First time hearing Rush - Tom Sawyer Reaction | Rere Reacts

[@JimHawkins-d3k]

R.I.P. Neil Peart AKA "The Professor" 09/12/1952 - 01/07/2020

[@AndICanTalk2]

The crazy part is this song was made when he was just amazing, not the demi god he would become. An outstanding performer in an amazing band.

[@robertbunker817]

Was privileged enough to see this band live twice before Neils passing. Out of this world performers

[@FUBAR1986]

Saw them during the roll of bones tour….. by far my favorite concert they played forever

[@je862]

Nice! I saw them in ‘86, ‘96, and 2012 and they were awesome! One of my favorite songs is ‘Subdivisions’ and they played it on the Power Windows tour in ‘86.

[@NASA-screwed-us]

Which two shows/tours? Curious.

[@damien677]

i am born in 1965 in canada so i see them may be 20 times or 30 ;)

[@robertbunker817]

@@NASA-screwed-us memory can't pull up names, but dates...dates I can do. Both in Phoenix 2005 2008 I believe

[@MarcVanLaere-zr5im]

One of the best bands ever. ❤ RIP Neil.

[@KennyRansom-l5k]

You've found a truly deep rabbit hole with Rush . A great song & video is the Instrumental "YYZ" ( that is the airport code for their home in Toronto) done Live in Rio . Somehow the crowd manages to sing along with an instrumental ! The song "Spirit of Radio" has a great animated video for the studio track & there is also a great Live version of it done at a festival in Toronto that featured The Rolling Stones & Rush , a home town band, was an opening act . They do a quick tease of the Stones song "Paint it Black" before they launch into "Spirit of Radio" 🙂

[@brendanward2257]

I love newbies ❤❤❤ ENJOY THE RIDE!!!

[@Zundfolge]

You know you've achieved greatness when an audience that doesn't even speak your language, sings along to your instrumental. That was a magical moment.

[@markferrett700]

Quite simply, three geniuses at the peak of their creativity and masters of their art. Saw them live a few times, but their Exit Stage Left tour 1981 in London was the greatest gig ive ever seen....anc ive seen plenty😊😊

[@theG-man-p2h]

🔥🔥🔥🔥RUSH, 3-man Progressive Rock band from Canada. Their catalog is massive, spanning some 40+ years and 20 studio albums. RUSH performed their final concert in August of 2015 and retired as a band with the passing of drummer Neil Peart in 2020. Bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson still perform together from time to time. "The Analog Kid" is a real banger you will really enjoy! ☮

[@FUBAR1986]

0:12 you’re going to see musicianship at a master level… drums anyone🎉😂❤

[@FUBAR1986]

In 2013 they were inducted into the rock and roll Hall of Fame. They played this song along with Spirit of radio……

[@geraldwesterbeck2775]

There is a great documentary on Rush called Beyond the Lighted Stage. Super entertaining and gives you the Rush story.

[@dab_family9405]

Rush is notorious for time signature changes. Listen to Spirit of Radio, and you'll be barraged by ever-changing tempo.

[@debbieplato5107]

Welcome to Rush! Three master musicians from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 who had a 40 plus year career. Geddy Lee Vocals,Bass, Pedals and Keyboards. Alex Lifeson Acoustic and Electric guitar, mandola, pedals and later keyboards Neil Peart Drums, Percussion and Main Lyrist. Unfortunately Neil Peart passed from brain cancer in January of 2020. He is considered one of the best drummers in rock Song Suggestions Xanadu from Exit Stage Left Digital man from the Snakes and Arrows tour YYZ live in Rio La Villa Strangiato official music video Cheers

[@joegarcia3214]

Love finding a reactor that respects the artist by watching without pauses 👌👍👍👍👍👍

[@vincenttayelrand]

Rush is the band that musicians listen(ed) to, especially in the eighties. In that era every aspiring musician wanted to be like Rush which (in hindsight) is rather funny. Funny because Rush was seen as notoriously uncool. No excesses, no scandals. Female fans were all but non existent for decades (which became a running gag). Just three polite Canadian top notch musicians doing what they were very good at. In the last decade of their career they went through a bit of a renaissance and finally got some of the main stream acclaim they so sorely lacked for decades.

