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  • @StickHits
    @StickHits Рік тому +127

    Wow! I didn't expect to learn so much more about a song I've heard a thousand times, despite the fact that I'm watching someone watching my UA-cam channel lol. Thank you for putting in so much effort, and going out of your way to watch a remastered live version that also happens to be one of the very best of the many live versions out there. And of course, thank you for the shoutout, Jess, look forward to more of your content. (And hey we're both named Jess, lol)

    • @jessicasopranonotes
      @jessicasopranonotes  Рік тому +17

      Hello Jess,
      Thank you very much for taking the time to comment, that means a lot! I wouldn't have been able to make this video without your incredible remastering, so kudos to you! Happy to see you here and hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
      Jess

    • @StickHits
      @StickHits Рік тому +12

      Aw that's very nice of you to say, if you ever want to know the best versions of any live Rush songs to react to hit me up on IG or reply to this comment and I would be happy to point you to the ones that will please both the masses and hardcore Rush purists lol. It's been a big hobby of mine for years collecting and curating every notable official and unofficial live recording from their long history, so even if you don't see a specific song in my library chances are I still have a bunch of versions of it I can dropbox you. I'm sure you have a lot of requests but if you want to know where to go from here in terms of the most coveted live performances you cant go wrong with, Xanadu live in Montreal is the gold standard, and a couple great runners up off the top of my head would be YYZ live in Birmingham 1988 and La Villa Strangiato &/or Working Man from 2011 (played back to back as the encore so hard to not watch both! All of which I've already remastered.
      Happy new year to you! Look forward to seeing your new videos regardless of the artist, its very obvious that you are doing your homework and not just checking off popular songs for the views which is very admirable 😁

    • @christianwilliamson9752
      @christianwilliamson9752 11 місяців тому +7

      Im.watching this for the 4th time. And it blows me away how good this woman is

    • @frankolivito9242
      @frankolivito9242 9 місяців тому +2

      Yes !!!she is so technically aware ,pedals!I guess with all that sound they put out !they have to have some secret tricks ,cool 😎

    • @brennanschweitzer840
      @brennanschweitzer840 9 місяців тому +1

      Doubling down on previous comments. Carry on lovely lady.

  • @mikedown3219
    @mikedown3219 Рік тому +167

    I think this is the first Rush reaction where the use of foot pedals by both Alex and Geddy has been highlighted. Good job!

    • @nanook637
      @nanook637 Рік тому +15

      She's the best reactor on UA-cam

    • @eidetecker
      @eidetecker Рік тому +4

      Right? Spot on.

    • @KennethStCyr-dv6cm
      @KennethStCyr-dv6cm Рік тому +3

      @@nanook637 Its not even close.

    • @ronknox3376
      @ronknox3376 Рік тому +7

      I just wish one reaction would mention that Neil is also adding to the full sounds by playing his MalletKat (xylophone) to support the music and percussion side. Everyone that reacts to Xanadu misses it there as well. Jess is really amazing I just think that people first reacting to Rush hear his drumming but miss the little nuance parts that he prided himself on.
      Okay, off my soapbox...lol

    • @terrencedeagle4429
      @terrencedeagle4429 8 місяців тому +1

      Excellent point.

  • @powoodworker1751
    @powoodworker1751 Рік тому +56

    A beautiful woman, with a beautiful mind, reacting to a beautiful song, performed by a beautiful band. What more could one ask for?

  • @nanook637
    @nanook637 Рік тому +6

    These three musicians are musicians favorite musicians

  • @dusty3913
    @dusty3913 Рік тому +38

    Wow. I’ve never heard such an in-depth and well-conveyed explanation of any song. You do the band and the song justice.

  • @chadbennett7873
    @chadbennett7873 Рік тому +95

    Just a brilliant explanation of this song. Your incredible musical background really allows you to show the genius behind the composition of the band. Three musical geniuses who just happened to be best friends. Rush challenges the listener lyrically and musically, which is why they've always been in my top five bands since the 70's. I was fortunate enough to see them multiple times, and my former girlfriend became a big fan after a concert. Music is applied mathematics, and at times, Rush delves into Trigonometry and Calculus. Neil was such a brilliant poet, touching on subjects important to him, and became important to us. The last part is supposed to represent the changing of stations, as the styles shift. Lifetime friends, Geddy and Alex crafted music like a spider builds a web ... son intricate, yet so captivating. Thanks so much for your wonderful breakdown.

