All of you, with your kind comments, are much appreciated. Neil was, for me as well, a beacon of intellect and wisdom, both musically and philosophically. Only in my imagination am I such a drummer and lyricist. He had a clever and unique knack for both, with his ever changing percussion arrangements to his incredible ability to turn a sentence into a virtual syllabus of double or sometimes reversed meaning. Again, thanks so much for your kindness and grace. We, as Rush fans, are more of a kinship than mere single people. We love and enjoy the music of a group of three, built on the idea that music can be, and remain, an art form.
Neil Peart was no doubt a great musician. He was technically gifted, had a tremendous interest in other musical sounds and traditions, and composed great drum and percussion parts that complimented the music of Rush and the individual performances of Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson. But even he would admit that he was not the greatest drummer ever. HOWEVER, what a tremendous, empathetic, intelligent, contemplative, profound, generous person he was. His words, poetry, philosophy and books remain with us as a reminder that he wasn't just a musician. It is fitting he is being remembered for his prodigious humanity, and not just his prodigious talent.
@@markstromberg1148 so beautifully said. "... what we are here for" he gave his best, knowing it can't fit to everybody, reached out to who looks closer into his arts as a benevolent human. He got me from the first song I had heard
He helped me through my teenage years with his lyrics, subdivisions, closer to the heart, etc. But those are just the obvious ones. All his writing was helpful. And he's still teaching us as we're reminded by his writing as we live.
This is the one person I would actually call a role model. And the album Presto genuinely saved my life as a teenager, particularly the song The Pass. I would not be here today I feel, if not for Neil's writing and music.
If I had to pick just one song that not onlynsaved and inspired but became a theme for life and got me writing too, a song that never gets old for me, it's _The Enemy Within_ ... To you is it movement or is it action? Is it contact or just reaction? And you, revolution or just resistance? _Is it living, or just existence?_ Yeah you, it takes a little more persistence To get up and go the distance
As a drummer myself of over 50 years I never realised that someone who I'd never met could have such a profound effect on my life and leave such a deep dark hole in my heart now that he's gone.
While Neil's profoundly impacted all of us, we at least had the opportunity to be living on this planet at the same time that he was. We are blessed for that.
I couldn't agree more my friend. I don't believe there will ever be another drummer like Neil Peart, but at least we got to witness his performances :)@@craign7002
Neil endured unbearable heart break during his life time. I don't know how he managed to carry on after losing his wife and daughter. It is absolutely devastating. I think about Neil every day (huge Rush fan here). He was taken far too soon. Rest in peace Neil x
Nice production work Tom. I can't get over how genuine and spiritual rush fans are. Defiantly a cut from above. Thanks Neil for his positive reinforcements to the human race. Rest in peace Neil and farewell to LeStudio.
"All of us get lost in the darkness, dreamers learn to steer by the stars". Thank You Sir. You made me want more, from just the regular, the Jone'es. To be me? Play it loud, and never stop 'tapping'.
I miss Neil every day. I'm not a musician but I recognized his genius more than 30 years ago. Thank your favorite deity that we have their recordings. The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect.
Awesome tribute to a very special person. His music has been there for me through good times and bad. Rush will forever be one of my favorite bands. Rush forever!!! p,s, nice soundtrack. well done! A big thumbs up from me. Thank you!
When the drummer is the most genuinely intelligent person in the band this is what you get. 3 guys creating the best for 40 years. I love a lot of bands but always come back to these guys.
Great job. I agree with you, his words and music have been there for me for many years and many changes. I feel lucky to have grown up in the 70’s and 80’s with so many great albums and musicians.
YES! I second and THIRD THIS! There isn't a SINGLE DAY that goes by that I DON'T Think of Neil! I had the GREAT PLEASURE and HONOR of meeting and hanging out with him for a weekend clinic back in 1987... and it impacted my life FOREVER! He IS, WAS and ALWAYS WILL BE MY Inspiration and Mentor! We ALL Miss you Neil... SO VERY VERY MUCH! :(...
69 Years old here. I watched as they grew. It was stunning. I took my sons to see them along with my wife. Everyone loved them. They had an impact on them by the way and it was huge. I worked the shuttle program start to finish and when I saw them do the Shuttle tribute I was tearing up. Beautifully done video.
Simply Awesome! Thanks for posting. I am currently reading Neil's book Far and Away. Reading that book and seeing this video of yours brings home how much I miss Neil and the impact his lyrics has had on my life over the years (Decades). The world is lessened by his passing.
