Rush - The Making of YYZ

From the Classic Albums: 2112 & Moving Pictures special. Made some minor cuts to avoid repetition and to keep it under 10 minutes.

[@Cerberus_System]

Yes, in this special, for some reason they chose to play the audio of the song from the album over the shots of them playing the song, instead of letting us hear them actually playing it. Don't know why, but you're right, you're hearing the album version.

[@Anautistictherapist]

No, they’re just that good.

[@joshuathompson8372]

Other way would be a lot more editing and work mixing all the clips together, making them sound coherent without distracting. This way is a lot more practical when you actually think how you would have to actually do it.

[@Randor10]

I did just that for Tom Sawyer, only backwards kind of. kzbin.info/www/bejne/annRfIdrbLd_qqs

[@Jackalope40]

DarqueWolff they are that good, but that is most definitely the album version.

[@theterrenceallenproject3972]

Charlie Chap Yes, they are that good but this is 100% the album version!

[@sunlion8866]

''Why-Why-Zed'' Alex Lifeson is a criminally underrated guitarist who just lost his Soul Brother. Deepest condolences to both Alex & Geddy. R.I.P. Neil Peart, your legacy will always live!

[@drinkinswish]

I have always said this. If he was in ANY other band he would be held in much higher regard. How do you outshine Neil or Geddy tho? Us real fans know there is no favorate member of Rush. They have changed all of our lives for the best.

[@marcuskeulertz5852]

Just a killer instrumental related to the band's hometown. Damn awesome,that how my morning starts I play this track on my 25 years old stereo equipment. Crank up the volume and enjoy my cup of coffee with some granola soaked in milk.

[@marcuskeulertz5852]

I'm not into any kind of drugs. When I listen to this type of music my adrenaline rises and I started to dance to their music. I might be obsessed with Prog Rock,Metal,Blues Rock,Jazz Rock with complex rthym pattern.

[@marcuskeulertz5852]

@@drinkinswish it's a collective outcome from all 3 member's and the longevity of the band's success. They're a like a family where each member relies on the other. I hope it's a good statement regarding to RUSH.

[@billyfoster3223]

Yep!☺

[@manakin5]

"Airports are, when you strip away the modern-day tedium, they are pretty romantic places." And that encapsulates so much of what I love about Neil Peart.

[@jackjames7806]

manakin5 Thanks for highlighting that line, all of it is beautiful

[@Illinois_Steve]

He likely felt that way about airports as a kid... that's where we create romantic notions. It does open a window on the man. He left us far too soon.

[@eliasmg9144]

Neil was such a huge nerd and I can't thank him enough for that. RIP king

[@ronleon62]

As a 40-year RUSH fan and an airline pilot, I think of the band every time I fly into Toronto.

[@oiyabastard7275]

ronleon62. U dont. U.think of..switchin to glide.by the kings

[@fredzeppelin3969]

@joe you know the secret!

[@devilsoffspring5519]

@@oiyabastard7275 Last thing you want to do in a jet airliner is glide, it means something's gone really wrong :)

[@sosumi_rogue]

@@oiyabastard7275 OMG, I have not thought of that song since I was in 8th grade back then!

[@donaldmurphy3148]

I am not a pilot. Local lore in So. Cal was that they were awake on a bus between cities on tour. Interstate15. Between California and Las Vegas. There is an exit on that road that might have the same name. Not sure really SPUN back then. Back on planet earth now. But nice to hear from the BAND where it came from.

[@CaribbeanLounger]

RIP Neil Peart - the best there ever was

[@jaeden2806]

And the best there ever will be.

[@filiplugo7630]

newf 🤡😉😆

[@masonreid15]

Trump/Pence 2021 ✌️😜✌️⚡️

[@crungefactory]

@@masonreid15 no government 2021

[@hectordelacruz5189]

Tied with Bonzo in my eyes . But yes what a legend

[@jonesy2111]

"Alex brought it to a whole new level" Absolutely he does and is underrated big time

[@mariai9549]

one of his best solos. top 5 for sure.

