Vocal Coach reacts to Rush singing Limelight
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ม.ค. 2023
- Slowly but surely I'm discovering the greatness that is Rush. Today we're listening to their song Limelight.
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It's hard to believe that three people can sound so incredible. They were one of the greatest bands for two generations.
Rush was working band for 5+ decades
My choice as well. RUSH is was and will be the best, always.
Rush is the greatest band of all time. RIP Professor.
I tend to believe all of you because it's what I hear too. This coming from a BIG Zeppelin fan (nobody came close, bla bla bla), who thought Bonzo was God, but him and Neil are both Gods. That's the reality. Rush exceeded Zeppelin and many others in the small number of musicians used that creates a truly massive sound.
@@scottzappa9314 Agree 100% The list of great bands is long, so I wont bother but ZEP & RUSH along with the other Rock gods from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and part of the 90s will rule for a very long time, possibly forever. There never will be another band like RUSH or Zeppelin, or Queen or YES. Music isnt music today it's mass produced, auto tuned garbage with no soul.
And let us not ignore the transcendental awesomeness of Alex Lifeson...
My favorite
Absolutely!!!@@ford-oz3vs
His playing has made my life very joyful❤️☄️
The king of versatility
This song was really personal to Neil Peart, who wrote the lyrics to 99% of all Rush songs. Neil really struggled with his fame. He was driven to be the best drummer he could possibly be, but he really didn’t like dealing with fans. He had a bit of a phobia when it came to meeting strange people.
He shares that in the lyric in the second verse, “I can’t pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend”. Neil was a shy introvert, who liked reading. It made him uncomfortable when people gushed over him and he obviously found it impossible to put on an act as though they were his friends.
Geddy and Alex used to do all of the meet and greet after the shows. They were both very social with a great sense of humor. Neil would typically sprint off stage and leap on his motorcycle, which he rode from city to city, following the tour.
It worried Geddy and Alex a lot that something might happen to him on the way to a show, but Neil was Neil and nothing could change his way. This song’s lyrics speak volumes about his person. He was living in the Limelight, but was actually a quiet, reserved individual and the best drummer in rock and roll music (RIP professor).
That's where the lyrics "I can't pretend a stranger is along awaited friend" come from. Thankfully the rest of his band mates realized it early on and took care of the media and fan meet and greets.
Neil shared a lot of himself in his books.
the man was a genius and his music will be listened to as long as the technology to hear it exists.
Neal was a badass
He was also paraphrasing Shakespeare.
Her enthusiasm is adorable, I mean that in the most respectful way. She’s great and obviously very knowledgeable.
That's so true 🎵🎶🎵🎤
For those of us who have been listening for over 40 years, seeing someone coming to Rush is an unbridled delight. Welcome! Xanadu from Exit Stage Left will leave you speechless.
I fully agree!!!
It really is !!!
I concur.
I love the way The Trees ends and goes into Xanadu on Exit Stage Left!!! It’s like your are going into a trance and it’s freaking awesome!!! Xanadu is my favorite!
Fantastic recommendation!
Very nice reaction.
Rush were famous for several reasons, but their ability to replicate studio recordings into flawless live performances set them above the rest.
They cared more about being great musicians than being popular. Pretty damn rare in any era or genre.
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Yes. One of the bands I'm sorry I never got to see in concert.
Exactly
Amen. Live they were the best band I ever watched.
I will go to my grave believing Moving Pictures is the best album of all time. Writing, musicianship, engineering... I have simply never heard anything like it. It's perfection.
Totally agree - I believe that not only is it one of the best progressive rock albums it was the pinnacle of Rush’s career. I first listened to Moving Pictures during a Midnight Album Hour on WRNO New Orleans the day it was released and it just never gets old.
When I listen to this album , I turn it up to 11 and hear something different every time , especially when listening through headphones . In my top ten albums of all time , and I’ve listened to thousands of albums over the years , mainly due to working in a record shop for twenty years during the 80s and 90s ,
Totally agree. Seeing them play the entire album live in 2010 was life changing. Camera Eye live was one of highlights of the 19 times I saw them in concert.
