Drummer FIRST TIME REACTION to RUSH Playing Natural Science at the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto

[@Fred-vy1hm]

This song and Jacobs Ladder probably puts Permanent Waves over the top as my favorite (by a slim margin) Rush Album. 😊

[@timeritual]

It's a phenomenal album! Thanks for watching

[@Fred-vy1hm]

@@timeritual For me Rush's sweet spot are the five album stretch of A Farewell To Kings, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures and Signals. At one time or another each has been my favorite album. 😊

[@timeritual]

@@Fred-vy1hm That was quite the run. I would include Grace Under Pressure in there as well. That might be my favorite of theirs

[@Fred-vy1hm]

@@timeritual I like 2112 and GUP as well just a little less than them other five. 😊

[@timeritual]

So many solid albums to choose from! haha@@Fred-vy1hm

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

This is one of my favorite live performances by Rush. For me, often their live performances really make the songs come to life. Another one I love is 'Where's My Thing? Here It Is' live in Dallas. Two instrumental solos and a hard-charging pace throughout. Exhilarating!

[@timeritual]

I agree, after hearing the live version I really became fond of the song even more. I will be watching that live instrumental soon. Look out for a reaction video!

[@michelleisaacson6069]

That offbeat to double towards the end is one of my most favorite musical parts when Im just casually listening to this song. Love it

[@lisaharrison1031]

This is so amazing to hear live! I got to hear it several times on their last tour in 2015.

[@timeritual]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching

[@geoffreywestphal5629]

That would be me…….you’re welcome!!! And, thank YOU for the taking the time to check it out and react!! If you haven’t already, Between the Wheels from the 30th Anniversary in Frankfurt is spectacular!!

[@debbieplato5107]

Yes!!!

[@timeritual]

Thanks so much Geoffrey!! I haven't seen Between The Wheels from that show yet so I will check it out! Cheers!

[@geoffreywestphal5629]

@@timeritual Outstanding! You’re in for a treat. Make sure to choose the ‘stickhits’ version. It’s upscaled by a dedicated Rush fan whose efforts are incredible.

[@timeritual]

@@geoffreywestphal5629 good to know, will do!

[@diverdown631]

The guitar has what is called a piezo pickup that emulates an acoustic guitar

[@timeritual]

Oh that’s cool, did not know that

[@PeterMcCracken-n3g]

Hi Tim, a good time to listen to the studio version. Neil wrote the lyrics.

[@timeritual]

Thanks! I’ll check it out! Btw my name is actually Alan, time.ritual is my artist name

[@mikaelandersson2199]

Always funny and entertaining with musicians trying to imitate Neil Peart with some air drumming.

[@timeritual]

I can't help it hahaha its an automatic response

[@donmcewan8807]

You must watch the drum cam for marathon 👍

[@timeritual]

ohh, I'll definitely check it out!

[@edgarpacifico3421]

Precision on point!

[@timeritual]

yeah man!!!

[@timkennedy-ux8bw]

Geddy plugs into arena amplifier which is 160 000 watts.

[@carlbusque]

Just love your musical insight, more Rush live please! Try 2112 at the same concert!

[@timeritual]

Thank you so much for the compliment. I'm glad my insights are valuable and people are learning something new from watching! I will definitely react to 2112 from this one as I haven't seen it yet. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@carlbusque]

@@timeritual I play guitar so the whole time shifts are interesting to me. Once again, thank-you. More Rush please, did you do Xanadu live, or working man live in Cleveland, I forget now. Or 2112 from that same concert, Test for echo from that concert too. Keep at it.

[@michaelfridayable]

Timing changes? Rush is the answer.

[@matthewhoag2609]

Yeah this one really is a drummer’s song. I thinks this one highlights Neil’s, and the whole band’s, ability to compose a piece that develops. Repeated sections of the song are not played the same way twice. One of the 4/4 sections he plays the second time with a lot of triplets, giving a 6/8 feel (or really a 12/8 feel) without changing time signatures. You pointed out the off-beat ride bell at the end, then he doubled it - the man can’t even play a two-bar motif the same without having to make it interesting, lol. It sounds like you’re intimately familiar with Subdivisions, but if you haven’t seen it please check out this DRUMCAM view of the song performed in Frankfurt. It is a study in subtle mastery. Cheers! kzbin.info/www/bejne/imqQk5tvoNKjjc0si=VC6h-vTM_QSUbq4V

[@larrylangley9128]

Ged's extremely large unit, as he calls it, got smaller because technology got better.

[@timeritual]

Right, easier from a maintenance perspective too

[@squamishfish]

Neil was taught Traditional grip as a young boy ,

[@timeritual]

Right. He also trained in jazz later in life

[@squamishfish]

@@timeritual yes with the Jazz great Peter Erskine , He talked about walking up the side walk to Peters house the first time like when he was little going for a lesson holding a pair of sticks in his hand not knowing what to expect

[@timeritual]

@@squamishfish He really pushed himself outside of his comfort zone. That really inspires me! I get this feeling everytime I perform because my main music project is purely improvisational so when I perform there is a sense of unknowing that is both uncomfortable at times and exhilarating.

[@garysteinert8040]

On the side

[@timeritual]

Yea I noticed the synth rig was on the side later in the video.I usually see it next to him on stage.

[@itsmedrooms6071]

I prefer the studio version because Alex deleted his second guitar solo live. I think it was Geddy’s idea which I disagree with.

[@timeritual]

I see, wonder why Geddy came up with the idea.

[@Buds1own]

Really LOVE THE REACTION!!! Maybe check out NEIL PEART Buddy Rich HONOR????? or TOP FUEL???!!!!!!!!! :) Surprises awaits!! :) ♥AND, or... Victor Wooten bass music????????? :) LOVE TOP FUEL ALWAYS!!! “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~ Romans 15:13

[@garysteinert8040]

Not my favorite intro, but then this really takes off.

[@timeritual]

I really enjoyed Geddy's vocals in the beginning. It shows his range in my opinion.

[@keyop6821]

I am very doubtful this guy and all the others claims of first time listening to rush. 😂

[@timeritual]

It's my first time reaction to this particular live performance, not to listening to the song

[@ChronicExcessiveManliness]

Not one of my favorites, but one of my favorites due to the extremely complex writing, arrangement, the time signature changes...the talent of these 3 guys is just mind boggling, and overall, the greatest band...ever.

[@timeritual]

They are legendary. This song really surprised me especially some of the drum work from Neil I noticed

[@Nick-d9w]

That’s why I don’t like most of these streams too much flapping gums this guy don’t know what he’s talking about stopping the video to talk crap. How bout, play the video first then talk your nonsense

[@timeritual]

This is how I react to things…right as they happen. Thanks for watching anyway!