If you can play a number of Rush songs on guitar you will notice how the chord shapes are connected. Absolutely, Alex has a style all his own, the mark of a true master! Its one thing for us to be able to play his guitar work, and something else completely to conceive it. The same can be said for Geddy and Neil. I warm up by playing Rush everytime I pick up a guitar or Bass. But, with drums, I may be able to keep a beat in time. But don't even know where to start, if attempting to play anything by Neil.
I still think the solo starting at 3:35 is the greatest guitar solo in rock history. Those swells Alex does at the begining are tougher than they sound. Many people think it opens with keyboard. Nope, that's all guitar.
No shit Bro it's a crying shame he never got the accolades he earned! But we really kno the truth he's a god among mortals this whole band was legitimately carried by Neil tho phenomenal rhythm section the lyrics is what separates them from the main stream u need a PhD to truly grasp thier concepts wow!
Among guitar players, I do not believe he is. I would think younger people would not know who he is, but if you have been player for 20+ years his name carries a lot of respect.
Really? How so? there's precious little connection between the video and the song. The Danforth and Pape signs are the only connection I see. There's the brain, which is on the cover of the album/CD. Seems almost entirely arbitrary.
I don't think the video has anything to do with Peart's cancer. The album is called "Hemispheres", and the cover shows a man in a suit and a naked ballet dancer, who are both standing on opposite hemispheres of the brain (commonly referred to as the "logical" and "creative" sides of the brain). So that's why the video shows lots of brains. And the street signs are there because of the name of a part of the song.
Every time I hear this song I cry... I've been studying music for many years and I don't understand where so much creativity and good energy can come from... I feel a brotherly love for this music...
Everyone finally caught up with what Rush fans always knew. Rush are the best.and most brilliant inventive musicians (along with Pearts outstanding lyrics)
One of the greatest rock instrumentals ever recorded! The guitar solo during "A Lerxst In Wonderland" still gives me chills! And drumming this song is quite a workout but a lot of fun to do!
The pure genius from 3:40 to 5:15 is the only guitar that rivals David Gilmour's Comfortably Numb in its ability to just take me away to a special place of goofy grins and utter disbelief that such magic is capable of being produced at the hands of mortal men. Simply glorious!!
Hey Sean, you saved me writing down the time stamps, and I knew exactly what you were commenting on when I saw them. Sean, that guitar piece never fails to shed a tear for me - such beauty in the tone and style.
This all day long. Perfectly articulated, as the the early part of the section you rmentioned actually made me think of Gilmour. Alex's soloing in the necromancer is another personal favorite
This was, is, and will be an ambitious song not many would dare do. They think to make music that makes you think ... and feel. Greetings to all RUSH fans from Costa Rica.
I always thought this was my absolute favorite. But truthfully I cherish everyone of these songs. If was left alone on an remote island with only food, water, books and a way to listen to Rush, I would live out my days in pure happiness.
LOL...books? To start a fire? Ha ha...I get it...but how about a girl? Or, at least a cat...the internet/gamer guy is the first thing we're going to eat if the food runs out.
Grew up listening to this. Amazing production, sound and songwriting. Breakdown in the middle is absolutely mind blowing. RIP, goat, you are sorely missed 💔
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful A song with no lyrics takes you on a journey where the instruments are the vocals per say!!!! What a great song, Rush is once in a lifetime band. Thank you!!!!
I’m not a big fan of this band (I’m more rooted in metal) but I saw a big video about this band and the focal points such as this instrumental, I must say this is one of the best instrumental songs I have heard!
Absolutely positively hands down the best instrumental ever written in the history of man. This song is a close first along with natural science but boy.... there's so many... I mean you simply can't ignore 2112. Lots of very close ties for me
This is the song that made me fall in love with Rush. I love all their music but this song is by far their best. It shows us how truly talented they are without them saying a word. This is also the song that made them write shorter songs. It took almost 40 takes for them to get it right during recording.
Vevo and TH-cam are quite interested in Rush in 2018. This 40-year-old song just got a fresh, high-definition concept video attached to it. You don't see too many other old musicians, singers, and artists having their old music repackaged in this way. Maybe there's something to this band's music - something that still is exciting and refreshing that can can continue to attract media giants for exploitation and profit.
