's got two distinct voices that change with the style of song. This is called a power trio, but people aren't going to like what I'm going to say here. A lot of rock bands really only have three people playing. The Who, for instance, was one of the most powerful and loudest rock bands, with just a guitar, bass, and drums. The fourth member was a dedicated singer who picked up a tambourine once in a while. With power trios, most notably Rush, ZZ Top, and Triumph, one of the three players takes on the role of singer. In the case of Rush, Geddy Lee also played keys once in a while. To keep up the bass playing, especially in a live setting, he used the foot pedals to fill in bass gaps.
I don't know why people would dislike what you're writing, it's perfectly true after all. However, I'd argue that Geddy's multitasking makes him stand out when compared to most other trios.
@calanor4130 I wouldn't argue against Rush standing apart from other bands due to Geddy Lee. But I've had this conversation with other people who argue against what I'm saying. Despite most other 4-piece rock bands really only have 3 instruments, they argue that they aren't a trio because of the singer.
Let's be honest here. When you have Neil Peart and Geddy Lee ( as great as Alex Lifeson is) - Alex Lifeson did not need to be a full time lead guitar player- Anything he did blended in with what the other 2 did. If he did not play in Rush but another band he would have got his due as a top 20 guitarist ever.
Current rock trio to check out is a band from Monterrey Mexico made up of three sisters. They are called The Warning. They are the MTV Push artists of the month. Their fourth album was released at the end of June and is doing well in all the Billboard charts. All three sisters are classically trained on the piano. All three sing, with the drummer taking lead vocals from time to time. Since you liked Rush, you will love The Warning.⚡️🤘🏽
Lifelong RUSH guy here, I saw your nice thumbnail and handle, RPG and I had to check you out. RUSH is having a renaissance here on YT with the younger people and cool women such as yourself. It’s always been a joke that they didn’t have many female fans, but this has been steadily growing and RUSH fans love other RUSH fans. It’s our special, badass thing. Especially for us day one fans. (Old!) Ha Ha! RUSH Girls Rock! You picked a phenomenal band and a cool community of international fans. It’s a very unique and great vibe to be apart of. Welcome to RUSH! Subbed! 😁👍
Tom Sawyer and Limelight are the best songs (for me) from the absolute great Album "Moving Picture" (1981) long time ago, now i`am a old "Heavy Metal Mountain Man" 😜 Greetings from Bavaria in southern Germany 🤘🍻
Moving Pictures is my favourite Rush album, heard a couple hundred times. I saw them on the signals tour in 83. greetings from an "river-mosel-valley metal man", living now in NRW... they used to call me Mosel-Rudi 🤣🤘
The holy trinity from Toronto, they're the greatest power trio and best live band ever. 167 songs, 19 studio albums and 4+ decades of excellence. This song is normal Rush, if you want to really get blown away check out Xanadu from Exit Stage Left, it's multitasking on steroids. Subbed for more Rush reactions. 😊🇨🇦
Geddy Lee is the keyboardist, vocalist and bassist. Rush and Primus are the South Park guys favorite bands. Both played live at their 25 year celebration. Both are fronted by phenomenal bassists.
3 massively talented musicians combined into one of the all-time greatest bands in the history of rock. Dig deep....they have a boatload of great songs!
Welcome to Rush! I first "discovered" them at 14 in 1976, and a year later, went to my first rock concert, Rush's "A Farewell to Kings" tour. Over the years, I've lost count, but I believe that I saw they play live between 20 and 25 times. They rarely had radio air play, but they had a hard core fanbase of musicians that expanded over the years. In high school, I participated in a "Battle of the Bands" and all 4 bands playing there that night played Rush's "Working Man," a song that put them on the map in the USA. As you noticed, they were consummate musicians, each a master of their instruments. The late Neil Peart, who was already considered one of the best rock drummers in the world, decided he was disappointed at the way he played at a tribute to jazz great Buddy Rich, so he found a teacher and began taking lessons! He actually changed his playing style, which is why pretty much any modern drummer called him "The Professor." Neil was also the main lyricist for Rush as well! The bass player/keyboardist/vocalist Geddy Lee is generally considered to be one of the greatest rock bassists in history. Guitarist Alex Leifson is a mind-mindbogglingly incredible guitarist, who seems to be left off a lot of lists of favorite guitarists, EXCEPT when those voting are musicians. These guys played together for 40 years and their concerts were LEGENDARY! They put every bit of themselves into their concerts, and the crowds left with huge smiles on their faces, and were pretty much exhausted from their performances. Thank goodness they recorded many of their later concerts, they were absolutely incredible live! While Tom Sawyer is their best introductory song, another great song of their, "Spirit of Radio" and check out the studio version with the animated video before checking out the live version. The animated video is a wonderful tribute to Neil, who died of brain cancer in 2020.
Hello Stacey just discovered you with your first reaction to Pink Floyd, beautiful your not breaking down the song like those experts that have something to say about every aspect of the song yes it s niece to learn about the composition of a song and what makes it so good but sometimes to info just kills it. see by how many videos you have on Pink Floyd you love them a whole lot now lets get down to rush another fabulous band from that time period. If you did know their songs at the start or their career were over 5 minutes so no radio play but you know they did not care this is what their all about not in it for glory fame and money just 3 brilliant musicians making great music for their true fans.Take a look at their induction into the Rock and Role Hall of Fame you we love the speech from Alex Lifeston enjoy hope you add more from this super Canadian band. Rake care
Best Powertrio ever! Rush was a band of three great friends, three great musicians who came together and we had the pleasure of being able to listen and watch them play.
This is my favorite band of all time, and has been since soon after this song came out. I am a bit older than you, I am 55, and was lucky enough to have seen them live twice, in 1986 and in 1990. I cannot love this band any more than I do. I truly would not be me without this band in my life.
