FANTASTIC SONG OFF A FANTASTIC ALBUM. LOVE THIS JAM. . GUITAR GOD. ALEX LIFESON. . . CRANK IT UP LOUD. . HORNS UP 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I remember listening to this in my room in 1979 when I was 13. Thinking to myself “why doesn’t everybody know about these guys?”. Each song was a little adventure in my mind. When my parents went to sleep, I would grab my dads Koss headphones and listen all night long. Didn’t matter if I had school the next day. Man, Seems like a lifetime ago. Hell, I guess it was.
My dad would tell me stories of seeing Rush in concert and showed me their music at a young age. I’m in my last year of college now and It left a huge impact and plan on showing my kid the great music from this awesome band too.
Five different instruments played flawlessly by one man in one song live. 4 string Bass, 12 string guitar, Moog Taurus Pedal, a regular keyboard and vocals. (And not just a one note bass line while singing, it's a very complicated one played simultaneously with the moog). He is by far THE most talented musician of all time and the coolest/nicest guy ever. Period.
if only i had a buck for every time i introduced nice songs to music normies and they ask one minute into the instrumental intro "when does the song start?"
And here ladies and gentlemen is a reminder why this generation of musicians is one for the ages - 11 minute plus songs that are a true masterpiece in every sense of the word! I am honored I was able to see them in concert on the R40 tour! Thank you for all the years of wonderful listening!
Saw them "live" 4 times. Spokane , Seattle(twice) and White Water(Auburn) all in WA state. My favorite band of all time. My teenage sons (at that time) were listening to "Tom Sawyer" and I was hooked. Now days I really enjoy the "Rush in Rio" (2 DVD disc set)...and "Clockwork Angels".
FANTASTIC BAND TO SEE LIVE. LOVE ME SOME OLD SCHOOL CLASSIC RUSH. . SAW THEM ALOT IN THE 80S. AND. 90S. . AMAZING BAND. THESE GUY'S ROCK. . 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@@daveslatton8128 In the last concerts I sometimes saw Alex Lifeson playing guitar, foot pedals, keyboard and he was singing second voice. Four voices by one of them! + Geddy Lee > the octopus = eight voices + the other octopus Neil Peart and all of his electronics = > 12 voices! Not to mention Alex switched to mandolin, Geddy switched to guitar and play bass with the taurus pedals, Neil add keyboard chords from his triggers and all this completely fluid in the music! A man in this way is called Marco Minnemann! I saw him playing drumset with one hand and with the other hand he played keyboard on the iPhone!
@@daveslatton8128 Yupp! And they become better an better! I saw Rush one time with Nazareth as support. Nazareth with six musicians need a roadie for the additional cowbell and don' t sound as half as thick as Rush! This was in the beginning of the 80' ties! For multiinstrumental playing of all bandmates Rush is the reference of all time! On the Timemachine Tour for Germany they have T-Shirts with Rasch instead of Rush! Hehe!
This Band is on another plain... Another dimension... They're like differential calculus Most people can't wrap their head around what these guys produced. They are the greatest Rock musicians I've ever heard or seen... 10 times I saw them 1981-2015 They have no PEER T
I’m a retired English Teacher. Kubla Khan is a classic written by the British poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Glad to see that students are still be cultured by these artist. 👍🏻
If I remember right, Coleridge wrote Kubla Khan in one night when he was high on opium (or some other drug) and for some unknown reason, just stopped writing in the middle and never finished it. Is this accurate? Also, Iron Maiden penned this epic song after another of STC’s epics… th-cam.com/video/frP3Zu-8QDI/w-d-xo.html
@@TheMadArab138 The tale says it was a 'person on business from Porlock' who broke Coleridge's creative streak. Coleridge hated him for that for the rest of his life.
I am privileged and honored to say I have 23 Rush concerts under my belt and I know guys that have twice that! This tour was my first one. Rush broke out of a bit of a slump with this album and my older sis took me to see it. And I was hooked right there. My first recollection was how busy they were playing their song. I was wondering why Alex was dancing a jig up there. Well you couldn't see that he was mashing Taurus peddles up there while playing lead guitar and Geddy was mashing his while playing keyboards, bass, AND singing. incredible band of rich talent! Rip Neil Peart 😢
You're very lucky. I'm a massive Rush fan... I never got to see them. I passed the one opportunity I had to see them with my late uncle. It's too late now. So much regret...
@@2KCamaroZ28SS I do count myself lucky. Thank you! I'm sorry you missed your opportunities. Life gets in the way of everything sometimes. The permanent waves tour was the absolute loudest concert I've ever been to at the Great Western forum in Englewood, California. Every time the bass drum was whacked or the base was thumped, You could feel your organs moving around in your chest. So loud. I've lost my balance but had a hell of a time. It's always been a sort of cult following. But we are continually blessed because They left about 30 albums for you and I to enjoy. All of them are pure platinum. I also highly recommend Neils literature if you have not read them.
@@caskraker "I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose free will." I find it odd that so many Rush fans are religious when they obviously weren't.
Kudos to the unappreciated sound engineer, who arranged the track in a way that every instrument is clearly audible without them overwhelming each other.
It's late tonight. A little smoke, a drink, lights off. Remembering how I rode my bike to Tower Records to get this album. I raced home so it wouldn't get warped in the sun. I was in 4th grade. What a time. What a band.
It was groundbreaking,,,,I was so BORED. Im a female who is a rabid RUSH fan. Been here since 1977. I was born in 1970. Rush has been a part of my Early childhood. EARLY childhood.
I’ve always said you have to listen to Rush songs at least 5 times before you hear the piece as a whole: once for bass, once for drums, once for guitar, once for the lyrics, and once for the song as a whole.
After seeing these guys on their "Kings" tour in 78, I had to get up early the next morning for my paper route. I remember the entertainment section of the SD Union, calling these guys "hopeless musician wimps, and Zeppelin want a be's." I laughed, and went to guitar center after school and bought a drum set. Thank you Neil, for the inspiration, the drive, and the character, you have inspired me to be.
i saw the same tour, in passaic at the capitol .. with cheap trick. my ears hurt for a week afterwards. even in the navy, the guns never hurt my ears as much as that concert. mind blown.i even got to meet all three walking out to 'barth' the tour bus.
I saw them for the first of many times on the same tour, albeit at Hammersmith Odeon in London, having purchased All the World's a Stage and seen this video on The Old Grey Whistle Test on the BBC. I've been hooked ever since and quite frankly no other rock band has even come close. Rest in peace Professor.
The funny thing is that years later, bands like Metallica, Alice in Chains, Dream Theater... etc. cited them as one of their influences. God... critics were so wrong.
Disagree, there are no seriously good bands around these days in fact I've not listened to anything beyond the 90s, poor vocals, mediocre lyrics, not stirring at all.
@@chrisjackson5640 the problem with today is that SO many people can make music for an extremely low cost that it floods the market, making it very difficult for supremely talented artists to get recognized. I think your music discovery skills need a boost my dude. The fact that you just admitted to not listening to anything beyond the 90s completely proves my point and disproves yours.
From Wikipedia ""Xanadu" was recorded in a single take. Lifeson said: "With Xanadu, we ran that down once to get the sound and levels, and then we hit ‘record’ and played the song and it was done. Pat Moran, the engineer on that record, was shocked. Seldom did a rock band do one take of a song that's eleven minutes long. He was blown away."[2]" Enormous talent in these three musicians.
MaxCruise73 proof positive,,,,,more people should know this fact.....you can sense this is a live take.....after 436000 times....!.......incredible....never ages..😶
I’d just like to say, I’m 25, I’ve never really listened to RUSH before, with the exception of a few of their biggest singles like YYZ thanks to stuff like Guitar Hero. I’ve always been a big Tool fan...Pink Floyd too. I feel like I just found another world parallel to those. I’m blown away. Rest In Peace Neil Peart.
Im 14 years old and im in love in Prog Rock,especially Rush. I think Xanadu its my favorite song by them. I listened to Tool last year and Pink Floyd in 2017 (King Crimson too) I think that I have a strong connection with prog rock
@@mmtutoriaisbr you need to listen to KANSAS the album Leftoverture and point of no return. Then there is a band called Fuzzy Duck only one album but what a album. There is a band called CAPTAIN BEYOND with a singer Rod Evans who sang with Deep Purple in the early days. There first and second album's are really good MOUNTAIN has some really good album's NANTUCKET SLEIGH RIDE and Last Cold Kiss. MILES DAVIS BIRTH OF THE COOL. and KIND OF BLUE. Hope you enjoy the music take care. LONG LIVE ROCK!
I still can't belive that as old as this planet is, we were on it at the same time as these legends. I saw Primus play this whole album a couple weeks ago in San Antonio. While I was stoked to see them play it, there was that moment of sadness knowing that I'll never get to see The Professor play on the kit again live. The beauty however, is that so many people have special connections and memories to the music and work of Rush. That night, the love and eternal respect for their work was overflowing. I'm glad I got to experience that moment because it was almost like seeing Rush one more time. So much credit to Les, Larry and Tim for absolutely doing Rush justice in that tribute!
