NEW RUSH FAN REACTS TO RUSH - YYZ LIVE IN RIO

[@anthonyhall2689]

Leave it to RUSH to get a crowd singing to an instrumental 😀 Greatest lyrics never written 😀

[@cityhonors1]

#Facts 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@cazgerald9471]

Leave it to the Brazilians to turn the energy up to 11.

[@TheEasyeman]

this is truth!!

[@cityhonors1]

@blubyuslowlyRush in their 50's in Rio. Giant Stadium in NYC holds 82,000 so we been singing YYZ since Rush members were in their 20's. Madison Square Garden , Meadowlands, Shea Stadium, Nassau Coliseum less but I've been singing YYZ before MTV, Cell phones & KZbin. We put Rio to shame. 🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny

[@jamesrsmith8558]

3 old guys on stage, having fun and showing off, and a whole crowd of people loving the education and dedication. Love Rush.

[@robertkramer41]

They didn't even want to go to South America, Neil especially was against it "do we even have fans there". Reruns of McGyver played on tv there with Red Barchetta as the new theme music. They went and had their minds blown, the largest crowds they had ever played before, soccer stadiums filled, 100K and up a night, shows in the pouring rain. Buy that DVD

[@trevortamboline279]

I'm always amazed at how awesome they always sounded in concert. Such complex music handled superbly live. Love your appreciation of the greatest band in rock history.

[@riveralph3687]

Epic 2002 performance in Rio that culminated the Vapor Trails Tour. Vapor Trails was their first album in 5 years, as Neil had lost his daughter Selena in a tragic one-car accident outside Toronto in August, 1997. About 10 months later, his wife Jackie passed away from cancer, although Neil said in his book "Ghost Rider" he was certain she died of a broken heart and could not go on living after Selena's loss. For those 5 years, the band had simply ceased to exist. Alex and Geddy had no expectation of Rush existing again and it was not important to them, given their "brother" Neil's grief and losses. In the summer of 1998, Neil set out on what ended up being a 55,000 mile journey across Canada, up to the Arctic Circle, all across America (Mostly the West) and down through Mexico to Central America--on his motorcycle. He eventually and unexpectedly found love again in California, fell in love and married his second wife, Carrie Nuttall. Rush then re-formed, practicing for a long time to get their chops back, and developed the songs for the very personal and autobiographical album: Vapor Trails. The triumphant tour was a joyous occasion for Rush and for all Rush fans. You can really see it in their performance and incredible friendship and camaraderie in the Rio Concert DVD.

[@TheCanuck1962]

Vapor Trails was the first Rush studio recording to not include any keyboards or synthesizers since Caress of Steel. And it is mostly devoid of any traditional guitar solos, a conscious decision by Lifeson.

[@mayday8602]

@ River Alph...Firstly, love your channel name (how 'bout mine, eehh?) I was just about to write the same thing you did, until I seen your's. Your version is way more eloquent than mine would 've been! Thank you, very much!

[@mayday8602]

But one thing you forgot to mention, one of them was quoted as saying, "we had no idea we had that many fans down in RIO!"

[@nemo4907]

Yea, that's a crowd of 40,000 plus fans singing to a song that has no words!

[@M-10VisualDistributions]

MAN....RUSH...their musicianship is just on another level...Neil Peart...OMG!

[@bronwynthorn4494]

This is my absolute favorite live performance video. The audience makes it.

[@silentwood207]

The hardest song these boys had to learn was La Villa Strangiato. Check out the official music video. They were young then. Hours and hours and hours of practice for this one.

[@juliebrockett3471]

I like “La Villa Strangiato” live at Pink Pop better. It gives you a better view of Alex and he also does it with a smashed finger, too!! Great reaction! Love your appreciation for their music AND their musicianship! Keep em coming!!

[@kevinmills7067]

I'm an old fart and I am so glad to see young folks still listening to this stuff.

[@Eddie71883]

I was there! maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. 2002. Amazing show! Amazing night! Unforgettable!

[@jaywitt5171]

Jay Rah - love your reactions and your respect and admiration for the pure talent these guys put out - you are definitely on the team! And, it never gets old watching a first reaction to Xanadu or YYZ live in Rio! Two insane concert performances. You've seen a few requests for La Villa Stangiato official music video. This, along with YYZ are two of the best rock instrumentals ever. We're ready for you to become a fan of La Villa!