[@DustinAxelsen]

Limelight; Closer to the Heart; The Spirit of Radio; Freewill

[@adenauerlemos7926]

Best power trio ever! 3 friends, great musicians who enjoyed playing together. That was Hush. 3 guys who would like to have a jam session for eternity. RIP Professor.❤

[@chrisstone5868]

What I loved the most about this reaction Re, is the way your “Musical” mind, not just “sees”, but “hear’s” every single note!! I just showed my wife your reaction. She wants to know if she can adopt you! lol 🌹🎸🎸

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

Welcome to Rush! Yes, all of that sound comes out of just three people! The drummer, Neil Peart, is considered one of the best, and he is also their primary lyricist. He joined Rush shortly after the release of their debut album in 1974. The other two band members are Geddy Lee (who is the singer and bass player, and also plays keyboards and synth foot pedals, sometimes all at once); and Alex Lifeson, the guitar player. Alex and Geddy have been best friends since age 13. Alex has some of the most beautiful, creative and soulful guitar solos I've ever heard, and they all fit Rush's music perfectly. These three guys were the best of friends throughout their 40-year career. Sadly, Neil Peart passed away from brain cancer in 2020. I suggest that you check out Rush's live performances as well, where you can really see them bring their complicated music to life onstage (they are in fact known for their crazy time signature shifts). One of my personal live performance favorites by Rush is Digital Man, live from the Snakes & Arrows tour. You may want to read the lyrics ahead of time to get the overall meaning of the song, or have them called up onscreen while you watch. These three are all virtuoso-level musicians and Neil's lyrics are deep and cover a wide range of subjects.

[@DustinAxelsen]

The first second of this song is like "Oh sh-t! This is GOOOOD!!!"

[@DustinAxelsen]

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a huge American classic.

[@TheTomt50]

They are a great band and its hard to believe its just the three. You're not mistaken, no other band can make time signature changes seem so natural. It is a hallmark of their music.

[@bobbelleci9995]

Hi Ree. Here's what AI says: The song “Tom Sawyer” by Rush has multiple meanings, including: A modern day rebel. Neil Peart, the songwriter, says that the original lyrics by Pye Dubois were about a free-spirited rebel. Reconciling the boy and man Peart added themes about reconciling the boy and man in himself. The difference between perception and reality. Peart also added themes about the difference between what people are and what others perceive them to be. The boy and man Peart's original lyrics were based on the 1876 novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, which has themes of independence. The novel's main message is about coming of age, as Tom's adventures push him into the adult world. Bye Ree! 🥰 Cheers!

[@shannonwoods2413]

Rush "Working Man" (Live from Cleveland)... Must see!!

Rush - Xanadu (live 1981)

[@AndICanTalk2]

One of the finest bands in history. Love the channel.

[@direnova6284]

I'm loving your exploration of music, as an amateur songwriter myself I completely get your fascination with all types of music, the best of any genre is excellent.

[@trevalarose8155]

The guy who cons you into painting a fence for him. ( Tom Sawyer ). Rush could reproduce their sound live so well. My favorite band live. Subdivisions & Spirit of Radio are good

[@tommyc6066]

Neil Peart & Bill Ward from Black Sabbath are the two drummers who inspired me to learn how to play my third instrument, the drum kit 🥁

[@NASA-screwed-us]

Your 1st 2 instruments were the Juice Harp & Gazoo? lol I played bass 40 years, I wish I would've played drums instead...seriously!

[@chrisstone5868]

To this day Re, this is my wife’s favorite song!! She’s 6 years older than me. Everytime I hear this song, it reminds me of the night we met. I was 4 days away from 20!! She was 26, with 2 babies. Lys,2. Tiff,4! So yes, very much love “Rush”!

[@Bill123058]

been a fan since 1974. if I had to pick a favorite band, it would probably be Rush.

