NEIL PEART - RUSH 'Xanadu' (Exit Stage Left 1981) | Drum Teacher Reacts (2020)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Hey! Check out my REACTION PLAYLIST... kzbin.info/aero/PLqspKksRqaUURy8K34sBSKvuGo3ApmLC2

[@andrewenglish3810]

RUSH toured with Kiss and Gene Simmons has been quoted several times as saying they thought RUSH was the Led Zeppelin of Canada. :)

[@andrewenglish3810]

RUSH - Geddy sings, plays base and keyboards. Alex plays guitar and does sing backups and uses the base peddles (if that's what they called?). And you know Neil. :)

[@markdemell3717]

Canada rocks my friend ,you have been Rushified ,all Rushians salut you.

[@timdarr8008]

I have seen Rush three times. I was taught drums back in the early 1980’s for three years and then went out on my own. Great bands like Led Zeppelin, KISS , Reo , Heart and the best ..... RUSH all have band members that are willing to do what ever it takes to get the job done. I don’t see that much anymore. It’s sad.

[@williamgreene4834]

Hi Andrew check out this video from the rock and roll hall of fame induction. It will explain Rush fans perfectly. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXyvpoyOiZuEg7c

[@dwaneanderson8039]

As an American Rush fan, I can tell you that Rush fans from everywhere tend to be polite, because Rush themselves were very polite. The fans tend to admire and want to emulate their example.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Love it Dwane!

[@mathewhenderson7019]

People that like Rush typically think much deeper than most.

[@russjohnson9390]

I would say Rush fans were polite to begin with and Rush being polite is just one of the many reasons we love and admire them. They are musicians, not rock stars and they act like it.

[@VeggyZ]

Yep, I can echo this, today it's hard to find Rush fans, but when I do, I pretty much predict their personalities accurately, also due in part to the fact that this kind of music tends to attract a similar type of person, and it happens that they're often fun to be around.

[@mathewhenderson7019]

@@VeggyZ I think what transcends everything, is how the music draws a line through everything and everybody. Even if we have nothing in common with our brothers and sisters in Rush fandom. IE. I'm a 40-year-old military veteran, conservative libertarian, and patriarchal man from Texas.

[@TheBlaster54]

There is no artificial musicianship, auto tuning or musical aids of any sort. It’s original and organic. Three elite master level musicians and song writers playing masterpieces.

[@timothydisinger9414]

Thats right !

[@shellyhiggins3618]

Wish I could give your comment more than one 👍

[@johnrackiewicz286]

Most likely the three best musicians and song writer bands of our time..

[@69CamaroSS]

The Spirit of Radio LIVES in Rush!! 👍😉

[@denesevanover6386]

Mmm kinda of. Alex invented a gizmo to synthesize his guitar with a pedal.

[@25newrush]

Every sound you hear is live and triggered by Alex, Geddy and Neil. No outside help. that is what makes these three master musicians so incredible. Geddy singing playing bass, bass pedals and keyboard. Alex playing guitar and pedals and Neil everything else. Have seen them 30 times, never dissppointed

[@williamdemerchant7295]

Their man on the sound board should be highly praised as well. It sounds fantastic.🎚️

[@pwethman1]

The last few tours they were using samples in places(all triggered by the 3 of them) but what you’re watching is all genuine.

[@execatty]

a track? u dont know rush.. all live

[@stratcat3216]

Alex plays a mean synth in almost all Rush tunes using his floor keyboard controller.

[@SlitherWhisp]

If memory serves, this was recorded at the old Forum in Montreal. I just missed that tour. I saw them for the next tour, when they toured for Signals, in that very venue. Still the best concert I have ever seen. In this recording, they had just done Broon’s Bane/The Trees. Alex played and acoustic on a stand and had a double neck guitar at one point. Geddy sings, plays bass, and the plays keyboards and bass pedals while singing. And Neil? Well, do I need to say anything?

[@kevint4327]

All live - all on the floor - all real and played by 3 fantastic musicians.... No other band like them ever.

[@sammyinbrooklyn]

USA 🇺🇸 I’m 53 now. I’ve been a Rush fan since I’m 14. Saw them 32 times. RIP Neil. You are missed sooo much 😢

[@ZenMonkey1138]

No pre-recorded tracks All played live. Everyone's feet and hands are just going.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Crazy Rodney!

[@MrRezRising]

They wrote music that was 115% within their grasp. They used the endless time on stage to practice, so the compositions were always just out of their own reach. As a formula to become insanely great at their respective instruments, I think it worked.

[@MrRezRising]

Even when they came around to samples being used onstage, they had to reproduce the sample themselves to be used (no stealing! This was 1985) and then trigger it themselves. Consummate perfectionists.

[@generoberts9151]

Yeah man. Saw them in 82. They actually sounded better live than from the studio recordings. Best concert I've ever seen. 2 1/2 hours.

[@jpellone]

Actually there was one song with a prerecorded track when done live and that was "Time Stands Still"...

[@m.hunterstevie2081]

I love that Neil’s kit at this stage of things is basically a compressed version of your high school band’s entire percussion section. 😆

[@mightyV444]

Nice comparison! 😄👍

[@oreally8605]

You win comment of the video 😆

[@schafn]

As a former high school percussionist I have to agree. Great comparison.

[@robertboston7872]

Yeah he was kinda greedy like that lol

[@Chief2112]

Its live dude. Foot pedals. Alex and Geddy both play them. They rarely EVER used a track. I saw them live 40 times.

[@GenXDaddyO]

In their later years they used some tracks during concerts but this performance is all them. You can see Alex playing foot pedal bass line right after the guitar solo at 15:00 and he continues through to the end of the song. Geddy is busy playing backing guitar with the 12-string under his bass, and keyboards with his hands and feet. Freaks!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Crazy!

[@cityhonors1]

Riiiiiight?!? Never.... just enjoy and wait for Neil's solo, THEN you can head to the restroom! 😉 3+ hours is a long show! 🤷🏾‍♀️ ijs 😂🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny

[@hieroeadawulf9123]

Geddes double neck is a 4 string bass and 12 string guitar, Alex's is a 12 string and a six string. (Fixed)

[@jeffholl64]

Yup. Saw them many times starting in 81..Alex and Geddy both played pedals stc..never heard any damn tracks at all. They were just badasses

[@trevorlezotte4437]

I’ve watched the live video probably 1000 times and it still amazes me how fast Alex can change from the 6 string to the 12 string while still playing the right notes and while staying in time with Geddy and Neil. Definitely one of the most underrated guitarists of all time.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Awesome Trevor!

