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That was the absolute best rendition of Red Barchetta I've heard. Completely insynch with each other. Bass, amazing. Guitar, phenomenal. Drums...don't get me started. Incredible!!!
Absolutely. Guitarists get noticed in bands where they are far and away the best players, plus they get the primo riffs. In RUSH they are all so talented and they balance things so well that the guitar isn't the primary noise after the vocals. Stand Alex in pretty much any other band and he's the best guitarist they've ever had. :)
To watch someone's virgin RUSH ears go from just knowing who they are to IT'S FULL ON I'M A FAN, never gets old, and is in fact the most normal thing to happen. I've just seen it so many times in my life turning people on to the greatness that is RUSH. I don't think I've ever introduced someone to RUSH that was like "nah, not my cuppa tea". It's almost always a HOLY SHIT! moment for so many people. Thank You Canada and thank you Andrew for doing this!!
Really, I know so many people who, when Rush is mentioned, or on the radio, say Oh I hate this band ! and it's more often women, they don't like Geddy's voice, and that's it, they don't give them a chance ( ignorant fools ! )
If you haven't yet, look up the Ferrari Barchetta (as with most Ferraris of the time there were several versions/variations). It will paint a whole new picture in your head: "excitement shivers up and down your spine, wind in my hair, shifting and drifting", etc.. Remember, this is a race car from the late 40's and early 50's with no safety equipment and a V-12 engine. One of the most significant cars ever for Ferrari and the auto world in general. When this song came out my car at the time was an MGB (my first car). Oh how it made me dream!
Did you know that the lyrics were inspired by a story that features an MGB as the car? So you're in good company. I've read the original short story and I have to be honest, I relate more to the total revision that Peart came up with. Of course the original was written for gear heads that read Road & Track, with lots of technical details and some unnecessary plot line of violent aggression that doesn't help.
@@charlieross-BRMI did not know that, what a great trivia piece of auto/music. Thanks for that. Now of course the roar of the engine and tires spitting gravel is a bit of a stretch as far as MGB’s go, but love it anyway. I still miss that car, just not the constant wrench turning to keep it going!!
I highly recommend the documentary "Beyond the Lighted Stage". It's a great retrospective on the history of the band. Very well done. You get a great insight into the personality of the members and just what REAL human beings they are. They are a good bunch of guys.
Rush is the greatest 3 piece band to ever play. Cream and a few other one come close , but overall the sonic boom that comes from these 3 dudes is mind boggling.
Ahhhh my boys!!!!! Our three Canadian masters.... just three best friends who had to share their music with us !!! Dam we are so honoured..... I would not know me without Rush...... cheers
Alex always had his stacks of Amps and since GEDDY (fixed ;) ) ran direct most of the time he didnt have amps on stage, so he said he needed a stack as well, so he put washers and dryers on the stage and he did the laundry of the crew while they played (that was the joke) then he added working vending machines, and again later the rotisserie chickens that were used to feed the breakdown crew after the concerts
As others have said, welcome to the rabbit hole. I grew up from a teenager listening to Rush (Permanent Waves when I was 15) and they were influential in my formative years in music appreciation. I'm jealous of anyone who hears these masterpieces for the first time. Nicely done Sir.
For my money, the Time Machine tour was the high water mark from a playing perspective out of all the tours Rush performed in the 21st century. They were so dynamic, fluid and effortless sounding and the tempos never flagged for one moment. They had something to prove to those who maybe hadn't been to any of their tours for a while, and the atmosphere in the audiences for those shows was incredible.
rush's sense of humor is something else, when people said they were getting old- Alex added the dinosaurs on stage as in yeah were old so what. members of the crew would become part of the show interacting on stage as a background story. there was always so much to watch during the show, i kept scanning between the three so i wouldn't miss anything.
First side of Moving Pictures: Tom Sawyer ; Red Barchetta ; YYZ ; Limelight..A monster side of an LP...A couple of titbits you may not be aware of Andrew.:Geddy and Alex went to school together, they bonded through their love of music and both being 'outsiders' (in their words)..no long how long Neil played with them , they always joked he was 'the new guy'.. : John Rutsey had diabetes , wasn't 100 % well and it was felt that he wouldn't stand up to the rigours of constant touring (according to 'Beyond The Lighted Stage, anyway.Personally,I think there were other reasons that haven't been aired) : Rush were known as 'the biggest cult band in the world' , not courting publicity or controversy. According to the BTLS movie, they are third , behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones , in having the most consecutive gold or platinum albums sold...although others may argue this....loving Rush week Andrew, keep up the good work :)
I saw them on this tour in Phoenix. Amazing. It was my second Rush show and they were as amazing in their older years as when they were young. Just superb musicians!
I was at the show that this was recorded at. Had my son with me. As always, a monumental show. Little did I know it would be the last time I’d see them. RIP Professor.
Thanks as always Andrew, such a pleasure to watch you being blown away by the unbeatable Rush and Professor Neil, I've spent the last 40 years listening to and trying to play along with them, albeit badly, they have made my world and others a better place, big love to all you woodchoppers out there 😀
The Time Machine Tour was for the 30th Anniversary of their most popular album, Moving Pictures (they played the entire album in the middle of the concert, in order). Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ and Limelight round out side 1 (who's with me in age to remember that!) with The Camera Eye, Witch Hunt and Vital Signs finishing it up. They were in their late 50's at this point and played 'An Evening with Rush' so they played at this intensity for about 3 hours. Freewill from this set is amazing. The final encore tune was Working Man - you must do this version at some point! You also have to remember this is at the END of their 3 hour set, so you have to cut them some slack (hee hee). They also played 2 songs from their forthcoming album, Clockwork Angels too.
Rutsey was a good drummer, and left the band for health reasons. Neil brought more complexity, precision, and helped move the band in a more progressive direction. He also took over the role of lyricist, because Alex & Geddy noticed he read a lot. Personally, my favourite periods of Rush albums are 1979-83; 2002-12; 1989-96; 1976-78; 1984-88; 1974-75. (There are no bad Rush albums, though, in my opinion.) I’m glad you’re having so much fun with Rush Week. It’s definitely fun for us!
