THEIR SOUND!..Rush - Freewill | FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION
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- THEIR SOUND!..Rush - Freewill | FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION
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“Each of us, a cell of awareness, imperfect and incomplete. Genetic blends with uncertain ends on a fortune hunt that’s far too fleet.” R.I.P. Neil, Genius in every sense of the word.👍🤘🏻🔥🎧
That's the best line.
one of the best parts of any song ever 👍🏼
truly a poet in musical form
Thanks for pointing out this fantastic line, Neil didn't write lyrics, he wrote poetry.
Well said, Jim… well said, my friend!!#RUSHFAMILY #RIPNEIL
"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice." Neil Peart wrote some deep lyrics.
My favorite line in this song. Hit me hard and stuck with me from the first time I ever heard it when I was just a young teen, because it resonated with me so much. Unfortunately I have always struggled with indecisiveness and letting life happen to me rather than consciously making choices, especially difficult ones. In that way these lyrics have kind of haunted me all my life as a sort of self fulfilling prophecy.
On the album, the lyrics read "If you choose not to decide, you cannot have made a choice."
@@grobin3745 Well whether it was a band choice to change that lyric, or Geddy just ‘Free Willed’ the change, it was clearly for the better, as it’s now one of the best lines in a rock song ever. Everyone knows that line.
I have found that sometimes lyrics are misprinted on the lyrics sheet or album sleeve even when you can hear the words clearly. And like Krikor Ajemian said Neil Peart wrote the lyrics
I used this exact line to my daughter when she told me she was pregnant.
Alex Lifeson s the guitarist. Red Barchetta is an underrated classic of theirs you need to react to. great fantasy story.
Red Barchetta rocks.
OH MY GOD YESSSS! Please react to Red Barchetta
I don't think I'd call Red Barchetta underrated - I think it's one of their more powerful of the "classic" songs.
Would definitely be on my "must listen" list :)
Yes! Red Barchetta is awesome!
@@bryansproles2879 Those who know know the song, we know it but it wasn't a hit on the radio like a lot of their stuff. I don't ever remember hearing it on my local radio stations as a kid when even YYZ got airplay and that one has no lyrics.
This is one of my favorite lyric lines of all time: "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice."
I actually keep a list on my phone of my all time favorite quotes. That line is on the list. Too me the line speaks to the fact what we do always matters, even when what we do is nothing at all.
Mine too. So simply put but packs alot of wisdom.
This is one of my favorite solos to play actually because, if you even are listening to Geddy or Neil or even think of what the bass nor drums are doing, they will literally throw you entirely off if you do.
Alex known for his very chaotic solos because when most the time when he plays a solo he's on a totally different beat - it's very syncopated - and usually outside and related melodic place (almost outside) related to the bassline if you ever noticed.
Same!
@@tommack9395That's common with 3 piece rock acts, they are trying to fill the void left with from missing a extra guitar. So all three of them fill, it's not a secret they used tracks to pull it off live but the controlled it themselves for the most part. Quite few song where Alex changes guitar during the song, meanwhile Neil and Geddy would stay busy and so on.
The Guitarist is the incredible Alex Lifeson🎶👍🤙
Alex "Blah Blah Blah" Lifeson
His speech at the RRHOF induction was hilarious and absolutely deserved to the recording industry
Lerxst
@@ay_ay_ron2112 I love that it's offering to Translate to English!
Alex Lifeson is the guitarist...original band member, who formed Rush
Alex Lifeson is probably one of the most underrated and underappreciated guitarists in rock music. The guy is a master!
@@danielbullock1019 and he is only underrated cause he is in Rush. I can guarantee that if he were in any other band will his skill he be near the top of every top guitarist list
Virtuoso!
It’s his band 😂
This incredible Canadian Power Trio has inspired generations of musicians alike!
Three Holy Triumvrant!!!
🥰💖🥰💖🥰
Along with “if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice” very applicable in this day and age! If you want the country to remain, we now have to make that free choice remain! Get involved people!
As great of a drummer and percussionist that Neil was, it's his lyrics that are from another place.
Have you seen The little girl Nandi who covers Neil? It's nuts!!!!
So was his drumming from another place the best EVER
Well said.
Rush is just plain classic. I think you guys would love the song "Closer to the Heart". It's my personal favorite, and has a beautiful message that is especially important today. Their guitarist is Alex Lifeson.
