College Student's FIRST TIME Hearing "La Villa Strangiato" | Rush Reaction | Music Share Monday

[@andyandalex]

Always excited to hear more Rush! Such a great instrumental! What Rush tracks do we need to check out next!? Comment ⬇️⬇️⬇️

[@mikeembleton8713]

Hi Andy/Alex the first drummer that made me stand up was Keith Moon of The Who the second was Ian Paice for Deep Purple the track was The Mule on Made In Japan. Great reaction guys. Stay lucky stay safe Mike UK

[@mikehawkertz9237]

I personally think you should do The Grateful Dead. Not enough Dead reactions out there. Listen to Althea Live 1989

[@salvatoremistretta3357]

Definitely Rush - Anthem

[@salvatoremistretta3357]

@@mikehawkertz9237Sugaree studio version.

[@mikehawkertz9237]

Salvatore Mistretta that could be good, I’ve never heard the studio version I usually stray away from those and listen to the live versions

[@pema22]

Only time Neil Peart let Alex Lifeson write the lyrics to a song. :P

[@QueenGaGa]

ROFL

[@deanventuroli2225]

Nice one......

[@rokkkrinn2793]

Not true, but funny. He wrote the lyrics to Lessons on the B- Side 2112.

[@PalimpsestProd]

LOL but! Chemistry - Signals

[@johnparker1290]

No, I think Alex wrote the lyrics to YYZ too...

[@paulbrighton8206]

Imagine hearing this when it came out. We used to skip school every time Rush released an album. We would go to the diner for breakfast, head to the record shop and buy the album, get stoned and listen to it in someone’s living room while their parents were out at work. Our minds were blown. Because then, nobody knew Rush. They were what we thought was our own private band. I saw hemispheres live in 1979 at the Palladium in NYC with 2,000 people and year after year the crowds got larger and larger and suddenly they were everyone’s band. Rush fans are a rare breed. I’m so happy to see you guys loving this. Welcome.

[@stephenwebb921]

Paul Brighton me and my friends used to do the same studying CT. We would wait for the delivery truck to show up at The Music box ( the record store). The guy working always knew when a new Rush album was being delivered because of us. I think he got a kick out of it lol

[@keithlunde9625]

Story of me life.

[@davidpieper3317]

That’s a movie plot for sure.

[@karagi101]

Nobody knew Rush? Not true in Canada. And especially not true in Toronto where I live and they’re from.

[@johnord684]

Same but after school ran to my local record store and picked up A Farewell to Kings in 77 ,next year 78 ran to my local record shop and picked up Hemispheres,never left the house for 2 month afterwards :)

[@retiredvet13]

I'm turning 50 next week and all the music you guys are listening to I grew up with. I'm glad to see the younger generation respecting this music. They don't do it like this anymore.

[@jbooks888]

That bass solo gets me every time. I counted the notes way back in the day and it was 27 notes in 3.5 seconds! And Geddy makes it sound so effortless.

[@mysteryguest9555]

It's good to see that this generation appreciates these musicians.

[@mikehatcher5533]

Been a Rush fan since the early 80s seen them 16 times in concert greatest band in the world

[@patroscher6240]

I'm jealous. Saw them 3 times myself and was blown away each time. Been ljstening to them since the mis 70s and still one of my favorite bands to lusten to today. Thanks to Rush for all the great music and memories.

[@AntonovichHicksenbrau]

seen them 24 times - very lucky. First time was ~ 1979 AFTK - in Toronto Canada (visiting fam Aye) I was 14

[@nick92065]

A fan since 1978 saw them over 30 times. I agree.

[@bellbrass]

I saw them open for the Outlaws. I think that was 1977. I lost count of how many times I saw them after that; maybe 10 or 11 tours.

[@donna3465]

“Greatest band in the world.” Damn straight!

I feel any Rush song should be listened to 3 times. Once concentrate on guitar then bass and finally drums. There is so much going on that it's impossible to catch it all. You're listening to a mind melting Lifeson solo meanwhile Ged's just casually laying down one of the greatest bass lines ever and Neil's doing unreal things on the drums.

