Hit thumbs up if Neil Peart is the best percussionist / drummer and lyriscist ever held a pair of drum sticks and sat behind a drum kit. And yes, that drum kit has gold inlays. RIP Neil Peart. -Rush for life!
"Neil Peart is the best percussionist / drummer ...... ever held a pair of drum sticks and sat behind a drum kit." .....? Buddy Rich ? .. Ginger Baker ? .. Jeff Porcaro ? ... John Bonham ? .... Jonathan Moffett ? ... Music isn't about being .. 'the best' ... Neil was an amazing drummer but your statement is just rubbish.
@@rockytekkel406 I would agree. Being one's favourite doesn't make them "the best", necessarily. And I would add Rod Morgenstein, Bill Bruford, Terry Bozzio, Marco Minnemann, among many others to that list.
"If hes not your favorite drummer, hes your favorite drummer's favorite drummer." Probably the best quote I've ever heard about Neil. Did you just think of that?!
People have been saying that since back in the 1980s. It’s true. If you were to ask every favorite drummer in every famous band 99.9% of them sight Neil Peart as their favorite drummer. About 75% of them will say that it was Peart that inspired them to take up the drums. Everyone from Dave Grohl, Danny Carey, Mike Portnoy, Taylor Hawkins and many, many others have said so. I’m a guitarist and have been playing in bands and recording studios since the 1980s and every drummer I ever met was a massive Peart fan and it seemed that the better the drummer was, the more into Neil they were. Even very young drummers of UA-cam, like Avery Molek and Jonah Rocks are all huge Peart fans also. Many of those kids have been covering Peart’s drumming and up,loading videos since they were 6 years old. Some of their videos are jaw dropping. Just seeing how good a six or eight year old drummer can be.
Neil Peart is the GOAT .. PERIOD! .. end of story .. he's your favorite drummer's favorite drummer. Never be another like him. RIP Neil .. we miss you!
When Neil talked about this solo he said he wished they hadn’t recorded it because he played terrible. His version of terrible and us mortals are something different. I think this is one of his best solos
That's what made him so great. He always pushed for improvement because he thought he wasn't as good as people said he was. Humble, smart, noble, loving man. Left behind a great lesson of hard work and discipline that I live by every single day. Thank you professor.
The Drum Master- Drumming has the power to unite people, no matter how varied their language or cultural background might be. On a recent trek through Africa, Neil Peart had a singular experience that proved just that. "I was in Gambia, walking through a small village, and I heard the sound of a drum. So of course I was curious! I looked into a compound and I could hear the drumming coming from a curtained room. I walked up to a woman doing laundry in front of the room. She could see my interest in the sound, so she waved me to go in. Inside I found a young, white missionary from a nearby Catholic school. Sitting across from him was the commanding presence of the local drum master. He was attempting to show the missionary how to play any kind of beat. The missionary was trying as hard as he could, but he wasn't having a lot of success." After a time the drum master, frustrated by the missionary's lack of ability, noticed the other man who had come into the room. The master had no idea who this person was, but he thought to himself, "Why not see if he can play?" According to Peart, what happened next was fascinating. "The drum master gestured to me to try and play a rhythm. So we began playing together, and he started smiling because he could tell I had a rhythm - maybe not his rhythm, but a rhythm of some kind. We were playing and playing, building the intensity, and little kids started coming in, laughing at the white man playing drums. Then a few women came into the room, and everybody began dancing to our beat! The master and I even started trading fours. It wasn't a spoken thing, but he could tell that I would lay out and listen to what he was doing for a certain amount of time, and then he would do the same. It was just a magical moment." When they finished, a confused and startled missionary ran up to Peart and asked, "How can you do that?" Chuckling to himself, Neil politely responded, "I'm in the business."
Saw rush over 25 time's in my life and Everytime I saw Neil I was mesmerized,as a drummer ,I realized he was a gift from God to bless us with skills way beyond mortal men! Rest in peace Mr Peart
Yeah this is from "All the World's a Stage" , That drum solo is a great counterpoint to this one, it is there that we heard the primordial resonance of his great compositions.
The world collectively gasped and wept upon hearing of Neil’s passing. Private in death as he was in life, with the exception of only his closest family and friends, no one even knew he was ill. Such a tremendous talent, gentle soul and tragic loss. RIP professor you were, are and forever shall be The Spirit of Radio! 🤘🏻
I had just started getting my daughter into Rush when he passed- she was 16 at the beginning of the year- she TOTALLY “gets” Rush- her favorite album is Farewell to Kings- she has my CD in her car always- when he passed away- she cried- like a lot! Even at school. Either you “get it” or you don’t- I’m glad my daughter “gets it”- and she’s now been reading my copy of Ghost Rider.
Saw them actually two times here in Germany. Saw ths solo too in Oberhausen. Just awesome. The professor was a very unique person who suffered big losses in his life. He was always NOT into interviews and let that to Geddy and Alex. That was however not against fans or admirers, he just didn't like that and said something like : It's ok when fans admire me, but I dont like them running around me and cheer etc. He was one of the best drummers ever and the Lyrics he wrote were just outstanding. He was a poet! R.I.P Neil. You will always be remembered!
He liked and respected the fans, but couldn't get into the whole "hero worship" they would do around him. He liked his personal life to be personal and was really a shy person outside of the drum kit and close friends and family.
