Mood Lifters - A Tribute to Rush- Cygnus X-1, Book II - Hemispheres (Feat. Rocky Kuner)

[@turyjordan3827]

Rocky your voice is haunting, melodic, and beautiful. ❤

[@timhunt1482]

Like the bass player he's a badass

[@devmag52]

“We can walk this road together if our goals are all the same. We can run alone and free if we pursue a different aim.” Amazing

[@timhunt1482]

How do you know this music I thought I was the only Rush fan in the entire world

[@hraith]

Fantastic job, all four of you. This song is more apt in the US now than when it was written.

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

As are many Neil wrote. Thanks!

[@drhicks76]

So few have dared to cover this, one of the greatest pieces of music ever composed (in my opinion, anyway) and you folks absolutely NAIL IT. Kudos to you all for pulling this off; a treat to listen to!

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Thanks Dallas! It was a challenge but also a joy to dig into!

[@jonguirl3942]

Yes - this is cool - so much in Hemispheres. The boys even said it took so much out of them they would never try anything like it again. Mood Lifters are the only ones I have ever seen do this. Lots of tributes out there but nothing I have seen like this. Awesome! Rock On!!

[@chrisbarnes35]

Couldn’t agree more. A masterpiece musically and lyrically. Just gets better every time I hear it.

[@johnbarrale9923]

if you close your eyes you would swear rush were behind the istruments @@chrisbarnes35

[@bukeksiansu2112]

Rocky is most perfect Geddy voice for me.

[@GoodNight-wq8ce]

Rocky is the original COOL GEEK GIRL playing in Rush Tributes..... and thats no small accomplishment. Excited to see more shows!!!

[@galaxy1jp]

Rocky has gotten much better at singing than when she was in YYNOT! I think she sings freely and comfortably.

[@Robdoeme69]

❤❤❤

[@lxdesign1]

And you can actually hear her sing! many of those YYNOT recordings - the vocals were so buried with the instruments smooshing over top.

[@jeffkatzman5851]

Why did she leave YYNOT?

[@myfavoritesith]

Return of The Queen ! Note for Note delivery from everyone. 💪💪🤘🤘💥💥💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@andyharman3022]

Rocky OWNS Hemispheres. Even Geddy admits it was too high for him to sing when they wrote it. I wish I could e-mail this into every Rush fan's inbox. If Mood Lifters comes close to Michigan, I would see them.

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

She truly does. We couldn't believe this performance and she just keeps amazing us!

[@danieloconnor1005]

I've watched this a bunch of times. Too bad I can only hit the like button once. I heard Rocky sing this one before but I like this one better. Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Vocals are all on point

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Thanks Daniel! This is a very rewarding looooong song to play!

[@danieloconnor1005]

@@MoodLiftersRushTribute I appreciate the passion and hard work you all put in to do this. I would love to hear you play between the wheels

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

@@danieloconnor1005 Thanks again Daniel. Before Mood Lifters, I collaborated with our bassist Isamu Kakitani and my great drummer friend Mark Luther on a cover of BTW. You should enjoy this! Mood Lifters will eventually play this again... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmaUiIetfbutg9E

[@jonguirl3942]

Yeah I was thinking I need to unlike it so I can like it again LOL Great performance and tribute! Thank you all!

[@jjkhawaiian]

I'm glad to see Rocky back with a new Rush tribute band. The band was great and Rocky nailed the vox as usual.

[@justinfurgason1084]

It's just great to hear young women singing Rush. sounds great.

[@timhunt1482]

Yeah these guys are great

[@blima-1963]

Looking forward to seeing you guys in Australia in August/2024!

[@santyrush]

The golden era of Rush, AFTK and Hemispheres..

[@Fred-vy1hm]

AFTK up to Signals is the golden era imo but there is no such thing as a bad Rush album. 😊

[@santyrush]

@@Fred-vy1hm signals an GUP are 2 of my fav albums. Are very very good albums. Masterpieces.

[@daviddiamond1128]

@@santyrush agree with you. Just Depends what your first Rush experience is. I was a 2112 guy, and was never the same. Hemispheres is awesome too.. then we get into the break out stuff and commercial period. Moving Pictures brought them mainstream, then Signals and GUP. After that too much synth for me until Counterparts.

[@santyrush]

@@daviddiamond1128 I ear Rush for 1st time in 1980, in Spain on Radio Torrejon Air base military eeuu, and i remember Before and After song, and my father gave me a Aftk album on cassette, and i discovered the Glory!!!!!!

