My friend, your musical ear and ability as a musician are exceptional. I love how you hear a Rush lick and just pick up your bass and play it, just from hearing it. Bravo!! Love your passion Church Boy.
Dont be sorry to pause! Dont be sorry to rewind!!!! Dont be sorry to play your bass!!!!!! LOVE Hearing your take on RUSH!!!!! Its a reaction vid! Pause, rewind and PLAY MAN!!!! Love your vids!!!!
I like your “bass” 🎸 Pro Shop hat! 😆 You really don’t need to apologize to the RUSH fans. We have spent a very significant amount of time listening to their stuff over and over. Hundreds, if not thousands of times over the decades for some songs. We are the RUSH geeks, we are the RUSH ARMY!
I love both Rush and Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band. A win/win. This one has some similar elements to Roll the Bones, released two years following this song in 1991. Also: Requests for Bruce Springsteen - Meeting Across The River (studio) Jungleland (live video)
First song ever I learned the best I could on bass was of all songs was La Villa. Imagine that. Heck it was all by ear, and couldn't afford Tab magazines to grab Tabs. Way before TH-cam.
Rush experimented with different styles and producers through the decades, I think you should do early Rush next. 2112 all of first side at once, Second side all fantastic singles!
This song is from their Presto album (my favorite) produced by Rupert Hine. Rupert took them into a whole new direction, more tight and precise. So many great songs, Presto, razors edge, available light & more.
Just about every song they did in 40 years of recorded history was 'different for Rush'. 'Presto', 'Hold Your Fire' and 'Roll the Bones' are all superb albums, underrated in the Rush canon.
@@mark-be9mq Absolutely, but now, decades later, it's also about evolving beyond the same, tired, cliched old slogans (iT's dA kEyBoArDs!) people reel out and recognising brilliance when you hear it.
You should definitely check out Red Barchetta from their Moving Pictures album. A favorite of many Rush fans. It tells a futuristic story about when cars are banned, but a man's uncle reveals a beautiful sports car he has hidden on an abandoned farm. Needless to say, the man starts taking the car out for a spin and discovers the thrill and joy of driving in his uncle's Red Barchetta, but ends up being chased by authorities and has to make a run for it to get back to his uncle's farm. Very interesting story. The music is amazing and very well written - it starts out with a beautiful, slow melody, then builds up to some really cool riffs, has a beautiful guitar solo by Lifeson, more cool and kickin' riffs, and then gently tones it down with a beautiful, dreamy outro with tasteful bass playing and Alex's dreamy guitar playing. I think you'll love it. It's my favorite song.
Neil based the song on a short story named “A Nice Morning Drive” written by Robert Foster. Peart being an avid reader based many lyrics on poems and short stories. Neil was great for giving fans very unique lyrics rather than the same old love story after love story. Rush proved that songs can be based on life experiences other than young love.
Actually, most people think Red Barchetta is simply about a joy ride, but there's way more content in that song. The article that the song is based off explains the story better, but in a dystopian future, certain cars are banned (the Motor Law). Only certain government issued, bloated, SUV type vehicles were permitted on the road (the alloy air cars). The drivers of these alloy vehicles were encouraged to run all banned vehicles off the road, hence the chase at the end of the song. It's been years since I read the original article, but I believe that's how the story went.
Every time You say, "That is Fire!" I want to say, no kidding Sir! You are now a Rush Fan! Welcome, Brother! I am a lifelong Rush fan, bass player, and U.S.M.C. Combat Veteran!
Thank you for this reaction. I remember when this song came out. I felt like Rush came back from a long excursion. After Signals, Grace Under Pressure, Power Windows, and Hold Your Fire, the Presto album returned rush away from the heavy keyboard production and brought Geddy back to the bass god that we always knew he was. As a drummer myself, I really appreciate how the main riff that you and I love so much has the snare drum back beat on count 3 for the first 2 measures then counts 2 and 4 on the second 2 measures. There is a push and pull roller coaster effect between all the instruments and I remember asking myself, "How did they come up with this?" After repeated listens, I realize that the guitar was the initial instrument that inspired the drums and bass to flesh it out, so hats off to Alex Lifeson for his creativity. Still, thanks for this reaction and all your other Rush reactions. There is no such thing as a bad Rush song. I look forward to you reacting to some of the earlier works from Fly By Night and Hemispheres and more. Geddy's bass work is nothing less than phenomenal. Thank you.
