ANOTHER MASTERPIECE! | Rush - La Villa Strangiato First Time Reaction

[@GOnABeat]

I meant YYZ** 😂

[@33ordie]

rofl I was sure but I had to

[@cygnusx-1862]

The things these 3 guys were capable of producing is mind blowing.

[@snowdog5895]

RUSH is simply the best rock band ever...🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂 2112

[@byronness7385]

Love it when RUSH grabs another unsuspecting human an takes them on a journey of a lifetime of insanely great music and lyrics! Have been in love with this band since 1974 an I still can’t get enough

[@pahtar7189]

La Villa Strangiato has enough awesome riffs for any five normal hit songs. The skill required to perform this is just astounding.

[@jimtatro6550]

This is the greatest rock instrumental song ever in my opinion, simply incredible.👍🔥🤘🏻

[@carlgrisdale]

I disagree… it’s the greatest I strumentalsong ever in OUR opinion and many others of course. Neil’s very very clever use of 7/8 and 6/8 time signatures is , without trying to be clever, what blows my tiny mind. Another fantastic example is around the middle of Jacob’s ladder. And I’ve always wondered why Geddy. was never really rated as an absolute master Bassist . I counted at least 6 different time signature changes but not even used in a way to enhance the song, just came naturally. Wow! Never gets old old

[@theenlightenedbarbarian1611]

I discovered Rush in 1981, while in 10th grade....... I love your reaction to discovering their greatness. As much as I loved their music 40 years ago, after time I have learned to appreciate their it even more. REQUEST - Please react to 2112. The entire first side of the album is one song, and judging by your reactions to Rush so far, I know you will enjoy the ride. Happy listening, brother.

[@stantheman9072]

“WHOA!” Perfectly said.

[@debbieplato5107]

This song was based on series of nightmares that Alex Lifeson ( guitarist ) had especially when they were on the road. Lersxt is one of Alex's nicknames. In the beginning the music slowly gets louder symbolizing Alex falling into a deep sleep and at the end it ends somewhat abruptly to symbolize Alex waking up. This is a masterpiece for certain! Next up I would say Working Man live in Cleveland YYZ live in Rio or Red Barchetta from Exit Stage Left Cheers

[@somecallmetim2112]

Debbie knows things. Listen to her. ;) This is one of kind of rare tunes where I tend to prefer the studio version, but I think that may be due to the dearth of good recordings of good live performances of it. The official video for La Villa is actually just recording them playing it live in a studio. Unlike many other videos of the time, they didn't play along to a track to film the video; they actually played it live on camera, and you can hear subtle differences from the album version in Alex's solos. I prefer either of those, or the 1981 Exit Stage Left live version.

[@debbieplato5107]

@@somecallmetim2112 Thanks Tim LOL

[@cityhonors1]

@@somecallmetim2112 😉 #Facts 😁🐰

[@terminallyonline5296]

Parts of the nightmare includes being chased by monsters through a dream city (Danforth and Pape is an intersection in Toronto, the hometown of the guitarist and bassist of the band)

[@brianrichards4886]

I wonder how many hundreds of times I've listened to this song, and it still sounds as fresh as the first time.

[@donjackson5522]

Rush is the mastery of the time switch. Remember, this is a three piece group. Time changes, multiple instruments, experimentations. Rush will take you on a journey. You already reacted to Xanadu. They recorded that song, at eleven minutes long, at the studio in Leeds, outside, in one take. We will never know this level of musicianship ever again.

[@eviltreesloth]

"This is what I want to listen to when I lay down and my thoughts are just going wild." Yeah, he gets it.

[@jamesgreaves5058]

There music truly transports you to other worlds and transcends time and space. The were one of a kind,never to be seen again. Love it!

[@nicholaslatsaras3631]

After 44 years I still get goosebumps listening to this masterpiece

[@kennethcox2224]

Alex Lifeson wrote this song. It is about several intense nightmares he experienced when he was a child. The opening acoustic piece was at least according to Alex, took hours to record, because he wanted it done on one take. No editing or splicing.

[@jaidee9570]

I remember waiting for each new Rush album to make it into my local record shop. You can't begin to imagine the sensation during the 12 mile drive, sitting next to my dad, with an entire album of completely new, never heard songs, in my hands, waiting to get home to play it, excitement growing the closer I got to home. My first entry into the world of Rush was 2112, but Hemispheres grabbed me more, I loved Permanent Waves, but Moving Pictures was possibly the best, most complete album ever recorded. I'm still an avid Rush fan, my go to albums are always Hemispheres and Moving Pictures. I'm so glad I was young at a time when great music was written and released for the need to express thoughts and the love of the music, not simply to make money.