    • @jessicasopranonotes
      @jessicasopranonotes  Рік тому +18

      I couldn’t agree with you more. Though music was very hard for me to learn (and I still have so much more to learn), I really enjoyed music theory because it is math, one of my favorite subjects in school. Thanks for sharing your story!

    • @chadbennett7873
      @chadbennett7873 Рік тому +4

      @@jessicasopranonotes Between Nightwish and Rush, there's plenty of math to enjoy. If you really want to get into the most difficult of all - try Gentle Giant. I would suggest starting with "On Reflection" live. "Knots" will tie your brain into one, but it is the most beautifully complex music I've ever heard. Thanks for being you! You are the essence of lovely.

  • @robertarrington4907
    @robertarrington4907 Рік тому +46

    You provide not only a thorough technical explanation of what is going on in the music but your expressiveness of your personal experience of the music while listening to it shines through wonderfully. Bravo.

    • @jessicasopranonotes
      @jessicasopranonotes  Рік тому +4

      Thank you Robert!

    • @s.mcpherson6354
      @s.mcpherson6354 Рік тому +5

      Agreed. She helps me understand better why I love what I love. Like almost everyone I suspect, I can't wait to see her do even more great composers on things like Kashmir live, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Pink Floyd's Pulse version of Comfortably Numb--not to mention Peter Gabriel's In Your Eyes from his Secret World Tour, or even some of the prog rock of Supertramp, early Chicago, or Blood Sweat and Tears.

  • @lisaharrison1031
    @lisaharrison1031 Рік тому +12

    Been a RUSH devotee since 1975 & I absolutely love this reaction. Yes, RUSH is amazing and when you see them play live it’s a thing of beauty.
    3 incredibly talented men who brought so much joy to so many.
    Thanks for this. ❤️

  • @phillee2814
    @phillee2814 Рік тому +5

    I love Neil Peart's glockenspiel work in this, just in the background and subtle, but if you block it the sound is incomplete. Later on in his career, he used electronic sound pads so he could use them as any tuned percussion - Glockenspiel, Xylophone, gongs, and even hand, church or tubular bells at the tap of a button or footswitch. He was about the most accomplished, musical and technical drummer in rock, was not known as "The Professor" without very good reason, and was also a brilliant lyricist and author.
    Travelling the world by motorcycle, he collected rhythms and drumming patterns everywhere he travelled, from every style of music under the sun, and could include any of them.
    RIP Professor - I feel fortunate to have lived during your lifetime, and the world is a poorer place without you.
    A similar raspberry is blown at the "entertainment" industry in their masterpiece 2112. After two of a three-album record deal (following their self-release under their own label of their eponymous first album), the executives were pushing for more singles, as they were more profitable and generated a lot of airplay, having completely missed the nature of an album focussed band and style of music. They were playing in the last chance saloon, and it was made abundantly clear that the third album HAD to do well, or there would be no further deal. OK then - if we are going to go out, we are going out with a bang!
    Different it was, but not how the record execs expected - In a high-risk strategy, RUSH went exactly the opposite way - 2112 filled the whole of the first side! The album was so massively successful that even with little promotion it became a worldwide phenomenon, and from then onward, Rush was allowed to record whatever they wanted - they were effectively unsackable, and could even dictate terms and write their own contracts.

  • @mark-be9mq
    @mark-be9mq Рік тому +6

    Best part for me is always the joy they have. Neil smiling aa they begin the show, Geddy & Alex laughing as they exchange a joke as they play. They fun they all have with the performance, each other & the audience.

  • @BoondockRoberts
    @BoondockRoberts Рік тому +20

    An interesting note is that touring with Kiss taught them to be entertaining on stage, moving around and getting the audience in on the action. They could just stand in place and let the music flow out but the fact that they are playing stuff this complicated and looking like they are having a wholesome good time is what really brings out their live acts. I firmly believe they had not the capacity to let fame go to their heads and always felt that their audience came first, always thankful they got to spend their lives doing what they do best.

