I’m a 58 year old black man and I’ve been into Rush since Moving Pictures came out! ... I LOVE their musicality and as a hobby drummer, Neil has always been at the top ... BUT this is the first time I’ve read all the lyrics of this song! I’m falling love all over again!
Peart was a lyrical genius, no other way to put it, the ability to turn a phrase, the ability to touch the pulse of society and say what others couldn't or wouldn't...Rest in Peace Professor!
One of the many things about Rush I love, is when Neil's lyrics was commenting the times that they were living in. And when we read these decades later we realise those lyrics are totally timeless, and often are relevant today as well.
I remember geddy and Alex at the Taylor Hawkins tribute with various guests (chad smith, Danny Carey) it just wasn’t rush. It was proof that sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
@@livinaftermidnight9651 Mine was Signals and Power Windows. Loved this band all my life, they are pure perfectionist and the sound is blowing me everytime!
Reaction channels are a dime a dozen, but this one is by far my favorite, not just cause Jamel is my friend and I know these are genuine and not for pure clout, he really listens, the comments that he makes during pause breaks or after the tracks finish let me know he's really paying attention, keep it up brotha! Almost at 100k subscribers!
Ohhhhhhhhhh sheeeeeeeeet. Am.i the only dude (or dudette) that noticed this comment from Nate. Jamel is always throwing his name down on rush songs/vids. Well done Nate. I pushed for xanadu live. I think you pushed it over the goalline. Dont be a stranger in the comments homeboy
I too am only here because of your requests …so I thank you for that as you're right on all counts. Jamel clearly listens intently (and getting it) as on occasion I've seen him recognise the drumming patterns and evolution and anticipating what's coming next. On a first listen that's impressive. Keep using your influence. Cheers man :)
Jamel and Lost in Vegas are my two favorite reaction channels on UA-cam and I’m so happy you’re here Nate to keep giving Jamel these great recommendations
Neil Peart, the drummer, is a master lyricist. He wrote all of their lyrics from when he started in their band in summer of 1974, after they made their first album with their first drummer John Rutsey.
Not all of them. Oddly enough, "Tom Sawyer", one of their most well-known songs, isn't even Neil's writing. It was written by another lyricist named Pye Dubois.
In the December 1985 Rush Backstage Club newsletter, drummer and lyricist Neil Peart said: Tom Sawyer was a collaboration between myself and Pye Dubois, an excellent lyricist who wrote the lyrics for Max Webster. His original lyrics were kind of a portrait of a modern day rebel, a free-spirited individualist striding through the world wide-eyed and purposeful. I added the themes of reconciling the boy and man in myself, and the difference between what people are and what others perceive them to be-namely me, I guess.
You need to listen to Digital Man from Signals. I call it one of their “funkiest” songs. Bass is 100% FIRE!! Check it! Love the vids man! Good luck and take care.
The Graceful Savage I really love the mix of the Signals album too. Geddy and Neil are always great but their work on Signals is some of my fave. Of course the first time I saw them live was on the Signals tour so maybe biased? 🤷🏻♂️😂
Brother Jamal... I discovered rush at 14, 1975, after 7 years of drum lessons, found my Mentor, SIr Peart*... He gave my sidewalk pavement to walk on, and I performed at that call... drumming professionally for many years... Thank you for your Power of Observation !!!
The greatest band of all time. I love watching anyone react to them. I've seen them on every tour since Hold Your Fire 1988 and the music that they composed will eternally resonate
Woot! Woot! Another classic Rush reaction. I've been a Rush fan since 1980, I love seeing younger folks reactions to such classic rock! I remember buying this brand new the week it was released....on cassette! LOL. The lyrics never fail to amaze the woke younger audiences once they hear Rush. "A tired mind become a shape shifter, everybody needs a mood lifter, everybody needs reverse polarity." Such clever wordsmithing in a time I lived before having a home computer of any kind. Rush was always so cutting edge back then!
Since 1974, I was 12. Its amazing what 3 guys created, and they didn't change for nobody, no label, They are their own cool. I doubt if , in a thousand years another band will impact music like RUSH has. Just my opinion, and you know what they say about Opinions, they are like assholes, everybody's got one. Lol... Glad your digging RUSH. ✌😎 A.P.
My friend, there is nothing more gratifying to a long time Rush fan as to watch the door open in a new listener's head when they "get it". You picked the perfect song- brilliant musicianship, combined with perfect arrangement and sublime lyrics. One of the all-time jewels in an extensive catelog of treasure. Rush is absolutely the "total package", a band with few, if any, peers. The only thing better was seeing them live, and this song in particular, when they played it. So happy to see this video!
One of my favorite RUSH songs. Neil Peart has talked how The Police were a favorite of the band and you can hear The Police influence in this tune which closes Moving Pictures and throughout their next album Signals
If you liked "Jeremy" from Pearl Jam, try Rush's "The Pass". Deep powerful lyrics. Also may I request "Anthem" as well as "Beneath, Between & Behind" from Rush. Thank you. I love your reactions -- keep it up!!
