Rest In Peace Neil Peart! This is an older Rush reaction we released on Patreon back in May fyi. We will be doing another Rush video as a tribute to the late great Neil Peart the next time we are both available to film! Lastly, we do NOT monetize on ads in our videos (monetization will go to Rush or their label) Enjoy!
Alex Lifeson said in an interview this is his all time favorite guitar solo. He is so under appreciated for his contribution to rock guitar. His massive open chords and carefully crafted solos are as much a part of the sound of Rush as any other. Listen to how he creates an atmosphere to match the theme of each song. In Red Barchetta you can feel yourself behind the wheel of the car as he incinerates his axe. In Free Will you can feel the chaos of the universe. In Spirit of the Radio you can feel the high frequency FM waves spiking away from the transmitter. A master.
Alex is not underrated at all! He's a musician's musician and he has definitely been appreciated by music enthusiasts and musicians alike! Especially on this track.
Alex Lifeson's chords were absolutely prophetic to modern rock. The open but dissonant chords are heard everywhere now in Midwest Emo, Math Rock, Shoegaze and if you wanna do a bit earlier, some nu-metal as well. Basically the FEEL of those chords was hugely inspirational for a lot of modern artists.
I always felt like the 'happy' sound of the song was a deliberate foil for the lyrics. It is them giving a happy fake smile with the music while the true feelings are underneath in the lyrics.
Always loved the vibe to this song and aware of the back story to it, but the juxtaposition of melody, lyrics and lead break as only just crashed down on me after thirty odd years - COOL
The way he plays is incredible, and to do triple-duty on the keys, bass, and vocals is amazing. And it's not like the parts he's playing are easy, so to play them and sing at the same time is pretty impressive. To do one or the other well is an achievement on its own, but both at the same time. Cmon man, lol.
That's been my favorite Rush song since it came out. I wasn't aware that Neil Peart considered it one of his most important songs because it was his announcement to the world that he was going to start writing more personal songs.
Back in the day....40 years ago...we would have RUSH cranked up in the weight room....we honestly had know clue how good they really are. 500 years from now the captain of the space explorer will be tapping the control panel to RUSH.
Never a scandal, never a drug issue, never a missed show... Just straight hard work and dedication to their craft! That says everything I need to know about the character of these men! I will forever be a fan!
And dedication because they loved it. They would have done this if they hadn't earned I dime I think. They just loved being musicians for the sake of playing music. And that love shows in how they treated their fans and how they treated their talent.
9:59 the final note of the guitar solo is held, for quite a while, mixed down, and then re-revealed around 10:13. if you're not aware of this, it'll haunt you forever. you're welcome. alex also managed to duplicate this live on Exit...Stage Left as well.
I jumped into the comments to point this out. 🙏❤️🙏 One of my favorite parts in any of their songs. Also, that guitar overtone @ 11:38 sort of panned to the left.
I've been listening to Rush since the '70s, and I've always known them to be "musical mavericks, geniuses, and revolutionaries", with a sound so layered and epic, resulting in a flawless sound with more than poetic lyrics, I never thought them to be "cheesy" or "Disney-like". That's far from what they truly are.
*RUSH RULES* 💜💫✌🎵 RIP Neil Peart 1952-2020 💥THE GIRL WHO LISTENED TO RUSH💥 From the back of the stadium She’s easy to see Standing up at the stage In her Starman tee From Anthem to Limelight To YYZ She’s the girl who listened to Rush And all of the rockers And all of the heshers Well they dreamed of the day That they might get her And drive her away In a Red Barchetta She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her No she doesn’t say "Pert" And she doesn’t say "Part" Yeah, she knows it’s "Neil Peert" ‘Cause he’s close to her heart Say a prayer for John Rutsey He was there at the start She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her Why don’t girls ever listen to Rush? But she listened to Rush! The blacksmith and the artist They can’t resist her call You cannot choose Not to decide So you’ve got no choice at all No you’ve got no choice at all You’ve gotta love her ~Author Unknown
@Liberty AboveAllElse I don't think they said honeydew in Tears? Tears was the sappy heartbreak song that Geddy wrote IIRC. I think better examples may be the cheesy (ngl kinda fun still) rap section of Roll the Bones, or Tai Shan (I think Geddy and Alex are both on record disliking that one too)
Overlooked one of their best lines of lyrics: "All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players, performers, and portrayers. Each another's audience, outside the gilded cage." RUSH is the thinking man's rock band!
Richard St.Denis that line and Lee’s delivery hits me in the heart every single time I hear it. Still brings me to the verge of tears and I’ve been listening to this album ever since it was released.
It's a paraphrase of the opening of one of Shakespeare's more well-known soliloquys. From 'As You Like It', Act 2. The concept of the world as a stage predates The Bard, going back to the ancient Romans.
Your favourite bass player's favourite bass player and your favourite guitarist's favourite guitarist too. Basically your favourite band's favourite band.
I remember when I found out I married the perfect wife. Peggy came into our home theater room full of our teenagers hs friends playing rock band about 12 years ago, and she told them she’d sing any Rush song they could unlock. I never even knew she liked them. What a great night for our family and we all connected over singing Rush. I wish peace to Rush nation and RIP Neil, you’ll live on for many generations
“The measure of a life, is a measure of love and respect, so hard to earn so easily burned”. ~Neil Peart~ The Garden A gentle genius that touched the hearts of millions... RIP Neil For a bit of context: this song evolved from Neil Peart’s inherent introverted personality and his inability to easily connect with the fans who adored him... he stated in an interview that he was never comfortable with it and this song was his attempt to express what he felt. A direct quote from him was “extroverts will never understand introverts” Oh, and not to be petty... but it’s pronounced P(ear)t, like the ears on your head Thanks for giving Rush some love guys
God bless you. That's how HE pronounced it,....and that's fine by me....I loved when Paul Rudd was arguing with NP about how to pronounce HIS name....classic. ✌️😎
Hearing someone really analyze and critique this song is so eye-opening for me. I was raised on rush and other rock artist of the time. I heard this so many times as a child that i know the words without even realizing it. I never thought to look into their music and study it as something more than an element of my childhood. Rush is incredibly talented. Their music is beyond beautiful, and i never looked at it as more than my dad’s music when i was a kid. Rush has become a huge part of my life and my brother’s life, and we adore their music. When i listen to rush now, i listen for the different instruments and the transitions and try to truly appreciate their talent.
@@maggegeneYeah, he definitely wasn't into the adulation thing. 'I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend.' He also said in the documentary that he was a huge fan of The Who, but he never felt like he wanted to follow the band around, go to their motel room after a show and hang out with them, etc. ua-cam.com/video/hil_2LyU7fo/v-deo.html
It is so gratifying to see younger people, and especially from other cultures/ethnicities, reacting so strongly to a band that has meant so much to me my whole life. Thank you guys!