It doesn't matter from which era of their career the song you listen to is. They are incredibly talented and whatever they play, it's amazing. That's all there is to know. You should give a listen to the song *Time stand still* next, it's a significant song by it's lyrics, many choirs sang it including the US forces.
Geddy is playing a Wal Bass on this album. He did from 1985-1992. Check out the live performance of him playing YYZ from 1988’s “A Show Of Hands” to see him playing this bass. This version you can hear all of their parts clearly and very defined. Emotion Detector off Power Windows, Turn The Page, Mission and Open Secrets off of Hold Your Fire
Killer Bass line throughout this song! I ( and WE, the Rush “ faithful “ ) love you and your reactions to Rush ( and others..) We appreciate a real musician ( BASS player!! ) giving your thoughtful appraisal and honest review. Personally, I am a believer in God & Jesus, BUT, these three men are GOOD men, always faithful to their wives and family, and are humble and grateful! You should watch “ Rush, Behind the Lighted Stage” Documentary ( 2010) for their full story! Love you dude!!
You can’t stop and you shouldn’t stop. Limelight and 2112! 2112 will put a new crease in your brain. 🧠 It’s a half concept album. It’s their early masterpiece. Very serious RUSH. 20+ minutes, I believe for that first side of the record that’s known as 2112. The flip side of the album had single songs that new fans should not ignore. It’s from their weed era! Ha Ha! You will get to it, it’s inevitable. RUSH used a lot of different techniques and musical styles but it’s always unmistakably RUSH. We can’t wait for your 2112 reaction! Do the studio version as opposed to live for the first time. There’s a version with animation that’s cool. You’ll see. You WILL see! 😆 Classic 70’s Space Rock! 🙀🪐
Fairly new to your channel, and a lifelong Rush fan (saw them 12 times) I could be jaded about the literally hundreds of Rush reactions I’ve watched, but I really enjoy your energy. The fact that you pick up the bass in the middle of songs and play it back is a plus, not a hindrance. You bring a lot of knowledge and perspective without being preachy or “stuffy academic.” If you’re ever in Birmingham, look me up.
ok, we know you dig the music… and so do we. but watch the cartoon video of 2112, and pay attention to the lyrical story. as much as RUSH is musically amazing, when you listen to every song’s story, it just proves they’re aliens. 😂 Neil is genius. greatest drummer ever and a lyricist to boot. crazy combo. the stars were aligned when these guys met.
Rush is always different. Digging the vibes on your channel and unlike me, liking and following. We have so much musical likes in common even though our background is so different. That's what I love about the Keys, where I live... diversity. Your BPS hat and fishing shirts hit home almost as much as your bass playing. Glad to have found you, and yep, I'm a big Beth Hart fan too. Looking forward to more of your insights and if you are ever in the Keys, let's go fishing....
Presto and Roll the Bones was a return to their power trio roots, and overall, the production is a tad dry. Rupert Hine brought back the guitar and more of a live feel.
Really LOVE THE REACTION!!! BUTT!!!!!!!! PLEASE do not start playing bass???? Maybe check out NEIL PEART Buddy Rich HONOR????? or TOP FUEL???!!!!!!!!! :) Surprises awaits!! :) ♥AND, or... Victor Wooten bass music????????? :) LOVE TOP FUEL ALWAYS!!! “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~ Romans 15:13
@@markandersen5187,Thanks man, it’s been a while. You are right. I only saw that tour once. I forgot the song on which album, but I remember that show! Me, 2 cool friends and a very cute girl. We had second row! One of the best concerts! It’s been decades since I’ve listened to Presto, maybe I should change that. I remember they had huge inflatable rabbits, one on each side of the stage! 😆
“…Is this groove just a little bit different?” Yes. But you’re picking up on it already: RUSH never stood still. They went through several phases or periods. In the early 70s, they sounded a lot like Led Zeppelin. Then they had hints of Yes and King Crimson to go along with the Zeppelin, and their songs got really long. The challenge of the long songs wore them out and they switched to shorter songs and became quite fond of The Police and New Wave. Geddy added a lot of keyboards and Neil added synth drums. And so on. This song is from the late 80s.