[@bobmatthews3197]

FIrst time I heard this epic drama was on an 8-track!! And I still have it!!! Pure rock, pure genius.

[@kevins5833]

Bro, who is like Rush?? Who is on their level musically? lyrically? I mean come on... Rush is untouchable. And this group helps them to stay alive! RUSH FOREVER!! Mood Lifters are amazing!!

[@kevins5833]

I was at your show in Apple Valley at Hilltop Tavern Inn We could have listened to you all night long. Please come back to So Cal when your done in Australia🥰

[@kevins5833]

I'll be at the show Saturday at Tiki Bar !!!!! so excited!!!!

[@yyz3745]

Had been missing Rocky's voice... This is great news!

[@stewiedarkinvisibleid]

Mood Lifters, I’ve been a RUSH fan since 1977, first tour was Permanent Waves, with 30 shows over the years and their last show as my last. All I can say is, yes, you guys are spot on musically, and Rocky's vocals, well, are amazing. But what casts you above the rest of the other Rush tribute bands imho (with absolutely no offense to the others), is the absolute enjoyment and honest passion you have for the music and lyrics. It really shows! It makes this old Rush fan happy. And of course, Rocky, you have so much real emotion behind your vocals, that, well, it makes one tear up a bit with happiness, and in missing our boys and in celebration for what you are all doing to pay homage. Much peace and cheers wished upon you all, and to many more years of Mood Lifters success. Right on! 😊

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Thanks! We really do love this music like it were our own. We feel privileged and lucky to be able to play it for Rush fans just like us. As Neil said, "the night has a thousand saxophones." To us, that means there is always a place under the stars on any given evening for a performance of songs from Rush's incredible catalog, and we believe there always will be! We appreciate all like you who want to come along with us on that journey.

[@JazzzRockFuzion]

I’ve been a huge Rush fan for 30 years, and am a professional gigging/teaching musician myself - HATS OFF to the band for an amazing rendition of this titan of a piece! As others have mentioned - you not only have the tones and notes down; you clearly have joy and passion in this project, which elevates it further! Bravo, I can’t wait to check out more of your work! 🤘

[@MPS6Driver]

Guitarist got tears in his eyes during „Bringer of Balance“ - just like me.

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Sure did!

[@devmag52]

I will call you Cygnus the god of balance you shall be.

[@MikraSpA]

Excellent, thank you very much for such rigorous work!

[@rayanello5901]

Wow Rocky….beautiful rendition of a hardcore Rush classic. I look forward to seeing you and Mood Lifters if you ever get to east coast… Good Luck !

[@jcwm01]

OMG, Rocky! Yessss!!!

[@kennethnelson501]

Welcome back Rocky!!!

[@user-yz3et4lq9y]

It fascinates me as a 50+ year guitar player the rhythm styles that Alex incorporates into this epic song to make his guitar sound as big as possible. Watching this performed, it's really amazing to see how innovative & original his right hand playing is.

[@GeorgeJohnson-gf2do]

When I first discovered Rush back in 1981... the first song I heard was Tom Sawyer...it was not performed by Rush,but by a navy band that visited my high school that June. the band played many different songs before playing Sawyer...everything from the Police to Pat Benatar..that's right they had a female singer.And when they broke into Sawyer I was hooked from the first sounds that erupted from their instruments...And when she sang the first words I had no idea that Rush was a band from Canada and had a male singer...I turned around to a guy seated right behind me and asked "What the fuck is that song they're playing"? He said "That's a new song from Rush on their new album Moving Pictures".By the end of the week I had that album in my hands on vinyl..still have it. In bad shape now but I since bought a new one on vinyl...had many cassettes and cds along with all their albums. Seen 16 shows from my first in 1984 to my last in 2015...If Rush had to have a female singer... Rocky would be a great choice... Of course I understand that would be impossible ... I'm just saying she is an amazing singer!

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Great story! You, George, are in a very small club of people who discovered Rush without actually seeing or hearing Rush!

[@mackymintle7806]

I have the record of the NORAD Air Force rock band playing Tom Sawyer.

[@edwardhahaj703]

Welcome Back Rocky Kuner!!!

[@timhunt1482]

He's like John Entwistle

[@presp4386]

Rocky and the band have pulled this tour-de-force 'beyond compare'. Will need to break a pledge to never travel to the US to see you live. Long live Rush, Rocky and the Mood Lifters.

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Thanks - we hope to see you when you can make the long trip!

[@bastillelungborow7482]

Excellent! I am happy to hear Rocky sing with another awesome band.