@@redbarchetta4 the one and only time i was able to see them. they were in Canada across the river from my home town where i wasnt allowed to go to their 1977 concert (in my home town) because i was only 11 and my parents a) didnt go to concerts b) didnt have the money to go to concerts c) wouldnt have let me go alone anyway...
absolutely the best concert of my entire life and at least i can say i saw them, live, from 2 rows back of the barricade/pit
Spot on! While a lot of fantastic songs followed that album, none of those albums achieved the same overall level of greatness.
One of the best opening riffs in music history.
And the way Neil comes in at the beginning is perfect
And the best outro in any song ever!!!
Sounds better on big speakers.
I agree. I always turn up the volume if I know it’s up next. ❤️
You're experiencing the wonder of Rush that some of us started having 40 years ago. IMO, since you like the studio setting with the combined views of them performing, it's time to watch "Tom Sawyer" also done at LeStudio. Probably considered their "signature" song, although by no means the last one you'll want to hear.....their discography is huge. As always, RIP to The Professor.
Some of us for over 50 years now. They outgrew Yonge St. bars in Toronto like the Gasworks very quickly.
@@mikebell0315 And some of us were lucky enough to see them back then. I saw them at the long gone Picadilly Tube
Yep. . .40 years here too.
Nobody else played like The Professor, with such intensity and precision. He is missed.
@@mikebell0315 plus, in Southern Michigan, played Coral Gables, the Rafters, and the Crazy Horse during the mid 70's, prior to Neil joining the band
Geddy lee literally is regarded as one of the greatest bass guitarist of all time + singing + keyboards + foot pedals + that hair
his hemispheres hair was his best hair. I have on my wall the photo of him in mid scream, playing the Rickenbacker, the turquois ring, DV DS 35 mic.... spectacular!!! 😊
When they were inducting YES into the Rock&Roll HOF, because Chris Squire was no longer there they needed a Bassist, and Rush was inducting them, they asked Geddy to sit in with them for the show
@@kevinmoore5053 Geddy did such a great job that evening; just playing in the background, recognizing that it was Yes’ night, and didn't make a big deal of himself.
+ that hair
Ahahahahahahahah!!!
Let's not forget his hair in Show of Hands... the pony hair!
He’s a genius
This song is an absolute masterpiece
When I was a young sailor stationed at Meridian Mississippi, my co-worker and friend Darren Karstensen was a HUGE RUSH fan. As he put it " In the world of Rock no three persons ever made SO MUCH SOUND". Tragically we lost Darren Mar 07, 1984...only 15 months after I first met him. It was many years later before I dabbled into listening to Rush music but I now understand Darren's comment, and fascination of/for the group.
“ the respect they are due” well said.
I'm so happy to see your unabashed enjoyment of Rush. Great music never goes out of style.
The song still blows me away today, as much as it did when I first heard it in 1981.
CONGRATULATIONS on becoming a new member of the Rush entourage. Keep listening to them..🤙
Honorary Canadian.
You have to bear in mind too that he is singing someone else's lyrics & he & Neil had a great respect & understanding regarding that. Geddy always said that he had to understand what Neil was talking about so that he could sing with conviction. Also Neil was so without ego that he would re-write entire parts if Geddy felt it was necessary. A small insight into why they were able to work together & remain great friends for more than 40 years.
Great comment, lack of ego’s definitely contributed to their greatness
For a more thorough education of the band’s talent, you might want to see them perform “Xanadu” live from Exit Stage Left. Life changing!! Thank you for your amazing content!!
Whilst a good song, it's a difficult one for first-time listeners to enjoy, moving as it does through many different parts over a long time period. I see reactioners of this song struggle with concentration because of that, though they do their best. Also, there's a lot more music in Xanadu than vocals.
Good point. Never thought of it that way.
A quick meaningless note: being black, I’m one of four blacks that I know who have been listening for years. Xanadu is one of my top three favorites of RUSH entire catalog and I have almost every song they created,, since I started listening in 76’ from seeing them on “Thr Midnight Special “
Yeah, Xanadu, whilst showcasing the band's musical prowess, doesn't really give a vocal coach a lot to work with. It's also way too long for a quick assessment of Geddy Lee's vocal range.
