Keith Moon was the reason I picked up the drumsticks 40 years ago. Bonham was amazing and is one of my all time favorites, but Neil is at a whole different level than the rest. The absolute GOAT.
Hi Jon, I also started drumming because of Keith Moon. I had no natural inclination to percussion, no sense of beat or time. Age 16 I suddenly noticed Moon's drums, and I started trying to figure out what he was doing. I taught myself to drum, and I formed a college band in the early 1980's. Bonham was my second favorite. It took me longer to fully appreaciate Neil P's cleaner sound. I really appreciate MMB's listeners comments, that Neil was likely "balancing" his drums to not drown-out the composition, (as the author). That point realy helped me appreciate what Neil was intentionally doing. Rush is technically on the highest level.
@@jraben1065 Neil would give Geddy a composition. Geddy would figure out which parts he could sing and he and Alex would work on the music and then Niel would figure out a drum piece to perfectly accentuate the song and the result 99% of the time was pure magic. 😊
@@Fred-vy1hm Hi Fred, I totally respect Geddy's commitment to the lyrics, expressing the meaning with clarity, and with emotion. It would have been great to sit there when Neil and Geddy were exploring the lyrics. Geddy has such an "odd" voice, it took me a while to appreciate the vocal mastery. Alex always comes in "3rd place" in my mind, but I'm sure he was extremly important to Rush. It would be good to hear more about Alex.
Neil was a great technician, but didn't have Bonzo's power. Love them both, but Bonham is alone in the highest stratosphere of rock drummers. (I'm not including Krupa and others from outside of Rock, that's a different conversation.)
@@Cosmo-Kramer I agree, the great Jazz drummers were different technically. They achieved the highest level in technique,. but most Jazz drummers couldn't "rock", they couldn't find the groove, or intensity. Bonham totally rocked, great power, and also Jazz tech skill. Neil P had impressive power too, but it was "controlled" power. Many boxers had speed and power, but Mike Tyson had "bad intentions" too. Both Bonham and Keith Moon drummed with "bad intent".
For me, it depends on the song and also the mood I'm in, but I prefer him singing in a lower register in general, like he does on 'Signals', 'Grace Under Pressure' and 'Power Windows' 🙂
Geddy’s voice fits perfectly too the bands musicality in my opinion. In his early yrs his register is very high, and sounds like NO ONE else in rock and some loved it, some liked it an some hated it… Personally I loved his voice just as I loved Rush because everything they did sounded different from the rest. Anyways, that’s what music is all about, it’s in the ear of the listener 🤘
So true about Geddy’s voice, like in fly by night people didn’t like his voice. He said he was screaming. I loved it, and his voice doesn’t match the music they’re playing.❤❤❤❤❤🎤🎙️🎤🎙️
@@byronness7385 Agreed! Plus, who else could sing "My spirits are low / in the depths of despair / My lifeblood / ooooh spills oooooooooveeer!" as in 2112? Incredible!
Bonam and moon were lumberjack one trick ponies. Neil was a brain surgeon that also knew notes and melodies AND wrote most of the lyrics. Watch his drum solo also.
Love that you like the professor Peart. Look at his biography and you will understand why he was called the professor or "your favorite drummer's favorite drummer". Now that you like Peart, you MUST react to his legendary solo, and also look at the story behind its concept
Look into there back story. They were told on the last album of there recording contract to deliver a 3min top 40 or they're done. They said f u and gave them 2112 instead. 1 side of a whole album 1 song. This catapulted them to the top...look into why they got snubbed by the Rock and Roll hall of fame for decades and watch their R&R induction and how the crowd reacts. There's sooo much gold with this band!
Bonham had amazing technique and was a true artist. Neil was too and also had a much longer career than Bonham playing harder parts (and still pounding the crap out of the drums). And riding a motorcycle all day between 2-3 hour shows. Not human. In 1981 we thought he was from another planet.
Rush retired in 2015 and Geddy Lee said once in an interview that Rush was these three guys and that was it. They were not only band mates they were best friends. ALex and Geddy have been best friends since they met in junior high when they were 13. When Neil joined the band in 1974 he fit right in. I would suggest 2112 with either lyrics or the cartoon version. This is one of their earlier opus. Cheers
Hi there. Small correction, "YYZ" is pronounced by its individual letters as in, "Wye, Wye, Zee." YYZ is the international airport code for the Toronto Airport. The main rhythm of that song is the rendering of those letters in the old Morse code, as in _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ . . Neil heard that rhythm over the radio one day while flying back home. Glad your liking Rush and Geddy Lee's voice. For fun, please consider reacting to his cameo appearance in the song "Take Off" from the Comedy/Novelty album "Great White North." His voice in that one is quintessential Geddy. As always, Thanks for this one.
I’m sure Geddy would so appreciate your kind compliment, back in the day when this came out, the critics hated his voice and they were not liked by the mainstream music, I’ve noticed this younger generation really appreciate classical prog rock bands like Rush and Yes , Pink Floyd, Genesis etc...
Man, you really need to hear some of their stuff from slightly earlier before this stuff. I know you would absolutely love the song that closes out the iconic Rush 2112 album which was their do or die album and they flipped the bird to the record company and thought it was going to be their last thing they ever did, and then it blew up and that's why they became the band they are later. So please please check out the last song on side B of that album, Something For Nothing. It's a fan favorite and it showcases everything they can do at that time and it's an absolute banger, and the message is so positive, and yet it's still so beautiful and melodic but it just kicks hard, and incredible guitar solos as well. And it's not real long, I think maybe it's 3 or 4 minutes. They ended that album with a bang!
