Classical Composer Reacts to RUSH: 2112 (live in 1976) | The Daily Doug (Episode 622)
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Trigger warning/heads up: Alcohol consumption is shown in this video.
In this edition of #thedailydoug, I'm returning to one of Rush's epic classics, 2112. I reacted to this song previously, making use of the studio version, more than 2 years ago. Now, I'm taking a peek at what the band looked and sounded like in 1976 as they were promoting the song as part of their new album. It was quite magical to catch the trio as they were 'on their way up'. Come along for the sci-fi ride!
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I think Xanadu was probably the most incredible piece of live music I've ever seen
I agree 🤘🏼
I can"t watch that live video enough . A masterpiece .
Agree, it's a superb lesson in musicianship
You might want to have a look at La Villa.... even Rush mentioned this is the most difficult they performed.... Just saying.
Exit stage Left- Broone’s Bane, The Trees, Xanadu …. One of the best sides of an LP
It’s amazing how Neil Peart wasn’t just an incredible drummer but also a deep masterful songwriter as well.
He didn't write the songs, he wrote the the lyrics!
Thank you. FYI 2112 is coded into the word count at the end.
“Attention all planets of the solar federation” 7 words repeated 3x = 21
“We have assumed control”
4 words repeated 3x = 12
Now that's cool, and pure Rush.
I’ve seen them multiple times starting in the late 70s. Unbelievable wall of sound. Unbelievable cause it was just three guys, albethey ridiculously talented. Some of the best entertainment I’ve ever seen. Geddy’s voice was in its heyday here but even later he was hella impressive. Favourite Canadian band, hands down.
1978 Syracuse NY. I still have the ticket stub in my wallet.
Raised in P.A. and Syracuse a couple hundred miles away but, I was a fifteen-year old H.S.junior at the time but I hung with an older crowd ... and a musician. After that, 32 shows over the decades from their tours wish I kept every ticket stub but I have dozens of concert T's.
Best live band ever. Period. Not just from Canada. Saw all the big named bands. Zeppelin was great great great...but average live. Stones, Who etc. Sabbath was spotty, as much as I love Sabbath immensely. Going to Rush concerts spanning almost 15 years, it's no contest. Some other fantastic live bands definitely. The Police were surprisingly fantastic. As was Triumph, Dire Straits, Scorpions, Lyle Lovett, Blood Sweat and Tears...long list of fantastic live bands (Legs Diamond!!) ... Rush the best. No contest to my ears.
They were "short on time" because they were opening for Foghat or Montrose. Whoever it was they were blown off the stage. Rush by this point were a well oiled machine. Just watch how in sync Geddy and Neil are throughout. It's scary.
I love how Geddy uses a different register between the priests and the protagonist
Geddy is singing both characters and his tone is are different for each Character like an opera
I saw this tour in Murray, KY. It was Angel, RUSH, Blue Oyster Cult. My friends and I (some were musicians) were going to see how RUSH would sound live with 2112. They rolled out Peart's drum kit and we were skeptical b/c so many drummers have big kits, but play "Ringo Style". Well, Peart just beat the shit out of us. It was before The Who concert in Cincinnati where a door opened and several concert goers got trampled with all general admission seating. We showed early and had our elbows on the stage. Getty's vocals and Alex's screaming guitar made for quite an evening. Even my musician elitists were impressed. Back in the day, we would buy the album, take it home, put on some headphones and listen to the album while reading the lyrics. I believe this is what was one of the things RUSH had that other bands did not in that one side of the album took us on journeys a hillbilly in KY would never enjoy without RUSH. Thank you Doug!
>Angel
PUNKY'S LIPS
>Angel
PUNKY'S LIPS
I love their attitude here. On the verge of their label dropping them & essentially ending their musical careers, while being pummeled by label execs to put out snappy little pop tunes, they had the fortitude to say "if we're going to go out, let's go out our way". This album grew entirely organically, due to word of mouth. I was one of those guys whose friend called & said "come on over; you've GOT to hear this". I couldn't believe that 3 guys were making such an amazing, full sound. That's why RUSH fans were and are so loyal; it's all about the music...
The fact that 3 'kids' could recreate such a huge prog epic so faithfully live is just mind blowing. You should do the rest of the concert. It's worth checking out.
They were only 22-23 around that time.Same age as the guys in Genesis were when they made Supper's Ready.
@@Miwna Many people forget that youth helps...
That was one of the aims of 2112, to recreate as much of the music on stage as poasible with little overdubs.