    • @plantfeeder6677
      @plantfeeder6677 Рік тому

      They were obsessed with being accepted early on. After 2112, Rolling Stone magazine criticized them for acknowledging the Genius of Ayn Rand and they capitulated to their commie demands by never going there again. They had written 2112 and another earlier song called Anthem which is the title of a short story by Ayn Rand that the story of 2112 is based on. But this individualism, this speak your own mind is unacceptable with communists so Rush conformed so they wouldn't get cast out😉

  • @paulgarcia1566
    @paulgarcia1566 Рік тому +31

    This is by far the most entertaining, deconstructed, detailed music analysis I've ever seen. Subbed immediately I look forward to more and will definitely seek out your previous videos. Thank you!

  • @mikecaetano
    @mikecaetano Рік тому +25

    The change ups in this song also reflect the way that people change radio stations in the car at the press of a button.

    • @jessicasopranonotes
      @jessicasopranonotes  Рік тому +3

      Thanks for pointing out this detail! So cool!

    • @spuds6423
      @spuds6423 Рік тому +3

      This is why we miss Neil Peart so much ....RIP Perfesser 😢😢😢😢

  • @bossfan49
    @bossfan49 4 місяці тому +1

    Rush are the kings of time signature changes.

  • @IMNOTGEDDY
    @IMNOTGEDDY Рік тому +16

    You may want to watch the part where Geddy and Alex had their moment. When they parted Alex hit a switch to change his guitar effects and Geddy was playing the keyboard sound with his pedals. It's not a prerecorded keyboard part although they do use them in many songs, not the case there.

    • @jmarz2600
      @jmarz2600 Рік тому +2

      Yes. Geddy was playing synth pedals. Geddy has synth pedals at the main microphone and, under his keyboards, he has bass pedals.

    • @wadesworld6250
      @wadesworld6250 Рік тому +3

      I was going to say the same. You can see Geddy playing the keyboard part on his pedals. Alex was just changing effects at that moment. Although Rush does have some background parts which are merely triggered, most of their parts are actually played on pedals. However, Rush also had a rule that when they did use a triggered part, it had to be triggered by a member of the band in real-time.

    • @selflessself
      @selflessself Рік тому +1

      Great discussion in this thread just like to add the foot pedals they use are Moog Taurus pedals en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moog_Taurus , I believe both Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson had them in their rigs for this tour and I think everyone after it. They traded off duties holding down the bass note on different songs, mostly Geddy, Jess correctly observed Alex holding down the baseline while Geddy Lee did the chorus crowd interaction thing.

    • @SandyZoop
      @SandyZoop Рік тому

      @@selflessself I believe they were both playing their Tauruses. Geddy has the bass notes, while Alex doubles on the string sound 2-3 octaves up. Both had the clever trick of long releases on the notes so they could tap the pedals and the note would continue.
      Alas, I didn’t see them until the Hold Your Fire tour in 86. I wish I’d seen this tour, as well, but I read every interview I could find on what Geddy was doing with his keyboards.

  • @timbaker7238
    @timbaker7238 Рік тому +24

    Hey Jess, best analysis of a Rush song that I have ever seen 😊 Great job 👍🤘

  • @afbill4219
    @afbill4219 Рік тому +5

    Thank you so much for diving into Rush's lyrics. Aside from their musicianship, Neil Peart's lyrics are nothing short of poetry.

  • @andrewsauve3774
    @andrewsauve3774 Рік тому +8

    This was the most in depth reaction I have ever heard. Your musical knowledge is incredible

  • @clutchstingray2940
    @clutchstingray2940 Рік тому +8

    I'm originally from Ohio and Rush really took off due to WMMS in Cleveland. We all rocked out to Rush in highschool and I still love the their music. You did an amazing job highlighting all the amazing things this three piece powerhouse put into their performance!

  • @markstromberg1148
    @markstromberg1148 Рік тому +1

    Neil Peart, the drummer/percussionist, the writer of most of the band's lyrics, and the composer of the percussion and drum sections passed away three years ago this month. I continue to mourn his passing. Having never met him but having heard him interviewed (and others having spoken about him), and from I have been able to learn from his lyrics and writings (including his books) tells me that in addition to being a fine drummer he was a fine person. I continue to mourn. Given that this is the anniversary of Neil's passing, I would love to hear your reactions to more Rush.

