Red Head Reacts to Rush The Camera Eye

[@scott4482]

Just three master musicians showing how its done.

[@Stevedrums741]

This song had not been played since 1982's 'Signals' Tour. They retired it feeling that they just didn't "feel" it. It remained on the side for 30 years. This tour featured the whole of the 'Moving Pictures' album and the highlight for me was this song. And they must have rediscovered the song on a personal level because they brought it back once more for the 'R40 Tour'. Always my favorite song from the record.

[@brettmarlar4154]

No, they played it on the Presto Tour. (At least the night I saw.) That was my first time hearing it, and I will never forget that night.

[@lisaharrison1031]

Glad they slipped it into the rotation on the last tour in 2015. A fabulous song especially played live.

[@cityhonors1]

🤗 Was shocked when they played this! And very happy they played it at R40. 🤩 Saw them play at Madison Square Garden regularly through the decades. 😉 Saw them open for Kiss in NJ and 🥰 never looked back! 🖖🏿🐰

[@analogpro7]

They played this during Presto and when they did Moving Pictures 30yr anniversary tour.

[@Stevedrums741]

@@analogpro7: Sorry to disgree with you. Here is the setlist for Presto: A Show of Hands Play Video Force Ten Play Video Freewill Play Video Distant Early Warning Play Video Time Stand Still Play Video Subdivisions Play Video Marathon Play Video Red Barchetta Play Video Superconductor Play Video Show Don't Tell Play Video The Pass Play Video Closer to the Heart Play Video Manhattan Project Play Video Xanadu Play Video YYZ Play Video Drum Solo Play Video Scars Play Video War Paint Play Video Mission Play Video Tom Sawyer Play Video Encore: The Spirit of Radio Play Video 2112 Part I: Overture Play Video La Villa Strangiato Play Video In the Mood Play Video Wipe Out

[@kimbarry4674]

Their music just never gets old❤🇨🇦😊

[@bryanhaynes6742]

It was the Spirit of Radio that got me into Rush in 1980 but it was seeing the Camera Eye Live in 1981 that won me over that Rush would always be my favorite. 42 shows later with no regrets.

[@jindas4217]

I can completely understand why Eddie Van Halen was asked how it felt to be the greatest guitarists of all time and he answered basically "I wouldn't know, you have to ask Alex Lifeson." 😊

[@billwoods9302]

The Camera Eye is probably top 5 all-time for the vast majority of Rush fans. Neil Peart's exploration of life in the big city, using poetic observations and distinctions between New York and London as the source. A true masterpiece off of an album that was loaded with them. New York: The buildings are lost in their limitless rise My feet catch the pulse and the purposeful stride I feel the sense of possibilities I feel the wrench of hard realities The focus is sharp in the city London: Pavements may teem with intense energy But the city is calm in this violent sea I feel the sense of possibilities I feel the wrench of hard realities The focus is sharp in the city

[@Mark_T_23]

I always loved this song. I never heard them do this live. Thank you for sharing that with us. I am with you on all these Rush reactions.

[@robchehowski4281]

The Camera Eye has always been one of my favourites. I love all of the boys, but Alex has always been just that little extra bit above in my estimation. Love his solo on this one. Thanks!

[@debbieplato5107]

Me too.

[@kevinkilner2388]

They are the real deal aren't they.... 40 years of consummate musicianship, slipping in and out of time signatures and tempo without a second thought and always giving their best on every album and gig. I first saw them in Sheffield (UK) in 1978 and for the last time on The Time Machine tour in 2011 (again in Sheffield). Its been a hell of a ride and leaves memories that will last a lifetime. Great to see more people appreciating what they are/were

[@mycroft16]

Alex always looks so utterly chilled out and mellow on stage. Even when he is absolutely murdering the guitar he is always very tranquil, calm. It's incredible how effortless he always makes it look. Like he's just at home on his couch fooling around.

[@stevemiller7138]

Remember Neil wrote this, he was the songwriter ( lyrics), so awesome.

[@paulgarcia1566]

My best friend caught a shirt thrown by Alex, in Rush Clockwork Angels Houston show just prior Rush starting the encore set. RIP Robert. I'll never forget you and all the time we pondered the meaning of these lyrics in middle school.