Neil’s banging the crap out of those skins. Don’t let anyone ever tell you he’s “just” a percussionist that’s focussed on precision. He can rock it out as much as Bonham.
Neil played actual notes on drums. The Frankfurt solo is an excellent example of that. Bonham is a distant second to Neil and Ginger Baker IMO. MY FAV drummer is Keith Moon, mostly because of the legendary stories and complete entertainment factor. He was a blast to watch and an out-of-control wildman behind the skins. IMO the best rock vocals came from The Who as well. Roger Daltry still makes me slide off my chair. lol But Geddys voice is so unique, he gives a special flavor to the lyrics. Alex and Neil are also very unique. The combo is an instantly recognizable band. Too bad it's all satanic. Remember, lucifers body was made of musical instruments. Music is a hook. Beware, especially of lyrics. You could be cursing yourself or someone else simply by singing along. Just saying. Take it or leave it but it's true and now isn't the time to be playing around with your eternal soul. Peace!
Geddy’s voice is like fine wine…each year more and more people appreciate what he did back in the 70s and 80s. He wasn’t as appreciated in the time, but I can say with confidence that they would not have had the success they had without his voice. Nobody else can sing some of those lyrics that Neil wrote … with conviction and emotion…. Uniqueness sells records. When you think about it… Geddy is the vocalist on decades and decades of hits and deserves recognition for that (not just his sick ass bass playing :)
Neil Peart once said that in later years there were many people who told him how they came to understand the lines: "I have no heart to lie I can't pretend a stranger Is a long awaited friend" #RushLyricsForEverything I love that opening riff Alex plays, and his solo on "Limelight" is one of Lerxst's more emotive on the record. One more drummer for you to check out is Bill Bruford of the band Yes. Of course there's always the jazz legends Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa. The Funk Brothers Benny Benjamin (aka Papa Zita), "Pistol" Allen and Uriel Jones. Who, along with the legendary James Jamerson on bass guitar, comprised one of the most influential rhythm sections in the history of American music.
Keith Moon was one of Neil’s earliest influences, so he’s definitely a drummer to check out. I was fortunate enough to see The Who play once. You’ve done three songs off of Moving Pictures now (Tom Sawyer, YYZ, and Limelight), so I’d say do Red Barchetta next.
All great bands have to have great drummers as they are the drivers of the groove. That said, there are only a handful of truly memorable drummers in music. John Bonham, Neal Peart, Danny Carey, Keith Moon . This would be my Mount Rushmore of drummers.
Mr Portnoy might have something to say to that in his defense not that he needs one reggae by masterclass on Rush acknowledging all of their members not just one but yes the one is Mr Portnoy check them out baby they're the real deal
Great reaction, Let me tell you something, all drummers magazine top 10 rock drummers are Moon, Boham and Neil (The Profesor) in different order but the top 3. Again Great reaction
I dig your sentiments .. now imagine being like 12 years old and listening to Moving Pictures album for the first time.. also Frank Zappa and Ozzy .. growing up with this stuff .. we had no idea of Hip Hop but then Public Enemy also hit his .. all while we Punks were also doing Black Flag and Dead Kennedy's .. but everyone had super respect for hard core .. be it Cyprus Hill or Rush .. but also a sleeper .. Depeche Mode. Even the most hardcore punk had a Depeche Mode to play when a hottie got in the ride.. also It was damn good. and SKA too .. English Beat .. Specials .. it's all good. But Getty is about the bass .. check out Yes too for old school. But you so right.. with out niel peart the band is dead :( He wrote most of the songs too. Rush is dead .. Long Live RUSH!
Yes! I have always loved Geddy's singing and much like Alex's guitar, his voice fits the song. They don't always have the same tone song after song but the do have the same tone within a particular song. These guys were meant to sing and play together.
RUSH is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE of the fluidity of MASTERING TIME SIGNATURES! I play drums and there are a few things that you need to know about Neil Peart’s ( pronounced PEER-T) character: First he writes the lyrics so he knows in advance what TYPE of song it’s meant to be ie ballad, driver, etc. Second he COMPOSES on the drums… like a carpenter who looks at a set of blueprints before building the object. Neil lays out a SKETCH in his mind of the VOICES of the drumset and builds the song from there. He is also a great LISTENER knowing when NOT to step over Geddy’s singing or Alex’s solos! Finally, he had perfect timing and fluidity of time changes. He said himself that it’s not about COUNTING the time signatures as much as fluid motion to change the tempo without counting: in other words it should FLOW! He hates repeating the same drum patterns in the same song meaning if he plays a fill one way the first time around he will play it differently the second time around. IE. Rolls down the toms the first time around and triplets or quads (all four limbs) the second time around. In short there will NEVER be another like him on planet earth 🌍 🌏 🌎! REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR! With heart felt admiration and sincerity! Gary
I like the fact they're using your arms to replicate the timing in the energy of it because that really does give you an insight into it but keep in mind he is also working both feet with tremendous intricacy at the same time. It's tough. And I love have Geddy Lee can sing and do all the stuff and operate foot pedals and jump back and forth between the keyboards and the bass guitar but he can play the meanest most savage difficult bass lines while singing at the same time. These guys were a massive triple threat. And don't forget that Neil writes a lot of their lyrics to, Really most of them.
