Another INSANE Rush song that flew by and left me amazed! Part 2 here: ua-cam.com/video/xNytMX0lv80/v-deo.html My latest guitar video here: ua-cam.com/video/lwbGbKEBPG8/v-deo.html Patreon.com/OutLoudStudios Thanks so much for all the awesome support!
Keep in mind that this song and video was recorded three years before "Exit...Stage Left!" These 3 guys were about 26 years old!! And this is 1978!! 💜💜💜
@Out Loud Studios It is also my vote that you search out and hear the original studio recording first. Though this is an "official" video, it is NOT the soundtrack from the album. It is a live performance and it sounds different than the album cut, which makes the point. It's mostly how the intro is done and the production sound difference of not being in the studio. There is absolutely nothing wrong with live cuts but if you want your journey to be similar to ours then you should try to maintain a little bit of chronological order and live cuts are always after the studio cut. There a few songs that got famous as live cuts but they are rare. As far as folks saying 'dude! you gotta check out the live version' well, ok, fine .... AFTER the studio version. Here is a link to a better video because it shows how the piece is broken up by titles ... ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=la+villa+strangiato Now, your next Rush song should be "The Camera Eye".
Hey man let me tell you that it was really a pleasure seeing you react so positively to the best band the world's ever known. I've been in a bit of a rush funk since January, because whenever I watch it hits me that I'll never get to see them again live. They were my first real concert back on the hold your fire tour, and I've been to all but two since then. I had to miss their very last tour and I'm pretty sure I'm going to regret that for a long time. But seeing someone younger and totally stoked on them, that can recognize their brilliance is a bright spark in a world without the Trinity in place. Thanks!
Alex is a great guitarist. He is better than 99% of other players. He gets the short end of the stick only because he's playing in Rush, where Geddy and Neil are so exceptional. He needs to be judged on his own merits, not on the fact that he's not Geddy or Neil (No one is).
James Foster you are correct, but only to a degree. Who else could write, record, produce, perform, and even hang with the likes of Geddy and Neil for over 40+ years? The one and only HRH Lerxst(aka Alex Lifeson)a musicians guitarist. He can not only play any style, but arguably play it better than the considered best of said style.🤘🖖✌️🎸🥁🎹🎤🥇🇨🇦😷
He's every bit as good as those guys. He just never chose to be a flashy guitar shredder. Alex always played for the mood and texture of the song. He could switch from sweet melodic playing to full-on, atonal noise bombing in the blink of any eye.
True story... Eddie Van Halen was interviewed in Guitar player magazine back in the late 80/erly 90's he was asked what it feels like to be a guitar god.... he said I don't know, ask Alex Lifeson.
Absolutely - the thing is Neil was such a good story teller lyrically but even without that the music takes you through a complete end to end story just like classical music
How unbelievably lucky the world was that these three guys, any one of whom could have made a group magical by themselves, found each other and created their truly amazing library of work. They are so good together because they each were amazing singularly. Just spectacular.
I like Trees as well. All those songs you listed are great to me. Moving Pictures, every song is a classic to me, Exit Stage Left, master piece it goes on and on.
Between the cover which is hands down the greatest cover ever made for a rock album if anyone gets it without having it explained to them then even better. I was one of the ones who didn't understand the three being in one. Which is even perfect for the concept of the three men in the group and one unit. All of them together in unison. And I even love that in most of the beginning of certain concerts they played the Three Stooges theme usually with Alex hitting the last chord of the song in one concert the curtain falls as the chord is stuck.
I love me some Vital Signs. I tried (please note TRIED... I REALLY REALLY tried) to play Neil's part on Rock Band to that song and I had to throw my hands up and realize I'm just not that good! :p
Alex was once asked "What does it feel like to be the best guitarist in the world?" He replied, "You should ask David Gilmour"....David returned the favor by pointing to Alex as the best. Complete fiction, but heartwarming...definitely the best guitarists ever!!!
RUSH is the best rock band ever! End of story!! Everyone will request the "classics" but I will like to see you check out something from their Clockwork Angels album (their last 2012) Maybe Caravan or Headlong flight. 🎶🙂
Whenever I see these reactions video, I ALWAYS recommend to listen to the later stuff too. Headlong Flight is one of their most intense rockers! "Clockwork Angels" is an incredible song. One of my personal favorites is "Vapor Trail". I love the melancholy in that song. "Animate", "Force Ten", "Earthshine", "How it is".... all great stuff. Oh, and "Malignant Narcissism"? Incredible! That one got nominated for a Grammy.
Amen, Carl. The best version of pretty much any song on ESL, is the version on ESL. La Villa and Freewill doubly so - in no small part because Alex’s phenomenal growth and finesse by the time ESL was recorded. This performance is not even close.