[@cheeseisjar3058]

I love all his other solos that I’ve heard, for some reason I don’t really like this one very much, i think it’s partially the tone and partially because it comes right after an amazing bass and drums section.

[@glenntipton6226]

I read an interview of Alex saying that the solo was completely inspired by Allan Holdsworth. I can totally hear it

[@bconni2]

he's wasn't underrated to his two bandmates. they appreciated him...

[@paulbuxton1326]

@@cheeseisjar3058 Awsome playing 🎼

[@PressRecord777]

The part of YYZ that has always made me smile are the two quick little harmonics that Geddy picks off at the end of his run at 7:25, before they all dive right back into it... cheeky little sod.

[@scottmasson3039]

I could listen to Neil Peart speak for hours. What a mind!

[@triggerhappySOB]

He's got a few books out. They're worth a read. I'd reccommend Ghost Rider: Travels on the healing road.

[@jeffclark2675]

this dude talks extemporaneously as if he is reading something that a talented writer took hours to write.

[@kroniskek]

Neil could narrate buttering bread and I'd be riveted.

[@RicCrouch]

I"m that way with all three of them. Their music and their approach to it is so purposeful, and you can tell they are very down to earth, humble guys when they talk about their music. Truly a class act.

[@rickgrimes2056]

ScottMassonPublicTreatments RIP Neil

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

When I was in high school one of my best friend's father had a car audio sales/installation business. For a demonstrator, he took an 1980 Camaro and tricked it out with the most high end system he could devise. Two powered subs, 8 woofers, 8 mids and 6 tweeters. The trunk was covered with amps, crossovers, relay blocks...and the car had two alternators and two batteries. He entered it into many contest throughout the 80's. But this demonstrator was my friends daily driver. I spent many hours in that car. The reason I told this story was that to demonstrate the full capability, he used the Moving Pictures CD as the main sound track because it was recorded so well and engineered to perfection. YYZ played in the car was a religious experience! Every time I hear it now, I always think of that Camaro and how good it was.

[@ADRIAN-fb9xj]

You were indeed a Lucky Boy! The Magic of Music, you can be transported back to the Camaro when you listen to YYZ....I was only talking to my son about the same thing yesterday when he called me.....I like your moniker, I renamed common sense to uncommon sense about 10 years ago because it has become so uncommon.....YYZ, an Amazing piece of Music....RIP Neil Peart, an Incredible Man.

[@snatchblock3778]

NOICE.....

[@lindsey607]

WORD!!

[@klayvonisme]

Great story and great memories! "Sweet memories, flashing very quickly by..." -Neil Peart, lessons

[@donprice5912]

The fact that I’m tearing up makes me feel like part of a majestic, and yet at the same time, almost FUBAR-esque moment. Bro, indeed.

[@swissmochaj]

This song never gets old. Geddy's has to be my favorite bassist of all time. That tone and plucking is so rad!

[@stratley]

and no pick, like a true bassman

[@timholtzclaw8930]

Agreed

[@feralkitty9378]

@@stratley you SUCK if you use pick on bass lol.

[@misterauctor7353]

@@stratley True bassman?

[@RobertJamesChinneryH]

Overall for sure ...best bassist ...some other notables played for Bozz Scaggs and on Steely Dan tracks and live

[@omarkaya42]

30 years a fan. Never dawned on me that they call it, "Y-Y-Zed."

[@purvisvandongen4258]

@Anna Bortion original poster is ignorant. there are american-influenced canadians who mistakenly say 'zee' but this track is rightly 'zed'.

[@hobbygirl68]

@Anna Bortion We Canucks say zed just as the Brits do as well

[@nickavenoso7851]

@@purvisvandongen4258 How is the original commenter ignorant? All he was saying is that he never knew they pronounced it Y-Y-Zed, that’s it. Dawned On Me means to begin to be understood or realized by (someone) for the first time.