Hey brother,.. I grew up on Rush and Iron Maiden. You say your new to the Rush table. I envy your discoveries to come, it'll give you chills sometimes. Cheers from Canada my friend,.. you got a new sub... 🤙
This album was supposed to be their return to a more classic Rush sound (read: Alex wouldn't shut up), but a lot of folks consider it a transistional album. I'm a drummer and loved Neil's work here, and the biggest accusation would be the production was 'thin'. Don't care, I love the album. Great Eddie Murphy laugh, btw. 🤘🥁
trick to listening to rush is to start early and end late... they played longer as a single group than almost any other group... their music styles changed greatly from 70s till they stopped... almost every album has a story line.. some of my favorites are... trees.... mystic rythums... freewill... tom sawyer... and red barcheta...
The amount of times I have had to back it up and hear it again from RUSH is uncountable in the last 40 years. Overjoyed to see you taking the journey we all take when we listen my man!
I'm so impressed how quickly you pick up on geds. Lines . I struggle for hours on 30sec. Of a song. Leave that thing alone live is the pinnacle of bass
As they put out new albums, even us diehard fans were usually surprised by at least one song on the album that we never saw coming or anticipated. That was part of the fresh fun even if it took a few listens, but you can say that about a lot of songs. We never knew which direction they were going to go, we just knew it was going to be RUSH.
It was so great to see your reaction man! I was yelling at my phone, wait for the bas solo, wait for the bass solo! If you haven't listened to Moving Pictures I would do that next.
great song from the Album Presto. On my journey, I had this whole album on replay for a while. Of course, I can say the same for most of Rush's catalog :) Rush and Iron Maiden are my favorite bands and both are very bass driven (Geddy Lee and Steve Harris). Enjoy your journey! Cheers!
Geddy is playing a Wal bass during this period between 1985 and the early 90's. He would transition back to his '72 Fender Jazz bass on the 1993 album Counterparts and stick with it for the duration until the band's retirement. The Jazz has a more beastly growly tone to it when compared to the 'popcorn' tone of the Wal.
@@russelschultz Perhaps, but it was a lousy sounding bass for Rush. Weak with no bottom end. I thought the Steinberger sounded better. Even Geddy tired of the Wal after a while. The Rics, Fender Precision and Jazz basses were still the best.
Geddy’s tone in this era of Rush was driven by a few things, but most important among them was his use of the hand made Wal basses with thinner gauge flat wound strings. While it’s not not nearly as aggressive and lacks the deep low growl of a Fender jazz, its mid range tone is amongst the best I’ve ever heard and lend itself to clear articulation. Love the Wal. If you like this bass sound and tone, give a listen to the track Open Secrets from the album Hold Your Fire. Keep up the great reactions, and your mission, if you choose to accept, is to learn this one and play along!!!!! Challenge issued!
Yeah. The beginning is above average, then it drops off afterwards. This isn’t their best. Here you go. Driven- Rio Freewill- 1981 2112 - Rio Drum Solo- Letterman Bytor 1981 Where’s My Thing- Live
You should check out the documentary Beyond The Lighted Stage. It's s great documentary about their entire careers. This album came out in 1989 and was after their synth heavy days in the mid-80s. There's a clip of this album's producer saying that they're one of the few great power trios and it was a shame their music was smothered in keyboards. I love all eras of Rush and didn't mind the synth heavy 80s albums but this was an intentional return to that power trio sound.
OK! So !!!! RUSH THE BEST INYRO EVER!!!???? What is this you might ask...HMMMM? How about 40 yesrs of concert intros played back to back LIVE!!!!!.all at once at the same show. Yup !!!! its every one!!!!! If you DON'T WATCTH THIS then you will just ask why for years to come..... I'm back and i will send you this twice daily untill you at least check it out....