That's the professor behind the kit with those lyrics. Love your reactions brother! Forever grateful my dad raised me on rush. One of the best who have ever done progressive rock!
The fact that Rush is the first band I was ever into (mother played it all the time when was a kid growing up) pretty much spoiled me when it comes to music. It's tough to find other things that measure up. Also, I really want to see you react to Primus. Doesn't matter what song, pick any of them. This'll be hilarious. 😂
As hurt and upset as I am over the loss of one of my biggest idols (and I’m a guitarist not even a drummer) it still gives me chills up my spine to watch someone react to their songs for the first time . I’ll admit , a majority of people’s reactions I don’t believe cause there’s just no way you’ve never heard of a song like “smells like teen spirit” by nirvana or some BS like that’s haha but when you do reaction videos to rush AND you’re reacting to their B sides now this is a true reaction. Thank you for being legit about the best band in the world. Glad you’re diggin them. Now go turn everyone you know onto them lol
I have commented before and you definitely get it in terms of the band, their lyrics and musicianship. Not many people truly appreciate it to the depths of its creation. I am honored to have you in our Rush family and no doubt many would agree.
My favorite song from moving pictures and most underrated….. you right Jamal. This song has it all great message…..great beat, jazzy yet so rock and roll and even a bass solo………… drum runs……. And yes. Those deep deep lyrics.
Thanks, About time we got your reaction to Vital Signs. Favorite Band and one my favorite songs by Rush! Your comments and reactions are the best. Enjoying your reactions to Rush, truly enjoying a new generation finding out how great of a band they are, you definitely leading the way. Thanks Again, Keep Rocking My Brother🤟 Ps The ultimate was meeting them at a meet and greet on tour in 2013, The Best
Yeah that's tough because if that is a fun version of a song they've played live 20,000 times. Part of that performance is changing it up for their own enjoyment. So here's the tough part you have to review both that live version and the original which is a masterpiece. Start with the studio version so you can see where they are coming from.
I agree that anyone should always start with the original track, and YOU should tell him that, the fact is it’s a great version and a dedication to the city who got them air play is beside the point.
Meh. Anything off their debut album is always sub-par Rush. If it predates Neil Peart, you might as well just be listening to ZZ Top or some other generic classic rock.
I'm always in awe of Rush's lyrics. I don't think there's very many other bands, that use such complex wording and phrases in their music. Like some of the "big" words they use I doubt anyone has ever used in a song before. They are such amazing storytellers and their music requires some real thought to understand the messages. The way they examine things so deeply like life, the universe, existence, the human condition, whether it be in our world or an alternate one, or another time. I'm always amazed.
Neil understood the rhythmic quality of the words he used. It was something he loved doing. There is a reason why having a percussionist/drummer being the lyricist is so damn brilliant.
I've been listening to Rush since 1982, I've been to 22 concerts of theirs in the nyc area. But when I watch you listen to Rush, it feels like I am listening to Rush for the first time all over again. Thank you
Neil is, in my opinion, one of the greatest lyricists of all time. He's the only lyrics writer that makes me look at life in a different way. A more positive way.
By far...... En español: 1000% de acuerdo contigo es un genio y un ser humano único lo plasma en sus letras y tienes razón te hace ver la vida más positiva y mejor para con los demás mi estimado!!! Saludos desde Ciudad de México. Emilio
Aw man . . . "Available Light" is one of my all time faves, the SNAP of Peart's snare . . . GODLY. Also "Losing It", "Between the Wheels" and "Everyday Glory" are huge faves of mine.
Available Light is a truly deep cut from Presto! Highly underrated tune from an equally underrated album!! Scars, War Paint, Chain Lighting, Red Tides, from top to bottom an incredible album. First from this album, however should be The Pass.
@@brettmarlar4154 Hold Your Fire is the culmination of their progression. They kind of started over again on Presto and slowly reverted backwards away from grand orchestration and production to whatever you want to call their later album's styles.
@@evankeal Hold Your Fire, was a turning point of their career. Not the beginning of a "devolution" or "regression". They did strip things back a bit for Presto, only because they wanted to shift the focus back to their core instruments. There were still plenty of over dubs like layering of guitar parts, and the keyboards were still very present, just pushed back from the forefront. They became more of a secondary support for the guitar as opposed to the other way around. Alex would even star adding Mandola and Bazuki to add different textures as opposed to synths and effects. If anything, this freed Alex up to play more, complex and challenging parts; thus allowing them to regain some of that raw edge and intensity that they had lost from the 70's and blend it with the sophistication gained in the 80's. A song like "Driven" wouldn't have happened if they were still beholden to all the synths and sequencers. We definitely wouldn't have gotten the instrumentals since then.
