Absolutely!! There will never be a Substitute for that:) What a great song they got to hear and react to, possibly there best live song, or my fav at the concerts over the decades I saw them!
Glad you love Rush live performances, they're the best ones to react! I haven't got words to describe all Rush songs because are Heaven sent. I couldn't watch your recent videos because I was working in a highschool in a little community where internet connection is pretty weak. I came back home a few minutes ago and now I will be more active to your reactions. I recommend a demo from an unknown hard rock band called "Long Gone", the vocalist is the lead vocalist of the glam metal parody band "Steel Panther". Hope you like it and keep on rockin' little girls!!! ua-cam.com/video/hh1ENiQtm7k/v-deo.html
DaveFineWhine, well it’s also peak Rush so to speak. Xanadu was my first proper introduction to Rush. Not the first song I heard but the first song that made me think - hey this is a great new discovery.
i'm grateful to have seen Rush 5 times between 2004-2010, i love the changes they've made through the years, they always sounded perfect changing with the times
Ladies, you are a treasure...I've listened to Rush since 1978 and I don't get tired of them. Ever. Masters at the instruments and willing to push the limits of their music. Whenever I listen to them I pick out something I've never heard. Those three guys are some of the greatest musicians of my era. Glad to see you're enjoying them.
These girls do a great job here. I have watched all of the Xanadu reaction videos and they do one of the best jobs analyzing this song. My favorite Rush song of all time. It is their tightest "long" piece and perfectly illustrates their incredible talents. Things to take away from this song- Geddy plays a double-neck, works foot pedals and a synthesizer and sings. Three men made this incredibly multi-layered epic and could play it live with no tapes. Incredible achievement and one of the best live songs of all time.
I agree! This has been one of the best reaction videos to that particular (and totes amazeballs) performance, especially since their enthusiasm actually is genuine too, despite them still being so young! 😊👍 One thing that _no one_ so far has picked up on, though: Alex's swift switch from 12 to 6 strings at 9:42 ! That's always been one of my favourite moments in that clip, along with Alex and Geddy pushing each other around 😄
You're enthusiasm is contagious. I've seen this video many times but you made it seem like the first time again. Nice to see two intelligent young ladies with an appreciation for great music. It was an awesome reaction. You said you would have like to been there. You would have been two of very few girls in the audience...not a lot of female fans at the time. You do realize you have fallen into a deep rabbit hole with this band.
I'm 54... and literally you both made me tear up to see you like music that I've grown up to... So glad you are open to different types of music.... God Bless
In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man - Samuel Taylor Coleridge
This generation grew up in a time of more freedom in artistic expression musicality. No overdubbing or sampling, everything more analog and pure. Depending on musical talent and imagination, which has been squelched in today's society. I love introducing new generations to the bands of the 60's, 70's and 80's. So fun to see their reactions like yours. Practice, practice, practice. And always find out a way to hang out and learn from someone who is another level up in musicianship. That is how Neal Peart always improved. Always willing to learn. And any other really successfull artist. Blessings.
One of the best reaction to Rush I have seen. Your knowledge of the band, the song's background, and the musicianship and instruments is just phenomenal! Great job, ladies. I would recommend Natural Science from the 1980 album "Permanent Waves." Somewhat shorter than Xanadu, it is nonetheless an epic!
Arguably, the most incredible live performance by three dudes in the history of music. I've seen em six or seven times over the years. Their level of skill is ridiculous.
Tough to get through this, because it's SO GOOD, and I'm still not over the loss of Neil Peart. Glad you appreciate it! Very happy to see the next generation connect with this epic band.
Sooooooooooooooooo much TALENT for just 3 guys !!!........RUSH is from another Planet !!!........and as usual........you guys rock the reaction world with your honesty , admiration , ambition , respect , and true Love for awesome Music !!!........Keep on Truckin Girls !!!
To witness the genuion Joy, laughter, the wonder, and thee understanding of the complexity of making music that just envelopes you. I'm 57 and rode on the "2112" Express. My absolute countless Thank -Yous Honestly I cried when I had to deboard at my stop. Thank you.
@@danasfaith5738 It's a absolute Joy to see you both enjoy the wonder of RUSH. It brought me back to a time when 11 or 12 and I needed the peaceful , tranquil of the 12 strg or Geddys keyboard or the stoic angst of Neil's tom toms. Girls thanks for your endearing reply ROCK ON
@@danasfaith5738 It's a absolute Joy to see you both enjoy the wonder of RUSH. It brought me back to a time when 11 or 12 and I needed the peaceful , tranquil of the 12 strg or Geddys keyboard or the stoic angst of Neil's tom toms. Girls thanks for your endearing reply ROCK ON
@@johnpreiss7367 Rush is Wonderful! We can't put it into words! But three virtuosos playing their respective instruments to us! To us! It's amazing to sit back and listen to them! We are always in awe when we react to Rush!