Thank goodness Neil “passed the audition” because when Geddy learned how voraciou of a reader that Neil was, he thought “look how many books he reads, he’s probably capable of writing lyrics”. They were more about the music part of the creativity. Geddy & Al weren’t fond of writing lyrics. It all worked out well, as we all know. Besides being the greatest PROG-drummer of all time, Neil is one of the greatest lyricists in our lifetime. All three of these guys have shaped my life. Starting with hearing Caress Of Steel in 1975, I was hooked. I am 63 now and I have proudly been a member of the RUSH family since I was 15. I have made longtime friends with RUSH people from all over the world and we are a family. We are devoted still & will do everything we can to keep RUSH alive for future generations. It’s kind of like our life’s work!! KEEP ON RUSHIN’ 🤘❤️
@@SnowDogisVictorious They also mentioned how he tended to drink a lot when they were on the road and they were worried that would exacerbate his health issues. He did end up passing away at age 55.
Hey Andrew, I'm really enjoying your channel. To get into Rush, one of the best ways is to listening to the Different Stages live album and then move backwards to the early albums. So did I once and was blown away. One of the best if not THE best Rock Bands of all time. Rest in Peace Neil!
Loving the RUSH videos! It's especially nice to see songs from Moving Pictures, which is one of my favorite albums of theirs. Keep the awesome content coming!
Neil Peart always gives me chills, still to this day. He surely was a tortured genius with more than competent band mates. His drums caught my attention right away back in the day. I can't say the same as consistently for the other gifted drummers in his weight class.
I'm not sure why I haven't found you until now, but am glad I did! I love the drums and so many times the drummers don't get enough credit or even screen time. I just subscribed. Gotta say, I'm a HUGE Rush fan! Can't wait for this!
Thanks, I surely will. It's a regret right now that I've never seen them live, and Cleveland would have been good for me. They must have a blu ray out by now?
@@scottzappa9314 - Yes, they have...I'm old enough to still think DVDs are new - sorry - but old enough to have seen them live, numerous times. Until the 1981 Exit Stage Left video (VHS!) 'Live'' is pretty much the only time we got to see them at all, outside of a poster. Even live albums were a treat. You lost out in some respects - it was magical - but today's audience are so much better served, in other respects.
I think I was around 14 when I started to try and play Rush songs. I am 62 now. I was pretty much faking playing them. They did well playing this considering the guitarist was suffering from Arthritis if I remember correctly and the many years of playing/singing. I have watched every Neil Peart interview and song played ever. When he passed I went back to revisit all of them again in Memory of one and only drummer. Yes even a tear or two. Neil had a blessed life but not without tragedy. He was truly a people watcher taking trips on his Motorcycle visiting towns and meeting people without them knowing who he was. He really enjoyed that. Did you know he also wrote the lyrics for about 80% of their songs. If you get a chance go watch his tribute Ghost rider interview. Congrats lets hit the 100K!
Neil's final drum fill starting at like 9:45 is pure poetry. Unfortunately, the drum cam only caught a piece of it. He crams so many notes and they are all musical and necessary. If you're a drummer and can pull that last fill off, you're not too bad shabby my friend, not too shabby.
That was fun! I know you probably have your set list done for Rush Week, but if you're interested in listening to the evolution of Neil Pearts technique? You should check out albums from Test for Echo and on. This is when he went to see Freddy Gruber for lessons to evolve on his technique. I know that the band has continuously changed over their career, but it was at this point when Neil Peart wanted more out of his technique. Although the changes were subtle. When they went into the studio to work on Test for Echo. Peart mentions how it took them all a little time to get back in sync with his change in technique. Take care ✌
it was nothing, the other guys even said it still sounds like you, besides he was trying to learn jazz from Freddie, and he pretty much went back to his usual style a couple of years later ! That stuff about you don't dance on the ground, it happens in the air, all nonsense ! A few years later when he was taking lessons from Peter Erskine, about that circular motion to feel the time, Peter said what are you doing? Neil said feeling the time, Peter said pointing to his chest, it's in here.
@@kevindohn6776 True. I was just pointing out that they did notice a difference at first. Although I play I wouldn't consider myself a musician, but it seemed odd to me when I watched the video A Work in Progress. So it's nice to hear that I wasn't the only one. Thanks for the information!✌
One thing this song demonstrates is how all three guys, not just Neil, vary their parts when repeated. It can be maddening when learning a Rush song since you can't just learn the verse, chorus, rinse and repeat. No, you have to learn 3+ variations on the verse, 4+ of the chorus, and, of course, a few extended instrumental sections as well. It is a hallmark of Rush's work. For example, at 3:46 of your video the prechorus is in 4/4, and it is every time they repeat, except at the end of the solo at 7:38. Here the pattern is alternating bar of 4/4 and 3/4 - they drop a full beat off each two-bar pattern! This is just brilliant because it essentially continues the 7/4 meter from the solo, and it adds a tension to this secion that wasn't there before. Played live here, they kind do a breakdown, but the studio reording has it played at full intensity. The unexpected missing beat in a section you've heard multiple times before adds a sense of rushing, accelerating, and speeding up, which completely matches the story of the song at that point. It is just brillinat composition. Be sure to look for it when you do the isolated track. Loving the Rush week. Wish I could subscribe multiple times to get you to 100k, lol. Cheers!
