Me too. This track is the introduction of the Peart ride cymbal pattern, which you hear in what I guess would be called the chorus. This pattern is repeated 4 times- twice at the beginning (starting at 2:25) and twice toward the end (starting at 8:38). The nuance I noticed here is that there are actually 2 variations- one includes single bass drum hits and the other has doubles. The first time you hear the pattern it's with doubles, then the next time is with singles. It's not easy to hear this without the isolated track because the bass drum gets sort of buried in the mix..
He sings in Yiddish: Patchy patchy kikhelekh Zaydie v'kayfn shikhelekh Bubie v'kayfn zekhlekh A gezunt un (child's name)'s bekhlekh! Translated: Patty-cake, patty-cake, Mother's going to buy you shoes Father's going to buy you socks Baby's going to have red cheeks. It's a children's song.
This song was like the zenith of Rush's musicianship. But the thing with Neil has always been technically perfect, right up until R40. He is ALWAYS on top of his game.
THIS track is why most drummers cannot measure up to The Professor. Aside from skill and technique, there was some mind bending forethought to the composition and fluidity across the entire 9:42 minutes. He makes drumming seem so easy...especially the parts after 5:00 SO damn proficient! AND Neil was only 25/26 years old at the time!!
Keith Moon was a huge influence on Neil, but I'm sure you knew that. Neil took what Keith did and cleaned it up. Keith had amazing feel for drumming, but his technique was not very polished. I like listening to Keith Moon, but I cringe every time I watch the videos with him. He looks like a little kid trying to play the drums. When I watch Neil, well, Neil looks "large and in charge". Like a boss!
hey dipshit any real musician knows music is subjective so why don't you shut your fucking pie hole and let the people who enjoy-enjoy and you fuckoff somewhere else and hate. if you don't like it stay the fuck off channels featuring Neal and everyone will be happy.
analprobe9000 music is not a competition you fucktard Neil is a fantastic drummer.That you may prefer some other band doesn't make him shit or less of a drummer.
This track proves to me (and I had my suspicions) that when someone says they can play La Villa on drums, they aren't really playing La Villa on drums.
I could listen to Neil's isolated drums all day long...it really gives more understanding to the perfection and always trying to improve...the guy worked so hard at everything in his life...so determined......I'm glad the technology is available for stuff like this....Just amazing....
You're so spot on with that. Being a guitarist, I'm hum'n every guitar part. I was obsessed with this song as a teenager and remember woodsheading the hell outta this for days and hours learning how to play it correctly by ear way before tabs and music books...
So mind blowingly clean, powerful and calculated, every time I listen to this I contemplate retirement, could play this every hour for the rest of my life and never get it as clean as he does on his worst run ever.
@Javier Barna Cuzmar in that famous rush documentary, beyond the lighted stage, I believe at some point the other members of rush made the comparison to keith moon. I think it was the part where they talked about neil trying out for the drummer role after being in jr flood
@@f4lc0n15 I know that the musicians that rush grew up with influenced them greatly, just think about the song choices on that cover album Feedback, I also know that geddy has talked highly about the who and john entwistle, it isn't that much of a stretch to note the similarities between musicians in the same genre during roughly the same time
@@mikkeykottak actually, DW has acquired slingerland now that I remember. You can look it up. They havent released anything yet but I'm sure they'll do some day
What's most fascinating is Alex and Geddy figuring out just what the hell Neil is playing beat-wise and following right along. Now that is brotherhood!
Typically it went the other way…Peart would hear what GED and Alex came up with and then would add his bit…at least that’s what I have read from a few sources etc …but I agree with their brotherhood…they were perhaps the tightest hi performance band in history
It's been 14 seconds of silence, but my anticipation of what I'm about to experience already has my heart racing! EDIT: Fuck! What the hell was that! I think I even got an erection at some point, I can't even be sure. My God! There are no words.