Rush doesn't sound dated like a lot of other classic rock bands. Their music still sounds fresh and just holds up well. That's why they're one of my favorite classic rock bands ever
TH-cam and Vevo don't control who makes videos for artist's songs... The 40th anniversary of Hemispheres special edition just came out...so Rush put out a new video to help promote it...
There are a lot of the historic prog-rock pieces being remastered and remixed to 5.1. All of Jethro Tull albums are being released in this format with a deluxe pack.
It really is amazing how well this and most all their music stands the test of time. Another band that comes to mind that really never ages to me is Pink Floyd. This is such an incredible master piece of work! Happy 40th birthday Hemispheres! Thank you Pratt, Lerxst and The Professor for the lifetime of incredible music you put out and all the excellent live shows we have attended.
"Hemispheres" reminds me of Pink Floyd's "Animals" - it may not be their biggest commercial success, but it was their most self-realized playing. By the way: Pape Danforth is the address of the Toronto Library.
If I had a dollar for everytime I’ve heard a variation of this quote with a different guitarist referencing a different guitarist, I would be a millionaire.
Jimi Hendrix genuinely said this about Rory Gallagher in an interview on a talk show like Tonight Show or something similar. Pretty certain thats the origin of it. @yourlocalryan
Sin dudas unos de los mejores temas instrumentales de rock de la historia , tres musicos con un virtuosismo magnifico , recomiendo tambien , por si no lo conocen , YYZ otra genialidad del disco Moving Pictures .
When they wrote thisz they tried and tried to record it in one take, and couldn't do it. Yet, they then made ot a staple of their live shows. Incredible!
Learning this on drums right now! I have everything nailed except Monsters (both parts need some minor tuning up) and the ghost of aragon (starting at 6:09 and going to 6:19.) Wish me luck!
Just because you don’t understand the video doesn’t make it bad. Everything is there for a reason. The people at the beginning are moving in sync with the music, there are three brains in the tube for the three members of the band, etc. It all means something, you just have to make an effort to understand it.
I haven't hear these guys before and this is just the second song from them that I listen and I already felt in love with their music, these people is insanely good, amazing!!
That Rush only have around 200k TH-cam subscribers is really interesting. In modern music marketing terms, that's relatively small fry. But it is testament to the fact that your worth as an artist or band is most definitely NOT measured by these numbers.
Moms and dads, this is exactly what happens when you let your dear schoolboys play around with those noisy instruments in your basements. I guarantee it,... if your name is Weinrib, Zivojinovich or Peart and you are in Canada in the 60s.
You can’t guarantee this. For every Rush, there were a thousand other bands who never got off the ground and you’ve never heard of. All forced to break up and find wage jobs. I’m all for letting kids express themselves artistically but let’s not pretend to make any guarantees 😂
RUSH!!! Rush!!!rush!!! Eargasm at it's finest. Lerxt Pratt Dirk=RUSH.one of the greatest progressive rock bands ever to walk the face of the Earth. We have assumed all control.
That thing holding the 3 brains is the very device Geddy, Neil, and Alex used to write this song. They literally had to invent a device that could unlock 100% of human brain capacity in order to learn enough about music to write this song. I'm not lying...and even if I am, it's still believable
If u can play this song on guitar, bass or drums, u can play just about any other song. One of the greatest songs by them.
Together with 2112,Cygnus,and Xanadu one of their 4 Magnus Opus
If you can play a number of Rush songs on guitar you will notice how the chord shapes are connected. Absolutely, Alex has a style all his own, the mark of a true master! Its one thing for us to be able to play his guitar work, and something else completely to conceive it. The same can be said for Geddy and Neil. I warm up by playing Rush everytime I pick up a guitar or Bass. But, with drums, I may be able to keep a beat in time. But don't even know where to start, if attempting to play anything by Neil.
I can on guitar (ok, everything but the full solo, it's just how it is), but I still can't quite get the Spirit of Radio riff solidified.
