It’s fire because they are the masters you are in a master class. They are the best of their instruments. No one is better than anyone of the three they are all the very best.
Happy to see you point out Alex's skill. All to often, of the three, people fail to recognize Alex. But it really is all 3 members who are exquisite musicians.
The story I've heard is they wrote his song in pieces, and were struggling to record it in one take, because it was complicated even for them, they arranged to film the song for a video (what you see here. No audience) and did this in ONE TAKE. As far as the timing and ques for each other, the saying that Rush fans have is: "Drummers use a metronome and a metronome uses Neal Peart"
Rush's La Villa Strangiato is the best Prog Rock performance ever! Please listen to Natural Science, Jacob's Ladder, Freewill, Working Man. YYZ Live in Rio. Incredible to watch 60,000 in a crowd singing and moving along in unison to an instrumental. Mind blowing. Alex Lifeson the lead guitarist wrote this song at age 24. Alex can read music. 🤘❤🔥
A couple of different times the band changed directions a bit or broadened their scope by adding different influences. The song Spirit of the radio has a touch of reggae for example, but in the song Roll the Bones , Geddy Lee plays a legit R and B solo .
I don't know nothing about they being self taught, I think they all had some level of basic musical education in school and with the family. The thing is, they were kids when Jimi Hendrix changed everything, and they started playing the same time as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Who and others were exploding. They heard that. I know that Geddy Lee has an autobiography around, you should read it. They played cover for a couple of years before hiring Neil Peart, so they learned a lot in practice. And Neil was a drum nerd.
He's gonna need therapy after he finally works his way up to 2 1 1 2. Hopefully the studio version with lyrics but no cartoon to go with it. The video distracts from the music.
Love when you play the bass!....maybe do a music sheet read of the bass to Geddy's riffs? There is a you tuber out of New Zealand ( Andy Rooneys drums )...he does that with Neil's drumming, it's pretty cool! From west coast Canada 🇨🇦, peace.
No need to signal, Geddy and Alex have been playing together since grade school, Neil came later and added his pure genius to the song writing, impeccable drum skills which were unmatched to this day and the rest is history. They are the real thing. Bands that can sync up like this are a true rarity. WELCOME the RUSH ARMY my friend, ENJOY!
you are so right when we played a new song all of us were nervous we would stuff it ... but after some back to back focus and we nailed it after 3 or 4
tightest band in history. they always said, if one of them is solo-ing, they're all solo-ing (all at the same time). There is always loads going on but they never do too much - always restrained and understated whilst being incredibly technical .
For some incredible Geddy solos check out Leave That Thing Alone from the Time Machine Tour & Malignant Narcissism from Snakes and Arrow Tour. As a fellow bass player I recommend checking out Geddy's Big Beautiful Book of Bass. It's an awesome compendium of vintage basses, with gorgeous photos, interviews with legendary bass players and lots of cool info on all types of models/styles.
This in my book is the best instrumental rock song of all time. Geddy Lee is a beast. Live, he plays the bass, sings and play the keys while having a foot on the Moog bass pedals.
IT'S ALL EYE CONTACT BUT CHECK OUT YYZ LIVE IN RIO BY RUSH.. ITS ABOUT A 4 MINUTE INSTRUMENTAL WITH BASS SOLO'S AND THE CROWD 90,000 PLUS PUTS ITS OWN LYRICS TO IT... A MUST SEE...GREAT REACTION , THANKS
@@conchrepublictheband Me too! Dallas Reunion Arena 81. I was 14 yrs old (who said little girls didn't like Rush!). My friend's brother stayed in line all night & got us 2nd row right in front of Alex. $10. It may have cost $12.50 (don't remember), but he only made me pay $10. Pat Travers sat in front of us. Such a great memory!
This is Rush magnus opus. The song and all 3 members are at their highest level. Alex goes from a weeping violin to firecrackers on the fret, Geddy banging bass keyboard and pedals, w Neil giving another lesson on the skins. Doesn't get any better than this - caviar and Rolex watch out! 🔥
This piece is about the nightmares Alex would have - and it a complex work in 12 acts. I. Buenas Noches, Mein Froinds! II. To sleep, perchance to dream… III. Strangiato Theme IV. A Lerxst in Wonderland V. Monsters! VI. Danforth and Pape VII. The Waltz of the Shreves VIII. Never turn your back on a Monster! IX. Monsters! (Reprise) X. Strangiato Theme (Reprise) XI. A Farewell to Thing Each segment is part of a different dream or nightmare - Lerxst is Alex's nickname - Pratt was Neil and Dirk is Geddy. You may see references to Lerxt, Pratt and Dirk at times - it is just what the guys called themselves in the band.
YYZ live in Rio. Trust me. Even for us lifelong RUSH fans, it’s mind blowing. The band was impressed big time! Those people had been literally waiting their entire lives to see them because they never toured there before. Strong crowd reaction!
I'm a fan of hearing the studio version of all Rush songs first for the fidelity and audio quality and then going back and watching them live to see how incredible they are at reproducing the studio sound on stage. They are amazing live! So, YYZ in Rio is a MUST watch but I'd HIGHLY RECOMMEND the studio version first.
