SO ICONIC!..| FIRST TIME HEARING Rush - Tom Sawyer REACTION

[@seantreme8772]

One of the best drummers ever R.I.P. Neil Peart!!!

[@futurereflections4097]

Also one of the best lyricists and song writers ever.

[@Scott_P869]

Also main lyrics writer for the band.

[@ninawest8]

Best concert, Neil Pert stole the show, drum set going upside down and in the air the👃throigh the audience....Will never forget it , I was privileged to witness them live🤟🤘

[@Rogn1]

@@ninawest8 saw Rush’s Clockwork Angels tour. It was fantastic!

[@timbillings6884]

🎯

[@williamtauriello1581]

Neil Peart once said that drumming in Rush was like running a marathon while doing trigonometry. Sounds about right. RIP to the greatest drummer EVER!

[@rustynails5462]

He also wrote every rock opera they did that are only loved by the fans. And most of the other songs too LOL

[@franklinmills1756]

Aye, RIP

[@vansongs]

Geez I should have been a drummer! I used to calculate compound daily interest in my head to take my mind off the miles. Am I to old to sell all my guitars and buy drums?

[@mikebrock7606]

That's why his nickname was "the professor" :) Rock in Peach Neil.....

[@u_u9629]

@@vansongs never too old !!

[@ninline2000]

That drummer is one of the greatest Rock drummers, ever.

[@dougbarton4668]

Was… ☹️

[@realtooch]

Neil is a GOD

[@DougTaggart]

just remove "rock" and you nail it... "greatest drummers, ever" Go watch him do world drum styles.

[@medmar76]

Rush is that band that you've never heard of anything like them before, and you never will again. They're one of a kind!

[@thecoconutgum]

@Justin Freitag agreed

[@nancydavis4618]

I love this band

[@jimp6755]

My first concert was Rush.

[@Lance_Langlois]

Geddy Lee: Vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, pedals Alex Lifeson: Guitars, pedals Neil Peart: Drums, percussion, primary lyricist (We lost Neil to cancer in January 2020, RIP) All three are absolute masters at what they do...

[@cwilson3124]

Probably the most musically talented rock band ever, top to bottom. Everyone of those guys are absolute masters.

[@TheGhostrider9667]

Each of them is a virtuoso. Neil was arguably (not even arguably IMHO) the greatest rock drummer (and lyricist) of all time. It’s great fun watching you guys hear Tom Sawyer for the first time. If I had to choose a personal anthem, this would probably be it. Been cranking it since 1981 when it was released. Y’all also need to check out “Subdivisions” from their Signals album. 👍🏼. Also, read the literary classic “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens).

[@MS-jc9sy]

Lol see all of your comments after I posted mine.

[@js6729]

Just a friendly fyi on guitar the pedals aren't a separate instrument (I'm a guitar player, the see pedals used with an electric guitar are effects to change the sound/tone of the guitar) but in any case Alex Lifeson is an incredible guitarist (and one of my all-time favorites) so rock on brother

[@js6729]

Just a friendly fyi, on guitar the pedals aren't a separate instrument (I'm a guitar player, the see pedals used with an electric guitar are effects to change the sound/tone of the guitar) but in any case Alex Lifeson is an incredible guitarist (and one of my all-time favorites) so rock on brother

[@jeffmiller5071]

Tom Sawyer the number 1 best rock song ever!!

[@Tonyr0206]

The song is about an introverted free thinker. "His mind is not for rent to any God or government. His reserve, a quiet defense." He keeps to himself as a defense mechanism. His views are not swayed politically or through religion. He forms his own opinions based on his own experience and his observations. "He's always hopeful, yet discontent. He knows changes aren't permanent, but change is." (self explanatory, but some great lyrics) "The world is, the world is love and life are deep. Maybe as his eyes are wide" Comparing his love for what he cherishes, runs as deep as his eyes are wide open, skeptically taking in his surroundings and everyone in it.

[@LA80sMike]

Beautifully explained......

[@Tonyr0206]

@@LA80sMike Thanks! At least that's my take on it.

[@nancyburke8745]

Their lyrics are always complex.

[@janetosborne4013]

You got it!

[@nedhill1242]

Rush would have a hard time making it today because a lot of kids would not like their lyrics and their message. Neil Peart was a huge fan of Ayn Rand, the mother of objectivism and a radical capitalist and a huge influence on libertarianism.

