2112: Overture / The Temples Of Syrinx / Discovery / Presentation / Oracle: The Dream /...

[@darthvader3465]

A 20 minute hard rock epic about the defiance of authority and tyranny... nothing more iconic

[@Taklalak]

predicting what's basically enrolling in our societies ... technocracy

[@davidmansell5986]

Agreed. Also a work of art.

[@Havazik]

Even better is that they made this in response to their label saying "hey you guys need to make more songs that are radio-friendly" And they were like "Pfft how about no"

[@ceice2248]

@@Havazik Was this song ever played on the radio?

[@jannneumann5766]

Honk!

[@DHeaco7]

Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation! (7 words) Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation! (7 words) Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation! (7 words) (Total words: 21) We have assumed control! (4 words) We have assumed control! (4 words) We have assumed control! (4 words) (Total words: 12) 2112.

[@binglebop5877]

+JPNDovahkiin Illuminazi confirmed ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@DHeaco7]

I did nazi this comment coming. (Aww, that's so bad...)

[@gleisonferres]

nice job.

[@DHeaco7]

Gleison Ferreira :D

[@fernandomoreno6004]

+JPNDovahkiin 2+1=3 1+2=3 half life 3 confirmed

[@119pieman]

-Imagining the priest saying 'it doesn't fit the plan' then he immediately whips out an electric guitar and begins a sick solo

[@vinceedwards3978]

You know, it can be taken this way as well. Your thinking is well.above many folks pay grade!!!

[@fucheduck]

Ohica? Sisterhood of Karn. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imq5lJWDmJykl9E

[@markdemell3717]

The evil NWO will never prevail! HALLELUYAH come soon Yeshua ! Revelation 11:18.

[@ariesegamesofwar9042]

@@markdemell3717 interesting it seems I have met a crazy in the wild

[@TiredMango1]

I don't know why, but I don't think most people have noticed Alex Lifesons use of the wah pedal in this song. He used it heavily to make a lot of white noise during his solo to represent the guitar being smashed into pieces by the priests.

[@robertmullins1597]

I don't care what anybody says. This is still the absolute heaviest thing I've ever heard, especially the first six and a half minutes. See, it isn't always about how fast or how loud you play. In fact, it really comes down to attitude. In this case, Rush were angry with how they were being told to be more "radio-friendly" and they said "absolutely not!" and made this masterpiece. The anger shows through, and that's why it's heavy.

[@ARockyRock]

Yes.

[@fergieinva]

Perfectly stated!

[@robertjacobs8761]

This is the first album I listened to front to back without skipping a song. This is a true masterpiece.

[@brunswicklord6365]

Privileged to see Rush open their gig with this classic many many years ago and I was literally 15 feet away from Geddy . Memorable

[@PitchWheel]

I think that there's a lot of dynamics, very different from heavy metal productions of the same or later times. A lot of subtle notes and softness.

[@nikhilvatsa1156]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate Alex's majestic playing here. One of the most underrated guitarist ever.

[@nostateproject]

He's routinely cited as one of the best, no one in this band is under rated

[@halflifeguitarist4224]

@@spectrumdisorder He said he was underrated not Jimi Hendrix (not that you need to list off all the guitarists that are better than hendrix either)

[@keon5779]

I think he's overlooked, not underrated.

[@darthvader3465]

@@spectrumdisorder Neal Schon is nowhere near Lifeson.

[@heyscrewyouhippies7742]

@@spectrumdisorder Neal Schon and EVH can't hold Alex's jock in my opinion. You obviously haven't listened to much Rush. Nothing against Neal Schon or EVH as they are very great players.

[@jamesdenton2869]

These three men are the best gift that Canada has given the World!!!

[@AshleeTines]

Honestly I 100% agree. I’m thankful to live in a time where RUSH exists.

[@harveybernstein9203]

But what about Poutine? 🤤

[@jamesdenton2869]

@@harveybernstein9203 It's was a delicious item when purchased at Timmy Hortens in Kandahar AB back in the day. I'll allow that it should be in the Canadian Hall of Cuisine Fame!🍁

[@charleswest6372]

Damn right

[@tammieslocum9761]

I agree. I was asked is it really only 3 guys, yes it is. Best concert I've been to.

[@rabidninjacupcake]

Not going to lie the guy that finds the guitar is a really fast learner, it took me years to learn my first rush song

[@tahoekrs1]

I still havent gotten that one down.

[@michaelcrooks4037]

...And where can I get one of those Lifeson brand guitars! They really stand the test of time!

[@timothyissler3815]

I learned "Tom Sawyer" in two weeks, granted I skipped the solo and only play it well enough that you can kinda hear that it's "Tom Sawyer".

[@nathaninnes8945]

Plus he coincidentally wrote it himself over of hundred years after it was originally written.

[@Invisible-Rhino]

@Mike O'Lynn that's already happening

[@ManiacRacing]

"Just think of what my life might be, in a world like I have seen!" Brings me to tears every time.

[@easterworshipper5579]

yeah, its a kick straight up the cornhole followed by an epic solo!

[@keithoneill9876]

You're not the only one 😢

[@quinnn.5424]

"I don't think I can carry on, carry on this cold and empty life. Oh, no-ooo... !" And then that sorrowful yet epic guitar solo kicks in. Gives me a lump in my throat even as I'm head-banging.

[@HenchickHarrigan]

Devastated by the news today...like losing an old friend. RIP Professor...there will never be another.

[@billdysert7109]

True ,grew up listen to Rush ,seen em live ,such a loss ,today ,

[@MorrisOnions06]

@@billdysert7109 Me too. A sad day for Rush fans.. Saw them on the Permanent Waves tour... in Deaside (near Chester, UK).

[@oswaldjaeger1165]

Hard to believe...I grew up listening to Rush and Neil Peart's blistering percussion. He will be missed :( I am sad today. But as long as future generations have access to his music, that makes me happy. Perhaps they [percussionists] will have a great model to advance their careers.

[@chriszelez7970]

I am with you Gunslinger. I've been jamming to RUSH since the news broke. This truly sucks, first Moon, then Bonham, and last year Baker, now Neil.