  • @jeffk1482
    @jeffk1482 Рік тому +14

    Rush was the soundtrack to my youth!!! (A teen when this first came out). Thank you SO much for this breakdown, which is as masterful as the song itself. I've heard Spirit of Radio more times than I could ever count - and yet you highlighted some things, little nuances, that were new to me.
    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @steeleye2112
    @steeleye2112 Рік тому +1

    I always remember The Who singing about the distance between the audience and the band. Rush always seemed to smash this every time performed. We didn't go to see them, we went to be a part of something very special that they created. Now I've remembered it will never happen again, it's probably time for a little therapeutic cry and remind myself just how lucky I was to have experienced this.

  • @jeffreyaverett1800
    @jeffreyaverett1800 Рік тому +5

    Today, I have been schooled. Your knowledge and effortless spouts of it, without complicating the explanation, pull me in. Rush has always blown me away by being able to perform their catalog live without the assistance of touring musicians like many other bands do. Your pointing out the multitasking, use of pedals, and for which particular effect, helped shed light on some of this. It also looked like Neil was multitasking, adding pre-recorded synth and sound at one point, from behind his drum kit. I am so looking forward to more reactions like this one. You rock my world and my frontal lobes! ✌️

  • @GSharper
    @GSharper Рік тому +2

    See the arial shots, notice all the "air drummers" in the crowd,.. beauty!

  • @kenstewart8318
    @kenstewart8318 Рік тому

    The most musical theory applied to any RUSH reaction I've seen.
    BRILLIANT!

  • @bobcarn
    @bobcarn Рік тому +4

    This song was their first radio hit. "2112" was what established them in the music industry. Technically an operetta, it was emotional and had great composition and resonataed with the audiences. The next two albums had them delving deeply into prog-rock, and had songs that became favorites, but it was this song and album that gave them a radio song. "The Spirit of Radio", in less than five mintues, incorporated everything that makes Rush... "Rush". Tricky time signatures, quirky music, style changes, incredible playing, thought-provoking lyrics, warm and inviting vocals... every unique thing about Rush is encompassed in that one song. It was an instant fan favorite and was played in every concert since it came out.

  • @franckthibault2521
    @franckthibault2521 Рік тому +12

    Rush rocks! Literally! Awesome lyrics, music & vocals!

  • @RaymondBCrisp
    @RaymondBCrisp Рік тому +9

    You have excellent taste in music! More Rush please.

  • @axandio
    @axandio Рік тому +1

    What you discussed about the waveform in the intro would be a representation of A.M. The notes falling and rising. And then the pushing back and forth.... F.M. WOW. The spirit of "radio" is ENCODED in the song!

  • @shinjusmith5293
    @shinjusmith5293 Рік тому +2

    Rush in the 80's was one the best concerts I ever had the honor to attend. Simply amazing to see these three rock it out!

    • @treetopjones737
      @treetopjones737 Рік тому +2

      The days when you could buy a cheap ticket for $12. - you took pot luck on seating, but you were at the concert.

  • @sethcashman1011
    @sethcashman1011 Рік тому +4

    Saw them multiple times on this very tour when I was a kid. Talk about treasured memories.

  • @prestigeworldwide5239
    @prestigeworldwide5239 Рік тому

    The beginning and the bridge to the Reggae nod is like tuning your radio up and down the dial searching for something to land on.
    Buttons and knobs in cars are highly underrated. ✌

  • @tylerhackner9731
    @tylerhackner9731 Рік тому +3

    My favorite three piece band

  • @bobhope3716
    @bobhope3716 Рік тому +5

    Saw Rush 18 times ! This video shows why. Imagine what this sounds like in concert at 115 decibels .

    • @jessicasopranonotes
      @jessicasopranonotes  Рік тому

      Wow!!

    • @bobhope3716
      @bobhope3716 Рік тому

      @@jessicasopranonotes Saw Rush from the 11 the row once. The sound in concert feels like it pushing you up off your seat. I recommend getting a good hi end home entertainment center and start a collection of concert DVDS. That's the closest you can come to duplicating the concert experience.

