Neil Peart is the greatest drummer of all time. Hands down, 2nd to none.. Matter of fact. I felt bad the other day, When I saw an 8 year old, With a set of drumsticks, I asked the kid if he wanted to be like Neil, He said yes, I said kid? Just go home.. Because you're never gonna get there.. It was probably the wrong thing to say.😁 Then I said, Hey kid, Give it all you got.
In my estimation, there is no one close, because he was an intellectual genius, an avid reader and wordsmith. He was a poet, lyricist, and Philosopher. He learned to do technical stuff with the electronics. He was a true friend and loyal. His playing was fast, hard, and very technical. His battery of feels, and rhythms was comprehensive. The grooves and fills he played have been landmark and imitated by so many younger drummers....I could keep showering praise on him...
Neil started incorporating African drum rhythms into his solos after a cycling trip he took through Africa. He met a lot of villagers through his travels and learned to play some of their instruments and then he incorporated their sound into his solos. 🤘🤘🤘
I love watching folks do a first take on Neil's solo from Frankfurt. I'm sure you were expecting something fast and technical and forceful. Well, you had that 30 seconds in, didn't ya! That guy was a legend. He was called the professor because he studied so many different techniques and styles and seemed to master them all. Thanks for sharing!
He's the reason we all played air drums, but yes I taught myself too as a teenager. The Professor was amazing in so many ways. His interviews are just as fabulous.
I spent most of my 51+ years trying to convince others that Rush concerts were the best you could attend . Saw them many times. All 3 members of Rush are exceptional ,especially Peart.
The true GOAT🐐 I've seen him with the band Rush probably 8 to 10 times. You must react to more Rush songs. Red Barachetta, Tom Sawyer, Freewill, New World Man, Subdivisions. Enjoy 😎👍
There is a DVD Peart made called Neil Peart: Anatomy of a Drum Solo, where he talks only about this solo.The solo is called "Der Trommler". He took the name from the Grimm Brothers story "The Drummer Tale". He choreographed it to showcase the various different percussive instruments, including the marimba, electronic drums, and cow bells, as well as the different playing styles and rhythms. In the DVD, he breaks down each section of the solo and plays it at a slower tempo so you can see what he is doing. At one point in the YT video, you can see him switch from a more contemporary grip on the sticks to the more traditional jazz grip (5:33), and then back again. In 1991, he asked Steve Smith (former Journey drummer) what he had done to improve so much in such a short period of time. Smith told him about an old jazz drummer he had been taking lessons from, Freddie Gruber. Peart started taking lessons, too. Gruber told him to never limit himself to one style of playing, to learn and use them all. And, that's what he did. Now, what most people don't realize, is at the end, a good portion of the horns you hear are actually being triggered by Peart using electronic trigger pads and trigger cymbals. One half of the kit is electronic. If you look, you can tell the difference between the normal and electronic sides. Near his left foot is a three-way footswitch. Depending on the setting, hitting a trigger will either produce a drum sound, a horn sound, or both. Its why you will hear a horn and drum/cymbal at the same time. Not until the very end do pre-recorded horns come in. The rest are being electronically triggered by Peart with one hand while the other is used for the standard drums. In case anyone is interested, here's the DVD - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C4BBZ2?ie=UTF8&tag=drummercafe-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B000C4BBZ2
RIP Neil Peart "The Professor" the greatest of all time (next to Buddy). He was not just a drummer he was a percussionist! I saw Rush 9 times they have been the soundtrack of my life. All three of them are absolutely incredible musicians. You should check out some more Rush. PS he also wrote the lyrics to all but a few of their songs. He wrote several books as well... a very intellectual mind. He is truly missed. 🙏😔
This is not just jamming or freestyling - every note was written - A true composer and percussionist. The best percussionist that has ever lived, and you had the honor of hearing it. RIP GOAT
At 54 yrs old this man has inspired me enough to buy stocks ,practice pads and now an electric drum kit ...Niel...sir I am learning to play your music, and promise to pass it down to younger generations
Your reaction gave me goosebumps. I had the same reaction when I saw this for the first time now I like watching people discover his greatness and why we love him and rush so much in Canada
Phenomenal is the only word I can think of that even comes close to describing Neil. Extraordinary in every way! A native Son of Canada and sorely missed in the USA
The best there is, the best there was, the best they'll EVER be! He played that within the context of a 3 hour concert, with equally hard parts in every song. NOW THAT'S what I'm talking about.🤘🖖✌🎸🎹🥁🎤
Neil was so dedicated that after decades of rock drumming and being recognized at one of the very best, he took time off, went to a jazz drummer and totally changed his technique and style. that takes guts!
