Deconstructing "YYZ" by Rush (on UPRIGHT BASS?!)

#rush #yyz #bassline #analysis #uprightbass #cover #jazz #doesitjazz #geddyalexneil #movingpictures
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Rush's "Moving Pictures" (1981) album, I thought I would revisit the song that made me want to play the bass to begin with--and my favorite Geddy Lee bass solo, ever. After 30+ years of playing Jazz professionally, how do my ears hear this classic now? And the big question: can I play the song I once thought was unplayable in my youth--ON UPRIGHT BASS?! That's right, I'll play through the son on the UPRIGHT BASS. Part cover, part analysis (#phrygiandominant), part love letter--join me in celebrating Geddy, Neil Peart, and Alex Lifeson and the timeless instrumental "YYZ" as I try to find out: DOES IT JAZZ?!
00:00 Intro
02:00 Tritones/unison lick
04:01 A Section
05:00 B Section
06:54 Bass/Drum Solos
09:09 "Jazz" Version
09:51 Guitar Solo
12:55 Bridge
13:59 A Section (reprise)
14:46 B Section (reprise)/Coda
15:53 The Verdict
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[@polymathing]

If you frequent the jazz clubs in Toronto you will often hear interpretations of Rush songs. Their music is Canon around here.

[@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849]

My wife & I used to live in New York City and I always wanted to visit Toronto. Her stock response was "Why? So you can try and find Geddy?" Well, maybee... 😉

[@franko2348]

Can you recommend any clubs?

[@davidreichert9392]

@@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849 I can tell you which neighbourhood he lives in, but not his exact house (which I will never take the time to determine, out of respect for his privacy). I was in a cafe in that area with my family once, and I stepped out for about half an hour and when I came back my wife told me that Geddy had come and gone! Kicking myself ever since.

[@johnandrews3568]

@@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849 it's not hard to find his house... just saying

[@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849]

@@johnandrews3568 I'm sure it's not very hard. But TBH, I would rather save myself from myself and just not even know that info. What I mean is...when I was in high school, I was so obsessed with Rush, I probably would have found his house and been an annoying fan by hanging around his front gate, not even realizing that's creepy. I can just picture Geddy yelling at me, "Get off my lawn!" LOL

[@86FxBdyCpe]

I'm the farthest thing from a musician but a huge Rush fan. I love watching these videos from professional musicians, like yourself whom understand everything going on in a Rush song and breakdown the genius of it. I don't understand all the theory but I find it intriguing. This was way cool. Would love to see you do another one. 👍

[@Brian_Johnson._The_1]

There’s a reason why Rush has one of the most loyal fan bases in history. Thank you for your breakdown of this great tune.

[@chrisa9373]

"a" reason why? Ha! SOoooooo many reasons!!! Reason #2112 - can pull off Lennon glasses.

[@garmisra7841]

I would love to know if Geddy has seen this and what he thought of it! Spectacular exegesis of this song and you're a beast of a player!

[@pdbass]

Still waiting to hear from my hero!

[@renakmans3521]

Funny I’m in my 50’s, full time jazz guitarist and Rush still kills me! These guys wrote and played on the highest levels we’ve heard on earth. I played the entire Moving Pictures in high school with my garage band:-). You killed it!

[@pdbass]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ChopBassMan]

I'm a 60 year old semi-retired professional Jazz bassist and I'm also still blown away after all these years! I learned everything from Power Windows back as the albums came out - Hemispheres was my first RUSH album (at 16 I think) and I learned how to read music and all about odd time signatures and time signature changes including both ways to switch back and forth from triple to duple time. That was within the first year of my ever touching a bass guitar. I became a professional musician solely because of RUSH!💖

[@anta40]

YYZ on upright bass? Man, I've been listening to Rush probably a decade, and never think about this. Ingenuous 😁

[@scottbrettschneider9782]

Huge Rush fan for 40+ years, no group has had a bigger influence on me. Still surprises me how many people, even Rush fans, don’t realize that the rhythm is YYZ repeated in morse code. Thanks for such a great video!

[@flyingsodwai1382]

YYZ has been a fav of mine for 40 years. Exhilarating is a PERFECT descriptor.

[@terrymiller111]

You stepped over into musical genius territory with this. You are too humble to realize it, though. Wow. Keep up the great work.

