Rush - Digital Man "Live" The greatest live rock band returns with another stunning performance

[@bobryczak6018]

Nobody touches this band. I live and breath RUSH. Cheers.

[@lisaharrison1031]

Geds bass line on DM is insane. I have worshiped in the halls of RUSH since I was 15. I am 64 now and I still am in awe of these 3 kings. My husband and I have seen them over 50 times in the last 35 years. There’s NO other band that can touch them, especially LIVE!! I listen to them almost exclusively. I don’t need any other music in my life. Love that you guys love them too. We RUSH fans are a devout and close knit group…….we love nothing more than seeing others join our family. Welcome!! KEEP RUSHIN. 🤘🤘🤘

[@DionysusAlS]

Well said. I listen to maybe 4 other bands besides Rush on a semi-regular basis, but a good 90 percent of the time, I'm listening to Rush when I listen to music. I'm a fanatic going back to 1976. One of the non-Rush bands I like idolized Rush and tried to emulate them, but wanted to be more "accessible" to the great unwashed. That's probably why they're my second-favorite band, albeit in a different universe than Rush. Keep Rushing indeed.

[@davecole2561]

They were kings, and kind wise kings who loved their fans all along the 40 plus year way. A fond farewell to kings. What a cruel blow life had for Neil, but what a wonderful musical and written legacy he has left us. Best wishes from Devon, UK.

[@leandromartinez1637]

I love u guys!!!!

[@mikeb3539]

There's nothing at all wrong about "Getting excited and a bit out of control" when talking about your own personal experience with their music. We've all been there again and again and the smiles just don't stop even after 40+ years of listening to them.

[@BlackSun6393]

I'm all for you listening to more Rush. The Holy Trinity.

[@STILL-KICKIN]

You really need to check out their live performance of Xanadu from the Exit Stage Left tour… it WILL blow your mind!!

[@number9434]

This☝️👏👏

[@asipavingoffice5537]

I had heard working man and at a party someone had 2112 on a shitty stereo and nothing clicked, about a year later during a blizzard listening to a collage radio station on a system that I still have today a song came on that blew me away, XANADU, I cant fully explain the emotion but sitting home in a blizzard and dreaming of wanting to live in a tropical paradise is all I could think about for years. Yes I finally moved to Florida 7 years later and everytime I see weather reports from up north of snow I start humming XANADU. Best Rush song to me.

[@Tonyr0206]

I second, third, fourth and fifth that suggestion. Quite possibly their best live performance.

[@davidransom4703]

please do more of your amazing videos for rush

[@edwardcalvet]

Dude your RUSH videos are Epic

[@124Robmonty]

Please do something from their last album. Headlong flight or the garden. This was not just a 70’s band

[@holdyourfire74]

Agreed. I think Clockwork Angels is one of their musically strongest albums ever. The Garden is a perfect ending to that album and their studio career.

[@DrewJimmy]

Agreed! Clockwork angels is friggin awesome

[@lonecedarfarm]

He plays fast forward just as long as he can, but he won't need a bed hes a digital man

[@michaelmartin9128]

People who love Rush, REALLY LOVE RUSH 😁🤘❤

[@leandromartinez1637]

Love you guys.....keep on keepin' on!!

[@drummerdaveRush7777]

Greatest band of all time lyrically and musically so sad they are gone now ,seen then 39 times

[@jakeb934]

and it's not even close.

[@jhc2093]

I’ve loved your reaction of this song. You callled it. I’ve listened to this band for more than forty years, because they just make me feel better about the my fellow man and then world around me. Can’t ever have too much of that kind of positivity.

