The Philosophy Behind Rush's Lyrics

[@theresastarmanwaitinginthe5149]

Neil Peart isn't just a great drummer, he's a great songwriter as well. The man's a genius, as Geddy and Alex are.

[@bondfall0072]

I'm glad the Starman also enjoys Rush as much as I do.

[@michaelvessel4604]

Why do I seem to see you in the comments of like every freaking video these days? Not complaning, but just kind of a coincidence. But I totally agree, all Geddy, Alex and Neil are all geniuses in their own right and Rush are one of the few bands (along with Tool and Led Zeppelin) that doesn’t have a bad member.

[@123letsgopokemon]

Agree, how Neil has thought up of stuff like 2112, the Cygnus Books and Xanadu is mind boogling

[@bondfall0072]

I've seen him in the comment sections of Linkara videos, and ever since then he's just kept popping up. It's magic.

[@vb2388]

All 3 are bloody talented..

[@instinctbrosgaming9699]

2:55 Label: Let's try to be more radio friendly Rush (lying): Aight Later... Neil: Hey. You wanna know a good idea. Geddy: What? Neil: Let's start with a 20 minute long song. Alex: Dude. That's f*cking brilliant.

[@jenniferp1917]

Instinct Bros Gaming ...a 20-minute weirdass SCI-FI song, ftw!

[@williamsherman1089]

Would of loved to have been a fly on the wall when that conversation was going on.

[@honeycomblord9384]

william sherman What can this strange concept be? When I hear it, the impossible happens.

[@o-mega7515]

@@jenniferp1917 A really, REALLY good 20-minute weirdass SCI-FI song

[@PhoenixFlight94]

RIP Neil, one of the most underrated lyricists ever.

[@nasticanasta]

Until Presto... and then he became overrated.

[@Mozart1220]

@@nasticanasta Nonsense. If that's where they went past you, fine. I myself don't like the "dense" sound they took up in later years, preferring more the "clean" 70's sound of say "A Farewell to Kings" (my favorite Rush album) But the lyrics got better and more emotionally relevant as Peart got older. You can't expect a 50 year old to write "By Tor and the Snow Dog".

[@funkydpalomares2238]

Wat? All I hear of him is that he was one of the bes lyricist of all time and I’ve always thought that myself

[@Rushmanyyz]

@@nasticanasta David Westhoff, Author of the stupidest KZbin comment - ever.

[@lipsterman1]

David Westhoff, I used to think that until I got older and understood things with a different perspective.

[@lbboardingb3356]

Can we get a video on the life and legacy of Neil Peart? If anyone rocker deserves it, it's that man. RIP to the fallen legend.

[@glaxko2]

What about the lyrics to YYZ? I've always found them very nihilistic.

[@jOoomOooo]

la villa stragato is even more so

[@RCAvhstape]

La Villa actually has "lyrics", if you listen to the Exit Stage Left version.

[@jaybingham3711]

you must be a malignant narcissist

[@jaybingham3711]

and yes...YYZ is to die for!

[@ahruinstoll2801]

You clearly spent some time in limbo

[@markchidester6239]

I strongly believe that Rush made me a better person. I can't imagine life without them!

[@brentwalker8596]

Ditto.

[@tammy7087]

In the early 80's, rock bands were very lucrative in the southeastern U.S. I was a road crew monkey for a regional band. Worked several RUSH shows. The audience, as well as the crews, were sometimes mesmerized by the performance. Neil was finishing his solo and we got in the way of a backstage prop move because everyone stopped to listen (very professional). I became an accountant. But I wouldn't have missed the end of that solo if you had set me on fire.

[@j.s.connolly8579]

YEP! I couldn't agree more! But now that Neil is gone... I too don't know if I can carry on this cold and empty life? :(

[@jk-dr3ru]

Objectivism promotes selfishness

[@j.s.connolly8579]

Ummm please clarify?