[@ddgallion]

3 times to start - LOL. Maybe the first time just to let the music wash over and thru you. Then revisit and focus on each instrument / member. Then with further times through noting the progressions, time signature changes, and layering of themes, rhythms, ... it goes on and on. Stunning in its beauty, amazing in its musicianship, and breathtaking in its complexity.

[@angelone1839]

Yes. I dont get how either musician can focus on there craft when the other guys are going off so much as well. Especially Neil

[@rubbersole79]

Good to know someone out there understands the greatness that is Rush. Blessings dude.

[@RoarOfWolverine]

It’s even harder live. Every time I have seen them in concert (every tour since Permanent Waves, 1980), I don’t know who I want to watch during most songs. I just find my head darting around going, okay here comes Geddy’s insane bass riff, but damn, Peart was doing some wild shit there too. Too bad I couldn’t see each concert three times in a row.

[@angelone1839]

Dam. Comment was so nice i had to comment twice.

[@deathmetaldungeon429]

Though Peart does his usual great job on the drums,this all about Alex Lifeson axe work,so underrated on the guitar,sheer genius 🤘🏻

[@michaellomax843]

Lifeson is up there with the best. Amazing guitarist.

[@rxtp17]

You are right... and yet you are so wrong... The cymbal work alone on this was a clinic. The fills were killer. And the Jazz Neil lays down.... And then Alex lays down the most epic guitar work, fusing Spanish and Jazz... I will never get sick of watching people react to this for the first time.

[@WarrenCromartie2]

I agree. Lifeson really rips it up here. It's probably his finest performance.

[@Earthandweather]

I’ve seen Rush over 27 times. The last was at Madison Sq Garden on their final tour...It was the best playing from them I’ve ever heard. I literally wept just from Geddy’s tone lol So glad they went out on a high note 🏆

[@k_spats]

I was there. I cry at the end of every Rush concert. Complete and utter gratitude. 💜💫✌🏼🎵

[@jewel_laughs]

I cried the entire concert too. I knew it was the last one I would ever see.

[@robertboston7872]

Same here Bro 27 times last was 2015 last tour their hometown where I grew up. First tour was Hemispheres 1978 not once did they ever disappoint they were always incredible

[@gregcampwriter]

I had a friend in college claim that rock guitarists aren't as skilled as classical guitarists. I played the introduction to La Villa Strangiato. He immediately withdrew his claim.

[@lipsterman1]

Alex practiced classical guitar for a couple years.

[@dquaidman]

Have him listen to Dee by Randy Rhoads (on Ozzy's Blizzard of Ozz album)

[@brucemorris3830]

I might have reached for A Farewell To Kings, instead, but Alex Lifeson has proved your point dozens of times over. There really are no wrong answers here 😂

[@OutnBacker]

Truth is, many of the best progressive shredders are very well practiced in classical scales. it ain't blues, that's for sure.

[@IisDeeps]

Most are not

[@johnhitchens2265]

As a guitarist, I was always mesmerized by Red Barchetta. Alex does harmonics like seemingly forever, and then later his guitar sounds like a throbbing car engine

[@ginpok6640]

One of the best guitar harmonics I've ever heard...

[@Bard2dbone]

The thing that drove me mad about that song was that he mispronounced 'Barchetta' . It's Italian for 'little boat'. That's what they called that type of racecar. It should have sounded like 'barketta' . Otherwise, it's an incredible some. I love everything else about it.

[@dtomamerican3471]

Love that song!

[@refl3ktor]

The Harmonics in the begining of "The Camera Eye" are amazing

[@carystallings6068]

I've had 5 or 6 favorite Rush songs, Red Barchetta has been my favorite for the last 15 years!

[@saturnracer156]

I once saw Alex and Geddy being interviewed by Steven Colbert. He asked them, "Have you ever written a song so long that you influenced yourself?". they laughed, and told the story of trying to do this song in a single take in the studio, and they kept messing it up. Not long after I saw that, I saw them in concert. This song live is like an out of body experience.

[@richardpepin8046]

Neil is in the interview as well. The Colbert Report was their first American TV appearance in over thirty years.

