Clockwork Angels is probably their most complete concept album. For us Rush fans, this song is special because this was their last song, on their last album and sadly only 8 years later Neil was taken from the world far too soon. He found happiness and contentment with his new family and cancer took him away from all that.
Clockwork Angels itself was a take on Voltaire’s book, Candide, which follows a character exploring what life had to offer. The protagonist comes to the realization that life isn’t the amazing things you go and do; it’s the way you live, the relationships you forge, and what you produce into the world that make a life fulfilled. This song hit so hard when it came out, and it only hit harder with every play because Rush fans had a collective feeling from 2012 onward that this band was nearing the end of its road. The guys were getting into their 60s and life was beginning to catch up with them physically, mentally, and medically. I was at this show. It doesn’t feel like nearly 13 years ago; it seems like it was yesterday. This was a good 2 hours into the set, including an intermission. There wasn’t a dry eye in the American Airlines Center during this song. The powerful emotion was palpable. I got in on the Rush live game late in their career because I was only born in 1990. This was show #10 for me with two more on their final tour. The last show I saw on the R40 tour (their final tour, but it wasn’t billed as such) brought me to tears like I’d only ever been at funerals because I somehow knew that was going to be the last time I’d ever see them.
A prophetic song that would see the death of one of the worlds greatest drummers and most profound lyricist Neil Peart RIP. Long live the mighty Rush that officially ended their career in 2015 with the R40 tour…
I'm glad to see your reaction to this video. I've been a RUSH fan since I was 10. RUSH has been my food and my blood. I'm glad you enjoy them almost as much as I do. I didn't know statistics, but I know their music. It's my life and has been my savior. Peace be with you! RUSH ON!
20 studio albums, 41 years active in the music industry. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted 2013 while they were out on tour in support for this album. This is the last song on the Clockwork Angeles album, many consider it their swan song. It was the first time that they brought other people (strings section) on stage with them to play several songs. I caught this tour in Las Vegas. I never missed a tour since 1985. At least one concert on each tour. I caught the Time Machine tour in Vegas, both legs, same exact VIP package, same exact seats. 14 row Sec. B, dead center.
Wow so jealous I never got that close to the stage. Maybe that's why they didn't think any women who are in the audience cuz I was in the nosebleed seats😂
When you're young you have your whole future ahead of you, then comes the line "The future disappears into memory, with only a moment between" and that moment reflects time's infinite jest. At least that's what it means to me.
When this song pops up in my feed I always tell myself I'll just listen to a little of it and then do something else. 7 minutes later I'm always blinking a tear from my eye.
I'm crying. Neil's last song. Interestingly, the band started in the 70s with a song called "Garden Road" and ended their career with "The Garden." They are genius musicians and Neil is missed to this day.
The Drummer Neil wrote the lyrics , this is so much from his heart, He lost a daughter in a car crash then shortly after his wife to cancer ,this was so emotional for the band members , a Garden the family ,, to watch and protect
The last song from their ladt album. "The measure of a life Is a measure of love and respect, A garden to nurture and protect" They KNEW this wss the end... Mind blown..
I SAW THEM ON JANUARY 31ST, 1975 AT WINTERLAND IN SAN FRANCISCO, ON THE FLY BY NIGHT TOUR , NEIL'S FIRST WITH RUSH... THEY WERE THE OPENER FOR KISS AND THE TUBES WERE IN THE MIDDLE SLOT.. BETWEEN 1975 AND 1984 SEEN THEM 9 TIMES . THAT 1ST TIME IN 75 I WAS 15 YRS OLD AND THOSE WERE MAGICAL TIMES FOR ROCK......
I know she definitely was at the R40 in New Orleans. They were in one of the sky boxes at the arena. It was said that it was the first time she saw her Father play. Take care 🙂🎸
This song has always meant a lot... but with my best friend dying of heart failure at only 32 years old(her bday is this Thursday, April 18, and she's trying her best to make it until then), it means SO much more. I don't think I'll ever be able to see this without crying. But most importantly... without realizing how effing precious life is. I told her I'll take care of her garden after she's gone... she's loves Rush as well :)
This was basically Neil looking back at his life and career a good bye to his fans and sadly it had extra meaning to the fans when Neil Peart passed away .Rip brother Neil 🙏🤘RUSH🤘😃s from 🇨🇦
This song is so universal and a simple guide to just being a good person and caring and taking care of those you love. For them to release an album of this quality and energy (as they were approaching 60) and to finish their recorded career with this song was a privilege to hear. I truly miss these guys. And more than anything, they just seem to be good people. And I like good people.
I've always thought this was about....his new family and especially his daughter. So loving and meaningful in the context of the tragedies that Neil experienced. God I miss that guy.