You said that right. To me exit stage was their pinnacle of live performances. They were in their prime. Had it banging on all eight cylinders. To me their live stuff was better than the studio. And that's what blows you away. Bcuz your thinking yeah in the studio its easy to make it sound like there are 4 or 5 guys using studio tricks. But then you hear em live and it sounds even better.! I wish some of these reaction guys would go to exit stage left and react to the true magic of rush.
Edward Van Halen was once asked..."How does it feel to be the world's greatest guitarist"? His response was "I don't know, ask Alex Lifeson". Check out the drum solo on Working Man from this album. Blow you away.
I read somewhere that EVH used to warm up before most shows with a play through of Natural Science. Wish I could find the source but it always stuck with me.
He never said that. That quote is attributed to Jimi Hendrix saying Rory Gallagher was the greatest, but there is no proof that Hendrix ever said that. The quote gets recycled through the years with various guitarists.
This is the song that showcases Alex's talent. His best solo in my opinion. One of the few that Geddy doesn't take the spotlight away although he is prominent. Just a perfect balance. Neil kills it as usual.
It's an awesome solo (top 5 in my opinion), but I lean toward his best solo as being the one on 2112: Soliloquy. But that one is only "flawed" because it's too damned short.
@@dquaidman I think that is my 2nd favorite. Soliloquy is definitely the best section of 2112. But Iust say the most impressive is the end of Discovery. That chromatic scale he plays blows my mind
RUSH, when possible, should always be listened to live. It is just so much more amazing to see them pull off live, and not miss a beat from the studio version.
While I agree (seen them 7 times), one of my favorite songs is one they don't do justice to live, because Alex actually overdubbed some guitar tracks, which he normally doesn't do... The Necromancer.
@@basedbear1605 past two years I can't stop listening to The Necromancer. His guitar work is sublime on that song. From delicate to pounding to ripping to soaring. If you close your eyes you can see the battle right before you. And then that Return Of The Prince outro solo - what a thing of beauty. I tried playing it, it seemed accessible at first, but his phrasing is beyond me even with (seemingly) accurate tab right in front of me. Oh well ... maybe I need a 1974 Gibson ES-335 tobacco sunburst 🤣
I Went to see Pat Travers in the little, dramatic, Warnors theater in Fresno CA. He was opening for RUSH, who I was only vaguely aware of in 78. Hearing this song grabbed my attention, above all others that night however. It alone made me go out and buy my first RUSH allbum , HEMISPHERES the next am!
Kirk, Pat had a beast of a band didn't he? Thrall on guitar, double bass beast Tommy Aldridge on drums...Mars on bass. Must have been a hell of a show for you to see them and then Rush.
@@Kronx1970 It "would have been" except Pat had a HORRIBLE sound problem that night, that I'll never forget. Luckily Tommy's drums weren't effected and he mad up for their loss of a show. He saved it!! It was an amazing contrast in sound when Rush came on. That's what I remember most!
This is just an orgasm in music form. Gave me goosebumps the first time I heard it forty years ago and I still LOVE IT!!!!!!!!. Enjoyed your reaction. Cheers!
I discovered Rush when I was in 7th grade, 1981. I used to think of them like an electrified orchestral sound. Their music is as complex as any Beethoven or Mozart piece could ever be.
Time flies when your mesmerized. Its been that way for me even to this day. No matter how many times I hear and watch them. 2112 is worth the 20 minutes every time.
I saw them live for both of those concert tours. 14 times in total, including R30, Time Machine (twice), Clockwork Angels and R40. Plus 10 earlier - first one cost $6.
"They are all masters." Truer words have never been spoken! Love the reaction. More deep Rush cuts please! Natural Science would be a good place to start.
What’s the chances of these 3 incredible musicians coming from literally the same area,I’m mean really what are the odds out of all the people. Nobody could’ve accomplished what they did,particularly the millions of kids inspired to go buy a guitar,bass or drum kit just from this one song.
When I was in high school, I had friends who were drummers and they would boast all the time about learning to play new songs from Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, etc., but the inevitable question that always came up was 'Yes, but can you play La Villa Strangiato?', that told me everything about who actual drummers thought was the greatest. RIP Neil.
"Magicians" is right. On any given Rush song, Geddy and/or Alex are playing synth or bass pedals. Look at 3:11 and you can see Alex playing bass pedals and does so throughout the song. It's hardly noticeable. In an interview, even Neil Peart said he has a pad that's wired into Geddy's synth because at some point every human has his limits.
I was privileged to see Rush 16/17 times since the first tour they did in the UK. Since then, they have been my all-time favourite band. I remember reading an interview many years ago when a journalist asked them how they manage to play such true renditions of their songs. The response was that they never wanted to short-change their fans. They made their money out of albums and tours - not singles, fashion and radio promotion. Their fans are everything to them and, understandably, they have one of the largest and most loyal sets of fans. Rush, IMO, is a band where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts - which is incredible as, individually, they are all at the top of their profession. Keep on being amazed.