Way more than just a master class drummer one of the greatest Lyricist Wrote 6 novels educational video's super humble Excellent role model Thanks for all the joy you gave us professor Peart 🤘🙏
That was beautifully done....I hear Rush and no matter how many times I've heard their music, seen the videos, and air drummed all the songs, I still get inspired and motivated by them...thanks for that tribute..God Bless Rush...RIP, Neil...🙏
He was a special talent that added color to all of our lives. His passing was literally the only “celebrity“ passing that brought tears to my eyes. As a teenager I would read through the lyrics while listening to the music as I became engulfed in the stories that were told. The man wrote a large part of the soundtrack of my life. He will be forever missed. Thank you for a beautiful tribute.
Thomas.......Neil was my drumming hero, too! Since the age of 12 I've followed Neil and RUSH ; I'm now 54. I cried like a baby when I heard he passed. In fact, watching your video and writing this, has me in tears! It's almost like a member of my family has passed. 😥
I never realized how much I would miss Neil till he was gone. I miss him, I miss the band, and I miss the fact that we will never see the chemistry that they all brought to our lives. I revel in the memory that they were a special part of my life and will be forever grateful that they were. Miss you guy's so much, but Thanks for all you did for us.....
Thomas, Thank you for this beautiful, heartfelt tribute to Neil. Brought a tear to my eye 😿 Will never forget him, and God's blessings to his mates.🙏 Rush forever ♥️
Wow what a great person Neil is, I find myself reading the lyrics he wrote and another view is open to see of our world. God bless Neil oh oh he did !!!
Neil was on another level as a drummer, song writer and human being. Loved the guy since he joined RUSH and idolized him as a young drummer myself. Thank you Neil and god bless.
Mr Peart had more influence on my maturation from adolescent to adult than any other human being on the planet. He instilled in me the rock-solid foundation of having a good character and a strong moral and personal conviction. “Cinderella man” and “A farewell to Kings,” and “Entre Nous” moved me in ways that I cannot explain. I am proud to be the person I am today, and I can attribute much if that to Neil’s positive outlook and messaging. I am not a drummer, but I picked up the bass guitar because if he and Glee's synchronicity. Neil’s vision of the musicality of the drums changed drumming forever, because he was so much more than just a metronome. He wasn’t ‘flashy’ just to be flashy, everything he did fit so perfectly into the feel and emotion for that moment. It’s so hard to explain- I can only try to verbalize this overwhelming emotion whenever I hear him play. I just want to say - “thank you Neil Peart. You made an enormous contribution to my growth as a person and as a man. I wish there was a way to convey my gratitude for your vision. All I can do is live my life to the best of my ability, while remembering that you helped to lay the foundation for my growth as a grateful and productive adult.”
Still missing the GIANT ……for his insight, his lyrics, his unbelievable talent . So much more to have been given to us ….. behind the “ kit” or in front of it . Words spoken that always had deep thoughts and truths of knowledge . One of a million our way .
Neil was the best drummer that I've seen in concert. Stewart Copeland would be second. Rick Allen (Def Leppard) @ Donnington, the greatest comeback of all time. Salute to our wounded warrior brothers and sisters out there =)
Thank you so much! Not only one of the greatest drummers ever but a very. very wise person. His heart and mind would look beyond our silly everyday sorrows. He would be capable of seeing the whole picture. He made the drumkit become a speaking instrument in Rock. And his humor and wit won't be forgotten. I miss him. I am sure he would still have lot to say. In times of TikTok and Instragram we really miss personalties like Neil Peart. But he wrote "The Garden"! That may soothe me. To me one of the greatest musicians and writers ever. RUSH still rule!
That was beautiful and heartbreaking. I don’t worship at the altar of celebrity but I’m sad that he’s gone and really do mourn the fact that the music he helped make will not be added to. Farewell to the King
Thank you for the video I really enjoyed it. Been a Rush fan since the mid 70's, but fell away from listening to them for many years. Then when Neil passed it was such a shock that I had to begin listening to them again. Have spent the past few years rediscouvering their greatness. Neil wasn't just a great percussionist, but a great human being. I'm so grateful for all the great music they gave us.
Damn, I have never missed someone more I never knew. Neil still is the greatest, I miss his drumming and as a member of RUSH their great music and live shows! Thanks for sharing my friend. 😥
Thank you for your video. I celebrate the fact that I was extremelly priviliged to be able to hear and appreciate his genius while he was with us. Neil and the music of Rush will live forever.