He traveled the world and learned about different drumming and rhythmic styles. He uses all that here as he takes us through a journey of drumming from African, Marching band, military, Rock, various other percussion, jazz, and big band/swing. Remarkable!
"He's living his best life", she said. Well, his life motto was a question he would ask himself each day: "What's the most excellent thing I can do today?" and he lived each day by that motto. For real.
How is fans miss him. Still doesn’t seem right that he’s gone. This solo will get so much airplay for years to come. Truly the Professor that all drummers can learn from. And he wrote the lyrics, insane!
That was a showcase of all styles of drumming done in a way that made it musical, like a song. That’s over 40 yrs of practicing and performing all roles up into one hell of a drum solo !
And as good as we all think he is, here, in his 50's, he was taking drum lessons to help improve his style and timing! THE true Professional! RIP Neil...
I will watch people react to this legend until I die. He is dearly missed. He could do it all. What an incredible man he was. There are some great new uploads to UA-cam where he breaks down songs in the interview and then plays certain parts. Always a great watch. Keep that Rush going.
Neil is shy. I think he feels most comfortable with the big drum kit. Back in the 70’s I would listen to Xanadu and have to wonder how does he do this without seeing him play it. Black and white TV no cable lol.
Just some general info, Neil is in his late 50's when he performed this. He starts out playing the electronic portion of the kit (one with the small base drum). When the kit rotates, he switches to his acoustic set. I have to comment on your comment about him playing all the drums, that they weren't just props. Funny you should mention that, because I went to a Dream Theater concert way back when, where Fates Warning was opening for them. The Fates Warning drummer had this huge kit like Neil, but when FW was finished with their set, before the roadies could come in and tear it down, Portnoy of DT walked down to the stage and I kid you not took out a handkerchief and started dusting off Fates Warning drummer's cymbals, cause dude didn't touch them! LMAO!!! I think my friends and I laughed all the way home because of that. Hell, I'm STILL laughing! Thanks a lot for reacting! I really enjoyed watching your appreciation of The Professor doing what he did so well.
THAT is some next level SHADE there. LMAO. Good on Portnoy. I hope the drummer learned a lesson in that. Either find a way to use the thing or get rid of it!
Neil essentially had two drum sets in one kit: A digital drum set with which he could trigger different sounds and events like the rotating stage, and an acoustic side that he goes to in the second third of the drum solo. And you’ll also notice that Neil does several little mini sets with slightly different styles. At one point he even changes his grip to a more traditional side grip rather than the matchstick grips that he normally used.
Natural Science, 2112, The Spirit of Radio, Jacob’s Ladder, By Tor and the Snowdog, In the End, Hemispheres, YYZ live from Rio, Bravado, Between Sun & Moon, Armour & Sword, Workin’ Them Angels, Headlong Flight, The Garden. Take your pick from those and you won’t be disappointed.
I was lucky enough to see RUSH 3 times in my life. Neil = GOAT... RIP Well said, "If he is not your favorite drummer, then he is your favorite drummer's favorite drummer".
I am so happy you guys have discovered rush in particular and especially enjoying genius when it comes to Neil Peart. The man inspired me to pick up a pair of drumsticks over 40 years ago and I’ve never regretted a moment of it.
To see the expression on Travis’ face as he watched “The Professor” do what no one else can do, is way cool! I’ve seen RUSH live at least a dozen times. I’ve witnessed Neil do things that almost violate laws of physics. No smoke and mirrors! Just one mans brilliance. So, it’s ok to say it Travis. He’s hands down the greatest of all time! Nobody will ridicule you for it. Because they all agree. Check out “YYZ” live! Maybe his purest solo ever. No electronic drums. Just Neil, and a massive Tama drum kit! It’s the solo by which all others are judged!!
His dynamics were otherworldly. He was such a quiet guy and he went through so much in his life... Its so sad but he took his emotions out on his drums.
Her face palm is classic when Neil started with the cross-overs. "He's livin' his best life." I'm grateful for the gift of being able to see him doing it live. He hits those drums very, very hard.
Was lucky enough to see them 7 times live in the UK between 1983 & 2013 & it was only when I had a side view seat on the Clockwork Angels tour at Manchester Arena in 2013 that I realised watching Neil side-on just how hard he was hitting the drums for 3 hours. Simply the best & a unique band who have left us a fabulous catalog of music to enjoy. Some bands are quickly forgotten when they end, but I think Rush will live on & stay relevant for many many years just like Zeppelin.
The expresion that was on your face as you watched Neal play was the look on everyone's face as they watched him play the impossible. I call Neal the father of progressive drumming. I am so happy to see people honoring him and enjoying Neil. He was just simply the best.
I just happened upon this video and would like to say how refreshing it is to see younger people still enjoy the boys. I have been an avid concert fan of RUSH since I attended the show in Toronto (June 1976) that was recorded and released as 'All the World's a Stage' album. I have been a fan since Working Man released in '74 and loved 2112 even more. I have seen them more than most, but less than many others with 11 shows under my belt. The last was R40 in Buffalo New York and it was a real treat since our son actually took us to see them. Over the 50+ years of concert-going and over the 500+ concerts from over 100 bands, this man was by and far the best drummer to ever take the stage. it is just that plain and simple. We will miss him for years and my thoughts and prayers still go out to the boys, their families, and to RUCH fans everywhere.