[@debbieplato5107]

As always, masterful! Alex's solo.. magnificent!

[@truthenema245]

How lucky I was to be born at just the right time to see the moon landings, LED Zeppelin,Rush and all the other great ones.

[@drewrosecrans9728]

Now here's my ultimate favorite favorite favorite Rush song 💯💯 i remember seeing this song live back in 1981 moving pictures tour 1981& again in 2010 OMG just beyond awesome song the studio version is beyond awesome 💯💯💯 give it s listening 🎧! Rush 4Life 💯💯💯

[@kylekerwin4993]

What a Rush!!! Alex looks like a business man suit and tie going, Do you want to buy a guitar? I’ll show you what it sounds like, then shreds it. Neil like “I’m on my playground and having fun, let me be”. Geddy, is like “yep facial expressions and raising eyebrows is how I roll”. Which I flashback to song Roll The Bones. Rush just jams like no other.

[@charleswagner2984]

I'm in the 3rd row in front of Geddy at The Spectrum in 1987, and Geddy cocks his eyebrow and looks right at me singing "WHOEVER found it first would be sure to do their worst." I'll never forget that moment.

[@Rendclaw]

Every time I watch or listen to Time Machine and you hear the crowd go wild after Alex absolutely NAILS the solo after not playing it for so long, it gives me goose bumps. Chills, even. The fans had been clamoring for this song and one other live for a VERY long time, and the band obliged. I'll leave it to you to find out what the other one was.

[@charleswagner2984]

Had to be Natural Science. I've been waiting since 1984 to see them play it live. They finally got to it on the Snakes And Arrows Tour, I think. Not really sure.

[@squamishfish]

How hard it is to play odd time on the Bass and sing ohhhh my ,,And still connect with the Audience

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Yes! My favorite song off of Moving Pictures. The "are you looking at me?" Is from Robert De Niro's Taxi Driver and introduces New York in this song while London's Monty Python provides the "bring out your dead" from The Holy Grail. 😊

[@mattmid7012]

He's probably concocting another Deer sculpture, if that's the same neighbour. 🤣 Drumming in their seat - that'll be me. lol

[@chrishoffman2489]

How many times have I laid back and just listened to the Signals album? I lost count. What's amazing to me is that you could mistake this performance for the studio version almost all the way through - that's how tight this band is! Geddy's vocals give it away, they're a bit mushier than they were back in 1982. You don't need a lyrics sheet to catch every word on the album, but he is 70 years old now. Amazing.

[@redheadedneighbor]

They practice to practice, I think!

[@allengray5748]

SSWWEEEEET!! Of my Top 10 favorite RUSH songs, had to chime in!! Great Reaction Neighbor! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎

[@gregcormier2379]

Thankfully they brought this back into the set list. I last saw them perform this back on the signals so I was very happy to hear them play this with a little different arrangement, shortened up on the back half slightly, and it did not disappoint. Alex nailed the guitar solo, which for me is one of his best.

[@billsplanet]

Not only my favourite Alex Lifeson solo, my favourite guitar solo ever.

[@brettmartin7098]

I saw the last concert in Toronto Canada. First concert i saw of them was 45 years ago

[@ianmitnick8245]

As a 10 year old kid in school here in Maryland in the fall of 1981 the teachers at my school as i was a 10 year old kid - they used the music of "The Camera Eye" for a visual presentation for parents and students in the fall or spring of 1981 at my elementary school - Geddy sang the Canada National Anthem at a baseball game here in Maryland one time - Red Barchetta the song on the same album was inspired by a story called "a Nice Morning Drive" by Richard Foster who I think lived here in the town of Catonsville Maryland - he met the band on stage at a concert years later - his story was in i think Road and Track magazine

[@Jeffhew812]

"...A very unique guy." That's a euphemism for "can't stand him. can't do anything about him." 🤣

[@timshelton8535]

Watching this live on this tour was epic! Towards the end of the song when the Python clip was playing! I looked over at my buddies and we shared a geek moment! It was the Holy Grail!!!

[@ThomasBabcock-e8g]

One of my favorite tracks from rush the camera eye. The lyrics of this track is every day life in New York city. I got the opportunity to hear this track during the moving pictures tour in 1981 in reno.

