“Each of us, a cell of awareness, imperfect and incomplete. Genetic blends with uncertain ends on a fortune hunt that’s far too fleet.” R.I.P. Neil, Genius in every sense of the word.👍🤘🏻🔥🎧
My favorite line in this song. Hit me hard and stuck with me from the first time I ever heard it when I was just a young teen, because it resonated with me so much. Unfortunately I have always struggled with indecisiveness and letting life happen to me rather than consciously making choices, especially difficult ones. In that way these lyrics have kind of haunted me all my life as a sort of self fulfilling prophecy.
@@grobin3745 Well whether it was a band choice to change that lyric, or Geddy just ‘Free Willed’ the change, it was clearly for the better, as it’s now one of the best lines in a rock song ever. Everyone knows that line.
I have found that sometimes lyrics are misprinted on the lyrics sheet or album sleeve even when you can hear the words clearly. And like Krikor Ajemian said Neil Peart wrote the lyrics
I actually keep a list on my phone of my all time favorite quotes. That line is on the list. Too me the line speaks to the fact what we do always matters, even when what we do is nothing at all.
This is one of my favorite solos to play actually because, if you even are listening to Geddy or Neil or even think of what the bass nor drums are doing, they will literally throw you entirely off if you do. Alex known for his very chaotic solos because when most the time when he plays a solo he's on a totally different beat - it's very syncopated - and usually outside and related melodic place (almost outside) related to the bassline if you ever noticed.
@@tommack9395That's common with 3 piece rock acts, they are trying to fill the void left with from missing a extra guitar. So all three of them fill, it's not a secret they used tracks to pull it off live but the controlled it themselves for the most part. Quite few song where Alex changes guitar during the song, meanwhile Neil and Geddy would stay busy and so on.
I don't think I'd call Red Barchetta underrated - I think it's one of their more powerful of the "classic" songs. Would definitely be on my "must listen" list :)
@@bryansproles2879 Those who know know the song, we know it but it wasn't a hit on the radio like a lot of their stuff. I don't ever remember hearing it on my local radio stations as a kid when even YYZ got airplay and that one has no lyrics.
Rush is just plain classic. I think you guys would love the song "Closer to the Heart". It's my personal favorite, and has a beautiful message that is especially important today. Their guitarist is Alex Lifeson.
@@danielbullock1019 and he is only underrated cause he is in Rush. I can guarantee that if he were in any other band will his skill he be near the top of every top guitarist list
Alex would be easily remembered as one of the best rock guitarists of the Classic Rock era…if not for the fact that he was n a band with Geddy Lee and Neil Peart…
@@johnlong1729 I agree but he does have an asteroid named after him ... in 2007. "Best Rock Talent" by Guitar for the Practicing Musician in 1983 "Best Rock Guitarist" by Guitar Player Magazine in 1984 and May 2008 Runner-up for "Best Rock Guitarist" in Guitar Player in 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986 Inducted into the Guitar for the Practicing Musician Hall of Fame, 1991 1996 - Officer of the Order of Canada. "Best Article" for "Different Strings" in Guitar Player - September 2007 issue. Most Ferociously Brilliant Guitar Album of the decade - Snakes & Arrows - Guitar Player Magazine, May 2008 Well known in the late seventies and early eighties... for good reason the Farewell to Kings and Hemispheres l.p.s - especially noted in La Villa. Lifeson's chaotic solos and extensive use of sus chords are the glue holding together their sound. In later albums non-musicians do not even recognize the sounds he's getting are even guitars... i.e. Morello and others tend to follow his direction. He's easily one of the most recognized guitarist by guitarist. He's been on the cover of guitar player at least eight times, guitar world a dozen. He's been chosen by guitar playing fans as most well rounded guitar player five times in the early eighties.
Along with “if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice” very applicable in this day and age! If you want the country to remain, we now have to make that free choice remain! Get involved people!
@@robertcrutchfield9318 was going to say that exact thing! I remember hearing that for the first time as a teenager and thinking WOW! How cerebral and I was instantly hooked on Rush!
Stream of consciousness took me here. I've been reading The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and a line he had about responsibility reminded me of your Rush quote that reminded me of the song that made me wonder if RS had done a reaction to the song yet.
The Triumph song that will give a good comparison with Rush HAS TO BE Lay It On The Line. Rik Emmet's voice is absolutely amazing and there is the same kind of power delivered. Remember folks....Triumph and Rush were big at the same time and Triumph billed themselves as "The Other Band From Canada" in a joking reference to Rush.
I am a 54 year old criminal defense attorney who first heard RUSH when I was in 7th grade. I don't listen to RUSH that often these days because, honestly, their music is fully imprinted in my brain. More than the fact that Neil, Geddy and Alex made incredible music, what affected me are the ideas that came out of Neil Peart's lyrics. Neil helped me see what kind of person I wanted to be (Tom Sawyer) and he helped me feel that I wasn't alone in feeling weird as a kid (Subdivisions) or while drifting away in thoughts as a teenage boy (The Analog Kid). He inspired me to think about what it is to reach a pinnacle and then slowly waste away (Losing It) and he showed how the human spirit drives us all (Closer to the Heart) while also expanding on that showing me what human beings can achieve if they are driven towards what was thought to be impossible (Countdown) while simultaneously reminding me that those same powerful forces that build great things can exploit our human fears (The Weapon). Following Neil on his exploration of life taught me that being the stronger one does not mean that your will is justice (The Trees) while helping me to understand that their is a balance that governments can pass where disobeying the law is still possibly the right things to do (Red Barchetta) and that religion points us in the wrong direction (Freewill) far too often because we all need to question and think and rethink our path in life. Neil made me see that our relation to other people made us "alone and yet together like two passing ships" (Entre Nous) and he made me rejoice that the gift of music is something we all get to share (Spirit of Radio)...I can't explain what Neil's lyric about how music on the radio is "bearing a gift beyond price, almost free" does to me. I have spent more than 4 decades of my capitalist life contemplating the idea of something being important to the point where a monetary value cannot be placed on it. Music is worth what your last breath or last kiss on Earth is worth. Neil might have most importantly shown me that being popular or successful has drawbacks of its own as you lose a part of your life to others (Limelight). Without RUSH, I'm also not sure I would have ever thought that there are things that you can learn in life that might make continuing in it not worth bearing (Presentation/Oracle/Sililoquy) although it might be through RUSH that life actually is worth living? Anyway, I only saw them 3 times with the most memorable being seeing them at the Long Beach Arena on Valentine's Day in 1982 and then seeing them at the LA Forum 3 days later sneaking up close to the stage while they were playing Chemistry...I wore my Valentine's Day concert T-shirt out basically wearing it during wrestling practice in high school for 4 years until it, my Ozzy Diary of a Madman shirt and the shirt I got when I saw The Who play with The Clash at the LA Colliseum were basically reduced to rags. Neil Peart may not have been THE god or even A god but, he was certainly the closest thing I have had to a god in my life.