Incredible band. World-Class musicians. Over 40 years as recording band (longer than that as a band) and members of R&R Hall of Fame, as of 2013. Please check out the lyrics. The drummer is the main lyricist and he also has several books in publication. Neil Peart passed away in 2020, RIP. He was a master drummer and such an intellect and creative juggernaut. So is Geddy Lee, the bassist/keyboardist/singer. Yes, he did multiple jobs on stage, with the added work of footpedal-keyboards/synthesizer effects (yes, singing, bass & keys with hands and feet, at the same time). Alex Lifeson is the incredible guitarist for Rush. You will be blown away by what you will hear, see, and read with this band. This is a Rabbit Hole and you have begun the journey! Welcome to the band! The next song you should check out is called "Limelight". It's from the same record as Tom Sawyer and the video they did is also with them in the studio. I believe you will really love it! Keep going!
No autotune, no computer mix or time/pitch edits, just 3 dudes with enough galent worth 3000 contemporary bands. Neil Peart the drummer is a rock god... he died couple years ago and still kicks ass.
One of the great rock trios of all time. Each band member is legendary. We unfortunately lost the drummer almost a decade ago. Neil Peart's drumming in this song is top shelf.
Rush has been an ever-present band throughout my life (the first album I ever bought was "Caress of Steel" when it was released). They were the sound track of my high school years and I saw them 5 times during the mid to late 70's. Nobody rocked harder than Rush back then
One of Canada's power trio groups. Geddy Lee on vocals, bass and keys, Alex Lifeson playing killer guitar and then.....Neil Peart, literally one of the best, if not the best drummers. He also wrote quite a bit of the music. Another Canadian power trio definitely worth checking out would be Triumph. The lit up the US festival in 1983 and their entire set is on TH-cam. PLEASE react to that sometime.
It's always fun to watch people get their mind blown by this band. It never gets old. It's a true Testament to how great this man really was. They got Sean for years but history will prove itself over and over with his band
First time I heard this song. I was 16 years old. I'm 58 now and I've been captivated ever since, especially the drums by the professor. brings tears to my eyes. God bless all.
This is arguably Rush's biggest mainstream hit song and it came out at a time when FM radio was still a massive influence on album sales and this particular album titled moving pictures had four radio hits on it which is kind of unbelievable when you consider that the music is as complicated as it is, but Rush had this amazing neck diverse Styles and complex Arrangements out into the world and still have a sense of Melody and great hooks that the average listener could grab onto. This particular album is considered a classic rock staple but it sounds virtually nothing like any of the other classic rock albums that it is lumped in with when you look back at the stylistic influence. Rush did and continues to just be in A League of Their Own
This is one of the greatest rock songs of all time, from one of the greatest 3 piece rock bands in the world! Proud to call myself a Canadian when I hear tunes like this.
Hello from the UK. I'm 60, and have been listening to Rush since I was 11. Maybe The Spirit of Radio next? There is an animated video for that. Much as I love 2112, it is a live version on TH-cam I believe, but it is 20 minutes long. My personal favourite is Xanadu, there are also live versions of this, but again, I think that you would find The Spirit of Radio more accessible. I'm sure plenty of other people that can help with the band bio
It's one thing seeing them in the studio, switching between instruments to record separate tracks, but quite another to see them do it all live, in real time. The guitarist and bass player have 'keyboards' on the floor, to play synths with their feet, when they need to use their hands for guitars; or the pedals replace bass notes, when the bassist is playing the synth keyboards. A must-watch, live!
Three of the best musicians in their field. Put them together and you get some of the best technically played music you’ll ever hear in your life. Perfection!
Arguably the best 3 piece in rock history.
@@Parduck365 The world’s smallest orchestra.
Cream led the way and opened the door for 3 piece rock bands. Rush came along a blew the door off its hinges. Two of the most creative bands ever.
No argument from me imo the best band period.
There's no argument. They are.
I'd agree if the OP removes "3 piece". Dirk, Lerxst and Pratt(RIP) have no equals. IMO, of course.
Best drummer...EVER!!
¡ THE BEST ! ¡ THE PROFFESOR !
Rock Drummer.
Rest In Peace Neil.. he is the best ever
Best drumer in rock by far in my opinion
Rip Neil Pearts you will always be the best in my heart
perfect example of why people over 40 say today's music doesn't compare to what we heard growing up
That's what people over 70 saying in the 90s,hehheh.
@@peter9962 I totally agree! Outside a small handful of bands during the 90s, no one in that era could sniff rock from late 60s-early 80s. Greatest music era ever. 90s was the era of the best hip-hop music, and 80s was the best vocal pop.
Greatest era for music is today. You have instant access to all previous eras. Free. In your pocket. Concerts that you might otherwise need a passport and TARDIS to see. Buying directly from the artist.
Lots of other reasons.
If you meant that the music of decades past was better, that’s debatable. Sure we remember the classics. But every decade has Tons of songs released that are forgettable, disposable CRAP. “Surfin’ Bird”. Journey reminding us to believe in people made out of streetlights (or was that streetlights made of people…writing just SO good and clear on this). 4 Non Blondes who had one hit where half of the lyrics are “Hey”, “Yeah”, or “ooh”.
TLDR: Good song. Great Band. There are more songs I like less than this.
Don't allow yourself to become an old curmudgeon. These guys were great, and they made the best of the instruments and technology available to them at the time, and so do today's musicians. It is a different time, but there are loads of great musicians around today if you can just take your blinkers off. Good music is good music. BTW I am _considerably_ older than 40.
as a 65 yrs old .. i discover great trio as Dirty Loops.. as impressive as my 70's band with a 2000's twist
"He's playing guitar... he's singing..."