    • @williamh4172
      @williamh4172 Рік тому

      That's amazing. I saw them twice, both before this performance and before Geddy got the mullet going (glad he went back to his original long locks). I caught the Moving Pictures tour and then later the Signals tour. Awesome live performers, as were their fellow Canadian trio- Triumph.

  • @johnnyhock
    @johnnyhock Рік тому

    You will appreciate Rush’s “Xanadu “ live 1982 from their exit stage left tour. Their multi instrumental talents are even more on show.
    Alex playing double neck guitar, 12 string rhythm top neck, standard 6 string lead guitar bottom neck, plus pedals
    Geddy on double neck guitar, 6 string rhythm guitar bottom neck ( for filling during Alex’s solo lead) and standard bass top neck, synthesiser keyboards AND keyboard chords on foot pedals while playing bass, plus vocals
    Neil on percusion including triangles, chimes, coconuts, glockenspiel, tubular bells, bell tree.
    All live, no tapes, everything you hear, the entire soundscape is being played live by these three masters !

  • @CTTH100
    @CTTH100 7 місяців тому

    Please cover more Rush material. Really appreciate your thoughtful and productive insight. I wish you had the opportunity to see and hear them live. Phenomenal!

  • @kittitaskid
    @kittitaskid 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for your in depth work on explaining what was going on. Rush concerts were fun. Everyone, especially the band was having fun. So glad I took the effort to see them live.

  • @BrakRulesAll
    @BrakRulesAll Рік тому +1

    I've seen this song reviewed/reacted to a gazillion times, and this is the first that mentions ANYTHING about the lyrics at the end being borrowed from The Sound of Silence. The whole thing - brilliant. Thank you!

  • @davidmazylewski368
    @davidmazylewski368 Рік тому +1

    You're analysis of music theory about everything they put into this song was as good as the meaning of the song. I learned a lot as a violin player. Impressive video. Rush is my soundtrack to life.

  • @drummerdaveRush7777
    @drummerdaveRush7777 Рік тому

    Wow I remember that show was the days of only 90 minutes or so shows keep the Rush coming please, everything about them is masterful with purpose

  • @jtorch1
    @jtorch1 Рік тому +4

    Another unbelievably thorough and incisive review of my favorite band! I think you are my favorite UA-cam reviewer, because, not only do you appreciate all the things we love about this music, but you also do an amazing job explaining WHY it is so unique.

  • @playbassken
    @playbassken Рік тому

    Your understanding of music is impeccable.

  • @danfaulkenberry3838
    @danfaulkenberry3838 Рік тому

    Probably the best technical analysis of any Rush song I have ever heard! Thanks! They always have been (since I first saw them in August 1974) and will remain my favorite band!

    • @rburns9730
      @rburns9730 11 місяців тому

      Check out her analysis of "Limelight".

  • @sirsancti5504
    @sirsancti5504 Рік тому +10

    Well, another great review/analysis (I prefer to call it the second one) of a great song. Thank you very much! It is very inspiring and great to have someone that knows and understands musical-sciences as a "reacter". Please keep the great content. Thank you very much!

  • @carlbusque
    @carlbusque 4 місяці тому +1

    Love it, leaned a bunch of stuff!😊 more Rush please!

  • @GordKapasky
    @GordKapasky Рік тому

    I'm from Toronto and so is Rush. The Spirit of Radio was the tag line for our Punk, New Wave, new music radio station, CFNY-FM. The friendly voice in the morning was likely "Live Earl Jive".

  • @stathispapailias634
    @stathispapailias634 Рік тому

    Been waiting for more Rush......love love love watching you enjoy the soundtrack of my high school years for the first time.

  • @mvavtrader
    @mvavtrader Рік тому +6

    You did an excellent reaction. I've heard the song maybe 50 times before and didn't know of "any" of what you just described even happened. Just great. You might check out Rush "The Big Money." Thx.

  • @grahamkey8496
    @grahamkey8496 Рік тому +3

    This is the song that changed music forever for me when I first heard it blaring out of the family radio in 1980. And I don't think I have seen a more detailed analysis of it. You have another new subscriber!