[@jonathanbatchelor5032]

Should watch the live version of this just showing Neil…. Unbelievable what he does

[@stewartcooke217]

Now you’ve done four songs now, the next must be La Villa Strangiato,a time signature instrumental masterpiece. Saw this band at 15 , I’m 61 now and enjoying your discovery of the worlds smallest orchestra.🎶☮️🇨🇦

[@philstone3859]

The concerts were a celebration! All the hardcore fans knew it was it was going to be a special night! It was a higher vibe than other concerts. All through the crowd was a very special buzz. It was RUSH NIGHT! One of the very best concerts you could ever hope for! Stories for days……

[@sandrasimpson9673]

You two do the BEST reactions to Rush of all reactors out there!❤️❤️ Sending much love and peace from Canada❤️🇨🇦✌️😁

[@holdyourfire74]

It's amazing how much Geddy's bass carries the melody in their songs. This is an example of one of their truly prog rock songs. Yet Alex still shreds that solo like a metal guitarist. And even when the drums aren't a focal point if you listen to what Neil does with them it's just amazing. Rush: The Holy Trinity ladies and gentlemen! I agree there's so much joy and positivity in their music. I think it comes from their own pure joy of the music. After the success of 2112, they gained the freedom to do their own thing. It lead to some ups and downs especially mid to late 80's and a couple of struggles in the way they each wanted to go. But, they worked together and found their way and came out of that period without having to break up. Their story is beautiful. If you ever get the chance, since you are full on fans now, watch the documentary "Beyond the Lighted Stage." It chronicles their full journey up to the mid-2010's just before they stopped touring. Great reaction guys!

[@joebarrera9741]

Best band ever

[@alienlifeform7490]

From a Canadian fan, aren't they a gift to music? I saw them for the first time in the 70s. They backed up Nazareth. I had no idea at the time that they were so good. You just kind of accepted them as who they were and it was a very trippy thing. Thank you for your reactions!!

[@m.ericwatson968]

They had genuine conviction, principle and integrity in their entire catalog and live concert acumen; every song, every show had to be as perfect as they could create

[@ericvonsteuben7533]

I love your choice of words! "A gift to music."

[@TonyDelgreco-pu1gy]

I love watching you guys, it’s so refreshing seeing younger people loving RUSH as much as we do. You don’t have to do a video but watch “center stage” with Neil Peart. They isolate him playing. Thanks for all you do, it’s enjoyable.

[@magnusblomquist1787]

I think Rush - Headlong flight is right up your alley.

[@robertskae]

Yesterday would have been Neil's 70th birthday rip professor I saw them live for the first time in 81 I was 17 the moving pictures tour one of my greatest joys was introducing my sons to Rush and taking them to see the snakes and arrows tour can't wait till I can introduce their music to my grandson

[@stuartingersoll9163]

Rush is in its own category. It really is not easy to define their musical genius. They were incredible live. I had the privilege to witness them live in the mid 80's and early 90's. Neil Peart was a percussion god.

[@edwardilowiecki8925]

I've been with Rush from the beginning and have no less then 100 live shows under my belt! I'm 67 and seen many bands live. To bad you never got hear how LOUD they actually are!!!

[@victorbaker4585]

The emotions I feel listening to this runs very deep. The creativity put into it wow! A lot of people don't realize how great they are. It's far too good to be top 10 radio music for the majority of people. It's far over the top.

[@WhoDoctor-ny3xd]

Digital Man is my favorite track on Signals, you can really see the influence that bands like The Police and styles like reggae and new wave had on the band. The true definition of a Prog Rock band, they were able to take snippets of what was going on or even just developing at the time and incorporate it. Just perfection.

[@charleysmith2757]

What a great jam! I know everyone wants the jams but what about presto live? I love presto, the pass, bravado. Don't get me wrong, love Xanadu, la villa strangiato, 2112, far cry. I guess what I'm trying to say its how well they can do anything that they wanted to do!

[@ritchmoore1442]

I think the fact that they are the best of friends (RIP Neil), they enjoy being together and performing for their fans, comes across in their live performances.

[@debbieplato5107]

A banger of a song! 🔥🔥🔥

[@raymondrochajr9621]

I've seen this band in concert lots of times! They are the greatest band I have ever seen in concert! Neil Peart is God on drums period! Geddy is just as great! And Alex is tremendous! Thanks for sharing!

[@paulpanchyshyn3972]

That was song number two of a three and a half hour set. They “hit the ground running” so to speak and never let up. In fact the intensity increased throughout every live show.

