FIRST TIME HEARING Rush - 2112 [HD FULL SONG] REACTION

[@kimbrash2025]

The first time I heard this song, I was taken to a kegger in the early eighties where I didn't know anybody. I was a young teen, super shy, and found a spot in the corner of a couch to sit away from everyone. This song started blasting in the house, and for 20 minutes I was lost and actually forgot I was a living breathing human being. It affected me that deeply.

[@dubzer0649]

Thanks for watching

[@staciojeda4146]

The Rush Catalogue is DEEP... You really can't go wrong with any of their music. I agree that you need to research this song, there is a comic type version that you can watch that will help you tremendously, no need to do a reaction, just watch it on your own. I've been listening to Rush since 1976 and have seen them live several times.. absolutely fantastic. I'm here for your Rush journey... I'm sure the Rush Army will come along for the ride.

[@dubzer0649]

Def lots more to come

[@bobcarn]

That is one of Rock's amazing pieces. I still get chills hearing those last notes fade after the authoritative voice proclaims "We have assumed control!"

[@dubzer0649]

Thanks for watching

[@dawn6320]

Welcome to my entire Past. Love me some Rush!!!!! Enjoy the Journey we've all taken with this band for over 40 years.

[@dubzer0649]

Glad you enjoyed

[@MichaelVLang]

WDVE in Pittsburgh had a late-night show called For Headphones Only. All trippy and heady music, Moody Blues, Rush and ELP. I remember when I heard this first, on that show, through my AM radio...completely blew my mind, had no idea what would make those sounds, the first time I was really taken somewhere with music. As I age, I realize what it took, in a personal way, to make this record. Completely changes the meaning for me.

[@dubzer0649]

Hey thanks for watching and for your comment

[@spacecowboy_1962]

"At the end of 2112, the message “Attention all planets of the Solar Federation” is heard three times, then “We have assumed control” is heard three times. The first phrase has seven words repeated three times, and seven times three is 21. The second phrase has four words said three times. Four times three is 12, the end of the song and album title. Peace out and RUSH on

[@dubzer0649]

Hey thanks for your comment I appreciate you

[@Bucketheadgoat]

mind blown .... been listening since the early 70's and never knew that.

[@paulfromt.o.7384]

Hey man great reaction. 2112 is deep, not for everyone but my takeaway being a fan now for over 40 years has been all three guys were 22 and 23 years old. Think about that... so damn young and recording an epic song with really incredible lyrics that will always be relevant. The Rush catalog is deep, 4 decades of music. I hope you do more. Cheers from Rush's hometown in Toronto 🖐

[@juneevans8647]

Saw Rush in Seattle 80-81. They are amazing. Nothing like them.

[@williamjones6031]

I enjoy watching people( discover something that I have loved for many years. Neil Peart was the GOAT (RIP)😭 GOD has him now😇 Neil wrote all the lyrics for the band. "Listen to my music. Hear what it can do" They were at war with their production people. This is giving them the middle finger. Get in to the story. It's worth it. That was side 1. Side 2 has other very good songs too. There's videos on KZbin with a serious cool video to go with the song. Enjoy! The band was at war with their record company/publishers because they wanted shorter more radio friendly music. So the band pretty much gave them the finger and said, "We're doing this for us not you." They didn't need to include their fans because they knew we were already onboard. Thus the20+ minute song. The entire side of 2112. The song is about that war between what THEY want and what WE(collectively) want. Workin' Man Manhattan Project Red Sector A Will give you nice places to start😎

[@bdc1117]

Ah 1976. Remember being in the record store, seeing that album cover and had to try it. Knew nothing about Rush, don't believe I'd heard of them before. I can remember thinking it was an appropriate band name. And when is their next album coming out.

[@dana7325]

I walked into a party and this was playing, fell in love immediately. Yup, '76 was a great year

[@richardwarznie5207]

Me as well!

[@KentBalzer]

Great reaction to an epic Rush song. Thanks. Rush is my favorite band ever and I have been listening to them for decades.

[@dubzer0649]

Glad you enjoyed thanks for watching

[@bostonwhofan]

A few seconds before you stopped the video for the first time, Alex Lifeson paid tribute to the 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky. Sort of an Easter egg buried in the song.

[@dubzer0649]

Oh wow thanks for letting me know

[@cityhonors1]

🤗 This was so much fun! Thanks for the awesome reaction! 😍 You get Rush and I like it! 😁🐰

[@dubzer0649]

Glad you enjoyed my friend

[@claimguy]

Think about just 3 guys writing something so technically and rhythmically complex, putting on tape perfectly, and also performing it in concert. This ain't your average prog rock band.

