Country Artist Reacts to Rush for the First Time | AMAZING!!!

[@ChasingAnthems]

Check out our first music video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV7Ve6GQe9SYocU

[@semperadmeliora3467]

Legendary 3 piece rock band. My favorite quote about Neil Peart, "He's your favorite drumer's favorite drummer." I think it was Dave Grohl who said that. If you really want to see a crowd go nuts, watch "YYZ" in Rio.

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Yep, that’s THE one. That crowd was sick! 🤘

[@tommyblackwell3760]

@@ronaldelliott4373 No kidding....when you have the audience singing along with an instrumental, you've gone beyond next level!

[@TheoSmith249]

Hi praise indeed from Mr Grohl

[@petercolquhoun2086]

@@ronaldelliott4373 "When they got up on their feet, they made the show". Jackson Browne

[@Mboogie69]

I love that quote as well. So true

[@corywilliams1698]

He plays the keyboard with his feet in certain parts of this song. All while singing and playing bass. He’s extremely talented.

[@ChasingAnthems]

That’s wild!!! 🤯🤯🤯

[@clockworkangel4026]

Rush is what happens when the smartest kid in school (drummer) teams up with the multitasking tech wizard (bass) and the class clown (guitar) to form a band. All three of whom just also happen to be musically gifted prodigies on an unparalleled level. I'd recommend 'Leave that thing Alone' from the Time Machine Tour. It's an instrumental so you don't have to worry about lyrics. 😂kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZPWdJKcfKaljMU

[@tommyblackwell3760]

That's probably the best description of the personality interplay of Rush that I've ever read.

[@JKeltTV]

Roll the Bones is also a great hit that most don't know about. Twilight Zone is a classic b side too

[@mikek5958]

Alex is a fucking trip man; love 'em all, miss ya Neil.

[@alienlife7754]

Alex Lifeson is far more than a clown. What a dumb thing to day.

[@tombanaski3251]

"YYZ Live in Rio" is incredible---the only time you will see an audience singing along to an instrumental song. Also "YYZ" is the airport code for Toronto airport where they are from, and the song actually starts out with Morse code (in music) reading "Y-Y-Z"...this band is like no other to ever exist, enjoy the rabbit hole. Oh, and the drummer (Neil Peart) wrote the lyrics to their songs....how many drummers did that? (Phil Collins notwithstanding)

[@trainguy1017]

You know you're a truly badass band when people sing along with your instrumentals!!

[@apospichal]

RUSH in Rio is amazing! The audience participation is evident even in the audio recording, and they loved it when the band played “Closer to the Heart,” which they hadn’t played live in years. They heard that it was a favorite in Brazil, so they played it for them. That’s because RUSH appreciated and respected their fans. Class acts, all three of them.

[@Tuffy2112]

I was JUST thinking "oh God!, This guy is going down a VERY big rabbit hole!!!!" RIP Professor. ❤️🎶🥁🎸🥁🎶❤️💔

[@JohnBrooking4]

Look for Peart throwing a drumstick high into the air at the end of a phrase, then catching it just in time to use hit a snare with it.

[@avolite719]

Yeah ,we ALL know the story told a thousand times before about the origins of the YYZ song title. Why keep repeating it over and over and over and over and over ..... PLUS even people who don't like Rush knows that Neil wrote the lyrics.

[@RushFanatic87]

Quintessential Rush starter pack to check out: “The Spirit of Radio” “YYZ” (Instrumental) “La Villa Strangiato” (Instrumental) “Xanadu” “Working Man” “2112” (Set aside a whole day to dissect this one) “Subdivisions” “Red Barchetta” These, along with “Tom Sawyer,” are the starting blocks to launch you into the deep catalog exploration. They have 20 albums worth of music. You will not regret this rabbit hole. In fact, the more you listen to their different eras (yes, I said eras), the more you will begin to hear the inspiration they gave other bands like Dream Theater.