[@jons3808]

Rush was very and still is very influential (they influenced me heavily as a musician), but I would say The Police influenced Rush during this era rather than the other way around.

[@stevenroach6809]

Yup, I remember Alex specifically mentioning The Police as an influence in interviews. Thing is, everyone is influenced but the greats like Rush turn that into something special.

[@tezdoom]

2nd song of the night on this tour. Definitely got the party started

[@jeffreycarroll7499]

Glad i saw them in the 80s and up until Neil passed( sad). Rush on!!

[@tswizard13]

It's an eargasm!

[@livinaftermidnight9651]

So happy I was blessed enough to see them a half a dozen times. No show I've ever been to tops a RUSH show!

[@jeffshipwash1156]

I literally grew up on Rush. I am so grateful my parents where into good music.

[@mduncan65]

You guys have to see them perform "XANADU" from their 1981 concert film 'Exit Stage...Left'. It's incredible!!! I'm new to your reaction, but y'all are doing a great job!!

[@m.ericwatson968]

Rush had that amazing ability to write music and songs in the moment, for each album, they didn't let songs or demo ideas simmer from previous albums, maybe a riff or two but they wrote each and every time in the studio for the moment, for that recording session; the main reason they have zero demos, outtakes, b-sides; if something didn't work, if one member did not like a song being written, they would completely abandon it, leave it behind and keep going...they wrote for themselves first, if the fans liked it, that was the plus.

[@jimtatro6550]

This is one of my favorites from Rush, the solo section is so great, I’ve heard it a thousand times and it never gets old.👍

[@MrBearsfan34]

If you really want to see Geddy shred the bass. Watch /listen to Leave that thing alone. Especially live. Great instrumental.

[@rush119]

and limbo :)

[@Smartie1]

And driven

[@mikemurphymagic]

@@rush119 Rush Limbo hehe

[@toddeichelberger179]

I'd love to see your reaction to LA Villa Strangiato as well, amazing song, boggles the mind that they're able to play it all the way through...

[@jaycameronford]

I've seen them live 9 times. I also had the privilege of meeting Geddy and his wife at a Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game around 1980. Such a gentleman and so friendly! Rush were fans of the Police around that time and incorporated a Reggae sound into this track. Stewart Copeland was close friends with Neil and attended his funeral along with other drummers like Chad Smith, Taylor Hawkins and Barriemore Barlow.

[@dmusiclife5727]

Love it. Stewart Copeland is also a phenomenal drummer

[@obxwave]

Barriemore Barlow…wow…another legendary drummer…shows the respect in which Neil Peart was held.

[@DrewJimmy]

Digital man rocked!

[@drummerdaveRush7777]

Yes they take you on a journey with their music!!

[@anthonypallen7919]

Woo-hoo!!!

[@patcandelora8496]

Alex was never the cleanest player but damn the feel the heart the soul and creativity he always brought to his playing is just incredible! My favorite guitarist since forever!

[@marvinpetty731]

I seen them in 07, snakes in arrows concert, soo glad I did !!!!

[@grahamkey8496]

I was 8th row centre for this tour. The thunder from Neil Peart's drum fills on the outro was something that has to be experienced to be believed. Forever grateful I got to witness their performances. Actually The Police were a big influence on Rush when they were changing their sound towards a more pop approach in the early 80s.

[@aloysius6937]

Listen to Albums first for original studio sound how it was meant to be then live!! Love your content keep marching🎸

[@robertstoner8244]

Rush is just amazing in everyway. Seen them in concert. They play hard from being to end.

[@nodrush80]

The greatest.

[@kph1034]

A Rush live concert was like no other. They played this complex musically perfectly while goofing around and made it look soooo easy . Throwing in different intro's that had you scratching your head thinking 'what song is this'. Add in their quirky videos and it was an absolute experience If you get a chance watch their German Oompah video with Alex as a real gross fat bloke and Neil as a cynical Irish Cop 😂😂

[@markotto9855]

Love the beat Neil put to this

[@danielshearer5016]

im with ya so much happiness from RUSH

[@bobryczak6018]

when you know you know.

