La Villa Strangiato II - Alex Lifeson & Geddy Lee

[@williamjuliano4105]

Well... I'm a grown man... and still can't figure why I cry every time I see this video...

[@wpgspecb]

dude i am here saying the same thing!

[@davidlamar9264]

This instrumental solidifies just how complex Rush music is. To be able to entertain diehard Rush fans with this is quite a feat

[@craigmanning467]

YES I love RUSH. But check this out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5enooVqm9Z8jac

[@paramedicofsouls]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Suddenly i feel joy and hope again, for the Human race.

[@maxhunter9039]

Can you pictures Rush on vacation in the Islands and sitting at a restaurant and the band starts playing this. nice work

[@SteveSevenz]

Haha yes, that would be funny. Only thing is that it would be weird for them to go on holidays together :)

[@SteveSevenz]

@Shallex because, don't people go on vacation to get away from their co-workers? :)

[@tonyd6848]

Lol!! Made my day! Hilarious mental picture of Geddy and Alex in bathing suits, surprised look on face...Lmao..rotfl...

[@geoffreywelsby7434]

That would be so awesome. This is so beautiful..

[@wtywatoad]

Then Christopher Walken approaches the vacationing trio, and says, "Hey, nice song. But it seems like it could use some. . ."

[@properboy]

My brain was filling in Neil’s drum parts. Bravo!

[@michaelolmsted6257]

Exactly. I was doing Neil's part along with them. Simply awesome.

[@gaige6308]

Halfway through, I paused it so I could run up stairs, get on my kit and play along 🤣 this was fantastic!

[@jpow73]

You too huh. It’s like a reflex

[@ytwhite5930]

Ditto...

[@drew-shourd]

Yes, me too!!

[@prsjackal]

I think Geddy and Alex should use this as their doorbell chime....

[@bluegreenglue6565]

shoot! If I had a doorbell, it would be my chime -- and I mean the whole song! : )

[@JohnRorabaugh]

They probably do.

[@skyrocketautomotive]

I wouldn't answer the door til it had finished 😂

[@StuffBudDuz]

It would take them 9 minutes to answer the door ;-)

[@joelclark9944]

What about hemispheres?

[@williamwilliams6657]

Outstanding on so many levels. The Professor would approve.

[@Torgo1969]

Someone still cutting onions in here.

[@zgs12212012]

@@Torgo1969 I noticed that as well. Damn onions have my eyes all watery!

[@chuckdriver8269]

Indeed he would. 🥁🇺🇸

[@calmingchannelbillbistak]

i have no words -- just tears of joy and deep deep deep appreciation!!! RIP Neil. Rush Forever!

[@miketaylorID1]

Okay. It’s not just me. Damn Onions!!!

[@johnwiand1167]

RUSH FOREVEEERRR

[@vegasrichsave]

🌞⭐✨

[@JohnDiFrancesco]

It is unacceptable that I can only like this once.

[@MrKayMrKay]

I liked it for you :)

[@michael7324]

You can like it multiple times but to be effective you have to hit the thumbs up an odd number of times.

[@scottdetter]

John DiFrancesco Not at all brother, I'm with you.✌️

[@patterstube]

i liked it for both of us, but that means we only get half a like each, which is twice as unacceptable, so I suppose that cancels it out, not sure

[@geoffreywelsby7434]

I also have just liked.it for you.👍

[@TaiViinikka]

Additional information: That was recorded in June 2015 at the Universidade de São Paulo, campus Ribeirão Preto. The track was arranged by Philipe Davis. Carolina Raany is playing marimba, while Kleber Tertuliano is on the vibes and glockenspiel. Man, musicians who actually study can do amazing things. :)

[@Darrin.Crawford]

Even musicians who don't study can do amazing things.

[@muzicaempathica6479]

FARfuckingOUT❣🎶🎵🎶 🤘😎🎵🎶🎵

[@roman14032]

three high school drop outs wrote it

[@larks.]

That was in the description

[@fukler7638]

Fala meu amigo, isso foi feito mesmo aqui no brasil?

[@MrEb44]

This wins the internet. It's over.

[@erwa4575]

This is absolute proof that Rush is one of the best bands of all time and that their music touched the hearts of their fans. Rush has one of the best fan bases of all time. So much passion put in this clip. Amazing! I hope the boys have seen this! Cheers!