[@nb4688]

Neil Peart- Drum solo Live from Frankfurt!!!!

[@cityhonors1]

😉 I'm ready with Popcorn! 🍿🐰#ENRGYZRBunny

[@SilverFox-qr1ci]

Even though Neil's kit looks smaller than the Black Pearl kit from Exit Stage Left. It can still make all the same sounds. Watch him spin!

[@skipwilliam5639]

here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/goi1foKAhqmcgrc

[@NikkiSou]

Love when people new to a band learn the names real quick so they can show them love the next time and hype ‘em up! The RESPECT 😍 fun AF reaction!

[@JakeFreddy9361]

How 3 guys pull off what they do is unbelievable!!!!

[@Robert-hz7ef]

Just thought you’d like to know that this is a grade 8 percussion exam piece for the Australian Music Examination Board.

[@joconnell8145]

Wow, pretty cool...can you expand on that a bit please, thanks!

[@mayday8602]

But remember, Mr Peart was the one who originally thought of it...back BEFORE 8th graders were pluggin'it.

[@2l84t]

The one John failed?

[@cazgerald9471]

Only in Rio did Rush become a quartet, with the audience providing the vocals for an instrumental XD

[@mayday8602]

Ha! Cool comment! Clever!

[@franrhoadsgolf]

The more times I see this the more unbelievable it gets and thank you Jay Rah for going old school with Rush! Three man band that sounded like five or more playing! Unreal it took the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame so long to induct them.

[@BattleHardenedGolfClashReplays]

Like someone said below, YYZ is the identifier for Toronto-Pearson Airport and the VOR (radio beacon used for navigation) nearby. Lifeson is a pilot and all 3 were flying into Toronto. When you tune in the VOR you can turn the sound up and hear the identifier's letters in Morse code. Thus, the idea for this song was born. At the start Peart is doing Morse code for YYZ on the triangle (synthesizer). For them, the song represented coming home after a long trip.

[@paulnuyens1203]

Geddy once said " We are always happy when our luggage tags say YYZ"

[@joconnell8145]

Neil is actually playing it on a single crotale ; )

[@peterthompson8014]

Keep building bridges brother. Much love!

[@briancarpenter7179]

RUSH, live in concert... Nothing compares.

[@jamiemaher9624]

Excellent reaction, still stoked that you have become a Rush Fan from doing these!!! By the way surprised you didn't comment on the crowd singing along with this epic instrumental, Rush is a Hall of Fame epic Progressive Rock Band!!! RIP Neil Peart, one of the best lyricists and drummers of all time!!!

[@Loy72bob]

Amazing trio…Just Awesome

[@Critical_Thinker858]

Great reaction. In response to your question, this performance is from 2003's Rush In Rio live album. YYZ first appeared on their album, Moving Pictures, in 1981. I love the crowd's energy. They're all in on this, even singing the instrumental melody. Prior to 2003, Rush had never toured Brazil. So, it was a long time coming for these fans (29 years); and (as they tend to do in Rio De Janeiro), they made it a huge celebration. So cool!

[@smilerpink]

Rio crowd was lit! First time I can think of hearing a crowd sing along with an instrumental!

[@Kirkunik1]

These guys are so tight they are like one entity. 40 yrs of greatness. Miss them.

[@denisetinto1828]

I like how you delve into the songs and present accurate knowledge. You knowing the names of the band members is cool too. You bring something a bit different to the reaction scene. Keep it up. Cheers from Canada

[@zerglilngvet5428]

hell yea!!! more rush :) "Working Man" by Rush (Time Machine Tour: Live In Cleveland) [OFFICIAL]

[@jayrahvisions]

You know it brotha

[@grumish]

@@jayrahvisions The live version Zerg is referring to is a serious punch in the face. When you listen to it, understand it is at the end of an encore for one of their concerts that normally last over 3 hours... Enjoy =)

[@zerglilngvet5428]

@@grumish omg how i missd it

[@mayday8602]

65,000 fans. RUSH didn't know they had that many fans down there. First time they played there, ever.