Mine too
And Subdivisions.
Well , you could pick ANY Rush song to react too (except Red Lenses) and you'd pick a winner.
Yes, "Closer To The Heart" Yes
one of the greatest guitarist of all time but I don't think he gets the credit he deserves because he is with Neil and Geddy
Jack Black described Geddy's voice as the laser that cuts through the wall of sound.
Great description.
Perfect.
"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice!" As always, music by lee and lifeson, lyrics by pEARt.
One of my favorite lines from any song!
@@robertcrutchfield9318 was going to say that exact thing! I remember hearing that for the first time as a teenager and thinking WOW! How cerebral and I was instantly hooked on Rush!
P👂t
Alex Lifeson is the guitarist, one absolute underrated LEGEND in the guitar world!
Alex would be easily remembered as one of the best rock guitarists of the Classic Rock era…if not for the fact that he was n a band with Geddy Lee and Neil Peart…
@@johnlong1729 I agree but he does have an asteroid named after him ... in 2007.
"Best Rock Talent" by Guitar for the Practicing Musician in 1983
"Best Rock Guitarist" by Guitar Player Magazine in 1984 and May 2008
Runner-up for "Best Rock Guitarist" in Guitar Player in 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986
Inducted into the Guitar for the Practicing Musician Hall of Fame, 1991
1996 - Officer of the Order of Canada.
"Best Article" for "Different Strings" in Guitar Player - September 2007 issue.
Most Ferociously Brilliant Guitar Album of the decade - Snakes & Arrows - Guitar Player Magazine, May 2008
Well known in the late seventies and early eighties... for good reason the Farewell to Kings and Hemispheres l.p.s - especially noted in La Villa. Lifeson's chaotic solos and extensive use of sus chords are the glue holding together their sound. In later albums non-musicians do not even recognize the sounds he's getting are even guitars... i.e. Morello and others tend to follow his direction.
He's easily one of the most recognized guitarist by guitarist. He's been on the cover of guitar player at least eight times, guitar world a dozen. He's been chosen by guitar playing fans as most well rounded guitar player five times in the early eighties.
Geddy is an underrated bass player as well
Agreed. Alex doesn't get the credit he deserves.
Ive never heard Alex underratwd!
Yeah more rush. I would suggest La villa strangitato. Its a 9 minute instrumental epic.
Yep. Just give us a heads up so I can get prepared.
The official video version is the one to react to
@@laurakali6522 ok :D
@@motodork yeah its great, they seem to mostly do videos
That solo with the 3 of them going off is fire
"I will choose a path that's clear; I will choose freewill". One of the coolest lines in that song! Great choice of artist and song! :)
Stream of consciousness took me here. I've been reading The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and a line he had about responsibility reminded me of your Rush quote that reminded me of the song that made me wonder if RS had done a reaction to the song yet.
Poor Alex Lifeson, lol, the story of his life. Such a good guitar player.
Rob Squad, what always blew me away about Rush is thier ability to duplicate thier studio sound on stage, note for note, lick for lick--been wacthing thousands of bands live, but saw very few that could do it like they did.
@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee troll
I enjoy Rush, but hearing this about them from people who saw them in concert pretty much put me off ever seeing them in concert. I don't want to hear them play the record. I want to hear them play the music. Even their music has places where they could improvise and stretch out. If I want to hear the record, I'll listen to the record.
@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Yep. I'd rather experience the sublime moments with the people who constantly experiment than the rote performance of the original recording.
Rush in concert was incredible. Lyrically the same as their albums but instrumentally so much more.
Another great canadian band to listen to is Triumph, you won't be disapointed , great rock ,high voice .
Agreed. "Magic Power" and "Fight the Good Fight" would be great choices.
Zebra is interesting as well...
April Wine was pretty good too.
The Triumph song that will give a good comparison with Rush HAS TO BE Lay It On The Line. Rik Emmet's voice is absolutely amazing and there is the same kind of power delivered. Remember folks....Triumph and Rush were big at the same time and Triumph billed themselves as "The Other Band From Canada" in a joking reference to Rush.
And what about Saga ?? Another Canadian progressif rock band with great songs , the flyer, dont be late, wind him up.
Nice. Next Rush stop - Fly By Night, Red Barchetta, Limelight, and definitely Subdivisions for the most killer synth keyboard ever.