[@smilernok]

the will always be another

[@dtendy4153]

Let’s have a moment to thank Rush for this masterpiece

[@leonardyardley771]

when it came to musical compositions and technical ability....neils writtings and rush as musicians,well they are above others, 2112 was shere brilliance,but then so was many of neils writtings..... theres one i love as much as 2112... necromancer... some parts are so deep !!! as for music: RUSH took music to its highest extremities of its ambitions,beyond comparisons,to simplify in words RUSH reached the ultimate...PERFECTION !

[@canadaeast8358]

@@leonardyardley771 2112 my favourite album by rush the more hear it the more I like. It was a bit before my time but I still discovered it probably by being Canadian and living in Ontario for a bit. Kids today are missing out that’s why I like to share stuff like this with younger people who don’t know it. Kinda how I got into it actually. But your comment is spot on my friend

[@janeelsner]

3:02 best solo ever

[@canadaeast8358]

@Syx yep same here and I like it as much or more than I did 20 years ago

[@jskypercussion]

@@leonardyardley771 Yes's Gates Of Delirium spanks this song like the infant it is.

[@cheezkid2689]

An epic about defiance in the face of totalitarianism. A love letter to all of rock. Arguably one of the greatest songs ever written. RIP, Neil. I still can't believe you're gone, even 4 years later.

[@Changelingheart]

😢😢😢 .. great in his art til the end. 😢😢😢

[@nikolatesla8579]

It's 21/12/21, listening to this masterpiece over a quiet drink and a lot of precious memories to keep me company.

[@jdwelborn]

listening on 21/12/22

[@ManifestingDaily1111]

Epic🔔❤🎁🎈

[@cestmoi7368]

Same :)

[@govetter]

Agreed! Yet, the 'graphic novel' vid is about as Classic! as it gets!, eh? I love my friends from Canadia!

[@goose300183]

@@govetter First time I've watched this version with the drawings. I was SO glad to see that Rush made sure to show the protagonist still alive at the end, and able to witness the Elders come to tear the temples down! I was always a bit sad at the end of 2112 before, since that poor tortured man ended it all seemingly right before the fulfilment of his dream. It's really nice that he made it, and went on to see his World change to the way he wanted it

[@rossmcclure5618]

And to think this song was released in 1976, before most people had even seen a computer. This song was ahead of its time.

[@66elflaco]

Back in 76 a tape or punch card computer usually filled an entire room, so they were on point when they filled the halls with the old Univac system.

[@goknighthawksgo]

Well... since we will be dead before the year 2112. I really hope people will listen to this album on that year.

[@DsantosGE4PA]

@@goknighthawksgo And I hope that our world won't be like this one of the song.

[@twoshedsjackson6478]

@@DsantosGE4PA - It's already much, much worse.

[@nigelthiel5764]

@@twoshedsjackson6478 We'll just leave our old problems with the new generation and die, as always.

[@FatDave2112]

Holy crap. This is exactly how I've pictured 2112 for 35 years. Outstanding.

[@maximuscheese4789]

My brother and I used to talk about an animated version for this song 35 years ago. My brother saw the priest jumping off the bench and smashing the guitar.

[@doc_matter]

This is so accurately depicted of what our collective imagination invisioned!

[@govetter]

IKR? Perfect!

[@lisamiller9314]

I just LOVE this!! It’s very close to what I’ve always pictured in my mind too.👍

[@nunyabusinesspatstub5540]

Yes and it's on the way!

[@ronpaulson6932]

Discovered Rush by accident long ago. A friend was working on a guy's pickup with an 8 track tape player. He told me to come over and listen to this "shit". It was 2112. We were like "I don't know what this is, but it is amazing". We went to the All the World's a Stage tour concert shortly after. It was insane! I remember they said they were going to play a song off their upcoming album which wasn't released yet. It was Xanadu!!!! We were about 10 feet from the stage. I will never forget how incredible that show was and I have seen them 9 more times live.

[@AshleeTines]

That is an epic story!!

[@sylviaesparza3122]

Best concert I ever went to was Rush. Washing Machine Tour. It was at the Woodlands. 🎉

[@graingerwilliams5301]

You are very lucky! I’m jealous never had the chance

[@SteveKercherMusic]

My 19 year old son who is a pre professional ballet dancer was listening to 2112 when I came in from a walk. He was working out choreography to it. He said, “someday I’m going to create a ballet around this. It’s perfect for a ballet!”

[@SteveKercherMusic]

@HuxleyVincentHitchcockPriceAlbertOrwell Certainly. But I think 2112 would be a more popular choice.

[@darryltoups7315]

Right on!

[@liliajensen5429]

As a dancer and Rush fan, I love this

[@stevekercher1448]

@@liliajensen5429 He's actually studying dance in Vancouver BC. For his rhythm analysis class, he chose The Spirit of Radio!

[@stevenblackwell4903]

It's been 7 months now, did he ever get any of it figured out?

[@randyemerson8407]

Neil Peart was more than just the greatest drummer. He was a poet, lyricist, author, traveler, and philosopher who was kind enough to share his stories with us all.

[@FreeBrainChannel]

Exactly... I would like to add I think he was a real genius... RUSH left us a treasure!

[@roadrailer1656]

And he was a kind and spiritual man. So rare in today's world. Sad he's gone. A great hole in my heart.

[@detzep33]

Add a class A Jerk

[@simpleman2004]

@@detzep33 Don't be so hard on yourself, as long as you know your faults you can overcome them.

[@vetterburns1048]

Those animated shots in this vid are AMAZING!

[@UnvulturedSwine]

I Overture - 0:00 II The Temples of Syrinx - 4:32 III Discovery - 6:45 IV Presentation - 10:15 V Oracle: The Dream - 13:57 VI Soliloquy - 15:56 VII Grand Finale - 18:18

[@serhatgultasli]

Thanks

[@killa_kane87]

That is dope dude. Thank you!!

[@randallkincaid-shatto5934]

totally dop

[@natipr787]

thank you very much

[@theessentialcph8750]

Unvultured Swine Thank you.

[@cracker3932]

RIP Neil. You're a genius, a legend, and the standard I have measured every drummer against for the past 40 years. "Suddenly, you were gone . From all the lives you left your mark upon".

[@teresaberdula5659]

Yupp

[@mrb2550]

Afterimage. One of my favorite songs.

[@johngreen1683]

I am here because of the news I received last night stating the professor had passed. This is and always has been my favorite album.