moving pictures is probably one of the best albums ever made top to bottom... and at the time it was so cool that the second side of the album was the second side of the cassette... and different but totally a great extension of part 1... amazing album. it really cracks me up how people missed this back in the day... this was a seminal album of my youth back in my friggin camp days as a little kid..lol
You commented how “in the zone” they were. They’ve been playing this song in EVERY concert for…35 years at this point? It’s one of their best, and they know it…
I don’t know if someone already mentioned it but his kit moves a little more than one would expect for a couple of reasons. First off, it’s amazing to see the amount of power with which Neil came down on his kit. It’s something you have to see in person to actually gauge it. Secondly, his drum riser turns around during the show so that he can face the audience during a show. He uses the Roland V drum kit for a couple of songs and also he rotates it to play the Rolands along with his acoustic kit during his drum solo. 👍
Thanks again for doing this Andrew rush is such a huge part of my youth and foundation as a young drummer growing up. Cut my teeth on this stuff for sure. The guys in my high school marching band drum line were all great drummers we would have contest to see who could figure out difficult rush parts first. Every time you dig up an old rush toon it just takes me back to those days. I remember in the 80s and early 90s they sold tickets to all the big shows at our local record store. Back then if you wanted good seats you simple had to be at the front of the line on the day tickets went on sale. Which ment you camped out at the store in line all night the night before ticket sakes open. It was really a great time hanging out with all the rush fans all night. Rush playing on our boom boxes and car stereos all night Increadable stuff. one year my friends and I got tickets on row 5 stage right in front of Getty lee what a show!!!! Will have that memory for ever I still have the shirt. It was1989-90 supporting the presto album release. Absolutely epic!!!!! Thanks again
Hey Andrew, if you haven't already watch "Beyond the Lighted Stage " for early influences and the formative years. Yes they definitely worked hard and took their lumps but they were different.
I read the producer saying he went into the studio to watch Neil recording “Bravado” and still couldn’t figure out how he was doing it. I don’t know drumming well enough to appreciate the details, I just know it sounds wonderful.
If be interested in a reaction to something from one of their 80s concert videos. They released 3: Exit Stage Left, Grace Under Pressure Tour, and A Show of Hands. Neil was rocking 2 kick drums back then and didn't have the "stair stepped" rack tom arrangement that's become his signature. That's the "classic" era in many fans' minds. I'd love to see what you think of young Neil at the height of Rush's commercial popularity.
In the mid 90s he studied with a famous drum teacher (F. Gruber?), and after that his technique changed - and also his setup. The setup was to implement the new theories in how to move around the kit. Right after the switch, I also belive he played traditional grip for a while as well. A comparison of his style before and after would be interesting.
I was privileged to see these gentlemen play a few times in my life. I saw this performed live the year this album was released. It was at the Cleveland colosseum which is no longer in existence. It was an amazing show.
My all time favorite favorite Rush song! All versions of the song are worth a listen. Exit Stage Left version is also amazing. There is a drum cam version that is breath taking on the Neil Peart Taking Center Stage set. If you don’t have that set, get it. Eight hours of Neil talking his songs, rehearsals for this tour.
I found your comment on preferring the live performances over the lyric videos rather interesting; as a visual person myself, I've also been partial to watching the live clips. If you haven't yet done Limelight, I recommend the Exit Stage Left performance, where Neil's drumming was absolutely insane, and Alex really cut loose on his solo, not to mention that this was when Geddy's voice was in its prime, and his bass lines were amazing! 🎤 🎸 🥁 🎸 🔥 🔥 🔥
They do have some music videos if you want visuals to go with the studio version. Some are very silly (eg, Time Stand Still) while others are more serious (Tom Sawyer). There are pros and cons to the live versions. The studio recordings always sound great and in the later years, Geddy can't hit all the high notes in some songs on live versions. But you can hear how their technique and playing improved over the years and the live versions sometimes have cool variations, extra stuff, intros, outros etc.
A Barchetta is an actual Ferrari (hard "ch"). When you see the animation at the beginning and the red convertible pulls up with "2112" on the side, that is a Barchetta. Additionally, Rush did a tribute animation video to Neil for "Spirit of Radio." In that you can see Neil animated driving a red Barchetta. th-cam.com/video/g_QtO0Rhp0w/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=RushVEVO
I also noticed a lit up sign on the stage that says "sausage time" 😅 And yes the Stonehenge figure has to be a reference to This Is... Spinal Tap. After all, Rush is one of Canada's loudest bands!
This kit Neil is using in this video is the one I mentioned the other day when you were live! For me personally, this is the most epic kit I've seen that he used! The shells and hardware was absolutely stunning! 🤘🏼🥁🤘🏼
If you do every Rush song I'll be watching! :) The early years are great for me, a lot of the reason would be that those were the years I was able to see them live four times. I once intentionally got back stage seats up high so I could watch Neil drum. I'm not a drummer but loved it all the same. The early years vocals are very tough to get used to. You comment on the range of the vocals all these years later when Geddy is singing down some steps and struggling at times, but for Rush, Fly By Night, Caress Of Steel, Hemispheres, 2112 those to me are the vocals I always thing of as Geddy in his prime. Not that I hate their later songs, I listen to them all, but those are always sweet to me and I could sing along too (and still try to at times :) ). I sure don't sound as good no matter what I might think! :) One by one. It's a long road. Enjoy and take your time. A few months a album. I had to wait years sometimes... So much to hear on the studio versions which is harder to hear or even missing on the live show versions. All worth it.
Great reaction! Did you notice Geddy playing keyboards with his feet in the middle of it all? Amazing. Please do a live version of Bravado (you said to remind you of that one during the 175 song drum video). Also check out Analog Kid live. Cheers!
John Rutsy left after their first studio album--he was diabetic and had a difficult time handling the lifestyle. I strongly recommend getting into some of their later stuff--"Far Cry" "Headlong Flight" "Driven" "Secret Agent" are all high-octane compositions that I think you'd really enjoy.
One of my favorite Rush songs. It's so catchy. It tells a great story. It's an incredible piece of music. The greatest thing is they pack it all into a relatively short (for Rush) song. Check out the studio version with the lyrics. Musically and metaphorically it's a great ride! 😃
The real magic was witnessing it live. Especially true with their 3 hour plus shows..The energy they put out from the stage is unbelievable. It's personal. I am still in disbelief that I'll never be able to witness this magic again. Rush adapted themselves many times over the 40 + years.Neil breaking down his drum technique, reversing his grip. Geddy having to sing in a different register as he aged. Alex, unbelievable, he was more the funny man. All three brilliant players, beyond compare. Another interesting aspect, they triggered all the effects live on stage. You'll see Neil do a lot of foot pedal triggering on his overhead camera views. No mixing board help. Phenomenal! God bless you professor, you are sorely missed.
