Guitarist Reacts To RUSH!! The Necromancer (Studio Version Reaction!) Part 1

[@aicarnie]

Hi everyone. As you can see, it's been a couple of weeks since OLR has posted any Rush reactions. It is my sad duty to inform you that after listening to the Fountain of Lamneth, he lost all power of speech and rational thought. The sheer awesomeness of this 20 minute masterwork was too much for his brain to process. He is recuperating and hopes to be able to post something coherent soon.

[@FatsDominic]

Every Rush show I went to I would shout NECROMANCERRRR! from the lawn...... sadly they never heard me

[@Kinuhbud]

goosebumps from lifeson's solo around 7:00

[@briandickinson4699]

Seen Rush 23 times, every tour since Hemispheres. Drove from Connecticut to Montreal for their farewell tour. My favorite band, even my cat's name is Geddy.

[@ten4thebguy]

Pure Genius ❤️!!

[@adriangarside3879]

Let's not forget this album was 1975 they were in their 20s and all ready masters of their instruments just amazing RIP the professor can't believe its coming up to a year since he passed!

[@scottshields113]

Early twenties at that!

[@adriangarside3879]

@@scottshields113 Geddy Lee 22 Alex Liefson 22 Neil Peart 23 it still amazes me and I've been a huge fan since 2112 my first bought album

[@shawnhurley3815]

@@adriangarside3879 100% 👍 Just what are the majority of twenty two/three year olds doing with themselves in this day and age? Actually a rhetorical question. Just one of the many reasons RUSH was, is, and will always be the greatest band ever. Not to mention, besides their mind blowing talent, these are some of the nicest guys out there. Not your typical once we got rich we got screwed up bands. Always the consummate professionals.

[@marcoantonioperin2187]

Let's praise their producer as well!

[@maximan4363]

Yeah totally, it's soooo way ahead of its' time! The opening is one of the best I have ever heard. It's utterly perfect! Geddy's voice on this is amazing! One of my top 5 favourite RUSH tracks! It's always utterly amazed me how just 3 guys could make this sound! Mike Oldfield is the same - crazily talented! But RUSH could play this live, on stage, and still be mind blowing and actually better than the recorded versions!

[@gregj1295]

I remember when this album came out. Running to the record store, then tucked away in my bedroom with the head phones turned up. This was music that went to another level because I grew up listening to Ma and Dads Country Albums which were a stepping stone (maybe a Gateway) to music that really moved me, including the lyrics. I really like this album as well as all the early ones, maybe because I was there in the beginning and each new album was an adventure.

[@roncalvert7988]

I LOVE the Necromancer . So happy You are doing RUSH still . Greatest ever band.

[@stpoochie]

To infinity and beyond. My favorite rush song from my favorite (criminally underated) rush album. Just mind blowing

[@scott4482]

I've listened to this song probably a thousand times, I still get shivers everytime I hear Geddy sing that verse in Into The Darkness, the road is lined with peril the air is charged with fear. What a great lyricist Neil is, simple story told with such poetry and literary skill.

[@crepooscul]

I get goosebumps across the entire song. The first part especially.

[@fundament]

i feel the same in the same verse.

[@nakalia4239]

i am a french rush fan and i am happy when a see a new rush fan. enjoy my friend they are the best rock band of all the time

[@johnord684]

Eddie Van Halen was asked "what's it like to be the best guitarist in the world?" His response - "I don't know, go ask Alex Lifeson."

[@MJC_2112]

Nonsense. The same story went around that Hendrix said the same thing about Billy Gibbons and Rory Gallagher

[@PaulShipley-el5bu]

Eddie was flasy but Alex was the best

[@mrnobody9104]

my favourite and least touted RUSH album! pure gold remember as a 12/13yr old laying on the floor with headphones listening to my brothers 8 track copy of this masterpiece.

[@terrymtbnurse4760]

OMG, I forgot how much I love this song. How anyone can dislike this record is beyond me? A must listen through the headphones. Unbelievable what was going on in the cans. Keep it going bro, I'm in all the way. My goal in 2021 is to complete my Rush vinyl collection until I have them all. Rock on, be safe.

