CONFUSED 21 YEAR OLD WITH NO RHYTHM REACTS TO RUSH- XANADU Live in Montreal 1981 | Reaction

[@dannychase1787]

Possibly the greatest live performance by the greatest band ever. Three of the best musicians in one band. Come on!

[@Tiptnk1]

Definetly yes . I think this is the best xanadu performance ever 🤝🏻

[@peteryyz43]

@@Tiptnk1 :I totally agree with you. It's not often, if at all, that a live version of an album track is far superior to it, but this incredible performance of Xanadu definitely is.

[@israeljarvis8086]

Absolutely! They perform the song so smoothly!

[@terryquinn7765]

I hit the button 10000000 times

[@ed4199]

This is the way.....

[@tbbradley5122]

Welcome to the RUSH family, brother. Keep playing RUSH and the RUSH army will represent and support!!!!

[@jaycameronford]

Love to see the younger generation listen and appreciate my fav band since I was 14 yrs old. Seen them live 9 times and that still wasn't enough. Met Geddy Lee at a Maple Leafs hockey game in the early 80's just around when this live album was produced. Total gentleman and a class act. So many songs you still need to hear. Keep going down the rabbit hole! Love your reactions. Genuine, and I can see the joy you're getting from this experience with your channel.

[@66pac57]

I totally agree

[@stephen29]

Saw the Hemispheres Tour at Maple Leaf Gardens. Better show than the Leafs put on!

[@coot1925]

As a prog rock drummer of over 45 years experience and multi-instrumentalist I find myself listening to a track many times, analysing each instrument and part, but then I just turn off the lights, put on the headphones and relax and listen to the track as a whole. Rush is one of my favourite bands of all time. RIP Niel, you are sorely missed by musicians and fans alike. ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@davidwiebe8207]

There was a documentary that was released about 10 years ago. Roughly. It's called "Beyond the Lighted Stage". Well worth watching as it goes through almost their entire career.

[@pahtar7189]

It never ceases to amaze me how Alex and Geddy can joke and jostle on stage while playing one of the most complex and demanding pieces of music ever written. Each member is playing at least three instruments and keeping perfectly in synch through multiple transitions, tempo changes, and themes. Fun Fact: Kublai Khan who decreed the Pleasure Dome lived about 700 years ago, yet they have the line, "a thousand years have come and gone," meaning this was written in the future!

[@dcore64]

So blessed to have seen them live. First time I saw them I was in shock. Peart shook the kit so much like I had never seen. GREAT SONG!!!

[@trevorhagen6612]

Canada boy from way back , always loved them

[@jimtatro6550]

Geddy and Alex have been best friends since they were kids, the chemistry they have on stage is real, they act like that together off the stage as well.

[@splitdimesions]

The Rush Fandom is full of really cool people and we will gladly point you in any direction you want with them. Rush is one of the most impressive bands of their time. Watching you fall in love with them reminded me of my first listen to them. It was an amazing feeling of finding that one band I can feel connected with and can admire . I hope you will continue to feel the same way with Rush and whatever else comes your way. Happy listening friend. ❤

[@oh8pony]

I seen them on this tour. Been listening since 1977 when I had the 2112 8 track in my first car. Love seeing the younger crowd enjoy them. But man! You have to check out "malignant narcissism" live, from the snakes and arrows tour if you want to follow a beat!

[@_BLACKSTAR_]

Never fails to send shivers down my spine and make the hair on the back of my neck stand up.

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Education & Entertainment: That is particularly true of Rush! Neil Peart was a big, BIG brain! He was always reading and learning and observing! He became a published author, from 1992 onward, and he has written many books. But, you can see his erudition and powerful imagination in his lyrics for Rush. This song, Xanadu, is based on an 18th century poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, one of the great Romantic poets of the age, and Neil took his idea and ran with it to create his own fantastic tale! Keep going, you're doing great!

[@norwegianblue2017]

As you probably know, Iron Maiden did a song based on the Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner, also by Coleridge.