[@miked877]

I'm in my 60s and I am still geeking out about Rush. I started with 2112 and went from there. Seen them four times. Favorite albums: A Farewell to Kings, 2112, Moving pictures, then Hemispheres.

[@sergiosaunier]

58 here. First album was "Hemispheres". I saw them once, in 2002, at the Morumbi Stadium in São Paulo, which is their largest attended show (60 thousand people). My favourite albums: "Moving Pictures", "Grace Under Pressure", "Permanent Waves", "Hemispheres". I salute you on your great musical taste!

[@bassocanario]

The analysis was as dope as the playing...and your enthusiasm is infectious! You have created a unique, bass ur-nerd corner of da KZbin(that's a compliment, maestro😉)...Thank you! ETA Another video: How about...country tunes that jazz?

[@pdbass]

Oooooh. I gotta find a good one. Great idea. Thanks!

[@PATMAN0910]

this is so impressive! i couldn't even imagine trying this on a upright phat cello! you gotta have calluses on your left forearm! not just you stone hard spider fingers. great video breaking it all down too. 2 years late but this is to good not to comment.

[@fixedgearjerk]

I'm in awe. Thanks for this. As a jazz player and a RUSH fan, awesome.

[@glennrager3684]

At 63, I've been a Rush fan most of my life. Sadly, I didn't get into jazz much, but thanks to this awesome video I have a peek at what I've been missing. Thanks! Subscribed.

[@bobandiara]

That Rush In Rio section from YYZ in the intro brings me back some memories. I was at the show in São Paulo on that tour, it was the first time Rush came to Brazil. It was awesome to see them live. I played guitar in a band at that time, and we did some Rush covers, such as Tom Sawyer, Limelight and Xanadu. I still pick up my guitar from time to time to play these songs.

[@rembeadgc]

You totally did that! Progressive rock was one of my entry ways into jazz (Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, UK, Gentle Giant, Kansas and more) in addition to fusion (Stanley Clarke, Return to Forever, George Duke, etc.), plus everything else in the world. Totally gobsmacked by Rush as a teenager!

[@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849]

@So Juorn Er same here! I got into Rush and Yes in 7th grade in 1980 and that led me down a prog rabbit hole...by my last year of high school I was into Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return to Forever and Weather Report. My 12th grade Philosophy teacher took me to see the Gary Burton Quartet at Lehman College in The Bronx in May 1985 and Stanley Jordan made his professional debut on the same bill. We were all blown away! That turned me into a full fledged jazz head. Great memories of those years...

[@rembeadgc]

@@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849 Funny how that music came into view just as our minds were expanding. Everything was possible!

[@jacobtapianieto9655]

I'm a huge fan of progressive and jazz fusion music and artists.

[@BlazinRiver1]

Give early Journey a listen...before Perry

[@gregorybolton]

Don't forget Victor Wooten!!!

[@alexandergreiner8838]

Man, what a video. I´m a bass player, Rush fan, like Jazz, hate music theory. You just blew my mind. A big big THANK YOU for this phenomenal video.

[@sonicplayg]

Excellent analysis and playing Paul.. loved it!! A lot of us professional players started out with Rush as a template and Rush became a segue into jazz-fusion and traditional jazz! Definitely want to share this... Rush indeed does Jazz! 🎼🖖🏻😎🕉 Thanks again for the excellent harmonic analysis and review of YYZ !

[@pdbass]

Thanks for watching!

[@JackDavis]

Synopsis: Rush is badass. YYZ is the most badass instrumental rock song ever. Great analysis of the musical theory behind it.

[@danielgbgibson]

A few minutes in, went to give this a thumbs up, then realized I already had. 👍🏻

[@HBSuccess]

Paul that was absolutely sick upright playing! I can’t believe I missed this 2 yrs ago. I really hope Geddy got to check it out by now. I grew up near Buffalo and was 14 when Rush dropped their first LP (w John Rutsy) so of course they were part of my younger years… but I lost track of them until the documentary came out. Then saw them that year at the NYS Fair of all places - second or third row- they were literally unbelievable…all 3 of them. They played Moving Pictures in its entirety as well as a bunch of other fan faves. The couple next to us were at their 70th Rush show! And I’m told that was not that unusual. There has never been and will never be another Rush. But what really impresses me about Rush is what decent people and good friends they are/were. It does not surprise me at all that they reimbursed an earlier artist for lifting his melody- I’m guessing at the time it never occurred to anyone there would be a royalty due on something from 1937 but they made good on it. And RIP Neil. We all miss you as well as the band.

