RusH is composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any the ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands. Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.
My first Rush experience was in 1978. By accident. 43 years and 25 concerts later. Magic. Seeing Natural Science live cannot be put in to words. This reaction is similar to the first time hearing this song. This and LaVilla Strangiato never get old.
Yes, and have you noticed how he treats the honest man, e.g. experts from the CDC who tell him what's demonstrably true instead telling him what he wants to hear?
💥THE GIRL WHO LISTENED TO RUSH💥 From the back of the stadium She’s easy to see Standing up at the stage In her Starman tee From Anthem to Limelight To YYZ She’s the girl who listened to Rush And all of the rockers And all of the heshers Well they dreamed of the day That they might get her And drive her away In a Red Barchetta She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her No she doesn’t say "Pert" And she doesn’t say "Part" Yeah, she knows it’s "Neil Peert" ‘Cause he’s close to her heart Say a prayer for John Rutsey He was there at the start She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her Why don’t girls ever listen to Rush? (X a lot) But she listened to Rush! The blacksmith and the artist They can’t resist her call You cannot choose Not to decide So you’ve got no choice at all No you’ve got no choice at all You’ve gotta love her!
This is so awesome, brings a happy tear to my eye. Having been a HUGE Rush fan since the early 80s...I KNOW all this stuff already, listened to it over and over and over and over, been to many live shows. Seeing people like you, discovering them and realizing their mastery...makes me happy!
When I was a teenager (in the 80s) and all my friends were listening to Rush, I never really liked or appreciated it. Now, I appreciate their greatness and I realize how far ahead of their time they were. Great musicians and unbelievable song writers. Nothing else (at that time) sounded like this. They blazed their own trail. The complicated time signatures, the multiple-transitions, super technical playing, thought-provoking lyrics...true masters and one of the Godfathers of Progressive music.
Jamel is the best. As a life long drummer, Rush fan and Peart aficionado, the face he makes after an insane drum fill, guitar solo or bassline is pure gold
Surprised this hasn't been mentioned in the comments: for Tidepools to get the "natural" atmospheric effect, Alex and Neil pushed oars through the water of the lake near the recording studio to get the small wave effect and they recorded the song outdoors. Source: Permanent Waves tourbook essay written by Neil. This song was a replacement for their attempt at adapting the epic poem "Sir Gawain And The Green Knight" into a song. I'm glad they made this choice.
Rush are simply the best at their craft! They have such tasty riffs and complex structures that still sound appealing to the ear. Not one song sounds like the other, yet it still sounds like Rush!
“We can walk our road together, if our goals are all the same. We can run alone and free, if we pursue a different aim. Let the truth of love be lighted! Let the love of truth shine clear! Sensibility, armed with sense and liberty, with the heart and mind united in a single perfect sphere.”
Left speechless. Neil's lyrics tend to do that. He may be considered the best drummer in the world, but people underestimate how impressive his lyrics are. I feel sorry for the people that tuned them out in the 80's since they missed out on some of Neil's best works!
I wish you could hear this on vinyl. I fell in love with Rush when I first found them in 1988. Of their entire catalogue, this is my favorite. Natural Science is THE song for me. Excellent selection. ❤️
@@joconnell8145 I love that one too, but I feel like this one is not only poetic but also very meaningful. Anagram is great, but it feels like it's more of a play on words than a existential lesson.
@@Efferri Agreed...a LOT of his lyrics are SOOOO powerful, with very deep meaning. As somewhat of a wordsmith I just love what he does with words on anagram.
Neil saw the disaster that has now befallen America a long time ago. One of the reason he denounced organized religion, racism and the Republican party over and over again. Hard for me to respect Neil more than I already do.
Rush are my all time favorite band! Three people did all that! They were so amazing live! They are intelligent, they rock, they are great role models, and they are incredible musicians and song writers. I could go on all day, I have seen them so many times I lost count. My first Rush concert was the Hemispheres tour 1978-79. They retired but I have great memories and their music is still the soundtrack to my life.
After listening to this song for now 40 years, and with Neil gone, I now realize how much his contribution to the success of this band was in making their music complex and timeless. Rest in Paradise Professor
This song is just filled with amazing drum parts, amazing guitar riffs and solos, and bass licks. I will never forget this band. Neil Peart is always kicking but on these songs.
