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

[@MrEb44]

This wins the internet. It's over.

[@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?

[@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.👍

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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. 🥁🇺🇸

[@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?

[@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]

🌞⭐✨

[@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!

[@Davebro38]

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

[@paramedicofsouls]

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

[@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!

[@paulbennett772]

I've just fallen in love with Carolina Raany!

[@hrosemd]

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

[@cmonster67]

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

[@koyunbaba73]

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

[@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!

[@robmouzas]

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

[@andrewtongue7084]

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

[@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 :)

[@colinhackett390]

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

[@wisdomoverfear2685]

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

[@Murgatroyd999]

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

[@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. 💔💔💔

[@tonyrobbins1665]

I started playing guitar at 13 yrs old in 1979. Learning to play this song was a greater accomplishment for me than learning to play stairway to heaven.

[@TheMacOdyke]

Just stumbled over this video. Magnificient !!

[@COFFEEWITHJIM]

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

[@PrankZabba]

Prime example of the power of music

[@javlynblue2024]

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

[@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 ..

[@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.

[@frankelias1952]

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

[@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.

[@rcpilot1565]

Absolutely Outstanding! Loved it! RIP Professor.

[@jeffreyespenshade3897]

The best thing I have seen in a long time!

[@miguel--rush]

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

[@superbulldog81]

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

[@peterverveniotis6384]

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

[@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.

[@dunnd1]

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

[@scottadolliver]

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

[@johnkk7863]

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

[@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.

[@SEVENISTHEMAN7]

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

[@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

[@RonaldTrump-dd6eo]

I have no musical talent, cannot read music and regret that... This is awesome… What a talented pair. look forward to watching your future videos...

[@Joey.9]

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

[@ralphhyland8661]

Great job! Those 3 knuckleheads from Canada really knew what they were doing. Hopefully 2112 is in the works....

[@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.

[@daveclemens3134]

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

[@bearmare9710]

This is just so weird and wonderful.

[@johnk2495]

It's not weird, it's great.

[@glennhird8398]

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

[@angusyoung9594]

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

[@justme1893]

Thank you i love this seen RUSH 21 times!

[@psychlos21]

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

[@Berthole]

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

[@FraserColtman]

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

[@Craigdna]

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

[@mhstrawn5217]

Had a massive smile on my face throughout. Musicians!

[@jamesmehaffey7611]

Oh wow!!! I love you guys!!!! RIP Neil 😑

[@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!

[@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!

[@fgs2732]

This has proven that musicians no matter the instrument can reproduce a musically written masterpiece.

[@iggyfritz7150]

Insanely beautiful so well done like music from heaven you need to get this to Alex and Getty to here very phenomenal musicianship thank you God bless

[@Erkbrothers80]

Excellent exercise in self indulgence in memory of the percussion master Neil Peart. RIP 🥺🥁

[@LAIRDO-]

I've honestly never been so mesmerized by xylophones. Well done!!

[@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.

[@billqqq]

Spot on. Who else had to queue up Rush after hearing this?

[@michaelleahy123]

this found its way in my rotation im walking around with my junk hanging out

[@therealawakener7]

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

[@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.👍👍

[@colegill8923]

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

[@craig2100]

Love the alternative sounds...brilliant!

[@ElvinIsbell]

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

[@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.

[@troydavis705]

The cord complexity of this is astounding!

[@Vigilant_Guardian]

shows just how elaborate Rush writing and performing really is, remember the guitar is on top with an electric lead that is like no other piece of written work , the song is meant to be abstract and almost in reverse or unorthadox order and structure but all written and performed as imagined... Rush lives in all of us whom have had the pleasure of listening to them...what would touch me deeper than tears that fall from eyes that know why

[@anncazares111]

Amazingly best rendition of any Song, let alone this complex composition, I have ever heard. Hands down, thank you for sharing your talents with us! Made me smile and tap my toes! Such talent.

[@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! 🤗 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@rlakes]

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

[@phillipleblanc7823]

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

[@Valdir3Lira]

Everybody has said everything! Well done!

[@AttilioG]

Parabéns à dupla. Excelente escolha da música.

[@kevinoakes1171]

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

[@wpgspecb]

im literally brough to tears watching this

[@jbooks888]

Blow out! They got the bass solo and all!

[@josephcesari3572]

jbooks888 u obviously dont appreciate or understsnd the level of flattery and dedication theese two show , and what it takes to adapt such a complex pice to those instruments. Mostlikely more difficult to play the guitar and bass licks on that . I. E. Bass solo.

[@petercollin5670]

That was my favorite part

[@dasboot5903]

In Poland, I was studying in the Music High School in drumming class. I tried to learn Xylophone and Vibraphone .... damn difficult instruments to even start with. Somebody has to have a very special talent and capability to learn how to play both instruments. Congratulation ... especially for that complicated rhythmically & harmonically piece of the Canadian RUSH music. Greets from Canada, Ontario.

[@lastditcheffortguy9444]

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

[@drew-shourd]

BRILLIANT!! Beautiful mix of the marimba and the xylophone...BRAVO! Parabéns vocês dois!!

[@grillosaint]

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

[@herbbluntman2287]

Unbelievably awesome! My favorite Rush song played on xylophones... or Vibraphones, Glockenspiel, and Marimba. Whatever you call it, this was amazing. Well done, Carolina and Kleber.

[@mac2863]

Has Geddy, Alex and Neil seen this? Outstanding!

[@MichaelLark]

I wish I could give this more than one thumbs-up. This is amazing!

[@TuneHead]

Don't you just LOVE youtube right about now.

[@scottblum468]

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

[@SteveStockmalMusic]

At 4:52 I “mouthed” the drum fills... did you? ✌️😊✌️❤️🎶

[@michaelolmsted6257]

Yes!

[@llihmailliw9780]

I don't know what to say - words cannot express how truly cool that was!