Always like it when you do a RUSH bit . Nice Andrew. Have you checked out Neil's drumming DVD A work in Progress yet . Think you would find it very interesting
Just another quick note...I will be forever grateful to Geddy for doing such a fine job playing in place of Chris at the Yes RnR Hall of Fame induction. Well done, sir!
First time I saw Rush was in 1975 at a 300 seater disco in Dallas.The next day, Pete Oppel, the critic for the Dallas Morning New wrote Geddy's voice sounded like "snip and fix time at the kennel". And he said "Peart had more things to bang on than a kid in a playground".We laugh now but back then, us kids were pissed.lol
The whole "Moving Pictures" album is classic, of course. Again, though, by 2011, we can hear that poor Geddy is really straining to hit those notes. But you need to engage with some of the later albums to get a fuller picture of the band and what made them great. I noticed that when you listened to the Drumeo video of every Rush song, you commented about how great a particular set of songs sounded. The album you were commenting on is "Roll the Bones," and your ears did not betray you. That's an incredible album, with a couple of radio hits and one of their best instrumentals, the nonsensically and hilariously named "Where's My Thing? Part IV, 'Gangster of Boats' Trilogy." Some old Rush fans roll their eyes at this album because the title track includes a brief rap. Well, first, it's actually pretty clever, and second, Neal admired some hip-hop artists, and the feeling was and continues to be mutual. All three guys were musically adventurous, welcoming the next thing and figuring out how to add it to their sound. So please consider a track from "Roll the Bones" for an upcoming reaction: "Dreamline," "Roll the Bones," "Where's My Thing?" "Bravado, " or -- most unusually -- Neil's idea of a love song, "Ghost of a Chance." (Their later album "Counterparts" is largely devoted to relationships, which was shocking at the time, but Neil brought his usual intellect and reflection to those songs.) Cheers.
Yes Roll the Bones is an excellent album. The rap is kind of interesting. In typical. Rush fashion they didn't do the straightforward thing and had to put their own spin on it. I would say it's one of their less adventurous outings in terms of time signatures etc but plenty of great songwriting and playing, and some of their best lyrics. You're only immortal for a limited time...
I appreciate you using the live performances in order to get some good views of Neil's work, but I have another suggestion, too. The original music video for Limelight was all studio footage and has great views of Neil's in-studio work.
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one of my al time fav. tracks, from moving pictures album .. wish i could have seen them live...
I think you've touched a few nerves with Rush week Andrew lol!....congrats
Hey man, love your reactions.
Would love to hear someone look at Nick Mason of Pink Floyd
Maybe "One of These Days" would be a cool start?
That was the absolute best rendition of Red Barchetta I've heard. Completely insynch with each other. Bass, amazing. Guitar, phenomenal. Drums...don't get me started. Incredible!!!
Welcome to the world of Rush. You will never be the same.
Outside of the RUSH community Alex is criminally underrated!!
Absolutely. Guitarists get noticed in bands where they are far and away the best players, plus they get the primo riffs. In RUSH they are all so talented and they balance things so well that the guitar isn't the primary noise after the vocals. Stand Alex in pretty much any other band and he's the best guitarist they've ever had. :)
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Agreed!
To watch someone's virgin RUSH ears go from just knowing who they are to IT'S FULL ON I'M A FAN, never gets old, and is in fact the most normal thing to happen. I've just seen it so many times in my life turning people on to the greatness that is RUSH. I don't think I've ever introduced someone to RUSH that was like "nah, not my cuppa tea". It's almost always a HOLY SHIT! moment for so many people. Thank You Canada and thank you Andrew for doing this!!
Really, I know so many people who, when Rush is mentioned, or on the radio, say Oh I hate this band ! and it's more often women, they don't like Geddy's voice, and that's it, they don't give them a chance ( ignorant fools ! )
man... still takes your breath away..
GREAT
Hands down the best rock musicians on the planet; Rush, what can one say.
So good Gerald!
If you haven't yet, look up the Ferrari Barchetta (as with most Ferraris of the time there were several versions/variations). It will paint a whole new picture in your head: "excitement shivers up and down your spine, wind in my hair, shifting and drifting", etc.. Remember, this is a race car from the late 40's and early 50's with no safety equipment and a V-12 engine. One of the most significant cars ever for Ferrari and the auto world in general. When this song came out my car at the time was an MGB (my first car). Oh how it made me dream!
LOVE IT
Did you know that the lyrics were inspired by a story that features an MGB as the car? So you're in good company. I've read the original short story and I have to be honest, I relate more to the total revision that Peart came up with. Of course the original was written for gear heads that read Road & Track, with lots of technical details and some unnecessary plot line of violent aggression that doesn't help.
@@charlieross-BRMI did not know that, what a great trivia piece of auto/music. Thanks for that. Now of course the roar of the engine and tires spitting gravel is a bit of a stretch as far as MGB’s go, but love it anyway. I still miss that car, just not the constant wrench turning to keep it going!!
I highly recommend the documentary "Beyond the Lighted Stage". It's a great retrospective on the history of the band. Very well done. You get a great insight into the personality of the members and just what REAL human beings they are. They are a good bunch of guys.
The dryers are for Geddys “extra clean” sound.
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Rush is the greatest 3 piece band to ever play. Cream and a few other one come close , but overall the sonic boom that comes from these 3 dudes is mind boggling.
Awesome !! Lee is a monster with the bass
The good thing about Rush, is that there are so many songs to choose from. You could do a reaction on any song, cuz they're all good
Definitely Kevin!
Just 3 Hosers having more fun every night than any human should be having!!!! Great reaction as usual!!