The lyrics are deeper than the first read.. Neil was an avid reader on a multitude of topics: politics, sci-fi, philosophy.. it all comes through in his lyrics
Alex always plays "necessary" solos. Every note is precise and movement is calculated. He doesn't masturbate over his guitar like so many others do. He does that, yet remains one of the most creative guitarists in the business!
There is a great video by Alex explaining hi history as a guitarist, his career with Rush, and step by step visuals and explanations (some oddly funny, knowing what a great guitarist he is) on how he plays Limelight. I am not a guitarist )or musician) but i just loved it. He has 2 other videos (Tom Sawyer and Spirit of Radio - that one lost some sound tho URG!)
"All the World's indeed a stage and we are merely players!" That line, obviously paraphrased from Shakespeare, is just perfect. Perfectly phrased and performed by Geddy.
In high school, I was in jazz band with this kid james and his dad was the drum coach. His name is Chad wackerman and apparently he did a drum battle with Neil once.
I am a pastor, and I LOVE "Limelight." When you are relentlessly expected to, and you even get paid to, SEEM sincere, sometimes it's hard to really BE sincere. I'm about 100% certain that that's not what Neil Peart was after when he wrote this song, but I groove on it. "Living in the limelight, the universal dream, for those who wish to SEEM. Those who wish to BE must put aside the alienation, and get on with the fascination, the real relation, the underlying theme." The lyrics, the lyrics... and that's not even thinking about the drums. RIP, Neil.
Christopher Gudmundsson I first listened to RUSH when was a teen in youth groups. They were known as “”Royal Union of Satans Helpers” in my youth circles. Then I heard Subdivisions. It was the point where I simply didn’t care what people thought. It was so honest, spoke right to the reality of teenage life. 38 years later, I still love both Jesus and RUSH
@@Brianbscotty I'm agnostic so I can't speak about about how Rush were felt in Christian circles, but my two best friends are deeply rooted in christianity and we shared our love for Rush in High School. Subdivisions spoke to me as a cast out at that age in time. It's almost like I wish we all had a forum to come together at that young age to know we weren't all alone.
The joyful sound represents , the joy of living something that are only dreams of most. The lyrics and guitar solo, are about the discomfort of holding on to your own self and not molding to the expectations of everyone else! So a mix of joy and discomfort! A balance between the two.
Every time I go to listen a Rush tune and hear Neil's drum lines and read the comments of how many lives were touched by these three men's music.... I cry.....every time....I think of how they gave voice to the way I thought and felt....like an outsider looking in on a society that had and still has no place for me..... I think of the first time I heard The Professor's drum work on Tom Sawyer.....you left an indelible mark on this world and many people in it! Rest in peace Sir! And peace and hugs and love to all of my fellow RUSH fans.
When I was I kid I was blown away by the complexity of this band. Then I went to a concert and found out they were a trio. What's beyond being blown away?
And can we talk about Geddy Lee's musicianship? In concerts, he sang while playing bass AND keyboards. Remarkable guy. His parents were Holocaust survivors who actually met as teens in the concentration camp, lost touch, then found each other again after they were liberated. Mind-blowing to think that if it weren't for the "Final Solution", this amazing band/music wouldn't exist.
The lyrics are Neil's perspective on life and fame, but the biggest line is "I cannot pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend". Showing how shy he really was to his fans.
That line is so true. Imagine you are a celebrity and all these fan people think they know you so well. So well that they think they are your friend. I don't even know you, so you are not my friend.
All of the lyrics you refer to as “cheesy” were written by the drummer Neil Peart. The lyrics for this song was really personal for Peart because he had some sort of a phobia about meeting strangers. He was the only one in the group that refused to do the meet and greet sessions after a concert. Being around strangers made him extremely anxious, but he became famous, so there was a bit of a dichotomy in his life because strangers are always going to approach celebrities. The line in the song that goes, “I can’t pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend” kind of summed up his life. He claimed he couldn’t act like these strangers were his friend because he is too shy or embarrassed or he was just a snob, different people have different thoughts on his stand-offishness. Neil Peart passed away January 7, 2020 from a brain tumor he had been suffering with the last three years. RIP Neil, you were an inspiration to thousands of drummers, many who went on to be famous drummers themselves. I know you were one of my heroes and I’m a guitar player.
I was watching a documentary of Rush in Brazil in 2012, and Neil Peart explained that he flew in on a different flight that Alex & Geddy, and because of that he missed all of the fans at the airport. I laughed when he said 'which was fine by me." Actually it was the way he said it and I could tell he was trying to be humorous. I don't think Neil Peart had a problem with strangers in general, but rather he didn't like the excessive praise and being placed on a pedestal. During Neil Peart's hiatus he rode his motorcycle all over North and South America, and in so many small towns he would meet strangers that didn't know who he was and simply had long conversations with them.
Lost In Vegas were referring to the way Geddy sang the lyrics and the melody of them not the content. I don't agree with George but I understand his argument. If there is a "pop" part of Rush, it exists in the way Geddy crafts his melodies. I find it to be a very strong piece of what they did. The light melodies with heavy lyrics cooked into a rock song...AND with all three players COMPOSING the piece not just jamming or writing a song in one session...is part of what makes Rush great. Yes, they did occasionally write from the hip but most of their work was carefully constructed. For me, this is the definition of an artist; a careful and deliberate approach to their craft. The songs just don't pop out of nowhere and they are written by all the guys in the band with each bringing his special flavor to the piece. It's brilliant. This is why there are so few (if any) unreleased tracks.
third video. and a must tell you both Great stuff. Also, I am 100% sure we would be great neighbors, fiends for life. You appreciate Rush. I will die for you. That is valuable in life.
I'm so happy you guys got back to Rush and you picked one of their greatest songs of the 80s era, if not of all time for them...Neil Peart wrote this song mostly about his own struggles with dealing with over zealous fans (he had fans show up unannounced & unwanted at his one one time). "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend" line in the song comes from what I believe is Neil Peart's aversion of meeting with people he doesn't know (I have long since seen that Neil has Aspergers Syndrome, because this is one trait indicative of being on the spectrum- I am an Aspie-hybrid myself). When Rush would do fan Meet & Greets, Neil almost always was absent from these meetings, unfortunately...you guys know I'm a big time Rush fanatic and you guys make me so happy for supporting one of the greatest & most influential bands of all time! (Drops mic & steps away from the Rush pulpit...) BTW, the lead guitarist is Alex Lifeson...this is arguably one of his best solos...
@@sugarshane8622 I'm not the one that made the claim that he had aspergers. Therefore, the burden of proof is on you, m8. And there's no need to be so hostile.