Amber your growth in music is amazing. Even from one year ago when it was so good. But like a different person as far as openness and thought out comments. Thumbs up!
Alex Lifeson is the guitar player. IMHO one of the most underrated guitar players, just because Neil and Geddy got most of the attention. Try Overture leading into and including Temples of Syrinx (live) I predict J will be out of his chair!
I think they would get a kick out of the Fly By Night video. Seeing them so young has always made me return to that video again and again. Trying to recapture my youth no doubt.
Yeah! The Three Guys Orchestra back on the channel "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice" Please react to "Nobody´s Hero" from Rush Best band ever!
There is no way to describe Geddy Lee's voice. He is in a unique category. That's why we loved them so much. And in regards to their instruments they were all 3 top in their field. If you have the chance watch Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters give induction speech for Rush at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame ceremony (and skip over Alex Lifeson's speech...he says the words Blah Blah Blah for about 10 minutes). It was a true heartfelt speech from a true fan of Rush.
Geddy Lee's name is actually Gary. His parents were European Holocaust survivors who immigrated to Canada. When Geddys mother says his name it comes out Geddy instead of Gary. This is the Genesis of where his name came from
If you two want to hear a voice that's similar to Geddy Lee's, only more majestic, try Jon Anderson of Yes. In fact, Rush inducted Yes into the Hall of Fame, they were that influential to Rush. Please, react to "Roundabout" "Starship Trooper" "Yours Is No Disgrace" or "And You and I," and you'll see why Yes is one of the greatest groups, right up there with Rush, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.
You should watch the R&R Hall of Fame live performance of YES playing Roundabout with Geddy Lee on Bass. Their bass player, Chris Squire, had died. YES was a major influence on RUSH.
“The chorus has a 3/4 time signature, shifting from a single sixteenth note in the first beat to triplets in the next two beats. The interlude with the bass and drums and subsequent guitar solo both have a 12/8 time signature, and other parts of the song use 4/4.” Musicians love rush for stuff like this.
@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee I get that, but to me that's a tribute to Neil. He couldn't be the drummer for the Rolling stones or Fleetwood Mac or most bands, it just wouldn't work. Additionally, those guys couldn't be the drummer of Rush, they wouldn't be able to keep up like Geddy can on bass and be multidimensional on guitar like Alex.
FREEWILL LYRICS: There are those who think that life Has nothing left to chance a host of holy horrors To direct our aimless dance A planet of playthings We dance on the strings Of powers we cannot perceive “The stars aren’t aligned - Or the gods are malign” Blame is better to give than receive You can choose a ready guide In some celestial voice If you choose not to decide You still have made a choice You can choose from phantom fears And kindness that can kill I will choose a path that’s clear I will choose free will. There are those who think that They were dealt a losing hand The cards were stacked against them They weren’t born in Lotus-Land. All pre-ordained A prisoner in chains A victim of venomous fate Kicked in the face You can’t pray for a place In Heaven’s unearthly estate Each of us A cell of awareness Imperfect and incomplete Genetic blends With uncertain ends On a fortune hunt That’s far too fleet…
Off the chain... musical perfection!! Love your reactions and your compliments to the band!! Alex is overlooked far far too often!! He is an unbelievable guitarist!! And Geddy on Bass ... Love RUSH!! @Rob Squad Reactions
One of my favorite lyric quotes. "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice" Alex Lifeson is on guitar. Alex has a new band called Envy of None. Their first record is coming out this year. From Permanent Waves 1980
Great to see you get back to Rush! I think you would enjoy their 80’s stuff quite a bit. Off of Signals: Subdivisions, The Weapon, The Analog Kid Off of Grace Under Pressure: Distant Early Warning, Kid Gloves, The Enemy Within, Red Sector A Off of Power Windows: The Big Money, Marathon, Manhattan Project, Mystic Rhythms Off of Hold Your Fire: Force Ten, Mission, Prime Mover, Time Stand Still 80’s Rush is so unique with their atmospheres and textures, they sound so different from their early work, yet they still sound so RUSH!
The first time I heard Rush was as an opening act for Lynyrd Skynyrd. I had never heard of them before, so we got there a little late for the concert as we were really there to see LS. As we were walking in, we heard their sound and said "Who is that?" We finally got to see the stage and saw it was only three guys and said WOW! Could not believe the sound these three guys were making. My only regret is we didn't get there sooner! Skynyrd was great by the way!
