I FEEL SMALL! Rush - YYZ | First Time Reaction
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If you watch the Live in Rio version, the Crowd is SINGING to an instrumental.
😎👍
please please please watch the audience connect! ( add it in now)
And moshing like they're in a pit....it's so fantastic❤🇨🇦
really like to know the psychology of the crowd interaction. something we risk losing as venues close.
The fact that the audience was singing blew Rush’s minds
Live in Rio is the best version of YYZ
"You can´t sing along an instrumental song!"
Rio crowd:
"Hold my caipirinha..."
Even if there were lyrics, it wouldn't be in their native language. Crazy Brazilians lol
LMAO 🤣
True. Those Brazilian fans are f**kin' nuts!!!!
To be fair, Iron Maiden fans sing the guitar harmonies as well
YYZ is the call letters for the Toronto airport. The band is playing the morse code for those letters at the beginning and throughout the song.
rynd ann?
That is right. And it's pronounced Y Y Zed. Canadian.
@@WalterBenkel I thought it's pronounced Yizz, haha
Thanks never knew it was the Morse code!
@@SteveMavronis Alex Lifeson was on a plane flying into Toronto. A VHF omnidirectional range system at the airport broadcasts the YYZ identifier code in Morse code. Lifeson heard it, the rhythm stuck in his head and the song was born.
Now, you need to re-visit the song, but do the live version done in Rio. Mind blowing. The crowd actually sings the melody.
"This. Is. Art." ... Perfectly said.
I am actually crying watching your reaction. I have listened to this album since 1982 and it still blows me away
I totally did as well
ME TOO! This song has always given me goosebumps. Like EVERY time I hear it. Watching someone else connect with it for the first time and obviously have the same reaction was super cool to watch.
I like many of their albums-I think _Clockwork Angels_ is amazing-but this is a masterpiece.
Saw the concert for this album
Likewise!
“We’re just going to sit in silence…and admire the art.”
Absolutely.
A perfect example of how Rush has 3 guys all playing solos and it coming together as a cohesive song. Very rare.
Primus and Tool probably round out the trifecta
Rush were one of the only bands I know that were able to write instrumentals that felt like they had distinct sections instead of just being an opportunity to shred or show off. While they obviously do show off their chops in this, it isn’t overwhelming.
I absolutely love the way Geddy plays while Alex is soloing. I'm a bass player myself, and my first instinct is to simplify my playing when someone else is soloing, but if you're a beast like Geddy or Geezer Butler you can actually increase the complexity of your line and elevate the music that much more.
If you like YYZ, then you will love "La Villa Strangiatto" from Hemispheres!❤
Just remember, this is only 3 guys making all this great music!😎👍
And it sounds exactly the same when they play it live. It is not studio tricks.
I agree but also chuckle as there a many bands I like are a three piece.
Like...
Nirvana
The Police
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Cream
Green Day
Jimi Hendrix Experience
Motörhead
ZZ Top
Grand Funk Railroad
Triumph
Primus
Stray Cats
James Gang
The Jam
at the top of my head! lol
Not only they are three, but Geddy plays bass… and he plays keyboards and vocals!
You get it…
I just saw a great story today about how Robert Plant and Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin helped Neil Peart through his time of losing his daughter and wife. Robert Plant could relate because of the loss of his son. And the fact that they reached out when Neil Peart passed away. It was nice to see such a relationship between two bands.❤❤ I love watching your reactions❤❤ I am blessed to have grown up when I did and the great music I got to enjoy❤❤
Totally agree BUT Rush fans continue to put Peart as the God and Bonham as the servant. Why the hate ? Don’t get it.
@@gregbyrne743 any real expert will tell you that Bonham was the god of thunder and Neil Peart was the precise meticulous musician. They both had great respect for each other and their different styles. You're right those are just haters.
Enjoyed the review. Well done.
It's great to find a performance that wears you out. There are some artists and pieces of music that take a lot out of me. This is one of them.
"In a world where I feel so small I can't stop thinking big"
--- Neil Peart, from the song Caravan (Clockwork Angels, 2012)
As a life long Rush fan, WELCOME! They really are incredible.
The composition of YYZ resembles the hustle and bustle of travelling through a busy airport, with a short pause in the middle to reunite with friends and family before going right back to the hustle and bustle. As mentioned countless times above, the Live In Rio performance is an absolute must-see. Have a great evening, and Rush on!