My favorite line in that song and perhaps one of the greatest he ever wrote. It speaks to all of the phony people that must have been coming into the Band's life and how there must have been pressure to be "nice" to these phony people. It reminds me of Pink Floyd's "and by the way which one's Pink".
I absolutely love your channel, this is probably the 20th time I've watched this reaction, and of course rush is my favorite band. Keep up the great work guys, take care.
Huge Rush fan, but...Neil has always resented the fame and attention and I say tuff shit.. no one said they have to sell music, no one said they had to tour. They could’ve made her music for themselves and only for themselves. They didn’t need to release it to the world, but they did and there is a cost for it. There’s nothing stopping that. So don’t complain, go back to the tractor supply counter and play drums at night. You can’t have your cake and eat it too. R.I.P Neil
rmhanseniii , that’s a rather hateful take. He was an introvert who struggled with the adulation and insecurity, which is surely what played a large part in making him strive to be both a great drummer and lyricist. All the accounts of what kind of person he was all talk about what a genuinely good person he was. Check out his books (Ghost Rider, in particular) to gain more insight into who he was as a person and what he went through. Rest In Peace, Neil.
Thx for uploading in lieu of being unable to film, guys. ❤️ My heart is broken 😢💔 I'm still in shock. Rock in Peace, Neil. ❤️ You've given us so many gifts throughout your undeniably phenomenal career & will continue to give throughout many more lifetimes. You're well known, along with your brothers Alex & Geddy, as one of the nicest, most down to earth & humble artists ever. You make us proud to be Rush fans through your reputation, brilliance, strength. Nothing but love for The Professor. ❤️🎶🇨🇦
I think that you speak for all of us who grew up listen to and loving Neil Peart and RUSH. Many flash back memories of Jr high school and high school and there is a certain feeling I get remembering those times back then when I hear RUSH. Neal is gone but he never be forgotten.
@@21CCommunIT Well it kinda describes what being a geek and a teenager used to be like i guess so i can kind of see it but otherwise yes, it seems more suited to loners and outcasts.
Also, don’t minimize Geddy Lee’s contribution. Dude sings with zero falsetto, plays bass like few ever have and plays the keyboards with his feet while onstage.
Probably not a fair comparison, but personally I've aways felt that Geedy's a more creative musician than Peart (RIP), technicality aside. Maybe that's because I'd take a flawed yet imaginative musician over a technical monster ANY day.
"The real relation." The music may seem corny to you, but, for those of us growing up in the 70's and 80's, they were the storytelling soundtrack of our teen years. Imagine a bunch of teens after school smoking a bowl or at a weekend party and getting our minds blown listening to these storytellers; RUSH, Led Zep, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath. I almost feel sorry for kids today. They're deep and poetic,
Different mindset from when I grew up in the '80s these lyrics are amazing. I don't know how he can compare them to Disney films nowadays. Like I said different mindset.
Imagine sitting in your bedroom as an awkward 14 year old with big headphones covering your ears listening to what Rush was giving us and thinking these are my people and this is everything to me right now! So many of us have been there. It was this amazing music & lyrics at a perfect time in our lives that have stayed with us as we grow older. RIP to the greatest drummer, lyricist, and author...the professor Neil Peart!
walkalittle , that’s a great way of putting it. I remember listening to Moving Pictures when I was 14 or 15 and just being blown away. I had only been playing drums and percussion for about three years at the time and it changed my life forever.
Geddy Lee - Vocals, Bass, Keyboards Alex Lifeson - Guitar Neil Peart - Drums and most of the lyrics, including this one. Neil often cited this as his most autobiographical song.
@@calebjames7444 I wasn't saying anything disrespectful about Rush. But Rush isn't anywhere near the popularity of Collins. I agree that there's no comparison on skill and virtuosity, but for popularity, I bet Collins sold more copies of that single than all of Rush's singles combined.
Thanks guys for doing this! Been listening to a lot of Rush since Neil’s death and it’s wonderful to hear your unique take on one of my favourite bands ever. Keep it real, guys! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Neil Peart wrote that line because he was extremely shy and wouldn't meet with fans after a concert due to a great discomfort he felt meeting strangers. RIP Neil, you lyricism and influential drumming will leave a hole in rock and roll...
As a marketing agent, I'm a socially extroverted introvert. I love and hate gatherings and pitching people stretches my comfort zone. This song helps me break that whenever I overthink things.
Look up the lyrics to the Rush song "Losing It." Like most of their songs it was written by Neil Peart. It`s a beautiful song with beautiful lyrics. It builds up from a slow mellow song to savage beauty. Genius!
Losing It has the most poignant lyrics I have ever heard on any song. It is a masterpiece that is only intensified with an emotional electric violin solo.
Besides Neil’s poetic lyrics...his impeccable timing through various time signatures is what made Rush’s epic transitions possible....such a loss here....thank you for sharing
This album has the best Side 1 of any album in rock. Everyone has their opinions, but Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ, and Limelight...it doesnt get any better IMO.
These songs are incredible, but the scary thing is they are not Rush's best. Hard to beat some of their more epic songs like 2112, Xanadu, Cygnus, Hemispheres, etc.
In this sound, Neil Peart wants to show only his music and not be a star. He sought to live in a humble and simple manner without worrying about stardom. He just wanted to express his music and did it with mastery ... Thanks for your lyrics, for your talent, thanks for everything, Professor!
Disney Princess...I get what you're saying. You have too realize, this is the 80's, the dark 90's haven't happened yet. AND, RUSH is Canadian. Are you familiar with the Canadian Mountie? Have you seen Rocky and Bullwinkle? It's a very different world when you live in Canada. It's VERY cold, VERY beautiful, VERY raw and natural. Just try to appreciate this.😊😊 You did a very nice recovery and I really appreciate that! I am not technically Canadian, but I understand it, because I was born and raised ised very close to the Canadian border. Watch "Fargo." That is my childhood. Anyway, you guys are awesome!
I swear they already did Villa Strangiatto and Brian didn't like it. He said it sounded like music drom a cartoon. I swear he did. Or did I dream that?
Rest In Peace Neil Peart!
This is an older Rush reaction we released on Patreon back in May fyi. We will be doing another Rush video as a tribute to the late great Neil Peart the next time we are both available to film! Lastly, we do NOT monetize on ads in our videos (monetization will go to Rush or their label) Enjoy!
Rip Neil. One of the best drummers in the game.
Thanks for posting this video. I've been watching Rush content all this past weekend as a cathartic experience. Appreciate you guys!
R.I.P. the Professor.
Looking forward to your tribute. HUGE loss!
Freewill or Xanadu please!