[@artsilva]

Welcome to the Rush rabbit hole. Definitely a band you need to watch in their live videos

[@VinE83656]

I love Rush. Great band. This song came out as they were transitioning to more conventional commercially accessible shorter songs. In the 1970s they had some very progressive, lengthy songs. In the 80s they gained much more commercial success with the help of MTV music videos. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is an American classic novel about Tom and his pal Huckleberry Finn. It took place in a rural, country area and probably around the 1900 or so. Todays Tom Sawyer and the reference to the Space he Invades was an obvious nod to the early 80s populate Space Invaders video game.

[@LenStgelais]

Literaly the best 3 man rock band of all times you have to be a professional musicians to try to Play their music so advance for their time and STILL today this music is relevant

[@geneaikenii1092]

classic Rush. thanks. peace.

[@neilschoenthal594]

Canada’s pride and joy!!

[@Joseph-f9m7s]

Mark Twain was a great Ametican writer going way way back. His novels are very worth reading.

[@alleyeditor]

"His mind is not for rent to any god or government." Enjoy Rush kid they are the greatest band ever. Check out YYZ live in Rio next. The crowd itself will blow you away. I saw Rush 49 times since the 80's and have never seen anything like that crowd.

[@michellefranco5648]

One more recruit for RUSH ARMY !

[@iMacMan54]

Great 1st song from the best 3 pc rock band....ever! Now, listen to "Limelight", "Subdivisions", "Freewill", and a couple of instrumental-only songs, La Villa Strangiato" and "YYZ". But be prepared to the lyrics too....the drummer (Neil Peart) wrote about 95% of their lyrics, and they always have a message. As always, RIP to "The Professor".

[@gabem6863]

The incredible thing is that this wall of sound was created by just 3 men!

[@janbarriault4494]

must be the crazy winters that inspire Canadian musicians!! we have a number of them, lol.

[@GeneGeterTV]

Happy December. I enjoy your videos. Keep it up and thank you.

[@behindenemylines9033]

My favorite band. Enjoy their 40 yr catalog.

[@drummerdaveRush7777]

All 3 are virtuosos on their instruments!!! Greatest band of all time lyrically and musically!!!!! ,play the whole album!!! As well as A Farwell to Kings, Hemispheres whole album, permanent waves whole album, 2112 whole album fly by night, whole album, caress of steel whole ,try driven, big money mission, marathon, half the world, cut to the chase, bytor and the snow dog, in the end, beneath between,behind, body electric, enemy within, kid love ,working them angels, clock work angels, ub2b, any Rush is good Rush!!! Seen them 39 times!

[@smilerpink]

Three (!) man band from Canada with 40 year career. Some highlights: Three tremendously skilled musicians. Each among the best at their respective instruments. Three way musical mind meld. They redefine the term “tight.” The time signature changes you mentioned are a common feature, a form of transition the band is known for. They pull complex compositions off flawlessly. They pretty much founded a genre of music called prog (progressive) metal. Prog rock (Yes, Pink Floyd, Genesis) with a harder edge. Newer prog metal bands strongly influenced by Rush include Tool, Dream Theater, Primus). Prog rock features elements of classical music (long pieces, transitions, repeating grooves passed among various instruments). Next songs for you: Spirit of Radio, Limelight, Subdivisions (shorter songs); Xanadu (live Exit Stage Left), 2112, Cygnus X-1 (2 parts) (longer songs); YYZ, La Villa Strangiato (instrumental). Tom Sawyer was a character in a classic 1876 novel by Mark Twain that many of us had to read in school. Fictional 12 year old boy who was clever, independent minded and adventurous going up and down the Mississippi River with a grown enslaved man (Jim). Lyrics of this song describe a young man in modern times (early 80s) with similar qualities (clever, adventurous and mind of his own). Enjoy!

[@eddiekoch3901]

So awesome to see your mind blown, like mine was when I first heard this song as a sophomore in high school back in 1981! I really enjoy your reactions and appreciate your well thought out critiques! Keep up the amazing content!