Excellent Randy
Ahhhh my boys!!!!! Our three Canadian masters.... just three best friends who had to share their music with us !!! Dam we are so honoured..... I would not know me without Rush...... cheers
Excellent Lois!
Alex always had his stacks of Amps and since GEDDY (fixed ;) )
ran direct most of the time he didnt have amps on stage, so he said he needed a stack as well, so he put washers and dryers on the stage and he did the laundry of the crew while they played (that was the joke) then he added working vending machines, and again later the rotisserie chickens that were used to feed the breakdown crew after the concerts
GEDDY!
With the washers on stage, they got a clean sound...
@@dan1216 right my bad , sorry I feel shame. Im a graphic designer, I have 'Getty' on my brain
Unreal Chad!
No other band is cooking onstage
@@AndrewRooneyDrums check out Bill 'Sauce Boss' Wharton he cooks gumbo on stage and at the end of his show he feeds the audience
As others have said, welcome to the rabbit hole.
I grew up from a teenager listening to Rush (Permanent Waves when I was 15) and they were influential in my formative years in music appreciation.
I'm jealous of anyone who hears these masterpieces for the first time.
Nicely done Sir.
Cheers Mike!
For my money, the Time Machine tour was the high water mark from a playing perspective out of all the tours Rush performed in the 21st century. They were so dynamic, fluid and effortless sounding and the tempos never flagged for one moment. They had something to prove to those who maybe hadn't been to any of their tours for a while, and the atmosphere in the audiences for those shows was incredible.
rush's sense of humor is something else, when people said they were getting old- Alex added the dinosaurs on stage as in yeah were old so what. members of the crew would become part of the show interacting on stage as a background story. there was always so much to watch during the show, i kept scanning between the three so i wouldn't miss anything.
Sounds like a blast live Brian :)
I also liked Alex's use of Barbie dolls as his groupies.
Thanks Andrew, for the reaction!!! RUSH!🔥
Its Rush week every week :)
Andrew,
Thank you for Rush Week! For those of us who have listened to rush our entire lives, we thank you sir! 🤟👍
My pleasure Mike
First side of Moving Pictures: Tom Sawyer ; Red Barchetta ; YYZ ; Limelight..A monster side of an LP...A couple of titbits you may not be aware of Andrew.:Geddy and Alex went to school together, they bonded through their love of music and both being 'outsiders' (in their words)..no long how long Neil played with them , they always joked he was 'the new guy'.. : John Rutsey had diabetes , wasn't 100 % well and it was felt that he wouldn't stand up to the rigours of constant touring (according to 'Beyond The Lighted Stage, anyway.Personally,I think there were other reasons that haven't been aired) : Rush were known as 'the biggest cult band in the world' , not courting publicity or controversy. According to the BTLS movie, they are third , behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones , in having the most consecutive gold or platinum albums sold...although others may argue this....loving Rush week Andrew, keep up the good work :)
Thanks for the info Ken!
«First side of Moving Pictures: Tom Sawyer ; Red Barchetta ; YYZ ; Limelight». That's absolutely insane.
Loving Rush week. looked forward to this as soon as it came up on my 'tube feed. Glad I work from home here in the UK so I can watch them all :D
Thanks for watching Mike!
I saw them on this tour in Phoenix. Amazing. It was my second Rush show and they were as amazing in their older years as when they were young. Just superb musicians!
The first time I saw Rush was in 1978 for the A farewell to kings tour. The tickets were $6. I've seen one show from every tour since than
Best six dollars ever spent Kevin!
God bless Neil Peart!!! A percussion legend!!!
Watch "Beyond the Lighted Stage" on a rainy day it's a complete RUSH documentary
Congratulations on 78k.Dont forget to subscribe.They are all brilliant at their instruments.
Thank you as always for the support Brooke!
Time machine tour, hence the clocks. You will love Working Man from this show. I kept waiting for the bass and guitar to burst into flames!
I was at the show that this was recorded at. Had my son with me. As always, a monumental show. Little did I know it would be the last time I’d see them. RIP Professor.
Saw Rush on the Time Machine tour in Tulsa. Unfortunately, it was my only time seeing them. The show was awesome!
Thanks as always Andrew, such a pleasure to watch you being blown away by the unbeatable Rush and Professor Neil, I've spent the last 40 years listening to and trying to play along with them, albeit badly, they have made my world and others a better place, big love to all you woodchoppers out there 😀
Me too, still can't play through a whole song perfectly, but if it was easy, it wouldn't be so special !
Thank you Philip!
by far my favorite Rush song. And as the comment section says - one heck of a great album.
EXCELLENT
"Straining the Limits of Machine and Man!"
Absolutely legendary and amazing, their live sound is So good.. Cant go wrong with Rush..
The Time Machine kit. Every drummer’s dream!
And that my friend is why Rock n Roll is the greatest genre of music, and will never die!
The Time Machine Tour was for the 30th Anniversary of their most popular album, Moving Pictures (they played the entire album in the middle of the concert, in order). Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ and Limelight round out side 1 (who's with me in age to remember that!) with The Camera Eye, Witch Hunt and Vital Signs finishing it up. They were in their late 50's at this point and played 'An Evening with Rush' so they played at this intensity for about 3 hours. Freewill from this set is amazing. The final encore tune was Working Man - you must do this version at some point! You also have to remember this is at the END of their 3 hour set, so you have to cut them some slack (hee hee). They also played 2 songs from their forthcoming album, Clockwork Angels too.
A lot of people are requesting Working Man Lewis! Thank you
Rutsey was a good drummer, and left the band for health reasons. Neil brought more complexity, precision, and helped move the band in a more progressive direction. He also took over the role of lyricist, because Alex & Geddy noticed he read a lot.
Personally, my favourite periods of Rush albums are 1979-83; 2002-12; 1989-96; 1976-78; 1984-88; 1974-75. (There are no bad Rush albums, though, in my opinion.)
I’m glad you’re having so much fun with Rush Week. It’s definitely fun for us!