"He's your favorite drummer's favorite drummer"
RIP Neil Peart
Arcsector facts
@Arcestor
You ain't lying!
He ain’t my favourite drummer’s favourite drummer
Pen Draig Because Neil Peart wasn’t Neil Peart’s favorite drummer?
Except Neil Peart is my favourite drummer
Alex Lifeson said in an interview this is his all time favorite guitar solo. He is so under appreciated for his contribution to rock guitar. His massive open chords and carefully crafted solos are as much a part of the sound of Rush as any other. Listen to how he creates an atmosphere to match the theme of each song. In Red Barchetta you can feel yourself behind the wheel of the car as he incinerates his axe. In Free Will you can feel the chaos of the universe. In Spirit of the Radio you can feel the high frequency FM waves spiking away from the transmitter. A master.
GREAT comment! 👍
Alex is not underrated at all! He's a musician's musician and he has definitely been appreciated by music enthusiasts and musicians alike! Especially on this track.
@@jbjester1Agreed
Alex Lifeson's chords were absolutely prophetic to modern rock. The open but dissonant chords are heard everywhere now in Midwest Emo, Math Rock, Shoegaze and if you wanna do a bit earlier, some nu-metal as well. Basically the FEEL of those chords was hugely inspirational for a lot of modern artists.
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@@MrKorton That's not the reference :)
Derek Thibert If you ditch the 10 second intro... (;
Haha 10 seconds off!!!
“Shoutout to the free thinkers”, Neil Peart was the epitome of a free thinker. Rest In Peace, Professor.
Hardcore facts!!!
AMEN!!!
Thank you this comment.
Amen
I always felt like the 'happy' sound of the song was a deliberate foil for the lyrics. It is them giving a happy fake smile with the music while the true feelings are underneath in the lyrics.
Ater Deus perfect description, nailed it!
Always loved the vibe to this song and aware of the back story to it, but the juxtaposition of melody, lyrics and lead break as only just crashed down on me after thirty odd years - COOL
Yeah, but the chorus shatters all of it, like a warning and Alex's solo destroys it all _like a crying in solitude. The end is sad as well.
Really like how the guys focus pn Neil's lyrics. The musicianship is stellar, and the lyrics are brilliant.
Bingo Ater Deus
That entire album is incredible.
Yes it is!
My thoughts exactly. They would LOVE Red Barchetta with their love of lyrics and instrumentation.
Nothing short of a masterpiece I am so thankful that they shared their crafts with us.....
why is this comment 7 months old???
Very very few bands have released an album where every song is a masterpiece.......Rush did it more than once.
Geddy Lee's bass tone is so freaking awesome.
The way he plays is incredible, and to do triple-duty on the keys, bass, and vocals is amazing. And it's not like the parts he's playing are easy, so to play them and sing at the same time is pretty impressive. To do one or the other well is an achievement on its own, but both at the same time. Cmon man, lol.
Uh oh, we got a mutualist up in here.
@@neeltheother2342 a what?
@@valtemirov4584 don't worry about it
@@neeltheother2342 yes sir.
They were Canada's Led Zeppelin. All three of them, virtuosos. Unbelievable talent. So glad i got to see them on their last tour.
Listen to Subdivisions, some of the best drumming by Neil. May he rest in peace!
I love that whole album.
That's been my favorite Rush song since it came out. I wasn't aware that Neil Peart considered it one of his most important songs because it was his announcement to the world that he was going to start writing more personal songs.
Monumentally underrated album and the drums on that song are amazing.
That's my favorite Rush song.
Conform or be cast out.
Too often Geddy Lee gets overlooked for how good he is on bass.
All three musicians are phenomenal.
Randall Harrison cheers to that 🍺
Best 3 piece in history.
Don't forget that YES asked him to fill in for Chris Squire when they played at the hall of fame in 2017.
Not to mention he also sings and plays the synths
Not really, every list of top ten bass players I've seen has Geddy in the top 5.
Rush lives forever in my heart.
The best band in history.
Back in the day....40 years ago...we would have RUSH cranked up in the weight room....we honestly had know clue how good they really are. 500 years from now the captain of the space explorer will be tapping the control panel to RUSH.
Never a scandal, never a drug issue, never a missed show... Just straight hard work and dedication to their craft! That says everything I need to know about the character of these men! I will forever be a fan!
And dedication because they loved it. They would have done this if they hadn't earned I dime I think. They just loved being musicians for the sake of playing music. And that love shows in how they treated their fans and how they treated their talent.
Just 3 incredible musicians doing what incredible musicians do.
Their entire catalog is magic.
9:59 the final note of the guitar solo is held, for quite a while, mixed down, and then re-revealed around 10:13. if you're not aware of this, it'll haunt you forever. you're welcome. alex also managed to duplicate this live on Exit...Stage Left as well.
I jumped into the comments to point this out. 🙏❤️🙏 One of my favorite parts in any of their songs. Also, that guitar overtone @ 11:38 sort of panned to the left.
True. It's absolutely dramatic how Lifeson designed it.
You need a delay with a hold function- Eventide Eclipse does it well.
R.I.P. to the greatest rock drummer, and one of the most underrated lyricists to ever do it, Neil Peart, you'll never be forgotten.
1981. Every kid in school either had a Triumph, Van Halen, Journey, or Rush concert shirt.
I had all of them. That was a great period of time for rock and roll.
@@Ojgmr15 Me too!!! Still do - somewhere in a box down in my basement!!
I had an Ozzy shirt, but you’re so correct I laughed out loud. God, what a great time for music!
@Arthur Infidel Hanson-Jones
I feel you, man.
Class of 84
I've been listening to Rush since the '70s, and I've always known them to be "musical mavericks, geniuses, and revolutionaries", with a sound so layered and epic, resulting in a flawless sound with more than poetic lyrics, I never thought them to be "cheesy" or "Disney-like". That's far from what they truly are.
*RUSH RULES*
💜💫✌🎵
RIP Neil Peart 1952-2020
💥THE GIRL WHO LISTENED TO RUSH💥
From the back of the stadium
She’s easy to see
Standing up at the stage
In her Starman tee
From Anthem to Limelight
To YYZ
She’s the girl who listened to Rush
And all of the rockers
And all of the heshers
Well they dreamed of the day
That they might get her
And drive her away
In a Red Barchetta
She’s the girl who listened to Rush
Philosophers and ploughmen
They can’t resist her call
They cannot choose
Not to decide
So they've got no choice at all
They've gotta love her
No she doesn’t say "Pert"
And she doesn’t say "Part"
Yeah, she knows it’s "Neil Peert"
‘Cause he’s close to her heart
Say a prayer for John Rutsey
He was there at the start
She’s the girl who listened to Rush
Philosophers and ploughmen
They can’t resist her call
They cannot choose
Not to decide
So they've got no choice at all
They've gotta love her
Why don’t girls ever listen to Rush?
