American Rapper FIRST time EVER hearing RUSH - Tom Sawyer
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American Rapper FIRST time EVER hearing The RUSH - Tom Sawyer. Black Pegasus couldn't believe how good the RUSH band is and legendary song Tom Sawyer.
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This song is Neil Peart's (drummer & lyricist) modern adaptation of Twains original story.
It's about young men like you and me, & how we navigate our way through todays world.
"Todays Tom Sawyer".
The location was a recording studio in Quebec Canada, where Rush (Canadian band) recorded a lot of this album.
The studio, Le Studio, is no longer there.
Nice explanation, saved me the trouble. Thanks
Well, not exactly an adaptation of Twain's story. Neil started off from a poem by lyricist Pye Dubois, of Max Webster fame, reworked it a little and fit the Tom Sawyer reference in there because he simply thought the character fit in there attitudewise. It's kind of confusing to anyone who is not Neil Peart.
@@erikthompson619 Yes agreed on the Dubois influence 100%, but the opening line & song title, for me at least, cements this as more an adaptation from Twain than anything. I'll go 70/30 :)
R.I.P. ,Niel....gone too soon..
Neil did not write the lyrics to this one. Hate to burst your bubble.
Welcome to the world of Rush, where your ears and mind will be blown; you've got arguably one of the best guitarists, bassists, and a man who will forever be considered one of the greatest drummers of all time ... in one room making incredible music.
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Great Video 😊
And Neil’s not using the big drum set is he?
🤘RUSH🤘a great Canadian 🇨🇦 band and our gift to the world 🌎 .Smiles 😃from 🇨🇦
@@allanperry6507makes up for half of Canada deciding to be French 😂 big love ❤ Canada 🇨🇦 from here in the UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Only three band members made all that music mind blowing. Seen them many times in concert . Best drummer I have ever seen in my life Neil Peart rest in peace
They did use keyboard players
Tom Sawyer is an icon. Rush’s song begins, “Today’s Tom Sawyer…” so it’s not about the old Tom Sawyer, it’s embracing what a modern Tom Sawyer might be.
They're Canadian it was recorded there. Rush is one of the greatest rock trios in the world and their drummer Neil Peart (RIP) was one of the greatest drummer's to ever live earning the nickname "The Professor" because no matter how good a drummer was Neil could take them to school and teach them new thing's also he played drums with clinical precision.
And never EVER saw the man sweat...
Rush has over 150 songs, and most of them have deep meanings, or tell a story. Tom Sawyer is one of the few where the meaning is more abstract. I've been a Rush fan since the 70s, and I still am not really sure what the song is supposed to mean, except maybe describing some guy. Mark Twain wrote both Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. This song was recorded in Le Studio, up in Quebec Canada, and I'm pretty sure this video was taken while they were actually recording the song. Great reaction, man! I hope you check out more Rush!
The lyrics are from a poem by a friend of Neil Peart's, lyricist Pye Dubois of the band Max Webster. ( Another awesome Canadian party band, led by Canadian Icon; Kim Mitchell )
It's basically about a modern day rebel, but a rebel without a cause.
I think the song represents a young man growing into his own and finding his way. Learning about what the world is really about and how to fit into it. He's a warrior, or at least he thought he was but going out into the brave new world he has to carve his way,
@@alanmacification Max Webster was awesome, a lot of times when a person does a Rush first time reaction I like to mention the song "Battlescar" just to give props to Max Webster. I think they were highly under rated at least outside of Southern Ontario. It wasn't until Kim went solo that he kind of took off, having moderate success in the US.
@@markastoforoff7838 Max Webster and the Kee to Bala
Red Barchetta us my fav rush song but i love them all
This is a quote from drummer Neil Peart, who co-wrote the lyrics: "Tom Sawyer was a collaboration between myself and Pye Dubois, an excellent lyricist who wrote the lyrics for Max Webster. His original lyrics were kind of a portrait of a modern day rebel, a free-spirited individualist striding through the world wide-eyed and purposeful. I added the themes of reconciling the boy and man in myself, and the difference between what people are and what others perceive them to be-namely me, I guess."