🎤 🎹 🎸 🥁 🎸 🔥 🔥 🔥
… and the middle eastern sounding guitar solo representing the airport as gateway to exotic far away places. Truly a masterpiece. Right up there with La Villa Strangiato.
Considering YYZ is the code for the Toronto Airport.
@@LawnD4rtand the cadence (Morse code) of the song
ALWAYS listen to Rush(as you are) with studio versions 1st. Get to know the song a bit then move onto the live versions to see how amazing they truly were
Absolutely, well spoken.
I'd say studio version first for all Rush, except for 2112 go with the graphic art storyline version.
Meh, I enjoy that version of 2112 but I don't think it needs to be the first version heard. I didn't come across the graphic art version until about 6 months ago, but I had similar images running through my head since I first heard it. The lyrics tell the story without the need for the images. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the images, but the studio version is just fine without them.
There is little difference between the studio and live. Incredible
Always listen to the studio version first👍
I'm not that guy that says "you watched the wrong version", but the Live in Rio version of this song IMHO is the best live video of any band ever. There is enough joy in that audience to heal the world 😀
No! A new person hearing this for the first time should be focused on the awesomeness of the band and the music, not the awesomeness of a crowd. That can come later after one becomes familiar with the Band.
The long version indeed with Peart's mind blowing drum solo from exit stage left. Trust us.
Yep, the exit stage left version...... judt played it for a refresh 😊
Studio first. Focus on the technique. Rio is fun but Rio goes nuts for everyone. They are crazy in a good way though
@lechiffre5078 - the Live in YYZ version is good as well.
YYZ is definitely up with the greatest songs ever. You are a RUSH GIRL now! No question about it. 😁
Best song in their catalog
The exact reaction you should have. When three musicians who LOVE music come together, this happens. Very rare.
And they love each other. Best Friends till the end. All moneys were split in 3 ways, regardless of who wrote the songs.
What you're hearing is 3 masters enjoying a life long close friendship.
YYZ (that's "zed" as us Canadians would pronounce it) is the airport code for Toronto. They are actually playing YYZ in morse code at the beginning of the song
Yes, Canadians pronounce it Zed, but growing up in Neil's hometown and listening to Toronto rock radio, it was always YYZee.
Rush is tied with Pink Floyd as one of my all-time favorite bands. You are only just scratching the surface of the musical journey that will take you on an amazing adventure. I'm just happy to have found your channel so I get to enjoy watching someone discover the band I fell in love with back when I was in 6th grade. Rush (like Floyd) was the soundtrack to my life and I am so happy to see people discover them, even after they have ended as a trio.
That's what happens.
Then youd love, The Rush Tribute Project and Britt Floyd. The Tribute Project returns next month. We saw Britt Floyd again over the summer. They are both amazing tribute bands. Zepparella does a great job covering Zeppelin.
I am a drummer when this came out i locked myself in.a room with my drums and learned this album those where the best times of my life thank you to.my parents for supporting me
Love your reactions. Rush still blows my mind 40 plus years on. Would be great if you also did some live performances as well so you can see how awesome they are live - maybe add it on after the studio version.
Neil's bass-drum pedal is operating at peak-Peart on this one.
I love the snap of the snare and kick.
Alex Lifeson is a very under rated guitarist
Not by me... He is perfect for the band.
CRIMINALLY underrated.
Those in the know, know that Alex Lifeson is a god.
This entire band is integrity personified.
Absolutely
I never really got the whole underrated claim. I think it’s more of a cognitive dissonance issue when listeners realize he is simultaneously one of the best rock guitar players ever, while still only being the third best instrumentalist in his band… 🤷♂️
Your face told the story perfectly throughout this classic and brilliant Rush instrumental. It was like you were held in a breathless trance until the really funky guitar chords came in, then you let it out and were clearly gobsmacked. Glad you heard the audio version first for a perfect reference, but indeed check out the Rush In Rio Live video version!
3:19 that shatter sound was made by slamming a piece of plywood onto a wooden stool. In the liner notes Neil is credited as playing “ plywood.”
I always thought it sounded like someone shattering a bunch of porcelain plates
Yes sir, playing plywood! Who'd a ever thunk it! Even in one of ANY possible worlds!
Lol. Nice. I never knew that or even thought about how Neil made that sound. I assumed it was something in his kit.