[@guidosarducci]

Factoid.........

[@dubzer0649]

They are awesome

[@dubzer0649]

Absolutely love rush

[@debbieplato5107]

If you are going into the deep end I suggest The Fountain of Lamneth. Actually Alex and Geddy met when they were 13 in junior high and became fast friends. Neil joined the group in 1974 after John Rutsy was let go due to health issues and a wanting to go into a different musical direction than Alex and Geddy. Cheers

[@dubzer0649]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the suggestion

[@stevedahlberg8680]

What?! There are really only a handful of reactions out there to the entirety of This brilliant piece from 1976. I first heard it in 9th grade and it blew me away. But anyway, I initially subscribed because of your Elvis reactions, but I'm really happy that this popped up in my feed and I'm about to watch it right now.

[@williamthurman9082]

Story line great but reveals A sad 😥 reality of life.....u should see the reaction of The fans in rio.....excellent Video

[@dubzer0649]

Thanks for watching

[@somersetcace1]

18:48 is probably my favorite guitar solo of all time. Definitely in the top 5. Awesome to see your reaction. The stink face said it all! :)

[@BalokLives]

As yotaman2112 mentioned, this is only half a song without the lyrics. There is a powerful story here. I have listened to this story and poured over the lyrics since it first aired in 1976, and you can't truly appreciate this masterpiece without them. For instance, I always notice the confusion on people's faces when they hear the chapter with the hero learning to play the guitar. They don't understand why the music sounds like crap because they aren't following the story. Also, if you aren't following along you may not catch that the hero kills himself at the end of the song because he believes he will not live to see the Elder Race return to "tear the temples down". This is coupled with the ultimate irony that the reason he killed himself becomes unnecessary and pointless when they return. This is a rock opera, and it should not be enjoyed without the story.

[@dubzer0649]

That’s for watching

[@waynebrown3266]

Some of the best music to listen to and just....drift on the sound waves. I believe this is the first album I ever intentionally listened to while writing.

[@dubzer0649]

Rush is the best Love there music

[@charlesking4780]

RUSH is so underrated.

[@MichaelBrown-x1q]

Rush is only 3 guys making this unbelievable music!!! Simply amazing!!!!

[@hippylong]

Mind blowing.... in the day... and more so now!

[@davidguillory1312]

I didn't get introduced to Rush until the summer of 1979, and it was this album. I've been a fan ever since.

[@dubzer0649]

Rush is the best

[@rsarg4019]

I seen RUSH 6 times the last time was at the Florida panther arena. Awesome.

[@MichaelBrown-x1q]

I love when you lose yourself appreciating great music!!! Great open mind!!!! Thank you!!!

[@cyberprompt]

I have to laugh with anyone bobbing their head to Rush. it's a full body and soul experience. Your head will just get confused.

[@dubzer0649]

Haha 😂 thanks for watching

[@squamishfish]

Not college friends , the Guitar and Bass player went to high school together , The drummer lyric writer went to a different high school in the Toronto area , What did you think of the lyrics ? The story line ?

[@dubzer0649]

Appreciate the information and thanks for watching

[@gregj1295]

Been listening to Rush since 74. Thanks for doing 2112. I never get tired of that one. Tough to recommend a Rush song because there are so many good ones. "Big Money" is a favorite of mine.

[@dubzer0649]

Hey Thanks for watching I appreciate you I love me some rush

[@sarahzentexas]

Disappointed this wasn’t the comic style illustrated video with lyrics. Maybe it’s not even around anymore. But that one would have told you the story, no research needed. But you heard Neil on those drums! A wizard.

[@dubzer0649]

I’ll see if I can do that one They love to block lately so will see

[@low02town]

This was my music...the first minutes before words... to my synchronized swimming solo in about 1988? Been a long time...State Championship .....I believe the judges were a bit shocked. I placed 2nd. I also believe the lsd was a help.

[@MichaelBrown-x1q]

I just subscribed to your page. One, your open mind, 2, you have great patience to sit through album sides and long songs. And 3 you don't always stop the song all the time!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@michaelbriefs9764]

An all time Prog Rock classic!! If you want to introduce someone to Prog Rock (as opposed to "Art Rock", for instance) you can't do much better than 2112! Rush PLANTED THEIR FLAG with that song, no lie!

[@dubzer0649]

Yes rush is pretty awesome I love there music Thanks for watching

[@fjhgh100]

Great reaction brother ! 40 year Rush fan here.