[@jessetarr2771]

I would say Alex probably has the fastest chord progressions I have ever seen!

[@gregemerson7648]

He is such a natural talent, there are those who have years of lessons, he had NONE! That is next level, and playing all those scales often and other classical elements, just in his DNA....will say his father was tough on him, and he stood his ground and wanted this, but the talent and desire made it happen!

[@angelinarizzotti]

sooooo underrated

[@steveb6386]

@@gregemerson7648 He did take classical guitar lessons to expand his repertoire...for a year.

[@paulcaris8722]

I saw Rush in Hawaii on their Grace under pressure tour and it changed my life, also being a professional Drummer almost all my life that had a huge impact. If you never seen them live you really missed out. God bless Neil and his family and Mahalo for all the great music. 👍

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

🙌

[@catmanpc9166]

✌🤙

[@pe8405]

Actually Getty's second neck is a guitar. He plays background during Alex's solo while playing bass tones with foot pedals. You guys in NZ been missing out Bruh

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Wendy!

[@Anybodyelse2294]

They were just that good. That great

[@danielseguin3992]

Yeah Dude!! Not 2 guitars and two bases!! Three guitars one bass three masters!!!

[@AeroDude73]

Geddy’s, not Getty’s. lol. Come on now 🤷‍♂️🤔😉🙄🤦‍♂️🤨😁

[@auzdoz]

Born in Mexico City, live in USA and love this Canadian band! Privileged to have seen them 50 times thru the years. Rush fans are everywhere! Keep Rocking!!!🤘🏼✌🏼

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Wow! Great stuff!

[@alansimpson100]

On this song; Geddy plays doubleneck Rickenbacker (4 string bass and 6 string guitar), keyboards, foot synthesiser (Moog Taurus pedals) and vocal. Alex plays doubleneck guitar (12 string and 6 string) and Moog Taurus pedals. Neil plays drums and countless percussion instruments. The song is completely live, with no tracks. During the guitar solo and the song's coda, Geddy switches to guitar on the doubleneck and plays bass foot pedals.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thank you Alan. Great info!

[@buddysaile973]

Only guy I've ever seen play Moog pedals , sing, and play bass at the same time. Amazing live, better than studio especially on this album.

[@thomasvarady1210]

Neil plays: tubular bells, bell tree, glockenspiel/orchestra bells, wind chimes, cowbells, temple blocks, timbales, gong bass drums, & the burma bell which he strikes at 4:37 of this video. I believe the only percussion instruments he doesn't play in this performance are the triangles & crotales that are mounted atop his tubular bells. No fluff to this drum kit. He plays everything...

[@rattan3793]

Geddy's doubleneck is 4 string bass and 12 string guitar

[@davidmckay3998]

@@rattan3793 look again not a 12 string but a 6 string

[@loud7070]

We are all over the world dude and all polite and respectful as well. Thanks for reacting to our heroes, really enjoyed this.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

GREAT Lou! Thanks for watching brother!

[@kennymay9036]

canadians love,and will fight for hockey,beer,and RUSH.

[@mightyV444]

@Kenny May - What about Triumph? A US friend of mine had recently introduced me to their Music, and it's not too shabby either, albeit being more Mainstream Rock; I'd known their name forever but had never associated any particular songs with it 🙂 The Canadian SAGA are great also! Been a fan of theirs for decades! 😀

[@kennymay9036]

@@mightyV444 Saga were terrific,tight as hell.Guess Who also pioneers.But l went to H.S.with Peart so l am biased.cheers.

[@IusedtohaveausernameIliked]

Damn straight. Hello from BC.

[@svenidol]

Andrew - "The transitions in this song are crazy." Rush fans - "Bruh. You ain't seen nothin' yet."

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA! Sounds good James!

[@rvsteve583]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums jacob's ladder...................

[@brianoconnor7796]

Just the tip o' the proverbial iceberg!

[@brianoconnor7796]

Exactly ")

[@ionizer24]

Andy Rooney Drums. YYZ is a track you’ll want to watch! Stellar drumming! Geddy sings all the songs with Alex Lifeson (lead guitar) occasionally harmonizing with him. Neil was known as “the Professor,” was very well-read and the principal lyricist. All three worked on the compositions. Xanadu had everything to do with the book of the same name. You missed out on seeing them live. Their shows were always very good!

[@michaelbriefs9764]

This song is not representative of the 80's but was written/recorded in 1977, at the height of Rush's "Epic" Progressive Rock phase. As the 1980's went on, from 1983 and onward, Rush began to set aside these more epic songs for their current, more radio-friendly tunes. That's what makes "Exit, Stage Left" such a classic video/CD. Rush had only JUST broken out into the mainstream with their "Moving Pictures" album, from 1981, and they were finally being given the attention and acclaim they so richly deserved. So, whereas a lot of fans checking out Rush that year only knew their most recent songs -- like Tom Sawyer, Limelight and Spirit of Radio -- Rush was also giving them By Tor and the Snow Dog, 2112, stuff from Hemispheres, and the longer/heavier stuff from Permanent Waves (such as Jacob's Ladder and Natural Science)! So, Rush was really hitting a stride by 1981 and they never gave up their position as one of the most beloved Progressive Rock bands of the 70's, 80's, 90's and 00's!

[@nickavenoso7851]

1977-1983 is my favorite era of the band. Hemispheres is my favorite Rush album.

[@UncleCharlieDeuce]

Exit Stage Left along with UFO Strangers in the Night are two of the greatest live albums of all time!

[@notmissingout9369]

This is from farewell to kings

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

My thoughts on Rush so far. 1. I love the passion and KNOWLEDGE of the fans. That indicates something unique/special and 'true' about the band ethos and standards. 2. I'm a bit stunned at how much sound territory the 3 guys cover live. 3. No clicks!? Even triggering samples? Huh? 4. Surprised at the high vocal range. I was expecting a bit more 'middle of the road' style vocals. (not sure why...) 5. Neil is very good at drumming :) 6. I'm looking forward to how much consistency in style (genre wise) we will get over such a long career. I'm assuming it's going to vary a lot. 7. RUSH WEEK will happen. This was a little something to encourage you like JK Simmons in Whiplash HAHA. Thanks for watching ans subbing. See ya'll on the next one!

[@jhc2093]

Andrew Rooney Drums . Sequencers and samples came into play in the late 80’s and beyond but even then, they are samples not tracks and they are still triggered live by the band members and not off stage by others. When you get into those later years you come to realize that you still need incredible sense of time and tempo for triggered samples to be hit with metronomic precision. That said this song and this era, it’s just three guys playing. No samples or sequencers

[@AnthonyKellett]

@@jhc2093 - Agreed.