[@jondavidtheauthor6318]

Rush's best song and my favorite song of all time. Great video.

[@faaguila1]

Moving pictures is their best album. You should do "Limelight" next

[@carymonahan2757]

Most definitely I If I’m right that’s a live album

[@Markleberry]

Try Red Barchetta from the Moving Pictures album. Try the entire 2112 album from them as well.

[@LeftInOz303]

@@Markleberry This!! There is a 20 min. storyboard video out there that you MUST see, reaction vid or not, it helps you visualize the story this album tells! EPIC!!

[@Bucketheadgoat]

Hemispheres.

[@chrislira3574]

Limelight is my favorite short Rush song(Xanadu is my overall fave). I love everything about Limelight- the lyrics, the music, and I can just close my eyes and listen to Alex play the guitar part of that song time after time. Some of his best playing.

[@guidosarducci]

This video IS Rush actually recording this song in Canada...just stinking EXCELLENT !!! Thank you very much..........

[@traduseuse5895]

Pretty sure that was in the studios at Morin Heights. Winter wonderland.

[@motodork]

At the fabled Le Studio, which sadly was recently razed to the ground. It caught fire in 2017.

[@O_Towne_Bear]

@@motodork Same studio in April Wine's "I Like To Rock" video

[@ykmgeedee]

Listened to a podcast yesterday in which the guest was the director of this video and quite a few others such as Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Neil Peart: the most unbelievable drummer EVER. Rewatch this video and focus on him. Truly amazing.

[@scottsummerford1410]

They need to watch one of his solo's and see how many percussion pieces he uses

[@chuckwilliams6261]

He definitely blew their hair back at about 5:05

[@cvaj5947]

The only drummer to play 164th note on drums.

[@Louisvillebilly]

Yep, the Professor doing his thing

[@jmac3977]

I remember hearing this song for the first time on my Sony Walkman (first model with radio and cassette) I got lost in the drums and hooked on Rush ever since.

[@robinjohnston24]

Even if you’ve never heard Tom Sawyer before, or heard Rush before, it doesn’t take too many brain cells to recognize that this is musicianship of the highest order.

[@brettg274]

“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is actually the sequel book to “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. Huck first shows up as a side character in “Tom Sawyer.”

[@matthawkins8880]

Yeah, but it was much better than Tom Sawyer.

[@1Alekfan]

How can he not know who Tom Sawyer is?! smh 🤦‍♀️ lol … My childhood… lol

[@JPMadden]

@@1Alekfan Isn't he a teacher?

[@mj95b]

@@JPMadden I'm weeping for the generations that have been allowed to forgo reading for sheer pleasure.

[@daerdevvyl4314]

Schools don’t teach Mark Twain anymore because some of the characters use a certain word. You know which one.

[@traduseuse5895]

Amber would certainly appreciate "Limelight" and "Subdivision".

[@pamelaforray4318]

Amber would love “Closer to the Heart”

[@kenkubycheck3077]

@@pamelaforray4318 Absolutely!!!!

[@dasdardlydave8848]

Subdivision should be done by them.

[@scottvanhille5688]

Yes! Both of those! Also Superconductor.

[@rhaleymusic]

Dittos on Limelight and Subdivisions, also do New World Man.

[@iversmail]

Another vote for “Subdivisions“ then “Limelight”, in that order, cause it’s good and right. You two are amazing.

[@MrDryqula]

I think they would like Red Barchetta as well

[@alphasixty1316]

After Red Barchetta it is time to take a dive into the deep end.

[@navbuoy]

Throw Max Webster in there and try Battle Scar that would throw them for a loop

[@carsonmcguire8104]

Subdivisions for sure!

[@pastorofmuppets22]

Subdivisions describes a lot of our lives in a few minutes

[@scottbcole]

I have been listening to Rush for the past 40 years, they are hands-down my all-time favorite rock band, and that’s saying a lot because there were some amazing bands that came out of the 70s and 80s. The thing about Rush is that their music evolved decade to decade. They had a progressive attitude towards their art and it showed in their performances. I would encourage you to listen to the various eras starting from the 70s into the 80s the 90s the 2000s and see how the band evolved with the times, they didn’t get stuck in one particular genre, they were constantly growing and evolving and that’s why they were so amazing! Listen to the album hemispheres, trust me. Then listen to 2112, then a farewell to kings and Fly by night. After that you’ll understand their origins. And by the way the guys in the band are Geddy Lee on keyboards and bass and vocals, Alex Lifeson on six string electric, 12 string electric and acoustic as well as others and of course the professor, Neil Peart the master percussionist and songwriter!