[@Progene01]

Just LOVE your reviews of RUSH Yes, they let you a lot here! 😀

[@josephandrews1174]

The name of the album is "Moving Pictures" and I always felt every song was a movie.

[@normc62]

Of all the wonderful songs from that album, this one is my favourite.

[@garyg.1122]

A side note: I came across a report on Y.T. about fundraising happening for a Neal Peart memorial in Lakeside Park, CAN. There is an existing roofed section that has tables and is titled Neal Peart Pavilion. The memorial with a sculpture will be placed near bye. This was all new to me but was inspired by so many working to get this completed. Ok, gotta get goin, I'm in a RUSH! haha, cheers. Keep 'em coming.

[@jessemorris8820]

One of the things I always smile to think of - When Rush was touring, or preparing to tour, there was a website that would always try to predict WHICH songs Rush would play, night to night or leg to leg. And I remember after hearing about the "Time Machine" tour, and the fact that they were playing all of "Moving Pictures" on this tour, the first thing I did was go to this site...and usually, by this point, there would be tons of predictions and theories as to why they made these predictions-- but right after this announcement, there was only one: "THE CAMERA EYE!!!!" -- written in bold fonts and colour in victorious stonk and obviously cheered by the site admin and many comments. It had been such a beloved underdog for ALL THOSE YEARS. Did my heart great to hear that song on the live album. THESE are the kinds of fans this band AND THIS MUSIC has. Thanks for going there, Red.

[@kelvinmann1058]

Thanks Red, two of my favorites, but then again they are all my favorites 😊❤🎶🥁🎸🎹

[@caryd67]

Rush condensed this song a little bit, but I’m not even mad! Camera Eye live is literally like finding a rare gem while out hiking. Great reaction, love your fish ✌🏻

[@LuisDonoso-l5q]

Pensando y reflexionando progresivamente me hace exalar mas ! De un peldaño..!!!

[@ChrisLegner-qp1yh]

My personal fave Rush track. I used to use it to prepare for speeches at military bases when I was a Defense contractor. It always puts me in a confident, upbeat mental place.

[@hemispheres6942]

I remember being shocked in the best possible way when I heard the first couple notes. I thought I was dreaming because they hadn't played it live in decades and I always liked side 2 better than 1, by a hair.😊 14:24

[@LourivalVieira1988]

Uhuuuuuu, você descobriu The Camera Eye, amo essa música, o solo de Alex no final é simplesmente de tirar o fôlego.

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

This is a recent favorite of mine off of 'Moving Pictures' (it took me a couple of listens). I think of this is not so much a song as a musical impression, like a painting, or a poem depicting the energy of two major cities. I love this live version, but I also suggest checking out the album version on your own time, as I find Geddy's vocal in particular impressive on the album version. I have heard that Rush fans really wanted them to play this live, but I saw an interview from a while ago where Geddy said he hadn't personally connected to it and implied he was mystified by fans clamoring for it. He admitted that once they actually started to rehearse the song, he realized there were some interesting musical things going on and that he then understood why fans wanted to hear it.

[@analogpro7]

So happy you found Rush!!! When they ended I was crushed. Then I found the band IQ. You’ve GOT to check them out! The seventh house. Frequency. Born brilliant. So many songs to choose from!

[@deanbrydges2434]

They played in my high school in the mid 70's pre Neil Peart and you just knew they were going somewhere special

[@michaelvandiver2475]

You gotta listen to the album cut on Moving Pictures...CE is their last long prog song. 3 parts all connected by the cityscapes of New York and London. Stellar playing, timeless lyrics, super intelligent arrangements...the norm for Rush...an outstanding masterpiece.

[@rexatkins9264]

There is no time or space for sloppiness in the presence of titanic musical perfection(.) 🤘🏼

[@sirsuse]

One of my very favorite RUSH songs. ❤❤❤

[@truthenema245]

Yes. I saw them on this tour.

[@moon4music]

Of course another great song, love it! Especially this particular performance, they recorded it so well, we get to see so much from all of them, hell, all their performances are superb.