Want great/meaningful lyrics (but still with fabulous music): "Red Sector A" - holocaust "The Pass" - Suicide "Manhatten Project" - The 'A' Bomb "Losing it" - Losing ones skill/talent through aging "The Garden" - How one should live life in general (this is on many a fans funeral list) Red Barchetta - story of dystopian future when cars are banned (similar theme as 2112, but condensed) Cygus X-1 Book 1 & 2 (must be done together really) - function of the brain told as a sci-fi type story …. and many others … these are ones where Lyric videos useful more music orientated classics (that I'd recommend): Jacobs Ladder - depicts a passing storm Leave That things Alone - pure instrumental depicting the mating dance …. that'll do from me for now
RUSH my favorite all time band. Though I like and have seen plenty of other's. You want lyrics of RUSH you should check out The Twilight Zone off the 2112 lp. RUSH does a rap bit in their song ROLL THE BONES on their ROLL THE BONES LP. You should check that out. Plus songs like XANADU from their A Farewell to Kings LP. Actually you should check out their entire lp catalog.
...your a real sensitive listener..big ears..big intuition..it’s always cool watching your hip reactions to rush...especially the soulfulness of Geddy’s voice.bright moments from Australia
Also look at King Crimson from their USA album: 21st Century Schizoid Man, Exiles, Asbury Park, Starless, Larks Tongues in Aspic part 2, and Lament. You might like those.
Great point Jamel. The code you speak of is a common practice of metaphor. Peart their lyricist and drummer uses all forms of poetic devices that rate higher than some of the greatest poets of all time. That's just my opinion. Good ear my man.
First and foremost thank you for appreciating this beautiful piece of music lyrics that you are reading comes from the brilliant mind of mr. Neal piert also keeping the beat to this brilliant piece of rock and roll he was truly a brilliant mind you dont need a psychiatrist to explain how the human mind works when you got Neal piert... also one of the world's greatest drummers of all time we rush fans miss him so much again thank you for appreciating
First time watcher and new subscribers. Your expressions are priceless! I've been a loyal Rush fan since seeing them live in 1981 Moving Pictures tour. Keep up the great work!
You hit the nail on the head when you referenced the early/mid 80's soundtrack/ambiance music. The synths were very familiar sounding . RUSH , of course , being superior musicians made the best use of the current technology , at that time. 1976 - 1988 was my favorite era of RUSH
"Vital Signs" closes out Rush's seminal album, Moving Pictures. While "Tom Sawyer", which opens the album, tells of where humans are, " Vital Signs" tells us to where we should aspire as empathetic beings. Neil Peart (drums, percussion) is the main lyricist for Rush, and his co-band mates, Geddy Lee (bass, vocals, keyboards, Taurus foot pedals) and Alex Lifeson (guitars, Taurus foot pedals) write the music. And that's the entire band!! Just THREE guys. Also remember this album was released in 1981. If you can't tell, I'm a huge Rush fan!! And I'm a nerd!! 💜💜💜
Saying they speak in code is brilliant. Kudos for that. They put a lot of important truth into their songs but they put it in the abstract language of poetry and metaphor so you have to kind of work for it. It's not very transparent, although every so often it is.
Hi my fellow man who is so solid and truly is digesting the cerebral and incredibly tight offering Rush provides. You're such a breath of fresh air, witnessing you absorbing the prowess of a professional band for discerning people. God love ya buddy. ✌🙂🇨🇦. I had the privilege of interacting with these guys, Alex Lifeson's son and I used to work and chill together. It's my personal opinion that the drummer, Neil Peart quite effectively WAS a humble, unrivaled professor on the drum kit. Love and peace be with you and yours. Rush are topshelf family-centred gentlemen. Compliments from Canada. ✌
Of all of their songs, this one is my favorite. I couldn't tell you why. I've been listening to them since the beginning and while I love more than I don't (and I think they've had some real stinkers), this one just resonates.
These lyrics spoke to me in a profound way when I found Rush at 16 years old. It's was the first time I realised that I was not alone in my mind. That other people thought about life this way.
You should've heard this live, there's nothing like it in the world. Unadulterated artistic expression, and these guys were masters of it. So much fun to watch them play and one of the very few bands I've seen that were better live than they were in studio.
Mel...If I may refer to as your family does...I have been the 'ultimate' RUSH fan since I was a teen - yep decades - I got hooked on their live album 'All The World's a Stage". I found the drums of Neil Peart to be beyond stellar and Geddy and Alex to be phenomenal as well! Thanks for bringing the excitement back of re-discovering this awesome band. Thank You!
Coming from my perspective as an English teacher inspired to do his job by Neil Peart, and a decades long guitar hobbyist who writes lyrics occasionally for my own music, Neil made the strongest case for why a drummer with writing abilities (working closely with the vocalist, of course), should be a band's primary lyricist. I'm loving your reactions to Rush, man. Thank you!
When I saw them live, Mr. Lee, was playing Bass, Foot organ, keyboard and singing, roughly all at the same time! It was then I realized how incredibly talented he is. Mr Lifeson and Mr Puert are/were also extremely gifted. I also viewed my instrument as a friend and past time, because, well,. Holy crap!