[@smithmann5616]

They might pronounce the song "why why zed" (because British English) but I'd be interested to know how the actual airport identifier is pronounced. My understanding is that all air-traffic communication is in English (I mean if you think about it there has to be a common language, otherwise it would spell disaster), so is "YYZ" pronounced "why why zee" or "why why zed" in air-traffic communications? I'd be inclined to think the former. But I don't actually know.

[@coz594]

@@smithmann5616 "Yankee Yankee Zulu"....that's how it isn't confused.

[@tyyer]

RIP NEIL His death is a huge loss for rock music

[@tomscott4438]

It's a huge loss for Geddy and Alex.

[@vargasprivatemusicinstruct1852]

@Jacob Flores gigantic

[@mariai9549]

Did you notice how many Rush songs were played going to commercials on radio & TV broadcasts this past weekend? NFL playoffs, NCAA NHL games, Bloomberg Radio etc #respect

[@litigatedparadox8946]

A huge loss for all music, not just rock music.

[@PCDisciple]

Three solid dudes, three fantastic musicians. Loved this clip!

[@MrAitraining]

***** I think that is really a big part of their appeal. u can tell they r awesome guys and still buddies too.

[@19zorak]

+SoaringMuse rush...elp done

[@mikeilkenhons8896]

The greatest 3-piece band in history... and I only regret never seeing them live. Their greatness is only eclipsed by their humility....

[@mariai9549]

and when you see them live. you wonder how Geddy does it. One clip on YT shows him singing, playing bass, and synth pedals all at the same time.

[@BryanHicks69]

Their ability to be a great live 3 piece band is why they're the best.

[@obscurereference6298]

@@BryanHicks69 If that's your argument then Muse has surpassed them.

[@Ryan-pj5cx]

@@obscurereference6298 Never heard of them until your post here. Looked Muse up. not bad, but even listening to their "top" songs online they sound ... not bad.

[@obscurereference6298]

@@Ryan-pj5cx if you hadn't heard of them then music from the last 25 years wasn't gonna interest you anyway.

[@MangoHombre]

Never have so few sounded as so many.

[@bjk777]

MangoHombre LOL

[@ricklewis5804]

MangoHombre I said the same thing about ELP

[@Leon_der_Luftige]

Then you have listen to Jethro Tull.

[@ZenFAUST]

It has always been the rub....they fill the spaces with so much perfect sound....just 3.

[@freddyt55555]

I suppose you haven't seen the video of the Japanese girl playing YYZ on keyboard then.

[@chizuru6921]

I can never get over how nice that voice of Neil Peart is. Rest in peace.

[@englishoak69]

Best trio Rock band in history. RIP Neil Pert your music and lyrics will live on.

[@eccehomer8182]

The words "trio" and "rock" are superfluous in your first sentence!

[@rdsjr64]

Together the are the tightest band to ever walk the Earth, Apart they are the greatest minds in composition and the mastery of their individual instruments...

[@Blue_3rd]

I love it when Americans correct me when I say YYZed, “it’s zee”. Then they hear the guys in the band say YYZed 😃 What a sad loss when Neil died. My favourite drummer since I fell in love with his solo on All the world’s a stage in ‘76. I drove my parents crazy with that solo. I played it in my car yesterday, thinking about him and all of his wonderful music. What a great man he was.

[@MysticRhythmsLive]

It's actually pronounced "Why-Why-Zed." Great comment, BTW.

[@hplovecraftmacncheese]

Yes, us Americans are very proud of our stunning lack of sophistication.

[@russbeardsley6732]

canadians use the british pronunciation of "z".

[@daleberger6984]

Yankee Yankee Zulu

[@kellyandrews1073]

It's a metaphor for life , of Coming home to a noticable icon , YYZed airport. Was and still is Rushs

[@mattyust6127]

Neil you will be missed so much as a drummer but most importantly as a person! God bless my friend!!!

[@Theirplanes1]

Geddy playing those triplets all over the place, and Peart’s little shuffle over the chorus gets lost in the mix. This is song is so good, that it gets even better as you strip away each instrument.