Neil Peart (Peert) always strove to give you a history lesson in drumming. He is a perfectionist when it came to this. His jazz influence was always present. His poetry and lyrics for the group Rush for over 40 years have had people endearing themselves to that band even to this day. Go down the Rush rabbit hole and you will not be disappointed. Geddy Lee (lead vocals, bass, keyboards and foot pedals) Alex Lifeson (Guitars, back up vocals, foot pedals) and Neil Peart will blow you away. great reaction keep it up. enjoy it all.
I love the drums, and in my mind he was the best by far, but it was the incorporation of his extensive reading, and his intellect into his lyrics that moved me. He was a poet, philosopher, and wordsmith.
So true! He gave it his all. Even if you just consider what he did with the electronic effects alone...staggering to think what he accomplished in his life
I missed my chance to see Rush in concert in the mid 80s, but all of the videos of them are awesome. And his name is pronounced Pee-irt, Peart. There will never be a greater drummer than Neil Peart. Also, this is all from the top of his head and through his heart.
The best there ever was at playing drums. RIP Neil. My idol growing up. I play myself and always wondered if I could ever be that good. I saw him 3 times with Rush of course, and it was just a thing of beauty to watch the master at work. God bless him for gracing us all with his lyrics and mesmerizing percussion. A true legend!
Neil was more than a drummer. He was a percussionist. A lot of rock drummers had huge drum kits but only used a few of the drums. Neil used every single one. R.I.P. to the GOAT.
The greatest drummer God ever created! That ending with the jazz was a tribute to Buddy Rich one of Perts ideals, a huge jazz drummer from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Buddy Rich was in the video playing in the screen. And yes Buddy Rich was a great drummer. I remember seeing him play on TV when I was young. Definitely the best drummer I had ever seen before Neil.
Absolutely the best drummer of the last 50 years. You will also need to view the videos of Barriemore Barlow from Jethro Tull either 1977 or 1979. You’ll definitely appreciate it
One of the greatest performances of all time. I hope you do the Danny Carey pneuma drum cam, and Moby Dick by Led Zeppelin. Glad you got to this one though. So good. Glad you are posting again. Be safe. Much love.
He went to soon, A truly creative genius. Him and buddy are probably keeping everyone up to all hours In heaven having drum battles. RIP. Just some other guys with amazing chops. Steve Smith, Omar Hakim, Terry Bozzio, Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, Jerry Royster, Bill Bruford. That should get you started.
That instrument he is playing is technically called a percussion controller. It’s a synthesizer for drummers that you play like a xylophone. Since it’s a synth controller you can make it sound like anything you want. In this solo he has a marimba or xylophone patch loaded (those instruments have wooden keys), and I believe he triggers the gong sound at the end on it. His drum kit has a number of electronic “pads” that have programmable sounds. Some of them look like drums, some are the black cymbals, and he has foot triggers, too. Kinda like Guitar Hero drum pads, but professional-grade. He is actually triggering the horn sounds at the end with various pads and pedals. The only pre-recorded loop was the jazz song at the very end. In the early days Neil used a real glockenspiel, but the versatility of the programmable pads teplaved it with this thing in the early 80’s.
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Neil Peart.
Admired for his talent, respected for his intellect, loved for his humanity.
RIP PROFESSOR.
Well said Sir
Fuckin' eh, my man.
R.I.P. Neil Peart, Best Drummer and best Poet (lyricist) in Rock and Roll! Period! Hands Down! Nuff said!
Absolutely agree!!
Yep. The Professor.
He’s the GOAT! Best ever.
Neil Peart is the greatest drummer of all time. Hands down, 2nd to none.. Matter of fact. I felt bad the other day, When I saw an 8 year old, With a set of drumsticks, I asked the kid if he wanted to be like Neil, He said yes, I said kid? Just go home.. Because you're never gonna get there.. It was probably the wrong thing to say.😁 Then I said, Hey kid, Give it all you got.
Not drummer, but percussionist. He's not just playing drums.
Neil was hugely talented, and he worked his heart out at his craft. RIP
arguably the best drummer the world has ever seen. his work in the Canadian rock band RUSH was monumental. ty for the fantastic watch
In my estimation, there is no one close, because he was an intellectual genius, an avid reader and wordsmith. He was a poet, lyricist, and Philosopher. He learned to do technical stuff with the electronics. He was a true friend and loyal. His playing was fast, hard, and very technical. His battery of feels, and rhythms was comprehensive. The grooves and fills he played have been landmark and imitated by so many younger drummers....I could keep showering praise on him...