[@jefferymoman1603]

Awwwww. I have been watching you react and I’ve been so impressed and this one just broke me down being such a rush fan.. I got so emotional just for you to experience their greatness and they are such wonderful good people and masters of their craft. It is so nice to see young people experiencing such great music and artistry.. Thank you so much for your reaction and there are way too many good songs to recommend lol

[@briannordt4457]

Rush is great, but the much greater discovery you made is researching "Tom Sawyer" and finding Mark Twain. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a wonderful book, but I sincerely think everyone should read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom is a minor character in it); it truly is a literary masterpiece. Lyricist and drummer Neil Peart was an avid reader, which explains why his lyrics are never run of the mill.

[@greeneyesinfl9954]

Another great Canadian trio is Triumph, especially their live videos.

[@CRabbit42]

Glad you've discovered Rush! They put out tons of great music over the years. The song Spirit of Radio is an amazing song that you should not miss out on. It's one of their very best.

[@cshubs]

Around 2008, I worked in a nice liquor store in Indy. A man came in looking for good wine and old scotch. He'd been sent by the local amphitheater to buy after-show beverages for Rush, who were playing that night!! After the man chose 6 bottles (for $1600), he gave me six tickets! I found someone to cover my shift, and I dashed to the venue with a friend. We got there in time for set II. We were unable to get to our seats, because the crowd was packed in tight, but the tickets were for row 6 center! Before I left the store, I helped a guy and told him the story. He said his best friend would've gone to the show, but he couldn't afford it. I gave him 2 tix on the spot. He lit up, and ran out like a bat out of hell to get his friend and tell him the good news!

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Greatest power trio and best live band ever, three musical geniuses that gifted us with 4+ decades of exceptional musicianship, try Xanadu from Exit Stage Left if you want to see some real multitasking. 😊

[@astroteech]

"Oh my gosh, wow" is the proper response. Rush stands alone!. They came out when I was graduating from high school. They constitute rock musical history, like Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven.

[@davidneiner2133]

It's been said befoee but Rush are your favorite musicians' favorite musicians

[@KevinCassidy-j4q]

Xanadu, live from Exit Stage Left (1981), YYZ live in Rio (2002), Freewill live in Rotterdam (2007)

[@vicprovost2561]

You cannot go wrong with RUSH! Someday, you need to do the official video for 2112, their greatest epic, the video and song suite is 20 minutes long but what a 20 minutes! The video animation actually was created to go with the story and totally enhances the audio story. Amongst the best prog rock ever, this will absolutely blow your mind. Incredible band, Their very best, enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶🔥

[@BrianJohnson-nj9gi]

Hello RND, my name is Brian from White Bear Lake, Minnesota... Love the reaction, RUSH is one of my favorite bands and drummer Neil Peart aka 'The Professor' (RIP) was my favorite drummer. So i have a song video for you to watch from the band Iron Maiden, it's the Live 1982 version of 'Hallowed Be Thy Name', it is considered to be the best rock video ever made, singer Bruce Dickinson sings his butt off in this video, you can really hear his opera like voice come out in this song, with his long vabratos, and long notes, not to mention his vocal range. In my opinion this why i think every other rock singer secretly wishes that they could sing like Bruce could when he was in his prime. Pay attention to the long note in the beggining of the song, and the 2 long notes at end of song, they are 'EPIC'...The song is about a man being sent to the gallows to be hanged and he is looking back on his life. Most of Iron Maiden's songs are about an important event that has happened in history. So watch this video for sure, it is amazing !!!...Must Watch. Thank You🤘🤘 Video Link Below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baezY5t8e7tobac&feature=share

[@joelharris3389]

50 year old song, timeless when its a classic!

[@EShelby2127]

"Tom Sawyer is a fictional character and the main character in Mark Twain's 1876 novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Here's some information about Tom: Age: Tom is a young boy, around 12-13 years old. Family: Tom's family includes his Aunt Polly, his half-brother Sid, his cousin Mary, and his deceased mother. Friends: Tom's best friends are Joe Harper and Huckleberry Finn. Personality: Tom is imaginative, mischievous, and a bit bossy, but he's also good-hearted and has a strong moral compass. Interests: Tom loves adventure and wants to be a Native American pirate. He's also obsessed with stories. Development: Tom starts out as an immature trickster, but he matures and becomes a more responsible member of the community. Setting: Tom lives in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri, in the 1840s. Symbolism: Tom represents a free spirit who is trapped in a situation he doesn't want to be in. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer': Plot Summary The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is considered a classic of American literature. It was adapted into a film in 1938, and Tom Sawyer also appeared in the film The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

[@markstromberg1148]

Rush are the masters of seamlessly integrating multiple time signatures into their compositions. They are virtuoso musicians who gave their all to their creations and their live performances. Their lyrics were written by their drummer, Neil Peart, and they created and performed together for over 40 years. Check out "Xanadu" live, and "Limelight" next.