This is a great song. It was a single from Moving Pictures, along with Tom Sawyer. Those two songs are Rush's biggest hits. Limelight is a...perfect Rush song. I don't know what else to say. Great tune!
Love the reactions. Thank you for your open-mindedness and reverence for the music!! Hey Keith Moon could wail- check out “Won’t get Fooled Again” You know that the hypnotized never lie - it is a Great Banger
Bonham’s superpower is striking power and an uncanny ability to be off time and yet on time at the same time. Peart’s superpower is absolute mathematical precision, at high speed.
Nobody is playing the congas, it's just an instrument in the studio. Agree, Geddy has one of the great voices in Rock/Metal genres,. Another of my favorite vocalist is Ronnie Jame Dio, check of the band Rainbow "Stargazer" live, it also features Ritchie Blackmore on guitar (Deep Purple). Neil Peart is the GOAT, period, when it comes to drummers of the same genre. He just doesn't hit whatever he wants on the drums, every stroke has a purpose. His drumming on Rush songs and his drum solos are more or less a composition. A lot of thought goes into his drumming. While l love LZ and John Bonham, Bonham has a different in style when compared to Peart. Bonham is like a metronome, you really feel the hammer on the down beat and this is why he's like the backbone on many LZ songs. While there are many technical aspects to Bonham's drumming, Peart imo is far more advanced and has a bigger bag.
Rush is Canada's 'Yin' and The Tragically HIP are Canada's 'Yang'. For the love of all things holy, check out The HIP. They're like finding an underground treasure chest full of gold and diamonds. RIP Gordie. RIP Neil. The Pillars of Iconic Greatness.
Hope you'll react to "The Camera Eye" by Rush. To me, it is Geddy's greatest vocal performance. And it has an absolutely blistering guitar solo by Alex near the end of the song.
Geddys voice is what caught my attention when I first heard Rush's A Farwell to Kings album. And I'm a drummer, Geddy has a three octave range, and his voice fits perfectly for their sound.
One of the greatest songs I've ever heard from one of the greatest bands I've had the pleasure of hearing. All from three musicians, too. A farewell to kings, indeed.
Dude, I love watching your mind be blown! Music is a very subjective art, everyone likes some songs and artists more than others. Happy to join you on this journey.
MMB, I wondered if you had listened much to Keith Moon. You have to do some reactions! From "Who Albums", do "Won't Get Fooled Again". The drums are continually interesting and insane. For a LIVE video, check out "A Quick One While He's Away" at the "Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus". It's a silly Who song, but has the best footage of Moon's mad drumming brilliance. Moon was once asked how he rated himself as a drummer, and he said "I'm the best Keith Moon style drummer in the world."
Beyond being great musicians, they are top level human beings, and are/were the best of friends. To hear any of them interviewed - they are so articulate, interesting and humble.
So said New is gone, after finding peace and happiness from his 2nd wife and baby daughter. In the 90's he was struck with tragedy losing his wife and daughter months apart. Rush didn't play for 4or 5 years before Neal felt he was ready and to play is what he needed. He's written books and albums about his dark days,lost. On a lighter note 🎵.. a common saying in Rush-dom is...."Neal Peart is your favorite drummers favorite drummer !!
As a drummer myself obviously I notice the drums… Neil’s drumming for me, separates itself in that it’s the first drummer to ever make the drums upfront and completely part of the sound in that it’s melodic, rhythmic, and not just keeping the beat but presents and mood that fits the song… words are so hard to explain exactly what I mean, but I think this helps a little😂😂😂😂😂❤❤🥁🥁🥁
I was listening to hip hop since '78. When it turned a corner I became less of a fan, but there's always stand outs that catch my ear. Now I'm more into my rock and roll roots.
Hey bro, nice reactions to the best musicians that ever lived. This power trio will leave you in awe as you dig deeper. I heard them for the first time back in Houston in 1980.....I have not been able to stop. Their discography is unbelievable and their songs through their meanings they have beat the test of time. Keep digging it....react to Natural Science, studio and live version from their 1995 tour. There are so many songs you'll enjoy...we'll go slow with future suggestions...God bless.
Bonham does everything you expect out of a drummer, the best ever. Peart does stuff you don’t expect, the best. You can’t imagine it before you hear it but somehow when you do you’re like yeah, that’s perfect there.
Moon is like if Neil Peart and Animal from the Muppets were one drummer. He’s almost as unexpected and comprehensive a drummer but he’s just so ferocious and spastic with it.
If you want more Neil Peart I would suggest his solo, live in Frankfurt Germany. His kit is insane, but not for show. Pretty sure he uses every last bit of it. For another live performance I would suggest Working Man Live in Cleveland Ohio. You may may want to check out the studio version first, with the original drummer John Rutsey. He was a good drummer, and the song was good, but he's not Peart. This live performance with Neil was just them having fun and was insane! They all go nuts and it's amazing.