Fun fact about La Villa... They struggled to record it for the album, so they did it in 3 parts and edited it together. Then to record this video, they refused to fake playing... So they played it... this is the first take.
I noted this point above. Geddy told the story on his book tour. They hadn't been able to complete this in one take prior to this in the studio. They didn't do anything special, but this time it just clicked and they knocked it out in their first take...
They stopped at take 42 to try and get it all. Hemispheres was a progressive rock peak, but it broke them mentally in a way that brought in the eventual departure from the longer pieces.
Hemispheres was an album were the guys wrote songs that were at or beyond the edge of their capabilities. The story about them struggling and then failing to record it in one take demonstrates this. However, they ended up playing it time and time again live with perfection. This shows that yeah they were awesome on Fly By Night, Caress, 2112, etc, but they were still growing as musicians by leaps and bounds.
Great reaction Church Man!! They wrote and released album “Hemishperes” in 1978. They were in their mid 20’s! This album nearly broke them! They were so musically ambitious that they have said they actually wrote music beyond their capabilities! They usually recorded live off the floor in 4 or 5 takes (rehearsed during sound checks while touring)! They recorded their whole 2nd album in 10 days. They attempted to record this song off the floor and were determined to do in 1 take, after 10 days, they finally had to admit defeat and record it in 3 parts! It took them nearly 3 months to record this album with only 1 day off! They worked and practiced this song for months after that until they could go out and record this video LIVE (with no audience) in 1 take! (They refused to do any song that they could not perform live.. and this was 1978) Geddy says they just do it over and over and over again until it’s muscle memory! They connect so well, they just know how to keep it on the rails, but they worked super hard for it! After this album, (which only has 4 songs on it) they swore that they would never put themselves in such a stressful, position again! It was putting them in a bad place ! So the next album “Permannt Waves” has a very different vibe! Lovin the journey, man! I recommend your next one be “Leave That Thing Alone” live from the Time Machine Tour! That will fill your need for “slappin dat bass” and has a really cool drum solo as a bonus!! Be well and God bless.. from Texas!
They count. They know their music and they are time signature geniuses. Exit Stage Left (original live album. Not the remastered whatever pops up crud on youtube).
Geddy actually recently published a book about bass guitar, because apparently he has become one of the foremost experts on rare basses and the history and evolution of the bass guitar. He decided to channel his compulsion to collect rare basses into writing a book about them for bass nerds! Geddy is one of the greatest in rock, other top contentenders: Chris Squire from YES, Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Paul Jones from Led Zep.. This song is completely arranged, the only improvisation going on is Alex's main solo. The title means 'Strange House' and the piece was inspired by a series of nightmares that Alex had. Each section has a brief title that characterises the dream segment. The abrupt end makes me think of waking up suddenly, as it usually happens when waking from a nightmare, Lol!!
bro! do yourself a favor. listen to their song "'The Big Money" its peak 80s, but Geddy Lee throws down some aggressive bass.. and the Professor has a magnificent rat tail. freaking magnificent.
Okay Church Boy! So glad to see your reactions to RUSH! My wife an I have been to see them 5 times back in the day, they were so awesome at their crafts. I watched all 3 of your RUSH reaction videos and see you really dig on the instruments so here is a suggestion for you to react to. The first is YYZ (pronounced YY Zed) in RIO and has no lyrics except for the huge and awesome crowd singing the instrument music and can be found here - ua-cam.com/video/sBCVsVKU4O4/v-deo.htmlsi=7VNOa2eUHGAZBepC . Also , I think you'll like Spirit of Radio. It has lyrics but it's a great jam and can be found here - ua-cam.com/video/FFpZFnJ6ZT8/v-deo.htmlsi=4666PU4P9YkMPlbz . It would be great to see your reaction! You also mention their timing and sync capabilities a lot so, I know you've reacted to Tom Sawyer already but I think you should see this video for an idea of how they do it. This is Tom Sawyer in their studio during the winter and is a superb video and track - ua-cam.com/video/XmLRFM_un1I/v-deo.htmlsi=3VzGqS8Ro7gfQFnL . Lastly, for another instrumental, you have to react to Neil Peart's drum solo in Frankfurt, it's over 8 minutes and is a concert on it's own. You'll be amazed! It can be found here - ua-cam.com/video/LWRMOJQDiLU/v-deo.htmlsi=ArQJRDtQMAOEdLHH . I'm a musician too so to see your appreciation for the 'masters of their craft' work that RUSH did is awesome, I love your reactions! Keep up the good work!!!
In one of his interviews after Neil passed, Geddy called him a "fucking monster musician." In reality all three were fucking monster musicians! Geddy and Alex were best friends since, like 7th grade or so. Neil replaced the original drummer after one album with John Rutsey, so he was considered "the new guy.". There is no weak leg on this tripod.