[@freddiejupiter442]

Yes, they are impressive. You would probably like some of their other 'millions' of songs.

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction, Rere! It is amazing that such a large amount of quality music can come from three individuals. They have lots of fantastic songs to explore. You should react to The Spirit of Radio next.

[@SIXX2772]

I love it when you groove! Awesome reaction.

[@bobbelleci9995]

BTW Ree ... ❤ your channel. ~ Rob in California!! (Surfing with the ...)

[@bobashley7533]

You should list to ‘Spirit of Radio’ & ‘2112’ by rush…

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Spirit of Radio is a really fun Rush song.

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Wow! First Rush song? Cool! They are my favorite band, after the Beatles! You should hear/watch their song called "Limelight"! Great song from the same album (from 1981)! Keep going!

[@loveloochay]

All right then Ri ... You just witnessed the best drummer of popular or Rock music of all time the great , Neil Peart. This band has dozens of mind bending songs. You will take a deep dive here .... try "Limelight" or "YYZ" .. But , if you want to take the ultimate journey with RUSH , listen to the A side of "2112" - it is about 30 minutes long !!!! But , worth every second. Welcome to RUSH !! 🌹🌹🎶🌎🎶🌹🌹

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I'm loving the reaction. And yeah, they will typically mix a lot of 7s in with straight stuff, but in this case, they keep it at 6's and just play with counter-rhythms within each pattern of 6. Led Zeppelin used to do this a lot. And Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn and Becky and jim, there was a whole cast of characters that were immortalized for over a hundred years in this classic American literature thatvevery kid grew up reading in school. And discussing. Whole dissertations and phds have been done around this. Lots of music and pop movements kind of reinvent it now and then for significance.

[@Fredericktomperugini]

LONG LIVE RUSH ❤

[@PasqualeCastillo]

Ghost of a chance! Subdivisions! Analog kid!!❤

[@brianmcbroom1620]

Nice selection 👌 great song!!!

[@terrylandess6072]

Mark Twain may be as famous for his 'Observations' as his published work.

[@paulfromt.o.7384]

Fun reaction. Great seeing younger people listening to the great rock bands. Greetings from Toronto 🇨🇦

[@grandwazoodebris1015]

I like the semi-early rush, most proggy part of their career. Really like the song Xanadu, would suggest you see them do it live (think it was from Exit Stage Left DVD?). It will blow your mind 3 people can make such music. I only saw them once, a million years ago, on the Hemispheres tour. There's an instrumental called La Villa Strangiato from that album I'd recommend. I like the studio version, but the official video is nice too because they play in live in a studio or theater (no audience).

[@bobbelleci9995]

Hi Ree. Nice work. 😎 Rob - California

[@Prone2Thrill]

Geddy really shows off his pipes on 2112 but you probably need some more RUSH experiences before that EPIC

[@bluesfingers1]

I have seen Rush 3 times the first was summer time when I was 15 and Rush was not yet the global phenomenon they would become. Go look up tje absolutely mad bands that Rush influenced .. it is crazy. I saw you watching and i saw you get it so now get this . Niel Peart the drummer wrote the music and Alex (Guitar)knew exactly how to stitch it all together and he had to once you threw the rest of the percusion in with a signature rift ripping bass player with a voice crafted in purgatory. What a ffing RUSH. 3 times . Told you in have seen a lot of live music. Now my young Artist please go check out another young Artist. Angelina Jordan . Jazz Pop queen who has a voice that demands attention. Bluesfingers1 ("The Music of Everything ")