[@brentd.4093]

I was so lucky to see this tour live no tracks no over dubs no loops just 3 extremely talented musicians playing guitar bass keyboards bass pedals and an entire percussion section

[@leddygee1896]

Rush makes music for the mind. it’s a brain dance, not a get up and dance, (although there are songs you can dance to) Rush is all about mind expansion and creativity, they wanted to be the world’s smallest symphony orchestra and I think they accomplished it!! It’s encouraging to see young people appreciate this type of music… It’s not for everyone, but it is for someone who wants a little more from an artist than 3 chords 😎

[@KC3UVF]

I have been a fan of these gentlemen for 45 years or so. Not just as musicians, but as human beings. I'm going to make a couple of further recommendations. 1). Beyond the Lighted Stage. Rent it. Watch it for your own edification. Great insights into the band. 2) ANY version of La Villa Strangiato. Seriously. Do it. 3)The version of YYZ from Rush in Rio. Again. Do it. 4) The Pass. Geddy called this their best song. Time signature changes and the seamless way they did it is one of their trademarks. Welcome to the family. Enjoy your stay😊

[@SomeOneNew1029]

That performance was an absolute masterpiece!! Thanks for giving it a chance

[@edgarpacifico3421]

A Masterpiece masterfully performed!!! Hats off!

[@debbieplato5107]

Hey There, Glad you are back. This is one of Rush's masterpieces and this was a master performance of it. This is progressive rock or Prog Rock and it is close to classical music in having time changes and varied tempo. Yes, it is always best to just sit back and listen especially to Rush. LOL If you are looking for a documentary on Rush there is an excellent one called Rush Beyond the Lighted Stage and you can find it on KZbin

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Ya it gos under the name " The story of Rush" and it has Polish subtitles.

[@byronness7385]

Welcome too the Rush rabbit hole They are a thinking man’s band an you nailed it when you realized, it’s about an eargasm 🤘yah just gotta chill, smoke a bowl an listennnnn lol They have a few documentary’s out there, the story of 2112, beyond the lighted stage explain the band very well… there are also a few more movie/ live performances/ documentaries as well Enjoy, your in for a long ride of 40 yrs of music

[@cityhonors1]

😂 Imma just say it.... 🤦🏿‍♀️ I do NOT understand how anyone expects to "bob their heads" to a song they've never HEARD before! 🤷🏿‍♀️ We'd listen to a Zep, Rush, Who, PF, YES, Bowie or Queen Album, 😏 like 4x, before even figuring out what songs we liked. 🤔 You don't know the rhythm, the intro, if the song has words, nothing?!? 😏 I don't know why you feel the need to bob your head, when just listening & 😁 looking surprised as you sometimes do, 🥰 is TOTALLY enough dude! 😊 We're just all happy Neil & the guys live on in folks like you discovering them the way we did, back in the day. 😂 And unless you heard the song first on the radio, you'd toss on an Album or 😒 an 8-Track and look like this 😳🤯😳 most of the way thru! Know, you are not alone! 😂😁😂🤣 Love your reactions & 🤪 more Rush please! 🥰🐰

[@laurakali6522]

La Villa Strangiato, Red Barchetta, Subdivisions, Closer to the Heart, and many many more.

[@PromLesbian]

If you want to know more about RUSH, check out their Documentry - Beyond the Lighted Stage

[@BalokLives]

If you are hoping for Rush to have a consistent rhythm throughout their songs, you will be disappointed. Rush's music is extremely complex with multiple time signature changes throughout most of their pieces. They do have some that don't change, but most do. Rush was very interested in complex music. Think of them as the Mozart of their day. More like composers and amazing musicians. Less like pop music. Progressive music. You can tap your foot to them, you just have to remember not to get used to that tempo because it is going to be changing soon. They are simply amazing. That is why so many bands idolized and were influenced by them.

[@RockinRob69]

Practically ANY RUSH song will make you humble. The 3 men are the top in their craft.

[@G-MAN1958]

That was one of the best moments of enlightenment I have ever seen from a reaction! "Sometimes, you just gotta listen to the music." So true! ☮

[@jonprice3337]

Love your re=action!! My favourite song after 45 years. Fantastic live performance!