You two are great! Amber, I've been watching RSR for over a year now and the musical growth you both are going through is wonderful. From hearing you say in the beginning that rock/metal was not your genre to seeing you, not only physically but emotionally, relax into the music is a beautiful sight. Many people would be rattled or anxiety driven by such hard hitting music and you both just groove to it. Thank you for taking us on your musical road trip. It would be great if you could take a day to expose us to your favorite songs from your favorite genre. Maybe give us some background as to why they are your favorites.
Imagine listening to this band and these songs as a 14 year old.This wasn’t mindless pop, but, a message presented with deep, thought provoking, poetic lyrics carried to your ears by incredible, creative musicians. It’s astounding to think that such talented artists existed simultaneously in the 1970s and 80s, but, now there’s a void of musical creativity.
Some other "must listen" items that often get overlooked.....Rivendell, Madrigal, The Garden, Cinderella Man...you have 40 years of amazing work to choose from!
I love your Rush reactions. It’s amazing to watch younger people react to a band that first blew me away over 45 years ago. But so far you guys have only listened to songs from the 1980’s. If you really want to be blown away, then it’s time to step back into the 1970’s. And there’s no better place to start then their 1976 masterpiece 2112. But it is a long one, clocking in at just over 20 minutes long. But you will not regret it.
Alex lifeson is rated top #3 guitarist in the world according to rolling Stones magazine. Neil Peart is the drummer who is ranked top #2 best of all time debatable #1 and Geddy lee well he's just a straight up legendary musician period!😊
Alex lifeson is the guitarist,. And as far as appreciating him I would encourage you to check out any live video or recording of this song and listen to the audience reaction after that solo. It's absolutely Epic. Standing ovation, these guys are Gods amongst us. Thanks for appreciating what I have appreciated for 40 years. Keep up the great work
Ha Ha! Perfect reaction Amber! All mellow, “wow, that was cool.” Just like us in high school! Imagine being in high school, stoned and seeing this tour from the 12th row like I did! RUSH live in concert was very special. That’s really the simplest way to describe their concert. Very, very, Special. RUSH night was always very cool. Different vibe than a lot of shows. No dummies in a RUSH crowd. At least not in the 18 tours that I saw over the decades. Wait till you guys get to the Neil Frankfurt video! You will be absolutely floored! I had the pleasure of watching him do that live more than once. I remember when he started that particular format in 91? Either on Roll the Bones or Presto. I think it was Presto. Anyway, Badass! Keep it up, you are starting to really understand it.
Saw them live twice at Radio City Music Hall in 1982 & 83! Best concert's I have ever seen! They play as good live as in the studio! Perfectionist's! RIP Neil. Thanks for all the great music! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ahhh awesome song I used to be on the C.B. my handle was Bad Company and my girlfriend was Freewill memories from the 90s! Thanks for reacting to this.
If you are open to RUSH suggestions. 2112 is a must and it is over 20 minutes long. My personal favorites are Closer to the heart, Mystic Rhythms, Roll the bones and Dreamline. Never missed a RUSH concert in my town from 1984 to their retirement.
One of the greatest bands ever! Saw them 4 times back in the day, and it was the best concert I ever went to. RIP Neil Peart. He wrote most of their songs , and was one of the best drummers to ever grace the stage.
Rush has the biggest cult following fan base of any rock group out there, the fans were responsible for them finally getting into the rock n roll hall of fame. Neil peart's last name is pronounced Peert even David Grohl when he did the induction of rush said it like pert as well. Alex Lifeson is the most underated guitarist there ever was! These guys are so down to earth and funny. They filmed a dinner they had together it's on youtube but it was a riot! Great reaction btw!
So many incredible Rush songs. You guys chose a great one here! More to check out : The Big Money, Subdivisions, Red Barchetta, LaVilla Strangiato, and Neil Pearts drum solo live in Frankfort. Incredible!
So if you want fun, check out Bob and Doug McKenzie's Take Off, with a cameo by Geddy Lee. It would be a good April Fools Day song to do. They were a Canadian comedy team on SCTV in the 80's. One was Rick Moranis of SNL and Ghostbusters. It hit the charts here and for a novelty record did really well reaching the Top 20!
Great channel. I really enjoy both of you and your heartfelt emotion. I was a teenager in the 70’s and I enjoy your reactions to the music I love… Rush, Boston, VanHalen, Styx, Aerosmith… on and on. I really enjoy you two kids loving the music of my time. Thank you. 🙂
Incredible song, very much a strong demonstration of their musical prowess. Geddy Lee is a high-register singer, often going into "Head Tone" highs (I believe that's the term). His timbre comes from a nasal quality, somewhat thinner than many other singers. Now, this is a young Geddy Lee, circa 1980. As you move on through the 80's and into the 90's, the quality of his voice improved a lot and became smoother, and more mid-range; his tone was more from the chest and throat, rather than head-throat, as he had been earlier. If you want to hear and excellent sample of his voice, as it matured, listen to a song from their "Hold Your Fire" album, from 1987. The Song is called "Open Secrets". It's actually a "Relationship song", from Rush! You don't hear a lot of those but this one is! It's got great dynamics and smooth changes. It's almost Jazzy! Great guitar lead and keyboards. Nice tune. Check it out!