There's a reason Primus plays songs from Rush albums and RUSH only plays songs from RUSH albums. When you're already playing the best music possible why play anything else?
I saw Primus do this album and I have to say, I wasn’t impressed. Maybe it was the sound in the venue, but it wasn’t what I was hoping for- will never have this again…. The Master is gone
Sounds good. Don't have a band like that in Scotland 😔 followed them for years.. came to Glasgow/Edinburgh often. Always there .. Neil's passing a shock.... nobody like him
The instrumentation in this song is priceless! It truly conveys the story, which itself is based on and derived from Coleridge's legendary Kubla Kahn! Pure genius!
It's a given fact that amongst rock drummers, Neil along with John Bonham and Kieth Moon are on the Mt. Rushmore of drummers but for me, always preferred Neil over those other two. All GOATs and now drumming in the heavens...
Mario Da Cunt with you on that. And he survived. You could say that his nature allowed him to teach his full potential, while the other two self destructed. And he was a lyricist without par. I loved watching Keith moon drum, though. Very musical, like peart, but what facial expressions he had.
Fluttershy lost Neil Peart Now She wants to be a drummer just like Adagio Dazzle cinematic one was to Greg Lake from Unit 13th KC and ELP the same was for Fluttershy as She was a big fan of her favourite band căușe this one îs canadian the cinematic one and Rush îs a Canadian progresive rock band that its her favourite.
This immortal music stands as a showcase for any generation who's listening. RUSH is immortal and this music will live on in eternity because you never heard anything like it before and you'll never hear anything like it ever again.
This might be the most quintessential Rush song/video ever... 11 minutes long, percussion styles of every flavour, time signatures from who knows where, double neck guitar AND bass, synths, classic literature/fantasy lyrics.. and the almighty KIMONOS!
Yeah I love the inspiration for this song. It’s from the poem Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge who also wrote Rime of the Ancient Mariner, the inspiration for Pink Floyd’s echoes
@@anta40they liked them a lot, but I slightly doubt Yes could match Rush’s work with Xanadu. Yes were astonishing players and writers in their own right, but they were the truest form of Prog Rock and that’s why they can be a bit of a punchline to some. Rush aren’t full prog…they’re their own genre entirely.
Outstanding. Geddy Lee plays bass, keyboards, guitar, and sings on this song. I heard he was voted the best rock bassist of all time. This whole band is incredible.
Since you obviously came out from under a rock. (just kidding) this is the greatest band that has ever been on planet earth! Knew it when I saw moving pictures. 35 years later and 26 concerts. There is no greater band.
I live in the city of the world’s oldest rock station. This morning KSHE played Xanadu while I was driving to work. It finished just as I pulled in to park at which I was covered in goosebumps and a bit weepy. I hope it’s not a bad thing to be moved by a band I’ll truly miss seeing live again. Love and peace to all. 🤔
Nothing bad about having your emotions stirred mate, especially when it's by something as awe-inspiring as this. I saw Rush only once, at Birmingham Odeon in 1980, but it was among the greatest concerts I ever attended. Best regards.
hello from just outside of KSHE broadcast area (poor me. idk how i survive). but dude, of course you had a strong emotional response. it's RUSH in ONE TAKE not olivia engineered pop. ppl like neil and a handful of others are incomparable gems. the rest, even the good ones, just don't have that same quality.
Your not alone my friend on the emotional journey of Rush. Honestly myself. I'm glad I'm on the earth the same time as these three Canadians. 😎 RIP NEAL
A place that nobody dared to go eye need your loving like the sunshine. Don't steal my sunshine. Twist away the gates of steel. See you in the dark side of the moon. I'm gonna love you until the stars fall from the sky Celtic angels at the edge of midnight."" Xanadu
This video proves that Geddy Lee does in fact have more talent in his toes than the entirety of the modern music industry. Edit: Rest in Peace to the greatest drummer of all time. Thank you for all the amazing music Neil.
I'm not a great fan of Rush .....but...Oh my God ...this song deserves to be recognized ....probably one of the best songs in the whole history of music,face to face with others like "Starway to heaven","Bohemian Raphsody" and similar.Absolutely masterpiece,completely underrated.
Especially when you consider they were pumping out an album a year back then. It’s absolutely mind blowing how great they were for a solid decade until the grace under pressure album.
I am an extreme fan of Pink Floyd, Genesis and Metallica, but I have to admit that, yes, this is the greatest band that ever existed. I'm also an extreme fan of Rush (obviously).
I have the same problem, "A passage to Bangkok" , "Something for Nothing" but mostly "Free Will" has that effect on me, especially the United Solo, delivers a chilling glow on the back of my spine when I hear it, afterwards I'm ready to go and do whatever I have to do outdoors.I hope these guys live on forever.
I thought so too, especially in terms of multi-instrumental musicianship. I truly believed nothing could surpass the Exit Stage Left live video. But then one night I saw this th-cam.com/video/JFp95fr9A6w/w-d-xo.html King Crimson live at Frejus 1982 I can understand why people might say Exit Stage Left is more technically difficult for three people to play, but I give it to King Crimson. Geddy is godlike, to be sure. But Tony Levin? Words cannot express. Discipline is one of Alex Lifeson's top five favourite albums as well.
Talking about prog rock alone, and thinking that, obviously, everybosy's got his heart and his favorites, I should mention as a dementially, eery, akwardly breathtakingly accomplished band... to the mighty and never enough credited gods that are Gentle Giant. They were, at their peaks, from another fucking dimension. Asiee from their incredible studio output, there are some youtube videos of many of their great performances. They just defy your senses.
Rush is a timeless band that will live beyond their days, pass these songs to your children and grandchildren. I just had a new grandson born within the week and when the time is right he will listen to this song and other Rush songs. Long live great music everyone. Enjoy to the fullest.😊
When I heard Tom Sawyer as a kid in the 80's I was hooked. Now my 14yr old loves Rush, plays bass in honors jazz, orchestra, and bass in the high-school marching band all within two years. I'm so proud of him!! So I agree with you. And thank you To Rush for making such magical, positive, uplifting thought provoking timeless music!
I have a 2 year old granddaughter. She knows the turntable means music. Every weekend we take a tour of my vinyl. Last week we were in the car and she asked for the owl music. Wanted me to play ‘Fly by Night”. Love that girl!
Xanadu, Closer to the Heart, Cygnus X-1, Fountain of Lamneth, Working Man, Bastille Day, Anthem, Headlong Flight, Far Cry, We Hold On, Test for Echo, Driven… I am pretty sure these gems represent the powerful rocking force these Canadian gentlemen have been using in their four+ decade long rock arsenal to persevere; I hope that future generations can appreciate their contributions.
Xanadu is one of the best things to ever happen to developed musical expression. It’s not just a song, it’s not just twiddly widdly prog rock, it’s an emotion in its own right; a sickly sweet voice that nobody can describe. We don’t surely know what it means or why it makes us feel this way, and we never will… But it’s absolutely mind bending
Xanadu!!!...One of Rush's most epic masterpieces, from one of the most colossal lps of the classic rock era..."A Farewell to Kings" (1977) Long Live Canada's greatest power trio!!!
To me this is the greatest family ever existed I don't give a shit what you think come on but Neil Pier÷r?? [ okay then all I got to say is I think miu4 was one of the top three drummers if not the best drummer of all time because you love rush like I do you wouldn't understand unless you heard them loud and proud because he was fucking spectacular! Navigates several people that was comport me on that I know that there are really good drummers that have been out there but that man drones on a whole different ballgame than everybody else then you just don't know what your fucking talking about
My favorite song ever! I learned the words to the song when I was about 16 years old I'm 59 now and I still listen to the song it still gives me chills I want to cry it reminds me of the good old days the way I wished it still was! R.IP. Neil I've seen rush so many times I lost count LOL I truly love them as a band they are great there will never be another Rush
Dear Debbie, Totally agree with you. The 2112 Overture is a terrible warning about how the brilliant music of the 1960s and 1970s would become suppressed by the absolute rubbish we have to put up with today. Only problem is that it has happened 90 years early if not sooner. R. I. P Neil Peart.
Neil peart wrote the lyrics...so how on earth do you come up with the music to accompany them..??!!.. Alex and Geddy...you are unbelievable ..not just for this song..but for every album you recorded with Neil...thank you for years of musical pleasure...
I have to say, Neil Peart is my favorite drummer EVER. He is absolutely spectacular. Regarding the lyrics, they were mostly taken from a poem inspired by Kublai Khan (the grandson of Gengus Khan) after the poet got into an ordeal with opium (drug). And so the poet went to bed and had a dream in which he recalls the events to be the lyrics of this very song. Unfortunately the poet was disturbed by a businessman and could not finish the poem as he remembered it in the dream. Who knows how much more epic this song could have been if he finished the poem. Neil Peart did modify the lyrics and I believe slightly change the meaning in a way that was a better fit for the song. Props to him for always reading great literature, and props to Geddy and Alex for writing the rest of this masterclass. Top 3 songs, ever, EASILY.