Neil Peart was a drummer of drummers. He has always been one of my faves. The first time I picked up the sticks and taught myself to play I was only a 9 year old girl. Now I'm a 54 year old lady and I still look up to him as one of my most faves. RIP Neil. Rock on in Heaven.
@@rbue That's cool. My last band played a lot of Rush songs, and some of them gave our drummer nightmares. LOL Some of Geddy's bass lines were a challenge for me as well.
This is what happens when a human being explores the boundaries, limits, and possibilities of what we are physically capable to achieve... and blows right past them! Obsessive yes, but truly a master of his craft... R*I*P* Neil
RIP the professor. Greatest drummer ever. I have seen him numerous times live and his performances were the highlight of Rush shows. All 3 Rush members were awesome but he was the singular key part that made that band great.
Don't you feel privileged that you used to like the sound of Rush back in the 70s & now they contain probably one of the best percussionists ever, one of the best bass players left alive, & a really shit hot lead guitarist. Thanks dudes xx
He was my inspiration growing up along with John Bonham. My favorite current drummers are Mike Mangini and Mike Portnoy both have played or are playing with Dream Theater. Neil is the one who really showed me that drummers don't have to sit in the background and keep a beat; they could also be musical. He also inspired me to write lyrics as well and I have for 3 albums of the five I have recorded.
His nickname, as you can imagine, is "the professor" for obvious reasons. So glad you guys enjoy his level of musicianship. Like you said if he's not your favorite drummer, he's your favorite drummer's favor drummer. Neil is the GOAT. Always will be...
Both of your faces made my night! *RUSH RULES* 💜💫✌🎵 RIP Neil Peart 1952-2020 💥THE GIRL WHO LISTENED TO RUSH💥 From the back of the stadium She’s easy to see Standing up at the stage In her Starman tee From Anthem to Limelight To YYZ She’s the girl who listened to Rush And all of the rockers And all of the heshers Well they dreamed of the day That they might get her And drive her away In a Red Barchetta She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her No she doesn’t say "Pert" And she doesn’t say "Part" Yeah, she knows it’s "Neil Peert" ‘Cause he’s close to her heart Say a prayer for John Rutsey He was there at the start She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her Why don’t girls ever listen to Rush? But she listened to Rush! The blacksmith and the artist They can’t resist her call You cannot choose Not to decide So you’ve got no choice at all No you’ve got no choice at all You’ve gotta love her ~Author Unknown
So happy to see you’ve boarded the Rush train! As I hope you’re starting to discover, this band and it’s incredible music have a way of bridging all the things that separate us. Oh and on another note, I’ve listened to a few of YOUR songs and really dig your sound!
Bye far he is one of the best drummers that I have seen many times he is truely missed. Wished that you have seen him live each show that I've seen since the early 80s just got better an better. His whole kit he has what he calls his electric or techno sound then his standard percussion or better know as rock percussion R.I.P. NEIL PEART
Love the reaction. Love her smile too. No disrespect. But, this drum solo in crazy. I think I have seen every reaction to it and then heard it and watched it a million times. One of my all time favorite bands. Probably my favorite rock band.
That instrument he is playing is technically called a percussion controller. It’s a synthesizer for drummers that you play like a xylophone. Since it’s a synth controller you can make it sound like anything you want. In this solo he has a marimba or xylophone patch loaded (those instruments have wooden keys), and I believe he triggers the gong sound at the end on it. His drum kit has a number of electronic “pads” that have programmable sounds. Some of them look like drums, some are the black cymbals, and he has foot triggers, too. Kinda like Guitar Hero drum pads, but professional-grade. He is actually triggering the horn sounds at the end with various pads and pedals. The only pre-recorded loop was the jazz song at the very end. In the early days Neil used a real glockenspiel, but the versatility of the programmable pads teplaved it with this thing in the early 80’s.
Neil Peart was very much a philosopher, a deep thinker, with an eloquent way of expressing his musings about the world. I know he was very self-critical of his art and expected a lot from himself, but let's face it, his worse day drumming is leaps and bounds better than anyone else's best day. So sad he has left us but very grateful we have his musical legacy to admire and enjoy.
This was a big loss. R.I.P Professor. Got to see them many times over the years and every time was Breath Taking! For a three man band. And yes the drums were brought in on four sections when they came here. 🤘☮️
I can't believe every time I watch someone react to this video no one catches it when he plays chopsticks on the cow bells. Intentionally put into his solo as a representation of the basic fundamentals of when a musician first starts out playing music. Which is ironic and humorous considering all the other things he does in this solo. He was the best!!!
This was a tragic loss to every Rush fan worldwide! I've been a fan since the Power Windows album. He will be missed for decades to come! Thank You for requesting this.
Hi. Sub here, don't interact a lot but you aroused me here. I watched your react to Xanadu, and thought to myself, I should send a link for this solo, but as I was thinking that, this popped up. I mean you gotta be quick in this digital age eh? I grew up with Rush and I waited until you said the magic words in the Xanadu reaction, which were, these guys are 3 pc! So much sound. And maybe nobody's mentioned this but Neal wrote most of the lyrics. His death hit me harder than most, sort of inured to it, so many greats have moved on already, but as a drummer...yeah, one of my top 10's all time. I subscribed because I'm a Nightwish fan, and I've really enjoyed your reactions, and I've checked out some of your music, which I've enjoyed also. Keep on rockin'!