This is their greatest Master Piece. I love me my instrumentals, and this is the ultimate instrumental of all time. It takes you on a most wondrous journey.
Drummers always assumed that Peart was laying overdubs and multi tracks on the studio cuts for this song, until they saw him live. That’s when he became “the professor.” Wonderful track.
The full studio version of 2112 Is probably the greatest song what ever lived.i can’t believe musicians were were actually selling their souls to become better players before this song came out....
A thought came to me; since your set is essentially black, maybe you can shift yourself to a side of the frame when you bring up the band video and position it to the open side so it can be bigger. I like the way you keep the music going and just interject enough reaction comments that it's not interfering with the music. The other channels that keep stopping the music are not as enjoyable.
Very impressed by your take. Been a hardcore fan since 78’ and have seen them 39 times between them and 2015. Thank you for acknowledging their awesomeness!
Seeing them LIVE through the 80's and 90's was more than a thrill, it was more like a Religious type of experience, including the Grace Under Pressure tour in Dallas at the Iconic Cotton Bowl!! just amazing group of guys!
Oh, I meant to mention that as much as you like the “harder rock and roll” you should check out something off their “Caress Of Steel” album! Pretty good rock on that album!
That's my favorite Rush album! Gets next to no love because no radio songs. The Necromancer and Lakeside Park are incredible. Not to mention Bastille Day and Fountain of Lamneth.
Quite possibly the three finest musicians to ever be in a rock band together. Been a huge fan since ‘79, and had the great fortune to see them 13 times between 1981 and 2015. Pure. Magic.
they are the Bachs and Mozarts of the modern era. the composing, orchestrating, timings are incredibly done, with few bands even coming close. geniuses three.
Masters indeed When I went to see them in the 80's and they played this Alex would pour his soul into his guitar but the biggest cheer always went up for Geddy 's little bass solo. 😂😂. Always felt sorry for Alex
What's also remarkable is that they stayed together AND remained friends right up until the end. When you put your ego aside, great things happen (you just might not get the glory for it).
You said it yourself. It sucks you in. I get totally lost and it pushes the darkness aside due to my military experience. I owe them more than they can ever know
They once asked Eddie Van Halen what it was like to be considered the world's best guitarist. He replied, " I don't know. Why don't you go ask Alex Lifeson." I think that sums it up perfectly.
The 2011 version live from Cleveland is, I think the ultimate version. Geddy kicked us the bass line so hard it is scary. The into is playful and shows they don’t have any hang ups about changes and having fun on stage.
Thirty-eight for me. I was 12. Has changed my life in magical, positive and wonderful ways. Subbed too. Hope the fellow can finally get on board. His folks tried to tell him, but he was resistant. The older ya get the more ya realize how wise your m and d are, ideally anyway. Have a swell weekend Jelsick!
Freshman. 1982. Heard Tom Sawyer on a clock radio cassette player of a new friend. 25 concerts..took my teen daughtet to Time Machine.... Impacted all aspects of my life for the bettet....its hard to convey to folks how integral they are to who i am and how i view the world . Thanks to all the fellow Rush Fans for sharing the ride Thanks to the members of Rush....for Rush Thank you Professor 🌈✌
Alex Lifeson was an underrated guitarist and was not given the recognition he so well deserves. Another Canadian trio that was also a powerhouse was "Triumph" they stared two years later in 1976. Rikk Emmett spoke of Alex Lifeson and praised him for his mastery. Any song from Rush will always blow you away, just like any song from Triumph will also blow you away. Another Canadian rock band of 5 members is April Wine Miles Goodwin was also a master.
Ive watcched so many Rush reaction videos. Unfortunately many have no idea what theyre hearing. You obviously get it. You are the perfect candidate to get off the beaten path. There are so many songs. Would love to see you do Kid Gloves off Grace Under Pressure. No one has.✌
I always felt rush was like a musical story. It starts pulls you in you can"t help but expect what's coming next never let you down surprise you always. I love what you said tell someone you are going to play a 12 minute cut, they give you the look. Then play it. They say that was 12 minutes and we all are sad!!! cheers
More than any other of their songs this one showcases the power of dynamics. All 3 of them use them to immense effect throughout this piece. It brings so much life and depth to it.
What non fans don't realize is that in the intro, the low keyboard parts are played by Alex on Taurus pedals. Go and watch the intro ago and you can see him moving to the licks.
Another great song from Rush. Thanks for sharing. Love that guitar solo. And the follwing bass n drum chase. I always speed in that part while driving ;-)... Man its one thing to play other ppls songs but to create?! And such accomplished musicians at young age?. I love Rush so much that I love Rush fans too. LOL I mean really. 1 night late after the Rush concert we all hit the road. I mean thousands of ppl poured out of Frank Erwin cent. in Austin yet there was No traffic jam at all!? I drove up I35 doing 80 or more and everyone else was too. No one hogged the left lane lol we all gave each other room and watched out for cops. Rush fans are smart and R good ppl.
