Neil Peart is in an elevated class known unofficially as "percussionist". He's not just a drummer. That's why he has no issue with tubular bells, glockenspiel, or straight up xylophone baby... oh - he writes all the lyrics too ;)
If you want Epic, try the live version of “Xanadu” from the Exit Stage Left Tour, 1981. Will blow your mind that only 3 people are making the sounds of 5-6 people. Mini orchestra!
If you listen to Alex Lifeson's guitar playing on this song you'll realize that he is using scales common in Middle eastern music rather than traditional western scales during some of the piece. Which gives it some of that exotic vibe. Stuff like that flies under the radar because he doesn't shred like a speed metal guy. But incorporating non western techniques into your guitar playing and doing it seamlessly takes a lot of talent.
Neil Peart is considered if not the greatest drummer of all time, certainly one the absolute best regardless of genre, regardless of personal musical taste. His talent is undeniable. He’s also is the band’s lyricist.
Yes you just witnessed the greatest band of all time and of course the greatest drummer of all time(as well as a tremendous lyricist). RIP Professor you will be sorely missed!!
How is that possible... talent, desire, dedication, and the drive for perfection EVERY time you sit behind the drum kit. All three of these musicians have that attitude... R*I*P* Neil
I've attended Rush concerts since 1975; all together 18-20 concerts, and each and every time I walk out feeling as if I fought 15 rounds. Yet pumped up, amazed, and satisfied to have seen the best 3 synchronized Rush Musician's perform. I always wondered how 3 people
The worlds greatest. Not because of the press. Just his SHEER precision and talent. Him Geddy & Alex had a bond that was unique. He was an introvert and shy , but the main lyricist, a writer, philosopher, Father. I am Drummer. I cried when he died. An incredible educated man. Lost. He was a Biker too. Toured a lots of the world on his Motorcycle.
Yes. Yes he was playing the xylophone in the midst of that. And even did a call and response with key changes and then back to drums. There's next level genius. And then, high above that, there's this. RIP.
I have been a professional drummer for over 20 years, I have learned every Rush song of course, as all drummers must, my kit is considerably smaller though, Lol... But DAMN!! HOW DOES HE MAKE HIS WAY AROUND THAT DAMN LABYRINTH SO FAST AND WITH SUCH HARD HITTING FORCE??? THIS FOR ME IS THE REAL MYSTERY OF THE PROFESSOR!!
You are watching the best live band in history. I was priveledge to see them around 18 times (lost count) always incredible, consumate musicianship all around. These three guys fused into something amazing and unique.
That is an electronic marimba that you are referring to. I love how he utilizes what is called a cowbell tree and several wood blocks at the very beginning of his solo. This solo should make you feel much better for Christmas, Scribe.
RIP to not only the greatest drummer of all time but also known as The Professor. If you get a chance, can you react to his drum solo performance from any Rush's tours either The Time Machine tour or the Clockwork Angels tour in honor of his passing?
These guys are special. A year ago, Neil Peart passed away. It was devastating to ppl around the world. You should check out Geddy Lee the bassist play solo. It’s just as amazing. I love them
I'm SO, SO SAD Since yesterday. WHY GOD, WHY??! 😢 💔 HE'S DEFINITELY IN MY TOP 5 of MY MOST FAV. Male Drummers IN THIS ENTIRE World. 🌎 PLUS of COURSE i LOVE ALL of RUSH's SONGS (as a Female, i'm NOT a damn FAKE FAN, i've BEEN Listening To RUSH Since THE EARLY 1970's). 🎸 🎵 I had just Bought MYSELF a set of Neil Peart Drumsticks last year for MY Birthday 'cause i SERIOUSLY WANT To LEARN How to play the DRUMS. 🎂 #NeilPeart 🌷 #iLoveRush 💌 #canada ❄ ⛄ #RIP 🙏 #FemalesDoLoveRush 😍
he has died of brain cancer on the 7th january 2020 at age 67. he was my idol and drum hero. i picked up the drumsticks and learned to play the drums because of him. he was a force for good.