Thanks for posting this. I was fortunate to see Rush in concert 27 times, including their final show in Toronto, June 19, 2015 and this song, their last, has always brought tears to my eyes. I will never tire of their music and will forever miss their shows. RIP Mr. Peart and thanks to Rush!!
I had the pleasure of seeing the Clockwork Angels tour in Charlotte, NC. Another great tour... Played a lot of Power Windows deep cuts. Territories is a great song to react to from Power Windows. Keep rocking, Fabian! Love the reactions!!!
My wife and I have seen Rush in concert so many times. We decided to skip their last concert at the LA Forum thinking they would be back again. We are so sorry we missed it now. But we did get to see this tour in 2012. I think it was in Irvine at the Honda, but I'm not positive. I also saw them at the Gibson Amphitheatre somewhere in there but it's foggy to me now. Aggghhhh, now I have to look at my stubs. This song is the best!
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I appreciate your take on my favorite canadian band. Born in 62 I still crave the '70s THE best time for creative music and sounds. The Hair Bands of the '80s Can I go back??? Pretty please!!!!
They considered adding a new band member in the late 70's, but as a band, decided to push themselves to do more on stage with additional instruments, & they did that thru the 80's! They had two tours in 2012 & I think in 2015 where they added the strings for half of the show, & played the other half with just the three on stage!
Knowing the time after this song of Neil's demise and after my Mom's passing during the early hours of the fourth day of this year, I can't keep my eyes dry when I hear this.
Most rock guitarists have some diva in them. Alex Lifeson is an exception, imo, too nice a guy, despite being one of the best around. Hetfield thought s lot of him as you said. So did Eddie Van Halen. Alex stayed within the group structure and concept. There were a few solos in his career with Rush that I think of as “statements.” The solo in The Garden was definitely one of them.
Agree completely. La Villa Strangiato solo is on the statement list. So is the solo at the end of Xanadu. Having a hard time thinking of the others just now. The other thing about many Rush classics is many have an instrumental break in the middle in which all three of them go off. Alex had brief solos or riffs in a number of those that almost qualify (Spirit of Radio, Tom Sawyer, YYZ and others.
I'd like to bring up the interplay of Lifeson and Lee during 'Working Man' as a signature Lifeson solo. They are having a friendly battle as they play their "axes" and that song was essentially their first "hit" (it took awhile for people to get into them). Right from the jump, Lifeson could play one bad axe.
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Clockwork Angels is probably their most complete concept album. For us Rush fans, this song is special because this was their last song, on their last album and sadly only 8 years later Neil was taken from the world far too soon. He found happiness and contentment with his new family and cancer took him away from all that.
Clockwork Angels itself was a take on Voltaire’s book, Candide, which follows a character exploring what life had to offer. The protagonist comes to the realization that life isn’t the amazing things you go and do; it’s the way you live, the relationships you forge, and what you produce into the world that make a life fulfilled. This song hit so hard when it came out, and it only hit harder with every play because Rush fans had a collective feeling from 2012 onward that this band was nearing the end of its road. The guys were getting into their 60s and life was beginning to catch up with them physically, mentally, and medically.
I was at this show. It doesn’t feel like nearly 13 years ago; it seems like it was yesterday. This was a good 2 hours into the set, including an intermission. There wasn’t a dry eye in the American Airlines Center during this song. The powerful emotion was palpable. I got in on the Rush live game late in their career because I was only born in 1990. This was show #10 for me with two more on their final tour. The last show I saw on the R40 tour (their final tour, but it wasn’t billed as such) brought me to tears like I’d only ever been at funerals because I somehow knew that was going to be the last time I’d ever see them.
Why is that great man gone. I don't ever want him to be forgotten.
He won't be... he'll never be forgotten. I miss Neil too. As well as so many others.
Greatest lyricist/poet and drummer that ever lived ❤
A prophetic song that would see the death of one of the worlds greatest drummers and most profound lyricist Neil Peart RIP. Long live the mighty Rush that officially ended their career in 2015 with the R40 tour…
I'm glad to see your reaction to this video. I've been a RUSH fan since I was 10. RUSH has been my food and my blood. I'm glad you enjoy them almost as much as I do. I didn't know statistics, but I know their music. It's my life and has been my savior. Peace be with you! RUSH ON!
The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect, so hard to earn, so easily burned. R.I.P. Neil😢
The anthem of real men. Could not be more perfectly written.
Rush released 19 studio albums.
RUSH The greatest rock band that ever was or ever will be.
If there was one song that every human being alive should know and understand, this is it. This will be my funeral song.
20 studio albums, 41 years active in the music industry. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted 2013 while they were out on tour in support for this album.
This is the last song on the Clockwork Angeles album, many consider it their swan song. It was the first time that they brought other people (strings section) on stage with them to play several songs. I caught this tour in Las Vegas.