[@kevincraycraft1473]

Great reaction!!! Rush is absolutely the best 3-piece band ever. Pure musicianship and artistry in each of them and their instruments...along with the pure chemistry between them. From looking at your reaction history for Rush...I would suggest the following songs below that you haven't done yet to add to your ongoing Rush journey and reactions. All of these are fire!!! 🔥🔥🔥 - YYZ...Live from Rio 2002 (instrumental) - original was 1981 - RIO WAS ROCKIN!!!! - La Villa Strangiato - Live 2011 Time Machine Tour (Instrumental - custom "carnival" intro) - original was 1978 - Best Intro Ever - Live version (R30 tour 2004) - various riffs from their 1970's songs leading into Spirit of Radio - original was 1980 (even though you've already done the original...this is a GREAT variation and LIVE) - Closer to the Heart (Live 1998 Different Stages) - original was 1977 (even though you've already done the original...this is a GREAT variation) - The Garden (Clockwork Angels tour live) - original was 2012 - Fly by Night - original was 1975 - Malignant Narcissism and Drum Solo - Live 2008 Snakes and Arrows Tour - original was 2007

[@_BLACKSTAR_]

"Rush is absolutely the best 3-piece band ever." *PRIMUS weeps quietly in the corner*

[@CashMullen-ng4sr]

Natural Science should be at the top.

[@rexatkins9264]

Welcome to a new brother in arms! Welcome to the wonder, the mystery, the mastery, the majesty of RUSH! 🤘🏼

[@_BLACKSTAR_]

The one really cool thing about Rush isn't just that they are one of the very premier acts in all of rock n roll history, but they were 3 genuine friends who never suffered terriblty from the animosity that can and has developed in alot of famous bands destroying them from within. These 3 gents loved each other as only the very best of friends can.

[@rush119]

Alex and Geddy have been best friends since middle school.

[@stellamorgan482]

Good realization at the end about you listening. I was thinking the same thing when you started the song. You were so determined to bop to a beat! I was thinking...just listen son, this is Rush...lean into it & "hear" it! Nice reaction! You mentioned checking out YYZ live in Rio next. I highly recommend that one! It's very energetic but don't be waiting for words it's an instrumental that will leave you amazed! 🔥

[@bryanevans5398]

I was at that actual concert in montreal as a young 17 year old just entranced the entire show. The thing that you had to keep reminding yourself was it's life, and only 3 friggin guys! Glad to see your generation enjoying it as much as I did being there! Cheers from Alberta 🇨🇦

[@KevinHudson-q7i]

I was blessed to see this band live 21times SINCE HEMISPERES UNTIL THEY RETIRED I have NEIL PEARTS autograph R.I.P.NEIL PEART! YOU ARE MISSED &LOVED

[@Raiderblack]

Multiple listens and you start to anticipate those changes and it AWESOME!😊

[@cogline]

You just hit peak music video greatness. Keep the Rush coming

[@squamishfish]

This is what makes this band one of the great live show band ever , They can do something like Tom Sawer then go deep cut like this , so you never have to listen to the same boom boom beats for three hours , with be ready to expect the unexpected ,

[@viewfromthehighchair9391]

Just listened to your comments on your Outro and it gives me hope that young people such as yourself are opening their minds to the music I've loved for decades. Thank you for that as it lifted my spirits which have been down as of late. Just thank you!! All the best!!

[@elsmoerenhout5837]

I love this song and this performance.

[@AnthonyPeterson-bh1ex]

Love seeing a new generation understanding how special they are.

[@markjohnson4217]

Progressive rock is always a challenge to the ear at first. It was Rush that motivated me to become a musician and they became a gateway drug from hard rock head bangers like I was in my teens into progressive rock. Then I realized that I wanted to learn every drum fill, time signature change, every shot, every rest of every song on every album. Then I moved into YES, determined to learn and conquer all of Bill Bruford's drum parts, then John Bonham, Phil Collins, Stewart Copeland etc. I became a professional drummer and it is all Neil's fault!! So beware young listeners, it could happen to you too, the Rush pill is VERY red!!

[@jt2112able]

Now you know how we all felt when hearing this song for the 1st time...great headphone music...!!!

[@yanxinniu6677]

Seeing this great band, my first concert, I was in like eight grade, it was kind of mind bowing, and compelled me to see them, obviously, nothing was like that back in the day, as the seventies were ending, eighties began, we had great hopes of possibilities for us in life, our community,

[@Land-Shark]

This was the very first Rush song that I learned to play on bass guitar in 1983, and the very first song I learned to play on bass guitar. It holds a special place in my heart.