[@GenXDaddyO]

My suggestions for Rush Week, with the idea of giving you a taste of each studio album in chronological order.... - From their debut: Working Man [This is their US breakthrough, courtesy of Donna Halper, a Cleveland DJ who played it for her audience. It's radio success led to their first US tour and recording contract. However, this album was pre-Neil Peart. The album version is a solid rocker, but I highly recommend the live version from their Time Machine tour.] - From Fly By Night: Anthem [Neil's lyricism comes to the forefront as he exhibits the influence of Ayn Rand's Objectivism in this tune.] - From Caress Of Steel: Bastille Day [The most commercially successful track off this album. Studio execs grumbled at the esoteric nature of the album and demanded something more radio-friendly for the next album. Rush were not pleased by these demands, and decided that if the next album were to be their last it would be made by their rules...and the world was given...] - From 2112: 2112 [It's a 20-minute-long middle finger to the record industry.] - From A Farewell To Kings: Closer To The Heart [Something short to cleanse your palate after 2112] - From Hemispheres: La Villa Strangiato [Others may recommend a live version. I personally recommend the studio version of this one. Sheer instrumental perfection.] - From Permanent Waves: Jacob's Ladder [A deep, mostly instrumental track with some incredible shuffle-style drumming in the middle section] - From Moving Pictures: YYZ [The live version from Exit...Stage Left has an incredible drum solo] - From Signals: New World Man [A quick "filler" song made to even out the sides on the album, but one of their catchiest and most radio-friendly] - From Grace Under Pressure: Between The Wheels [Solidly into their synth-heavy period here.] - From Power Windows: Marathon - From Hold Your Fire: Mission - From Presto: Show Don't Tell [Getting back into a more traditional power-trio sound now] - From Roll The Bones: Roll The Bones [Geddy rapping. Nuff said.] - From Counterparts: Leave That Thing Alone [Another instrumental - good one to do a live version of.] - From Test For Echo: Driven - From Vapor Trails: Peaceable Kingdom - From Feedback: Summertime Blues [Cover of the Eddie Cochran song] - From Snakes & Arrows: Spindrift [Another instrumental] - From Clockwork Angels: The Garden

[@AnthonyKellett]

@@GenXDaddyO - A good selection, though I suppose one could make a case for numerous alternatives. It's a shame to miss out countless others which is a problem, only given one week 🤔😉😊 Of course, some are essential... 2112 (I'd recommend the cartoon/studio version, so a newbie knows what's going on) and La Villa Strangiato, for example. However, I'd go with the Rio YYZ, because it's a shame to miss that audience 'singing' along with an instrumental! Working Man in Cleveland was extraordinary and Leave that thing Alone from Time Machine, wonderful. As for The Garden, what a last track on the last album! Of course, it's made even more poignant by Neil's passing; and serves as a wonderful epitaph. If it had to end, it couldn't have ended better in my opinion. That live version, from the Clockwork Tour, reduces me to tears, every time. Good selection.

[@scottshields113]

@@jhc2093 when the started getting into MIDI, I think it was Power Windows tour in 85/86 when you started the more sampled trigger stage, though Neil started the electronic pad samples on GUP tour

[@dantheman7145]

Rush fan from Florida here. Their fans are worldwide.

[@pauljacobi340]

Rush's "The Garden", Clockwork Angels tour video. One of the most beautiful rock songs written, period. Some of Neil's finest lyrics.

[@stlgdroidst]

I have trouble listening to the Garden since Neil passed... It almost seemed like he knew what was coming in the next few years. ☹️

[@Gantzz321]

take note that when Geddy starts singing, he is Singing, PLaying Base AND playing the organ with his feet at the same time. Later he plays keys.

[@yellowcat1310]

and sometimes he plays keys with his right hand while tapping the frets on the bass. and singing.

[@FarrellMcGovern]

You forgot the Taurus Bass pedals. Usually if he is playing keys, he is playing the Bass pedals at the same time.

[@shallex5744]

@@yellowcat1310 i've never seen him do tapping on the frets while playing keys

[@yellowcat1310]

@@shallex5744 no? well, it's not like i was ever close enough to see as clearly as i wished, so maybe i just thought that's what he was doing.

[@edgarpacifico3421]

Absolutely Fantastic!!

[@richardchacon1330]

Andy: wait, the bassist is the lead singer and then he puts the bass down to play the keyboards? Geddy: grins as he approaches the foot pedals

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA! Nailed it Richard!

[@markwilmeth3082]

Rush is a VERY TECH SAVY!!!!

[@markwilmeth3082]

New Zealand is on the EARTH? How is it possible that you don't have a clue who RUSH is????? Neil is a demigod in the drum world!!! Geddy & Alex are equally talented!!!

[@11mikeluna]

@@markwilmeth3082 How old is this guy? Where has he been?

[@Atomic_Haggis]

@@markwilmeth3082 Still gutted that The Professor is gone.

[@michaelflaherty1358]

You've just witnessed the greatest band ever. From a Rush fan of 40 years.

[@mightyV444]

Only 32 years here! 😭 😉

[@FabricioCarvalhoFerreira]

As a huge Rush fan, and as a Brazilian living in Auckland, I’m quite surprised that Rush did not make its way here. I found that Music taste is much better here than where I come from. 😉 Also, I’ll be probably repeating someone else’s comment here, but Alex Lifeson is likely the most underrated guitarist of history. He is just phenomenal, as the other members. Great video! Keep it coming (TWSS)! 😂

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I appreciate the TWSS! 🇧🇷 🇳🇿

[@Hungariansausage7766]

Get goosebumps everything I hear this song. Wish I could of seen this live 😪

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

🙌

[@markmilner842]

Neil based the lyrics for Xanadu on Coleridge’s poem “Kubla Khan”. Geddy is the bass beast, lead vocalist & synth master. The vocals in 70s Rush songs, in particular, are in a fairly high register. (They lowered, slightly, in the 80s & onwards.)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Mark!

[@m.hunterstevie2081]

I thought it so interesting that you brought up Iron Maiden when listening to the vocals initially, not just because of a possible comparison between Geddy Lee and Bruce Dickinson... but because you bring up possibly the only other band to write a song inspired by a Coleridge poem (Rush’s “Xanadu” and Maiden’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”). I’m probably missing others, but those are the only two with which I’m familiar.

