This song is DEEP. Neil Peart, not only the GOAT drummer, was also the lyricist of the band. Who lets the drummer write songs!???LOL, but Neil wrote some of the best lyrics ever.
I love your reactions to my favorite band Rush. I love the way you seldom stop the music and make short comments during song without drowning out song. You’re excellent at it
The Trees is awesome. I agree with The Pass, Presto was an outstanding album I think. Chain Lightning and Hand Over Fist was also amazing songs from Presto
Your mind will be blown when you hear Chris Squire from YES. He was a long time inspiration of Geddy's. When YES was inducted into the hall of fame, Chris had recently passed. The band had Geddy play bass for Chris when they played at the ceremony. Please react to Roundabout by YES.
According to Peart, when asked if there was any message he was trying to convey: "No. It was just a flash. I was working on an entirely different thing when I saw a cartoon picture of these trees carrying on like fools. I thought, 'What if trees acted like people?' So I saw it as a cartoon really, and wrote it that way. I think that's the image that it conjures up to a listener or a reader. A very simple statement."
Never heard Mr. Peart preach. I usually a general message and, like a good fairy tale, a cautionary tale. Thank you Professor! Always leaving room for personal interpretation. It personalizes Rush songs while still speaking to tens of millions of people. Thanks again.
That was Neil’s sanitized response. This was written when he was highly into Ayn Rand. Around the time of this album’s release he gave an interview and really went off on an Ayn Rand rant. Well the media didn’t take to well to it. A Rolling Stone writer attacked him and the band calling them Nazis, which is ridiculous being that Geddy’s parents are Jewish Holocaust survivors. To my knowledge he never really openly talked about Objectivism again. In the Behind The Lighted Stage documentary he downplayed the Ayn Rand influences and claimed to be a bleeding heart libertarian. I LOVED THAT. That went over most everyone’s head. Bleeding Heart is usually associated with liberals. It takes on a different meaning when “Bleeding Heart” is put in front of Libertarian. What does that mean? Think about it. It is someone who cares or feels empathy for others but not with the barrel of a gun pointed at their head. They do it of their own freewill and are not compelled by force to do it. It is Neil outsmarting those that would seek to destroy him. Knowing Neil’s mindset when he wrote this it was a nod to Ayn Rand however the last line of the song leaves it up to the listener to decide whether or not he really means it is a “Nobel” law or if he is being flippant and sarcastic. You decided.
Yes, I believe its about people's natural abilities. The only way to equalize people (or trees) is to chop them down to the same height. Losing the top of society to equality... if we apply to life, we will lose the "top" our society. The artists, the thinkers, the business leaders,... will all be "equalized"... Participation trophies for everyone! Don't keep score... It's all about how you feel.
@Shallex Agreed. We're experiencing this exact phenomena now. The "have nots" are pissed at those that take responsibility for their actions. Law abiding citizens that work hard to provide for their families. Success, especially financial, is simply a by product of that responsibility. Our institutions are teaching kids to rebel against our societies capitalist interest in private property and ownership. Socialism and communism through anarchy is rewarded by professors and liberal politicians so naturally they vote to cut down the successful just to make themselves feel better. The lyrics from this song should be required reading starting in grade ONE!!!
better if taxes were progressive. so the more one makes, the more taxes one pays - unless, say, the money were invested in national-improvement infrastructure bonds, something socially useful and not risky-speculative
It's all a myth. All people have a skill(s) and talents, but they rarely are explored because society has a great leveling device call public schools with teach boredom for most. The elite use public schools and other things to level the rest. What is needed is not destruction of the elite(because we will always have them), but limiting their government protected status of intellectual property, copyright, corporate protection, and promoting more competition. As GK Chesterton said, the problem with Capitalism isn't too many, but too few.
Necromancer is one of their hidden gems and most underrated songs. If you could write The Lord of the Rings trilogy into a song, it would be that one. It's early Rush, so it pulls no punches and jams out hard. It's a lengthy three-part song that tells a story, but it's worth it. Neil narrates the story line, Geddy sings and Alex's guitar work is phenomenal.
One of the things about this song is that not only are the lyrics deep, but because there’s only THREE MEMBERS, each one MUST contribute, and Geddy’s bass is just as out front as Alex’s guitar and Neil’s drums.