Rush's Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson had been jamming together since the late 60's as teens in high school... When Rush officially became a band in the early 70's w/ original drummer John Rutsey, they began playing the clubs & bars of Toronto in 1971 (?) ... By the time they were signed to a US label in 1974, John Rutsey was out, and Neil Peart joined on drums... Rush spent years on the road, from 1974 to 1979 touring without a break, playing gigs as small as bars, to arenas for 10+K people... So, when this record was put together in 1979/ '80, Rush were veterans in the studio and on tour, and u can hear the tightness of the rhythms & music that they made together. It was no accident that they became as proficient as they had become til that point... they had their vices (alcohol, weed, etc.) but they did not lose themselves to drugs & addiction like many of their 70's peers like Kiss, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, etc. had ... And when the 80's came, Rush was inspired by the new wave music and 'adjusted' their style of music to incorporate new influences and experiment w/ new sounds that guaranteed that they would have hit records past 1980, even as numerous 70's bands failed in their transition efforts into the 80's era.
that was always my objective in learning YYZ on bass. Also the ridiculous lick in La Villa when I brought home my first black and white Rickenbacker 4001, a used mid 70s one, I put the case on the kitchen table and excitedly said "Mom, mom, come see!" She opened the case and said "that's just like Geddy's." Go, mom.... lol Unfortunately, that one got stolen, after I had put on a bone nut, stripped the finish off the neck and fretboard, tung oiled it and used 0000 steel wool to give it a beautiful satin finish and put on Jim Dunlop jumbo frets... :-( Now I have a '91, but I left it stock except for the Badass bridge.
“Each of us, a cell of awareness, imperfect and incomplete. Genetic blends with uncertain ends on a fortune hunt that’s far too fleet.” R.I.P. Neil, Genius in every sense of the word.👍🤘🏻🔥🎧
That's the best line.
one of the best parts of any song ever 👍🏼
truly a poet in musical form
Thanks for pointing out this fantastic line, Neil didn't write lyrics, he wrote poetry.
Well said, Jim… well said, my friend!!#RUSHFAMILY #RIPNEIL
"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice." Neil Peart wrote some deep lyrics.
My favorite line in this song. Hit me hard and stuck with me from the first time I ever heard it when I was just a young teen, because it resonated with me so much. Unfortunately I have always struggled with indecisiveness and letting life happen to me rather than consciously making choices, especially difficult ones. In that way these lyrics have kind of haunted me all my life as a sort of self fulfilling prophecy.
On the album, the lyrics read "If you choose not to decide, you cannot have made a choice."
@@grobin3745 Well whether it was a band choice to change that lyric, or Geddy just ‘Free Willed’ the change, it was clearly for the better, as it’s now one of the best lines in a rock song ever. Everyone knows that line.
I have found that sometimes lyrics are misprinted on the lyrics sheet or album sleeve even when you can hear the words clearly. And like Krikor Ajemian said Neil Peart wrote the lyrics
I used this exact line to my daughter when she told me she was pregnant.
This is one of my favorite lyric lines of all time: "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice."
I actually keep a list on my phone of my all time favorite quotes. That line is on the list. Too me the line speaks to the fact what we do always matters, even when what we do is nothing at all.
Mine too. So simply put but packs alot of wisdom.
This is one of my favorite solos to play actually because, if you even are listening to Geddy or Neil or even think of what the bass nor drums are doing, they will literally throw you entirely off if you do.
Alex known for his very chaotic solos because when most the time when he plays a solo he's on a totally different beat - it's very syncopated - and usually outside and related melodic place (almost outside) related to the bassline if you ever noticed.
Same!
@@tommack9395That's common with 3 piece rock acts, they are trying to fill the void left with from missing a extra guitar. So all three of them fill, it's not a secret they used tracks to pull it off live but the controlled it themselves for the most part. Quite few song where Alex changes guitar during the song, meanwhile Neil and Geddy would stay busy and so on.
Alex Lifeson s the guitarist. Red Barchetta is an underrated classic of theirs you need to react to. great fantasy story.
Red Barchetta rocks.
OH MY GOD YESSSS! Please react to Red Barchetta
I don't think I'd call Red Barchetta underrated - I think it's one of their more powerful of the "classic" songs.
Would definitely be on my "must listen" list :)
Yes! Red Barchetta is awesome!
@@bryansproles2879 Those who know know the song, we know it but it wasn't a hit on the radio like a lot of their stuff. I don't ever remember hearing it on my local radio stations as a kid when even YYZ got airplay and that one has no lyrics.
Rush is just plain classic. I think you guys would love the song "Closer to the Heart". It's my personal favorite, and has a beautiful message that is especially important today. Their guitarist is Alex Lifeson.
Mine too
And Subdivisions.
Well , you could pick ANY Rush song to react too (except Red Lenses) and you'd pick a winner.
Yes, "Closer To The Heart" Yes
one of the greatest guitarist of all time but I don't think he gets the credit he deserves because he is with Neil and Geddy
Alex Lifeson is the guitarist...original band member, who formed Rush
Alex Lifeson is probably one of the most underrated and underappreciated guitarists in rock music. The guy is a master!
@@danielbullock1019 and he is only underrated cause he is in Rush. I can guarantee that if he were in any other band will his skill he be near the top of every top guitarist list
Virtuoso!
It’s his band 😂
Right! Neil is the "new guy"!
The Guitarist is the incredible Alex Lifeson🎶👍🤙
Alex "Blah Blah Blah" Lifeson
His speech at the RRHOF induction was hilarious and absolutely deserved to the recording industry
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@@ay_ay_ron2112 I love that it's offering to Translate to English!
Alex Lifeson is the guitarist, one absolute underrated LEGEND in the guitar world!
Alex would be easily remembered as one of the best rock guitarists of the Classic Rock era…if not for the fact that he was n a band with Geddy Lee and Neil Peart…
@@johnlong1729 I agree but he does have an asteroid named after him ... in 2007.
"Best Rock Talent" by Guitar for the Practicing Musician in 1983
"Best Rock Guitarist" by Guitar Player Magazine in 1984 and May 2008
Runner-up for "Best Rock Guitarist" in Guitar Player in 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986
Inducted into the Guitar for the Practicing Musician Hall of Fame, 1991
1996 - Officer of the Order of Canada.
"Best Article" for "Different Strings" in Guitar Player - September 2007 issue.