I mostly agree with the common 'less is more' in music but Rush is an exception. Technical music is not very interesting to me but Rush are just that and they keep it VERY interesting.
Personally I like the Cleveland show version the best. Alex on that beautiful guitar, a master of tone, riffing through the Strangiato solo with undertones of Xanadu. Amazing!
One of my favorites. Judging by your facial expressions, I think you were digging it. I’m enjoying your videos. Thank you for taking the time to listen to and to explore my favorite band.
The chemistry of this band was absolutely astonishing. Geddy on the bass, foot pedals and synthesizer, The vast talent and tone of Alex’s guitar and the sheer, raw God given talent of the monster Neil Peart was a privilege to witness. I fucking miss these musicians’ferocity on their instruments. Thank you God almighty for gracing us with them.
I think this is my favorite of their prog rock epics. It's lyrically sharp, it's complex, and it's all well composed and arranged. All of the parts are exciting and fun individually, but they also fit together into a coherent whole.
RusH is composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any the ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands. Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.
Fun fact: this was pre-technology,so to get the echo of the waves and voice,they actually rowed a boat out onto a lake and recorded it. That's mostly natural echo,with a slight bit of studio enhancement.
These lyrics were so amazing and turned out to be quite prophetic. Loved seeing your face when the changes come in... "you knew!!!" Rush.... always in our hearts and minds, particularly since beloved Neil's passing. One of a kind, sorely missed.
I love all Rush but this masterpiece is my FAVORITE Rush song of all time! Glad you got to jam out with it. EPIC masters at the top of their art. Rush simply astounds with their musicality!
RIP Neil Peart 1952-2020 💥THE GIRL WHO LISTENED TO RUSH💥 From the back of the stadium She’s easy to see Standing up at the stage In her Starman tee From Anthem to Limelight To YYZ She’s the girl who listened to Rush And all of the rockers And all of the heshers Well they dreamed of the day That they might get her And drive her away In a Red Barchetta She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her No she doesn’t say "Pert" And she doesn’t say "Part" Yeah, she knows it’s "Neil Peert" ‘Cause he’s close to her heart Say a prayer for John Rutsey He was there at the start She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her Why don’t girls ever listen to Rush? But she listened to Rush! The blacksmith and the artist They can’t resist her call You cannot choose Not to decide So you’ve got no choice at all No you’ve got no choice at all You’ve gotta love her ~author unknown
I’ve watched so many different reaction videos and it is my opinion, Jamal is one of the best. Watch his Since I’ve been loving you video. It is his focus that makes the difference. If you know the piece he is going to listen to, you know the peaks and valleys. You watch his eyes and you know he’s catching the moment.
Hey Jamel, I'm 57 and have listened to Rush since I was about 14, heard most of their albums and also owned most of them, seen them in concert 7 or 8 times in Kansas City Missouri. This is probably one of my favorite songs. I truly enjoyed your reactions to the song, thanks again. Also, try checking out Middletown Dreams from the Power Windows album, really good tune!
Wish I could be listening to these rush songs for the first time again!!!! I’m jealous of your first time reactions..... brings me way back to my first rush experiences
5:10, that look... ;0 "you got MASTAHED!!" ;0 didn't you?? ;) p.s. out of all their tracks, this might be my one end-all favorite of theirs... so fast on the hi-hat (probably the fastest "by-hand" track ever! sure sounds like it)... so atmospheric; outdoors and "inner-space" sounding; so complex and 'outer-space' in composition, like cygnus/hemispheres... yet a compact ten-or-so mins... COSMIC WAVES!
Keep on keeping on Jamel. Loving your reactions. They used to tell me l was exaggerating the greatness of this band in the 80's and I feel you getting it now as I did then. I am so pleased to see you sensing all these years later ,that which I felt all those years ago. Time Stand Still. Greatness is timeless, and timeless are RUSH! Thank you BROTHER. God Bless You and Yours. Keep up the great work.
