Halftime: "The Music of Rush" - Ohio State vs. Maryland, 10/9/21 - AUDIO REMASTER

Join the Ohio State University Marching Band as we salute Rush, one of history’s great rock bands. We play lots of the band’s hits including “2112,” “YYZ,” “Tom Sawyer,” “Limelight” and more! Hope you enjoy! #GoBucks

[@randyhenderson6166]

You know you have created and executed a brilliant halftime show when you make a 50 year old man laugh, cry, and clap in the span of 5 minutes while watching it on video. I would have been an emotional wreck if I had been there in person. Congratulations on this achievement, Ohio State University Marching Band. Just brilliant.

[@ketond3973]

Ditto

[@crackerlackingproductions6746]

I agree. I'm not a big halftime show guy but I've watched this 4 times in the last couple days. Brilliant

[@InJasonsGarage]

I am the same age, and I was coming unglued as I watched this. Rush was my one of my very first "favorite bands" before I was 10 years old (along with Queen, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Pink Floyd), and if I was there to see this in person, my internal collisions of enthusiasm and astonishment would have become an external embarrassment for my wife. This was so well done, whoever was behind it needs deserves a tremendous amount of appreciation and credit.

[@tildenkatz5581]

I started crying when they formed Neil on his motorcycle.

[@markmcconnell604]

I believe I would rather sit for hours watching and listening to this rather then a football game. But then again I am a child of the 60s and 70s and grew up with rush.

[@mwobbe66]

Oh my god, they formed up into a motorcycle at the 3 minute mark. I’m crying.

[@MrBlackbergk]

Such a beautiful tribute to Neil! And a deep cut

[@stuartcolquhoun867]

That just blew my mind... The guys from Rush must have been extremely emotional watching that... You did them, their music and Neil Peart proud... Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!

[@JasonSmith-jr7jh]

Geddy said (for Alex too) "we're speechless"

[@bigernmccracken712]

53 year old absolute Rush fan here. I always only cared for PAC 10 (I know, I know) football, but now I'm an Ohio State honk! Excellent is not a big enough word for this performance! What an epic tribute. Go Bucks!!!!! RIP Neil 🧚‍♂️

[@carlsalazar4490]

This completely changed my perception of marching bands.

[@KC4RAE]

The audio is so much cleaner here. Thanks!

[@nthonyTrad]

The execution of the time change to 5/4 for YYZ was fantastic!

[@Heavenzvoice]

Ohio State is amazing... that motorcycle was crushing!

[@locutus60]

Incredible. .tears filled my eyes! What a wonderful performance! RUSH - THE GREATEST BAND EVER!! All my love for the OHIO STATE MARCHING BAND !! Greetings from Germany

[@tedwarkentin2211]

I'm a Rush fan that that was an absolute stellar performance, WOW!!

[@kurtmccann3485]

WOW!!! Just amazing! What a tribute to THE best rock band ever. Geddy, Alex and Neil (RIP) would be so appreciative!

[@amyjordan7882]

The Professor would have been proud!! RIP Neil. You guys did an amazing job! I even cried!!

[@MrMrdlegend]

I've watched this about 10 times now and still am in awe. No matter what band they were doing this tribute for it is incredible but being its my all time favorite band..wow

[@vizeds]

Not easy tunes to perform for three talents in a live setting, let alone more than three dozen doing it while marching in formation. Bravo.

[@jordangraff2254]

I absolutely LOVED this.... And I know Neil Peart was smiling proudly (and humbly) from the Heavens watching this

[@poppanolan]

Why am getting so choked up watching this!!? I’m NOT CRYING….you are.

[@maxwellgarner2936]

One of the best shows they've ever done

[@rdrd3779]

I am a huge rush fan all i can say l have been playing the drums for 40 years rock i can't even imagine how much time and effort and practice you all put in i have never seen anything like that in my life that is something that can't be duplicated again u all were unbelievable hats of to the band leader to for keeping you all in time u can tell you were that great when rush comments on u keep up the great work rock🤯😄😀

[@rdrd3779]

Nice

[@mosesnaedele3727]

As a life long Rush fan, I am absolutely blown away by this!!!! Best Marching Band Ever!! I think Neil would really enjoy this!! All Hail Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee!! And Go Ohio State Go!!! And the Lord said "This is Good"!

[@holdeenyo8914]

Nah, the lord said “this is phat”

[@micriley7329]

I don't know why but I cried watching it

[@killerinstinct2000]

Oh my god, That must have taken hours and hours to coordinate. So exciting. Amazing tribute to Geddy, Alex and Neil (RIP). One of Canada’s best ever bands.

[@roxanneweichinger9318]

Rob Noble, I bet Getty Lee would’ve been honored to watch the OSU perform his band’s songs.

[@elianad2083]

​@@roxanneweichinger9318Alex and Geddy watched it and said they were speechless..

[@roxanneweichinger9318]

@@elianad2083 Oh I bet they were! OSU was absolutely phenomenal!