The song is based off of an unfinished poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge called "Kubla Khan." The whole point of the poem is to show the duality between the waking and dreaming mind, and I think Rush does a great job in this song with the calm and tranquil intro, but slowly shifts into that upbeat rock vibe. The whole point of the song and poem is to get that person thinking of that duality.
I feel that everybody in the world should know those songs, as well as 2112, hemispheres, the necromancer, etc. not just because they're so badass, but also because they're such inspirational songs
@charley williams...while sitting on Bacchus Plateau overlooking Lakeside Park fearing The Necromancer & waiting for Prince Bytor to appear to battle for freedom from chains of long years.......
I saw this song live on their 40th tour and when they busted out the double necks I literally cried tears of excitement and joy. I think my wife stopped loving me that day knowing she'll never been as much as RUSH does to me. Hahaha
Wargasm você estava certo. Em 1972 eu ouvi o primeiro disco deles e me mudou até hoje. O maior power trio que já existiu no rock.... como músicos, compositores e postura de roqueiros.... Viva RUSH.......
+arkady714 That's why I said "listen to yes you dumb fuck, yes is better than this rush piece of shit"... I like both bands equally but when I read/hear musicianship Yes comes to my mind. I said "mate" and "have a nice day" and maybe, in case you didn't know them, (very unlikely to happen but still) introduced you to a new band. My comment was a nice one, not a fight to prove who's got the biggest d*. Surprised you didn't catch that.
+Kaeleos Lighten up. I thought "mate" and "have a nice day" were an attempt at being condescending...as what happens all to often in cyberspace. Apologies if I got the wrong idea.
I don’t care what anyone says, this is by far Rush’s best song and, for me, the best rock song ever made. I come back to it at least once a month, often once a week. For 45 years I haven’t tired of it. And never will. Pure rock music perfection.
That intro gives me shivers nearly every time. It's beautiful and epic. A three piece band that has as much sound as a full damn symphony is truly amazing. These three are total legends.
Yup, heard them in 1980 on CHEZ 106 ottawa at age 14 and fell in love them immediately. It was "Spirit of the Radio" and "Freewill" getting a lot of airplay at the time.
The bottom is a six string, he plays when alex is playing the solo, watch carefully near the end and you'll notice it. It's the actual studio recording here. In Alex's case is a 12 and 6 string electric guitar.
He will always live in our hearts as one of the world's most bad assed percussionists, yes we said, percussionists. He deserves to be remembered with a little more wampum than just a " Rock Drummer ". We will be live today behind our kit after we fix a piece of gridwork that fell down.
For anyone interested, Xanadu is a dream world conjured in the head of a poet on an opium trip back in the 17-1800s. Yes, the poem describes caves of ice, a pleasure palace and a sacred river by the name of Alph.
the poet: samuel taylor coleridge...title: "kubla kahn". a vision of a dream. ironically, iron maiden paid homage to coleridge with their interpretation of "rime of the ancient mariner."
Consider this: Perhaps Xanadu is an actual Place as well as a State of Being , and certain drugs such as LSD, Psilocybin, and higher doses of THC unlock the Mind and block the inhibitions that would otherwise "blind" the Mind's Eye and the Soul and prevent seeing Xanadu and experiencing true freedom. Perhaps THIS is why Psychoactive Drugs are so restricted and even banned ,because the Powers that Be do not want the People to actually SEE . The Movie Franchise ,The Matrix , is far more fact than fiction in light of what I have stated , I am afraid .
Watching RUSH again reminds me that each mucision is THE BEST at what they do. Alex does not get enough credit.Alex is THE best at making his guitar carry the band while he effortlessly flows back and forth from rhythm to wicked lead rifts. He simply amazing
I have seen them live in Helsinki( Finland ) and if you wonder what the xxxx they did there, Finland has been a kinda stronghold as they have so many fans here. And as you mentioned they can play their songs as they were on studio instead of really been on live concert and that is as rare as real love:P
The live performances were equally as epic as this band literally got off on playing live. 4 decades and 19 studio albums and they toured constantly for every one of them.
Rolled a skinny. Dropped a dot. Opened that half gallon of jack black. Off to the races. Amazed. Still alive. '74 $500 car. $1500 sounds. 8 track,then cassettes. Great times.
That’s a shame, I’m only turning 27 at the end of 2021 and I’ve been blessed to have seen Rush live four times since I was just a little guy. But welcome to the tunes brother 🤘
I wish I was alive to witness these guys in their absolute prime. Being only 23; i’ve still seen them 10 times with my dad and every show has been an absolute experience of brilliance. Even in their 50’s and 60’s they know how to put on a fantastic show and hearing Xanadu LIVE in full in 2015 was one of my favorite RUSH experiences ever!
Great that the next generation is picking up this awesome music with guys like you, kudos to your Dad. I was lucky enough to see them many times in their pomp when I was a kid including small venues in the late 70s (Farewell to Kings, Hemispheres tours) and when they moved the bar in the 80s (Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures & Signals tours). They were utterly, utterly fabulous with long, loud shows to denim clad, patchouli drenched fans with hair to match them. Fast forward ~30 years until I next saw them on the Time Machine tour and you should be pleased you got to see them put on a great show whilst they still could and wanted to. I can still vividly remember Alex LIfeson and his white Gibson 355 imperiously playing his "A Lerxst in Wonderland" solo in La Villa Strangiato, long blond locks and all no more than 10m from the stage. It was fantastic, they were fantastic.
FamilyGuyRoks6 You are very lucky my friend, being a teenager I was introduced to them as a much younger kid around 8 or 9, and although I was able to attend two fantastic shows during the Time Machine and R40 tour, I wish I had the opportunity to see them one last time before they retired. But my memories will never fade away.
When they opened a tour for Kiss, they always went to bed early and read books instead of partying. Kiss gave them endless grief. Rush gave Kiss endless nightmares getting the ever loving crap kicked out of them every night by a full band of supremely talented musicians that didn't need gimmicks to kill it.
geddy is amazing, his bass lines are so melodic, and perfect for the music... playing guitar on this too, along with synth by hand and feet, and of course singing as well.
What an absolute musical masterpiece… combined with factual and educational story telling… pioneers unsurpassed in music that is Rush… RIP Neil your lyrics will live forever X
Yes!!! I cum almost everytime I hear it!!! I dont need a BF !!!! Lmao!!! I discovered this today...Maybe a replacement Zero Point Giant. th-cam.com/video/lcRdRCo7Rvs/w-d-xo.html. Judging by the video and drumming, Im sure they like Rush too.
Thank you Neil, Alex and Geddy. Mr. Peart: A hyper-literate lyrical genius, a storyteller, and a force of nature behind the kit. You are part of the story of millions of lives, and enshrined in the fabric of millions of memories. You will forever be an "is" and will never be reduced to a "was." Your contribution to the world guarantees as much. Right now I am remembering gazing at the big Rush "Star Man" poster with the guys clad in their '70s-era garb over my cousin's bed when I was all of about 7 years old. I'm recalling all the nights doing homework in high school with Rush and countless other favorite bands playing in the background. I smile as I recall idyllic road trips with Rush on the radio, or a cassette, or a CD, accompanying laughter and car talk and off-color jokes and boys being boys. I think back fondly on what a treat and a welcome surprise I always felt it was when a Rush video came on TV, back in the days before instant gratification, before we could tap a few keys and see anything we wanted any time we want to see it. I'll always appreciate the tongue-in-cheek, wry, and self-deprecating humor of three humble men (of Willow Dale) who never seemed arrogant or egotistical in the least despite their enormous talent and success. As long as my faculties function, I will never forget the smile I could not wipe off for about two whole weeks after my first and only Rush show in April 2011 at Madison Square Garden. Took me about 31 years to catch them live after first hearing them in about 1980, but I did it at last! Bucket list item fulfilled to the "nth" degree. And that's not even scratching the surface. Once again, our lasting gratitude for the cerebral, dream-filled, heart-stirring, mind-stimulating journeys filled with wonder on which you invited us to accompany you. Thank you. All three of you.
When I slowly read the last descriptive sentence and then the simply but sincerely "thank you. All three of you," tears welled up in my eyes. What an era of music! Those three guys epitomized greatness loyalty and humbleness. It's hard to find those three qualities in one human let alone three that are playing music together. They were the best.(This next sentence is written a bit later when I was alerted someone liked my response)Not WERE the best, ARE the best! These days they would say I misspoke, haha. I didn't misspeak I just f***** up, haha
@@samdorsey2112 Thanks. Very nice of you. : ) They really did impact millions in a deeply positive way. For devoted rock fans, music isn't a fad or trend or background noise. It's a way of life and a mentality. That's what sets us apart--we have a different way of knowing, being and seeing the world.