Incredible!!!! All three of these kids were ripping it up!!!! The audio quality is impeccable. The tom Tom's sounded like a machine gun. Alex was shredding Hard!!! Geddy...what can you say. Vocal range was insane. Playing bass, running pedals.... mind blown.
Again. Impeccable Thank you Doug!
I saw Rush back in 1996 in San Jose, CA. The performed the entire “2112” album. Amazing show as always.
Did they really play the entire album? They only played side one when I saw them on that tour! Would’ve been amazing to see Tears and Twilight Zone!
@@Bass17yl No, they only did side one. I think he meant to say the 'entire' 2112 song, not the album.
I was there. Awesome show, but crappy seats.
I was at the Minneapolis show for that tour. I was bummed because the sound mix was ridiculous in the nose bleed
seats. But heard ALL Alex during 2112 which was pretty cool. lol
I was at that show. Had a great time, til I discovered some douchebag decided to key the back of my new car when we returned to the parking lot.
Rush always left their guts on the stage! Neil has said that, although they left the ending purposefully vague, the voice at the end is the good guys (the Elder Race) coming to the rescue. Thanks,
That thought is reflected in the animated version of the song released some years ago. The closing image is in the space ship, the "conquerors" are Geddy, Alex and Neil.
Yes, Neil said it's the good guys also in the 'Classic Albums' series' episode about '2112' 🙂
That was always the impression left with me.
I think the final is "the hero" being killed or "the hero" becoming the true evil
2112 Rush song started my Rush journey 45 years ago this month. Doug, "Jacob Ladder" live from the R40 tour or Permanent Waves Tour in 1980 another epic Rush song.
My first ever concert, Rush 2112 Sudbury arena, Sudbury Ontario Canada 1978. I was 17 years old. Rush in peace Neil.
It boggles the mind that this masterpiece not only wouldn't have been created if they had listened to the studio, but that it was only created BECAUSE of the studio's demands (though opposite of what they wanted). It blows me away how a confluence of events can lead to something so magical. Wow! 😳
I think they were an opening act during the first half of the tour. Imagine the brass marbles it would take to spend the last half of your 30 minute time slot on a single song that got zero radio air time! 😎
First Rush song I heard, bought the album the next day.
I love playing Grand Finale on my guitars.
How many arms do you have? :)
"Discovery" was always omitted from live 2112 performances until the "Test For Echo Tour" in 1996, when they finally played the entire 7 part EPIC.
I was fortunate enough to see that tour at Fiddlers green in Denver totally awesome seeing that. A definite Oh Wow Man moment
I get it. I absolutely love that section, but it's such a slow build, I get why they would not do it live. Especially when it's so long, even without that section.
It's literally my favorite part of the song, and it's SO impressive to hear Alex really sparkle in that section.
Saw this tour in Grand Rapids, MI. I remember my friends and I were so pumped up as we were leaving because “THEY PLAYED THE WHOLE THING!!!”
I am sure the very eye-catching album cover for 2112 (large red pentagram) was responsible for many sales from curious teens back in the day.
2112 is (not was) the album that ramped Rush to the higher skies of the music forever.
Live performances give you a real idea of how talented a band is. Rush was the best.
I think Yes ranks.
No kidding, today I thought to myself it's been a while since Doug did Rush. The character does not end his life. He witnesses the return of the Elder Race. That's my take, anyway. 🍁🔥🎸🇨🇦❤🎉
He ends his life and contacts the elder race from the other side and comes back with them
I first heard 2112 the day after its release when a classmate of mine in Junior High School got permission to play the entire album in study hall. The teacher was not a fan but was impressed with the vocal range of Geddy and their amazing sense of timing. The study hall class was a bit split on whether they liked it or not. I was hooked, already being a huge fan of Yes and prog rock I loved what I was hearing and went out the same day after school and bought the album for myself. And Doug as you stated it is among the fan bases top 2 or 3 it is my #2 favorite of the band being only second to a Farewell to Kings ( I do have every Rush album in my collection). It is amazing that we have such a good video for 1976 and that the sound on the video is top notch for a 1976 video recording.
Thank you for Sharing this Doug!!
I first saw Rush (my first concert) on the Power Windows tour. Then the Presto tour. Then the Test for Echo tour. Then the R30 tour (Red Rocks). And the Snakes & Arrows tour (Red Ricks again). I wish I’d seen them on their farewell tour. This band has had such a profound influence on my life. Even after 3 1/2 years, I still can’t believe Neil is gone…
Yes. A piece of the world is gone.
It is no wonder they went into A Farewell To Kings so confident. I must dig out All The World's A Stage again. I first heard Rush on Hemispheres so it sounded raw to me by the time Permanent Waves was out.