[@deanlindholm8663]

Aside from all the incredible stuff, In The Mood from the original RUSH album is still on my playlist. I even have a even have Roll The Bones on there as well. I haven't missed a show here in Edmonton since 1980.

[@gregemerson7648]

Couldn't agree more! I think I literally wore out several "tape" of theirs, including Presto (Show me Don't tell me was such a surprise, so cohesive) and Counterparts. The later album I got tickets from Alex to see in Hamilton Ontario! He was super close friends with my music teacher, what a perk lol!

[@Jmartin68]

amen, brother

[@maxxsrv10]

A friendly warning: You will soon find yourself going down the rabbit hole of Rush music. Alas, there is no possible way of returning! Such an awesome band!

[@RiverOfHate88]

Absolutely true , once you wrap your mind around what this band has done , it becomes obvious they have no equals in the rock world . Not even close in my opinion .

[@Jeffrey.Seelman]

So true.

[@hjmclark]

I have a friend who went through a several year phase of only Rush music.

[@flutetubamorg]

Temples of Syrinx album is holy crap mind blowing...someone reminded me that the album is 2112

[@ChrisJones-cs2zd]

@@flutetubamorg "2112"

[@klaptongroovemaster]

"La Villa Strangiato" for Rush's greatest instrumental masterpiece.

[@jamesdavis4598]

Red Barchetta is one of my very favorites.

[@BrakRulesAll]

YESSSS... do the official music video! It's a live performance shot just for the video - no audience. But live. Incredible performance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3yUmaB6pcZrmNE

[@vanessarupe2039]

YES!

[@ratmoneyg]

This is a MUST react

[@matthewteague623]

Leave That Thing Alone gets honorable mention, but yea, gotta give it to Strangiato.

[@whitedog510]

Love how she’s vibing. So happy the younger generation is discovering RUSH.

[@WoodFishN1]

What is really amazing about RUSH is they play all their songs live. They are all amazing musicians. You watch some of their concert footage. Geddy Lee will be playing the keyboard with one hand, plucking the bass with the other, and also has his foot going on synthesizer pedals. All the while signing the lead vocals of the song. Pert's drumming is so out of the world, most drummers can't even keep up to some of his songs. Alex Lifeson guitar work is also so technical, it is amazing guitar work.

[@victord8175]

You are so on point. I listened to them and was "kinda a fan" for a long time, when I became friends with someone who was a huge RUSH fan and he talked me into seeing them in 1992.. when they came on stage I turned to him and asked "where's the rest of them?!" (I thought they had to be a 5 man group, they're so busy!) After seeing them, obviously, my fandom rocketed! :-)

[@kareng4658]

Rush WAS ahead of their time! They are truly legendary and just special.

[@piratecat5113]

Considering the crap we must endure today I'd say they're still ahead. Musicianship is dead in modern mainstream music, it's full of fake sound and absolutely meaningless lyrics. Maybe just like with CGI driven movies with shitty stories, today's young generation need to experience something real.

[@surfersilver6610]

Yeah they RUSHED onto the scene. Maybe they should have waited a few decades instead. LOL

[@timknight3425]

@@piratecat5113 lp

[@timknight3425]

Rock and roll

[@jameslipchak815]

Listen to the album 2112 all the way through. It’s like a movie all played out in amazing music. Awesome!

[@vikkiwhite6243]

Yes!! 2112 is ICONIC!!!

[@billybatson8657]

I used to listen to the entire side of Caress of Steel's Fountain of Lamnenth every night when I was younger to help me sleep lol. It was literally like listening to a fantasy tale, only set in a group of songs. The Hemispheres main song was basically one long story on an entire side of the album that was a follow up tale of what happened after the Rocinante passed through the black hole in the previous Farewell to Kings album song Cygnus X-1. Pretty amazing stuff when I was a kid, while everyone else I knew was listening to KISS and Van Halen.

[@kengaroo67]

Just side 1. Although there are some great songs on side 2.