[@collinradcliff9747]

Yeah they spend 11 days trying to record the bed track and had to attmit defeat and record it in 3 parts

[@Thievius333]

My favorite Rush song is the title track of this album, Cygnus X-I Book II: Hemispheres. Followed by another song on this album, The Trees. Basically the entire Hemispheres album is flawless.

[@archiebunker4994]

Hemispheres is fantastic...

[@davidpeters44]

Hemispheres was the pinnacle of Rush, their Mt. Olympus.

[@briansloan8199]

Hemispheres is the finest piece of music ever, period.

[@mikemurphymagic]

If I could only listen to one album for the rest of my life, I’d have to choose Hemispheres. If I was trapped on a desert island forever, I’d make sure I had Hemispheres with me. Haha

[@dwaynedeslatte2957]

Circumstances!!!

[@JustLovingLifeDude]

Boys, as Canadians, we always revisit this argument and my take on it is: Tom Sawyer is a classic. It can be played on the radio and it jives. It shows their capability as musicians. But dude, La Villa Strangiato shows a whole new world (Non-radio, thank you) and Neil, Geddy and Alex just play their heart out musically. It's why this is by far my favourite Rush tune. So yeah boys, although Rush has a lot of AWESOME tunes, THIS is the best. Much love to you both for throwing out these kick-ass vids.

[@bryannewcombe858]

This song literally is a journey guys! The song actually has divisions into it and plays out like an actual journey. Relisten and hear the changes within the different parts of the song. La Villa Strangiato (An Exercise in Self-Indulgence) I. Buenas Noches, Mein Froinds! (0:00-0:26) II. To sleep, perchance to dream... (0:27-1:59) III. Strangiato Theme (2:00-3:15) IV. A Lerxst in Wonderland (3:16-5:48) V. Monsters! (5:49-6:09) VI: The Ghost of the Aragon (6:10-6:44) VII. Danforth and Pape (6:45-7:25) VIII. The Waltz of the Shreves (7:26-7:51) IX. Never turn your back on a Monster! (7:52-8:02) X. Monsters! (Reprise) (8:03-8:16) XI. Strangiato Theme (Reprise) (8:17-9:20) XII. A Farewell to Things (9:20-9:37) Thanks for doing this song guys. This is one of the best songs ever written by any band anywhere. In my opinion of course.

[@shrodingerschat2258]

Alex Lifeson was said to have very vivid nightmares, and this song is actually an artistic interpretation of some of his dreams.

[@OutnBacker]

Alex Lifeson is just amazing. Some of the most screamingly outrageous guitar work I've ever heard. Just pick the song. And, the gray tabby asleep on the pillows. So chill.

[@captainstrangiato961]

My favorite song of all time. I can’t stop listening to it. Alex Lifeson’s solo in that song made me pick up guitar. One of the most underrated guitar solos of all time in my opinion. Gives me chills every time.

[@refl3ktor]

Weirdly, i like the second solo even more than the first. Very angular and rakish. Moving between Arabian minor and mixolydian. Just as technically challenging. Always makes me smile

[@Earthandweather]

Listen carefully to the construction of Alex’s solo in The Main Monkey Business. There is a “double tap” thing he does that once you hear how he uses it, it’s mesmerizing. It’s simply thoughtful yet so emotional.

[@OriginalMergatroid]

@Donald Duck Everyone refers to instrumentals as songs.

[@OriginalMergatroid]

@Donald Duck Poll people. You will find the vast majority will just call it a song, even though technically it is an instrumental, the same way most people call a tissue a kleenex, or used to call photocopies a xerox.

[@jimcihla9541]

Seriously....guitar solo...chilling! Everytime.

[@battistimo]

This is what they call headphone music. As a teen in the 80s, I used to put this on in the dark by the stereo with my big JVC headphones on and air drum the shit out of this.

[@OriginalMergatroid]

When I was 18, I lived in an apartment, and I had these speakers with 12" woofers. I used to lean them against each other, lie down and put my head between them and crank the volume as high as it would go. I remember listening to this song, and when it was over realized the door bell was ringing like crazy and somone was pounding on the door. It was by buddy, saying how he had been trying to get my attention since just after the song started. We didn't use headphones much.