Vital Signs and Digital Man, two of my favorite Rush songs of all time. I think they had a performance video of this song along the lines of the Tom Sawyer video.
Rush- All The World's A Stage...............LIVE and vintage. Saw them with UFO and Max Webster, maybe 78'. And many times afterwards, Peart, insane drummer. Badass!!
I’m a 58 year old black man and I’ve been into Rush since Moving Pictures came out! ... I LOVE their musicality and as a hobby drummer, Neil has always been at the top ... BUT this is the first time I’ve read all the lyrics of this song! I’m falling love all over again!
I love watching people get turned on to Rush. It makes me wish I could do it all over again 😁
Me too, my wife thinks I'm nuts, but is enjoyable watching people find them and sharing in that joy again.
Agreed. You get so much joy seeing others getting so much from first-time Rush listening.
I want a time machine.
I get a kick of out of it too when people first react to RUSH...
@@Lordsuhn Mine too! But this is the closest I can get to the beginning of my journey.
"This band is just a total package!" Couldn't have said it better myself!
Not only is Neil Peart the greatest drummer ever, but he's an insanely great lyricist.
No question...
I think of him more as a poet than songwriter.
Yeah, these and so many other of his lyrics are truly on another level
Neil Peart for me is the best lyricist of rock history, maybe with Roger Waters.
I had a friend tell me "Neil should have been a poet." Me:"He was."
Peart was a lyrical genius, no other way to put it, the ability to turn a phrase, the ability to touch the pulse of society and say what others couldn't or wouldn't...Rest in Peace Professor!
If it's RUSH, I mash that 'Like' button before it even starts. There's no question.
No one shall down vote this comment.
@@thenewworldman1314 16 slobs have so far....
Rush has always been ahead of its time and even now that’s almost 40 years ago and ITS STILL AHEAD of its time.🤘🖖✌️🎸🎹🥁🎤
Moving Pictures was nearly 40 years ago. The band first formed over 50 years ago and released their first album 46 years ago.
One of the many things about Rush I love, is when Neil's lyrics was commenting the times that they were living in. And when we read these decades later we realise those lyrics are totally timeless, and often are relevant today as well.
Neil prophesized the demonization of the internal combustion engine in Red Barchetta due to totalitarian environmentalists...now it is happening.
Ahead of their time . . . until the end of time.
Neil Peart's passing was one of the biggest losses ever for the musical world. There will never be another like him.
Amen
I remember geddy and Alex at the Taylor Hawkins tribute with various guests (chad smith, Danny Carey) it just wasn’t rush. It was proof that sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
Moving Pictures is still perfection to me. Has it all. Every track on point.
That release is what hooked me on Rush!
@@livinaftermidnight9651 Mine was Signals and Power Windows. Loved this band all my life, they are pure perfectionist and the sound is blowing me everytime!
Not a single flaw
Amen. Hidden gems like witch hunt and camera eye too.
Witch Hunt is great lyrically but average at best musically …..for them !
Reaction channels are a dime a dozen, but this one is by far my favorite, not just cause Jamel is my friend and I know these are genuine and not for pure clout, he really listens, the comments that he makes during pause breaks or after the tracks finish let me know he's really paying attention, keep it up brotha! Almost at 100k subscribers!
Ohhhhhhhhhh sheeeeeeeeet. Am.i the only dude (or dudette) that noticed this comment from Nate. Jamel is always throwing his name down on rush songs/vids. Well done Nate. I pushed for xanadu live. I think you pushed it over the goalline. Dont be a stranger in the comments homeboy
I too am only here because of your requests …so I thank you for that as you're right on all counts. Jamel clearly listens intently (and getting it) as on occasion I've seen him recognise the drumming patterns and evolution and anticipating what's coming next. On a first listen that's impressive. Keep using your influence. Cheers man :)
Jamel and Lost in Vegas are my two favorite reaction channels on UA-cam and I’m so happy you’re here Nate to keep giving Jamel these great recommendations
It's so fun because he is emotional - which is the reaction what every musician hopes to get.
Yea man tons of reaction vids now but ALWAYS liked his best. The amount of fake reaction that is out there gets annoying but not Jamel.
Neil Peart, the drummer, is a master lyricist. He wrote all of their lyrics from when he started in their band in summer of 1974, after they made their first album with their first drummer John Rutsey.
Not all of them. Oddly enough, "Tom Sawyer", one of their most well-known songs, isn't even Neil's writing. It was written by another lyricist named Pye Dubois.
@@Whirlybird88 Interesting! Thanks for the info. There will often be exceptions. :)
John Rutsey was their drummer on their first album. He didn't write the lyrics, I believe it was both, Geddy and Alex
@@xXPyrophorusXx yes. Neil joined in summer of 74, after they made their first album with Rutsey.
In the December 1985 Rush Backstage Club newsletter, drummer and lyricist Neil Peart said:
Tom Sawyer was a collaboration between myself and Pye Dubois, an excellent lyricist who wrote the lyrics for Max Webster. His original lyrics were kind of a portrait of a modern day rebel, a free-spirited individualist striding through the world wide-eyed and purposeful. I added the themes of reconciling the boy and man in myself, and the difference between what people are and what others perceive them to be-namely me, I guess.