@@andrachambers4234 Not at all a meaningless note, as I too became a fan back in the 70's!! Always great to hear from yet another fan!! Cheers!
Peart just lays out such a colorful canvas for Alex and Geddy to paint on, as well as adding his own colors to it. just brilliant players.
One must put up barriers to keep oneself in tact...... I cant pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend... best lyrics ever
I wish I could upvote your comment a million times. Those lyrics are so, so personal to Neil yet also describe a reality of humanity that many people never realize or, choose to deny. So beautifully written.
So happy my older sister turned me onto RUSH when Moving Pictures came out. They have been my life band for the over 40 years now. Rest in Peace Neil.
It's always great to see a new convert to RUSH 🙂. They are as you say extremely gifted talents that had an amazing career. Sadly, The Professor is no longer with us, but he and his brothers have left us with a treasure trove of music. I look forward to more of your analysis of all things RUSH. Great job!
Amazing how Geddy doesn't just sing but plays bass & keyboards too. What a multitasker ! The video was filmed at a recording studio outside of Montreal Canada called "Le Studio" which Rush has recorded there 6 times along with David Bowie, Celine Dion, Bryan Adams, Sarah McLachlan & Cat Stevens.
the first time i saw le studio was in an april wine song called i like to rock
Alas Neil has exited the stage for good. This piece has always moved me in the sense of his being so vulnerable in his discomfort with the limelight. Now it brings me to tears, but not in a negative way. A mix of gratefulness, sadness, respect.
One of the most distinctive and effective and musical rock voices ever. Underappreciated for too long. Glad you're helping to set things straight.
Great reaction! Remember that the drummer is the lyricist… so he’s able to write drum parts for time AND for the vocal performance… making all of the above rhythmically coherent. 😊
This has always been my favorite RUSH song. The intro grabs you, the lyrics give you a glimpse into the duality of being a brilliant performing act yet a shy individual, and the musical delivery is amazing. The drums are brilliant, captivating and precise, the guitar and bass work are stellar and Geddy's voice drives the emotion of the song to your heart. This song always made me appreciate that there are pros and cons to every avenue in life so do the best you can with the gifts you have and be thankful for your friends and experiences. Thanks for the reaction.
You summed this song up brilliantly.
@@chrispack7382I second that. This is my favorite Rush song also.
Same here. In fact this is my fav album too. Showcases their amazing musicianship in ways not seen before. RIP Professor 😢
Thank you for such an insightful analysis of this man's vocal abilities. His voice has caused many to lose their minds and heavily criticize him for it, but also caused many to absolutely love him for it, too.
When I think about it, it was really brave for us to cover this song at a music festival back in high school in 1987, which was clearly far from perfect, but at that time we were proud to be able to perform live in front of an audience.
@@-TheVocalyst0 Another fake account trying to fool me? Why can't youtube filter out annoying stuff like this?
Their talent is astounding! Thank you for digging into one of the best bands of all time 😊
I like how 8:26 her facial expressions change when Alex is playing the solo especially when he hits the note at 8:36. We’ve been having those expressions for over 40 years. Welcome 🤣
That solo and particularly that note, after these years, always brings a tear to my eyes. Is it a touch of nostalgia?
I've always felt this song is an EXCELLENT example of how silence can be used as another virtual instrument in a song. This song uses a LOT of time signature changes and the use of "nothing" instrumental wise (while the vocals often continue) is masterful.
Rush on! Much greatness awaits around every bend. 😊.
To hear Geddies full vocal range try one of their 20 minute epics like 2112 or The Fountains of Lamneth. Love watching you discover my favorite band and luckily you have decades worth of goat level musicianship to delve into. 😊
Thank you for this. As a music fan, but totally unskilled at any instrument, I love this breakdown. This is like watching a football coach go over the game and describe "because we see this, they're going to defend like that" and break down the plays. Love it. Keep rolling.
Love them! I’m a GenX grandma who was raised by a hippy boomer mom. We loved music. I’m passing all this great music to my grandkids now!