Yeah Geddy has one of those voices that stick with you. It is so crisp and clear (except when he is screeching but I even loved it when he screeched) and you can understand what he is saying. It is so perfect for the music; it just goes so well with their music. I have seen them live over ten times and he always sounds perfect. Towards the end of his career, he struggled a bit with some of the high notes in some of their music, but he was always so professional. He almost never rearranged the music. Instead, he rearranged the performance order by putting the tough songs early in the set. All so he could attempt to sing it the way it was on the record. Even though you could hear him struggle, he always hit the notes. It's one of the things that we love about Rush. They always had the utmost respect for their fans. I felt like Rush were pals that I've never met. That is also why Neil wrote the line in this song, "I can't pretend a stranger is a long-awaited friend." Neil was uncomfortable with fame, and this song is about how he felt about it. All the fans knew how he felt and although I can't speak for all of them, I would have respected his privacy if I had met him. RIP Neil. I love your air drumming reaction. If you ever saw Rush live you would know that almost everyone is always air drumming. It is a hallmark of one of their concerts. I will be respectful. I love Bonham but Neil was better.
For another top pick from Moving Pictures that showcases what they could do with their respective instruments, I recommend Red Barchetta from Exit Stage Left. Cheers from Canada! 🇨🇦 🎤 🎹 🎸 🥁 🎸 🐐 🐐 🐐
Love sharing your Rush journey and can't wait till you hear 2112. Speaking of voices I can't wait till you hear Ronnie James Dio. Love your reactions very intelligent and entertaining! Thanks for tip of Young Thug I have to check him out.
The band Genesis were progressive rock geniuses back in the 70’s when Peter Gabriel fronted and Phil Collins played drums & backed Peter up on vocals. Some of Phil’s finest drumming was back in those days. Listen to Firth of Fifth, Dancing With the Moonlit Knight & The Cage.
Time to get into some serious Rush, this is the song I recommend to all newbie-Tom-Sawyer fans, Natural Science...!!!!! Pure Genius, need to react ASAP.
The relationship with Rush is like love or hate. I've heard several times that they hated it and others that they loved it. Many times I also heard: Is the woman singing? But I've never seen anyone complain about the instrumental part.
You now understand after a couple of songs why Rush always had die-hard fans. You should just sit down and listen to some of their earlier albums, not for video reactions, but just to enjoy things like 2112 and Hemispheres. Their later stuff was amazing, too. Small correction: Neil Peart is pronounced as “PEERT”. During an interview, Geddy explained it as P + + T.
If you want to find a nice avenue into Rush just pick out their instrumentals. Those are their secret weapon and was always an ongoing easteregg with them. Us fans were always like, "is their an instrumental on this new album?" Their instrumentals are an amazing work all by themselves. And like Golf Clash Stewy says, you either love Geddy's voice or hate it. So for any Rush holdouts who don't like Geddy's voice, introduce them to Rush's large catalog of instrumentals from over the years.
Keith Moon was a big influence on Neil Peart when he was young. Though he chose against Moon's "unconventional" playing style for himself and took more disciplined route.
Have you watched Neil’s 9 minute drum solo, live in Frankfort. Definitely a must watch. And you should also check out their Caress of Steel album, it’s what got me hooked
Getty’s voice, Peart’s drums and Lifeson’s guitar 🎸 is a crazy great combination
Keith Moon was the reason I picked up the drumsticks 40 years ago. Bonham was amazing and is one of my all time favorites, but Neil is at a whole different level than the rest. The absolute GOAT.
Hi Jon, I also started drumming because of Keith Moon. I had no natural inclination to percussion, no sense of beat or time. Age 16 I suddenly noticed Moon's drums, and I started trying to figure out what he was doing. I taught myself to drum, and I formed a college band in the early 1980's. Bonham was my second favorite. It took me longer to fully appreaciate Neil P's cleaner sound. I really appreciate MMB's listeners comments, that Neil was likely "balancing" his drums to not drown-out the composition, (as the author). That point realy helped me appreciate what Neil was intentionally doing. Rush is technically on the highest level.
@@jraben1065 Neil would give Geddy a composition. Geddy would figure out which parts he could sing and he and Alex would work on the music and then Niel would figure out a drum piece to perfectly accentuate the song and the result 99% of the time was pure magic. 😊
@@Fred-vy1hm Hi Fred, I totally respect Geddy's commitment to the lyrics, expressing the meaning with clarity, and with emotion. It would have been great to sit there when Neil and Geddy were exploring the lyrics. Geddy has such an "odd" voice, it took me a while to appreciate the vocal mastery. Alex always comes in "3rd place" in my mind, but I'm sure he was extremly important to Rush. It would be good to hear more about Alex.
Neil was a great technician, but didn't have Bonzo's power. Love them both, but Bonham is alone in the highest stratosphere of rock drummers. (I'm not including Krupa and others from outside of Rock, that's a different conversation.)
@@Cosmo-Kramer I agree, the great Jazz drummers were different technically. They achieved the highest level in technique,. but most Jazz drummers couldn't "rock", they couldn't find the groove, or intensity. Bonham totally rocked, great power, and also Jazz tech skill. Neil P had impressive power too, but it was "controlled" power. Many boxers had speed and power, but Mike Tyson had "bad intentions" too. Both Bonham and Keith Moon drummed with "bad intent".
People either love Geddys voice or hate it.... I love it!
For me, it depends on the song and also the mood I'm in, but I prefer him singing in a lower register in general, like he does on 'Signals', 'Grace Under Pressure' and 'Power Windows' 🙂
Geddy’s voice fits perfectly too the bands musicality in my opinion. In his early yrs his register is very high, and sounds like NO ONE else in rock and some loved it, some liked it an some hated it…
Personally I loved his voice just as I loved Rush because everything they did sounded different from the rest.