[@robertsimmons3336]

As a young drummer I bought RUSH Exit stage left as my first RUSH album. I saw his kit and went straight to the drum solo! I knew I had found my idol after hearing that! I slept ate and drank RUSH for a long time after that! I have seen them live at least three times and always amazing! One of my favorite songs is The Trees! You should check that out another Xanadu style song with some great storytelling lyrics! As a drummer still to this day I don't go long without listening to Rush, when I am not I am Listening to Dream Theater. Check out Dream Theater the Count of Tuscany if you want an epic journey with outstanding musicians!

[@jimmyboy131]

This is one of the greatest rock/metal instrumentals of all time. I also like "The Camera Eye", and "Spirit of Radio", and also "Big Money".

[@benredmond6636]

The great thing about Rush is it's fun to listen to the studio and then go back and listen to a live version and the live version be better than the studio. The version of this from Exit... Stage Left is the upper echelon of music. 3 guys pulling this off in studio is one thing, but pulling it off live... Amazing! That is what makes Rush... Rush. I would say Anthem is the first time I heard drums and was like what the... It's right in your face

[@gcoca7450]

True I don't see many recuests for anthem even though it's a great song

[@mycroft16]

Best thing about Rush is how hard they work to make live better amd more fun and special. Their sincere love of music and each other man. No other group.

[@paulfromt.o.7384]

Always awesome to see the younger generation discovering such a great band.

[@johnkominar8417]

Leave That Thing Alone is another instrumental by Rush but this one shows off Geddy's bass playing

[@jimmymac63]

This was the first song I had ever heard where a "True" guitarist took me on a journey through his playing. To begin the solo in such a low key, yet enticing manner and build it up to the magical crescendo in a manner that has you moving to the front of your chair, is the mark of a TRUE GUITARIST! This song always leaves me emotionally spent...And I am NOT AN EMOTIONAL guy. Simply the best....

[@mycroft16]

So many great guitarists out there but none put as much life and feeling into every single note as Alex. You feel his solos.

[@robertdaxon3117]

For drums, definitely try The Spirit of Radio. Neil throws you for a loop throughout the song.

[@jr-xs9tf]

Peart is one of those very rare musicians that overwhelm every song with their instrument....... but you don't notice it until you make yourself listen for it. Sublime playing.

[@orionjp45]

I always though Camera Eye was an underrated Rush song.

[@markk5491]

orionjp45 100% accurate. Love that song.

[@johnkramer7666]

YES!

[@lukejohn740]

Late reply but yes definitely!

[@jamesbyron2683]

One of my faves

[@Crazed3raser337]

Definitely my favorite on Moving Pictures and one of my favorite overall from Rush

[@Ratboy2004]

Listen to them in the early days, All The World's a Stage. This album tuned me into Neil Peart. It was 1978 when i first heard his drum solo "Ladies and gentleman. The professor of the drum kit!" That was it. By the time i was 17, i had a 13 piece Pearl drum kit with 6 cymbals and 2 hi'hats. Black of course. I'm still in mourning...

[@CurtisAST]

Way back in '78 I first heard this song, I knew I found my group. The drums had a few totally wild riffs coming out of nowhere that just put this song into the heavens

[@laurakali6522]

The Trees, Closer to the Heart, Subdivisions, Red Barchetta....so I first heard this song when a local band would play it in their basement....must have been 1979 cause I had my license and I would drive my crappy 1968 4 door Dodge Dart that everyone would pile in and we'd go watch the band play. Never thought the memories of those days would make me so happy now...of course I had one of my first crushes on the bass player who thought he was Geddy Lee....

[@surfeit5910]

"Red Sector A" off of Grace Under Pressure. It has some of Alex's best guitar work. I don't mean, flamboyant, or "showy", I just mean... best.

[@dadvader64]

Been drumming since I was a kid in elementary school in the 70s and Rush was a game changer. I was an immediate fan of Professor Peart. This song is simply at Rock Gods status. All 3 absolutely kill it. Forget the lyrics they just slow things down.