  • @douglasgray3304
    @douglasgray3304 Рік тому +15

    You did a great breakdown of Limelight, so I'm really looking forward to this one. If you're going with the Grace Under Pressure Tour version, as it appears, you also picked one of the best live versions.

  • @erickrosito3659
    @erickrosito3659 Рік тому

    The song that made me a Rush fan. Favorite part is the guitar intro, the solo at the end and the guitar, drums and bass simulating the changing of radio stations. And all the parts before and after those.

  • @WeDanceWestie
    @WeDanceWestie Рік тому +5

    Superb breakdown! This song is pure genius, to me it feels like an iron fist in a velvet glove, sounds happy but the underlying message is a very real commentary on the music industry. There isn’t anyone quite like Geddy Lee, to play GOAT bass and sing in full voice and when he needs more to do plays wonderful keyboard and pedals, it is simply astounding.
    Thank you so much for this breakdown, awesome.

  • @winstonlane708
    @winstonlane708 Рік тому

    YOU NAILED IT
    The Boyz” would be grateful!!!
    Amazing and impressive reaction
    🐐🐐🐐 🎸🥁🎸 👦👨🏻🧑🏻

  • @dianaspy6733
    @dianaspy6733 11 місяців тому

    As I watched your lovely face, it brought back memories! Lol pure joy! Love this band! RIP Neil Peart!

  • @KentBalzer
    @KentBalzer Рік тому +4

    Great reaction. I've learned a lot from you. I have heard this song thousands of times for decades and you brought a perspective I didn't even realize. Great job. You even caught the multi-tasking of the 3 member band and why we love them so. The lyrics are an indictment of the music industry. The first half is an appreciation, but the second half is an indictment. Rush has always been independent. If you listen to 2112, you will notice the same theme of independent thought against the sinister oligarchy. Hell, even Fly by Night has the same theme. I could teach a class on every album Rush released and tell you what the intention was,

  • @BalokLives
    @BalokLives Рік тому +1

    Very interesting, insightful and intelligent review. One thing you may not have noticed is that waterfall of chaotic drum, guitar, and bass music just following the music wave is supposed to sound like changing the radio station.

  • @christopherparrado2613
    @christopherparrado2613 6 місяців тому

    I just discovered you!! Your breakdown and reactions gave me goose bumps!! Your reaction was my reaction the first time I saw them live, I was 13 years old. It was like a religious experience. Never missed a concert again until they stopped touring in 2015. I am so excited I discovered your channel!!

  • @mikeoxinya570
    @mikeoxinya570 Рік тому +4

    Making me realize these guys were even more talented than I already thought they were. 😉

  • @PaulMillette
    @PaulMillette Рік тому

    Awesome analysis, great insights! Rush was the first band a saw in 1978 in Montreal, I was 14 at the time, I was blown away to say the least! they always were an influence throughout my career!

  • @edgarpacifico3421
    @edgarpacifico3421 Рік тому +8

    Amazing breakdown! Amazing song!

  • @groezinjohn
    @groezinjohn 5 місяців тому

    I love when you pick apart a Rush song❤ It looks like you have so much fun doing it. I play by ear and find it so mesmerizing how you understand every section of music, love you God Bless

  • @BrianDiMaria
    @BrianDiMaria Рік тому +1

    Incredible explanation and breakdown of this song from the music and the singing of Geddy. Thank you for your analysis.

  • @James-dh6ld
    @James-dh6ld Рік тому

    I Love that you Love RUSH. They deserve it.

  • @bettyjblake
    @bettyjblake 10 місяців тому

    This Home Fry is also a huge RUSH fan. Excellent analysis on this song. RUSH is so technically complex and its such a joy to sit and justblisten and be in awe at what they do. My husband piinted out that in your analysis where you said Alex uses the pedal to turn in the prerecorded synth, that he believes that he actually turned off the phaser. We have also seen RUSH many times in concert and Geddy usually had the keyboard out and played it where he was clapping in this video. Also the opening guitar riff is done using a hammer-on technique. Thank you for this reaction. Looking forward to more RUSH and Home Free reactions.

  • @themartialartsapproach8786
    @themartialartsapproach8786 Рік тому

    This is a woman after my own heart. Fantastic breakdown. Great sense of awareness!