So cool to revisit this music with someone that knows music. Your comments are bang on!!! Very cool. Please go back to Signal album and listen to the Weapon Live In Toronto 1984 (2021 HD Remaster)...mind blowing!!!
After the 70s, they took Many Different Approaches! THIS song is Back to their ROCK Roots, after the Synth-Heavy 80s (This Album 1989). Also, you'll be Shocked by the Following album's Title Track, "Roll the Bones" (1991), a Dice reference, where you'll hear a 2 Verse Dose of *RAP* Lyrics!!!! I've been a Fan since 1978, so, I'm with you on your Rabbit Hole, you can Ask me Anything!
Always here for my favourite Rush reactor. You mentioned Springsteen's voice. Suggestion, for a change of pace: Iron Sky by Paulo Nutini, from the live Abbey Road sessions. If I were a betting man, I'd you'll LOVE IT. ;)
My friend, your musical ear and ability as a musician are exceptional. I love how you hear a Rush lick and just pick up your bass and play it, just from hearing it. Bravo!! Love your passion Church Boy.
Can't get enough of your Rush reactions. Keep em coming.
Over the years, I have taken the phrase "You can twist perception, reality won't budge." to heart.
Yeah, someone should let the LGBTQ+...KNOW THAT! Sorry. Couldn't resist the opportunity!
Turns out, truth won't budge either.
Dont be sorry about the truth. @@JaDem148
Yes, a Peart classic line.
@@JaDem148 why does the LGBTQ+ needs to know that? humor me
Dont be sorry to pause! Dont be sorry to rewind!!!! Dont be sorry to play your bass!!!!!! LOVE Hearing your take on RUSH!!!!! Its a reaction vid! Pause, rewind and PLAY MAN!!!! Love your vids!!!!
Amen. We stay for your unique and informed analysis.
To mis paraphrase a line from this song, "You can twist opinion, analysis won't budge..."
I like your “bass” 🎸 Pro Shop hat! 😆
You really don’t need to apologize to the RUSH fans. We have spent a very significant amount of time listening to their stuff over and over.
Hundreds, if not thousands of times over the decades for some songs. We are the RUSH geeks, we are the RUSH ARMY!
I love both Rush and Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band. A win/win. This one has some similar elements to Roll the Bones, released two years following this song in 1991.
Also: Requests for Bruce Springsteen - Meeting Across The River (studio)
Jungleland (live video)
First song ever I learned the best I could on bass was of all songs was La Villa. Imagine that. Heck it was all by ear, and couldn't afford Tab magazines to grab Tabs. Way before TH-cam.
Rush experimented with different styles and producers through the decades, I think you should do early Rush next. 2112 all of first side at once, Second side all fantastic singles!
Agreed. Geddy's voice in the 70's was waaay up there. The comic book style video (I believe) is the best for context for CB watch it.
Love your reaction man! You should listen to "The Big Money", another killer tune for the boys! The three of them really shine on that one.
RUSH was the Canadian prog-rock gift to the world!!
I love watching you “take da Bass in” real time! That spicy good face makes me smile 🙌🏻 This is my number 1 Band of all time!
Animate!!! Please! You'll love the bass line
You never need apologize for “taking it back” 😂
He's the rare case where I wanna hear him talk , I usually skip most reactors yapping lol
@@epnlvr9790ditto
I gotta say, I'm glad he took it back, because the intro is the best part of this song, imo.
This song is from their Presto album (my favorite) produced by Rupert Hine. Rupert took them into a whole new direction, more tight and precise. So many great songs, Presto, razors edge, available light & more.
Just about every song they did in 40 years of recorded history was 'different for Rush'. 'Presto', 'Hold Your Fire' and 'Roll the Bones' are all superb albums, underrated in the Rush canon.
You listed their top 3 worst albums. Come on son.
Too commercial sounding, like the end of a movie soundtrack.
Too much studio polish.
Eye of the beholder. If you grew up in 70s, 80's, 90s each "Rush" fits closer to the music style you grew up in. Nature vs Nurture?
@@mark-be9mq Absolutely, but now, decades later, it's also about evolving beyond the same, tired, cliched old slogans (iT's dA kEyBoArDs!) people reel out and recognising brilliance when you hear it.