[@baseballjustin5]

If they haven't done 2112.... at least do the first song 2112:Overture/Temple of Syrinx/Discovery Just a great song, and the whole album is a great work out timer, 35 minutes of amazingness

[@mitchdavis264]

Neil could write movies with songs that's why they called this album Moving Pictures

[@AbA_DBAA23]

These Rush songs are essential: Limelight. Fly By Night. Freewill. Closer to the Heart, Working Man.

[@hooterville1863]

Yes..and Red Barchetta

[@kingcoaster4725]

Yes… And Subdivisions.

[@dougkydur9841]

Don't forget Take Off, Eh? with Bob & Doug -- an all-Canadian classic...

[@JDPWALLACE]

@@dougkydur9841 Ten Bucks is ten bucks.

[@dougkydur9841]

@@JDPWALLACE Best Geddy Lee lyric EVER! Apparently "Take Off" rated higher in the U.S. music charts than any other Rush / Geddy Lee song. Beauty way to go, eh?

[@wchambers3849]

How can you comment on Rush’s Tom Sawyer and barely mention Neil Pert’s phenomenal drumming performance? Are you kidding me? He wrote the song!!! All three performers are fantastic!

[@vickiroman189]

This is such a masterpiece - every note is sheer perfection.

[@Embur12]

Rush ...walls of sound from a 3 man band. They're just incredible just from that standpoint alone.

[@josephdurham6051]

"closer to the heart" is another Rush classic

[@tomre4036]

I’m getting such a kick out of watching these Rush videos with you, you’re feeling like the rest of us did when we first heard them!

[@pierrec6436]

There will never be a band like that ever again. Geddy Lee as vocals, keyboard, bass… Alex Lifeson as a great guitarist and what about the greatest drummer that ever lived : Neil Peart. May he rest in peace. These guys sound like they are a band of seven ! Glad you liked them. I was raised listening to them. If you have time and want to be amazed at their musical prowess listen to 2112…

[@garydarland5259]

Every word you said is fact! Their music seems completely timeless to me, their songs will ALWAYS be relavent!

[@robmarconi6758]

In any other band, Alex Lifeson would be the center of the group. But in Rush, it's like "oh, and here's Alex Lifeson" lol

[@btarr8561]

Drummers use Metronomes to learn to keep time - Metronomes use Neil Peart.

[@normanleroy1874]

Neil Peart's crashing drums are such a joy. Great band. You all should check out Subdivisions and New World Man from their synthesizer era, as well.

[@jeffstumpf9129]

And Neil’s drum kit takes up half the room.

[@paulseitz4696]

The singer's name is Geddy Lee. The guitarist is Alex Lifeson. Neil Peart is the drummer, he has sadly passed. I would vote for more RUSH absolutely. Love me some good Canadian Rock. Limelight, The Trees (this ones about American vs Canadian industry), Subdivisions.

[@chrissiecruise7196]

I hadn't listened to Rush for a few years and then when there was so much turmoil (riots etc) last year, I started listening to them again. It amazed me how The Trees and Freewill both applied to the current times. I never heard The Trees were about US vs CA, I always thought it was about discrimination and oppression. It certainly fits. I love both those songs: "I will choose a path that's clear; I will choose free will."

[@HollowGolem]

​@@chrissiecruise7196 "The Trees" can be interpreted in a lot of ways. When I was a young Objectivist (like Neil when he wrote it, interestingly), I interpreted it as a need to never strive for social equality because it would end up hurting everyone. Of course, now I'm much more philosophically and politically mature, but the song is still meaningful. Now I interpret it in light of those with resources to be magnanimous, because those whom you step on will not hesitate to take vengeance on you even at cost to themselves. And that's the mark of great art: it can speak to people coming to it from totally different perspectives.

[@JDPWALLACE]

I always saw Trees as the struggle of the oppressed (maples) wanting the higher position, while the oppressors (oaks) couldn't understand why the oppressed couldn't be happy where they were. So the oppressed (maples) formed a union, and the government came in and cut them both down to size, by hatchet, axe, and sword. Now neither one is happy.

[@somedude5414]

4:40 "There's Rush" OMG - TOTALLY NAILED IT!! Just about EVERY Rush fan would 100% agree with you - right there.

[@O_Towne_Bear]

"Time Stands Still" is a beautiful song.

[@1nelsondj]

Aimee Mann helped them out on that one, very well done.