One thing people don't realize is that this was before the era of click tracks... I'd be willing to bet you could put a metronome to any section and it would be spot on. Simply mind blowing. RIP to the GOAT...thank you, Professor.🙏
Wow. I almost didn't listen to this, thinking it was gonna be some crappy MIDI thing. I almost clicked on the Police while tthis was loading because I was thinking it had a better chance of not being cheesy. Man. I'm glad I'm slow and lazy. And I know I misspelled "This" earlier (first time ever), but it does show just how giddy I am to have found this. I'm like a schoolgirl at a Beatles concert. This is pretty great. It's so great, it makes other great things seem merely very good by comparison.
R.I.P to the greatest rock drummer to ever live. Every thing Neil did was thought out to an exact science. while the rest of the band was out socializing he'd be practicing drums or reading some sort of book that he could incorporate with his lyrics. Such a genius. You could tell he didnt waste time socializing. No disrespect to the other greats,(Moon, Bonham, Ginger Baker, Mitch Mitchell, Bill Ward, Danny Carrey) those guys all/were amazing talented human beings, But Neil was like a top of the line robot designed to perfection.
You said it, he was stiff and lacked soul. Something all the other drummers you mentioned had. Especially Bonzo. But Neil was great indeed phenomenal drummer.
Found your page from searching for Rush isolated drum tracks. To hear just the La Villa Strangiato drums track was incredible. Thank you for posting :)
You know it's pretty sad and ironic that such a person with a mind such as the man that produced not only a talent beyond the minds of so many others the very mind that thought of the lyrics to so many songs and to go through the hardships of family tragedy that someday would be attacked in the very place that he used the most of in his career of music his passion not only for himself but for his fans he sacrificed so much. You will be truly missed by all who's lives you touched. Rest in peace Neil Peart.
If there was a way to slow it down, I would be able to get it. The whole section between 6 minutes and six minutes 25 seconds is the hardest part and keeps me from playing the whole song without a problem. Frustrates the crap out of me.
@@jwaldman69 He means the short jazz breakdown for a few seconds. It sounds masterful on the full recording but is deceptively simple. I've barely played drums for a few months and it's like the only part of the 2nd half of the song that I *can* play.
@@philipritter3642I know it’s been 5 years but when you commented that, most of what he did flew right over your head. He’s not only sneaking in ghost notes on the snare but also on the bass drum too
Maybe in another 27 years, you will know what you are talking about. Oh wait, i get it now, Jealous much loser? Ladies and gentleman, we have a peart wanna be. well done Gan. If you cant play like him, just bash him with nonsensical statements.
I love how these isolation tracks are only done for the best of the best.. i.e. Niel Peart, John Bonham, Kieth Moon, Danny Carrey, etc. Who the hell wants to hear anyone else!?! These guys are the best of the best! Thanks for sharing :)
Are you sure they are in Heaven? Bible says only those who accept Jesus as Lord and Savior. I don't remember hearing any of them ever serving the Lord. I Am The Way, The Truth and The Life John 14:6.
Have this wired in with big subwoofer and high-octane mids & tweeters. The sound is fantastic, but my wife is not too happy. Sorry darling but it's La Villa Strangiato, ya gotta let a man enjoy such moments ;-)
I been waiting for this for years! Thank you so much for putting this up. Its absolutely amazing to hear this track isolated in all of its greatness! Neil Peart is the man!!! You can't beat those grooves!!
THIS is the only real purpose of the Internet! Everything else is just fun & games! Whoever does this has a true education...your life has purpose and meaning!
Steve Gadd influence at 3:30 - 5:50 ! I'm "trying" to cover this song too but it might just be the death of me!!!! At least I'll get a free drum lesson from the best....RIP Pratt!
If you listen hard enough during the guitar solo you can hear what sounds like an improvised version under everything. Probably as filler during Neils session.
I don't know about greatest piece I'd have to disagree on that one but it's pretty damn good.... Cygnus x-1 book 1 is incredible, digital man is incredible, the whole fucking GOP album is incredible on drums, The necromancer is an excellent drumming song,
I don't know how after so many years, I still hear things I've never noticed.