All great suggestions!!
and la villa strangiato
Subdivisions also fears some absolutely KILLER hi-hat work from Peart.
I think they would get a kick out of the Fly By Night video. Seeing them so young has always made me return to that video again and again. Trying to recapture my youth no doubt.
Yeah!
The Three Guys Orchestra back on the channel
"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice"
Please react to "Nobody´s Hero" from Rush
Best band ever!
Amber your growth in music is amazing. Even from one year ago when it was so good. But like a different person as far as openness and thought out comments. Thumbs up!
Rush is an experience that all fans of rock should spend time getting into. Neal Pert is arguably the GREATEST DRUMMER OF ALL TIME!!!!!!
Well kinda, I don't believe anyone would argue with that statement... The GOAT
Absolutely 💯!!!!!!!!!
He reminds me of John Coltrane's hard bop era, so full of notes. Fills in every space available to him. Genius!
That 90-second instrumental break was effing nuts. I could listen to that on a loop and never get tired of it.
“The chorus has a 3/4 time signature, shifting from a single sixteenth note in the first beat to triplets in the next two beats. The interlude with the bass and drums and subsequent guitar solo both have a 12/8 time signature, and other parts of the song use 4/4.”
Musicians love rush for stuff like this.
There is no way to describe Geddy Lee's voice. He is in a unique category. That's why we loved them so much. And in regards to their instruments they were all 3 top in their field. If you have the chance watch Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters give induction speech for Rush at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame ceremony (and skip over Alex Lifeson's speech...he says the words Blah Blah Blah for about 10 minutes). It was a true heartfelt speech from a true fan of Rush.
@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Fortunately that is only your opinion and not true.
Never said better!!!!
He reminds me of a witch 🧹 his nose too😂
There’s a nasal quality that is so extreme it’s indelible
Neal "The Professor" Peart's live drum solo is a performance you guys would love. He was so amazingly talented it was almost ridiculous.
@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee I get that, but to me that's a tribute to Neil. He couldn't be the drummer for the Rolling stones or Fleetwood Mac or most bands, it just wouldn't work. Additionally, those guys couldn't be the drummer of Rush, they wouldn't be able to keep up like Geddy can on bass and be multidimensional on guitar like Alex.
Alex Lifeson is the guitar player. IMHO one of the most underrated guitar players, just because Neil and Geddy got most of the attention. Try Overture leading into and including Temples of Syrinx (live) I predict J will be out of his chair!
He is not underrated by his peers.
Alex is hugely influential among guitar players.
To be honest if your going to listen to any of 2112, then you gotta listen to all of 2112.
at this point they should just react to 2112 (all of the 20 minutes)
@@timothyjones3506 yep thats the only way to do it :D
Neil Peart, for someone that didn't sing, had so much to say thru his lyrics!
It is definitely about time you got back to Rush!!
If you two want to hear a voice that's similar to Geddy Lee's, only more majestic, try Jon Anderson of Yes. In fact, Rush inducted Yes into the Hall of Fame, they were that influential to Rush. Please, react to "Roundabout" "Starship Trooper" "Yours Is No Disgrace" or "And You and I," and you'll see why Yes is one of the greatest groups, right up there with Rush, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.
Absolutely for Roundabout.
Yessss!!!!!! And Yes!
I 100% agree with this statement. Roundabout is the next yes song to hit. Their best song and will blow their minds away.
i almost agree. Very similar, but Anderson was just a tad too reedy for my taste. Not taking away from anything he's done.
Absolutely agree 💯They've only heard Owner of A Lonely Heart but they were a bit distracted by the video. They'd love 70s Yes.
“If u choose not to decide, u still have made a choice.”
⬆️That’s a bar!!!🔥💯♥️
Geedy's voice is ETHERIAL. I think that's the word you may be looking for.
Too many to suggest, but you should try "Working Man" live in Cleveland.
You should watch the R&R Hall of Fame live performance of YES playing Roundabout with Geddy Lee on Bass. Their bass player, Chris Squire, had died. YES was a major influence on RUSH.
I love the sound of "RUSH". they are one of my all time favourites. have followed since '74, and still to this day. this from a 67 y.o.
You guys have to do “Roll the bones” next. And then, “Time stand still”.
Time Stand Still is a great song! The only rush song to have a female voice on. Amee Mann did a great job.