Ooooooh Yha I Started Playing Drums At 4 Years Old And He Was The Greatest Ever Never To Be Outdone By Any☺️☺️😢🥁🥁🥁The Greatest Always And Forever 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💝
I recall watching them play Oshawa Civic Auditorium. They were promoting their Fly by Night album. They had a large pull down type movie screen behind the band that flashed films across it . The huge flying owl I still see so vividly. From schools and community auditoriums, to Maple Leaf Gardens and bigger..I was there! Incredible how much sound the three could make! Neil definitely set the strength of the tone of instruments, and THAT GONG!! Beautiful Soul, Neil. Thank you for posting this. 🫶🏻
I love Neil Peart, but I loved also that you made something you love about a person important to you. I can imagine/feel the feelings and thoughts you had while working on this video, cutting and editing, trying to finish it in the best possible way, a way worth the love you had for this man. I feel the joy and pride and longing all.mixed together while making the video and I know such feeling and its very nice. So I'm haooy for you that you lived such moments, and happy that you shared a work of love with all of us. Thank you. Wonderful video ❤️
What a beautiful tribute. These past 3 years of flown by quickly as Pratt once wrote: Summer's going fast Nights growing colder Children growing up Old friends growing older ... I remember being 15 listening to that song and almost 30 years later I can appreciate Neil's wisdom and all of their talents from a different perspective Thank God for Rush!!!
There is no words that can express how I feel about Neil. A man with exceptional intellect. Always yearning to learn,whether that be drumming or from every conceivable subject known to man.
TY for this :) I miss his drumming and many other things he gave to us. I miss hearing his voice and seeing his smile more than everything else. His voice and his smile was in his music.
I will never forget standing 10 rows back in the center and I was playing air drums eye to eye with Neil, he threw his drums stick at me and landed right in my hand.
Life isn't fair...the death of Neil Peart is proof of that. Three years later, his loss is still so keenly felt by so many of us who had never met him. RIP Professor. Thank you for touching our lives and everything that you have given to the world.
his made me SAD but I want to thank you for the compilations. I really enjoyed his drumming.. such perfection when you really listen to EXACTLY what he was doing. my talent was in his left foot when related to drums and he was so humble about it.
Life long Rush fan... sound track of my life, yada yada, but I will say this.... Snakes and Arrows came out while I was at the pointy end of an absolutely brutal divorce/custody battle and that album and the words of Neil literally saved my life on countless occasions, bringing me OFF the ledge. RIP brother Neil. Awesome tribute to an amazing human.
Great Job. What's crazy to think about, is that even if Neil was the greatest percussive composer ever (which I believe to be the case), that was only his 2nd greatest strength. He is simply the greatest lyricist ever seen in popular music.
The world of music and all people on this earth lost a great great individual but his passing 2 yrs ago though it may still be a wee bit raw made us listen closer ever so closer to his writings , playing and style. Love you Neil ...God bless your family 🙏❤😉
Totally agree with you on that my friend and hopefully the person that posted this will get many more good positive comments but yeah, sadly I agree with you.
It's a bit of a downer, but really, to be expected - Rush has always been a niche band that never got anywhere near the acclaim they deserved. Those of us who know, know well. Those who don't - well their loss...
All of you, with your kind comments, are much appreciated. Neil was, for me as well, a beacon of intellect and wisdom, both musically and philosophically. Only in my imagination am I such a drummer and lyricist. He had a clever and unique knack for both, with his ever changing percussion arrangements to his incredible ability to turn a sentence into a virtual syllabus of double or sometimes reversed meaning. Again, thanks so much for your kindness and grace. We, as Rush fans, are more of a kinship than mere single people. We love and enjoy the music of a group of three, built on the idea that music can be, and remain, an art form.
Neil Peart was no doubt a great musician. He was technically gifted, had a tremendous interest in other musical sounds and traditions, and composed great drum and percussion parts that complimented the music of Rush and the individual performances of Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson. But even he would admit that he was not the greatest drummer ever. HOWEVER, what a tremendous, empathetic, intelligent, contemplative, profound, generous person he was. His words, poetry, philosophy and books remain with us as a reminder that he wasn't just a musician. It is fitting he is being remembered for his prodigious humanity, and not just his prodigious talent.
Wow, very well put sir!