[@tommeadows2176]

Yeah another comment for me 61 years old started watching them and 1976 going to concerts season 27 of them hey in the 1981 with the Xanadu was quite the show that's too bad you weren't around for that but love your enthusiasm and they are absolute perfectionist

[@almcelmon680]

So nice to see yes a dude like you loving true music! Proud their Canadian. Tight is an understatement! Its like listening to the album. ❤

[@LexRushon]

RushON!

[@debilarge]

Have you ever seen an audience sing along to an instrumental? Genius musicians!!

[@jayrahvisions]

Mos def a first lol appreciate ya watchin brotha, bless 🙏

[@gregcormier2379]

You are correct they were always very tight sounding. The two guitarists have been playing together since they 12 or 13 and Neil joined them when they were all around 20. Tall 3 of them played together for 41 yrs.

[@evilvolts]

gotta love the crowd singing the tune also ]:)

[@eefvreeland9472]

Always good to see you react. Thanks! Love

[@thatsnice99]

This is the best version of YYZ ever

[@dwanpyrtle3134]

Lots of people? 40,000 in Rio. The night before this, there were over 60,000 in Sao Paulo. 😉

[@cityhonors1]

The Meadowlands Arena in NJ holds 80,000. 🤯 We were louder than Alex's guitar. MSG holds 21,000 and didn't care Knicks & Rangers Banners blocked my view from the nosebleed section. So glad as I got older, I made more $ and could eventually start buying VIP pkgs where you get Tour Tees & Laminates! 😍🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny

[@purplephnark]

The Sars concert in Toronto, had close to 500,000.

[@nattijeff]

RUSH Army is here.

[@Gledge9]

Toronto has a long music history and lots of great bands and musicians of all kinds

[@sirheatbag4024]

Love it man! Rush climbing the mountain of Rock gods.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Oh here we go.....have fun! 🎼🎶🤘🔥😎Genius level talent and skill. Facts.🔥

[@johndavis9196]

The last video Xanadu was from a performance “Exit stage left...” in 1981, the song was from 1975. This song YYZ was written in 1981 and the performance was 2003. The intro is Morse code, the signal for Toronto Airport, YYZ. (Home). The band is “tight” from hours and hours of practice, many people refer to musical Talent as a gift, but the truth is it takes many years of dedication, hard work and personal sacrifice. Passion, is what takes to the next level. The only gift is the 40 years of music they have given us. ✌️☝️☝️✌️

[@mycroft16]

It also really helps if you like each other. And they do.

[@Matty0923]

Xanadu was off A Farewell to Kings album which came out in 1977.

[@joconnell8145]

This was certainly an epic performance at a show that was OFF THE HOOK!!! In an interview they said it was very tough to hear their monitors over the crowd. The whole concert is available on DVD. As many have said, the intro is Morse Code for their hometown airport, but their concept for the rest of the song was to simulate the hustle and bustle of airport activity, all the people and stuff going on at an airport. Great reaction!!

[@nyokoSalome]

it doesn't get any more lit than rio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)))))))))))))) you noticed that crowd 'singing' along soccer-crowd style to the opening intro?!? s'nasty!!! :) if you like rush, then you =hafta= get 'rush in rio' !!! it's just sooo =sic!!!= ;0 whatever i like to do in life...... i wish i could get that 'rush in rio' reaction!! ;0

[@k_spats]

*RUSH RULES* 💜💫✌🎵 RIP Neil Peart 1952-2020 💥THE GIRL WHO LISTENED TO RUSH💥 From the back of the stadium She’s easy to see Standing up at the stage In her Starman tee From Anthem to Limelight To YYZ She’s the girl who listened to Rush And all of the rockers And all of the heshers Well they dreamed of the day That they might get her And drive her away In a Red Barchetta She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her No she doesn’t say "Pert" And she doesn’t say "Part" Yeah, she knows it’s "Neil Peert" ‘Cause he’s close to her heart Say a prayer for John Rutsey He was there at the start She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her Why don’t girls ever listen to Rush? But she listened to Rush! The blacksmith and the artist They can’t resist her call You cannot choose Not to decide So you’ve got no choice at all No you’ve got no choice at all You’ve gotta love her ~Author Unknown

[@kdm71291]

Have you listened to the version from the audio only exit stage left album.....one of the best drum solos you will ever hear!

