I’m glad I found your channel and welcome aboard the Rush bandwagon!! You will have your world changed because of these three outstanding gentlemen of Rock!! On top of that, besides all the amazing songs and musicianship, you will be blown away by Neil Peart’s lyrics! Next level! You should do “Limelight”, “Digital Man” and “Far Cry” next!
Neil went through some tragic events in his life. His daughter Selena died in an auto accident when she was 19. Subsequently his wife Jackie died from cancer within a year of his daughter's death. Neil took a long motorcycle journey through Canada and the U.S to try to come to grips with the losses. He wrote a book about his journey called Ghost Rider. He ended up in California and was introduced to Carrie Nutell who became his second wife. Neil moved to California as Carrie was an established photographer there. They had a daughter as well Olivia and then Neil got cancer himself and passed three years later. He had a melodic flow to his drumming that was very unique. I also recommend 2112 the comic book version. Geddy most definitely uses his voice as an instrument! Also, Cygnus book 1( Farwell to Kings album) and book 2 (Hemispheres album) back to back Cheers
Great reaction to RUSH. I'm a huge RUSH fan and seen them several times in concert and I can honestly say that watching Neil , when he did his drum solos, was a highlight beyond belief!! I truly hope you do a reaction to his drum solo. You will have your mind blown ( if you havent seen it already ) BTW ....I own ALL their studio albums, so ive heard every song they recorded, and I can honestly say that SPIRIT OF RADIO is my favorite song of theirs. Thanks and keep smiling 👍🇨🇦
Neil is kept alive by his legacy. As long as more and more people, such as yourself, continue to experience his brilliance, he will live on for eternity.
One of the reasons why your reaction to Neil Peart's drumming is so strong goes like this: Many drummers could hit the same fills, but Neil's drums are tuned more precisely than anybody else, and his drum bodies were specially designed to support that more musical sound. Also, his strikes on the drumheads are extremely precise, not only in location in the middle of the drumhead, but in intensity. Keith Moon was a great drummer, but he mercilessly bashed his drumheads, and the difference is easy to hear. Bonham had terrific feel, with a wonderfully jazzy swing to his grooves, but he was prone to edge-strikes and stick-claps. Neil was a surgeon with a scalpel, never mishitting, never going to deep, steady as a rock.
A part of me died when Neil passed. Although Moon & Bonham were my first inspirations for playing drums, Neil became my favorite… and not only for his world beating drums, but for being a decent and thoughtful man. There will never be another one like the Professor.
Best drummer ever, and best rock bass player, and even Eddie Van Halen during an interview asked him how it feels to be the best rock guitarist, he said, I don’t know, ask Slex Lifeson from rush! Think about that folks!😳😉👍
Geddy's voice IS an instrument!! I've always said that exact thing. People said they didn't like his voice over the years and I never understood it. It can be powerful, screaming, and incredibly melodic (dare I say, beautiful) in some songs (parts of 2112, Losing It, In the End for a few). I've loved them since the early 80s, saw them 20 times, got to meet Geddy and Alex, and read all of Neil's books. Phenomenal band. Best ever imo. Neil's passing was tragic.
@@louissonier840 though I like YES, not a big fan. His voice on the collaboration with Gowan is AMAZING! " STRANGE ANIMAL "......Gowan has some great music too!
Face melting ... love that.. Listen man, your enthusiasm and enjoyment for Rush Music is fantastic. Saying that.. I might suggest picking a record player and some vinyl and some good head phones and give these albums a listen the way there ment to be heard. On head phones Rush is on another level. Having to see you find out that Neil Peart had passed away was really sad and touching at the same time. The man's impact on so many of us was/is profound. As I said before RUSH is a very deep well. Drink deeply my friend.
I had the pleasure of seeing Rush 53 times including the final show at the Forum in LA and I was able to meet Alex Lifeson waiting for him in the parking lot until 3:30am by his limousine.... He was kind enough to spend about 15-20 minutes with about 6 of us taking pictures and signing autographs. What an epic career these guys have given us all.
Neil’s death was as much a shock to all of us as it was to you at the end of this song. He was a very private person and kept his cancer diagnosis private. In fact, the public wasn’t even told of his death for around three days after. The guys retired from touring in 2016 and it was publicly stated it was because of Neil’s tendinitis. But it was really because of his brain cancer. And I’ll never forget that day it was announced he had passed on.
@@maximelesperance4132 Still cry like a damn baby to this day; in fact, actually, high on MMB's reaction, I managed to hold back the waterworks until, ironically, he noticed the tribute at the end. All bets off, I'm right back to heartbroken sobs. 💔💔❤️🩹 Nonetheless, really enjoying the channel. 👍🏻
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm 32, and I've loved Rush since I was 5. When I heard that about Neils Tendinitis, and that they were going to stop touring, I was like, " It's probably something more serious than that. " I just couldn't believe that he would stop touring for something like that even if he had to use painkillers. They toured so long, at the time they were probably all feeling their age, but they kept going. Truly inspirational, playing till you literally can't play, and when one person has to stop, they all stop.
Yes, it sucks that so many of our rock Gods have passed, especially for us Boomers who grew up with them. We know how limited our time is here, so that's one reason we love the youngins appreciating the music we love. 👍❤🤙
Back in 1974 my boyfriend (at the time) took me to see a former high school mate's band that was playing at a tavern (The Colonial) on Yonge Street in Toronto. The band was Rush! The drummer was John Rutsey and they were even incredible back then. John left the band due to illness and Neil replaced him. I've watched them go from small venues to filling massive stadiums, etc., and I'm so happy the world gets to experience this amazing band. Thanks for opening your ears and heart to Rush. Cheers from Canada
I like to say that Neil hit hard in life and he hit hard in death. That was a brutal day. Floored me. The worst one yet. I’m so glad I got to see them from early on for so many years. 18 times special. Wow. Thank You Professor, Thank You RUSH.