[@WarrenCromartie2]

One of the all time best rock instrumentals. I think this track also features one of Alex Lifeson's best solo performances.

[@harryburnett7086]

Rush , that says it all Phenomenal band

[@joebullington4997]

My very first Rush album was Hemispheres. One listen to "The Trees" and I was hooked at 13 years old. Can't believe you guys did "La Villa Strangiato"...incredible. Cheers.

[@sonnycrockett6703]

RIP Neil . . . and thank you!!👏👏👏👏

[@alfmalf3310]

Bytor and the snowdog belting piece of music

[@hoff2112]

All the Worlds a Stage version = awesome !!!

[@FergusScotchman]

Prince Bytor! Must have been the first concept album. Rush just seemed to go from pretty good and inventive to massively good as they progressed. Love that.

[@johnparker1290]

@@FergusScotchman - Let's be honest - anything that Neil wrote lyrics to was a concept song. It's one of the great appeals of the band and honestly their lyrics are remembered for their insight - "If you choose not to decide you still have made a choice"... Oh yeah - a quote from their discography: '“By-Tor & the Snow Dog” was inspired by Rush roadie Howard Ungerleider’s story of staying at manager Ray Danniels’ house, where Danniels’ German Shepherd growled at him and his other small dog tried to jump on him. Ungerleider told Rush about it and they thought it was hilarious.'

[@FergusScotchman]

@@johnparker1290 Totally agree.... they were breaking new ground.

[@TacomaPaul]

Alex Lifeson wrote all the lyrics ! ;-)

[@JF-Sebastian]

Have you listened to 2112 yet? If not I would highly recommend it.

[@jhondoe5147]

Or 2112 Live side of " All the Worlds a Stage " Bytore and the snow dog" or.............on & on....lol

[@davidjudd221]

A friend gave me the 2112 L P back in the 70's. He said he didn't like it. I was hooked on Rush10 seconds in on the first song.

[@BoltRM]

@@davidjudd221 Me too. Must be something a little "off" or just not "right" with your friend.. 🤔 😋

[@sonidovision9746]

congratulations friends, great reaction to this masterpiece of Rush !! I felt very identified with you when they listened to the song, so I reacted when I heard it for the first time, greetings from Argentina.

[@integraleric]

It's nice to see the younger generation discovering this music and truly appreciating it, as you clearly do. If you want to hear a song that'll blow your mind in terms of "appreciating the drums," I recommend the live version of YYZ from the Exit Stage Left album. By the Way, Exit Stage Left has to be one of the best live rock albums ever.

[@richardmarton6329]

RIP Neal had the pleasure to see your NYC shows,REST EASY

[@blackfender100]

This was a different period of rush. They had several but all excellent. The musianship is off the charts.

[@dvandlp]

Awesome video guys! ...and to think that they were such music perfectionists that they wanted to capture this recording in one take for the album. Think about that for minute. Error free! Think of how many times they'd have to play it through. This was also in 1978. This track is in my top 10 all time faves.

[@EchoesDaBear]

EVERYTHING Rush does makes me appreciate drums...and bass...and guitar - they are just that kind of band! Great reaction guys (particularly loved Alex's sh!t eating grin the entire time, and your eyes bugging out of your head!). Indeed, this is a monumental instrumental, and it too certainly cemented my love for this insane power trio! Where to go from here, you ask?! My #1 Rush tune is 2112 (all 20+ minutes of it) - I liken it to Rush's version of 'Echoes' - it's an epic journey! For more of a synth ride, I'd HIGHLY recommend Subdivisions (and definitely pay attention to the lyrics on this one!). Other key notables: Mystic Rhythms, Animate, Headlong Flight, The Main Monkey Business, The Garden, Red Sector A, Losing It, Earthshine - all these and so much more need to be listened to! A thought for a 'fun' reaction vid. There are 3 songs that form part of what is called the 'Fear' trilogy - Neil wrote about 3 aspects of the human condition (negative ones), one is 'The Enemy Within' (how your fears can cripple you - from Grace Under Pressure, it's Part 1), next is 'The Weapon' (fear of external enemies - from Signals, Part 2), and then there is 'Witch Hunt' (about how mob mentality fear can be used to control the populace - from Moving Pictures, Part 3). It was released in reverse order. Doesn't really matter how you play it, but it's a must! Each song is killer! Enjoy the Rush journey gents!!