The drum kit has some electronic drum pads were he's able to make those "horns" sounds but the rest is all drums, chimes, blocks of wood, etc. Feel better girl. Merry Christmas!
Yep, mind blown..I had that feeling too 🤯 ‘Xanadu’ from the live album Exit Stage Left. Read the lyrics first and then enjoy their musical interpretation..it’s truly epic. Alex’s guitar solo towards the end of the story is painfully beautiful and one I’ve always loved.
Neil is also an astounding songwriter and poet. He wrote the vast majority of Rush's lyrics. Listening to a Rush song is like watching a Swiss watch move- on the first glance, it's interesting and beautiful. However, if you know how to make a watch, you get an idea of how well the parts work together to make the watch keep perfect time.
The Greatest Drummer To Ever Live Within Our Lifetimes Made That All Possible from playing Acoustic & Electronic Drums and Percussion Instruments With A True Love & Passionate Preciseness, Near Perfect Timing While Living A Humble but Hurtful Life In Doing What GOD Simply Created & Called Him to Do. Thank You for the Honesty & Sincerity which Naturally Shown Through Simply In Your Physical as well as verbal reactions. 💛
Great reaction, Scribe! There certainly is a wow factor to Neil's playing. Watching him play live was like a dream come true... It is hard to take your eyes off of him and his magical drums
Close to 200 baseballs, all autographed by former Negro Leagues baseball players or backers, have been donated to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum by a somewhat surprising fan ... Rush singer/bassist Geddy Lee ... ... Lee, whose band performs Saturday at Starlight (see Page 39), dropped by the museum last year unannounced, Kendrick said. �I wasn�t here, but another employee walked him through the museum, and apparently he fell in love with the place,� Kendrick said. �He already had a huge respect for the Negro Leagues, as the collection shows, and this brought it home to him.�
Bwah-haha-haha! I love the part a little while after the drum solo starts when you suddenly stop using your energy to enjoy what you're hearing and sit back with arms folded to critically analyze WTF is going on. I say that as a person who doesn't dance (I do groove a bit and tap my toe but I never dance to music) Great reaction. I can tell you were totally "MIND BLOWN!"
Scribe: you are the best! I knew you would do a reaction video to this! He is your drumming Professor. Watch and learn as we all have over the years. The greatest living drummer on the planet.
That was a great solo, I was lucky to have seen it live. Please check out Neil's solo O Batirista from Rush in Rio. Wait till you see it. Cant wait to see your reaction!! Hope you feel better soon.....Rush strong
This a great work from Rush in thier progressive era. I think La Villa Strangiato is thier best work from that Rush era. I'd love to see your take on it. You rock!
There is great drummers out there, but THIS GUY, no one can touch him. The best. Sorry for your headache, but I understand, when you first see this guy, the consentration level increases on seeing what he is doing, hence, headache! Get well soon! You are awesome!
Those are maple-shell Ludwig classics series drums.. I love they way they sound.. what’s interesting is that the electronic sounds he’s triggering via a sampler and electronic pads sound better (to my ears) than the “more advanced” triggers & samples from the 2010s era.. this clip is from 1988... R.I.P Neil 😔
You are watching the best drummer on the planet. The Professor.
Neil beats a set of drums like LAPD working over a black man in a routine traffic stop.
"ONE" of the best drummers. Not "THEE".
God Bless thee Neil Peart.
RIP
I think he has a new nickname. Big Dog!
Do you know if this live version is available at spotify?
RIP Neil. The world lost the best percussionist ever.
This is why they call Neil Peart 'The Professor'. He's a, maybe THEE master of switching tempos.
So is Phil Collins. Bill Bruford and Chester Thompson.
Actually no lol Ged and Alex came up with that name because he has a striking resemblance to the Professor character in Gilligan's Island 🤣
10,000 hours is all it takes. Start now and you can be as good as Neil by 2112!
40 hours a day!
Maybe by 3112, but that's still pushing it.
@@0okamino You'd have to give up all your free time and weekends!
10 000 hours is roughly 10 years with 20 hours of practice a week
😂
Neil Peart is in an elevated class known unofficially as "percussionist". He's not just a drummer.