You need to watch a live version of this song. One great video is called "Rush-Best Intro Ever" which starts with a medley of Rush songs before The Spirit of Radio begins.
You nailed it; Neil "orchestrates" unique and fascinating drum parts, using drums & percussion instruments no one knew existed! No drummer had ever played or sounded like him. He inspired more people to pick up drum sticks, learn how to play drums and influenced aspiring drummers to approach drums in a more academic, cerebral way. Your reactions mirror how many of your viewers reacted to our first Rush listens 50+ years ago!!
They have a live version of this where they play it in front of half a million fans at the 2003 Sarstock festival in Toronto. They played Paint it Black by the Stones who were headlining the festival as the lead in to this song. Neil developed a brain cancer called glioblastoma and privately fought it for three years before succumbing, it was the same disease that took the life of another Canadian legend, Gord Downey, frontman for The Tragically Hip, a few years earlier. Both are sadly missed here in Canada.
Wow you have a great ear for drummers. Bonham, Peart, Carey, Pace, Moon, all legends. In my humble opinion, Neil is the GOAT, and yes, he is the lyricist also.
Neil Peart was your favorite drummer's favorite drummer. You would really like his solo performed in Germany. Exceptionally badass stuff. Autotune wasn't even an idea in the 70s/80s. Just talent.
Great reaction and analysis 👏. Welcome to the Rush Family. Neil's passing was devastating, not just to Rush fans, but the entire rock music industry. You should continue with this album and check out Freewill, Natural Science and Different Strings. See what you think.
Neil Peart is the reason why I both started and stopped drums. “ I want to be as great as him! Years later, “I will never be close to him!” R.I.P. GOAT.
Rush signature song is “Tom Sawyer” renowned for Neil’s epic drum fill, “Freewill” where the three of them solo at once…”Headlong flight” a hard charging song off their last album and off their live R40 performance Neil solos for a bit
2112 is the 'rite of passage' that all new RUSH fans must experience. An extraordinary masterpiece that is guaranteed to take you on an unforgettable musical journey that transcends all sense of 'time and space'.
Even if progressive rock is not ones cup of tea, Rush's lyrics still are so relevant today. They are celebrating those golden years of radio when it heroes and now sold out to sales and the dollar
Just discovered your channel - Rush are indeed virtuosic, imaginative and true originals. They incorporated so many stylistic and sonic elements to their music and Neil (the professor) was arguably the best / finest drummer who ever graced the Earth.
Alex Lifeson wrote a beautiful tribute to Neil Peart titled "Western Sunset". It's a solo guitar piece and it's the final track on Alex's Envy Of None project. I've not yet seen any reactions to EON but you should check it out anyway.
🤗 It makes me so happy to hear what you said about Ged's voice. 😂 Been literally having that argument/convo with folks, who hated his voice, since 7th grade. 58 and watching new people discover Rush is just a joy to me! 🤔 Retiring early was a good move on my part. More time for Rush, Floyd, Zep, Who, Bowie & Queen reactions to Reactors. 🥰🐰
Welcome to the Rush family little brother. I've been a loyal fan since the mid 1980's listening to them with my big brother, who was a superman. Your comments about the extremely important place that Neil Peart are totally correct. Neil was the guy who made this band out of this world. I watched an interview with Geddy and Alex, who both stated that they will never again perform as Rush without their brother Neil.
I understand the feeling of being sucker punched in the face over Neal's death. It may be a good time, for the purpose of paying homage to Neal and for you to witness his genius ability, to check out his drum solo live in Frankfurt. You can't go wrong with this one. You'll be left with your mouth hanging open and mesmerised by how any human being could orchestrate and perform his work of art.
Two. Phenomenal back to back albums, 2112 and farewell to Kings are both theme albums… like meatloaf. Both these albums tell a complete story and should be listen to in their entirety…..❤😂❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 rush is a working band for 5+ decades that’s why on stage they have actual working washer and dryer’s
Great rxn for a great tune. Rush has one of the richest catalogues in rock history. Also glad you appreciate Geddy. Many reactors criticize his tone and dismiss his incredible range, and seem to forget he plays bass and synth (both on keys and floor mounted keys-Moog technology, I believe ). If I have to give you one song, it would be "Freewill." And Permanent Waves is the album.
I saw them in concert at the Spectrum in Philadelphia in 1983. Awesome performance and one I wish you could have experienced! Impeccable, brilliant performers. HOFers.
One of the greatest bands you'll ever hear. Their late drummer, Neil Peart (RIP) wrote all their songs and their lead guitarist, Alex Lifeson, was more recently on a few episodes of the Trailer Park Boys here in Canada. He's great. Pretty much anything by Rush is going to be good. Tom Sawyer, Subdivisions, Working Man among others are great. Another great Canadian band is Chilliwack, named after a city near where I grew up. They had a big song called Gone, Gone Gone (My Girl) that was huge in the early 80s.
Neil wrote most of the lyrics. He’s amazing with the pen as well as with the drumsticks. He will either tell you a cool sci-if/fantasy story or his lyrics will be deep and reflective. He was quite intelligent, very well-read, yet very humble and no ego. When you listen to some interviews with him, you’ll see why he’s so well respected. Just a great man, with some great words to make us think, and an incredible musical legacy to leave behind.
In the jaded history of rock band infighting, Rush was an example of 3 guys who were best friends and did it right. They made music together for over 40 years. Geddy and Alex haven't tried, as of yet, to play without him.
Brother to hear the joy in your voice with the recognition of how amazing these 3 guys were and are. Yes the world lost one of if not the best drummer to ever live and on top of this he wrote many of the songs music and lyrics. Niel was an anomaly or just a plain old gift from God!
