When you said "No one wins in war"...that is it. Did the allies defeat The 3rd Riech? Yes...but if people have to die, it really isn't a win. Like if your favorite athlete is injured during a game that your team won...how good do you REALLY feel about the game itself? Analogy of course, but I think a poignant one.
As it pertains to WW2, it was a win. Freedom was won against the Nazi's and imagine if they had been allowed to continue. But freedom is not free, it came at great cost. That is why they are called "The Greatest Generation", because of their sacrifice. TH nice reaction, great song and album from a great band. For more WW2 appreciation u should check out "Saving Private Ryan".
Being a 40 + year Rush fan, picking out favorites is hard but this album came out when I was finishing up my Engineering degree and I was taking Modern Physics (Relativity, etc.) that summer....this song was forever etched in my mind (as was Power Windows in general). Check out Territories on this album....definitely a rarely heard favorite out of their entire catalog for me.
If you like Rush songs about real events, check out "Countdown " off of Signals. It's about their experience watching the first space shuttle launch in '82.
A little historical context for this to keep in mind. The song was released in 1985 on the album Power Windows. This was still in the heart of the Cold War and only 40 years after the dropping of the atomic bomb. 1968, the Tet Offensive in Vietnam was closer to the end of WWII than it was to 9/11. 1987 - President Regan's 'Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall' speech in Berlin was still 2 years away when the song was released. Those of us who grew up in the shadow of the mushroom cloud are still concerned about nuclear arms to this day. Also, regarding your WWII 'started' comment, typically 1939 is considered the start in Europe with the invasion of Poland. But in Asia the invasion of Manchuria by Japan is generally considered the beginning of WWII in Asia. The other comments about checking out Territories by Rush as a complement to this song are great suggestions because they do dovetail together well. ps. it's Peeert, like the ear you hear with =)
Diplomacy -- good, competent, strong diplomacy keeps the peace. We obviously have to maintain our alliances and make sure no one uses nuclear weapons. We also need to keep our troops out of harms way, if at all possible. They are not just pawns to be manipulated.
First Rush song I remember hearing? Tom Sawyer (circa 1981 on the school bus). First album I bought? Grace Under Pressure 1984. After that, I immediately bought Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, and Signals, Exit... Stage Left, and Power Windows in '85 when it came out. Then, to really understand their roots, I went back to the beginning and bought the rest of their discography to that point, and loved Fly By Night, 2112, A Farewell to Kings, Hemispheres, and All the World's A Stage (Live). The original 1974 self titled album is a lot of fun and it's really interesting to see their music change so dramatically from that album to Neil's 1975 entrance and Fly By Night. Rush (the album) sounds like more of a blue collar working class rock and roll band heavily influenced by Led Zeppelin (who wasn't influenced by Zeppelin in 1974, right?). But then Fly By Night is so much more well crafted. And it just evolved from there. 2112 is a masterpiece. So are all of their albums through Signals. I was less a fan of the heavy synth sound that took over around 1984, with the departure of long-time producer, Terry Brown. But I remained a fan to this day. I've seen them on the Power Windows and Hold Your Fire / A Show of Hands Tours. Then I saw them on the Snakes and Arrows Tour, Clockwork Angels Tour, and R40 tours. The guys are simply amazing. The body of work is really unmatched in the Rock Era. Happy listening everyone. Compare and contrast Closer to the Heart, Tears, Circumstances, The Trees, Jacob's Ladder, Entre Nous, Different Strings, Vital Signs, The Camera Eye, Chemistry, and Losing It to get a feel for their range.
Was listening to your summary there. My two grandfathers and three great uncles fought in WWII, so I heard a lot about it. If you want to see a more recent movie (aside from the ones I listed below), watch "Crimson Tide" (1995) starring Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman. Powerful movie on this topic! If you watch it, and based on what you said, pay close attention to the exchange between the sub's captain and his new exec when they're dining together in the officer's mess, kinda early in the movie. What Denzel says about war in the nuclear age is spot on!! 😎✌️
To add to your comment about people dying in wars, you mentioned military and conscripts dying in wars, but in actuality it is usually civilians that suffer the most by far. Most sources quote civilian deaths at 2-2.5x the military deaths in WWII. Great reaction to a song I haven't listened to in too long.
Awesome song and reaction. I knew you'd like this one. Two more off Power Windows to suggest, The Big Money and Territories. There's a couple of older movies made not long after the war you should watch sometime, relating to this song, and the secret project aka Manhattan District. "The Beginning or The End" (1947) and "Above and Beyond" (1952), if you like old movies that is. ✌️😎
@@davecole2561 I agree with you almost all of their songs are great. But in my opinion there are songs that are suitable for people who hear rush for the first time
I discovered your channel yesterday. Beautiful reactions to the music of my youngest age. I saw you liked Yes stuff, so I think you should listen to Tarkus by Emerson Lake and Palmer (Keith Emerson is probably the best keyboardist in rock history) and Supper's ready by Genesis (in my opinion the best progressive rock group). Hope you see the comment, great job man!!
When you said "No one wins in war"...that is it. Did the allies defeat The 3rd Riech? Yes...but if people have to die, it really isn't a win. Like if your favorite athlete is injured during a game that your team won...how good do you REALLY feel about the game itself? Analogy of course, but I think a poignant one.
As it pertains to WW2, it was a win. Freedom was won against the Nazi's and imagine if they had been allowed to continue. But freedom is not free, it came at great cost. That is why they are called "The Greatest Generation", because of their sacrifice. TH nice reaction, great song and album from a great band. For more WW2 appreciation u should check out "Saving Private Ryan".