Excellent reaction, and I know you will love "Working man live in Cleveland" and "Freewill", great songs with a more prominent bass. I will also tell you that Geedy Lee changed his professional contract to a bass that I believe disappeared and "Steinberg" and then to the Fender Jazz Bass. Another point to highlight is that in the drumming community it was said "A drummer uses a metronome and The metronome uses Niel Peart". Again great reaction and follows Rush. Blessings
You say you want some more bass; I say YYZ Live In Rio. It's based on the IATA code for Toronto's Pearson International Airport, and Geddy's opening bass riff is actually spelling it out in Morse Code. Cheers from Toronto! 🎤 🎹 🎸 🥁 🎸 🔥 🔥 🔥
No lyrics, the music is the lyrics. The song is based on some crazy dream Alex had. Every movement in the song is reflecting a person going to sleep, dreaming, having a nightmare, and waking up. That's my interpretation of the song. The section called "Monsters" is the nightmare portion of the song but not a traditional nightmare (scary), think along the lines on Monsters Inc. The transition after the monster section is supposed to reflect a big band, love Neils drums in this section. Also Alex guitar solo sounds like the horn section in a big band. Alex first main solo at the beginning of the song reflects a person dreaming. Geddy is my favorite bass player. He has so many bass lines that are absolutely killer. One of my favorite lines is from Digital Man, just love the groove and melody. Two Geddy solos that that are fan favorites is Leave that Thing Alone from the Time Machine Tour and Malignant Narcissism from Snakes and Arrows tour. A must see is Working Man live in Cleveland, what is killer is when you see Alex and Geddy solo with Neil holding it down.
These guys never have to look to each other for timing. They have these songs so down that it's just purely automatic. Every song, every time. It's incredible.
Of all the reactors that have done RUSH, Church boy is doing it the best. Although, I think he started to get a little dirty wanting the whole thing an not just the tip. RUSH knocked him for a loop.
Any Rush fan can tell you... you experience whole different songs when you focus on just one thing. As a bass player, I would expect you to hear the bass first. But you really need to listen many times before the lyrics come into focus, especially as a musician, and the virtuosity always overpowers the words. Truthfully that is why we are lifetime fans... you can listen over and over and over always finding new and amazing things in every song. Discovering lyrics is just a step in falling down the Rush rabbit hole.
Great point about getting lost in any one aspect of their music. I get lost focusing on how Geddy Lee manipulates his voice and enunciates the words to match his bass and tell the story.
If you want to hear Geddy shine. Listen to the rest of the Moving Pictures album. You already started with Tom Sawyer, just go to the next song Red Barchetta and then the rest, and you will some incredible bass playing with that incredible Rick tone. What I really love is his playing over Alex's solos. It's so good!
Two songs that are a must for you Working Man Live in Cleveland (Time Machine Tour) Headlong Flight - Opening is Bass riff you would completely dig. FYI they didn't use queues. They were all just that perfect
They each have their own unique cues to help each other out. They are known for being notoriously over rehearsed when it comes to the live show AND it’s like they have a special kind of relationship with each other and can basically telepathically communicate and react to the other person in a situation that might make other bands train wreck into stopping mid song and starting over, where they look at each other and keep going how they need to till the other one gets back in sync with them🤯I’ve seen it happen live when Alex broke a string heading into the solo of ‘Closer to the Heart’ and Geddy and Neil double backed a few seconds, together in unison, while Alex literally threw his guitar to one guy (stagehand) as his tech was running up with the replacement for him, and it was like maybe 3-5 seconds and if you blinked or looked down right then you would have missed it and never known it happened.👌👍🥇🇨🇦🎼🎸🥁🎤🎹
Eddie Van Halen was once asked by an interviewer "what does it feel like to be the world's best guitarist?", his reply was "I wouldn't know, why don't you ask Alex Lifeson"; high praise.
When you compose or learn a song, and if you have natural rhythm, you can feel and instinctively know where you are by what you are playing. I can play along with this without any trouble. It's all about knowing the layout etc.
Hey my friend,I am glad you are enjoying the best live Canadian rock band ever!! Over 40 years of great music to enjoy! Check out Red Barchetta(live) Really enjoy your reaction to RUSH, I saw them once (Power Windows Tour) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Probably not as a reaction but there's a movie about Rush that is excellent. Lots of top musicians talk about how Rush influenced them so much. YYZ in Rio is amazing. A must. Btw, YYZ is the airport code of Toronto.
If you liked this video and the music from this point in Rush's career, they also recorded "the Trees' in these soundstage recordings. You need to pay attention to the lyrics - it's a great story and some more great instrumental work in the middle. And more of Geddy's Ricky!
Rush composed their music - it's not much improv. There is a little, but it is, for the most part composed. That's why you don't see signals - they just know what comes next. If you compare the studio versions to the live versions, you'll hear what I mean.
Hey dude, you want to hear the best bass player?...you are looking at it. Try Digital Man, Big Money, Cygnus X-1, Book 2, Grand Designs, Where`s my thing?, and so many more, you`ll end up borrowing money to finally get you that beloved base guitar you dream of...
Luv your reactions to Rush. Best 3 man band ever 3 incredible musicians that create such amazing and complex pieces. Enjoy the ride. God Bless. Spirit of Radio is a great song
Love the fact you are taking Rush to church, right after Rush takes you to church. And if the church found out that you were planning to steal from Rush to take Rush to church what would church think? 😂 Great reaction and keep up the Rush run.