I never saw a bad Rush concert; I was out of the country when they were doing their "Clockwork Angels" tour (tried to get tickets for Cologne or Berlin...heck, I even would've gone to Amsterdam! No dice, no tickets!), so I was extremely sad when I learned that this was their last tour. I figured it probably was, but that doesn't mean I wasn't disappointed. I was really saddened to hear of Neil's death on January 7, 2020. Amazing man, amazing lyrics, for an amazing (and my all-time favorite) group. All of the members were consummate professionals, driven by a spirit of excellence. There won't ever be (my wife says can't, and she be right) another band like Rush.
You got that right..MASTERS. I saw then in b.c ,Canada where i live . I first saw them when i was 16. Saw them 4 times and fell hard. I'm 50 and huge RUSH FAN..they are unreal.
Got to see the last tour with my son who is a huge rush fan. There were families with 3 generations. My first live show was Moving Pictures then Subdivisions tour. Rush has been a part of my life for 40 years. Great interview with Geddy here. open.spotify.com/episode/110wmpHTZ7ATepNii3UKlG?si=XFsqK7jiS6OX43Poje85xA. Talking about hiring Neil is classic.. This was recorded prior to Neil passing and you can hear the hitch in Geddy's voice when they talk about getting together for dinner. Of course he knew...but no one else need to know. Neil is a hero of mine. The shit he dealt with and still produced magnificent music and rhythms. World's greatest prog rock bands.....and right up there with greatest rock band period.
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Keep in mind that this song and video was recorded three years before "Exit...Stage Left!" These 3 guys were about 26 years old!! And this is 1978!! 💜💜💜
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It is also my vote that you search out and hear the original studio recording first. Though this is an "official" video, it is NOT the soundtrack from the album. It is a live performance and it sounds different than the album cut, which makes the point. It's mostly how the intro is done and the production sound difference of not being in the studio.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with live cuts but if you want your journey to be similar to ours then you should try to maintain a little bit of chronological order and live cuts are always after the studio cut.
There a few songs that got famous as live cuts but they are rare. As far as folks saying 'dude! you gotta check out the live version' well, ok, fine .... AFTER the studio version.
Here is a link to a better video because it shows how the piece is broken up by titles ...
ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=la+villa+strangiato
Now, your next Rush song should be "The Camera Eye".
Lol you have to check 2112, 20 very short minutes :)
Hey man let me tell you that it was really a pleasure seeing you react so positively to the best band the world's ever known.
I've been in a bit of a rush funk since January, because whenever I watch it hits me that I'll never get to see them again live. They were my first real concert back on the hold your fire tour, and I've been to all but two since then. I had to miss their very last tour and I'm pretty sure I'm going to regret that for a long time.
But seeing someone younger and totally stoked on them, that can recognize their brilliance is a bright spark in a world without the Trinity in place. Thanks!
Opus.
One of at least four in their career.
These dudes simply rocked!
Alex belongs on the Mount Rushmore of guitarists.
And Neil belongs on Olympus of Drummers! Just as Geddy belongs on top of bass and vocals!
He really is one of the most underrated guitarists of all time, imo.
3 dudes and NO outside writers, they did it ALL themselves.
No band EVER ... played like these guys!
You really should watch it live! You can also see how much fun they have together
Yes sir. 💯
Let's not get crazy.
@@didsomebodysaydmt8193 Tell me a band, please, with the musical talent of Rush.
Nola, Nola we are still waiting. Please tell us who you think is better
Alex is a great guitarist. He is better than 99% of other players. He gets the short end of the stick only because he's playing in Rush, where Geddy and Neil are so exceptional. He needs to be judged on his own merits, not on the fact that he's not Geddy or Neil (No one is).
James Foster you are correct, but only to a degree. Who else could write, record, produce, perform, and even hang with the likes of Geddy and Neil for over 40+ years? The one and only HRH Lerxst(aka Alex Lifeson)a musicians guitarist. He can not only play any style, but arguably play it better than the considered best of said style.🤘🖖✌️🎸🥁🎹🎤🥇🇨🇦😷
He's every bit as good as those guys. He just never chose to be a flashy guitar shredder. Alex always played for the mood and texture of the song. He could switch from sweet melodic playing to full-on, atonal noise bombing in the blink of any eye.
True story... Eddie Van Halen was interviewed in Guitar player magazine back in the late 80/erly 90's he was asked what it feels like to be a guitar god.... he said I don't know, ask Alex Lifeson.
Check out Alex's solo album, "Victor," it is truly Lifeson UNLEASHED!
what other guitarist could play with Geddy and Neil?
This is one of the most monumental instrumental achievements in rock- or even perhaps music- history. I bet Mozart and Beethoven would DIG this stuff.