Crazy thing is when i was 13 in 1980/81 a friend let me borrow the permanent waves album.. Blew me out of the water.. Couldn’t stop listening to it.Learned all the lyrics to that album and i remember after listening so much to Rush back then as a 13 year old kid I said to myself these guys were going to be rock legends & as a fan of drummers as a kid I felt he was the best i had ever heard. To this day at 57 still feel the same. RIP Master Peart ❤️
' Glittering prizes and endless compromises shatter the illusion of integrity ' This sums Rush's ethos up - never willing to sacrifice their integrity for 'glittering prizes'
It’s like when our old clock radios would snap on in the morning to some kickazz rock station. Hits you right in the face. And you follow it into the car for the drive to work. Sometimes bouncing between stations, but always bearing a gift beyond price. Almost free. ✌🏽
One day you’ll get to “Roll the Bones”. That’ll be an interesting reaction. Don’t rush. Many songs to go before you get there. “Limelight” should be next.
@@itzel1735 the Roll The bones tour was when I saw them in concert. That was the most air drummers I’ve ever seen in one place ever and by far the best concert I’ve ever been to.
@@FUBAR1986 My second favorite show. It was my favorite until R40, when Neil got back behind two bass drums. I remember the big giant hats appearing out of nowhere on stage.
When Neil passed, it brought me to tears. His musicianship and overall warm personality have had such a huge influence in my life. Thank you Neil for the memories-
Judging by your cool dance moves alone, this definitely _is_ your favourite out of the three Rush songs you've heard so far! 😁👍 And your reaction when finding out about Neil's passing was very touching to me, too! I'd actually cried after hearing the sad news three years ago 😌
Neil Peart was a force of nature- one of the best to ever pick up a pair of drumsticks. Keep digging into Rush- your love for them and amazement will just continue to grow. Check out a tune called Freewill- the playing will blow your mind!
This was so much fun live! It was a total blast! Super loud live with the RUSH ARMY all around you, freaking out at top volume! We kicked some serious ass when our boys were in town! You absolutely, would not EVER , Ever, miss a RUSH concert! Anyone else you missed would suck, but missing RUSH was out of the question! You want to talk about a fired up, loyal crowd, it was us! The RUSH ARMY! And I happened to be from one of their favorite cities because of our early on, day one loyalty. San Antonio, TEXAS! They said it many times how much they loved coming here! Almost on every single tour from the very first one on up! They liked our enthusiasm and day one loyalty, they never forgot that.
Bonham and Peart are my 2 favorite drummers. Both awesome and unique in their own way. Your Rush journey is exciting. Start with their early albums. Don't want to miss the magic.
I really enjoy seeing younger generations get off on Rush the way I did so many years ago. You really get it. And yes Neil's passing was devastating to so many of us core Rush fans. Best live group EVER. Plenty more to go. 2112 should be your next play.
I'm glad you mentioned Ian Paice from Deep Purple. Neil is one of my all-time favorite drummers but Ian is right up there!! He was my first drummer idol as a young drummer growing up! Paice's Live Drum Solo on Deep Purple's "Made In Japan" - in the song "The Mule" - is incredible!!! My favorites are Neil, Ian, Mike Portnoy, Mike Mangini, and very few others (like jazzers Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich).
One of their secrets, if you want to call it that, they stated they wrote for themselves first in the studio, they wrote songs they wanted to play live over and over, tour after tour, they weren't trying to follow trends and write hit songs to stay relevant, in fact they were out of fashion plenty of times, even among Rush fans; Grace Under Pressure went way over our heads when it came out, they weren't trying to write Signals or Moving Pictures part 2 to pander to the fanbase, keep up with where we are currently or go listen to another band was always their mantra. Permanent Waves for example, they decided they were over writing songs that took up an entire album side and in doing so they managed to write some classic singles that still endure.
Welcome to the world of Rush! It's always thrilling to find a fan. I've been a Rush fanatic since 1976 when I had my first exposure with '2112'. Every album just gets better! There are so many songs I would like to suggest for your next reaction - it's overwhelming! It's really better to watch you make the journey at your own pace while I enjoy watching your reactions.
You've heard and reacted to a couple of epic Rush tunes, and as you continue the adventure, you'll never be disappointed. Working Man (with John Rutsey on drums) The Necromancer. Passage to Bangkok. 2112. Overature. The Temples of Syrinx. Closer to the Heart. The Trees. La Villa Strangiato. Freewill. Limelight. Red Barchetta. YYZ. Witch Hunt. Subdivisions. New World Man... and on and on it goes. Enjoy as you're continually blown away.
That part you love.....That's the essence of progressive rock. The song's tempo, rhythm, melody keep changing into a new song. Rush and Pink Floyd were masters of this. The Regge piece comes with the lyrics "the words of the profits were written on the studio walls" then it comes back in again with 'and echoed in the sounds of salesmen'.
Live, at that line, when he sings “Concert Halls” they would throw up the house lights on the crowd so we could do the loud cheering just like in the song! It was always fun! We were the crowd! Ha Ha! You want to talk about being hyped! I don’t know how many times I got to do that. ROCK PRIVILEGE! Unbelievable!
The reggae parts start around 9:15 - Also, want to blow your mind, check out the skydiving video of Rush's Headlong flight (ua-cam.com/video/esFmUaz55VA/v-deo.html)
Welcome to the club! You GET it! There's a long list of songs. In no particular order (I think live versions are generally better, but studio is always excellent): Red Barchetta (1981) Natural science (1980) Free Will (1980) Between the Wheels (1984) 2112 (1976) Subdivisions (1982) Headlong Flight (2012) Bravado (1991) Show Don't Tell (1989) By-Tor and the Snow Dog (1975) Marathon (1985) That should get you started
This song was written as a tribute to CFNY Toronto back in the day. A little alternative station where the DJ’s programmed their own music and many new unheard artists got there first air play.
Sad day when Neil passed he was also an incredible author and wrote many books on his motorcycle adventures between shows and year long ride when his daughter was killed,- "Ghost Rider" His books describe his struggle with fame and the meaning behind all of the songs he wrote.