You need to listen to Digital Man from Signals. I call it one of their “funkiest” songs. Bass is 100% FIRE!! Check it! Love the vids man! Good luck and take care.
If you like the lyrical play of "Vital Signs", you'll be blown away by "Digital Man".
YES! the bass in digital man is incredible. One of the best rush songs in their 80s era.
The Graceful Savage I really love the mix of the Signals album too. Geddy and Neil are always great but their work on Signals is some of my fave. Of course the first time I saw them live was on the Signals tour so maybe biased? 🤷🏻♂️😂
Yep.
Gotta check out "The Weapon" from the same album too! That groove is infectious!
You nailed it - 'the total package'
This band will never be matched 👍
CLOSE 2ND to Black Sabbath (Ozzy Era 70's)
Brother Jamal... I discovered rush at 14, 1975, after 7 years of drum lessons, found my Mentor, SIr Peart*... He gave my sidewalk pavement to walk on, and I performed at that call...
drumming professionally for many years... Thank you for your Power of Observation !!!
Makes you proud to be a Rush fan seeing others get blown away by their mastery. 👍🎼🥁🎸🎤
The articulate lyrics of Neil Peart.
Admired for his talent, respected for his intellect, loved for his humanity.
RIP Professor. ✌🐾
You have no idea how much I love watching you discover this band.
You rock my friend. You rock.
Rush: Nobody's Hero
I took a friend to a show, I was more excited that he was seeing them for the first time being a fan for decades... surreal he says... surreal
This is one of my personal favorite Rush songs, I feel like I'm the only one who fully appreciates it sometimes - until now
I'm right there with you. One of my favorite Rush songs ever.
You are not the only one i feel the same
You’re not . This should have been a hit . Totally hidden gem
the bass guitar on this song takes me to a different place. GEDDY LEE.
In my top 10 Rush songs but when I'm in the mood for it - it becomes number one.
*" Vital Signs,"* my favorite Rush track. This one never gets much love from the album. Thanks for reacting to it...🎶🥁😊
The greatest band of all time. I love watching anyone react to them. I've seen them on every tour since Hold Your Fire 1988 and the music that they composed will eternally resonate
Yes. I have been requesting this one on about 15 reaction sites and you are 1st. You the Man!!!
Yeah. Nice to see deeper cuts of rush besides Tom Sawyer, YYZ in RIO (such a cliche there) and the same handful you see out there.
Neil Peart. Probably the best rock drummer and lyricist ever. Reunited with his daughter and wife, finally.
Woot! Woot! Another classic Rush reaction. I've been a Rush fan since 1980, I love seeing younger folks reactions to such classic rock! I remember buying this brand new the week it was released....on cassette! LOL. The lyrics never fail to amaze the woke younger audiences once they hear Rush. "A tired mind become a shape shifter, everybody needs a mood lifter, everybody needs reverse polarity." Such clever wordsmithing in a time I lived before having a home computer of any kind. Rush was always so cutting edge back then!
Since 1974, I was 12. Its amazing what 3 guys created, and they didn't change for nobody, no label, They are their own cool. I doubt if , in a thousand years another band will impact music like RUSH has. Just my opinion, and you know what they say about Opinions, they are like assholes, everybody's got one. Lol... Glad your digging RUSH. ✌😎 A.P.
As an electrical engineer, this is one of my faves. : ) I love all the technical references.
My friend, there is nothing more gratifying to a long time Rush fan as to watch the door open in a new listener's head when they "get it". You picked the perfect song- brilliant musicianship, combined with perfect arrangement and sublime lyrics. One of the all-time jewels in an extensive catelog of treasure. Rush is absolutely the "total package", a band with few, if any, peers. The only thing better was seeing them live, and this song in particular, when they played it. So happy to see this video!
One of my favorite RUSH songs. Neil Peart has talked how The Police were a favorite of the band and you can hear The Police influence in this tune which closes Moving Pictures and throughout their next album Signals
Yup, Stewart Copeland!
It's great respect from one awesome trio to another. :)
Neil wrote his lyrics from the heart. He is resting in peace. 🙏
Neil Peart writes some very deep, philosophical lyrics..."Everybody got to elevate from the norm".
Rush - Limelight. Great lyrics song and awesome tune.
My neighbor was drove crazy when this song came out. I played this song 6 times every day when I got home for 6 months straight.
I'm married because this.
If you liked "Jeremy" from Pearl Jam, try Rush's "The Pass". Deep powerful lyrics. Also may I request "Anthem" as well as "Beneath, Between & Behind" from Rush. Thank you. I love your reactions -- keep it up!!
Yes! - "Beneath, Between, & Behind." It sounds dirty, but there are powerful and relevant lyrics.
@@omicron2018 Especially for modern America.
Do “Time Stand Still” by Rush great song!