[@JohnBelcher-v7z]

This was the first tour I saw them on, this song blew my 14-year old head wide open

[@CoronaMechanics88]

Saw them 4 times between ‘78 and ‘82…always always awesome…respect…

[@viewfromthehighchair9391]

I've listened to Rush all my life and have seen this video, at least, over 100 times but you just introduced a new thought into my head when you commented that you were trying to find "the beat". The thought was, you aren't in grade school or even high school anymore music-wise. When you listen to Rush, you're in Grad School, Ph.D!! Rush changes their time signatures many times in most of their songs or instrumentals and this can make it hard to "find that beat" which makes the music more interesting and fun to listen to. My advice to you is give up the beat and let the music just wash over you; listen closely to the lyrics because they can contain some important messages and life lessons. I've learned a great deal from Rush songs over the years and specific lyrics (even just one line) can come to mind in the funniest of situations. One example that constantly resonates with me is the line "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice." i'll let you find the song to which it belongs on your own but there are many gems along the way if you are open to them. Glad your are listening to Rush and I'd suggest also listening to Pink Floyd which is another high-level prog-rock band that is worth your time, I promise. I just checked and see that you have discovered them but re-listen to the song "Comfortably Numb" with the Pulse concert version so you can get the full experience as Pink Floyd had, arguably, the best live show ever staged. Good luck and happy listening my young friend.

[@scottclarke3640]

You were in amazement when Geddy started on the keyboard. If memory serves me correctly, Geddy used that same keyboard on their Time Machine tour in 2010 and 2011, 30 years after this video. I was in the crowd in Detroit MI for that tour.

[@lindaward5376]

If you'd like to see something really insane, be sure to check out Working Man Live In Cleveland. Cheers from Toronto! 🎤 🎹 🎸 🥁 🎸 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@3beard]

One of the top rabbit holes to dive into that just keeps going. Enjoy the journey!

[@dkwoodsy2082]

Young man- you don’t even know how it warms my ol fat guy heart to see you truly appreciate this band. Legends in their own time and beyond. Their talents will live on forever- although Mr Peart has left us- RIP😔 That one you just saw was done in ‘77 on the Farewell To Kings album. The next album in ‘78 was Hemispheres. I HIGHLY recommend you check out La Villa Strangiato. A 10-11 minute instrumental jam. It’s unreal. I’ve only seen them live 6 times but when I saw them in ‘90 on the Presto tour they did both Xanadu and La Villa in the same show. I seriously got a little dizzy and light-headed. The blow-you-away intensity of a live show is indescribable. Also check out Far Cry from the Snakes and Arrows album. I saw them twice on that tour in ‘97. Welcome to the Rush fam!

[@carcarjinks1430]

this was during the period when rush was using a lot of alternate time signatures, especially 7/4. that's why some of their stuff is hard to count along to.

[@billbox1916]

Rush is unique. They take the average listener along for a ride through a myriad of time signature changes, while simultaneously stating to musicians, "Hey, the bar is up here". I love these guys.

[@WangLees]

Welcome to the family brother- enjoy the talent and the new (old) friends you just made. 2112- lights out, headphones on.

[@jasonlacroix6083]

Beyond the Lighted Stage, Time Stand Still, The Rise of Kings are documentaries of the band with TSS being the most recent, it covers their final tour to the last show. Pretty emotional for the hard core fans. Well worth a watch!

[@christopherlucas6209]

Thanks for bringing Rush to other and younger generations

[@Barnes466]

Dude! I was little kid listening to bands like RUSH, and Iron Maiden, etc and I made a goal. I promised myself I would learn guitar and understand and play along with my fav bands. My Mother forced us into piano, God love her. I eventually got to catch up with Iron Maiden and a lot of my favs on guitar. It took me a long time though over 20 years lol! :) But the journey itself was well worth the effort. I am glad I got to do that. There is nothing like the feeling like you are part of the band playing at home listening to them and you hit most of it :) Be well!

[@jonsaylor756]

Exit Stage Left was my first concert. I was 14.

[@tepes22b]

Your video about "Freewill" got me to subscribe! Nothing feeds the soul like watching someone discover something new!