Your comment at 2:13 is the best comment I ever heard anyone say about this group. I’ve been listening to them for 40 years and I never heard anyone say how they mastered the ability to put you in the moment by creating sounds, special effects and how they played their instruments to create mood, atmosphere and imagery that goes with the lyrics to take you on a journey. They consistently did that for years but no one ever talked about it. Excellent critique!
I just spent an entire weekend watching your videos of several different bands and genres of music. What an amazing person you are. And a great reminder that being open minded can lead to much happiness. Thank you for all that you do.
Just so you know. The drummer, who happens to be legendary, also wrote most of the lyrics to most of their music, if not all. Dependent on the era of the bands formation. Neal created some of the most technically complex drum parts of any band on the face of the planet. As a drummer, and speaking for others of my ilk, he is the gold standard for becoming technically proficient in your playing. I have studied his methods for over thirty years and still cant play everything he did. I have a suspicion he had a hidden arm only he could see haha.
Dude I love how you just enjoy brilliant creativity coming forth in their music! Many cannot go there....sadly. All layers, all lyrics, all transitions...the message and frequency that comes forth is power.
I’m so glad you’re loving these Rush songs! You should do Marathon from the Power Windows album and then do a double feature of Cygnus X1 Book 1 from the Farewell to Kings album and Cygnus X1 Book 2 (Hemispheres) from the Hemispheres album. Yes, that last request is another long one, but it’s amazing, and the pinnacle of Rush’s straight up Prog rock era. Cheers!
All I can say is "I know, right?" I saw these guys in concert for many tours, then all of a sudden they started playing Natural Science. Eyes wide, I looked around me. "Natural Science!" I yelled, to no one, as goosebumps covered me from head to toe. You think these songs are amazing? Me, too. But they are an Experience, live. Nearly transcendent .
Thank you, thank you so much for bringing Rush out into the spotlight. This band has been the soundtrack of my life since 1982 when I discovered them. Your videos and the comments left usually bring tears to my eyes. Thanks again man!
Another great flashback jam... First time I heard this... I was 5-6 yrs old. Back in 1981.. A year or so after they dropped the Permanent Waves album. I asked my parents for a 8-Track of this (at the time), ended up with a cassette later..
I laugh because I remember when I used to get weird stares for years and years when I jammed out in my car listening to Rush. Now people are finally getting it. The obligatory drumming on the steering wheel.....
At a time when they were abandoning the conceptual albums but didn't abandon the the long play tunes to keep showcasing their talents. Thrill to see people enjoying what they have to offer. Just because they're not mainstream doesn't mean they can't play. One of my favs
A HUGE part of why Jamal gets RUSH is because they have an amazing groove, and he's seen the result of that same groove sampled over and over and over in hip-hop. I think the world is begging to realize just how amazing Rush was/is. t
Watching your reaction brought a huge smile to my face. I flashed back to my first time hearing this at 12 years old. The deep almost philosophical lyrics about the need mankind to find a balance in an increasingly technological world. Much the same as man had to learn to find balance in the natural world. Hence "Natural Science". The time changes are insane and the complexity of the music intertwined with these profound lyrics of mankind's need for balance between the physical and the metaphysical.
Please listen and respond to 2112 , it’s 21 minutes of sensory overload experience. This tune set them apart from the rest of the performers in the 70s, and launched them great tune about individuality
RUSH is my band always.since 1974.seen every tour.yes 74.75.76.77.78.79.etc.as an opener for bands alot PEEPS never heard of.Haaa.hung out in the COOL Clubs in NYC back then NO SENSE To mention saw the Glam.Punk.new wave faze.which I liked and got into.But I knew RUSH Was different.they helped me grow as a Musician through all that...Neil playing meant so much to me.Damn it hard to describe..He just that THING.With Alex and Geddy.chops.melody.great lyrics.odd time.sigs.that Neil always credited to his Drum heroes.Damn he was special.Thank you NEIL PEART!
i just ran into your channel and your Rush marathon. love it man. Rush and Led Zeppelin are two bands you can really get caught up in. they both have so many great songs.
Rush is a thinking person's band. Masters of their craft.
RusH is composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any the ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands.
Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.
Nick, very well said. I've seen them 27 times and every show was great and I wish I could see them again. Great, great band.