[@chriszelez7970]

Well said!

[@JeremyGalloway]

Farewell to a King

[@davidwalker4104]

62 years old and still can't get enough of it!

[@RussCobleigh-xq4ow]

67 here

[@tomperock1615]

Saw Rush first time age 45 2002 , 2010, 2012, 2015 . Two Hour Forty Minute Long each time

[@WakefieldTolbert]

Not far beyond at 58, and this rock ballad is being fulfilled before our very eyes.

[@northwoodsrat6686]

Same here. My brother and I had never even heard of Rush until a High School friend had lent us this epic album. After school that evening, a couple of 16 year old musicians sat down to listen to this 20+ minute masterpiece and were completely blown away! 🎆Rush had, at that unforgettable moment, forever changed our understanding and appreciation of what REAL music was. All these decades later, here I am, still being mesmerized by the greatest power trio in the history of the world.🔥Long live Rush. 🍁

[@indianscout4487]

62 here too

[@michaelcrandall1841]

2112 was written to combat the record company that was trying to control them. The priests are the record company. When you understand their back story it makes this epic album even more brilliant. They would not be controlled. They could not be controlled. Thank you RUSH for standing up to them and giving us what we needed; the beauty of music in its purest form.

[@joebaumgart1146]

I always heard it was about a dream that Alex had and he and Neil wrote the song together because Neil thought it sounded really cool.

[@ARockyRock]

The song is a lot of things, a criticism of authoritarianism and control, a tribute, and a big fat middle finger to the record company.

[@KravMike08]

I have only one thing to say about that funny statement...... Tom Sawyer 👽

[@brianjohnson2905]

I think it's much deeper. The higher ones of Humanity. THE Origins of man. Mankind.

[@Hyflicks]

@@joebaumgart1146 that’s la villa strangiato different song

[@MYCHIEFS11]

Admiral Peart Of the Solar Federation sailed home today.... God Speed Neal

[@VangeliRock]

@Brad Martin...common mistake...pls correct the spelling of his name....great words!

[@brianrmctigue3818]

🔈🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🔊🎶🎶🥂🎶🎶

[@julianholland4009]

Brad Martin sorry to correct you but in the song’s story, The Solar Federation are the evil guys. The good guys (which Neil Peart should be a part of) are the Elder Race of Men.

[@markdemell3717]

REVELATION 11:18 The NWO will never prevail! HALLELUYAH!

[@druunderwood5602]

@@julianholland4009 Psychic Wars B.O.C.

[@Ganondorfdude11]

It always bugged me that the run time on this song was not 21:12.

[@sugarwall8794]

I know 😂

[@howardford6991]

IKR?

[@AJLord]

Well, this is true for me as well, but I find peace in the fact that there is a different 2112 hidden in the song. At the very end, the message from the Elder Race of Man: Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation. Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation. Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation. We have assumed control. We have assumed control. We have assumed control. The first sentence has 7 words. The second different sentence has 4 words. Both sentences are repeated 3 times. 7x3=21 4x3=12 2112.

[@main2179]

same lmao

[@Lokeyy1]

@@AJLord You are Awesome!, Ty!

[@kayleestar9366]

i just love how it is the younger Rush (circa 1976) who "left our planets long ago" and then it is the older Rush who are the ones who "assume control"! Absolute perfection!

[@michaelabramovitz8548]

And I just love how they preserved the feedback on the final note. I've been listening to this album since it was on vinyl, and that's how its supposed to end!

[@SamoIsKing]

“Attention all planets of the solar federation” x 3. “We have assumed control” x 3. 21-12

[@zaptainkuboom5520]

It took awhile for them to return

[@donnaedelen1199]

"Farewell To Kings" is my fave.. When that Tom Sawyer song came out I stopped buying Rush.. Vintage Rush is so much BETTER!

[@govetter]

@@donnaedelen1199 Hemispheres is the Utopia for me, but Agreed!

[@kevinruppert3522]

That guy sure seemed happy about Rush coming and napalming his planet

[@neighbourhoodmusician]

Kevin Ruppert I actually laughed out loud at this comment.

[@Torqueware]

If course he was - they broke his guitar!

[@flops0317]

@@Torqueware Figures

[@chicagodog3171]

Yeah I would think so.

[@CaptainDeadeye_enderzombie_688]

My friends, I think we have found the joke of the century.

[@timarnold3448]

I was 13 in 1976, I heard bits of this album from a friends brother and soon spent some hard earned mowing cash and bought the album. Many, many, many nights I sat in a chair next to the stereo in my folks living room at night, all lights off, headphones on, looking out the window at distant slowly blinking red lights from broadcast towers, and played this music as loud as my sanity would allow. I know (knew) every note, every lick, every strike of Neal Peart's sticks to the point of distraction in the real world as I replayed side A in my mind. I did the same with many albums (Kiss-Detroit Rock City, Styx-Equinox, Steve Miller) but 2112 was the leader by far. I ache for that time.

[@ronysgames]

That sound really great, ive just discovered rush and already wanna learn all the songs on bass lol.

[@phillipconner8329]

I was 18 in 2112

[@Vanlifeson]

I was the same,, age too, Columbian red bud. Loved em all this time.. YAA oh YAA

[@doubletake1238]

Similiar memories, but early 80s discovering Rush, ELP and Yes. And no bong, I wouldnt dare at 13 in the living room, but bet your ass I walked the dog and blazed up before I got set up in the living room.

[@michellemysliwiec2975]

Me too:( miss the past. This was my favorite album, also, along with "The Song Remains the Same" Love your description of the" blinking red lights" from the broadcast towers.

[@mscottsimon]

Imagine how lucky we are that Geddy and Alex brought Neil into the fold. Three amazing artists in their own right and together they give us works like this. RIP Neil, you live on through the art you created and left in our care.

[@govetter]

Those days back in Canadia! Perfect!

[@banglin1985]

The Holy Triumvirate

[@vetterburns1048]

Yup. I like my Era! Musically, the Best of the Best!

[@flapjackson6077]

@@banglin1985😂 in a manner of speaking!

[@flapjackson6077]

The truth is they had no idea that Neil had such astounding lyrics writings skills. Actually Neil didn’t either. He was just auditioning to be a drummer. He got the job, then blew them away with his mind blowing lyrical skills. An incredibly coincidental, or blessed set of circumstances.