As a young lady back in that time, both my other female friends and male friends went to see Rush! Huge fans! It's so great to see your generation love and appreciate them! Back in that day, my boyfriend was in a Rush tribute band playing a Rickenbacker bass like Geddy and Geddy's favorite influence, Chris Squire from Yes. My bf couldn't sing along because he had a bass voice. He also wrote originals in his own band. The last time I saw Rush was in the late 90's and got front row!
It's such a dull rainy day here in North East England today but you two have brought sunshine into my day. Great reaction. I think the guitar solo here is one of my all time favourites along with Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven. Rush at the top of their game ( though weren't they always). Masters of their craft. This was based on a poem 'Kubla Khan' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Keep the reactions coming girls - love you.
Really love rush and your reactions girls! Xanadu is one of my favorites so thnx! Enough songs to pick from that are awesome too. Can't go wrong with bands like rush, pink Floyd, led Zeppelin, Tool. So keep up the good work and rock on! 🤘🏻🇳🇱♥️
Xanadu - be careful what you wish for - A thousand years have come and gone But time has passed me by Stars stopped in the sky Frozen in an everlasting view Waiting for the world to end Weary of the night Praying for the light Prison of the lost, Xanadu
You had a great review. Welcome to the Rush journey Rush were amazing musicians and there live shows were an experience because they were so well rehearsed. Neil sadly passed away this year in early 2020. This song was written by Neil and is based on the poem Kubla Khan by Calvin Coolidge. You can read it on the internet. Read it, interpret it, and then tell your English teacher and they will be impressed. Have fun and enjoy any new music you hear.
Fun Fact ! Geddy's real first name was "Gary" however, his mother is Yiddish and with her heavy accent it sounded like 'Geddy'. His friends at school picked up on it and started calling him Geddy! He like it and it stuck, he eventually legally changed his name to Geddy :)
His mother is Jewish and the language she spoke is Yiddish. In one of the early Rush videos from the Fly By Night era Geddy wears a Jewish Star of David necklace
@@danasfaith5738 Geddy’s parents were Holocaust survivors who met in the camps and eventually made their way to Canada. Red Sector A (another great song) is about Geddy’s other’s experiences in the camps.
3 masters of their crafts. Nothing like them, never will be either :( I'm lucky, I've seen them live at least 15 times. Maybe 20. Who's counting? Good job girls. Great video.
Song based on "Kubla Khan" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge - Neal Peart did a LOT of reading while on tours - and wrote a lot of songs based on what he wrote. In fact, these guys loved to admit how "boring" they were on tours - constantly reading, creating music, etc... instead of all the partying that some bands indulged in! Rush is truly one of the most cerebral rock bands that ever existed.
So happy that you’re discovering Rush at such a young age. As an old guy like me, I had the privilege of seeing Rush perform Xanadu live. It was sooooooo epic!
The man was searching for the mystical Xanadu. He finally found it. Was disappointed for it wasn't what he was promised. He wasted his life looking for a promised Xanadu. Don't look for yours, make it!!!
One of the best drummers ever lived and mega-lyrics writer too (R.I.P professor), A bassplayer that plays bass, pedal synthesizer and sings at the SAME time, and a (most time underrated) guitarist with immense feeling who plays bass pedals too, while playing guitar??? Well, that's Rush, to put it simple - called "the best band in the Galaxy" - guess why? The first time i heared them was much like my first time with Babymetal: I thought only"What the....?" (I won't write that here haha) Greets from Germany. Stay safe!
I can't wait to see your reactions here. This is one of their best live performances. From Neil's amazing percussion kit to the way Alex and Geddy play off of each other - face to face or back to back - the energy they project is phenomenal. Keep on rockin' on, ladies. I does my old heart good to see youngsters appreciate this band.
I like your comment that the music takes you to a place.Not just the story of the lyrics, but the music actually takes you there. That proves that you love music,because that doesn't happen for some people. I remember hearing this when it came out and I was about Juliet's age and I was mesmerized by this song.
I have been a Rush fan since 1974...well before both of you were born,and it does my old rockin good to see a younger generation enjoy the music i grew up on. God bless you ladies.
One of my favourite live performances ever. That's two songs you've reacted to with lyrics inspired by or adapted from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poetry.
You can talk about their music , lyrics, and their talent. Their longevity as a band by staying together also their ability to produce new music throughout those years. Impressive indeed.
The older you get the more you will appreciate this. I was about your age when this was new and i love it more and more every year. Wish you could have been there in the late 70s when i was and this was still new and fresh. It altered my life in a profound way. Love you ladies and keep doing what you do.
The lyrics are great at painting the picture of caves of ice inspired by Samuel Coleridge's poem Kulblai Kahn, which many of us studied in English Lit in college. Samuel Coleridge also wrote the Rime of the Ancient Mariner which inspired Iron Maiden's song. I only recently learned the purpose for dual-necked guitars, not sure if you understand totally, the strings on each neck are tuned differently. All the different parts of the song require different tunings, so they can play the parts without changing instruments. It was fun watching you react to and discover something so many have loved for so long.