@@markstromberg1148 so beautifully said.
"... what we are here for" he gave his best, knowing it can't fit to everybody, reached out to who looks closer into his arts as a benevolent human.
He got me from the first song I had heard
Amen ❤️🤘🏻
He helped me through my teenage years with his lyrics, subdivisions, closer to the heart, etc. But those are just the obvious ones. All his writing was helpful.
And he's still teaching us as we're reminded by his writing as we live.
He didnt just teach drummers the art, he also taught humanity. Always humble,always Canadian. Simply the greatest Percussionist in Rock ,ever.imo
You share the opinion of millions of others as well
This is the one person I would actually call a role model. And the album Presto genuinely saved my life as a teenager, particularly the song The Pass. I would not be here today I feel, if not for Neil's writing and music.
If I had to pick just one song that not onlynsaved and inspired but became a theme for life and got me writing too, a song that never gets old for me, it's _The Enemy Within_
...
To you is it movement or is it action?
Is it contact or just reaction?
And you, revolution or just resistance?
_Is it living, or just existence?_
Yeah you, it takes a little more persistence
To get up and go the distance
Great story, I would like to think wherever he maybe, he would smile at he thought. Glad you decided to stick around! 😊
Hence ... the professor
The Pass is a great song
As a drummer myself of over 50 years I never realised that someone who I'd never met could have such a profound effect on my life and leave such a deep dark hole in my heart now that he's gone.
While Neil's profoundly impacted all of us, we at least had the opportunity to be living on this planet at the same time that he was. We are blessed for that.
ABSOLUTELY MOST DEFINITELY !
I couldn't agree more my friend. I don't believe there will ever be another drummer like Neil Peart, but at least we got to witness his performances :)@@craign7002
Neil endured unbearable heart break during his life time. I don't know how he managed to carry on after losing his wife and daughter. It is absolutely devastating. I think about Neil every day (huge Rush fan here). He was taken far too soon. Rest in peace Neil x
Losing Neil was one of the few celebrities that really hurt. Thank You for this beautiful tribute.
I am 53 and cannot remember my life before RUSH.
"If the world is going to allow you to hit things with sticks for a living, you ought to work at it" - That philosophy is why he's the greatest
Not only was THE best drummer in the world, imo, but he was also a GREAT human being! Thanks Neil!
i love neil, and love rush, but he wasnt the greatest drummer in the world. he was the greatest rock n roll drummer though.
@@turdeaugottago114 He woulda hated that "greatest drummer" shit. There were guys he thought were more talented. But man, he was something.
With his music, his lyrics, his philosophy and his travels, Neil Peart was a modern day Renaissance Man.
What a blessing to have grown up on the Music I did. It's worth being older now to have been young then.
The great uncle of whom I never had the privilege of meeting but forever steers my heart and life. rip uncle neil.
You will never be forgotten. Neil Peart you blessed this this world with your presence. ✌️🤟🤘❤️🙏
Nice production work Tom. I can't get over how genuine and spiritual rush fans are. Defiantly a cut from above. Thanks Neil for his positive reinforcements to the human race.
Rest in peace Neil and farewell to LeStudio.
YES! If RUSH is "The Thinking Man's Rock Band"... than WE "RUSH FANS" are the "THINKING MAN'S ROCK/RUSH FANS"! :D
"All of us get lost in the darkness, dreamers learn to steer by the stars". Thank You Sir.
You made me want more, from just the regular, the Jone'es. To be me? Play it loud, and never stop 'tapping'.
The Sensei for thousands of us. Miss you Neil and thanks for posting.
Ladies and gentlemen the professor of the drum kit,Mr Neil Peart 🥁🥁🤘🤘👍🤘
I miss Neil every day. I'm not a musician but I recognized his genius more than 30 years ago. Thank your favorite deity that we have their recordings. The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect.
The way you live, the gifts that you give in the fulness of time is the only return that you expect
Have seen Rush 8 times in Fl since the 70s, each time I sat on the Backside of the arena right above the Professor, and watched him work. Every Show.
Awesome tribute to a very special person. His music has been there for me through good times and bad. Rush will forever be one of my favorite bands. Rush forever!!! p,s, nice soundtrack. well done! A big thumbs up from me. Thank you!
Thank you!