[@ronparsons8786]

Limelight!! The Camera Eye as well

[@Mr.CliffysWorld]

I would argue "Kid Gloves", from the album Grace Under Pressure, deserves to be on that list . It illustrates Alex Lifeson's changing his sound yet still pulling off badass riffs . I've play electric guitar since I got bored with beating around on an old acoustic and my parents got me my first electric on my 5th Birthday in 1972, and I never looked back. I've seen literally thousands of guitars, incidentally I was lucky enough to have an uncle who don't do music store, through which I've met literally thousands of musicians. It's nice to see Alex rice and finally getting some of the recognition that he should have been receiving 30 years ago. I used to contend he was the most underrated guitar player in the world and at the time (the '80s '90s and 70s) he was and the band in general was also. I mean come on they weren't even inducted into the Hall of Fame until 2013!?!? What a travesty when you look up how many one hit wonders and flash in the pans here today gone tomorrow artists were inducted long before this trio of virtuosos. I once was asked the question if you're stuck on a desert island for the rest of your life and can only listen to one album what would that album be and after 20 years of pondering that question I have came to the conclusion that that album would be Permanent Waves by Rush the album right before the album Tom Sawyer came off of . One could say I like that album because it is about the last album getting synthesizes were more of a background instrument which help round out and fill out their sound and they came more to the forefront and while I believe that is true I don't think that is why I picked that album I think I choose permanent waves because whenever I listen to that album it sounds to me like it was not a labor of love that album sounds to me and I may be wrong, but when I listen to it it sounds like they had fun making this album. The record company had gotten off of their backs after the success of 2112 so they were not restrained and I think they just went in and had fun recording that album.

[@terrymoore98]

Check out "Rush" YYZ Live in Rio, and LaVilla Strangiato live if you want to be blown away!!

[@trainguy1017]

Geddy kills it on bass, keyboards, vocals and foot pedals. Also the intensity that they are playing with, on this song, is the same intensity level that they would maintain for an almost 3 hour show and every song is just as musically tight. Always cool to see people discover the greatness that is Rush!

[@trainguy1017]

Also... 40 years together as a band. One of the differences between them and many others is that not only were they band mates but they were also best friends. Never putting themselves above the others.

[@forakermm]

Saw them 6 times. Best live band ever. Seriously, the best. And their time signature changes are phenomenal. Rush is music for your brain. YYZ!!!! Listen to it!

[@chrishildebrand1836]

I agree with you. I saw them 9 or 10 times and they were amazing every time!

[@bostonwhofan]

One of the coolest things about Rush: Alex Lifeson and Geddy were in the same home room in Jr High School and have been best friends ever since. Another amazing live performance you should react to is "Spirit of Radio" live in Toronto in 2003 in front of 500,000 fans on a sunny August afternoon. It is one of the greatest live performances I've ever seen!

[@TrainWreck444]

I was at that 2003 Rush performance!

[@philstone3859]

@@TrainWreck444, I want to cuss you, but I won’t! Ha Ha! So, emoji?……….🖕 🇨🇦👍🇺🇸

[@CHAUNCEY.GARDNER.]

There is a vid of Geddy mocking Steve Shutt,Hall of Famer from the Canadians,he mentions that he introduced them,but said he was clown for not being able to prononce Alex's real last name😝😝.

[@ryant3600]

The drummers of Dream Theater bow to this Rush's Neil Peart. Who is considered the greatest drummer of all time. You should check out his drum solo live in Frankfurt. He plays every single piece of percussion in that kit and he even does a Buddy Rich tribute in the middle of the solo too. It's phenomenal

[@robbob5302]

I only recently discovered Buddy Rich. I have since been on a mission to prove Peart is still the GOAT. But so far.....

[@SylvesterCarl]

R 30 Der Trommler. There is a part in that where he is faster than the camera. You can see it when he is doing cross-overs in an overhead shot. My desktop picture is a screen grab of an overhead shot of Neil from R 30.

[@danceswithsticks]

Der tromler is the most musical drum solo I've ever had the pleasure to enjoy!

[@blazingsaddle166]

I've listened to a ton of bands over the years but Rush are in another league entirely. As a 3 piece outfit, they really have no equal for skill & longevity. We're talking about a 40+ year career here, with a back catalogue of supreme music that no band can really touch. When we talk about legendary rock groups, Rush pretty much take front of stage.