I thought _I_ was late to the Rush brigade. I knew only the songs, usually singles, played on Boston radio. Then in the mid nineties I started to _listen_ to Rush songs and instrumentals. They were truly a great Rock band. \m/ \m/
Just heard Rush for my first time. I think the guitars are not tuned to perfectly to my musical fancy. I am super sensitive to tuning. Got to give it chance tho... Okay..
Nossa eu até chorei... me lembrei dos bons tempos quando sabia-se fazer um SOM. Parabéns para vocês Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson... e o nosso saudoso e transcendental batera Neil Peart ... Eu tive a felicidade de vivenciar isso. OBRIGADO RUSH!
One of the greatest songs ever written
My favorite RUSH song ever... it's transformative on some level... really musical mastery
yes I agree 100%
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@@jeffvifquain5223for me this and Jacob’s Ladder
By Tor too
It still boggles my mind how 3 people this incredibly talented could meet each other in life.
And bang this song out in a single take.
There is a god. ❤
The mystery of Spirit
As the man once said, fate is just the weight of circumstances.
FANTASTIC SONG OFF A FANTASTIC ALBUM. LOVE THIS JAM. . GUITAR GOD. ALEX LIFESON. . . CRANK IT UP LOUD. . HORNS UP 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I remember listening to this in my room in 1979 when I was 13. Thinking to myself “why doesn’t everybody know about these guys?”. Each song was a little adventure in my mind. When my parents went to sleep, I would grab my dads Koss headphones and listen all night long. Didn’t matter if I had school the next day. Man, Seems like a lifetime ago. Hell, I guess it was.
Great memories
Very cool
Koss headphones, lol…. I was right there with you. 😜
We are literally the same age group I was 14 in 1979 and was all into them - with headphones!!
I’ve always been a fan of KOSS.
I'm 65, and I listen to these guys all the time. It never gets old.
Точно так же! Мне 64 и я живу в России.
me too!!!
They used to open every tour in Pittsburgh at The Igloo. I have tix stubs for $6.50 😆
Cool im 64 , one of the most best bands there ever was .
My dad would tell me stories of seeing Rush in concert and showed me their music at a young age. I’m in my last year of college now and It left a huge impact and plan on showing my kid the great music from this awesome band too.
Five different instruments played flawlessly by one man in one song live. 4 string Bass, 12 string guitar, Moog Taurus Pedal, a regular keyboard and vocals. (And not just a one note bass line while singing, it's a very complicated one played simultaneously with the moog). He is by far THE most talented musician of all time and the coolest/nicest guy ever. Period.
enough to make a grown man cry, does it all while looking that effin cool too
@@spageddy_leeYeah for sure. His effin life😂
It's the reason I spent $40 on his book lol
I've have listened to this over and over. Musical talent unbelievable,, Rocks
@@xyonjobe9716wait there’s a book?
The kimono years are criminally underrated
Kostarican
Silk and Rick. Same as Squire's Fish Out promotional clip in 1975.
When the lyrics don't start for a full five minutes, you know you're in for a treat
Great minds think alike 😉
they were in no RUSH to start the lyrics
@@madnezz1961🤦♂️
if only i had a buck for every time i introduced nice songs to music normies and they ask one minute into the instrumental intro "when does the song start?"
This comment should go down in history as one of the GOAT
And here ladies and gentlemen is a reminder why this generation of musicians is one for the ages - 11 minute plus songs that are a true masterpiece in every sense of the word! I am honored I was able to see them in concert on the R40 tour! Thank you for all the years of wonderful listening!
My fraternity nickname was from Zappas broken hearts are for assholes. Nice to meet another
Saw them "live" 4 times. Spokane , Seattle(twice) and White Water(Auburn) all in WA state. My favorite band of all time. My teenage sons (at that time) were listening to "Tom Sawyer" and I was hooked. Now days I really enjoy the "Rush in Rio" (2 DVD disc set)...and "Clockwork Angels".
I saw them on the R40 tour and also the Clock Work Angels Tour. Both were awesome shows
FANTASTIC BAND TO SEE LIVE. LOVE ME SOME OLD SCHOOL CLASSIC RUSH. . SAW THEM ALOT IN THE 80S. AND. 90S. . AMAZING BAND. THESE GUY'S ROCK. . 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Music of today iz lack luster,and cookie kuter.nuff saiid
Still can't believe this is 3 people, what a masterpiece. One of my favorite songs of all time.
When I first saw RUSH in 1978, l couldn't believe it as well. I used to tell people they sound like 10 people. They are amazing.
I was trying to guess this band one day and my son's hint was a power trio. I had no idea Rush was a trio. How can three people make that much music.
@@daveslatton8128 In the last concerts I sometimes saw Alex Lifeson playing guitar, foot pedals, keyboard and he was singing second voice.
Four voices by one of them! + Geddy Lee > the octopus = eight voices + the other octopus Neil Peart and all of his electronics =
> 12 voices! Not to mention Alex switched to mandolin, Geddy switched to guitar and play bass with the taurus pedals, Neil add keyboard
chords from his triggers and all this completely fluid in the music!
A man in this way is called Marco Minnemann! I saw him playing drumset with one hand and with the other hand he played keyboard on
the iPhone!
@@frankmeenzen787 wow...but this was 43 years ago.
@@daveslatton8128 Yupp! And they become better an better!
I saw Rush one time with Nazareth as support. Nazareth with six musicians need a roadie
for the additional cowbell and don' t sound as half as thick as Rush! This was in the beginning
of the 80' ties! For multiinstrumental playing of all bandmates Rush is the reference of all time!
On the Timemachine Tour for Germany they have T-Shirts with Rasch instead of Rush! Hehe!
This Band is on another plain... Another dimension... They're like differential calculus
Most people can't wrap their head around what these guys produced.
They are the greatest Rock musicians I've ever heard or seen...
10 times I saw them
1981-2015
They have no
PEER T
Lol, before reading your comment, I thought... damn, the difference between basic math and advanced calculus. Thanx.
It's a simple answer, they are Canadian 😂
I’m a retired English Teacher. Kubla Khan is a classic written by the British poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Glad to see that students are still be cultured by these artist. 👍🏻
If I remember right, Coleridge wrote Kubla Khan in one night when he was high on opium (or some other drug) and for some unknown reason, just stopped writing in the middle and never finished it. Is this accurate?
Also, Iron Maiden penned this epic song after another of STC’s epics…
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@@TheMadArab138 Yes, it was opium. Coleridge used opium for most of his life. Can't confirm the other details, but that much I know for sure.
@@TheMadArab138 The tale says it was a 'person on business from Porlock' who broke Coleridge's creative streak. Coleridge hated him for that for the rest of his life.
@@dmitryivanov2960
not pleased w/ the person from Porlock,
myself ......
To be honest, they took quite a few lyrics from the Kubla Khan also... Mixed up, but they're in there...👍👍👍
I am privileged and honored to say I have 23 Rush concerts under my belt and I know guys that have twice that! This tour was my first one. Rush broke out of a bit of a slump with this album and my older sis took me to see it. And I was hooked right there. My first recollection was how busy they were playing their song. I was wondering why Alex was dancing a jig up there. Well you couldn't see that he was mashing Taurus peddles up there while playing lead guitar and Geddy was mashing his while playing keyboards, bass, AND singing. incredible band of rich talent! Rip Neil Peart 😢
Well put Jeff.
You're very lucky. I'm a massive Rush fan... I never got to see them. I passed the one opportunity I had to see them with my late uncle. It's too late now. So much regret...
@@2KCamaroZ28SS I do count myself lucky. Thank you! I'm sorry you missed your opportunities. Life gets in the way of everything sometimes. The permanent waves tour was the absolute loudest concert I've ever been to at the Great Western forum in Englewood, California. Every time the bass drum was whacked or the base was thumped, You could feel your organs moving around in your chest. So loud. I've lost my balance but had a hell of a time. It's always been a sort of cult following. But we are continually blessed because They left about 30 albums for you and I to enjoy. All of them are pure platinum. I also highly recommend Neils literature if you have not read them.
1981 and 2012 for me love rush!!!
My first and only
this song is honestly life-changing, I have no words to describe just how good it is
Keine Worte!
I second that.
It's life changing. 2
Not only life-changing. You may return to it again in the distant future to find truth in it.
😅
Rush is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy
That's beautiful, and I agree. AND us lot here today just happen to be alive at the same time as RUSH did - great fortune!
Leave your fairytales out of this.
@@caskraker Quick to judge, quick to anger. Slow to understand. Sad.
So true!
@@caskraker "I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose free will." I find it odd that so many Rush fans are religious when they obviously weren't.
Kudos to the unappreciated sound engineer, who arranged the track in a way that every instrument is clearly audible without them overwhelming each other.
Yes, the excellent Pat Moran at Rockfield Studios in Wales, also engineered Van der Graaf Generator and Be Bop Deluxe around that time.
Its only three instruments at the same time that create the space in combination with some abience miking 😊
Love to all of you still here, still celebrating this music, and stopping in to share a memory.
It's late tonight. A little smoke, a drink, lights off. Remembering how I rode my bike to Tower Records to get this album. I raced home so it wouldn't get warped in the sun. I was in 4th grade. What a time. What a band.