[@thegospelpeacemakersforum7805]

I knew she wouldn't be out of work for long.

[@Augfordpdoggie]

@@thegospelpeacemakersforum7805 why did she leave yynot?

[@thegospelpeacemakersforum7805]

According to a post by her husband, Yynot was stuffing her in some singing fees. He claimed she only got $59 to do one show. There were also issues about royalties. I don't know if these money issues have been cleared up. Some of these cover bands don't make as much money as you would think. They're not area headliners.

[@devmag52]

@@thegospelpeacemakersforum7805 that’s a crying shame

[@tony-id1xp]

the greatest song ever created,sung by the best cover band and vocalist in existence today!!!

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Thanks!

[@gerh33]

I’m completely gobsmacked! This is stunning, what a display of musicianship from all 4 of you. Honestly, you have enriched my life here today so, Thank you👍 Very best from Ireland 🇮🇪 🤘

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Thank you GerH! We are glad to have done that!

[@rhawk620]

Love how you make that Fender sound like a Ric. Great job.

[@kevingomez8735]

My favorite RUSH song..

[@toddblankenship6282]

Rocky is one of veeeeerrrry few women who has the rare ability to make rush sexy lol Kudos!!!

[@grahamkey8496]

Nobody nails Geddy's vibrato like Rocky. Great job from all!

[@alfa-ek2vi]

Fantastic , accomplished musicians and excellent cover. Now a 58 year old, I remember going to my local record shop in Dunfermline to buy Hemispheres when it was released. Playing it over and over in my parents dining room equipped with a Sanyo 'music centre'. My first live experience of Rush was 1983 in the Royal Highland exhibition hall in Edinburgh. They had a screen behind them (Wow!) and a cool video for Red Barchetta. My last concert was on the R30 tour at London Wembley Arena. 12:45 "I have memory and awareness but I have no shape or form, as a disembodied spirit I am dead and yet unborn". I got slightly emotional listening to this as it took me right back to my parents (no longer with us) dining room. 🙂

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Thanks for your comment and sharing your experience/memories! Music has so much power to bring us back to times in the past. This piece takes me back to the summer of '84 as I was on a deep dive into Rush's then back catalog, having fallen down the Rush rabbit hole a year earlier. I remember blaring it in my Walkman headphones while riding around on my bike, thinking everyone around me should be hearing the awesome music I was privy to!

[@marcioarquiteto]

Not easy to sing Geddy Lee's pieces. I'd say its as challenging as playing Neil and Alex's parts (so you get the picture). And you guys NAILED it. CONGRATS and THANX for this. Fantastic.

[@hwmbo727]

Beautiful performance! Amazing guitar, bass, drums, and perfect vocal part for Rocky!

[@danieloconnor1005]

Rocky, you're my second favorite person in the world to sing a Rush song. I missed you

[@mookyyzed2216]

You guys, and Rocky 😉, have brought the Rush tribute band to the next level. Please try to make your way to Milwaukee's Sumerfest. It's a huge city and the midwests biggest music festival. Please look into it! We love our Rush here!

[@tomcorley238]

Rocky!!! Yes !!! Great, great job. You're sounding awesome, even better than ever. I was always drawn to your voice. Missed it honestly. Love your voice on Rush covers and originals. Moodlifters sound Great !!!

[@andyflanagan8147]

There are A lot of Rush tribute Bands......There is only one Rocky ❤

[@Robdoeme69]

❤❤❤❤

[@10947792]

I saw Rocky perform twice at gigs in eastern PA, both times she blew away me away with her spot on renditions of deep Rush tracks. Listening to her again.......she breathes life into this classic song. Kudos to her and the band......I hope to see you all in person in the future.

[@SHOCKLORE]

That kicks complete Ass ! We’ll done boys and welcome Rocky, nailed it

[@tomcorley238]

I had this one turned up LOUD today to listen to again & I got to tell you I absolutely LOVE this performance & the singing by Rocky is incredible. She nails the Geddy voice. I have been following Rocky for a long time now and have seen her perform live as well. I have to say I am noticing a few things that have changed with Rocky. 1) she is singing better than ever before, 2) I can see more emotion in singing this Rush epic which translates into her voice & inflection. Huge plus I noticed right there ! 3) Rocky has extended her range in an impressive way. She always had the high notes, but now is able to get, in my opinion anyway, the lower range notes so much better than ever before. I so much hope I will be able to catch you all perform somewhere. I am in Illinois and it may be tough to get out to the West coast, but I would see your band & Rocky any day. Personal kudos to Rocky for your awesome feel of the song and voice ! Always loved your singing. Great job to the band. You sound amazing !