"Neil is a different kind of beast". You have no idea of how right you got it right there. We have hundreds of examples of absolutely brilliant drummers in Rock, but go and ask any of them who was their idol on drums. You will hear one name: Neil Peart. When he was at his absolute peak and was already considered the best drummer alive by any drummer on this planet, he went to study more and took lessons from Jazz old drummers he admired. Dude was simply something else. He never portrayed the figure of "rockstar". Barely gave interviews or talked to fans because he was shy and reclusive, like he said in a line of the song 'Limelight': "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend." He did music for the sake of doing music. It was his way of touching people, instead of touching them physically. But he was a very chill and funny dude, just like the other two. As a reclusive guy, his life was his family. His wife and their daughter. Fate was a bitch and he lost his daughter in an accident and barely had time to grief, for his wife also passed away shortly after. Anyone wouldn't even leave bed for the rest of their lives in a situation like that. But Neil took his time to heal, came back and practiced the hell out of him to come back to the level he had left and from that point on he only improved and improved. All three were at their 50~60 playing a lot better than when they were the prodigal kids on the first albums. Until a brain tumor was slowly taking away his mastery and he decided to stop playing before reaching the point of giving a bad performance because the fans wouldn't deserve that. Humble, selfless and kind to the last breath. Neil was one of those truly special human beings that appears once each a couple hundred years. R.I.P. Neil
I'd like to suggest some songs, but I'll tell you a concert first... Time Machine Tour Cleveland 2011. I became a Rush fan on January 6, 2022 when spotify played me Tom Sawyer. Then I listened to all of Moving Pictures. I wanted to see the videos and went on UA-cam, listened to The Spirit of Radio and like you I discovered that Neil left us, exactly two years ago. The whole Rush discography is a wonderful discovery, Alex Geddy and Neil have made simply amazing music. Being their fan was a revelation for me!!
Nice reaction. I've been a Rush fan for better than 40 years now and I agree with what many commenters are typing below. You're totally ready for 2112. Be prepared to reconsider your favorite Rush song because you've only just begun lol. Btw, everyone was shocked much in the same way you were upon learning of Neil's passing. He was a hero to so many of us throughout our lives.
We all were stunned when NP passed. And saddened. But we have the gift of his his superior drumming/composition and inspirational lyrics left behind which will live on forever. RIP goat. Please check out Natural Science - LIVE Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto 1997. Geddy's voice is as powerful as ever, but dare I say beautiful, in some sections. The song is a total banger. It's my favorite Rush song, but this live performance is exceptional. After that, I will suggest Working Man - Live in Cleveland. It's a staple when going down the Rush Rabbit Hole. Their performance is EPIC!!
Yay! Welcome to the Rush fan base, though I'm sorry it comes with such weighted news. Indeed, we are all STILL reeling with the reality of the loss of Neil. But fear not, Alex and Geddy are very much alive and kicking. In fact Geddy is set to release his 2nd book this year and Alex most recently was involved in a project called Envy of None which released an album last year. Have enjoyed watching you discover this band - I'm sure I speak for many of us that it takes us back to That Moment, for us, as well. It's gonna be a roller coaster of a ride, but I think you will be forever glad you took the chance with these guys. If they do nothing else, they will always surprise you and if you decide to explore their later work/live videos you'll start seeing their humor really come through cuz they're goofy as hell. LOL! And if you appreciate the instrumentation of Rush, I'd also suggest diving into the band Yes, too. Again, welcome and glad you're enjoying the music of Rush! Meant to say that, regarding the reaction to the song: Alex's "alternating riff" intro of the song, to me, illustrates the lyric: "bright antennae bristle with the energy." I've always thought that was brilliant.
I have had the fortune of seeing rush in 5 different decades from 1979 to 2013. Neil has been a huge influence on todays top drummer's Danny from Tool to Lars from Metallica. Rush will be listen to a 100 years from now.
We're all crushed about Neil. I'm happy to have seen Rush in 2012, but I've loved them since 1981. RECOMMENDATIONS: 2112, A Passage To Bangkok, La Villa Strangiato, YYZ.
I’m glad I found your channel and welcome aboard the Rush bandwagon!! You will have your world changed because of these three outstanding gentlemen of Rock!! On top of that, besides all the amazing songs and musicianship, you will be blown away by Neil Peart’s lyrics! Next level! You should do “Limelight”, “Digital Man” and “Far Cry” next!
Neil went through some tragic events in his life. His daughter Selena died in an auto accident when she was 19. Subsequently his wife Jackie died from cancer within a year of his daughter's death. Neil took a long motorcycle journey through Canada and the U.S to try to come to grips with the losses. He wrote a book about his journey called Ghost Rider. He ended up in California and was introduced to Carrie Nutell who became his second wife. Neil moved to California as Carrie was an established photographer there. They had a daughter as well Olivia and then Neil got cancer himself and passed three years later. He had a melodic flow to his drumming that was very unique.
I also recommend 2112 the comic book version. Geddy most definitely uses his voice as an instrument! Also, Cygnus book 1( Farwell to Kings album)
and book 2 (Hemispheres album) back to back
Cheers
Great reaction to RUSH. I'm a huge RUSH fan and seen them several times in concert and I can honestly say that watching Neil , when he did his drum solos, was a highlight beyond belief!!
I truly hope you do a reaction to his drum solo. You will have your mind blown ( if you havent seen it already )
BTW ....I own ALL their studio albums, so ive heard every song they recorded, and I can honestly say that SPIRIT OF RADIO is my favorite song of theirs.
Thanks and keep smiling 👍🇨🇦
Neil is kept alive by his legacy. As long as more and more people, such as yourself, continue to experience his brilliance, he will live on for eternity.
Well said, my friend!!