Man I miss the 70s, 80s.
I'm feeling it Mike here in NOLA it was "warehouse records and tapes"
9th grade. Moms asks me what i want for birthday, i hear Rush ad on radio coming in concert. I say 2 Rush tickets. Seen them about 7 times since.
It was groundbreaking,,,,I was so BORED. Im a female who is a rabid RUSH fan. Been here since 1977. I was born in 1970. Rush has been a part of my Early childhood. EARLY childhood.
YOU were 9 listening to RUSH?
Best thing about Rush is that you can hear every instrument clearly
I’ve always said you have to listen to Rush songs at least 5 times before you hear the piece as a whole: once for bass, once for drums, once for guitar, once for the lyrics, and once for the song as a whole.
I don't if I would say that's the absolute best thing about them. But it's definitely one of the many MANY wonderful things about them.
that's not the BEST thing about Rush. They just had good producers, instruments, and tone. I'd say the best thing is their music
@@WisecrackJax It's true tho.
Yes, that and the way they play them.
After seeing these guys on their "Kings" tour in 78, I had to get up early the next morning for my paper route. I remember the entertainment section of the SD Union, calling these guys "hopeless musician wimps, and Zeppelin want a be's." I laughed, and went to guitar center after school and bought a drum set. Thank you Neil, for the inspiration, the drive, and the character, you have inspired me to be.
i saw the same tour, in passaic at the capitol .. with cheap trick. my ears hurt for a week afterwards. even in the navy, the guns never hurt my ears as much as that concert. mind blown.i even got to meet all three walking out to 'barth' the tour bus.
I saw them for the first of many times on the same tour, albeit at Hammersmith Odeon in London, having purchased All the World's a Stage and seen this video on The Old Grey Whistle Test on the BBC. I've been hooked ever since and quite frankly no other rock band has even come close. Rest in peace Professor.
Easily one of the greatest and most underrated bands of all time
The funny thing is that years later, bands like Metallica, Alice in Chains, Dream Theater... etc. cited them as one of their influences. God... critics were so wrong.
This is a lovely comment.
There are many very talented bands today but they were built on the shoulders of bands like Rush. What a masterpiece of a triplet.
Disagree, there are no seriously good bands around these days in fact I've not listened to anything beyond the 90s, poor vocals, mediocre lyrics, not stirring at all.
@@chrisjackson5640 the problem with today is that SO many people can make music for an extremely low cost that it floods the market, making it very difficult for supremely talented artists to get recognized. I think your music discovery skills need a boost my dude. The fact that you just admitted to not listening to anything beyond the 90s completely proves my point and disproves yours.
From Wikipedia ""Xanadu" was recorded in a single take. Lifeson said: "With Xanadu, we ran that down once to get the sound and levels, and then we hit ‘record’ and played the song and it was done. Pat Moran, the engineer on that record, was shocked. Seldom did a rock band do one take of a song that's eleven minutes long. He was blown away."[2]" Enormous talent in these three musicians.
MaxCruise73 proof positive,,,,,more people should know this fact.....you can sense this is a live take.....after 436000 times....!.......incredible....never ages..😶
ELP did a triple album live. Sounds excellent.
That means they played the SHIT out of this song (RUSH be praised!) before recording. DAMN!...I love this band!! RUSH RULES!!!
Thanks for the info! Great to know!!!
No words to appreciate. Been a rush fan since 80s. From india
How could people not love RUSH? There music absolutely flawless.
I have a friend who doesn’t like Rush. Well he’s an ex friend now🤣
I Sooooo. agree!
I love 70s Rush. After that, no thanks.
@@Sebastian-dx2xg Lmao.
You need to have a very high IQ to understand prog rock
I’d just like to say, I’m 25, I’ve never really listened to RUSH before, with the exception of a few of their biggest singles like YYZ thanks to stuff like Guitar Hero. I’ve always been a big Tool fan...Pink Floyd too. I feel like I just found another world parallel to those. I’m blown away. Rest In Peace Neil Peart.
Glad to hear your comment! Neil's style was iconic.... ahead of his [our] time...... maybe it's finally begun!
Im 14 years old and im in love in Prog Rock,especially Rush.
I think Xanadu its my favorite song by them.
I listened to Tool last year and Pink Floyd in 2017 (King Crimson too)
I think that I have a strong connection with prog rock
@@mmtutoriaisbr you need to listen to ELP YES so much good music enjoy
@@dennissweeney6774 I will listen Yes for sure.
@@mmtutoriaisbr you need to listen to KANSAS the album Leftoverture and point of no return. Then there is a band called Fuzzy Duck only one album but what a album. There is a band called CAPTAIN BEYOND with a singer Rod Evans who sang with Deep Purple in the early days. There first and second album's are really good MOUNTAIN has some really good album's NANTUCKET SLEIGH RIDE and Last Cold Kiss. MILES DAVIS BIRTH OF THE COOL. and KIND OF BLUE. Hope you enjoy the music take care. LONG LIVE ROCK!
Not one track by RUSH could ever be doubted or questioned! Hall of Fame Band, forever appreciated and loved!!!
Too good for the Hall of Shame.
Blah blah blah blah blah...
@@royalbleu7406 - what is your issue?
@@777pusher Watch Lerxst's acceptance speech at the RRHOF. You'll understand what I'm saying...
Probably the single greatest piece of prog rock ever recorded.
*Definitely
Geddy is singing playing bass and synthesizer at the same time.....who else does that?
@@christopherlucente9257
John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin).
I still can't belive that as old as this planet is, we were on it at the same time as these legends.
I saw Primus play this whole album a couple weeks ago in San Antonio. While I was stoked to see them play it, there was that moment of sadness knowing that I'll never get to see The Professor play on the kit again live. The beauty however, is that so many people have special connections and memories to the music and work of Rush. That night, the love and eternal respect for their work was overflowing. I'm glad I got to experience that moment because it was almost like seeing Rush one more time.
So much credit to Les, Larry and Tim for absolutely doing Rush justice in that tribute!
There's a reason Primus plays songs from Rush albums and RUSH only plays songs from RUSH albums. When you're already playing the best music possible why play anything else?
I'm so jealous my hubby has seen them at Alpine Valley in Wisconsin
I saw Primus do this album and I have to say, I wasn’t impressed. Maybe it was the sound in the venue, but it wasn’t what I was hoping for- will never have this again…. The Master is gone
Sounds good. Don't have a band like that in Scotland 😔 followed them for years.. came to Glasgow/Edinburgh often. Always there .. Neil's passing a shock.... nobody like him
The instrumentation in this song is priceless! It truly conveys the story, which itself is based on and derived from Coleridge's legendary Kubla Kahn! Pure genius!
Rest in Peace Neil Peart. You left our earth as a Legend.
TRUE❤🤘
It's a given fact that amongst rock drummers, Neil along with John Bonham and Kieth Moon are on the Mt. Rushmore of drummers but for me, always preferred Neil over those other two.
All GOATs and now drumming in the heavens...
Damn... Well said!!
Mario Da Cunt with you on that. And he survived. You could say that his nature allowed him to teach his full potential, while the other two self destructed. And he was a lyricist without par. I loved watching Keith moon drum, though. Very musical, like peart, but what facial expressions he had.
Fluttershy lost Neil Peart Now She wants to be a drummer just like Adagio Dazzle cinematic one was to Greg Lake from Unit 13th KC and ELP the same was for Fluttershy as She was a big fan of her favourite band căușe this one îs canadian the cinematic one and Rush îs a Canadian progresive rock band that its her favourite.
SOOO BLESSED to have grown up in the 1970's-80's!!
The intro and riff always give me shivers all over. I'm immensely proud that this immortal music stands as a showcase for our 70s generation. 🎸🌟
This immortal music stands as a showcase for any generation who's listening. RUSH is immortal and this music will live on in eternity because you never heard anything like it before and you'll never hear anything like it ever again.
Rush zawsze w sercu
Na pierwszym miejscu
This song takes me on a journey.. every time.
Yes!!!
This might be the most quintessential Rush song/video ever... 11 minutes long, percussion styles of every flavour, time signatures from who knows where, double neck guitar AND bass, synths, classic literature/fantasy lyrics.. and the almighty KIMONOS!
Heavily inspired by Yes, I believe :D
Love the Kimono period, just trippy wizardry, opium relaxing attire!
Yeah I love the inspiration for this song. It’s from the poem Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge who also wrote Rime of the Ancient Mariner, the inspiration for Pink Floyd’s echoes
Double double necks!!!
@@anta40they liked them a lot, but I slightly doubt Yes could match Rush’s work with Xanadu. Yes were astonishing players and writers in their own right, but they were the truest form of Prog Rock and that’s why they can be a bit of a punchline to some. Rush aren’t full prog…they’re their own genre entirely.
Like Rick Beato said, this is definitely a masterpiece.
I never get tired listening to it.
I saw that video and was wondering which song he was gonna pick. I can't think of a better choice than Xanadu.