@@timdaly5831 Thank you sir.
Don't forget the women of Rush! I have never been lucky enough to meet one, but they are out there!
then again im just thinking "wow" .. or "nice" .. nothing more really 😅
They’ve been my favourite band for over 4 decades. Love seeing them through the eyes of someone just discovering them.
My first Rush experience was in 1978. By accident. 43 years and 25 concerts later. Magic. Seeing Natural Science live cannot be put in to words. This reaction is similar to the first time hearing this song. This and LaVilla Strangiato never get old.
"The most endangered species...the honest man" That brings a tear to my eye every time! We could use a lot of honest men in the world right now!
Docwho10th my thoughts exactly
10th Who Doctor was David Tennant, one of my favorites.
Fitting lyrics considering we have the most dishonest man America has ever seen residing in our White House.
Yes, and have you noticed how he treats the honest man, e.g. experts from the CDC who tell him what's demonstrably true instead telling him what he wants to hear?
2 years later, we still do!
"The most endangered species:
The honest man"
One more person closer to extinction.
RIP Neil Peart.
That I think was who he was just the honest man brilliant at his craft but not seeking any ill gotten gains.....
Lloyd2112DT this literally made me shed a tear. Neil is the one who got me into the drums. I knew I wanted to play them once i was 2.
Fitting lyrics considering we have the most dishonest man America has ever seen residing in our White House.
I'm no Trump fan, but he's nowhere near the career politicians.
You are sooo right. He was my moral guiding light
RUSH rules the music world! Always have and always will.
💥THE GIRL WHO LISTENED TO RUSH💥
From the back of the stadium
She’s easy to see
Standing up at the stage
In her Starman tee
From Anthem to Limelight
To YYZ
She’s the girl who listened to Rush
And all of the rockers
And all of the heshers
Well they dreamed of the day
That they might get her
And drive her away
In a Red Barchetta
She’s the girl who listened to Rush
Philosophers and ploughmen
They can’t resist her call
They cannot choose
Not to decide
So they've got no choice at all
They've gotta love her
No she doesn’t say "Pert"
And she doesn’t say "Part"
Yeah, she knows it’s "Neil Peert"
‘Cause he’s close to her heart
Say a prayer for John Rutsey
He was there at the start
She’s the girl who listened to Rush
Philosophers and ploughmen
They can’t resist her call
They cannot choose
Not to decide
So they've got no choice at all
They've gotta love her
Why don’t girls ever listen to Rush? (X a lot)
But she listened to Rush!
The blacksmith and the artist
They can’t resist her call
You cannot choose
Not to decide
So you’ve got no choice at all
No you’ve got no choice at all
You’ve gotta love her!
One of my favorite Rush songs. But who am I kidding, they all are. EPIC.
Progressive Rock feeds your MIND, as well as your senses.... enjoy the banquet!
Permanent Waves by Rush was the album that changed music forever for me.
I personally believe it was Rush's best album
My second fav RUSH album and my first tour I saw them on.
There is no Moving Pictures without Permanent Waves
No that would be Fly By Night , first album with Neil Peart , Go back and listen to Bytor and The Snow Dog , you can literally hear what's coming :)
...same for me...back in 81...this track is so beautiful..it always makes me tear up...you did real good on this one,Mr Peart 🐝🌈💫
This is so awesome, brings a happy tear to my eye. Having been a HUGE Rush fan since the early 80s...I KNOW all this stuff already, listened to it over and over and over and over, been to many live shows. Seeing people like you, discovering them and realizing their mastery...makes me happy!
When I was a teenager (in the 80s) and all my friends were listening to Rush, I never really liked or appreciated it. Now, I appreciate their greatness and I realize how far ahead of their time they were. Great musicians and unbelievable song writers. Nothing else (at that time) sounded like this. They blazed their own trail. The complicated time signatures, the multiple-transitions, super technical playing, thought-provoking lyrics...true masters and one of the Godfathers of Progressive music.
Jamel is the best. As a life long drummer, Rush fan and Peart aficionado, the face he makes after an insane drum fill, guitar solo or bassline is pure gold
Surprised this hasn't been mentioned in the comments: for Tidepools to get the "natural" atmospheric effect, Alex and Neil pushed oars through the water of the lake near the recording studio to get the small wave effect and they recorded the song outdoors. Source: Permanent Waves tourbook essay written by Neil.