[@michaelmorris8051]

48 year lifelong rabid RUSH fan. My girlfriend turned me on to them in June 1974 when their self-titled debut album had its US release. The INSTANT the stylus contacted vinyl I was hooked for life. Great to see younger people appreciate musical genius.

[@stevenbaker1470]

This, performed live, at the Pinkpop Festival 1976 is a must see.

[@michaelt3308]

I prefer Cleveland

[@sealiferr]

I heard Alex in an interview recently saying you should never smoke a joint before playing this song…he was speaking from experience! A timeless piece!

[@markferrett700]

Three virtuoso geniuses at work here. The first time I heard this back in '79 was with my headphones on in my bedroom as a kid. The next time was a few weeks later live in London. Both experiences blew me away and I'm still amazed now when I hear it in my 60's!!! True geniuses the like I doubt we'll ever hear again.

[@courtneywallace871]

Probably my favorite Rush song. Such a hot song! Genius!

[@niged]

It is a masterpiece! You have to see Rush play this live. It's unbelievable. Try YYZ live in Rio. Working Man live Time Machine tour Cleveland

[@niged]

Freewill live Time Machine tour Cleveland. Geddys and Neil's faces after Alexs solo is priceless

[@adamwhite7895]

I was at that tour about 2 or 3 concerts later in Chicago, was just amazing as Cleveland. Mind-melting solos lol.

[@bostonwhofan]

I recommend "The Camera Eye" next. To me, it's Geddy's best vocal performance and it's such a great song!

[@obiwanbenobi4943]

Are you still here? R U S H ? Listening, aware, enjoying, that's still me all these years later. When this album first came out I had just built my own car stereo speaker boxes and was cranking this on cassette tape. As the intro was winding up I came to a stop sign with some ladies in a car next to me looking over at all the noise I was making. I wasn't going to turn it down for nobody. This was the band and music to my teen years. So were a few other bands too, but RUSH was certainly the largest influence and still is. When someone asks me how I came to be able to appreciate such music I answer that I started listening to public radio classical station and also the local soul music radio stations. Both of those were a part of it. Minutes of wonder. Still appreciate it today. Hemispheres coming in on the followup to A Farewell to Kings. My brain loved it.

[@MrGlastar1]

love seeing you kids exploring this music!! SAW THEM LIVE, with my children..MANY TIMES! I'm 69.

[@pendermanager3739]

True masters of the art of music period! there will never be another band like them ever 😀

[@leddygee1896]

Unparalleled, Unobtainible, Unmatched, Unbelievable… Yeah, that pretty much explains Rush. The 4 U club!!

[@cazgerald9471]

The best way to discover Rush is to begin with "Finding My Way" then work your way in order through "The Garden" (not ignoring their live material as you work your way thru the different eras).

[@ryancraig2795]

This album was the first rock album I owned and listened to, at age 10. It permanently warped my musical tastes, lol. I've heard this song so many times and never tire of it.

[@TheInsaneShecklador]

Sets a high bar going forward.

[@5thsgamingreplays518]

You at least have the whole library at your fingertips. We in the the day had to wait on album releases. My 1st rush concert was by accident. Was in the early teen hormone years and got my 1st concert tickets at 15 to see kiss. Rush opened for them . Never heard of them till that day. I was so angst up to here kiss, rush put them to shame. Thats when I realized how musically inclined they were compared to kiss.

[@lvgelfling72]

And to just piggy back everyone, A Lerxst in Wonderland, in reference to Alex. The guys all had nicknames for eachother. Alex Lifeson is Lerxst, Neil Peart is Pratt, and Geddy Lee is Dirk. Alex's nightmares. 😊

[@monkeyhousescouse]

This is a masterpiece. #ripprofessor What you said at the beginning was so true. To listen and enjoy and engage with progressive rock or metal, symphonic music, jazz or classical music - to do that - is to listen to compositions, arrangements, ideas, dynamics, virtuosic craftspeople at one with their 🎨 art, painting pictures and designing soundscapes whilst inventing techniques around production and recording.... now - everything is recorded digitally, edited and 'produced' in minutes. Hardly any of it employs real instruments and everything is compressed to hell, auto tuned to hell and the lyrics tend to be about sexualising teens or baby this and that or sex or all three - dumb. Poetry is dead in pop music. As is music. This is why people like you buddy make us smile and give us hope discovering the amazing stuff for the first time. #Renaissance #rush #realmusic

[@markferrett700]

So true Mo key House.......so true 👍

[@KentBalzer]

This is the first of many instrumental performances by the legendary power trio. Although many instrumentals were created by Rush, none have ever matched the depth of La Villa Strangiato. It absolutely stands on its own.