[@vkiperman]

Neil's stated that Rand was a passing influence, not a major one. Peart says that he read widely; he got serious about reading on hitting the road with Rush. 2112 was their third album. They had not had enough time on tour for Neil to have read much. Rand was among the first writers he read. This coincided with his writing their next lyrics. Peart paraphrased her on 2112, a record defying the record label -- this was meta. He gave attribution out of respect and to avoid plagiarism charges (there are videos on youTube where he says that). Their subsequent albums abandon Randianism. To say she is a ‘major influence’ contradicts Neil himself. It's more fitting to conclude that his love for being true to himself came from his exercise of it. Defying the record label proved, to him, that being true to oneself was the path to personal and artistic fulfillment. His advice to the rest of us is to do the same.

[@brendanroberts4866]

I have read a hitler biography and a churchill biography so I can be pigeonholed anywhere - and I am the most underrated person ever

[@markchidester6239]

2112 was their fourth album. Rush Fly By Night Caress of Steel 2112 All the World's a Stage Permanent Waves Moving Pictures Exit Stage Left Signals Then I get lost...

[@vkiperman]

Mark Chidester their third with Pearl.

[@AndrewAMartin]

@@markchidester6239 After Signals came Grace Under Pressure, then Power Windows, and then I get lost LOL...

[@patrickdallaire5972]

I'm glad you clarify this. As someone who is *not* amused by the toxic levels individualism (inspired partly by Ayn Rand's work) some societies have reached and still a fan of Rush, I'm frustrated that collectivist appeals like Closer to the Heart... Philosophers and ploughmen Each must know his part To sow a new mentality Closer to the heart ❤ ... and The Trees (IMO, though the last line is a bit jarring)... So the maples formed a union And demanded equal rights "The oaks are just too greedy We will make them give us light" Now there's no more oak oppression For they passed a noble law And the trees are all kept equal By hatchet, axe, and saw 👀 ... haven't been mentioned.

[@RussellFlowers]

Now there's no more oak oppression For they passed a noble law And the trees are all kept equal By hatchet, axe, and saw

[@Vnachi8]

Russell Flowers Trees is lyrically the most thoughtful and original writing that I’ve ever heard.

[@johnnyroxx8513]

I love playing guitar to the trees. 56 years through their entirity my style is Alex's that simple.....got me through

[@voiceofexperience]

More relevant now than ever.

[@adriabatllemora4925]

Genius

[@TheRenatoNavarro]

A bit surprised that The Trees wasn't mentioned

[@bondfall0072]

It should also be noted that closing song for 2112 , Something for Nothing, is a great song that reinforces the epic side A. It's a warning that you can't have what you want or need without putting in effort and work. It's one of my favorite songs in Rush's Discography. Check it out if you haven't

[@RCAvhstape]

The live version of that song on All the World's a Stage kicks so much ass. Geddy's singing in the 70s was unbeatable.

[@kevinporter861]

Amen dude, an amazing song.

[@DaYoda191]

I find it amusing that Rush is constantly criticized by people who don't like them for there lyrics. Yet you would be hard pressed to find another band that writes about artistic expression like they do, a band that clearly only cares about the music they create, not the lifestyle or the money that comes with being famous musicians.

[@jgaletovich]

i agrre!

[@kennyplay5982]

Well, I really don't see that many people don't like Rush for their lyrics at all. If there's a dislike, it's Geddys voice

[@sergiowinter5383]

Pink Floyd, Blue Oyster Cult, CCR, Santana, Grand Funk Railroad, Circle Jerks, Agent Orange, the list goes on

[@johndavis9196]

Nic Rush might be more popular today than ever. There is a whole new generation of Rush fans and they are just as engaged and committed as the previous. Quite remarkable when you consider they will never have the opportunity to see them “Live”

[@neonskyline1]

Robert Calvert

[@beatlesrgear]

"The Trees" is one of their finest masterpieces!