Most Ferociously Brilliant Guitar Album of the decade - Snakes & Arrows - Guitar Player Magazine, May 2008
Well known in the late seventies and early eighties... for good reason the Farewell to Kings and Hemispheres l.p.s - especially noted in La Villa. Lifeson's chaotic solos and extensive use of sus chords are the glue holding together their sound. In later albums non-musicians do not even recognize the sounds he's getting are even guitars... i.e. Morello and others tend to follow his direction.
He's easily one of the most recognized guitarist by guitarist. He's been on the cover of guitar player at least eight times, guitar world a dozen. He's been chosen by guitar playing fans as most well rounded guitar player five times in the early eighties.
Geddy is an underrated bass player as well
Agreed. Alex doesn't get the credit he deserves.
Ive never heard Alex underratwd!
This incredible Canadian Power Trio has inspired generations of musicians alike!
Three Holy Triumvrant!!!
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Along with “if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice” very applicable in this day and age! If you want the country to remain, we now have to make that free choice remain! Get involved people!
As great of a drummer and percussionist that Neil was, it's his lyrics that are from another place.
Have you seen The little girl Nandi who covers Neil? It's nuts!!!!
So was his drumming from another place the best EVER
Well said.
"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice!" As always, music by lee and lifeson, lyrics by pEARt.
One of my favorite lines from any song!
@@robertcrutchfield9318 was going to say that exact thing! I remember hearing that for the first time as a teenager and thinking WOW! How cerebral and I was instantly hooked on Rush!
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"I will choose a path that's clear; I will choose freewill". One of the coolest lines in that song! Great choice of artist and song! :)
Stream of consciousness took me here. I've been reading The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and a line he had about responsibility reminded me of your Rush quote that reminded me of the song that made me wonder if RS had done a reaction to the song yet.
Geddy's voice (when he was younger) always makes me think of a fierce kitten, so full of fight but also just melts my heart.
Jack Black described Geddy's voice as the laser that cuts through the wall of sound.
Great description.
Perfect.
Yeah more rush. I would suggest La villa strangitato. Its a 9 minute instrumental epic.
Yep. Just give us a heads up so I can get prepared.
The official video version is the one to react to
@@laurakali6522 ok :D
@@motodork yeah its great, they seem to mostly do videos
Another great canadian band to listen to is Triumph, you won't be disapointed , great rock ,high voice .
Agreed. "Magic Power" and "Fight the Good Fight" would be great choices.
Zebra is interesting as well...
April Wine was pretty good too.
The Triumph song that will give a good comparison with Rush HAS TO BE Lay It On The Line. Rik Emmet's voice is absolutely amazing and there is the same kind of power delivered. Remember folks....Triumph and Rush were big at the same time and Triumph billed themselves as "The Other Band From Canada" in a joking reference to Rush.
And what about Saga ?? Another Canadian progressif rock band with great songs , the flyer, dont be late, wind him up.
I am a 54 year old criminal defense attorney who first heard RUSH when I was in 7th grade. I don't listen to RUSH that often these days because, honestly, their music is fully imprinted in my brain. More than the fact that Neil, Geddy and Alex made incredible music, what affected me are the ideas that came out of Neil Peart's lyrics. Neil helped me see what kind of person I wanted to be (Tom Sawyer) and he helped me feel that I wasn't alone in feeling weird as a kid (Subdivisions) or while drifting away in thoughts as a teenage boy (The Analog Kid). He inspired me to think about what it is to reach a pinnacle and then slowly waste away (Losing It) and he showed how the human spirit drives us all (Closer to the Heart) while also expanding on that showing me what human beings can achieve if they are driven towards what was thought to be impossible (Countdown) while simultaneously reminding me that those same powerful forces that build great things can exploit our human fears (The Weapon). Following Neil on his exploration of life taught me that being the stronger one does not mean that your will is justice (The Trees) while helping me to understand that their is a balance that governments can pass where disobeying the law is still possibly the right things to do (Red Barchetta) and that religion points us in the wrong direction (Freewill) far too often because we all need to question and think and rethink our path in life. Neil made me see that our relation to other people made us "alone and yet together like two passing ships" (Entre Nous) and he made me rejoice that the gift of music is something we all get to share (Spirit of Radio)...I can't explain what Neil's lyric about how music on the radio is "bearing a gift beyond price, almost free" does to me. I have spent more than 4 decades of my capitalist life contemplating the idea of something being important to the point where a monetary value cannot be placed on it. Music is worth what your last breath or last kiss on Earth is worth. Neil might have most importantly shown me that being popular or successful has drawbacks of its own as you lose a part of your life to others (Limelight). Without RUSH, I'm also not sure I would have ever thought that there are things that you can learn in life that might make continuing in it not worth bearing (Presentation/Oracle/Sililoquy) although it might be through RUSH that life actually is worth living? Anyway, I only saw them 3 times with the most memorable being seeing them at the Long Beach Arena on Valentine's Day in 1982 and then seeing them at the LA Forum 3 days later sneaking up close to the stage while they were playing Chemistry...I wore my Valentine's Day concert T-shirt out basically wearing it during wrestling practice in high school for 4 years until it, my Ozzy Diary of a Madman shirt and the shirt I got when I saw The Who play with The Clash at the LA Colliseum were basically reduced to rags. Neil Peart may not have been THE god or even A god but, he was certainly the closest thing I have had to a god in my life.
That solo with the 3 of them going off is fire
Rush guitarist is Alex Lifeson.
Poor Alex Lifeson, lol, the story of his life. Such a good guitar player.
That 90-second instrumental break was effing nuts. I could listen to that on a loop and never get tired of it.
Amber your growth in music is amazing. Even from one year ago when it was so good. But like a different person as far as openness and thought out comments. Thumbs up!