Very well said
One of the reasons why your reaction to Neil Peart's drumming is so strong goes like this: Many drummers could hit the same fills, but Neil's drums are tuned more precisely than anybody else, and his drum bodies were specially designed to support that more musical sound. Also, his strikes on the drumheads are extremely precise, not only in location in the middle of the drumhead, but in intensity. Keith Moon was a great drummer, but he mercilessly bashed his drumheads, and the difference is easy to hear. Bonham had terrific feel, with a wonderfully jazzy swing to his grooves, but he was prone to edge-strikes and stick-claps. Neil was a surgeon with a scalpel, never mishitting, never going to deep, steady as a rock.
A part of me died when Neil passed. Although Moon & Bonham were my first inspirations for playing drums, Neil became my favorite… and not only for his world beating drums, but for being a decent and thoughtful man. There will never be another one like the Professor.
That ist correct!!!
Best drummer ever, and best rock bass player, and even Eddie Van Halen during an interview asked him how it feels to be the best rock guitarist, he said, I don’t know, ask Slex Lifeson from rush! Think about that folks!😳😉👍
Natural science is an absolute smash.
Geddy's voice IS an instrument!! I've always said that exact thing. People said they didn't like his voice over the years and I never understood it. It can be powerful, screaming, and incredibly melodic (dare I say, beautiful) in some songs (parts of 2112, Losing It, In the End for a few). I've loved them since the early 80s, saw them 20 times, got to meet Geddy and Alex, and read all of Neil's books. Phenomenal band. Best ever imo. Neil's passing was tragic.
same!
Don't forget "The Garden".
Funny though isn't it? How back on the day people criticized, now the younger and new reactors love his voice.....strange indeed!
Jon Anderson of Yes is another voice as an instrument
@@louissonier840 though I like YES, not a big fan. His voice on the collaboration with Gowan is AMAZING! " STRANGE ANIMAL "......Gowan has some great music too!
Was such a sad day when I hear Neil had passed. The only person that I didn't know that when I heard of his passing I cried. RIP Professor!!!!
Face melting ... love that.. Listen man, your enthusiasm and enjoyment for Rush Music is fantastic. Saying that.. I might suggest picking a record player and some vinyl and some good head phones and give these albums a listen the way there ment to be heard. On head phones Rush is on another level. Having to see you find out that Neil Peart had passed away was really sad and touching at the same time. The man's impact on so many of us was/is profound. As I said before RUSH is a very deep well. Drink deeply my friend.
I had the pleasure of seeing Rush 53 times including the final show at the Forum in LA and I was able to meet Alex Lifeson waiting for him in the parking lot until 3:30am by his limousine.... He was kind enough to spend about 15-20 minutes with about 6 of us taking pictures and signing autographs. What an epic career these guys have given us all.
The music is fire, no question. The lyrics and the story they tell are above and beyond too
Neil’s death was as much a shock to all of us as it was to you at the end of this song. He was a very private person and kept his cancer diagnosis private. In fact, the public wasn’t even told of his death for around three days after.
The guys retired from touring in 2016 and it was publicly stated it was because of Neil’s tendinitis. But it was really because of his brain cancer. And I’ll never forget that day it was announced he had passed on.
I literally cried for a few days when I learned of his death. Still makes me sad to this day.
And I feel Alex and Geddy for losing their friend.
@@maximelesperance4132 Still cry like a damn baby to this day; in fact, actually, high on MMB's reaction, I managed to hold back the waterworks until, ironically, he noticed the tribute at the end. All bets off, I'm right back to heartbroken sobs.
💔💔❤️🩹
Nonetheless, really enjoying the channel. 👍🏻
When the message appeared at the end of the video I immediately thought "oh fuck, he doesn't know yet...that'll be a shock"
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm 32, and I've loved Rush since I was 5. When I heard that about Neils Tendinitis, and that they were going to stop touring, I was like, " It's probably something more serious than that. " I just couldn't believe that he would stop touring for something like that even if he had to use painkillers.
They toured so long, at the time they were probably all feeling their age, but they kept going. Truly inspirational, playing till you literally can't play, and when one person has to stop, they all stop.
The Professor - Rush's lyrical genius offstage and absolute perfection behind the kit...pure magic
Yes, it sucks that so many of our rock Gods have passed, especially for us Boomers who grew up with them. We know how limited our time is here, so that's one reason we love the youngins appreciating the music we love. 👍❤🤙
As gen x ' 67 borderline.....I feel the same!
Back in 1974 my boyfriend (at the time) took me to see a former high school mate's band that was playing at a tavern (The Colonial) on Yonge Street in Toronto. The band was Rush! The drummer was John Rutsey and they were even incredible back then. John left the band due to illness and Neil replaced him. I've watched them go from small venues to filling massive stadiums, etc., and I'm so happy the world gets to experience this amazing band.
Thanks for opening your ears and heart to Rush. Cheers from Canada
I like to say that Neil hit hard in life and he hit hard in death. That was a brutal day. Floored me. The worst one yet. I’m so glad I got to see them from early on for so many years. 18 times special. Wow. Thank You Professor, Thank You RUSH.
You need to watch a live version of this song. One great video is called "Rush-Best Intro Ever" which starts with a medley of Rush songs before The Spirit of Radio begins.
You nailed it; Neil "orchestrates" unique and fascinating drum parts, using drums & percussion instruments no one knew existed! No drummer had ever played or sounded like him. He inspired more people to pick up drum sticks, learn how to play drums and influenced aspiring drummers to approach drums in a more academic, cerebral way.
Your reactions mirror how many of your viewers reacted to our first Rush listens 50+ years ago!!
Neil was a very private person and when he passed away from cancer it was a shock to all of us. Such a talent and he wrote all of their lyrics.
They have a live version of this where they play it in front of half a million fans at the 2003 Sarstock festival in Toronto. They played Paint it Black by the Stones who were headlining the festival as the lead in to this song. Neil developed a brain cancer called glioblastoma and privately fought it for three years before succumbing, it was the same disease that took the life of another Canadian legend, Gord Downey, frontman for The Tragically Hip, a few years earlier. Both are sadly missed here in Canada.