You should definitely check out Red Barchetta from their Moving Pictures album. A favorite of many Rush fans. It tells a futuristic story about when cars are banned, but a man's uncle reveals a beautiful sports car he has hidden on an abandoned farm. Needless to say, the man starts taking the car out for a spin and discovers the thrill and joy of driving in his uncle's Red Barchetta, but ends up being chased by authorities and has to make a run for it to get back to his uncle's farm. Very interesting story. The music is amazing and very well written - it starts out with a beautiful, slow melody, then builds up to some really cool riffs, has a beautiful guitar solo by Lifeson, more cool and kickin' riffs, and then gently tones it down with a beautiful, dreamy outro with tasteful bass playing and Alex's dreamy guitar playing. I think you'll love it. It's my favorite song.
Neil based the song on a short story named “A Nice Morning Drive” written by Robert Foster. Peart being an avid reader based many lyrics on poems and short stories. Neil was great for giving fans very unique lyrics rather than the same old love story after love story. Rush proved that songs can be based on life experiences other than young love.
Actually, most people think Red Barchetta is simply about a joy ride, but there's way more content in that song. The article that the song is based off explains the story better, but in a dystopian future, certain cars are banned (the Motor Law). Only certain government issued, bloated, SUV type vehicles were permitted on the road (the alloy air cars). The drivers of these alloy vehicles were encouraged to run all banned vehicles off the road, hence the chase at the end of the song. It's been years since I read the original article, but I believe that's how the story went.
@lancewilliams4847a new Lo?😊
The live version of Red Barchetta from 1981's Exit Stage Left is a good one for CB.
Such an awesome song that was not played often enough in concert.
Yes, yes and yes please review
They make changes to their sound each album, but still remain RUSH.
“Turn The Page” from their “Hold Your Fire” album is a real sleeper track. 🔥🔥
This whole album was different for Rush. Listen to The Pass.....
In the Church Boys eyes Rush remains undefeated. 😂
Every time You say, "That is Fire!" I want to say, no kidding Sir! You are now a Rush Fan! Welcome, Brother! I am a lifelong Rush fan, bass player, and U.S.M.C. Combat Veteran!
Thank you for this reaction. I remember when this song came out. I felt like Rush came back from a long excursion. After Signals, Grace Under Pressure, Power Windows, and Hold Your Fire, the Presto album returned rush away from the heavy keyboard production and brought Geddy back to the bass god that we always knew he was. As a drummer myself, I really appreciate how the main riff that you and I love so much has the snare drum back beat on count 3 for the first 2 measures then counts 2 and 4 on the second 2 measures. There is a push and pull roller coaster effect between all the instruments and I remember asking myself, "How did they come up with this?" After repeated listens, I realize that the guitar was the initial instrument that inspired the drums and bass to flesh it out, so hats off to Alex Lifeson for his creativity. Still, thanks for this reaction and all your other Rush reactions. There is no such thing as a bad Rush song. I look forward to you reacting to some of the earlier works from Fly By Night and Hemispheres and more. Geddy's bass work is nothing less than phenomenal. Thank you.
Neil plays along with the guitar especially his hi-hat work.
Have you listened to Between the Wheels ?
This was Rush from my college years. Love this album!
It doesn't matter from which era of their career the song you listen to is. They are incredibly talented and whatever they play, it's amazing. That's all there is to know. You should give a listen to the song *Time stand still* next, it's a significant song by it's lyrics, many choirs sang it including the US forces.
You might like Scars from this era.
and The Pass. my God this is a good song. that base. boom boom boom mmmm
Geddy is playing a Wal Bass on this album. He did from 1985-1992. Check out the live performance of him playing YYZ from 1988’s “A Show Of Hands” to see him playing this bass. This version you can hear all of their parts clearly and very defined.
Emotion Detector off Power Windows, Turn The Page, Mission and Open Secrets off of Hold Your Fire
“They force ear-gasims”. 😂 SO true. Their music diversity and progression from 1973 to present is unparalleled.
Back on the RUSH wagon nice to see.