  • @jimmypublicupload
    @jimmypublicupload Рік тому

    I have listened to many of your musical breakdowns of amazing vocalists and songs but this one surprised me the most. Your kowledge of music and an ability to break it down is amazing, no matter the genre.
    Have been subscribed to your channel for years and am a big Rush Fan and sprit of the radio is one of my favourites. Amazing job Jess ! Really enjoyed this breakdown and reaction.

  • @ultimatespinach
    @ultimatespinach Рік тому +5

    I've loved this song for quite some time but my favourite part of the performance was your incredibly erudite breakdown, very well done Jess. You just earned another subscription with your thoroughly amazing work. Cheers from Canada!

  • @Randor10
    @Randor10 Рік тому

    That was just about the best breakdown of a song I’ve heard in awhile. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks.

  • @TheWhippinpost
    @TheWhippinpost Рік тому

    Blown away by both your insightful analysis and post-production. Lots of work went into this, I can see. Well done.
    And your comparison of the lyrics to The Sound of SIlence was a revelation to me.

  • @craigscott6975
    @craigscott6975 Рік тому +4

    Wow, I had thought I knew everything about Rush. Your A Genius! Thank you. Look forward to more Rush. And I think you do as well. 😀

  • @randolphfritz6163
    @randolphfritz6163 Рік тому

    thank you. I've known and liked this song for decades, and now I know more about why.

  • @johnroberts1009
    @johnroberts1009 Рік тому

    Best analysis of a Rush song I have ever seen. WOW!!!
    I learned a ton not being a musician it was mind blowing. Love Rush music. Now I know why. Thanks again for sharing your expertise with us all. 😎

  • @edklingon
    @edklingon 5 місяців тому

    As big Rush fan, I say: hats off to you analysis!!

  • @plantfeeder6677
    @plantfeeder6677 Рік тому

    I like how you express your mind being blown by these guys.
    Wow about sums up Rush to me too

  • @kellyjohns6612
    @kellyjohns6612 10 місяців тому

    As a young teenager, the lyrics "all this machinery making modern music can still be open-hearted" began a new chapter of rock history.

  • @M0rmagil
    @M0rmagil 5 місяців тому

    I really appreciate your examination and exploration of music. My mother tried to teach me about music to very limited success, but I did learn enough to appreciate those who who really had talent and skill.
    To me it approaches sorcery. 🤪

  • @eugenekaziw1371
    @eugenekaziw1371 9 місяців тому

    This makes my heart rock with such joy !

  • @losmosismedia3380
    @losmosismedia3380 Рік тому

    The way you broke down this song was absolutely brilliant. You are the real deal. Thank you for the education and your time. Am now a fan and subscriber.

  • @michaeldeierhoi4096
    @michaeldeierhoi4096 Рік тому

    Your review of this classic tune by Rush was not only fun to listen to but I felt you also educated your viewers about the music. The back ground to the song and as well as what is clearly your speciality the note progression, changing key signiture and so on. Thanks for this. Your reviews among the most well informed of any I have listened to.

  • @christianwilliamson9752
    @christianwilliamson9752 11 місяців тому

    I want to thank you again I'm watching this for like the 4th or 5th time and just how in depth you go and pulling apart the music ality and theory of it it really blows me away like I am I'm almost in tears for how you keep saying wow. Wow. And then describe Rush better than I can and ive been obsessing over them.since 1982. Thank you thank you,thank you thank you thank you. And also thank you. ❤

  • @DianaRussia531
    @DianaRussia531 Рік тому

    I had the underdash 8-track tape player and the giant case of 8-track tapes that wouldn't fit under the car seat. Rush was always playing in my car...with the Jenson Tri-ax speakers and the Radio Shack power booster pushing the sound. We grew up in America's golden years. One of the greatest musical era's in the history of the world. Enjoyed your breakdown. 🥰🥰

    • @riffhammeron
      @riffhammeron Рік тому +1

      First time I've heard the phrase "Jensen Tri-ax" in probably 40 years. Thanks!