Happy 70th birthday to Geddy Lee
Thanks for the music
Double-neck bass, keyboards with his feet...all while singing. Geddy is a truly unparalleled talent.
Eric Bremner the lower neck is a six string guitar.
A three man band, one of the very few and of the very best. This band has always kicked ass!
Yeah, all three of them surely can pat their heads and rub their bellies at the same time.
jgalliher9 i think it’s a twelve string
Why did Getty dump the Rickenbacker for a Fender Jazz bass. That Rick, even in double neck, is friken great.
Outstanding. Geddy Lee plays bass, keyboards, guitar, and sings on this song. I heard he was voted the best rock bassist of all time. This whole band is incredible.
11:09 Geddy plays the lower half of his weapon, a six string guitar..
I believe Geddy to be reigning King of Bass.
But let's not forget John Entwistle and Chris Squire - former Kings (R.I.P.) in their time.
YES ALL TIME
Mawhu best-yes
Amazing-yes
Since you obviously came out from under a rock. (just kidding) this is the greatest band that has ever been on planet earth! Knew it when I saw moving pictures. 35 years later and 26 concerts. There is no greater band.
I live in the city of the world’s oldest rock station. This morning KSHE played Xanadu while I was driving to work. It finished just as I pulled in to park at which I was covered in goosebumps and a bit weepy. I hope it’s not a bad thing to be moved by a band I’ll truly miss seeing live again. Love and peace to all. 🤔
Nothing bad about having your emotions stirred mate, especially when it's by something as awe-inspiring as this. I saw Rush only once, at Birmingham Odeon in 1980, but it was among the greatest concerts I ever attended. Best regards.
hello from just outside of KSHE broadcast area (poor me. idk how i survive). but dude, of course you had a strong emotional response. it's RUSH in ONE TAKE not olivia engineered pop. ppl like neil and a handful of others are incomparable gems. the rest, even the good ones, just don't have that same quality.
Your not alone my friend on the emotional journey of Rush.
Honestly myself. I'm glad I'm on the earth the same time as these three Canadians. 😎
RIP NEAL
A place that nobody dared to go eye need your loving like the sunshine. Don't steal my sunshine. Twist away the gates of steel. See you in the dark side of the moon. I'm gonna love you until the stars fall from the sky Celtic angels at the edge of midnight."" Xanadu
St. Louis doesn’t suck as much as people try to say it does. Good stuff brother, I’ll die here
Octubre 2024. Una genialidad de cancion. Bella y perfecta. Siempre actual.
This video proves that Geddy Lee does in fact have more talent in his toes than the entirety of the modern music industry.
Edit: Rest in Peace to the greatest drummer of all time. Thank you for all the amazing music Neil.
And lifeson. And peart.
Haha XD
This is one of the best TH-cam comments I've ever read.
+voice of reason Strange thing. I thought that this video was gonna be a cover version of an Olivia Newton John song.
Love your profile picture, Sly for the win
I'm not a great fan of Rush .....but...Oh my God ...this song deserves to be recognized ....probably one of the best songs in the whole history of music,face to face with others like "Starway to heaven","Bohemian Raphsody" and similar.Absolutely masterpiece,completely underrated.
Well said! Not really a big radio hit; but should b, right?🎉😢😮❤
Especially when you consider they were pumping out an album a year back then. It’s absolutely mind blowing how great they were for a solid decade until the grace under pressure album.
Probably 2 big of an intro to b a radio hit, and 2 cerebral as well. But nonetheless, goes hard...
Not underrated. One of their best.
Wait until the guitar so,o
Rush never sold out to our owners. The theme of personal Liberty in their lyrics, touches a deep place in the heart of the average man.
RUSH.........WORLD'S GREATEST ROCK BAND.....!!!!
GREATEST BAND IN THE GALAXY!!👏🏼💯💖
I am an extreme fan of Pink Floyd, Genesis and Metallica, but I have to admit that, yes, this is the greatest band that ever existed. I'm also an extreme fan of Rush (obviously).
This is it. This is the one. The best song Rush would ever make, and it was only recorded in ONE TAKE!!! Absolute maniacs, just crazy talent.
All of Rush’s songs are excellent… but this is something else.
I have seen them play this live a few times, sounds just like the album.
@@Michael420-mh7dd yep
LOVE YOU ,! Knocks 40 odd years off me. FEEDS the SOUL Xxx RESPECT
I swear I have a physical addiction to Rush. I can't leave the house in the morning without listening to one song, and this is usually it.
It's an amazing song, but for the morning I prefer "The Spirit of the Radio"
Não só o ritmo, mas a letra da música também remete a manhã.
Miguel Alfonso
best morning song ever.
I have the same problem, "A passage to Bangkok" , "Something for Nothing" but mostly "Free Will" has that effect on me, especially the United Solo, delivers a chilling glow on the back of my spine when I hear it, afterwards I'm ready to go and do whatever I have to do outdoors.I hope these guys live on forever.
Giovanni Dekkers unfortunately, nobody will live on forever, but their music will
Seriously. If there is a more accomplished band, I've never heard it. Layers of awe and gratitude....
Genesis with Gabriel
I thought so too, especially in terms of multi-instrumental musicianship. I truly believed nothing could surpass the Exit Stage Left live video. But then one night I saw this th-cam.com/video/JFp95fr9A6w/w-d-xo.html
King Crimson live at Frejus 1982
I can understand why people might say Exit Stage Left is more technically difficult for three people to play, but I give it to King Crimson. Geddy is godlike, to be sure. But Tony Levin? Words cannot express. Discipline is one of Alex Lifeson's top five favourite albums as well.
Lot of Death Metal maybe
Talking about prog rock alone, and thinking that, obviously, everybosy's got his heart and his favorites, I should mention as a dementially, eery, akwardly breathtakingly accomplished band... to the mighty and never enough credited gods that are Gentle Giant.
They were, at their peaks, from another fucking dimension. Asiee from their incredible studio output, there are some youtube videos of many of their great performances.
They just defy your senses.
Rush is a timeless band that will live beyond their days, pass these songs to your children and grandchildren. I just had a new grandson born within the week and when the time is right he will listen to this song and other Rush songs. Long live great music everyone. Enjoy to the fullest.😊
When I heard Tom Sawyer as a kid in the 80's I was hooked. Now my 14yr old loves Rush, plays bass in honors jazz, orchestra, and bass in the high-school marching band all within two years. I'm so proud of him!! So I agree with you. And thank you To Rush for making such magical, positive, uplifting thought provoking timeless music!
I have a 2 year old granddaughter. She knows the turntable means music. Every weekend we take a tour of my vinyl. Last week we were in the car and she asked for the owl music. Wanted me to play ‘Fly by Night”. Love that girl!
Xanadu, Closer to the Heart, Cygnus X-1, Fountain of Lamneth, Working Man, Bastille Day, Anthem, Headlong Flight, Far Cry, We Hold On, Test for Echo, Driven… I am pretty sure these gems represent the powerful rocking force these Canadian gentlemen have been using in their four+ decade long rock arsenal to persevere; I hope that future generations can appreciate their contributions.
All great Music!!!
All those songs are decreed by Kublai Khan which is a seal of approval
Their greatest work.
Geddy Lee looks like an intergalactic time traveling wizard.
The next Dr. Who
That is because he is.
Timelord in their typical “disguise”
What do you mean, "looks like"? He clearly is one.
Yes he is. Becuse he is a magic musicman. 😊
Absolute masterpiece that doesn’t get nearly the credit it deserves.
Yep, not cheezy or sleazy; draws off a classic and runs off hard with it...🥵🎰🐎
Xanadu is one of the best things to ever happen to developed musical expression. It’s not just a song, it’s not just twiddly widdly prog rock, it’s an emotion in its own right; a sickly sweet voice that nobody can describe. We don’t surely know what it means or why it makes us feel this way, and we never will…
But it’s absolutely mind bending
@@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316yep
Agreed, it's one of their best songs. Brilliant in every way.
This band was a big part of my youth! Glad i was born to hear this great music.
This song is a musical masterpiece.
All of thee all of the way!
truth. I like everything about it. Yup.
My favorite of all tunes.
Tell me about it.
It truly is.
Xanadu!!!...One of Rush's most epic masterpieces, from one of the most colossal lps of the classic rock era..."A Farewell to Kings" (1977) Long Live Canada's greatest power trio!!!
To me this is the greatest family ever existed I don't give a shit what you think come on but Neil Pier÷r??
[ okay then all I got to say is I think miu4 was one of the top three drummers if not the best drummer of all time because you love rush like I do you wouldn't understand unless you heard them loud and proud because he was fucking spectacular! Navigates several people that was comport me on that I know that there are really good drummers that have been out there but that man drones on a whole different ballgame than everybody else then you just don't know what your fucking talking about
@@jasonwood8334meds ran out?
My favorite song ever! I learned the words to the song when I was about 16 years old I'm 59 now and I still listen to the song it still gives me chills I want to cry it reminds me of the good old days the way I wished it still was! R.IP. Neil I've seen rush so many times I lost count LOL I truly love them as a band they are great there will never be another Rush
No band like RUSH!