[@matthewhoag2609]

Oh man, I love to see any musician discover Rush. All three of them are virtuosos. Many talk about Neil Peart being one of the greatest rock drummers of all times, but the same could be said of the other two on their respective instruments. Yeah, Geddy plays a mean bass, keys, and sings, but you missed him on the Taurus pedals with his feet. Basically, a set of synth organ pedals. He was using them to trigger the spacey sweeping synth sounds during the intro. Want to see the multi-tasking taken to the next level, check out Xanadu live from the 1981 Exit Stage Left tour. Geddy has a double-neck bass/12-string, keys, pedals, and, of course, is still singing. The fullest sounding band live - incredible what a three-piece can pull off. Cheers! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKarhGCdn7KcjNk

[@leemiracle6840]

Also Alex on pedals also, he does alot of synth pedals on LaVilla.

[@stratcat3216]

Alex also plays synth lines with his feet

[@jeffcapps8926]

I have had thd privilege to see them 3 times and they sound the same if not better live compared to the records. You should check out Neal peart's aka the professor, do his drum solo live from Frankfurt. He was soo good. Rest in peace Neal, we miss you...

[@robtech341]

When Edward Van Halen was asked, "how does it feel to be the greatest guitar player ever?", He said, "I don't know, ask Alex Lifeson". 'Nuff Said.

[@losthor1zon]

I think it was this arrangement: Alex had a double neck six string /twelve string guitar. Geddy had a double neck bass / six string guitar.

[@jeffcappelletti1986]

The synth sound at the start is the Moog Taurus bass synthesizer. It is played by using your feet. Neil the drummer has a hybrid drum kit. The drum kit is two different drum kits combined. The acoustic drums are Drum Workshop. The electronic kit is made by Roland. The other device is the xylophone looking one . That device is called the MIDI Mallet. Rush does not use any hidden performers like some bands do. Each member of rush plays some kind of synthesizer or sampler. Neil does it with drums. Geddy and Alex the guitarist both have Moog Taurus bass pedals played with their feet. A lot of bands hide their session keyboard player behind or under the stage

[@leehanson1416]

This.

[@yourthaiguy]

Anybody notice Geddy's salute to SPINAL TAP at 8:46??? That's HYSTERICAL!!!

[@Pilikestortoises]

I love the fact you pointed out how hard it is to sing while shredding bass, nobody understands my struggle 😂

[@richpeltier9519]

When Geddy is playing keyboards, he usually covers the bass line with Taurus Bass Pedals (keyboards for yer feets!)feet!. Rich the Ancient Metal Beast

[@spritelass6712]

If you like the full sound they produce, listen to Xanadu from 1981. You will be blown away by how rich and complex they can be.

[@kma4444]

Absolutely! Exit Stage Left version of Xanadu is simply astounding.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

You were talking about the lead guitarist (Alex Lifeson's) sense of humor. Yes it's true, but all 3 of them have/had great senses of humor. In that last section of your video, where you froze the Rush video, did you happen to notice Alex's amplifier stack? He jams the place with equipment. Geddy Lee (lead vocals, bass, and keys) pushes his bass through the facility's PA system, so he doesn't have that massive amp stack behind him. In its place, he substituted other things to fill in the emptiness. In this video he has a line of 3... wait for it... commercial chicken rotisseries. Complete with a "chef" who would come out on stage and baste the birds every so often. They also used clothes dryers that were filled with t-shirts that weren't available on the merch stands, and they were known to toss the t-shirts out to the crowd at the end of a concert.

[@ChasingAnthems]

Thats awesome!

[@thomasking5472]

Further on humor. The last lick at the very end is from comedy legends Cheech and Chong's "Earache My Eye".

[@joshuaboniface]

There's also a brief shot of Alex's "fans". In front of his monitor he has a bunch of Barbie and Ken dolls holding up signs like "Alex is the best guitarist". It's absolutely hilarious.

[@fretless29]

Also check out their rock and roll hall of fame induction speech. Alex is hysterical!

[@fredscribner3688]

Neil always said that he never got bored playing Tom Sawyer. It's such a difficult drum piece that he always felt a sense of accomplishment when he nailed it.

[@AutobahnSHO]

He keeps rhythm even changing the beat from bar to bar. So amazing!