But she listened to Rush!
The blacksmith and the artist
They can’t resist her call
You cannot choose
Not to decide
So you’ve got no choice at all
No you’ve got no choice at all
You’ve gotta love her
~Author Unknown
I'm a huge Rush fan but I'll admit they do sometimes sound a bit cheesy. I mean remember Tears?
@Liberty AboveAllElse I don't think they said honeydew in Tears? Tears was the sappy heartbreak song that Geddy wrote IIRC.
I think better examples may be the cheesy (ngl kinda fun still) rap section of Roll the Bones, or Tai Shan (I think Geddy and Alex are both on record disliking that one too)
Overlooked one of their best lines of lyrics: "All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players, performers, and portrayers. Each another's audience, outside the gilded cage." RUSH is the thinking man's rock band!
These guys just like to hear themselves talk
Richard St.Denis that line and Lee’s delivery hits me in the heart every single time I hear it. Still brings me to the verge of tears and I’ve been listening to this album ever since it was released.
Shakespeare. That's Neil for you though.
Exactly. Thankyou
It's a paraphrase of the opening of one of Shakespeare's more well-known soliloquys. From 'As You Like It', Act 2. The concept of the world as a stage predates The Bard, going back to the ancient Romans.
“Your favourite drummer’s favourite drummer. “
Well said
Your favourite bass player's favourite bass player and your favourite guitarist's favourite guitarist too. Basically your favourite band's favourite band.
@@neilomac no
Funny seeing you here
I remember when I found out I married the perfect wife. Peggy came into our home theater room full of our teenagers hs friends playing rock band about 12 years ago, and she told them she’d sing any Rush song they could unlock. I never even knew she liked them. What a great night for our family and we all connected over singing Rush. I wish peace to Rush nation and RIP Neil, you’ll live on for many generations
“The measure of a life, is a measure of love and respect, so hard to earn so easily burned”. ~Neil Peart~ The Garden
A gentle genius that touched the hearts of millions...
RIP Neil
For a bit of context: this song evolved from Neil Peart’s inherent introverted personality and his inability to easily connect with the fans who adored him... he stated in an interview that he was never comfortable with it and this song was his attempt to express what he felt. A direct quote from him was “extroverts will never understand introverts”
Oh, and not to be petty... but it’s pronounced P(ear)t, like the ears on your head
Thanks for giving Rush some love guys
Hi Still Kickin, any more of your excellent videos to go with Rush songs, possiby The Garden or a montage of Neil Peart? Thanks
The Garden is my favourite song.
Period.
No, Thank you for your opinion.
I AGREE & will ALWAYS only cherish the TRUE happiness & guidance I felt from listening to Neil opine on life's battles
“The measure of life, is a measure of love an respect....”.
Dammit. Hang on, guys. I have something in my eye...
God bless you. That's how HE pronounced it,....and that's fine by me....I loved when Paul Rudd was arguing with NP about how to pronounce HIS name....classic. ✌️😎
Rest In Peace Neil. “He’s your favorite drummers favorite drummer”
Hearing someone really analyze and critique this song is so eye-opening for me. I was raised on rush and other rock artist of the time. I heard this so many times as a child that i know the words without even realizing it. I never thought to look into their music and study it as something more than an element of my childhood. Rush is incredibly talented. Their music is beyond beautiful, and i never looked at it as more than my dad’s music when i was a kid. Rush has become a huge part of my life and my brother’s life, and we adore their music. When i listen to rush now, i listen for the different instruments and the transitions and try to truly appreciate their talent.
Exit the Warrior... RIP Neil, best drummer in my all time favourite band.
it's actually a dark song, about Peart's shyness and fear of strangers.
Peart actually said once that he didn't like the fact that fans treated him like they had some ownership of him. RIP Prof.
Yep. A self admitted introvert. Thanks for everything Neil. Rip
It’s also about the reality and consequences of fame.
@@maggegeneYeah, he definitely wasn't into the adulation thing. 'I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend.' He also said in the documentary that he was a huge fan of The Who, but he never felt like he wanted to follow the band around, go to their motel room after a show and hang out with them, etc. ua-cam.com/video/hil_2LyU7fo/v-deo.html
@Mybiz Yep. Introverted, not shy.
It is so gratifying to see younger people, and especially from other cultures/ethnicities, reacting so strongly to a band that has meant so much to me my whole life. Thank you guys!
I'd love to hear your reaction to Rush's "Subdivisions."
The lyrics to that had major impact on my life.
Tells the story of my teenage years.
Excellent
I FEEL Subdivisions ❤
Neal kicks more ass in the last 30 seconds of Subdivisions than most drummers do in their whole careers.
The lyrics are deeper than the first read.. Neil was an avid reader on a multitude of topics: politics, sci-fi, philosophy.. it all comes through in his lyrics
The guitarist is Alex Lifeson and this is one of my favorite guitar solos of his. He is unbelievable.
I wonder why Alex didn't get a solo in on Mahattan Project?
It's a great guitar solo.
Very Allan Holdsworth influenced, but great nevertheless.
Alex always plays "necessary" solos. Every note is precise and movement is calculated. He doesn't masturbate over his guitar like so many others do. He does that, yet remains one of the most creative guitarists in the business!
There is a great video by Alex explaining hi history as a guitarist, his career with Rush, and step by step visuals and explanations (some oddly funny, knowing what a great guitarist he is) on how he plays Limelight. I am not a guitarist )or musician) but i just loved it. He has 2 other videos (Tom Sawyer and Spirit of Radio - that one lost some sound tho URG!)
He is amazing - often overlooked because of the other two - my favorite guitarist
This is a masterpiece but so is roughly half, if not more of Rushs' catalog. I'm always happy to see a new Rush reaction.
Yep. You'd be hard-pressed to find filler on any album Rush put out.
@Morbid Angel is better than Death In the words of Jeff Lebowski: "that's just, like, your opinion, man."
@Morbid Angel is better than Death Even your username is an opinion no one asked for, written there only to seek attention. You're worthless buddy.
Yeah. Me too. Fine analysis, gentlemen.
For me, a "masterpiece" has to be truly great from start to finish, every single song. Moving Pictures and Hemispheres meet that definition.
"All the World's indeed a stage and we are merely players!" That line, obviously paraphrased from Shakespeare, is just perfect. Perfectly phrased and performed by Geddy.
RIP neil peart. IMO technically the best drummer of all time
idk about technically but definitely had the most influence on the other insane technical drummers
In high school, I was in jazz band with this kid james and his dad was the drum coach. His name is Chad wackerman and apparently he did a drum battle with Neil once.