In their case, it's more than different tunings. Alex's guitar is a 12-string on top and 6-string on the bottom, and Geddy's is a bass on top and 6-string guitar on the bottom so he can play rhythm guitar at certain parts (during which he used Taurus pedals for the bass)
You're watching the greatest rock band that ever existed IMO. Glad you girls enjoyed it. :) I was your age when that concert was filmed. Such awesome memories. RIP Neil
Ladies - thank you for Xanadu! That was awesome. You see in other comments: 2112. This is an epic, and there is a comic version video with lyrics - Vevo official video. You will be amazed. 2112 PLEASE :-)
It got to me Juliet when you said that you wanted your dad to go see Rush. Because they already retired as a band and sadly NP passing away. But you reacting to their music is still meaningful and special! And thank you for being a part of the #RUSHARMY!
I was asked once what a rush concert was like back then. All I could say was that it was like being awash in colors in every spectrum of the rainbow. The sound from the stage and concert hall amplifiers went through all the way to your bones. It picked you up and elevated you to an experience you never felt. When it was over....you wished you could get back on that ride again. Xanadu is but an example a constant changing of emotional awareness that elevates you and always leaves a lasting impression on your soul. I can't find another band that does that!
you're 100% right!!! the instrumentation at the beginning of the song artfully takes you to a far away place in the snow covered mountains of Tibet. you can see the sun rising and taste cold air . as a long time rush fan, this is easily one of my favorite pieces
I first saw Rush on the tour supporting the album that this song appeared on. I went to see one of the opening bands (UFO) but, despite having never heard a single note from them beforehand, they were my favorite band by the time they got to this one (fourth song of the set). Back in the day before samples when they actually had to play every note right then and there.
Mia & Juliet, I have watched a few of your reaction videos now... then came Rush, by far my all-time favorite band. Over the years, I have been blessed to have seen so many bands live and meet many of the musicians. One thing I noticed that the great ones have in common is that they all really enjoy what they are doing. I am so happy that you two are experiencing this music and loving it!
Girls you are watching in my opinion one of the greatest rock bands. Glad you enjoyed it made me smile and bring back memories from growing up as a teenager in the mid to late 70's
I'm so glad to see you ladies getting to know this amazing band. Xanadu is from the first Rush album I ever owned, "A Farewell to Kings" and Xanadu was immediately my favorite song!! I was 14 at the time and got inspired to checkout Samuel Taylor Coleridge who wrote the original Poem "Kubla Khan" that Xanadu is based on!! It brings joy to my heart to see another generation discovering Rush!!!
Great Song right there. definitely one of my favorite songs from Rush! I had the privilege of seeing them in concert 4 times. I'm sad we will never see Rush perform again with Neil Peart. He was probably one of the best rock drummers of all time. Good to see you girls rocking out to Rush. I also got my daughter who is 11 into Rush. Enjoy!
It is so nice to see you young lady's appreciate one of the greatest bands, if not the greatest band this world has ever seen!!! Rush was ground breaking and inspired so many excellent bands!!
This is a perfect example of how music should make you FEEL like you are on a journey. The fact that it's 3 guys doing all this LIVE on stage is the truly amazing talent that is RUSH.
I feel there is hope for the future if young people are listening to great classic prog rock music like this and enjoying it. Just like classical music from great composers such as Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart, it expands the mind.
REMEMBERRRR THAT NEIL WAS THE SONGWRITER FOR THE BAND, JUST AN ABSOLUTE GENIUS HE WAS! A MUSICAL VIRTUOSO GIANT AND IS SORELYYYY MISSED GIRLS BUT THE GREAT MUSIC LIVES ON! :) STAY SAFE AND BE WELL.
And y’all didn’t notice that Geddy the bass player played the guitar at the end of the song and the keyboards so he sings plays bass and guitar 4 things in one song best bass player ever!!!!!
It’s fun to hear you express your fresh reactions that remind us older and long time Rush fans of the feelings we felt when we were hearing these songs for the first time so many years ago. You two are a treasure!
As a lifelong Yes fan I will happily judge this to be one of the most definitive pieces of prog rock ever written. Compact , meaningful, packed with composition excellence and virtuosity to the highest possible level in all three participants, All this performed note perfect by an incredible three man orchestra. - A real audio visual pleasure every time I witness this . I saw them do it too but years later. - It makes me realise and appreciate just how joyous music can be. SO If I had a time machine, Id go back- just to see them do this there and then. PS well done ladies xx
Wow gals...such a great reaction....you girls know what's up...at such a young age too...very cool..they don't make music like this anymore...glad you heard it.
I've played in bands for over 30 years and have watched dozens of bands live and in video, and Rush is the most technically proficient and consistent band you'll ever see. Never mind the fact that they write great songs with great lyrics. Always been one of my top 5 all-time favorite bands.