[@cpmf2112]

"He knows changes aren't permanent, but change is" always gets me.

[@0okamino]

Lyrics of wisdom, without a doubt.

[@Jo-oc-0]

“His mind is not for rent to any God or government. Always hopeful, yet discontent…”

[@jasrfjr]

Please check out Rush's "Working Man" Live in Cleveland if you want to see something that's "Nuts," and Neil Peart (the drummer) was not called "The Professor" by accident. :)

[@jonathanspahn7308]

You have just witnessed the three most complete rock musicians to ever grace the stage 🙌 The Spirit of Radio That should be the next song 👍

[@tommyblackwell3760]

The Toronto 2003 video, in front of their hometown crowd....incredible energy!

[@jaywitt5171]

Welcome to the greatest 3 man band ever. I'll let someone else give you the band details. You need to do Xanadu Exit Stage Left next. It's a live concert video from 1981, and there are more guitar necks than there are band members. It will change your understanding of what a band is capable of. This is the closed caption version - Rush's lyrics are as important as the music played: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKarhGCdn7KcjNk

[@647warner]

Xanadu original with the robes. Geddy said he doesn’t know where his robe is. Someone stole it. Because it was too awesome. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3qVmKCKaNeUqLs

[@hustler3of4culture3]

Check out this newly restored version that came across my feed last night kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJPcm32hg8ShjLs

[@Nitramrec]

Rush: Too much noise!

[@toddjust5179]

Not only did Geddy Lee play bass while singing, he also played keys with his feet while playing bass AND singing! Absolute unbelievable talent, skill, and creativity by all three of these dudes.

[@colinklang]

3 guys. Sometimes sounds like a whole orchestra. They are phenomenal. Alot of people have already mentioned great songs to check out. Honestly you can't go wrong. Once you check them out you're hooked. Unfortunately I didn't find them until the early 2ks when I was in highshool and a friend played some of their music. I never did make it to a live show and will always regret it.

[@solitarymessengeable]

Welcome to the landscape of your musical mind. I woke up shortly after the 60s, turned on the radio, and.. God was playing drums.

[@allenshort1288]

Notice Geddy's T-shirt, it is a reference to Alex;s Hall of Fame acceptance speech which consisted of one word over and over for about 3 minutes.

[@richarddeese1991]

Thanks. Yeah, not only did Geddy play bass, sing, and play keyboards, he also had bass foot pedals under the keyboards. Also, starting in the 80s, they each began using sequencers that they could trigger with foot switches, to add certain layered parts into the live songs that the 3 of them normally couldn't do without studio overdubbing. Awesome! tavi.

[@rooramblingon895]

I LOVE seeing Alex clown about and sing along. Plus he's SUCH a class act on his guitars...my goodness he makes them sing and shout with real soul and melody. I've never understood how he got forgotten as a brilliant musician. Surely one of the best (as were Neil and Geddy). The friendship and chemistry between all three is wonderful on stage; they may as well be jamming in their garage for all they care. Which is better for us IMO... 5:56 Is when I identify your transition into the standard Rush head shake, with a little smile. We all do it. We are all thinking the same thing: "WOW. How are they doing that? There's only THREE of them!" 🤯 It's funny to me it always happens watching The Professor 😁

[@mammothVT]

This song is one of my favorites of all time. It's just got such a good groove to it. They're all such incredibly talented musicians.

[@leighhunt6331]

I loved the review. As RUSH fans, we know a first time experiencer is going to say all the things. You said all the things.

[@auntiesocial3680]

Sounds like you and your wife and like hubby and I. He listens for the music, I listen for the lyrics. We both love Rush.

[@scottzappa9314]

Especially being an old fart, I truly regret never seeing Rush in concert. How incredible the band and at the same time the nicest guys in rock. And Neil was off the chain, on or off stage. What a mind and person.

[@tommack8650]

Sorry to hear. Your uncle Frank was a big fan. RIP Frank and Neil

[@CharCanuck14]

In 1974 my then boyfriend took me to a Toronto tavern to meet and hear a guy he went to high school with. His friend was Alex and the band was Rush. I love the fact that those 3 talented guys got the international fame they deserved.