@@movietimeateds69 Chad is an incredible drummer. One of Zappa's players.
@@honuman39 yep! One of the few drummers he trusted to play the black page.
I am a pastor, and I LOVE "Limelight." When you are relentlessly expected to, and you even get paid to, SEEM sincere, sometimes it's hard to really BE sincere. I'm about 100% certain that that's not what Neil Peart was after when he wrote this song, but I groove on it. "Living in the limelight, the universal dream, for those who wish to SEEM. Those who wish to BE must put aside the alienation, and get on with the fascination, the real relation, the underlying theme." The lyrics, the lyrics... and that's not even thinking about the drums. RIP, Neil.
Christopher Gudmundsson I first listened to RUSH when was a teen in youth groups. They were known as “”Royal Union of Satans Helpers” in my youth circles. Then I heard Subdivisions. It was the point where I simply didn’t care what people thought. It was so honest, spoke right to the reality of teenage life. 38 years later, I still love both Jesus and RUSH
@@Brianbscotty I'm agnostic so I can't speak about about how Rush were felt in Christian circles, but my two best friends are deeply rooted in christianity and we shared our love for Rush in High School. Subdivisions spoke to me as a cast out at that age in time. It's almost like I wish we all had a forum to come together at that young age to know we weren't all alone.
Christopher Gudmundsson I cant think of a more brilliant, profound, honest lyricist
The joyful sound represents , the joy of living something that are only dreams of most. The lyrics and guitar solo, are about the discomfort of holding on to your own self and not molding to the expectations of everyone else! So a mix of joy and discomfort! A balance between the two.
It’s been 4 days since we found out Neil left us. I’m still in tears. 😭
Me too. And then to read everyone's comments. Loved by All!
Yeah, we will not bounce back from this anytime soon.
Frank Holstein
And we won’t have a drummer to help us
get any lift...😭
Right?
Every time I go to listen a Rush tune and hear Neil's drum lines and read the comments of how many lives were touched by these three men's music.... I cry.....every time....I think of how they gave voice to the way I thought and felt....like an outsider looking in on a society that had and still has no place for me..... I think of the first time I heard The Professor's drum work on Tom Sawyer.....you left an indelible mark on this world and many people in it! Rest in peace Sir! And peace and hugs and love to all of my fellow RUSH fans.
I’ve heard this song a thousand times over. The guitar solo section brought me to tears.. rest easy Neil Peart. Thank you so very much.
I felt that too. First time I've heard it since Neil passed. So moving.
Stephen Manocchio yeah man. This was and is a hard one.
I just love how that solo comes in and just pierces through you. It is very beautiful and ethereal.
Neil Peart literally defined his own life and death in this song... Great choice guys for this one!
Martin McPherson Well said Martin!
The best quote on Neil Peart in the last week was, "Neil Peart is your favorite drummer's, favorite drummer."
When I was I kid I was blown away by the complexity of this band. Then I went to a concert and found out they were a trio. What's beyond being blown away?
Beyong blown away is a 'rush"
And can we talk about Geddy Lee's musicianship? In concerts, he sang while playing bass AND keyboards. Remarkable guy. His parents were Holocaust survivors who actually met as teens in the concentration camp, lost touch, then found each other again after they were liberated. Mind-blowing to think that if it weren't for the "Final Solution", this amazing band/music wouldn't exist.
Karen K , Geddy’s parents story is amazing! Look up his interview with Dan Rather where he discusses it, assuming you haven’t seen it already.
@@crackers472 Thank you, I will!
When I was groing up, some regarded Rush as a "nerd" band, but is really cool to see them gaining the respect they deserve throughout the years.
Their continuing popularity has surprised me. Long Live RUSH!
The lyrics are Neil's perspective on life and fame, but the biggest line is "I cannot pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend". Showing how shy he really was to his fans.
That line is so true. Imagine you are a celebrity and all these fan people think they know you so well. So well that they think they are your friend. I don't even know you, so you are not my friend.
Listened to Rush all day at work today. R.I.P Neil
All of the lyrics you refer to as “cheesy” were written by the drummer Neil Peart. The lyrics for this song was really personal for Peart because he had some sort of a phobia about meeting strangers.
He was the only one in the group that refused to do the meet and greet sessions after a concert. Being around strangers made him extremely anxious, but he became famous, so there was a bit of a dichotomy in his life because strangers are always going to approach celebrities.
The line in the song that goes, “I can’t pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend” kind of summed up his life. He claimed he couldn’t act like these strangers were his friend because he is too shy or embarrassed or he was just a snob, different people have different thoughts on his stand-offishness.
Neil Peart passed away January 7, 2020 from a brain tumor he had been suffering with the last three years. RIP Neil, you were an inspiration to thousands of drummers, many who went on to be famous drummers themselves. I know you were one of my heroes and I’m a guitar player.
I was watching a documentary of Rush in Brazil in 2012, and Neil Peart explained that he flew in on a different flight that Alex & Geddy, and because of that he missed all of the fans at the airport. I laughed when he said 'which was fine by me." Actually it was the way he said it and I could tell he was trying to be humorous.
I don't think Neil Peart had a problem with strangers in general, but rather he didn't like the excessive praise and being placed on a pedestal. During Neil Peart's hiatus he rode his motorcycle all over North and South America, and in so many small towns he would meet strangers that didn't know who he was and simply had long conversations with them.
Wolv - An awful lot of actors, musicians, and other famous people approached him about those lines. He summed it up for them and himself really well.
Personally I think they're incredibly deep lyrics, he's speaking from his own point of view. This guy never wrote 'cheesy' lyrics. GTFO
I thought that Emerson Lake n Palmer guy wrote limelight....🤔?!?..no?
Lost In Vegas were referring to the way Geddy sang the lyrics and the melody of them not the content. I don't agree with George but I understand his argument. If there is a "pop" part of Rush, it exists in the way Geddy crafts his melodies. I find it to be a very strong piece of what they did. The light melodies with heavy lyrics cooked into a rock song...AND with all three players COMPOSING the piece not just jamming or writing a song in one session...is part of what makes Rush great. Yes, they did occasionally write from the hip but most of their work was carefully constructed. For me, this is the definition of an artist; a careful and deliberate approach to their craft. The songs just don't pop out of nowhere and they are written by all the guys in the band with each bringing his special flavor to the piece. It's brilliant. This is why there are so few (if any) unreleased tracks.
third video. and a must tell you both
Great stuff.
Also, I am 100% sure we would be great neighbors, fiends for life. You appreciate Rush. I will die for you. That is valuable in life.
Great reaction as always guys! You missed a fantastic opportunity to make this video 21:12 in length.
Rest In Peace Neil Peart!!