@@BatFang-s8yAlex first formed the band in 1968. I think they've been stable as a 3-piece containing Alex and Geddy since 1972, with Neil Peart replacing John Rutsy as drummer in 1974 after Rutsy tore up the lyrics for the first album the day they went in to record it!
It's nice interacting with you as well! I loved my Rickenbacker 4001 and wish I still had it (bad band break up- sold all my stuff☹️). Beside the tone, the best thing for me was the neck as I prefer a flatter neck. A BC Rich Mocking bird is nice bass as well. Wishing you and yours a long life, health and happiness.... and a Rickenbacker bass in the color of your choice😀
Watch their feet.. both play synth with their feet. Not just the bass player (Geddy)... and yeah love the Ricky and that F to A middle section in 7/8 is incredible, isn't it? in answer to your question: practice practice practice. Once you feel the odd timing you need only look at your bandmates to know When.
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifesome are self-taught. But, Neil Peart is not just the best rock drummer ever. He is also an accomplished musician and performer.
YYZ live in Rio….. When most reactors see the size of the crowd and the energy,unity And sing to a wordless song, it blew the band away… a must watch!!!
CB, you should definitely listen to the studio version - just by yourself-no need to do a video of it - because it has a slightly different opening and the dynamics are a bit more on-the-nuggets.
They were as good in their 50's than in their 20's... look at The Garden from Clockwork angels tour.... and obviously Working man live in Cleveland... two 'must see' experiences... out of many more! We told you... this RUSH rabbit hole, you will never come back the same. I love your input on their music, its like i'm listening at it again for the first time
You have a 40yr discography to get through my friend… enjoy the journey!! These 3 guys were so in-sync, it’s just crazy… Check out spirit of radio an natural science… 2 songs that showcase their time signature changes, showcase Neil’s drumming, Geddy’s base playing an Alex’s ability to weave his guitar through it all like a seamstress an pull it all together… Incredible band ✌️
Check out the song YYZ LIVE in RIO.....all 3 get to showcase!
Aye, for a bass lover, that will surely impress.
This was composed about a series of nightmares Alex had experienced.
It’s fire because they are the masters you are in a master class. They are the best of their instruments. No one is better than anyone of the three they are all the very best.
Happy to see you point out Alex's skill. All to often, of the three, people fail to recognize Alex. But it really is all 3 members who are exquisite musicians.
You want to see Geddy jam? Watch Rush's "Leave That thing Alone" instrumental from the Time Machine tour. Awesome!
The story I've heard is they wrote his song in pieces, and were struggling to record it in one take, because it was complicated even for them, they arranged to film the song for a video (what you see here. No audience) and did this in ONE TAKE. As far as the timing and ques for each other, the saying that Rush fans have is: "Drummers use a metronome and a metronome uses Neal Peart"
Rush's La Villa Strangiato is the best Prog Rock performance ever! Please listen to Natural Science, Jacob's Ladder, Freewill, Working Man. YYZ Live in Rio. Incredible to watch 60,000 in a crowd singing and moving along in unison to an instrumental. Mind blowing. Alex Lifeson the lead guitarist wrote this song at age 24. Alex can read music. 🤘❤🔥
Check out "Show Don't Tell" for an awesome bass solo
3 guys! 3 guys! Ha Ha! The drummer wrote the lyrics for most of their songs too.
A couple of different times the band changed directions a bit or broadened their scope by adding different influences. The song Spirit of the radio has a touch of reggae for example, but in the song Roll the Bones , Geddy Lee plays a legit R and B solo .
Watch a few of your videos, must say that I love your voice!😊
You've got to listen to the studio album version!
#RushBassSoloSongs 🎸 Where's My Thing?/There It Is, Leave That Thing Alone, Malignant Narcissism & YYZ Live in Rio 🥰🐰
I don't know nothing about they being self taught, I think they all had some level of basic musical education in school and with the family. The thing is, they were kids when Jimi Hendrix changed everything, and they started playing the same time as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Who and others were exploding. They heard that. I know that Geddy Lee has an autobiography around, you should read it. They played cover for a couple of years before hiring Neil Peart, so they learned a lot in practice. And Neil was a drum nerd.
Slappin tha Bass..Subscibed! U got talent ! Respect
There was no band like them. They were a completely unique thing. Instantly identifiable. Welcome. Enjoy the Rush ride.
Agree.
When other bands were partying, they were practicing. That's why they're so tight.
Other worldly!
You're now in the rabbit hole for sure.
He's gonna need therapy after he finally works his way up to 2 1 1 2.
Hopefully the studio version with lyrics but no cartoon to go with it. The video distracts from the music.
This could be a rabbit hole!!!
Ya Squash lmfao. Dude got himself into something hard to get out of.
Love when you play the bass!....maybe do a music sheet read of the bass to Geddy's riffs?
There is a you tuber out of New Zealand ( Andy Rooneys drums )...he does that with Neil's drumming, it's pretty cool!
From west coast Canada 🇨🇦, peace.
No need to signal, Geddy and Alex have been playing together since grade school, Neil came later and added his pure genius to the song writing, impeccable drum skills which were unmatched to this day and the rest is history. They are the real thing. Bands that can sync up like this are a true rarity. WELCOME the RUSH ARMY my friend, ENJOY!