Hey man....I gotta say. I love that you put yourself out there and open yourself to music you know very little about. I don't mind you doing your research on your show. You want to know the details, but still go in blind. It has made me subscribe.
Rush’s album, “Moving Pictures” is a Masterpiece!! This song is one of the”Hits” from that album in 1981. This is a Canadian Progressive Rock Band. Three members: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson & Neil Peart.
Absolutely!!!
Hey, my friend, RUSH was always the thinking man's prog-rock band, enjoy 40 years of great Canadian rock!
Yeah!!! It's amazing the sound that only 3 guys can create. It's also pretty amazing that each of the 3 band members are idols for people that play their instrument. Drummers idolize Neil, Bass players idolize Geddy, and guitar players idolize Alex. I've heard of them referred to as Elvis, Elvis and Elvis. lol
"Don't let anyone fuck you over". That's basically what the song is saying, I think.
“Prog” is short for progressive rock. Another prog band you REALLY need to check out is YES, and Roundabout is definitely the tune to start with! Progressive rock is known for all of its changes throughout the tune. 😊
Oh shit dude! You just stepped into another rabbit hole. This one is 50 years deep. Rush never had a #1 hit but sold out arenas around the world. Each player is considered by many to be one of the top players. Guitar Player Magazine eventually had to change their yearly poll from "Who is the best rock bass player?" to "Who is the best rock bass player, other than Geddy?"
"Though his mind is not for rent.... to any God or Government.... always hopeful yet discontent.... knows changes aren't permanent.... but change is." This is one of my all-time favorite song lyrics.
They are playing at Le Studio, outside of Montreal Quebec. Iconic Canadian prog rock band were together for forty years, known world wide. Geddy Lee, vocals, bass, keyboards, Alex Lifeson, guitar, Neil Peart, drummer and wrote all their lyrics, He was considered one of the greatest drummers ever. R.I.P. Neil we miss you
You're going to love Rush. You'll love "The Spirit of Radio". Do that one next...
Being an artist himself that would be a PERFECT song to do next!!!!
Rush is freaking unbelievable, big rabbit hole
Its RUSH, just three musical masters that together make up the best band in the world.
The novel's protagonist. Tom is a mischievous boy with an active imagination who spends most of the novel getting himself, and often his friends, into and out of trouble. Despite his mischief, Tom has a good heart and a strong moral conscience.
Hope this describes Tom better BP
Rush concerts were the best. Rush was the band that held the audience captive. People sat and listened. The thinking man's band.
Agree! One of the best concerts I’ve been to! Each member is amazing and each one had a solo. They are amazing.
That was THREE men... Only!
Best drummer EVER= Neil Peart. That's my favorite drum drum solo ever. Please go back and watch him play that drum solo. It's 🔥🔥🔥
Mad respect for you checking out other genres! Been watching your channel for a while and I love that you put yourself out there to experience and appreciate all types of music. Keep going down the Rush rabbit hole. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what you find!!
I agree , I am so happy to see reactors discover some of the music of my youth . I have only been watching Black Pegasus for maybe 7 months or so....Ren reactions led me to him and I really enjoy his reactions. I am hoping for more Rush..and hopefully more 70's stuff...Idk if he "knows" of Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones, Boston, Pink Floyd, The Who, Allman Brothers, Led Zeppelin.....there are so many great groups and solo artist from back then that I know would totally impress him....lol. Hoping he keeps expanding his reactions ...he is a great reactor !!!
My boys, lost count at 14 live shows. They were my youth. The Rockumentary ‘Beyond the Lighted Stage’ interviews big rock legends and why they love Rush..and gives their story. They are incredibly talented musicians..the drummer Neil Peart (the lyricist) was very well read. Canada’s collective heart broke when we lost him..exit the warrior
That documentary is excellent.