Anyways, that’s what music is all about, it’s in the ear of the listener 🤘
So true about Geddy’s voice, like in fly by night people didn’t like his voice. He said he was screaming. I loved it, and his voice doesn’t match the music they’re playing.❤❤❤❤❤🎤🎙️🎤🎙️
I was just going to say the same thing
@@byronness7385 Agreed! Plus, who else could sing "My spirits are low / in the depths of despair / My lifeblood / ooooh spills oooooooooveeer!" as in 2112? Incredible!
Bonam and moon were lumberjack one trick ponies. Neil was a brain surgeon that also knew notes and melodies AND wrote most of the lyrics. Watch his drum solo also.
Great ear brother Neil was an absolute beast, second to none. All three such great musicians, absolute masters of their crafts.
I appreciate your honesty and open-minded attitude. This is why I can - and do - like your reactions.
Love that you like the professor Peart. Look at his biography and you will understand why he was called the professor or "your favorite drummer's favorite drummer". Now that you like Peart, you MUST react to his legendary solo, and also look at the story behind its concept
Look into there back story. They were told on the last album of there recording contract to deliver a 3min top 40 or they're done. They said f u and gave them 2112 instead. 1 side of a whole album 1 song. This catapulted them to the top...look into why they got snubbed by the Rock and Roll hall of fame for decades and watch their R&R induction and how the crowd reacts. There's sooo much gold with this band!
Bonham had amazing technique and was a true artist. Neil was too and also had a much longer career than Bonham playing harder parts (and still pounding the crap out of the drums). And riding a motorcycle all day between 2-3 hour shows. Not human. In 1981 we thought he was from another planet.
Rush retired in 2015 and Geddy Lee said once in an interview that Rush was these three guys and that was it. They were not only band mates they were best friends. ALex and Geddy have been best friends since they met in junior high when they were 13. When Neil joined the band in 1974 he fit right in. I would suggest 2112 with either lyrics or the cartoon version. This is one of their earlier opus.
Cheers
But, Neil is/was still the new guy. ;)
@@slainteron4027 Yes :)
Hi there. Small correction, "YYZ" is pronounced by its individual letters as in, "Wye, Wye, Zee." YYZ is the international airport code for the Toronto Airport. The main rhythm of that song is the rendering of those letters in the old Morse code, as in _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ . . Neil heard that rhythm over the radio one day while flying back home. Glad your liking Rush and Geddy Lee's voice. For fun, please consider reacting to his cameo appearance in the song "Take Off" from the Comedy/Novelty album "Great White North." His voice in that one is quintessential Geddy. As always, Thanks for this one.
Yeeeeeeez!
Beauty, eh? Ha!
The "Yiz" thing comes from a joke Alex told at the end of the YYZ animated music video.
Y Y Zed for us Brits Please!
@@1oriss and Canadians. Sorry. Although I could totally get behind Yeez
Long live RUSH
I’m sure Geddy would so appreciate your kind compliment, back in the day when this came out, the critics hated his voice and they were not liked by the mainstream music, I’ve noticed this younger generation really appreciate classical prog rock bands like Rush and Yes , Pink Floyd, Genesis etc...
Man, you really need to hear some of their stuff from slightly earlier before this stuff. I know you would absolutely love the song that closes out the iconic Rush 2112 album which was their do or die album and they flipped the bird to the record company and thought it was going to be their last thing they ever did, and then it blew up and that's why they became the band they are later.
So please please check out the last song on side B of that album, Something For Nothing. It's a fan favorite and it showcases everything they can do at that time and it's an absolute banger, and the message is so positive, and yet it's still so beautiful and melodic but it just kicks hard, and incredible guitar solos as well. And it's not real long, I think maybe it's 3 or 4 minutes. They ended that album with a bang!
Neil’s banging the crap out of those skins. Don’t let anyone ever tell you he’s “just” a percussionist that’s focussed on precision. He can rock it out as much as Bonham.
Neil played actual notes on drums. The Frankfurt solo is an excellent example of that. Bonham is a distant second to Neil and Ginger Baker IMO. MY FAV drummer is Keith Moon, mostly because of the legendary stories and complete entertainment factor. He was a blast to watch and an out-of-control wildman behind the skins. IMO the best rock vocals came from The Who as well. Roger Daltry still makes me slide off my chair. lol But Geddys voice is so unique, he gives a special flavor to the lyrics. Alex and Neil are also very unique. The combo is an instantly recognizable band. Too bad it's all satanic. Remember, lucifers body was made of musical instruments. Music is a hook. Beware, especially of lyrics. You could be cursing yourself or someone else simply by singing along. Just saying. Take it or leave it but it's true and now isn't the time to be playing around with your eternal soul. Peace!
he is "the professor" after they got popular he went back and relearned the drums and constantly improved on his skills as a drummer
@@Magravated There is no Lucifer! Lol. Stop reading fairy tales.
Geddy’s voice is like fine wine…each year more and more people appreciate what he did back in the 70s and 80s. He wasn’t as appreciated in the time, but I can say with confidence that they would not have had the success they had without his voice. Nobody else can sing some of those lyrics that Neil wrote … with conviction and emotion…. Uniqueness sells records. When you think about it… Geddy is the vocalist on decades and decades of hits and deserves recognition for that (not just his sick ass bass playing :)
You can watch all of these songs live and still be amazed… RUSH is always amazing!!