[@RydM-vd5lu]

May Neil Peart, one of the greatest, most brilliant drummers of all time Rest In Peace. Your lyrics, music, and books have changed so many, including myself. I will think of you every time I connect stick to drum

[@newsomberman4983]

Freewill and Tom Sawyer are some of the best songs out there, Lyric wise and sound wise. Pure pieces of Art!

[@meanpillscasper]

Red Barchetta always gives me the best vibes

[@1972LittleC]

Dima me speeding tickets

[@Sirynx77]

I'm actually surprised he didn't say anything about the song. It's basically the same concept of 2112, albeit in a quite shorter song.

[@jamesp5644]

I went over 120 mph because of that song without realizing it

[@Red5tar66]

Whenever I'm driving a vehicle illegally, I find myself singing Red Barchetta.

[@KellenFredricksen]

Same especially driving in northern New Hampshire it’s awesome

[@anthonysilva5312]

“Catch the mystery, catch the fish”

[@JoeMode213]

Rush is the greatest band ever!

[@jbasti227]

I've never been so happy to see a notification from you guys

[@philipdelgado6166]

Joseph Bastidas its just one guy

[@meep2576]

My first Rush album was all the worlds a stage. Loved them ever since ❤️

[@deannilvalli6579]

Nicely done, as usual. I would have thought, though, that you had read recent interviews in which Neil Peart disowns Ayn Rand, clearly stating that he no longer espouses her philosophy, and adds "That was 30 years ago."

[@evanherb5900]

40 at this point.

[@christianfriisjensen2055]

I think a lot of the reason people like Peart, and others in the 70s counterculture, got attracted to Rand's ideas was the simple fact that the devastating consequences of her economic thoughts were still blissfully abstract, due to them not really being all that implemented yet. Reaganomics, and Alan Greenspan's "life's work" still hadn't happened. So I can imagine it was easy to mainly focus on the aspects of Rand's "Philosophy" that were, and I guess still are, universally appealing: Namely those of individualism and freedom and so on and so forth. When you focus on those, and you've yet to see the incredible damage the implementation of the "virtue of selfishness" can wreak on a society, I get the appeal. Same as when people who have been effectively isolated from all us "Peasants" in an upper-middle class world and above can adopt the philosophy. You have the luxury of not getting the ugly side of it thrust in your face. That ugly side falls on the poor and the struggling, without them having any choice in the matter. But for those in the ivory towers, I can imagine the view is great, even if there is the occasional fire in the distance. It's very easy to overlook how narrowly this kind of "Freedom" is defined, how selectively it is applied and how narrowly it is distributed when you're either among the fortunate, or the ugly consequences simply haven't happened yet.

[@preasidium13]

He mentions in the video that he personally doesn’t adhere to the philosophy, this video is mainly showing how it influenced his work

[@halo45600]

Christian Friis Jensen Are you this delusional? You think that Firstly "Reaganomics" (not even a real thing btw) is what Ayn Rand wants? You think that Ronald Reagan and Alan Greenspan hurt the economy? That my friend is in every way empirically false.

[@Lordsuhn]

Supply side economics (which is what he means by Reaganomics) has been shown to be a failure for anyone who was not already wealthy. Middle class income stagnated as their buying power fell. While it was a boon to the investor class, the working and middle class paid for it; are still paying for it.

[@dueyfuckuey]

Been listening to Rush for 45 years but I really like your approach to explaining the philosophy.

[@matthewjohnston283]

All right, I liked your conclusion. Peart (and Geddy and Alex) are really their own philosophy; informed by previous philosophers, but that is always the case. But more than being iconoclasts, Rush is inspirational. I would never have become a professor of philosophy is I hadn't listened to them when I was a teenager. And I still find the lyrics insightful even now. Thank you for being up the topic...

[@dylanstraub9612]

You totally made me play all those old Rush albums. Thanks.