[@Eng202]

Only true Rush fans watched the video 'til the end of it I did! (Thanks for sharing)

[@andrzejbastek1911]

Eng202 I can't just stop listening!!!!!!!

[@paulbarone5153]

you betcha

[@michaeljohnson773]

that was awesome, only heard one missed note - very impressive

[@snarkledog]

the end is the best part!

[@basedbear1605]

@@michaeljohnson773 And you saw her smiling right after she missed it. Pretty awesome performance.

[@Davebro38]

Picking this song to learn says alot about you two. Thank you for breathing

[@cmonster67]

I love whenever this video pops up in my feed. Always have to watch it, can't help but play conductor. Good times.

[@justme1893]

Thank you i love this seen RUSH 21 times!

[@mig3090]

I don't know how I found this, but GOD am I so glad that I did. So insanely well done I can't even begin to articulate it. I know Neil and the whole group would be so proud. Enjoyed every second of this!

[@COFFEEWITHJIM]

How this hasnt completely blown up the percussion world...is beyond me ! Excellent video.

[@paulbennett772]

I've just fallen in love with Carolina Raany!

[@donquihote6023]

All I can say is,. SURPRISE ...! I left off a few words. Excellent.

[@jeffreyespenshade3897]

The best thing I have seen in a long time!

[@rcpilot1565]

Absolutely Outstanding! Loved it! RIP Professor.

[@anishbharatwaj8885]

You know you are legends when a complex piece you composed is given a classical arrangement treatment, extensively studied and analysed for nearly 4 decades after its composition (and will continue to be given that kinda treatment). Long live rush and rush fans. RIP professor. 💔💔💔

[@andrewtongue7084]

Perfect phrasing, excellent timing - Lee & Lifeson would be proud !

[@hrosemd]

How can anyone watch this and not smile from ear to ear?

[@AttilioG]

Parabéns à dupla. Excelente escolha da música.

[@robmouzas]

Love this interperation of this Rush classic. Just shows how genious musicians these three were.

[@Murgatroyd999]

Things are looking kinda bleak lately…thanks for putting a smile on my face! What a beautiful arrangement! 😊

[@paulsimmons5726]

I hope Maestro Peart was able to watch this before his passing. From Canada to South America, Rush were incredible Ambassadors of Canadian Music! This was gobsmackingly good; I can only imagine how long it took for them to get this arrangement under their belts... Thanks for posting!

[@miguel--rush]

WONDERFUL ..... I LOVE MUSIC..LIFE ... THE UNIVERSE ... THANK YOU DEAR MUSIC ....! FROM ARGENTINA...!

[@TheMacOdyke]

Just stumbled over this video. Magnificient !!

[@daveclemens3134]

Thank god I came across this....thank you for this...nuff said

[@WarPriest1]

How is it that I've gone all these years without knowing this existed? Phenomenal!!! They are both great musicians!! And her double mallet work is on point!

[@bigfootpegrande]

Somehow it is filling my eyes with tears...

[@toobmaniac]

People like you need to be banned from commenting

[@canadianroot]

Banned from commenting? Spoken like a true Canadian PC socialist.

[@toobmaniac]

I'm 100% (conservative) born and raised in the United States, but when my 7 year old comes to me and asks what "And I am filling your mouth with something else." and "Your mom's box?" means ? after innocently browsing some (supposedly safe) music related videos , it does make you wish foul language and disgusting innuendo was strictly dealt with on KZbin !!

[@canadianroot]

I'm conservative as well, but have a thing for personal freedoms, as long as they don't physically hurt anyone else. He'll learn this language at some point. He'll also make a decision as to whether or not he wishes to adopt it for himself or not. Is he really freely browsing the internet at the age of 7? I hope not. Restrict his access until he's older. YT has better things to do with their time than to police every thread for blue language and personal insults.

[@toobmaniac]

I'm all for personal freedoms too and no he's not freely browsing the net, just listening to some music videos in the same room with me but briefly strayed into the comment section where low and behold a couple weak minds are expressing themselves ..I know he will come across this stuff eventually but it's still uncalled for on a post like this..It's been posted almost a year and only has 254 comments , seems that the "poster" could easily clean it up and keep it clean ..

[@koyunbaba73]

You guys deserve a Nobel Prize for this! Honestly, I can't remember being so delighted with anything on KZbin, ever.

[@dunnd1]

Wow! Laughing out loud in delight watching/listening to this arrangement. Thanks for doing this, must have taken a lot of time.