Everyone will direct you towards Frankfurt, but that was just the best video capture of Neils drum solo. Truth is he put on this sort of show each and every performance. I saw them in Tampa and it was arguably just as good if not better! (Maybe it's just because I was there tho)
Great reaction to the greatest!!!! Although many people saw Rush WAY more times than I did, I was fortunate to see them 12 times and got approved to photograph them live in concert for a magazine 3 times. If you want to see another amazing Neil video, go to Vertical Horizon's "Instamatic". It's Neil laying down the drum track along with entire song in the studio!!!! It's a great song, and another fantastic live look at his greatness!!
Though I play the guitar now, Neil Peart was the reason I picked up sticks in my teens (early 80's). Most great drummer in the modern era will reference Peart as an influence. There are many great drummers and then there's Peart, just my opinion.
A couple things. Towards the middle, with the bass and bells doing the ‘boom-Ching-ching’ his feet are playing in 3/4 while his hands are still playing 4/4. Also, right after that, he switches up how he holds his drum sticks from the usual grip to the more traditional grip (left hand reversed) then changes back again. He’s also making every sound you’re hearing except for the roar of the crowd. Even the big band swing at the end his triggered by him with foot pedals.
I stood behind his riser in Toronto about 15 feet away, he is a magician. One thing though, for his 30 foot high drum stick throws he does miss but grabs another stick so quick that you don’t see it.
Kudos 👍. Never thought you'd get to a pure insanity instrumental/solo. Rush was one of the first and finest important trios from Canada to impact my ears. I never knew they were Canadian or a trio. Geddy Lee, the bass guitar player, also played the keyboards. May Eddie Van Halen and Neil Peart jam for God in Heaven for Eternity until the day Robert Plant and Jimmy Page join them 😮 and what a super group that will be.
Hit thumbs up if Neil Peart is the best percussionist / drummer and lyriscist ever held a pair of drum sticks and sat behind a drum kit. And yes, that drum kit has gold inlays. RIP Neil Peart. -Rush for life!
Gold inlays gold stands and mounting fixtures
There's a DW doc with Neil on youtube.
"Neil Peart is the best percussionist / drummer ...... ever held a pair of drum sticks and sat behind a drum kit." .....? Buddy Rich ? .. Ginger Baker ? .. Jeff Porcaro ? ... John Bonham ? .... Jonathan Moffett ? ... Music isn't about being .. 'the best' ... Neil was an amazing drummer but your statement is just rubbish.
@@rockytekkel406 I would agree. Being one's favourite doesn't make them "the best", necessarily.
And I would add Rod Morgenstein, Bill Bruford, Terry Bozzio, Marco Minnemann, among many others to that list.
@@rockytekkel406 Sorry Rocky. Neil is above the rest
"If hes not your favorite drummer, hes your favorite drummer's favorite drummer." Probably the best quote I've ever heard about Neil. Did you just think of that?!
Nah, I've that around a lot.
INCREDIBLE INCREDIBLE QUOTE
WE MISS THE HELL OUT OF YOU NEIL
RIP
People have been saying that since back in the 1980s. It’s true. If you were to ask every favorite drummer in every famous band 99.9% of them sight Neil Peart as their favorite drummer. About 75% of them will say that it was Peart that inspired them to take up the drums. Everyone from Dave Grohl, Danny Carey, Mike Portnoy, Taylor Hawkins and many, many others have said so.
I’m a guitarist and have been playing in bands and recording studios since the 1980s and every drummer I ever met was a massive Peart fan and it seemed that the better the drummer was, the more into Neil they were. Even very young drummers of UA-cam, like Avery Molek and Jonah Rocks are all huge Peart fans also.
Many of those kids have been covering Peart’s drumming and up,loading videos since they were 6 years old. Some of their videos are jaw dropping. Just seeing how good a six or eight year old drummer can be.
Neil Peart is the GOAT .. PERIOD! .. end of story .. he's your favorite drummer's favorite drummer. Never be another like him. RIP Neil .. we miss you!
When Neil talked about this solo he said he wished they hadn’t recorded it because he played terrible. His version of terrible and us mortals are something different. I think this is one of his best solos
Test for Echo solo
Rio solo does not get enough. Emotional and a bit painful. Understandably so; yet so good too.
Pretty amazing nonetheless.
That's what made him so great. He always pushed for improvement because he thought he wasn't as good as people said he was. Humble, smart, noble, loving man. Left behind a great lesson of hard work and discipline that I live by every single day. Thank you professor.
The best players are their own harshest critics.
I now aspire to be terrible. Just sayin.
Wait! What???
Best drum solo I've ever seen!!!
The Drum Master- Drumming has the power to unite people, no matter how varied their language or cultural background might be. On a recent trek through Africa, Neil Peart had a singular experience that proved just that. "I was in Gambia, walking through a small village, and I heard the sound of a drum. So of course I was curious! I looked into a compound and I could hear the drumming coming from a curtained room. I walked up to a woman doing laundry in front of the room. She could see my interest in the sound, so she waved me to go in. Inside I found a young, white missionary from a nearby Catholic school. Sitting across from him was the commanding presence of the local drum master. He was attempting to show the missionary how to play any kind of beat. The missionary was trying as hard as he could, but he wasn't having a lot of success."