This song was a replacement for their attempt at adapting the epic poem "Sir Gawain And The Green Knight" into a song. I'm glad they made this choice.
And the birds at the beginning of the trees singing in the forest, is also at Le Studio
@@heikkidtw5992 Nope. Trees was recorded in Wales, not Le Studio. Permanent Waves was the first album recorded at Le Studio in Quebec.
Rush are simply the best at their craft! They have such tasty riffs and complex structures that still sound appealing to the ear. Not one song sounds like the other, yet it still sounds like Rush!
I listen to Rush or Yes, when I need to feel a sense of hope. When things seem dark, it just grounds me and let’s me know in the end we’ll be okay.
Great bands
Same here!
yes, "In the End"...
My two favorites, great choices
“We can walk our road together, if our goals are all the same. We can run alone and free, if we pursue a different aim. Let the truth of love be lighted! Let the love of truth shine clear! Sensibility, armed with sense and liberty, with the heart and mind united in a single perfect sphere.”
Left speechless. Neil's lyrics tend to do that. He may be considered the best drummer in the world, but people underestimate how impressive his lyrics are. I feel sorry for the people that tuned them out in the 80's since they missed out on some of Neil's best works!
Surfeit it’s one of those bands that are for intelligent listeners and they are definitely Musicians’s musicians
Geddy's singing gets criticim but hes the only one that can pull off what neil writes!!
I agree
Neil's later lyrics are his best by far imho. The Garden's lyrics are a tearjerker
I wish you could hear this on vinyl. I fell in love with Rush when I first found them in 1988. Of their entire catalogue, this is my favorite. Natural Science is THE song for me. Excellent selection. ❤️
Best Rush song lyrically in my opinion. So beyond their time.
I've always felt Anagram was Neil's best work.
@@joconnell8145 I love that one too, but I feel like this one is not only poetic but also very meaningful. Anagram is great, but it feels like it's more of a play on words than a existential lesson.
@@Efferri Agreed...a LOT of his lyrics are SOOOO powerful, with very deep meaning. As somewhat of a wordsmith I just love what he does with words on anagram.
Neil saw the disaster that has now befallen America a long time ago. One of the reason he denounced organized religion, racism and the Republican party over and over again. Hard for me to respect Neil more than I already do.
@@carlgibbons5777 one might say both parties are the same coin...let's get past the team's, shall we?
To think no other band made music like this...where Neil the drummer wrote the lyrics and Geddy and Alex wrote the music. Greatest band ever assembled
Rush are my all time favorite band! Three people did all that! They were so amazing live! They are intelligent, they rock, they are great role models, and they are incredible musicians and song writers. I could go on all day, I have seen them so many times I lost count. My first Rush concert was the Hemispheres tour 1978-79. They retired but I have great memories and their music is still the soundtrack to my life.
After listening to this song for now 40 years, and with Neil gone, I now realize how much his contribution to the success of this band was in making their music complex and timeless. Rest in Paradise Professor
This song is just filled with amazing drum parts, amazing guitar riffs and solos, and bass licks. I will never forget this band. Neil Peart is always kicking but on these songs.
Rush has knocked it out of the park every time. Every time. They were perfection and genius. RIP Neal
Thanks Jamel, for listening to this RUSH masterpiece, Greetings from Costa Rica ... comments The garden de Rush.
Geddy Lee had a quote about their philosophy of music. "Some people believe less is more. We disagree, we think more is more.
I mostly agree with the common 'less is more' in music but Rush is an exception.
Technical music is not very interesting to me but Rush are just that and they keep it VERY interesting.
The writing. The time spent. Always chasing the deep crags of darkness, then they shine the light. NO one is like RUSH.
I got into this song when I saw them live around '97. It was at the Gorge in George, WA. Seeing it live blew me away.
Did I mention....
"LA VILLA STRANGIATO?"