And open on one end, so they're sort of like wooden cowbells, in a manner of speaking. If you made a cowbell out of wood, it would probably sound about like a temple block.
Joe Day you are correct. I remember buying mine and couldn’t believe how much more they cost than cowbells. Late 70’s early 80’s my kit was a Neil clone kit lol.
One of my favorite Rush songs. An intelligent little allegory that illuminates conflicts between French Canadians and British Canadians (I think). Neil's lyrics were brilliant. Jay Rah, old white guy here. Love your energy and spirit young man!!. This new generation of youngsters really gives me hope. And btw, Y'all are a precious, precious gift to this country. Y'all gave us the gift of music!!!
Neil wrote it after seeing a cartoon with talking trees that amused him. I guess it's one of those Rush songs that allows the listener to make their own interpretation as it is so cleverly written. Keep enjoying your Rush journey mate. Best band ever!
Geddy's masterful bass work can totally be felt on "Big Money"......probably one of his best bass riffs ever. A different genre of Rush, but masterful none-the-less.......give it a listen.......cheers......
There are two songs by Rush that I highly recommend as not only powerful bangers but their most impactful lyrical content. FREEWILL and WITCH HUNT. These two in particular for me, deliver the most powerful messages in their work.
Will not touch the words, other have, great work, appreciation of the time signatures, and love Alex’s guitare tone, awes. Love your in video reaction , great verbal and non verbal reaction... more Rush please, Headlong flight live please!
The best way to experience this song is from the live album 'Exit Stage Left' with the solo classical guitar intro 'Broon's Bane.' I've always thought it was better than the studio version because the guitar tone is more resonant, and Neil added some subtle cymbal flourishes.
Thank you for reacting to The Trees! The song is in my top three of all time favorite Rush songs. My other two favorite Rush songs are Cygnus X-1 (Book I & II) and Red Barchetta 🏎️💨 Please do a reaction to these! 👏👏
Your almost on point...yes it's a cautionary tale of (be careful of what you wish for) Neil is a genius with his metaphors in using objects instead of people. Anything you've experienced in life can be found in Rush's catalog!
That song is part of me for reasons I can t quite explain. It was clear as a bell in my head every night of my last couple months of boot camp when I "hit the rack". Anyway, will anyone agree with me that, "Anthem" must be reacted to as grass roots Rush?
Jay Rah... Already has a folksy vibe to it Me: huh-huh just wait Love your reactions to Rush. Your commitment to interpret the lyrics is appreciated. Keep going down the rabbit hole. Others songs The Big Money Time Stand Still Bravado The Pass BU2B Red Sector A
Jeff Schmidt nailed it... haves/have not's... political statement as well. The center section was woodblocks. That guitar solo is soooo sexy, huh??!! Love your videos Jay Rah... VISIONARY-NATION... yah-yah ! ! !
Third video (only Rush so far) and I'm going to subscribe...I can see you appreciate good music, you KNOW music and you understand what's going on with it. Like a few others have mentioned, this song has NO MEANING behind it...he saw a cartoon about trees and thought it would be amusing to write a song from their perspective. But OF COURSE it has a deeper meaning and that will be different for each listener. I am also going to consider becoming a patreon member because I scroll through your entire video list and saw a couple missing artists so we're gonna have to get you going down those roads as well!
Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart was asked in the April/May 1980 issue of the magazine Modern Drummer if there was a message in the lyrics, to which he replied, "No. It was just a flash. I was working on an entirely different thing when I saw a cartoon picture of these trees carrying on like fools. I thought, 'What if trees acted like people?' So I saw it as a cartoon really, and wrote it that way. I think that's the image that it conjures up to a listener or a reader. A very simple statement."
This song is the 3rd of the 4 songs off my personal favorite Rush album, "Hemispheres." It is definitely a metaphorical tune about society and politics. Much along the same line as the book, "Animal Farm" by George Orwell. This was released 42 years ago in 1978! The album is the last in the heavy prog rock phase of Rush. Also the final concept record until their final studio album, "Clockwork Angels" released 5 years ago in 2015. You have barely scratched the surface of the vast Rush studio catalog. I'm enjoying your reactions to my favorite band! 💜💜💜
Rush was the thinking man's band. You can find all kinds of messages in Neil's lyrics. They were ahead of their time. I am greatful that I have seen them play live a few times 126 actually. RIP NEIL, and wish Geddy and Alex a peaceful and joyous retirement with their grand kids.