[@jackluminous6024]

I'm in full agreement! And could NOT have said that better! Nice analysis...

[@Robdoeme69]

❤️❤️thank you❤️❤️

[@johnburger7098]

Agreed re: Rocky's voice. Rocky brought a certain theatrical tenderness and urgency to "Armageddon." Impressive.

[@paulmontgomery4212]

All I can say is WOW!! These guys are tight and I’ve never heard Rocky sounding as good.

[@bellbrass]

I've been following Rocky's Rush covers for year now. this may be one of her best ever. The middle section, especially, is beautiful.

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

It still brings tears watching that! She is amazing!

[@matthewrumbel1818]

In my opinion their most complex song, or one of them at least. It's amazing to see people who have the talent to pull this off and it brings me such joy to watch. So sad that Neil's Rocinante sailed by night on his final flight but it's awesome to see folks keep his music alive. Great to see Rocky do what she does best as well! Keep them coming!!!

[@Cool7Songs]

Rocky sounds amazing! So much more control on her pitch - begins on pitch stays on course through a phrase and ends on pitch! Really strong! And the band is superb. Ben sounds so much like Alex it's crazy. Especially in his strumming patterns and solos. Isamu is so on point that it feels unrecognizable from Geddy. Same with Mat. Just a phenomenal lineup.

[@tomcorley238]

Just had this one up loud again on the Klipsch speakers with Subwoofer ! AWESOME each time I hear this !

[@jonnoa6683]

Wow my favorite Rush song

[@timhunt1482]

Every note of this song has been pounded into my head since the day I open the album and I can't tell the difference you guys are like geniuses

[@daleunroe6074]

I actually am liking Rocky's voice more and more - great passion going into these older Rush songs breathing new life into this music for a new generation to enjoy

[@kevingomez8735]

One word,,,,,,,, Awesome !!!!!!!!!!!❤️

[@Thetiradentes1]

Maravilhoso adoro esse som e o que essa mulher canta é fenomenal banda brilhante e a vocal é a cereja do bolo parabéns

[@64bdchaney]

My first time hearing this remake of the 2 books. 2 words… “Fuckin Awesome”

[@robcirice6447]

Wow Rocky with Mood Lifters. I see a great future for this band.

[@Avetorro]

Awesome, don’t think I’ve ever heard it covered that well.

[@John-fc9iw]

Awesome as always! If you close your eyes, it sounds like you’re listening to Rush live. So spot on. And the new singer is the best yet. She sounds absolutely amazing! Hope your day jobs will allow for a tour some day….I’d definitely be there

[@MrPugsley1961]

You all scored big when Rocky joined you. Sounds really really good and replicates the original very nicely. 🙌

[@bryanbailey6963]

outstanding! This one is a challenge to reproduce.

[@bentleyaudio]

Drawn-in simply by the name, and the ambition... Hooked immediately by the musicianship.... Blown away by the..... wait.... is that ROCKY?!!?!! YES! (great job everyone! and by the way.... it worked. My mood WAS lifted!)

[@RayHagen-i2m]

I've watched this maybe six times, they do a really good job of covering the essence of Rush. Well done.

[@grahamjones4625]

The fastest 17:58 minutes on U Tube ever, captivating, what a masterpiece!

[@isamukakitani32]

Ha ha, in the middle synth part is little shorter than original.

[@megadouche7030]

Amazeballs. WOW

[@michaelpagett8291]

Great to hesr Rocky singing rush song again. Her voice is amazingly.

[@dontoscano9497]

This is truly amazing! I'm in awe of this performance. I'm so glad to see Rocky in another Rush tribute. Every member was beyond stellar.

[@LouisGedo]

Blown away by the quality and I'm just 30 seconds in........wow!

[@cogline]

Fantastic. My favorite song brought to new life. Thank you! This is the one to come out of the gates with, Rocky! You owned this🌟

[@glenntallwhiteman]

You have gained another fan. Love your sound! Keep doing it to it! Appreciate you all!

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Thank you!

[@timanderson9466]

Great!!! I've always loved the outro to this song. The chords and the way they're put together feels like pure fucking victory!

[@zdeneklojkasek1841]

💙💙💙💙💚💚❤

[@andrewboyce302]

Wonderful to hear Rocky Kuner, what a great addition! Best Regards, Andrew Boyce, Roman Fiction Author, The Antonine Romans.

[@sdfotodude]

Killing it. I remember the day I heard this song. I was just a kid.