[@brownale1000]

One of the greatest instrumentals ever

[@oakeysmokey]

I love Natural science Jacob's Ladder The Trees and of course Cygnus x-1 parts 1 and 2

[@xanadurush3770]

My Favorite Album Is Permanent Waves

[@careym3901]

Xanadu and Subdivisions, Oh man there are literally dozens of top shelf rush songs and like 100 that would put most bands to shame!!!

[@LeSiZmOr]

"The Camera Eye".....and Go! HUGE Rush fanatic since '75-'76

[@LRonBrundlefly]

The heartbeat of the universe.

[@Yngwulff]

Just 3 guys is all I have to say and I've told you to listen to this before … it's their best!

[@Robert-hz7ef]

Oh and now you must watch both La Villa and Xanadu live from the Exit Stage Left video. It’s jaw dropping!

[@georgetourlos5840]

It's sooooo difficult to choose a favorite Rush song but for some reason this song always pops into my mind. And that reason......well, you just heard it.🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘

[@user-vx6bo3cx6m]

Rush - 2112 That's all I have to say

[@jeffsdolphin]

Well, I will dine on honeydew.....and drink the milk of paradise...... WHO'A PARADISE !!!!

[@whazzuphere]

I'll add: Rush - A Farewell to Kings.

[@archiebunker4994]

2112 is my favorite album of all time. Nothing approaches it...

[@chrisrush2112]

Great videos! I’ve been a Rush fanatic since I was 12 (Geddy is the reason I picked up the bass at 13) and I’ll be 50 this year. I’ve seen them live over 60 times and was blown away every time. Sadly they’ve retired but they gave us the best rock music ever! Three amazing musicians and amazing people. I had the privilege of meeting Geddy twice. Once when he did a CD signing for his solo album My Favorite Headache and just this past December in Ridgewood NJ at a store called Bookends where he was signing his new book Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass.

[@SylviusTheMad]

Kirk Hammett, of Metallica, described this as "the perfect guitar solo"

[@MrRezRising]

And Steve Vai said his fav chord of all time is the first chord of "Hemispheres". The 'Alex chord', since he invented it.

[@robertburkhart991]

Glad to see younger kids getting into and really enjoying Rush. I grew up on them and they are my favorite band of all time. Enjoy the journey

[@nltcrow9575]

The Necromancer! Alex's best ever guitar solo & arguably Rush's heaviest tune.

[@hermanhelmich]

NLT Crow Love it

[@royangel2317]

In 1982 I was Andy and had a friend like Alex who introduced me to Exit Stage Left. Changed my life. Cheers to all the Alex's out there!

[@stevenfraney5114]

Saw these guys live many times. They were the real deal. And if you are wondering, yes they even play the keyboards live using bass pedals and drum triggers etc. Their live performances are awesome. Thanks for this and check out Animate or Driven or Far Cry or Vital Signs or Jacobs Ladder or Leave That Thing Alone...

[@joedugas9462]

I love when a couple of young guys like you get blown away by Rush... I was 10yrs old when this song came out...I was blown away...nice job guys!

[@TacomaPaul]

By the way... at 8:16... Alex took that guitar riff directly from (more than one !) old 40's and 50's Warner Bros. cartoons where at times machinery was involved.

[@mollygrubber]

First time I heard this song it made the hair on my arms stand up. 30 years later, it still does. RUSH is just one of those very few bands. Amazing musicianship, masterclass in every instrument, and genuinely humble men. I'm not only from their hometown city, but also their neighborhood. Hometown pride. Fan for live, they were the soundtrack of my entire youth.

[@RockinRob69]

*Amazing RUSH song....some of their instrumentals were long and strong!*

[@roncalvert7988]

I am a RUSH fan over 30 years. Thank you for liking my fave band.

[@calkelpdiver]

The first song that really made me appreciate drums is The Who's Baba O'Reilly. Keith Moon was insane on that. The next one is Led Zeppelin's Moby Dick. But once I heard Rush 2112 I was hooked as a Neil Peart fan along with Geddy and Alex.