They are in a legendary Canadian recording studio called Le Studio, in the province of Quebec. Welcome to the world of Rush….they began in the early 1970s, and only ceased to exist as a band in 2020 after the drummer, Neil Peart (aka The Professor) passed away. Alex Lifeson (guitars) and Geddy Lee (bass, keys and vocals) didn’t want to continue without him. It’s almost a prerequisite for Canadians of a certain age to love Rush 😉😄
Your "Pie Dubious" was actually Pye Dubois (pronounced Doo-BWAH), who cowrote this song with Neil Peart, the drummer. Also, "prog" is short for "progressive rock." The video was shot at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec, Canada, where this and many of their other great albums were recorded. It is sadly no more, and last I heard, the grounds are being prepped for the building of a new lakeside residential complex. And it's just Rush, not "the Rush." But as was said before, welcome to the Rush Rabbit Hole. It is by far the deepest rabbit hole you'll ever fall into. But I say that with reverence for these 3 irreplaceable music giants.
It's "Rush" and the song was recorded in Morin Heights, Quebec, Canada in 1980. There's lots more great stuff to explore.
Always have the lyrics pulled up when you listen to Rush. Their lyrics are almost always as important as their music.
OMG !!!!! I am about to watch your reaction to Tom Sawyer and I am so dang happy. I started watching your channel when I had discovered Ren and watching reactions to him led me to you. I have been watching you for awhile and always wished you would react to some 70's & early 80's music and here we are. The 70's has music that will blow you away with all the talent. I love all genres of music, but the 70's was when I was a young teen and really discovered my pure love of music. PLEASE dive into the music of Rush and other artists of the 70's and I know you will not be disappointed and I know it will bring you many new subs. Seriously, us old hippies love nothing more than watching young folk discover and appreciate the music we grew up being blessed with !!!! NOW, I am thrilled to watch your reaction .....and I promise us older subscribers can turn you on to some music that you will never forget. Geez, I wanna start listing artists ....but just enjoy...and react to a few old 70's classics and we will guide you happily on an amazing journey !!!!
His original lyrics were kind of a portrait of a modern day rebel, a free-spirited individualist striding through the world wide-eyed and purposeful. I added the themes of reconciling the boy and man in myself, and the difference between what people are and what others perceive them to be - namely me I guess
Right on with Mark Twain and Huck Finn!
Some of their songs give me a chart your own course vibe that I think you'd appreciate, and the music rewards those with the ears to hear
Geddy Lee was playing bass, keyboard, and providing vocals. Amazing.
They're in Canada in a little warehouse in my home town in Thornhill thats where their from.My bro and i used to go listen to them record it was just down the street. We stood on garbage dumpsters to see in the windows to wstch them record. Amazing times and grest guys with big hearts❤
The video was actually made in Quebec, Canada, in Le Studio a very well known recording studio, many well known artists also recorded there such as Rush, The Police, Sting, Cat Stevens, The Bee Gees, David Bowie, Keith Richards, Chicago (2), Roberta Flack, Wilson Pickett and Bryan Adams.
One of the Biggest Sounding 3 man group it’s the 80s .. love them.. multi instruments played spontaneously Rest In Peace Neil Peart!!♥️♥️♥️🎶🎶🎶
Great reaction. Deep complex music. Try YYZ live in Rio next so you can 1 see/hear how good they were live. 2 you get to see/hear just how mad the fans are for them. :) Greatest band ever. Prog Rock, as in Progressive Rock music. :)
Ok. That was a 3 piece band you just heard. Oh, and arguably, the best drummer that ever lived. Rip Neil Peart.
Here's the lyrics
A modern-day warrior
Mean, mean stride
Today's Tom Sawyer
Mean, mean pride
Though his mind is not for rent
Don't put him down as arrogant
His reserve, a quiet defense
Riding out the day's events
The river
What you say about his company
Is what you say about society
Catch the mist, catch the myth
Catch the mystery, catch the drift
The world is, the world is
Love and life are deep
Maybe as his skies are wide
Today's Tom Sawyer, he gets high on you
And the space he invades, he gets by on you
No, his mind is not for rent
To any god or government
Always hopeful, yet discontent
He knows changes aren't permanent
But change is
And what you say about his company
Is what you say about society
Catch the witness, catch the wit
Catch the spirit, catch the spit
The world is, the world is
Love and life are deep
Maybe as his eyes are wide
Exit the warrior
Today's Tom Sawyer
He gets high on you
And the energy you trade
He gets right on to
The friction of the day
Rush is a Canadian treasure. This was filmed in Northern Ontario.