Every time I see the end
Of that video, I get a lump
In my throat 😢
Rest in Power Professor…
Geddy’s voice is like a laser beam shooting out from an orb of colorful, whirling music to me.
Wow you have a great ear for drummers. Bonham, Peart, Carey, Pace, Moon, all legends. In my humble opinion, Neil is the GOAT, and yes, he is the lyricist also.
Neil Peart was your favorite drummer's favorite drummer. You would really like his solo performed in Germany. Exceptionally badass stuff. Autotune wasn't even an idea in the 70s/80s. Just talent.
Great reaction and analysis 👏. Welcome to the Rush Family. Neil's passing was devastating, not just to Rush fans, but the entire rock music industry. You should continue with this album and check out Freewill, Natural Science and Different Strings. See what you think.
Neil Peart is the reason why I both started and stopped drums. “ I want to be as great as him! Years later, “I will never be close to him!” R.I.P. GOAT.
Rush signature song is “Tom Sawyer” renowned for Neil’s epic drum fill, “Freewill” where the three of them solo at once…”Headlong flight” a hard charging song off their last album and off their live R40 performance Neil solos for a bit
2112 is the 'rite of passage' that all new RUSH fans must experience. An extraordinary masterpiece that is guaranteed to take you on an unforgettable musical journey that transcends all sense of 'time and space'.
Even if progressive rock is not ones cup of tea, Rush's lyrics still are so relevant today. They are celebrating those golden years of radio when it heroes and now sold out to sales and the dollar
My journey with Rush started in 1975ish. It has been an amazing trip. Enjoy the ride.
The isolated Neil Peart drum track to this is insane. Enough ghost notes to make Poltergeist look like Casper
Just have to say, I completely get that joke. Awesome.
Just discovered your channel - Rush are indeed virtuosic, imaginative and true originals. They incorporated so many stylistic and sonic elements to their music and Neil (the professor) was arguably the best / finest drummer who ever graced the Earth.
Alex Lifeson wrote a beautiful tribute to Neil Peart titled "Western Sunset". It's a solo guitar piece and it's the final track on Alex's Envy Of None project. I've not yet seen any reactions to EON but you should check it out anyway.
🤗 It makes me so happy to hear what you said about Ged's voice. 😂 Been literally having that argument/convo with folks, who hated his voice, since 7th grade. 58 and watching new people discover Rush is just a joy to me!
🤔 Retiring early was a good move on my part. More time for Rush, Floyd, Zep, Who, Bowie & Queen reactions to Reactors. 🥰🐰
Could not possibly agree more my brother they are all such tremendous musicians
Welcome to the Rush family little brother. I've been a loyal fan since the mid 1980's listening to them with my big brother, who was a superman.
Your comments about the extremely important place that Neil Peart are totally correct. Neil was the guy who made this band out of this world.
I watched an interview with Geddy and Alex, who both stated that they will never again perform as Rush without their brother Neil.
I understand the feeling of being sucker punched in the face over Neal's death. It may be a good time, for the purpose of paying homage to Neal and for you to witness his genius ability, to check out his drum solo live in Frankfurt. You can't go wrong with this one. You'll be left with your mouth hanging open and mesmerised by how any human being could orchestrate and perform his work of art.
"Headlong Flight" is a monster of a track from their last album in 2012. Strongly recommended.
Two. Phenomenal back to back albums, 2112 and farewell to Kings are both theme albums… like meatloaf. Both these albums tell a complete story and should be listen to in their entirety…..❤😂❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 rush is a working band for 5+ decades that’s why on stage they have actual working washer and dryer’s
Great rxn for a great tune. Rush has one of the richest catalogues in rock history. Also glad you appreciate Geddy. Many reactors criticize his tone and dismiss his incredible range, and seem to forget he plays bass and synth (both on keys and floor mounted keys-Moog technology, I believe ). If I have to give you one song, it would be "Freewill." And Permanent Waves is the album.
I saw them in concert at the Spectrum in Philadelphia in 1983. Awesome performance and one I wish you could have experienced! Impeccable, brilliant performers. HOFers.
One of the greatest bands you'll ever hear. Their late drummer, Neil Peart (RIP) wrote all their songs and their lead guitarist, Alex Lifeson, was more recently on a few episodes of the Trailer Park Boys here in Canada. He's great. Pretty much anything by Rush is going to be good. Tom Sawyer, Subdivisions, Working Man among others are great. Another great Canadian band is Chilliwack, named after a city near where I grew up. They had a big song called Gone, Gone Gone (My Girl) that was huge in the early 80s.
Neil wrote most of the lyrics. He’s amazing with the pen as well as with the drumsticks. He will either tell you a cool sci-if/fantasy story or his lyrics will be deep and reflective. He was quite intelligent, very well-read, yet very humble and no ego. When you listen to some interviews with him, you’ll see why he’s so well respected. Just a great man, with some great words to make us think, and an incredible musical legacy to leave behind.
PS not only was this a live staple, for years they opened every show with it.
In the jaded history of rock band infighting, Rush was an example of 3 guys who were best friends and did it right. They made music together for over 40 years. Geddy and Alex haven't tried, as of yet, to play without him.
Neil plays lead drums, Alex lead guitar and Geddy lead bass and lead vocals.
Together they share rhythm duties.
Great reaction - Man Rush.....great musicians....that drummer !
RIP Neil. One of the fullest lives
Great reaction. Time for Working Man live from Cleveland.
Ya I think he's ready...
We all felt Neil Pearts passing like a kick in the face.
Still hurts.
Welcome to the Fan-mily!
Thanks for the review. I truly enjoyed your reaction. Concert Halls!!!
Brother to hear the joy in your voice with the recognition of how amazing these 3 guys were and are. Yes the world lost one of if not the best drummer to ever live and on top of this he wrote many of the songs music and lyrics. Niel was an anomaly or just a plain old gift from God!