  • @joemadonna9164
    @joemadonna9164 6 місяців тому

    Just found your channel! Love watching your facial expression you cannot help but smile while listening to Rush. I'm not a musician but I know rush for years. You were stating that Alex was pushing the button for the synthesize. I do believe you might be mistaken that was not pre-recorded getting was playing the synthesizers with his feet !! Through the years they change how they played songs and continue to sound the same. These guys sound incredible in concert you're on a whole different level than most bands. Keep up the great work

  • @johnmolony5613
    @johnmolony5613 Рік тому

    I use to listen Guy Guiden Space pirate radio every monday am. It was hard to stay up for it but I knew what was played was mind expansive. I.. Miss those days.

  • @MrDalebenberger
    @MrDalebenberger 7 місяців тому

    Wow. I love this masterclass experience of your analysis. My favourite part is reusing the opening riff in the middle with the vocals and then the abrupt end to the last solo. They are genius.

  • @buisyman
    @buisyman Рік тому

    Rush is famous for multiple changes in time signature and key signature in all their songs.

  • @bradleyard4195
    @bradleyard4195 Рік тому +1

    Excellent analysis! The only thing I can point out is, back when this was recorded, you really didn't have the technology to trigger pre-recorded sections of songs. You could trigger samples with something like Taurus pedals, which Al was definitely doing for the bass part, but the synth part was being played by Geddy on a set of Taurus pedals, which is absolutely bonkers when you really think about it.
    That these guys could pull this off so flawlessly is mind-boggling. Again, fantastic and intriguing analysis! Glad I found your channel!

  • @GSharper
    @GSharper Рік тому +2

    You should do a reaction / analysis of 2112. The song itself takes up one side of the album,.. shall we say, a commentary on studio execs!

  • @nathanwahl9224
    @nathanwahl9224 9 місяців тому

    One more amazing thing to add; how TIGHT Geddy and Neil are on those machine gun notes (the bass being an entire counter-melody;) OMG!!!! Tight, tight, tight!!!!!

  • @berliozi
    @berliozi Рік тому

    Wow, that was honestly perhaps the best break down of a Rush song I've ever seen online. As a LONG time Rush nerd and music theory hobbyist (2.5 yrs in college), I adore hearing what is happening musically. Bless you dear heart. And if I could only recommend one other Rush song to you, please consider "The Weapon" off the album Signals. Cheers!

  • @Drewcatmorris
    @Drewcatmorris 11 місяців тому

    Miss Jessica, I love your deep knowlege applied to music of my youth.

  • @Jamo-qw4xu
    @Jamo-qw4xu Рік тому

    I have seen this song reviewed many many times. This review destroys them all! Well done.

  • @kuzzsullivan4211
    @kuzzsullivan4211 Рік тому +1

    Do you know what you’re talking about finally somebody on UA-cam great job

  • @alainst-pierre1557
    @alainst-pierre1557 Рік тому

    Best analysis from rush I have seen so far. Great JOB !

  • @CoryAnderson-es4qq
    @CoryAnderson-es4qq 10 місяців тому

    Outstanding analysis. Solid understanding and explanation delivery - history, AM/FM sound mediums, their different band frequency constraints and developments. Pro music and voice explication coverage: vocal, timing and range. Bravo. Well done young lady 🙌

  • @InBetweenLife70
    @InBetweenLife70 Рік тому +2

    You are a delight in your diagnosis! Intelligent, explorative, and appreciative. As a long time Rush fan, the intro always thrills me. Their transition from rock to reggae in the song, however, speaks to me of the band’s willingness to explore. Thank you for this.

  • @Kang2112
    @Kang2112 11 місяців тому

    RUSH The greatest rock band that ever was or ever will be.

  • @codonauta
    @codonauta 9 місяців тому

    I found an oasis in youtube in the field of vocal music analyzes. Your analyzes are really great, above the usual, and dealing with several genres of music.

  • @philreed2241
    @philreed2241 Рік тому

    Wow! What a mind! I wish there where more people like on this think we call earth.

  • @kbrsphr99
    @kbrsphr99 Рік тому

    Wow just wow! Never thought I would learn so much about a classic rock song from a young opera singer! Super intelligent, highly talented and such a beautiful smile when enjoying the music. I have a new favorite channel! Only down side how can you ignore Neil Peart; history's greatest drummer?!?!

  • @nicoman12345
    @nicoman12345 10 місяців тому

    I would love to see some more rush analysis videos, they have so much great music