[@craig2100]

Love the alternative sounds...brilliant!

[@johnkk7863]

Don’t think over even imagined this could be a thing ! Utterly unique and beautifully executed..

[@vicariousgamer2871]

I can honestly say that I have never hear this tune done this way. One of my most favorite Rush tunes ever. Good show :)

[@thesurgepartybandnj5426]

That was amazing! Thank You!

[@colinhackett390]

This shows what a masterpiece of musical creativity La Villa is. How you produce this is simply breathtaking.

[@pensnut08]

Amazing. Simply amazing. True talent.

[@wisdomoverfear2685]

Undoubtedly the coolest thing on KZbin is this performance of a masterpiece ! Kudos !

[@Craigdna]

That was excellent and you both were spot on. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@PrankZabba]

Prime example of the power of music

[@SEVENISTHEMAN7]

Played to perfect. Bravo. One of my favorite songs played flawlessly. God bless you both and thank you!

[@metromfg]

Beautiful Percussion ensemble ! I really can't believe someone could actually put a thumbs down on this video, That just shows how some people have no respect for great sounds.

[@Blue_3rd]

Amazing. Thank you!👏👏👏👏✌️

[@kiddster2112]

Spectacular arrangement! I now hear "Villa" in a whole new way. I even love the beautiful ringing silence where our minds get to fill in the drum solos.

[@frankelias1952]

This made me realize that all of my air drumming was fruitless... FANTASTIC job lady and gent.

[@lisaharrison1031]

This is so a awesome. In my head I am taken back to the last time I heard this played live, it was on the Time Machine tour. Dirk, Lerxst & Pratt would approve. Side note: Neil had a xylophone in his mountain home in Quebec.

[@rushedandlost]

Very nice . Well done I love it , Thank you !!!

[@scottadolliver]

Magnificent! Great interpretation of a masterpiece! I hope Ged and Alex have heard this. I'm positive that the Professor would approve. Bravo!

[@toddymac]

Sometimes, wandering the boundless infintity that is KZbin, something pops up that you never even imagined you would ever witness. All percussion, xylophone based Rush. This was definitely my hit of the day, thank you!

[@Joey.9]

You know you love Rush if you've made it here. Fantastic works guys!! Masterfully done!

[@therealawakener7]

Awesome job. 'Jehovah' Himself would dig waking up Sunday mornings to that version.

[@phraktl]

Absolutely brilliant! In my opinion, La Villa Strangiato is one of the best pieces of music to come out humanity. Your rendition blew me away.

[@craigforsberg9844]

One word - AWESOME!!

[@charlesweaver3442]

Wow, i REALLY ENJOYED THIS. I hope Neil was able to here this, simply beautiful. I can imagine Neil riding his bike across country with this song in his head building experiences at every turn. Great job.

[@miguel--rush]

Maravilloso..gracias!! Genios..!!!

[@mhstrawn5217]

Had a massive smile on my face throughout. Musicians!

[@ElvinIsbell]

My favorite song in the world! You 2 were wonderful!

[@FraserColtman]

What an eye opening performance of a rock and roll masterpiece! A whole new perspective. Thank you!

[@lesbraddock7172]

Brilliant rendition! Love this! Thanks for sharing!

[@jbacker1190]

This arrangement of one of my favorites brought me to tears. Loved the sequence beginning at 4:20. Love how they give a pause for the snare fills, almost as to give a nod...RIP, Professor

[@bryack]

That theme, which resurfaces at 6:33 and 7:38, was adapted from Powerhouse by Raymond Scott, which featured in several classic Warner Brothers cartoons with Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.

[@eddierayvanlynch6133]

@@bryack - Thx for the info! It makes perfect sense Rush would know Scott - his work was also ahead of its time.

[@sithlord7922]

Wow... that was awesome!

[@johnnypenso9574]

Big Rush fan and I absolutely loved this!! Well done the both of you!

[@joelm9343]

ditto ! ;-)

[@rude4969]

Big Rush fan here too and I can't believe how good they are, and only 2 people.

[@MYacono]

ever see the young Asian girl do YYZ on the keyboard?? she is awesome too /watch?v=4XsYuHbXZUk

[@MrSinnerBOFH]

Brilliant! Just brilliant! Wow! No words.

[@angusyoung9594]

That was simply fantastic! I smiled all the way through. Rush would absolutely love this.