I do believe so.... check it Cuz, it's long, but a masterpiece! You will not be disappointed
La Villa strangiato -live version from exit stage left
Personally I like the Cleveland show version the best. Alex on that beautiful guitar, a master of tone, riffing through the Strangiato solo with undertones of Xanadu. Amazing!
It's RUSH baby !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Expect nothing less
One of my favorites. Judging by your facial expressions, I think you were digging it. I’m enjoying your videos. Thank you for taking the time to listen to and to explore my favorite band.
The chemistry of this band was absolutely astonishing. Geddy on the bass, foot pedals and synthesizer, The vast talent and tone of Alex’s guitar and the sheer, raw God given talent of the monster Neil Peart was a privilege to witness. I fucking miss these musicians’ferocity on their instruments. Thank you God almighty for gracing us with them.
Their individual musicianship is unparalleled. They are absolute masters of their craft. They’re sublimely sophisticated.
I think this is my favorite of their prog rock epics. It's lyrically sharp, it's complex, and it's all well composed and arranged. All of the parts are exciting and fun individually, but they also fit together into a coherent whole.
This was their ultimate application of their epic concept songs from the 70’s into a more direct and shorter format. Genius.
This is a masterpiece of music and lyrical expression...some of their finest work
One of my absolute favorite Rush songs. I love the transitions. Also my absolute favorite Rush Album.
This song is as relevant today as it was 40 years ago. Amazing that 3 dudes make all of that music! RIP Neil!
This is MY FAVORITE Rush song!!! So glad you enjoyed it!!!
ALL of that big sound out of a 3 piece band!!!
RusH is composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any the ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands.
Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.
Fun fact: this was pre-technology,so to get the echo of the waves and voice,they actually rowed a boat out onto a lake and recorded it. That's mostly natural echo,with a slight bit of studio enhancement.
This is modern day Mozart. Absolute masterpiece of a band, lyrics, music and song.
The look on your face when Hyperspace begins. Then, as you move through the song. So perfect. You get it.
These lyrics were so amazing and turned out to be quite prophetic. Loved seeing your face when the changes come in... "you knew!!!" Rush.... always in our hearts and minds, particularly since beloved Neil's passing. One of a kind, sorely missed.
Man, it's awesome to watch someone react to Rush who loves great transitions!
I love all Rush but this masterpiece is my FAVORITE Rush song of all time! Glad you got to jam out with it. EPIC masters at the top of their art. Rush simply astounds with their musicality!
"They ain't doin that in mumble rap." That killed me.
They ain't doing that in most genres either which is a shame.
They are so awesome. Just as amazing are the sound effects on this. Terry Brown, their producer back then, was brilliant.
RIP Neil Peart 1952-2020
💥THE GIRL WHO LISTENED TO RUSH💥
From the back of the stadium
She’s easy to see
Standing up at the stage
In her Starman tee
From Anthem to Limelight
To YYZ
She’s the girl who listened to Rush
And all of the rockers
And all of the heshers
Well they dreamed of the day
That they might get her
And drive her away
In a Red Barchetta
She’s the girl who listened to Rush
Philosophers and ploughmen
They can’t resist her call
They cannot choose
Not to decide
So they've got no choice at all
They've gotta love her
No she doesn’t say "Pert"
And she doesn’t say "Part"
Yeah, she knows it’s "Neil Peert"
‘Cause he’s close to her heart
Say a prayer for John Rutsey
He was there at the start
She’s the girl who listened to Rush
Philosophers and ploughmen
They can’t resist her call
They cannot choose
Not to decide
So they've got no choice at all
They've gotta love her
Why don’t girls ever listen to Rush?
But she listened to Rush!
The blacksmith and the artist
They can’t resist her call
You cannot choose
Not to decide
So you’ve got no choice at all
No you’ve got no choice at all
You’ve gotta love her
~author unknown
One of my favorite reactions! Not one of their most popular but a masterpiece in it's own right. LOVE it!
Heard this song a thousand times..... my face does the same thing every time I listen to it.
One of my favorite Rush technical masterpieces!
I saw with drums in Neil Peart 3 months ago with Rush in '74.
Then KISS at the Paramount !
I’ve watched so many different reaction videos and it is my opinion, Jamal is one of the best.
Watch his Since I’ve been loving you video.