[@kenmolinaro]

Rush early on jokingly said amongst themselves that they would become the world's smallest orchestra. And they pretty much did. Over the decades as they decide to add other instruments to their music the question was always ok, which one of us three is going to play it. You may have noticed the pedals Geddy (the singer/bassist/keyboardist) was playing with his feet. They are Moog Taurus Pedals. It is basically a synthesizer played with the feet. Both Geddy and Alex Lifeson (guitarist) play it in various songs. It can be used for synthesized bass sound when Geddy is busy on keyboards. Or it can be used for keyboard sounds when Geddy is busy on bass. The video for Rush's song Xanadu on the Exit Stage Left tour shows them playing everything you can imagine in one song.

[@2869may]

RusH is composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any the ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands. Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.

[@dannflaherty4967]

Well put. And there were times when Geddy was playing 6 string rhythm guitar on his double neck, keys with his feet, and Alex was leading/soloing and play the bass pedals. Four instruments, 2 guys. Meanwhile, Neil is only playing a 500 piece percussion section all by himself. Fucking live. Note for note, bell chime for funky bass line. With mathematical precision.

[@dannflaherty4967]

@@2869may Saw your other comments/replies. Totally agree. Right on.

[@stevemchale9775]

Yes you missed out not watching YYZ live in Rio. I think it's worth a second reaction. I'm sure no one will complain. You'll LOVE IT.

[@gracefaith76]

defiantly no complaints

[@davidgray1165]

Rush was under appreciated by the main stream for decades. The best bassist of all time the best drummer and one of the best guitarist as well and from everything I’ve read or heard some of the nicest people in all of entertainment period! I saw there farewell to kings tour and was blown away!!! Can’t get enough Rush!!!

[@charlesburris6314]

"Limelight" shows the same place they recorded in, and "Subdivisions" speaks to anyone who felt like an outcast. I'm glad I witnessed the debuts of their songs but am so happy that new generations are finding them too. Have a great day.

[@c.j.lindberg8197]

"Tom Sawyer" is a song about thinking for yourself. "Free Will" has a similar theme and outstanding musicianship. I also like slightly deeper cuts like "Entre Nous" (the closest thing they have to a love song), "The Trees" "Working Man" "Circumstances" "Time Stand Still" "Second Nature" and "Red Barchetta."

[@robertpinazza4043]

All fantastic Rush songs, and highly recommend for review!

[@dwaneanderson8039]

All great songs, but I want to thank you for mentioning "Second Nature." That song doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

[@ThePresidentialTouch]

"The Trees" I'm split on, because I love the way the orchestration was put together, but the lyrics are straight-up Commie. I know, it was the 70's, but still.

[@shallex5744]

@@ThePresidentialTouch that's your interpretation. everyone has their own wacky interpretation of the song's lyrics. i don't see it that way at all. the line at the end about 'noble law' and 'equality' are clearly meant to be ironic, showing, in my interpretation, that such a system of 'equality' is not possible. so if anything, i see it as anti-commie. it's about how true equality (at least amongst the trees) is impossible, and that there will always be a naturally superior race of tree (the oaks) that will inherently rule over and 'oppress' an inferior race (the maples) simply by existing according to their natural biology. the ending line about the trees being kept 'equal' by being cut down to equal size is ironic, because cutting down an oak to the same size as the maple is not actually equality. that is simply mutilating the oaks for being born who they are, which could be seen as oppression by the maples. in this scenario, equality is impossible, because either you let the oaks live as they are, and the maples will suffer and die out because of it, or you mutilate and harm the oaks just so that the maples can prosper. you cannot achieve equality, you can only shift the reigns of oppression from one tree to the other. i think the only hope for each species would be to form their own respective tree ethnostate where they can all live amongst themselves and not worry about the needs of another species

[@ThePresidentialTouch]

@@shallex5744 Equality of outcome has always been impossible in real life, because real life doesn't work that way, unless you introduce Communism. Yes, there is a lot of irony in Communism, and the outside force of the hatchet, axe, and saw, is that ironic force that provides equality of outcome, which, isn't present in Nature, and so the bulk of the song tells a story of trees, bitching about their natural order as to sun aquisition, and finally it's the Union of the maples that creates the organization they think they need to get the job done ( how it gets done always seems to end up an afterthought with unions) and such a fervor is reached that the outside force beckoned by said union reduces all of the trees so the smallest can't be effected in any way by anything larger than it, because there aren't any. It's the outside force that limits them all to only absorbing what the smallest of them can take in for itself, thus insuring the equality of outcome for all. So, your solution then is for those who are of the same, to gather in their own respective areas and just live among themselves. I agree that this would be a solution, and for achieving it, other areas will condemn it for causing segregation of the species, (see Hungary) and publicly portray it to the rest of the areas in the worst light possible with hidden jealousy and expounded derision. But hey, that's just my wacky interpretation.