One of my all time favorite songs. Glad you reacted to it. Strangely, in figuring out how to live with the grief of just losing my mom, all I want to do is listen to Rush and watch Trailer Park Boys.
Awesome that you discovered a truly amazing band. Check out Natural Science, and 2112 if really want to go on a journey. Also some great stuff on Caress of Steel album. You’ve got 40 years of catching up to do.....enjoy, I discovered them in the early 80’s.
I take it as a metaphor between the elites (oaks) and the common people (maples). I dont know if they intended but that's how I like to think of it. Nice reaction!
Neil used tubular bells, glockenspiel, wind chimes, temple blocks, timbales, bell tree, triangles, and a set of melodic cowbells. Take your pick.........
How about that middle instrumental part? Alex's sumptuous arpeggios that set up the smokingly melodic solo is the BEST part of the entire song. He really used effects so masterfully here. It feels fresh every time I listen to it. And the way the percussion and bass accentuate it. Lovely!
Thanks for the Rush reaction on my birthday, the only way it would’ve been better is if you would’ve reacted to Headlong Flight. Keep it up my brother.
@@harrybhalbag9924 I third the motion!!! I've been wanting to see a reaction to Headlong Flight and everyone just seems to ignore it. Such a powerhouse of a song.
Okay glancing at the comments, I don’t see any mention of the metaphor of Britain/British Empire as the Oaks lording over the Maples which clearly represent Canada 🇨🇦 ☺️
Neil was a big fan and follower of Ayn Rand. She was a writer and philosopher from Russia that came to the US in the 50's. Check out some of her work, its pretty dope! A lot of Rush's lyrics are influenced by her work.
dude- u r a smart guy and, always welcome at my dinner table. Would welcome to talk with you about RUSH anytime! Continue your journey- it's a beautiful thing!
Hey Jay Rah, Good one, as only Rush can do it. It most likely has to do with equality, which in a perfect world we all would be, but, sadly, the powers that be won't allow that as it would surely go against their agenda, keeping the people at bay. I've already said to much. Get some winks my Brother. All the best, C.
You are hitting all the classics. I see you have a few newer ones coming (40 yrs to go through) or albums 1976-2012. Look at “Far Cry”, “BU2B” and “Freeze” from their last three albums. Aka, the return after 6 year break due to the death of Neil’s daughter and wife.
This is off of Hemispheres, the 1st music that I ever bought with my own money, so this was my 1st favorite Rush song. My tastes have evolved a bit since 1989, but I still love it.
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Oh..you want a RUSH song about them kind of trees.... 🤔 Do Passage to Bangkok.🤘🔥
Twilight Zone is another good one for that too
Great deep cuts overlooked too often.
PASSAGE TO BANGYOURCOCK AINT VERY GOOD. C'MON, MAN.
Passage to Bangkok is an awesome song!
This song is DEEP. Neil Peart, not only the GOAT drummer, was also the lyricist of the band. Who lets the drummer write songs!???LOL, but Neil wrote some of the best lyrics ever.
Amen, rip neil
As Dave Grohol said when he was inducting them into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, "Who let's the fuckin' drummer write the lyrics? Fucking Rush does!"
When the Dummer is a poet, you let him write the lyrics. ~ Mrs H
Mike Portnoy wrote over half the lyrics for his tenure in Dream Theater. Sometimes the best drummers are hyper intelligent.
Yes! *The Trees* ...........a truly underappreciated (by the commercial radio stations), underrated awesome song!
I love your reactions to my favorite band Rush. I love the way you seldom stop the music and make short comments during song without drowning out song. You’re excellent at it
My favorite Rush song! Please do The Pass, off the Presto album. Thank you!
This is one of my favs too! Great transitions in this song... ✌💜💫
The Trees is awesome. I agree with The Pass, Presto was an outstanding album I think. Chain Lightning and Hand Over Fist was also amazing songs from Presto
My favorite comes right after this - La Villa Strangiato. He should check this out as well. Arguably the best rock instrumental ever made!
I'm adding my vote for this one.
100% The Pass! One of the best Rush songs ever.
Your mind will be blown when you hear Chris Squire from YES. He was a long time inspiration of Geddy's. When YES was inducted into the hall of fame, Chris had recently passed. The band had Geddy play bass for Chris when they played at the ceremony.