We were lucky to have him on Earth for awhile, but Neil got called back to his home planet.
Canada is on earth.
@@banishedfromthedwarfplanet530 🤔🤨🙄deerdorf!
Cygnus Constellation.
That’s the beauty of the song. It’s happy, it’s playing the part he’s talking about in the lyrics. So meta. Love it.
“I can’t pretend a stranger is a long-awaited friend”
My man finally gets to rest after all those solos.
You guys are awesome. I love the honest reviews of different types of music. Your analysis is spot on.
This one hit me hard :( Neil Peart was an idol of mine.
It hurt my heart..rip ..the drummer's drummer
I'm so happy you guys got back to Rush and you picked one of their greatest songs of the 80s era, if not of all time for them...Neil Peart wrote this song mostly about his own struggles with dealing with over zealous fans (he had fans show up unannounced & unwanted at his one one time). "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend" line in the song comes from what I believe is Neil Peart's aversion of meeting with people he doesn't know (I have long since seen that Neil has Aspergers Syndrome, because this is one trait indicative of being on the spectrum- I am an Aspie-hybrid myself). When Rush would do fan Meet & Greets, Neil almost always was absent from these meetings, unfortunately...you guys know I'm a big time Rush fanatic and you guys make me so happy for supporting one of the greatest & most influential bands of all time! (Drops mic & steps away from the Rush pulpit...)
BTW, the lead guitarist is Alex Lifeson...this is arguably one of his best solos...
You might be right about the aspie thing. Imagine how many undiagnosed people are out there. And many of them are INTP.
Could be. I've wondered about that too. I'm also an Aspie. He seemed to have some of the characteristics.
He wasn't an aspie. Just because he was highly introverted, doesn't mean he had aspergers.
@@gxsgdhdhrgdhfhdrdhjdhjtfd prove it. Somehow YOU know his medical history. When no one knew he had brain cancer.
@@sugarshane8622 I'm not the one that made the claim that he had aspergers. Therefore, the burden of proof is on you, m8. And there's no need to be so hostile.
This is one of their most commonly played tunes on classic rock radio, love it
Been rocking with RUSH since 1977.
You can tell Ryan truly hear, enjoys and appreciates these types of bands and songs big props to my mane Ryan
"I can't pretend a stranger is a long-awaited" friend is the greatest lyric about fame I've ever heard. Neil was so good at writing.
Wild Eye you misspelled right and sentence, can’t make this shit up
mcpure90 exactly!
I was like wtf?!
mcpure90 and wtf is an inverted comma? Does he mean an apostrophe?
David Gill I’m guessing so haha
Your remarks about the meaning of the lyrics are spot on. Fame is a two edged sword.
"I can't pretend a stranger is a long-awaited friend."
Neil's raison d'etre, right there!
My favorite line in that song and perhaps one of the greatest he ever wrote. It speaks to all of the phony people that must have been coming into the Band's life and how there must have been pressure to be "nice" to these phony people. It reminds me of Pink Floyd's "and by the way which one's Pink".
@@FishTheJim i think it more has to do with his reluctance to interact with fans
@@LarsUlrichIsMe then imagine how bad it must have been to deal with the phony people of the record business.
You guys have to do Rush’s “Tom Sawyer”. The grooves in that song are tough. Crazy iconic drum breakdown.
Neil always said that Tom Sawyer was a challenge for him every time he played it.
A fun fact, Tom Sawyer is pretty popular in Brazil because it was used in the MacGyver opening
They've both heard Tom Sawyer before, iirc
They said before that they had already heard Tom Sawyer
I absolutely love your channel, this is probably the 20th time I've watched this reaction, and of course rush is my favorite band. Keep up the great work guys, take care.
Gents,
Listen to the entire album. You all would dig it.
Not one bad or filler song on MP.
This song is about Neil and his need to be private and while being famous.
Yes the "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend." line was attributed to him.
Huge Rush fan, but...Neil has always resented the fame and attention and I say tuff shit.. no one said they have to sell music, no one said they had to tour. They could’ve made her music for themselves and only for themselves. They didn’t need to release it to the world, but they did and there is a cost for it. There’s nothing stopping that. So don’t complain, go back to the tractor supply counter and play drums at night. You can’t have your cake and eat it too. R.I.P Neil
Fan is short for fanatic and everyone should be scared of fanatics.
rmhanseniii , that’s a rather hateful take. He was an introvert who struggled with the adulation and insecurity, which is surely what played a large part in making him strive to be both a great drummer and lyricist. All the accounts of what kind of person he was all talk about what a genuinely good person he was. Check out his books (Ghost Rider, in particular) to gain more insight into who he was as a person and what he went through.
Rest In Peace, Neil.
I was quoting Neil "Fan is short for fanatic" The rest is mine.
I love your honest critiques guys. A lot of reactioneers pander to the video’s audience but you guys bring your sincere opinions. Great stuff
Thx for uploading in lieu of being unable to film, guys. ❤️
My heart is broken 😢💔 I'm still in shock.
Rock in Peace, Neil. ❤️ You've given us so many gifts throughout your undeniably phenomenal career & will continue to give throughout many more lifetimes. You're well known, along with your brothers Alex & Geddy, as one of the nicest, most down to earth & humble artists ever. You make us proud to be Rush fans through your reputation, brilliance, strength. Nothing but love for The Professor. ❤️🎶🇨🇦
I think that you speak for all of us who grew up listen to and loving Neil Peart and RUSH. Many flash back memories of Jr high school and high school and there is a certain feeling I get remembering those times back then when I hear RUSH. Neal is gone but he never be forgotten.
This is The Introverts’ National Anthem.
Try Subdivisions by Rush. I feel like it better suits the narrative of an introvert.
@@jfacworship56
Hmmm... "Subdivisions" seems more suited for loners, outsiders or iconoclasts. To me...
Nah, it’s a good song but I think “how soon is now” is
@@21CCommunIT Well it kinda describes what being a geek and a teenager used to be like i guess so i can kind of see it but otherwise yes, it seems more suited to loners and outcasts.
RIP Neil, my Introverted/Highly Sensitive brother.
A job well done!
Rush: Subdivisions is a great song with great words. Y’all check it out. Thanks for the Neil Pearl tribute. God Bless!
Acts 2:38
Rest In Peace Neil Peart I am blessed to have witnessed your gift in person!
Also, don’t minimize Geddy Lee’s contribution. Dude sings with zero falsetto, plays bass like few ever have and plays the keyboards with his feet while onstage.
He uses a pedal bass. When using the keyboards
@@passingthru69 Still playing 2 instruments and singing. He's like the swiss army knife of Rush. RIP Mr. Peart.