Their magnum opus, for sure
Absolutely - the thing is Neil was such a good story teller lyrically but even without that the music takes you through a complete end to end story just like classical music
Rush is the only band that I've seen that sounds BETTER live than on record. I feel lucky to have seen these masters play live.
How unbelievably lucky the world was that these three guys, any one of whom could have made a group magical by themselves, found each other and created their truly amazing library of work. They are so good together because they each were amazing singularly. Just spectacular.
Many thanks to Canada!
Rush is the perfect "three-legged stool"- remove any of them, and it falls apart...
Why does nobody ever talk about side b of moving pictures?
The camera eye
Witch hunt
Vital signs
In my opinion, 3 of top ten in thier arsenal.
I like Trees as well. All those songs you listed are great to me. Moving Pictures, every song is a classic to me, Exit Stage Left, master piece it goes on and on.
Preach tim... I love side b.
Between the cover which is hands down the greatest cover ever made for a rock album if anyone gets it without having it explained to them then even better. I was one of the ones who didn't understand the three being in one. Which is even perfect for the concept of the three men in the group and one unit. All of them together in unison. And I even love that in most of the beginning of certain concerts they played the Three Stooges theme usually with Alex hitting the last chord of the song in one concert the curtain falls as the chord is stuck.
The B side of most bands albums are usually mediocre. BOTH sides of every RUSH album are awesome!
I love me some Vital Signs. I tried (please note TRIED... I REALLY REALLY tried) to play Neil's part on Rock Band to that song and I had to throw my hands up and realize I'm just not that good! :p
Alex was once asked "What does it feel like to be the best guitarist in the world?" He replied, "You should ask David Gilmour"....David returned the favor by pointing to Alex as the best. Complete fiction, but heartwarming...definitely the best guitarists ever!!!
RUSH is the best rock band ever! End of story!!
Everyone will request the "classics" but I will like to see you check out something from their Clockwork Angels album (their last 2012) Maybe Caravan or Headlong flight. 🎶🙂
Agreed. Rush has so many great songs beyond the 70's and early 80's.
The Anarchist😀1st song on that Album,wow! He also might like Far Cry off Snakes and Arrows. All live versions a must for any them.
BU2B is no slouch.
Whenever I see these reactions video, I ALWAYS recommend to listen to the later stuff too. Headlong Flight is one of their most intense rockers! "Clockwork Angels" is an incredible song. One of my personal favorites is "Vapor Trail". I love the melancholy in that song. "Animate", "Force Ten", "Earthshine", "How it is".... all great stuff. Oh, and "Malignant Narcissism"? Incredible! That one got nominated for a Grammy.
headlong rocks
The best version of La Villa is on Exit Stage Left live album. It is perfect.
Amen, Carl. The best version of pretty much any song on ESL, is the version on ESL. La Villa and Freewill doubly so - in no small part because Alex’s phenomenal growth and finesse by the time ESL was recorded. This performance is not even close.
You said that right. To me exit stage was their pinnacle of live performances. They were in their prime. Had it banging on all eight cylinders. To me their live stuff was better than the studio. And that's what blows you away. Bcuz your thinking yeah in the studio its easy to make it sound like there are 4 or 5 guys using studio tricks. But then you hear em live and it sounds even better.! I wish some of these reaction guys would go to exit stage left and react to the true magic of rush.
Yes I know
Agreed Wholeheartedly - I wish the ESL video of LVS, along with the drum solo in the middle of YYZ will one day be released
Nah...the version Hemispheres is the BEST!
Edward Van Halen was once asked..."How does it feel to be the world's greatest guitarist"? His response was "I don't know, ask Alex Lifeson".
Check out the drum solo on Working Man from this album. Blow you away.
I read somewhere that EVH used to warm up before most shows with a play through of Natural Science. Wish I could find the source but it always stuck with me.
@@jameslighterGTR Boy if that's true I really hope somebody has a tape of it somewhere.
He never said that.
That quote is attributed to Jimi Hendrix saying Rory Gallagher was the greatest, but there is no proof that Hendrix ever said that. The quote gets recycled through the years with various guitarists.
I grew up with Zep as my all time and only time favorite. Then I heard 2112, and my listening expanded.
This is the song that showcases Alex's talent. His best solo in my opinion. One of the few that Geddy doesn't take the spotlight away although he is prominent. Just a perfect balance. Neil kills it as usual.
It's an awesome solo (top 5 in my opinion), but I lean toward his best solo as being the one on 2112: Soliloquy. But that one is only "flawed" because it's too damned short.
Limelight is his best solo IMO. The talent required on the bends and dive bombs is unreal. (It's also his favorite lol)
@@dquaidman I think that is my 2nd favorite. Soliloquy is definitely the best section of 2112. But Iust say the most impressive is the end of Discovery. That chromatic scale he plays blows my mind
Look out the isolated guitar bass drums on UA-cam...mind blowing
They might be from another dimension; just sayin.