My favorite instrumental of all time
Over the past few Decades, when I'd be Down or Depressed, I Always Play this song, when I Need an Emotional / Spiritual BOOST!
É meu favorito também, porém eu tenho amado muito a The Camera Eye também!❤️
@@LourivalVieira1988 Love The Camera Eye as well
La Villa was the first song I hacked learned on bass. on a $25 pawn shop bass. OH BOY
They wrote it and played it so much, most of the time they dont have to look for timing. They are the real deal. Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.
you are so right
when we played a new song all of us were nervous we would stuff it ... but after some back to back focus and we nailed it after 3 or 4
tightest band in history. they always said, if one of them is solo-ing, they're all solo-ing (all at the same time). There is always loads going on but they never do too much - always restrained and understated whilst being incredibly technical .
LOL...that's what I've often said to others. When you think you're listening to a guitar solo, you're actually listening to a guitar-bass-drum solo.
For some incredible Geddy solos check out Leave That Thing Alone from the Time Machine Tour & Malignant Narcissism from Snakes and Arrow Tour.
As a fellow bass player I recommend checking out Geddy's Big Beautiful Book of Bass. It's an awesome compendium of vintage basses, with gorgeous photos, interviews with legendary bass players and lots of cool info on all types of models/styles.
This in my book is the best instrumental rock song of all time. Geddy Lee is a beast. Live, he plays the bass, sings and play the keys while having a foot on the Moog bass pedals.
When Peart died, the world lost a treasure. Not just the music world, but the whole world.
Broke my heart everyone has their inspiration he was mine my personal hero
The world is smaller without him
IT'S ALL EYE CONTACT BUT CHECK OUT YYZ LIVE IN RIO BY RUSH.. ITS ABOUT A 4 MINUTE INSTRUMENTAL WITH BASS SOLO'S AND THE CROWD 90,000 PLUS PUTS ITS OWN LYRICS TO IT... A MUST SEE...GREAT REACTION , THANKS
Leave that thing alone and a Working Man from Cleveland, you'll love the bass.
Alex was also playing Taurus pedals at the beginning of this song. Always loved hearing this song live! First time was ‘81.
Me too in Dallas!
@@conchrepublictheband Me too! Dallas Reunion Arena 81. I was 14 yrs old (who said little girls didn't like Rush!). My friend's brother stayed in line all night & got us 2nd row right in front of Alex. $10. It may have cost $12.50 (don't remember), but he only made me pay $10. Pat Travers sat in front of us. Such a great memory!
This is Rush magnus opus. The song and all 3 members are at their highest level. Alex goes from a weeping violin to firecrackers on the fret, Geddy banging bass keyboard and pedals, w Neil giving another lesson on the skins. Doesn't get any better than this - caviar and Rolex watch out! 🔥
This piece is about the nightmares Alex would have - and it a complex work in 12 acts.
I. Buenas Noches, Mein Froinds!
II. To sleep, perchance to dream…
III. Strangiato Theme
IV. A Lerxst in Wonderland
V. Monsters!
VI. Danforth and Pape
VII. The Waltz of the Shreves
VIII. Never turn your back on a Monster!
IX. Monsters! (Reprise)
X. Strangiato Theme (Reprise)
XI. A Farewell to Thing
Each segment is part of a different dream or nightmare - Lerxst is Alex's nickname - Pratt was Neil and Dirk is Geddy. You may see references to Lerxt, Pratt and Dirk at times - it is just what the guys called themselves in the band.
Yep
Powerhouse Looney Toons V. (MONSTERS)
Your hoodie should have a guitar instead of a fish and it could still be Bass Pro Shops 😂
😂
Great choice you're in for a treat😆❤🇨🇦
YYZ live in Rio. Trust me.
Even for us lifelong RUSH fans, it’s mind blowing. The band was impressed big time! Those people had been literally waiting their entire lives to see them because they never toured there before.
Strong crowd reaction!
The audience sings the instrumental.
I'm a fan of hearing the studio version of all Rush songs first for the fidelity and audio quality and then going back and watching them live to see how incredible they are at reproducing the studio sound on stage. They are amazing live! So, YYZ in Rio is a MUST watch but I'd HIGHLY RECOMMEND the studio version first.
Dude this. I love how the band is blown away by the audience reaction. So much positive energy.
Agreed!
Bunch of RUSH GEEKS! I will bully you! 🤣
****Neil Peart...Drum Solo, Live in Frankfort. MUST SEE!
why
plz no
You want bass??? WHERE'S MY THING?/HERE IT IS! live of course and buckle up❤😁🇨🇦
I've always thought the bass playing on "Roll The Bones" was a thing of beauty, too. Nice and funky, almost filthy.
Yes, gotta do it.
🙋🏿♀️ I recommended that also! 😁🥰🐰
Rush - Where s My Thing?/ Here It Is! (drum solo) - Live in Dallas
And the sequel "Leave that thing alone"
Fun fact about La Villa... They struggled to record it for the album, so they did it in 3 parts and edited it together.