Neil started incorporating African drum rhythms into his solos after a cycling trip he took through Africa. He met a lot of villagers through his travels and learned to play some of their instruments and then he incorporated their sound into his solos. 🤘🤘🤘
He will never be replaced.
We lost him and Eddie Van Halen in the same year. They are 2 of the faces on Music’s Mount Rushmore.
Just think of the band the good lord has Neil, Eddie, Lemme, Ronnie,
I saw him do this 10 times live. This dude had everything in his bag, and then some. Once in a lifetime drum talent.. Nobody is better than Neil.
He was and is and always will be the Best of all time. The Goat!
The foot control on those bass drums is insane!!!!
CANADIAN BABY....Neil was 1 of a kind❤
I love watching folks do a first take on Neil's solo from Frankfurt. I'm sure you were expecting something fast and technical and forceful. Well, you had that 30 seconds in, didn't ya! That guy was a legend. He was called the professor because he studied so many different techniques and styles and seemed to master them all. Thanks for sharing!
Neil Peart was the professor of the drum kit. He's the reason why I learned how to play drums 🥁
Me too.
He's the reason we all played air drums, but yes I taught myself too as a teenager. The Professor was amazing in so many ways. His interviews are just as fabulous.
same here
I spent most of my 51+ years trying to convince others that Rush concerts were the best you could attend . Saw them many times. All 3 members of Rush are exceptional ,especially Peart.
The true GOAT🐐
I've seen him with the band Rush probably 8 to 10 times. You must react to more Rush songs. Red Barachetta, Tom Sawyer, Freewill, New World Man, Subdivisions. Enjoy 😎👍
How about the Rush video known as "the best intro ever."
Pure talent. Master of his craft. God rest his soul. RIP 2020
There is a DVD Peart made called Neil Peart: Anatomy of a Drum Solo, where he talks only about this solo.The solo is called "Der Trommler". He took the name from the Grimm Brothers story "The Drummer Tale". He choreographed it to showcase the various different percussive instruments, including the marimba, electronic drums, and cow bells, as well as the different playing styles and rhythms. In the DVD, he breaks down each section of the solo and plays it at a slower tempo so you can see what he is doing. At one point in the YT video, you can see him switch from a more contemporary grip on the sticks to the more traditional jazz grip (5:33), and then back again. In 1991, he asked Steve Smith (former Journey drummer) what he had done to improve so much in such a short period of time. Smith told him about an old jazz drummer he had been taking lessons from, Freddie Gruber. Peart started taking lessons, too. Gruber told him to never limit himself to one style of playing, to learn and use them all. And, that's what he did. Now, what most people don't realize, is at the end, a good portion of the horns you hear are actually being triggered by Peart using electronic trigger pads and trigger cymbals. One half of the kit is electronic. If you look, you can tell the difference between the normal and electronic sides. Near his left foot is a three-way footswitch. Depending on the setting, hitting a trigger will either produce a drum sound, a horn sound, or both. Its why you will hear a horn and drum/cymbal at the same time. Not until the very end do pre-recorded horns come in. The rest are being electronically triggered by Peart with one hand while the other is used for the standard drums. In case anyone is interested, here's the DVD - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C4BBZ2?ie=UTF8&tag=drummercafe-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B000C4BBZ2
RIP Neil Peart "The Professor" the greatest of all time (next to Buddy). He was not just a drummer he was a percussionist! I saw Rush 9 times they have been the soundtrack of my life. All three of them are absolutely incredible musicians. You should check out some more Rush. PS he also wrote the lyrics to all but a few of their songs. He wrote several books as well... a very intellectual mind. He is truly missed. 🙏😔
I saw Rush on every tour starting with Fly By Night.
@@roygarrett1865 Same here, some twice... 🙂
Neil was the Goat of drummers, your favorite drummers favorite drummer, the professor. RIP Neil You are missed by many .🤘RUSH🤘Smiles 😃from Canada 🇨🇦
Rush is legendary band. Go down that path yall. Every song is art. Rip Neil
The man was amazing…. And his tribute to Buddy Rich was the frosting on the cake. RIP Neil
This is a Man that was so loved by so many. Still loved by so many.
Absolutely, cannot speak right now. What a talent. And now I just see he's passed the pearly gates.
RIP Mr Neil Peart. Wow❤🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁❤
And that’s why he’s known as the professor!
You just witnessed The Professor.
