Drum Teacher Reaction: Neil Peart | Rush - 'Subdivisions' | (2021 Reaction)

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[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Hey guys. Thanks for all the great comments/info. I'm just editing the isolated drums version for tmrw. Took a deep dive on the lyrics also. Enjoying the Rush journey. Meanwhile here is my Rush playlist :) kzbin.info/aero/PLqspKksRqaUVia4e736aSQdeyr_KIN-hI

[@joeday4293]

This is one of the most relatable rock songs ever that's not about a girlfriend.

[@37Raffaella]

....I think somebody loves RUSH now 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 well done Andrew....welcome to a very special club!

[@robgas7507]

Can’t wait for the isolated track!!!

[@tonysousa9305]

This IS the isolated track !!!!!! Neil Peart playing subdivisions drums only from his Facebook fan page. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ammsdoKdo9WNbpY

[@andrewenglish3810]

Yes, its RUSH's home town. The train going by is called the GoTrain, the highway is called The Don Valley Parkway. I think the neighborhood is Thornhill or Richmond Hill (can't remember which). There is also video of the old famous Yonge St in its early 1980s days. :)

[@OldBluesChapterandVerse]

I swear, every time I listen to a Rush song, I’m reminded anew of their being the greatest rock band to ever pick up instruments.

[@TheWopper78]

What disgusts me is when I hear total brain dead morons criticize Neil Peart and saying he overrated. He’s my number 1 or all time. Buddy Rich but that was Jazz. Kieth Moon, Bonahm etc. but I agree with you, they are the greatest of all time!

[@benkogan522]

Not above Zep but they are up there!

[@swarley39]

Personally Rush and the Beatles are my top bands of all time. I think Neil and Ringo are the best drummers for their skill and talent. Buddy rich is the best jazz/big band drummer in my opinion

[@mtnman98]

Agreed

[@marcoantonioperin2187]

Overall, there's nothing better than Rush. I tried and tried...

[@letsgetdangerous2785]

Rush warned me in my youth and I still got caught in a ticking trap.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Hard not to Craig!

[@caryd67]

Could be worse, like a windshield towards a fly...

[@mda037]

Neil the drummer .. the composer .. the poet. The Professor.

[@davecole2561]

Amen to all those, wrapped up in one fine man.

[@chrisbriggs9717]

And in this song, vocalist! He's the one saying "Subdivisions" in the chorus (though Alex lip syncs it in the video)

[@Nirotix]

The professor.

[@Meatball2022]

It’s just stunning that three people could be this talented, in different ways, find each other, and get along so well for so long. Their overall story is pretty amazing

[@TripletDad3]

Most people don't know that when Alex says "Subdivisions" in the video, it's actually Neil's voice.

[@AndreDavila]

Rush is not an ARMY.... that's is KISS. We are RUSH FAMILY

[@GibsonB4512]

That’s the HWY 401 between Bayview and Leslie, circa 1980. I lived 2 blocks north on Sheppard in Toronto at this time.

[@nicholashylton6857]

Also appears that they were filming on Yonge Street in downtown Toronto - not too far from the video game parlors. Sigh... Objectively, the area looks a lot better today than it did back then but I have fond memories of going there on Saturday evenings with a roll of quarters to beat my high score on Galaga.

[@warren_r]

All of the scenes in the video are from Toronto. The school, the video arcade, the street scenes, even the suburb shots are all here somewhere.

[@randygentry2442]

The deeper meaning here is so relevant right now...The guys were so ahead of things ...one of my favorites.👍👍👍

[@CHRISTISLORD77]

Could not agree more! 👍😋❤️

[@happyninja42]

I wouldn't say they were "ahead of things" when it comes to this song. I think it's more that this type of human problem is more prevalent and long standing than we might think. Modern society, from as far back as the 70s, has developed a level of isolation to people, that doesn't work well with a lot of humanity. It's become worse in the modern day sure, for a myriad of reasons, but it was definitely present back then as well.

[@YTjndallas]

Likewise, “Red Barchetta” predicted the “Motor Law” in an authoritarian society.

[@c0ldc0ne]

@@happyninja42 Any particular reason why this started in the 70s? And I assume you're predominantly referring to Western society?