He's playing bass. And singing. And playing the keyboards with his feet. Seriously.
And that is, IMHO, the best drummer to have ever walked the face of this planet.
Rush is amazing condensed down to three amazing people.
Yes the professor will have no equal, RIP
Don't forget Alex is no slouch. The most underrated guitarist
Back when music was made primarily by highly skilled musicians, rather than corporate formulas and tech.
"Maybe he has a twin brother..." lol
Geddy Lee does play bass and sing at the same time live, but this video is obviously a studio recording, not live. No, they did not clone him.
To be fair, a bass is a guitar. I know what you mean though.
As a drummer he is God, El Estipario Siberiano is Jesus, Mike Portnoy is the Holy Spirit and there are a few disciples. Much love and keep on keepin on J.
The video was made while they recorded the song, and is made of clips filmed during the process. There's only three of them. (Well, just two now. RIP Professor.)
R.I.P. Neil Peart; your favorite drummer's favorite drummer.
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@@Dubblebass unless you talk about Phil Colins, who Neil had said was his favorite drummer ;)
@@scotty110 True! Even Neil had to have a favorite! ;) Good call.
Neil Peart is on God level with his drum skills.
That might explain why he'd acquired the moniker "The Professor"
Yes!!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed that song!Rush rocks!!! More Rush songs: Spirit Of Radio, Subdivisions, Freewill, Limelight, YYZ, 2112, Red Barchetta, Fly By Night, Working Man, La Villa Strangiato, Closer To The Heart, The Big Money, Xanadu
You got it, they have a whole catalogue of great songs.
Great list
you forget --> Roll the Bones . 😉👍
Yes to all those songs, and don't forget the Caress of Steel album. Not one of their most popular albums, but one of my favorites
Excellent list, thumbs up, although I would add "Neurotica" and "Roll the Bones" because they so blatantly expresses Neil Peart's ironic/cynical viewpoint and commentary on the human condition.
I remember the first time I was playing a video game at age 13 at a fried chicken place (totally normal in the 80's) in South Texas in 1982 and I had a Sony Walkman and a buddy of mine said check out this band. Before that I was a big Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Led Zepplen, Black Sabbath, Steve Miller, etc etc classic rock fan. I put the tape in and heard "Tom Sawyer"... my mouth opened and my jaw dropped. I instantly went home, scrounged up $20, rode my bike to the mall and bought Moving Pictures from the record store. I rode my bike back home listening to it. I felt like I was on top of world. That night I fell asleep to it and I listened to it every day and slept every night to it for like I think 2 years straight. I then started to go backwards and buying their albums one by one and would listen to them, read the lyrics and I became a Rush freak. I didn't want to hear any other music. I literally thought all other music sucked compared to Rush. I finally one day had to hide all Rush tapes and start listening to other music when I was 15... like Depeche Mode and the Cure. I think I converted like 20 friends to all be Rush fans too. We used to play Dungeons & Dragons and listen to Caress of Steel over the weekends. Man, growing up in that era blows away what these kids that lock themselves up in a room by themselves and play Xbox all the time. I wish I could time travel back to that era. I started listening to Rush again like 3 years ago and its like I am time traveling. I literally didn't listen to Rush from like 1987 to 2020. When I started listening again, it blew me away all over again! I turn on some of my younger friends to Rush and I've converted some younger guys to become Rush fans today.
The most technical drummer to ever walk the planet Earth - Neil Peart
No one had a more varied kit of percussion, definitely the most versatile, powerful drummer, for sheer power I give a nod to John Bonham but they are both part of bands that were as good as the sum of their parts, which is saying something. Forever music, she is the latest example of great music being timeless.
@@vicprovost2561 I agree that Bonham was the best straight forward drummer ever, but Peart was the best all round percussionist.........ever
One heck of a songwriter, too. Thinking Man's Lyrics.
Rush's music is a gift for the ear.... the lyrics are a gift for humanity
What happens when three of the most skilled musicians of an entire generation get together?
Rush happens.
Absolutely❤
Fun fact about bassist/singer Geddy Lee - his parents, who emigrated to Canada from Poland after surviving the holocaust, named him Gary Lee Weinrib - and because of her thick accent, when his mother called his name, his friends thought she was saying Geddy instead of Gary. The nickname stuck and he eventually changed it legally.
Rush song about holocaust ---> Red Sector A .. 👍🎶🎶
The year was 1982. I was 11 years old over my friends house. We built a fort under his parents picnic table. He brought his boom box out and popped in a tape from his older cousin. It was Rush’s Moving Pictures. The first song on it is Tom Sawyer. He pressed play on the boom box and my entire world changed. I was hooked. I went to my first Rush concert in Philly in 1984 and would see them 26 times, the last time being at their last show they ever played in their hometown of Toronto which they filmed for a concert video. 40 years later I am still hooked.
Mine was a couple of years later when I was 10 - my bro gave me a mixed tape that our older cousin had given him. RUSH, the cars, grandmaster flash, tom petty, etc. Was a Rush fan by the time Tom Sawyer finished the first time i heard it.
I only go to see them 6 times though..........
Mine was when the album came out in 79 and I just got my license and me and my buddies would drive around all night rocking to this on the cassette deck.
I saw them live in 1982, Rory Gallagher opened... my first concert!
One of the myriad amazing things about Neil Peart's drumming is his ability to disguise a change in time signature. 'Tom Sawyer' switches from 4/4 to 7/4 when the keyboard comes in to bring in the solo section. That was one of Neil's amazing talents as a percussionist.
That, and his ability to throw in a fill anywhere. Where the vast majority of even great drummers would simply keep the beat, the Professor is dropping in extended difficult runs.