Are you sure? In an interview or article around that time, Neil said it was a Chinese cymbal that he paid $10k for (a lot of money back then). He took it on the MP tour and broke it. By the time ESL came out (near the end of the tour) he substitutes 3 hits on a more traditional cymbal
Thanks for getting to this iconic song by Rush. As many have mentioned the Rio live performance is simply amazing and well worth watching (even if you don't publish a reaction).
There is a lot of greatness to appreciate in this song, which makes it satisfying to come back to and experience something new in the Bass / Drums or Guitar. I still enjoy hearing this after 40 + years.
Looking forward to The Camera Eye reaction next.
I love this instrumental so much. It's a perfect composition.
Let me also join in the chorus of others that say to add the Live In Rio version to watch at a later date when you have the time. It is, bar none, the wildest crowd I've ever seen for a live performance. Three dudes have like 100,000 people in the palm of their hands and they play them like another instrument. It's insane.
LOOKING FORWARD TO YOU HEARING "2112" ... ANOTHER MASTERPIECE !!!
“Masterpiece” is an understatement when it comes to describing 2112
The crowd in Rio is the 4th member of the band ❤
YYZ is the airport code for Toronto. It is sort of a coming home song
For one of the most well known drum solos listen to this on their album 'Exit Stage Left'
I love YYZ: it's a Prog Jazz Fusion Extravaganza! Rush on top of their game
Also keep in mind something about these guys is that they were very imaginative and creative and didn't have restrictions or limits about music and their music. All of them were self taught as teenagers and came together as friends (Alex and Geddy) with the desire to play to a standard as their mentors (example Genesis and Yes). So when Neil came along, they had someone to grow with musically without any limits, all creative to do what they loved and wanted too. They made the music they loved, regardless of the pressure to be commercial :)
This was a song about their hometown, they toured endlessly in the 70's and 80's. Flying back home to YYZ was joyful!
TRUE MASTERS OF THEIR CRAFT !!! THANKS FOR SHARING ROSALIE !
P.S. You have to check out the live in Rio version...
P.S. Todd, You’re being played… This is a diaper load of 👉🏻💩
@@nigel900 Nigel,put on the headphones and fire-up a phatty...thanks for taking the time time to reach-out..Todd from Ohio
Pronounced Y-Y-Zed 🇨🇦 🍁
*Ricky:* Play “I Like to Rock”.
*Lifeson:* That’s April Wine.
*Ricky:* Well then play that Diane Sawyer song!
Zed is a British thing. They say Zed all throughout the English Caribbean
@@fgs2732 It's also a Canadian thing.
It’s not even Rush’s best instrumental. These guys were something special.
Are you referring to the almighty "La Villa Strangiato"?
@@blabla48076 Of course😊. La Villa Strangiato is actually my favourite song of any band. I even prefer Leave that thing alone and The Main Monkey Business over YYZ. I just wanted to make a point that there’s only 8 instrumentals by Rush and hard to imagine any being better than YYZ because it too is a great instrumental. Special, as mentioned in my opening comment.
I've been a Rush fan since the late 1970s and they were my first concert. If you never got to see them live, you really missed something special. I saw them many times, including on the very last tour. Amazing! RIP Neil Peart
RUSH was my first as well. The Hemispheres tour at Maple Leafs Gardens...
Welcome to the amazing world of RUSH
Ciao, iam a 61 year old canadian who's been listening to this phenomenal band since I was a kid ,and it is like a fine wine it gets better with age😊❤.
Haha 61 here from Buffalo NY area. I first heard A Farewell To Kings and from there no band could touch them. Greatest band ever!! Thank you Rush. RIP Neil, you are so missed.
Hey, 61 too! I’m in Toronto, my friend first got me into rush when I was 15…
This song reminds me of a tight F1 road race where each member is driving the hell out of their machine, working through the gears and weaving in and out of traffic.
Try listening to The Blister, by Cozy Powell.
You're amazing. It's beautiful to see someone share in a recognition. Joy is best shared. Musicians like Rush happen to be a fine means to that effect.
Rush broke all the rules! That is the genius of Neil Peart, Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson!
You definitely need to see the live in Rio version! Crowd blew the band’s mind! Epic is the only word. Ok, Badass is another word. 😆👍
Imagine a stadium full to the brink with thousands of VERY EXCITED Brazilians, who thought they’d never in their lifetime, get to see RUSH in concert because RUSH had never tour there before! It is Full On, Maximum Vibe, High Energy, RUSH Night! They Went Off!!