[@M63Tod]

Do rush 2112, all 7 parts, together. You won’t regret it.

[@jeanetteg4285]

With lyrics

[@M63Tod]

@@jeanetteg4285 yes very good point.

[@larsbonzai]

👍👍👍 three thumbs up for the best Power Trio Ever

[@gringo427]

Highly recommend 2112

[@kevinkazman2664]

Cartoon version is good. Help's the listener to understand the lyrics.

[@lisamcbride8921]

I love when Amber closes her eyes and sways to the music, I think she gets it!

[@asupercarfreak]

Ya... lets not forget the drummer ..freaking one of the best of all time!!!

[@Dragonuv2002]

Rush doesn’t make music, they create melodic philosophy. They were the best at what they did.

[@aniot48047]

1000% AGREED 👍

[@Know_Your_Enemy42]

Nailed it!! 100%!

[@Tenebarum]

I see math equations in my head. Love that Geddy Lee bass.

[@chuckdean2239]

Three VERY TALENTED people. Try "Limelight" next. It's about the struggles a band faces trying to be pure in their music. Unless you want to see Neil Pert at his ultimate, try "Working Man" live. He does a solo that will leave you asking... "h-h-how???"

[@NealStidham]

That was from their first album, with original drummer John Rutsey. Neil hadn't joined Rush when "Working Man" was recorded.

[@chuckdean2239]

The live album was Peart exploding onto the scene. You are correct, of course, about him not being on the first album, but it was him on All the World's a Stage. That is the version to which I was referring.

[@garylagstrom3864]

RUSH is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE of the fluidity of MASTERING TIME SIGNATURES! I play drums and there are a few things that you need to know about Neil Peart’s ( pronounced PEER-T) character: First he writes the lyrics so he knows in advance what TYPE of song it’s meant to be ie ballad, driver, etc. Second he COMPOSES on the drums… like a carpenter who looks at a set of blueprints before building the object. Neil lays out a SKETCH in his mind of the VOICES of the drumset and builds the song from there. He is also a great LISTENER knowing when NOT to step over Geddy’s singing or Alex’s solos! Finally, he had perfect timing and fluidity of time changes. He said himself that it’s not about COUNTING the time signatures as much as fluid motion to change the tempo without counting: in other words it should FLOW! He hates repeating the same drum patterns in the same song meaning if he plays a fill one way the first time around he will play it differently the second time around. IE. Rolls down the toms the first time around and triplets or quads (all four limbs) the second time around. In short there will NEVER be another like him on planet earth 🌍 🌏 🌎! REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR! With heart felt admiration and sincerity! Gary

[@superdavearmbruster8795]

Greatest 3 man band in HISTORY!! My wife has had the great fortune to hang out with these guys on more than one occasion!!! And yes we have photos!!!

[@vincentharris7854]

SuperDave, I think you have a point. I can't think of another Rock trio with each of its musicians in the same class as Rush. Prior to Rush, Cream probably held that distinction. I love Cream. But Rush -- wow! Maybe ELP comes close. Emerson takes a good stab at being rock's greatest keyboardist. Carl Palmer, in my view is the same class as Peart. But Neil is at the head of that class. And Greg Lake, a fine under appreciated bassist/guitarist was always more of a singer to me than a bassist.

[@superdavearmbruster8795]

@@vincentharris7854 my second would be Triumph!! Rick Emmett was an insane vocalist, guitarist. Sick drums too!

[@matthewdrake4385]

ZZ Top was no slouch. The little ol band from Texas. RIP Dusty Hill.

[@Verlopil]

Cream and the Police and the Jimi Hendrix Experience peek around the corner. ;)

[@superdavearmbruster8795]

@@matthewdrake4385 No doubt Matt! ZZ kicked ass!!!