All three are Masters of their craft. Keep exploring their music, and experience the RUSH of your life
Crazy thing is when i was 13 in 1980/81 a friend let me borrow the permanent waves album.. Blew me out of the water.. Couldn’t stop listening to it.Learned all the lyrics to that album and i remember after listening so much to Rush back then as a 13 year old kid I said to myself these guys were going to be rock legends & as a fan of drummers as a kid I felt he was the best i had ever heard. To this day at 57 still feel the same. RIP Master Peart ❤️
He has passed, but he left you a ton of great songs to react to, including his drum solos.
' Glittering prizes and endless compromises shatter the illusion of integrity '
This sums Rush's ethos up - never willing to sacrifice their integrity for 'glittering prizes'
It’s like when our old clock radios would snap on in the morning to some kickazz rock station. Hits you right in the face. And you follow it into the car for the drive to work. Sometimes bouncing between stations, but always bearing a gift beyond price. Almost free. ✌🏽
One day you’ll get to “Roll the Bones”. That’ll be an interesting reaction.
Don’t rush. Many songs to go before you get there. “Limelight” should be next.
@@itzel1735 the Roll The bones tour was when I saw them in concert. That was the most air drummers I’ve ever seen in one place ever and by far the best concert I’ve ever been to.
@@FUBAR1986 My second favorite show. It was my favorite until R40, when Neil got back behind two bass drums. I remember the big giant hats appearing out of nowhere on stage.
When Neil passed, it brought me to tears. His musicianship and overall warm personality have had such a huge influence in my life. Thank you Neil for the memories-
Judging by your cool dance moves alone, this definitely _is_ your favourite out of the three Rush songs you've heard so far! 😁👍 And your reaction when finding out about Neil's passing was very touching to me, too! I'd actually cried after hearing the sad news three years ago 😌
Thousands of us did! 😢
WElcome to the RUSH Family. You will always be a member as long as you live. It's an amazing journey, friend.
Neil Peart was a force of nature- one of the best to ever pick up a pair of drumsticks. Keep digging into Rush- your love for them and amazement will just continue to grow. Check out a tune called Freewill- the playing will blow your mind!
This was so much fun live! It was a total blast! Super loud live with the RUSH ARMY all around you, freaking out at top volume! We kicked some serious ass when our boys were in town! You absolutely, would not EVER , Ever, miss a RUSH concert! Anyone else you missed would suck, but missing RUSH was out of the question! You want to talk about a fired up, loyal crowd, it was us! The RUSH ARMY!
And I happened to be from one of their favorite cities because of our early on, day one loyalty. San Antonio, TEXAS! They said it many times how much they loved coming here! Almost on every single tour from the very first one on up! They liked our enthusiasm and day one loyalty, they never forgot that.
One of us...
One Of Us
One Of US
ONE OF US! ✌💯😁
RIP,Neil as a fan your prayers are Loved!! and I'm just a huge fan so it does my heart good to see this reaction.. much love!!
Bonham and Peart are my 2 favorite drummers. Both awesome and unique in their own way. Your Rush journey is exciting. Start with their early albums. Don't want to miss the magic.
Rush has 4 decades of music with hundreds of great songs! Check out Working Man Live in Cleveland!!
I really enjoy seeing younger generations get off on Rush the way I did so many years ago. You really get it. And yes Neil's passing was devastating to so many of us core Rush fans. Best live group EVER. Plenty more to go. 2112 should be your next play.
Don't let it get you down. We all mourn for The Professor, but his 40+ years of music live on. Thanks for doing these.
Check out "The Garden" on Rush's last album?? Clockwork Angel's. They created great music for over 40 years. Just amazing.
I'm glad you mentioned Ian Paice from Deep Purple. Neil is one of my all-time favorite drummers but Ian is right up there!! He was my first drummer idol as a young drummer growing up! Paice's Live Drum Solo on Deep Purple's "Made In Japan" - in the song "The Mule" - is incredible!!! My favorites are Neil, Ian, Mike Portnoy, Mike Mangini, and very few others (like jazzers Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich).
We all feel the same way trying to put into words how we feel!
One of their secrets, if you want to call it that, they stated they wrote for themselves first in the studio, they wrote songs they wanted to play live over and over, tour after tour, they weren't trying to follow trends and write hit songs to stay relevant, in fact they were out of fashion plenty of times, even among Rush fans; Grace Under Pressure went way over our heads when it came out, they weren't trying to write Signals or Moving Pictures part 2 to pander to the fanbase, keep up with where we are currently or go listen to another band was always their mantra. Permanent Waves for example, they decided they were over writing songs that took up an entire album side and in doing so they managed to write some classic singles that still endure.
They are such a really talented band
10:30
Man! I got tears in my eyes all over again.
Welcome to the world of Rush! It's always thrilling to find a fan. I've been a Rush fanatic since 1976 when I had my first exposure with '2112'. Every album just gets better! There are so many songs I would like to suggest for your next reaction - it's overwhelming! It's really better to watch you make the journey at your own pace while I enjoy watching your reactions.
You've heard and reacted to a couple of epic Rush tunes, and as you continue the adventure, you'll never be disappointed.
Working Man (with John Rutsey on drums) The Necromancer. Passage to Bangkok. 2112. Overature. The Temples of Syrinx. Closer to the Heart. The Trees. La Villa Strangiato. Freewill. Limelight. Red Barchetta. YYZ. Witch Hunt. Subdivisions. New World Man... and on and on it goes. Enjoy as you're continually blown away.
That part you love.....That's the essence of progressive rock. The song's tempo, rhythm, melody keep changing into a new song. Rush and Pink Floyd were masters of this.
The Regge piece comes with the lyrics "the words of the profits were written on the studio walls" then it comes back in again with 'and echoed in the sounds of salesmen'.
