Rush | Leave That Thing Alone ( Time Machine 2011) | First Time Reaction

[@chrismayer2468]

Rush ,the greatest three piece rock band that has ever existed, and three of the greatest musicians that ever stepped on a stage.

[@FirstLast-fc7dt]

But what about nirvana😅

[@thegman8968]

Now, onto the sequel: "Where's My Thing", with drum solo, Live Dallas performance !☮

[@toddashton9696]

Wicked Bass licks. So Funky. The tone on Geddy's Jazz Bass is amazing. Cool and smooth guitar riffs. Love it.

[@leonardgorospe6380]

I wish I could turn the clock back 40 years and hear Rush for the first time.

[@scottbaxtrom4324]

Also Rush Natural Science live from Molson Amphitheater Toronto Canada. Amazing

[@snowdog5895]

RUSH-THE holy triumvirate of music!! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

[@rickhaddad7261]

The band take their music seriously, but other than that, they're a bunch of jokesters. Many of the stage hands have been with the band since day one. So you will see them come out dressed like the band members in their 70s garb, someone will come out and put coins into the washing machines (a different tour). I've even seen a person in a gorilla suit hop out on stage. It's just a fun time seeing these guys live, because you never know what you'll see.

[@michaelkeller6223]

More Rush please. So much goodness!

[@deeyears3978]

I’ve heard of Rush recently but never heard their music. Something I will have to delve into now. Thanks Hap!

[@jackteppo9633]

They are so influential that the Ohio State Band did tribute to Rush last Saturday. Check it out.

[@anthonyrome7543]

The chicken bit was an insider reference to another of their tours. As a joke on how much equipment the guitarist Alex had on his side of the stage, Geddy would put large irrelevant equipment on his side. One tour this was a row of Rotisserie Chicken Machines and real chicken was cooked during the performance.

[@BalokLives]

Rush has all kinds of music. Funk, Hard Rock, Jazz, Reggae, on and on. Today they are considered Progressive Rock, but back in the 70's they were just considered hard rock. Quite simply though, they are the best rock band to ever hit the stage. Three of the greatest rock musicians ever.

[@denikennedy6675]

Rush, they still got it! Great performance by seasoned artists. They still have awesome musicality after many years. Excellent reaction, Hap!! Even liked your chicken impersonation, lol!! Good song choice, Chuck Terry!

[@jillmcilwain2633]

💥💥Love the individual performances and what about that bass line. 🎸🎸 AMAZING!! No wonder this was nominated for a Grammy Award. I mostly know RUSH from "Tom Sawyer". Really enjoyed the wonderment of your reaction, so gleeful. Peace J ✌ ☮ 💕

[@jillmcilwain2633]

@HAP3SPEAKZ New Diana Ankudinova dropped today, "Oh, It's not evening" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZe3moShf9d_n5I Also "Can't Help Falling In Love With You" just dropped and is blowing up! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWGZg2uffpWXnZI

[@johnfaustintx]

The drum set is massive!! Maybe the drummer was saying "leave that thing along" referring to his drum set! Or, the bass player, as well. I am glad you got to hear Rush.

[@ginamarandino6451]

I always thought they meant leave that whammy bar alone lol!

[@Telcontarnz]

Saw them live on Hemispheres tour and listened to them since 1978. Still can’t believe how much sound they get from 3 people. Of the best on each instrument came together to make the best trio ever. First time you’ve ever watched them. wow. I bet time stood still.

[@rdgurule]

I saw that tour. The Gorge amphitheater George Washington.

[@itzel1735]

Over 40 years, Rush tried out a lot of different things. If you revisit them, whichever song you pick, it’s not going to go where you’re expecting it to go. I like this song because is such a showcase for Geddy on bass. When the Rush Army shows up, everyone will suggest their favorite song. I suggest “Xanadu” to go back to their late 1970’s proggy peak. Or “Limelight” for a juicy but accessible bit of Rush’s more-is-more philosophy. Or if you just want pure electricity, “YYZ” Live in Rio, is their most well known instrumental. But only come back if you find them intriguing. These guys are not for everyone.

[@palladinodessa8988]

I saw this tour, such a treat!!! Rush is one of a very few bands that have a "sound" - you can literally hear about 2-5 seconds of a song and know it is them. Truly legend band, legend musicians and legend men.