I'm thrilled that you're not one of those people that are turned off by his voice. A lot of people think it's grating. I would strongly suggest checking out a song from before this one called Cygnus x-1 where he hits his highest notes in any Rush song. Then you need to check out something from the 90s when his voice is starting to get lower. I suggest coldfire because he has a really cool chesty quality when he sings that lyric. Then you need to hear resist from the late 90s, then go a little further into the 2000s he really struggles at this point because he's now well into his 40s. I suggest a song named Driven. Then to his final album I highly recommend you check out the garden there's a section where he really does struggle with his falsetto but pulls it off. This song in my opinion was their best song ever and ironically their last song.
Agree. I can see why people are turned off by his voice. I personally love it. My favourite era is the 70's. But I love all the era's of Rush. Good choice with Cygnus X-1, probably my favourite Rush song. I love his shrieking at the end of the song!!.
I cannot think of another voice that would fit this style of music as well as Geddys does.
This is awesome. I love that with your recommendations you give a sneak peek into the different vocal nuances with each one!
@@TheVocalyst I can attest to everything he said...I'm a 45 yr Rush listener.
@@SnowDogisVictorious “Presentation” is so good at showing his dynamic range as he vocalizes the two characters.
Limelight has wonderful melody and is a technical work out. Very atmospheric and beautiful. A joy to hear it again.
I agree it's the song that turned me on to Rush, what took the Rock & Roll hall of fame so long to to induct them Limelight alone was a good enough to induct them let alone the rest of their great music.
Now you know why we RUSH fans are so dedicated to this incredible band 🙂 I'm so glad you're giving them another listen and promise that the further you go down the "rabbit hole" of RUSH the more you will fall in love with them. Some suggestions are "2112" (you MUST hear this masterpiece!), "Xanadu" (live 1981 version) or "The Spirit of Radio". Enjoy your journey!
I've seen a lot of concerts and I was fortunate enough to see Rush live several times. They were the only band I ever saw that sounded exactly like they did on their albums every single time. Sure they added in some amazing solos and extended jams but the songs themselves were always played perfectly, just like on the albums. Truly an amazing band. Its really fun watching a newbie getting into the band. Welcome aboard!
I remember reading that Geddy’s vocal range spans over three octaves. RUSH wrote the epic “2112”, a multi-part 20+ minute piece that shows how expansive his range is and how he can change from the high end and amazingly switch down to the lower end.
Glorious....someone who did not grow up with Rush, knowing their greatness.......this still gives me goose bumps, over 40 years later...
It is a beautiful thing when I hear musicians discover Rush and deeply appreciate what they did. Another key element here were Neil Peart's (drummer) lyrics and how rhythmic it was allowing Geddy to articulate accordingly. Sometimes it was a challenge for Geddy to fit words within a particular measure given that Neil was an extremely literate and poetic writer. Pure genius band.
Can never say enough about Rush, nice to her analysis
Next up, the medley of Broon's Bane/The Trees/Xanadu off of their live album "Exit...Stage Left". It is the tour that they did right after Moving Pictures and is a masterpiece.
Thank you for respecting a great genra. Their melodies and rock chords are amazing. All 3 were musical geniuses.
Wow, what an amazing analysis of Rush by a person who is not familiar with the band. I am a complete and total Rush fan and to hear someone acknowledge their brilliance melts my heart. She seems like such a lovely person and what a fantastic tribute to well deserving musicians. Limelight is truly a masterpiece.
The most unique voice in Rock!
I'm glad you didn't wait too long for another Rush tune! Nice choice too 😎The respect and joy that you show discovering these guys just warms my heart. Yup, you get Rush not everyone does.
LOVE love love
Its so thrilling to watch a new fan get it immediately and get hooked. It's not so much a fandom as a recognition of genius
I love her reaction ! For many years I thought Geddy was a woman. Fabulous voice, fantastic group.
Great reaction. I love the way your face scrunches up when you hear Geddy hit those high notes. I've been a fan since the mid 70's and love all their music. I recommend Red Barchetta for your next reaction.
Moving Pictures was probably the greatest album they had so many hits including Limelight 🤘👍😁🎶🎵🎤🎸
Nah, farewell and hemi was peak, fly by and caress up there too, post hemi involved their Duran Duran phase which lost me
@@brendanroberts4866 we have identical rush views. when did you start liking them again? snakes and arrows or clockwork angels
2112
Signals, no wait. 2112, no, Snakes and Arrows, wait, Hemispheres, no, Power Windows, nah, Grace under Pressure, what about Roll the Bones, counterparts, the debut album, Test for Echo……
We can do this all day.