[@marksingo2177]

Have been a lifelong Rush fan! Started listening when their first album came out, been hooked ever since.. Outstanding and incredible performance,been playing drums for 50 yrs, on and off ...lol. The Professor was always an inspiration! And so are you guys..Shout out from Pittsburgh Pa..

[@davidlawson7026]

Superb in all aspects!! Rocky's annunciation is exceptional - every phrase is crystal clear with that beautiful voice! Bravo!!

[@JimLiddiardEntertainInspire]

This is absolutely fantastic and beautifully performed. From a Rush fan of over 40 years you have put a big smile on my face. You’ve captured the real essence of Rush - we’ll done.

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Thank you Jim!

[@knifelyfe6565]

Every Soul a Battlefield!

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Yes!

[@matthewhoag2609]

Kudos! One of my favorite Rush compositions, and you guys nailed it. Ben had the tone/effects dialed in perfectly. You could hear all those open strings ring out in the beautiful chords Alex uses - nothing lost in the distortion. If you guys can pull this off, there nothing in their catalog you can’t do. Awesome performance!

[@daronholmes7130]

R.I.P PROFESER PERT

[@joerich1629]

Yeah, I think Rocky could elevate any Rush tribute from the norm 😜. Great cover, exceptional and fresh vocals! Tons of Rush tributes (too many) but only one Rocky 🤘

[@springy-2112]

Respect due , what a great band . Welcome back Rocky !! ... ✌💚

[@springy-2112]

Ha , just realised we have the same channel logo ! that proves it's a poignant image ! Peace and love ❤

[@jackteppo9633]

Nice fellow Rush fans! Hope to some more. R.I.P Neil Peart!

[@jonprice3337]

Fan of Rush since '77. Thank you, that was great! I've struggled with the intricacies of Hemispheres, especially Alexs' work, but you brought it down from the Godly to a more accessible Heroic level. Watery eyes and smiles over here!

[@Chefkey]

So happy to hear Rocky playing with you guys! I'm looking forward to hearing more from you all and would love to hear some originals if you are so inclined.

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Thanks! Mood Lifters plays all Rush, all the time, and we're not planning to change that. But each of us have other projects, and Rocky has some great original music that she has done in the past and is working on now as well. Subscribe to her KZbin pages has well, and you will not be sorry!

[@johnsantos1348]

Amazing tight band of Musicians . Pure Excellence .

[@davesmusicmania1]

I have been in a Rush tribute myself and we never dared to even try this masterpiece of a song. Super respect for all of these musicians. Rocky's voice gets even better the higher the notes she hits...AMAZING WORK

[@purgemachine5030]

Great project!! Very excited to hear Rocky again🤓.

[@generay6807]

I thought that she looked familiar. 1st time seeing this band. Great job on a difficult song. Rush is not an easy band to play to. You all nailed it and the vocals are spectacular.

[@TheVarangian1]

Amazing rendition ! I think that Rocky Kuner was able to exceed Geddy Lee in vocalization

[@alanferdman9516]

First time watching this video. My favorite RUSH song/composition. Excellent performance. I saw RUSH play the majority of Cygnus X-1 Book II Hemispheres on the Permanent Waves tour. Again Excellent !!

[@cygnus53]

That was just ... 😮 Wow. That was about as close to perfect as you can get. And let me give a special shout out to the drummer. Anyone who can play Neil Peart as well as he did has my complete respect.

[@DrummerMatMan]

Thank you so much Tim! I truly appreciate the kind words. :) Rush on!

[@bozimmerman]

3/4 stars. Rocky Kuner sounded especially good.

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Tough grader though!

[@tomcorley238]

LOL, so I keep listening to this performance over and over. Can't get enough of it. :-)

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Thanks Tom! That was the goal. ;-)

[@johncritchlow8156]

Absolutely killed it! Loved it guys, can't wait to here more.

[@Spectr2112]

I watched all of your videos tonight!! What a treat to hear these songs played so well live by a group as talented as you all are!!! Looking forward to seeing you live soon!! SOR was my first Rush song I heard back in 81' I was instantly hooked and learned to play the guitar while figuring out their catalog. As a matter of fact I am still learning to this day. Keep the videos coming guys!!

[@MoodLiftersRushTribute]

Thanks Rick! We hope to see you at a show soon and keep the Rush flag flying with us!

[@Stryder46]

Outstanding musicianship by all 3. Rocky's voice has really matured. Well done!

[@SLP-eb1wp]

quite a dramatic delivery. wow