Please react to Roundabout by YES.
According to Peart, when asked if there was any message he was trying to convey: "No. It was just a flash. I was working on an entirely different thing when I saw a cartoon picture of these trees carrying on like fools. I thought, 'What if trees acted like people?' So I saw it as a cartoon really, and wrote it that way. I think that's the image that it conjures up to a listener or a reader. A very simple statement."
Have heard this explanation many times. In reality, the meaning is what you want. It is about society? Canada in the Shade of the US? Who knows?
@@mrbwa1 well, the songwriter would, if anyone. But everyone is free to impose their own meaning on top.
Never heard Mr. Peart preach. I usually a general message and, like a good fairy tale, a cautionary tale.
Thank you Professor! Always leaving room for personal interpretation. It personalizes Rush songs while still speaking to tens of millions of people.
Thanks again.
Your comment is exactly correct. I heard the same explanation from him. People get so crazy with these lyrics. Gotta love Neil!!
That was Neil’s sanitized response. This was written when he was highly into Ayn Rand. Around the time of this album’s release he gave an interview and really went off on an Ayn Rand rant. Well the media didn’t take to well to it. A Rolling Stone writer attacked him and the band calling them Nazis, which is ridiculous being that Geddy’s parents are Jewish Holocaust survivors. To my knowledge he never really openly talked about Objectivism again. In the Behind The Lighted Stage documentary he downplayed the Ayn Rand influences and claimed to be a bleeding heart libertarian. I LOVED THAT. That went over most everyone’s head. Bleeding Heart is usually associated with liberals. It takes on a different meaning when “Bleeding Heart” is put in front of Libertarian. What does that mean? Think about it. It is someone who cares or feels empathy for others but not with the barrel of a gun pointed at their head. They do it of their own freewill and are not compelled by force to do it. It is Neil outsmarting those that would seek to destroy him. Knowing Neil’s mindset when he wrote this it was a nod to Ayn Rand however the last line of the song leaves it up to the listener to decide whether or not he really means it is a “Nobel” law or if he is being flippant and sarcastic. You decided.
“This has a folksy vibe!”...and in 3, 2, 1
Yes, I believe its about people's natural abilities. The only way to equalize people (or trees) is to chop them down to the same height. Losing the top of society to equality... if we apply to life, we will lose the "top" our society. The artists, the thinkers, the business leaders,... will all be "equalized"...
Participation trophies for everyone!
Don't keep score...
It's all about how you feel.
@Shallex
If humans were chopped down to ant size, humans would be overrun by ants.
@@mc-lp4zl And also killed by the axes.
@Shallex Agreed. We're experiencing this exact phenomena now. The "have nots" are pissed at those that take responsibility for their actions. Law abiding citizens that work hard to provide for their families. Success, especially financial, is simply a by product of that responsibility. Our institutions are teaching kids to rebel against our societies capitalist interest in private property and ownership. Socialism and communism through anarchy is rewarded by professors and liberal politicians so naturally they vote to cut down the successful just to make themselves feel better. The lyrics from this song should be required reading starting in grade ONE!!!
better if taxes were progressive. so the more one makes, the more taxes one pays - unless, say, the money were invested in national-improvement infrastructure bonds, something socially useful and not risky-speculative
It's all a myth. All people have a skill(s) and talents, but they rarely are explored because society has a great leveling device call public schools with teach boredom for most. The elite use public schools and other things to level the rest. What is needed is not destruction of the elite(because we will always have them), but limiting their government protected status of intellectual property, copyright, corporate protection, and promoting more competition. As GK Chesterton said, the problem with Capitalism isn't too many, but too few.
It's a Rush song because it's Rush. Gene Simmons said it..."what kind of music is Rush? It's Rush."
Necromancer is one of their hidden gems and most underrated songs. If you could write The Lord of the Rings trilogy into a song, it would be that one. It's early Rush, so it pulls no punches and jams out hard. It's a lengthy three-part song that tells a story, but it's worth it. Neil narrates the story line, Geddy sings and Alex's guitar work is phenomenal.
One of the things about this song is that not only are the lyrics deep, but because there’s only THREE MEMBERS, each one MUST contribute, and Geddy’s bass is just as out front as Alex’s guitar and Neil’s drums.
Rush= 3 GREAT musicians 1 GREAT band R.I.P. Niel!