[@GT-mq1dx]

Dude! You finally summed up what all of us Alex Lifeson fans have known all along, it’s his imagination and style that moves him to the forefront of so many other guitarist without having to be an Yngve Malmsteen virtuoso. He’s an Absolute Killer Guitar Master, bar none. I love Jimmy Page’s riffs and guitar work, but I adore Lifeson’s Uniqueness and mastery of the music itself. It’s plain and simply, Music To The Ears. I’m having a great time watching your reaction videos, keep them coming. 😎

[@memermetalthemiddleagedaut99]

geddy lee "nobody arpegiates like alex"

[@winstonlane708]

Say That ... Make It Plain... Preach!!!

[@davecole2561]

Thumbs up if you could listen to Alex Lifeson all day. His playing just oozed soul. Amazing.

[@nexusreplicant143]

Alex in his playing, the same as Gilmour in his, just know the right note to hit and drive you into an incredible emotional state. Guys like Malmsteen and other oh so flashy guitarists, no matter how skilled they are simply are not able to do that. They are excelent in their skills but they are simply just that.

[@patricknevin2703]

And he was the one holding them back! 😂😂😂 Me love Alex longtime and sad for you if you don’t think he is every much the virtuoso that Neil or Geddy are. Love these guys!

[@Crazed3raser337]

This is easily one of the most perfect Rush songs out there. It has a little bit of everything, all done to an amazing level. It has the slower riffs that build tension and excitement that are just beautiful. It has the headbanger hard solos, it has amazing lyrics, tells an amazing story, the composition is top notch, just perfection. Shame that this album didn’t do too well when one of their best songs is on it.

[@inthedream9127]

Well said

[@loumelillo1790]

True I say, in a way better than 2112

[@LagmasterB]

@@loumelillo1790 Absolutely. This was their test run for 2112.

[@morganrothe-gn6er]

I agree.. has everything...

[@LagmasterB]

Caress of Steel is one I discovered as I worked my way back through from Moving Pictures in 1980. I was 9 lol. Stole my sister’s vinyl. Took me until 16-18 to get Caress of Steel after I went through Sabbath and Zeppelin. This became my favorite quickly. Fantasy storytelling through music. Epic.

[@danielkennedy19]

Everyone says drums and bass are mental. Flip, the guitar from Alex are world class. Why is this man so under rated? He is defo top 5 in history.

[@stephenwalker6781]

OMG! I just discovered Rush 6 months ago. This one is incredible. WOW. This one is my new #1 so much more to hear......

[@hawklee9702]

Totally awesome song and album. I'm 60. Hearing this at 13, a novice drummer learning from the album of the masters. This song was the accomplishment for me. Thank you rush.

[@Katehowe3010]

Forgive me for having a problem with your maths! If you were born in 1960, and heard it as a 13 year old, then that would have been '73, two years before the albums release. Not trying to be a clever sod, but that's how i work it out! Cheers, and a Merry Xmas to you. 🥳

[@pedrox96]

This doesn’t feel like a 12 minute song at all. I’ve listened to this song countless times, and it always goes by so fast!

[@kevinwins1489]

Exactly dog!

[@marcoantonioperin2187]

Same happens for me with The Fountain of Lamneth! Oh, boy, what a trip.

[@generoberts9151]

The "three men of Willowdale" always cracked me up. Even the town they came from sounds Tolkienesk.

[@brettking1014]

40-year Rush fan here...I am always a little nervous when I watch a reaction to Necromancer. Not sure if the reactor is gonna “get it.” But Tim, you knocked this one out of the park! I really appreciate that you can really appreciate this brilliant trio can do! Thank you!

[@tad449]

This album was way ahead of anything people were ready for

[@winstonlane708]

Hence the criticism back then ... pathetic. This was their progression ... an amazing album!!!

[@JayTor2112]

That's Neil doing the spoken word, btw.