Neil Peart once said that in later years there were many people who told him how they came to understand the lines:
"I have no heart to lie
I can't pretend a stranger
Is a long awaited friend"
#RushLyricsForEverything
I love that opening riff Alex plays, and his solo on "Limelight" is one of Lerxst's more emotive on the record.
One more drummer for you to check out is Bill Bruford of the band Yes. Of course there's always the jazz legends Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa. The Funk Brothers Benny Benjamin (aka Papa Zita), "Pistol" Allen and Uriel Jones. Who, along with the legendary James Jamerson on bass guitar, comprised one of the most influential rhythm sections in the history of American music.
'Yeez' ... you're killing me here ... Y-Y-Z ;-)
Keith Moon was one of Neil’s earliest influences, so he’s definitely a drummer to check out. I was fortunate enough to see The Who play once. You’ve done three songs off of Moving Pictures now (Tom Sawyer, YYZ, and Limelight), so I’d say do Red Barchetta next.
In an interview Neil was asked what’s it like being the best drummer. Neil replied “I’m not the best, I just practice a lot.”
What is funny is that Buddy Rich was the best drummer of his time and when asked how much he practiced, He claimed to Never practice! Lol!
An amazing song! This is Alex's favorite solo. It's atmospheric, and every note means something!
All great bands have to have great drummers as they are the drivers of the groove. That said, there are only a handful of truly memorable drummers in music. John Bonham, Neal Peart, Danny Carey, Keith Moon . This would be my Mount Rushmore of drummers.
Mr Portnoy might have something to say to that in his defense not that he needs one reggae by masterclass on Rush acknowledging all of their members not just one but yes the one is Mr Portnoy check them out baby they're the real deal
Great reaction, Let me tell you something, all drummers magazine top 10 rock drummers are Moon, Boham and Neil (The Profesor) in different order but the top 3.
Again Great reaction
I dig your sentiments .. now imagine being like 12 years old and listening to Moving Pictures album for the first time.. also Frank Zappa and Ozzy .. growing up with this stuff .. we had no idea of Hip Hop but then Public Enemy also hit his .. all while we Punks were also doing Black Flag and Dead Kennedy's .. but everyone had super respect for hard core .. be it Cyprus Hill or Rush .. but also a sleeper .. Depeche Mode. Even the most hardcore punk had a Depeche Mode to play when a hottie got in the ride.. also It was damn good. and SKA too .. English Beat .. Specials .. it's all good. But Getty is about the bass .. check out Yes too for old school. But you so right.. with out niel peart the band is dead :( He wrote most of the songs too. Rush is dead .. Long Live RUSH!
Yes! I have always loved Geddy's singing and much like Alex's guitar, his voice fits the song. They don't always have the same tone song after song but the do have the same tone within a particular song. These guys were meant to sing and play together.
It’s absolutely awesome watching a new Rush fan being born…welcome to the party! Enjoy every moment ,just like we do.❤️
RUSH is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE of the fluidity of MASTERING TIME SIGNATURES! I play drums and there are a few things that you need to know about Neil Peart’s ( pronounced PEER-T) character: First he writes the lyrics so he knows in advance what TYPE of song it’s meant to be ie ballad, driver, etc. Second he COMPOSES on the drums… like a carpenter who looks at a set of blueprints before building the object. Neil lays out a SKETCH in his mind of the VOICES of the drumset and builds the song from there. He is also a great LISTENER knowing when NOT to step over Geddy’s singing or Alex’s solos! Finally, he had perfect timing and fluidity of time changes. He said himself that it’s not about COUNTING the time signatures as much as fluid motion to change the tempo without counting: in other words it should FLOW! He hates repeating the same drum patterns in the same song meaning if he plays a fill one way the first time around he will play it differently the second time around. IE. Rolls down the toms the first time around and triplets or quads (all four limbs) the second time around. In short there will NEVER be another like him on planet earth 🌍 🌏 🌎! REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR!
With heart felt admiration and sincerity!
Gary
I Know Neil has Passed "devastated " but to me he will never be gone because who he is and what he gave to all of us.
I like the fact they're using your arms to replicate the timing in the energy of it because that really does give you an insight into it but keep in mind he is also working both feet with tremendous intricacy at the same time. It's tough. And I love have Geddy Lee can sing and do all the stuff and operate foot pedals and jump back and forth between the keyboards and the bass guitar but he can play the meanest most savage difficult bass lines while singing at the same time. These guys were a massive triple threat.
And don't forget that Neil writes a lot of their lyrics to, Really most of them.
This is a great song. It was a single from Moving Pictures, along with Tom Sawyer. Those two songs are Rush's biggest hits. Limelight is a...perfect Rush song. I don't know what else to say. Great tune!
Love the reactions. Thank you for your open-mindedness and reverence for the music!! Hey Keith Moon could wail- check out “Won’t get Fooled Again” You know that the hypnotized never lie - it is a Great Banger
I recommend "Roll the Bones".
Good song with very interesting lyrics. But the middle section will surprise you.
RUSH ARE ONE OF THE BEST BANDS OF ALL TIME
Bonham’s superpower is striking power and an uncanny ability to be off time and yet on time at the same time. Peart’s superpower is absolute mathematical precision, at high speed.