[@mightyV444]

@@m.hunterstevie2081 - But, but, but ... there have been at least *four* songs that were dealing with the 'Xanadu' subject! In chronological order: 'The Legend Of Xanadu' - Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich (60's), 'Xanadu' - Rush (70's, and of course THE best! 😉), 'Xanadu' - E.L.O. & Olivia Newton-John (80's) and 'Welcome To The Pleasuredome' - Frankie Goes To Hollywood (also 80's, and I love that one also) 😀

[@thecoolfatdude]

Love the reaction! Always fun to see someone experience RUSH for the first time A couple points based on your comments while watching this: 1. No tracks. Everything is being played live by the 3 of them. Both Geddy & Alex have a set of Moog Taurus pedals on the floor and this is 3 years before Neil introduced electronics into his live kit. 2. Nothing to do with the movie Xanadu. This song came out in '77, a few years before the movie. The song is based on the poem "Kubla Khan: A vision in a dream. A fragment" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge 3. Yes, it's epic! This is one of the quintessential RUSH songs. 4. Alex's doubleneck is a 12x6 - Geddy's is a 4x6 Rickenbacker 3001 (4 string bass on top, 6 string electric guitar on bottom) Hope this helps :)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Amazing info Michael!

[@gregcormier2379]

Ok, so you are experiencing Rush at their pinnacle of performance. All of what you are hearing is these 3 guys performing, nothing is pre-recorded. The members are Geddy Lee- lead vocals, Bass, and keys, Alex Lifeson -guitar, and Neil Peart - drums and percussion. Geddy had a good range in his vocals and sang in a high pitch register for most of his career, slowly lowering his register as he got older. A lot of their music was written in odd time signatures and the band transitioned between throughout the songs amazing smooth. They we influenced by a wide range of artists , one of them being Pink Floyd , as you rightly suggested. Their style of music was considered prog metal/ Prog Rock and was a very unique sound that separated them from their musical peers. They took great pride in recreating their recorded sound as true to life as possible in a live setting and learned to multi-task on several instruments to pull this off. TrueType they were a one of a kind band.

[@clancykp]

Always like seeing the love go to Rush, but let me suggest that their pinnacle was still a long way off... they just kept getting better and better for decades more....and The Professor made a quantum leap forward once he studied jazz drumming

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

That's nuts Greg!

[@michaelwhalen7154]

Greg Cormier it may be more accurate to say Geddy played Lead Bass😃

[@clancykp]

@@michaelwhalen7154 Lead Bass as in We Are Spinal Tap? 🤣

[@blackhawks81H]

Lifeson? Thats Živojinović to you! Lol

[@chriskapinos8734]

I've watched this video a thousand times and I'm still blown away each time I do. Utterly amazing!

[@mcolville]

Not Pink Floyd/Queen so much as Yes. Compare this opening to the opening of Close To The Edge. The guys were huge Yes fans.

[@nthdegree1269]

Very much so..

[@kentjakobsen9707]

Agreed.... Bruford and Peart two of the greatest...

[@blackhawks81H]

Yeah, if I was just grasping in the dark for 2 bands to even remotely compare them to.. It would be more like Yes, and Genesis.. Rather than pink Floyd and queen... I think maybe prog rock just passed up new Zealand entirely. Lol.. Of course that only includes a certain Era of Genesis in the comparison... Once you start getting even remotely into prog rock, or even some of the more experimental stuff, it can get really muddy really fast. Are we talking certain albums from certain bands.... Or are we just going full Emerson Lake and Palmer? Haha it was a crazy time. And I don't just mean like, Era in history, I mean some of the time signatures on some of the songs just start to get absolutely nutty when you get stuck in to prog rock.. See what I mean. I'm even making myself crazy. Prog rock was less a genre of music, as it was an existential crisis of music that happened to just bring together some incredibly talented artists at the right place and time. It was one of those weird "the planets have lined up and there's a full moon" sort of deals.

[@nevesonod]

Exactly where I was going to go. Rush enshrined Yes into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and said they they were their greatest influence as young musicians.

[@racebiketuner]

Yup. What he said.

[@tonymuse]

Rush - Not your average three-piece rock and roll band from Toronto, Canada.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Love it Tony!

[@samshambles391]

Maybe it is!

[@truthsayers8725]

not your average three-piece rock and roll band period. REGARDLESS of where theyre from...

[@truthsayers8725]

#Andrew Roony Drums, no. NOTHING TO DO WITH the movie. this song came out 4 years before the movie

[@tonymuse]

@@truthsayers8725 Agreed, it was a bit of a joke.

[@wisenber]

Think less Queen or glam rock and try more Yes, early Genesis and ELP. They were from the art rock tree and their live concerts were just that.

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

And some Cream?

[@wisenber]

@@ms.chuckfu1088 There's no disputing the legendary talent in Cream, but I think they came from a different tree than the art rock genre. One of the easiest ways to spot an art rock band is by the number of tracks that consumed an entire LP side.

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

@@wisenber Very good point. Geddy said Cream was an early influence, but I'm not familiar enough if it could be detected, esp this late. Thanks.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Great point yup. Queen... I was searching. Genesis a better comparison :)

[@butchgifford69]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Please my good Sir!!👋🤟🤘🤙 Never Compare (THE PROFESSOR) too phil collins😇☺

[@EchoesDaBear]

Oh Andrew, you may be late to the game of discovering Rush, but better late than never! (and perhaps you can turn some of your fellow Kiwis on to their magnificence as well!!) Just to clarify instrumentation: Alex is playing 12 and 6-string guitar double neck, Geddy is playing 4-string bass & 6-string guitar double neck (6-string for some rhythm sections where Alex is soloing), also playing synths/keyboards, also doing bass pedals (when his fingers are busy with the keys), AND also singing (multi-tasking at its finest!) Neil is, well, Neil is percussion - anything that can be hit with sticks, he's doing it. No backing tracks - Rush prided themselves on playing everything live. They used any and all technology at their disposal to either play live or to trigger pre-recorded sounds/effects via pedals, synths, MIDI devices, etc. In the 80's (after this concert) Neil began to adopt some programmed drum pads to replace some of the various 'organic' instruments when space began to run out (eg. tubular bells, tablas, etc.) The vocals/style you hear are indicative of 70's era Rush - Geddy was definitely in the higher register (which is some of a sticking point with some people in regards to liking Rush). The 80's ushered in a slightly 'lower' register at times. No, song is no relation to the Olivia-Newton John movie Xanadu - the group that did much of the soundtrack for that was Electric Light Orchestra. Please note - this is how Rush sounded live - each and every time, no matter what song (in fact, some would say they got better and better as they got older). In my opinion, many of Rush's songs sounded better live than their studio counterparts, but they were reproduced, note for note, beat for beat, effect for effect live. Testament to their drive for perfection!! Absolute masterclass in musicianship! Now you need to hear La Villa Strangiato (kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3yUmaB6pcZrmNE) - probably their quintessential instrumental!