[@danieljackson7971]

THE GODS OF THE NORTH

[@tammiec4937]

Best band on the planet! Enjoy the ride. I hit subscribe and the notification bell. Keep doing Rush reactions they have a huge fan base.

[@nattijeff]

That is RUSH's way of "dropping the mic".

[@ActualFactualMagic]

Rush is a trio of some of the best musicians you will ever see. The fact that they can play note for note live what they often offer on record tells you everything. The joke in the background is (from what I have heard) is that guitarist Alex Lifeson has stacks of guitar amps on his side of the stage. Not wanting to be outdone but bowing to the reality that the bass is mixed through the main stage PA, bassist Geddy Lee opted to stack his side of the stage with deep fryers and washing machines and whatnot to balance things out. Stage hands and roadies will wander out to put clothes in or drop some more chickens in the fryer randomly throughout the show.

[@RaymondBCrisp]

Well, having seen as many interviews with Rush members as I have a this point and having read books by them, and seeing how quirky they are/were, they would 100% take your comment about this playing in the background of a video game as a compliment.

[@shariherman34]

3 masters of their craft and the greatest import from Canada EVER!

[@jonathanspahn7308]

This is one of a few instrumentals Rush has produced. I will say now, this is one of the greatest rock bands you have never heard of. 🤘 You must listen to more...19 studio albums, 167 songs, over 40 years together, three of the most revered and precise musicians and arguably the greatest rock drummer ever. Find the time...it is well worth it, your mind will be blown 🤯

[@lvgelfling72]

Welcome to the beginning of your Rush journey. All masters of their art. If you take the plunge, Tom Sawyer is their most popular, if you can do the video, even better. Three guys making a whole lot of sound. ♥♥

[@Buds1own]

LOVE LV!!! :) ♥

[@joymaxs2874]

What a genius performance!!! Wow. Im so amazed!! 💙 Thanks for introducing such an amazing band on the channel again. I was really enjoying watching your first time reaction. Awesome reaction! 🎵🎶

[@johncanaday2262]

Welcome to the journey! You have just begun.

[@johngardner4096]

The thing that I always loved about Rush was their diversity. In 1981, they achieved commercial success with their album MOVING PICTURES, and instead of following up with another album that was essentially MOVING PICTURES II, they went a different direction. They'll surprise you.

[@revdmcspumcsb]

You picked up on one of the geniuses of this 3 piece band. 40 year career with 19 studio albums, 17 consecutive platnum or multiplatnum albums by the guys who just loved to make great music. They are their own genre that weaves in and out of almost every style of music, all under the umbrella of Rock music. In their songs you'll find rock, progressive rock, early metal, progressive metal, pop, rap, reggae, waltz, samba, classical, jazz etc... They even take one of their early songs "Working Man" from their first album in 1970's (straight hard rock) and in mid 2010's rearrange the beginning of the song as a polka which with the flip of a switch on a single note transition moves to one of the most incredible hard rock songs where they tear it up. Best band ever.

[@herbhill7591]

Rush is 🇨🇦🔥. There’s 40 years of exceptional music waiting for you. A rabbit hole of immeasurable depth. Nothing you know will prepare you for this. Try Limelight or Tom Sawyer.

[@mylesdevine9513]

The Holy Trinity!!!!!!!!! My favourite instrumental!!!!!!! Best band ever

[@scottbaxtrom4324]

You should review Xanadu live from Montreal. Fantastic

[@MrKneeV]

On the album prior to this there is an instrumental track called "Where's My Thing". I don't know of any killer live versions of it, but the studio version is still pretty fun to listen to, imho. They have six instrumentals total, if you care to check out any more of them: La Villa Strangiato (my favorite of their instrumentals), YYZ (a close second favorite), Where's My Thing, Leave That Thing Alone, The Main Monkey Business, and Malignant Narcissism.

[@dentonatteberry6083]

Rush has more instrumentals that were never recorded. Look up Rush instrumentals on KZbin. There are more.

[@surfeit5910]

To think of hearing Rush for the first time, and not knowing what Geddy Lee's vocals sound like! And this is one of their more subdued instrumentals. Listen to Freewill if you want to hear the full range of these three guys impressing the hell out of evryone!