@@christophwegener9939 cygnus x-1 and xanadu are fucking amazing as well as 2112 . Always amazes me when I hear those songs
The first time I played the bass line to some reasonable degree of satisfaction I cried. Powerful song to play
Finally after 40 years of waiting, a lyric video for La Villa Strangiato!!
XD
Can't wait to sing this in a karaoke bar
Hahahaha omg. This cracked me up. Seriously. Love it
5:14 pa-pa-pa-palm mute pa-pa-pa-palm mute (repeat) open hand open hand squiggly dee squiggly doo doo (repeat) bass burp line
*made in Brazil
Best part starts at 0:00
Not only is that funny as hell, but true!
Worst part starts at 9:36
hell yeah
Maybe the best reply in internet history
Not only does this comment win the internet when it was posted, but it wins for all time. 😉
No band will ever replicate anything as awesome as la villa
Some have done It. Still a beautiful masterpiece.
@@EvilSnakeMechatronic Dream theater?
Just the fact this was recorded in the 70"s the 1970"s is simply amazing! So far ahead of their time. Light years ahead!
I still think the solo starting at 3:35 is the greatest guitar solo in rock history. Those swells Alex does at the begining are tougher than they sound. Many people think it opens with keyboard. Nope, that's all guitar.
New bingley hall Staffordshire,absolutely mesmerising,as you late 70’s-80 it’s getting a bit fuzzy now 😂😂
Dude that's what I'm sayin :) th-cam.com/video/eK1hmDpa8bo/w-d-xo.html
ALEX LIFESON - ONE OF THEE MOST UNDERRATED GUITARISTS OF ALLTIME.
No shit Bro it's a crying shame he never got the accolades he earned! But we really kno the truth he's a god among mortals this whole band was legitimately carried by Neil tho phenomenal rhythm section the lyrics is what separates them from the main stream u need a PhD to truly grasp thier concepts wow!
Among guitar players, I do not believe he is. I would think younger people would not know who he is, but if you have been player for 20+ years his name carries a lot of respect.
And geddy his voice has so much power over those instruments
@@michaellike5037 I think Neil knew how to play guitar but never did
No cap tho
RIP Mr. Peart, this video makes more sense to me now.
Really? How so? there's precious little connection between the video and the song. The Danforth and Pape signs are the only connection I see. There's the brain, which is on the cover of the album/CD. Seems almost entirely arbitrary.
I thought it was just to show that instrument can sing like people can
If anything, I’d wanna hear your take! ~ The Judge
@@thejudgefrom69
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I don't think the video has anything to do with Peart's cancer. The album is called "Hemispheres", and the cover shows a man in a suit and a naked ballet dancer, who are both standing on opposite hemispheres of the brain (commonly referred to as the "logical" and "creative" sides of the brain). So that's why the video shows lots of brains. And the street signs are there because of the name of a part of the song.
Every time I hear this song I cry... I've been studying music for many years and I don't understand where so much creativity and good energy can come from... I feel a brotherly love for this music...
Normal !
Proof of the existence of a higher intelligence.
@@traceysheneman8652 right brother
Everyone finally caught up with what Rush fans always knew.
Rush are the best.and most brilliant inventive musicians (along with Pearts outstanding lyrics)
That is one amazing solo!
let me rephrase that: One amazing song!
let me rephrase that: One amazing album!
let me rephrase that: One amazing band!
One of the greatest rock instrumentals ever recorded! The guitar solo during "A Lerxst In Wonderland" still gives me chills! And drumming this song is quite a workout but a lot of fun to do!
The pure genius from 3:40 to 5:15 is the only guitar that rivals David Gilmour's Comfortably Numb in its ability to just take me away to a special place of goofy grins and utter disbelief that such magic is capable of being produced at the hands of mortal men. Simply glorious!!
Hey Sean, you saved me writing down the time stamps, and I knew exactly what you were commenting on when I saw them. Sean, that guitar piece never fails to shed a tear for me - such beauty in the tone and style.
Masterpiece!!!. This guitar solo is heavily influenced by Ritchie Blackmore.
This all day long. Perfectly articulated, as the the early part of the section you rmentioned actually made me think of Gilmour. Alex's soloing in the necromancer is another personal favorite
@Sean Saxon: This is my all time favorite RUSH song but check out Jeff Beck sometime. #GOATguitarist IMO.