Yes, his seamless changes between time signatures and his fluid and dynamic phrasing set him apart IMHO. He was one of the greatest ambassadors of the drums in my lifetime. And to think, his lyrical genius was even deeper than his drumming prowess !
The singer/bassist/keyboardist is Geddy Lee
The guitarist is Alex Lifeson
The drummer is the best of all time.. Neil Peart..who also is the main lyricist
Unfortunely Neil passed due to brain cancer in 2020
All of us Rush fans really really miss him.. R.I.P.
I saw them live 21 times!!!
Pay attention to the precision of the drums. These guys rock!!! Period.
Neil Peart was the greatest drummer on earth. When he died even the German official news on TV reported about it on Prime time news. Such a loss…
21 times damn thats awesome never really been a rush fan but can't beat anyone live, hell yeah I'm from 95 so that says something, grew up with rock, rush wasn't necessarily one of them but still love that song
5 awesome times, in my teens (looooooong ago 😁). Unforgettable! ✨😎
You will get A LOT of suggestions for Rush song to do next, so let me put forth perhaps doing a live video, see what an incredible shows they were.
Can't believe this is your first exposure to Rush. Welcome to an entirely wide & deep rabbit hole of spectacular musicianship that crafted generations.
New rabbit hole 🚨 ‼️
We got her!!
The deepest one 😊
40 plus years of material to listen to. Welcome to Rush.
not a rabbit hole, its a dang Coal Mine... goes for miles
One of the greatest bands of all time!!! Just killer!!!
"The Spirit of Radio" is a must hear.
You are now going down the RUSH rabbit hole! Greatest Canadian 3 man progressive rock band!! Enjoyed your reaction video !! hello from Nova Scotia, Canada. only saw RUSH live once (Power Windows Tour)😀👌👍👍✌
Tom Sawyer is a masterpiece.
I agree!
Lyrically, it is silly and outdated.
@@keithkoenig5320 Looks like we found the Taylor Swift superfan in the comments.
@@keithkoenig5320 stick to your love songs bruv
It's so crazy to me that people have never listened to RUSH!!!
Absolutely one of my favorite bands, all of them are the best of the best!!!
RIP professor.
Only 3 people. You need to see them do all that live.
That will never happen. Neil can't play anymore.
At least there are plenty of LIVE videos available... Thank you Rush! ☮️
@@DSWilkes he say on video, i guess.
I did mean on video. Wasn't clear.
Best show ive ever seen in the Tacoma Dome 1984
was lucky to see them play live on several occasions. i grew up with rush (i'm 57) and to this day it still amazes me that 3 guys created such music. lyrically and musically unmatched in my little corner of the world. the memories this band evokes are amazing. more rush please!
Oh, if this is your introduction to Rush, you have NO IDEA what amount of musical and lyrical treasures lies ahead of you.
Perfect name for the group...Rush because they are a Rush. The soundtrack to my life of over 40 years, You have so much to discover and enjoy
I bought my first Rush album in 1976 ... 2112 is an experience from the galaxies . The sound they made as a trio was remarkable .
RIP ...The Professor ( Neil Peart ) one of the greatest ever .
From a Gary to Geddy your one of the most talented musician of all time! No one touches your talent on bass, keyboards, and singing! You are the definition of Unique and RUSH is not RUSH without your playing and vocals! To quote the movie: I LOVE YOU MAN! Alex and Neil as well!!
This is my essay to people who may not know RUSH or who Neil was professionally and his contributions to the art of drumming and lyrical writing! Enjoy!
RUSH is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE of the fluidity of MASTERING TIME SIGNATURES! I play drums and there are a few things that you need to know about Neil Peart’s ( pronounced PEER-T) character: First he writes the lyrics so he knows in advance what TYPE of song it’s meant to be ie ballad, driver, etc. Second he COMPOSES on the drums… like a carpenter who looks at a set of blueprints before building the object. Neil lays out a SKETCH in his mind of the VOICES of the drumset and builds the song from there. He is also a great LISTENER knowing when NOT to step over Geddy’s singing or Alex’s solos! Finally, he had perfect timing and fluidity of time changes. He said himself that it’s not about COUNTING the time signatures as much as fluid motion to change the tempo without counting: in other words it should FLOW! He hates repeating the same drum patterns in the same song meaning if he plays a fill one way the first time around he will play it differently the second time around. IE. Rolls down the toms the first time around and triplets or quads (all four limbs) the second time around. In short there will NEVER be another like him on planet earth 🌍 🌏 🌎! REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR!
With heart felt admiration and sincerity!
Gary
Geddy Lee - Bass guitars, Oberheim polyphonic; OB-X; Mini-Moog; and Taurus pedal Synthesizers, vocals
Alex Lifeson - Six and twelve string electric and acoustic guitars, Taurus Pedals
Neil Peart - Drums kit, timbales, gong bass drums, orchestra bells, glockenspiel, wind chimes, bell tree, tubular bells, crotales, cowbells, plywood, wood blocks, triangles, tympani, and Gong!
Alex Lifeson: RUSH guitarist and Guru Extraordinaire! The HEART ❤️ AND SOUL OF RUSH! THE FUNNIEST MAN ON THE PLANET AND GREATEST SPEECH GIVER OF ALL TIME!!! ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: BLAH…BLAH…BLAH! HATS 🎩 OFF TO ALEX LIFESON 😎😎😎👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎸🎸🎸
We lost Neil Peart on January 7th 2020 to brain cancer! Geddy Lee called him: THE PROFESSOR because he had a verbal and musical vocabulary that I would put against anyone including Beethoven and Albert Einstein all this from a guy who didn’t graduate high school! Not only was he the drummer-percussionist of RUSH but he also wrote the Lyrics! RIP PROFESSOR
❤RUSH FOREVER!!!🥁☮☘
You have just witnessed one of Canada's crown jewels. You have probably by this time done a live performance of Rush. They do this on stage as well. I am loving your reactions. For someone that says they don't have a musical background, you are nailing the reactions!