[@joeday4293]

As a drummer, it is important to note that Neil composed every note of every drum party ever play. He reproduced the same parts every night that he played in the studio, because they were thoroughly written out. Maybe not on paper, but he wasn't just winging it back there.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Darren. Very happy to be discovering them!

[@motodork]

Andrew Rooney Drums concur on the official video version of La Villa Strangiato (provided in his comment). It’s actually a live recording of the song from 1978. Oh, and I’m from Kentucky. Not Canada. :-)

[@phantompower]

Excellent post Darren.

[@paulbennett772]

La Villa is probably more for the Lifeson fan, or to show your band's guitarist what a proper guitarist can do. As a bass player in the Squire/Lee style, I'm not generally impressed by guitarists, but Alex is the man. BTW, Darlington, England

[@KimDuty-i8e]

EPIC BAND AND EPIC DECADE. so happy to be a part of it..

[@markpavletich747]

Dude, where have you been, asleeep for 40 years? I'm an NZ'er and have followed these guys since mid 70's.

[@pauloshea3741]

"Xanadu" is a song by the Canadian progressive rock band Rush from their 1977 album A Farewell to Kings. It is approximately eleven minutes long, beginning with a five-minute-long instrumental section before transitioning to a narrative written by Neil Peart, which in turn was inspired by the Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem Kubla Khan.

[@philipwhigham3495]

Rush fans are by are usually some what educated and radically fanatic. We are so fanatical that Rush's lyrics and goodwill have engulfed our very souls. I am from Louisiana but have lived most of my life in Texas. Canadian niceness and southern hospitality are very close. But being that your comment about most of the comments must be canadian just isn't true. It's the love of their music that has made the fans seem canadian.🤩

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Fantastic Philip! I did a cruise gig out of Galveston and encountered some lovely people

[@sharonmowat6649]

Not a bad thing to be accused of possibly being a polite Cauck. Rush brought out the best in their fans.

[@TheJosep70]

True. A fellow Spaniard Rush fan here who lived in Fort Worth ages ago...

[@basslobster]

Me and my swedish friends discovered Rush back in '75 with the Fly By Night album. Rush is actually a big deal here in Sweden 🇸🇪 I can highly recommend albums as A Farewell To Kings and Hemispheres as a startup into the Rush world.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yo thanks!

[@nevesonod]

Loving Mr Rooney's reactions. One video into Neil, he was totally unprepared for the synth and Geddy's voice. Loving it. Fan for 40 years, getting chills again as if I am watching it again for the first time.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks for coming along for the ride with me!

[@mark-be9mq]

Always amazed by the percussion work Neil does here. Every bell, tube, block, chime, triangle hit so precise on intro, then he seems to highlight eachbheavy transition with a drum part, while adding more on point fills during the guitar parts, while easily tossing a stick/catch to keep it interesting for himself.. Great reaction, too. Thanks for the breakdown, Mr. Andy!

[@GeoffreyGodshall]

This was like 40 years ago. Something to keep in mind.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Absolutely!

[@GotMeStumped]

All live on the floor. Cheers from a lifelong Canadian Rush fan🤘🇨🇦

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

CRAZY

[@michaelgross8635]

No backing tracks were used in the production of this song! Rush have always been very proud of being able to recreate their album experiences on stage and this is one of the best examples. As someone else mentioned, this is before Neil incorporated electronic drums, pads, and triggers into his kit, allowing him to eliminate several of the acoustic items (here, he's using wood blocks, glockenspiel, wind chimes, tubular bells, and several other percussion elements) from the setup to allow for even more variety. That said, even in more recent live performances, when some prerecorded bits were added, they were all triggered by Neil or his band mates, never by someone offstage. Alex is using a Gibson 6/12-string doubleneck similar to the one Jimmy Page made famous with Led Zeppelin. Geddy, in addition to singing and playing keyboards, has a Rickenbacker doubleneck with a 4-string bass and a 12-string electric guitar (he plays the 12-string at the very end). He also used Taurus bass pedals at various times to augment the soundscape, so he's singing, playing keys, playing bass, and occasionally playing keyboard pedals with his feet. Alex would also play bass pedals on occasion. These guys are simply amazing musicians and I was lucky enough to see them live over a dozen times, beginning with this tour in 1981. Their sound evolved quite a bit over the years and 19 studio albums. They began as a Zeppelin-esque rock band, but upon Neil joining the band for their first large-scale tour, they quickly evolved toward a more progressive rock vibe, especially on albums like 2112, A Farewell to Kings, and Hemispheres. As their own music tastes evolved, so too did their songwriting. During the '80s, they began to incorporate more keyboards and more atmospheric guitar textures. More heavy guitar made a comeback in the '90s and '00s. The key, though, is that they never sounded derivative of someone else's sound. They fed off their influences, but always maintained their unique identity. To get a real feeling for their musical ability, I would highly recommend you check out the studio version of La Villa Strangiato - their most ambitious instrumental, and my personal favorite. I want it played at my funeral - along with Stevie Ray Vaughan's Riviera Paradise. Enjoy, my friend. And, by the way, I'm American (as are many Rush fans). Don't let that put you off, though. We're not the "ugly Americans" you hear about. LOL

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Wow Michael.... WOW!

[@ddummler]

How could you never have seen them live? Every drummer should have made a point to see Neil play. Tightest band I have ever seen. I still get chills just watching videos.

[@brentd.4093]

NO TRACKS!! All live! I remember this tour in 1981 Soooo Good!!! Alex and Geddy take turns playing Moog Taurus Pedals on top of everything else they do (Just watch Alex hit the D note on the pedals when Neil plays the D note on the tubular bell). I miss these guys so much. RIP Neil !!!! Greatest band of all time!!

[@hotmail730]

Incredible

[@orvillegott7493]

Neil was an avid reader. His lyrics reflect his reading experience

[@Mattrino101]

The more and more I listen to Rush, I feel like this is my absolute favorite longer format, epic song...along with La Villa Strangiato

[@CodeMonkey66]

The amount of sound that comes out of these 3 guys is insane!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes John!

[@hockeyteeth]

After being a fan since 1980. I finally got to see them in 2015. It took a while. RIP Professor.