One of my favorite Rush songs, check out Territories from this album, lyrics are as reverent today as in 1985 when this album came out.
Being a 40 + year Rush fan, picking out favorites is hard but this album came out when I was finishing up my Engineering degree and I was taking Modern Physics (Relativity, etc.) that summer....this song was forever etched in my mind (as was Power Windows in general). Check out Territories on this album....definitely a rarely heard favorite out of their entire catalog for me.
Most Rush songs have strong messages within the lyrics. Rush is the thinking mans group.
and the thinking woman's group :)
If you like Rush songs about real events, check out "Countdown " off of Signals. It's about their experience watching the first space shuttle launch in '82.
You need to hear 'Territories' from the same album! Some tremendous lyrics from Neil.
Rush's music can be so cinematic and theater-of-the-mind cool!
The Second World War actually started in September 1939. Nice reaction.
Accurate. But US involvement began with PH 12/7/41. I think that's what he was referring to.
Territories from the same album is also a good one to react to. Great music and lyrical message.
Rush, Territories. Your next song based solely on your analysis of warfare. Another thing Neil thought and wrote heavily about :)
A little historical context for this to keep in mind. The song was released in 1985 on the album Power Windows. This was still in the heart of the Cold War and only 40 years after the dropping of the atomic bomb. 1968, the Tet Offensive in Vietnam was closer to the end of WWII than it was to 9/11. 1987 - President Regan's 'Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall' speech in Berlin was still 2 years away when the song was released. Those of us who grew up in the shadow of the mushroom cloud are still concerned about nuclear arms to this day.
Also, regarding your WWII 'started' comment, typically 1939 is considered the start in Europe with the invasion of Poland. But in Asia the invasion of Manchuria by Japan is generally considered the beginning of WWII in Asia.
The other comments about checking out Territories by Rush as a complement to this song are great suggestions because they do dovetail together well.
ps. it's Peeert, like the ear you hear with =)
Diplomacy -- good, competent, strong diplomacy keeps the peace. We obviously have to maintain our alliances and make sure no one uses nuclear weapons. We also need to keep our troops out of harms way, if at all possible. They are not just pawns to be manipulated.
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First Rush song I remember hearing? Tom Sawyer (circa 1981 on the school bus). First album I bought? Grace Under Pressure 1984. After that, I immediately bought Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, and Signals, Exit... Stage Left, and Power Windows in '85 when it came out. Then, to really understand their roots, I went back to the beginning and bought the rest of their discography to that point, and loved Fly By Night, 2112, A Farewell to Kings, Hemispheres, and All the World's A Stage (Live). The original 1974 self titled album is a lot of fun and it's really interesting to see their music change so dramatically from that album to Neil's 1975 entrance and Fly By Night. Rush (the album) sounds like more of a blue collar working class rock and roll band heavily influenced by Led Zeppelin (who wasn't influenced by Zeppelin in 1974, right?). But then Fly By Night is so much more well crafted. And it just evolved from there. 2112 is a masterpiece. So are all of their albums through Signals. I was less a fan of the heavy synth sound that took over around 1984, with the departure of long-time producer, Terry Brown. But I remained a fan to this day. I've seen them on the Power Windows and Hold Your Fire / A Show of Hands Tours. Then I saw them on the Snakes and Arrows Tour, Clockwork Angels Tour, and R40 tours. The guys are simply amazing. The body of work is really unmatched in the Rock Era. Happy listening everyone. Compare and contrast Closer to the Heart, Tears, Circumstances, The Trees, Jacob's Ladder, Entre Nous, Different Strings, Vital Signs, The Camera Eye, Chemistry, and Losing It to get a feel for their range.
Great tune! Check out "Middletown Dreams", from the same album!
Power Windows is one of the best RUSH albums. Every track is incredible. Mystic Rhythms is a masterpiece.
Was listening to your summary there. My two grandfathers and three great uncles fought in WWII, so I heard a lot about it. If you want to see a more recent movie (aside from the ones I listed below), watch "Crimson Tide" (1995) starring Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman. Powerful movie on this topic! If you watch it, and based on what you said, pay close attention to the exchange between the sub's captain and his new exec when they're dining together in the officer's mess, kinda early in the movie. What Denzel says about war in the nuclear age is spot on!! 😎✌️
To add to your comment about people dying in wars, you mentioned military and conscripts dying in wars, but in actuality it is usually civilians that suffer the most by far. Most sources quote civilian deaths at 2-2.5x the military deaths in WWII. Great reaction to a song I haven't listened to in too long.
Saw Rush twice the are amazing. Genius if you ask me
Awesome song and reaction. I knew you'd like this one. Two more off Power Windows to suggest, The Big Money and Territories. There's a couple of older movies made not long after the war you should watch sometime, relating to this song, and the secret project aka Manhattan District. "The Beginning or The End" (1947) and "Above and Beyond" (1952), if you like old movies that is. ✌️😎
an interesting pick -- great song and good for you to challenge the norm
rush-Middletown Dreams
its so good
Rush - pretty much any song you want. It's all so good.
@@davecole2561 I agree with you almost all of their songs are great. But in my opinion there are songs that are suitable for people who hear rush for the first time
I discovered your channel yesterday. Beautiful reactions to the music of my youngest age. I saw you liked Yes stuff, so I think you should listen to Tarkus by Emerson Lake and Palmer (Keith Emerson is probably the best keyboardist in rock history) and Supper's ready by Genesis (in my opinion the best progressive rock group). Hope you see the comment, great job man!!
VERY DEEP
Listen to the lyrics and do a reaction to Red Sector A
Do some grace under pressure...💥💥💥
WW2 1939 please!