[@texassendero4901]

CONGRATS RED ON 32K SUBSCRIBERS WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU❤❤#redheadedneighbor #bestreactor #redsarmy #beautifulfuncountrygirl #32K #heartofgoldwithmetalinhersoul #bestbadjokes #Rushcrush #redheadparrothead #warningawarningaddict #parrotheads #parrothead #redrocker #rushforever

[@JoeKing-_i_am_not_joking]

Moving Pictures was my first Rush album ❤

[@DV82excess]

NEVER STOP DOING RUSH!

[@DrMackSplackem]

Such a great 'deep cut' of theirs. The evocative landscape of the lyrics always takes me someplace far away and I'm glad I finally saw them perform it live in 2011.

[@philstone3859]

Air drumming is an involuntary thing with the fans, because Neil. It’s very compelling live! Ha Ha! We are known to do this going back years! Some fans even bring their own sticks! How many bands do you know of that the fans do this for? Not many and it started with RUSH! 😁👍

[@brettmarlar4154]

This was one of the many songs that captivated me on that fateful May night in 1990, on their Presto tour. I'm glad you're being introduced to a live version of this as I was way back then. I become 15 years old every time I hear this song. (Until my R.A. riddled joints remind me otherwise.)

[@Snowdogkh]

I hope you do yourself a favor and listen to these Studio Cuts with a good set of headphones. Live concert footage is great, but the magic this album creates with s set of headphones it's just amazing. Especially side B

[@johndehner101]

Thank you. A great song on an excellent album, usually gets lost between Red Barchetta, Witch Hunt, YYZ, Tom Sawyer and Limelight.

[@GeorgeRoberts3rd]

From what you say…. You get it

[@hughcdavies]

One of my fav Rush songs to play, although there are some parts I'm still learning. The intro on the OBXA is outstanding. Equal first with Xanadu and La Villa Strangiarto for me. Love to play all 3.

[@truthenema245]

Yet another reason I saw Rush 18 times.

[@Roddrummer]

After 2112, at the latest, the name 'Alex Lifeson' should have been mentioned in the same breath as Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, Page, Blackmore, Gilmour and (a coupla years later) Van Halen, but it never happened. Monumentally underrated guitar player.

[@icetech6]

Wooo hoo! More Rush :)

[@lisaharrison1031]

RUSH IS MAGIC!!!!! 🤘🎶💜

[@tedalfred9516]

I was at this show live and what a great show it was. About 2 hours North from Columbus

[@bobsmith9936]

Hi, i absolutely love this dong, yes red, at a rush concert, there's always somebody air drumming to neil in his seat lol 🥁, that solo were all 3 shine , love the crowd approving right after 👏👏

[@garylee3229]

Everyone knows that Neil Peart has millions of air drummers everywhere, you just have to!!! The Professor 🇨🇦🫶

[@michaelfox2256]

Hi Red there is a video out there on this song where Niel is missing one of his tom drums but he keeps playing without missing a beat and then out of nowhere his tech puts a new one on and we get a small but noticeable smile out of the professor the man and this band are incredible

[@jtmacewan]

Alex, Geddy and myself share the same birth year, but I was slow to be swayed, but once I was, I was smitten. Moving Pictures was my first RUSH album, and my response to myself was: is everything they do SO good?! But I want to focus on one song from this Album. I had this in mind when Charlottesville happened in 2017. I had to check my math, but yes, Neil Peart penned this 40 years ago. Talk about prescient. The song is 'Witch Hunt', and I learned after this point to pay more attention to his lyrics. I'm usually drawn to the music initially, but in this case, powerful lyrics as well.

[@silentwolve2698]

A nice reaction, again. Lovely greetings.

[@Aussiecris214]

Well done Red we been Rushed lol😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@gutsanglory1]

Another great song, love the drumming. Cheerz!!!