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Subdivisions by Rush.
Neil Peart RIP wrote most of the lyrics to their songs. He was a brilliant writter & drummer.
Tom Sawyer, the main character and title of the book by Mark Twain is an young adventurer that is full of spirit and wide-eyed imagination.
There's a very good reason why Neil Peart (the drummer) got the nickname The Professor. Every time he was on stage, class was in session
Extremely iconic song. I've always loved it, but you've made me realize I only very vaguely understood the lyrics lol... I never read any of Mark Twains books about Tom Sawyer.
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Pro= progressive rock. Lyric Genius has some decent explanations.
This song is actually pretty complex musically; it shifts from 4/4 time to 7/8 time at the end of the first keyboard solo, and Neil Peart picks it up flawlessly on the drums. Peart used to say that once he got through this song how it came out indicated how the rest of that day or show's performance was going to go---it was that challenging to him, even after years of playing it.
I don't know what website you're reading this on dude maybe Wikipedia cuz they can make anything up but it was written in 1876 and it's about 1840s Great reaction rock on
"La Villa Strangiato" "Entre Nous" "Jacobs Ladder"
Tom Sawyer was an protagonist in the book. He was the wildcard always in trouble. The singer was comparing himself to Tom Sawyer. Rebellious and won't align with anyone. The Spacey invasion was upon us back then. Star wars, Star Trek, Lost in Space, David Bowie with his Ground Control to Major Tom and Billy Thorpe with Children of the Sun. Rush jumped right in the mainstream and did their thing. The singer for Rush was a perfectionist who was seen throughout his career railing inept Roadies and their drummer is considered 2nd best drummer of all time behind Keith Moon. Neil Pert was truly an amazing drummer. Billy Thorpe who performed Children of the Sun died to soon . That song is bad ass.
I've gotta ask for sources on your assertations regarding Geddy's relationship with roadies (I am a life-long Rush fan and have NEVER heard any issues with this. In fact, quite the opposite.) As far as your opinion that Moon is better than Peart, that is really debatable and certainly not a certainty as you present it. Moon was wild and thunderous and certainly not afraid to take risks while Peart was meticulously clean, savvy, and deeply learned. They both belong in the top 5 of greatest rock drummer of all time, but more often than not, Peart is listed above Moon as his actually drumming abilities exceeded Moon's.
No comparison between Neil and Keith Keith was rocking but Neil was technical And Keith was just crazy
1876 dude by mark twain.. And yes the book Huckleberry Finn had the N word.... A slave was called iN word Jim
@@sbombeck5419 Lakeland Civic Center forget the year 78' or 79' He went ape shit on a roadie during the concert.
@@scottboyer5649 so one event?
The three most talented musicians to ever grace a Rock stage together and the best live band of all time subbed for more Rush reactions.
Saw Rush live in 1977 😂 I was really young but was hooked! Great reaction!
So glad you dove into Rush. Rush is a Canadian Prog(progressive) rock band. Tom Sawyer in this song is, as you speculated, a free spirit. He is not one to be controlled or told what to do, much like drummer Neil Peart. Neil writes all the lyrics for their songs. They are recording at their studio in the cabin district of Ontario Canada 🇨🇦. Rush has loads of bangers and I think you will really enjoy their song “Free Will”
Actually that is Le Studio in Quebec.
Enregistré a Morin Heights Québec
Neil is an incredible lyricist.
It's actualy at ''Morin Heights' just north of Montreal.
unfortunately it burned down but there is a project to revive it
Rush is Canadian, this is in Loren Heights, Quebec. These three brilliant musicians started in 1974. They have 20 studio albums and are extremely highly respected by many many other great musicians. The Drummer Neil Peart passed in 2000 R.I.P. wrote 98% of the lyrics, he is nicknamed The Professor.