[@rkoenig100]

Rush had a great sound. They had one the greatest rock drummers of all time. Incredibly talented!

[@jeffreydutton9596]

Snakes & Arrows tour was from 2007-2008. In 2008, Geddy and Alex were 55 years of age and Neil 56 years. The tour had no opening act. I saw them live, and if my memory is any good they performed a bit more than three hours including intermission. Tom Sawyer is a technical challenge. But, so are all of their compositions. Absolute legends.

[@nickcrisp7252]

I think you pretty much hit on everything everyone agrees about with Rush; such a full sound from just three guys, all super-talented, Geddy's distinctive vocals, Neil Peart incredible on the drums/percussion... I almost wish I'd never heard of them so I could discover them afresh all over again! Next, Xanadu live (Exit Stage Left 1981). Also check out La Villa Strangiato, Spirit of Radio, Working Man...

[@TheZappawizard]

these guys were my favorite band for a long time, they're just absolutely badass. I'm glad I got to see them over 10 times.

[@staciojeda4146]

#RushArmy reporting for duty.. always, always love seeing people discover Rush's music... Been a fan since 75, since them live 4 times (wish I could say more)... Personally I prefer their mid 70's to early 80's music, but that was my teenage, early 20's years.. RIP Neil Peart the Professor (Peart is pronounced like Ear with a P and T). There is no greater 3 piece band in the world.. go down the rabbit hole and we'll all come with you.

[@thomasobrien1213]

Wasn't a fan till about 8 years ago. This band blows my mind

[@kevinkilduff2064]

Great analysis! Methinks there has never been a better three piece band in the prog/rock genre. They have influenced scores of musicians with their unmatched technical, melodic and lyrical chops. 40+ years after their start and with Neil looking down on his mates they retired engraved in the Mt. Rushmore of rock music.

[@alwaysopen7970]

I love to hear the reactions of first time listeners of Rush. I've been listening to the for damned near 50 years.

[@delscoville]

Neil Peart on drums is legendary. Lost him a couple years back R.I.P.

[@martyadams3172]

So glad you chose to listen (and watch) a live performance. Everything they could do in studio, but live, on stage, in front of an audience! No tracks or days to create multi track recording. Amazing and nearly beyond belief.

[@martyadams3172]

P.S. didn't run through all 700+ comments, but both Geddy and Alex also played taurus foot pedals. Hard to see in most concert vids. OH, and Neal had electronic "triggers" in his kit.

[@moleman1976]

For a Rush newbie, I'd recommend the "Working Man" Live in Cleveland. The back story is that Working Man was their first hit in the USA, and it was due to a DJ in Cleveland hyping the song. Decades later, they played a show there, and played an unbelievably amazing version of the song. It's an eye-opening example of how good this band was, and it's by no means my favorite Rush song. But I do think it's a great intro song, so please check it out!

[@alexbonner2128]

The rabbit hole is deep with great Rush songs. Would love to see your reaction to Xanadu live

[@sarahughes6452]

Geddy Lee is a phenomenal bass player. They are all exceptional at what they do; Neil is the GOAT. You should check out Cinderella Man; the bass is amazing and they are just so tight on their timing.

[@armadillotoe]

Geddy Lee also plays bass pedals while playing the keyboard. They said they aspired to be a 3 piece orchestra. Neil Peart the drummer also wrote most of the lyrics.

[@clare1061]

The best 3 man band ever, the sound they made was unreal. They brought me through junior high and high school.

[@morlokkurak4763]

Not only is Geddy Lee playing Bass, keyboard, and singing, but he has melodic foot pedals beneath the keyboard. He is the Personification of Multitasking.

[@jasonm8017]

I ❤️ you man. When u only have 2 friends and you want to make a band. And sound like a 5 piece band, you just have to make it work.

[@billvanveghel6784]

the Rush rabbit hole of brilliance is endless...my suggestion is the live version of La Villa Strangiato...mind blowing!!!

[@danadnauseam]

It's hard to go wrong with Rush. Instrumentally, they were one of the strongest rock bands around. Neil Peart was also an excellent lyricist, and Geddy Lee's vocals are excellent.