[@babaganoosh1969]

Such a great band..blew me away in the 80s when I found out that all this music was done by only 3 guys...

[@ap7498]

Great choice! Red Sector A, Red Barchetta, Cygnus X-1, The Trees just to get you through a few more videos. Live in Rio and/or Exit Stage Left for live video concert as well to see them playing all this crazy shot live.

[@harleyman3986]

10!!!!!!!! Greatest Rock Band EVER!!!!!!! Rush

[@harryburnett7086]

Rush Xanadu from Exit state left live version , as a 51 yr old loving Rush since 10 yrs old so 41 yrs definitely

[@execatty]

I be 51 also... EPIC stuff this band called rush.. My NY license plate is 2112RVSH..! Looks great on my jaguar

[@AntonovichHicksenbrau]

Trees/Xanadu while you're at it...

[@MrRezRising]

I'll be 50 next year. Started with Rush at age 15. Not stopping now. Neil can play the damn spoons. Get them on stage again. Someone call Ray D. and make it happen. Do it in Neil's backyard so he doesnt have to travel. ANYthing!

[@kenw.1112]

You guys are the greatest ! Thank you for doing such a great job!

[@TrollingInTheDeep]

Try to The Fountain Of Lamneth...a journey of life!!

[@mindfield7]

When I was a teen my friend lent me a couple of Rush albums (pre Internet days). I’ve been hooked ever since.

[@rubentullenaar2934]

OMG this is great!!! I haven't really listened to Rush before, don't know why but now I regret it. But thank you for sharing this gem Alex. I learned to appreciate drums from Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, the songs When the Levee Breaks and Fool in the Rain and his epic solo Moby Dick

[@benredmond6636]

It's never too late to enjoy the music of Rush : )

[@alexfromandyandalex8032]

Always 🙌🏻

[@semprelazio]

no song takes you on a journey like this ...true musical genious ... awesome!!!!!

[@jcm5863]

Oh my god there's kitty on your bed! Sweet kitty! I listen to the bass in Rush songs more than the drums. Possibly because I'm a bassist

[@MrRezRising]

1986, I was 16 and newly in love with Rush, and drums. I bought "Drum Techniques of Rush" from Manny's Music in NYC (48th street!). Reading the music while listening made it so much more real. Natural Science would be a good out there reaction video. I'm a Rush Lifer. They will record again. Keep the faith. ✌

[@TriangleDancing]

This is the best rock instrumental ever. Great choice! Glad you enjoyed it! If you liked this one, check out "Natural Science".

[@chadherbert18]

Finally, more Rush! 😎🎸🤪 I love watching you react - so expressive - I can tell you guys feel the music! Watch Neil’s drum solo at the end of YYZ! That video got all over the early music sharing apps and seeing him at work adds another level! Another is early live performances of 2112 when those guys were so obviously high while in concert - watching him is crazy! One Little Victory might be the most intense drumming in a Rush song. Circumstances is a cool kind of chaos on drums, but more bass mixed in...

[@Rand_Althor1966]

awesome guys. again, lessons is still my all time fav RUSH song. not as epic as what you just heard but still "RUSH"

[@Trapper50cal]

If you were a drummer in college and you could play this whole thing serviceably, you were something special and you were at the top of your class...and your peers agreed.

[@Lebowski55]

My mind is blown every time I hear this song.

[@RedPillMode]

Great reaction! Best tracks for me, can not put them in order (sure I forget some too): Xanadu Yyz Red Barchetta Tom Sayer Spirit of the radio La Villa Strangiato Free Will The Trees Jacobs Ladder Closer to the heart Passage to Bangkok Lakeside park If it is on Exit Stage Left, then that is better version than studio. Its ok to listen studio versions first. They are simpler - like for La Villa Strangiato, they tried to record it like 40 times, and were not satisfied. They gave up. In ESL you can hear, what this song became, after a few years of touring. This is true for several Rush songs, and reason why they are considered live band. Their material is complicated and took even them time to fully master. To exaggerate, studio versions could be called drafts. Xanadu is a great example. Studio version is great, but it is not there yet. Don't get me wrong, studio version gets 10/10, but ESL version is pure magic. There is not one note that is not serving the song as a whole. After Moving Pictures things got different. Be warned!