[@ogobby]

R.I.P. to the greatest drummer in Rock and Roll history

[@danmidkiff5416]

Although I had no say in the matter, I'm glad that I've been alive during this specific time in history. We, people, have been blessed with some really great music to listen to. I could've been born 2 million years ago and all I would've had is some guy playing a rock with a bone for a drumstick.

[@WishMount]

DAN MIDKIFF and you would’ve said he was the greatest rock with a bone player in history. It’s all the same concept.

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

Earth is 10k years old. Not millions

[@danmidkiff5416]

@@bryanfrombuffalo7685 you knew that, and I don't give a fuck. So, what's your point, bumpy?

[@WhitesideNation]

Neil, though you have not been 'present' in 4 years, news of your passing brings great emptiness. Thank god for KZbin and Rush's excellent commitment to quality DVDs / Rockumentaries over the years. RIP Professor

[@marcuspetruska]

"Laughed at by time, tricked by circumstances..." Thank you for all the licks, introspection, and inspiration. Rest in peace, Neil.

[@sawzawsaw]

R.I.P. Mr. Peart. You freaking monster.

[@roughcutscanada]

I’ve listened to Rush since my first year in high school back in 1972. At the age of 61, Rush is still playing in my truck on a regular basis.

[@slipshaft]

You must be from Cleveland or Toronto. I'm from Detroit..I never heard anything by them until 1974 and only bcuz I was listening to a Canadian station from Windsor!

[@keithj6251]

I was living in BC when their first album came out. It was the summer of 75 as I remember.

[@cvn6555]

Started in 1983 or 84. Bought my current vehicle over four years ago and the Signals CD has been in the player the entire time.

[@Qwazier3]

There will never be a metronome like that one ever again. RIP Mr Peart.

[@raynabozny2338]

The GREATEST Drummer the World has ever known puts down the sticks for the last time 1-7-2020 Godspeed Brother

[@jacksontate8919]

Well I'm just proud of the fact that these guys did not get caught up in all the drugs and drinking that goes along with being in a rock band. They are very good role models for up and coming bands and groups. The dedication and love for life and music and people make for good song writers.

[@henryurbach5431]

Isn't tea a drug? LOL

[@nellyboi3043]

I mean they still did a lot of drugs, they just didn’t let it define them or take control of their lives

[@pauledwin3169]

It's called "dedication" to their craft as "true" musicians, something rarely seen in our current time!!!!

[@Miafunfactory]

RUSH GOAT.

[@nickkorte]

@blake. They definitely did. Have you even listened to 2112. They were on LSD for alot of it. It doesn't take away from their creativity but it sure did help it.

[@RICK-te3qh]

So. Funny story. As a young goon I was a drummer in a Rush cover band from the Niagara region. I later became an airline pilot and I to this day, have Rush to thank for being the pillars and role models that I still worship today. The mold was cast. 🤓 Aviation and the epitome of class as displayed by the three gents? In a generation of heroic drive by’s and lyrics praising beating the ho’s, Rush stand as a pillar and example for those who can appreciate these artists. Yes. Gensis. Steely Dan. Polished. Class. Cleared for lamding runway tres cool. 🇨🇦

[@daemonicnimrod4772]

I wish I would have followed through in achieving my own dreams. I mean, to ME, being an airline pilot would be the greatest job ever. Better than a rock star. Better than being the President Of The United States....Definitely better than being a Mafia boss. I've held a lifelong love of aviation. It's all I wanted to be almost my whole childhood - that I would one day be the Captain of a B747...Funny how life happens, and a few not so great decisions got me miles away from the dream of having an office view better than any high rise condo could ever provide. So you've got my admiration RICK, with accompanying salute.... Oh you like Rush too??

[@lachazaroony]

Rush retiring was very sad for me, because you know they wont milk the comeback tours like other bands. Not their style.