No one can rivals Gilmour.
In Brasil we call it "Obra prima"
Yes!!!
Meu álbum favorito, Hemispheres!
@@029Emanuel o nosso!
@@brunohadad1236 3
kkkk exatamente
It takes a Rush fan brain to appreciate their three brains. Clearly the guys’ calling to their fan base. We love you Dirk, Lerxst and Professor.
Geddy was nicknamed Dirk? After 40 years, i learned something new about them.
the mona lisa of progressive rock..need i say more? Pure ambrosia for the ears!
This was, is, and will be an ambitious song not many would dare do. They think to make music that makes you think ... and feel. Greetings to all RUSH fans from Costa Rica.
Greetings from the USA. Hope you are doing well!
Costa Rica has great taste!
That intro is gorgeous.
Much respect for Rush . Very talented musicians. They stayed sober and made wonderful music . always been ahead of their time
...a soundtrack just crying for a subtle, futuristic sleeper of a movie...the whole album is a masterpiece! Like all of them!
Rush posted this in November of 2018... The brain is the focus of the video.
They knew and were hinting.
Nothing to do with Hemispheres then.
Hogwash
They didn't and you're reaching.
You know nothing of the band if you think they would have betrayed Neil's confidence like that.
Dude, the brains in the video are because of the Hemispheres album art. You treat brain cancer like its an easter egg in a videogame, grow up.
I am a long time Rush fan and musician (mainly guitar) of 35 years,. This song is a masterclass in musicianship and creativity.
I always thought this was my absolute favorite. But truthfully I cherish everyone of these songs. If was left alone on an remote island with only food, water, books and a way to listen to Rush, I would live out my days in pure happiness.
Add a lifetime supply of internet and video games and I'd be set.
@@CaptainDeadeye_enderzombie_688 I am not a gamer, I would add at least an acoustic guitar with an unlimited supply of guitar strings.
Well said
LOL...books?
To start a fire?
Ha ha...I get it...but how about a girl?
Or, at least a cat...the internet/gamer guy is the first thing we're going to eat if the food runs out.
Grew up listening to this.
Amazing production, sound and songwriting.
Breakdown in the middle is absolutely mind blowing.
RIP, goat, you are sorely missed 💔
This solo captures every subtlety that exists in the realm of playing rock guitar. A masterpiece of feel, tone, and technique.
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful A song with no lyrics takes you on a journey where the instruments are the vocals per say!!!! What a great song, Rush is once in a lifetime band. Thank you!!!!
RIP Professor, there will never be another!
The live solo of this on exit stage left is unreal. And oh the drums 😊
Unmatchable display of virtuosity....I hate when it ends :( .....feels hard to enjoy other songs afterwards
One of the gifts from God is Rush
No doubt about it whatsoever!
that all Masterpiece 5:13 transition is amazing, You can certainly hear the Dream theater vibe!
41 years later, I play this again. It did not lose one bit of magic ever since I heard it the first time. Lots of humor too, thanks ever so much!
Alex...One of the most beautiful solos ever.
Whenever I'm stressed or worried about life, I listen to this spectacular music and the contagious creativity of these virtuosi sets me afloat!
Here we are 40 years later, wow! Still one of my favourite albums, thanks Rush.
Goose bumps saw hemispheres concert 4 times ,amazing with all the people you could hear a pin drop
That was spectacular. I think I have only heard the last minute or so of it before. *_AWESOME._*
What a legacy Rush has left behind. The holy triumvirate forever and ever. 🤘🏼
I’m not a big fan of this band (I’m more rooted in metal) but I saw a big video about this band and the focal points such as this instrumental, I must say this is one of the best instrumental songs I have heard!
You really ought to dig into their catalog a little bit... you might find yourself a little surprised. There's a shit ton talent within these guys
You may be surprised to find out just how many big name metal musicians name Rush one of their influences...
im rooted in metal too, but trust me, this band is fucking insane
My 2nd best Loved Song from Rush.nr.1 ist still Xanadu.