Thanks for the awesome input Mark
Thank goodness Neil “passed the audition” because when Geddy learned how voraciou of a reader that Neil was, he thought “look how many books he reads, he’s probably capable of writing lyrics”. They were more about the music part of the creativity.
Geddy & Al weren’t fond of writing lyrics.
It all worked out well, as we all know.
Besides being the greatest PROG-drummer of all time, Neil is one of the greatest lyricists in our lifetime.
All three of these guys have shaped my life. Starting with hearing Caress Of Steel in 1975, I was hooked.
I am 63 now and I have proudly been a member of the RUSH family since I was 15.
I have made longtime friends with RUSH people from all over the world and we are a family. We are devoted still & will do everything we can to keep RUSH alive for future generations.
It’s kind of like our life’s work!!
KEEP ON RUSHIN’ 🤘❤️
@@SnowDogisVictorious They also mentioned how he tended to drink a lot when they were on the road and they were worried that would exacerbate his health issues. He did end up passing away at age 55.
Hey Andrew, I'm really enjoying your channel. To get into Rush, one of the best ways is to listening to the Different Stages live album and then move backwards to the early albums. So did I once and was blown away. One of the best if not THE best Rock Bands of all time. Rest in Peace Neil!
I'll do that Maik
Loving the RUSH videos! It's especially nice to see songs from Moving Pictures, which is one of my favorite albums of theirs. Keep the awesome content coming!
Thank you!
Neil Peart always gives me chills, still to this day. He surely was a tortured genius with more than competent band mates. His drums caught my attention right away back in the day. I can't say the same as consistently for the other gifted drummers in his weight class.
My dad got me rush tickets for high school graduation gift . I was a fan then but it means more to me now .
I'm not sure why I haven't found you until now, but am glad I did! I love the drums and so many times the drummers don't get enough credit or even screen time. I just subscribed. Gotta say, I'm a HUGE Rush fan! Can't wait for this!
Glad you found the channel Tammie!!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums I'm way late, but I'm very glad to have found you! Thanks for the warm welcome!
Regarding the clocks...It was the 'Time Machine Tour', after all. Get the DVD. You won't regret it!
Thanks Anthony!
Thanks, I surely will. It's a regret right now that I've never seen them live, and Cleveland would have been good for me. They must have a blu ray out by now?
@@scottzappa9314 - Yes, they have...I'm old enough to still think DVDs are new - sorry - but old enough to have seen them live, numerous times. Until the 1981 Exit Stage Left video (VHS!) 'Live'' is pretty much the only time we got to see them at all, outside of a poster. Even live albums were a treat. You lost out in some respects - it was magical - but today's audience are so much better served, in other respects.
You should buy that dvd and listen to it entierely in a surround home theatre system... 😉🙂🎧
DEFINITELY
I think I was around 14 when I started to try and play Rush songs. I am 62 now. I was pretty much faking playing them. They did well playing this considering the guitarist was suffering from Arthritis if I remember correctly and the many years of playing/singing. I have watched every Neil Peart interview and song played ever. When he passed I went back to revisit all of them again in Memory of one and only drummer. Yes even a tear or two. Neil had a blessed life but not without tragedy. He was truly a people watcher taking trips on his Motorcycle visiting towns and meeting people without them knowing who he was. He really enjoyed that. Did you know he also wrote the lyrics for about 80% of their songs. If you get a chance go watch his tribute Ghost rider interview. Congrats lets hit the 100K!
New subscriber. Long time Rush geek! Love your sense of humor and your appreciation of the greatest band in modern musical history
Red barchetta is my favorite song to see them do in concert, saw them 9 times from 1981 to 92, in St Louis MO.
Neil's final drum fill starting at like 9:45 is pure poetry. Unfortunately, the drum cam only caught a piece of it. He crams so many notes and they are all musical and necessary. If you're a drummer and can pull that last fill off, you're not too bad shabby my friend, not too shabby.
That was fun!
I know you probably have your set list done for Rush Week, but if you're interested in listening to the evolution of Neil Pearts technique? You should check out albums from Test for Echo and on. This is when he went to see Freddy Gruber for lessons to evolve on his technique. I know that the band has continuously changed over their career, but it was at this point when Neil Peart wanted more out of his technique. Although the changes were subtle. When they went into the studio to work on Test for Echo. Peart mentions how it took them all a little time to get back in sync with his change in technique.
Take care ✌
it was nothing, the other guys even said it still sounds like you, besides he was trying to learn jazz from Freddie, and he pretty much went back to his usual style a couple of years later ! That stuff about you don't dance on the ground, it happens in the air, all nonsense ! A few years later when he was taking lessons from Peter Erskine, about that circular motion to feel the time, Peter said what are you doing? Neil said feeling the time, Peter said pointing to his chest, it's in here.
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True. I was just pointing out that they did notice a difference at first. Although I play I wouldn't consider myself a musician, but it seemed odd to me when I watched the video A Work in Progress. So it's nice to hear that I wasn't the only one. Thanks for the information!✌
"Building intensity from note density" is gold man. Great video
Appreciate it!
One thing this song demonstrates is how all three guys, not just Neil, vary their parts when repeated. It can be maddening when learning a Rush song since you can't just learn the verse, chorus, rinse and repeat. No, you have to learn 3+ variations on the verse, 4+ of the chorus, and, of course, a few extended instrumental sections as well. It is a hallmark of Rush's work. For example, at 3:46 of your video the prechorus is in 4/4, and it is every time they repeat, except at the end of the solo at 7:38. Here the pattern is alternating bar of 4/4 and 3/4 - they drop a full beat off each two-bar pattern! This is just brilliant because it essentially continues the 7/4 meter from the solo, and it adds a tension to this secion that wasn't there before. Played live here, they kind do a breakdown, but the studio reording has it played at full intensity. The unexpected missing beat in a section you've heard multiple times before adds a sense of rushing, accelerating, and speeding up, which completely matches the story of the song at that point. It is just brillinat composition. Be sure to look for it when you do the isolated track. Loving the Rush week. Wish I could subscribe multiple times to get you to 100k, lol. Cheers!
moving pictures is probably one of the best albums ever made top to bottom... and at the time it was so cool that the second side of the album was the second side of the cassette... and different but totally a great extension of part 1... amazing album. it really cracks me up how people missed this back in the day... this was a seminal album of my youth back in my friggin camp days as a little kid..lol
You commented how “in the zone” they were. They’ve been playing this song in EVERY concert for…35 years at this point? It’s one of their best, and they know it…
I don’t know if someone already mentioned it but his kit moves a little more than one would expect for a couple of reasons.