[@davecross5317]

Whenever I hear this, I weep for the state of music today. Nothing can come close to this.

[@vickiesauve4248]

Crown Lands are trying.

[@thebob01]

Remember when our parents would say "Your music stinks, ours was way better." Now I'm saying the same thing to my nephews. Today's music sucks balls. The classics never get old.

[@rooster9663]

holy crap this is beyond music this is spiritual ,this is majestic , this is a masterpiece this is rush at it's finest

[@Moskal91]

"this is majestic" words from a dream theater member while sitting outside a rush concert listening to rush. and thus began the bands first name Majesty...

[@nefertitinefertiti6205]

Absolutely agree 👍

[@duanenavarre7234]

Almost sounds like the war of Lemuria and Atlantis, but that sounds like a conspiracy theory right ?

[@hugolafhugolaf]

« Its »

[@audiophileman7047]

✨✨✨Yes, and it's music at its very best. ✨✨✨

[@ricknowak4524]

Rush is right up their with pink Floyd,led Zeppelin, Deep purple and Black Sabbath, great bands nothing will ever replace these legends.

[@EugeneAxe]

Agreed 100%. Don't forget Yes, Hendrix, and The Doors.

[@Gomek2]

@@EugeneAxe Thank God you didn't mention The police!! Sorry to mention the name of that hack band in the presence of RUSH

[@dangamyrompa9635]

Amen

[@MarkSmith-er7fe]

iron maiden

[@MaelstromMephistoPEM]

The Who? Uriah Heep?

[@stevenford4313]

I'm an airline flight instructor. I have my simulator students squawk 2112 as a transponder code. Very few get it but occasionally someone shouts Rush! Greatest album of all time. I had this on 8 track in my first POS car... 1979 Pioneer super tuner under the dash. It doesn't get better than Rush! Old Rush!

[@jpellone]

Totally agree!!!

[@davesteerman]

Had that same Supertuner in my Cuda.

[@davesteerman]

And 8 track lol

[@JoespeederII]

Oh man !!! The Super Tuner !! Forgot about that unit. I had one also. That was a great time and we had no idea just how dense the quality of media/music was as we lived it. Bring back the musician.... and the 8 track ClaChunk lol

[@Vezail]

Steven Ford had that in my ford nova. Note the tense

[@chais912]

I use to ask my dad to turn down the music as a kid and he would always say "just 1 more song". . Got me every time. R.I.P. Old man

[@USMC-1911]

When my son was in high school he started listening to rap and one night we were alone and I asked him if he wanted to hear some real base I put rush in my stero and he was never the same .

[@RodgerSilva-1960]

It's the same reason I listened to merle haggard today

[@bennytheman2320]

Alex Lifeson is so underrated as a guitar player. The guy is busy as hell on all Rush songs. Amazing work!

[@Fretless99]

Alex is a brilliant guitarist

[@thatchimichangawhoneedssom3148]

All three of them are very musically talented.

[@Whovian1029]

Who said he was underrated?

[@Whovian1029]

wikiwikiwee I think that most people familiar with great guitarists would include Alex among them.

[@bennytheman2320]

Whovian1029 In reality its a bit pointless to care if people like him or not, but when i see certain players being mentioned all the time i cant help but think of players like Alex. In every top list theres always Slash etc. Alex destroys most of them!

[@swarthyimmigrant9678]

Back when rock took you on journeys and adventures.

[@druunderwood5602]

Psychic Wars B.O.C.

[@UnYin99]

I built a playlist on spotify called Symphonic Voyages that addresses that very thing. Check it out sometime. You might not enjoy all of my choices, but you will find that Rush is well represented. =D

[@richd4911]

​@UnYin99 I can't find the playlist :( do you have a link?

[@thebob01]

Today's music takes you to the toilet

[@thrash208]

I always felt like Rush's music deserves some sort of movie such as Pink Floyd's the wall. This gave 2112 an illustration very nice. Farewell to a King RIP Neil

[@augmentedkeys5971]

That's a great idea! Dang!

[@eliasswift2921]

I see what you did there

[@TiredMango1]

Ever since I first heard this song, I've wanted to make a mini movie of it. It would be such an amazing movie dude, it's already all set up and everything

[@pauleyestone7739]

RUSH and Pink Floyd...my two favorites of all time...and both bands way ahead of their time.

[@solarpower26]

Don't forget Shine On You Crazy Diamond too

[@Jo-oc-0]

When he finds the guitar, I figured out the meaning of the song, and cried through the rest of the song. Thank you RUSH for bringing this to life. ❤

[@fernandonunes7608]

Neil Peart's masterpiece. Rest in peace, Legend...

[@davidwood5124]

A masterpiece indeed! It's the first Rush songs I ever heard and They have been my favorite band ever since!

[@davidwood5124]

@@TheCanuck1962 your opinion. My opinion is that they can have more than 1 masterpiece in fact they have several masterpieces! I have been listening to Rush since 1976 when 2112 was released and I have seen them live 7 times I'm pretty sure that I know what their masterpiece is and in my opinion it's 2112 among many! Just sayin!

[@andyslagle3240]

@@davidwood5124 Agreed.. this group of musicians will never have just one.. cheers!

[@cieskokid]

@@davidwood5124 4sure, hell, there's 2 or 3masterpieces on every album they ever created!

[@disgruntledtoons]

This was his best up until that point, but "Subdivisons" and "Time Stand Still" surpassed it.

[@PranavDwivedi990]

I was once woke up at 2 am, everything was quiet all around. For some reason I couldn't sleep. Decided to listen some prog, I plugged my headphones and played the new album I bought , titled "2112. " This was the night I listened to Rush for the very first time. The encounter was so epic that even after I finished the album, I could feel chills just by thinking of the music. I don't have enough words to describe this beauty, no one has.

[@joemaalihan4124]

That's what I'm saying!! Awesome album a Masterpiece.

[@modernflight3601]

Amen brother. Truer words have never been spoken.