[@markgilbert9872]

You ask what other RUSH songs you should listen to... you owe it to yourself to listen to all of it, you will not be disappointed!! ...perhaps the most talented band ever - man-for-man!

[@hucifertoo]

I can't elaborate on everything that has already been said. They were phenomenal. Xanadu, yes. La Villa Strangiato (instrumental) yes. Neil's drum solo love in Frankfort, absolutely. But what really sticks out after you're initially blown away by the talent and sound... Is the timing changes. Amazing.

[@shelleya2378]

When Rush started out, Geddy Lee did not play keyboards, but as their music progressed, they wanted to add that sound. In their wanting to stay true to just the 3 of them and not add other members, Lee said, well, I'll have to learn how to play keyboards! Neil Peart has also said that playing Tom Sawyer correctly was always a good day for him. Crazy, writing a song that was so difficult even The Professor had a time with it. But being Rush, they always pushed themselves. One of the greatest bands ever and some of the most loyal fans ever!!

[@thegman8968]

RUSH is simply phenomenal !!! I'm "subbing" now and hoping you do more of this band. Love your enthusiasm !☮

[@philstone3859]

Agreed! The RUSH ARMY marches on!

[@benchipi2317]

Once upon a time there were 4 NY guys in a basement jamming music and they had one thing in common, they were áll RUSH fans. The started a little band, DREAM THEATER. So you understand where the drumkit came from. RUSH RULES!!!

[@jewel_laughs]

I like your reactions and am glad you found Rush - the best band EVER. Working Man and La Villa Strangiato Live in Cleveland are an epic jams. I subbed for more Rush.

[@cinedelasestrellas]

After Tom Sawyer, the most well known Rush songs are probably “Limelight” and “Closer to the Heart.” There are a lot of other great songs from them too, but I’d recommend starting with those. If you want to dig a little deeper, a few of my favorites are “Prime Mover,” “A Farewell to Kings,” “Dreamliner,” “Mission,” “The Camera Eye,” “Marathon…” I could go on and on. They also did some very long songs like “2112,” which I actually consider to be more of a short album than it is a long song. They put on a great show and like all Rush fans, I was heartbroken to hear the news about Neil Peart a couple of years ago.

[@prsjackal]

I commend you on your discovery of one of the best technical, melodic, tight, fun and creative bands ever…. My heart goes out to you in that unfortunately with Neil’s passing, you’ll never seem the live in person… but please, watch as many of the live videos you can. Xanadu from Rio, Camera’s Eye from Cleveland. There is even a high school concert from before Neil came to the band when they were still teens. If you want to fully understand the depth and dedication, watch the documentary Rush: Time Stand Still, that documents their final tour. It is both awe-inspiring and heartbreaking. But you will understand why fans are obsessive about seeing them live and many have dozens of shows under their belt.

[@jupehe5703]

I saw them every time (3) they visited my home country, Finland, and the first time I was with my sons and my older one had tears in his eyes when "Dreamline" was played. This band was out of this world... (and one concert Neil DROPPED his stick 😃)

[@tonyhofer6748]

And thats probably the smallest drum kit Neil ever used..Always love when somebody hears/sees Rush for the first time.."3 guys do all that?!?!"

[@MrTech226]

I have been a fan of Rush since late 70's. I have seen Rush live during their Time Machine tour in 2010. They had another drummer named John Rutsey, but he left the band. So, their drummer, late great "Professor" Neil Peart joined the band. He was main lyricist for Rush. They toured for 40 years from 1975 to 2015 with their final tour was R40. In Jan. of 2020, "Professor" Neil Peart died of brain tumor. Alex Lifeson, guitarist, is retired from touring. Geddy Lee, keyboardist, bassist, and singer is still active with some projects.

[@richardkafka5625]

If you want to see Alex really being funny watch their Hall of Fame speech! It's Priceless!