Thanks for everything, Professor.
R.I.P. Neil!
Me too. You can zero in on a particular drum or cymbals and realize how he is working the hell out of it. RIP
That's them old ghost notes Purdie told everyone about
Me too. This track is the introduction of the Peart ride cymbal pattern, which you hear in what I guess would be called the chorus. This pattern is repeated 4 times- twice at the beginning (starting at 2:25) and twice toward the end (starting at 8:38). The nuance I noticed here is that there are actually 2 variations- one includes single bass drum hits and the other has doubles. The first time you hear the pattern it's with doubles, then the next time is with singles. It's not easy to hear this without the isolated track because the bass drum gets sort of buried in the mix..
always loved the lyrics to this tune!!
there actually are lyrics! look on the liner notes of Exit... Stage Left.
He sings in Yiddish:
Patchy patchy kikhelekh
Zaydie v'kayfn shikhelekh
Bubie v'kayfn zekhlekh
A gezunt un (child's name)'s bekhlekh!
Translated:
Patty-cake, patty-cake,
Mother's going to buy you shoes
Father's going to buy you socks
Baby's going to have red cheeks.
It's a children's song.
Eh, YYZ always had better lyrics in my opinion.
@@gtoyos Always wondered what Ged was saying on the ESL version! TY
The Rush in Rio crowd did them the best
RIP Neil Peart 1952-2020
💐
The best drummer of all time? Yes
I think he’s tied with Bonham. Two goats! 😍
Yes
No he was in rush
@@jami_veret118 lol, nice
Neil Peart, John Bonham, Jeff Porcaro some of the finest drummers on the planet gone too soon.
There is no debate, this is the original track
To give this a thumbs down - shows some people cannot understand the genius level of percussion going on w/ this song.
Only Bonham butt boys would give this thumbs down
Genius?
Neil plays like a scientist.
The professor!
He is The Professor and you will address him as such lol
The isolated drums are simply sick. I can't wait until I can smile while listening to RUSH instead of crying.
Holy ghost notes, Batman
This song was like the zenith of Rush's musicianship. But the thing with Neil has always been technically perfect, right up until R40. He is ALWAYS on top of his game.
And he WASNT perfect at r40?
THIS track is why most drummers cannot measure up to The Professor. Aside from skill and technique, there was some mind bending forethought to the composition and fluidity across the entire 9:42 minutes. He makes drumming seem so easy...especially the parts after 5:00 SO damn proficient! AND Neil was only 25/26 years old at the time!!
Neil just proved to you, that if he's not your favorite, your favorite drummer sucks.
Keith Moon was a huge influence on Neil, but I'm sure you knew that. Neil took what Keith did and cleaned it up. Keith had amazing feel for drumming, but his technique was not very polished. I like listening to Keith Moon, but I cringe every time I watch the videos with him. He looks like a little kid trying to play the drums. When I watch Neil, well, Neil looks "large and in charge". Like a boss!
hey dipshit any real musician knows music is subjective so why don't you shut your fucking pie hole and let the people who enjoy-enjoy and you fuckoff somewhere else and hate. if you don't like it stay the fuck off channels featuring Neal and everyone will be happy.
Moon is not even top 5
Bonzo is #1
Lexavax Moon doesn't have enough of a resume/longevity to be considered better than Peart IMO
analprobe9000 music is not a competition you fucktard Neil is a fantastic drummer.That you may prefer some other band doesn't make him shit or less of a drummer.
This track proves to me (and I had my suspicions) that when someone says they can play La Villa on drums, they aren't really playing La Villa on drums.
Jason Rullo >>>>>>>>>>> Peart
Listem Kill The pain from Rullo fusion Band 3 Rules Band
It's harder than Lá Villa Strangiatto
Rush couldn't even play it in one take. So what you're hearing on the album are the best takes of each section, which were edited together.
I could listen to Neil's isolated drums all day long...it really gives more understanding to the perfection and always trying to improve...the guy worked so hard at everything in his life...so determined......I'm glad the technology is available for stuff like this....Just amazing....