[@medmac2112]

They’ll have a reunion tour. I can feel it! Plus, what idiot would want to let go of the greatest fan base in the history of rock? Rush are smart enough to make that decision. Edit: We all know that can never happen now, sorry for my bad prediction guys :(

[@slickmuck4312]

There will be reunion tours but it will mostly be for the love of music and playing together for their fans than it will for the money. Which is the way it should be. RUSH FOREVER

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

lachazaroony ; I know what you mean - been a fan since their first album.

[@erraticboss168]

I dont think there will be. Neil has really bad tendonitis

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Slick muck love of music? you're kidding right? Love of music is whatever ticket prices were before the 475.00 A TICKET on this FINAL tour, over double what the previous tour was...JMO :) saw 4x and im.not that old.

[@luckyvet]

"I was flying the plane at the time" lmao, genius, brilliant Alex.

[@markpro3211]

pilotpilot alex has a pilot lincense

[@luckyvet]

***** U bet - and when I learned my first thought was 'Brilliant.' Something I both have the means and ability to do - on my bucket list. XD

[@hermanhelmich]

CV That got me laughing as well So casually spoken

[@louman235]

@@hermanhelmich Like... of course I was flying the plane Alex is just a treasure.

[@Wanderglobe]

I used to work for the airlines many many years ago and whenever a bag missed a flight it ended up getting a tag put on it that said RUSH and the 3 letter designator, basically meaning it was priority. I always thought that's where the song came from, a lost Rush bag with the tag RUSH-YYZ on it.

[@MFP2241]

Hard to believe we're having no more Rush around. Assume I'm a big time Rush fan, since I just can't get enough of them

[@davidhenry8137]

Went to a Rush concert at Alphine Valley Wi. Best concert ever. When a band is this good! You don't need anyone to acknowledge it. There music speaks for themselves as well as there fan's. The had alot of high honors. Rush lives for ever. A great name is worth more then 💰 money. Rush lives forever.

[@joestefanoni2139]

Loved the Live in Rio version of YYZ where the whole audience sang along with the entire song.

[@eccehomer8182]

Only Brazilians can sing along to an instrumental... those fans are nuts!

[@vinnykster]

Out of all the basses Geddy has played it on, I love hearing YYZ played on the WAL bass the most.

[@soberslayer666]

I am very saddened by the passing of Neil Peart! I never got a chance 2 experience Rush live & will have 2 carry that disappointment with me 4 rest of my life. Thank u Rush 4 the many years you've given us, God Bless U.

[@jesusislord27]

They're so relaxed! It's incredibly complex stuff, but they're so chill about it. Complete mastery of their instruments.

[@patrickhogue8790]

The live version with the drum solo on Exit...Stage Left is insanely good. My 10 year old son and I rock out to that in the car all the time.

[@troyevitt2437]

It can hardly be a coincidence that no language on Earth has ever produced the phrase, ‘as pretty as an airport.’-Douglas Adams.

[@NigelFortune]

Watching Neil play is like being in a trance for me. He is a master of the drums.

[@jayro2996]

Even dubbing in album version ...the shots where Neil is playing, I can't see one flaw. His ability to nail it again and again, when have had past opportunity to see them live, it was always studio tight with live embellishments the bonus

[@mikewalter1111]

I remember flying from Columbus Ohio to Toronto. When we landed, which you do when you fly, I remember getting my luggage and seeing the baggage ticket with the Toronto call letters YYZ. It put a smile on my face because for years I couldn't figure out the reason to call a song "YYZ". For a while I thought it was the letters you see on a lot of zipper pulls. Upon further inspection the letters on a zipper pull are YKK. Hope you enjoyed my story!!

[@ccgbassandmore3]

YKK

[@chrisofnottingham]

When it came out I had a mate who had lived in Canada for about 5 years and thus he knew why it was called YYZ. Boy did we think we were cool for knowing that!