Probably not a fair comparison, but personally I've aways felt that Geedy's a more creative musician than Peart (RIP), technicality aside. Maybe that's because I'd take a flawed yet imaginative musician over a technical monster ANY day.
"The real relation." The music may seem corny to you, but, for those of us growing up in the 70's and 80's, they were the storytelling soundtrack of our teen years. Imagine a bunch of teens after school smoking a bowl or at a weekend party and getting our minds blown listening to these storytellers; RUSH, Led Zep, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath. I almost feel sorry for kids today. They're deep and poetic,
For me it was in the cab of a buddy's pick up truck, drinking lots of beer underage, while Rush tape after Rush tape blared from his stereo.
Storytellers, exactly
Different mindset from when I grew up in the '80s these lyrics are amazing. I don't know how he can compare them to Disney films nowadays. Like I said different mindset.
This makes me so happy that y’all are finally reacting to this!! Long live The Professor!
Imagine sitting in your bedroom as an awkward 14 year old with big headphones covering your ears listening to what Rush was giving us and thinking these are my people and this is everything to me right now! So many of us have been there. It was this amazing music & lyrics at a perfect time in our lives that have stayed with us as we grow older. RIP to the greatest drummer, lyricist, and author...the professor Neil Peart!
walkalittle , that’s a great way of putting it. I remember listening to Moving Pictures when I was 14 or 15 and just being blown away. I had only been playing drums and percussion for about three years at the time and it changed my life forever.
Geddy Lee - Vocals, Bass, Keyboards
Alex Lifeson - Guitar
Neil Peart - Drums and most of the lyrics, including this one.
Neil often cited this as his most autobiographical song.
The most air drummed drummer of all time.
I'd still give that award to Phil Collins for "In the Air Tonight", but yeah Neil's probably second.
@@bigchiefbc Phil has One song. Neil has albums of air drumming material. No comparison.
@@calebjames7444 I wasn't saying anything disrespectful about Rush. But Rush isn't anywhere near the popularity of Collins. I agree that there's no comparison on skill and virtuosity, but for popularity, I bet Collins sold more copies of that single than all of Rush's singles combined.
Thanks guys for doing this! Been listening to a lot of Rush since Neil’s death and it’s wonderful to hear your unique take on one of my favourite bands ever. Keep it real, guys! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
That solo is one of the best examples of expressing emotion through music I’ve heard in rock, metal, etc.
We miss you Neil Peart! I love Rush. This whole album in incredible. Keep doing g what you do guys. Always.
Rip Neil. So sad. We lost a legend. 😢
Love to see you guys appreciating music I grew up on! You rock!
"I can't pretend a stranger
Is a long-awaited friend"
Neil Peart wrote that line because he was extremely shy and wouldn't meet with fans after a concert due to a great discomfort he felt meeting strangers. RIP Neil, you lyricism and influential drumming will leave a hole in rock and roll...
As a marketing agent, I'm a socially extroverted introvert. I love and hate gatherings and pitching people stretches my comfort zone. This song helps me break that whenever I overthink things.
This hurts my heart, for so many of my friends for whom Rush was a guiding light in their times of darkness. Rest In Peace, Neil Peart.
Best musicians ever. I think you guys are with the rest of us on that.
The Garden is Rush"s last song, and with Neil Peart's passing last Tuesday, the lyrics are enhanced.
That's a great song 👍
Look up the lyrics to the Rush song "Losing It." Like most of their songs it was written by Neil Peart. It`s a beautiful song with beautiful lyrics. It builds up from a slow mellow song to savage beauty. Genius!
What an incredible song Losing it is. I remember listening the "kitchen floor" line while i was really sad one late night in my kitchen years ago.
Incredible song on an incredible album.
Losing It has the most poignant lyrics I have ever heard on any song. It is a masterpiece that is only intensified with an emotional electric violin solo.
One of my all time favorite Rush songs. Every aspect is great and the violin solo has so much feeling.
The guest player on the electric violin made that song...
Such an amazing song. Just close your eyes and fade into the music. So relaxing.
RIP Neil Peart, the absolute GOAT of drumming
He definitely was one of a select few who set the tone for how drumming has evolved.
"i have no heart to lie, I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend" encapsulates the message of the song.
I grew up to love Rush because of my dad and you posted this on my birthday! Thank you so much!
I’m impressed by how tuned George’s “danga dinga ding dang dang” was.
I was gonna say the same thing. In tempo too. Haha.
Besides Neil’s poetic lyrics...his impeccable timing through various time signatures is what made Rush’s epic transitions possible....such a loss here....thank you for sharing
nothing cheesy about their lyrics whatsoever - deeply meaningful poetry. Neil Peart wrote this to reflect his feelings about living in the limelight.
This album has the best Side 1 of any album in rock. Everyone has their opinions, but Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ, and Limelight...it doesnt get any better IMO.
The Great Gazoo it’s epic, unique, and perfect!
These songs are incredible, but the scary thing is they are not Rush's best. Hard to beat some of their more epic songs like 2112, Xanadu, Cygnus, Hemispheres, etc.
I've sat here for fifteen minutes and I can't come up with one yet. Red Barchetta is brilliant.
I got this album when it came out. I think I finally played side 2 three years later. :)
@@michlkwitz - lol - I can see that easily being the case. I still mostly listen to side 1 myself.
In this sound, Neil Peart wants to show only his music and not be a star. He sought to live in a humble and simple manner without worrying about stardom. He just wanted to express his music and did it with mastery ... Thanks for your lyrics, for your talent, thanks for everything, Professor!
Disney Princess...I get what you're saying. You have too realize, this is the 80's, the dark 90's haven't happened yet. AND, RUSH is Canadian.
Are you familiar with the Canadian Mountie? Have you seen Rocky and Bullwinkle?
It's a very different world when you live in Canada. It's VERY cold, VERY beautiful, VERY raw and natural.
Just try to appreciate this.😊😊
You did a very nice recovery and I really appreciate that!
I am not technically Canadian, but I understand it, because I was born and raised ised very close to the Canadian border. Watch "Fargo." That is my childhood.
Anyway, you guys are awesome!
After listening to the intro of La Villa Strangiato:
“You can tell that’s gonna be intense”
You have no idea!
Probably the Rush song that will be played the most 200 years from now.
Frank Sturgell arguably the Rush song that has the best drumming, and bass playing and one of the greatest guitar solos of all time.
They do at this point, as they've subsequently reacted to it.
The guitar solo is one of my favorites
I swear they already did Villa Strangiatto and Brian didn't like it. He said it sounded like music drom a cartoon. I swear he did. Or did I dream that?
The guitar solo of this song is probably in my top 5 solos of all time for me. :) nice reaction!
Gotta say guys... I've watched your videos countless times! More RUSH reactions man, more!