Nah, they're just from Canada, eh!! (which for some just might be another dimension!!)
No, but they're IN one when performing. Music is the voice of God.
If you ever watch other musicians being interview about Rush, this was a right of passage song for a lot of them, play this you can play anything!
Medicinal sonic treatment for the soul.
Thank you Rush.
If you really want to see what they can do live, especially Alex, watch their performance of Working Man during the Time Machine tour in Cleveland.
RUSH, when possible, should always be listened to live. It is just so much more amazing to see them pull off live, and not miss a beat from the studio version.
While I agree (seen them 7 times), one of my favorite songs is one they don't do justice to live, because Alex actually overdubbed some guitar tracks, which he normally doesn't do... The Necromancer.
@@basedbear1605 past two years I can't stop listening to The Necromancer. His guitar work is sublime on that song. From delicate to pounding to ripping to soaring. If you close your eyes you can see the battle right before you. And then that Return Of The Prince outro solo - what a thing of beauty. I tried playing it, it seemed accessible at first, but his phrasing is beyond me even with (seemingly) accurate tab right in front of me. Oh well ... maybe I need a 1974 Gibson ES-335 tobacco sunburst 🤣
@@thomhickey4277 Indeed. Incredible song that is way underrated.
10, 20, 50 years from now, people will stumble upon recordings and videos of these three guys and will be absolutely blown away.
I've been a fan since 1977 and I never tire of hearing them.
“3 dudes, man!” My favorite quote of this reaction.
La Villa and many other long Rush songs can leave a person mentally worn out - in awe and with a satisfying smile.
I Went to see Pat Travers in the little, dramatic, Warnors theater in Fresno CA. He was opening for RUSH, who I was only vaguely aware of in 78. Hearing this song grabbed my attention, above all others that night however. It alone made me go out and buy my first RUSH allbum , HEMISPHERES the next am!
Kirk, Pat had a beast of a band didn't he? Thrall on guitar, double bass beast Tommy Aldridge on drums...Mars on bass. Must have been a hell of a show for you to see them and then Rush.
@@Kronx1970 It "would have been" except Pat had a HORRIBLE sound problem that night, that I'll never forget. Luckily Tommy's drums weren't effected and he mad up for their loss of a show. He saved it!! It was an amazing contrast in sound when Rush came on. That's what I remember most!
This is just an orgasm in music form. Gave me goosebumps the first time I heard it forty years ago and I still LOVE IT!!!!!!!!. Enjoyed your reaction. Cheers!
I discovered Rush when I was in 7th grade, 1981. I used to think of them like an electrified orchestral sound. Their music is as complex as any Beethoven or Mozart piece could ever be.
" I love a good build up"...just wait ofr the solo section! Quite possibly one of the all time greatest guitar solos. Alex is very underrated.
Geddy was playing Taurus Moog Bass Pedals with his feet during that song.
Time flies when your mesmerized. Its been that way for me even to this day. No matter how many times I hear and watch them. 2112 is worth the 20 minutes every time.
With out a doubt the MOST UNDERRATED GUITARIST of all time PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The song makes me weep a little every time I hear it
Seeing them some 35 years or so later doing it in Cleveland might be an interesting comparison. Brilliant and playful.
I saw them live for both of those concert tours. 14 times in total, including R30, Time Machine (twice), Clockwork Angels and R40. Plus 10 earlier - first one cost $6.
No modern musicians except for Weird Al have license to pull off polka. Not even Rush.
"They are all masters." Truer words have never been spoken! Love the reaction. More deep Rush cuts please! Natural Science would be a good place to start.
What’s the chances of these 3 incredible musicians coming from literally the same area,I’m mean really what are the odds out of all the people. Nobody could’ve accomplished what they did,particularly the millions of kids inspired to go buy a guitar,bass or drum kit just from this one song.
Lots of great Rush music experiences in your future. It's a beautiful ride
It really is!
Just a monumental display of craftsmanship, and their best tune, loved it since 78
Man i love RUSH WOW this is the reason why i try to make my music different & Unique as possible
It's fun watching the lights go on as you listen.
When I was in high school, I had friends who were drummers and they would boast all the time about learning to play new songs from Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, etc., but the inevitable question that always came up was 'Yes, but can you play La Villa Strangiato?', that told me everything about who actual drummers thought was the greatest. RIP Neil.
Rush created their own language. Those who spoke it...understood...those who didn't, were left to shake their head in amazement.
Omg so good just awesome
"Magicians" is right. On any given Rush song, Geddy and/or Alex are playing synth or bass pedals. Look at 3:11 and you can see Alex playing bass pedals and does so throughout the song. It's hardly noticeable. In an interview, even Neil Peart said he has a pad that's wired into Geddy's synth because at some point every human has his limits.