[@soulman4292]

As a musician, and someone who has always sought out interesting, and new sounds, Alex Lifeson’s guitar tone on “Spirit Of The Radio” is possibly one of the greatest in Rock History. He is not given enough credit for his monstrous, thunderous, and insanely complimentary tone. It’s such a perfect cap to the intensity, and power of the rhythm section of Rush. The man sounds like he is 3 guitarists. Having also seen Rush live, I can confirm he is but one man, with some sort of magical tonal power that drips from his fingertips to wash us, the musical masses in sweet sweet tone.

[@Xanadu424]

“The treasure of a life, is a measure of love and respect. The way you live, the gifts that you give”

[@KurtColville]

“Ayn” rhymes with “mine.”

[@dwc1964]

perfect

[@marksoberay2318]

I don't know why hardly anyone can pronounce her name

[@michelleburkholder2547]

The band that raised me. These lyrics profoundly influenced my life.

[@joaomarcelo__]

Your analisys was so great!!! Make more videos about the legendary Rush!! Rip our dear *Neil.*

[@yogurtsquirrel4870]

I love Rush. That's all I have to say.

[@leohalpern]

Rip Neil Peart. The second great Canadian songwriter we've lost to brain cancer. The other one is Gord Downie

[@grantkgoacher]

Progressive Rock has always been my favorite genre, and I’m only 20 years old. It’s honestly one of the most misunderstood Genres. You don’t quite get it until you really try to pay attention to wants happening. Rush is my all time favorite band too. I also love Genesis and Yes, but Rush has always stuck out to me as a band. When I was ten, my Dad was driving me to school and had classic rock radio. The song Tom Sawyer (I’m a diehard Rush fan, so don’t worry that is not my favorite Rush Song btw) started playing and completely blew my mind even at that young age. That’s when I discovered that Rock music in general was better than pop and rap. I think many people in my generation lack the ability to really think about reality from listening to a lot of meaningless rap music. Neil Peart has taught me many ideas that have helped form my view on learning to be myself and not just someone who goes along with the norm. RIP to the Professor! As a guitar player, Alex Lifeson was the reason I picked up the guitar in the first place. Musically, they were one of the most talented bands, and were able to have hits while having many really cool deep tracks that stayed pretty true to the band’s signature sound. I love Rush and I don’t regret trying to find my own taste, and a band where I can escape from the world to learn something many people don’t quite get.

[@troygier991]

Growing up in Detroit and my sister bringing home Moving Pictures for me to listen to on the Panasonic 40w hunk of junk record player and flipping out. CHANGED MY LIFE.

[@rogerhinman5427]

Went to see RUSH for the Moving Pictures tour in Buffalo, NY. Still one of the best concerts I ever attended.

[@Gwynncore]

Great video for the songs you covered! I would love a pt 2 video that goes further and gets into Neil's lyrics after losing his family. Far Cry, Workin' Them Angels, Secret Touch, among much more, just absolutely beautifully humbling lyrics.

[@ramdom206]

I’m a simple man. I see Rush, and I click.

[@donnix6931]

I do not care if you love Rush or if you hate them, their ridiculously high level of musicianship is not up for debate. All three were incredible players, but it goes beyond that. The detailed arrangements of rush tunes give me a headache just thinking about, with the constantly shifting time signatures and key signatures. Geddy Lee once said that everything they did with the band they felt like they were always reaching or pushing to make music that was just beyond their ability or skill level. That always amazed me that guys this good felt like they could always play even better and push further. What an amazing group that did so much for people’s appreciation of not just enjoyable songs to hear, but for the respect of stellar musicianship.

[@Sean3339]

Excellent dissection and interpretation of Rush, and their motivations!

[@tomdiem1]

The hero in 2112 only contemplates suicide and lives on to witness the return of the Elder Race.

[@mikegrant9441]

That has always been my belief

[@orionmolaro3351]

you know he kills himself from the lyric "my life blood... spills over..."

[@ziggyzagzi8017]

@@orionmolaro3351 He missed it by that much!

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

"...my life blood spills over..."

[@vrijbuiterspartei2715]

I always thought the Priests were the ones who assumed control ?