[@williamseyfried6574]

Pranav Dwivedi haha that’s lucky

[@intercommerce]

It's a masterpiece

[@muiluttaja8908]

@@markdemell3717 Take off the tinfoil hat

[@maria-th4hy]

0:00 overture 4:24 the temples of syrinx 6:40 discovery 10:32 presentation 13:56 Oracle: the dream 16:01 soliloquy 18:18 grand finale

[@normanmayberry2515]

My first album ever bought a Kmart in Dubuque was all the world's a stage. My first guitar Rickenbacker Bass Stone music

[@hemispheres789]

The song in its entirety is incredible of course, but Soliloquy is so indescribably beautiful

[@mazintheconqueror9449]

May God bless you

[@balogna_man1983]

thank you kind human

[@dougburrell3584]

@@hemispheres789 j

[@jasintosamora5599]

I remember being stoned out of my mind and listening to 2112. The 1st Rush album I ever bought. Afterwards I wondered why. May Neil Peart rest in peace. One of the best drummers ever if not the best.

[@GrowingForever]

Whoever drew these illustrations, thank you !!

[@filthydwarf]

this song is magical. i always picture a scene in my head. just brilliant

[@goknighthawksgo]

I usually picture the walking dead t.v. show in my head. Lol. But sometimes I picture being in another dimension/World.

[@starsoul66]

Hey thanks for showing this, my older brother explained this album to me years ago and with the video you've shown it's exactly what he told me. Understand he went to the concert but this was back in the day before he would this video was out.

[@muddshshshark]

Huge Slime

[@greglaprade7507]

No doubt!! This is my fav band and album ever!!

[@jeanculot7095]

In 2149 , somewhere in the Universe , some creature (s) will be listening to this Rush song in their spaceship with the same joy as now. The music of the 3 composers will always be immortal. Thank you Neil, Alex and Geddy. Salut Neil, rest in peace my friend

[@chairylyme]

Imagine listening to this in 2112

[@Echowhiskeyone]

@@chairylyme I would be 142 at that point. If I make it that long, it will be played and listened to.

[@lilliane4823]

Outstanding!!! The heart and soul connection, you never just listen to RUSH, you're along for the ride...

[@jakeg3733]

If radio waves carrying anything other than Rush make it to them first, we're screwed. If it IS Rush they here first, we might be alright

[@JosephRocco-mi4cm]

In 2024, this is just as meaningful as ever.

[@henrykfu]

The deep state priests are now firmly in charge unfortunately.

[@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316]

If not more meaningful

[@grantmackinnon6449]

​@@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316was gonna say same thing....definitely more so now I feel...from a song made 40 yrs ago. Proof Neil was an alien because no human can play like that dude 😂

[@bryanburcham1381]

Timeless. My Dad told me Rush was one of those bands that, while at their height, people either loved them or hated them .. there wasn't really an in between. And i feel the leading reason for that is because of how ahead of their time they were. They were visionaries. I'll be 36 on Monday. Dad passed in July 2021. I'm so thankful he was so into Rush that me and my siblings couldn't help but become fans.

[@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316]

@@grantmackinnon6449 Absolutely right. I mean, I respect Bonham and all the obvious ones, but in my own personal opinion, there are shite drummers, then bad drummers, then good drummers, then great ones, then fantastic ones, then amazing ones, and THEN there’s Neil Peart.

[@ganzonomy]

Rip Neil Peart. The temple of syrinx won't be the same without you 😢

[@LandoMercy]

It’s okay I was thinking about this today, and the glory of music is that we a little slice of them at their fucking best at that’s all I need

[@markdemell3717]

Revelation 11:18 .The NWO's time is coming to an end!

[@tjrush1490]

Maybe he was needed back home. Perhaps he will visit again

[@kimblecarter1096]

Yes R.I.P. Neil. Probably one of the top three percussionists in music history.

[@aidanpysher2764]

Rush: the only band I can think of whose relevance and appreciation has remained so strong that a comic is adopted as 2112's music video FORTY YEARS after it was released.

[@TheOtherGuys2]

Me: (gets a Rush album) My religious dad: "why would you get Rush?? They're Satanists! You can tell by the pentagram on the cover!" Me: "....I can't even begin to count all the ways that's the opposite of right."

[@marywilliamson622]

Are you me 40 years ago?

[@greyangelpilot]

Perhaps your Father missed the mark. Not divining alternate spirituality of a Taoist realm, one where powerful music w/messages of consciousness, oneness, unconditional love & hope against the rather dubious history/doctrine of liturgy from Biblical texts. However one finds their own redemption, their singular salvation, should not matter, so long as one acts in the Greater Good, versus the singular pathos of the ego/self. Peace, Love & Light To all Rush Fans & Neil's Family in this time of mourning ~

[@pennstatefan]

@@greyangelpilot The upside - down pentagram was a symbol of some non - physical collective in conflict with the individual and his/her right to exist and be free to think and live. Most of the lyrics and musical ideas originate from writings by Ayn Rand (which was one of the authors that Neil Peart loosely admired and inspired him writing the lyrics) where she surmised that an individual's rights were more important than the existence of the collective, whatever it may be.

[@mikegrant9441]

He is sheilding himself from the red star not worshiping

[@peggyfranzen6159]

@@mikegrant9441 Exactly.

[@douglayton5199]

Alex Lifeson is so underrated. What an absolute beast on the axe.

[@davidurrutia7495]

+Damien Rogers I think you mean Geddy?

[@douglayton5199]

Thanks for proving my point!

[@douglayton5199]

David Urrutia Ha ha ha, thanks for proving my point! Alex plays the lead guitar.

[@wadepollesel3923]

+Union Blacksmith actually, Geddy himself said in an interview he doesnt think slapping reflects his style and chooses not to slap. Same with Picking. He uses his fingernail to get that fat, full tone we all know and love.

[@TheGuitarifier]

@@davidurrutia7495 lmao you proved his point....... Thanks for the laugh dude

[@basedsalty6970]

RIP Niel Peart. Another rock hero has came to there end. Plz celebrate his life and remember there music that changed a generation

[@Rountree1985]

Fumanchu1 5150 you didn’t even spell his name correctly. Some fan you are.

[@knutnskar6796]

@Gunter Schtubert That's a stupid "new" way of spelling their. It's both wrong and annoying. See this all.over the place 😠 Oh well....

[@ronaldsanders9464]

learn to spell Their correctly

[@philw8704]

Neil, and Rush will live on and continue to share their music thanks to You Tube.