Moving Pictures was the defining album that catapulted Rush into superstardom globally
. They were popular before MP but MP especially with the hit Tom Sawyer made Rush into the mainstream of rock.
So the more you dig into rush the more amazing individual songs you're going to find, and these are some of the tamest examples of Geddy Lee's range. No other group that I know of from that era has so many unique hits. Twilight Zone and A Passage to Bangkok really show-off his voice, but you can find another 10 much larger songs to really show off the groups mark on music history. They are getting a lot much recognition lately as our generation looks back for more unique sounds and they have it covered
Another great reaction.....absolutely spot on with the voice appraisal.....also so cool to see you enjoying Rush's music so much.👏👏
Theses are 3 of the greatest musicians to ever grace the Earth. Neil the lyricist was arguably the best drummer ever, Geddy the singer, bassist and keyboardist is arguably one of the greatest bass players of all time, and Alex is a very underrated guitarist although good guitarists will tell you he is amazing.
my favorite band of all time.....used to see them on the small venue tours in the Great Lakes area in the 70's, before they ever had a recording contract, and they were awesome then....Geddy would recognize places like Coral Gables, the Rafters, Crazy Horse in Southern Michigan
Lucky dude. Respect to John Rutsey. ❤ I totally envy you. Rush on eh!!!
After listening to them on radio and recorded media, I initially saw Rush in 1982 in ATL, and followed that up with another 7 shows through the years, culminating in their farewell tour. To say that I’m still enthralled by their music is an understatement.
You will like Rush - Xanadu - Exit...Stage Left - Live 1981 (1080p)!!!
I'm really enjoying your discovery of RUSH! A very beautiful song by them was the last song on their last album is called "The Garden". On that song you will hear how Geddy has evolved his voice over time. So, there would be some more technical interest for you there as well. So much to explore. Have fun!
Loved the way you broke this down. Always loved them as a band and was lucky enough to see them live 5 times. As I got older I listened them in interviews and was even more impressed. Not just three great musicians and friends, but each of them individually are just good people. ❤
3 of the greatest at thier instruments unbelievable musicians.
The music of my life ... introduced at 15 and they were my go to until the end of their career ... there will never be another band that can do what they did with nothing but pure talent, no tech wizardry
Definitely "Red Barchetta" next. It reall has that chill vibe that is a cruising down the highway music. Geddy Lee is an amazing bass player as well as a totally unique singer.
Now that you have stepped into this world, Tom Sawyer and then Spirit of the Radio are probably next for you. Tom Sawyer for the vocals and then Spirit of the Radio for the music, so many effortless time changes in that song it's amazing.
It's always wonderful witnessing someone who is just becoming aware of one of Progressive Rocks' (prog rock) greatest groups ever to grace the studio and stage. Not only do we have the one-of-a-kind voice of Geddy Lee, but we also have three absolutely consummate masters of their respective instruments. AND... if that wasn't enough, Neil Peart (their drummer who passed in 2020) was a truly gifted and published author (8 books); writing all the group's lyrics. Each song is a dive into wonderful and thought-provoking concepts; not one superficial glazed-over poem EVER, like SO much content in past and present music. This song's lyrics happen to be Neil Peart's look on his life as a world-renowned musician and artist who prefers to be away from the glitz, and much preferred being an inspiration to others as a whole, and not so much in-person... "...I can't pretend a stranger is a long-awaited friend."
Incredible group, and also one of my favorites. No one is a better bassist than Geddy, and no one comes close to matching the Timekeeper, Neil Peart, on percussion - RIP!
Uh...Chris Squire (R.I.P.) was Geddy Lee's hero and biggest influence.
I have seen Rush 3 times & Yes just once but Both are incredible.
Their songwriting abilities cannot be overlooked as well
Geddy’s voice is a 1 of 1…
Rush is unparalleled and
Unrivaled in Rock history.