[@brasco96wired67]

This is the band that turned me into a musician 45 years ago. The best way to really get the music is to turn off all the lights and lay down with headphones and just listen to all the sounds and the time changes in their music, it's beautiful, powerful and inspirational.

[@wadehulsizer]

This is off the Farewell to Kings album. 2112 album is a full-concept album a complete storyline through individual songs. Highly recommend it. It's the band giving the record industry a finger for not allowing them to make this kind of music.

[@Barnes466]

A really neat fact about RUSH and how they became famous. KISS from the US came to Canada and needed an opening act, that was RUSH. Those bands are friends still to this day. No joke. If you ever get a chance go check out that video of other bands talking about RUSH and their influence on music, they influenced everyone :) God Bless!

[@stephenpublicover8818]

Ah, my young friend, I am glad you are enjoying RUSH, I saw Rush in 1988, the best live band ever!!✌

[@jasonlacroix6083]

There is not a more addicted fan base than RUSH fans. If one sees a T-shirt, hat, sticker, license plate, anything, they will reach out no matter where you are. You picked their career opus today, XANADU. This is the boys at their very best. Spin up La Villa Strangiato next, no lyrics just ten minutes of high energy instrumental rock and roll!! Glad to welcome you to the club!!

[@iRenegade164]

1981. Meadowlands, New Jersey. Rush. My very first concert. You'll learn a tremendous lot from Neil's lyrics...if you study them, may he rest in peace. If you haven't already, do Natural Science...which dovetails well with George Carlin's Save The Planet bit. You need to read Samuel Coleridge's poem Kubla Kahn, which was Neil's inspiration for this Guggernaught of a song! Beyond my parents, those who've had the most influence on who I am today have been George Carlin, Frank Zappa, and the incomparable...Neil Peart.

[@jacquesjrviens3384]

Natural Science - Studio version next !!! Gotta do it bro !!

[@TheRedMike671]

Yes, with Rush indeed just listen. Don't let thinking get in your way, not right off anyway. In recent times I see all kinds of people with interest in music doing all kinds of reviews of songs like this, created some 30-40 years ago and some use gadgets to print out or display the scores and such... Meaningless really. Yes, all kinds of time signature changes, woven creatively and played seemingly with flawless effort... You need to have a toolbox full of repertoire before trying this at home. A huge skill-set to be readily available to draw from at less than half seconds apart. To mimic or play to Rush's music all you need then is to feel it. To be able to react without thinking. Glad you took this on. If their music ever seems to deep do what America's Got Talent judges advise... Breathe. Props bro! Hang in there! Good job!

[@tomkelly1442]

I haven’t said this before in my many comments on RUSH reactions but I’m saying it now. It is particularly gratifying to watch young people find joy in this band.. but tbh it’s more fun when the reactor is female or of color. To go from outcast cult band adored by pretty much only nerdy white guys to legend band appreciated by everyone is a wonderful surprise 🙂

[@redtesta]

intro is insane. i would say unmatched. Only 3 people making all that noise and unique sounds

[@philbrowning1187]

Great reaction! Don’t try to catch a beat with Rush, especially don’t try dancing to them, you’ll end up in hospital. This is progressive rock at it’s very best.

[@loveagainstgods5116]

I’m 54 been a die hard RUSH head since I was 10 the professor’s passing felt like losing a friend/ family member 💔

[@scottlaughlin9897]

This is Prog. Rock at its finest. A lot of transitions in the music. You don’t dance to this. A lot of people say it’s too much going on. What they do is so complex for three guys. Absolutely my favorite band for 40+ yrs. If you ever do 2112? Pronounced twenty one twelve. Do it with the VEVO official video. It’s done in comic book format. You’ll get a greater understanding of the story.

[@allenlocke1935]

This was a performance for the ages! 🔥

[@jewel_laughs]

Great reaction, DAME. Subbed for Rush. I see the army is coming and has your back. When you have the time, check out 2112 (cartoon version) - it's an epic tale!

[@brianoconnor1633]

Love your comment on just listen. Inspired me to think about things before reacting.