[@michelevalletta9451]

The most important human right of all is the fundamental right to listen to Rush, wherever you are.

[@KYurbanHOMESTEADINg]

Why is this one of the coolest things I've ever seen on the internet?

[@nathanielbrewster7238]

Because rush

[@andrade2129]

Just cause RUSH

[@Andrewflynn16]

“BY GOD THERE IS NO BETTER DRUMMER THAN NEIL PEART!!!!!!!”

[@johnswick5351]

Technically...... NOPE!

[@mrslinkydragon9910]

i mean he was brilliant, but not the best.

[@heyscrewyouhippies7742]

@@mrslinkydragon9910 And that's your opinion.

[@mrslinkydragon9910]

@@heyscrewyouhippies7742 and thats your opinion to disagree with me, which i respect

[@BeeKay5150]

*snorts line of cheeto dust*

[@diegomoraes5131]

Last time I came this early the solar federation wasn't under control

[@mattr2238]

That's what she said

[@damnthedata7255]

Most underrated comment in the thread.

[@guilhermelopes15]

DJ Honeypants of course kkkkkkkkkkk

[@andrewgarrison4014]

Thats inappropriate, ill allow it.

[@stockjonebills]

I always thought they could make movie based on this story. A rock opera.

[@uber-cg8vq]

stockjonebills same

[@corysnapp]

Totally and there’s enough music by them to fill an entire film not just from this one song/album

[@silviafoxarchive]

Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock actually had this implemented as a crucial story point!

[@lucaswelsh9020]

It had a part in the novel ready player one

[@kevinjolin1878]

@Jack Burton Not a ripoff, Peart gave credit to Rand for the influence for 2112.

[@praisebaseddonut2636]

I always thought with “My lifeblood spills over.”, he committed suicide. Didn’t expect to see him come out the cave.

[@voxatious3920]

Pretty sure it was implied exactly that in the song. I think the illustrator just wanted to keep the story less dark

[@MrTorn69]

@@voxatious3920 correct sir

his life blood spilled over he was beliving in the priests etc and he dicovered its all bullshit ..

[@Brandon-dy8us]

It's all open to interpretation. There's no correct answer.

[@Frankthegb]

I love how the ending is still ambiguous enough that you can't tell if the main character succeeded in killing himself and the return of the Elder Race is just his dying dream / afterlife, or if they actually returned right when he was about to.

[@nathaninnes8945]

Jimi the Schmuck I like to think he did kill himself but his death caused the people to rise up against the priests and bring the ancient people back.

[@jan279]

This motion comic (which is topnotch, BTW) just made me further appreciate the masterpiece that is 2112. Long Live Rush! \m/

[@michelebravin2248]

Absolutely agreed with you.

[@delta1404]

Personally, I preferred it more without it. I guess I like music better without or at least with minimal visual accompaniment (in terms of the lyrics, not concerts, music videos, etc.) Still, you can't deny that it's an awesome video.

[@felipejimenez126]

I never really cared about the lyrics but now I understand ....every piece of music combines with the lyrics...just great

[@fatuousmusic2822]

Daniel De Villa I must agree. I like being 1 out of like 5 kids in my school that like rock and metal.

[@bobross8424]

Turtleturd I wouldn't really call it metal but I think I know what you mean I used to go to a school where I was also one of 5 where this girl named ebby and me would argue over if guns and roses was good with they are but she prefers AC/DC and Metallica I'm not even sher if she knows who rush is but I wish I had stayed at school there to tell her

[@jondeare]

They should make a Movie about 2112. A GOOD MOVIE!!!!!

[@brettjones4300]

jondeare and Operation Mindcrime !

[@1832Khaled]

@@maxotto9877 Will you post on your channel or something? I subscribed anyway

[@user-ov4sl7wf7r]

That’s a great idea.

[@user-ov4sl7wf7r]

Today is a great day cause I thought I lost my mind but I found it right where I left it.

[@Pensfan5919]

@@brettjones4300 I agree with both. Especially Operation, underrated concept album.

[@thepainzain4280]

Every time I go back to listen to this masterpiece, I think of how we're slowly getting closer to the dystopia being described. Yet I retain hope that things will work out.

[@XxElCapxX]

First time I heard it: Fuck 20 minutes!? It's too long. After hearing it: it finished yet? That was quick... *replay*

[@ddd228]

This is my "get somethings done" tune...

[@whatcher8151]

Go smoke one, get in tune yourself. Replay 777 times, then you will know every vibration.

[@corporalhikks5355]

The management of RUSH told them right before 2112 "You have to make shorter and simpler songs to be more radio-friendly!" They always give a fuck. Well done, dudes.

[@MichaelSartore]

@@corporalhikks5355 lol... Dear Mozart...

[@DaveMuller]

My life is complete. Thank you, dear, sweet Internet.

[@scotchman8977]

I still remember my dad and I, flying at 80mph down a dirt road, BLASTING this out his stereo!

[@louisbrugnoni1291]

Scotchman That’s pretty awesome you and your dad digging Rush together! I remember taking my kids to a Rush concert! One beautiful experience!

[@joemaalihan4124]

Good times.

[@kevinbendall9119]

@Chris B My kids at 12; TURN THAT DOWN!!! My kids at 21; TURN THAT UP!!!!!

[@lacsarlacsar3566]

I thought its Red Barchetta

[@geuwglesuxballz6074]

OK, I have been saying that someone needs to animate this piece for 30 years. Thank you.

[@calkelpdiver]

Anyone catch the images of Alex, Geddy and Neil during the video? Notice how early on when the video talks about the elder race of man left Earth (15:25) that it was young versions of the three, and then at the end they come back as older (20:00)to take back the planet from the Priests of the Temple of Syrinx. Nice trick by the Illustrator/Animator of this video.

[@pedrobolsi8366]

Yes! Thanks for pointing out.

[@usnr00]

Yes, ready to save the future AND the past!