Then to record this video, they refused to fake playing... So they played it... this is the first take.
I noted this point above. Geddy told the story on his book tour. They hadn't been able to complete this in one take prior to this in the studio. They didn't do anything special, but this time it just clicked and they knocked it out in their first take...
They stopped at take 42 to try and get it all. Hemispheres was a progressive rock peak, but it broke them mentally in a way that brought in the eventual departure from the longer pieces.
Yeah this is a really special recording. It’s just a crazy hard song to do and they nailed it.
Hemispheres was an album were the guys wrote songs that were at or beyond the edge of their capabilities. The story about them struggling and then failing to record it in one take demonstrates this. However, they ended up playing it time and time again live with perfection. This shows that yeah they were awesome on Fly By Night, Caress, 2112, etc, but they were still growing as musicians by leaps and bounds.
Watch Working Man Live in Cleveland , See how three guys in their 50s end a three hour show fire 🔥 fire 🔥 fire 🔥
Next reaction video from RUSH - YYZ in Rio Live
Great reaction Church Man!! They wrote and released album “Hemishperes” in 1978. They were in their mid 20’s! This album nearly broke them! They were so musically ambitious that they have said they actually wrote music beyond their capabilities! They usually recorded live off the floor in 4 or 5 takes (rehearsed during sound checks while touring)! They recorded their whole 2nd album in 10 days. They attempted to record this song off the floor and were determined to do in 1 take, after 10 days, they finally had to admit defeat and record it in 3 parts! It took them nearly 3 months to record this album with only 1 day off! They worked and practiced this song for months after that until they could go out and record this video LIVE (with no audience) in 1 take! (They refused to do any song that they could not perform live.. and this was 1978) Geddy says they just do it over and over and over again until it’s muscle memory! They connect so well, they just know how to keep it on the rails, but they worked super hard for it! After this album, (which only has 4 songs on it) they swore that they would never put themselves in such a stressful, position again! It was putting them in a bad place ! So the next album “Permannt Waves” has a very different vibe! Lovin the journey, man! I recommend your next one be “Leave That Thing Alone” live from the Time Machine Tour! That will fill your need for “slappin dat bass” and has a really cool drum solo as a bonus!! Be well and God bless.. from Texas!
They count. They know their music and they are time signature geniuses. Exit Stage Left (original live album. Not the remastered whatever pops up crud on youtube).
Geddy actually recently published a book about bass guitar, because apparently he has become one of the foremost experts on rare basses and the history and evolution of the bass guitar. He decided to channel his compulsion to collect rare basses into writing a book about them for bass nerds! Geddy is one of the greatest in rock, other top contentenders: Chris Squire from YES, Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Paul Jones from Led Zep..
This song is completely arranged, the only improvisation going on is Alex's main solo. The title means 'Strange House' and the piece was inspired by a series of nightmares that Alex had. Each section has a brief title that characterises the dream segment. The abrupt end makes me think of waking up suddenly, as it usually happens when waking from a nightmare, Lol!!
bro! do yourself a favor. listen to their song "'The Big Money" its peak 80s, but Geddy Lee throws down some aggressive bass.. and the Professor has a magnificent rat tail. freaking magnificent.
Okay Church Boy! So glad to see your reactions to RUSH! My wife an I have been to see them 5 times back in the day, they were so awesome at their crafts. I watched all 3 of your RUSH reaction videos and see you really dig on the instruments so here is a suggestion for you to react to. The first is YYZ (pronounced YY Zed) in RIO and has no lyrics except for the huge and awesome crowd singing the instrument music and can be found here - ua-cam.com/video/sBCVsVKU4O4/v-deo.htmlsi=7VNOa2eUHGAZBepC . Also , I think you'll like Spirit of Radio. It has lyrics but it's a great jam and can be found here - ua-cam.com/video/FFpZFnJ6ZT8/v-deo.htmlsi=4666PU4P9YkMPlbz . It would be great to see your reaction! You also mention their timing and sync capabilities a lot so, I know you've reacted to Tom Sawyer already but I think you should see this video for an idea of how they do it. This is Tom Sawyer in their studio during the winter and is a superb video and track - ua-cam.com/video/XmLRFM_un1I/v-deo.htmlsi=3VzGqS8Ro7gfQFnL . Lastly, for another instrumental, you have to react to Neil Peart's drum solo in Frankfurt, it's over 8 minutes and is a concert on it's own. You'll be amazed! It can be found here - ua-cam.com/video/LWRMOJQDiLU/v-deo.htmlsi=ArQJRDtQMAOEdLHH . I'm a musician too so to see your appreciation for the 'masters of their craft' work that RUSH did is awesome, I love your reactions! Keep up the good work!!!
Quote of the month " how is Neil Peart doing all that with that polyester on". He is the professor that's how.
Rush were craftsmen in addition to musicians. They perfected their craft.
In one of his interviews after Neil passed, Geddy called him a "fucking monster musician." In reality all three were fucking monster musicians! Geddy and Alex were best friends since, like 7th grade or so. Neil replaced the original drummer after one album with John Rutsey, so he was considered "the new guy.". There is no weak leg on this tripod.