That's why he has no issue with tubular bells, glockenspiel, or straight up xylophone baby... oh - he writes all the lyrics too ;)
That's just Neil doing what he did. Greatest drummer of all time. And now we live in a world without him. RIP.
If you want Epic, try the live version of “Xanadu” from the Exit Stage Left Tour, 1981. Will blow your mind that only 3 people are making the sounds of 5-6 people. Mini orchestra!
If you listen to Alex Lifeson's guitar playing on this song you'll realize that he is using scales common in Middle eastern music rather than traditional western scales during some of the piece. Which gives it some of that exotic vibe. Stuff like that flies under the radar because he doesn't shred like a speed metal guy. But incorporating non western techniques into your guitar playing and doing it seamlessly takes a lot of talent.
And it sounds awesome.
Great but just a simple harmonic minor scale
It's called the Arabic scale
Never again will there ever be a drummer as great as Neil Peart! The music world is less great without him.
RIP Neil Peart....we'll miss you every day...thanks master
'RUSH Headaches' are a realization that you are a Rush fan!! 😎😎😎
Yes you really need to watch YYZ live in RIO. The crowd is actually singing along to it, and it is an instrumental!!
That was Niel Peart. End of explanation. One of the best drummers in the world.
Neil Peart is considered if not the greatest drummer of all time, certainly one the absolute best regardless of genre, regardless of personal musical taste. His talent is undeniable. He’s also is the band’s lyricist.
Hands down best drummer ever!
Yes you just witnessed the greatest band of all time and of course the greatest drummer of all time(as well as a tremendous lyricist). RIP Professor you will be sorely missed!!
What a difference two weeks can make. :-( ... R.I.P. Neil Peart.
I kept giggling and laughing the entire time...... I can never get over the shocked look on her face. So cute and hilarious!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤩
That That My Friend Is The PROFESSOR on the drums ...
How is that possible... talent, desire, dedication, and the drive for perfection EVERY time you sit behind the drum kit. All three of these musicians have that attitude... R*I*P* Neil
Yes have to love the magical drumset. RIP Neil!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Wooo, her come that magical drum set Big Dog, let's go..." 🔥🔥🔥
You have the same look on your face that I did when I saw Rush live on Permanent Waves then Moving Picture s tours. RIP Neil. We miss you.
RIP Neil.. You are the goat!!! So, so, so amazing!!! I'm so happy I got to see them in concert.!!! It was epic!!!
I've attended Rush concerts since 1975; all together 18-20 concerts, and each and every time I walk out feeling as if I fought 15 rounds. Yet pumped up, amazed, and satisfied to have seen the best 3 synchronized Rush Musician's perform. I always wondered how 3 people
The worlds greatest. Not because of the press. Just his SHEER precision and talent. Him Geddy & Alex had a bond that was unique. He was an introvert and shy , but the main lyricist, a writer, philosopher, Father. I am Drummer. I cried when he died. An incredible educated man. Lost. He was a Biker too. Toured a lots of the world on his Motorcycle.
Three men who are each masters of their instruments. Brilliant, masterpiece of music.☮️
That is why he`s called The Professor
Yes. Yes he was playing the xylophone in the midst of that. And even did a call and response with key changes and then back to drums. There's next level genius. And then, high above that, there's this. RIP.
I have been a professional drummer for over 20 years, I have learned every Rush song of course, as all drummers must, my kit is considerably smaller though, Lol...
But DAMN!! HOW DOES HE MAKE HIS WAY AROUND THAT DAMN LABYRINTH SO FAST AND WITH SUCH HARD HITTING FORCE???
THIS FOR ME IS THE REAL MYSTERY OF THE PROFESSOR!!
Simply the GOAT !!!
One of the best if not the best bands out of Canada! Proud to say that drummer/percussionist Neil Peart was born in my hometown of Hamilton, Ontario.
Give us all A Show of Hands! You know that you just LOVE this band!!!
RUSH ..... Greatest ever. The world wont get it for another 50 yrs . But they eventually will.