[@cosmicjumpgate3038]

It's oddly happening. I have been hearing the song "Twilight Zone" in my head that last few days. I guess my subconscious pulled it up as it relates to towns being empty with the covid-19 lockdown. That made me want to come to listen to all of the lyrics again with a new way of looking at them, wondering what else they may have "foreseen". First I noticed a Mandella Effect. No one played this album more back in the day, just saying and In Temples of Syrinx its " Father and Son" not common sons. Also, the oracle was a SHE, not he. Anyway, there is a "Galactic Federation" that is a negative ET bloodline posing as good, trying to take over control from another not so good ET bloodline and that is what this whole shut down is about as was the creation of Trumps Space Force. Take note that they even copied the logo symbol from the Federations in Star Trek. They are fighting up there and a lot is happening behind the scenes. They want AI to take over and the vaccine has synthetic DNA , patented voice to skull tech, that with 5G will give total mind control of all humans. The computers in the walls and temples ( our bodies) is 5 and 6 G nanotech. Humans will become good little worker biological slaves run by the AI computer and sold as such and no one will be the wiser. All human creativity will be snuffed out as the right brain will be shut down and inaccessible. AI is the only thing allowed to create music or art and it will suck as if you haven't noticed, it is already putting out much of today's garbage. And, a group called Annonymous as you all know, just called out Bill Gates and his vaccine and they called out Trump in the past. Anonymous has been calling out the whole Federation take over. Look at the album and who wrote the story of 2112. Its says - Annonymous You can't make this shit up. It's happening.

[@232mumboy]

@@cosmicjumpgate3038 God I love KZbin comments. No better place to safely interact with unmedicated Schizophrenics. Please keep commenting! You are fascinating.

[@djimenez789]

"Heroes get remembered but legends never die!"💔 Rest in Beats Neil Peart 🥁

[@mazintheconqueror9449]

Neil is both

[@guitarslim56]

Legends are remembered, too.

[@poh1441]

Heard the news so I came here to jam out. Rest in peace to a legend. Thank you for everything Neil.

[@ddd228]

My local radio station played Rush ALL DAY!

[@sustan4532]

Paurric me too bro....❤️🖖

[@philfazendine2319]

@@ddd228 get out of here. All day? You might get lucky in Tulsa to catch two for Tuesday on KMOD. And always the same ones. They so many cool songs , it would take all day. Envious

[@darilynromanowski1280]

I’ll tell you what I’m 26 years old. My dad introduced me to rush and this has always been one of my favorites. People are blown away that I even know this but good music is good music. This is a masterpiece and I hope other generations appreciate it as much as I always do and will. I feel alive again when I hear this. Getty lee is a legend.

[@allanwalli2935]

I couldn’t agree more and Im 62🎉🎉

[@Uzarran]

I'm 35, I've been listening to it since the cradle, while my sister has been listening to it since the womb, literally. RUSH is the best.

[@AshleeTines]

I’m 32 and I was introduced to RUSH by my dad too. He’d blast this while washing cars in the driveway. I was like 3 years old and wondering what this music was. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Jo-oc-0]

You must have an awesome dad.

[@jares2590]

The best declaration of independence from the top 40 record producers in history.

[@SnowDogRedSectorEh]

*I like the part that kicked A$$ from **0:00** to **20:32** !*

[@jeremycleary2002]

They should've found a way to make the song last to 21:12

[@fatuousmusic2822]

SnowDogRedSectorEh The worst part is 20:33

[@MysteryMudokon]

They were aiming for 21:12, but they had no accurate timers.

[@jasonbarbush1794]

in reality there are no accurate timers. two separate wristwatches are about milliseconds apart. and every day the other one loses time.

[@Thunar292]

SnowDogRedSectorEh You and me both my rush loving friend .......you and me both.

[@Elektrikvik_74]

I like how ged was born in July, lifeson in august, neil in September. Wow.

[@jetstreamvik9570]

I know that it's usually implied at the end of Soliloquy that the man who found the guitar ends up killing himself but I prefer him actually surviving since it's more in line with Rush being on the verge of obscurity and this album plucking them away from that, it makes more sense for him to survive since they did.

[@lucinaaugusta7279]

Friends have recently introduced to Rush... I think I'm in love

[@kirkdennis3234]

If you love this, go to Fly By Night next. I was so lucky. Back in the 70's there used to be a record store called Licorice Pizza, and they would open and play any new album you brought up to the counter. So we took fulI advantage of that policy. I brought 2112 up to the counter and the guy said I could have it if I would just leave! So I did! I was so pissed because they refused to play any of it on the radio. I used to call in and request Lessons and Something For Nothing. They never played any of it. Or anything off Fly By Night. I'm so happy they were finally recognized.

[@murphyslaw6694]

Holty The styracosaurus there isn't any thing better then these guys man

[@claudiacastonguay6645]

Tu viens de faire une fabuleuse découverte!

[@Jonathonbrogue]

Holty The styracosaurus Welcome! Glad you found love and appreciation for what is the gloriousness of Rush's music. Rock on!

[@iohfs2629]

You have good friends

[@artaud831]

I love the solo in Presentation. It always sounded to me like the guitar crying and yelling while it's being destroyed, thrown to the fire, or being mutilated. 2112 is life.

[@kirkdennis3234]

And how clever to play as a beginner would in Discovery. The solo in Soliloquy cries out in anguish and helplessness also. Kudos to Lifeson.

[@losernob8618]

15:15 the math guy is teaching about the dark side of the moon

[@losernob8618]

+Alexander Butler HE IS IF I SAY SO GODDAMMIT

[@losernob8618]

+Alexander Butler I am, but check the prism on the board

[@markmeans3965]

There is no dark side of the moon..."matter of fact it is all dark".

[@losernob8618]

mark means legend

[@janus2059]

Attack Potato He's talking about the Pink Floyd album artwork where there is such a prism. It's pretty iconic.

[@EchoesDistant]

This is a monumental achievement for our species.

[@polar315]

Imagine in 92 years I imagine this will be getting a resurgence of airplay or whatever it is then. Of course I will not stop listening to Rush until my last breath.

[@johnwilson2338]

In my mind, this is the epitome of AWESOMENESS!! R.I.P. Neal P.! The world has lost its most amazing percussionist!! We will miss you and it Neal.

[@WakefieldTolbert]

Amen.

[@iamAwesomo1994]

I cry every time I hear this song.

[@yodaintheattic]

The world has to be saved at the end. The music the protagonist played brought back the elder race and showed them there are still people who care on earth. That’s truly why I believe the ending of the song is the elder race taking control. The world nowadays is so cold and unforgiving that I think Neil would now want this to be a love story of music. How the love of music persisted fascism and brought people back together. THAT is why I will not accept the “bad ending” theory to this song even though it is an equally valid take. God, I love Neil so much. I miss you man.