[@SamuraiFingers]

oddly - YKK is also a Canadian company! ;)

[@mewubzy]

hated ur story only cuz of u feeling the need to put "which you do when you fly"

[@sylviaisgod2752]

Almost same thing happened to me 20+ years ago, a co-worker came back from Toronto with his luggage in our office...YYZ tags still on them as the origin airport...it was like a Divine Revelation...long before you could look that shit up on Google....had another Divine Revelation when I went to Toronto and wound up on the corner of Danforth and Pape...like I crossed into another dimension.

[@RedElephantStampede]

As I’ve said before a thousand times they are all three the best at what they do.

[@jmmacb03]

RIP Neil Peart. Virtuoso drummer, lyricist and author. Thank you for 40 yrs of uncompromising pure Rush. Love, from Toronto YYZ (Seeing YYZ on their baggage meant they were coming home to us...)

[@DudemanSwede]

Geddy Lee - Extraordinary Gentleman

[@VoodooCrab]

If I could do it all over again I'd chance 2 things: I'd have more patience with those who love me and I'd go to more Rush concerts.

[@Rubbernecker]

@VoodooCrab, if I could do it all over again I'd be Geddy Lee.

[@BankingResources]

Great Storytelling, Great Song, The Best Muscians. Thank You For Your Music. The Soundtrack Of My Life.

[@gill2675]

As I get older now 62 I realize this band has been with me all my life may god bless these 3 and their talent that inspired me to play

[@kojam1]

How could anyone not love this song?! How could anyone not love RUSH?! I worked at that airport as IT Support for 17 years. Saw several celebs passing through. Never saw them. Good thing! I'd have been screaming like one of those girls back in the early Beatles days!

[@optimus]

YYZ - " The call home" - RIP Professor Peart

[@brigand73]

Alex Lifeson is a massively underrated guitar player. Maybe Neil and Geddy made the germ of this song, but it wouldn't be what it was without the guitar line.

[@SimonParkes-ud4jn]

You’re right but the great thing is that Neil and Geddy thought exactly the same. They never needed to be reminded just how much Alex brought to Rush.

[@Jo-oc-0]

The fact Neil and Geddy were paying attention to the sounds coming from the cockpit’s communication speaker blows me away. Shows the love they have for music, to be hearing it in everything. ❤

[@slipshaft]

FYI: This instrumental was NOT meant to be played at a low volume!!

[@karlbaird3385]

Moving Pictures is pure magic!!

[@magnum8193]

Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s as a rock fan, it is a sad sad day for me to say good-bye to Neil Peart. Thanks for the music, the inspiration and the memories.

[@stevewoan6]

Three Canadian lads, who just happen to be Canadian (eh!), and are all master class musicians. I was fortunate enough recently, to meet Alex Lifeson, at a Gibson Custom guitar seminar

[@michellerobin5461]

MY GOD THAT WAS SO SATISFYING. Rest in beautiful peace professor. You are so missed. ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@MindcrimeDan]

"You are once again surrounded by a brilliant white light"

[@the6ig6adwolf]

"I was actually flying the plane at the time" Nice flex Alex 🤣

[@mletalien]

Cannot watch anything with Neil without getting sad. So glad we were able to experience someone like him, but still can't help but miss him....

[@marcc5028]

I have been hearing their music for about 40yrs now and have had the privilege of watching them in concerts almost 10 times ... they never ever disappoint and are always phenomenal !!!!

[@paulwheeler1761]

R.I.P. Professor!

[@mateomembrila7115]

RIP Neil Peart😪one of if not the best drummer ever

[@1Sundown3]

I could literally listen to Neil talk forever. And I have only said that about 2 other people. Thank you for doing these videos Neil. Amazing man and musician. Memory will live on forever.

[@kenw.1112]

All 3 of them are absolutely AWESOME! ! I been a true fan of rush from the very beginning! They really are great musicians!