It is his focus that makes the difference. If you know the piece he is going to listen to, you know the peaks and valleys. You watch his eyes and you know he’s catching the moment.
RUSH - GENIUS - GENIUS I TELL YA! I love it. Thanks, NATE for turning our man onto this. Awesome reaction!
Rush helped me through some of my difficult times in life. (40 years fan here)
Peart was a masterful drummer and an incredible lyricist. R.I.P Legend.
I’m tearing up for Neil Peart , thanks brother for reacting
Love that you're doing so much Rush.
Hey Jamel, I'm 57 and have listened to Rush since I was about 14, heard most of their albums and also owned most of them, seen them in concert 7 or 8 times in Kansas City Missouri. This is probably one of my favorite songs. I truly enjoyed your reactions to the song, thanks again.
Also, try checking out Middletown Dreams from the Power Windows album, really good tune!
Arguably the best song, from the best album, by the best band on the planet.
Who would put music to such lyrics !!! Genuine and genius . RIP Neil 💐
Wish I could be listening to these rush songs for the first time again!!!! I’m jealous of your first time reactions..... brings me way back to my first rush experiences
Those time signature changes are SICK! Only Rush could pull those off with such seamless, awesome artistry.
Right near the end ,Neil does a beautiful roll ,then Jamel gives us the ,,,,Are you serious look.Priceless.
So cool you're checking them out RUSH on
Your reaction made it that much better. RUSH fan for LIFE!!!
The best songs they ever wrote which "pull you in" to a scene are Xanadu, Cygnus X1, The Trees. Check em out!
5:10, that look... ;0 "you got MASTAHED!!" ;0 didn't you?? ;) p.s. out of all their tracks, this might be my one end-all favorite of theirs... so fast on the hi-hat (probably the fastest "by-hand" track ever! sure sounds like it)... so atmospheric; outdoors and "inner-space" sounding; so complex and 'outer-space' in composition, like cygnus/hemispheres... yet a compact ten-or-so mins... COSMIC WAVES!
Keep on keeping on Jamel. Loving your reactions. They used to tell me l was exaggerating the greatness of this band in the 80's and I feel you getting it now as I did then. I am so pleased to see you sensing all these years later ,that which I felt all those years ago. Time Stand Still. Greatness is timeless, and timeless are RUSH! Thank you BROTHER. God Bless You and Yours. Keep up the great work.
Your comment at 2:13 is the best comment I ever heard anyone say about this group. I’ve been listening to them for 40 years and I never heard anyone say how they mastered the ability to put you in the moment by creating sounds, special effects and how they played their instruments to create mood, atmosphere and imagery that goes with the lyrics to take you on a journey. They consistently did that for years but no one ever talked about it. Excellent critique!
Please take the time and react to 2112 full song. You won't be disappointed
I recommend the official recent(ish) graphic novel style video as it includes the lyrics and explains the context.
@@johncampbell756 nah do Peanuts Gang Singing "2112" by Garren Lazar rush put it on facebook they liked it so much
@@neotheone7923 It is fun, but gets really repetitive though.
Masters of MY universe!!!
Dirk, Lerxst & Pratt forever!! 🤘❤️
I just spent an entire weekend watching your videos of several different bands and genres of music. What an amazing person you are. And a great reminder that being open minded can lead to much happiness. Thank you for all that you do.
Hard to believe this is 40 years old, I remember listening to this when I was a Senior in High School.
Just so you know. The drummer, who happens to be legendary, also wrote most of the lyrics to most of their music, if not all. Dependent on the era of the bands formation. Neal created some of the most technically complex drum parts of any band on the face of the planet. As a drummer, and speaking for others of my ilk, he is the gold standard for becoming technically proficient in your playing. I have studied his methods for over thirty years and still cant play everything he did. I have a suspicion he had a hidden arm only he could see haha.
Glad you dig it. Love Rush, been listening to them since I was 11 years old (1975). Once again, you've put a smile on my face. Cheers!
5:59 One must sometimes regroup when trying to take Rush in.
Dude I love how you just enjoy brilliant creativity coming forth in their music! Many cannot go there....sadly. All layers, all lyrics, all transitions...the message and frequency that comes forth is power.