[@ARockyRock]

This isn't a song, its an experience.

[@eitantaub5503]

Blasting this full volume on 21.12. Started listening to rush 3 years ago at 15, never looked back!

[@echoparklady3170]

Welcome to the club

[@mrkevin6354]

2023.........and still listening.

[@anthonykeve8894]

Ditto… & w/greater appreciation

[@dannyvanhummel155]

2024, and keep going

[@WakefieldTolbert]

2024 now. The legacy of truth and beauty and music shall never go extinct.

[@bayknight20]

"Hold the Red star proudly in your hand" A hidden jewel fron Neil Peart.

[@davekeim7784]

ii just turned 80 who says you are to old to rock.so remember kids you are never to old to rock keep it alive.

[@jackinthewoodsii8653]

Dude, please report your age to the planetary federation at once.

[@davekeim7784]

the federation can kiss my royal ass .!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tonyfama758]

14 and in love with rock blues and jazz

[@julierosipal8648]

I'm 59 , n heard Rush in 1981 or 2, n I felt it was too Mature at age 16/ 17.

[@SleepyBasin]

I just heard/saw this for the first time ever... and holy SHIT. What a freakin' journey... my mind has been blown to pieces.

[@hermanhelmich]

Mark McFly Enjoy the ride

[@GamingTeamBrohammer]

gotta say, i love the Pink Floyd reference on the chalkboard at 15:15, love to see my two favorite bands acknowledge each other

[@tawanda5034]

Soliloquy gets me every time. It’s like an out of body experience

[@the_lava_wielder6996]

I know dude it captures the despairing feeling so well "Sadder still to watch it die than never to have know it."

[@ryanrutledge4532]

Yeah this and a lot of others give me that same experience

[@docwho10th88]

21:12 is military time for 9:12. 9/12 is September 12, Neil Peart's birthday! Cool fact!

[@chicagodog3171]

Docwho10th Alex lifeson’s birthday is on day before mine

[@timothyissler3815]

Mind-bending. (I was half-hoping that the song would've been 21:12 long)

[@dethaddr]

Also the day after September 11th. Perhaps an early foreboding of the event that should have happened but didn't? We're a laughing stock now because we didn't show then what an attack on American soil brings, a precedence we set back in WWII. I woulda nuked the bastards, just like in the video!

[@PkmariO64]

dethaddr - If that were the case, wouldn’t it make more sense if it was 2111, as opposed to 2112?

[@JaredDoyle76]

Also, look at the time on the Clockwork Angels album - 21:12..

[@bigman9094]

The ending of Soliloquy is so powerful...

[@randydearing4252]

"Listen to my music And hear what it can do There's something here that's as strong as life I know that it will reach you" ~Neil Peart, the beautiful lyricist & De Slagwerker

[@robertritter292]

So grateful I witnessed this performed live at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic NJ in 1976, I’m still getting goosebumps today from those memories.

[@chadmyers6049]

I know you cant pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend but.....this is the only time I've ever cried like a baby when someone I have never met died. Felt a connection to this man through his life experience and his profound poetry. A kindred soul who I miss though we have never met. Enjoy your long ride Professor while you shout "bring that horizon to me!"

[@kevinporter861]

Same here!...

[@markschoennagel5076]

Me too. Never so much got a tiny bit watery eyed from a celebrity or artist until I woke up that morning. Greatest song ever written. Greatest band ever. Period.

[@mrjohnpaul8969]

Listening in honor of master Neil. He deserves !!! Rest in peace, your legacy remains firm !!!!!

[@samchapin7308]

Saw them play this at the Paladium in New York. It was the most incredible concert I have ever seen and I have seen over 300 bands starting back in the 60s

[@kevinoakes1171]

I think I was about 12 years old, around 1981, and used to love mooching around in some woodland behind some houses nearby where I grew up. One day there was an old chest of drawers, obviously thrown out into the woods by one of the homeowners. I rifled through the drawers, they were all empty, but in one I found a Philips c90 cassette tape. Curiously, I took it home and played it on my tape player and it was a recording of this album. That was when my life changed and I became a Rush fan. I listened to that tape most nights, through my headphones, in bed, it was mind blowing. Like nothing else I had ever heard. Thank you Rush, for providing a soundtrack to my life and thank you to the guy who illustrated this, it’s fabulous.

[@Jo-oc-0]

That’s an awesome story. And thanks to the people who dumped that dresser !

[@Rachellemeredith]

RIP Mr. Peart. One of the best drummers ever. ( also love Mr Carey)

[@Rountree1985]

Rachelle Meredith Danny Carey from Tool?

[@darthvader3465]

our great computers fill the hallowed halls

[@Nether_Realm]

Neil Peart, one of the greatest to ever sit on the throne. Rest well brother.

[@gabriellangley6458]

This is one of the nerdiest things they could have done and it's amazing!!

[@CrashfHackergames]

they were the nerdiest band in the 70, since they were in college, hear some of their fantasy stuff, like Fountain Of Lamneth, The Necromancer and By-Tor And The Snow Dog

[@markwallace1469]

I still can’t comprehend how a three man band could be so awesome 🤩? I’m in my 60’s and I’m still rocking to RUSH!!!!!

[@loupasternak]

bad taste taken into old age

[@chriswilliams7611]

Rest in Peace, Neil. Let the Spirit of Music carry you home.

[@danieledwards1422]

I relate to this album and here's why.... As a kid growing up on the back lot of a show called HEE HAW my Dad was a musician that played on that show so all I knew was country music and then I met my half brothers at 12 years old My oldest brother first played Pink Floyd-Wish you were here the second album he played was Rush 2112 and holy 💩 I was sold.... the one side changed my music forever.... but I'm coming to my end now as I don't have a very good heart so I want to thank my brother for enlightening my fan base for Rush.... thank you Rick I love you brother....❤️‍🩹👁️👀☝️ to you....

[@Snapepet]

Hey, Daniel! Your heart may not be kicking up steam but your soul might be! You still may have a lot to do!

[@JoeHunter-vt2mw]

Never give up, never give in, keep pushing on and on and on...

[@danieledwards1422]

Thank you 😏