Temple blocks Neil is using for percussion
What doesn’t he use for percussion?🤣
@@phillinfree
I've never seen him use a triangle, but I'm sure there's one buried in there somewhere.
@@wiz9496 FYI, Neil used triangles on Hemispheres: www.therushforum.com/index.php?/topic/79763-drumming-question/
@@wiz9496 Watch Xanadu from Exit Stage left i think he plays the triangle hits it once
@@wiz9496 plus Closer to the Heart
Not Cowbells, They Are Temple Blocks made of wood
Indeed they are... But they still needed more cowbell.
And open on one end, so they're sort of like wooden cowbells, in a manner of speaking. If you made a cowbell out of wood, it would probably sound about like a temple block.
Joe Day you are correct. I remember buying mine and couldn’t believe how much more they cost than cowbells. Late 70’s early 80’s my kit was a Neil clone kit lol.
@@joeday4293 The fact they are made of wood is the reason! Trust Neil to find an instrument that sounds like the Tree's!
Whatever your favor or affiliation, the hatchet axe and saw is death. Death is inevitable to all! This is thinking mans band
One of my favorite Rush songs. An intelligent little allegory that illuminates conflicts between French Canadians and British Canadians (I think). Neil's lyrics were brilliant. Jay Rah, old white guy here. Love your energy and spirit young man!!. This new generation of youngsters really gives me hope. And btw, Y'all are a precious, precious gift to this country. Y'all gave us the gift of music!!!
It's about society. Another masterpiece from the best band. ...ever! 😊
The instrumental break at 4:47 is wood blocks, AKA Temple blocks, made from wood (trees). yes, Neil was that deep.
Just started watching these videos and enjoy the reaction. Two suggestions Bastille Day or Anthem enjoy
Maybe their most beautiful and delicate piece of wonder. His bass really shines to me
Neil wrote it after seeing a cartoon with talking trees that amused him. I guess it's one of those Rush songs that allows the listener to make their own interpretation as it is so cleverly written. Keep enjoying your Rush journey mate. Best band ever!
The greatest version of this is on Exit Stage Left. Actually, that version is part of the greatest 18 mins in rock history.
Dude...Every time you do a Rush Reaction, you are SPOT ON with your meanings of Neil's message...every damn time..KUDOS brother.
That instrument sounded like a coconut shell :)
Geddy's masterful bass work can totally be felt on "Big Money"......probably one of his best bass riffs ever. A different genre of Rush, but masterful none-the-less.......give it a listen.......cheers......
This message by Rush was 40 years ahead of its time. Just look at what is happening TODAY.
I don't think trees are illegally crossing the border. To sex traffic and sell drugs.
just wanted to say its pure joy watching u enjoy rush....
There are two songs by Rush that I highly recommend as not only powerful bangers but their most impactful lyrical content. FREEWILL and WITCH HUNT. These two in particular for me, deliver the most powerful messages in their work.
Yes Witch Hunt. And I would also add Between the Wheels.
Will not touch the words, other have, great work, appreciation of the time signatures, and love Alex’s guitare tone, awes. Love your in video reaction , great verbal and non verbal reaction... more Rush please, Headlong flight live please!
As always I truly love your take on Rush... you're feeling the vibe and you appreciate their genius! Thank you for your vids!
"Spicy" - that's an awesome term in itself. Love it!
It's a clever metaphor for any human conflict between differences of viewpoints.
This is my favorite of their studio albums, and this track is one of my favorites off of that album if I have to pick one. Thank you!
Love that!! “Man it’s Rush!” “That’s what they do.” Lol!
He uses temple blocks when you were asking what Neil was playing on. You guessed cowbells.
The best way to experience this song is from the live album 'Exit Stage Left' with the solo classical guitar intro 'Broon's Bane.' I've always thought it was better than the studio version because the guitar tone is more resonant, and Neil added some subtle cymbal flourishes.
Good morning my friend. The Trees live that goes right into Xanadu off Exit Stage Left. Great 15 minutes to lay back and enjoy the Rush
Listening to Rush can be like watching a movie, So much going on you need a few listening to catch everything.
Alex studied classic guitar for a year and a half, after already becoming a proficient guitarist. We get a bit of that in his intro.
Nice bro! Do Circumstances off the same album
All becomes clear it the last line...
The percussion instrument you referred to are call "Temple Blocks" and made of wood.