I was privileged to see Rush 16/17 times since the first tour they did in the UK. Since then, they have been my all-time favourite band. I remember reading an interview many years ago when a journalist asked them how they manage to play such true renditions of their songs. The response was that they never wanted to short-change their fans. They made their money out of albums and tours - not singles, fashion and radio promotion. Their fans are everything to them and, understandably, they have one of the largest and most loyal sets of fans. Rush, IMO, is a band where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts - which is incredible as, individually, they are all at the top of their profession. Keep on being amazed.
They make me feel proud to be from Toronto Canada yes RUSH love you guys your the best RUSH from Toronto
This is their greatest Master Piece. I love me my instrumentals, and this is the ultimate instrumental of all time. It takes you on a most wondrous journey.
It is fantastic!
Drummers always assumed that Peart was laying overdubs and multi tracks on the studio cuts for this song, until they saw him live. That’s when he became “the professor.” Wonderful track.
The full studio version of 2112 Is probably the greatest song what ever lived.i can’t believe musicians were were actually selling their souls to become better players before this song came out....
Every note they play is purposeful!!!
I think this is the best song ever written by anyone. They are so so amazing
A thought came to me; since your set is essentially black, maybe you can shift yourself to a side of the frame when you bring up the band video and position it to the open side so it can be bigger.
I like the way you keep the music going and just interject enough reaction comments that it's not interfering with the music. The other channels that keep stopping the music are not as enjoyable.
Very impressed by your take. Been a hardcore fan since 78’ and have seen them 39 times between them and 2015. Thank you for acknowledging their awesomeness!
Seeing them LIVE through the 80's and 90's was more than a thrill, it was more like a Religious type of experience, including the Grace Under Pressure tour in Dallas at the Iconic Cotton Bowl!! just amazing group of guys!
Props to your dad for loving the best 3 person band 1in the world. These guys were incredible!
Oh, I meant to mention that as much as you like the “harder rock and roll” you should check out something off their “Caress Of Steel” album! Pretty good rock on that album!
That's my favorite Rush album! Gets next to no love because no radio songs. The Necromancer and Lakeside Park are incredible. Not to mention Bastille Day and Fountain of Lamneth.
@@basedbear1605 mine 2 . Necromancer and fountain are brilliant
Hey Eddy how does it feel to be the greatest guitar player...I don't know go ask Alex.
Best, and most underrated, guitar magazine interview quote ever.
The sub-title says it ALL: *An exercise in self-indulgence.*
(while Alex bares his very SOUL for all the world to see...)
Alex lifeson completes rush. As simple as that!
He's the soul to Rush for me
Quite possibly the three finest musicians to ever be in a rock band together. Been a huge fan since ‘79, and had the great fortune to see them 13 times between 1981 and 2015. Pure. Magic.
they are the Bachs and Mozarts of the modern era. the composing, orchestrating, timings are incredibly done, with few bands even coming close. geniuses three.
glad you are finally seeing their work
and it's fun to re live it as you watch
they are true artists best of the best
Masters indeed
When I went to see them in the 80's and they played this Alex would pour his soul into his guitar but the biggest cheer always went up for Geddy 's little bass solo. 😂😂. Always felt sorry for Alex
What's also remarkable is that they stayed together AND remained friends right up until the end. When you put your ego aside, great things happen (you just might not get the glory for it).
Neil's mustache is the 4th band member! LOL 😂
You know that recently Alex teamed up with Rik Emmitt of Triumph for one of Riks projects right?
But they're both guitarists 🤔
RUSH ROCKS FOREVER - seen them 7 times in concert since 75
You said it yourself. It sucks you in. I get totally lost and it pushes the darkness aside due to my military experience. I owe them more than they can ever know
They once asked Eddie Van Halen what it was like to be considered the world's best guitarist. He replied, " I don't know. Why don't you go ask Alex Lifeson." I think that sums it up perfectly.
The 2011 version live from Cleveland is, I think the ultimate version. Geddy kicked us the bass line so hard it is scary. The into is playful and shows they don’t have any hang ups about changes and having fun on stage.
This is actually a live performance of the song and it’s utterly fantastic (and in my opinion the best live recording of this particular piece).
Best live performers EVER.
“Masters” “Magicians” Yep, you nailed it.
I got lost for hours in the headphones with these guys when I was a kid.
Still do sometimes.
Unbelievable version ! Old Rush fan
Love your Rush reactions. I've been a Rush fan since my early teen years, around 40 years. 40 years.....wow. Subbed.
Thirty-eight for me. I was 12. Has changed my life in magical, positive and wonderful ways. Subbed too. Hope the fellow can finally get on board. His folks tried to tell him, but he was resistant. The older ya get the more ya realize how wise your m and d are, ideally anyway. Have a swell weekend Jelsick!
Freshman. 1982. Heard Tom Sawyer on a clock radio cassette player of a new friend. 25 concerts..took my teen daughtet to Time Machine....
Impacted all aspects of my life for the bettet....its hard to convey to folks how integral they are to who i am and how i view the world .