Rush - Red Barchetta
That one solo drum set, created millions of young men playing the airdrums.
Check out Neils drum solo Live in Frankfurt. You will be amazed. He was known as.. your favorite drummers, favorite drummer... and the bands lyrisist...RIP Neil
Absolutely!
I'm so so sooo fortunate to have seen the boys live 40+ times. I miss them every day but thankful they left us a massive catalogue to enjoy for decades.
Neil Peart the drummer is widely considered one of rock's greatest along with John Bonham.
Add Keith Moon, Bill Ward and Cozy Powell and that is my top 5. Those dudes ROCKED my life!
Quite a lyricist as well.
Metronomes follow Neil's beat
Thumbs down for dragging John Bonham into this.
@@keithj6251 Why thumbs down? Bonham is considered the greatest drummer.
Sadly Neil and John are only making music for the people up there and both were so irreplaceable their bands ceased to exist.
Neil Peart was so phenomenal as a drummer he would maintain up to 5 beats at a time or more when drumming. 300 iq percussion.
Rush is that band that you've never heard of anything like them before and you never will again. They're one of a kind!
Also, one of the best drummers ever! RIP Neil Peart!!!
Neil Peart was called called The Professor. Renown for his technical proficiency and live performances and stamina. The drum kit he uses her is only half of what he uses on stage. What his solo performance to get to experience his full talent and skills.
Rush agreed it was always going to be the 3 of them playing all the instruments.
The song Tom Sawyer was based on the book Tom Sawyer. One summer well they were on a rehearsal vacation Neil Peart was given the book. He read it, liked it and wrote the song. A good video to watch next is the Red Barchetta or All the World's a Stage. The whole album is great! All RUSH'S ALBUMS AND SONGS ARE GREAT! It was a sad day when we lost Neil to brain cancer. RIP PROFESSOR. ❤❤😢😢
Limelight. Subdivisions, Freewill, Spirit of Radio.
don't forget Vital Signs, is in the same album
The entire Album (Moving Picture)
Time Stands Still, Mission
One of Canada's greatest gifts to the music world!❤️👍
Rush 2112 is an experience, definitely worth it
2112 is the mountain top of Rush epics for me, it will blow her mind!
A few more traditional Rush songs ( if there is such a thing!) before 2112 might be an idea.
A few more traditional rush songs ( if there is such a thing!) before 2112 might be an idea.
@@billn7183 Limelight would ease her into her Rush journey.
@@vicprovost2561 I liked the live version on All The World’s A Stage. They leave a couple of passages out from the studio version, so I copied and pasted them in. It’s not exactly seamless, but it works well enough.
This is called a, "Power Trio". The guitarists write the music while the drummer writes all the lyrics......very odd.
Known as a "Musician's Band", Rush embodies a unique lyrical depth and musical complexity unheard of today.
I've seen them many times live and am happy to be on this discovery with you. Check out, "Limelight" or "Closer to the Heart" next.
When they were first starting out, they were known for predominantly male and musician dominated audiences. They were a ' Thursday ' band. They played all the hot venues but on Thursday when it was traditionally payday and boys' night out in southern Ontario. This song, " Tom Sawyer," was written by the drummer in collaboration with Pye Dubois, the lyricist for another southern Ontario band: Max Webster.
The best description of Neil Peart ( the drummer) I've ever heard is "He's your favorite drummer's favorite drummer."
In Sasha Colby we trust.
For the recording they separated the lead vocal but live, they actually play and sing and use foot pedals and keyboards to sound exactly the same as what you're hearing. Even more powerful live.
If you want to experience some RUSH live. Watch 'Working Man' live from Cleveland, they tear it up.🤘🤘
I love when people play catch up with Rush, its how most Rush fans were themselves, for me I'm 59, so it was about 1978, I was given A farewell to kings, and I was with headphones on for month. ❤
Three of the greatest rock musicians. All in the same band. Hard to believe these three guys actually joined up.
Welcome to the global community of Rush. I've been a member of this community for 40 years!
IMO, Rush is the greatest and most talented rock band ever. All three are master musicians. I have been a fan since the early 1980s, so was fortunate to have seen them live on many occasions, right up through their final tour. Sadly, percussionist and lyricist Neil Peart passed of brain cancer in 2020, a couple of years after they completed their final tour. There is a huge catalog spanning more than 40 years. Their live performances were incredible
Just an amazing band. Neil Peart (the drummer) passed away a few years ago, but he was known as one of the all time best drummers, and, he wrote most of the songs (lyrics and music). He truly was a musical god. Geddy Lee, is an AMAZING bass player, AND keyboard player, and his voice, I loved it the first time I heard it in the 1970s. Alex Lifeson is a fantastic guitarist, he really brings the trio together. I’ve been a huge fan since the late 1970’s, they truly are the most talented trio ever in my opinion. So many great songs. They are from Canada by the way, I’m sure you saw the snowy scene outside their studio at the end.
Really enjoyed your reaction to this. Just so insightful. You really express your thoughts and feelings so well.
The deeper down the rush, rabbit hole you go, the less you will want to come out of it. They are without a doubt, the most incredible rock Trio ever
I'm back again to recommend watching the entire concert. Exit, stage left... You gonna love it!!!!!!
Rush is what you get when you put the talent of 9 people into 3 people.
So true, great comment.