'Ghost Of A Chance' is a great underrated song as well.
la villa strangiato is a 9 minute epic, one of their best's
FREEWILL LYRICS:
There are those who think that life
Has nothing left to chance
a host of holy horrors
To direct our aimless dance
A planet of playthings
We dance on the strings
Of powers we cannot perceive
“The stars aren’t aligned -
Or the gods are malign”
Blame is better to give than receive
You can choose a ready guide
In some celestial voice
If you choose not to decide
You still have made a choice
You can choose from phantom fears
And kindness that can kill
I will choose a path that’s clear
I will choose free will.
There are those who think that
They were dealt a losing hand
The cards were stacked against them
They weren’t born in Lotus-Land.
All pre-ordained
A prisoner in chains
A victim of venomous fate
Kicked in the face
You can’t pray for a place
In Heaven’s unearthly estate
Each of us
A cell of awareness
Imperfect and incomplete
Genetic blends
With uncertain ends
On a fortune hunt
That’s far too fleet…
A salesman of awareness . . . .
Great songs covered so far but, to me, you haven't fully experienced Rush until you hear 2112. It will move you. It's so beautiful.
So if you want fun, check out Bob and Doug McKenzie's Take Off, with a cameo by Geddy Lee. It would be a good April Fools Day song to do. They were a Canadian comedy team on SCTV in the 80's. One was Rick Moranis of SNL and Ghostbusters. It hit the charts here and for a novelty record did really well reaching the Top 20!
J/Amber, Their "Closer To The Heart" and "Trees" are next for you!! Just 3 talented guys from Canada! Alex Lifeson on guitar
Absolutely 👍 Good picks ✌❤🇨🇦
@@stoneysopranoyukon9398 thank you!
One of my favorite lyric quotes. "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice"
Alex Lifeson is on guitar. Alex has a new band called Envy of None. Their first record is coming out this year.
From Permanent Waves 1980
Great to see you get back to Rush! I think you would enjoy their 80’s stuff quite a bit.
Off of Signals:
Subdivisions, The Weapon, The Analog Kid
Off of Grace Under Pressure:
Distant Early Warning, Kid Gloves, The Enemy Within, Red Sector A
Off of Power Windows:
The Big Money, Marathon, Manhattan Project, Mystic Rhythms
Off of Hold Your Fire:
Force Ten, Mission, Prime Mover, Time Stand Still
80’s Rush is so unique with their atmospheres and textures, they sound so different from their early work, yet they still sound so RUSH!
ALL excellent choices!
If you love rush? Watch the documentary "time stands still" I laughed I cried I cheered.
Watch Neil Pearts drum solo live on the song Leave That Thing Alone with Neil's drum solo I think it's from a live in Dallas concert. It's an instrumental that goes in to Neil's solo.
Such a great “rabbit hole” to go down!
My favorite Rush song...if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice...something everyone should keep in mind.
The first time I heard Rush was as an opening act for Lynyrd Skynyrd. I had never heard of them before, so we got there a little late for the concert as we were really there to see LS. As we were walking in, we heard their sound and said "Who is that?" We finally got to see the stage and saw it was only three guys and said WOW! Could not believe the sound these three guys were making. My only regret is we didn't get there sooner! Skynyrd was great by the way!
Some other "must listen" items that often get overlooked.....Rivendell, Madrigal, The Garden, Cinderella Man...you have 40 years of amazing work to choose from!
La Villa Strangiato by RUSH is a masterpiece.
Each member shines with virtuoso performances.
One of my favorite Rush tunes of all time.
Next Stops:
"Red Barchetta"
"Show Don't Tell"
Neil Peart, "Drum Solo," live, Frankfurt
I love watching people experience music that I grew up with for the first time it's like listening to it for the first time myself all over again
"Each of us, a cell of awareness, imperfect and incomplete
Genetic blends with uncertain ends on a fortune hunt that's far too fleet"
You guys need to hear their very last song recorded " The Garden " off of Clockwork Angels
Please do the live version of this song when you do though it's awesome!
I love that song!
i seen rush in 82 & 83 wow what a concert they put on just amazing & the best drummer hands down r.i.p Neil peart
Imagine listening to this band and these songs as a 14 year old.This wasn’t mindless pop, but, a message presented with deep, thought provoking, poetic lyrics carried to your ears by incredible, creative musicians. It’s astounding to think that such talented artists existed simultaneously in the 1970s and 80s, but, now there’s a void of musical creativity.