After a time the drum master, frustrated by the missionary's lack of ability, noticed the other man who had come into the room. The master had no idea who this person was, but he thought to himself, "Why not see if he can play?" According to Peart, what happened next was fascinating. "The drum master gestured to me to try and play a rhythm. So we began playing together, and he started smiling because he could tell I had a rhythm - maybe not his rhythm, but a rhythm of some kind. We were playing and playing, building the intensity, and little kids started coming in, laughing at the white man playing drums. Then a few women came into the room, and everybody began dancing to our beat! The master and I even started trading fours. It wasn't a spoken thing, but he could tell that I would lay out and listen to what he was doing for a certain amount of time, and then he would do the same. It was just a magical moment." When they finished, a confused and startled missionary ran up to Peart and asked, "How can you do that?" Chuckling to himself, Neil politely responded, "I'm in the business."
Saw rush over 25 time's in my life and Everytime I saw Neil I was mesmerized,as a drummer ,I realized he was a gift from God to bless us with skills way beyond mortal men! Rest in peace Mr Peart
"Ladies and gentlemen, the Professor on the drum kit." Geddy introduced one of Neil's solos that way 40-something years ago, and it still holds true.
Yeah this is from "All the World's a Stage" , That drum solo is a great counterpoint to this one, it is there that we heard the primordial resonance of his great compositions.
Mike Ochs not true
The world collectively gasped and wept upon hearing of Neil’s passing. Private in death as he was in life, with the exception of only his closest family and friends, no one even knew he was ill.
Such a tremendous talent, gentle soul and tragic loss.
RIP professor you were, are and forever shall be The Spirit of Radio! 🤘🏻
If you saw the football playoffs when his passing was announced, EVERY game played Rush going into every commercial break.
I had just started getting my daughter into Rush when he passed- she was 16 at the beginning of the year- she TOTALLY “gets” Rush- her favorite album is Farewell to Kings- she has my CD in her car always- when he passed away- she cried- like a lot! Even at school. Either you “get it” or you don’t- I’m glad my daughter “gets it”- and she’s now been reading my copy of Ghost Rider.
You have just received a master class in drumming by " The Professor ". Class dismissed.
Saw them actually two times here in Germany. Saw ths solo too in Oberhausen. Just awesome. The professor was a very unique person who suffered big losses in his life. He was always NOT into interviews and let that to Geddy and Alex. That was however not against fans or admirers, he just didn't like that and said something like : It's ok when fans admire me, but I dont like them running around me and cheer etc. He was one of the best drummers ever and the Lyrics he wrote were just outstanding. He was a poet! R.I.P Neil. You will always be remembered!
He liked and respected the fans, but couldn't get into the whole "hero worship" they would do around him. He liked his personal life to be personal and was really a shy person outside of the drum kit and close friends and family.
This disdain for public life as a result of his chosen profession is the motivation behind the song "Limelight"
well said
I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend
When we are very lucky, a person like Niel Peart comes around and blesses those around him with being witness to true greatness.
Well said... we lived during the same time as the greatest drummer, percussionist, and lyricist ever...
The best that ever was! He will be missed.
RiP Neil ..the best drummer in the universe!❤
What most don't realize is at one point his feet are playing one tempo as his hands are playing another. Took him years to train his brain to do it!
I've seen a graduate degree recital of a percussion major do similar feats of poly-tempo, definitely goes against what the brain naturally does.
I think he had at least 2 brain's
Not really two different tempos...two different time signatures. (four over three) But still REALLY hard to do! LOL
Polyrhythm either way
Plus all those horn synths are being triggered by his feet as well.
He traveled the world and learned about different drumming and rhythmic styles. He uses all that here as he takes us through a journey of drumming from African, Marching band, military, Rock, various other percussion, jazz, and big band/swing. Remarkable!
"He's living his best life", she said. Well, his life motto was a question he would ask himself each day: "What's the most excellent thing I can do today?" and he lived each day by that motto. For real.
THE GOAT OF ALL DRUMMERS HANDS DOWN AND ITS NOT EVEN CLOSE RIP IN PEACE NIEL WE MISS YOU BROTHER
How is fans miss him. Still doesn’t seem right that he’s gone. This solo will get so much airplay for years to come. Truly the Professor that all drummers can learn from. And he wrote the lyrics, insane!
Musically and Lyrically it’s very hard to find band that tops the talents of Rush. Y’all need to do Natural Science next. Amazing.
I agree...Natural Science is an awesome song!
You hear working men album all covers of rush by many artists natural science is on it. Was great but not rush good
Great lyricist, great musician, great writer.
A great guy
The favorite drummer of your favorite drummer
Rest in Power, "The Professor"
😢🙏
That was a showcase of all styles of drumming done in a way that made it musical, like a song. That’s over 40 yrs of practicing and performing all roles up into one hell of a drum solo !
And as good as we all think he is, here, in his 50's, he was taking drum lessons to help improve his style and timing! THE true Professional! RIP Neil...