Thank you for opening your hearts and minds to this trio. When I was 13 (when the earth was cooling) I heard this song on the radio called Spirit of Radio by Rush. I was just starting to learn Bass guitar and after listening to it I was hooked. Geddy Lee influenced me so much as a teen and I went on to become a pro bassist too. Anyways the way you both are attracted to great music is inspiring and I wish you all the success in your musical journey. Gob Bless you both
RUSH IS EVERYTHING! AMAZING SONG! EPIC PERFORMANCE! AWESOME REACTION! Thank You ladies! Have a great day! Til the next 1☮ Stay safe! 💯🔥🖤🎼🤘 RIP Neil Peart
What absolutely still blows my mind after years of watching this is Geddy playing bass, singing and playing the synth with his foot all at the same time. I personally believe the greatest musician of my time.
If you get a chance there is a documentary called Beyond the lighted stage, made about Rush. It is very enlightening and sheds light on how they were able to walk thier own path in the music business 😁
Thanks girls you have just been RUSHED!There is no going back now.One of their greatest songs and probably their greatest live performance.Now you are ready for 2112!This will finish you off for good.
I grew up listening to these 3 Canadian gods. Knowing that the youth is enjoying their creations just like generations before, brings a smile to us older folk
The best part? We paid $11.00 for a ticket to see Rush on that tour. It seemed pretty expensive because it only cost $10.00 to see Queen the previous year. But then things got really out of control when we had to pay $12.00 to see The Who in 1982.
Seeing so many young adults doing reaction videos, seeing instruments and amazing music, while smiling makes me think UA-cam May be the musical bridge that hands down past music to a new generation and hopefully will be influencing new music...
Can't get enough of your reactions. Your love for the music and appreciation for the bands are wonderful!! Not to mention that your smiles and giggles are infectious!! Thank you both so much for being you! I know you have a list that's a mile long of requests, but I'd like to add one of my own. Black Sabbath (with Ronnie James Dio as singer) singing "Sign of the Southern Cross". It's an epic ride that shows off Dio's range and power! Thanks again for all you do and Don't forget to keep being you! Love, Peace, and Chicken Grease!! 😁
Hi ladies Wow! Another great reaction, isn't RUSH just amazing ? got to see them at Madison Square garden in NYC for the moving pictures tour and what an incredible show that was it's so amazing how 3 guys can make such great music, keep on rockin! 🤟
Greetings from Brazil! Very cool that young people like you enjoy quality music! Keep it up! Even nowadays there are excellent sounds! Congratulations!
We as the listeners and supporters may be the WIND that is lifting you up. But you two are the eagles that have the bravery, the vision, and the love to take it and FLY. Peace and God's Love
Alex Lifeson is one the greatest guitarists ever. He never gets the credit he deserves.
I think he is the greatest !!!!
he's okay
Yeah and Jimmy Page / Stevie Ray Vaughn / Jimi Hendrix are all just ok too
You're more of a Justin Beeber fan perhaps ???
The best three piece thus far 💪✌️❤️
Love seeing young people discovering Rush. Clear evidence that the kids are alright.
roger that,,,so long its received witha bit of knowledge
Reference : offspring ?
D#$@ straight.
Absolutely!! There will never be a Substitute for that:) What a great song they got to hear and react to, possibly there best live song, or my fav at the concerts over the decades I saw them!
One of the best things in life, at least for me, is to see the younger generations appreciating real music. Way to go girls. Rock on.
RUSH Army is present and prepared for duty!
RUSH GALAXY
Everyone says the same thing about Rush, they can't believe only 3 men make all that wonderful music!
let's not forget about GRAND FUNK RAILROAD TOO,,they were also a trio and made great music ahead of their time in the early 70's.
Glad you love Rush live performances, they're the best ones to react! I haven't got words to describe all Rush songs because are Heaven sent.
I couldn't watch your recent videos because I was working in a highschool in a little community where internet connection is pretty weak. I came back home a few minutes ago and now I will be more active to your reactions.
I recommend a demo from an unknown hard rock band called "Long Gone", the vocalist is the lead vocalist of the glam metal parody band "Steel Panther". Hope you like it and keep on rockin' little girls!!!
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@M 40 even so, it is NOT a very good song.
This era of Rush was absolutely my favourite, and this whole concert is great. Excellent reaction as always!
DaveFineWhine, well it’s also peak Rush so to speak. Xanadu was my first proper introduction to Rush. Not the first song I heard but the first song that made me think - hey this is a great new discovery.
Hey ladies, Neil actually started on the piano as a kid. That probably explains the “musicality” of his drumming.
There is no other band like RUSH. They changed their style a few times , but they were always Unique
Harmony Wisdom Im sad that I only seen them 20 times since 1984
2/3 correct.
They were unique (for 4 decades) precisely because they changed their style.
i'm grateful to have seen Rush 5 times between 2004-2010, i love the changes they've made through the years, they always sounded perfect changing with the times
So true!💓👍🏼✨
Yes, not only is Neil the best drummer ever but also a genius of a lyricist. The Professor and a genius wrapped in one!
buut thats the same thing deerp
Always One Little Victory hearing them and Neil!!!
Ladies, you are a treasure...I've listened to Rush since 1978 and I don't get tired of them. Ever. Masters at the instruments and willing to push the limits of their music. Whenever I listen to them I pick out something I've never heard. Those three guys are some of the greatest musicians of my era. Glad to see you're enjoying them.