🤗 Woo Hoo! More Rush! 😒 But still no YYZ Live in Rio so 🤔 a Riot is still in the works. 😁🥰🐰
Damn fine choice and reaction! Ok CB, it's about time you get to 2112...THE defining Rush
song and when the boys really became Rush! Do eeeet! Haha
Killer Bass line throughout this song! I ( and WE, the Rush “ faithful “ ) love you and your reactions to Rush ( and others..) We appreciate a real musician ( BASS player!! ) giving your thoughtful appraisal and honest review. Personally, I am a believer in God & Jesus, BUT, these three men are GOOD men, always faithful to their wives and family, and are humble and grateful! You should watch “ Rush, Behind the Lighted Stage” Documentary ( 2010) for their full story! Love you dude!!
This is my favorite track from Presto, but overall it’s not one of their best albums.
The Trees Live Exit Stage left!!!!
Please do Limelight from Rush! Studio version
You need to listen to some YES which is a band that was a major influence on the guys from Rush.
You can’t stop and you shouldn’t stop. Limelight and 2112! 2112 will put a new crease in your brain. 🧠 It’s a half concept album. It’s their early masterpiece. Very serious RUSH. 20+ minutes, I believe for that first side of the record that’s known as 2112. The flip side of the album had single songs that new fans should not ignore. It’s from their weed era! Ha Ha! You will get to it, it’s inevitable. RUSH used a lot of different techniques and musical styles but it’s always unmistakably RUSH. We can’t wait for your 2112 reaction! Do the studio version as opposed to live for the first time. There’s a version with animation that’s cool. You’ll see. You WILL see! 😆
Classic 70’s Space Rock! 🙀🪐
Fairly new to your channel, and a lifelong Rush fan (saw them 12 times)
I could be jaded about the literally hundreds of Rush reactions I’ve watched, but I really enjoy your energy. The fact that you pick up the bass in the middle of songs and play it back is a plus, not a hindrance. You bring a lot of knowledge and perspective without being preachy or “stuffy academic.”
If you’re ever in Birmingham, look me up.
I love your reactions ! Check out Available Light ( keep volume up on the fade out !!).
You’re gonna want to hear The Big Money! Geddy killin that Wal bass.
Love your Rush adventure. Keep it coming
Please and thank you, more Rush reactions!
The Big Money
Red Barchetta.. entire Moving Pictures Album
Open Secret
Alien Shore
Tons of great stuff
Commenting before the song even starts.. I’m always here for Church Boy’s Rush reactions!! 🔥🎵
ok, we know you dig the music… and so do we. but watch the cartoon video of 2112, and pay attention to the lyrical story. as much as RUSH is musically amazing, when you listen to every song’s story, it just proves they’re aliens. 😂 Neil is genius. greatest drummer ever and a lyricist to boot. crazy combo. the stars were aligned when these guys met.
the intro off beat stuff is really cool... have not heard this in a awhile.. thanks
Rush is always different. Digging the vibes on your channel and unlike me, liking and following. We have so much musical likes in common even though our background is so different. That's what I love about the Keys, where I live... diversity. Your BPS hat and fishing shirts hit home almost as much as your bass playing. Glad to have found you, and yep, I'm a big Beth Hart fan too. Looking forward to more of your insights and if you are ever in the Keys, let's go fishing....
Presto and Roll the Bones was a return to their power trio roots, and overall, the production is a tad dry.
Rupert Hine brought back the guitar and more of a live feel.
Really LOVE THE REACTION!!! BUTT!!!!!!!! PLEASE do not start playing bass???? Maybe check out NEIL PEART Buddy Rich HONOR????? or TOP FUEL???!!!!!!!!! :) Surprises awaits!! :) ♥AND, or... Victor Wooten bass music????????? :) LOVE TOP FUEL ALWAYS!!! “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~ Romans 15:13
I hate Bruce Springsteen
He hates the country he was born in along with his friend HRC.
He’s the boss!
He'a a demon-rat.
I’m thinking you’re hooked on Rush now!!!
Hold Your Fire album, 1988? I think. Saw this tour twice! 2 cities in my state, one day apart!