Made us North Americans fan look lazy. 😆
I personally fell in love with the YYZ version from their next album, Exit Stage Left, which was their second live album. This has the amazing drum solo by Neil Peart.
I agree with everyone, Live in Rio is a MUST!!!!!👍
The best version… except for the one I saw live on the “subdivisions” tour in Toronto.. 😉😁
YYZ is the airport code for Toronto. The song is about the excitement of leaving to and return from a tour.
They were flying in a small plane back to Toronto at the end of a tour and they heard the airport broadcasting it's call sign "YYZ" in morse code on the radio. They just looked at each other and were like, "Yup, that's gonna be a song". Typical story for Rush. So many layers, so much intelligence, so much raw effing talent.
Yeah, and those call letters were actually
Y Y ZED.
And when they heard the captain call out those letters, they knew they were almost home...
Rosalie, I love watching your facial reactions to Rush…..BUT it is even more mind blowing to see YYZ live! Try live in Rio
This sounds like the kind of music you listen to just before you get the speeding ticket
For me that's "Animate" or "Cut to the Chase" from "Counterparts". The intro of each song turns my foot to lead, and pushes the gas pedal down.
Absolutely loved your reaction! It’s such a unique song.
You just enjoy the brilliance! These men were and are special. Nobody compares.
Welcome to my childhood and formative years. Keep going down the rabbit hole, they will change your musical life. Every song tells a story, dig deep and enjoy.
Your reaction 😂 from the jaw drop at the beginning, the looks on your face throughout and the few choice words ( all that was needed ) was fun to watch. Another great reaction Rosalie Elliot. Also as others have suggested, the live in Rio version is something to behold.
Also the Exit Stage Left live version that transitions into Neil's drum solo. 🤯
To really appreciate this song, you need to watch them perform this live.
Glad you liked it. I took my wife to see them in phoenix az 2015. She had always been a mediocre fan. She loved the show and became a die-hard fan at that concert.
They simply are the best band I was ever able to see perform live. I'll never see a better one.
What a great review! I saw them seven times and each time I felt the same way. What a gift they are to the world! Thank you for your humble review and comments. It is uncommon these days. Glad to have found your channel. New subscriber!
Great song Awesome reaction...thanks you so much...Todd from Ohio
LOVE this song!! It just effortlessly jams. I never really was into Rush as a kid (49 now), but beginning to discover this and many other bands I knew of, but never explored. It's great!! I agree though... this is like a real nice car you only get out on the perfect days. 😉 And the Morse code is just a mind blower.
Can't wait till you hear Witch Hunt. ❤
Yes. I cant wait for her psychological/sociological anslysis of the lyrics!
That's the best reaction to YYZ I've ever seen . . . nuff said . . Thanks for sharing.
Quite simply three geniuses at the peak of their creativity and masters of their art 🎸
The LIVE IN RIO performance of YYZ is a must see! BTW, side 2 of this album is even better than side 1, IMO! 😄
Awesome reaction. Was wondering what you were going to do with it being instrumental, but that was perfect. Love your insights on their lyrics. Would love to see you do The Garden, Losing It and Headlong Flight. Cheers!
That is the best description of RUSH I’ve ever heard and I’ve been a fan for 40 plus years
❤ like most are saying live in Rio is a must, all I can say is awesome. You need to see Rush live. I'm a lucky man to have seen them many times
My favorite instrumental from them is "The Main Monkey Business" from Snakes and Arrows album of 2007. It evokes hiking in the Andes for me.
Cool watching you being overwhelmed with the brilliance of three men. I enjoyed watching the notes spellbind you. Awesome!
Thank you! You nailed it. I was 14 when this came out. Bought the vinyl, still have it. It was the "deep cut" on Moving Pictures that only peeps who bought the record would know. It was (among other classic rock tunes) an introduction to orchestral arrangement, to movements of a symphony, to radical expansion of sounds from one instrument (Lifeson's guitar). You are right.. only the masters could conceive of such a journey. You are virtually never bored in this tune. The story it tells is complete, a full narrative appetizer, main course, dessert, coffee/tea/liqueur for your ears.
Three of the best musicians to ever touch the face of this earth.
Brilliant musical minds, watch them perform this live!