These girls do a great job here. I have watched all of the Xanadu reaction videos and they do one of the best jobs analyzing this song. My favorite Rush song of all time. It is their tightest "long" piece and perfectly illustrates their incredible talents. Things to take away from this song- Geddy plays a double-neck, works foot pedals and a synthesizer and sings. Three men made this incredibly multi-layered epic and could play it live with no tapes. Incredible achievement and one of the best live songs of all time.
I agree! This has been one of the best reaction videos to that particular (and totes amazeballs) performance, especially since their enthusiasm actually is genuine too, despite them still being so young! 😊👍 One thing that _no one_ so far has picked up on, though: Alex's swift switch from 12 to 6 strings at 9:42 ! That's always been one of my favourite moments in that clip, along with Alex and Geddy pushing each other around 😄
Definitely one of the best live performances you'll ever see; a pure masterpiece by three of the best musicians you'll ever see.
I saw them live in 2008 and 2010, they were incredible.
I give them props, the pronounced Neil's last name correctly. Even longtime Rush fans get it wrong. Long live Peart!
You're enthusiasm is contagious. I've seen this video many times but you made it seem like the first time again. Nice to see two intelligent young ladies with an appreciation for great music. It was an awesome reaction. You said you would have like to been there. You would have been two of very few girls in the audience...not a lot of female fans at the time. You do realize you have fallen into a deep rabbit hole with this band.
Thank you for your ind comment username!
I am an 59 year old girl , loving rush since i came across them in the late 80’s.
Who could possibly give these 2 dolls thumbs down...shame on them#
Probably someone waiting for a Justin Bieber reaction. 😮
I'm 54... and literally you both made me tear up to see you like music that I've grown up to... So glad you are open to different types of music.... God Bless
In Xanadu did Kubla Khan
A stately pleasure-dome decree:
Where Alph, the sacred river, ran
Through caverns measureless to man - Samuel Taylor Coleridge
This generation grew up in a time of more freedom in artistic expression musicality. No overdubbing or sampling, everything more analog and pure. Depending on musical talent and imagination, which has been squelched in today's society. I love introducing new generations to the bands of the 60's, 70's and 80's. So fun to see their reactions like yours. Practice, practice, practice. And always find out a way to hang out and learn from someone who is another level up in musicianship. That is how Neal Peart always improved. Always willing to learn. And any other really successfull artist. Blessings.
One of the best reaction to Rush I have seen. Your knowledge of the band, the song's background, and the musicianship and instruments is just phenomenal! Great job, ladies. I would recommend Natural Science from the 1980 album "Permanent Waves." Somewhat shorter than Xanadu, it is nonetheless an epic!
Thank you River for your kind comment!
This gives me hope for the future of music.
Arguably, the most incredible live performance by three dudes in the history of music. I've seen em six or seven times over the years. Their level of skill is ridiculous.
Tough to get through this, because it's SO GOOD, and I'm still not over the loss of Neil Peart. Glad you appreciate it! Very happy to see the next generation connect with this epic band.
Sooooooooooooooooo much TALENT for just 3 guys !!!........RUSH is from another Planet !!!........and as usual........you guys rock the reaction world with your honesty , admiration , ambition , respect , and true Love for awesome Music !!!........Keep on Truckin Girls !!!
To witness the genuion
Joy, laughter, the wonder, and thee understanding of the complexity of making music that just envelopes you. I'm 57 and rode on the "2112" Express. My absolute countless Thank -Yous
Honestly I cried when I had to deboard at my stop.
Thank you.
AWW! Thank you John!
@@danasfaith5738
It's a absolute Joy to see you both enjoy the wonder of RUSH. It brought me back to a time when 11 or 12 and I needed the peaceful , tranquil of the 12 strg or Geddys keyboard or the stoic angst of Neil's tom toms.
Girls thanks for your endearing reply
ROCK ON
@@danasfaith5738
It's a absolute Joy to see you both enjoy the wonder of RUSH. It brought me back to a time when 11 or 12 and I needed the peaceful , tranquil of the 12 strg or Geddys keyboard or the stoic angst of Neil's tom toms.
Girls thanks for your endearing reply
ROCK ON
@@johnpreiss7367 Rush is Wonderful! We can't put it into words! But three virtuosos playing their respective instruments to us! To us! It's amazing to sit back and listen to them! We are always in awe when we react to Rush!
As a young lady back in that time, both my other female friends and male friends went to see Rush! Huge fans! It's so great to see your generation love and appreciate them! Back in that day, my boyfriend was in a Rush tribute band playing a Rickenbacker bass like Geddy and Geddy's favorite influence, Chris Squire from Yes. My bf couldn't sing along because he had a bass voice. He also wrote originals in his own band. The last time I saw Rush was in the late 90's and got front row!
It's such a dull rainy day here in North East England today but you two have brought sunshine into my day. Great reaction. I think the guitar solo here is one of my all time favourites along with Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven. Rush at the top of their game ( though weren't they always). Masters of their craft. This was based on a poem 'Kubla Khan' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Keep the reactions coming girls - love you.