Love you got familiar with the Members. They are by far the Best and not to be outdone.
This song is so relevant, even today.
this song is an exercise in "be careful what you wish for..."
I saw them in July, 1990 in San Francisco. It was TOTALLY AWESOME!.
They never coast, they always give 110%!! One of my fav Rush songs, great reaction!
Thank you for reacting to The Trees! The song is in my top three of all time favorite Rush songs. My other two favorite Rush songs are Cygnus X-1 (Book I & II) and Red Barchetta 🏎️💨 Please do a reaction to these! 👏👏
Your almost on point...yes it's a cautionary tale of (be careful of what you wish for) Neil is a genius with his metaphors in using objects instead of people. Anything you've experienced in life can be found in Rush's catalog!
That song is part of me for reasons I can t quite explain. It was clear as a bell in my head every night of my last couple months of boot camp when I "hit the rack". Anyway, will anyone agree with me that, "Anthem" must be reacted to as grass roots Rush?
Anthem is a GREAT tune, haven't seen anyone react to that yet.
All are equal under hatchet axe and saw! Great jam!
Jay Rah... Already has a folksy vibe to it
Me: huh-huh just wait
Love your reactions to Rush. Your commitment to interpret the lyrics is appreciated. Keep going down the rabbit hole.
Others songs
The Big Money
Time Stand Still
Bravado
The Pass
BU2B
Red Sector A
Jeff Schmidt nailed it... haves/have not's... political statement as well. The center section was woodblocks. That guitar solo is soooo sexy, huh??!! Love your videos Jay Rah... VISIONARY-NATION... yah-yah ! ! !
Third video (only Rush so far) and I'm going to subscribe...I can see you appreciate good music, you KNOW music and you understand what's going on with it. Like a few others have mentioned, this song has NO MEANING behind it...he saw a cartoon about trees and thought it would be amusing to write a song from their perspective. But OF COURSE it has a deeper meaning and that will be different for each listener.
I am also going to consider becoming a patreon member because I scroll through your entire video list and saw a couple missing artists so we're gonna have to get you going down those roads as well!
You stayed up till 3am for RUSH! Love you dude. ✌🏻
Red Sector A - Rush
Distant Early Warning - Rush
Dreamline - Rush
Bravado - Rush
Force Ten - Rush
Big Money - Rush
don't forget Grand Designs and the Garden
Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart was asked in the April/May 1980 issue of the magazine Modern Drummer if there was a message in the lyrics, to which he replied, "No. It was just a flash. I was working on an entirely different thing when I saw a cartoon picture of these trees carrying on like fools. I thought, 'What if trees acted like people?' So I saw it as a cartoon really, and wrote it that way. I think that's the image that it conjures up to a listener or a reader. A very simple statement."
This song is the 3rd of the 4 songs off my personal favorite Rush album, "Hemispheres." It is definitely a metaphorical tune about society and politics. Much along the same line as the book, "Animal Farm" by George Orwell. This was released 42 years ago in 1978! The album is the last in the heavy prog rock phase of Rush. Also the final concept record until their final studio album, "Clockwork Angels" released 5 years ago in 2015. You have barely scratched the surface of the vast Rush studio catalog. I'm enjoying your reactions to my favorite band! 💜💜💜
I like the way you wince at especially potent passages, so do all we music lovers :)
Rush was the thinking man's band. You can find all kinds of messages in Neil's lyrics. They were ahead of their time. I am greatful that I have seen them play live a few times 126 actually. RIP NEIL, and wish Geddy and Alex a peaceful and joyous retirement with their grand kids.
One of my all time favorite songs. Glad you reacted to it. Strangely, in figuring out how to live with the grief of just losing my mom, all I want to do is listen to Rush and watch Trailer Park Boys.
Spirit of radio. Can’t do rush reactions without The Spirit of Radio.
Already on my channel brotha
My favorite Rush song since I was a teenager
Passage to Bangkok has a 🔥 riff and is about the smokin' trees.
Awesome that you discovered a truly amazing band. Check out Natural Science, and 2112 if really want to go on a journey. Also some great stuff on Caress of Steel album. You’ve got 40 years of catching up to do.....enjoy, I discovered them in the early 80’s.
I take it as a metaphor between the elites (oaks) and the common people (maples).
I dont know if they intended but that's how I like to think of it. Nice reaction!