Never!
What tours did you see??
Dear Debbie,
Totally agree with you. The 2112 Overture is a terrible warning about how the brilliant music of the 1960s and 1970s would become suppressed by the absolute rubbish we have to put up with today.
Only problem is that it has happened 90 years early if not sooner.
R. I. P Neil Peart.
Totally agreed
Neil peart wrote the lyrics...so how on earth do you come up with the music to accompany them..??!!.. Alex and Geddy...you are unbelievable ..not just for this song..but for every album you recorded with Neil...thank you for years of musical pleasure...
I have to say, Neil Peart is my favorite drummer EVER. He is absolutely spectacular. Regarding the lyrics, they were mostly taken from a poem inspired by Kublai Khan (the grandson of Gengus Khan) after the poet got into an ordeal with opium (drug). And so the poet went to bed and had a dream in which he recalls the events to be the lyrics of this very song. Unfortunately the poet was disturbed by a businessman and could not finish the poem as he remembered it in the dream. Who knows how much more epic this song could have been if he finished the poem. Neil Peart did modify the lyrics and I believe slightly change the meaning in a way that was a better fit for the song. Props to him for always reading great literature, and props to Geddy and Alex for writing the rest of this masterclass. Top 3 songs, ever, EASILY.
I have an emotional connection to this song and I don't know why. It's just...a masterpiece.
Me too man
Your NOT alone ! 😎
No it’s a pretty awesome piece that still hits hard. Always been my fav by them, kind of their Stairway. You aren’t alone.
The song is based off of an unfinished poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge called "Kubla Khan." The whole point of the poem is to show the duality between the waking and dreaming mind, and I think Rush does a great job in this song with the calm and tranquil intro, but slowly shifts into that upbeat rock vibe. The whole point of the song and poem is to get that person thinking of that duality.
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There will never be a better drummer.. Best 3 man band ever
A Percussionist. The Maestro.
Possibly true but mighty bold statement, Cream, Nirvana, etc.
This guy is exactly who has inspired drummers such as Dave Grohl. Baker a great drummer, but not a Neil Peart.
@@turtleflegel6816 Nirvana?
@@turtleflegel6816 Cream and Nirvana don't even hold a candle to Rush
This is a masterpiece in every sense of the word
Musical perfection
Neil was scary good
Jeff Harp all three actually
I do not want to rain on your parade, neverthemas, He IS a wizard, and so are the other guys, Imean, Bjzs!
@@ronniefrutschi2011 yes, all three
More and more, the older I get, the more this is my favorite song of theirs! Truly a majestic trio. Neil will be forever remembered ❤🙏
this, strangiato and YYZ are some of the greatest pieces of music ever recorded
I feel that everybody in the world should know those songs, as well as 2112, hemispheres, the necromancer, etc. not just because they're so badass, but also because they're such inspirational songs
And Limelight is a good one to because if you listen to the lyrics it gets pretty deep:D
Same with like subdivisions lol, there's so many
You can hear Caress of Steel in much of this. A truly unappreciated album ! I think I'm going Bald, I THINK I'M GOING BALD !
@charley williams...while sitting on Bacchus Plateau overlooking Lakeside Park fearing The Necromancer & waiting for Prince Bytor to appear to battle for freedom from chains of long years.......
The three wizards of musical mastery.
This is one of those Rush songs that I shed tears over because it is so good.
+htimsydoc 1413 there ain't too much bedda hide some, come and go yessir datz me
I saw this song live on their 40th tour and when they busted out the double necks I literally cried tears of excitement and joy. I think my wife stopped loving me that day knowing she'll never been as much as RUSH does to me. Hahaha
Seeing this cut live when it first came out was a truly memorable experience. 30,000 people all on the same page. Good times!
Sunshinecody you're not asking but I must confess tears of joy listening to this piece of art on Christmas day of 2017
Wargasm você estava certo. Em 1972 eu ouvi o primeiro disco deles e me mudou até hoje. O maior power trio que já existiu no rock.... como músicos, compositores e postura de roqueiros.... Viva RUSH.......
Musicianship of this caliber is rarely achieved.
+arkady714 yes you are right
Hey mate. Listen to Yes (1970-1977). Mosty The Gates of Delirium. Have a nice day.
+Kaeleos A pissing contest of whose favourite rock band is better was a cliche even back in the day. Surprised you didn't know that.
+arkady714 That's why I said "listen to yes you dumb fuck, yes is better than this rush piece of shit"... I like both bands equally but when I read/hear musicianship Yes comes to my mind. I said "mate" and "have a nice day" and maybe, in case you didn't know them, (very unlikely to happen but still) introduced you to a new band. My comment was a nice one, not a fight to prove who's got the biggest d*. Surprised you didn't catch that.
+Kaeleos Lighten up. I thought "mate" and "have a nice day" were an attempt at being condescending...as what happens all to often in cyberspace. Apologies if I got the wrong idea.
Most underrated band ever,always be a special place in my heart for rush,RIP Neal Peart
Well they did finally get into the R&R Hall of Fame.
What makes you classify them as "underrated"?
Never underrated.
Underrated ? All progressive rock lovers speciaist and critics , have Rush in the top 5 great este bands ever
RUSH; THE GREATEST BAND THAT EVER WAS OR WILL EVER BE!!! 👏🏼😎 👏🏼😎 👏🏼😎
I’ve been a fan for 47 yrs now!!!
I don’t care what anyone says, this is by far Rush’s best song and, for me, the best rock song ever made. I come back to it at least once a month, often once a week. For 45 years I haven’t tired of it. And never will. Pure rock music perfection.
Good man!
You have taste brother
You have dined on honeydew
@@enkiduoindeed. And drunk the milk of paradise (or even paaaaaaaaaradise!) 😂
That intro gives me shivers nearly every time. It's beautiful and epic. A three piece band that has as much sound as a full damn symphony is truly amazing. These three are total legends.
Superhuman men.
Jesus, this still holds up after all these decades.
Just like every Rush tune… timeless
This song takes me back to the spring of 78. I was 17. I was already hooked on Rush. Some of the best musicians ever
absolutely the same with me, I'm 55 y o now and still love this, it sounds exactly like the vinyl in my opinion...greetings from Argentina
Charlie Craig I wish I was able to have been born when they were creating songs left and right, but at least I was able to go to Time Machine and R40
At least you got to do that, you lucky dog.
Yup, heard them in 1980 on CHEZ 106 ottawa at age 14 and fell in love them immediately. It was "Spirit of the Radio" and "Freewill" getting a lot of airplay at the time.
Absolutely! You are the same age as me. I got into Rush when Caress of Steel came out. My first concert was Rush 2112!
Good to listen while falling asleep, like a soothing mystical aura. These people are gods among men. RIP Neil Peart, the best fricken drummer ever!
singing, playing bass, and synthesizer with your feet all at the same time. nothing short of legendary talent
Geddy Lee on double neck bass and twelve string. Alex Lifeson on double neck six and twelve string. Immensely talented individuals.
Adam Bendelow I think the top is a regular bass and the bottom is either a 6 or 12 string guitar
The bottom is a six string, he plays when alex is playing the solo, watch carefully near the end and you'll notice it. It's the actual studio recording here. In Alex's case is a 12 and 6 string electric guitar.
Yes the top has 4 bass strings.
In 9.28 he starts to play the bottom neck which has 6 electric guitar strings.
Chris Stayner Neil Peart on a drum set with 500 pieces
It's an amazingly creative and orchestrated masterpiece. Brilliant musicians.The louder it's played the better it is!
It is staggering how incredibly talented these guys are.
Top musicians rate Rush as their top Musicians...
R.I.P. Neil. First song that came into my mind. I can picture him going into the afterlife with this intro in the background. Becoming an immortal God
🙌🏽Yaaas!!!🙌🏽
He will always live in our hearts as one of the world's most bad assed percussionists, yes we said, percussionists. He deserves to be remembered with a little more wampum than just a " Rock Drummer ". We will be live today behind our kit after we fix a piece of gridwork that fell down.
I think he lived in the after life but we mere mortals were only drinking the milk of his paradise what joy he gave me RIP My friend .
dude
Dude I love you! My exact words and thoughts also!! 🤘
Not only my favorite Rush song, but favorite song period. Must have listened to it a thousand times by now since a kid.
Same here. You definitely have good taste
@@guaporeturns9472 Thank you and you too👍
For anyone interested, Xanadu is a dream world conjured in the head of a poet on an opium trip back in the 17-1800s. Yes, the poem describes caves of ice, a pleasure palace and a sacred river by the name of Alph.
the poet: samuel taylor coleridge...title: "kubla kahn". a vision of a dream. ironically, iron maiden paid homage to coleridge with their interpretation of "rime of the ancient mariner."