Alex is so underated - still one of the best I have ever seen. Just read Neil Peart's Travels With Music, a lovely book where he talks about 2112 from their side.
Alex was underrated because his bandmates were absolute giants. With the passing of John Bonham and Keith Moon, Neil Peart was the best drummer in rock, and Geddy's bass skills alone is rivalled by very few others.
I used to listen to Hemispheres everyday on my way to work. Always loved it and still do.
Rush were fearless. I am lucky enough to be old enough to have seen them playing bars in Toronto in the very beginning, then as opening acts for bigger bands, then after Moving Pictures filling large arenas and on their last tour more than 40 years after the first time I saw them ~ filling stadiums. And they never compromise. They didn't pander to the masses, the record companies, or big money. They wrote and played the music they wanted to make. Fearless.
Doug, the best live version of this epic is from the Test For Echo Tour, trust me on this. The only time they ever played the entire tune live…all parts.
Different Stages or something like that was the live album.
I've seen Rush about a dozen times. My first concert was later in this tour in April 1977 in Syracuse NY. I was 8 years old.... thanks sis for allowing me to tag along with your friends. I am a very lucky guy to have had the privilege to see Rush back then and this brings it all back. What a great era.
Thanks Doug - love these reactions to so many of my favorites.
See them live in the seventies at the Hammersmith Odeon London England, my brother got me a ticket I never heard of them beforehand, all I can say is Wow
Neil's toms were cracking! The sound of all three was incredible.
You mean: all 4 open Concert Toms
There's nothin better then seeing Neil play Chromey. The fill he does at 21:06 is one of the most badass licks I've ever heard.
Doug: "It's just incredible to hear this early footage". Hey Doug? It was just beyond incredible to have been there!! ;-)
An absolutely amazing live song to cover is YYZ from Live in Rio. Get ready for goosebumps.
That Rio show... :O
Wow! That gives me chills every time.
8:23 is when everyone listening has their soul leave their body to go on a ride through the Universe🤘🏼
saw them on this tour in Cleveland at Public Hall. Edgar Winter opened. It was this good that night also, just totally got lost in the music
Exactly what a 14 year old kid needed to hear in 1976!
I saw Rush in Canada in 1978 just before a farewell to kings came out. My first rock show of many in my life, I have no idea how many I've seen. But a great show and an excellent experience. I believe the reason this version was shorter than the studio track is a little quicker tempo. Great video Doug. Keep up the good work.
@@Official_Doug_Helvering- that was before the video was over. But them omitting the oracle could have something to do with it as well. I like all the live music you're getting into. In my opinion a bands live performances are truly the measure of there greatness. I have never seen tool play live but I have tickets for the fall tour in portland oregon. Your video on your experience at the show was awesome.
I can't recall whether Doug mentioned this last time around...
The phrase "depths of despair" is borrowed from a much earlier Canadian icon, Lucy Maud Montgomery. It's a line Anne (of Green Gables) Shirley uses to describe her girlish woes.
I saw them in 1983, they just rock out. Nothing better than a power trio!
Neil’s playing at that time was off the charts.
I saw Rush the first six times visiting my city and had the pleasure to see them.on their 2112 tour. This is one of my favorite Rush albums.
I had the studio version on 8-Track Tape, And I wore that Baby out listening to it.
Saw this tour in 1976 - had never heard of Rush, but willing to go see pretty much anyone who came to town. Crowded smoky arena, 14 years old, slight contact high, and hit with this! Shaped teen years!
I love how you analyze this; it is one piece at a time. Making comments.
I go back to when Rush first started becoming prominent in the 70s; While I was in Jr. high, I remember going from class to class, sitting in desks which were populated with carved logos, Zeppelins Zoso, Kiss, and Van Halen. However it was always a treat to see Rush's logo. They had the guy in the star. You always knew who ever carved that in the desk was a true artist.
Seen them three times. Once I was right at the edge of the stage this is when Alex had long hair. His hair would be covering his eyes so you could not see them as he leaned forward jamming. I was so close to him, he often looked at me with a grin and eyes which thanked me for my appreciation for what he was doing. Of course, this could be what I felt at the time since several joints passed in front of me so I had to partake.
This video was taken when they were the opening act for Montrose (a great underappreciated band) and Foghat. Trivia: Neil doing voice track for the voice of authority/doom. and assuming control.
My first concert was Rush in Sudbury at the arena. I was 14 and they were amazing!
Whoa! Freshly Quaffed!