The main line in the song that ties it all together is the last, where they're all made equal by hatchet, ax and saw.
I think this is an allegory for class Inequality. Super relevant in our troubled times these days
TEMPLE BLOCKS AND TIMPANI ALSO HE USES, HE HAD SO MANY THINGS IN HIS DRUM KIT! LOL :)
Neil used tubular bells, glockenspiel, wind chimes, temple blocks, timbales, bell tree, triangles, and a set of melodic cowbells. Take your pick.........
Neil peart the drummer was basically a genius. His lyrics have lots of meanings and I like to think this song applies to trees and real people.
A clever metaphor! Yes...Crotales I believe for that wooden glock glock descending effect?, Or Temple Blocks, I think Temple Blocks
but thank you my friend for listening and reacting with such conviction.... i am subbed.. peace
M y fav song 🌳🌳🌳 great video 💕🧚🏻♂️
and yeah brother, it's defo a metaphor. you rock
How about that middle instrumental part? Alex's sumptuous arpeggios that set up the smokingly melodic solo is the BEST part of the entire song. He really used effects so masterfully here. It feels fresh every time I listen to it. And the way the percussion and bass accentuate it. Lovely!
Thanks for the Rush reaction on my birthday, the only way it would’ve been better is if you would’ve reacted to Headlong Flight. Keep it up my brother.
I second the motion!! Headlong Flight FTW!!
Happy born day brotha, god bless 🙏
@@jayrahvisions you are wanting more....... soliloquy........
@@harrybhalbag9924 I third the motion!!! I've been wanting to see a reaction to Headlong Flight and everyone just seems to ignore it. Such a powerhouse of a song.
Rush "Witch Hunt". You will really dig the lyrics and how they pertain to where society is today.
Wood blocks. He's playing wood blocks.
I dig your reactions. Keep keeping on!
Thank you!
Okay glancing at the comments, I don’t see any mention of the metaphor of Britain/British Empire as the Oaks lording over the Maples which clearly represent Canada 🇨🇦 ☺️
That last line is the tell. It's about the absurdity of central planning. When you have a hammer (saw) everything looks like a nail.
IT'S ABOUT PEOPLE, IT IS A METAPHOR BUT IT'S SO DAMNNNNNNN FUNNY AND TRUE BY NEIL! LOL :) SPICY JAY SPICYYYY!
Congratulations on the 5,000+ subs!
Glockenspiels my friend. Neil's kit back then was a whole orchestra.
Great pick pro. Love this channel!
here is a list of Rush songs to react to... The Camera Eye, Natural Science, Analog Kid, No One At The Bridge, Losing It
Yeah,no,it actually is about trees....Geddy sitting in his backyard watching the woods,and Viola! a song is born! XD
Try the last album ‘Headlong Flight’, think about 3 guys 60 years old making this one. Pick it from Clockwork Angels, the studio version
Clockwork Angels was such a great album
vikings612 I like this album a lot, same with Snakes & Arrows
Neil was a big fan and follower of Ayn Rand. She was a writer and philosopher from Russia that came to the US in the 50's. Check out some of her work, its pretty dope! A lot of Rush's lyrics are influenced by her work.
Exit stage left, the video version of this live is amazing......
dude- u r a smart guy and, always welcome at my dinner table. Would welcome to talk with you about RUSH anytime! Continue your journey- it's a beautiful thing!
Hey Jay Rah, Good one, as only Rush can do it. It most likely has to do with equality, which in a perfect world we all would be, but, sadly, the powers that be won't allow that as it would surely go against their agenda, keeping the people at bay. I've already said to much. Get some winks my Brother. All the best, C.
You are hitting all the classics. I see you have a few newer ones coming (40 yrs to go through) or albums 1976-2012.
Look at “Far Cry”, “BU2B” and “Freeze” from their last three albums. Aka, the return after 6 year break due to the death of Neil’s daughter and wife.
Great choice, loved the review.....
I always assumed the maples loosely represented Canada and the oaks the US? Have I been wrong all these years?
SPICY!! That's a first! But I love it! 🌶🌶
😎 you definitely get it, keep bangn em out🎧
if ya wanna hear about the "twees" ya gotta check out Passage to Bangkok!
This is off of Hemispheres, the 1st music that I ever bought with my own money, so this was my 1st favorite Rush song. My tastes have evolved a bit since 1989, but I still love it.