[@firepraise510]

Though I appreciate your reference to " 2112 ", You totally overlooked their two core releases that built off from the success of " 2112 ". ( " A Farewell to Kings " y " Hemispheres " ). Understanding " Permanent Waves " y " Moving Pictures " were both really awesome albums, The title track of " Farewell " fittingly caps off the work of " 2112 ", all the while... " Xanadu " clearly established the band's foundation for their signature sound for which We now know them. In fact, Rush really went out on a limb when they composed the first book of " Cygnus X - ! ", A true masterpiece of an exploratory saga of the Rocinante that continues straight into their 1978 release of " Hemispheres " in Book 2 of " Cygnus X - 1 ". It would be a true crime if I failed to mention the artistic mastery of " Circumstances " ( Human Nature ), " The Trees " (A great story about the forest ), y... Their greatest musical instrumental opus that will be studied for centuries to come... " La Villa Strangiato ". Last, but not least... One should NEVER overlook their protests over the loss of their privacy Along with The constant pressure from the corporate stiffs to release that formula radio crap we are all being force fed As outlined in their protest song, " Limelight". I would've smashed the " Thumbs Up " button had you Done a more thorough research on their legacy. Especially with the recent passing of The Professor, Neil Peart. Out of respect to the true Rush afficianatos besides myself, and... Until you correct your content in this video to include these known facts, I'm smashing that very rare " Thumbs Down " button in protest to Your indifferent ignorance towards Neil and Rush, As a whole. RIP Professor Neil.

[@figeon]

I never expected you to do a video on my favourite band! I like it.

[@FalardeMusicaeLegal]

So happy with this video!! Vital Signs and Freewill changed my life.

[@greysautumn398]

Wow! Learned a lot! Still don’t like Ayn Rand, but this was a cool video

[@paisleyprincess7996]

Fronde I don’t like her either but I do believe you’ve got to live for yourself and rely on yourself

[@peterfoerderer8224]

@@paisleyprincess7996 Are you aware that Ayn Rand completely agrees with your statement?

[@Southboundpachyderm]

@@paisleyprincess7996 Yeah, but you're ignoring the logical end point of a society that doesn't live like a society. Violence. Usually institutionalized, and ignored by middle class moderate white people who don't know anything about politics and in that ignorance end up siding with authoritarians/racists/bigots.

[@_P0tat07_]

Rush was one of if not THE BEST concerts I’ve ever been to. I’m so glad I got to see them. Also, thanks for opening up the songs. And really diving in to the story they tell. It’s not always easy to pick it up just by listening to the song. Freewill was the song that got me hooked on rush. And I don’t regret it at all!

[@DTBCProdigy]

What a great video! I feel like it really did justice to Rush, I just wish it were longer ...

[@jessbian3385]

Now all I need is a Dream theatre episode and ill be complete

[@jamiemcgee5720]

seconded

[@wheatbreadcrumbs]

Thirded

[@kingboobs20]

Dream Theater sucks. There I gave your favorite band a proper analysis, please send me money.

[@BamaMatters11]

@@kingboobs20 This from someone who likes tons of videos with chicks with shaved heads in them. Nuff said smh.

[@kingboobs20]

@@BamaMatters11 Having kinks is ok. Liking Dream Theater will NEVER be ok.

[@johnr7279]

Awesome and not sure who could've disliked this one. Super job!

[@hawklee9702]

Great job with the video, agree with you 100% I feel extremely lucky to have been a teenager when the current trio of goats found no where else started pleasing the gods with their music. I witnessed the careers, cried for the tragedies. My jaw still drops after 40 years when I listen to caress of steel or hemispheres and 2112 for sure. Thank you rush from a long time rabid fan.

[@joerich1629]

Can you rename this “The Philosophy Of Rush Lyrics before 1982”? They have 11 albums after “Moving Pictures”. A lot of those records lyrics address relationships, isolation and history. I feel bad for Neil. Always pigeonholed into stuff he wrote 40 years ago 🙄

[@Ashley-vt8xo]

i agree

[@__kiri]

exactly my thoughts. what about "open secrets", for instance, and other, more recent stuff?