I’m so glad you’re loving these Rush songs! You should do Marathon from the Power Windows album and then do a double feature of Cygnus X1 Book 1 from the Farewell to Kings album and Cygnus X1 Book 2 (Hemispheres) from the Hemispheres album. Yes, that last request is another long one, but it’s amazing, and the pinnacle of Rush’s straight up Prog rock era. Cheers!
I'm so happy that you reviewed this song. You have a real appreciation for this music. Thank you.
All I can say is "I know, right?" I saw these guys in concert for many tours, then all of a sudden they started playing Natural Science. Eyes wide, I looked around me. "Natural Science!" I yelled, to no one, as goosebumps covered me from head to toe. You think these songs are amazing? Me, too. But they are an Experience, live. Nearly transcendent .
Thank you, thank you so much for bringing Rush out into the spotlight. This band has been the soundtrack of my life since 1982 when I discovered them. Your videos and the comments left usually bring tears to my eyes. Thanks again man!
The greatest drummer of all time wrote those lyrics :D:D
The greatest lyricist of all time played those drums :D:D
One of my top five favorite Rush tunes. Musically astounding, and lyrically one of the deepest.
Another great flashback jam... First time I heard this... I was 5-6 yrs old. Back in 1981.. A year or so after they dropped the Permanent Waves album. I asked my parents for a 8-Track of this (at the time), ended up with a cassette later..
Great reaction! This entire album is one of my favorites!
I laugh because I remember when I used to get weird stares for years and years when I jammed out in my car listening to Rush. Now people are finally getting it. The obligatory drumming on the steering wheel.....
6:02 - "Never a good time to pause". Hilarious.
Incredible reactions! You remind me how I felt as a teen listening to every new Rush album. Love you bra!
At a time when they were abandoning the conceptual albums but didn't abandon the the long play tunes to keep showcasing their talents. Thrill to see people enjoying what they have to offer. Just because they're not mainstream doesn't mean they can't play. One of my favs
A HUGE part of why Jamal gets RUSH is because they have an amazing groove, and he's seen the result of that same groove sampled over and over and over in hip-hop. I think the world is begging to realize just how amazing Rush was/is. t
Watching your reaction brought a huge smile to my face. I flashed back to my first time hearing this at 12 years old. The deep almost philosophical lyrics about the need mankind to find a balance in an increasingly technological world. Much the same as man had to learn to find balance in the natural world. Hence "Natural Science". The time changes are insane and the complexity of the music intertwined with these profound lyrics of mankind's need for balance between the physical and the metaphysical.
So. Damned. Creative. Everything so interesting from this band. SO FREAKING GOOD.
Please listen and respond to 2112 , it’s 21 minutes of sensory overload experience. This tune set them apart from the rest of the performers in the 70s, and launched them great tune about individuality
Friend, you need to listen to Witch Hunt by Rush...do it man!
Yep!
Great lyrics, very modern-day social commentary.
Without question
What I love about Witch Hunt is how amazing it sounds, production-wise! It's just HUGE and epic! Great tune!
Awesome song, been one of my favorites since "Moving Pictures" first came out.
RUSH is my band always.since 1974.seen every tour.yes 74.75.76.77.78.79.etc.as an opener for bands alot PEEPS never heard of.Haaa.hung out in the COOL Clubs in NYC back then NO SENSE To mention saw the Glam.Punk.new wave faze.which I liked and got into.But I knew RUSH Was different.they helped me grow as a Musician through all that...Neil playing meant so much to me.Damn it hard to describe..He just that THING.With Alex and Geddy.chops.melody.great lyrics.odd time.sigs.that Neil always credited to his Drum heroes.Damn he was special.Thank you NEIL PEART!
When you see them in concert, at their best, you leave beat down, exhausted, and giddy with awe.
Natural Science - Such an amazing microcosm of our society.
i just ran into your channel and your Rush marathon. love it man. Rush and Led Zeppelin are two bands you can really get caught up in. they both have so many great songs.
3:40 haha! I've been listening to Rush for 35+ years , and I have the same reaction !
Thank you for bringing music to the masses. Ansolutely love the musical genius of the three of them together creating such wonder.