[@darylaarons6625]

I think I just developed a whole new appreciation for this song. Awesome reaction sir.

[@PromLesbian]

Great Holiday Song! 😉

[@lepantoslim7058]

Cracked me up , Merry Christmas fellow Rush fan

[@cosmicjazzman4817]

✌🤦‍♂️🤣😂😂 now that was funny... Cracked me up too...

[@lepantoslim7058]

This one of the “go to” songs to air jam to when we were kids. Rush is the only band where you can’t decide which instrument to do so you end up looking like an epileptic. I mean we all did, at least that’s what my friends mom would say when she came in to tell yell at us to shut down that darn music, we had fun though Hope that made sense. Now I just have my wife telling me to grow up when I’m air jamming. It’s all Rush’’ fault

[@gregscott7992]

Sounds like your childhood was similar to mine and my wife says I never grew up. I refuse to forget my 14 year old self!

[@lepantoslim7058]

@@gregscott7992 me too . I think we enjoy life more

[@Jelsick]

Did the same thing, using tennis rackets for guitars.

[@lepantoslim7058]

@@Jelsick 🤣

[@rooramblingon895]

@@lepantoslim7058 Never grow up, never surrender....😁

[@samtaylor7762]

Love your reaction to this great song & album. Alex can really make his guitar talk and sing. The Master.

[@arieswar4770]

My favorite album I just appreciate it more now :-)

[@vinceedwards3978]

I don't know why a lot of people didn't like this album! The Fountain of Lamneth is such a great song, along with The Necromancer! The outro has such a Allman Brothers feel!!

[@eriklangeree7800]

Closed my eyes, travelled with the three invaders. The journey within the journey, just like if I am in the darkness of Middle Earth. For me however..... it is heaven. Merry Christmas everybody!

[@kph1034]

What a superb showcase of each players talent. I love this track The early part of Rush's career had a lot of sci-Fi and sword and sorcery and us early rush fans just loved it so much. They then transformed into the different sounds of MP , PW and Signals which brought in many new fans . A truly unique trio. I feel so blessed to have listened to their music for the last 40+ years. And it never gets stale.

[@NH2112]

It’s Rush, baby! That outro guitar solo is the absolute most amazing feel-good music ever. It even beats out the solos in “Blue Sky.” You just can’t help but feel good when you hear it.

[@davibrass]

Something I always mention about Neil is his massive tool box of creative, original, musical fills that we doesn't repeat on other songs. For example his double run through the toms in the song at 8:15

[@lauriivey7801]

No one can paint like Rush!! Awesome stuff!!

[@chadherbert18]

The first listen is always awkward, but once you hear it through, it’s well worth the wait! A mesmerizing, energizing song!

[@dalem8332]

PHENOMENAL ! RUSH Rocks!♥️♥️🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@mark-be9mq]

Loved it. Thank you

[@janetcogdill7192]

Caress of Steel is my fav rush album but love all their work! And I think the song, "I think Im going Bald" rocks, love it!

[@jaimev001b]

I appreciate all of you rush reactors. I know it takes work. Thank you.

[@OutLoudReactions]

Mind blown! You all said I wasn't ready, and I wasn't ready. Killer stuff. Merry Christmas everyone and stay well. Part 2 Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWqweX57r9SEes0 Support the channel: paypal.me/OutLoudReactions patreon.com/OutLoudReactions

[@reallymysterious4393]

On the first album they had more a Zeppelin vibe, this song was more like Pink Floyd, all 3 are my Top 3 groups ...

[@kben036]

Alex Lifeson = Unmatched greatness. And the other two guys are good too! 😁

[@gregcormier2379]

Sadly this album gets overlooked by a lot of fans but this song is the one that will bring you back to it! Everything you love about Rush is evident in this song and it’s earlier in their career where Alex is more prominent in the main melody.

[@brianthompson9136]

How it started: Tom Sawyer How it’s going: The Necromancer Caress of Steel is the most under appreciated album by Rush imho. One of my favorites though!

[@awesomerat1]

You are doing an awesome job keep it up. Rush is by far above everyone else.