Consider this: Perhaps Xanadu is an actual Place as well as a State of Being , and certain drugs such as LSD, Psilocybin, and higher doses of THC unlock the Mind and block the inhibitions that would otherwise "blind" the Mind's Eye and the Soul and prevent seeing Xanadu and experiencing true freedom. Perhaps THIS is why Psychoactive Drugs are so restricted and even banned ,because the Powers that Be do not want the People to actually SEE . The Movie Franchise ,The Matrix , is far more fact than fiction in light of what I have stated , I am afraid .
Yep. Neil knew a great poet when he read one.
Watching RUSH again reminds me that each mucision is THE BEST at what they do. Alex does not get enough credit.Alex is THE best at making his guitar carry the band while he effortlessly flows back and forth from rhythm to wicked lead rifts. He simply amazing
Very few, if any, artists sound exactly the same live as they do in an engineered studio recording. These three do that and more. God bless them!
The audio from this video IS the studio recording.
@@hhhfff7953 calling someone a retard is pretty funny coming from someone still trying to use gay as an insult.
GodsGreiner their a prog rock band they have too or it doesn’t sound good look up any prog band it should be the same as the recording
I have seen them live in Helsinki( Finland ) and if you wonder what the xxxx they did there, Finland has been a kinda stronghold as they have so many fans here. And as you mentioned they can play their songs as they were on studio instead of really been on live concert and that is as rare as real love:P
As a matter of fact, they sound even better LIVE!
Truly this is music on an epic scale. The technical chops alone are jaw - dropping. My favourite band.
The live performances were equally as epic as this band literally got off on playing live. 4 decades and 19 studio albums and they toured constantly for every one of them.
Rolled a skinny. Dropped a dot. Opened that half gallon of jack black. Off to the races. Amazed. Still alive. '74 $500 car. $1500 sounds. 8 track,then cassettes. Great times.
I'm late to this party. Only ever listened to 2112. Listened to this and now i'm hooked on Rush, What incredible talent.
All I can say is, pal you have a lot of catching up to do,
Enjoy cos you won't see or hear a better band EVER!!!
they were at their peak from 2112 thru permanent waves then went kinda commercial with moving pictures but still good
Welcome!
That’s a shame, I’m only turning 27 at the end of 2021 and I’ve been blessed to have seen Rush live four times since I was just a little guy. But welcome to the tunes brother 🤘
@@biffbutkus8185 how can you not love the next three albums after permanent waves?
I wish I was alive to witness these guys in their absolute prime. Being only 23; i’ve still seen them 10 times with my dad and every show has been an absolute experience of brilliance. Even in their 50’s and 60’s they know how to put on a fantastic show and hearing Xanadu LIVE in full in 2015 was one of my favorite RUSH experiences ever!
FamilyGuyRoks6 consider yourself lucky, I’ve haven’t gotten to see them and probably won’t, but at least these songs are virtually immortal
You're lucky. i'm 50, never got to see them and now, never will.
Great that the next generation is picking up this awesome music with guys like you, kudos to your Dad. I was lucky enough to see them many times in their pomp when I was a kid including small venues in the late 70s (Farewell to Kings, Hemispheres tours) and when they moved the bar in the 80s (Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures & Signals tours). They were utterly, utterly fabulous with long, loud shows to denim clad, patchouli drenched fans with hair to match them. Fast forward ~30 years until I next saw them on the Time Machine tour and you should be pleased you got to see them put on a great show whilst they still could and wanted to. I can still vividly remember Alex LIfeson and his white Gibson 355 imperiously playing his "A Lerxst in Wonderland" solo in La Villa Strangiato, long blond locks and all no more than 10m from the stage. It was fantastic, they were fantastic.
I saw them on the tour for this album and they were truly amazing. I think Sammy Hagar warmed up for them.
FamilyGuyRoks6 You are very lucky my friend, being a teenager I was introduced to them as a much younger kid around 8 or 9, and although I was able to attend two fantastic shows during the Time Machine and R40 tour, I wish I had the opportunity to see them one last time before they retired. But my memories will never fade away.
Rest in peace Neil . The greatest drummer that ever lived!!!!!!
He was amazing but the best of all time goes to bonzo
When they opened a tour for Kiss, they always went to bed early and read books instead of partying. Kiss gave them endless grief. Rush gave Kiss endless nightmares getting the ever loving crap kicked out of them every night by a full band of supremely talented musicians that didn't need gimmicks to kill it.
I always feel like I'm home when I listen to Rush.
One of the greatest and most complex songs rush has ever written .. a masterpiece!
Complex. Exactly. And good.
These three guys were excellent musicians. Very professional. Rip Neil Peart
They have no idea how cool they really are/were. They inspired so many, and that really tells you something 😮❤❤
geddy is amazing, his bass lines are so melodic, and perfect for the music... playing guitar on this too, along with synth by hand and feet, and of course singing as well.
The Greatest band in the World.
What an absolute musical masterpiece… combined with factual and educational story telling… pioneers unsurpassed in music that is Rush… RIP Neil your lyrics will live forever X
Everytime I watch this I have to pick my jaw up off the floor. Where are the young artists of today that can creat stuff like this?
It's the end of an era, brother. No more😔
Check out a Canadian duo called Crown Lands. They have some pretty awesome proggy material
(And they're both big Rush fans, naturally 😉)
Please don’t start with that crap.
This song is literal perfection.
Yes!!! I cum almost everytime I hear it!!! I dont need a BF !!!! Lmao!!! I discovered this today...Maybe a replacement Zero Point Giant. th-cam.com/video/lcRdRCo7Rvs/w-d-xo.html. Judging by the video and drumming, Im sure they like Rush too.
Best Rush song from the best Rush album
Absolutely, positively AGREE!
I love Geddy's voice in this song
Me too. One of the best performances.
Yea he freaking nails it
One of the 5 best guitarist ever!!!
Thank you Neil, Alex and Geddy. Mr. Peart: A hyper-literate lyrical genius, a storyteller, and a force of nature behind the kit. You are part of the story of millions of lives, and enshrined in the fabric of millions of memories. You will forever be an "is" and will never be reduced to a "was." Your contribution to the world guarantees as much. Right now I am remembering gazing at the big Rush "Star Man" poster with the guys clad in their '70s-era garb over my cousin's bed when I was all of about 7 years old. I'm recalling all the nights doing homework in high school with Rush and countless other favorite bands playing in the background. I smile as I recall idyllic road trips with Rush on the radio, or a cassette, or a CD, accompanying laughter and car talk and off-color jokes and boys being boys. I think back fondly on what a treat and a welcome surprise I always felt it was when a Rush video came on TV, back in the days before instant gratification, before we could tap a few keys and see anything we wanted any time we want to see it. I'll always appreciate the tongue-in-cheek, wry, and self-deprecating humor of three humble men (of Willow Dale) who never seemed arrogant or egotistical in the least despite their enormous talent and success. As long as my faculties function, I will never forget the smile I could not wipe off for about two whole weeks after my first and only Rush show in April 2011 at Madison Square Garden. Took me about 31 years to catch them live after first hearing them in about 1980, but I did it at last! Bucket list item fulfilled to the "nth" degree. And that's not even scratching the surface. Once again, our lasting gratitude for the cerebral, dream-filled, heart-stirring, mind-stimulating journeys filled with wonder on which you invited us to accompany you. Thank you. All three of you.
Well said sir..All the Words, indeed a sage
A wonderful post...and I couldn't agree more!
Beautifully and accurately spoken!
When I slowly read the last descriptive sentence and then the simply but sincerely "thank you. All three of you," tears welled up in my eyes. What an era of music! Those three guys epitomized greatness loyalty and humbleness. It's hard to find those three qualities in one human let alone three that are playing music together. They were the best.(This next sentence is written a bit later when I was alerted someone liked my response)Not WERE the best, ARE the best! These days they would say I misspoke, haha. I didn't misspeak I just f***** up, haha
@@samdorsey2112 Thanks. Very nice of you. : ) They really did impact millions in a deeply positive way. For devoted rock fans, music isn't a fad or trend or background noise. It's a way of life and a mentality. That's what sets us apart--we have a different way of knowing, being and seeing the world.
Up until around 2 months ago, I had never heard a Rush song. Loving the music so far!
Me too!
Welcome to the fold.
I thought _I_ was late to the Rush brigade. I knew only the songs, usually singles, played on Boston radio. Then in the mid nineties I started to _listen_ to Rush songs and instrumentals. They were truly a great Rock band. \m/ \m/
Just heard Rush for my first time.
I think the guitars are not tuned to perfectly to my musical fancy. I am super sensitive to tuning.
Got to give it chance tho... Okay..
@@tulayamalavenapi4028 Xanadu is slightly sharp. There is a pitch corrected version, transcribed to 440, on TH-cam.
Best live version of that song.. period!
So many decades later, and this music still does everything it used to for me.
Nossa eu até chorei... me lembrei dos bons tempos quando sabia-se fazer um SOM.
Parabéns para vocês Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson...
e o nosso saudoso e transcendental batera Neil Peart ...
Eu tive a felicidade de vivenciar isso.
OBRIGADO RUSH!