You need to listen to 2112, The Spirit of Radio, and La Villa Strangiato (Live video)
& The Trees
@@AWildBard & Natural Science and Cygnus X-1
THANK YOU GIRLS...YOU ARE WITNESSING GREATNESS.....RUSH THE GREATEST BAND IN THE GALAXY...
Really love rush and your reactions girls! Xanadu is one of my favorites so thnx! Enough songs to pick from that are awesome too. Can't go wrong with bands like rush, pink Floyd, led Zeppelin, Tool. So keep up the good work and rock on! 🤘🏻🇳🇱♥️
I LOVE Rush! Thank you for this awesome video!!
Xanadu - be careful what you wish for - A thousand years have come and gone
But time has passed me by
Stars stopped in the sky
Frozen in an everlasting view
Waiting for the world to end
Weary of the night
Praying for the light
Prison of the lost, Xanadu
You had a great review. Welcome to the Rush journey Rush were amazing musicians and there live shows were an experience because they were so well rehearsed.
Neil sadly passed away this year in early 2020.
This song was written by Neil and is based on the poem Kubla Khan by Calvin Coolidge. You can read it on the internet. Read it, interpret it, and then tell your English teacher and they will be impressed.
Have fun and enjoy any new music you hear.
Fun Fact ! Geddy's real first name was "Gary" however, his mother is Yiddish and with her heavy accent it sounded like 'Geddy'. His friends at school picked up on it and started calling him Geddy! He like it and it stuck, he eventually legally changed his name to Geddy :)
AWW!
Nope. He's legally Gary Lee Weinrib. Alex never legally changed his name either.
His mother is Jewish and the language she spoke is Yiddish. In one of the early Rush videos from the Fly By Night era Geddy wears a Jewish Star of David necklace
@@danasfaith5738 Also, Alex's real last name is Živojinović, which is Serbian for "son of life" hence the name Lifeson!
@@danasfaith5738 Geddy’s parents were Holocaust survivors who met in the camps and eventually made their way to Canada. Red Sector A (another great song) is about Geddy’s other’s experiences in the camps.
3 masters of their crafts. Nothing like them, never will be either :( I'm lucky, I've seen them live at least 15 times. Maybe 20. Who's counting? Good job girls. Great video.
Thank you mark!
Song based on "Kubla Khan" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge - Neal Peart did a LOT of reading while on tours - and wrote a lot of songs based on what he wrote. In fact, these guys loved to admit how "boring" they were on tours - constantly reading, creating music, etc... instead of all the partying that some bands indulged in! Rush is truly one of the most cerebral rock bands that ever existed.
So happy that you’re discovering Rush at such a young age. As an old guy like me, I had the privilege of seeing Rush perform Xanadu live. It was sooooooo epic!
The man was searching for the mystical Xanadu. He finally found it. Was disappointed for it wasn't what he was promised. He wasted his life looking for a promised Xanadu. Don't look for yours, make it!!!
One of the best drummers ever lived and mega-lyrics writer too (R.I.P professor), A bassplayer that plays bass, pedal synthesizer and sings at the SAME time, and a (most time underrated) guitarist with immense feeling who plays bass pedals too, while playing guitar??? Well, that's Rush, to put it simple - called "the best band in the Galaxy" - guess why? The first time i heared them was much like my first time with Babymetal: I thought only"What the....?" (I won't write that here haha) Greets from Germany. Stay safe!
I can't wait to see your reactions here. This is one of their best live performances. From Neil's amazing percussion kit to the way Alex and Geddy play off of each other - face to face or back to back - the energy they project is phenomenal. Keep on rockin' on, ladies. I does my old heart good to see youngsters appreciate this band.
So glad I got to see them live.
RIP Professor.
You might also really enjoy red Barchetta from Rush, Its fantastic. The Album from 1981 was Moving Pictures.
agreed!
I like your comment that the music takes you to a place.Not just the story of the lyrics, but the music actually takes you there. That proves that you love music,because that doesn't happen for some people. I remember hearing this when it came out and I was about Juliet's age and I was mesmerized by this song.
I have been a Rush fan since 1974...well before both of you were born,and it does my old rockin good to see a younger generation enjoy the music i grew up on. God bless you ladies.
As soon as you correctly pronounced Neil Peart’s name, I knew you were cool and worth watching the rest of your reaction. So well done ! ♥️
One of my favourite live performances ever. That's two songs you've reacted to with lyrics inspired by or adapted from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poetry.
You can talk about their music , lyrics, and their talent. Their longevity as a band by staying together also their ability to produce new music throughout those years. Impressive indeed.
The older you get the more you will appreciate this. I was about your age when this was new and i love it more and more every year. Wish you could have been there in the late 70s when i was and this was still new and fresh. It altered my life in a profound way. Love you ladies and keep doing what you do.