In 1983 or 1984, my brother had some friends from his high school over. They were all big fans of Rush and were checking out the Moving Pictures album together. Back then, there was no internet, so they spent time looking at the pictures and credits on the album cover. It was a gathering to listen to the album, as they were all fans of other Rush albums like Signals, Hemispheres, Grace Under Pressure, and of course 2112. Since that day, Rush has been a big part of my life. I always admired Geddy Lee for playing various instruments, especially the bass, except for drums, which were played by the amazing Neil Peart. Neil Peart was definitely one of the best drummers ever! It's also worth mentioning that Lifeson is an underrated guitarist, as he's truly amazing and has a unique style too. Cheers!
You’ve opened a treasure trove.
This is a band that is totally unique. Not only are they incredibly innovative and boundary breaking, they backed themselves and their music when their record company wanted to commercialise themselves. The record company freaked out at their 4th album which was a prog-rock concept album when they’d expected something radio friendly. They thought it was unsellable, but it stuck a chord with listeners and the band blew up as a cult phenomenon. They’ve become incredibly successful (at one point only third behind The Beatles and Rolling Stones for most consecutive gold and platinum albums) but through little in the way of commercial radio play nor MTV support. It was an unspoken pact between the band and the fans - keep producing incredible music and we’ll keep buying the records and spreading the word.
As for the music, one of the things that would stun concert-goers was how full the sound was from just three guys. This was in a time before backing tracks and MIDI and all sorts of technological helpers for a live musical performance, and the band’s pride wouldn’t allow them to put music into an album track that they couldn’t pull off on stage.
To that end, both Alex (guitar) and Geddy (bass/keyboards/lead vox) would play keyboards with their feet live to fill in bass or other keyboard parts. Neil would play an enormous drum/percussion rig and they’d do it all fully live, just the three of them.
This was why old school bands used to have double-neck guitars, because certain songs would need a change of instrumentation that the players could do if they had the instruments available.
That leads up to the recommendation to watch the live version of Xanadu from the Exit Stage Left tour/concert. Enjoy it but watch as Alex switches from 12 string to 6 string on his guitar and Geddy switches (right at the very end) from bass to 6 string on his guitar, both playing keyboards with their feet and Geddy of course playing keyboards or bass whilst singing, and Neil at the foundation on his massive kit.
Also note that aside from the first album and and small handful of songs on the next album or two, Neil wrote all their lyrics, and those lyrics are the fourth member of the band. Neil’s interests changed over the years, from heavily literary-inspired concepts to later much ‘more human-inspired ideas, his writing was phenomenal.
After you’ve done Xanadu (live) from Exit Stage Left, try Spirit Of Radio (an ode to the Joy and miracle that radio allowed, bringing music to the masses), then Limelight.
This
Seen them 3 times in concert. One of the best shows ever. Lights, lasers and there music genius.
You will need to watch them live to see them in full effect. Xanadu Live will blow your mind. Enjoy!
Yes, Xanadu live 1980 or so, that video is incredible, she would be quite impressed. She has some great epics to do, I want to see her do all of the studio 2112, beyond epic!
@@vicprovost2561 1981 Exit stage left tour.
and bastille day
You make other terrific points:
Their music packs so much into each piece that it demands repeated listens to absorb it all.
The sophisticated musicality obscures the lyrics, written by the drummer Neil Peart. Poetic, insightful, thought provoking.
Your point about your attention being ripped from one to another to another is apt. With most bands, one or two members take up most of your attention. Rush has three members that are all in the conversation for the very best at their instruments.
Topping the amazing skill of all three, the three way musical mind meld these guys share is something else. Redefines the term “tight.” As brilliant as they are individually, they never step on each other.
As you said, this is complex, layered, dense music, full of rhythmic and thematic transitions. They must have rehearsed the crap out of this because they move through those transitions flawlessly.
They have a large, varied catalog. “Spirit of Radio” is their other big radio hit. “Xanadu” is a 12 minute epic that puts their brilliance on full display. Live version on Exit Stage Left is them at the height of their powers. “YYZ” is a brilliant instrumental. Can’t go wrong with those or many others.
RUSH is best appreciated live. Xanadu, from the Exit Stage Left Tour 1981 is one of their most incredible performances. The TH-cam channel ‘Stickhits’ has a very good remastered version.
Enjoyed your sincere reaction!
Totally agree with you.
Three geniuses at the peak of their creativity and masters of their art 🎸
Floyd and Rush! That’s it imo!
@Rob74959 That's just brand-loyalty talking... None of those groups are technically better than the other. Three different flavors of rock/metal-all great.
@@ENIGMVTIK All personal preferences
One of the best things about Rush was their live performances. They were SO GOOD at recreating just what you heard on the album!! Among many other things, it truly was one their strong points. I can't tell you how many shows I've been to, and I don't recall them being late to the stage at any of them. The same can't be said for A LOT of bands! To me, that shows a lot of respect to their fans, doing what they really loved.
Down the RUSH rabbit hole !
Geddy Lee's voice is epic and theatrical, especially in the 1970's and early 80's. He began to sing in a more conventional range as the 80's went on, to compliment their more contemporary, more radio-friendly style of songwriting, but he's always been in a unique vocal range. He started out, in the early-to-mid 70's, as in a similar vein as Robert Plant, from Led Zeppelin. Their 1st album was very influenced by LZ, before they changed drummers. Neil Peart came into Rush mid-way through 1974 and then he helped write lyrics for the 2nd album in early 1975. He also helped Rush go to the next level with more adventurous, proggy-Rock styles. They were developing from a Blues/Hard-Rock type of band into one of the preeminent Prog Rock acts of the 1970s. The synergy between Geddy, Alex, and Neil is truly the stuff of legend!