New World Man is another good one
The video for that is hilarious the effects
@@jacjr6193 YES! New World Man is an awesome song
If he thinks the lyrics for this are esoteric, he'd love "Time Stand Still," "Mission," or "High Water."
That's the professor behind the kit with those lyrics. Love your reactions brother! Forever grateful my dad raised me on rush. One of the best who have ever done progressive rock!
From Power Windows: Territories, Manhattan Project, Middletown Dreams, Marathon. One of their most criticized albums but some amazing songs.
Rush is probably my favorite all timr band. I always love hearing Geddy's bass loud and clear! Such an awesome bass tone.
The fact that Rush is the first band I was ever into (mother played it all the time when was a kid growing up) pretty much spoiled me when it comes to music. It's tough to find other things that measure up.
Also, I really want to see you react to Primus. Doesn't matter what song, pick any of them. This'll be hilarious. 😂
RUSH is in a league of their own! Timeless and highly musical.
As hurt and upset as I am over the loss of one of my biggest idols (and I’m a guitarist not even a drummer) it still gives me chills up my spine to watch someone react to their songs for the first time . I’ll admit , a majority of people’s reactions I don’t believe cause there’s just no way you’ve never heard of a song like “smells like teen spirit” by nirvana or some BS like that’s haha but when you do reaction videos to rush AND you’re reacting to their B sides now this is a true reaction. Thank you for being legit about the best band in the world. Glad you’re diggin them. Now go turn everyone you know onto them lol
Watching smoke roll out your ears over Rush is truly a treat!
Rush is definitely in my top 3 all time bands. Grade A stuff right there
I have commented before and you definitely get it in terms of the band, their lyrics and musicianship. Not many people truly appreciate it to the depths of its creation. I am honored to have you in our Rush family and no doubt many would agree.
My favorite song from moving pictures and most underrated….. you right Jamal. This song has it all great message…..great beat, jazzy yet so rock and roll and even a bass solo………… drum runs……. And yes. Those deep deep lyrics.
This song confirmed my love for D&D in the early 80s. Every mind is a shape-shifter.
I'd say this is probably their first real foray into that "new wave" sound. Alex definitely channeling some reggae in the guitar during the verses.
Thanks, About time we got your reaction to Vital Signs. Favorite Band and one my favorite songs by Rush! Your comments and reactions are the best.
Enjoying your reactions to Rush, truly enjoying a new generation finding out how great of a band they are, you definitely leading the way.
Thanks Again, Keep Rocking My Brother🤟
Ps The ultimate was meeting them at a meet and greet on tour in 2013, The Best
Definitely time for you to check out the song “Working Man” live in Cleveland from the Time Machine tour 2011. Not bad for a bunch of ‘old guys!’
Yeah that's tough because if that is a fun version of a song they've played live 20,000 times. Part of that performance is changing it up for their own enjoyment. So here's the tough part you have to review both that live version and the original which is a masterpiece. Start with the studio version so you can see where they are coming from.
I agree that anyone should always start with the original track, and YOU should tell him that, the fact is it’s a great version and a dedication to the city who got them air play is beside the point.
I was old enough to buy the original version, still sounds good to me.
im trying to remember, is that the version where they go full reggae in the beginning?
Meh. Anything off their debut album is always sub-par Rush. If it predates Neil Peart, you might as well just be listening to ZZ Top or some other generic classic rock.
I'm always in awe of Rush's lyrics. I don't think there's very many other bands, that use such complex wording and phrases in their music. Like some of the "big" words they use I doubt anyone has ever used in a song before. They are such amazing storytellers and their music requires some real thought to understand the messages. The way they examine things so deeply like life, the universe, existence, the human condition, whether it be in our world or an alternate one, or another time. I'm always amazed.
Neil understood the rhythmic quality of the words he used. It was something he loved doing. There is a reason why having a percussionist/drummer being the lyricist is so damn brilliant.
Love your reaction to the lyrics! Welcome to the world of Neil Peart my brother! So glad to see someone who gets it!
I've been listening to Rush since 1982, I've been to 22 concerts of theirs in the nyc area. But when I watch you listen to Rush, it feels like I am listening to Rush for the first time all over again. Thank you
Neil is, in my opinion, one of the greatest lyricists of all time. He's the only lyrics writer that makes me look at life in a different way. A more positive way.
Right there with you. Still blows me away. Just a brilliant band
By far......
En español: 1000% de acuerdo contigo es un genio y un ser humano único lo plasma en sus letras y tienes razón te hace ver la vida más positiva y mejor para con los demás mi estimado!!!
Saludos desde Ciudad de México.
Emilio
i recall the first time i heard RUSH. 1978. i was hooked. no other sound quite like they did. saw them live 4 times in my youth. RIP Neil Peart.
Music from the future, set in the past... That's called a seqencer, the synthesiser part you were referencing.
@Raymond Rocha It came to me in a dream...😉
One of those Rush masterpieces where the music fits the great lyrics so perfectly.