Yes! Check out my comment up top☝️☝️
I will watch people react to this legend until I die. He is dearly missed. He could do it all. What an incredible man he was. There are some great new uploads to UA-cam where he breaks down songs in the interview and then plays certain parts. Always a great watch. Keep that Rush going.
I saw him play drum solos live 32 times. The last one was at their very last show they ever played Aug 1st 2015 L.A. Forum.
Neil is shy. I think he feels most comfortable with the big drum kit. Back in the 70’s I would listen to Xanadu and have to wonder how does he do this without seeing him play it. Black and white TV no cable lol.
Just some general info, Neil is in his late 50's when he performed this. He starts out playing the electronic portion of the kit (one with the small base drum). When the kit rotates, he switches to his acoustic set. I have to comment on your comment about him playing all the drums, that they weren't just props. Funny you should mention that, because I went to a Dream Theater concert way back when, where Fates Warning was opening for them. The Fates Warning drummer had this huge kit like Neil, but when FW was finished with their set, before the roadies could come in and tear it down, Portnoy of DT walked down to the stage and I kid you not took out a handkerchief and started dusting off Fates Warning drummer's cymbals, cause dude didn't touch them! LMAO!!! I think my friends and I laughed all the way home because of that. Hell, I'm STILL laughing!
Thanks a lot for reacting! I really enjoyed watching your appreciation of The Professor doing what he did so well.
THAT is some next level SHADE there. LMAO. Good on Portnoy. I hope the drummer learned a lesson in that. Either find a way to use the thing or get rid of it!
INCREDIBLE! I'm a HUGE Dream Theater fan and this is my first time hearing that story LMAO
@@Blackened4everPS3 It was in Caravan of Dreams nightclub in Fort Worth, circa 1999.
Actually Neil was age 52, not late 50's, when this was performed. Minor detail I know
Living his best life Neil Peart did that every concert for over 40 years. It was amazing life experience to see Rush live.
The master being a Rush fan since 1975 I find this very emotional the world lost a true titan.
Neil essentially had two drum sets in one kit: A digital drum set with which he could trigger different sounds and events like the rotating stage, and an acoustic side that he goes to in the second third of the drum solo. And you’ll also notice that Neil does several little mini sets with slightly different styles. At one point he even changes his grip to a more traditional side grip rather than the matchstick grips that he normally used.
I always say his solo was worth the price of admission alone! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂
Natural Science, 2112, The Spirit of Radio, Jacob’s Ladder, By Tor and the Snowdog, In the End, Hemispheres, YYZ live from Rio, Bravado, Between Sun & Moon, Armour & Sword, Workin’ Them Angels, Headlong Flight, The Garden. Take your pick from those and you won’t be disappointed.
I was lucky enough to see RUSH 3 times in my life. Neil = GOAT... RIP
Well said, "If he is not your favorite drummer, then he is your favorite drummer's favorite drummer".
Neil Peart was the "Professor" of drums. THE greatest Ever.
I am so happy you guys have discovered rush in particular and especially enjoying genius when it comes to Neil Peart. The man inspired me to pick up a pair of drumsticks over 40 years ago and I’ve never regretted a moment of it.
Outside of music. He was a wholesome dude who just loved to read and learn
The GOAT
There really isn't a band that is a close second to RUSH. No question, the Greatest ever
To see the expression on Travis’ face as he watched “The Professor” do what no one else can do, is way cool! I’ve seen RUSH live at least a dozen times. I’ve witnessed Neil do things that almost violate laws of physics. No smoke and mirrors! Just one mans brilliance. So, it’s ok to say it Travis. He’s hands down the greatest of all time! Nobody will ridicule you for it. Because they all agree. Check out “YYZ” live! Maybe his purest solo ever. No electronic drums. Just Neil, and a massive Tama drum kit! It’s the solo by which all others are judged!!
And just to let you guys know, all the brass on this drumset is 14k gold. Its worth almost $300,000 dollars. Great reaction. Go RUSH.
Did you see where Randy Johnson was gifted a R30 Drum set? The acoustic side. That was for his jersey retirement I believe
The side of his kit opens like a door.the cross overs.are just beautiful. That's the professor for you. Absolutely the best to ever live.
Thanks for this...he was the greatest...we will always have the music. Saw them MANY times over the years.
His dynamics were otherworldly. He was such a quiet guy and he went through so much in his life... Its so sad but he took his emotions out on his drums.
My fav drummer and the fav drummer of my other fav drummers! The one and the only Neil Peart - we miss you!
Her face palm is classic when Neil started with the cross-overs. "He's livin' his best life." I'm grateful for the gift of being able to see him doing it live. He hits those drums very, very hard.
Was lucky enough to see them 7 times live in the UK between 1983 & 2013 & it was only when I had a side view seat on the Clockwork Angels tour at Manchester Arena in 2013 that I realised watching Neil side-on just how hard he was hitting the drums for 3 hours. Simply the best & a unique band who have left us a fabulous catalog of music to enjoy. Some bands are quickly forgotten when they end, but I think Rush will live on & stay relevant for many many years just like Zeppelin.
I was there too 👌
The expresion that was on your face as you watched Neal play was the look on everyone's face as they watched him play the impossible. I call Neal the father of progressive drumming. I am so happy to see people honoring him and enjoying Neil. He was just simply the best.