The lyrics are great at painting the picture of caves of ice inspired by Samuel Coleridge's poem Kulblai Kahn, which many of us studied in English Lit in college. Samuel Coleridge also wrote the Rime of the Ancient Mariner which inspired Iron Maiden's song. I only recently learned the purpose for dual-necked guitars, not sure if you understand totally, the strings on each neck are tuned differently. All the different parts of the song require different tunings, so they can play the parts without changing instruments. It was fun watching you react to and discover something so many have loved for so long.
In their case, it's more than different tunings. Alex's guitar is a 12-string on top and 6-string on the bottom, and Geddy's is a bass on top and 6-string guitar on the bottom so he can play rhythm guitar at certain parts (during which he used Taurus pedals for the bass)
You're watching the greatest rock band that ever existed IMO. Glad you girls enjoyed it. :) I was your age when that concert was filmed. Such awesome memories. RIP Neil
Ladies - thank you for Xanadu! That was awesome. You see in other comments: 2112. This is an epic, and there is a comic version video with lyrics - Vevo official video. You will be amazed. 2112 PLEASE :-)
Agreed. And the Hemispheres one also !!
I love how informed and enthusiastic you are while listing to music. Great job, thank you.
It got to me Juliet when you said that you wanted your dad to go see Rush.
Because they already retired as a band and sadly NP passing away.
But you reacting to their music is still meaningful and special!
And thank you for being a part of the
#RUSHARMY!
I was asked once what a rush concert was like back then. All I could say was that it was like being awash in colors in every spectrum of the rainbow. The sound from the stage and concert hall amplifiers went through all the way to your bones. It picked you up and elevated you to an experience you never felt. When it was over....you wished you could get back on that ride again. Xanadu is but an example a constant changing of emotional awareness that elevates you and always leaves a lasting impression on your soul.
I can't find another band that does that!
you're 100% right!!! the instrumentation at the beginning of the song artfully takes you to a far away place in the snow covered mountains of Tibet. you can see the sun rising and taste cold air . as a long time rush fan, this is easily one of my favorite pieces
I first saw Rush on the tour supporting the album that this song appeared on. I went to see one of the opening bands (UFO) but, despite having never heard a single note from them beforehand, they were my favorite band by the time they got to this one (fourth song of the set). Back in the day before samples when they actually had to play every note right then and there.
I also saw this tour with UFO opening the show at
Winterland in San Francisco! Great, great show!
Mia & Juliet, I have watched a few of your reaction videos now... then came Rush, by far my all-time favorite band. Over the years, I have been blessed to have seen so many bands live and meet many of the musicians. One thing I noticed that the great ones have in common is that they all really enjoy what they are doing. I am so happy that you two are experiencing this music and loving it!
Girls you are watching in my opinion one of the greatest rock bands. Glad you enjoyed it made me smile and bring back memories from growing up as a teenager in the mid to late 70's
When I was your ladies age, I came across this video, song, and was amazed. I truly LOVED watching your reactions!!!!
I'm so glad to see you ladies getting to know this amazing band. Xanadu is from the first Rush album I ever owned, "A Farewell to Kings" and Xanadu was immediately my favorite song!! I was 14 at the time and got inspired to checkout Samuel Taylor Coleridge who wrote the original Poem "Kubla Khan" that Xanadu is based on!! It brings joy to my heart to see another generation discovering Rush!!!
Great Song right there. definitely one of my favorite songs from Rush! I had the privilege of seeing them in concert 4 times. I'm sad we will never see Rush perform again with Neil Peart. He was probably one of the best rock drummers of all time. Good to see you girls rocking out to Rush. I also got my daughter who is 11 into Rush. Enjoy!
It is so nice to see you young lady's appreciate one of the greatest bands, if not the greatest band this world has ever seen!!! Rush was ground breaking and inspired so many excellent bands!!
I'm pretty sure Neil hit every piece of his kit at least once in this song.
I discovered this song, on Exit Stage Left, when I was your age or perhaps a little younger. I'm 52 now and it still resonates with me.
This is a perfect example of how music should make you FEEL like you are on a journey. The fact that it's 3 guys doing all this LIVE on stage is the truly amazing talent that is RUSH.
Also worth noting that Geddy Lee is playing the Moog Taurus pedals with his feet throughout the song while playing bass and keys and singing.
I LOVE that you love this! You give me hope and make me feel renewed by seeing you two react to this.
I feel there is hope for the future if young people are listening to great classic prog rock music like this and enjoying it. Just like classical music from great composers such as Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart, it expands the mind.
I saw Rush in 1980. Opened with 2112. Greatest opening song for a concert. Stage all dark except the red lights on the amps.
Great choice to react to. Great band, great song, great reaction. Loved watching your reaction.
REMEMBERRRR THAT NEIL WAS THE SONGWRITER FOR THE BAND, JUST AN ABSOLUTE GENIUS HE WAS! A MUSICAL VIRTUOSO GIANT AND IS SORELYYYY MISSED GIRLS BUT THE GREAT MUSIC LIVES ON! :) STAY SAFE AND BE WELL.
And y’all didn’t notice that Geddy the bass player played the guitar at the end of the song and the keyboards so he sings plays bass and guitar 4 things in one song best bass player ever!!!!!