[@jomic9060]

Oh man, great tribute. Only those involved know the time, sweat, n patience that went into this choreography. I think most take marching n playing instep for granted. Well done

[@Greylancer1]

That was absolutely amazing! From a former marching band member and lifetime RUSH fan, much love to all of you this was fantastic to watch and uplifting to listen too.

[@viquiblanco4062]

I totally agree with you! I too was in a marching band and love RUSH! This was such an awesome performance and a well deserved tribute to a great band!!!

[@rayberczik7251]

Wow!! Absolutely stunning performance great choreography! One of the best marching band performances I've seen. Great job to all!!!!!

[@TXnine7nine]

Very good sound recording. So nice to hear the music for a change and not have it drowned out with the crowd noise.

[@imfraeglasgow]

I saw Rush a few times and almost didn’t go to the R40 show because it was a 3 1/2 hour ride away but ended up deciding last minute to go. So glad I did cause who knew it was gonna be the last time we’d see Neil. God bless Rush and God bless this marching band, particularly the percussionists, cause those songs are no easy feat to play.

[@JasonSmith-jr7jh]

I had to work (scheduling conflicts) when they played in Nashville on the R40 tour, so I missed it, thinking "I'll be sure to see their next tour..." One of the worst mistakes I ever made!

[@kimredman5698]

That was incredible!! What a fantastic tribute!

[@heatmyzer9]

Was waiting for Xanadu….. amazing performance. Goosebumps!

[@TheSlayerXnight]

That snare break! 🔥🔥

[@gavin_bigred]

I'm happy someone finally said something about it!! I was gushing over it when watching them practice the other day!

[@viquiblanco4062]

Hell yes, it kicked ass!

[@LithiumSurfboard]

Absolutely fantastic. Just wondering what music nerd at OSU with power and influence was able to make this happen. Consider a tribute to Iron Maiden. They'd have to carry the tuba players off the field with stretchers, but it would be worth it.

[@Fezington1]

I wonder if the band director is a RUSH fan? This is the best thing I've seen all week, refreshing, Stellar performance OHIO STATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@franhazlewood5287]

I am dying to participate in this ..A all Rush tribute .Best Ive ever seen . In my 48 yrs. I love Rush so much , Ive watched it again . What a treat . I shall treasure this always . 🎼🎵🎶🎙🎤📻🎸🎹🥁🥁📸🎬🇨🇦🥳💝

[@elianad2083]

The people who were in the crowd are quite young and probably knew nothing about Rush..but they still clapped. I keep coming back to this. Just the emotions I feel.. sadness, joy, wonder..and most of all dumbfounded and blown away. Dang..how do they do this? Beyond words..

[@arthurschipper8906]

Upstairs, the professor smiles

[@kcewing1]

Absolutely EPIC...and I'm from Michigan born and bred! Rush, and music, conquers ALL!!!

[@raffaele4471]

Ohio State University Marching Band! Thank you so much! That was fantastic!

[@joethebassplayer]

Really great! needed this today, thank you!!

[@jasonprazer7613]

So awesome OSU, Neil is smiling down on you all!

[@crazysquirrel9191]

What a great tribute!

[@pblacklock]

Enjoyed this more than I did the Primus show I attended (playing farewell to kings album) last night! Brilliant work!

[@TheStuport]

So Very Proud of TBDBITL to honor My All Time # 1 Rock Prog Band...RUSH Class Plus Class Equals LEGENDS GO BUCKS O-H and "Time Stand Still"

[@lekocafe]

You guys did an excellent job, thank you!

[@leefreed2060]

Just freaking amazing. Hats off..awesome.

[@Tech158A]

Awesome job guys. Big thumbs up to whoever did the arrangement.

[@annsmith-reiser3362]

Awesome...each and every one of these young people are amazing! Such hard work to achieve this!

[@jerryhudson2770]

Wow I love how the song came together great job

[@pard73]

Wolverine here. Mad respect for OSU and this - SO WELL DONE! ;-)

[@carlydanyel5813]

Absolutely Beautiful! way to Go!

[@mastermindtrickshots7157]

Truly Incredible - TBDBITL!!!

[@dansouth2088]

Oh goodness, my two Favs, Rush and the Buckeyes!!! Great job!!!

[@WakeUpFoolie]

Wow!! That was AMAZING!!! So fun to watch.

[@shannonfuller3465]

I love this marching band so much. They work hard at this. I hope to see them in person one day.

[@racheltunney6863]

This is so awesome I’m so happy they did this

[@edfraser8191]

Just Awesome

[@RobinBassett]

It just stayed fantastic!!

[@djcrunch4518]

Insane!! Great Job

[@bigfishtarpon4958]

Brilliant. Nicely done.

[@tonyjohnson3134]

Absolutely amazing!!! ❤️. Sure do wish Neil Peart could have seen this.

[@overtaxedinmn5913]

Great Tribute

[@mikelarge117]

Genius cover!

[@claudiopedrocorreabarreto7235]

Espetacular!!!

[@pitbrand]

Wow!

[@drrobertyeoman9535]

Out of this World.