[@Astrobutch0901]

Just seen this is an old video..still is a classic, your reaction is like a kid in a candy store! Love it

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

🤣👌

[@HollowGolem]

"That could be Iron Maiden" You mean the other rock band who famously based a song on a Coleridge poem ("Rime of the Ancient Mariner")? Yeah, Rush got around stylistically. They could do synth-drenched art-rock ("Subdivisions," "Territories"), meandering progressive metal ("The Necromancer," "2112"), straightforward rock ("Tom Sawyer"), energetic new wave ("The Enemy Within," "Digital Man"), just.. weird ballads ("Losing It," "Ghost of a Chance"), whatever the hell "Double Agent" is. They even had elements of hip-hop in the title track to _Roll the Bones_ and did some back-to-basics hard rocking on tunes like "Earthshine" and "Vapor Trail" later in their career. They capped the whole thing off with "The Garden," which is the kind of song you write when you know you're ending your recording career.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Oh wow Chris!

[@mightyV444]

'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' - Oh man, that reminds me of *this* ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ-bYn-Mf6t4jrs 😄

[@tenchmagic]

Epic is the word Andrew !! Bloody loved that. The evolution of this band is quite incredible. This recording in 1981 is just gold , done with state of the art equipment. Thank god they committed to that , at the time , and we get to enjoy it forever more. There is a lot more great quality video in the can. Possibly the Rush in Rio recording is the most epic. The crowd were insane , but the sound is incredible ! I have to suggest Overture/Temples of Syrinx (From 2112) . Quite incredible. Cheers 👍👍😊

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

I really enjoy the drum cams when available. Even with Rio, the audience and Dirk and Lerxst are picture in picture so you get the feel but can focus on Neil.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Chris! Excellent quality for 40 years old!

[@ericecho5118]

In case it wasn't covered yet: they actually come out with 3 Guitars, 1 Bass - Geddy's doubleneck is Bass on top, 6-string at the bottom. At 17:16, check out Geddy not only switching to rhythm guitar during Alex's solo, but he ALSO proceeds to play the bass notes on a pedal synthesizer with his feet. And Neil Peart didn't just write some lyrics - he wrote ALL the lyrics to every song. Every album. Two of the many reasons why this band has remained THE power trio legends they are.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Nice Edward!

[@coldshot1723]

17:16 is literally the end of this video. And Neil didn't write "ALL the lyrics to every song. Every album." He didn't join the band until after their first album was released. Alex and Geddy wrote the songs on the first album.

[@johnpelfrey2425]

Greatest drummer of all time

[@bravebluechickadee]

I'm an American. In '77 went to college in Northern New York just across the border from Canada. First time hearing Rush. Farewell to Kings was their most recent album and this song in particular just blew me away. The complexity of the arrangement, the uniqueness of the vocals and the lyrics that transported me to a different world (see Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge). I was hooked and a fan for life. They've explored a lot of musical influences over the years. Three very nice and talented guys.

[@jimtatro6550]

I’m a polite American Rush fan believe it or not, lol, love your Rush reactions so far and I am really looking forward to more. Best of luck and health to you.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Jim. So glad you're enjoing it!

[@jimtatro6550]

Andrew Rooney Drums I am still watching it right now, it’s awesome. Check out Headlong Flight from the Clockwork Angels tour if you get a chance, you will love it and it’s from their last album.

[@alangreenwell1848]

I was has a real shitty day and watching you start to work Rush out ha really lifted my spirits.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

So glad Alan! Have a great one man!

[@compnnburns8831]

sorry Andrew not Natural Science, I would recommend as your next one "La Villa Strangiato" live. It's on the album after Xanadu was recorded (Both albums were recorded in Wales). I am Irish by the way not Canadian (lawyer by profession and life long fan since 1979).

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thank you!!!

[@aland4092]

I'm with you. Alot of these reactors. Seem to like the later versions. Or the studio version. But to me the best one is exit stage left Alex nails the solos in that one and really shows you why hes part of Rush Hes always been underrated even by myself. But when I got around to that version I was amazed. And said to myself .wow he is just as good as neil & geddy.. and just as good as any guitarist on the radio . And since then I've had a whole new respect for Alex. Of course that was some time ago. But still I listened to and loved Rush for quite sometime before I gave Alex his props. But now I hold him in a high esteem right along with Geddy & Neil. As far as I'm concerned the greatest three musicians ever.

[@R2Zmedia]

"I was not expecting vocals like this!" Same as all of us the first time we heard them. All part of what makes them so unique.

[@timt3566]

People that love Rush tend to be thoughtful people and there are far more thoughtful people in the US than is often times portrayed in overseas media Love the reaction. Do more Rush! 👍

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I know that Tim! I've been to the States twice. People were great!

[@weswagner3599]

Rush was always incredible in the sense that they never used backing tracks ever. Everything they did was played live in one way or another. Geddy obviously has keyboards that he plays in between bass lines, but he and Alex also have foot pedals that trigger other various sounds. Neil also had a bunch of electronic pads that he used to do different things. A true 3 piece band that sounds like more people

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

*Exit Stage Left set list* (if the internet is to be believed, Xanadu was midway) - 2112 Part 1 - 2112 Part 2 - Freewill - Limelight - Cygnus X-1 Book 2 Part 1 - Beneath, Between, Behind - Subdivision - The Camera Eye - YYZ (with drum solo) - Brooms Bane - The Trees - *Xanadu* - The Spirit of Radio - Red Barchetta - Closer to the Heart - Tom Sawyer - Vital Signs - Working Man - Cygnus X-1 Book 2 Part 4 - By-Tor and the Snow Dog - In The End - In the Mood - 2112 Part 7 Encore: La Villa Strangiato Yah, Rush has a More is More philosophy.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks for the great info!

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums I've changed my mind. I think you should start with the 1975 official video of Anthem. Neil's drum kit is SO small, and you can see what he's doing. Geddy's voice is SO high. And Alex looks SO young.

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

Here's a link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqbKpoaqdrhoqZY

[@ronstewart6362]

That's a moog syth. It's run through the keys and through foot pedals. That's all played Live. That's also perfect to the album. They were Incredible!!

[@denesevanover6386]

Thank you!

[@garyv5489]

Haha duuude! I'm blown away you've really never heard rush before? You gotta explore the whole catalog now!