[@felsinferguson1125]

You're surprised at Geddy playing bass, keyboards, and singing... Wait 'til you see him doing hammer-ons and pull-offs on the neck of his bass *WHILE* playing keys *WHILE* playing pedals with his feet *WHILE* singing. You'll be digging for a week trying to get down to the level where your jaw finally came to rest after it dropped :)

[@billbox1916]

Great reaction, thank you. I enjoyed this. BTW the drummer writes the lyrics they're always great, for examplethe lyrics is in the song: "The Trees". 😎

[@danallshaw1131]

Yep, this is my 42 year loving these guys. Sneak 2112 into your playlist. :)

[@ajhieb]

Yes, Geddy is singing, playing bass, playing keyboards and playing the Moog Taurus (foot-pedal) board... and still has less going on at any given moment that Neil. That's no slight on Geddy. Neil is just that amazing.

[@donjackson5522]

Not only is Geddy playing bass and keyboards while singing, he’s working foot pedals under the keyboards.

[@brandimodrak461]

RIP Neil Peart 🙏😢💔😪 thanks for your drumming, and all the lyrics. You will never be forgotten ❤. Much love to you and your family 💕Brandi Modrak 💕 ps thanks for sharing your channel. I love the song Witch Hunt 🧙‍♀️😍🖤♥

[@travisowens9735]

Was blessed to see them at veterans memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. Right up front and holy crap brother! Amazing!

[@ginamarandino6451]

Check out live version of Xanadu, Geddy's double neck is sick! It's a guitar on the top and the base on the bottom it's crazy! Also La Villa strangiato is epic!

[@bilbaltube]

his head shake at 5:56 is a head shake many of us Rush fans have made when watching Neil being Neil.

[@reallymysterious4520]

There's a nice little guitar solo Alex Lifeson does at the beginning of La Villa Strangiato - the Pinkpop performance which you can easily find on YT

[@hawkmoon419]

At least 2 different videos of this song when Rush was in their prime. Exit Stage Left for 'live' when the song was new, and the Official for them recording it in the studio (my favorite). Welcome to the Rush rabbit-hole!

[@calvingreen5202]

Great reaction!! If you want to see another epic display of their talents, check out Best intro Ever. It's intros of six songs, in chronological order, leading into Spirit of Radio. It's amazing 👏

[@yankeerepairs]

#facts #faks #fax

[@divinity269]

I was going to suggest the same thing.

[@timtorkelson7201]

Wish I had a $5 bill for everytime I fell asleep with headphones on to 2112 and all the world's a stage during high school!! Awesome very talented band guaranteed!

[@keithcullison9152]

I was so lucky to have picked up Fly By Night back in 1976-77 and have basically lived a Life with Rush as my soundtrack….I have diverse musical tastes but Rush will never be matched for me.

[@timmerred5]

So true! I grew up with RUSH being THE major influence on me. I started off playing bass, over time I was able to play a few RUSH songs where I’d play bass, sing, play keyboards and also bass synth pedals. It took time, up since the songs were originally written that way, it wasn’t as difficult as I’d first thought. Playing bass and singing on other songs that were far more simple was actually harder for me because the bass line was contrapuntal to the singing melody.

[@robertaistrope9602]

Yeah I remember first discovering Rush. Their album 2112 had just come out and I knew they were going to the top. I have been a fan ever since. Neil Peart was the best ever. He even had the nick name The Professor because so many drummers were awed by his ability

[@peterramsay4674]

I saw Rush four or five times if you count going back the next night by scalping ticket. Even when they just played in Toronto bars they had this full deep sound. You could feel the power knocking you over and surrounding you. It’s a vibe like no other. They rose to the very pinnacle because of their loyal fan base that just grew and grew over the years. The radio stations wouldn’t play their music and the music critics never supported them so they built their following by relentlessly touring the northern middle American cities. Being Canadian they also toured Canadian cities. This an example of building their reputation through hard work and perfecting their musicianship on the road. They have the very best loyal fan base I have ever seen. Everyone of these guys are s teir musicians. That’s why they are in the Rock n Roll hall of fame. Because their fans demanded it.

[@surfeit5910]

Every. Single. Drummer. Alive, references Rush as their inspiration. Only recommendation I can give is to listen to some of the studio versions first ONLY because they were around for 40 years. A song they did 7 years in to their career isn't going to sound the same live 33 years later simply due to technology and vocal range/age.