[@DerrickCharles5750]

Imminence with the song “Come What May.” It’s a Live Version at the Tstads Teater. They actually have a Live Video. Lead singer plays violin while singing and screaming. It’s kind of unheard of having violin in metalcore. It’s an emotional song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6W7mqp3Z8mBfdEsi=tnSkkZY75jO87fcV

[@VIDSTORAGE]

Geddy has a crazy vocal ,,some people had a hard time getting use to it and some would say he sounds like his mad grandmother ,,annoying and his man junk in a vice and other things but he is great at what he does ...'''New World Man'' song I highly more high recommend that one

[@mrnobody9104]

I will always suggest Working Man from their debut album to get to see where the started. Not the Working Man time machine tour in Cleveland but the original album version. RUSH was an incredible band and I hope you enjoy your journey.

[@thomasripley1548]

Tom Sawyer was a rascal, invented by Samual Clemons pseudonym (mark Twain. He wrote books about earl American life on the Mississippi river .Mark Twain is a riverboat term for depth of the water .. you have a rope with knots in it at a certain depth, and mark the distance as you go..) anyway he had great humor and adventure in his stories... Tom Sawyer, Hickleberry Finn, big Jim. River boats ,pirates pulling pranks on people getting trouble.....

[@MarkJones-w9d]

I first heard this on Chuck

[@RicRadcliff]

Just the fact you recognize Geddys voice

[@geraldoribeirofilho]

So many songs from Rush to listen. Enjoy. Lyrics all by the drummer. Neil Peart.

[@jimnarvel9794]

except for Red Barchetta, and By-tor the Snow Dog, credit Alex :)

[@observermi8796]

Glad you liked them. I started playing drums because of Neil. Their career spans many years and feels, experience them. Only 3 of them and made it sound like there were 7 and, they did it live too. They are one in their own.

[@RanchHanded]

Hi Rare,, from Australia. Mark Twain is considered one of (if not THE) greatest American novelists and two of his best known works are set in 1800's along the Mississippi river near where he (and I) grew up. - "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". Honestly, the books are must reading (IMO) but I don't think they'd really help understand the Rush song all that much. As far as Rush, I'd seen them in concert a number through the 70s and 80s. They were always amazing.

[@kayakuprising5914]

RUSH FTW!!!!

[@islandseeker1260]

Canada Rocks! Well, it used to before Bieber, Drake and The Weeknd.

[@Harry.-]

A Mix between Genesis and Saga ✔️

[@philgonzalez5953]

My fave is ghost of a chance , subdivisions, analog kid 🔥🔥🔥

[@jasondoss763]

Concerning time signatures: this one is one of their simplest with few changes compared with, say, YYZ or 2112. This one is mostly a straight 4 beat meter (with an occasional extra beat or missing beat) then switches to a 7 beat, either 7/8 or alternating 4/4, 3/4.

[@robertfindley921]

The most talented trio in rock. Sorry ZZ Top! Geddy Lee is the spawn of a space alien and a witch, and a talented one at that! RIP Neil Peart. "Closer to the Heart" is my favorite. Beautiful lyrics.

[@dicktrickle741]

Uh ...Nirvana ..ever heard of them?

[@paulpennell2115]

One of the few books everyone read in the USA, but not so much these days.

[@CoreyWickramasekera]

You missed the intro, one the BEST INTROS EVERRRRR!!! LOL 😆

[@massaglia]

I'd ❤ more Rush!!!

[@michaelwhalen7154]

Xanadu from the Exit Stage Left Tour 1981. Think you’ll love it.

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 A Wall of of music and sound from a Canadian band with only 3 members ! Try reacting to "YYZ" (live from Rio) but try not to get lost in the lyrics ! 🇨🇦

[@lancemarteen86]

Doesn’t get much better than that young lady . Enjoyed your reaction

[@johnrozlog9769]

Seen Rush 3 times. I have signed drum sticks and poster from Neil.

[@xyxyqw]

The best 3man band ever💙👍

[@justme2]

(Rush - Limelight) is another really good one.

[@davidfinnell1660]

YYZ!