Neil Peart plays drums and was the band's songwriter. Alex Lifeson plays a unique style of guitar. Geddy Lee plays bass and keyboards, as well as sings. If you listen to enough Rush, you'll find that he's got two distinct voices that change with the style of song.
This is called a power trio, but people aren't going to like what I'm going to say here. A lot of rock bands really only have three people playing. The Who, for instance, was one of the most powerful and loudest rock bands, with just a guitar, bass, and drums. The fourth member was a dedicated singer who picked up a tambourine once in a while.
With power trios, most notably Rush, ZZ Top, and Triumph, one of the three players takes on the role of singer. In the case of Rush, Geddy Lee also played keys once in a while. To keep up the bass playing, especially in a live setting, he used the foot pedals to fill in bass gaps.
I don't know why people would dislike what you're writing, it's perfectly true after all. However, I'd argue that Geddy's multitasking makes him stand out when compared to most other trios.
@calanor4130 I wouldn't argue against Rush standing apart from other bands due to Geddy Lee. But I've had this conversation with other people who argue against what I'm saying. Despite most other 4-piece rock bands really only have 3 instruments, they argue that they aren't a trio because of the singer.
I agree, even with 4 members, it's still a trio of musicians. There have been many, but let's not forget Hendrix, also Cream, and even the Doors.
Let's be honest here. When you have Neil Peart and Geddy Lee ( as great as Alex Lifeson is) - Alex Lifeson did not need to be a full time lead guitar player- Anything he did blended in with what the other 2 did. If he did not play in Rush but another band he would have got his due as a top 20 guitarist ever.
Current rock trio to check out is a band from Monterrey Mexico made up of three sisters. They are called The Warning. They are the MTV Push artists of the month. Their fourth album was released at the end of June and is doing well in all the Billboard charts. All three sisters are classically trained on the piano. All three sing, with the drummer taking lead vocals from time to time. Since you liked Rush, you will love The Warning.⚡️🤘🏽
There is no incorrect answers to music. It is about how it effects you😮
I’m 60 this came out in 1983, and I’ve been a Rush fan ever since, like Pink Floyd and Tool this band marches to its own beat, and it’s spectacular
Unique and impressive; Rush had that in spades. The entire Moving Pictures LP is stocked with bangers.
Not a bad song in the batch.
Witch Hunt, talking about the vibe in the last few years some 40 years+ before.
The Camera Eye!
Lifelong RUSH guy here, I saw your nice thumbnail and handle, RPG and I had to check you out. RUSH is having a renaissance here on YT with the younger people and cool women such as yourself. It’s always been a joke that they didn’t have many female fans, but this has been steadily growing and RUSH fans love other RUSH fans. It’s our special, badass thing. Especially for us day one fans. (Old!) Ha Ha! RUSH Girls Rock! You picked a phenomenal band and a cool community of international fans. It’s a very unique and great vibe to be apart of. Welcome to RUSH!
Subbed! 😁👍
Tom Sawyer and Limelight are the best songs (for me) from the absolute great Album "Moving Picture" (1981) long time ago, now i`am a old "Heavy Metal Mountain Man" 😜 Greetings from Bavaria in southern Germany 🤘🍻
Moving Pictures is my favourite Rush album, heard a couple hundred times. I saw them on the signals tour in 83.
greetings from an "river-mosel-valley metal man", living now in NRW... they used to call me Mosel-Rudi 🤣🤘
What a rabbit hole you just entered my lady. You are going to be blown away by this band. Enjoy the ride. Loved your reaction ❤. Keep RUSH coming
The holy trinity from Toronto, they're the greatest power trio and best live band ever. 167 songs, 19 studio albums and 4+ decades of excellence. This song is normal Rush, if you want to really get blown away check out Xanadu from Exit Stage Left, it's multitasking on steroids. Subbed for more Rush reactions. 😊🇨🇦
4:16 Yes, only three people in this band ! Amazing ! Love your reaction ! I am fan of Rush since 1985.
Geddy Lee is the keyboardist, vocalist and bassist.
Rush and Primus are the South Park guys favorite bands. Both played live at their 25 year celebration. Both are fronted by phenomenal bassists.
Les Claypool is dope, he was something at Ozzfest 20+ years ago.
3 massively talented musicians combined into one of the all-time greatest bands in the history of rock. Dig deep....they have a boatload of great songs!
Welcome to Rush! I first "discovered" them at 14 in 1976, and a year later, went to my first rock concert, Rush's "A Farewell to Kings" tour. Over the years, I've lost count, but I believe that I saw they play live between 20 and 25 times. They rarely had radio air play, but they had a hard core fanbase of musicians that expanded over the years. In high school, I participated in a "Battle of the Bands" and all 4 bands playing there that night played Rush's "Working Man," a song that put them on the map in the USA. As you noticed, they were consummate musicians, each a master of their instruments. The late Neil Peart, who was already considered one of the best rock drummers in the world, decided he was disappointed at the way he played at a tribute to jazz great Buddy Rich, so he found a teacher and began taking lessons! He actually changed his playing style, which is why pretty much any modern drummer called him "The Professor." Neil was also the main lyricist for Rush as well! The bass player/keyboardist/vocalist Geddy Lee is generally considered to be one of the greatest rock bassists in history. Guitarist Alex Leifson is a mind-mindbogglingly incredible guitarist, who seems to be left off a lot of lists of favorite guitarists, EXCEPT when those voting are musicians. These guys played together for 40 years and their concerts were LEGENDARY! They put every bit of themselves into their concerts, and the crowds left with huge smiles on their faces, and were pretty much exhausted from their performances. Thank goodness they recorded many of their later concerts, they were absolutely incredible live! While Tom Sawyer is their best introductory song, another great song of their, "Spirit of Radio" and check out the studio version with the animated video before checking out the live version. The animated video is a wonderful tribute to Neil, who died of brain cancer in 2020.