As a musician I’ve always said “if you can play along to Rush note for note then you can play just about anything else” 🎶🎵👍
that was always my objective in learning YYZ on bass. Also the ridiculous lick in La Villa
when I brought home my first black and white Rickenbacker 4001, a used mid 70s one, I put the case on the kitchen table and excitedly said "Mom, mom, come see!"
She opened the case and said "that's just like Geddy's." Go, mom.... lol
Unfortunately, that one got stolen, after I had put on a bone nut, stripped the finish off the neck and fretboard, tung oiled it and used 0000 steel wool to give it a beautiful satin finish and put on Jim Dunlop jumbo frets... :-(
Now I have a '91, but I left it stock except for the Badass bridge.
Saw them on their last tour before Neil Peart died. They played for 2.5 hours and it was amazing...
Ahhhh... Rush's Freewill! One of my favorites. Thanks!
One of my favorite Rush songs. Unbelievable guitar opening. That you two young people appreciate their sound is so great.
The cool thing about the drummer. Neal Peart, is that he wrote and composed almost all the songs.
He did lyrics. Lifeson and Lee wrote the music.
@@SLOPPEWALL correct
With Lee being the primary arranger
Off the chain... musical perfection!!
Love your reactions and your compliments to the band!! Alex is overlooked far far too often!! He is an unbelievable guitarist!! And Geddy on Bass ... Love RUSH!!
@Rob Squad Reactions
One of the greatest bands ever! Saw them 4 times back in the day, and it was the best concert I ever went to. RIP Neil Peart. He wrote most of their songs , and was one of the best drummers to ever grace the stage.
Listen to ‘the professor’, Neil Pert drum solo, Rush Live in Frankfurt. You will be amazed a genuine master at his craft. RIP Neil
Rush has the biggest cult following fan base of any rock group out there, the fans were responsible for them finally getting into the rock n roll hall of fame. Neil peart's last name is pronounced Peert even David Grohl when he did the induction of rush said it like pert as well. Alex Lifeson is the most underated guitarist there ever was! These guys are so down to earth and funny. They filmed a dinner they had together it's on youtube but it was a riot! Great reaction btw!
This song is so much about lyrics.
The tour for this album was my first concert when I was around 15, 38 Special opened and I was blown away, great show
Well first, Rush is a very good band. I love rock and roll. Let's get deeper into this.
Amber is one smart cookie. She always comes up with spot on descriptions and adjectives. "Piercing" is a perfect word to describe Geddy's voice.
Jimi Hendrix,-(The Wind Cries Mary). It's been a while since you reacted to him. Keep up the good work 😎👍
I am blessed got to see Rush back in the 1970's live at Maple Leaf Gardens on New Years eve.... They were amazing live... RIP Neil Peart
Yes - Shoot high would be great too. Like your reactions and willingness to explore great music from the past.
If you are open to RUSH suggestions. 2112 is a must and it is over 20 minutes long. My personal favorites are Closer to the heart, Mystic Rhythms, Roll the bones and Dreamline. Never missed a RUSH concert in my town from 1984 to their retirement.
Rush is so deep so many great songs you can’t go wrong
Geddy, Alex, and Neil (RIP) could always rock it. One deeper cut to check out is Ghost of a Chance.
Rush is awesome! Limelight, Tom Sawyer amd Subdivisions are some my favorite songs.
glad to see you guys are such fans of this band. I've been a fan since I first heard them in 1974.
Alex lifeson is the guitarist,. And as far as appreciating him I would encourage you to check out any live video or recording of this song and listen to the audience reaction after that solo. It's absolutely Epic. Standing ovation, these guys are Gods amongst us. Thanks for appreciating what I have appreciated for 40 years. Keep up the great work
My favorite Rush song- and that's really saying something!
Rush's Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson had been jamming together since the late 60's as teens in high school... When Rush officially became a band in the early 70's w/ original drummer John Rutsey, they began playing the clubs & bars of Toronto in 1971 (?) ... By the time they were signed to a US label in 1974, John Rutsey was out, and Neil Peart joined on drums... Rush spent years on the road, from 1974 to 1979 touring without a break, playing gigs as small as bars, to arenas for 10+K people... So, when this record was put together in 1979/ '80, Rush were veterans in the studio and on tour, and u can hear the tightness of the rhythms & music that they made together.