[@williamthurman9082]

Did. He say his first Time hearing rush ......this should be good!!!😊😊😊

[@bobcarn]

Rush songs have a unique sound, but they vary a LOT. They can be hard rockers (Headlong Flight, Tom Sawyer), unique-sounding instrumentals (Leave that Thing Alone, Where's My Thing, La Villa Strangiata, LImbo), long progressive pieces (2112, Hemispheres), sonnets (Madrigal, Tears), and everything in between.

[@jeffvomero1242]

Well, welcome the amazing world of the power trio Rush.....Neil, Alex and Geddy... pure genius. Welcome to the family.

[@wiseonelol25]

The chicken guy is just part of Rush's overall philosophy to inject lots of humour into their shows! They're just goofballs that love to have fun while making some of the greatest music ever!!

[@Musical_Skye]

If I recall correctly, the album "Roll the Bones" contains the instrumental "Where's My Thing?", named so because guitarist Alex Lifeson kept losing stuff in the studio, constantly iterating 'where's my....you know, where's my +thing+?'. "Leave That Thing Alone" is the follow-up instrumental that appeared on the subsequent album, 'Counterparts' (musically, they're not necessarily related, tho I could be wrong), while expanding on the inside joke of whatever Thing they were referring to with 'Where's My Thing'. If you want to continue exploring Rush instrumentals, I would go next to perhaps "Malignant Narcissism" or "Main Monkey Business" and then to YYZ and THEN to La Villa Strangiato. But listen to the studio versions, first. While the band prided themselves on reproducing the songs authentically on stage, there might be some subtle interplay, musicianship or even a minor detail in the studio versions that sometimes are simply harder to hear or slightly changed up on the live versions. Enjoy!

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Please do “Tom Sawyer” official video! Rush is amazing! One of the greatest bands of all time!

[@itzel1735]

That’s one of a very few Rush Videos I’ve seen get blocked in reactions unfortunately. That and the 4Oth anniversary version of Spirit of Radio.

[@georgeheron5290]

Check more from that album! The best ever group!

[@SeanVedell]

Ready to go down a 40 year deep rabbit hole are ya, mate? Buckle up! We Canadians couldn’t be prouder of our boys so if you take them on do it right. Try and touch on each era. The 70’s are raw as the learned their craft and each other. The 80’s were smoother, funkier and full of synths as Geddy explored playing keyboards but doing it while playing bass and singing. The 90’s were a return to hard rocking and stripped down. Near the end of the decade Neil lost his daughter and wife in 18 months. It took five years for them to come back but this last part of their career was a pure gift. They put out albums that built on all the previous versions of Rush and it was a golden period for Rush fans, IMHO. They always were looking to create a better Rush. For the best in hard rockin’, kick ass playing check out Working Man - Live from either the Time Machine tour or the R40 show. Both are insane but I like the R40 version better because I was at that show. It was the last time I saw them live and I’ve been at every tour since 1976. You would do well to research a bit before reacting to Rush as their fans will know if you’ve got a detail wrong. By the way the drummer is Neil Peart and it’s said with a long “e” in the middle and not a soft “e”. It matters to us fans. Enjoy the ride!!

[@JD-yb1qy]

More Rush Please!

[@PaulRobinson-p2v]

ohh my son youre journey has just begun haha!

[@debbieplato5107]

Rush, three master musicians from Canada. To hear something harder from them check out Caravan from the Time Machine Tour live in Cleveland Cheers

[@louisenglish8069]

Welcome to this world now. Once you opened the Rush door, There is no going back. Three absolute virtuosos on their respected instruments. Suggest song 'YYZ Live in Rio' to check out at some point. Respect the Rush army, many many of us out here

[@martydavis547]

Awesome!

[@toronto57]

Late to the show, somebody must of taken their thing, cause another great one is where's my thing.. If you haven't reacted too it, hope you do, the found their thing in this song as well... Cheers Mate..!!