Go check out Eddie Van Halens isolated tracks. They're pretty amazing as well...
I like how you can tell exactly what part of the song you're at just from the drums, most songs it's a 4/4 beat and you could be anywhere
Excellent point.. his chops were amazing!!
You're so spot on with that. Being a guitarist, I'm hum'n every guitar part. I was obsessed with this song as a teenager and remember woodsheading the hell outta this for days and hours learning how to play it correctly by ear way before tabs and music books...
I never realized how "big band" this song is.
He really swings on this.
That big band section was stolen. They actually had to pay up to the original composer.
So mind blowingly clean, powerful and calculated, every time I listen to this I contemplate retirement, could play this every hour for the rest of my life and never get it as clean as he does on his worst run ever.
his style is like if keith moon had spent less time getting wasted and more time practicing
Kevin Montgomery No, his style is like if Ginger Baker spent less time being a psycho and more time practising.
No his style is just Neil Peart shut up already
His style is like neil peart. That's it
@Javier Barna Cuzmar in that famous rush documentary, beyond the lighted stage, I believe at some point the other members of rush made the comparison to keith moon. I think it was the part where they talked about neil trying out for the drummer role after being in jr flood
@@f4lc0n15 I know that the musicians that rush grew up with influenced them greatly, just think about the song choices on that cover album Feedback, I also know that geddy has talked highly about the who and john entwistle, it isn't that much of a stretch to note the similarities between musicians in the same genre during roughly the same time
Every drummer on the planet should own at least 1 Slingerland Artist snare drum in their arsenal. It just screams tone!
BOGATA9 how do you find the drums used in this album?
@@mikkeykottak they are really expensive and rare these days
Lil Homo Yeah I could gather that. They’re probably obsolete from drum production, but just wanted to know the model brand etc.
@@mikkeykottak actually, DW has acquired slingerland now that I remember. You can look it up. They havent released anything yet but I'm sure they'll do some day
Lil Homo No kidding. Cheers mate.
What's most fascinating is Alex and Geddy figuring out just what the hell Neil is playing beat-wise and following right along. Now that is brotherhood!
Typically it went the other way…Peart would hear what GED and Alex came up with and then would add his bit…at least that’s what I have read from a few sources etc …but I agree with their brotherhood…they were perhaps the tightest hi performance band in history
No. Geddy and alex usually came up with the riffs first
The ghost notes in this song is undeniable.
Holy crap, listening to this track isolated it's even better than I originally thought. There is so much to it, a total drumming master class.
It's my favorite showcase of his talent.
I got the same thing from Freewill a month ago and I hear the same in songs from Moving Pictures.
R.I.P to the greatest drummer to ever live.
Indeed
Ok not true😅
You can hear the Phil Collins' Genesis influence in his drumming on this song. Rush was very into Genesis around this time.
I agree, you can especially hear influence in Neil’s ride bell pattern, it’s similar to the patter in “It” by Genesis
Or the soft linear phrasing during the the guitar solo, hugely aisle of plenty vibe
And Moon
True. There is a genesis song that has the exact same drum pattern .
It's been 14 seconds of silence, but my anticipation of what I'm about to experience already has my heart racing!
EDIT: Fuck! What the hell was that! I think I even got an erection at some point, I can't even be sure. My God! There are no words.
One thing people don't realize is that this was before the era of click tracks... I'd be willing to bet you could put a metronome to any section and it would be spot on. Simply mind blowing. RIP to the GOAT...thank you, Professor.🙏
Wow. I almost didn't listen to this, thinking it was gonna be some crappy MIDI thing. I almost clicked on the Police while tthis was loading because I was thinking it had a better chance of not being cheesy. Man. I'm glad I'm slow and lazy. And I know I misspelled "This" earlier (first time ever), but it does show just how giddy I am to have found this. I'm like a schoolgirl at a Beatles concert. This is pretty great. It's so great, it makes other great things seem merely very good by comparison.