[@gringuitou22]

As a pilot and a rush fan, the story behind YYZ it’s mind blowing

[@harrymiram6621]

When first heard YYZ in 1981/82, first reaction was--"WOW! Who're these guys?!" Had heard "Freewill" on the radio but just thought that was a cool song. First chance I had, purchased "Moving Pictures" on cassette!(Remember Those?!). Played the cassette, and that song until practically wore the tape out! IMHO, YYZ is the most musically complex, and relaxing, pieces of music by ANY group, be it Trio, Quad, Quint, Octet, 10 or 12pc group! One of my first music group T-shirts was Rush 3/4 sleeve......

[@cvn6555]

In 1984 my best friend recorded Moving Pictures and Signals onto a cassette tape for me. I was hooked. Wore that tape out and kept it for years after even though it no longer played. Rush has been a part of my life since that time.

[@Rich-kp1eu]

These guys are so in sync on very complex instrumentals. I have always been amazed how Alex will be playing rhythm and suddenly and perfectly fall into Geddy's base line with the same notes. All three of these guys (RIP Neal Peart) are virtuoso musicians.

[@stevecowder4774]

Saw Rush do this song live 40 years ago during their “ Signals “ tour. Alex was incredible, blistering out the amazing YYZ as Neil hammered away on the drums. And they performed every song from “ Moving Pictures. “ An excellent show from the greatest trio band ever.

[@MissionaryInMexico]

YYZ is absolutely a masterpiece, my brother learned to play it on the drums when he was 11, one of the first songs he ever played.

[@MissionaryInMexico]

@zalewskimm Yes he plays, and just returned from Milan, Italy. I can't name him here if then others would know who I am, I used to play guitar tours all over the world, then I got death threats in 2011 to 2014, those people murdered my dad in 2014, I am anonymous online anymore.

[@vinny4411]

I’m starting a Rush tribute band but everyone’s afraid to join

[@slipshaft]

Not me dude I can impersonate Neil quite well..where do I sign?

[@razzle2112]

vinny my band plays a shit ton of rush and it’s v fun

[@MrSpencerMcIntosh]

As they should be

[@susanepainter]

That’s great!

[@alanarcher5954]

I used to play the bass, my brother played drums, and our best friend played guitar, back in the day I think we played the whole exit stage left album, I can't explain what it felt like to actually play YYZ, it was incredible It was like being in the middle of a whirlwind! It's like I get goosebumps just thinking about it. The song just takes over and you're just rushing as fast as you can to keep up. It's just incredible. Because my brother was the drummer it was really important for us to be really really tight. Those were such awesome days. Being in the barn, playing la ivia Strangiato, over and over again, trying to get the monsters section just right. Playing spirit of radio, and counting those beats, going right into Freewill. It was incredible really. The first song they ever learned was Fly by Night. I think the last song I ever played with my brother, the last one I ever learned with him, was Red Sector A. I learned it just for fun when I was back visiting him in the mid-90s I think. Rush was just such a great band in so many ways, great guys, great role models, great musicians, great friends to each other. It's just amazing. and to think that playing drums was only one part of Neil peart's life! A tragic loss

[@jaymzgaetz2006]

So happy I put up the big bucks to see rush when I still had a chance. There has never been and will never be another group like them. How do I know? Simple...nobody's even trying. R.i.p. neil

[@ripp846]

Music has changed a lot over the years. I'm so glad I grew up listening to RUSH. Saw them 6 times live. Unless you saw Neil live and up close, you didn't see the best of him. Absolutely the best I've ever seen. RIP.

[@Drewg351]

3 master's at their craft. I don't believe there's been another band with 3 players truly at "the top of their game" like RUSH. And I believe their compatriots in other bands would agree. I mean, Geddy on bass in just incredible. Alex gets lost sometimes because there's so many great, flamboyant, lead players, but he's right up there with them. And Neil, well there's really not many drummer's you could put above him, especially taking into account the guys writes the damm lyrics too !!!!! I mean, what other bands have their drummer play 15 minute solo's at every concert ??? NONE. Because to keep an audience entertained with a 15 minute drum solo it HAS to be UNBELIEVABLE and have the crowd on edge dying to hear what's next. Only Neil could do that. The only thing greater than his playing was his "composing". The guy truly was the GOAT taking into account: playing, composing, and writing.