[@juliemanarin4127]

They reference Bonham

[@kenratliff7822]

Peart and Bonham are the heroes of every good rock drummer

[@slowmarchingband1]

Geddy also plays bass pedals with his feet when he's playing keys.

[@donhadfield2835]

Just finished watching the most amazing interview just released on KZbin today where Alex & Geddy talk about life after Rush their frustration with not being able to continue, the time when Neil was sick, handling the grieving and how life has moved on since. They are still great friends even though they haven't played any music together since the R40 tour. Enjoyed Alex's new project Envy of None, it is NOT Rush but it is enjoyable.

[@johnkear2268]

Agreed, and what an interviewer too.

[@mdunawaym]

Working Man live in Cleveland. Such musicianship! And the twist they put on such an old song is just phenominal!

[@herbhill7591]

Rush is 🇨🇦🔥 Best rock trio ever. Forty years of quality music. Try Spirit of Radio next.

[@scottbrewer9676]

Wish you could have seen them. You would have really enjoyed it. It was always good. Always.

[@TUBBYMAXX]

Rush is Awesome!! Further on your noticing their musical talents... both Geddy and Alex stomp on Moog Taurus Bass pedals on top of everything else you mentioned !! Cheers !!!

[@JoseSantos-eg2oz]

Glad you got to Rush. Saw them seven times, tied with Yes (also seven) in that regard. I would advice you to see Rush as a continuous developing musical voice. Very early the sound is harder, then they got from Yes some complexity, and after 1982 they became an interactive musical sponge that pretty much went a step beyond what was contemporary. "Villa Strangiatto", "Far Cry", "Natural Science", "Animate", are all awesome and different. Enjoy.

[@corazondeoro9351]

I got into RUSH from the beginning and as good as their first seven albums were, including A L W A S , I think they finished with their best in the end with CLOCKWORK ANGELS !

[@djlp2212]

If you watch Geddy closely you will see while he's playing the bass and singing, he's also playing the floor keyboards. While he's playing the keyboards you can still hear a bass guitar playing which is also floor keyboards.

[@jyesht2108]

What's the name of the intro song?? It's very catchy and amazing. I love it!!!

[@ChasingAnthems]

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[@ChasingAnthems]

“Wake Up Call” was our third single. Thanks for digging it!

[@jyesht2108]

@@ChasingAnthems Thanks bud. I surely check out your other ones too!!

[@ChasingAnthems]

Just gave you a shout out on a video we created: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2Sxq5R7odypmqs

[@waltdee1258]

Lee and Lifeson both used Taurus pedals for bass riffs primarily, but also to trigger synthesizers, as well.

[@squamishfish]

Try The Song working man live in Cleveland , watch thee guys in their 50s play after a three hour concert , this song goes from mellow to out right crazy in three stages , see how the guitar player way out of the fret range

[@emptypl81]

Probably the best Trio ever. Definitely the best drummer ever. R.I.P Neil

[@BradReddekopp]

Alex is also sometimes triggering things with his feet. I love the way he clowns on stage. You have to be extremely confident in what you're playing to do that. As others have said, all three of them are very funny but Alex is the funniest. You mentioned Geddy's voice. It is very good here but veteran Rush fans recognise that, at this age, his voice was not quite what it used to be.

[@leehanson1416]

Geddy's voice has aged like a fine wine, IMO. It's richer and less, um, shrill than it used to be. When Rush played side 1 of 2112, they used Eb tuning to give Geddy a bit of a break on the really high passages. The rest of the night, they stayed in standard tuning, and Geddy was sometimes using the octave below.

[@mariozammit7065]

Well done friend! I have watched tons of these Rush reaction video’s and hearing so many perspectives is really nothing short of pure bliss! And yours is no exception! I just saw this was done 2 years ago so you definitely have been gifted many times over by now. In my humble opinion, although their live stuff is amazing, their studio work is second to none and if i want to have a divine experience right here on earth i just listen to the full version of 2112! And there are sooo many more! ❤Thanks for making this very cool vid, look forward to checking out your channel and all the gems that await this Rush fans inner child! ♥️

[@bryanbailey6963]

As for Geddy's voice, this is very good, but you should go back in time to their earlier stuff. You will be blown away by the highs he can hit. Look for the original version of Tom Sawyer.