Neil spoke to us ALL through his rhythms and his prose. RIP Perfesser.....you are sorely missed!! 😢😭😢😭😢
What an absolutely beautiful tribute to the Master... well done, Thomas
When the drummer is the most genuinely intelligent person in the band this is what you get. 3 guys creating the best for 40 years. I love a lot of bands but always come back to these guys.
Great job. I agree with you, his words and music have been there for me for many years and many changes. I feel lucky to have grown up in the 70’s and 80’s with so many great albums and musicians.
I will never get over this man’s passing. Was my absolute life for so long.
YES! I second and THIRD THIS! There isn't a SINGLE DAY that goes by that I DON'T Think of Neil!
I had the GREAT PLEASURE and HONOR of meeting and hanging out with him for a weekend clinic back in 1987... and it impacted my life FOREVER!
He IS, WAS and ALWAYS WILL BE MY Inspiration and Mentor!
We ALL Miss you Neil... SO VERY VERY MUCH! :(...
69 Years old here. I watched as they grew. It was stunning. I took my sons to see them along with my wife. Everyone loved them. They had an impact on them by the way and it was huge. I worked the shuttle program start to finish and when I saw them do the Shuttle tribute I was tearing up. Beautifully done video.
Simply Awesome! Thanks for posting. I am currently reading Neil's book Far and Away. Reading that book and seeing this video of yours brings home how much I miss Neil and the impact his lyrics has had on my life over the years (Decades). The world is lessened by his passing.
Recently finished "Traveling Music" and the
Martin Popoff RUSH bio trilogy, thinking the
same thing... there'll never be another Neil 🙏
Just simply the GOAT and a great human being, RIPNeil
love you man...truly a hero in my life.
Wow! What a tribute to one of Earths top 100 men/teachers/thinkers. I'm in tears. Thank you & The Professor too!!!
Beautiful tribute to a beautiful human being. The world lost a great one January 7th 2020. Still hurts and always will. Love you Neil. RIP
Saw you between 1981 and 2013 eight times. Unforgettable. Your the man.
Way more than just a master class drummer one of the greatest Lyricist Wrote 6 novels educational video's
super humble
Excellent role model
Thanks for all the joy you gave us professor Peart 🤘🙏
That was beautifully done....I hear Rush and no matter how many times I've heard their music, seen the videos, and air drummed all the songs, I still get inspired and motivated by them...thanks for that tribute..God Bless Rush...RIP, Neil...🙏
Not just an unbelievable drummer, lyricist and composer but an unbelievable human being. We love and miss you. Thank you Neil.
Thank you Thomas . That made me cry . The Professor will never be forgotten ❤️
Neal will never be forgotten.he's jamming up,in the cloud's...
Much love from Brazil 🇧🇷 ... Speechless Man... The Professor behind the kit 🙏🙌🙌💎♥️♥️🇧🇷
There’s very few people that can master their craft to be the best at what they do and to be so humble about it that’s what made him a great man
He was a special talent that added color to all of our lives. His passing was literally the only “celebrity“ passing that brought tears to my eyes. As a teenager I would read through the lyrics while listening to the music as I became engulfed in the stories that were told. The man wrote a large part of the soundtrack of my life. He will be forever missed. Thank you for a beautiful tribute.
Literally my favorite person.
Thomas.......Neil was my drumming hero, too! Since the age of 12 I've followed Neil and RUSH ; I'm now 54. I cried like a baby when I heard he passed. In fact, watching your video and writing this, has me in tears! It's almost like a member of my family has passed. 😥
I can feel the rhythm of your love for Neil. I too loved him beyond words. I’m alive because of Neil. What a man.
Such a wonderful, inspiring human being... So glad to have had his influence in my life. Thank you, Mr. Peart, you are missed!
I never realized how much I would miss Neil till he was gone. I miss him, I miss the band, and I miss the fact that we will never see the chemistry that they all brought to our lives. I revel in the memory that they were a special part of my life and will be forever grateful that they were. Miss you guy's so much, but Thanks for all you did for us.....
Today marks the 3 year anniversary of Neil's passing .
Miss this guy.
RIP🙏
Miss you bro! MUCH!!! no...! thank you guys for Keeping Us Company...all those years...PEACE
Well done. This 61 year old fan is STILL shedding tears...
Thomas, Thank you for this beautiful, heartfelt tribute to Neil. Brought a tear to my eye 😿 Will never forget him, and God's blessings to his mates.🙏 Rush forever ♥️
It is possible to cry with a big smile on your face. Thanks for posting.