[@metalfan210]

Wow! a nice spin and I’m going to use for my alarm clock ⏰ 🤘really great work

[@iancoley]

Thank you for posting. Awesome rendition of La Villa Strangiato. Lee, Lifeson & Peart would be proud. Especially I sense Neil would be proud of the percussion skills. He always considered himself to be a percussionist, and this version shows the skill required to be such!

[@bluegreenglue6565]

Amazing! Made my day.

[@bearmare9710]

This is just so weird and wonderful.

[@johnk2495]

It's not weird, it's great.

[@bigdeal7043]

Wow! Thanks for this.

[@kevinoakes1171]

The professor would, I’m sure, approve.. Great work, great timing and great interpretation. 👌👌👌👌😊

[@glennhird8398]

And as we go up tje ladder.. our level of cosmic conciousness grows deeper...and deeper....and..deeper!!

[@lastditcheffortguy9444]

You guys are so good you make me sick! Beautiful arrangement! You rock!!!

[@craigj6277]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@rlakes]

What a Tribute! Thank you guys. Rush will live forever!

[@colegill8923]

WOW that was beautiful!!! This brought me tears of joy listening to this composition. What a pleasure to hear!!

[@MrGordonGartrelle]

I've drummed since I was 14, probably ~9,000 hours, 60% playing along to Neil Peart. This song is the holy grail of rock percussion, in my opinion -- and I was ready to dislike this rendition as precious. At 0:41, my cynicism melted, I sat back, smiled and floated away on the sound. Well done, Philipe, Carolina and Kleber.

[@RaulGonzalez-fr4pu]

MrGordonGartrelle only special audience listen to special musicians with GOD given talent!!!!!

[@dalegribble60]

Same here and I remember covering Overture/Temples and having a blast playing it when I was 18. Neil was my idol as a drummer and the band my all time favourite. It too put a smile on this ol' guy's face! Whadday think next, Xanadu?Cheers!

[@madhatterforher_888hadher7]

Gordon? God love ya Sir! 🤗😎👍🏻🙌🏻🌞✨

[@commonman317]

Same story for me trying to drum along to the original song and learn it.

[@truckn]

Same same.👍👍

[@peterverveniotis6384]

Please do not remove this wonderful piece of music , great performance , I always come back to it

[@Valdir3Lira]

Everybody has said everything! Well done!

[@bradleyellis7336]

Absolutely awesome!!!

[@TuneHead]

Don't you just LOVE youtube right about now.

[@scottblum468]

This is masterful. More importantly...this is hauntingly beautiful.

[@grillosaint]

Is awesome how this guys captured the dynamics of the piece! Congratulations!

[@phillipleblanc7823]

Excellent job. Nice to see iconic works performed with expert precision in entirely new ways.

[@superbulldog81]

More talent in these 2 people than %99 of so-called "entertainers"!!!

[@Berthole]

Next time I go to the beach, I'm cranking this up!

[@psychlos21]

Speaks to the depth, innovation, complexity and virtuosity of Rush. They are a part of modern classical music.

[@michaelolmsted6257]

That was awesome. Rush!!!!!

[@jonatasaraujorodrigues5219]

Ficou ótimo! ! Sou um grande fã de rush!! Acho q os caras da banda iriam adorar esse vídeo

[@nickgironda4002]

HOW DID i NOT FIND THIS UNTIL NOW?! AWESOME!

[@AudiophileTubes]

LOVE this! Absolutely brilliant! Huge RUSH fan since 1975 here! Thank you!

[@jamesconnor2461]

This is as Cool as it gets

[@mac2863]

Has Geddy, Alex and Neil seen this? Outstanding!

[@madhatterforher_888hadher7]

🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 Madame et Monsieur: BRAVO! AWESOME! THAT WAS ONE FABULOUSLY AND EXPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE EXTRAORDINAIRE! Thank you for taking the painstaking time and precisive labours in making this tomb of the Guys a joy to hear and see! I'm sure they'd be tickled and beaming with a great big smile of appreciation and honour! 🤗 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@ds2112]

Needs more cowbell - but seriously, huge RUSH fan, awesome and beautiful rendition.

[@benttwisted210]

🤣 that's it, I'll be in contact with Christopher Walken about this! 😅

[@marksadventures3889]

Love the dynamics of it. I can this as a recital piece for a level music student passing out.Young Musician of the year award winning piece. With The Professor smiling down from above.