[@happyninja42]

@@c0ldc0ne this is only my opinion, but at least in western society (i live in the US), it's due to the rise of consumerism, capitalism, and the fracturing of society by pushing to drive it towards some "success" that is based on status and wealth/possessions. That it's been feeding generations a narrative about how life can be for them, that isn't actually possible for everyone, and those who can't fit the mold, get left behind.

[@stevenschembri1288]

"Subdivisions" by RUSH is the greatest song of all time for a multitude of reasons. Next topic of conversation.

[@gruntabro1]

This track was used in an anti bullying campaign back in the days , filmed in Toronto , fun fact … the student in the video today owns a cafe in down town Toronto and the Video Gaming Parlour in the music video as frequented by Brian May from Queen !

[@hfd413]

Rush........an absolute machine.

[@davecole2561]

...yet filled with absolute humanity, humility and emotion. Oh my, what a band...

[@RobertAlexanderII]

Top of the Peart food chain. Never gets old

[@jimtatro6550]

This song spoke to me as a 15 year old high school kid and an entire generation of kids in a way that most songs never did. Great song, great video 👍

[@dcash7018]

Yea I was in high school as well and such an iconic tune

[@intro_game-night.theories]

It speaks to me as a 45 years old man

[@GT-mq1dx]

I was 16 when this came out and it hit very close to home, not just for me but to a whole lot of other kids all going through growing pains of their own.

[@jasontrebilcock6496]

Man, every time I hear this song...as Alex begins his solo, I can imagine the live performance of this song where Geddy (always) comes hopping off from the keyboard and does his little dance to the center of the stage while riffing away. Brings a smile to my face just thinking about it.

[@benredmond6636]

I feel ya. I love the one legged Geddy hop

[@annettereynolds1995]

Saw him do that live many a time. Always loved it.

[@jgribhamnz]

Haha yea that part is awesome

[@tylerbailey9329]

I remember playing a really butchered version of this song at a school talent show when I was 12. This was in New Zealand too, so no one knew the song! Still won though, lol, any semblance of imitating Neil is just inherintly impressive I guess, ha ha.

[@tictocbang7443]

Neil still sounds amazing today, but try and imagine in 1982, when he was about the only commercial rock drummer playing at this level.

[@warren_r]

It wasn't just his playing.... the production of his drum sound was world-leading at the time.

[@porcelainthunder2213]

I'd say Stewart Copeland and Alex Van Halen would be up there at this same time. All three are epic talents, and all three have unmistakable drum sounds, with Alex having several over the years.

[@markmarsh27]

"Conform or be cast out!" is the most important line in this song.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Wow Mark!

[@ThisTrainIsLost]

Yup, that's Toronto, Rush's hometown and mine. Alex, Geddy and I grew up at pretty much the same time about 3 miles apart. I never knew them because we went to different schools. I have lived in Europe for over 20yrs now and this song is my easiest way to go home.…

[@AldShotFirst]

My favorite drum song from Rush.

[@dianaa9826]

One of the greatest drummers ever!! He was an icon to many artists and fans alike. There will NEVER be another Neil Peart (RIP). Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, Neil Peart thanks for gracing us with your awesomeness..This video was filmed in their hometown of Toronto.. Rush Rocks!! Greetings sir

[@Babyseal2002]

One of the best: musically and lyrically, of that period. And a very apt video.

[@SaintMartins]

Rush's home town is the suburb Willowdale next to Toronto, Ontario Canada. The high school & houses scenes were filmed in Willowdale, the city scenes of were filmed in downtown Toronto.

[@dcash7018]

I see RUSH and Subdivisions and I’m watching

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Following up with the isolated tmrw!

[@markmilner842]

Such a great track from one of my favourite Rush albums.

[@vinceedwards3978]

I guess you really never heard this song before??? This is one of Rush's biggest hits!!! You still hear it on the radio today!!!

[@1960taylor]

I remember all this too well...hello from YYZ

[@montreauxs]

Losing it.. Is an awesome display of Neil's skills as well.

[@landonpeckham7752]

It has a violin!

[@joeday4293]

He retired before he ever had to live out those lyrics. One of the hardest Rush songs to get through since his death.