[@marvinlatimer2947]

Been a fan since 78 saw them 4 times BEST BAND EVER

[@beadybaby]

Almost every other band: uses a synthesizer Neil: synthesizers are for bass players. Bring me tubular bells, cowbells, wooden blocks and yes, an entire xylophone. I may someday also want a spinny-spinny drum platform, so I can have at least *two* ridiculously monstrous sets of percussion at every show. I’m also waitlisted for Buddy Rich’s drum clinic so I may have to scoot off early. Alex: OK well I have my double double and my foot pedals. Geddy: I also have foot pedals. Double-double bass and I guess now the goddamn synthesizers too.

[@telsat]

A lot of great Rock bands came from the 70’s and 80’s era but Rush produced a sound that never gets old and passed the test of time with every generation. Personally after listening to music for 45 years there’s no way to put one band as the greatest rock band of all time so for this reason I have to say that Rush is in the top 2 list of the greatest rock band of all time 😂 and Xanadu is probably their best song ever put together imho. You should definitely match La Villa Strangiato live session 1978, Tom Sawyer official video , Subdivision official video, The Big Money official video, Time Stand Still, Best intro in live in Rio, YYZ live in Rio, Limelight official video, Red Barchetta,

[@somersetcace1]

Relax for sure. In this song there are several parts, all with their own groove, but once you listen a couple of times you start to figure out out when it switches. So you can grab each groove, but some of them take time to drop. You have to give it a little time to breathe.Still a great reaction.

[@billybeaudry5354]

You have to hear best intro ever it's amazing

[@drummerdaveRush7777]

Greatest band of all time lyrically and musically

[@AnonyMous-rr1rv]

Their use of time changes are part of their musical genius.

[@Deplorable0698]

Ah the Rush army is here !! Welcome to the rabbit hole it is deep and full of wonder !! Greetings from YYZ 🇨🇦 RIP Professor

[@joelibretti]

For Me... 'Exit Stage Left' is the Great Live Record of all time for many reasons, one of those is the sonic-quality to it. Xanadu Shines Big-Time!

[@ericvonsteuben7533]

"Beyond the Lighted Stage" is the Rush documentary you want to watch.

[@RobertGoshko]

The music and the lyrics, Neil wrote some prolific lyrics over the years.

[@reallymysterious4520]

If you want to hear a bit of a different sound from RUSH the first studio album has a nice raw bluesy track called Here Again which will blow you away

[@dontbelieveornot]

Rushes get this problem. We´ll got the intro give a big ass kick after this. So loving this kick you'll became a ass-kicker-lover and expect for the next. And they becamo over-and-over.

[@James-no4fu]

Don't forget to notice how Alex switches from the 12-string to the six string

[@thadiusplug7666]

this song is like being in love with 6 girls at the same time

[@deadeyetopher8621]

So ive been a rush fan for 45 years now. Whats interesting about Rush. At first listen it seems like alot. So i feel you however the more you listen the more it becomes part of you. When you watch 50 thousands Brazilians sing to an instrumental song , and you get it. Then your hooked for life😊

[@michaelirwin7258]

To touch on some other comments, Rush is an experience you just listen to and enjoy. Today's music with its 4/4 time and never varying beats makes it easy to just bop along to the same-old-same-old with every song. It never changes. It makes it boring. With Rush, you get a lot of varying odd time signatures that keeps the music moving and you guessing. Makes it interesting. Makes your brain listen and think. Makes truly wonderful music.

[@michaelvargas4079]

This will blow your mind and put it into perspective" Geddy lee" The bass player, singer, keyboardist founder" of the band" His parents were in a Nazi death camp and they got out

[@mlinderict]

"Next one Rush in Rio YYZ." We're all going yes, yes. Do that ... and waiting for your head to explode.

[@luiscarmona8147]

By the way, Xanadu, Exit Stage Left, is the song I asked my songs to be played when I depart from this dimension, during my farewell.....

[@paulgale2565]

You need to listen 5 times each song. 1st- guitar, 2nd- bass, 3rd- drums, 4th- lyrics and vocals and finally 5th the whole piece. THX ✌

[@RayEvans-j1q]

Three who play as one!

[@davidzornes6863]

If you dig Rush you will really dig Yes and Black Sabbath .these 2 bands , said Geddy Lee, " The two major influences in our music. We wanted a mutation of the 2 bands."

[@mdu2112]

I'm predicting a jump-off rather than a walk-off after this one... 😅

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Welcome to the party.😎🎶🎶🎶🎶