“If u choose not to decide, u still have made a choice.”
⬆️That’s a bar!!!🔥💯♥️
Alex Lifeson is the guitar player. IMHO one of the most underrated guitar players, just because Neil and Geddy got most of the attention. Try Overture leading into and including Temples of Syrinx (live) I predict J will be out of his chair!
He is not underrated by his peers.
Alex is hugely influential among guitar players.
To be honest if your going to listen to any of 2112, then you gotta listen to all of 2112.
at this point they should just react to 2112 (all of the 20 minutes)
@@timothyjones3506 yep thats the only way to do it :D
Rush is an experience that all fans of rock should spend time getting into. Neal Pert is arguably the GREATEST DRUMMER OF ALL TIME!!!!!!
Well kinda, I don't believe anyone would argue with that statement... The GOAT
Absolutely 💯!!!!!!!!!
He reminds me of John Coltrane's hard bop era, so full of notes. Fills in every space available to him. Genius!
Nice. Next Rush stop - Fly By Night, Red Barchetta, Limelight, and definitely Subdivisions for the most killer synth keyboard ever.
All great suggestions!!
and la villa strangiato
Subdivisions also fears some absolutely KILLER hi-hat work from Peart.
I think they would get a kick out of the Fly By Night video. Seeing them so young has always made me return to that video again and again. Trying to recapture my youth no doubt.
Yeah!
The Three Guys Orchestra back on the channel
"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice"
Please react to "Nobody´s Hero" from Rush
Best band ever!
Awesome. What a sound 👌🏻
There is no way to describe Geddy Lee's voice. He is in a unique category. That's why we loved them so much. And in regards to their instruments they were all 3 top in their field. If you have the chance watch Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters give induction speech for Rush at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame ceremony (and skip over Alex Lifeson's speech...he says the words Blah Blah Blah for about 10 minutes). It was a true heartfelt speech from a true fan of Rush.
@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Fortunately that is only your opinion and not true.
Never said better!!!!
He reminds me of a witch 🧹 his nose too😂
There’s a nasal quality that is so extreme it’s indelible
Geddy Lee's name is actually Gary. His parents were European Holocaust survivors who immigrated to Canada. When Geddys mother says his name it comes out Geddy instead of Gary. This is the Genesis of where his name came from
If you two want to hear a voice that's similar to Geddy Lee's, only more majestic, try Jon Anderson of Yes. In fact, Rush inducted Yes into the Hall of Fame, they were that influential to Rush. Please, react to "Roundabout" "Starship Trooper" "Yours Is No Disgrace" or "And You and I," and you'll see why Yes is one of the greatest groups, right up there with Rush, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.
Absolutely for Roundabout.
Yessss!!!!!! And Yes!
I 100% agree with this statement. Roundabout is the next yes song to hit. Their best song and will blow their minds away.
i almost agree. Very similar, but Anderson was just a tad too reedy for my taste. Not taking away from anything he's done.
Absolutely agree 💯They've only heard Owner of A Lonely Heart but they were a bit distracted by the video. They'd love 70s Yes.
It is definitely about time you got back to Rush!!
You should watch the R&R Hall of Fame live performance of YES playing Roundabout with Geddy Lee on Bass. Their bass player, Chris Squire, had died. YES was a major influence on RUSH.
Geedy's voice is ETHERIAL. I think that's the word you may be looking for.
J/Amber, Their "Closer To The Heart" and "Trees" are next for you!! Just 3 talented guys from Canada! Alex Lifeson on guitar
Absolutely 👍 Good picks ✌❤🇨🇦
@@stoneysopranoyukon9398 thank you!
Such a great “rabbit hole” to go down!
“The chorus has a 3/4 time signature, shifting from a single sixteenth note in the first beat to triplets in the next two beats. The interlude with the bass and drums and subsequent guitar solo both have a 12/8 time signature, and other parts of the song use 4/4.”
Musicians love rush for stuff like this.
Neal "The Professor" Peart's live drum solo is a performance you guys would love. He was so amazingly talented it was almost ridiculous.
@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee I get that, but to me that's a tribute to Neil. He couldn't be the drummer for the Rolling stones or Fleetwood Mac or most bands, it just wouldn't work. Additionally, those guys couldn't be the drummer of Rush, they wouldn't be able to keep up like Geddy can on bass and be multidimensional on guitar like Alex.
Next Stops:
"Red Barchetta"
"Show Don't Tell"
Neil Peart, "Drum Solo," live, Frankfurt
Neil Peart, for someone that didn't sing, had so much to say thru his lyrics!
FREEWILL LYRICS:
There are those who think that life
Has nothing left to chance
a host of holy horrors
To direct our aimless dance
A planet of playthings
We dance on the strings
Of powers we cannot perceive
“The stars aren’t aligned -
Or the gods are malign”
Blame is better to give than receive
You can choose a ready guide
In some celestial voice
If you choose not to decide
You still have made a choice
You can choose from phantom fears
And kindness that can kill
I will choose a path that’s clear
I will choose free will.
There are those who think that
They were dealt a losing hand
The cards were stacked against them
They weren’t born in Lotus-Land.
All pre-ordained
A prisoner in chains
A victim of venomous fate
Kicked in the face
You can’t pray for a place
In Heaven’s unearthly estate
Each of us
A cell of awareness
Imperfect and incomplete
Genetic blends
With uncertain ends
On a fortune hunt
That’s far too fleet…
A salesman of awareness . . . .
If you CHOOSE NOT to DECIDE you Still have made
A CHOICE
my favorite line ever!
This song is so much about lyrics.
I love the sound of "RUSH". they are one of my all time favourites. have followed since '74, and still to this day. this from a 67 y.o.
Off the chain... musical perfection!!