This would've knocked me out. 😮 Great quality for that time. Loved it!😮😅😊
I saw them a couple of times in this time era. When you walked into the Richfield Coliseum it was a CLOUD. :) You literally didn't need to smoke anything to get a buzz. Of course, we did anyway. GOD Rush was awesome live. GREAT band.
Great balance between listening and commenting on this video - thoroughly enjoyed this one
I love to see how happy and excited you get, Doug, airdrumming, head-banging... it all refreshes my love for Rush's music! keep on rocking!
Thank you Doug! Your reviews are so pure and I love your 'stank' face. That means you are feeling this music
It wasn't until the late 90's that they played all of 2112 in concert. Until then, their shows had an opening band or two (when they were the headliners) and everything they did had to fit into a single act. In the late 90's, they stopped having opening bands and performed two acts over the course of the evening, giving them more time to play all the songs they wanted.
Let's not forget they were 23 years old! Amazing
The fans certainly got their moneys worth that night. I had been looking forward to this all week long and very VERY GLAD I watched this. Excellent Work, Doug and I agree ... 'AMAZING' is the appropriate word. BEST and Big Cheers to you!
September, 1977. Paramount Theater, Portland Oregon. My first live concert. Still to this day the best I’ve ever seen.
I applaud your taste in music and beer. I still have some Allagash Tripel in storage at home, but my diabetus has prevented me from drinking much at all, and my monthly allowance is always taken by beers out with friends.
Fly By Night and Caress of Steel were fantastic albums, but 2112 really took off like a rocket. Tracks like Anthem, By-Tor and the Snow Dog, Rivendell, In the End, Bastille Day, The Necromancer and The Fountain of Lamneth are on my regular play list.
I saw this tour in 1976 at the Great Western Forum in L.A. with Ted Nugent. It was loud 😛
All the world's a stage is the best early live recording of rush, just killer
I saw them on this tour, It was my 2nd concert, 8th row and my ears rang for two days!
Rush would also do medley arrangements during encores. Depending on what tour you were attending. So as they added more material by Moving Pictures and Permanent Waves era, they had sets of medley montages to touch on pieces of epic albums that in themselves are their own show. One Rush concert in Houston they played FOUR HOURS!!! Tight as hell. Amazing!!!
I saw this at the Stanley Theater In Pittsburgh. It was absolutely intense. When they did the Priests of Syrnix there were yellow spots behind making them look huge. Then at the climax there were flash pots that blinded us all. Silence. Eventually you could begin to see the red lights on the amps.
My favorite Rush album!!!!so much Spirit!!!Geddy is amazing in this and yes he is so unique, I love it he gives it and Alex OH MY GOD!and Neil is going off the whole way through!great concert !!just at the time of releasing 2112 I love this piece!!!
Pure talent and musical genius!
I first saw Rush in a small theatre here in the UK in 1980, their Permanent Waves tour. I was 19 rows from the front, but they were so close. It was my first ever concert I'd been too. Just amazing. I'd been a huge fan since my brother played me A Farwell to Kings and it simply blew me away.
In memory of Neil Peart (1952-2020)🎶🎶❤❤
Magnificent Masterpiece Friday Doug!
I saw this tour. What is remarkable is how tight they are. Saw them multiple times after...or course.
I think I may be able to clear this up regarding the ending battle:
On the British series “Classic Albums” that used to air on VH1 classic & is available on DVD, for 2112 Neil clearly states “ that’s the good guys, thats the cavalry coming in at the end & taking over…the solar federation was going to be shut down for the vision that our hero has of this other way of living. they’re the people coming (they win the battle)…so to me it is a happy ending, that’s how I intended it”
Thanks Doug, appreciate the recognition!
Love your channel, keep up your outstanding & thoughtful work 👍
Thanks for getting to this reaction.
I have to say that I really miss the old Daily Doug intro. :<
But, of course your content is what is important.
Agreed this old footage is awesome. A treasure.
This was the first piece of music I ever heard from Rush, 47 years ago when I was just a little kid. They became my favorite band that day. My interpretation of the part of the story you were questioning is that the protagonist is so distraught from learning that his own world’s history has beauty and art and music and life that doesn’t exist anymore, he commits suicide. Then , in a Greek tragedy/Romeo and Juliet type of twist, the Elder Race show up and take back control of their world, but unfortunately to late for the protagonist. Just my two cents, but I’ve always felt that that was what was intended.
I (lawn mowing money) bought the album 1976. Tep cannot go wrong!