[@michaelkeller6223]

Rush is always a 3 man flex. That equality (a Quality!) is what makes them so great.🤘🤘🤘

[@theG-man-p2h]

So much "sauce" in their jar!☮

[@MycontentisgoldJerryGold]

You picked a great song to blare back. 👍

[@robsveinson9454]

Possibly my favorite........soooo hard to pick a favorite though. There's a video "Neil Peart plays Camera Eye missing a tom"- he plays half the song without his most used tom while it's being repaired and replaced by his tech....while he is still playing. Everyone should see that video when they have a chance. Here's a link and kudos to the uploader kzbin.info/www/bejne/omqqfaOch7GNec0

[@Fred-vy1hm]

Thanks, I've seen this before but forgot to save it to my Rush library and was hoping someone would repost it. 😊

[@steamr0ll]

I am glad you listened to this song, it isn't one of their "hits" but Rush fans love it.

[@chrishoffman2489]

Okay. I give in. You got a new sub. ❤

[@redheadedneighbor]

Yay! Thank you!

[@charleswagner2984]

​@@redheadedneighbor❤

[@cityhonors1]

🤯 Surprised when they brought this back live. 🤗 And for R40 again! 🥰🐰

[@chrisspringer2744]

“It was broken anyway”😂

[@tglenn3121]

Yeah, I don't hear your neighbor's music. The lyrics for this song are amazing. Very visual and thought provoking. I find I can close my eyes and see what Geddy is singing about. In an interview Neil gave, he credited the idea for this song from a story by John Dos Passos, also called 'The Camera Eye.'

[@philstone3859]

RUSH Wednesday! 😁 Classic tune. Always good to have the words in front of you because Neil. Very image evocative and Neil’s impressions of these cities. It’s a great mood song, but all their songs are great mood songs. 🙂

[@davegilbertson4907]

I've been waiting for this one. Very underrated song.

[@onelove5727]

Green and grey washes in a misty white vale misting the streets of Westminster like you said "poetry"

[@TreysLosingItRapidly]

My favorite song on this incredible album! 😎

[@slotcarmayhem9765]

Haven't seen your reaction yet, but I WILL tonight after work. I will say THANK YOU in advance!!!

[@pryzmcat]

Another great reaction and groovy analyses ! Not sure if you have ever done so..but..Bytor and the Snow Dog and In The End from the All the World's a Stage album from thier early years would really give you some chills. I don't think you can find any video of them doing this, but the recording on the All the World's a Stage album, is visual enough just in the music:) Bless your heart! You are a true Rushian!!

[@mightyV444]

I suggest to you to also listen to the studio version at some point. Even if it's in your own time 😉👍

[@brettmartin7098]

I hope you explain how diverse this band is 😊

[@brettmartin7098]

The biggest reason is they were Best friends. After replacing the original drummer , they automatically realized not only did the person who audition for them was a awesome drummer but a brilliant song writer. Ann Rand opened Neil's mind

[@texassendero4901]

Well Red I am taking your role today I did not know this song until the 14:20 mark then it was like I know this I only have like 7 more of there to catch up to you LOL Kidding 🤣🤣🤣🤣 #redheadedneighbor #bestreactor #redsarmy #beautifulfuncountrygirl #31K #heartofgoldwithmetalinhersoul #bestbadjokes #Rushcrush #redheadparrothead #warningawarningaddict #parrotheads #parrothead #redrocker #rush #reaction #rush #rushreaction #geddylee #alexlifeson #neilpeart

[@johnmcinerney1135]

I saw them at Madison Square Garden in the Moving Pictures tour. I was 17.

[@johnmcinerney1135]

For the first time, I should add.

[@glenngunnis6642]

Thank you Red!🤘🎸

[@darronhuggins4788]

The Boys are special. What does 3 goats = RUSH.

[@gregbecker8446]

You chose the right version. Live.

[@scottarnest8980]

Neil. Killing it.

[@ThomasBabcock-e8g]

Yeah. The camera eye.

[@markallen8571]

OK. ... I guess redheads are fine! Love your music preferences

[@emery6564]

You finished your 1st. RUSH album and (I think) with their last 10+ min. song. This is a way under-loved song. There's a slick video of it on YT showing both cities.

[@ericgunther1896]

😮 awesomeness

[@erok2112]

You should do the Fear series - The Enemy Within, The Weapon, Witch Hunt and Freeze. All very good and tell different aspects of fear.

[@TreysLosingItRapidly]

A much less depressing Tale of Two Cities! 😊😎

[@allengray5748]

Part II 😅 IT'S RUSH!! Gottstah have the lyrics!☮️