[@landonpeckham7752]

@@joeday4293 He was having a house built in the last years of his life where he hoped to study philosophy but never lived to live it out.

[@chrisegbertky]

More Rush? Yes please!

[@garysteinert8040]

The Pass is my top Neil lyrics. A Geddy fave also Rush lyrics are as critical as any note.

[@brettking1014]

Always great to start the day with a RRR (Rooney Rush Reaction)! The lyrics on this one is some of Neil’s best. Anyone who grew up in that time period can really relate. Thanks! Can’t wait for the drum breakdown.

[@Sei4Shiori]

Not only in that period. I feel that the lyrics can completely relate with nowadays.

[@jeffreyriley8742]

Has my vote for greatest song of all-time.

[@jrex9199]

Man, high school, learning to play, figuring out music, that's where this RUSH album puts me. Good times

[@ryansutchy3197]

My favorite song of all time

[@tektoniks_architects]

From a band whose music and lyrics were always meaningful and spectacular, this track is among their very best fusions of the two....and that says a lot.

[@kevinr5643]

Great choice on this one. In my opinion, one of the best songs ever written that captures teen angst of the misfit or non conforming person. Haunting keyboards and guitar solo and Neil’s drumming is insane. This is one of my “top 10 songs to have if you are stranded on a deserted island”. It’s that good.

[@TheRicardoSanchez]

You, sir, just helped determine the Playlist for the day. You can make a career out of reviewing Neil's work. It's a vast ocean. Close eyes and just fall in.

[@fumanchu9770]

neil peart taking center stage bonus digital man . its a good one

[@keefriff99]

I had a good childhood with a great group of friends, but we were definitely nerds who didn’t fit in with what was considered cool and we all got picked on a fair amount. And girls? Forget it. Not to minimize the struggles young people go thru today, but I think it was tougher for nerds to thrive in the ‘80s and ‘90s than it is today. This song still speaks to me today…brilliant.

[@sseltrek1a2b]

yep- on all counts..."nerds" rule the day, now...

[@philipmorris57]

Aaahhh man, well done roonoo again, I was a teenager myself then and rush but especially Neil meant the world to me and thanks to you and KZbin, I get to revisit this masterpiece, thanks Andrew and the guy who chose this pick, nearly brings a tear to the, I'm sure most drummers out there are missing the Professor, big drum love to all x

[@rickhaddad7261]

As I like to call this song "It's the anthem for all square pegs" Imo this album is where the lyrics begin to surpass the music. Which is crazy to imagine. Thanks again and take care ✌

[@jacklarsen4]

This was the first Rush song I learned to play. One of my favorites.

[@lalligood]

There are oh-so-many amazing wonderful drum bits throughout "Subdivisions", but focus your attention on the ride cymbal. What Neil does throughout the entire song with the groovy syncopated rhythms on the ride alone...damn.

[@mrthundaboots]

That crispy snare does it for me,too...

[@jonathanmurphy3141]

The city and suburbs, and school are all from around Toronto, Canada -where Alex and Geddy grew up, Neil moved there later. The endless tract of Suburbs, I realized, after seeing this video again after 2004, when Zack Snyder's "Dawn of the Dead" interpretation was filmed in Toronto, that the innate; Zombie emergence is in this area of suburban Toronto. I was 13 when this song was released. My brother was a fan of Rush, had seen them "live". "Subdivisions" became my theme song, for a bit -as a youth who didn't fit in at school, adolescence, stuttering, a Geek -I 'got' this song, except for the experience yet of "basement bars'.

[@user-cj8kz1dq3y]

First Rush tour I saw back in may 1983 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. I was in love with this kit. Neil was the reason I started and still playing Tama drums. One of my favorite Rush tracks to play.

[@charlesjames2650]

Good Afternoon, not sure if anyone mentioned this but albums by RUSH have themes and the story behind "Signals" are the various stages of growing up (look at the track list), with "Subdivisions" being about growing up in suburbia and being a teenager (conform or be cast out)... it's why so many kids (myself included) totally relate to this track.