[@hawklee9702]

This old Rush fan recommends that you try something from an old album. The album is Caress of steel, excellent as a whole. The song is The Necromancer. Hear the sauce flowing like a river

[@vicchalow878]

great reaction. i love to see folks first reaction to Rush songs. You can watch them kinda trying to get into the song but about half way through they get the look on their face like......i really need to sit and listen. I wish I could hear rush for the first time again but that will never happen.......first listen, 2112 album just came out. 15 yrs old. Farwell to kings tour Tower theater Philly 1978. Holy shit. My top band ever since

[@robertboston7872]

First concert 1978 Hemispheres Tour was in high school at the time Maple Leaf Gardens mine and their home town was amazing my older brother bought all their albums as they came out I was hooked as soon as Neil entered the band never looked back

[@garya7893]

I spent every night in the late 70s as a teen with headphones on Especially after a night of excess partying Try The Fountain of Lamneth by them Its my fave its over 20 min and its about life from birth to death Amazing song Rock on man

[@jeffdietz630]

As amazing as this studio version is the live versions are even more impressive. The soulful guitar solo really shines even moreso in the live versions. The entire song was an ode to a recurring nightmare Alex experienced.

[@BrakRulesAll]

Be sure to go back and watch/listen to the official music video for this song - a better performance IMHO. They recorded it live, but with no audience, just for the video - not a lip sync to the studio version. Awesome performance and you get to see how they pull it off.

[@markstromberg1148]

The first time I heard this song (roughly 1982) it made me sad that I had not heard it and known about it when it came out 4 years earlier. When asked by my son what son what song I would want with me on a desert island if I could only listen to one thing, I told him it would be this one, as it has everything.

[@jackspencer6107]

I and the many other RUSH fans truly enjoy your enthusiastic reactions to these timeless classics. You’re going to be deluged with suggestions from their vast library of greatness. It will take time to explore the decades of inspired content, but please don’t overlook Subdivisions (studio version). If putting on headphones and immersing yourself in the flow of RUSH is your thing (which you suggested in your commentary), Subdivisions will imbed itself in your psyche for time and eternity. No hurry as the good choices are the entirety of the catalog, but don’t forget this one.

[@edgarpacifico3421]

If you watched the official video, You would be in awe of their talent!

[@AudiophileTubes]

I was a 17 year old teenager when this album was released. I still have not picked up my jaw off the ground! And this was during what is deemed 'The Golden Age Of Hi-Fi", when massive 'boat anchor' stereo receivers and amplifiers were all the rage. Also behemoth full range speakers the size of doors too. I can remember listening to this on my father's huge JBL horn loaded speakers with a 15" woofer and incredible midrange and highs that just floated through you. The killer music and audio systems turned many of us into lifelong music and audio fanatics!

[@scottbaxtrom4324]

Please review 2112 or 21 12 it's comes In four parts and is a story about the end of our planet and into the future they find this thing with strings(guitar).Fantastic composition. 3 guys from Toronto Canada that I've grown up listening too for the last 40 years and so fortunate to see live a few times.Rush is Timeless.

[@jamescox4231]

Congratulations young man! You’ve discovered the joy of eyes closed headphone music! In my day forty years ago, (and now) usually accompanied by some herbal inspiration.

[@jmilandry5544]

Lol, yes indeed, back in the day, it was headphones and a pioneer sound system for me, but I called your 'herbal inspiration', a little 'inhalation libation'...and still do, lol!

[@Timmy63]

The art of masterpiece. They was beyond the anything else.

[@joenewman6939]

Pretty freaking crazy write I still get goos bumps and I saw it live 40 years love your reactions and your channel.... Joe from Niagara falls NY

[@loisr3970]

I know such an amazing masterpiece...... Love watching someone expierience this first listen......my neiubours know it wel, my gardening song, watch my flowers grow!!!!!! Cheers

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Great reaction! You get it! Spot on! Next, you should do the video for Limelight. You want to balance out the songs - some are epic, Prog workouts, some are finely crafted (and shorter) Rock/Prog/Synth songs - so you get to experience the beautiful spectrum of songs they created. They were in it for over 40 years so there are a lot of musical experiences to have as you go forward! Enjoy! Also, check out their song called Analog Kid. Another great one!

[@steadfastneasy26]

@G On A Beat La Villa Strangiato = Strange House

[@DavidLongo22]

First encore at the old Palladium (NYC), sometime 79-80ish, was a memory that's never left (and never will).

[@AudiophileTubes]

I was there too, David! My god... what a show! Drove in to NYC from Jersey with a carload of Rush heads for that show!