Love your reactions and your compliments to the band!! Alex is overlooked far far too often!! He is an unbelievable guitarist!! And Geddy on Bass ... Love RUSH!!
@Rob Squad Reactions
i seen rush in 82 & 83 wow what a concert they put on just amazing & the best drummer hands down r.i.p Neil peart
My favorite Rush song...if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice...something everyone should keep in mind.
True Icons!!!!
Too many to suggest, but you should try "Working Man" live in Cleveland.
Rush is awesome! Limelight, Tom Sawyer amd Subdivisions are some my favorite songs.
One of my favorite Rush tunes of all time.
Yes - Shoot high would be great too. Like your reactions and willingness to explore great music from the past.
One of my favorite lyric quotes. "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice"
Alex Lifeson is on guitar. Alex has a new band called Envy of None. Their first record is coming out this year.
From Permanent Waves 1980
The tour for this album was my first concert when I was around 15, 38 Special opened and I was blown away, great show
Great to see you get back to Rush! I think you would enjoy their 80’s stuff quite a bit.
Off of Signals:
Subdivisions, The Weapon, The Analog Kid
Off of Grace Under Pressure:
Distant Early Warning, Kid Gloves, The Enemy Within, Red Sector A
Off of Power Windows:
The Big Money, Marathon, Manhattan Project, Mystic Rhythms
Off of Hold Your Fire:
Force Ten, Mission, Prime Mover, Time Stand Still
80’s Rush is so unique with their atmospheres and textures, they sound so different from their early work, yet they still sound so RUSH!
ALL excellent choices!
Geddy Lee's first name is actually Gary, but his Grandmother, had a heavy polish accent so she couldn't say "Gary," it sounded like"Geddy."
The first time I heard Rush was as an opening act for Lynyrd Skynyrd. I had never heard of them before, so we got there a little late for the concert as we were really there to see LS. As we were walking in, we heard their sound and said "Who is that?" We finally got to see the stage and saw it was only three guys and said WOW! Could not believe the sound these three guys were making. My only regret is we didn't get there sooner! Skynyrd was great by the way!
You two are great! Amber, I've been watching RSR for over a year now and the musical growth you both are going through is wonderful. From hearing you say in the beginning that rock/metal was not your genre to seeing you, not only physically but emotionally, relax into the music is a beautiful sight. Many people would be rattled or anxiety driven by such hard hitting music and you both just groove to it. Thank you for taking us on your musical road trip. It would be great if you could take a day to expose us to your favorite songs from your favorite genre. Maybe give us some background as to why they are your favorites.
Great songs covered so far but, to me, you haven't fully experienced Rush until you hear 2112. It will move you. It's so beautiful.
Geddy's voice coming in after the guitar solo is so good. Love the way they ease back into that groove. The bass drum!! Awesome guys, thanks.
glad to see you guys are such fans of this band. I've been a fan since I first heard them in 1974.
The cool thing about the drummer. Neal Peart, is that he wrote and composed almost all the songs.
He did lyrics. Lifeson and Lee wrote the music.
@@SLOPPEWALL correct
With Lee being the primary arranger
Imagine listening to this band and these songs as a 14 year old.This wasn’t mindless pop, but, a message presented with deep, thought provoking, poetic lyrics carried to your ears by incredible, creative musicians. It’s astounding to think that such talented artists existed simultaneously in the 1970s and 80s, but, now there’s a void of musical creativity.
Ahhhh... Rush's Freewill! One of my favorites. Thanks!
Some other "must listen" items that often get overlooked.....Rivendell, Madrigal, The Garden, Cinderella Man...you have 40 years of amazing work to choose from!
I love your Rush reactions. It’s amazing to watch younger people react to a band that first blew me away over 45 years ago. But so far you guys have only listened to songs from the 1980’s. If you really want to be blown away, then it’s time to step back into the 1970’s. And there’s no better place to start then their 1976 masterpiece 2112. But it is a long one, clocking in at just over 20 minutes long. But you will not regret it.
La Villa Strangiato by RUSH is a masterpiece.
Each member shines with virtuoso performances.
Geddy Lee hits some octaves that men rarely reach!
Rush is so deep so many great songs you can’t go wrong
As the late Taylor Hawkins stated, Neil's drumming was just as melodic as the rest of the band.
Amber is one smart cookie. She always comes up with spot on descriptions and adjectives. "Piercing" is a perfect word to describe Geddy's voice.
Alex lifeson is rated top #3 guitarist in the world according to rolling Stones magazine. Neil Peart is the drummer who is ranked top #2 best of all time debatable #1 and Geddy lee well he's just a straight up legendary musician period!😊
Alex lifeson is the guitarist,. And as far as appreciating him I would encourage you to check out any live video or recording of this song and listen to the audience reaction after that solo. It's absolutely Epic. Standing ovation, these guys are Gods amongst us. Thanks for appreciating what I have appreciated for 40 years. Keep up the great work
Ha Ha! Perfect reaction Amber!
All mellow, “wow, that was cool.”
Just like us in high school! Imagine being in high school, stoned and seeing this tour from the 12th row like I did! RUSH live in concert was very special. That’s really the simplest way to describe their concert. Very, very, Special. RUSH night was always very cool. Different vibe than a lot of shows. No dummies in a RUSH crowd. At least not in the 18 tours that I saw over the decades. Wait till you guys get to the Neil Frankfurt video!
You will be absolutely floored! I had the pleasure of watching him do that live more than once. I remember when he started that particular format in 91? Either on Roll the Bones or Presto.
I think it was Presto. Anyway, Badass!
Keep it up, you are starting to really understand it.
Two more Rush songs that you should really add to your list!! Time Stand Still - and - Roll the Bones!!
My favorite band 40 years running. Rush was unpretentious, intellectual and honest. They, like Pink Floyd, really have their own genre.