[@MKYAlexanderSamuel]

Good point. While the video began to wrap up, I looked at the title to see if this was just part 1. And was quite disappointed that it went no further.

[@johnmajor2979]

Actually listened to an older interview with Peart where he talks about 2112 and explains that his mindset was that the end of the song "We have assumed control" represented the despots being overthrown.

[@Rickshaw_Bohammer]

God there is no fucking drummer better than Neil Peart! “Many journeys end here but the secret’s told the same. Life is just a candle and the dream must give it flame.”

[@AnthonyKellett]

It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.

[@kadusa1dl37]

That took a second to get used to . I've always heard it annunciated " Pert " .

[@bananamama4393]

What poly does for me is take music I have not listen much to and make me spam it for hours while I do other stuff .... love it

[@FalcoeiroBrasil]

Amazing that even here in Brazil, those words shine out loud timlessly.

[@VallinSFAS]

Summer of 1987. I'm at the city library looking for something/anything interesting to read. Led Zeppelin's "mighty arms of Atlas hold the heavens from the Earth" is reeling through my brain, and 'Presence' was their in-the-foxhole reaction to all the upstart whippersnappers copping their moves. "Achilles' Last Stand" is a reaction to Rush's swirling neo-Progressivism, and Neil Peart is so influenced by Ayn Rand, so I ended up spending the whole summer curled up with the mighty 'Atlas Shrugged'. It changed my life forever.

[@JungleScene]

I was pleasantly surprised by your quoting of vital signs. that song is so overlooked. I know there are time limitations, but without them witch hunt would have been a perfect set of lyrics to feature as well.

[@RCAvhstape]

Witch Hunt is part of the "Fear" series of songs, a sort of subplot Neil Peart created over time which spans several albums starting with Moving Pictures. Can't remember the other songs off the top of my head, but The Weapon is one of them.

[@JungleScene]

woah... long time rush fan and I had no idea. I love this kind of thing, like Dream Theaters 12 step suite kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpuulZhnmZesbJI

[@Whovian1029]

Helium Road The songs in order are 'The Enemy Within', 'The Weapon', 'Witch Hunt', and 'Freeze'.

[@sketchur]

I love “Witch Hunt.” And “The Weapon.” The entire series.

[@DeathStarLuke]

"Those who know what's best for us... must rise and save us from ourselves. Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand. Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand." God I love that song.

[@izeshmikurac]

Oh, you are doing Tool's predecessors. Hahaha. Man, Rush is the epitome of prog rock Edit: have any of you guys heard Adam Jones play the riff from Passage to Bangkok on that one live video on yt? It was like an opening riff. He played it, and now it's his. Really aounds like something out of a Tool song. Awesome. If any of you guys are interested in hearing it, I'll post the link to it, or at least the name of the concert because I don't know it off the top of my head. Cheers

[@tylerroland1115]

what Tool’s Cold and Ugly in the 90s

[@izeshmikurac]

Queen D Music 2002 in Oklahoma...a hell of a concert

[@RCAvhstape]

Yes, Tool is definitely influenced by Rush, and even better, Alex Lifeson is a Tool fan. In fact Alex was frequently influenced by bands younger than Rush, especially the Police.

[@jliz6435]

Greatest band on earth then now and forever 🔥

[@ketonic1084]

wow. me thinking as I watched this vid: I found my new favorite channel. and that's only a minute ago, in the next 5 hour I will happily watch all your content.

[@YearZeroVids]

Well done! I’m so inspired now! Rush is amazing!

[@likesc00b59]

Some of my favorite lyrics were in The Temples of Syrinx, In The End, and Farewell to Kings. Neil was such an amazing lyricist, rest in peace.

[@FlyingAce1016]

Love that they abandoned ayn rand's bullshit with better songs like larger bowl etc and a more progressive attitude. And more inspired by george orwell with songs like the body electric, Trees etc.