[@gregorybolton]

Here here,music fans all over the world,...let's all raise a glass and give Neil Peart, and RUSH,... the band he so very much was the most driven drummer/percussionist/lyricist/songwriter/beloved Professor!!! TO NEIL^^TO RUSH^^TO THEIR MUSIC ^^ TO THEIR GREAT FANS^^!!! AND LASLTLY, RAY DANNIELS^^THEIR MANAGER FOR GETTING THEM SIGNED !!! THANKS RAY!!!

[@AndrewAMartin]

One of my biggest musical regrets is not seeing Rush live when I had the chance. I console myself by saying that Geddy's voice isn't what it was and I might have been disappointed... At least there are recordings to play over and over, and a few tribute bands that do them justice (including one locally)...

[@CoraStanley-ue7rw]

My Uncle CT introduced me to Rush in 1980 when he played the Fly By Night album for me. As a young drummer, I was blown away with Neil's drumming. Rush's music has been an inspiration since then. They have been one of my favorite music groups since.

[@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849]

I was also 13 the first time I heard YYZ/Moving Pictures, and had the same reaction, but it was in 1981 when it was brand new (I'm 55 now). Rush and prog in general, esp Genesis, led me to jazz in college. I've played most forms of Western popular music as a musician, but my love for Rush has always remained. In 2015 I saw my 24th and final Rush concert. Bittersweet. Btw, you've got great intonation. Thanks for brightening my day!

[@room34]

Mind-blowing video! Also bonus points for "Zed" and the correct pronunciation of "Peart." (We're about the same age, and I've only been getting these right for the last year or so. And I still definitely *cannot* play this song on bass.)

[@HBSuccess]

100% on Zed and Peart. I was thinking exactly the same thing.

[@greyone40]

Being Canadian, the zed thing just flew past me. Glad you mentioned it.

[@marcbelanger7339]

As a French Canadian, I always thought that the letter Z was pronounced Zee in English and Zed in French only. Now I learn that it is Americans who pronounce Zee and English Canadians Zed - like us, French speakers! THANKS! 🙂

[@joannalewis5279]

This video is so inspirational and over my head. Saved to favourites and one day maybe I'll understand it

[@VoodooCosmonaut]

What a lovely tribute. Your skills would bring a big smile to Geddy face.

[@recondoc65]

Wow! Now, I like "YYZ" even MORE because of this explanation. Especially, after having seen RUSH perform this in concert. My favorite was during the Time Machine Tour performance in Dallas, TX. Oh! and by the way, BRAVO! You definitely know how to jazz shred your upright!

[@DM-ev1sr]

Love your breakdown of YYZ and instruction of the composition and playing on the upright. I was mind-blown when I heard this song and do play my best on both acoustic and electric 4 string. Thank you for this video. More please sir.

[@heydreyes8369]

This was amazing to hear, your bass sounded flawless man. I always thought that YYZ could in some way jazz, but never to the extent that you explained in the video. Blew my mind.

[@sanjaymehta6948]

What a phenomenal analysis!

[@michaelw.carter8729]

I’m just a drummer but watching you play my favorite songs on an upright is awesome !

[@igotthchop]

Hey friend, not just a drummer, we're DRUMMERS!

[@TheCocoaDaddy]

Fascinating! I found it interesting that YYZ got you interested in playing bass and you ended up playing Jazz. Great video! Thanks for posting!

[@chillidog5000]

I love vids like this. Been a RUSH for 40 years and always love learning new ways to listen to RUSH. Thank you.

[@bke8921]

Dude, I had to stop in the middle of watching this amazing episode. It is definitely one of my favorites!!!! YYZ?!?! YYZ on acoustic Bass?!?!?!?!!!! Dayum... I have so many memories of this piece, especially when I saw them perform this live!!!!! While my brother is the drummer of the family, I can play air drum note for note on this entire piece, and have this entire incredible anthem burned in my mind! I'm getting chills dude, I'm getting chills!!!!