If you want some rush deep cuts “Manhattan project “ and “available light” are great
Available Light is a fabulous song.
Aw man . . . "Available Light" is one of my all time faves, the SNAP of Peart's snare . . . GODLY. Also "Losing It", "Between the Wheels" and "Everyday Glory" are huge faves of mine.
Available Light is a truly deep cut from Presto! Highly underrated tune from an equally underrated album!! Scars, War Paint, Chain Lighting, Red Tides, from top to bottom an incredible album. First from this album, however should be The Pass.
@@brettmarlar4154 Hold Your Fire is the culmination of their progression. They kind of started over again on Presto and slowly reverted backwards away from grand orchestration and production to whatever you want to call their later album's styles.
@@evankeal Hold Your Fire, was a turning point of their career. Not the beginning of a "devolution" or "regression". They did strip things back a bit for Presto, only because they wanted to shift the focus back to their core instruments. There were still plenty of over dubs like layering of guitar parts, and the keyboards were still very present, just pushed back from the forefront. They became more of a secondary support for the guitar as opposed to the other way around. Alex would even star adding Mandola and Bazuki to add different textures as opposed to synths and effects. If anything, this freed Alex up to play more, complex and challenging parts; thus allowing them to regain some of that raw edge and intensity that they had lost from the 70's and blend it with the sophistication gained in the 80's. A song like "Driven" wouldn't have happened if they were still beholden to all the synths and sequencers. We definitely wouldn't have gotten the instrumentals since then.
Yes, Rush is the TOTAL package! You have so many more songs to check out by these guys...you will not be disappointed!
You've got to hit every song on the Moving Pictures album. Every one of them is stellar. You won't be disappointed.
You are so right about the lyrics, it’s a huge part of Rush and you are just scratching the surface with these guys 40 plus years of great music
One of the best! You're gonna love Digital Man.
I saw RUSH live more than any other band I have gone to see. They were so fantastic and awesome!
Want great/meaningful lyrics (but still with fabulous music):
"Red Sector A" - holocaust
"The Pass" - Suicide
"Manhatten Project" - The 'A' Bomb
"Losing it" - Losing ones skill/talent through aging
"The Garden" - How one should live life in general (this is on many a fans funeral list)
Red Barchetta - story of dystopian future when cars are banned (similar theme as 2112, but condensed)
Cygus X-1 Book 1 & 2 (must be done together really) - function of the brain told as a sci-fi type story
…. and many others … these are ones where Lyric videos useful
more music orientated classics (that I'd recommend):
Jacobs Ladder - depicts a passing storm
Leave That things Alone - pure instrumental depicting the mating dance
…. that'll do from me for now
Dude, Manhattan project and Jacob's ladder!
Natural Science... definitely.
@@rayanthony7463 hes done that one, check it out
@@UroboricNate these are the two listed that if I play them once, I immediately repeat (been know to listen to Jacobs Ladder 6 times in a row)
Red Barchetta is a must
Neil Peart read a lot and was very intelectual. He helped take the lyrics up to another level for the band. RIP Neil.
RUSH my favorite all time band. Though I like and have seen plenty of other's. You want lyrics of RUSH you should check out The Twilight Zone off the 2112 lp. RUSH does a rap bit in their song ROLL THE BONES on their ROLL THE BONES LP. You should check that out. Plus songs like XANADU from their A Farewell to Kings LP. Actually you should check out their entire lp catalog.
...your a real sensitive listener..big ears..big intuition..it’s always cool watching your hip reactions to rush...especially the soulfulness of Geddy’s voice.bright moments from Australia
I highly recommend their song “The Pass” about teen suicide. Deep lyrics for sure 👍
Still Kickin defintely. the sparse instrumentation and ambience is amazing.
The Pass always hit me
G bless
Thanks Jamel_AKA_Jamal for your reaction videos. You are really great. Keep it going Brother!
Also look at King Crimson from their USA album: 21st Century Schizoid Man, Exiles, Asbury Park, Starless, Larks Tongues in Aspic part 2, and Lament. You might like those.
@Richard Adlin These are good suggestions for a review. However, KC will block the video.
Great point Jamel. The code you speak of is a common practice of metaphor. Peart their lyricist and drummer uses all forms of poetic devices that rate higher than some of the greatest poets of all time. That's just my opinion. Good ear my man.
Love that bass
First and foremost thank you for appreciating this beautiful piece of music lyrics that you are reading comes from the brilliant mind of mr. Neal piert also keeping the beat to this brilliant piece of rock and roll he was truly a brilliant mind you dont need a psychiatrist to explain how the human mind works when you got Neal piert... also one of the world's greatest drummers of all time we rush fans miss him so much again thank you for appreciating
Jamel, if, like me, you truly enjoy Rush, you should give this a try: The Warning !
First time watcher and new subscribers. Your expressions are priceless! I've been a loyal Rush fan since seeing them live in 1981 Moving Pictures tour. Keep up the great work!
Yeah! One of my fav from Power Trio!