I never missed a tour since 1985. At least one concert on each tour. I caught the Time Machine tour in Vegas, both legs, same exact VIP package, same exact seats. 14 row Sec. B, dead center.
Wow so jealous I never got that close to the stage. Maybe that's why they didn't think any women who are in the audience cuz I was in the nosebleed seats😂
When you're young you have your whole future ahead of you, then comes the line "The future disappears into memory, with only a moment between" and that moment reflects time's infinite jest. At least that's what it means to me.
The last song on their last album. That beautiful little piano piece was written by Alex Lifeson.
Yet, it was Alex who said "I got nuthin'" until he jumped up from his couch, and wrote the main lead, he didn't have a clue, til he had it!❤️
When this song pops up in my feed I always tell myself I'll just listen to a little of it and then do something else. 7 minutes later I'm always blinking a tear from my eye.
I know what you mean.
Same here..😥
Same…
I haven’t made it through this song without crying since Neil died
Me three 😢 Neil
Neil’s swan song ❤❤❤❤
“The watchmaker has time up his sleeve”
So emotional ❤❤❤❤
Rest in peace Professor.
🥁 🥁 🐐 🐐
I'm crying. Neil's last song. Interestingly, the band started in the 70s with a song called "Garden Road" and ended their career with "The Garden." They are genius musicians and Neil is missed to this day.
This beautiful song, was Neil Peart's epitaph for his career and eventually his life. I always tear up listening to this one.
The Drummer Neil wrote the lyrics , this is so much from his heart, He lost a daughter in a car crash then shortly after his wife to cancer ,this was so emotional for the band members , a Garden the family ,, to watch and protect
One of the most beautiful songs, ever!
The last song from their ladt album.
"The measure of a life
Is a measure of love and respect,
A garden to nurture and protect"
They KNEW this wss the end...
Mind blown..
That’s what I feel it was Neil’s farewell very sad and emotional melody😂
A masterpeice
Beautiful song by one of the greatest bands in history.
It’s been 5 years and still feels like yesterday
History will remember them as the greatest musicians in the world!
I can’t think of another band or musician that left us with a better swansong
I SAW THEM ON JANUARY 31ST, 1975 AT WINTERLAND IN SAN FRANCISCO, ON THE FLY BY NIGHT TOUR , NEIL'S FIRST WITH RUSH... THEY WERE THE OPENER FOR KISS AND THE TUBES WERE IN THE MIDDLE SLOT.. BETWEEN 1975 AND 1984 SEEN THEM 9 TIMES . THAT 1ST TIME IN 75 I WAS 15 YRS OLD AND THOSE WERE MAGICAL TIMES FOR ROCK......
The strings 🙌🏼
They certainly push up the emotional level.😢
The measure of a life is the garden of love & respect you cultivate\grow . It is hard to grow but can be easily lost .
I don't know about other shows, but I caught their opening show in Manchester NH. It was easily a top 10 moment of my life.
Rhythm?!? He can do it all and with soul and emotion to spare!
That solo, goose bumps every time.
R-40 is their final tour. Neil's daughter attended in LA . I believe
I know she definitely was at the R40 in New Orleans. They were in one of the sky boxes at the arena. It was said that it was the first time she saw her Father play. Take care 🙂🎸
Reading the book really helps with understanding the album.
This song has always meant a lot... but with my best friend dying of heart failure at only 32 years old(her bday is this Thursday, April 18, and she's trying her best to make it until then), it means SO much more. I don't think I'll ever be able to see this without crying. But most importantly... without realizing how effing precious life is. I told her I'll take care of her garden after she's gone... she's loves Rush as well :)
This was Neil saying goodbye in my opinion. Between this and playing Losing It for the first time in concert.
I don’t think he knew he would die a few years later, but I do think he knew his health was declining and that his music career was over.
This was basically Neil looking back at his life and career a good bye to his fans and sadly it had extra meaning to the fans when Neil Peart passed away .Rip brother Neil 🙏🤘RUSH🤘😃s from 🇨🇦
This song is so universal and a simple guide to just being a good person and caring and taking care of those you love. For them to release an album of this quality and energy (as they were approaching 60) and to finish their recorded career with this song was a privilege to hear. I truly miss these guys. And more than anything, they just seem to be good people. And I like good people.
I've always thought this was about....his new family and especially his daughter. So loving and meaningful in the context of the tragedies that Neil experienced. God I miss that guy.
I seen this tour twice. Once in Kansas City once in St Louis
What’s up, Fabian? I’m just south of you. Johnson County. Good reaction, bro. 😎 Rush is legend. They them as they say.
Much love ✌🏾
😁❤🇨🇦 Rush toured from 1974 to 2015 when Neil decided to pack things up
@@kimbarry4674 I got to see them on their farewell tour.