[@MrSpamwillbeblocked]

yup. I just subscribed. that's about as nutrient dense of music food that is cosmically possible. but tasty also. I love your obvious enthusiasm, I love how music appreciation spans genres because I rock out and get down and funk too. I'm completely blown away after naively experiencing this video, like watching a full length movie, then coming out of the theatre to discover there is still an echo in my ears sustaining the final sounds and my heart is racing.

[@TNGfan8794]

As a fan of both Rush and jazz music, I love the way you've shown and explained the jazz in YYZ and showed what a boss YOU are by playing it fabulously on an acoustic bass. I would love to see what other Rush songs jazz!

[@IceyFlame500]

Dude this video is so awesome and in depth, you’re very quickly turning into my favorite bass and music channel :)

[@cerberus2881]

I was smiling while you played that, I never expected Rush from an upright Bass.

[@Micas099]

This is likely the greatest musical thing I've ever seen.. truly. omg

[@Barefoot_Joe]

I was born in '74, I'm a fan of Jazz generally amd *some* blues rock like Led Zep, but somehow I've managed to avoid Rush for 50 years! thanks for getting me into it, your enthusiasm is infectious:))

[@LSA2013]

He did record it on a Jazz Bass so... it jazzes by default? As an 8 year bass player who is also into prog and jazz, I absolutely love this video. I also heard your second harmonic in his last solo and it reminded me of Jaco’s harmonic “fill” in 4AM by Herbie Hancock. I think that the D/F harmonic sounded just as cool as the original B/G, honestly. Another fun fact: Alex Lifeson began using chorus pedals after he heard Jaco use it! I believe he began using it on A Farewell To Kings.

[@pdbass]

You just BLEW MY MIND THERE. It's all connected in some way, isn't it? Thanks for watching!

[@Skid_marq]

Thanks for the analysis! I love how you kept your mistakes in your upright bass demos to showcase how hard the bassline is :D

[@Liquid_Alchemy]

I loved hearing your bass 'origin story'. Long Live RUSH!

[@jefftrnr]

Sorry if this was already said, but that tri-tone intro is morse-code for YYZ. 🤯 Thanks for an amazing analysis, Paul! As an upright bassist and life-long Rush fan, I really enjoyed it!

[@herrent]

Its also the designation for Toronto Airport.

[@adam872]

This looks exceedingly hard to play on an upright. Great breakdown by the way. You've hit on all the reasons I love that track.

[@GloriaNak]

Mind blown! Watching your right hand on the strings is amazing. This was so cool and I love how you broke it all down. Awesome video. Thank you!

[@rillloudmother]

YYZ is up there among my fav rush songs and i definitely used it to remember tritone in my first music theory class.

[@richzabinskijazz5232]

Great Episode (as usual)! I also completely geeked out to RUSH in my high school years, transcribing/learning and performing all of the drum parts from Moving Pictures and a few other albums. This video gives me an even deeper appreciation of their contribution to the musical world.

[@pdbass]

Thanks Rich!!

[@johnteevins7036]

oh you wonderful creature.as a stroke victim who can no longer play his instrumennts , i have just experienced the coolest longest sense of musical satisfaction since the horrid loss.thanks for existing!

[@wrinkleneckbass]

I remember learning that song when I first started playing bass in 1983, before there was easy access to tabs. Back then I practiced at least 4 hours a day until my fingers gave up. YYZ was a song that you had to learn by playing at a slow tempo, listening to the record at 16 2/3 speed while moving the needle back over and over again, then playing it over and over again on bass while gradually increasing the tempo. I was finally able to play it, but I found the first of the three bass solos was always the hardest part for me to play.

[@onesixfive]

maybe anyone could write an analysis this deep if they tried hard enough, but it is very clear you didnt have to try as hard as others would, because your excitement for the material is enormous. but the most impressive part for me is 11:44 when you played an obscure mode on a fretless instrument while not looking at the neck! amazing video and a travesty this does not have more views. it will before long!

[@TheCyberadam26]

Thanks for taking apart this awesome song. I love the jazz covers I've heard of YYZ and this video explains why they work so well.

[@patrickfarley8036]

Excellent, excellent, excellent breakdown! I'm hearing a song I've loved since the day the album was first released and I got it home on the stereo, but I'm hearing new things about it after this video! Thanks for this! ✌️

[@CallaDiver]

Thanks for your hard work and amazing content as always. 6:58 was incredible to watch.