[@creepyaxe]

Well seasoned is the phrase that describes them. Starting out they were on the road 50 weeks out of the 52 weeks in a year This is where they learned their chops.

[@creepyaxe]

Rush is the perfect name for this band

[@jpmbz]

Rush is from Toronto, Can. YYZ is the code (designation) for the Toronto airport!

[@conrad98gtp]

Amen on the RESPECT brother!! 🤘

[@brianrussell6570]

have you ever heard an audience sing the melody to an instrumental...

[@davide.pedersen3378]

So when the guys recorded Exit Stage Left, Geddy and Alex were 28 years old. Neil was 29. When they recorded the Brazil show's they were in their early 50's. What a difference 25 years makes.

[@barrybritt2210]

flew out of yyz last summer!going to alberta!

[@juliemanarin4127]

Rush! Awesome! Lol fire intro!

[@lauriivey7801]

Yay!!!!! Love it!!! And, YES, as many others have said ... try LaVilla Strangiato .......... no words, but one hell of a story!!

[@jpatherton2415]

"That's Rio for Real" nice bon mot

[@drew65sep]

Anybody ever notice that when looking into Neal’s eyes and face that his brain was always about five or six “drum-kit hits” ahead of where his hands actually were? That was some legendary stuff.

[@odochartaighofodonegal9815]

Great never grows old.

[@ibowlhammer]

Loved your reaction to this! Keep speaking the truth Subscribed!

[@robertaccornero7172]

we should all have open minds like you.

[@kevinmurphy65]

Yep...people singin' along with a song with no words...

[@scottbrewer9676]

This crowd is just insane, man.

[@deannabandy1517]

Just some info.... this song was originally set up as a duet between drums and bass. Alex heard it and wanted in on guitar so he laid his part over the top of it. That's why the solo breaks were only drums and bass.

[@mikaelandersson3255]

True Rush fans in the crowd singing along to an instrumental!

[@snowdog5895]

Love watching your RUSH journey! La Villa Strangiato is an absolute must, a true musical masterpiece! Also Working Man live in Cleveland is a legendary performance, you will never see anyone rock harder!! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🙂🔥

[@carlbusque1856]

Great review, Alex plays pedals too... keep,at it love your honest reactions!

[@andyb1653]

I saw 'em play this live in 2003, it was life changing

[@burnedbeans4170]

Great channel Jay...keep on keeping on. Ruuuuuuuuuush!!

[@djrush83]

Working Man live in Cleveland 2010 u want to see Alex go off watch this one I know u are going to stop this one lol enjoy your reactions this was a coming home song Neil heard the moresscode through the headphones YYZ flying into Toronto one day and said should use that for a song so it was sort of a homecoming for them cool A awesome reaction stay safe

[@meganparsons9106]

Alex is usually content to stay balanced with the other 2, but that one he definitely steps up to the spotlight

[@jamescourtney2318]

Rush is awesome but that during the Cleveland show Geddy Lee's voice was already gone by then and he just sounds awful the entire performance.

[@laurabuie3224]

@@jamescourtney2318 Bullshit👿!

[@glennokeefe7336]

These guys are gods up here in Canada, luv their sense of humour... geddie plays straight through single amp so his side of the stage was empty... they fill it with washing machine, rotisserie chickens, popcorns makers Ext lol

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

You can really hear how the washing machines on the stage enhance the sound of the band.

[@88wildcat]

I would bet I've seen at least thirty different reactions to this. I've yet to see anyone comment on the washing machines in this video. Kind of tells you how into the song they get. Only reactor I've ever seen notice them was Modern Renaissance Man on their Spirit of Radio video from the SARS benefit show in Toronto.

[@kraigburningham4288]

I love the story of how they we're flying home to Toronto and it was the YY Zed call letters or morse code for Toronto airport and always reminded them of touring/coming home so they used that beat/groove as intro to YY Zed.