First off, it’s amazing to see the amount of power with which Neil came down on his kit. It’s something you have to see in person to actually gauge it.
Secondly, his drum riser turns around during the show so that he can face the audience during a show.
He uses the Roland V drum kit for a couple of songs and also he rotates it to play the Rolands along with his acoustic kit during his drum solo. 👍
3 of the best to play their instruments playing their instruments.
“The Camera Eye” where Neil is playing while his drum tech is repairing a tom. The show must go on.
Let's just say something for Geddy's bass playing, he's a master at his craft!
100% James
All three of them are true masters of their instruments
Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, there is a good little documentary on about Rush on netflix , you should do a movie reaction.
I have never been more mesmerized by a performer than viewing Neil in the late 80's
Thanks again for doing this Andrew rush is such a huge part of my youth and foundation as a young drummer growing up. Cut my teeth on this stuff for sure. The guys in my high school marching band drum line were all great drummers we would have contest to see who could figure out difficult rush parts first. Every time you dig up an old rush toon it just takes me back to those days. I remember in the 80s and early 90s they sold tickets to all the big shows at our local record store. Back then if you wanted good seats you simple had to be at the front of the line on the day tickets went on sale. Which ment you camped out at the store in line all night the night before ticket sakes open. It was really a great time hanging out with all the rush fans all night. Rush playing on our boom boxes and car stereos all night Increadable stuff. one year my friends and I got tickets on row 5 stage right in front of Getty lee what a show!!!! Will have that memory for ever I still have the shirt. It was1989-90 supporting the presto album release. Absolutely epic!!!!! Thanks again
The roar of that crowd was absolutely incredible.
Yes Dan!
Hey Andrew, if you haven't already watch "Beyond the Lighted Stage " for early influences and the formative years. Yes they definitely worked hard and took their lumps but they were different.
I made the same suggestion before reading your post 😃
The kit Neil played on this tour is a really beautiful set too. There's a video here on youtube where they take a close look at it and looks amazing.
Yeah, I saw the time machine tour and just wish I could describe the energy and feeling of it. It’s just a amazing experience
Another great Rush reaction!! Don’t forget Bravado.
I’d also say Mystic Rhythms has a very different drum track 🤘🏻
Thanks for the tips Chris
I read the producer saying he went into the studio to watch Neil recording “Bravado” and still couldn’t figure out how he was doing it. I don’t know drumming well enough to appreciate the details, I just know it sounds wonderful.
"YYZ," live, "Exit Stage Left." Trust me. Contains the definitive Neil Peart drum solo in the middle. Trust me.
Love the intro of this song, so pleasing to the ear.
At the end of the Rush week, please play the Garden Live.. Final song Neil wrote!
Absolutely beautiful song--captures Peart's personal ethos perfectly.
If be interested in a reaction to something from one of their 80s concert videos. They released 3: Exit Stage Left, Grace Under Pressure Tour, and A Show of Hands. Neil was rocking 2 kick drums back then and didn't have the "stair stepped" rack tom arrangement that's become his signature. That's the "classic" era in many fans' minds. I'd love to see what you think of young Neil at the height of Rush's commercial popularity.
Thanks for the info!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Yes exit stage left ! Xanadu
In the mid 90s he studied with a famous drum teacher (F. Gruber?), and after that his technique changed - and also his setup. The setup was to implement the new theories in how to move around the kit. Right after the switch, I also belive he played traditional grip for a while as well. A comparison of his style before and after would be interesting.
It's so great to see your smile Andrew, yet so strange that this is new to you as a drummer ! 😎
My first Rush Concert was 1980 - they still amaze me!
One of my favorite Rush songs. Everything about it is incredible
I was privileged to see these gentlemen play a few times in my life. I saw this performed live the year this album was released. It was at the Cleveland colosseum which is no longer in existence. It was an amazing show.
Great one Andrew! 🤘🥁🎸🎤👍 Thanks!
Thanks Tommy!
ANDY, WATCH ALEX LIFESON’S rock n roll hall of fame acceptance speech… classic Rush! Always having fun!
My all time favorite favorite Rush song! All versions of the song are worth a listen. Exit Stage Left version is also amazing. There is a drum cam version that is breath taking on the Neil Peart Taking Center Stage set. If you don’t have that set, get it. Eight hours of Neil talking his songs, rehearsals for this tour.
FANTASTIC
This was a great example of Geddy multitasking.
YES!
I found your comment on preferring the live performances over the lyric videos rather interesting; as a visual person myself, I've also been partial to watching the live clips. If you haven't yet done Limelight, I recommend the Exit Stage Left performance, where Neil's drumming was absolutely insane, and Alex really cut loose on his solo, not to mention that this was when Geddy's voice was in its prime, and his bass lines were amazing!
🎤 🎸 🥁 🎸 🔥 🔥 🔥
i was there, Montreal Forum
I'll check it out Linda!
They do have some music videos if you want visuals to go with the studio version. Some are very silly (eg, Time Stand Still) while others are more serious (Tom Sawyer).
There are pros and cons to the live versions. The studio recordings always sound great and in the later years, Geddy can't hit all the high notes in some songs on live versions. But you can hear how their technique and playing improved over the years and the live versions sometimes have cool variations, extra stuff, intros, outros etc.
A Barchetta is an actual Ferrari (hard "ch"). When you see the animation at the beginning and the red convertible pulls up with "2112" on the side, that is a Barchetta. Additionally, Rush did a tribute animation video to Neil for "Spirit of Radio." In that you can see Neil animated driving a red Barchetta.