[@lisaharrison1031]

I told you!!! This is only their second album with Neil. This was my first RUSH album back in 1975. I was 16 & this blew my mind. Wait until you hear the flip side of this album. THE FOUNTAIN OF LAMNETH!!! I am loving going on this journey with you. It’s an incredible one. This was RUSH’S first foray into long songs. The Necromancer was their first & their second is coming up. I am so excited to see you react to “TFOL” it’s my second favorite RUSH tune. The Necromancer is my number one.

[@MarcoBosma]

Epic!

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

Merry Rushmas

[@stephanechamberland8486]

The song that gave birth to progressive metal !

[@morganrothe9911]

Very possibly bit it's to early fore to say..too many bands I still haven't heard enuff that were contemporary but I would say unequivocally no one can surpass this level of both sound quality and creativity in prog world

[@aaronjosephson9026]

I have a real 1975 caress of steel album. It’s in super good condition! I also listen to it a ton! I love the first side of this album! (Though as a real die-hard Rush fan through and through, it is my solemn duty to love every single rush song, which isn’t hard!!!!!)

[@sidcleyneris8045]

Incredible to see how music unite people! There is a guy on the other side of the world having the same reaction that i have every time i listen to this masterpiece!!

[@jeffreyfrancoeur6439]

I saw them live 12 times...10 tours..this is the one song I wished they would have played, but never did

[@carlgibbons5777]

Rush's "weird" album. In a good way!

[@scottshields113]

Anybody who doesn't like this song is simply an empty mindless Spectre

[@daneng3641]

Speaking as a mindless spectre, it's not that I dislike this song, but it doesn't hit me like most Rush songs. When I listen to it, I like the parts, especially the last two minutes, but it doesn't seem to add up to a cohesive whole. Also, By-Tor a good guy? I don't think so!

[@scottshields113]

@@daneng3641 It's far from their best and the cohesiveness on this is lacking as a whole same with Fountain of Lamneth imo. It was something they got much better on in 2112. So I understand your point. But I loved the ambition and the fact they were 22/23 playing this. But yeah Prince Bytor flipped the script on this one

[@daneng3641]

@@scottshields113 Absolutely! You have to admire the ambition. I actually like Lamneth better though it's even more disjointed than this.

[@OriginalMergatroid]

@@daneng3641 By-Tor was passing by: "Necromancer? Suffering? You call THAT suffering? Allow me to instruct you on what suffering really is..."

[@jimtatro6550]

Merry Christmas my friend!!! You are now officially part of the Rush Army!!

[@OriginalMergatroid]

This is one of my favorite Rush tunes. Tasty multi-track guitar all the way through. A simple story with descriptive music, as always. The guys blew me away with this track and then Fountain came next. Man, I love this album.

[@erickrosito3659]

One of their best songs. And to think this album almost cost them their careers! The down the tubes tour they called it. Playing in bats at times to 50 people! The record company wasn’t happy and demanded a different record. Rush came back with the opposite of what they asked., a concept album, 2112!

[@kennethpapanek2861]

Back in the early 80s, this album was played exclusively after we smoked a big fattie. It really upped the experience.

[@jacquesjrviens3384]

Now the big one !!!!! Fountain of Lamneth!!!!

[@Blackened4everPS3]

Oh boy, i cant wait for you to hear the next song!! A different kind of epic from Rush, but when i say its epic, its ALL epic. Drums, Bass, Guitar, AND Geddy's vocals. A truly incredible song that doesn't get enough love.

[@richardmitchell8213]

This song contains one of Geddys best base lines ever in my opinion and the lead Alex lays on top of it is outstanding. Excellent song by one of the best to ever do it. Long Live RUSH !!!

[@brucedickinson12]

Love it

[@LyonHall1]

and now we wait for Fountain of Lamneth. He too is not ready for that either

[@marcoantonioperin2187]

I'm on the line for that too.