Neil is your favorite drummers favorite drummer. You can't any more GOAT than that.
R.I.P., He is missed dearly.
This is not just jamming or freestyling - every note was written - A true composer and percussionist. The best percussionist that has ever lived, and you had the honor of hearing it. RIP GOAT
Best drummer ever. I was lucky enough to see him in person long ago.
Got to see them around 50 times. Always a incredible show and experience
Simply the greatest...EVER. Rest in peace professor.
R.I.P. Professor. I shed some tears when he passed. You can see why. He was an amazing man, drummer & Lyricist.
At 54 yrs old this man has inspired me enough to buy stocks ,practice pads and now an electric drum kit ...Niel...sir I am learning to play your music, and promise to pass it down to younger generations
I love the look on there faces it's an awesome display of talent
The best,bar none Drummer ever!!!
And my favorite band of all time.
The master at work!! He was,is and always will be!! So some Rush reactions.
I thought you guys had reacted to Rush songs before this! Wow! I hope you two enjoy goin down that rabbit hole!
Meet Mr Neil Peart, a man who transcended us mere mortals.
Neil is so smooth. Watch him on Buddy Rich tribute. You'll be amazed!! Then you'll see a different part of his craft.
Jazzz
Please check the video Buddy Rich. It is Awsome
RIP professor! We will never forget your brilliance
Your favorite drummer, favorite drummer
Neil Peart said once he didn't feel like he had some kind of immense talent, he was just relentless in his practice and study of his craft
He has to be in the top 3 Rock Drummers of all time. RIP Neil your music lives on
Way behind Bonham. There is zero feel or emotion here.
Absolutely He’s a Master at his craft
Neil Peart: rhymes with ear. Stunning, right? Peace, Happy Saturday, thank you and much love.
Arguably one of the best drummers that ever lived rest in peace Neil. You are missed.
Neil was amazing, wasn’t he? I love this solo, and I sure miss him! Rest In Peace Professor!
Yes it is! This band is amazing as a whole. RIP Neal Peart.
The late great phenomenal best drummer RIP Neil Pert
Your reaction gave me goosebumps. I had the same reaction when I saw this for the first time now I like watching people discover his greatness and why we love him and rush so much in Canada
Phenomenal is the only word I can think of that even comes close to describing Neil. Extraordinary in every way! A native Son of Canada and sorely missed in the USA
The best there is, the best there was, the best they'll EVER be! He played that within the context of a 3 hour concert, with equally hard parts in every song. NOW THAT'S what I'm talking about.🤘🖖✌🎸🎹🥁🎤
RIP professor. Best to ever grace a set of drums
Neil was so dedicated that after decades of rock drumming and being recognized at one of the very best, he took time off, went to a jazz drummer and totally changed his technique and style. that takes guts!
Neil Peart was a genius, there will never be another like him...
Neil Peart (Peert) always strove to give you a history lesson in drumming. He is a perfectionist when it came to this. His jazz influence was always present. His poetry and lyrics for the group Rush for over 40 years have had people endearing themselves to that band even to this day. Go down the Rush rabbit hole and you will not be disappointed. Geddy Lee (lead vocals, bass, keyboards and foot pedals) Alex Lifeson (Guitars, back up vocals, foot pedals) and Neil Peart will blow you away. great reaction keep it up. enjoy it all.
I love the drums, and in my mind he was the best by far, but it was the incorporation of his extensive reading, and his intellect into his lyrics that moved me. He was a poet, philosopher, and wordsmith.
Girl you looked gorgeous when you were shocked.
No words can describe how great he was!
So true! He gave it his all. Even if you just consider what he did with the electronic effects alone...staggering to think what he accomplished in his life
I missed my chance to see Rush in concert in the mid 80s, but all of the videos of them are awesome. And his name is pronounced Pee-irt, Peart. There will never be a greater drummer than Neil Peart.
Also, this is all from the top of his head and through his heart.
When he hit the Buddy Rich at the end That was the icing on the cake
Mel said it best,GENUIS ON THE DRUMS!
He was a gift from the Drum Gods!!!! Playing with the best in Heaven!!!💜💜💜🎶🎼🎵🥁🥁🥁🥁🤘🤘🤘🤘
He reached out and touched the Gods!
Amazing! All that speed and no rim shots! Top 5 all time.
There are many great drummers. The Professor was not only a great drummer, he was the ultimate percussionist.
One of the GREATEST drummers and solos ever. Just mind boggling
Indeed one of the best
So glad I took the wife and kids to see R40! "Your favorite drummer's favorite drummer." Although, he was a percussionist, not just a drummer.
