When Permanent Waves came out, my friend, a drummer, thought Rush was going in the wrong direction. More digital and commercial. I knew it was pure genius. So is Moving Pictures, Signals...
This song is an homage to Toronto's Radio Station 102.1 a Rebellious Station who played anything and everything, no formatting, played Albums start to finish, and pushed New Canadian talent, unlike the Corporate Stations on every other station. The Stations catchphrase was "The Spirit of Radio"
All this machinery and making modern music and still be open-hearted. Not so foolish-hearted it's really just a question of your honesty, yeah, your honesty.
One of the most honest reactions I've seen in awhile... thank you for being one who puts in the effort and actually takes the time to listen and understand the lyrics... Try one of their storyline songs like The Trees or Farewell to Kings before diving into the huge commitment of 2112...
There is an error in these lyrics, "For the words of the prophets... " Should be "For the words of the PROFITS... " That little sequence there is a call out to Simon and Garfunkel's "Sounds of Silence."
@@grumish Ha -- true! The opening guitar sound was also designed to sound like when you twisted the tuning dials and got blended sounds from different stations...
Honestly, another "F You" song by Rush as their label wants "Radio-friendly songs". "But glittering prizes and endless compromises shatter the illusion of integrity" They're Canadian, so this is as mean as they get. 😁
I noticed your Sub numbers are popping!! Good job. More RUSH!!!! Suggestions: Analog Kid, Fly by Night, A Farewell to Kings, Subdivisions, Entre Nous, Trees, Working Man!
FYI, The Professor is Neil Peart (name pronounced with an 'ear' sound in the middle), the percussionist for the band. I don't call him just a drummer, because he was much more than that. He wrote approximately 95% of the band's lyrics, plus he played a host of non-standard rock band percussive instruments, such as temple blocks, vertical bells, wind chimes, Glockenspiel (supplanted by programmable Mallet Kat, which could sound like a Glockenspiel or whatever else he wanted), and even more. Want to see the most epic drum solo ever, well check this out: th-cam.com/video/LWRMOJQDiLU/w-d-xo.html
@@POPE. Square bizzness! Rush is my #1, but I'm from old school. Lot's of black reaction channels are getting tons of views from doing Rush videos. Do "The Best Intro Ever" by Rush, it'll do yo ass sum good views. On up! Lol
In one of the excellent documentaries they put out, Geddy talked about his mother (a holocaust survivor) hearing the band in their very early days saying....."I don't think she thought it was music."
BTW, that "words of the prophets" is supposed to be 'profits" as the song is about money in the music industry. Try this one... Rush - Limelight (Official Music Video) th-cam.com/video/ZiRuj2_czzw/w-d-xo.html
Rush certainly are masters of the transition. The poetic lyrics were usually written by the drummer, Neil Peart. If you want some other great examples that are thought-provoking, try Freewill or Subdivisions. Cheers!
rush is an odd band but this song is pretty lit if you wake up on a summer morning and take a large dose edible and a dab and go for a ride on a motorcycle . however that's dangerous and totally just a fictional idea.
When Permanent Waves came out, my friend, a drummer, thought Rush was going in the wrong direction. More digital and commercial. I knew it was pure genius. So is Moving Pictures, Signals...
This song is an homage to Toronto's Radio Station 102.1 a Rebellious Station who played anything and everything, no formatting, played Albums start to finish, and pushed New Canadian talent, unlike the Corporate Stations on every other station. The Stations catchphrase was "The Spirit of Radio"
This was like an anthem for my life as a kid growing up. Hearing this song come on the radio made me feel JUST like the song depicts!
If you have never seen this band and just listening to them for the first time you would never think that they were a three man band!
This band was as tight as a Swiss Watch. Pure Genius!!
Keep it up, man, I like the path you're on. 👍😘🎶🎸💃
Freakin awesome 😻
Neil Peart, wrote 90% of the lyrics, and is the greatest drummer ever!!!!!!!! Pure genius!!!!!!
Sweet....
"Yo, he spitting facts" TRUTH
All this machinery and making modern music and still be open-hearted. Not so foolish-hearted it's really just a question of your honesty, yeah, your honesty.
Best lyricist ever.
If I tried to swig a beverage during this song, I would be wearing it!
Rush...amazing!
Rush never disappoints and has aged like a fine wine!!
And the RUSH Nerds cry out in unison, "use the headphones when listening to RUSH".
Piss off Houston, it's you that's got a problem.
@@2l84t wtf is your problem?
Three musicians at the top of their game.
Just commenting to help the algorithm.
This is maybe my favorite Rush song
I have about 7 favorite RUSH songs!! LOL! Cheers
One of the most honest reactions I've seen in awhile... thank you for being one who puts in the effort and actually takes the time to listen and understand the lyrics...