[@DavidLongo22]

@@AudiophileTubes It sure was a great one! From Stamford, CT, and by train, went my crew (7-8 of us). I think that was my 2nd Rush show, the first being in Poughkeepsie with Max Webster. I MIGHT have those two reversed though. Many years and MANY shows later, my final Rush was their return from hiatus in Hartford, CT (2002). It was my then 14-year-old son's first ever concert. I gave him a choice and he chose Rush. He's still a fan too. There was never a bad one but that night at the Palladium was simply amazing, and it always stood out among the rest.

[@AudiophileTubes]

@@DavidLongo22 Great memories, David! The Rush Palladium show was my first, and I was blown away like the windblown, seated man in front of his speakers in those old 'is it live or memorex' print ads! I've probably seen them live around 40 times over the decades, and the quality and passion of their music have always been inspirational and enjoyable. Glad you were able to take your son to a Rush show too. It's like coming 'full circle', while bonding with your son too. I still have the RUSH 2112 denim jacket (2112 cover painted on the back) I wore to high school in the late 70's!

[@DavidLongo22]

@@AudiophileTubes Great commercial too!!! :D

[@ghost-ey6ik]

nice reaction. I came across this song just a few years ago somehow and missed it all of those years somehow. This song blows me away.it's from 1978.

[@nodrush80]

The greatest rock instrumental of all time.

[@squamishfish]

Try Working man live in Cleveland though it’s a straight rock that changes transitions 3 times from mellow to fire 🔥 , See how three guys in their fifties end a three hour concert , for sure the live version of this Song , Also Red Ba studio version , And YYZ do the live version in Rio

[@ginamarandino6451]

They structured the song in a similar way to an orchestra in that they are movements or chapters if you will in the song. It's brilliant how they do this they also do this with 2112 which you also really need to listen to.

[@kenm8506]

Neil once described Rush as " the world's smallest symphony orchestra". Nailed it.

[@nattijeff]

RUSH Army is present and prepared for duty.

[@nicholassmith479]

I used to go to sleep to Rush’s 1st live album in High School. “All the World’s a Stage” 😂

[@michael7324]

I did too. I would start at the beginning and just fall asleep to a different tape every night.

[@mmyles65]

You have GOT to watch this live. Pinkpop 1979.

[@shawnhenderson4312]

You need to do a reaction to "The best Intro Ever" by Rush. This is live and 9 plus minutes long. It will blow you away.

[@martymcglame7781]

Really enjoyed your reaction and commentary. Thoughtful and affected by what you're listening to. This is engaging.

[@MasterTapes1960]

What a Rush!

[@davidboivin7996]

Natural Science

[@Toofast4005]

Another stellar reaction to a classic Rush track!

[@graywade9225]

Lovely reaction brother! Subscribed. Rush will continue to take you places - you've only just begun. So cool to see you enjoying the ride.

[@calvingreen5202]

Great reaction!! Another epic journey, would be Cygnus X-1: Book 1 and 2.

[@martydavis547]

Amazing song and band!

[@kph1034]

You need to listen to this ( at least) 3 times and concentrate on each instrument. Obviously this is Alex's moment and it's hard to listen past his extraordinary guitar work. But listen to Neil's drumming. His style was never about just making a noise , his drumming is a true art form and as much a part of the Rush Sound as the others Then , OMG , Geddys bass work - just incredible Add it in with their amazing timing and you have the greatest prog/ rock band to walk this earth. Gotta love them

[@Kenny-ty6ts]

When you listen to Rush think Classical symphony’s the music is divided into parts or movements that’s why you have the part’s named Doring an interview they said that they thought of the band as the world’s smallest Orchestra

[@AndreDavila]

WELCOME TO THE #RUSHFAMILY

[@forcefeedingbbjsalad7933]

XYZ made me literally laugh out loud!! Thank you!!

[@thomasp.3796]

That was amazing...which is standard for RUSH.

[@Bucketheadgoat]

The Camera Eye, Ghost of a Chance ......

[@thegman8968]

Hey G, any of the songs you mentioned would be an excellent choice, but if I had to pick only one of them to listen for all eternity, it would be Natural Science! Thanks Much for this one!🤘

[@mermaidmelodies1492]

The "monsters!" portions are loosely based on old Loony Tunes and other cartoon's version of a song called powerhouse, a 1930's composition. The 'Guys' were big Three Stooges fans, and no doubt, watched a lot of cartoons (based on their sense of humor).

[@paulfromt.o.7384]

And all 3 guys were 25 or 26 when they recorded this. Pretty insane.