6:10 me humming the bass solo perfectly
R.I.P to the greatest rock drummer to ever live. Every thing Neil did was thought out to an exact science. while the rest of the band was out socializing he'd be practicing drums or reading some sort of book that he could incorporate with his lyrics. Such a genius. You could tell he didnt waste time socializing. No disrespect to the other greats,(Moon, Bonham, Ginger Baker, Mitch Mitchell, Bill Ward, Danny Carrey) those guys all/were amazing talented human beings, But Neil was like a top of the line robot designed to perfection.
You said it, he was stiff and lacked soul. Something all the other drummers you mentioned had. Especially Bonzo. But Neil was great indeed phenomenal drummer.
Dear Neil........infinite thanks for giving RHYTHM to our lives
Found your page from searching for Rush isolated drum tracks. To hear just the La Villa Strangiato drums track was incredible. Thank you for posting :)
where was this in 1979 when I was trying to learn to play this? lol
Thanks for posting this! Really great to hear all the fine technical aspects that Neil employs.
This fine piece of drumming was recorded over 40 years ago and it's still ahead of it's time! Incredible high hat work alone!!!!! Thanks Neil...
the best drum lesson ever! Great upload!
It's authentic, no doubt.
That was Absolutely Farking INCREDIBLE!
RIP Professor! The world still misses your ‘time’ here. Gone but never forgotten!
That break at 6:20 is so hard, never been able to get it.
Just keep at it! I learned it - and I'm a nobody!
I have the same problem...even after listening to the part isolated. I need it slowed down, then I would be able to nail it.
Are you playing out at all Brian?
I’ve always struggled from 0:00-9:42
The way the drums carry the soft guitar solo in such a gentle manner.. pure genius! 4:30 - 5:00
5:20......IMMORTAL DRUMMING....thanks for posting⚡️
You know it's pretty sad and ironic that such a person with a mind such as the man that produced not only a talent beyond the minds of so many others the very mind that thought of the lyrics to so many songs and to go through the hardships of family tragedy that someday would be attacked in the very place that he used the most of in his career of music his passion not only for himself but for his fans he sacrificed so much. You will be truly missed by all who's lives you touched. Rest in peace Neil Peart.
Pure bliss, I wish I could play like this, it is so beautiful!
arguably their masterpiece
Excellent upload thanks for this
Holy shit, I always thought that Neil was playing some weird stuff at the break at 6:10; never realized it's not that complicated.
+Erickson Ureta "Not that complicated" Haha, so what is complicated? Have you ever tried to play that part?
If there was a way to slow it down, I would be able to get it. The whole section between 6 minutes and six minutes 25 seconds is the hardest part and keeps me from playing the whole song without a problem. Frustrates the crap out of me.
Go to "Settings" (hover your mouse over the video window) and click "Speed"...
@@jwaldman69 He means the short jazz breakdown for a few seconds. It sounds masterful on the full recording but is deceptively simple. I've barely played drums for a few months and it's like the only part of the 2nd half of the song that I *can* play.
@@philipritter3642I know it’s been 5 years but when you commented that, most of what he did flew right over your head. He’s not only sneaking in ghost notes on the snare but also on the bass drum too
wow....this is amazing and a great treat. thank you frontline!!
Youre welcome bud
and you are CLEARLY high AF.
he's CLEARLY looking for attention
God, you almost had me fooled there. How hard was it to wright something like that? I certainly couldn't do that
Maybe in another 27 years, you will know what you are talking about. Oh wait, i get it now, Jealous much loser? Ladies and gentleman, we have a peart wanna be. well done Gan. If you cant play like him, just bash him with nonsensical statements.
I love how these isolation tracks are only done for the best of the best..
i.e. Niel Peart, John Bonham, Kieth Moon, Danny Carrey, etc.
Who the hell wants to hear anyone else!?! These guys are the best of the best! Thanks for sharing :)
+Jonathan Valente I'd love to hear John Panozzo from Styx isolated. He was a monster on the sticks too.