That very week, I saw Rush open for Aerosmith at The Montreal Forum. Packed house. 16-18k attendance. Never heard of Rush. The opened up with Bastille Day. Totally blown away by Rush. Been a fan ever since.
I saw them in January '77. 15 years old and along with 3 friends, watched our new favorite band knock our socks off.
Definitely a memorable night.
RIP PROFESSOR 😞✝️
There was a voice similar to Geddy's during the late 70's which belonged to Steve Surkamp of Pavlov's Dog an underrated prog rock band out of St. Louis. Check out the song Late November. Really good stuff.
Best live band ever: Rush. Went to lots of concerts from late 70's to late 90's. Rush (until Neil slowed down) was in a class of their own live. SRV greatest singular live performer (all props to Double Trouble Chris and Tommy.. and Reese). But bands on whole? Rush was at their peak during Hemispheres tour in my memory. Just amazing.
comment before listening... so good. bring it on. thanks for doing. geddy's vocals on this track are just unreal.
The lyrics start with the Bible quote of 'the meek...' because the story is about what, to Neil P., the eventual consequences of that philosophy would lead to. A world suited to the meek would be bereft of creativity and achievement, again, according the philosophy of the lyrics. Very Ayn Rand. He left a lot of that perspective behind as the years went by, but still extolled the value of achievement and ability throughout his lyrical career.
I'm so glad you did this. An epic version of them in their prime..fully on fire. Thanks Doug
In the early days Geddy Lee’s voice was so good that it simulated a musical instrument. In this case a lead guitar!
I was very young, but Rush is still burnt into my memory as the greatest show I have ever witnessed. And that says a lot with how many of the biggest festivals in the world I have attended since then.
But I just realized you never checked out "Ningen Isu". They are a pretty old band from Japan, commonly reffered to as "the japanese Black Sabbath". I think you would have a LOT to say about their music. "Heartless Scat" would be my reccommendation.
KILLER reaction, Doug! I've never seen that footage before, and I'm delighted you found it :)
My very first concert was ay Meadowlands in '81 and I was awestruck, but I'd been a fan since about '78.
I've also come to equate 2112 with Zappa's Joe's Garage because they're both exploring a world without music - dystopian indeed.
(BTW, I live Maine now, so Alagash is on tap anywhere I go!) CHEERS Brother...
Saw them open for B.O.C. in Oct. 1976 in Syracuse, NY. Hooked for life.
We haven't got alot of time, but here is our 20 minute epic song. 😅
First heard ATWAS in summer 77 with the live version of 2112 - unbelievable that they pulled that off as a 3 piece with limited technology being live as it were. Love the fact you were digging it good there Doug, what a piece of musical history presented and to think it may have possibly been the end of the Rush saga on that tour! As always a pleasure to get your viewpoint and analysis, thank you kindly sir.
I was 12 in 1976 when I heard 2112. Amazing!
I love geeking out about doing structure and key and concepts and theme of s piece, and what a great source of all of the above this performance of this piece is!
Thanks!
There was actually some stuff left out before discovery. A few brief instrumental phrases and a few phrases that weren't repeated that are repeated in the original.
One thing that Rush prided themselves on was being able to play live, what they recorded. That was always the best thing about their concerts, what you heard in the album was what they played live.
Saw Rush perform this classic many times. Always great. Check out Emerson Lake and Palmer live version of Tarkus in Welcome back my friends " live album from 1974. It is awesome.
I think they cut what they cut, due to time. Some venues make you get off the stage by a certain time, no matter what. Especially if they were the opening act.
The guitar tuning part with the waterfall sounds was close to a minute long.
Doug - The only time they performed the "2112" suite in its entirety was on their Test For Echo Tour in 1997. I believe there are videos from that tour on UA-cam.
I haven't seen Allagash beer in years, probably last time I was in Pittsburgh. Wait...Church Brew Works? My wife sent me pictures of her and her mom enjoying beers there many years ago. I was very jealous. Btw, I'm a homebrewer for the last 20+ years.
LOS JAIVAS - "Alturas de Machu Picchu" Full album is a *masterpiece*
Unfortunately I missed this episode of yours while you were streaming live, but I truly enjoyed yourself reaction to it, and how you notice the details of their performance, and the awesomeness with which Rush played. Keep up the content!
I've been listening to rush for years and I already know the video too, but tears dropped with your react...by the way, nice haircut.
Cheers!!
57 yrs old. STILL blows me away!🔥
So thankful to have grown up in THAT Era of music!💯✊🏿
Geddy was a great front man in these times, great atitude, confident and agressive.
Amazing footage. Thanks, Doug. Really enjoyed that.