[@joconnell8145]

Twenty One Twelve...this is the year in which this story takes place. It is much easier understood with the lyrics, along with the narration portion of the story, which are available on the Rush website...in the discography page. The narration portions aren't sung, they are to be read by the reader so the reader understands what is happening during the story. A little history about this release. They had just put out an album titled Caress Of Steel that did not do very well. Similar to 2112, there was an epic side long piece and a few other longer pieces. It did not do well commercially. The record label told the band they wanted something more radio friendly, 3-4 minute long songs, nothing else. Well, the guys decided they didn't want to conform to something they did not agree with. They figured their career was over and if that's the case they were going to go out with a bang and do it THEIR way. They released 2112 and it was so popular it cemented Rush's place in music history. After that they were allowed to do what they wanted and the fan base grew bigger and stronger year after year. Another great reaction, love that you're getting into Rush! Freewill would be great to do next, all three go wild in the solo section, you'll love it! Thanks!!

[@dubzer0649]

Yes 🙌 I appreciate this comment as well you rock my friend Thanks for sharing

[@joconnell8145]

@@dubzer0649 You bet! Glad I found your page!

[@bigbandit9384]

The messages within their songs lyrics are outstanding. Listen carefully they were wayyy ahead of their time.Research a little and you will understand 😉✌ Awesome reaction 😎🍺🍺

[@dubzer0649]

Ok I’ll do a little research my friend Thanks for always watching my videos

[@ericvonsteuben7533]

Especially these days...

[@tammiec4937]

Greatest band on the planet 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@David-ng7cr]

Seen them do this when I was a teenager. Just WOW 👏

[@dubzer0649]

Just amazing right

[@9Prangster]

Great reaction I old enough to have seen them many many times no one was better live.

[@dubzer0649]

Glad you enjoyed

[@cpmf2112]

I always recommend having the lyrics to Rush songs available, unless you like watching movies on an old black and white TV? :D You are missing out on half the greatness.

[@dubzer0649]

Ok I’ll do that on the next one

[@MichaelBrown-x1q]

This whole side is about a man eay back in the day finding a guitar in the forest. Picking it up for the first time, learning yo play and his journey!!!

[@clutch4141]

This 20 minutes never gets old

[@dubzer0649]

This was fire Def enjoyed

[@clutch4141]

@@dubzer0649 glad you enjoyed it....the lyrics are deep and the music is tight.....been a go to my whole life! I love to see people discover them.

[@yotaman2112]

I plead with you to do a research on the background to this song. LISTEN to the story and try to learn it’s real meaning coming from the band. Once you learn it’s origins, you will get a better understanding and learn that it’s not just a surface song. Every chapter to this song has meaning. Once you learn it’s true meaning I ask you to listen to it again and you will have a deeper appreciation for it. People can explain it to you, but if you read up on it yourself it will hit you better than just getting a simple explanation.

[@dubzer0649]

Ok will do

[@Bucketheadgoat]

The trifecta of all things music

[@dubzer0649]

Yes facts

[@unklebacon44]

5 part concept song...good stuff. If I'm correct the whole album is about a man finding a guitar and figuring it out.

[@dubzer0649]

Thanks for watching

[@joconnell8145]

You need to study more unklebacon, LOL The guy finding the guitar is only a small portion of the 2112 story.

[@ARain6500]

“Forget about your silly whims! It doesn’t fit the plan”….

[@crazyfingers19]

"Don't annoy us further!" - Leave it the Canadians to find a pleasant(?) way of saying "Shut up and get the f*** out of here!

[@MagsSprinzeles]

Test for Echo, The Weapon, Limbo, The Garden, The Anarchist, Far Cry, Digital Man, Turn the Page...Live even better

[@dubzer0649]

Thanks for watching and for the recommendation

[@byronpark6916]

Got my bear, had my bathroom break and I'm ready!

[@robl.2047]

It's titled twenty one twelve. Repeat after me the title is twenty one twelve. Know it, learn it and last but not least LIVE IT.

[@srt8rocketship241]

Say it Twenty one twelve. This album is a jam session. We are the priests of the temples of syrinx.

[@dubzer0649]

Thanks for watching

[@cityhonors1]

🙋🏿‍♀️ May I suggest 'New World Man' or 'Distant Early Warning'? I didn't see it under your Rush reactions. When the time change hits in NWM, I always image Neil smiling. 😏 He knew how much his epic 🥁 drum rolls affected us. 🤯 Again so effortlessly in these 2 Rush 'radio friendly' songs! 😔 RIP Professor.... 🐰

[@dubzer0649]

I’ll check it out Thanks for watching

[@emcsquared8681]

Attention all planets of the solar federation x3= 21 We have assumed control x3=12 2112

[@dubzer0649]

Thanks for watching my friend appreciate ypu

[@Timmy63]

its take you to journey in another planet.