Correct
I love all the reactions from classical, music theater, and opera nerds. I went to music school for trumpet performance. But also play guitar and sing rock and roll. I learn something about singing pedagogy every time from you. You and the Charismatic Voice always make me smile. I am an old gen-x nerd, and you remind me of my daughters.
Fell down the wormhole at my high school before Summer of ‘75 when we saw what we thought was just another Fly by Night band.
We were only 13 years old but…. We knew this band was definitely captivating.
They could go somewhere.
Fly by Night, I see what you did there
Greatest band in the galaxy. Yet the rock and roll hall of fame SNUBBED them for 14 YEARS before finally inducting them in 2013.
This was probably my favorite album. Every song slapped. I also like Signals a lot. If you like the synthier Rush, “The Analog Kid” is a great song
I get goose bumps every time I hear this song. A true masterpiece performed by 3 masterclass musicians.👍👍
I love how much you are loving Geddy and RUSH ❣️❣️❣️ I’ve been in love with these three men since 1982 and I will always love them ❣️❣️❣️💕💗💜🥰😍😘🫶 I am thrilled to see you discover their exceptional talent and quality ❣️❣️❣️ But Geddy Lee will always be my favorite singer ever ❣️❣️❣️ Thank you 🙏. I bet you would love Triumph, another Canadian trio. I suggest their live album Stages! ❤❤️💕💜🙏😘
Rush is amazing. The lyrics are incredible and so meaningful too they really speak to your humanity on some way. and the music is sooooo good, I can't believe it's a three piece band! i saw them live too and they really delivered the goods. incredible band. RIPNeil Peart
As stated before, the bands lyricist, Neil Peart (also the drummer) is a master at telling a story through his lyrics. Being as well read as he is, he pulls from various books to bring his lyrics to life. This song was reflecting the bands amazement at how popularity can occur by being a rock band and how their music became so sought after, thus thrusting them into the Limelight! Rush is one of the most incredible bands to come from the 70s!
Since the loss of Neil Peart, I haven't listened to Rush at all. But this brings it all back. I think I'm ready to get closer to the heart and enjoy this incredible music once again.
Tom Sawyer is likely their best known song but they have a huge catalog to choose from. I'd suggest Xanadu, Subdivisions and maybe Fly By Night for a selection of their stuff
It's really cool to see how you enjoy music as a whole...
You are literally appreciating not only Geddy Lee, but also Lerx's and Neil's (RIP) skills.
It overflows with sympathy... I've loved the video. Not only because of the delicacy of your work, but because we realize that you are now the newest RUSH fan.
Welcome to the club...
Greetings from Brazil, kisses.
Brazilians GET Rush and we appreciate you
@@4ClassicmarketingG tku so very much dear...
All three are such a joy and inspiration to watch and hear speak and with Geddy sing. Neil’s voice in interviews is so powerful and articulate and his choice of words makes it even more educational for the audience. Alex is just straight up hilarious, and unapologetically honest. With his almost effeminate voice he can make you laugh and cry in the same sentence while telling a story. Geddy can talk, sing, play bass, play keyboards, use foot pedals for triggering synthesizer sounds or bass accompaniments to the music🤯ALL AT THE SAME TIME!😳🤘🖖✌️🎸🥁🎤🎹They are/were so good in concert I went to see them every chance I could, which was 16 times in 31 years. 1984-2015#RIP NEP(aka The Professor)
Geddy Lee is a rare bird, his unmistakable voice, instramental virtuosity, and writing the music (Neil Peart wrote their lyrics)
I'm so grateful having seen them live multiple times.
I glad you found them too, Ms. Hickman
Rush do have a few ballads in their canon. To hear a different side to Geddy, I would recommend ‘Different Strings’ from 1980 or ‘Tears’ from 1976. Although these do not have accompanying videos, they are well worth the listen. I think you would enjoy.
Nice reactions!!
I personally wish reviewers wouldn't watch the videos at all. I think they're distracting, especially with Rush where listening requires 100% attention.
I've been a fan of Rush since a friend introduced me to them by playing Working Man. I was able to see Rush twice in concert. The musicianship and lyrics have always been amazing. I once heard Rush described as a thinking man's rock and roll, and I agree.
Excellent job Bethany! I'm a newer sub to your channel and am really enjoying it.