Welcome to the Neal PEART experience... You just witnessed the best drummer of all time. That's how it was possible...
You are watching the best live band in history. I was priveledge to see them around 18 times (lost count) always incredible, consumate musicianship all around. These three guys fused into something amazing and unique.
One of the best drummers on the planet. Glad you feel better. Winter is tough on vocalists.
Rush - The Camera Eye, The Big Money and Force Ten
It WAS on another level !!
That is an electronic marimba that you are referring to. I love how he utilizes what is called a cowbell tree and several wood blocks at the very beginning of his solo. This solo should make you feel much better for Christmas, Scribe.
Clarity beyond that cloud. Yay!!!
That is Mr. Neil Pratt the Professor of the Drum kit. One bad man!!!!!
PeirtMy bad
RIP to not only the greatest drummer of all time but also known as The Professor. If you get a chance, can you react to his drum solo performance from any Rush's tours either The Time Machine tour or the Clockwork Angels tour in honor of his passing?
The drum set can only ever be as magical as the drummer lets it become.
I love her reactions to my favorite band...I feel the same way everytime I hear them
These guys are special. A year ago, Neil Peart passed away. It was devastating to ppl around the world. You should check out Geddy Lee the bassist play solo. It’s just as amazing.
I love them
R.I.P. Neil Peart
The name is Neil Peart!
I could watch him play for hours!
Magical Drum Set. 😘 love it
I’m so glad someone reacted to this video lol
I'm SO, SO SAD Since yesterday.
WHY GOD, WHY??! 😢 💔
HE'S DEFINITELY IN MY TOP 5 of MY MOST FAV. Male Drummers IN THIS ENTIRE World. 🌎
PLUS of COURSE i LOVE ALL of RUSH's SONGS (as a Female, i'm NOT a damn FAKE FAN, i've BEEN Listening To RUSH Since THE EARLY 1970's).
🎸 🎵
I had just Bought MYSELF a set of Neil Peart Drumsticks last year for MY Birthday 'cause i SERIOUSLY WANT To LEARN How to play the DRUMS. 🎂
#NeilPeart 🌷 #iLoveRush 💌
#canada ❄ ⛄ #RIP 🙏
#FemalesDoLoveRush 😍
I never had idea, wow. Your reaction to Mr. Pearts drum solo brings us all closer together. I'll be watching for ya. Also, Merry Christmas.
The best drummer from the best band of the galaxy.
he has died of brain cancer on the 7th january 2020 at age 67. he was my idol and drum hero. i picked up the drumsticks and learned to play the drums because of him. he was a force for good.
The drum kit has some electronic drum pads were he's able to make those "horns" sounds but the rest is all drums, chimes, blocks of wood, etc. Feel better girl. Merry Christmas!
That drum solo was a whole nother level. The best drum solo I've ever soon!
Yep, mind blown..I had that feeling too 🤯
‘Xanadu’ from the live album Exit Stage Left. Read the lyrics first and then enjoy their musical interpretation..it’s truly epic. Alex’s guitar solo towards the end of the story is painfully beautiful and one I’ve always loved.
Neil is also an astounding songwriter and poet. He wrote the vast majority of Rush's lyrics. Listening to a Rush song is like watching a Swiss watch move- on the first glance, it's interesting and beautiful. However, if you know how to make a watch, you get an idea of how well the parts work together to make the watch keep perfect time.
The transition when geddy gets on the keyboard and guitar gets passionate sounding
The Greatest Drummer To Ever Live Within Our Lifetimes Made That All Possible from playing Acoustic & Electronic Drums and Percussion Instruments With A True Love & Passionate Preciseness, Near Perfect Timing While Living A Humble but Hurtful Life In Doing What GOD Simply Created & Called Him to Do. Thank You for the Honesty & Sincerity which Naturally Shown Through Simply In Your Physical as well as verbal reactions. 💛
I like how you enjoy Rush so much!!!
Great reaction, Scribe! There certainly is a wow factor to Neil's playing. Watching him play live was like a dream come true... It is hard to take your eyes off of him and his magical drums
Love your. Openness
Finally!!! U go girl! Ur the only one that's reacting to earlier NP solos WHICH R MUCH BETTER!!