Wow what a great person Neil is, I find myself reading the lyrics he wrote and another view is open to see of our world. God bless Neil oh oh he did !!!
Neil was on another level as a drummer, song writer and human being. Loved the guy since he joined RUSH and idolized him as a young drummer myself. Thank you Neil and god bless.
Mr Peart had more influence on my maturation from adolescent to adult than any other human being on the planet. He instilled in me the rock-solid foundation of having a good character and a strong moral and personal conviction. “Cinderella man” and “A farewell to Kings,” and “Entre Nous” moved me in ways that I cannot explain. I am proud to be the person I am today, and I can attribute much if that to Neil’s positive outlook and messaging. I am not a drummer, but I picked up the bass guitar because if he and Glee's synchronicity. Neil’s vision of the musicality of the drums changed drumming forever, because he was so much more than just a metronome. He wasn’t ‘flashy’ just to be flashy, everything he did fit so perfectly into the feel and emotion for that moment. It’s so hard to explain- I can only try to verbalize this overwhelming emotion whenever I hear him play. I just want to say - “thank you Neil Peart. You made an enormous contribution to my growth as a person and as a man. I wish there was a way to convey my gratitude for your vision. All I can do is live my life to the best of my ability, while remembering that you helped to lay the foundation for my growth as a grateful and productive adult.”
Still missing the GIANT ……for his insight, his lyrics, his unbelievable talent . So much more to have been given to us ….. behind the “ kit” or in front of it . Words spoken that always had deep thoughts and truths of knowledge . One of a million our way .
Neil was the best drummer that I've seen in concert. Stewart Copeland would be second. Rick Allen (Def Leppard) @ Donnington, the greatest comeback of all time. Salute to our wounded warrior brothers and sisters out there =)
Neil was wounded as well, in a different way.
No love for Carl Palmer, Keith Moon or John Bonham??🤔🤔🤔
Thank you so much! Not only one of the greatest drummers ever but a very. very wise person. His heart and mind would look beyond our silly everyday sorrows. He would be capable of seeing the whole picture. He made the drumkit become a speaking instrument in Rock. And his humor and wit won't be forgotten. I miss him. I am sure he would still have lot to say. In times of TikTok and Instragram we really miss personalties like Neil Peart. But he wrote "The Garden"! That may soothe me. To me one of the greatest musicians and writers ever. RUSH still rule!
Love everything about this BRILLIANT man❤. Enjoy listening to him speak. Wish he was still here. There was so much more he had to teach us all.
From ALL of your fans a REALLY BIG THANK YOU NEIL from our hearts to yours 🙏🌹✌👍 Never forgotten , always remembered 😊 miss ya bud ❤
That was beautiful and heartbreaking. I don’t worship at the altar of celebrity but I’m sad that he’s gone and really do mourn the fact that the music he helped make will not be added to.
Farewell to the King
Thank you for the video I really enjoyed it. Been a Rush fan since the mid 70's, but fell away from listening to them for many years. Then when Neil passed it was such a shock that I had to begin listening to them again. Have spent the past few years rediscouvering their greatness. Neil wasn't just a great percussionist, but a great human being. I'm so grateful for all the great music they gave us.
Damn, I have never missed someone more I never knew. Neil still is the greatest, I miss his drumming and as a member of RUSH their great music and live shows! Thanks for sharing my friend. 😥
Thank you for your video. I celebrate the fact that I was extremelly priviliged to be able to hear and appreciate his genius while he was with us. Neil and the music of Rush will live forever.
What an amazing video. A true honor to one of the most brilliant musicians that ever existed. RIP Professor.
Ooooooh Yha I Started Playing Drums At 4 Years Old And He Was The Greatest Ever Never To Be Outdone By Any☺️☺️😢🥁🥁🥁The Greatest Always And Forever 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💝
A thoughtful and fitting tribute to a great man.R.I.P. Neil you'll always be a inspiration to me
I'm not crying, you're crying.
I recall watching them play Oshawa Civic Auditorium. They were promoting their Fly by Night album.
They had a large pull down type movie screen behind the band that flashed films across it . The huge flying owl I still see so vividly. From schools and community auditoriums, to Maple Leaf Gardens and bigger..I was there! Incredible how much sound the three could make! Neil definitely set the strength of the tone of instruments, and THAT GONG!! Beautiful Soul, Neil. Thank you for posting this. 🫶🏻
I love Neil Peart, but I loved also that you made something you love about a person important to you. I can imagine/feel the feelings and thoughts you had while working on this video, cutting and editing, trying to finish it in the best possible way, a way worth the love you had for this man. I feel the joy and pride and longing all.mixed together while making the video and I know such feeling and its very nice. So I'm haooy for you that you lived such moments, and happy that you shared a work of love with all of us.