Nobody is playing the congas, it's just an instrument in the studio. Agree, Geddy has one of the great voices in Rock/Metal genres,. Another of my favorite vocalist is Ronnie Jame Dio, check of the band Rainbow "Stargazer" live, it also features Ritchie Blackmore on guitar (Deep Purple). Neil Peart is the GOAT, period, when it comes to drummers of the same genre. He just doesn't hit whatever he wants on the drums, every stroke has a purpose. His drumming on Rush songs and his drum solos are more or less a composition. A lot of thought goes into his drumming. While l love LZ and John Bonham, Bonham has a different in style when compared to Peart. Bonham is like a metronome, you really feel the hammer on the down beat and this is why he's like the backbone on many LZ songs. While there are many technical aspects to Bonham's drumming, Peart imo is far more advanced and has a bigger bag.
Nailed it brother neil is a prophet and will be the best in our lifetime
Rush is Canada's 'Yin' and The Tragically HIP are Canada's 'Yang'. For the love of all things holy, check out The HIP. They're like finding an underground treasure chest full of gold and diamonds. RIP Gordie. RIP Neil. The Pillars of Iconic Greatness.
I hear Rush and The Hip daily…sometimes on CFNY…The spirit of radio
Keith was an Animal on the drums. I this he really played drums like a musical instrument 🎸
Quite simply three geniuses at the peak of their creativity and masters of their art.
Hope you'll react to "The Camera Eye" by Rush. To me, it is Geddy's greatest vocal performance. And it has an absolutely blistering guitar solo by Alex near the end of the song.
His writing prowess was the icing on the cake!
Geddys voice is what caught my attention when I first heard Rush's A Farwell to Kings album. And I'm a drummer, Geddy has a three octave range, and his voice fits perfectly for their sound.
Neil was the consummate professional, always working on improvement.
Dude, do Cygnus X1 Books I & II back to back (studio versions). Won’t be disappointed.
Neil's lyricism is often overlooked by his 'alien' percussion. But this song, Freewill... Incredible poet.
Peart was not replaced. RUSH is done. Geddy and Alex have both said there is no RUSH without Peart.
I think you're ready to hear "The Camera Eye" from the same album.
One of the greatest songs I've ever heard from one of the greatest bands I've had the pleasure of hearing. All from three musicians, too. A farewell to kings, indeed.
This was the first song I'd ever heard by Rush. And it was the first tour of theirs I saw. Needless to say I was hooked.
Dude, I love watching your mind be blown! Music is a very subjective art, everyone likes some songs and artists more than others. Happy to join you on this journey.
I only got to see Rush once. This was the first song they played that night.
MMB, I wondered if you had listened much to Keith Moon. You have to do some reactions! From "Who Albums", do "Won't Get Fooled Again". The drums are continually interesting and insane. For a LIVE video, check out "A Quick One While He's Away" at the "Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus". It's a silly Who song, but has the best footage of Moon's mad drumming brilliance. Moon was once asked how he rated himself as a drummer, and he said "I'm the best Keith Moon style drummer in the world."
Beyond being great musicians, they are top level human beings, and are/were the best of friends. To hear any of them interviewed - they are so articulate, interesting and humble.
3 masters of their craft. Love these guys!
Welcome to the ARMY !!! Hang on it only gets better!!!
So said New is gone, after finding peace and happiness from his 2nd wife and baby daughter. In the 90's he was struck with tragedy losing his wife and daughter months apart. Rush didn't play for 4or 5 years before Neal felt he was ready and to play is what he needed. He's written books and albums about his dark days,lost.
On a lighter note 🎵.. a common saying in Rush-dom is...."Neal Peart is your favorite drummers favorite drummer !!
Reminds me of my teenage years listening to Rush everyday.
As a drummer myself obviously I notice the drums… Neil’s drumming for me, separates itself in that it’s the first drummer to ever make the drums upfront and completely part of the sound in that it’s melodic, rhythmic, and not just keeping the beat but presents and mood that fits the song… words are so hard to explain exactly what I mean, but I think this helps a little😂😂😂😂😂❤❤🥁🥁🥁
got to listen to xanadu from exit stage left... masterpiece performance
Next one from Rush - Red Sector A ( with lyric ) = Song about holocaust . Geddy Lee parents was survive to holocaust . Neil Peart deep lyric . 😎👍
I was listening to hip hop since '78. When it turned a corner I became less of a fan, but there's always stand outs that catch my ear. Now I'm more into my rock and roll roots.
Check out Neil's drum solo Live in Frankfurt
Hey bro, nice reactions to the best musicians that ever lived. This power trio will leave you in awe as you dig deeper. I heard them for the first time back in Houston in 1980.....I have not been able to stop. Their discography is unbelievable and their songs through their meanings they have beat the test of time. Keep digging it....react to Natural Science, studio and live version from their 1995 tour. There are so many songs you'll enjoy...we'll go slow with future suggestions...God bless.
As a drummer, I agree that Neil is the Truth!
If you want to dive into Keith Moon (The Who), get into, Won't Get Fooled Again. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Bonham does everything you expect out of a drummer, the best ever. Peart does stuff you don’t expect, the best. You can’t imagine it before you hear it but somehow when you do you’re like yeah, that’s perfect there.
Moon is like if Neil Peart and Animal from the Muppets were one drummer. He’s almost as unexpected and comprehensive a drummer but he’s just so ferocious and spastic with it.
That pop-up kills the sceen of the dog at the end every time. I just love the dogs reaction at the end and noone get's to see it.
By the way, YYZ is pronounced like the letters: Y Y Zed. "Zed" is how Canadians and Brits say the letter Z. Americans often say Y Y Zee.