Hello Stacey just discovered you with your first reaction to Pink Floyd, beautiful your not breaking down the song like those experts that have something to say about every aspect of the song yes it s niece to learn about the composition of a song and what makes it so good but sometimes to info just kills it. see by how many videos you have on Pink Floyd you love them a whole lot now lets get down to rush another fabulous band from that time period. If you did know their songs at the start or their career were over 5 minutes so no radio play but you know they did not care this is what their all about not in it for glory fame and money just 3 brilliant musicians making great music for their true fans.Take a look at their induction into the Rock and Role Hall of Fame you we love the speech from Alex Lifeston enjoy hope you add more from this super Canadian band. Rake care
Best Powertrio ever! Rush was a band of three great friends, three great musicians who came together and we had the pleasure of being able to listen and watch them play.
This is my favorite band of all time, and has been since soon after this song came out. I am a bit older than you, I am 55, and was lucky enough to have seen them live twice, in 1986 and in 1990. I cannot love this band any more than I do. I truly would not be me without this band in my life.
Incredible band. World-Class musicians. Over 40 years as recording band (longer than that as a band) and members of R&R Hall of Fame, as of 2013. Please check out the lyrics. The drummer is the main lyricist and he also has several books in publication. Neil Peart passed away in 2020, RIP. He was a master drummer and such an intellect and creative juggernaut. So is Geddy Lee, the bassist/keyboardist/singer. Yes, he did multiple jobs on stage, with the added work of footpedal-keyboards/synthesizer effects (yes, singing, bass & keys with hands and feet, at the same time). Alex Lifeson is the incredible guitarist for Rush. You will be blown away by what you will hear, see, and read with this band. This is a Rabbit Hole and you have begun the journey! Welcome to the band! The next song you should check out is called "Limelight". It's from the same record as Tom Sawyer and the video they did is also with them in the studio. I believe you will really love it! Keep going!
No autotune, no computer mix or time/pitch edits, just 3 dudes with enough galent worth 3000 contemporary bands. Neil Peart the drummer is a rock god... he died couple years ago and still kicks ass.
They had natural autotune!!!!
Geddy Lee: bass, vocals, keyboards. Alex Lifeson: guitars. Neil Peart: drums, percussion, lyrics. Take a dive into 2112.
Or pretty much any other Rush song...
Geddy Lee sings, plays bass and keyboards
Niel Peart plays drums and writes the lyrics
Alex Lifeson plays guitar and music supervisor
One of the great rock trios of all time. Each band member is legendary. We unfortunately lost the drummer almost a decade ago. Neil Peart's drumming in this song is top shelf.
With the pandemic it may seem like nearly a decade but it was in fact ~ 4.5 years ago.
I knew you would love this group and their music! Thanks for playing some RUSH!
Rush has been an ever-present band throughout my life (the first album I ever bought was "Caress of Steel" when it was released). They were the sound track of my high school years and I saw them 5 times during the mid to late 70's. Nobody rocked harder than Rush back then
These guys are all masters at their craft. I was fortunate enough to see them live 4 times. They never disappointed.
One of Canada's power trio groups. Geddy Lee on vocals, bass and keys, Alex Lifeson playing killer guitar and then.....Neil Peart, literally one of the best, if not the best drummers. He also wrote quite a bit of the music.
Another Canadian power trio definitely worth checking out would be Triumph. The lit up the US festival in 1983 and their entire set is on TH-cam. PLEASE react to that sometime.
It's always fun to watch people get their mind blown by this band. It never gets old. It's a true Testament to how great this man really was. They got Sean for years but history will prove itself over and over with his band
As a drummer, once you listen Tom Sawyer everything changes for good and forever!
Welcome to RUSH! The greatest band ever. RIP Neil the GOAT of drums. He wrote all the lyrics also.
IMO, the Greatest rock band and rock trio. They are all master musicians
First time I heard this song. I was 16 years old. I'm 58 now and I've been captivated ever since, especially the drums by the professor. brings tears to my eyes. God bless all.
This is arguably Rush's biggest mainstream hit song and it came out at a time when FM radio was still a massive influence on album sales and this particular album titled moving pictures had four radio hits on it which is kind of unbelievable when you consider that the music is as complicated as it is, but Rush had this amazing neck diverse Styles and complex Arrangements out into the world and still have a sense of Melody and great hooks that the average listener could grab onto. This particular album is considered a classic rock staple but it sounds virtually nothing like any of the other classic rock albums that it is lumped in with when you look back at the stylistic influence. Rush did and continues to just be in A League of Their Own
This is one of the greatest rock songs of all time, from one of the greatest 3 piece rock bands in the world! Proud to call myself a Canadian when I hear tunes like this.
Hello from the UK. I'm 60, and have been listening to Rush since I was 11. Maybe The Spirit of Radio next? There is an animated video for that. Much as I love 2112, it is a live version on TH-cam I believe, but it is 20 minutes long. My personal favourite is Xanadu, there are also live versions of this, but again, I think that you would find The Spirit of Radio more accessible. I'm sure plenty of other people that can help with the band bio
RUSH!!!!! I only started to appreciate these guys in my "older" years. These guys are geniuses! Greatest Canadian band...EVER!!!!!
It's one thing seeing them in the studio, switching between instruments to record separate tracks, but quite another to see them do it all live, in real time. The guitarist and bass player have 'keyboards' on the floor, to play synths with their feet, when they need to use their hands for guitars; or the pedals replace bass notes, when the bassist is playing the synth keyboards. A must-watch, live!
Three of the best musicians in their field. Put them together and you get some of the best technically played music you’ll ever hear in your life. Perfection!