[@RyanSheehan64]

I've tried playing this song in practices with my band. There's not a lot of songs that I literally can not play or even fake, but this is one of them.

[@bionicman1921]

Neil Peart is a genius his percussion playing the lyrics in there songs the stories he tells the way that man speaks utterly genius there will never be another Neil Peart !!!!!!! Long Live Rush and their music the greatest rock band ever !!!!!!

[@glenngittens7391]

Great guy, no more pain

[@scottclinton2061]

Bah! I saw this live, 4-5 times. Hell, 3 times in 3 days over a long weekend in Dallas. Of course, it was a "few" years ago (c1983), but hey... :)

[@datinsky69]

Simply one of the greatest compositions of stylized rock...Wow.....!!

[@FitPops]

Marvelous musicians...what a loss to the music community that Neil passed recently. He was not just a virtuoso drummer but a master lyricist. Condolences to Geddy & Alex and RUSH fans worldwide 🙏 RIP Neil Peart

[@DukeLaCrosse20]

Its a masterpiece. One of many by this amazing trio.

[@ToolFan68]

FINALLY a television producer and engineer that understand how to use correct camera shots to convey a live song. Great job. (even if they use an overdub track for the music) ;-)

[@mattbpatterson]

Mother Shipton or at least a good video editor

[@jollyjollyO]

I like to imagine this song is always playing in the background at the Toronto airport.

[@BLUESMANRONCHICAGO]

Love to hear Rush interviews, all three of them are intelligent, down to earth, and all have a passion for what they do. that is the secret of being a great band!!!

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

That bridge section with the Moog pedals and the drum track is so powerful. When they played that live when I saw them, when that section began all the lights dimmed and they had this laser and moving lights that made it look like a light bomb exploded. It was breathtaking. One of those things you never forget.

[@mikefoltz2741]

for all you young ones out there , this is real music with real instraments .

[@Evangelos2112]

Why Rush is so great? Cause a masterpiece like YYZ is only their second best instrumental

[@TimothyReeves]

EK2112 La Villa Strangiato #1?

[@Evangelos2112]

@@TimothyReeves la villa strangiato is my absolute n1 instrumental of all time, any band.

[@anishbharatwaj8885]

La villa at no.1 and at no. 3... Well, it's best we "leave that thing alone."

[@skadooch64]

Not only that, but they recorded Lavilla in one take. That's nuts.

[@slipshaft]

"Moving Pictures" was such an incredible album! I see it as the very pinnacle of Rush, both creatively and instrumentally!!

[@tomscott4438]

Been a fan since I first gave 2112 a listen back in the 70's. In my mind their musicianship was never in doubt, but the more I learn about them as people and their creative process, I respect them even more. Who draws inspiration for a song from an airport identifier code? Amazing. Had the pleasure of seeing them play live twice in the 70's. Amazing band. RIP Neil.

[@lobolonewolf8824]

Best damn band ever !

[@eliasfdourado]

R.I.P Neil Peart :(

[@rokyericksonroks]

A Farewell to Kings

[@rrr46060]

iv listened to this song an untold number of times in the last 4 decades, and it NEVER gets old

[@EliGutie]

Neil’s subtle head jerk as he hits the snare gets me everytime. RIP to the professor

[@susanfromsanantonio3873]

Incredible talent and a sound like no other

[@chrisdickenson8116]

The all time best Rock instrumental, by the all time best power band.

[@PizzzaBoy]

Just turned 22 back in December. Rush was the first band I saw live. I was only 9 years old. I looked up to Neil when I started slamming the skins. My dad introduced me to Yes, Genesis, Rush and so much more. All groups with legendary/influential drummers. I never knew this song had such a meaning behind it. I'm sad I never had the chance to meet Neil but his passing has made me practice my craft in a different manner (much like him with Gruber). Rest easy, king.

[@sblack48]

Peart should have been an fm radio announcer. He has an amazing deep soothing voice.