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Thank you for the info!
I love that your sooo confused on the stage set up lol its ment to do that don't feel bad 😅
HAHA! Love it Joe :)
I also noticed a lit up sign on the stage that says "sausage time" 😅
And yes the Stonehenge figure has to be a reference to This Is... Spinal Tap. After all, Rush is one of Canada's loudest bands!
This is Geddy's older guy high voice. If you go back in time, he used to scream high. I think he opens his throat up more as he's aged.
This kit Neil is using in this video is the one I mentioned the other day when you were live! For me personally, this is the most epic kit I've seen that he used! The shells and hardware was absolutely stunning! 🤘🏼🥁🤘🏼
Yup looks great
If you do every Rush song I'll be watching! :) The early years are great for me, a lot of the reason would be that those were the years I was able to see them live four times. I once intentionally got back stage seats up high so I could watch Neil drum. I'm not a drummer but loved it all the same.
The early years vocals are very tough to get used to. You comment on the range of the vocals all these years later when Geddy is singing down some steps and struggling at times, but for Rush, Fly By Night, Caress Of Steel, Hemispheres, 2112 those to me are the vocals I always thing of as Geddy in his prime. Not that I hate their later songs, I listen to them all, but those are always sweet to me and I could sing along too (and still try to at times :) ). I sure don't sound as good no matter what I might think! :)
One by one. It's a long road. Enjoy and take your time. A few months a album. I had to wait years sometimes...
So much to hear on the studio versions which is harder to hear or even missing on the live show versions. All worth it.
Great reaction! Did you notice Geddy playing keyboards with his feet in the middle of it all? Amazing.
Please do a live version of Bravado (you said to remind you of that one during the 175 song drum video). Also check out Analog Kid live. Cheers!
Cheers Mark! Yes I realize he's playing with his feet like a madman LOL
FYI those are Taurus pedals (very low notes). Similar to the pedals on cathedral pipe organs.
John Rutsy left after their first studio album--he was diabetic and had a difficult time handling the lifestyle. I strongly recommend getting into some of their later stuff--"Far Cry" "Headlong Flight" "Driven" "Secret Agent" are all high-octane compositions that I think you'd really enjoy.
Thanks for the info Bill!
One of my favorite Rush songs. It's so catchy. It tells a great story. It's an incredible piece of music. The greatest thing is they pack it all into a relatively short (for Rush) song. Check out the studio version with the lyrics. Musically and metaphorically it's a great ride! 😃
It's funny that exactly at the 9:08 mark, Andy turns his head just in time to miss Neil's foot pedal close up.
LOL Steve!
there is a video laurel st catharine secondary school where they do a show at a high school of their 1st album and rutsey plays the drums
I was at that show in Cleveland..what a great night
The real magic was witnessing it live. Especially true with their 3 hour plus shows..The energy they put out from the stage is unbelievable. It's personal. I am still in disbelief that I'll never be able to witness this magic again. Rush adapted themselves many times over the 40 + years.Neil breaking down his drum technique, reversing his grip. Geddy having to sing in a different register as he aged. Alex, unbelievable, he was more the funny man. All three brilliant players, beyond compare. Another interesting aspect, they triggered all the effects live on stage. You'll see Neil do a lot of foot pedal triggering on his overhead camera views. No mixing board help. Phenomenal!
God bless you professor, you are sorely missed.
Always like it when you do a RUSH bit . Nice Andrew. Have you checked out Neil's drumming DVD A work in Progress yet . Think you would find it very interesting
Thanks for the recommend Todd!
Just another quick note...I will be forever grateful to Geddy for doing such a fine job playing in place of Chris at the Yes RnR Hall of Fame induction. Well done, sir!
By far the best 2+hours ever at a rock concert. Find videos that are drum camera if there is any doubts about who else came close to Mr. Peart.
First time I saw Rush was in 1975 at a 300 seater disco in Dallas.The next day, Pete Oppel, the critic for the Dallas Morning New wrote Geddy's voice sounded like "snip and fix time at the kennel". And he said "Peart had more things to bang on than a kid in a playground".We laugh now but back then, us kids were pissed.lol
I love this track so much. ❤️
Excellent!
The whole "Moving Pictures" album is classic, of course. Again, though, by 2011, we can hear that poor Geddy is really straining to hit those notes. But you need to engage with some of the later albums to get a fuller picture of the band and what made them great.
I noticed that when you listened to the Drumeo video of every Rush song, you commented about how great a particular set of songs sounded. The album you were commenting on is "Roll the Bones," and your ears did not betray you. That's an incredible album, with a couple of radio hits and one of their best instrumentals, the nonsensically and hilariously named "Where's My Thing? Part IV, 'Gangster of Boats' Trilogy."
Some old Rush fans roll their eyes at this album because the title track includes a brief rap. Well, first, it's actually pretty clever, and second, Neal admired some hip-hop artists, and the feeling was and continues to be mutual. All three guys were musically adventurous, welcoming the next thing and figuring out how to add it to their sound.
So please consider a track from "Roll the Bones" for an upcoming reaction: "Dreamline," "Roll the Bones," "Where's My Thing?" "Bravado, " or -- most unusually -- Neil's idea of a love song, "Ghost of a Chance." (Their later album "Counterparts" is largely devoted to relationships, which was shocking at the time, but Neil brought his usual intellect and reflection to those songs.)
Cheers.
Very intriguing. Thanks Richard
Yes Roll the Bones is an excellent album. The rap is kind of interesting. In typical. Rush fashion they didn't do the straightforward thing and had to put their own spin on it.
I would say it's one of their less adventurous outings in terms of time signatures etc but plenty of great songwriting and playing, and some of their best lyrics.
You're only immortal for a limited time...
I appreciate you using the live performances in order to get some good views of Neil's work, but I have another suggestion, too. The original music video for Limelight was all studio footage and has great views of Neil's in-studio work.
Thanks Rob!