[@jasonwilliams6005]

Greatest band ever

[@squamishfish]

This is just a teaser on what they can do , , so many songs you can go to , there is no way that many people would go to a Rush concert if they could not give it , And they do , try working man live in Cleveland this is how these three guys can rock out after three hours that rocks out

[@WilliamGodat-z6f]

Masters

[@chrisy8989]

I'm surprised I enjoyed this! I feel I should like Rush as I love prog but I think my problem is that I can't take to Geddy Lee's vocals. No vocals so I liked this. Thanks Hap and Chuck! 👍

[@triadmad]

I admit that when I first heard them, back in the mid '70s, I felt the same way about his voice, but over the years I'd hear a song or two (they weren't played much on the limited choice of radio stations I have), and I had to admit to myself that I liked the song, but not enough to take a dive into buying the album. Now, being just a few years younger than them, I wish so much that a college friend had loaned me 2112, or Hemispheres, so that I could listen to the music and read along with the lyrics. They were the masters of prog rock during the '70s.

[@fredscribner3688]

You want to be blown away check out Xanadu live from exit stage left, Working man live in Cleveland or La Villa Strangiato. All of these will make you wonder how three guys can produce so much sound. 😊

[@kenmolinaro]

Geddy, the bass player is also the keyboardist. Both he and the guitarist, Alex, have Moog Taurus Pedals in front of them. It is a foot operated synthesizer. Either Geddy or Alex will play it with their feet, it changes who is playing from one song to another depending on how busy they are.

[@Gary-zq9dr]

Check out Rush Working Man Live in Cleveland, Rush YYZ Live in Rio, and Rush Best Intro Ever!

[@richiecabral3602]

Ha! That is funny that the first RUSH song that you chose to listen to is an instrumental. They do that. They have like a handful of those from throughout their long and distinguished career. Another great instrumental of theirs, if you're ever in the mood for such a thing again, is "La Villa Strangiato" or "XYZ". I see there's already a lot of other RUSH fans that filled you in below, and I don't want to be overly repetitive, but RUSH was always sort of an odd group on the fringe of the mainstream, but us fans are very dedicated and loyal to them. They've always been marked by their musicianship. They started out in Canada as just teenagers in garage bands that originally modeled themselves after Led Zeppelin, and spent decades growing and evolving their sound, and depending on the time period, their stuff from one point to the other can be kind of diverse. It's a very touchy subject, but Neil Peart is arguably the greatest drummer to ever live! Geddy Lee was considered the best bassist in rock for over a decade, and I think Alex Lifeson's guitar playing is highly underrated and lost in a larger crowd of his peers. I think I don't want to spoil it for you, but I also like the anticipation of waiting for you to hear Geddy sing.

[@JeromeDukes]

Typo - its YYZ

[@richiecabral3602]

@@JeromeDukes oops! Thanks!

[@Crazed3raser337]

I hope you delve into the greatness that is RUSH some more. YYZ live in Rio is another must hear instrumental. I would also recommend Natural Science if you want some vocals. Not only do they have some of the best skills with instruments, but they have some of the most thought-provoking lyrics as well, most of which were written by the drummer, the late Neil Peart.

[@johnioannou7976]

Check out FREEWILL live in Cleveland. You’re jaw will drop to the floor!

[@jackteppo9633]

Drum solo was next. Give it a hit. Rush on!

[@tomperugini189]

K another newborn to rush.. Song..spirit of radio..tom Sawyer..la villa strangiato...another 100 epic rush songs

[@ginamarandino6451]

When you watch a rush concert you need to bring a pair of binoculars with you because there's so many little Easter eggs on stage Alex has Barbie dolls at his feet so he knows what it's like to have chicks at the show, they have dinosaurs because they think they're ancient rockers they have washing machines and rotisseries on the stage they're hilarious!!! Check out a few more of their songs you'll be blown away I suggest far cry, caravan, and YYZ to start

[@Silica_Packer]

They didnt leave it alone and they pissed Geddy Off!

[@mattbaker5757]

Other Rush Instrumentals: YYZ, The Main Monkey Business, Where is My Thing, Limbo. Rush "Symphonies:" The Necromancer, Fountain of Lamneth, 2112, Cygnus Book 1&2, Natural Science, Xanadu, Bytor and the Snowdog.

[@williamthurman9082]

Great reaction do there song a passage to Bangkok Next 😊😊😊😊

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Great suggestion!

[@wuhdee1]

This is a great song, but a bit of a deep cut for a newbie to Rush. Tom Sawyer, Spirit of Radio, and Limelight are often the first snorts of this drug...