[@gregcampwriter]

The video shows Alex Lifeson doing the vocal, "subdivisions," but in fact, this is one of the few times when Neil Peart's voice is heard in a Rush song.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Greg! I read that afterward!

[@jimwilliams6747]

Also Greg, Witch Hunt. The band and some people from LeStudio went outside and provided the voices of the angry mob. Neil was the leader of the mob. It was said it was a very cold day in Morin Hejghts.

[@TheOnyxSpy]

He did the speaking vocals in The Necromancer as well if I'm not mistaken, and that song is phenomenal (even if the spoken part and the song itself was a bit quieter than their usual music)

[@bobby_c7671]

Who did the "rap" bit on Role the Bones? Anyone know?

[@TheOnyxSpy]

@@bobby_c7671 Geddy Lee did the rap actually, and then they pitch shifted his voice. They were discussing getting a rapper to do it but they either couldn't find one or couldn't agree on which one to go with, so they decided to have Geddy do it instead. It's a shame that part of Roll The Bones gets a bad rap, considering it's actually kinda cool and unique (and yes, the pun was intended)

[@enriquemora9272]

Thank you Andrew! It was time...

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Indeed Enrique!

[@jleffel6969]

There are very few lyrics in the world that perfectly encapsulate the emotions of growing up an introverted male in middle class America/Canada. Living in the suburbs. Neil nailed it. Subdivisions. Play Subdivisions, eh.

[@ourantwins123]

This song meant a lot to me as a 14 year old, I think one of the best lyrics ever written by Neil Peart. He is greatly missed.

[@MikeKobb]

Subdivisions is one of my absolute favorites. Love the lyrics, love the composition, and (as a bassist), LOVE Geddy's playing.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Excellent Mike!

[@brookehornback1896]

😃😃😃Never gets old!!💛✌

[@scottbrandon6244]

I can't emphasize as good as the studio version is, whenever I saw Rush play this song live it was at a whole new level.

[@frankphantom-3698]

Yes, the downtown city in the video is their home town (1980ish) of Toronto. Actually, the high school shots are from my old high school - L'amoureux Collegiate. The Subdivisions shots are from the suburb of Toronto called Scarborough. You're spot on about what the songs about. Breaking out of the suburbs.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks for that

[@irenegade164]

This song always brings me back to 1982 when it was released because I grew up in a suburb of NYC. It speaks to my formative years in a high-school of 3,000 kids - coming of age, Bronx, NY was a 4-minute drive, *everything* was at our fingertips....any drug you like, and the "ticking traps" were all around us. Fortunately, I never got caught in one...though so many did

[@barkeater7867]

freakin Neil just freakin nailing it

[@wolframreactor74]

Probably my favorite Rush tune.

[@springy-2112]

Many of us die hard Rush fans were amazed shocked or bemused when Signals was released. Looking back now it's a classic Rush album .. Oh , hang on they all are . Even the bad ones are brilliant. ( we all have different best and worst ) . Plus ca change plus c'est la meme chose as Neil said . Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

[@joeday4293]

Neal Peart wrote the best album about the internet age ever made - in 1982.

[@yanicklajoie6237]

Ohh the memories ! Merci beaucoup 💙🙏💙 !

[@loud7070]

Rush hometown - Toronto, Ontario

[@chriskaram5687]

Yessir

[@julien2231]

God i love that album! Top 3 of all time for me!

[@surfeit5910]

This is a good one to start digging into the lyrics on. Every song on and after this album it's almost essential to at least have them handy so you can really feel what Neil was writing about and how well their music fits. Red Sector A, for instance, has Neil almost playing "gun fire" on his drums, while Alex is playing an airy, ghost-like solo... in a song about The Holocaust. So yeah, don't skim by the lyrics when it comes to 80's Rush!

[@rebelriddims4781]

Video shot in Toronto and a suburb called Scarborough. The school is L'Amareaux collegiate (i went to that school a couple of decades ago).

[@mpkelley20]

There is a drum cam version of this from a live show. Definitely should watch that.

[@marsdrums6298]

Another note, Tempest was my favorite video game to play in the arcade BECAUSE of this song!

[@rolandbruno686]

Chills every time for this one.