The greatest 3 peice band of all time!!!!! Canadas 🇨🇦 best
40 years old
Black Pegasus
Its about TIME TO DISCOVER this great Canadian band 😂
Neil Peart drummer has passed away last year best drummer from Canada and guitarist Alex lifeson
RUSH. 3 of the most accomplished musicians. Deep lyrics written by the drummer Neil Peart (RIP). This was on the album Moving Pictures, mostly recorded in Canada at LeStudio. No longer there. I can't say enough about this incredible band!
The song is poetry, it is highly metaphorical....
The song is what it speaks to you.
Rush are huge Aynn Rand fans. There is a lot of philosophy built into their music.
Your statement is inaccurate. Rand was an influence on Heart's lyrics on his first couple of albums with them, but after "2112" he quickly grew disillusioned with the selfishness inherent in Objectivism.
*PEART'S lyurics. Ducking autocorrect.
Every time this comes on in the car the volume goes wayyyy up and I’m drumming on the steering wheel - and it’s one of the most recognizable from just the first couple of seconds! 👏👏👏 Btw Prog is for “progressive rock”.
Ahhh Rush, classic! Thanks BP, appreciate your time and what you do! Much love and have a great day!
Rush is historically one of the first progressive Rock Bands theyre so clever musically
RUSH is otherworldly. Take some time and go down the rabbit hole that is Rush 2112 the entire album is one big Sci Fi story. The best. Omg I've seen them at least a dozen times. WOW GENIUS is all you can say about RUSH 2112 & Farewell to Kings albums.❤
Close encounters of third kind 👽😅
Rush was such a talented band with a unique outerspace type sound. ✌
Prog means progressive rock. It was called prog rock 🎶😎. Step into the rabbit hole 🕳️
Good group to explore. Incredible three-man band. Yes, all of the sounds from just those three. Try Spirit of Radio next!
Haven’t interpreted this since the 80’s, a teenager on mescaline listening to it lol, I’m 54 jfyi, old lol❤️if you like this kind of music with jammin out, Genesis with Peter Gabriel & then when Phil Collins was front man❤️ Pat Benetar, I miss the 80’s😂
1981 release. Canadian bands of 3 Neil Peat on drums and written most lyrids
Geddy Lee plays bass keyboards and singer. Alex Lifeson guitars
I've never seen anyone comment on the video itself, so I will. As a (hack) musician who has seen the inside of many recording studios around the planet (due to related technical work, not my own talent!) I can't think of another video that really illustrates a typical multi-track recording process, where some parts are laid down with the musicians playing together and then other parts (e.g. Geddy's vocals and keyboards, Alex's solo) are overlaid before the whole thing gets mixed together. This confuses some reviewers as to even how many players are in the band. I'm a bit surprised since multitrack recording has a history going back more than half a century to pioneers like Les Paul.
I have often wondered if this video was actually filmed during the recording session since it doesn't look like a lipsync. The match-up is perfect to my eye/ear.
However I guess what we're seeing here is just top-level musicians who were more than able to play along with their own recording. (Duh.) A lot of drummers might ad-lib their fills more, making it hard to match the recording perfectly but Peart was one of the most disciplined, intentional and precise drummers in the biz. I'm sure he would have no problem playing the exact same fills, to the milliseond, as many times as filming required.
I did a little reading online and found a snippet where Alex said he totally winged the solo. However he did do five takes and the final version was knit together out of these, so that settles my long-held curiosity about the possibility that the video was shot during the actual sessions. Anyone has any further deets - I'm still curious.
The miracle of Rush was of course that they would use multitracking in the studio like most modern acts, but then manage - without backing tracks or additional musicians - to deliver a live experience in which nothing was missing. This was sometimes accomplished in part with Alex or Geddy using the Moog Taurus foot-pedal analog synthesizers so that Geddy could play keyboard parts, or to play some of the sounds with their feet that might've been played with fingers in the studio.