[@bbcala9719]

Hell Yes, I remember power shifting my 5.0 stang to this song. Great Great song.

[@Jagjeff66]

Seen them more times than I can remember in concert.This song was rare for them to play but definitely a favorite of mine.

[@stephenmcconway4894]

I absolutely love watching you guys ❤ , so entertaining

[@jessew1133]

You should do a reaction to RUSH doing their "Fear Trilogy" (there's actually 4 parts, but the 4th part wasn't done until years later. Research the Trilogy) from the Grace Under Pressure tour. I believe it's songs 2-4 and it's the only time these three songs were played together (to my knowledge) 👍👏🤘🎶

[@jasonwilliams6005]

Greatest band ever.

[@jamesraleigh4299]

The Guitar: Gibson Alex Lifeson Signature Model Axcess Les Paul with Floyd Rose Tremolo system....

[@edgarpacifico3421]

Rush dishes out the sauce 😄

[@cityhonors1]

🤔 Usually Analog Kid is requested before Digital Man 🤗 but I'll take any Rush! 😉 Maybe do it on your own to get the full story! 🥰 I'm pulling for Xanadu (ESL version) 🤗 Love you guys! 😁🐰

[@JacobRobergeQC]

I hadn't heard Digital Man in a long time, but did they change the song structure on this live version? I had a feeling the digital man section came way before ! I think it's awesome when they change the structure of songs for live shows, like when they add a repeat of the verse in Natural Science or add a chorus at the end of Analog Kid

[@michaelkeller6223]

Extended outro for sure to give Geddy another chance to carve it up…

[@ingovaneijden966]

Thanks for this great video. I totally share your enthusiasm about Rush. Without doubt the best rock band ever and that with only 3 people. Unbelievable. Keep up the good work with rush video's. Many greetings from the netherlands

[@lewisbernstein4272]

I saw them live 27 times between 1984 and 2015. And I wish I had seen them more. Every concert was 2-3 hours of what you just experienced in this song. So many good songs to go too. They produced albums from 1974 to 2012. For all 3 soloing at 1 time you have to listen to Freewill. It would be awesome to have you react to the studio version and then the Time Machine version (live in 2011 - 32 years after the song's release in 1980) to see how much better the live version really is. I would pay for that!! Or, fine, just do the Time Machine version. You guys aren't ready to listen to the whole Time Machine concert anyway, it was almost 3 hours of them playing like this, ending with that Working Man version you already reacted to!!!

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

16 for me in the exact same time period. Here in the SE of the USA, the concerts weren’t as saturated at arenas as say the NE or West Coast especially after the 80’s when they dialed back their touring schedule. Wish I could have seen a bunch more myself.

[@Bucketheadgoat]

You'd love their live performance of The Camera Eye. If you look at the 2:44 mark of this video you'll see a bunch of barbie dolls at Alex's feet. Lost count the times I was lucky to see them play live. Lyrically and musically unmatched in my opinion. Thanks for the uploads! Do some more Buckethead too please!

[@bronnyredding8860]

So glad you guys are getting into Rush, and this is only the tip of the ice berg when it comes to all the amazing song in thier discography. An amazing Rush song that immediately comes to mind is Jacob's Ladder which is relatively underrated imo.

[@MrTech226]

I have a suggestion for both of you. I know that Rush's fans requested well-known songs, but I have one for you: Animate

[@joebarrera9741]

Alex lifelong kills here on GUITAR

[@drummerdaveRush7777]

ANY RUSH IS GOOD RUSH!!!!!!

[@obelisk21]

I believe Alex is playing his Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess Standard from Epiphone. It does have a Floyd Rose vibrato as well as piezo bridge saddles which have their own output plug on the guitar and provide acoustic tones separate from the humbuckers. If you notice Alex uses a ninety-degree dual jack cable system which allows him to run the humbucker output through a different signal chain than the piezo output and he can actually play both at the same time which sounds like he has acoustic accompaniment.