[@whendovescry2000]

DUDE this breakdown of YYZ was incredible!!!! As was watching your upright bass playing!!! How bout breaking down a Prince song (his bass closing the song A-U-T omatic)

[@mcclendonreport]

Yes, it jazzes. And yes, revisit this concept in other vids, Paul . Also, brother PD, note the FUNK sound of Black Sabbath basslines. Geezer Butler's secret is the Funk which is why Sabbath reigns supreme in metal.

[@hrojospinkfloyd]

So incredible that they created this song from hearing the code in an airplane when they were flying into Toronto. YYZ is the code for Toronto’s international airport.

[@Earth_to_Kensho...ComeInKensho]

Brilliant playing! and I loved your breakdown of each part. I hope Geddy catches wind of this. He'd go out of his way to thank U. He seems like that type of guy.

[@ChopBassMan]

I decided to become a professional bass player when I was 15 and barely starting on bass and a friend played the song "In The End" on RUSH's All The World's A Stage album. Between the little bass solo at the beginning and the incredible interplay between all 3 of them during the guitar solo - I was hooked for life!💖 I became a rock bassist and went to college (also learned with a guitarist friend on our own) for Jazz performance and had a great career for quite a few years!!!💖

[@craigevans7353]

This video was so rad. I loved the moving back and forth between showing the technique and explaining the technique. Subscribed!

[@mikel917]

Your channel is like a breath of fresh air!

[@danieljones1822]

Paul once again, a damn good video. You're playing is amazing on this stand up❤

[@philipmcadam5339]

Thank you. I think it does jazz. I also agree with many of the other comments, your enthusiasm around your subject makes the presentation more enjoyable. More please. Peace and love.

[@unpythonic]

An amazingly fresh take on a friendly voice, a constant companion since the 80s. Thanks for doing this.

[@erikavery1105]

ENNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! I've been learning that Bassline for over FORTY YEARS....... it STILL Baffles me!😳😳😳😳😖😖😖😖😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫🤯🤯

[@Deadbuck73]

You Sir are an amazing musician! Awesome awesome mastery of your playing and knowledge of the notes! 🤩

[@LD-qj2te]

It was 5 am and I was restless in bed and discovered your channel . Watched Rush meets looney tunes , which solved a mystery for me because I knew I heard that part and couldn’t put my finger in it and I think Rush like me had it tucked away in their brain and did not “lift it” but only channeled it . But ps how cool to show such a respectful and musical tribute . You gave me a Rosetta Stone of knowledge …. Thanks …… and wow stand up bass . Amazing solo sounded amazing !! Cool guy thanks

[@vdub1959]

As a new double bass player, I appreciate the information you are sharing. Also as a 40 year Rush fan, you are a fantastic player and teacher. Thanks for taking the time and effort to produce this content!

[@Illinois_Steve]

I'm not a jazz person in any sense of the word, but this video was very entertaining and informative. New respect.

[@Winter_337]

Incredible work, Sir! Astounding playing and the way you express your knowledge and break down the track is thorough! New favorite KZbinr unlocked!

[@JavierMartinez-rz4vc]

Amazing análisis and applying !! Really enjoy it ! Greetings from Venezuela

[@hjs521]

Love that song! The breakdown was great (way over my head musically but fascinating). I always got that eastern feeling from Alex's solo and now I know why. Love your comment about feeling like you just ran around the block! That’s exactly how this makes me feel. Tell Chris I said hi. Hope you both are well.

[@steviiiii]

thank you..!! one heck of a piece. my first time here. thanks for taking the time to break this down..!!

[@riffmondo9733]

Well that was just great! Loved it.

[@enrifretless]

So cool way to analyse this great song by a great Prog Rock band!! Myself also influenced by Geddy and Rush in general to play electric Bass Maybe one day I'll start with the Upright too hehehe, thanks!

[@treharris1677]

Dude, thank you so much! I've been looking for something with more analytics and depth than Beato and you NAILED this! Wife and I watch these every night at bedtime. I'll mention "YYZ" is the airport identifier in morse code for Toronto Airport. Geddy Lee flew in there as a private pilot and was always amazed at the international flavor of those who flew there from India, Mideast, China, South America, Europe, and all points on the globe. So, the song reflects the exotic destinations and the riff on bells by Peart at the beginning is that morse code that spells "YYZ", the code transmitted by the NavAid at Toronto Airport. Elegant song, really, and you nailed the analysis.