[@ryansutchy3197]

Its about life in Toronto's Suburbs of Noth York

[@shockme2112]

Andrew, great choice, that have been recommended to you . Neil pretty much wrote all the lyrics . His writting talents are remarkable . If you find any of his interviews watch or read them he is incredibly well read . He also wrote a book called Ghost Rider , a great read .

[@yeahboiii6640]

One of my favorites of theirs.

[@michaelwood3205]

On the album sleeve there is a blueprint of a subdivision project named "Warren Cromartie". Warren Cromartie was a baseball player for the Montreal Expos, a Rush fan, and a personal friend of the band. Geddy Lee is a huge baseball fan.

[@zerglilngvet5428]

rush-lock key best drums outra

[@scottbrandon6244]

At 6:27. The scenes of office workers was shot in The Path located in downtown Toronto. This complex is a series of underground tunnels in downtown Toronto. They are directly under the high rise office buildings and also comprise miles of shops like a shopping mall. The Path is also near Union Station, a hub for commuters. Most of these office workers commute to the subdivisions mentioned in the song and video.

[@timmccormick7869]

Can we all just talk about how all of Alex's ability is completely overshadowed by Geddy and Neil.

[@tezdoom]

I never noticed till someone mentioned, but it’s always the part of the song that caught me. When Geddy sings about getting caught in ticking traps, Neil switches the drum beat to sound like the hands of a ticking clock

[@stephanevilleneuve9450]

It can be any city in North America. Images of the houses look like every big city suburb. Can’t wait for your analysis and comments on your next video of it. Thanks Andrew.

[@rayray5195]

It is a tell of Neil Pearts childhood.

[@raymondbrace2413]

The city is Toronto. This song is as relevant today as it was back in the 80's when it was composed.

[@MichaelBoyce-tm2vw]

This year Signals celebrated its 40th anniversary.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Right on! Thanks Michael 🤘

[@riveralph3687]

If there were ever a Rush anthem, this is it. So meaningful and beautiful. "Conform/Be cool or be cast out..." "Caught in ticking traps..."

[@syd_luna]

The video is definitely filmed in the Greater Toronto Area, where Rush is from. Makes total sense, considering the song title and the meaning of itself.

[@lawrencehaley9351]

Another great Rush reaction,👍

[@krenwregget7667]

one of my favourite Rush tunes with a great message.

[@dathorndike4908]

Great job! Really cool to hear a drummer's perspective on reaction videos. Keep up the great work!

[@rennyneumaier5553]

Toronto!

[@nadionmediagroup]

Yes. That’s TORONTO. they were from a subdivision called Scarborough.

[@telsat]

Love this song just a beautiful sound

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Great Alex!

[@claudesavard8171]

Toronto

[@mikefm4]

It blows my mind three guys were able to make such music

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

YES!

[@CHRISTISLORD77]

Neil is soooooo precise! I love it! RIP, NEIL!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

RIP

[@spideybrent]

Hello from Canada

[@robbpowell194]

Starring the sights of their home town of Hamilton, ON.

[@johnandrews3568]

Andrew, video is shot in Toronto, that opening scene of the highway with the GO train is literally 200m from my home. The high school it was shot in was on Warden Avenue in the suburb of Scarborough, and the school was L'Amouroux High School. Alex and Geddy grew up in Willowdale, another borough (north York) of Toronto namely, in Willowdale (where I grew up).

[@pablozee6359]

Neil absolutely and wonderfully abuses the china cymbal in the last 30 seconds of this song.

[@robertmcgrory3464]

Yes, that is their home town of Toronto!

[@kippsguitar6539]

Love your calm intelligence and enthusiasm, great channel Andrew

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Too kind. Thank you!

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums not kind enough, keep it up bro

[@B2BRestaurantReviews]

an epic drum arrangement. Constantly changing his part and his classic ride pattern.

[@Meatball2022]

Each rush video or song you’ve done, you have this look on your face - like a kid that found a brand new and really cool toy. Glad you joined rush fandom. Better late than never.

[@williamdelossantos9577]

Amazing song. Perfect for teenagers in the 80s and still perfect lyrics. Pretty certain that even though Alex sings the words in the video, the word “Subdivisions” is actually one of the few vocals by Neil.