[@vampiriny]

You're a true reaction brother, I like that

[@andrehorvath8888]

The intro is morse code for YYZ (Toronto Airport Code Letters)

[@kevinsenquiz8735]

That's what you call a fine oiled machine!! Try 'Red Barchetta' moving pictures lp. ✌👍

[@thatsnice99]

2112 in RIO

[@adenmekiah7935]

Peace and love to you Jay !

[@jayrahvisions]

Same to you brotha

[@HOPEat]

Check out YYZ Exit Stage Left 1981 Drum Solo - My fave. I don’t think I heard a drum solo in the video you saw.

[@joconnell8145]

Agreed! ESL solo is Neil's best recorded solo IMO, been a drummer for over 35 years and know he does great stuff but the ESL solo flows, has dynamics and is a lot of fun!

[@philipturner6279]

Got this video...just wanted to see you see this.

[@michellefranco5648]

You mentioned before that Neil Peart is an amazing writer, check out "Time Stand Still " full of bars.

[@bluesmike1]

RUSH...Working Man...Live in Cleveland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertiddings4697]

Wow! Great video

[@tucoramirez8397]

The pedals are a synthesizer called a mini-moog I think.

[@mylesdevine9513]

Neil in Frankfurt!!!!!!!!! Incredible!!!!!

[@mylesdevine9513]

Gotta check it out bro!!!!!

[@davymc6764]

Fantastical. Lots more where that came from. Keep on keepin on.

[@PatriciaRossi]

7:02 totally true 👏👏👏👏👏

[@michaelturlington3821]

I've been waiting for this one. Worth the wait. Next do Neil Peart drum solo. Cool?

[@cityhonors1]

Spread the word! I'm bringing 🍿 and can't wait to see his reaction! ☺🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny

[@mylesdevine9513]

Me too, epic!!!!

[@brutalbrutusTV]

Hope its not to late for you to see this but I just found your channel. When you do 2112, do the version with the storybook. It will help you follow along with the story through the long instrumentals and in between the chapters of the story. RUSH is typically very good about letting reactors do their songs without blocked them, especially the older stuff. You have just started your journey with RUSH, they have 40+ years of music... prepare to be blown away man.

[@richardkersey4960]

I believe Neil was 51-52 during the Live in Rio shows. Alex and Geddy are I believe 2 years younger than Neil. RUSH has always stressed the quality of the Live Show. Always striving to give 110% no matter what. They are 30 years older than most bands and still taking us all to SCHOOL. LOL

[@benredmond6636]

Thank you for the reaction, Jay! Let's take it down a little for the next one Ghost of a Chance (lyric video). Or A Farewell to Kings (lyric video)

[@ThisTrainIsLost]

That show is the last one of Rush’s 2003 “Vapor Trails Tour.” Maybe this has already been pointed out to you but, just watch over 60,000 people sing along with an instrumental number. Talk about being into a song!

[@shaunbourque9212]

Best bNd ever bud. Great reaction...

[@kylelooper2156]

You seem like a cool dude to hang out with, Jay Rah.

[@RaymondBCrisp]

The crowd in Rio was 40,000 strong. But the night before in Sao Paulo, it was 60,000! However, the biggest crowd they played in front of was MUCH larger, at 450,000-500,000 at a benefit concert in Toronto, where they played a nice set. I know you've reacted to The Spirit of Radio already, but you should check out their live performance in front of that HUGE crowd at the benefit. It has a special intro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHfTi3mkf5uNipo

[@dalewaits1050]

Neil Peart drum solo in Frankfurt, you will know why he is called "the professor".

[@4dee8eez]

And can you believe this song lost the Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental (yex, that was once a category) from 1981 to "Behind My Camel" by The Police?

[@ThisTrainIsLost]

This performance is about 22 years after the “Xanadu” that you reacted to (a little rhyme there…). So my guys have had some time to practice. 😎🎶And 10 years later they played even better!

[@vader1597]

Not sure if you have dug into another Canadian trio from the same era. ¨Triumph¨ is another great band and you would love ¨Lay it on the line¨ official video. Great vocals, harmonies, guitar and drum work all in one. Nice to see a young dawg getting to original music. Love the way you break it down and you know what you are talking about. Check out Triumph, you will not be disappointed.

[@worldmumble1612]

It’s nice watching live versions but for me personally, the clean sound of the studio version can’t be beat. Much love from uk