Christoph Wegener good choice
Totally agree.... since almost 40 years ago.
Absolutely positively hands down the best instrumental ever written in the history of man. This song is a close first along with natural science but boy.... there's so many... I mean you simply can't ignore 2112. Lots of very close ties for me
i could not tell, because there are MANY fantastics , like Closer to the Heard or YYZ
Christoph Wegener me too.
This is the song that made me fall in love with Rush. I love all their music but this song is by far their best. It shows us how truly talented they are without them saying a word. This is also the song that made them write shorter songs. It took almost 40 takes for them to get it right during recording.
6:09 Bass line = mind blown. On a four string. Let that sink in.
The thing is, note for note, it isn't hard, but I've never been able to play it full speed.
Germie's Coaster Yard with Geddy Lee, I usually find that the things that sound hard are usually easier than the things that sound deceptively easy
Also, played with fingers, not pick D:
They are not of this world.
I can do that ( no I can't )
The best instrumental music of all time!
Dude great pic loves Mises 👍
Some of RUSH's best music is not ruined by Geddy's awful voice.
Just kidding, but not really.
I bet they had some fun in the studio making this track. It's unreal!
I always loved the transition to 5:16, godlike song by gods band
One of the finest guitar works ever recorded. Add to that compositions.
The best song from their best album! A masterpiece of progressive hard rock!
Thanks Neil. You make the world a better place.
Buggs Bunny's jamming to this tune!
0:27 that riff is maybe one of the best clean guitar riffs ever.
Vevo and TH-cam are quite interested in Rush in 2018. This 40-year-old song just got a fresh, high-definition concept video attached to it. You don't see too many other old musicians, singers, and artists having their old music repackaged in this way. Maybe there's something to this band's music - something that still is exciting and refreshing that can can continue to attract media giants for exploitation and profit.
Rush doesn't sound dated like a lot of other classic rock bands. Their music still sounds fresh and just holds up well. That's why they're one of my favorite classic rock bands ever
Yeah it could be that. Or the fact they're releasing a hemispheres boxset. The first advertisement of which came from vevo.
TH-cam and Vevo don't control who makes videos for artist's songs... The 40th anniversary of Hemispheres special edition just came out...so Rush put out a new video to help promote it...
There are a lot of the historic prog-rock pieces being remastered and remixed to 5.1. All of Jethro Tull albums are being released in this format with a deluxe pack.
It's a hemispheres reissue. Even references it in the description. God what a pretentious statement.
The most amazing guitar rift ever.
It really is amazing how well this and most all their music stands the test of time. Another band that comes to mind that really never ages to me is Pink Floyd. This is such an incredible master piece of work! Happy 40th birthday Hemispheres! Thank you Pratt, Lerxst and The Professor for the lifetime of incredible music you put out and all the excellent live shows we have attended.
Simply the best rock instrumental that exists.
What a masterpiece this is, and by true musical artists ( Rush)
"Hemispheres" reminds me of Pink Floyd's "Animals" - it may not be their biggest commercial success, but it was their most self-realized playing. By the way: Pape Danforth is the address of the Toronto Library.
BluesLicks101 those two records are in my top five all time
That explains a lot.
I love circumstances!
oddly specifically alike opinion...but yeah i agree 100%
good point...
Just the greatest rock instrumental. Ever.
B.B. King and company would listen to this before each show mostly.
He loved it. Saw him twice. Always missed.
Source?
Synonyms for Talent: Rush, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart.
The brain is appropriate for Rush, because there music lives in your brain, your mind, and your head. It exists thus it is.
Surprisingly good audio quality for a youtube video
The end of this with the visuals of the brain scans literally brought me to tears 😭…..
The guitar solo blows me away. I just love the build up. But RIP Neil. You will be missed.
Hemispheres and Counterparts are the most underrated Rush albums.
By far some of Neil's best drumming.
Eddie Van Halen was once asked in an interview what it's like to be the greatest guitarist in the world and he said I don't know, ask Alex Liefson.
If I had a dollar for everytime I’ve heard a variation of this quote with a different guitarist referencing a different guitarist, I would be a millionaire.