You guys have to do “Roll the bones” next. And then, “Time stand still”.
Time Stand Still is a great song! The only rush song to have a female voice on. Amee Mann did a great job.
'Ghost Of A Chance' is a great underrated song as well.
la villa strangiato is a 9 minute epic, one of their best's
Saw them live twice at Radio City Music Hall in 1982 & 83! Best concert's I have ever seen! They play as good live as in the studio! Perfectionist's! RIP Neil. Thanks for all the great music! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ahhh awesome song I used to be on the C.B. my handle was Bad Company and my girlfriend was Freewill memories from the 90s! Thanks for reacting to this.
If you are open to RUSH suggestions. 2112 is a must and it is over 20 minutes long. My personal favorites are Closer to the heart, Mystic Rhythms, Roll the bones and Dreamline. Never missed a RUSH concert in my town from 1984 to their retirement.
“If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice”. Love it!!!
If you love rush? Watch the documentary "time stands still" I laughed I cried I cheered.
One of the greatest bands ever! Saw them 4 times back in the day, and it was the best concert I ever went to. RIP Neil Peart. He wrote most of their songs , and was one of the best drummers to ever grace the stage.
Rush has the biggest cult following fan base of any rock group out there, the fans were responsible for them finally getting into the rock n roll hall of fame. Neil peart's last name is pronounced Peert even David Grohl when he did the induction of rush said it like pert as well. Alex Lifeson is the most underated guitarist there ever was! These guys are so down to earth and funny. They filmed a dinner they had together it's on youtube but it was a riot! Great reaction btw!
So many incredible Rush songs. You guys chose a great one here! More to check out : The Big Money, Subdivisions, Red Barchetta, LaVilla Strangiato, and Neil Pearts drum solo live in Frankfort. Incredible!
So if you want fun, check out Bob and Doug McKenzie's Take Off, with a cameo by Geddy Lee. It would be a good April Fools Day song to do. They were a Canadian comedy team on SCTV in the 80's. One was Rick Moranis of SNL and Ghostbusters. It hit the charts here and for a novelty record did really well reaching the Top 20!
❤❤❤🕊🕊🕊💙💙💙
Rush is Legendary!!! Thanks for the Cool memory of Estacy!!!!
Geddy developed his voice when RUSH was a Led Zeppelin cover band and couldn’t afford a proper mic system for him.
Peart, "P" and say the word "ear" then add a "t." Thank you for checking out one of my all-time favorite bands!
Saw them on their last tour before Neil Peart died. They played for 2.5 hours and it was amazing...
Yes. You must do closer to the heart
You guys need to hear their very last song recorded " The Garden " off of Clockwork Angels
Please do the live version of this song when you do though it's awesome!
I love that song!
Great channel. I really enjoy both of you and your heartfelt emotion. I was a teenager in the 70’s and I enjoy your reactions to the music I love… Rush, Boston, VanHalen, Styx, Aerosmith… on and on. I really enjoy you two kids loving the music of my time. Thank you. 🙂
RIP Neil Peart…😢 Rush lives on….
Whoo hoo
Incredible song, very much a strong demonstration of their musical prowess. Geddy Lee is a high-register singer, often going into "Head Tone" highs (I believe that's the term). His timbre comes from a nasal quality, somewhat thinner than many other singers. Now, this is a young Geddy Lee, circa 1980. As you move on through the 80's and into the 90's, the quality of his voice improved a lot and became smoother, and more mid-range; his tone was more from the chest and throat, rather than head-throat, as he had been earlier. If you want to hear and excellent sample of his voice, as it matured, listen to a song from their "Hold Your Fire" album, from 1987. The Song is called "Open Secrets". It's actually a "Relationship song", from Rush! You don't hear a lot of those but this one is! It's got great dynamics and smooth changes. It's almost Jazzy! Great guitar lead and keyboards. Nice tune. Check it out!
*head voice ;)
Rush's Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson had been jamming together since the late 60's as teens in high school... When Rush officially became a band in the early 70's w/ original drummer John Rutsey, they began playing the clubs & bars of Toronto in 1971 (?) ... By the time they were signed to a US label in 1974, John Rutsey was out, and Neil Peart joined on drums... Rush spent years on the road, from 1974 to 1979 touring without a break, playing gigs as small as bars, to arenas for 10+K people... So, when this record was put together in 1979/ '80, Rush were veterans in the studio and on tour, and u can hear the tightness of the rhythms & music that they made together.
It was no accident that they became as proficient as they had become til that point... they had their vices (alcohol, weed, etc.) but they did not lose themselves to drugs & addiction like many of their 70's peers like Kiss, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, etc. had ... And when the 80's came, Rush was inspired by the new wave music and 'adjusted' their style of music to incorporate new influences and experiment w/ new sounds that guaranteed that they would have hit records past 1980, even as numerous 70's bands failed in their transition efforts into the 80's era.
Jimi Hendrix,-(The Wind Cries Mary). It's been a while since you reacted to him. Keep up the good work 😎👍
Great to see you enjoying and appreciating such talent !!
As a musician I’ve always said “if you can play along to Rush note for note then you can play just about anything else” 🎶🎵👍
that was always my objective in learning YYZ on bass. Also the ridiculous lick in La Villa
when I brought home my first black and white Rickenbacker 4001, a used mid 70s one, I put the case on the kitchen table and excitedly said "Mom, mom, come see!"
She opened the case and said "that's just like Geddy's." Go, mom.... lol
Unfortunately, that one got stolen, after I had put on a bone nut, stripped the finish off the neck and fretboard, tung oiled it and used 0000 steel wool to give it a beautiful satin finish and put on Jim Dunlop jumbo frets... :-(
Now I have a '91, but I left it stock except for the Badass bridge.