[@johndreas1042]

That was Awesome! New respect for Marching Bands! Professional!

[@chrisgardiner2215]

IKR 😮 I hear that!

[@Steelebourne]

I would have loved to see Geddy or Alex (or both) come out to dot the "I". 🎸

[@janetruby7537]

Love this band The best in the land

[@randyhenderson6166]

How many thumbs up can I give this? Answer : not enough

[@tomalbright8136]

my eyeballs are floating...

[@jasondelaney6849]

I would of liked to hear the P.A. Annoucer

[@fossworking]

Fabulous!

[@KD1974]

😭🤯. There's a prof smiling down. ✌️♥️🥁🎺🎷😊.

[@therealwilfreddierkes9980]

Jesus H. Christ. Remarkable. 🤘🏼

[@adstaton8461]

Deeecent!

[@chrisgardiner2215]

lol No one got up to go to the john or get a beer! MAN.. the moment you realize that being in high school marching band🎼🎷🎸🥁 is pretty F**KING COOL 😎😎😎 after all...

[@andrecampos5732]

wow...

[@snowdog7700]

I think Neil would be smiling 🥁

[@kimhaddon1270]

Swear if these guys and dolls do Exile one time my life would be uber awesome...

[@jimcronin4633]

That drum line in YYZ! Anywhere to find an up close video of the solo?

[@jessbutler01]

MSU Spartan Fan here, so I hate the Buckeyes, BUT their marching band is the cream of the crop! I was in marching band and just being decent at marching and playing in very hard! This marching band is incredibly talented. Imagine the hours spent learning their routines. Being from Michigan, I've seen Rush a half dozen times and they should be proud to be represented by the OSU (refuse to say THE) Marching Band.

[@jessbutler01]

follow up: From Loudwire Mag "Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson seemed pleased with the tribute, retweeting a video excerpt of it on Saturday. "We're speechless," they remarked, adding hand clap emojis."

[@sosmra]

This is a great job by Ohio State!

[@shorelineapprentice6563]

A bit of an oxymoron for a state university to play anything from 2112 but this was brilliant.

[@jacobwhitaker857]

I’m stunned by how good the audio quality is! What are they using?!

[@kathymoses5002]

The Ohio State University Band has roughly 225 and members and they play Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion instruments.

[@fordprefect7710]

Darn Onion Ninjas!

[@marka.graffakasnakebitenat3736]

They do Van Halen next

[@janetruby7537]

I wish they would show the band close up.

[@PnutGalaree]

Can anyone explain why the announcer mentions, something about “… from their breakthrough album, 2112” and the band starts playing ‘The Spirit of Radio’!? 🤨

[@jeffharen9940]

I wondered the same thing. And the 2112 shape at the end. Wonder if they didn’t realize they had the wrong album. Still super impressive tho...I won’t nit pick but glad someone else noticed

[@JasonSmith-jr7jh]

They do part of the 2112 opening BEFORE The Spirit of Radio. A few seconds worth anyways.

[@sosmra]

Who ever voted thumps down must be from another college!

[@chrisgardiner2215]

yeah! MICHIGAN how do you get an Ohio State graduate off of your front step ??? you pay him for the🍕 😂😂😂

[@NickzAndMikz]

That is a tall mic stand

[@baileydoodledoo4833]

Michigan is going to kick OSU’s ass. F the Bucks.

[@robertputhoff703]

Just curious why Script was preformed at halftime and pregame? Not sure if I've ever seen it preformed twice at one game.

[@alexringle350]

2112

[@tooties545]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@alexringle350]

I am in tears!! The professor would have been proud 2112 should have had our rush guy from album cover in choreography I have seen rush 17 times live I would have spent my life’s fortune to be at this game to see live I think this tribute has something to do with that women at that radio station in I think it was Cleveland who when she first heard rush she made sure they got air play they were nobody’s John rusty was sick you know the story or just read some of the professor s books to this day all who know me know that 2112 is my way of saying yes or when I answer phone the first thing I say is 2112 maybe Alex and his son on drums will convince Getty it’s time to put together a studio tribute and a 1 time live performance “I don’t think it will happen? Neil was not that kind of guy they will honor his legacy by just being happy thankful and grateful they gave him that audition where he shows up in a white corvette with his drum kit!! I own a similar corvette. How the hell did he get even a 5 piece kit in his car

[@alexringle350]

2112 2112

[@RailPreserver2K]

You guys might want to show this to the actual band because even they would be impressed by this

[@microscopetimbs]

yo wait this was a few days ago!?

[@microscopetimbs]

@Neil 2112 thank you Neil

[@microscopetimbs]

@Neil 2112 ❤️🇺🇸

[@connorerhart6038]

I wonder why they did script Ohio twice

[@Tenjac]

Looks like 4 Wolverines couldn't help but click on it to dislike it.

[@rodrbassett7897]

Hey O S U Alumni tell your AD and band director Daytona Beach BCU Pride band is waiting you'll. Last white school to knockoff.

[@ernestweaver9720]

Wow!!!