[@canuckereh9202]

Flying Ace I couldn't agree with you more.👍🏽

[@cheyenne6459]

They didn't conform

[@jmangi6221]

My absolute favorite band of all time! Huge Rush fan! Hail the great ones!

[@AnamDuine]

As others pointed out, Peart's personal views evolved away from Rand, to later become a self-described "bleeding heart libertarian" (Rolling Stone interview). He goes on in that interview to describe how when he was in London (before Rush), he came up against a formulaic music industry that was stifling of creativity. I went to a Rush show in the early 90s where tickets for the first two rows were unsold. If you brought three canned goods to donate, you were entered into a raffle to win the reserved seats. Several semi trucks were at the ready to fill with food, and the line to donate was long. That doesn't play very well against "Begging hands and bleeding hearts will only cry for more". Neil was also the same person who later wrote Nobody's Hero, which is an "anthem" to empathy. I would argue that objectivism only promotes empathy and generosity as values if we get something out of it for our own personal gain. I read Anthem at the age of 19 because of 2112. It all has a point, but is not to be taken as absolute truth. IMHO, a small dollop of Rand-ism is enough to remind one of the value of self-reliance, but it's not a magic bullet to create a successful society. Rand was an awful person in reality, and the circumstances of her life (unhappy, self-exiled from her family, most likely had a severe personality disorder) must be considered against the body of her works. My brief fascination with Rand was a learning experience, and helped me to understand those who closely identify with her.

[@sleepyatlas9066]

You earned my sub the moment i saw the thumb nail dude. Respect. 2112 🎸💓

[@MVRWC]

Excellent presentation. Thank you.

[@sarahdee7795]

Rush is my most favorite rock group. They've been my favorite group since i was in highschool, i got to sit down and have coffee with the three of them in my favorite coffee shop in 96'. We talked for about 50 minutes, mostly about when we were kids. We did different kinds of farm work, everyone's upbringing is different. I got to sit down and talk with the makers of the music i love the most! To me: that's more valuable than being the first to walk on mars or something. The reason is because their music is Bible based, it's very spiritual, and prophetic. The rhythm and beat of the guitars and drums emphasize the expression of the message of the lyrics, coupled with the raising and lowering of the voice. Like Biblical scripture; it all fits together in no time.

[@cvn6555]

Always had a very difficult time figuring out the lyrics to their songs. Easy now, but back in the day there was nowhere to look them up. Seeing pics of them from the seventies and then in the last ten years is so great. They certainly had an interesting look (the silk kimonos that Dave Grohl mentioned at their induction?) and now Alex looks like a high school principal. Favorite band of all time. Miss them. The world lost a great one last week but it's a comfort that he has finally found peace.

[@Jimbo1268]

Well done. Regarding Ayn Rand, this a clearly more Neil's creative interpretation and belief's coming to light that the other two guys had to get comfortable with. When interviewed they acknowledge Rand's influence but downplay it to a large extent. One thing I enjoy about Neil's lyrics is that he can make a statement but in a way that still provides an avenue of interpretation for the listener, which I think is true to the art form that sought to create.

[@lukefnbush]

Another thing from moving pictures is red barchetta which speaks of a “motor law” which basically bans cars that express individuality. And also from spirit of the radio, Geddy Lee speaks angrily of a salesman on the radio because that also blurs the meaning of good music and individuality.

[@stryfes6312]

A fantastic video about my favorite band.

[@mackburrows4742]

Rest In Peace Neil Peart, without you drumming and my life may have never been what it is today.

[@oliverfox9409]

I think you mean: "The I D E O L O G Y of Rush" Good video though.

[@ShootNeutrality]

A video of Neil Peart playing a small drum kit. That's rare.

[@leafbelly]

The rhythm to the song "YYZ" is actually Morse code for ... YYZ, which is the code for Pearson Airport in Toronto.

[@717rocket]

I've always loved Rush, they always take you on a journey through the mind and spirit.

[@JuicyBro]

Great job on this video!! Nice work!