You hit the nail on the head when you referenced the early/mid 80's soundtrack/ambiance music. The synths were very familiar sounding . RUSH , of course , being superior musicians made the best use of the current technology , at that time. 1976 - 1988 was my favorite era of RUSH
Okay, it's time. You are ready. Please react to "The Camera Eye." Warning: Transition overload coming your way!!
The Nightfly
The Camera Eye may be the best track on Moving Pictures, which is insane! And that solo is arguably (one of) Lerxst’s finest.
"Vital Signs" closes out Rush's seminal album, Moving Pictures. While "Tom Sawyer", which opens the album, tells of where humans are, " Vital Signs" tells us to where we should aspire as empathetic beings. Neil Peart (drums, percussion) is the main lyricist for Rush, and his co-band mates, Geddy Lee (bass, vocals, keyboards, Taurus foot pedals) and Alex Lifeson (guitars, Taurus foot pedals) write the music. And that's the entire band!! Just THREE guys. Also remember this album was released in 1981.
If you can't tell, I'm a huge Rush fan!! And I'm a nerd!! 💜💜💜
hey now, there you go quite the sleeper track ma dude
Bushanie24 Tucked in my blanket named Rebecca
@@amorodioamor4388 well, I guess I need a rebecca in my life then hahah
Amazing lyrics. Amazing music. Amazing band! I've known since 1977. My all time favorite band
Great reaction mate, Please react to Red Barchetta
I've listened to this song so many times and it still hits the same everytime. God I love Rush.
If you want deep try "Entre Nous" with lyrics
Yes
Entre nous would be a great choice
I still want you to do anthem. Lol
Saying they speak in code is brilliant. Kudos for that. They put a lot of important truth into their songs but they put it in the abstract language of poetry and metaphor so you have to kind of work for it. It's not very transparent, although every so often it is.
I seen every RUSH tour since 1981, totaling to 21 times. RUSH is special and thanks for sharing. Peace!
I am an ex-Reggae musician and Rush is one of my favorite bands. Great music crosses all boundaries
Hi my fellow man who is so solid and truly is digesting the cerebral and incredibly tight offering Rush provides. You're such a breath of fresh air, witnessing you absorbing the prowess of a professional band for discerning people. God love ya buddy. ✌🙂🇨🇦. I had the privilege of interacting with these guys, Alex Lifeson's son and I used to work and chill together. It's my personal opinion that the drummer, Neil Peart quite effectively WAS a humble, unrivaled professor on the drum kit. Love and peace be with you and yours. Rush are topshelf family-centred gentlemen. Compliments from Canada. ✌
Oh, also had the good fortune of seeing them in concert 32 times, starting in 1977. Enlightening is an understatement. 😁❤✌🇨🇦
Funk, jazz, blues, new wave, and rock all meshed together and done so smoothly.
Of all of their songs, this one is my favorite. I couldn't tell you why. I've been listening to them since the beginning and while I love more than I don't (and I think they've had some real stinkers), this one just resonates.
This music has such deep meanings to me. Grew up with this music and it helped to form me as a person.
This has always been one of my top Rush songs. This one should have been a hit!
These lyrics spoke to me in a profound way when I found Rush at 16 years old. It's was the first time I realised that I was not alone in my mind. That other people thought about life this way.
You should've heard this live, there's nothing like it in the world. Unadulterated artistic expression, and these guys were masters of it. So much fun to watch them play and one of the very few bands I've seen that were better live than they were in studio.
My favorite Rush song! Glad you enjoyed it
Mel...If I may refer to as your family does...I have been the 'ultimate' RUSH fan since I was a teen - yep decades - I got hooked on their live album 'All The World's a Stage". I found the drums of Neil Peart to be beyond stellar and Geddy and Alex to be phenomenal as well! Thanks for bringing the excitement back of re-discovering this awesome band. Thank You!
"Vital Signs" live from the Grace Under Pressure tour is really amazing to watch...the energy of that song live goes up 10 levels!
One of their best!!
Great music has no expiration date!!
That is RUSH!!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Coming from my perspective as an English teacher inspired to do his job by Neil Peart, and a decades long guitar hobbyist who writes lyrics occasionally for my own music, Neil made the strongest case for why a drummer with writing abilities (working closely with the vocalist, of course), should be a band's primary lyricist. I'm loving your reactions to Rush, man. Thank you!
My favorite Rush song. It reminds me of Ventura beach CA.
When I saw them live, Mr. Lee, was playing Bass, Foot organ, keyboard and singing, roughly all at the same time! It was then I realized how incredibly talented he is. Mr Lifeson and Mr Puert are/were also extremely gifted. I also viewed my instrument as a friend and past time, because, well,. Holy crap!
Vital Signs and Digital Man, two of my favorite Rush songs of all time. I think they had a performance video of this song along the lines of the Tom Sawyer video.
Rush- All The World's A Stage...............LIVE and vintage. Saw them with UFO and Max Webster, maybe 78'. And many times afterwards, Peart, insane drummer. Badass!!