He lugs that bubble neck the whole song just for that part i use to play this song i love it
double
He and Alex also play Taurus Pedals with Feet. Keyboards for there feet
Don't forget all those pedals too.
Steven Dorsey Oh yeah WOW these girls got a lot to learn
It’s fun to hear you express your fresh reactions that remind us older and long time Rush fans of the feelings we felt when we were hearing these songs for the first time so many years ago. You two are a treasure!
@ 4:04 she said she's excited. I've heard this song hundreds of times...and guess what? I'M EXCITED TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To see you girls truly appreciate the music I grew up on gives me hope for the future! Rock on ladies!
As a lifelong Yes fan I will happily judge this to be one of the most definitive pieces of prog rock ever written. Compact , meaningful, packed with composition excellence and virtuosity to the highest possible level in all three participants, All this performed note perfect by an incredible three man orchestra. - A real audio visual pleasure every time I witness this . I saw them do it too but years later. - It makes me realise and appreciate just how joyous music can be. SO If I had a time machine, Id go back- just to see them do this there and then. PS well done ladies xx
Wow gals...such a great reaction....you girls know what's up...at such a young age too...very cool..they don't make music like this anymore...glad you heard it.
I've played in bands for over 30 years and have watched dozens of bands live and in video, and Rush is the most technically proficient and consistent band you'll ever see. Never mind the fact that they write great songs with great lyrics. Always been one of my top 5 all-time favorite bands.
Thank you for opening your hearts and minds to this trio. When I was 13 (when the earth was cooling) I heard this song on the radio called Spirit of Radio by Rush. I was just starting to learn Bass guitar and after listening to it I was hooked. Geddy Lee influenced me so much as a teen and I went on to become a pro bassist too. Anyways the way you both are attracted to great music is inspiring and I wish you all the success in your musical journey. Gob Bless you both
RUSH IS EVERYTHING!
AMAZING SONG!
EPIC PERFORMANCE!
AWESOME REACTION!
Thank You ladies!
Have a great day!
Til the next 1☮
Stay safe!
💯🔥🖤🎼🤘
RIP Neil Peart
What absolutely still blows my mind after years of watching this is Geddy playing bass, singing and playing the synth with his foot all at the same time. I personally believe the greatest musician of my time.
If you get a chance there is a documentary called Beyond the lighted stage, made about Rush. It is very enlightening and sheds light on how they were able to walk thier own path in the music business 😁
Thanks girls you have just been RUSHED!There is no going back now.One of their greatest songs and probably their greatest live performance.Now you are ready for 2112!This will finish you off for good.
I think it's great to see young people enjoying great music.Listen to more ladies!
You two just restored my faith in humanity. No joke.
I still get shivers whenever I hear this song and I've been a fan since way back when this song was new.
So great to see young people
Appreciate this music..!!!
Thank you guy's...
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Thank you for sharing, nice to see two youngsters enjoy this so much! I saw Rush in concert 7 or 8 times in the Kansas City area, amazing musicians!
Great job ladies!! So fun.
Thank you Stan!
Great job ladies! Keep great music alive.
I grew up listening to these 3 Canadian gods.
Knowing that the youth is enjoying their creations just like generations before, brings a smile to us older folk
absolutely, it feels good, really good
The best part? We paid $11.00 for a ticket to see Rush on that tour. It seemed pretty expensive because it only cost $10.00 to see Queen the previous year. But then things got really out of control when we had to pay $12.00 to see The Who in 1982.
You two are awesome !!!!! Really love when younger people discover music from long ago still think is amazing !!!!!!!
Seeing so many young adults doing reaction videos, seeing instruments and amazing music, while smiling makes me think UA-cam May be the musical bridge that hands down past music to a new generation and hopefully will be influencing new music...
Can't get enough of your reactions. Your love for the music and appreciation for the bands are wonderful!! Not to mention that your smiles and giggles are infectious!! Thank you both so much for being you! I know you have a list that's a mile long of requests, but I'd like to add one of my own. Black Sabbath (with Ronnie James Dio as singer) singing "Sign of the Southern Cross". It's an epic ride that shows off Dio's range and power! Thanks again for all you do and Don't forget to keep being you! Love, Peace, and Chicken Grease!! 😁
Thank you butch! LOL! Chicken Grease? LOL!
I saw them perform this on Farewell to Kings tour.I was a teenager in the second row center it changed my life FOREVER!
Hi ladies Wow! Another great reaction, isn't RUSH just amazing ? got to see them at Madison Square garden in NYC for the moving pictures tour and what an incredible show that was it's so amazing how 3 guys can make such great music, keep on rockin! 🤟
So glad you two get to appreciate Rush
I went and seen this concert where I live. They’ve always put on a great show! Rock on girls!🤘☮️💕
Greetings from Brazil! Very cool that young people like you enjoy quality music! Keep it up! Even nowadays there are excellent sounds! Congratulations!
We as the listeners and supporters may be the WIND that is lifting you up. But you two are the eagles that have the bravery, the vision, and the love to take it and FLY. Peace and God's Love