[@Quincysof]

I've enjoyed all your reactions to Journey, Bad Company, PTX to name a few. I would love to see you react to the song "Babe" by Styx. Thanks and stay well❤

[@PalimpsestProd]

Geddy decided to do a Joe Satriani track but with a bass.

[@jimtatro6550]

If you enjoyed that, check out Where’s my Thing?(Here it is)

[@nanner3200]

It's really too bad they couldn't manage a larger drum kit 😉 Pretty sure they sing too....

[@kevinharpham6396]

This is just the tip of the iceberg..Rush is a Canadian progressive rock band spanning a 40 year career on 17 albums. Try these gems… YYZ live in Rio, Xanadu exit stage left 1981, LaVilla Strangiato, Natural Science, Subdivisions, Red Barchetta, working man live, and on and on…enjoy the journey!!!

[@susieq9801]

Welcome to the genius of three Canadian pioneers. Alex Lifeson- guitar. Neil Peart - percussion. Geddy (Gary) Lee - bass/keyboards/vocals. All stellar musicians and innovators. For a treat listen to Neil's drum solo in Frankfurt - kzbin.info/www/bejne/goi1foKAhqmcgrc. Many considered him the best rock drummer in history but he could play any style. Geddy was a stellar bassist and Alex an amazing guitarist. Listen to some of their vocals as well, preferably live. Some of their lyrics were also very profound. They also had great senses of humor. It took them so long to get into the R&R Hall of Fame, Alex's speech was 5 minutes of "blah, blah, blah!". Would be interesting to see the translation for the deaf. 😁 A couple of live songs. The spirit of Radio kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6avkJirh9ifisU Tom Sawyer kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap3KiqprebSNrpo Ciao!

[@mark-be9mq]

Over 40 years, & fearlessly curious, Rush hits all the Rock Genres, drop the needle on any album you likely find something to scratch that itch. For what it's worth, a few quick examples of their nearly 170 original songs,: Harder? ( most of Working Man, Anthem, In The End, Headlong Flight, Something For Nothing, Far Cry, 2112, Driven, ect, ect, Classic Progressive (w/ " edge") : Tom Sawyer, Spirit Of Radio, Limelight, Natural Science, Jacobs Ladder, Animate, Xanadu, Subdivisions, ... Rush Long Form Rock Classics: 2112, Xandau, Bytor and the SnowDog, Necromancer, Natural Science, ect Instrumentals: YYZ, LA Villa Strangiato, The Main Monkey Business 80s Synthy Rock: Distant Early Warning, The Big Money, Between The Wheels, Grand Designs Any way you go, enjoy...

[@Archaic89]

Animate and Subdivisions are "classic progressive"? On what planet exactly?

[@mark-be9mq]

@@Archaic89 yeah, just mine perhaps, they were stretch, but I thought worth a look. I meant in general. Fits w the others in terms of general style, they are less guitar driven but overall tone fit. Peart said Animate was one of his favorite. But it's all subjective.

[@mark-be9mq]

Very nice run down of the genre that is Rush. Love it. You could say, 'Anyway The Wind Blows',

[@mark-be9mq]

Also love the Feedback album, the covers are amazing.

[@davidmonk4814]

I believe that it is something that your mother would tell you not play with.

[@williamthurman9082]

He ask do they have A singer????😊😊

[@datinsky69]

I wouldn't have picked an instrumental as my first Rush listen. Try Spirit of the Radio.

[@itzel1735]

Hap likes a lot of bass and very melodic vocals. I’m not sure how he’ll take to Geddy’s other contribution.

[@mylesdevine9513]

Check out YYZ live in Rio!!!!!!! Amazing

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

I did!!! Bloody amazing

[@compnnburns8831]

Geddy Lee base player singer and keyboards, regularly name checked in top 5 rock base guitarists, all very influential musicians. try malignant narcissism or if you really want to blow your mind spin la villa strangiato

[@scmacsart]

Davey 504 get outta town

[@thatsnice99]

This is a top 5 from Rush. Most Rush fans are too ignorant to appreciate the greatness of this song….Instead they defer to overrated songs line XANADU with bells, birds and synth tones which consumes 1/2 the song. Nice reaction….

[@williamthurman9082]

Bass should be a little louder