Try one of their storyline songs like The Trees or Farewell to Kings before diving into the huge commitment of 2112...
There is an error in these lyrics, "For the words of the prophets... " Should be "For the words of the PROFITS... " That little sequence there is a call out to Simon and Garfunkel's "Sounds of Silence."
Like flipping through stations on a car radio on the morning drive.
Theres probably a lot of people that have never really experienced that lol.
@@grumish Ha -- true! The opening guitar sound was also designed to sound like when you twisted the tuning dials and got blended sounds from different stations...
Xanadu - you're ready!
For sure! From Exit Stage Left!
You'll love the awesome lyrics on "Territories" and "Subdivisions"!
This song is about how corrupt the radio business actually is.
The drummer wrote most of there songs .
wait till you do Subdivisions it was done over 30 years ago and is more true today then ever
😍 Yippie! Rush! 😁 Lets do this! 🍿🐰
I'm a "Yippie Hippie" as well...Rush, baby...let's do deeese, now!
If you get a chance go down the rabbit hole and check out all there other great albums.
Check out Rush - Dreamline and Roll the Bones (w/ lyrics)
Canadas best
Honestly, another "F You" song by Rush as their label wants "Radio-friendly songs".
"But glittering prizes and endless compromises shatter the illusion of integrity"
They're Canadian, so this is as mean as they get. 😁
I noticed your Sub numbers are popping!! Good job. More RUSH!!!! Suggestions: Analog Kid, Fly by Night, A Farewell to Kings, Subdivisions, Entre Nous, Trees, Working Man!
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"Yo, he's spitting phat..." That one phrase summed up the whole Professor's career. You won't find better lyrics anywhere. Subbed!
FYI, The Professor is Neil Peart (name pronounced with an 'ear' sound in the middle), the percussionist for the band. I don't call him just a drummer, because he was much more than that. He wrote approximately 95% of the band's lyrics, plus he played a host of non-standard rock band percussive instruments, such as temple blocks, vertical bells, wind chimes, Glockenspiel (supplanted by programmable Mallet Kat, which could sound like a Glockenspiel or whatever else he wanted), and even more. Want to see the most epic drum solo ever, well check this out: th-cam.com/video/LWRMOJQDiLU/w-d-xo.html
Dude just a suggestion listen to their album counterparts it is insane, the lyrics the music everything. You rock
rush always kept it real. and those hi-hat parts bruh
Whatever path you take with Rush... I can't wait for you to listen to Roll the Bones
This is the Rush song that got me hooked on them 41 years ago!
lol...sounds like Tiny Tim on vocals....or that odd Justin fella from the darkness
the lyric is "For the words of the profits".... not prophets! sorta changes the meaning a bit
@POPENYCO...It's like a jungle sometimes, makes my ass wonda how I keeps from goin' unda. And don't push me.
Grandmaster Flash!
@@POPE. Square bizzness! Rush is my #1, but I'm from old school. Lot's of black reaction channels are getting tons of views from doing Rush videos. Do "The Best Intro Ever" by Rush, it'll do yo ass sum good views. On up! Lol
In one of the excellent documentaries they put out, Geddy talked about his mother (a holocaust survivor) hearing the band in their very early days saying....."I don't think she thought it was music."
BTW, that "words of the prophets" is supposed to be 'profits" as the song is about money in the music industry.
Try this one... Rush - Limelight (Official Music Video) th-cam.com/video/ZiRuj2_czzw/w-d-xo.html
😊 That was so much fun! 🔥🔥🔥😁🐰
I suggest their song Subdivisions next ✌
Rush certainly are masters of the transition. The poetic lyrics were usually written by the drummer, Neil Peart. If you want some other great examples that are thought-provoking, try Freewill or Subdivisions. Cheers!
To the hellfire by Lorna Shore
Check out Freewill!!!!! Lyrics are amazing, and instrumentation is incredible!!!!!
Knowing how much you like Yes do a reaction to Machine Messiah from the album Drama
Try their more Art/Prog side: listen to Hemispheres next. You can thank me later.
Peace from SF
Subdivisions PLEASE! 💯
Dig ur channel my guy!❤️✌️
Again that’s what I am talking about no comparison
Lyrics almost always written by Neal Peart (drummer) for most Rush songs.
Try Limelight or for a more synth based Rush sound try Subdivisions.
Literally everyone plays air drums to rush😀
I've really been enjoying your channel. I'm hoping you're going to get around to some Black Sabbath.
rush is an odd band but this song is pretty lit if you wake up on a summer morning and take a large dose edible and a dab and go for a ride on a motorcycle . however that's dangerous and totally just a fictional idea.
You should react to Nirvana if you haven’t heard their music, it’s sick af
Should you desire an even
more cynical take on the music industry, check out
'The sound of Muzak' by
Porcupine Tree.