[@xeralt3120]

In the words of Alex Lifeson "Blah blah blah...blah blah blah blah. blah blah blah blah blah."

[@sasquatch7683]

indeed

[@brendanroberts4866]

so underrated as well, am I the only one to notice that?

[@AstronomyDomine]

Peter Gabriel’s Genesis

[@opiumextract2934]

Very happy my best friends older brother introduced me to Rush when I was 14...along with acid haha..good times

[@gustavopadron8899]

Amazing video explaining what makes Rush the best band

[@danbike9]

The Library of Congress along with The Book of the Month Club had a joint survey. They ask which book had the "most influential" on your life. 1. Bible 2. Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

[@MC-fj8fz]

I love that you examined the first part of Rush's career when doing a examination of their philosophy....but.... by not looking at their later music and especially Peart's personal evolution into less a Objectivist and more a "bleeding heart Libertarian" (his words) you only tell half the story. I must say this though, you did a hell of a job!

[@MusicalMemories1]

Rush is one of my favorite rock groups of all time

[@kenthil]

RIP Neal Peart. You were amazing.

[@permaveg]

No mention of 'Hemispheres' what about 'circumstances' track? "Now I've gained some understanding of the only world that we see, things that I once dreamed of have become reality, these wall's that still surround me, still contain the same old me, just one more who's searching for the world that ought to be". Neil is a genius lyricist.

[@GTLTSlost]

By far, Rush is one of my favorite bands & really respect their craftsmanship, but to know all 3 of them are atheists really disheartens me. I posted this after Neil's death & that search for what they (Rush) truly believed in. So sad. I PTL!

[@UndarZ]

Why is it sad that he's an atheist?

[@justinlarsen2281]

Atheism = Marxism

[@izquierdatrujillista-balag2812]

The song subdivisions explains very well how life is in most industrialized corporate societies

[@029132]

The lyrics of 2112 seem to be more relevant now than ever before.

[@tinycockjock1967]

“With hungry minds and open eyes” threw me back to my first acid trip. Wow that gave me a slap

[@sergiosaunier]

A great video, befitting of my favourite band.

[@carywest9256]

I got to see Rush on Hemispheres/April Wine Rollers tour in 1978 in Houston,Texas.Then the second time was in Dallas,Texas on Power Windows tour,no opening act, l think that was '85-86. Both were bad ass shows.

[@dinfulofsin8525]

i know it annoyed a lot of people but i loved alex's "blah blah " speak. its really all anyone hears.

[@foxriverpwc4723]

Such prophetic and timeless lyrics that apply eerily and directly to what is happening before our very eyes today. (If your eyes are open.) And the creator of all of these messages left us on January 7th, 2020......one might say, just in time.....

[@gregcampwriter]

Clockwork Angels--their last album, I'm sorry to say, but what a way to go out--is a musical version of Voltaire's Candide, a search for meaning in a world that appears to have been planned by a madman.

[@ledzeppelinfan4704]

I love rush grew up on this band

[@PkmariO64]

R.I.P. Neil Peart

[@jordel2010]

Rush is that rare kind of band whose music can make my day better, regardless of the mood I'm into on any given day; so they have always been among my favorite bands. That being said, it is my believe that Peart (even back in the days when he explicitly professed admiration for Ayn Rand and her ideas) is somebody who is careful enough to craft his lyrics in a way that it doesn't sound like proselytism and listeners still get enough room to make their very own opinions over the subject. If you listen to songs like "The Trees" or "Manhattan Project", to name only a few, you'll surely notice this. I'm not particularly a fan of a lot of things Ayn Rand espoused (only very few things here and there) and yet I do enjoy songs like "Anthem" or "2112" because of Peart's lyrical approach.

[@jamesshaw3500]

When you see "The Vengeful One" in a rush album, you know its got to be good. At about 5:44!

[@rodneygreen9258]

Nice video. I really enjoyed that!

[@ModernRaider2456]

Awesome video man