[@mobanewman7139]

DUDE, so this is really your first time listening to Rush? Wow. Fun to watch. My dad plays jazz drums and soooo wanted him to see them play. Luckily in the 80's these concerts were on TV so I could show him. His comments, "He's fast, but he has a great bass player, which makes a difference." That was when I started listening to the bass more. I was already so focussed on the drums. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@spritelass6712]

They came through Chicago every year while I was a teen in the 80s. I don't know how it was with other parts of the US but most of the fans I knew were from the geeks and nerds set. Maybe that accounts for the politeness. What you are hearing is all live, no recordings. Geddy Lee has a pretty unique voice and they wouldn't be Rush without it. Rolling Stone Magazine totally trashed them and a lot of it was criticizing his voice . As a result every Rush fan I knew stopped reading the magazine. Their fan base is extremely loyal. Seeing them live they sounded exactly like this every time. Listen to studio albums or live performances it's all top notch. Do not overlook Alex Lifeson's guitar. He a terribly underrated guitar player. BTW they were Pink Floyd fans, so you are correct in hearing that influence. You are heading down a deep rabbit hole here. I have no idea where to send you next. My favorite right now is Red Barchetta, next week it could be YYZ. Hang on, your in for a hell of a ride.

[@staticjoe66]

I saw them at the old Rosemont Horizon during the Roll The Bones tour. To this very, I still remember that laser light show

[@compnnburns8831]

19 century Poet Samuel taylor Coleridge's poem to Kubla Khan: "In Xanadu did KK a stately pleasure dome decree..."

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Nice!

[@SubtleTakes]

Yes. This is Neil's more dystopian view of Coleridge's poem about the fabled Xanadu . Read the poem and the lyrics side by side and notice the way Rush poses the question "Is isolated immortality heaven or hell?" Combine this with the trio's musical genius and you have something that is so special it may never be repeated or equaled.

[@mightyV444]

@Compnn Burns - And Frankie Goes To Hollywood slightly changed it to "In Xanadu did Kubla Khan a pleasuredome erect", in their song 'Welcome To The Pleasuredome' 😁

[@craigrobertson5030]

Rush is Rush, never to be another like them. Unique UNTO themselves

[@robertmcgrory3464]

I was at this concert (at least for the parts recorded at the old Montreal Forum). The first song was "Limelight". Xanadu was middle end of the concert if I remember correctly..

[@bobcombs9685]

Neil Peart proves on this song his kit was not just for show. He played all of it on Xanadu!

[@wonderming1]

I am a drummer reacting to a drummer who is hearing this for the first time.

[@karlsnell2166]

This is one of their more epic songs. This version was live and it really was that good. They are hero’s in Canada but the United States loves them too.

[@gregallred7074]

How is it that a drummer is not familiar with Rush? RIP Professor... you will forever be missed.

[@chuckhutton5087]

Many of us (now diehard) RUSH fans were unfortunately casual fans throughout their long awesome career. I came on board, and have been blown away by their mastery, upon learning last January of Neil’s passing from brain cancer. Knew their hits all through the years, but many of us in the states regarded them as Canada’s secret. I’m just an awestruck American schmuck. Big time regret for not seeing them live, and taking their magnificence lightly.

[@dannybrown280]

Live. No background tracks needed. Three exceptional musicians.

[@travisowens9735]

Oh my God! I am SO SORRY that you guys are just now discovering one of my favorite bands! And I am 56 years old!

[@slayerfan61]

All the times I've seen Rush live, never once were tracks used. These 3 musicians are the most talented I have ever witnessed in person

[@AnthonyKellett]

Rush had (has) a huge following in the UK. Also, wait until you see Brazil. Cleveland, too. The overlays were played on a screen at the concert. I can vouch for that. There are no tracks with Rush. Geddy and Alex play Taurus pedals, whilst playing their guitars. You may spot it in this song, actually. If they couldn't play a track live they didn't play it. Just for a time reference, this song was from 1977. It was loosely based on Coleridge's epic poem, Kubla Khan (1797); so, the 1980 film was a tad later. In fact, one might assume the film took its title from Rush's track!? As you imply, there's a lot more where that comes from; and so many different styles along the way down this particular rabbit hole. It was a wonderful journey of discovery and revelation; particularly when one was discovering it 'new', surrounded by the actual contemporary stuff in the 70s and 80s. It's slightly different for those discovering them now, with all that's come since. Nevertheless, there's still much to experience for a newbie and Rush fans will generally be overjoyed to embrace new fans and illuminate every aspect of the band that changed numerous lives (particularly due to Neil's lyrics). Enjoy!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks so much Anthony!!!

[@bobdelp2023]

IT'S ALLLLLLLLLLLLLL LIVE ANDREW! LOL :) 3 GUYS MAKING ALL THAT BEAUTIFUL SOUND MY FRIEND! R.I.PARADISE TO PROFESSOR NEIL! :(.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Amazing Bob! RIP indeed my friend

[@denisbarrette8923]

I just love the look on your face man... you just discovered Rush. Welcome.

[@stephenlawrence2228]

❤I’m a proud Rush Fan - have been since the 70’s. I’m lucky to live just a mile and a half from Neil’s high school and the (now famous) Lakeside Park. What a privilege to have lived their music beginning to end. I have to chuckle just a bit when I hear a current review from someone only new to this extraordinarily talented trio - Welcome to Rush! Nice to have you aboard! 😉

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Hey guys! As a way to prioritize the amount of reaction requests I'm getting via email/instagram and in the KZbin comments... I am going to try and do the Patreon picks first. There is no limit on the Patreon (could be $1/month). www.patreon.com/AndrewRooneyDrums I still love you if you are NOT a Patreon contributor. And I will still try and get to your pick. It's a just a reward for those that help out with costs/time involved with doing the vids. Disclaimer: No guarantees. I can only do what I can do. If a vid is blocked... it's blocked. I'll do my best! Note: Patrons also get exclusive access to the vids that get blocked :) Thanks for watching!

[@Rodzilla5332]

For those who are in the battle for free speech Patreon is not an option. How about PayPal or Venmo or SubscribeStar?

[@jamesmannheimer2755]

This is true, I have seen Rush live several times and every time was a great experience

[@losthor1zon]

I didn't see any responses regarding your "Xanadu" question. No, it's not related to the film. The references in the lyrics are all to the Coleridge poem, but tell a somewhat different story. I'm sure inspiration for this came from Neil Peart's literary habits.

[@joshuafarden6069]

No track!

[@danao1796]

Oh, Andrew, Andrew, Andrew.....you're lost. This band will find YOU, and you will understand. Three people. Massive skill and musicianship. Watch the video RUSH Beyond the Lighted stage. You're welcome.

[@scottshields113]

"Transitions in this song are crazy" Sums up about every Rush song. This song is based on an 18th century poem adapted from Samuel Coleridge's poem. Iron Maiden tweaked a poem of his too Rime of The Ancient Mariner

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Scott!

[@shawndudley2027]

It's ALL live, there are no tracks being played. It was NOT the first song of the night.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

All live? Yikes. Thanks Shawn!