Live, at that line, when he sings “Concert Halls” they would throw up the house lights on the crowd so we could do the loud cheering just like in the song! It was always fun! We were the crowd! Ha Ha! You want to talk about being hyped! I don’t know how many times I got to do that. ROCK PRIVILEGE! Unbelievable!
My favorite direct punch in the face from Rush, comes from By-tor and the Snow Dog.
The reggae parts start around 9:15 - Also, want to blow your mind, check out the skydiving video of Rush's Headlong flight (ua-cam.com/video/esFmUaz55VA/v-deo.html)
Welcome to the club! You GET it! There's a long list of songs. In no particular order (I think live versions are generally better, but studio is always excellent):
Red Barchetta (1981)
Natural science (1980)
Free Will (1980)
Between the Wheels (1984)
2112 (1976)
Subdivisions (1982)
Headlong Flight (2012)
Bravado (1991)
Show Don't Tell (1989)
By-Tor and the Snow Dog (1975)
Marathon (1985)
That should get you started
Neil was the back bone he made Rush what they were three incredible guys awesome stuff
Irreplaceable man
This song was written as a tribute to CFNY Toronto back in the day. A little alternative station where the DJ’s programmed their own music and many new unheard artists got there first air play.
Long Live RUSH
Sad day when Neil passed he was also an incredible author and wrote many books on his motorcycle adventures between shows and year long ride when his daughter was killed,- "Ghost Rider" His books describe his struggle with fame and the meaning behind all of the songs he wrote.
"Neil is a different kind of beast". You have no idea of how right you got it right there. We have hundreds of examples of absolutely brilliant drummers in Rock, but go and ask any of them who was their idol on drums. You will hear one name: Neil Peart. When he was at his absolute peak and was already considered the best drummer alive by any drummer on this planet, he went to study more and took lessons from Jazz old drummers he admired. Dude was simply something else. He never portrayed the figure of "rockstar". Barely gave interviews or talked to fans because he was shy and reclusive, like he said in a line of the song 'Limelight': "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend." He did music for the sake of doing music. It was his way of touching people, instead of touching them physically. But he was a very chill and funny dude, just like the other two.
As a reclusive guy, his life was his family. His wife and their daughter. Fate was a bitch and he lost his daughter in an accident and barely had time to grief, for his wife also passed away shortly after. Anyone wouldn't even leave bed for the rest of their lives in a situation like that. But Neil took his time to heal, came back and practiced the hell out of him to come back to the level he had left and from that point on he only improved and improved. All three were at their 50~60 playing a lot better than when they were the prodigal kids on the first albums.
Until a brain tumor was slowly taking away his mastery and he decided to stop playing before reaching the point of giving a bad performance because the fans wouldn't deserve that.
Humble, selfless and kind to the last breath. Neil was one of those truly special human beings that appears once each a couple hundred years.
R.I.P. Neil
You're ready for La Villa Strangiato
I'd like to suggest some songs, but I'll tell you a concert first... Time Machine Tour Cleveland 2011. I became a Rush fan on January 6, 2022 when spotify played me Tom Sawyer. Then I listened to all of Moving Pictures. I wanted to see the videos and went on UA-cam, listened to The Spirit of Radio and like you I discovered that Neil left us, exactly two years ago. The whole Rush discography is a wonderful discovery, Alex Geddy and Neil have made simply amazing music. Being their fan was a revelation for me!!
Nice reaction. I've been a Rush fan for better than 40 years now and I agree with what many commenters are typing below. You're totally ready for 2112. Be prepared to reconsider your favorite Rush song because you've only just begun lol. Btw, everyone was shocked much in the same way you were upon learning of Neil's passing. He was a hero to so many of us throughout our lives.
We all were stunned when NP passed. And saddened. But we have the gift of his his superior drumming/composition and inspirational lyrics left behind which will live on forever. RIP goat.
Please check out Natural Science - LIVE Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto 1997. Geddy's voice is as powerful as ever, but dare I say beautiful, in some sections. The song is a total banger. It's my favorite Rush song, but this live performance is exceptional. After that, I will suggest Working Man - Live in Cleveland. It's a staple when going down the Rush Rabbit Hole. Their performance is EPIC!!
Yay! Welcome to the Rush fan base, though I'm sorry it comes with such weighted news. Indeed, we are all STILL reeling with the reality of the loss of Neil. But fear not, Alex and Geddy are very much alive and kicking. In fact Geddy is set to release his 2nd book this year and Alex most recently was involved in a project called Envy of None which released an album last year. Have enjoyed watching you discover this band - I'm sure I speak for many of us that it takes us back to That Moment, for us, as well. It's gonna be a roller coaster of a ride, but I think you will be forever glad you took the chance with these guys. If they do nothing else, they will always surprise you and if you decide to explore their later work/live videos you'll start seeing their humor really come through cuz they're goofy as hell. LOL! And if you appreciate the instrumentation of Rush, I'd also suggest diving into the band Yes, too. Again, welcome and glad you're enjoying the music of Rush! Meant to say that, regarding the reaction to the song: Alex's "alternating riff" intro of the song, to me, illustrates the lyric: "bright antennae bristle with the energy." I've always thought that was brilliant.
I have had the fortune of seeing rush in 5 different decades from 1979 to 2013. Neil has been a huge influence on todays top drummer's Danny from Tool to Lars from Metallica. Rush will be listen to a 100 years from now.
The best 3 dudes that ever played rock music. 😎💯
We're all crushed about Neil. I'm happy to have seen Rush in 2012, but I've loved them since 1981. RECOMMENDATIONS: 2112, A Passage To Bangkok, La Villa Strangiato, YYZ.
my favorite band of all time, and the best drummer of all time
btw i love young thug
Canada has a bunch of KILLER music for your ears - This is a fine place to start !!
got to try Working Man live in Cleveland... a banger and definitely a reggae feel to it
It’s time for 2112- Intro-
and it’s way too soon for a favorite… there’s 40 tours alone! ❤️🎶❤️