Love this song. Thank you for reacting to it! It really is a masterpiece!
Loved the drum solo
You are watching the best guitarist in the world!
^^^Damn if that ain't the truth.
Close to 200 baseballs, all autographed by former Negro Leagues baseball players or backers, have been donated to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum by a somewhat surprising fan ... Rush singer/bassist Geddy Lee ...
... Lee, whose band performs Saturday at Starlight (see Page 39), dropped by the museum last year unannounced, Kendrick said.
�I wasn�t here, but another employee walked him through the museum, and apparently he fell in love with the place,� Kendrick said. �He already had a huge respect for the Negro Leagues, as the collection shows, and this brought it home to him.�
I like your style. Loved watching you enjoy Rush.
Hopefully Neil knocked that flu bug right out of you. Epic solo, epic reaction. You're gorgeous and you rock girl!
best rush guitar solo ever ! for the drum the best the best the best he's a legend like john boham !!
I hope you're feeling better? Merry Christmas! 🎄❄
Man band. You give outstanding reviews Glad to see your back
Rush rules!!!!!!!!!!!
From Chile!!! 🔥🇨🇱🔥
you should see YYZ live in Rio the full song no drum solo. also "By-Tor and the snow dog"
Definitely the best version.
an absolute must
The famous live show in Rio where the crowd was singing that instrumental song...!!!
Bwah-haha-haha! I love the part a little while after the drum solo starts when you suddenly stop using your energy to enjoy what you're hearing and sit back with arms folded to critically analyze WTF is going on. I say that as a person who doesn't dance (I do groove a bit and tap my toe but I never dance to music) Great reaction. I can tell you were totally "MIND BLOWN!"
The Masters of Rock!
Love your enthusiasm, Scribe, even when you're not feeling well!
Scribe: you are the best! I knew you would do a reaction video to this! He is your drumming Professor. Watch and learn as we all have over the years. The greatest living drummer on the planet.
Glad you are feeling better. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and much applause to you from Minnesota. i am so glad I found your channel.
Damn, you got to do RIO!!!
It's possible because it's the professor, Neil Peart!!!!!!!!!!!
That was a great solo, I was lucky to have seen it live. Please check out Neil's solo O Batirista from Rush in Rio. Wait till you see it. Cant wait to see your reaction!! Hope you feel better soon.....Rush strong
The version of YYZ from the Exit Stage Left record (Also live) has a badass drum solo!
That is a man that loves to play the drums. The others band members are also tight with their instruments.
Always jaw dropping to watch Neil Peart. Get well soon.
he was a superhero
a musical superhero
Hey great video, I love your reactions. The next Rush song you should listen to is The Analog Kid! Once again great video! Shine on.
Merry Christmas! Hope you feel much better real soon!
Great reaction to a Epic song. Neil does leave you speechless on his drum solos. Thanks. Get better soon. Merry Christmas.
And that my dear is why they call him the professor on the drum kit
This a great work from Rush in thier progressive era. I think La Villa Strangiato is thier best work from that Rush era. I'd love to see your take on it.
You rock!
That’s straight up epic.so frickin’ dope.🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼(live)!!!!!
YYZ? In Rush In RIo!
There is great drummers out there, but THIS GUY, no one can touch him. The best. Sorry for your headache, but I understand, when you first see this guy, the consentration level increases on seeing what he is doing, hence, headache! Get well soon! You are awesome!
Those are maple-shell Ludwig classics series drums.. I love they way they sound.. what’s interesting is that the electronic sounds he’s triggering via a sampler and electronic pads sound better (to my ears) than the “more advanced” triggers & samples from the 2010s era.. this clip is from 1988...
R.I.P Neil 😔
3 virtuosos = 1 great band!!
Unbelievable Greatness
Love videos of this song live cause a lot of times the crowd sings along which is crazy to hear for an instrumental song
The Rush in Rio live version of YYZ is better because it's 25 years later and the audience is effen crazy!!!! 😈😈