Thanks to all the fellow Rush Fans for sharing the ride
Thanks to the members of Rush....for Rush
Thank you Professor 🌈✌
And thank you, Tyce, for popping in Moving Pictures when i needed to hear it🙂
The sound track of my youth. Three dudes... each played 1/2 the music = 3 halves of sound!
Alex Lifeson was an underrated guitarist and was not given the recognition he so well deserves. Another Canadian trio that was also a powerhouse was "Triumph" they stared two years later in 1976. Rikk Emmett spoke of Alex Lifeson and praised him for his mastery. Any song from Rush will always blow you away, just like any song from Triumph will also blow you away. Another Canadian rock band of 5 members is April Wine Miles Goodwin was also a master.
All great requests
Ive watcched so many Rush reaction videos. Unfortunately many have no idea what theyre hearing. You obviously get it. You are the perfect candidate to get off the beaten path. There are so many songs. Would love to see you do Kid Gloves off Grace Under Pressure. No one has.✌
if you do this song again , do their pinkpop from around 1978-9.. sheer rawness with barely any keys..
Ummm. Ascended Masters. 🤯🤯🤯❤️❤️❤️🚀🚀🚀.one of the best reason to be alive and witness the genius collaboration at work & play. I’m blessed
Any song done in Rio is off the chart. The crowd size and participation are amazing.
I always felt rush was like a musical story. It starts pulls you in you can"t help but expect what's coming next never let you down surprise you always. I love what you said tell someone you are going to play a 12 minute cut, they give you the look. Then play it. They say that was 12 minutes and we all are sad!!! cheers
They could still play it that well live 30 years later. They were always amazing, every time
More than any other of their songs this one showcases the power of dynamics. All 3 of them use them to immense effect throughout this piece. It brings so much life and depth to it.
One of the most perfectly executed pieces of music ever performed. I sit hear with a tear in my eyes.
What non fans don't realize is that in the intro, the low keyboard parts are played by Alex on Taurus pedals. Go and watch the intro ago and you can see him moving to the licks.
Another great song from Rush. Thanks for sharing.
Love that guitar solo. And the follwing bass n drum chase. I always speed in that part while driving ;-)...
Man its one thing to play other ppls songs but to create?! And such accomplished musicians at young age?. I love Rush so much that I love Rush fans too. LOL I mean really. 1 night late after the Rush concert we all hit the road. I mean thousands of ppl poured out of Frank Erwin cent. in Austin yet there was No traffic jam at all!? I drove up I35 doing 80 or more and everyone else was too. No one hogged the left lane lol we all gave each other room and watched out for cops.
Rush fans are smart and R good ppl.
This is Lifeson's Magnum Opus, his Great Masterpiece.
SO Privileged to have grown up with their Epic Musicianship and ABSOLUTE GREATNESS! R.I.P NEIL The greatest EVER!!
I never saw a bad Rush concert; I was out of the country when they were doing their "Clockwork Angels" tour (tried to get tickets for Cologne or Berlin...heck, I even would've gone to Amsterdam! No dice, no tickets!), so I was extremely sad when I learned that this was their last tour. I figured it probably was, but that doesn't mean I wasn't disappointed. I was really saddened to hear of Neil's death on January 7, 2020. Amazing man, amazing lyrics, for an amazing (and my all-time favorite) group. All of the members were consummate professionals, driven by a spirit of excellence. There won't ever be (my wife says can't, and she be right) another band like Rush.
You got that right..MASTERS. I saw then in b.c ,Canada where i live . I first saw them when i was 16. Saw them 4 times and fell hard. I'm 50 and huge RUSH FAN..they are unreal.
I love seeing peoples faces while they watch rush hahaha so awesome
3 guys and also very young here, an amazing feat
Studio version of La villa is absolutely incredible!
Got to see the last tour with my son who is a huge rush fan. There were families with 3 generations. My first live show was Moving Pictures then Subdivisions tour. Rush has been a part of my life for 40 years. Great interview with Geddy here. open.spotify.com/episode/110wmpHTZ7ATepNii3UKlG?si=XFsqK7jiS6OX43Poje85xA. Talking about hiring Neil is classic.. This was recorded prior to Neil passing and you can hear the hitch in Geddy's voice when they talk about getting together for dinner. Of course he knew...but no one else need to know. Neil is a hero of mine. The shit he dealt with and still produced magnificent music and rhythms. World's greatest prog rock bands.....and right up there with greatest rock band period.
rush taught me to enjoy instrumentals from bands, those were always the hidden gold from bands who dared perform them
Thats a live version my man. Its great but the studio version is flawlessly perfect as you can imagine
I'm glad you covered this one too. Welcome to the fan club!
Now this is what you call a masterpiece, sheer brilliance.
I saw them in 78 at the world series of rock in Cleveland Ohio.......best day ever.....
RUSH is amazing. Even better live! 😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