Jimi Hendrix genuinely said this about Rory Gallagher in an interview on a talk show like Tonight Show or something similar. Pretty certain thats the origin of it. @yourlocalryan
I heard that Eric Clapton was asked that and told to ask Prince 😂
Neil Peart's drum composing is out of this world
Sin dudas unos de los mejores temas instrumentales de rock de la historia , tres musicos con un virtuosismo magnifico , recomiendo tambien , por si no lo conocen , YYZ otra genialidad del disco Moving Pictures .
I play this on guitar. Been a Rush student over 40 years!
Happy 40th Anniversary, Hemispheres
Thank you Rush for once again blessing my ears 😢
Heaven on earth.. .what more can i say?
'Top 3' entre as instrumentais do Rock ! A criatividade foi além e ao infinito.
When they wrote thisz they tried and tried to record it in one take, and couldn't do it. Yet, they then made ot a staple of their live shows. Incredible!
Learning this on drums right now! I have everything nailed except Monsters (both parts need some minor tuning up) and the ghost of aragon (starting at 6:09 and going to 6:19.) Wish me luck!
You guys may not sound the hardcore or all very modern, but I can assure you, you're the best band to embrace this epoch. 🖖
A masterpiece!!
Just because you don’t understand the video doesn’t make it bad. Everything is there for a reason. The people at the beginning are moving in sync with the music, there are three brains in the tube for the three members of the band, etc. It all means something, you just have to make an effort to understand it.
We understand the video now
Really weird that this just got uploaded randomly.
They re-released hemispheres yesterday
@@sytsewalraven5601 - time to buy it again then, I guess. :P
@@brianbierlein4747 lmao
Would love it if they could post their tour stage-visuals
40th Anniversary release!!
I haven't hear these guys before and this is just the second song from them that I listen and I already felt in love with their music, these people is insanely good, amazing!!
BEST BAND EVER !!!
One of the greatest songs ever made
That Rush only have around 200k TH-cam subscribers is really interesting. In modern music marketing terms, that's relatively small fry. But it is testament to the fact that your worth as an artist or band is most definitely NOT measured by these numbers.
Most Rush fans don't care about social media. Including TH-cam 🤷
Moms and dads, this is exactly what happens when you let your dear schoolboys play around with those noisy instruments in your basements.
I guarantee it,... if your name is Weinrib, Zivojinovich or Peart and you are in Canada in the 60s.
Excuse me, add Rutsey to that list
Matthew Phillips I would agree but you can’t really considering Rutsey was forced to retire after the first album and wasn’t involved after
You can’t guarantee this. For every Rush, there were a thousand other bands who never got off the ground and you’ve never heard of. All forced to break up and find wage jobs.
I’m all for letting kids express themselves artistically but let’s not pretend to make any guarantees 😂
The best instrumentation note for note in the history of music.
Not taking any suggestions, objections, etc.
Who would dislike such talent
One of the best bass solos of all time
Meu pai amava e ainda ama escutar as músicas dessa banda, ele tá me incentivando e eu tô amando.
Encore Leeds Queens Hall 1980 when I saw them,still my favourite instrumental by far ❤
First time i heard it, it was pure ecstacy! And every time since!
This is their best track from the era IMHO. Love it! Thanks guys! :-)
It's the greatest song ever recorded in the history of recorded music!
Underrated masterpiece!💗💖💜
It’s 6 minutes in and the song is still building up. .
RUSH!!! Rush!!!rush!!! Eargasm at it's finest. Lerxt Pratt Dirk=RUSH.one of the greatest progressive rock bands ever to walk the face of the Earth. We have assumed all control.
This solo makes me tear up
3:16-5:49: my favorite part of this song. Cheers!
5:13 thats the most beautiful transition i have ever heard, holy shit
THIS GIVES ME GOOSEBUMPS!
This song is incredible. Alex is sooooooo underrated
Alex’s monumental solo is more powerful and emotional than Eruption. 👍💫💪
That thing holding the 3 brains is the very device Geddy, Neil, and Alex used to write this song. They literally had to invent a device that could unlock 100% of human brain capacity in order to learn enough about music to write this song. I'm not lying...and even if I am, it's still believable