That’s why he’s called “The Professor” 🤙🔥
I just happened upon this video and would like to say how refreshing it is to see younger people still enjoy the boys. I have been an avid concert fan of RUSH since I attended the show in Toronto (June 1976) that was recorded and released as 'All the World's a Stage' album. I have been a fan since Working Man released in '74 and loved 2112 even more. I have seen them more than most, but less than many others with 11 shows under my belt. The last was R40 in Buffalo New York and it was a real treat since our son actually took us to see them. Over the 50+ years of concert-going and over the 500+ concerts from over 100 bands, this man was by and far the best drummer to ever take the stage. it is just that plain and simple. We will miss him for years and my thoughts and prayers still go out to the boys, their families, and to RUCH fans everywhere.
Neil Peart was a drummer of drummers. He has always been one of my faves. The first time I picked up the sticks and taught myself to play I was only a 9 year old girl. Now I'm a 54 year old lady and I still look up to him as one of my most faves. RIP Neil. Rock on in Heaven.
Rush is just the best! My humble opinion.
had the honor of seeing their 2112 tour in montreal in the 70s,blew my freakin mind
Neil Peart is one of if not the THE best drummers that has walked the face of the earth. His technical ability and precision is legendary.
RIP Neil It’s hard to imagine it’s been a year since you’re gone.
RIP Neil. You were one of the best.
Oletta Liano the best
@@rbue Best is relative only from personal perspective.
Oletta Liano true. I’m biased and feel he’s the best; especially when you factor in he wrote almost all the lyrics.
@@rbue That's cool. My last band played a lot of Rush songs, and some of them gave our drummer nightmares. LOL Some of Geddy's bass lines were a challenge for me as well.
You know when your kit goes on tour when the band is in a break that you've mastered the craft.
I was waiting for this reaction! I haven't even watched it yet and already you get thumbs up. Just cause you two rock so much.
This is what happens when a human being explores the boundaries, limits, and possibilities of what we are physically capable to achieve... and blows right past them! Obsessive yes, but truly a master of his craft... R*I*P* Neil
RIP the professor. Greatest drummer ever. I have seen him numerous times live and his performances were the highlight of Rush shows. All 3 Rush members were awesome but he was the singular key part that made that band great.
I'm so happy and fortunate that I got to see them live many times!
60 years old and does over 3 hour shows
I got to see him do drum solos 2 times in concert and it was amazing
Don't you feel privileged that you used to like the sound of Rush back in the 70s & now they contain probably one of the best percussionists ever, one of the best bass players left alive, & a really shit hot lead guitarist. Thanks dudes xx
He was my inspiration growing up along with John Bonham. My favorite current drummers are Mike Mangini and Mike Portnoy both have played or are playing with Dream Theater. Neil is the one who really showed me that drummers don't have to sit in the background and keep a beat; they could also be musical. He also inspired me to write lyrics as well and I have for 3 albums of the five I have recorded.
His nickname, as you can imagine, is "the professor" for obvious reasons. So glad you guys enjoy his level of musicianship. Like you said if he's not your favorite drummer, he's your favorite drummer's favor drummer. Neil is the GOAT. Always will be...
Both of your faces made my night! *RUSH RULES*
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RIP Neil Peart 1952-2020
💥THE GIRL WHO LISTENED TO RUSH💥
From the back of the stadium
She’s easy to see
Standing up at the stage
In her Starman tee
From Anthem to Limelight
To YYZ
She’s the girl who listened to Rush
And all of the rockers
And all of the heshers
Well they dreamed of the day
That they might get her
And drive her away
In a Red Barchetta
She’s the girl who listened to Rush
Philosophers and ploughmen
They can’t resist her call
They cannot choose
Not to decide
So they've got no choice at all
They've gotta love her
No she doesn’t say "Pert"
And she doesn’t say "Part"
Yeah, she knows it’s "Neil Peert"
‘Cause he’s close to her heart
Say a prayer for John Rutsey
He was there at the start
She’s the girl who listened to Rush
Philosophers and ploughmen
They can’t resist her call
They cannot choose
Not to decide
So they've got no choice at all
They've gotta love her
Why don’t girls ever listen to Rush?
But she listened to Rush!
The blacksmith and the artist
They can’t resist her call
You cannot choose
Not to decide
So you’ve got no choice at all
No you’ve got no choice at all
You’ve gotta love her
~Author Unknown
I will never tire of listening to the "Proffessors" work ever.
I will also say and I hope I say the right name....Neil was inspired by Buddy Rich or Buddy Guy...either way he could not have gone wrong.
Really appreciate this reaction video and yes, Peart was a drummers-drummer
So happy to see you’ve boarded the Rush train! As I hope you’re starting to discover, this band and it’s incredible music have a way of bridging all the things that separate us.
Oh and on another note, I’ve listened to a few of YOUR songs and really dig your sound!
When you said he's living his best life I almost spit out my tea lol - but you know what, he absolutely did live his best life!!
Bye far he is one of the best drummers that I have seen many times he is truely missed. Wished that you have seen him live each show that I've seen since the early 80s just got better an better. His whole kit he has what he calls his electric or techno sound then his standard percussion or better know as rock percussion R.I.P. NEIL PEART
Love the reaction. Love her smile too. No disrespect. But, this drum solo in crazy. I think I have seen every reaction to it and then heard it and watched it a million times. One of my all time favorite bands. Probably my favorite rock band.