[@dunkilos3632]

Dudes! It always a pleasure to see friends turning each other on to Rush or any jams for that matter :) Thanks for replying to my comment on the Boston post ,it shows intergrity on yalls part.For that I subed yall which for me is a honor as I only have only 26 as Im kinda picky.... Peace Dudes ....

[@andyandalex]

@Dunkilo S Thanks for the sub! Glad you’re liking the vids! Having a blast on this end as well! 😁

[@_BLACKSTAR_]

RUSH "The Camera Eye"

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

You guys should’ve been reacting to the live performance of this from the Hemispheres tour! Lifeson was a fucking master without any tremolos or gadgets!💪🏻🤘🏻

[@BoltRM]

Seeing the Black Sabbath shirt.. Listen to Megalomania on Sabotage 🤯

[@tampatreasures1533]

Tom Sawyer is why I started playing drums. After work, I sit and jam all of Moving pictures to keep my chops up. It never gets old after 25yrs. I still feel like I'm hearing it for the first time every time I play. It gives me chills every time. Exit Stage Left is all time favorite. La Villa and Freewill. Also check Cygnus-X-1. Another one that never gets old. Rush is timeless, and more than a band. They are a lifestyle, and a soundtrack to life. Sooo many great songs, and Im happy to see you younger lads finding these gems. Continue to spread the wealth...

[@Veggamattic]

The live version of Working Man will make you appreciate drums.

[@Earthandweather]

They tear that song up so perfectly, so mercilessly, so wonderfully, so playfully live.

[@rocksonline2]

2112...cranked , eyes closed passing a fat one and getting lost in a journey that still gives me shivers 45 years after hearing it for the first time...welcome to the best there is...\m/ ✌🏻n Rock On dudes

[@georgetourlos5840]

I'll bet that I'm the only one to request this but I fell like you would both appreciate it. It's off of 1975's Caress Of Steel album. "The Fountain of Lamneth" It's 20min long. (That's a good thing)

[@Holmesmeister-oo2uc]

Great album. If i had to choose one Rush album over all others it would be Caress Of Steel. Takes me on a wonderful journey every time.

[@georgetourlos5840]

I agree 100% it's a beautiful piece of work

[@lauriivey7801]

It was my first, and has always been my favorite

[@briandebold7795]

Love watching.you both discovering the sound that resonates with me and so many others , thanks so much for bringing it back! Bring it on back Boys!

[@GT-mq1dx]

This has always been my favorite Rush song. The only thing better than this song, is this song live on Exit Stage Left. You think you got your mind blown, think again.

[@RyanKassel]

Yeah, Geddy Lee sings in Yiddish in that version! Amazing

[@jmgreatlife]

Growing up in the 1970s, the songs Tank and Toccata by Emerson Lake and Palmer made me appreciate drums being played as a lead instrument, then being introduced to Rush in the late 70s was icing on the cake.

[@PromLesbian]

My Rush song recommendation would be "Here Again" off their first album.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

PromLesbian Productions The 1st album doesn’t get near enough love. I really think it’s one of their best albums.

[@louofm1]

My first Album was exit stage left, in the early 80s. Of course, I eventually got them all, saw them live countless times, through the final tour. Greatest band ever, and amazing musicians!

[@MrRezRising]

'85 for me, ESL's drum solo was love at first sight, and we're still married! Great first Rush album. I equate hearing Exit in the 80s to hearing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan. So many musicians created.

[@careym3901]

Cygnus X-1 book 2 off Hemispheres

[@nigelfarage4119]

Their best song man...Side 1 Hemispheres

[@cmonster67]

Love the old school albums.

[@MidwestCowboys4life]

Rush will literally take your brain on a journey if you let it. All time favorite band....

[@mikehatcher5533]

yes bytor and the snowdog

[@madrobotfan]

"Natural Science" is my favorite song by Rush and also favorite drums!