[@georgetaxi8179]

You are right about Rush influencing many bands like Dream Theatre, Tool, and Metallica. However as Rush was changing their sound in the 80's, they became influenced by bands like the Police and Talking Heads.

[@clockworkangel4026]

You're right about Alex's guitar. It was custom made for him. (There's a clip somewhere on YT where he talks about them making it.) Xanadu from Exit Stage Left or La Villa Strangiato should be up next

[@leddygee1896]

Rush... Showing The Police how to write a modern, nuovo reggae song!

[@joesixpack8305]

Do you know how many Rush babies are out there? Literally dozens. They spawned so many bands that followed they are too numerous to list.

[@Fergal283]

cRUSHing indeed!

[@eyemoeba]

cRush. you ought to check out something from their Exit...Stage Left concert. truly them at their prime, though as they prove here, they scarcely left their prime.

[@jamhousestudio362]

This is three piece band and that's just cray!! 😆👈

[@toolshed7652]

Check out everything from Rush in Rio... Bravado is a good place to start... Have fun! 😁

[@newbiexo]

Alex on the guitar.... Just going around with his business....

[@bobryczak6018]

love your reactions to RUSH. you need to check out bytor and the snowdog probably in a live format.

[@RushfanUK]

Think about this, Digital Man was only the third track on the set list of the gig, the energy was awesome.

[@Smartie1]

Best tour openers ever Limelight Digital man Ghost of a chance Mission Epic epic

[@jage71]

Police weren't influenced by Rush. Neil really dug what Stewart Copeland was doing, hence the slight reggae touches. The Signals album has a noticeable Police influence.

[@davazz9586]

From the great SIGNALS album

[@michaelbarton888]

No band comes out of the break better than Rush. If you can’t run through a wall after this, The Trees or fill in the blanks with your favorite Rush song you don’t get music.

[@rohmarts]

"the melody is very melodic"

[@chardo3440]

Check out same song "taking center stage " drum cam👍

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Lmao Geddy has Alex's Rock and Roll hall of fame acceptance speech on his shirt. 😂

[@juliebrockett3471]

I love it when you react to RUSH!! Y’all have such a great time watching them! It reminds me of the times I saw them live!! There is so much out there to see!! I have to ask about the #’s on your shirts…??? Any reason? Just wondering! Be well and God bless… from Texas!!

[@sergio_sosa]

The solo section is very similar to "Walking on the moon" by The Police... Of course, I'm a big fan of Rush...

[@yurimalakian]

Great reaction as always!! Please, consider doing a reaction to La Villa Strangiato and By-tor and the snow dog live from the R30 show!

[@kennylingus4595]

The guitar is a Les Paul Sunburst. My best friend in high school had a left-handed version.

[@FLBreakzRule]

If you listen carefully they are doing the rarely heard "Three Man SOLO"

[@juliebrockett3471]

Try “Headlong Flight” to really 🎸 it!

[@mpkelley20]

It’s ok what he does to the bass. It’s a consensual relationship. Lol. And Alex’s guitar is a custom Gibson that has a Floyd rose and a piezo in it. Gibson released a limited amount of them and then about 2 years ago Epiphone worked with Alex to recreate it in a cheaper option. Think it sold for around $800-$900 when released and sold out immediately. Selling second hand for $1500+. This song and this entire album (signals) is so damn good even with the synths.

[@XDarkSyntaXOriginal]

If you want to hear Rush's influences listen to their album called "Feedback" it's them playing the cover tunes of their favorite bands. It's pretty incredible.

[@batman1169]

I keep forgetting they did that. They should have toured with that or add more of those songs in their concerts.

[@alhme50]

Good Eye Bro ;) yes it is a FLOYD on a Les Paul it's Custom ;)

[@dmusiclife5727]

I would kill to have one of those

[@Emanon905]

It would be fun to watch you guys react to RUSH being inducted into the RnR Hall of Fame by Dave Grohl and the late Taylor Hawkins. IMO Alex gave the best acceptance speech in the history of the HoF. Also, the Foos dress as Rush to play a song and then Rush joins them to finish out the song. Super entertaining!