Presto 89'
@@markandersen5187,Thanks man, it’s been a while. You are right. I only saw that tour once. I forgot the song on which album, but I remember that show! Me, 2 cool friends and a very cute girl. We had second row! One of the best concerts!
It’s been decades since I’ve listened to Presto, maybe I should change that. I remember they had huge inflatable rabbits, one on each side of the stage! 😆
Try test for echo live Rush 1997
Geddys tone is 🔥 on this album.
When the song hits so hard you have to make this face: 2:56
Keep going, so many classics to get to!!
Great song. Presto is a fabulous album.
Time stand still is a great RUSH tune
Haha! Love your reaction during the instrumental section. I literally wore the cassette tape out on that spot due to constant rewinding!
Church Boy, you need to hear "Available Light" Geddy's singing is angelic.
“…Is this groove just a little bit different?” Yes. But you’re picking up on it already: RUSH never stood still. They went through several phases or periods. In the early 70s, they sounded a lot like Led Zeppelin. Then they had hints of Yes and King Crimson to go along with the Zeppelin, and their songs got really long. The challenge of the long songs wore them out and they switched to shorter songs and became quite fond of The Police and New Wave. Geddy added a lot of keyboards and Neil added synth drums. And so on. This song is from the late 80s.
Hey brother,.. I grew up on Rush and Iron Maiden. You say your new to the Rush table. I envy your discoveries to come, it'll give you chills sometimes. Cheers from Canada my friend,.. you got a new sub... 🤙
How bout some ❤s to these great comments?
This album was supposed to be their return to a more classic Rush sound (read: Alex wouldn't shut up), but a lot of folks consider it a transistional album. I'm a drummer and loved Neil's work here, and the biggest accusation would be the production was 'thin'.
Don't care, I love the album.
Great Eddie Murphy laugh, btw. 🤘🥁
It’s long but 2112 is what propelled the band to the next level and worth a listen for all potential die hard fans
The Spirit of Radio is not to be overlooked...you will find a smidge of Reggae
The last song in this album is a little known ABSOLUTELY AMAZING song that does NOT get the love it deserves. Take a listen and marvel.
The saint turns to sin !!!
trick to listening to rush is to start early and end late... they played longer as a single group than almost any other group... their music styles changed greatly from 70s till they stopped... almost every album has a story line..
some of my favorites are... trees.... mystic rythums... freewill... tom sawyer... and red barcheta...
The amount of times I have had to back it up and hear it again from RUSH is uncountable in the last 40 years. Overjoyed to see you taking the journey we all take when we listen my man!
I'm so impressed how quickly you pick up on geds. Lines . I struggle for hours on 30sec. Of a song. Leave that thing alone live is the pinnacle of bass
Keep practicing! Learn Jacob's Ladder. It's big and powerful and not that difficult. It'll give you incredible confidence!
As they put out new albums, even us diehard fans were usually surprised by at least one song on the album that we never saw coming or anticipated. That was part of the fresh fun even if it took a few listens, but you can say that about a lot of songs. We never knew which direction they were going to go, we just knew it was going to be RUSH.
It was so great to see your reaction man! I was yelling at my phone, wait for the bas solo, wait for the bass solo! If you haven't listened to Moving Pictures I would do that next.
he did Tom Sawyer and YYZ
great song from the Album Presto. On my journey, I had this whole album on replay for a while. Of course, I can say the same for most of Rush's catalog :) Rush and Iron Maiden are my favorite bands and both are very bass driven (Geddy Lee and Steve Harris). Enjoy your journey! Cheers!
Brother never say sorry🤘🤘
Geddy is playing a Wal bass during this period between 1985 and the early 90's. He would transition back to his '72 Fender Jazz bass on the 1993 album Counterparts and stick with it for the duration until the band's retirement. The Jazz has a more beastly growly tone to it when compared to the 'popcorn' tone of the Wal.
Nothing cuts through the mix like that Wal though.
@@russelschultz Perhaps, but it was a lousy sounding bass for Rush. Weak with no bottom end. I thought the Steinberger sounded better. Even Geddy tired of the Wal after a while. The Rics, Fender Precision and Jazz basses were still the best.