@@schrodingers-gat I wish❤️🇨🇦
Hell-ta-tha-yeah!
Clockwork Angels was their 19th studio album
I was at that concert and thought...the theme is life, time....wonder if one of them is dealing with their own fate? Sick? Wow❤
I was there as well...and I had the same sense.
Thanks for posting this. I was fortunate to see Rush in concert 27 times, including their final show in Toronto, June 19, 2015 and this song, their last, has always brought tears to my eyes. I will never tire of their music and will forever miss their shows. RIP Mr. Peart and thanks to Rush!!
I had the pleasure of seeing the Clockwork Angels tour in Charlotte, NC. Another great tour... Played a lot of Power Windows deep cuts. Territories is a great song to react to from Power Windows. Keep rocking, Fabian! Love the reactions!!!
My wife and I have seen Rush in concert so many times. We decided to skip their last concert at the LA Forum thinking they would be back again. We are so sorry we missed it now. But we did get to see this tour in 2012. I think it was in Irvine at the Honda, but I'm not positive. I also saw them at the Gibson Amphitheatre somewhere in there but it's foggy to me now. Aggghhhh, now I have to look at my stubs.
This song is the best!
Neil Peary was a story telling drummer!
If you only knew how many tears where shed by your followers as they watched you react to these 3 great musicians.
For a meat and potatoes song from this band check out Workingman live in Cleveland ,see how three guys in their 50s end a three hour show show 🔥 🔥 🔥
I caught this tour in San Antonio with my son !!!
lucky
I miss rush❤😊
You're in an apt position to really explore Rush music..Now, go back over Rush's unique & brilliant musical career..✌️
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FortWorthPaul here...just found this channel.
This is the last song on the last studio album put out by Rush. Grear ending to a great career.
You have to listen to whole album. Tells a story and this is the final song. Makes more sense from that concept
I appreciate your take on my favorite canadian band. Born in 62 I still crave the '70s THE best time for creative music and sounds. The Hair Bands of the '80s Can I go back??? Pretty please!!!!
How does your garden grow? ;-) It's a measure of a life......
It is a measure of a life. 40 years they dealt with it. What is your measure . I hope it is love.
DRUMMER NEIL PEART WAS THE GREATEST LYRICIST....RIP NEIL !!!
if I remember correctly Rush only has 3 band members I havnt listened to them since th 80s until now
They considered adding a new band member in the late 70's, but as a band, decided to push themselves to do more on stage with additional instruments, & they did that thru the 80's! They had two tours in 2012 & I think in 2015 where they added the strings for half of the show, & played the other half with just the three on stage!
Knowing the time after this song of Neil's demise and after my Mom's passing during the early hours of the fourth day of this year, I can't keep my eyes dry when I hear this.
Yes with Neil loosing his daughter to a car accident ,then shortly after his wife passed from Cancer this must have been hard fir him to play
1974-2015
Most rock guitarists have some diva in them. Alex Lifeson is an exception, imo, too nice a guy, despite being one of the best around. Hetfield thought s lot of him as you said. So did Eddie Van Halen.
Alex stayed within the group structure and concept. There were a few solos in his career with Rush that I think of as “statements.”
The solo in The Garden was definitely one of them.
Met him once in Toronto in the 70s in passing. Super nice guy. Love this solo but I think his solo in La Villa Strangiato was top 5 of anyone.
Agree completely. La Villa Strangiato solo is on the statement list. So is the solo at the end of Xanadu. Having a hard time thinking of the others just now.
The other thing about many Rush classics is many have an instrumental break in the middle in which all three of them go off.
Alex had brief solos or riffs in a number of those that almost qualify (Spirit of Radio, Tom Sawyer, YYZ and others.
I'd like to bring up the interplay of Lifeson and Lee during 'Working Man' as a signature Lifeson solo. They are having a friendly battle as they play their "axes" and that song was essentially their first "hit" (it took awhile for people to get into them). Right from the jump, Lifeson could play one bad axe.
It's their 19th (!!) Studio album, not 9th lol
Great reaction. But perhaps I misheard or you misspoke, I heard you say their 9th album. It was their 19th.
I think Alex and Geddy wanted to extend this tour to Europe, but that was not to happen.
One of the violin players is the brother of actor Peter Dinklage.
Rush had double 9 studio alb7ms.
Can you please react to Stick it out by Rush , music video version please 😊
RUSH IN THE END.
Nice call back!
dreamline alive urgent
They don't have a bad song so just pick as you will . I would go for nobody's hero next .l think you would like it. Deep.
Peart once said that the brain cancer would help him achieve true separation of limbs. Shit, I wish it didn't!
Neil lost his daughter and wife within one year 😢
Rush is best fuck the rest.😊
You probably do now.
Respect your opinion
Uggghggh
You really don't really understand why the song was written