[@ratface324]

Psychedelic Furs. Pretty in Pink is an awesome song by this group. 🔥🔥

[@dubzer0649]

Def will check it out

[@jackteppo9633]

Da BOMB!!

[@eddiebruce8944]

do a video of you telling your friends and family you listen to this !!! it would be like me telling my parents when they asked me who the heck is this ?? when my mom asked I was into hemisphere's at the time though and well past 2112. can't buy a thrill by steely dan is an awesome debut album to get into bro.

[@nattijeff]

Dub, you have reached the peak.

[@dubzer0649]

Yes. I’m glad

[@robanthony3713]

Enjoyed your reaction. Keep it up.

[@DianaJG8]

Yoooooooo.....20 minutes with MY MAN! BE. STILL. MY. HEART!! 😉💋

[@dubzer0649]

Yes 🙌 love ya my friend

[@DianaJG8]

@@dubzer0649 Love ya back! ❤

[@johnwriter8234]

. ...it's "MILLER TIME !" ... ( I see your can, Brah ..I'm in Philippines drinking "Red Horse" ...18%) .

[@nattijeff]

Earth is not worthy of RUSH. "Silly human race." (YES quote).

[@dubzer0649]

Rush is fire 🔥

[@randymauldin1]

Just an fyi the album and song is TWENTY ONE TWELVE

[@dubzer0649]

Thanks for the info I appreciate you

[@thatsnice99]

4 mins in . No worries. It drops off a cliff after the temples of syrinx

[@dubzer0649]

This was epic

[@thatsnice99]

@@dubzer0649 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4HFoJp6btqqfLc THIS is epic….Same song except with power…..Rush fans hate it because they’re soft and old …. Note the fans in the audience and how they react and compare it with any old man , zero Rush fan energy at other Rush concerts.

[@scott4482]

It's a date not a random number. Twenty one twelve.

[@dubzer0649]

Got it

[@dubzer0649]

Appreciate the information

[@Idkwhatnamemyself]

The video that you did in my way I cant watch it it’s blocked from my country cuz of copy right idk why

[@dubzer0649]

Oh really? That sucks I hate that KZbin does this I’m sorry

[@Idkwhatnamemyself]

@@dubzer0649 aye it’s cool I understand it’s chill

[@leviwells1516]

You've meet the metal queen with Floor Jansen and Nightwish, now I emplore that you do a Jinjer Pices full band play through reaction.

[@dubzer0649]

Ok I’ll check that out as well too

[@leviwells7017]

@@dubzer0649 Thank you! Don't do any research for this one! Amazingly talented band though.

[@kathymason9730]

I would love to see you react to W.A.S.P. maybe Golgotha or earlier stuff. Best metal singer ever. Very underrated band. Cheers from Australia.

[@dubzer0649]

Ok will do Stay tuned

[@robertstoner8244]

No bud today? What beer are you drinking?

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Hey brother would be great if you can react to the voice from down under John Farnham, he’s got one of the greatest voices of all time and he’s such a nice bloke

[@dubzer0649]

Ok I’ll do that I’ve done one song from him so far

[@dubzer0649]

The one with the squak box I forget the name

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Dub Zer0 yeah doesn’t show up anywhere do you have the link

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Dub Zer0 do “when something is wrong with my baby” live John sings it with another Australian legend Jimmy Barnes kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3mTknuvn9-KqbM

[@zenpuppy6025]

I like your site but it’s mostly songs others have reacted to. Try doing something different. Atomic by Blondie Slave to Love by Roxy Music Alison by Elvis Costello Because The Night by Patti Smith Just give it a try…… nothing to lose. Wishing you success 🙂 Look for remastered versions for good sound

[@bostonwhofan]

"Space Age Love Song" by A Flock of Seagulls

[@dubzer0649]

Ok will do and thanks for being here I appreciate you

[@zenpuppy6025]

@@dubzer0649 Thanks for your response. I have another song for you….. Only The Lonely by the Motels. I will include a link. Even if you don’t respond to it on your channel I hope you will give it a listen 🎧 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4DXdImcd92IqsU

[@michellespielman9930]

This is the Shit!!! 😅

[@thatsnice99]

Save yourself the time and watch 2112 in Rio, then you won’t have to suffer through the rest of the song….

[@dubzer0649]

Ok will do

[@joconnell8145]

@@dubzer0649 Yo Dub...boot this troll off your page already, he's getting boring. What a hater, got nothing better to do than spread his negativity where it isn't welcome.

[@certifiedreviews8485]

Rush first four albums were great then they got into that pseudo intellectual sound that totally turned me off