More than a genius, he’s the “Professor”. 👍🏼
Neil Pert was a legend on the drums, still is. RIP NEIL
Buddy, Danny, John and Neil...the Mount Rushmore of drummers
What a Giant we have lost. R.I.P. Neil Peart.
This is his "Drums Around the World" solo... such a legend and Master
Man was amazing.. RIP I've seen that solo in person 4 times
The love of LIFE is apparent.
The best there ever was at playing drums. RIP Neil. My idol growing up. I play myself and always wondered if I could ever be that good. I saw him 3 times with Rush of course, and it was just a thing of beauty to watch the master at work. God bless him for gracing us all with his lyrics and mesmerizing percussion. A true legend!
Getting to see RUSH live in 1980 for their "Moving Pictures" tour was a musical treat I cherish to this very day.
Neil was an amazing modern day prophet. G.O.A.T. because he was the whole package. 30+ albums of perfection.
I'm obviously binge watching you guys today. Lots of Canadian content. R.I.P Neil - The GOAT 🐐💯🇨🇦
Neil was more than a drummer. He was a percussionist. A lot of rock drummers had huge drum kits but only used a few of the drums. Neil used every single one. R.I.P. to the GOAT.
He is the GOAT!! There will never be anybody in the class of Neil. He was a big fan of Buddy Rich and that ending was a tribute to Buddy.
His drumming was poetry
Greatest rock drummer ever! RIP 🥁
Yes It Was!!!! Ever And Forever……. He Was Thee Greatest Percussionist
There was a reason he was considered the best drummer by every other drummer. He was a true artist.
The man the legend drummer for RUSH. RIP
Gotta love that solo on the drums!!! Like wow!!!
Don’t think you would be able to find a drummer anywhere who doesn’t love this guy. They call him the Professor because he IS THE GOAT !😅❤
Inspired me to drum, 22 years and counting, extremely gifted, he was my #1 drummer and a wonderful man, he will be missed.
He's your favorite drummer's, favorite drummer
Good Canadian ladd, amazing the sound that comes from that 3 man band.
Pumped for you guys!
Love
The greatest drummer God ever created! That ending with the jazz was a tribute to Buddy Rich one of Perts ideals, a huge jazz drummer from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Buddy Rich was in the video playing in the screen. And yes Buddy Rich was a great drummer. I remember seeing him play on TV when I was young. Definitely the best drummer I had ever seen before Neil.
Absolutely the best drummer of the last 50 years. You will also need to view the videos of Barriemore Barlow from Jethro Tull either 1977 or 1979. You’ll definitely appreciate it
He is your favorite drummers favorite drummer!
R.I.P. Neil, we love you!
Amen 🙏 so brilliant
Ladies, and Gentlemen, the Professor.....!!
One of the greatest performances of all time. I hope you do the Danny Carey pneuma drum cam, and Moby Dick by Led Zeppelin. Glad you got to this one though. So good. Glad you are posting again. Be safe. Much love.
Besides Peart, I love Danny carey too, from tool. Yes, do the pneuma drum cam solo from Carey. His influence and later friend was Neil Peart
1st solo reaction and you started with the best!
i saw them
three times. they were amaxing
Your favorite drummers favorite drummer
These are the kind of bands we had back in OUR DAY-!! (im63)
He went to soon, A truly creative genius. Him and buddy are probably keeping everyone up to all hours In heaven having drum battles. RIP. Just some other guys with amazing chops. Steve Smith, Omar Hakim, Terry Bozzio, Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, Jerry Royster, Bill Bruford. That should get you started.
That instrument he is playing is technically called a percussion controller. It’s a synthesizer for drummers that you play like a xylophone. Since it’s a synth controller you can make it sound like anything you want. In this solo he has a marimba or xylophone patch loaded (those instruments have wooden keys), and I believe he triggers the gong sound at the end on it. His drum kit has a number of electronic “pads” that have programmable sounds. Some of them look like drums, some are the black cymbals, and he has foot triggers, too. Kinda like Guitar Hero drum pads, but professional-grade. He is actually triggering the horn sounds at the end with various pads and pedals. The only pre-recorded loop was the jazz song at the very end. In the early days Neil used a real glockenspiel, but the versatility of the programmable pads teplaved it with this thing in the early 80’s.
Wow, wow, wow!!!!!!!!
Rest In Peace Professor…. So glad I saw these guys live 5 times. My ears were blessed ❤️🎼🎶❤️✅and that was in the middle of a Rush concert… right.