[@cityhonors1]

😏 I know I keep adding to the list but here's hoping 🤗 'New World Man' is on there. 😁🐰

[@signals34]

the "monsters" section of villa, they were sued for , but the statute of limitations had expired on the challenge....but rush offered a one-time "penance" payment, feeling it was the ethical thing to do. All involved were happy with the resolution.....a section of Raymond Scott's ''Powerhouse'' song was in issue.....

[@markgettemeyer1145]

The very befitting subtitle to this song is “An Exercise in Self-Indulgence.”

[@01weskus]

Think, its a 3 piece band and they did this live. See exit stage left version of this. They played synths using their feet.

[@christredwell5137]

I Like This Alot and have most albums of Rush of around 34 albums and not sure of this one so will have to go through my complete collection. Chris Tredwell Birmingham UK 🙂🙂🙂

[@markstromberg1148]

The "Monsters" portion (at least the 4/4 portion) is a tribute to or borrowed from "Sing, Sing, Sing" by the Benny Goodman Big Band with Gene Krupa on the drums.

[@RoarOfWolverine]

It’s funny that you talk about falling asleep to a song like this because this song was based off of a reoccurring dream that guitarist Alex Lifeson had. That’s why it goes through so many different movements. He must have accidentally pulled one piece from his mind from his childhood, because it ended up being a piece from a cartoon soundtrack called Powerhouse. When the family of the deceased writer figured that out, they attempted to sue Rush for their share of the money made, but the case was thrown out of court because the song had since fallen into the public domain. Rush, being the kind of guys they are, made an unknown settlement with the family that everyone was happy with even though they didn’t have to according to the law.

[@michelmoreau8117]

It’s a bad dream Alex lifson had , seriously, Niel peart just wrote a story and Alex used his dream . Great reaction , authentic ,i discovered rush in 1983 and it’ the only band I love , but I do other music too. Stay on the rush journey listen to your followers , play Rush , it’s a no brainer. Cheers , I am Canadian , like rush.

[@lvgelfling72]

I say either YYZ live in Rio or Natural Science!

[@jamescox4231]

Enjoy YES’s Fragile album with headphones in the dark for some lovely musical landscapes. Or Dark Side of the Moon. It’s YYZ (YYzed).

[@toddludwitzke6471]

Your brain would explode if you watch Neil Pearl’s drum solo Live in Frankfurt

[@cogline]

Great reaction. You can see why Rush and Hemisphers are my favorites 🌟 Limelight, per favore

[@yotaman2112]

Don’t forget 2112.

[@LordAnthonyKagan]

I love prog! Rush are such a great introduction to the genre. I'd be a terrible human being not to mention legendary group CARAVAN, who were a top tier band from the Canterbury Scene (Soft Machine, Gong, Hatfield & The North etc.). Their music is so amazingly accessible. I'd like to throw out there a recommendation that you listen to the song, an absolute banger and curtain raiser called MEMORY LAIN / HEADLOSS, from the album FOR GIRLS WHO GROW PLUMP IN THE NIGHT. What a name for an album! Their previous album IN THE LAND OF GREY AND PINK is in Rolling Stones top 50 prog albums of all time, but this one IMO is just a touch better. These guys can really play, so be sure to check them out. And if you haven't seen Rush - YYZ live in Rio, you should!

[@imacmanx8562]

"The Strange Village"....Alex's interpretation of his childhood nightmares. Hence, the section titled "Monsters".

[@squamishfish]

The thing is a Rush concert they can do all this for three hours and never let you down musically and effort , They have enough songs they could go hours longer

[@careym3901]

The time changes are off the chain! How do they coordinate the changes? Crazy, but then it was based on a Lifeson nightmare!

[@davecorsaro9015]

If you like this song G then you would love 2112. The whole album is fantastic .

[@Safe-Cracker]

Working Man live in Cleveland would be my next pick!

[@SiriuslyCold]

Perfection

[@christredwell5137]

Confirmation and is off the Album Called Hemispheres and last track 9.34 mins And have the re-mastered Version and as i have around 12,000 cds i will i hope get to listen to all Hi ! Chris Tredwell Birmingham UK

[@joelspraitz4319]

The Piece is broken up in sections. The name of the part of the song is on the bottom of the screen.

[@joshtaylor4583]

ACTUALLY it's: "YYZed".

[@laynesanders738]

This is the Rush song that blew my mind.... like Hiroshima. I will always be a fan because of it, and DUDE it's YYZ not XYZ.

[@geoffbacka3800]

Xanadu showed you like changes. I immediately thought of this for you. Their documentary has them admit this song almost killed them. Really tested their skill level at the time.

[@jamzales]

Have you done Cygnus X-1 and Hemispheres?