@@russelschultz The strings were an extremely light gauge, more akin to piano strings, actually.
😂 Loved the smile and appreciation for Geddy's little mini bass solo. Badass reaction.
What a song beautiful guitar beautiful bass beautiful drums beautiful keyboards
1989 Presto album, Power Windows preceded it in 1985 if memory serves.
Hold your Fire
And PRESTO!!
Geddy’s tone in this era of Rush was driven by a few things, but most important among them was his use of the hand made Wal basses with thinner gauge flat wound strings. While it’s not not nearly as aggressive and lacks the deep low growl of a Fender jazz, its mid range tone is amongst the best I’ve ever heard and lend itself to clear articulation. Love the Wal. If you like this bass sound and tone, give a listen to the track Open Secrets from the album Hold Your Fire.
Keep up the great reactions, and your mission, if you choose to accept, is to learn this one and play along!!!!!
Challenge issued!
Great song, and the
Drum work at the end, great stuff.
Rush was an ever evolving band, thats what made them great.
That chuckle at 7:54 when you heard Geddy playing Alex’s riff in the background. 😊
Another great one from Rush! I think that Geddy was in his Wal bass period here. Geddy makes everything sound good...
Yeah. The beginning is above average, then it drops off afterwards. This isn’t their best. Here you go.
Driven- Rio
Freewill- 1981
2112 - Rio
Drum Solo- Letterman
Bytor 1981
Where’s My Thing- Live
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From the album - Presto! It shed the eighties synth sound! Kicking off the nineties sound, RUSH!
Violent Femes add it up great bass grove!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That period of Rush is my favorites. Some really great and underrated albums between 1984 and 1994.
My favorite is Superconductor from the Presto album.
Smacked in the face!!!! HAHAHA Love your reactions for the holy trinity of rock!
🏆🏆🏆🏆!
You should check out the documentary Beyond The Lighted Stage. It's s great documentary about their entire careers. This album came out in 1989 and was after their synth heavy days in the mid-80s. There's a clip of this album's producer saying that they're one of the few great power trios and it was a shame their music was smothered in keyboards. I love all eras of Rush and didn't mind the synth heavy 80s albums but this was an intentional return to that power trio sound.
Probably my favorite documentary in music history!
Love it!
Just watching your face during the bass run was priceless. 🐵
I guess a lot of their songs come from sound check noodling...a weird riff or beat would occur and they would expand on it...
Totally enjoying your Rush reactions! Fire.
One of my favorites for the lyrics. Of course, the instrumentals, including bass, aren't half bad.😜
You're my favorite Rush reaction channel, keep em coming 👍 "a reaction just for youuuuu"
When are you going to delve into some of the Rush long-form tracks....yes, I'm talking about 2112.
OK! So !!!! RUSH THE BEST INYRO EVER!!!???? What is this you might ask...HMMMM? How about 40 yesrs of concert intros played back to back LIVE!!!!!.all at once at the same show. Yup !!!! its every one!!!!! If you DON'T WATCTH THIS then you will just ask why for years to come..... I'm back and i will send you this twice daily untill you at least check it out....
Reactions from musicians are always the best kind.
So cool to revisit this music with someone that knows music. Your comments are bang on!!! Very cool. Please go back to Signal album and listen to the Weapon Live In Toronto 1984 (2021 HD Remaster)...mind blowing!!!
After the 70s, they took Many Different Approaches! THIS song is Back to their ROCK Roots, after the Synth-Heavy 80s (This Album 1989). Also, you'll be Shocked by the Following album's Title Track, "Roll the Bones" (1991), a Dice reference, where you'll hear a 2 Verse Dose of *RAP* Lyrics!!!! I've been a Fan since 1978, so, I'm with you on your Rabbit Hole, you can Ask me Anything!
Always here for my favourite Rush reactor.
You mentioned Springsteen's voice.
Suggestion, for a change of pace: Iron Sky by Paulo Nutini, from the live Abbey Road sessions.
If I were a betting man, I'd you'll LOVE IT. ;)
Now do turn the page from their hold your fire album. Bassline is bonkers.
Enjoyed the personal relationship to the lyrics…lol.