[@inthedream9127]

The Fountain of Lamneth will do the same thing to you. This is my favorite on the album but some of Neils drumming (you guys know what I’m talking about) is really mind blowing. And the section No One at the Bridge has a really underrated guitar solo. You’ll love it

[@johndinneen1222]

And Geddy's vocals on that song are amazing!!!

[@jonnyrebb]

I love the older stuff but I can't wait for you to get more into "mid-life" Rush....... More Signals, Grace Under Pressure, Power Windows and Hold Your Fire. It's gonna be a good fun ride. Happy Holidays!

[@marcoantonioperin2187]

Hell yeah!

[@HollowGolem]

People really sleep on the 80s stuff, but I'd put Power Windows in their top 5 albums.

[@davecole2561]

@@HollowGolem absolutely. That album alone contains more ideas and emotions than many artists can think of in a lifetime. We really were in the presence of greatness. We still can be whenever we listen.

[@dpoprojectsniagara]

On Rush's epic journey. Reminds me of me when I'd first listened to these songs. The reactions are enjoyable to watch.

[@curtcody2308]

I'm loving your reactions and can't wait for more. Thanks and merry Christmas my friend. The studio is looking killer too!

[@O_Towne_Bear]

You: "This has showcased Neil better than any other song." Me: "Ya, just flip the record over, sit back and be blown away."

[@stewiedarkinvisibleid]

Exactly.

[@Cash2112]

Didacts & Narpets will be coming soon. . .

[@lisaharrison1031]

I can’t wait until he gets to TFOL !!

[@Katehowe3010]

I purchased this album in '79 as a thirteen year old, and this was the moment i realised i'd struck musical gold!

[@dberg666]

A young scifi-fantasy geeks dream, remember hearing this at 14 after reading Tolkien, Moorcock and other fantasy authors. Thanks for the journey back to my youth!

[@GenXDaddyO]

This was me too. As a D&D nerd Rush’s mythical stuff hit me in all the right neurons.

[@NH2112]

Regarding Neil’s tightness and precision, just when you think the drumming in the song you’re listening to has gotten as full as it can get, he finds the space to put something else in there. Mystic Rhythms is a great example.

[@mhlevy]

I still can't believe that this album didn't do far better commercially, and it led to their label giving them one last chance to come up with a "commercially successful" album. Which, of course, was 2112! This is still one of my favorite Rush albums, and it shows a direction that Rush would take in their future, much like the album Meddle did for Pink Floyd. In both cases, there are instances of absolute brilliance on the albums.

[@elitedrumlessons6174]

Merry Christmas to the best, most informative reaction channel on the web!

[@dalem8332]

BRILLIANT. ♥️🎼🎵🎵🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@derrickparran]

The lyrics in this song fill me with dread every time I hear them. Full of despair.

[@toddriley5120]

Your face says it all.. these tree men = greatest band ever 😎

[@carlbusque1856]

Great review, love your work. They all kick butt here, but must say that Alex’s layers are just awesome . Love the last part. Keep it up!

[@edanielgreen]

For decades I've frustratingly failed to accurately communicate to others how I felt when I brought this new album home from the record store in 1975 and listened to it for the first time. FInally, somebody gets it.👍🤗

[@winstonlane708]

Tim!!! You DA Man!!! Merry Christmas 🎁 to me ... this is perfect!!! Happy Holidays

[@squishydafishy]

Wifey told you to get the amps out of the living room I see.🎄🤘😁🤘🎄

[@johnpennacchia279]

Tim, great reaction, i will tell you this the next song the fountain of lamneth is where geddy sings his ass off.my favorite rush album.dont understand why most rush fans hate this album.just waite till hemispheres & farewell to kings.everyone knows 2112,but without COS no 2112.

[@johndinneen1222]

Easily one of my top 5 Rush albums!