A great analysis of the vocal, most excellent! Another primary component of the song is the guitar solo. It's such a unique, flexible piece of work and it matches the subject matter of the song perfectly. As I understand it producer Terry Brown put one of the amp cabinets outside the studio and used distantly placed mics to capture the echoes off of the surrounding mountains. Talk about cool recording techniques! Cheers!
It's quite cute watching you listen to Geddy as someone new to his voice. I think his voice sits in a different chapter of rock and roll Bible for singers.
One thing too to add on this: I have seen them live and there were no backround singers or any other than these three man on the big stage in hall that mounted about 10000 people... and except between the breaks of the songs, never heard as silent audience ever other than in classic conserts. In a sense maybe RUSH pushed the rock/progressive rock as close as it can be to be compared to classical music with only three people doing this in live??? And the wall of sound was massive. Their music is so tight that that is one of the reasons why people fell in love with this band and this band gradually from 70's raised it popularity in my home country( as we are a very small persent of the world and in some sense very small, but if there ever gonna be a war in Europe against those oppressions of the only possible direction ever ), we are at last with the right side of 'The Force'. But we have been ready for that for the year 1939 and twice stopped the invasion. Why I am saying this when talking about RUSH? Because, Neil Peart wanted to believe that someday human society and the world will evolve but that means also not just political changes but a change of hearts. This world has always been blocked to some coalitions and deeds accordingly, but in our modern world there are way more 'moving parts' that are unpredictable because we don't have ethical principales... the differences among religions or nationatilies are not the most important while we are still promoting as virtues??? What the ****... This is just what we know for certainty from the about 3000 years and how well this nationalism( only ) and separation of other people( making them non-belivers or wrong thinging political adversories has led to us??=) Has this served us at all... Or do we see hundreds millions people like everyone of us beeing murdered in wars( in last century ) even in side of societies in the worst case it's even inside you or even your family. If you have a LEGO model and those instructions how to build it correctly and the model may have even 10000 pieces... Who wants to after spending about 1000 dollars for the set, just try their luck without the instructions.. That is a very wise way to go, but unfortunately too many people think like this in all respects of their lives. Now we do have the most advanced technology up to this day and fast connections to reach anyone in just milli seconds, but nothing helps us if we can't really use the information and also understand both those so called minor things and the bigger things and also combine that. In physical world nothing is apart from anyting... It is a one big whole... thre is not even in science any way to separate things from each other like humans tend to do. And this has nothing to do with religion or believes. It is called logic and all claims both theoritical nad eperimental sciens is not proven until, it has passed the scientific minimal requirements, from which one of them is philosophical, the science that made us all to have cell phones and computers from the first place, if you didn't know this. It is based solely on logics from philosofhy, just making the differensence of a false statement or invalid argumentation that can sometimes been even taken as false from the presumrions let alone anything else. IF we dig deep enough there are only two possible outcome of everything: True or false aka 0 or 1 as it is in computers. We humans with philosophers found the truth when computers came to this world and they had to think how to structure the AI so that it will work as hoped. And if you are also studied pcyhology along with these others... man or woman... you are screwed. Even the most talented( in IQ ) psychopaths will fail almost every time in these test as they are ment to be tricky and ment to be seeing where you are telling the truth and where you are lying. The one thing that unfortunately follows you for the rest of your life is, that even though no one, and I mean NO ONE can ever again lie to you if you are smart enough, the down side is this, that the more you understand the more you may become involved and in personal life, if you are a man, you may lose you temper during of the first sentense, that you find untrue. It is a double edged sword. And even more so it goes with liying women too. If someone puts his or hers most effort to ensure you but tells you a bunch of lies and everyting is just a lie, it is not just hurtful, but it is always at the same time underestimate you which is even worse.
You should experience their final studio song, “The Garden”. It’s a masterpiece
I thought the same thing. Good call.