[@rbc5150]

Hey great reaction videos and super glad you discovered Rush. There are many Canadian fans as I discovered when I visited Toronto some years ago, but Rush have fans world-wide, except New Zealand as you say. I’ve seen Rush tribute bands from many countries and they keep the spirit of Rush radio alive ... Best wishes from Scotland !

[@travisowens9735]

The look on your face at Neil parts drumming? Priceless.

[@marklandreth2197]

8:32-9:03 Geddy plays Bass, floor pedals and sings...all..at..the...same...time...

[@ericfletcher8454]

Hooo boy. Prepare to get your mind blown as you dig deep into the catalog. Geddy sings, please bass, plays the Bass pedals and sometimes does it all at once and during some of their crazy time signature changes Those three are the best at what they do

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I've really enjoyed the journey so far Eric

[@Seraphim4190]

I think the politeness factor is due to the type of person that gets into Rush, more so than the nationality of the fan (generally speaking). You really can't assume the nationality of a Rush fan. The bulk of their tour stops were in American cities and they were incredibly popular in the American Rust Belt. In fact the city of Cleveland, in Ohio, is where their career was truly launched. I'm not saying that there aren't huge numbers of Canadian fans, because they are definitely a Canadian band, but I am saying a significant portion of Rush fans are American. And there are plenty of European and South American fans, too. I'm a Texan, so definitely not Canadian here.

[@juliebrockett3471]

Ditto!!! (from another Texan) LOL!

[@Seraphim4190]

@@juliebrockett3471 Rush on, fellow Texan!

[@juliebrockett3471]

@@Seraphim4190 not to dis on anybody, but check out Out Loud Reactions, he’s doing every RUSH album chronologically thru their entire career! Gonna be a pretty fun trip, come join me!

[@knightrider693]

They're for the world. Im Canadian and just get happy knowing others get it because they're criminally underrated musicians. Each one is up there as the best in their field ever. No other 3 men could make this full sound its really quite remarkable

[@dan4345]

Ahhhh, to go back to the 70's and do it all over again!

[@youngproscia]

From a polite American Rush fan; to me this is the ultimate Peart performance, as it shows him using the entire kit like no one else. Saw this in person live in its entirety and it’s a jaw dropping experience every time. We miss you terribly Neil RIP but thank you for all the gifts you left us. Greatest rock drummer all time.

[@stevekanakanui7033]

RUSH ARMY 1ST BRIGADE WEST VIRGINIA USA PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR !!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

YESSSSSIR!

[@judithprudhomme1547]

Most people fear complexity...Those musicians are drived by complexity!!! Jose.

[@LS-uv9gg]

Rush is only behind The Beatles and the Rolling Stones for most consecutive Gold and Platinum albums ever sold by a rock band. 14 Platinum (3 multi-platinum) 24 Gold records. They've gotta be the most successful band in the history of music, that nobody ever seems to have heard of, lol.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

WOW!

[@joeday4293]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums For years, Rush fans have called them "the biggest cult band in the world," LOL.

[@dav5446]

Once described as the world's biggest underground band

[@toddashton9696]

Masters at work. Its so impressive to see how this song is reproduced live. I so wish they had an isolated cam on Neil.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

More Neil cam!

[@MagnusTorell]

One thing that gets overlooked a lot in my opinion is their obvious joy on stage... they are so clearly loving what they do on stage... and if you look closely - they do it quite effortless... they move about and laugh and interact and are having so much fun while being the best band ever... Been a huge RUSH fan since I heard "Tom Sawyer" when it was released back in 1981...

[@suraztamanz4238]

I live in new zealand and in my 10 years here i have never seen anyone wearing a rush t shirt so funny they are missing a whole lot. I haven’t heard anyone playing rush song in any music store or any concert i have attended here. New Zealander are more into reggae rap commercial pop songs.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks for backing me up! I don't think the internet belived me when I said this!!!

[@mightyV444]

@suraz tamanz - About a year ago or maybe two, I went into a Cashies store to check out their musical instruments, eventually grabbing one of the acoustic guitars from the wall and playing 'Closer To The Heart' on it. About ten minutes later, a guy enters the store, then also grabs one of the guitars - and *also* starts playing 'Closer To The Heart'!! 😆 That was sooo spooky! Especially since there really aren't a lot of people here in NZ who've even *heard* of Rush! 😄

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

You are starting at the pinnacle with this one. Drums, blocks, bells, more bells, chimes and glockenspeil. If you aren't familiar with Coleridges poem, you may want to check out the lyrics. It's just 5 verses in the 2nd half of the song. I suggested the progression below for Rush Week. You are jumping in the middle. There's no bad place. I still recommend saving the last 2. This version of Working Man, played later in their career, in the city where the band (pre-Peart) had their first hit, is a culmination of them as a rock band. The Garden, the last song on the final album, is much more orchestral, and a beautiful coda. I really hope you enjoy the journey. RUSH WEEK 1a. "Tom Sawyer" 1981: Official video Le Studio 1b. "Limelight" 1981: Official video Le Studio 2. "YYZ" 1981: Live in Rio 2002, drum cam version picture-in-picture of the crowd kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp2zpJiljsd3gZI 3. "Xanadu" 1977: Live Exit Stage Left tour 1981 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKarhGCdn7KcjNk 4. "Where's my Thing" 1991: Live Clockwork Angels tour w drum solo kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3yslGVmgc6qacU 5. "La Villa Strangiato" 1978: It's instrumental, so all videos are good. Official video kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3yUmaB6pcZrmNE Or pinkpop 1979 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWmnYWOajrR1qK8 (This one cuts off too soon, but shows the drumming best Rio 2002 Drum Cam kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIavh5iBmNaga5I ) 6. "Working Man" 1974 : Live, Cleveland, Time Machine Tour 2011 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXqYh6h4r9Rgh8U 7. "The Garden" 2012 final studio album, Live Clockwork Angels tour 2012 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6Slf62caq-fkKM

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

Watching a cover of The Garden, there is no drumming for the first 2 minutes, and when Neil does come in, seems to be filling the role of the watchmaker's watch. Very regular patterns, though with creative use of different cymbals. Maybe this isn't the best song from a drummer's point of view. But I think it is from the point of view of the band closing the book on their story.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thank you!

[@analogkid4957]

Just a gentle correction Tom Sawyer was 1981 and I believe Xanadu was 1977 😊

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

@@analogkid4957 Thanks Steve. I'll fix.

[@moucheamarde6002]

There are not that many bands that sound as awesome in studio and live.

[@RickKarkau]

Nobody notices when Alex switches from the 12 string to the 6 string because its kind of dark and he does it really fast! If you look closely you can see him do it at 11:05.