Final comment: I've always been a fan of the power trio format. No room to hide, no slack, no fat to trim... and no room for me. 😂
Google generation, hunffff! Never read Mark Twain, I´m not north american and readed all books in english. That is so dumb!. Tom Sawyer of Rush doesn´t have any relashinship with book, is just a reference in the way that the life of Huckleberry Finn lives and that we cannot follow the rules
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is "cancelled" because it's hard to teach in grade school since it uses the N-word etc. Teaching it takes a good teacher and mature introspective students. It's a brilliant book. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is even better. One of my favorite books.
The book has nothing to do with this song. They use the name "Tom Sawyer" to represent today's youth (or the youth of 1982, can still apply to today). His mind is not for rent, to any God or Government.
You should do a reaction to Rush. 2112 Overture, amazing story telling!!
It’s Morin Heights north of Montreal. A studio in the Laurentians where many bands recorded ie.The Police,David Bowie etc..
Rush is the GREATEST band of ALL TIME! Wait till you hear Red Barchetta
It's just Rush, but The Clash is The Clash. Tom Sawyer was released in 1981, and you're on the right track with Twain and Huck Fin references.
You may have heard some of this song, pieces of it, in a few movies taking place in the 80's. And in some movies from the 80's.
You should look into Riding the Storm Out by REO Speedwagn. I think you'll appreciate it as well.
Careful now man. RUSH is just about the deepest rabbit hole you can go down! Greatest band of all time, but this is nowhere even close to the best they have to offer!
great reaction the video was filmed in quebec its basically a story about a modern day warrior or everyman in search of fulfilling the richness that life has to offer but that as a free thinking mind that all the popular paths in this live make that not a viable option so they basically have to pave their own pathway to get all the richness that life has to offer. the song was written by geddy lee and alex lifeson and neil peart in collaboration with paul phillip woods mainly which are members of the band except for paul. was recorded in late 1980 and was released in early 1981.
3 of the greatest musicians from the past 50 years!! Pearl was the best drummer/lyricist of the past 100 years! Ask any of the top drummers today, Neil was the “ Professor” of drums!
Sometime it's funner to have the lyrics available while you're watching
Black Sabbath with Ronnie James Dio, live Heaven and Hell, is a must see!
"I don't know who your favorite drummer is, but Neil Peart is your favorite drummer's favorite drummer." - Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters
Neil Peart one of the best drummers in the world. You should check out Rush live❤
Just added my subscription. Loved the channel. It's Toronto, where they're from. My best guess.
Rush is from Canada 🇨🇦 You have to see Xanadu the studio version & Concert version off the hook
♥ Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind, from 1977. Great movie from that era. The ship attempted to communicate with us by using tones and lights. I recommend watching, even with the primitive special effects.
How old are you? You must of been living under a rock if you never heard of them
If you go down the Rush rabbit hole, you are doomed...(and I mean that in a good way.)
Please look up the lyrics in your own time or for us, and your mind will be blown 🎉❤😂
Bearing in mind this was the 80's, I think the song was about the modern youth breaking away from following their parents career path, dad's a cop, son become a cop, dad's a machinist, son becomes a machinist. The modern youth were deciding their own path in life, thinking for themselves, a lot of women wanted something beyond mother and housewife. Their "mind was not for rent, to any God of government. Again, choosing not to follow in favor of creating their own path.
Nice reaction.
I have 2 words though, "3 people"
These guys are amazing and have had so much influence on many bands (TOOL, for example). Watch their intro live to Spirit of Radio.
You need to do Ayreon - The day that the world breaks down. :)
Hey, if you're going down a rock/heavy metal road, check out Metallica Master of Puppets lyrics version..
Lyrically amazing and sound is unbelievable..
Always great reactions!
If you haven't checked out Rush's album 2112, the entire first side is a single song, divided into seven movements, beginning with a full overture. It's a long listen, but well worth it. Check out the "graphic novel" video version which includes lyrics. The graphic novel format provides greater clarity on the narrative of the lyrics. Linked here: th-cam.com/video/w5jwxrTqoEA/w-d-xo.html
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"He knows change is not permanent but change is".. Neil Pert (drummer) wrote incredible lyrics. He was extremely well read and a deep thinker but an introvert. His politics, beliefs and personality all come out in his lyrics.
"Prog" is just an abbreviation for Progressive rock.