[@madjock-hy7th]

Absolutely brilliant. I am not a musician so I didn't understand some of it, but that doesn't matter. I am a major Rush nerd (probably notice from my name😂) and I thank you for making me appreciate the genius of those 3 guys even more than I did before. After 40 or so years following them it is wondeful to be given further insight by someone who obviously knows what they are talking about. I also loved the look on your face at points as you went for the most tricky parts along with your obvious admiration of their talent. Thank you for doing this video. All the very best from Scotland!

[@kevbob]

Paul this breakdown was incredible. Well explained and demonstrated.

[@pdbass]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@andymelendez9757]

Awesomeness. Your love for the bass and music is contagious! Thanks for an ear opening analysis of an epic Rush tune. Hearing them perform live was one of the most exhilarating concert experiences I’ve ever had. Neal and Geddy had this deep pocket that would rush over you and just completely enthrall your being. Mind blowing.

[@jonathancapps1103]

This really makes me want to see a 3- or 4-piece acoustic jazz rendition of YYZ. Depending on whether you want to keep the keys and guitars as separate voices (probably adding keys properly defining the plies chords) or having a pianist or guitarist try to cover both parts (doable, but you'd lose a bit). Maybe someone like The Bad Plus.

[@guyconner2001]

That was Awesome!!!!! Keep groving and God bless!

[@michaelmayer4872]

Oh hell yeah. Rush completely grooves in the same way that Graham Central Station totally rocks. Good music is good music.

[@floouk]

Well done that man. YYZ is hard enough to play on ekectric bass Guitar, let alone an upright bass. A valiant effort.

[@tl4633]

That was good stuff!

[@greyone40]

This was a top drawer video. I really am happy that there are talented musicians in this world.

[@VictorOrlandoNieto]

Amazing analysis; thanks for posting this video. Very encouraging for a bass player like me whose major influence is Rush and now is learning jazz.

[@samanlashkari1702]

You are a gem sir! salute!

[@bassfiddlesteve]

NAILED IT!

[@teddypantelas]

Yes he did!

[@toddashton9696]

Wow, loved your comments, enthusiasm, and performance on the acoustic bass. This track has been a favorite of mine since the Album release. I was 16 at the time. I wore out 2 cassettes before getting this on CD

[@coreysokoloff5247]

I LOVED this! And I love listening to music professionals (jazz players, classical composers, producers, etc…) who GET Rush! And if I might up the “Jazz” ante, I would go as far to say Rush IS Jazz! Why? Because IMHO, Rush created their own language. (As weird as it is) They were having musical conversations - like Jazz. Just done in their own unique way. ✌🏼✌🏼

[@karenjulien2249]

You’re an A+ class. Amazing and so glad I came upon this!

[@kwokalisaur]

This was amazing, thank you! I only stumbled on what an exhilarating and habituating song this is by watching the extraordinary Yoyoka Soma gleefully rip though it on her 5 piece drumkit at 10 years old. If you haven't seen that already, definitely check it out - you won't regret it!

[@toniokroger741]

Incredible!! Love your Content! More please :)

[@WildNewsWeekly]

Wow. When I'm bored I look up YYZ covers on KZbin by both bassists and drummers. I wasn't ready for this... XD

[@christopherkianka-fv9if]

Wow! Awesome technique-- there's no way I can do this on my upright. Yet-- you've inspired me to try. Great analysis too-- thank you!

[@thewoodbooger583]

What an amazing video! Really enjoyed your insights.

[@mattellison3099]

LOL I totally used this song in Ear Training to identify a tritone :) that made me crack up. Great video as always, love your channel. Oh, and The Simpsons theme is a good tritone example too.

[@RealROI]

Brilliant breakdown my friend. Much respect. And Rush... as a bassist learning bass in early mid 80's... Rush of course was the gold standard.

[@SteveHolthof]

Wow, you really know your stuff!! I love that you love playing Rush on an acoustic bass. So 😎 cool. Keep the Rush videos coming!!

[@sector-eh1tv]

Beautiful playing, deconstruction and analysis. I'm not a Jazz player per se but I do listen to jazz and I believe you have presented a great look that 'YYZ' is got Jazz elements. Shine on!