It was no accident that they became as proficient as they had become til that point... they had their vices (alcohol, weed, etc.) but they did not lose themselves to drugs & addiction like many of their 70's peers like Kiss, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, etc. had ... And when the 80's came, Rush was inspired by the new wave music and 'adjusted' their style of music to incorporate new influences and experiment w/ new sounds that guaranteed that they would have hit records past 1980, even as numerous 70's bands failed in their transition efforts into the 80's era.
I don't think you've reacted to any drum solos. But one that you definitely want to check out his *Neil Peart drum solo live in Frankfurt* you might be truly surprised. *Love ❤️ Peace ✌️ and Happiness 😃 Y'all !!*
Incredible song, very much a strong demonstration of their musical prowess. Geddy Lee is a high-register singer, often going into "Head Tone" highs (I believe that's the term). His timbre comes from a nasal quality, somewhat thinner than many other singers. Now, this is a young Geddy Lee, circa 1980. As you move on through the 80's and into the 90's, the quality of his voice improved a lot and became smoother, and more mid-range; his tone was more from the chest and throat, rather than head-throat, as he had been earlier. If you want to hear and excellent sample of his voice, as it matured, listen to a song from their "Hold Your Fire" album, from 1987. The Song is called "Open Secrets". It's actually a "Relationship song", from Rush! You don't hear a lot of those but this one is! It's got great dynamics and smooth changes. It's almost Jazzy! Great guitar lead and keyboards. Nice tune. Check it out!
*head voice ;)
Love Alex' work on this song. I think it's magic how he makes so much sound come out of that guitar. RIP Neil.
As for those choice lyrics - it's akin to voting. If you make a choice on your vote - then that is your decision. If you don't, then someone else decides for you, and that is your choice.
I love Rush!
As I've grown older their song "Time Stand Still" has special meaning! "Trees" is another!
Two more Rush songs that you should really add to your list!! Time Stand Still - and - Roll the Bones!!
RIP Neil Peart…😢 Rush lives on….
I think "piercing" is a good description of Geddy's vocals on that last phrase for sure.
So many incredible Rush songs. You guys chose a great one here! More to check out : The Big Money, Subdivisions, Red Barchetta, LaVilla Strangiato, and Neil Pearts drum solo live in Frankfort. Incredible!
Love that you are finally getting back into Rush, Canada's hardest working band....love this one!! Ok y'all, I have to ask.....since I've been a fan and a subscriber I love that you're digging into all different genres. One I am hoping you will get back into soon is Heavy Metal, in particular the Prince Of Darkness himself OZZY OSBOURNE, I am surprised you haven't delved into the land of Ozz. You need to play something by the original madman of rock. I think you will appreciate his style very much. Try Mr. Crowley or I Don't Know, or try an Ozzy ballad like Mama I'm Coming Home....all great choices. Ozzy's original guitarist Randy Rhoads is on a different level like EVH and SRV and Jeff Healey.....a must hear.!!
Peace and love to you and all the RSR family...your friendly neighbor to the north....
🙏❤🇨🇦
I totally agree....MORE OZZY!!
I don't think they have reacted to ANY Ozzy solo songs....they have done a couple of Black Sabbath songs but that's all....✌✌
Diary of a Madman 🤤
Neil's last name is pronounced with the sound of "ear" in it. r i p Neil
Alex Lifeson on guitar 🎸
Neil Peart wrote the lyrics to most of their songs including this one
“If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice”. Love it!!!
The way he sings is like musical theatre...light and shade, projection. Does that help.
You guys should react to The Pass by Rush. It's one of the most well written songs and is very emotional.
I second this
Others have said it. OVERTURE! ALL the parts... The whole album side. You and we will not be disappointed!
I love how Amber just shakes her head at the end of RUSH songs. They were amazing.
Geddy's voice coming in after the guitar solo is so good. Love the way they ease back into that groove. The bass drum!! Awesome guys, thanks.
Amber you have to listen to Neil Peart's SOLO HIT!!!!!!
Amber needs to check out Neil Pearts drum solo live in Frankfort she will be amazed guaranteed
There is so much great music from our time is amazing. Rush is definitely amazing one of my favorite bands. Seen seen them in 84
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Rush is Legendary!!! Thanks for the Cool memory of Estacy!!!!