@@MrSilksoul Todd Sucherman takes Panozzo's writing to the next level
isolated tracks exist for everyone who has ever been in a guitar hero or rock band game
Who can in every bit of honesty replicate this?
Keith Moon, John Bonham, Ginger Baker and Buddy Rich all give Neil Peart a guard of honor as he walks through the gates of heaven...
Are you sure they are in Heaven? Bible says only those who accept Jesus as Lord and Savior. I don't remember hearing any of them ever serving the Lord.
I Am The Way, The Truth and The Life
John 14:6.
Have this wired in with big subwoofer and high-octane mids & tweeters. The sound is fantastic, but my wife is not too happy. Sorry darling but it's La Villa Strangiato, ya gotta let a man enjoy such moments ;-)
Wow, @1:08, you can begin to hear the hi hat slapping closed. Never heard that in my life before for some reason.
Phenomenal drumming, Neil is a God.
And that is why he is the professor. 💕
Exactly!!!
One of the hardest beats to play in this song, starts at 3:33. It's a slow beat, but it's a bear to play.
I just love to listen to his pace. Unbelievable!
I been waiting for this for years! Thank you so much for putting this up. Its absolutely amazing to hear this track isolated in all of its greatness! Neil Peart is the man!!! You can't beat those grooves!!
Genius, RIP in peace oh great one !!
OMG, so amazing. He was a master
searching this for months! thank you very much *.*
A drum symphony, end of!
Absolutely god damn mindblowing.
Self Reminder: 2:26
Self Reminder: 5:50
Self Reminder: 6:11
Self Reminder: 6:26
Self Reminder: 6:47
Self Reminder: 7:51
THIS is the only real purpose of the Internet! Everything else is just fun & games! Whoever does this has a true education...your life has purpose and meaning!
When you you hear this track you discover about 4 million ghosts notes you didn't hear previously
Ladied and Gentlemen the Professor in Drumkit. Rip...
Man I think a couple drops of pee came out that was so good. He's an immortal.
That wasn't pee!
Majestic.
One of the best
This is my favorite Peart composition.
Neil and bonzo are the best effing rock drummers to ever stroll this earth.
R.I.P Neil Peart
Incredible. Thanks.
Such precision.
Steve Gadd influence at 3:30 - 5:50 ! I'm "trying" to cover this song too but it might just be the death of me!!!! At least I'll get a free drum lesson from the best....RIP Pratt!
The timing is amazing. Trust me.. I know
Just listened again... fucking amazing
PEART the BEST! Great to hear this drum take!
RIP Neil Peart
He really is the Messi of drumming, INHUMAN!
RIP The Professor
How could 8 people give this a thumbs down?
awsome...love it
Amazing. Any chance you can do the isolated drum track for Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres?
it doesn't exist
Amazing
If you listen hard enough during the guitar solo you can hear what sounds like an improvised version under everything. Probably as filler during Neils session.
Wow!! ❤️😊
Can you tell me where to find this , please? I'd love to buy it!
Fanu 'Hemispheres' is available every medium, from Vinyl, to digital...
0:56 starts
Who let bro cook 4:57
Rest in peace Neil Peart.
I don't know about greatest piece I'd have to disagree on that one but it's pretty damn good.... Cygnus x-1 book 1 is incredible, digital man is incredible, the whole fucking GOP album is incredible on drums, The necromancer is an excellent drumming song,
Thanks so much!
does anybody know what hi-hats he was using? Maybe 13" new beats?
Yes.
With butt ends?
I love 8:48
He was soooo fucking good. Period...
It's got a copyright claim and fit says fly bi night. Wtf? 😂
This is from the Jammit isolated Track.
www.jammit.com/
How could anyone give a thumbs down?
I wonder if Portnoy would say he could play this as kid after hearing it isolated. Half the damn track is lost in the final mix.
It is a lifetime of work to play the first minute.. This is scary.
Peart was a freak of nature
Those 5 people who disliked it are uncultured