Excellent reaction, and I know you will love "Working man live in Cleveland" and "Freewill", great songs with a more prominent bass. I will also tell you that Geedy Lee changed his professional contract to a bass that I believe disappeared and "Steinberg" and then to the Fender Jazz Bass. Another point to highlight is that in the drumming community it was said "A drummer uses a metronome and The metronome uses Niel Peart". Again great reaction and follows Rush. Blessings
Geddy was a big rickenbacher player early on. I think because of Chris Squires influence
This was Alex's song. I think Geddy wanted the audience to focus on Alex.
Next, watch YYZ live in Rio and watch 70,000 Brasilians sing along to an instrumental.
The best band of all times… my opinion
You say you want some more bass; I say YYZ Live In Rio. It's based on the IATA code for Toronto's Pearson International Airport, and Geddy's opening bass riff is actually spelling it out in Morse Code. Cheers from Toronto!
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Geddy the lead singer plays bass, synthesizer, foot pedals and 6 string on occasion.😊😮😊
He sometimes plays 12 string as well (Xanadu, for example).
No lyrics, the music is the lyrics. The song is based on some crazy dream Alex had. Every movement in the song is reflecting a person going to sleep, dreaming, having a nightmare, and waking up. That's my interpretation of the song. The section called "Monsters" is the nightmare portion of the song but not a traditional nightmare (scary), think along the lines on Monsters Inc. The transition after the monster section is supposed to reflect a big band, love Neils drums in this section. Also Alex guitar solo sounds like the horn section in a big band. Alex first main solo at the beginning of the song reflects a person dreaming.
Geddy is my favorite bass player. He has so many bass lines that are absolutely killer. One of my favorite lines is from Digital Man, just love the groove and melody. Two Geddy solos that that are fan favorites is Leave that Thing Alone from the Time Machine Tour and Malignant Narcissism from Snakes and Arrows tour. A must see is Working Man live in Cleveland, what is killer is when you see Alex and Geddy solo with Neil holding it down.
These guys never have to look to each other for timing. They have these songs so down that it's just purely automatic. Every song, every time. It's incredible.
Of all the reactors that have done RUSH, Church boy is doing it the best.
Although, I think he started to get a little dirty wanting the whole thing an not just the tip.
RUSH knocked him for a loop.
Bet you got the lyrics on this one!
Any Rush fan can tell you... you experience whole different songs when you focus on just one thing. As a bass player, I would expect you to hear the bass first. But you really need to listen many times before the lyrics come into focus, especially as a musician, and the virtuosity always overpowers the words. Truthfully that is why we are lifetime fans... you can listen over and over and over always finding new and amazing things in every song. Discovering lyrics is just a step in falling down the Rush rabbit hole.
Great point about getting lost in any one aspect of their music. I get lost focusing on how Geddy Lee manipulates his voice and enunciates the words to match his bass and tell the story.
The greatest 60 seconds of music is the lead break in the song FreeWill. You may have already done that one though
If you want to hear Geddy shine. Listen to the rest of the Moving Pictures album. You already started with Tom Sawyer, just go to the next song Red Barchetta and then the rest, and you will some incredible bass playing with that incredible Rick tone. What I really love is his playing over Alex's solos. It's so good!
You need 'Leave That Thing Alone' live, on the Time Machine Tour.
They had all their music beyond memorized. It was subconscious muscle memory.🎶🔥✌️
Two songs that are a must for you
Working Man Live in Cleveland (Time Machine Tour)
Headlong Flight - Opening is Bass riff you would completely dig.
FYI they didn't use queues. They were all just that perfect
They each have their own unique cues to help each other out. They are known for being notoriously over rehearsed when it comes to the live show AND it’s like they have a special kind of relationship with each other and can basically telepathically communicate and react to the other person in a situation that might make other bands train wreck into stopping mid song and starting over, where they look at each other and keep going how they need to till the other one gets back in sync with them🤯I’ve seen it happen live when Alex broke a string heading into the solo of ‘Closer to the Heart’ and Geddy and Neil double backed a few seconds, together in unison, while Alex literally threw his guitar to one guy (stagehand) as his tech was running up with the replacement for him, and it was like maybe 3-5 seconds and if you blinked or looked down right then you would have missed it and never known it happened.👌👍🥇🇨🇦🎼🎸🥁🎤🎹
If you like bass then Leave That Thing Alone is the song for you, Geddy puts on a clinic especially the last solo. 😊
Eddie Van Halen was once asked by an interviewer "what does it feel like to be the world's best guitarist?", his reply was "I wouldn't know, why don't you ask Alex Lifeson"; high praise.
I still believe the Exit Stage Left Version of this is the best.
When you compose or learn a song, and if you have natural rhythm, you can feel and instinctively know where you are by what you are playing. I can play along with this without any trouble. It's all about knowing the layout etc.
once you have your fill of filming Ruch reactions, check out the documentary “Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage”.
A one of a kind band on every level.
Hey Buddy, THIS song, took More time to "Perfect", than the Entire song list on this Entire Album!!! BTW, GREAT Ear on the F - A chord progression!
This was a rehearsal with no audience filmed during summer/fall 1978. It’s the apex of heavy prog in my opinion.