Thank you.
Wonderful video ❤️
What a beautiful tribute.
These past 3 years of flown by quickly as Pratt once wrote:
Summer's going fast
Nights growing colder
Children growing up
Old friends growing older
... I remember being 15 listening to that song and almost 30 years later I can appreciate Neil's wisdom and all of their talents from a different perspective
Thank God for Rush!!!
Thank you for sharing. Excellent video. Neil was an amazing commentator and had great insight. I always enjoy listening to his interviews.
Was blessed to see him play 13 times, simply the best- ever!
A wonderful musician...simply, the best!
There is no words that can express how I feel about Neil. A man with exceptional intellect. Always yearning to learn,whether that be drumming or from every conceivable subject known to man.
He did indeed leave a profound effect on us all. A truly exceptional human being! 🙏😔💔
SEEING THE BOYS LIVE! was not only life changing...yeah! it was also a Spiritual Experience...miss you guys...much!
TY for this :)
I miss his drumming and many other things he gave to us.
I miss hearing his voice and seeing his smile more than everything else.
His voice and his smile was in his music.
If you want to see the origin of the song 2112 read Ayn Rand book anthem. Quite interesting. And you could probably read it in a day or two.
I will never forget standing 10 rows back in the center and I was playing air drums eye to eye with Neil, he threw his drums stick at me and landed right in my hand.
Nicely done. One of my most favorite persons..........that I never met.
Life isn't fair...the death of Neil Peart is proof of that. Three years later, his loss is still so keenly felt by so many of us who had never met him. RIP Professor. Thank you for touching our lives and everything that you have given to the world.
Great Drummer Neil Peart ... Wooow... The Best....R.I.P.... 回头见。。。 再见 The Professor...
The greatest! Thank you Neil for giving us so much. Thanks man, you had been the greatest. I miss you
Great tribute to an amazing musician and an equally amazing person.
Brings heavy tears to my eyes
Every drummers in the world; professionals or amateurs, they are still missing you, dear Professor.
Awesome! Saw Rush in concert many times. He's my favorite drummer and they're my favorite band.
This tribute is wonderful. Hopefully he knows how special he was. Merci Professor Pratt.
Thank you neil... And Rush... For making life liveable..
Love from all...
his made me SAD but I want to thank you for the compilations. I really enjoyed his drumming.. such perfection when you really listen to EXACTLY what he was doing. my talent was in his left foot when related to drums and he was so humble about it.
Life long Rush fan... sound track of my life, yada yada, but I will say this.... Snakes and Arrows came out while I was at the pointy end of an absolutely brutal divorce/custody battle and that album and the words of Neil literally saved my life on countless occasions, bringing me OFF the ledge. RIP brother Neil. Awesome tribute to an amazing human.
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Thank for this.....,and thank you Neil for a life long inspiration!!
Fantastic outstanding musician and lyricist
Great Job.
What's crazy to think about, is that even if Neil was the greatest percussive composer ever (which I believe to be the case), that was only his 2nd greatest strength.
He is simply the greatest lyricist ever seen in popular music.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this tribute. Very moving.
Can't believe its nearly 3 years, still hurts. Missed!
The world of music and all people on this earth lost a great great individual but his passing 2 yrs ago though it may still be a wee bit raw made us listen closer ever so closer to his writings , playing and style. Love you Neil ...God bless your family 🙏❤😉
Wonderful guy, master. Musician, rest in peace Neil, thank you so much.
It is criminal how few views this has gotten.
For sure
Totally agree with you on that my friend and hopefully the person that posted this will get many more good positive comments but yeah, sadly I agree with you.
It's a bit of a downer, but really, to be expected - Rush has always been a niche band that never got anywhere near the acclaim they deserved. Those of us who know, know well. Those who don't - well their loss...
What a great video! Thank you for putting it together and sharing it.
Outstanding tribute Thomas...thanks for the memories!
I was never exposed to rock and roll 2112 was the first album I heard it changed my life forever and what I thought about music
That was lovely. What a good man he was...he's so missed. :(
I got chills listening to this, awesome! What a special person he was.