We say "Why Why Zed" also here in 'En Zed' 😊
@@mightyV444 true but YYZ also goes the opposite direction in NZ and in summer instead of winter
If you want more Neil Peart I would suggest his solo, live in Frankfurt Germany. His kit is insane, but not for show. Pretty sure he uses every last bit of it.
For another live performance I would suggest Working Man Live in Cleveland Ohio. You may may want to check out the studio version first, with the original drummer John Rutsey. He was a good drummer, and the song was good, but he's not Peart. This live performance with Neil was just them having fun and was insane! They all go nuts and it's amazing.
That studio was sitting abandoned the last I heard - what a shame - history was recorded here, their music is so relevant even today!!!!!
That's why they call him the Professor
It’s often said that Neil Peart is “your favorite drummers favorite drummer”.
Yeah Geddy has one of those voices that stick with you. It is so crisp and clear (except when he is screeching but I even loved it when he screeched) and you can understand what he is saying. It is so perfect for the music; it just goes so well with their music. I have seen them live over ten times and he always sounds perfect. Towards the end of his career, he struggled a bit with some of the high notes in some of their music, but he was always so professional. He almost never rearranged the music. Instead, he rearranged the performance order by putting the tough songs early in the set. All so he could attempt to sing it the way it was on the record. Even though you could hear him struggle, he always hit the notes. It's one of the things that we love about Rush. They always had the utmost respect for their fans.
I felt like Rush were pals that I've never met. That is also why Neil wrote the line in this song, "I can't pretend a stranger is a long-awaited friend." Neil was uncomfortable with fame, and this song is about how he felt about it. All the fans knew how he felt and although I can't speak for all of them, I would have respected his privacy if I had met him. RIP Neil.
I love your air drumming reaction. If you ever saw Rush live you would know that almost everyone is always air drumming. It is a hallmark of one of their concerts. I will be respectful. I love Bonham but Neil was better.
For another top pick from Moving Pictures that showcases what they could do with their respective instruments, I recommend Red Barchetta from Exit Stage Left. Cheers from Canada! 🇨🇦
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YEEZ????? oh wait... you mean Y Y Z. got it. that's an airport code used in canada. they wrote the song around the morse code for Y Y Z..
LMFAO....! "There's Alien Stuff Going On". Enjoy the journey my friend. Time to kick it up a notch, Natural Science...!!!!!!
Your reactions are great! Especially the air drums because that is so me!
"Yeeezz" 🤣🤣 I've never heard that before. Love it. Why Why Zed - is now Yeeeezz. 👍🍁
Love sharing your Rush journey and can't wait till you hear 2112. Speaking of voices I can't wait till you hear Ronnie James Dio. Love your reactions very intelligent and entertaining! Thanks for tip of Young Thug I have to check him out.
The band Genesis were progressive rock geniuses back in the 70’s when Peter Gabriel fronted and Phil Collins played drums & backed Peter up on vocals. Some of Phil’s finest drumming was back in those days. Listen to Firth of Fifth, Dancing With the Moonlit Knight & The Cage.
Peart also wrote all the thought provking lyrics.
Neil Peart’s last name is pronounced: PEER-T OR P-EAR-T. Not PURT.
Yyz,working man, new world man,anthem,la villa strangiato,2112...you MUST react to these timeless songs by RUSH!!
Time to get into some serious Rush, this is the song I recommend to all newbie-Tom-Sawyer fans, Natural Science...!!!!! Pure Genius, need to react ASAP.
Loved your thoughts.
The relationship with Rush is like love or hate. I've heard several times that they hated it and others that they loved it. Many times I also heard: Is the woman singing? But I've never seen anyone complain about the instrumental part.
Man ,I just love your reactions.
You have the perfect attitude for music. 👍👍
You now understand after a couple of songs why Rush always had die-hard fans. You should just sit down and listen to some of their earlier albums, not for video reactions, but just to enjoy things like 2112 and Hemispheres. Their later stuff was amazing, too.
Small correction: Neil Peart is pronounced as “PEERT”. During an interview, Geddy explained it as P + + T.
Neil's drum solo in Frankfort - WATCH IT!!!
Keep playing those air drums. Love it!
And just think, they were just as awesome in concert. Just the 3 of them. I miss Neil badly.
Keep it real and honest my man. Love it!
If you want to find a nice avenue into Rush just pick out their instrumentals. Those are their secret weapon and was always an ongoing easteregg with them. Us fans were always like, "is their an instrumental on this new album?" Their instrumentals are an amazing work all by themselves. And like Golf Clash Stewy says, you either love Geddy's voice or hate it. So for any Rush holdouts who don't like Geddy's voice, introduce them to Rush's large catalog of instrumentals from over the years.
They were joking in the cartoon- it's Y Y Z (or Y Y Zed in English-speaking countries other than the US).
Are you referring to YYZ
He said Yeez…. It’s just Y, Y, Z as in the letters. It doesn’t spell anything 😂 that killed me thank you for that
Do The Camera Eye by Rush. For me it strikes the perfect balance between rock and prog. Just perfect
Keith Moon was a big influence on Neil Peart when he was young. Though he chose against Moon's "unconventional" playing style for himself and took more disciplined route.
Top 3 drummers of all time on many lists are Bonham, Peart, Moon
Have you watched Neil’s 9 minute drum solo, live in Frankfort. Definitely a must watch. And you should also check out their Caress of Steel album, it’s what got me hooked