Your faces while watching...pure joy. 🤗
That instrument he is playing is technically called a percussion controller. It’s a synthesizer for drummers that you play like a xylophone. Since it’s a synth controller you can make it sound like anything you want. In this solo he has a marimba or xylophone patch loaded (those instruments have wooden keys), and I believe he triggers the gong sound at the end on it. His drum kit has a number of electronic “pads” that have programmable sounds. Some of them look like drums, some are the black cymbals, and he has foot triggers, too. Kinda like Guitar Hero drum pads, but professional-grade. He is actually triggering the horn sounds at the end with various pads and pedals. The only pre-recorded loop was the jazz song at the very end. In the early days Neil used a real glockenspiel, but the versatility of the programmable pads teplaved it with this thing in the early 80’s.
Neil Peart was very much a philosopher, a deep thinker, with an eloquent way of expressing his musings about the world. I know he was very self-critical of his art and expected a lot from himself, but let's face it, his worse day drumming is leaps and bounds better than anyone else's best day. So sad he has left us but very grateful we have his musical legacy to admire and enjoy.
This was a big loss. R.I.P Professor. Got to see them many times over the years and every time was Breath Taking! For a three man band. And yes the drums were brought in on four sections when they came here. 🤘☮️
Not only a great drummer and lyricist! He also wrote 5 or 6 books to boot. Just an amazing human being!
that metronome of a right leg and those snare skills, so damn good.
I can't believe every time I watch someone react to this video no one catches it when he plays chopsticks on the cow bells. Intentionally put into his solo as a representation of the basic fundamentals of when a musician first starts out playing music. Which is ironic and humorous considering all the other things he does in this solo. He was the best!!!
RIP to Neil Peart.....great drummer !!......he will be missed.
This was a tragic loss to every Rush fan worldwide! I've been a fan since the Power Windows album. He will be missed for decades to come! Thank You for requesting this.
I like you guys because you're musicians who appreciate others.
Can’t believe he’s been gone a year already. RIP, Professor. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Hi. Sub here, don't interact a lot but you aroused me here. I watched your react to Xanadu, and thought to myself, I should send a link for this solo, but as I was thinking that, this popped up. I mean you gotta be quick in this digital age eh? I grew up with Rush and I waited until you said the magic words in the Xanadu reaction, which were, these guys are 3 pc! So much sound. And maybe nobody's mentioned this but Neal wrote most of the lyrics. His death hit me harder than most, sort of inured to it, so many greats have moved on already, but as a drummer...yeah, one of my top 10's all time. I subscribed because I'm a Nightwish fan, and I've really enjoyed your reactions, and I've checked out some of your music, which I've enjoyed also. Keep on rockin'!
Everyone will direct you towards Frankfurt, but that was just the best video capture of Neils drum solo. Truth is he put on this sort of show each and every performance. I saw them in Tampa and it was arguably just as good if not better! (Maybe it's just because I was there tho)
Great reaction to the greatest!!!! Although many people saw Rush WAY more times than I did, I was fortunate to see them 12 times and got approved to photograph them live in concert for a magazine 3 times. If you want to see another amazing Neil video, go to Vertical Horizon's "Instamatic". It's Neil laying down the drum track along with entire song in the studio!!!! It's a great song, and another fantastic live look at his greatness!!
Great reaction all through the video. You two are soooo cool!
"If he's not your favorite drummer, he's your favorite drummers favorite drummer"... That is a great line.. and absolutely true.
RIP Neil Peart. Best drum composer
And YES all of his hardware on that drumset is 24k gold
Great reaction. "If he's not your favorite drummer, he is your favorite drummers' favorite drummer" LOL. Well said.
Though I play the guitar now, Neil Peart was the reason I picked up sticks in my teens (early 80's). Most great drummer in the modern era will reference Peart as an influence. There are many great drummers and then there's Peart, just my opinion.
Arguably the best rock drummer of all time.
Gifted. He was truly a gifted man.
A couple things. Towards the middle, with the bass and bells doing the ‘boom-Ching-ching’ his feet are playing in 3/4 while his hands are still playing 4/4. Also, right after that, he switches up how he holds his drum sticks from the usual grip to the more traditional grip (left hand reversed) then changes back again. He’s also making every sound you’re hearing except for the roar of the crowd. Even the big band swing at the end his triggered by him with foot pedals.
I stood behind his riser in Toronto about 15 feet away, he is a magician. One thing though, for his 30 foot high drum stick throws he does miss but grabs another stick so quick that you don’t see it.
Kudos 👍. Never thought you'd get to a pure insanity instrumental/solo. Rush was one of the first and finest important trios from Canada to impact my ears. I never knew they were Canadian or a trio. Geddy Lee, the bass guitar player, also played the keyboards. May Eddie Van Halen and Neil Peart jam for God in Heaven for Eternity until the day Robert Plant and Jimmy Page join them 😮 and what a super group that will be.
Before electric drums he had real persussion instruments around the set. Chimes bells. And what ever else that existed
The instrumental just before the drum solo is just as good.
His drum solos are the only ones on the planet that nobody would use for a bathroom break like is done for every other band out there.
One of the VERY best of all time!