The first time I saw RUSH was around 1977 sometime after the release of fly by night, I had not heard of them, they were one of the two opening acts. Being a aspiring young drummer I was floored. I think they opened for Billy Squire I was a fan of the band he was in earlier named Piper
Squire is terrific. Such a cool voice.
You should view a live version of YYZ! Amazing seeing these 3 guys play!
It so delicious to see you listening to that break... I thought you were about to cry there... 😂
Soooo delicious... one more Rush fan to understand us 🤘👌🎶🎶🎶🎶❤️🌹
Welcome to Rush....enjoy your journey.
Yes, airport, morse code, Alex's creativity grabbed an idea out of the ether. You should also listen to Xanadu, it's arguably a more interesting song. Neal Peart wrote this I believe, based on his reading.
I may be old, but feel so blessed to say this was the music of my youth. Bought this album in high school. Still love them just as much.
I think you being speechless for the entire song makes for a pretty strong analysis in and of itself.
Wait till you see the live version..."Live in Rio- YYZ"
Well said! Watching them play helps tune out a little of the craziness as they make it look easy. TY Cheers!😎
Another amazing subliminal aspect of this song is the changing styles within the song, like Alexs solo that sounds middle eastern, and its because airports have people from all over the world going through them..coming and going..so the song has different feels to it as a result. Thats the brilliance of Rush. Their music can be taken for just the music itself..or it can be interpreted in an emotionally connected way. When you listen to Neils lyrics they tell a story that you get sucked into. The Trees..a song about oak and maple trees fighting over sunlight is far deeper on a social level than as just a song.
“ who does that”. LOL
Having grown up with Rush, they were a part of every stage of my life ... and now, as I approach the end, my thoughts often return to the first song I'd heard from them (The Fountain) as well as the last one they recorded (The Garden) and appreciate the message even more.
I’m late to ur channel but I’m subbed now. YYZ is a fantastic instrumental but their best one IMO was 2 albums before Moving Pictures. You really should check out La Villa Strangiato from the Hemispheres album- 1978. It’s 11 mins long but worth every second. I saw them live in 1990 on the Presto tour and they did YYZ, La Villa, and also Xanadu from the Farewell to Kings album- all in the same show. It was unbelievable. Thanks for your channel and I look forward to seeing your reacts to more Rush!
Rush is my favorite band of all time. YYZ from their live album “Exit Stage Left” was the very first song I was introduced to them by. I was just starting to learn the drums. My cousin who was already drumming turned me on to them. Neil did a drum 3 minute solo on that song which is, in my opinion, his best solo, actually THE best solo ever. I think most drummers would agree. I was hooked. I would love to see you do a reaction on that version of this song. You won’t be disappointed.
I Love it. RUSH is the music I grew up with in the 70's and 80's. We had no social media other than FM radio, record stores and word of mouth. My 1st RUSH concert was in 1984. Saw them 10 times. I'm so glad you ate enjoying them. Just let it sink in for a few days and come back to it. It'll stick like Velcro, Chica,
Oh Rosalie, you are so awesome! I love the way you freely expressed the feelings I've had for decades but couldn't put words to. Yes, I feel small. I've always wanted to experience doing anything as well as RUSH does music and I just haven't found that thing. Well done, sister.
You can’t fully grasp how insanely brilliant this song is in just one listen. You need at least four-once for the full picture, then zero in on the guitar, the bass, and the drums. Every pass reveals another layer of pure mastery. This track is overflowing with skill, life, and technical excellence.
YYZ is the airport code for the Toronto airport(all airports have a 3 letter code), and that is where they wrote this song
YYZ is the code for Pearson International Canadian Airport. My Home Town.
Everytime I hear this song I hear something new, and I discovered Rush when this album came out.
Yes. YYZ is art. Now, do La villa Strangiato and the Main Monkey Business, to get a sense of where YYZ sits in the tapestry of Rush's instrumental compositions.
U hit nail on head. YES RUSH PINK FLOYD and other R meant to take your mind on a journey. it's why start to finish non-stop is how to do it. great words. just think as little kid hearing when 1st it came. out. oh man. we had the best music
I was listening to this band in the early 80’s and it was regular for us!! Many people missed out
I only WISH I could go back in time and hear this with fresh ears. It's just fucking genius. Face in your hands...perfect silent testimony. Thanks for sharing.
If you want to jump to the end of the Rush catalogue, go to Clockwork Angles and find 'Headlong Flight', you will not be disappointed, especially the versions with the skydivers...