[@TommyLMason]

Tim, PLEASE REACT MORE OFTEN MAN….TO ANYTHING DUDE!! ANYTHING! After watching you play a few times, and the way you run your channel, I LOVE YOU MAN and they’re ain’t nobody a close second. In the words of Randall “Tex” Cobb, From the movie Unommon Valor, “You don’t ever give up boy, not when it’s for real “! Keep on keep in’ on brother! Major props!✌️

[@bradleygiesbrecht6516]

So great, love Geddy’s vocals. Saw 2112 tour first, ran out and bought the first four Rush albums. Always loved the “underrated” Caress of Steel album. Wore that vinyl out replaying guitar leads on 2112 and CoS!

[@tommeadows2176]

I'm glad you found Rush the big thing is when you see him in concert the bottom line is to fans or so into Rush it's a beautiful atmosphere all the way around I wish you could have been there to see it

[@pasqualecandelora2878]

And they were only 21/22 years old at this point. 😳

[@andrade2129]

Brilliant musicians and very young

[@uktenatsila9168]

This is the album that really made me a Rush fanatic.

[@blanewilliams5960]

Awesome! Merry Christmas Tim! I was going to listen to some Christmas music today but when I saw you had this song up I had to put it on right away. Excellent, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

[@JeromeDukes]

Oh yeah, loved the reaction. Thanks and have a Merry Christmas.

[@vinceedwards3978]

I used to use a 100 watt Master Lead 900 through Randall cabinets!!! Loved those speakers!!!!

[@MrBedZeppelin]

Like finding Buried Treasure, Your reaction Golden!! I KNOW what's going on, inside those headphones!!

[@riveralph3687]

The mood and setting they establish at the beginning never fails to enthrall me! Gosh dang this song and album are so fantastic! PS - I guess prior By-Tor's butt-whupping by Snow Dog turned his heart to gold! ;-)

[@ThisTrainIsLost]

Just FYI "Willowdale" is the name of the suburb in which Alex and Geddy grew up and where they might still live.

[@davetessaro3599]

To think that the record company didn’t get this album, Paul Stanley didn’t understand this album when they played it for him while on tour and the album was not well received by all. Then there ultimatum was there next album. Needless to say the rest is history. Thank you for your wonderful reaction! I have been a fan since day one.

[@joejackson4202]

In terms of emotive play, I'll see your David Gilmour and raise you an Alex Lifeson.

[@andrade2129]

Lifeson is Gilmour with more knowledge about music.

[@POWER-LINKS]

You ain't seen/heard nothin' yet!!! Hold on tight.

[@jodymohler]

It's even better when you are feeling good!

[@wadesivertsen8453]

I am sorry to say that I was a thief back in 1974. I was 13 years old. I used to go in to people's cars and take their sound systems. Anyway, I took a cassette player and some Jensen coax speakers out of a car and also the tapes. I don't remember the year , but I hooked up the speakers and played a tape. It happened to be Rush. I played it as loud as it would go. It was life changing. The tape was Caress of Steel. I got over being a thief, but now I am almost glad that I stole that stuff. I'm now an honorably discharged veteran, and a Rush fan for life. If I was given a choice to listen too any one band in my life, I would choose Rush. I love the comments here and hope I don't sound too much like an idiot, but when I watched your reaction to 2112 I was so happy. I am glad a new generation of people will feel what I did way back then.

[@colinhackett390]

This is my eighth listen while waiting for the next instalment - Fountain of Lamneth - I’ll keep coming back every day until. Hope you’re well Tim and this hiatus is purely holidays driven and not bad news.

[@OutLoudReactions]

All is well and will be back very soon

[@lvgelfling72]

Love the format, especially if you feel like you are enjoying the album more absolutely although Hemispheres is probably in a lot of people's top five Rush albums. Now it's time for Permanent Waves!!! Another album that usually makes the top three it's really difficult to pick the top three LOL. It's definitely watching these three evolve! Love this album!!

[@marcoscamargo7763]

It's really sad that this beautiful album - from start to finish - was at the time so underrated and so depressed by the band's own musicians. Caress Of Steel: a masterpiece that deserved to be performed in full in a concert at the end of the trio's brilliant career. It would be dazzling. Sadly, we'll never see that. I love you Rush for all my life. From Brazil. 🙏🏻✨🌟 🇧🇷