Hey my friend,I am glad you are enjoying the best live Canadian rock band ever!! Over 40 years of great music to enjoy! Check out Red Barchetta(live) Really enjoy your reaction to RUSH, I saw them once (Power Windows Tour) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
So, when should we introduce our favorite Church Boy to Neil's drum solo in Frankfurt?
How are they so in sync? lots and lots of rehearsal.
Probably not as a reaction but there's a movie about Rush that is excellent. Lots of top musicians talk about how Rush influenced them so much.
YYZ in Rio is amazing. A must. Btw, YYZ is the airport code of Toronto.
This is music perfection at the highest level. This is incredible
If you liked this video and the music from this point in Rush's career, they also recorded "the Trees' in these soundstage recordings. You need to pay attention to the lyrics - it's a great story and some more great instrumental work in the middle. And more of Geddy's Ricky!
Rush is a musicians band. I've seen them over 30 times and they sound exactly like the album. All in perfect timing.
Rush composed their music - it's not much improv. There is a little, but it is, for the most part composed. That's why you don't see signals - they just know what comes next. If you compare the studio versions to the live versions, you'll hear what I mean.
The song you want if you want ripping bass is "Leave That Thing Alone". Linkage - ua-cam.com/video/WbsC_fGArVc/v-deo.html
Hey dude, you want to hear the best bass player?...you are looking at it. Try Digital Man, Big Money, Cygnus X-1, Book 2, Grand Designs, Where`s my thing?, and so many more, you`ll end up borrowing money to finally get you that beloved base guitar you dream of...
Not only does Geddy Lee play bass and all keyboards he is also the lead vocalist on all songs.
That was a great reaction. They never signal each other. Each piece is composed that way.
Luv your reactions to Rush.
Best 3 man band ever 3 incredible musicians that create such amazing and complex pieces.
Enjoy the ride. God Bless.
Spirit of Radio is a great song
Kings of time signatures!!!! Seamless!!!
Can't wait until he does Working Man an also a drum solo ( I like the one Niel did on the Letterman Show).
Love the fact you are taking Rush to church, right after Rush takes you to church. And if the church found out that you were planning to steal from Rush to take Rush to church what would church think? 😂 Great reaction and keep up the Rush run.
This made my day.
This band is so tight and have played together for almost 50 years.Great musicians and lots of practice. ❤
Over 50 isn't it? Since 1972?
@@BatFang-s8yAlex first formed the band in 1968. I think they've been stable as a 3-piece containing Alex and Geddy since 1972, with Neil Peart replacing John Rutsy as drummer in 1974 after Rutsy tore up the lyrics for the first album the day they went in to record it!
And you can even get a Geddy Lee Rikenbacker
geddy lee hero was christopher squire of yes !
"How is Neil Peart doing all this with all that polyester one?" lolololol
It's nice interacting with you as well! I loved my Rickenbacker 4001 and wish I still had it (bad band break up- sold all my stuff☹️). Beside the tone, the best thing for me was the neck as I prefer a flatter neck. A BC Rich Mocking bird is nice bass as well. Wishing you and yours a long life, health and happiness.... and a Rickenbacker bass in the color of your choice😀
Watch their feet.. both play synth with their feet. Not just the bass player (Geddy)... and yeah love the Ricky and that F to A middle section in 7/8 is incredible, isn't it?
in answer to your question: practice practice practice. Once you feel the odd timing you need only look at your bandmates to know When.
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifesome are self-taught. But, Neil Peart is not just the best rock drummer ever. He is also an accomplished musician and performer.
YYZ live in Rio….. When most reactors see the size of the crowd and the energy,unity And sing to a wordless song, it blew the band away… a must watch!!!
'Leave That Thing Alone' live, on the Time Machine Tour is what you're asking for
CB, you should definitely listen to the studio version - just by yourself-no need to do a video of it - because it has a slightly different opening and the dynamics are a bit more on-the-nuggets.
I believe Alex auctioned off a bunch of Guitars and this white one 1 of them.
metronome use neil peart to count time
They were as good in their 50's than in their 20's... look at The Garden from Clockwork angels tour.... and obviously Working man live in Cleveland... two 'must see' experiences... out of many more! We told you... this RUSH rabbit hole, you will never come back the same. I love your input on their music, its like i'm listening at it again for the first time
You picked the right video , it's the most faithful to the studio version.
This song is what separates RUSH from any other band in the world.
You need to get Neil's solo in Frankfurt out of the way. You'll understand why he's called, 'your favorite drummer's favorite drummer'!! ✌❤
You have a 40yr discography to get through my friend… enjoy the journey!!
These 3 guys were so in-sync, it’s just crazy…
Check out spirit of radio an natural science… 2 songs that showcase their time signature changes, showcase Neil’s drumming, Geddy’s base playing an Alex’s ability to weave his guitar through it all like a seamstress an pull it all together…
Incredible band ✌️
here's the secret... get closer, commear.. the secret is, they listen to each other ;)
If you want bass and drums you gotta hear yyz,by rush
YYZ Live in RIO is legendary and a beast. We are/were blessed to have them.