Thank you so very very much, Rush was one of my favorite bands along with Aerosmith and Journey. I’m 62 now , the first time I saw Rush was back in 1976, I was 15. That’s the same year that my parents got me my first Strat. I’ve always been amazed by how people can write songs and music and then putting the arrangements together. Rush was so instrumental in my life. I cried for days when the Professor passed away. He became my favorite drummer after Keith moon died. I was lucky enough to see Rush nine times in my life. I would like to ask you a question. As a vocalist, do you appreciate music or singing even more because you are a vocalist? When I was nine my parents bought me my first acoustic guitar. I spent 5 years taking lessons on guitar, bass and drums. My guitar instructor Nick name me Jimi after Jimi Hendrix. I keep telling young people that they shouldn’t listen just to one kind of music and I tell them that they should go see has many performers as they can or want. Rock is my favorite but I’ve went and saw many performers. My first was Earth, wind and fire. I hope that you will appreciate this that I saw performers like Tony Bennett, Lou Rawls, Natalie Cole, Barbara Streisand, In 2007 my friend show me a dvd of Celtic Woman and have seen them 21 times now since 2008. Take care and much love ❤️ 🙏🏼
All I can say is Go Geddy Go. What a unique singing voice.
A must is to listen to their album 2112 from beginning to end with headphones on it was a game changer for me when I was 18 now that i am 61 it still holds up. 3 of the greatest musicians ever
Geddy Lee's vocal range changed considerably over the years. Your first reaction for Closer To The Heart was mid 70's, where his vocal range was incredibly high. This 2nd reaction is from the Moving Pictures album from 1981 & his vocals, whilst still in the high register, is much mellowed. I'd recommend the song A Farewell To Kings from the album of the same name. It's much closer to what you heard from Closer To The Heart, from the same album. If you want super crazy first generation vocals from Geddy Lee, you could try Anthem, or literally anything from their first album called, simply, Rush.
Geddy's voice had mellowed a bit by this point in their career. He wasn't singing those crazy high lines like he did back on the first three or four albums. Vital Signs is another great song on the Moving Pictures album you might like. Or if you want to hear more of the earlier stuff, check out Anthem off of Fly By Night.
Permanent Waves was the first noticeable step change in his vocals. Then Moving Pictures continued on.
Your channel just popped up tonight. No wonder, one of my favorite bands of my youth. In 1976, friends and myself were walking around the Hammond civic center in Indiana. Rush was playing that night. We had no tickets. I guess we were just curious. All of a sudden a door pops open and some guy comes out and asks if we needed tickets. That night we sat off to the side of the stage and experienced Rush. 17 years old. By the time I was 20 I had invested about $2500 in a stereo system. A lot back then. Rush 2112 was my favorite album to play on it. I was in another world listening to them. Thank you for reconnecting me to Rush with your sincere excitement for them. I can still experience it.
Really enjoyed your reaction. I cannot wait for the day you hear him sing the words, "We've taken care of everything, ..." Spoiler alert; it isn't mellow but it's glorious. Have fun on the discovering Rush journey. I recommend the channel StickHits as that fellow has remixed many stellar live Rush performances in High Def, bringing decades old performances up to a fresh and clear mix. I especially love anything from the 1981 tour (for the album this song is on), not only because I got to see them on that tour in high school, but I believe it is Rush at their peak-prime, and the show had a really warm feel to it; also, Geddy's at his best vocally. Peace.
Or "DON'T ANNOY US FURTHER!"
Please , when you can , react to Rush - Red Sector A ( with lyric ) = song about holocaust . Geddy Lee parents was survive to holocaust . Neil Peart deep lyric .. 😎👍
Love that you are learning RUSH's music . You are gonna love em . Listen to the PERMANENT WAVES album , it was before the moving pictures album .
RIP the proffesor ❤
Love to see someone discover the greatest prog rock band. You have a long journey ahead of you, and it's worth every listen, I first heard Rush in 75 and have never looked back.
Love seeing other music professionals giving props to Rush. Being a lifelong fan of theirs, I’ve always wondered if Geddy sought out any vocal coaching/training throughout their 40 year career. Regardless, his vocals are as big a part of the band as their musical abilities are.
Would love for you to react to Entre Nous, Different Strings, Natural Science from the Permanent Waves album, as the early 80’s are his peak vocally IMO.
One of the best drummers ever. Great guitarist and one of the best bass and singer ever
All 3 perfectionists working together
You have no idea how great they are. Glad I got to see them live.