[@superdavearmbruster8795]

You have come a long way since Rome put you on blast with AC/DC!!!! Glad to see you have embraced the rock and metal so well!! And congrats to you both on the baby!!

[@behindenemylines9033]

Gotta listen to Rush “ Subdivisions “. An outstanding song!

[@bjohnson5229]

Amber is spot on with being able to identify the brush sound. All bands of that era have such unique sounds that music fans can tell everyone apart.

[@txbeachbum]

Rush.... Probably the best thing from Canada since Maple Syrup.

[@surlechapeau]

yes, and Joni Mitchell!!

[@HeavyTopspin]

Nah. Better than syrup. Maple syrup doesn't have Neil Peart.

[@shawnsnow2655]

Was just gonna add Joni❤ Definitely not Bryan Adams or Corey Hart. They were, meh!

[@joshhuskins5363]

@@shawnsnow2655 awwwwwwwwww now come on run to you and cuts like a knife were pretty good don't forget loverboy

[@shawnsnow2655]

@@joshhuskins5363 🤔...🙄...👍

[@guichogf5636]

I saw the Moving Pictures concert back in the day. It is one of the best concerts I ever saw, 3 guys, no backing musicians or singers, Geddy Lee playing bass, keyboards and singing at the same time, never was so blown away! The whole album is epic.

[@djimaging2]

and Taurus bass pedals

[@juliereschke8276]

Those three are among the greatest musicians that have ever assembled. I suggest that you react to Working Man - Live in Cleveland. You will be absolutely blown away by all three of them.

[@cowboymouth6429]

Neil Pert had more drums than any other band and he tagged them all. Just a genius talent.

[@vincentmedina2169]

Geddy plays keyboards, sings and does the bass line while playing keyboards using pedals. Neil Peart (Drummer writes the lyrics) and is a published author. Alex play chords in a time signature only he knows. MONSTER BAND! The Holly Trinity!

[@davidsimmons1177]

Holy

[@Sportsref13]

gotta remember that Geddy and Alex would play on double Neck Guitars/Bass combos, and Neils drum kit looks to be way over 50 pieces.. and all that talent and experience to know what to use and when to use it.. so much sound from Rocks Smallest Orchestra

[@AnimeOtakuDrew]

This song was my introduction to Rush and is still my favorite by them. I'm sure I'm not the only one who recommended this, but I thought you guys would love it so I'm thrilled to see you got to it. Now I want to see you react to "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly; I think you'll enjoy that a lot as well!

[@chriso6719]

Neil Peart would judge how his night would go by how he got through this song. Yep, just 3 people. Geddy Lee vocals/bass/keyboards. Alex Lifeson guitar Neil Peart Drums/percussion

[@DianaJG8]

Really? That's interesting...and understandable. I wonder if other bands have a song they "judge by"?

[@ssshane071]

R.I.P. Neil Peart. Drum God.

[@csbruce]

But where are the other ten musicians hiding?!

[@saturnracer156]

@@DianaJG8 I remember Neil saying that in the documentary Beyond the Lighted stage. He said it is so difficult to play correctly. He had a good night if he nailed it.

[@DianaJG8]

@@saturnracer156 - Gotcha! I can see how that would be a good forecast. 😊

[@TerryWalker-ty5ok]

Getty on some songs live plays the keyboard with his right hand and fingering the bass with his left at the same time, I was fortunate too see them 3 or 4 times from the late 70s through the

[@marksfarmcraft1888]

SO funny. Yes, three of the greatest rock musicians ever!

[@Rockintheparadise997]

Another great rock trio from Canada, is Triumph- "Magic Power" would be a great song to introduce you to this band.

[@2869may]

"Hold On" is really good too...!

[@dannflaherty4967]

Rik Emmett’s voice is amazing. Incomparable. Allied Forces is a great album. They did a cover of Rocky Mountain Way that was impressive. Tough song to cover, but Rik killed it. Was on Never Surrender, I think. Canadian power trios. What are the odds.

[@gregwatson3300]

Great choice!

[@Golf8802]

Triumph songs "Lay It On The Line" and "Fight The Good Fight" are my favorites.

[@richardcranium5048]

Just A Game, Young Enough to Cry, Suitcase Blues, Natures Child... Yeah Triumph is a great band. I saw them twice back in the 80s edit: Calm and cool and computerized, they calculate, and collect... You watch, and wait, and wonder, just which puppet they'll select... It's just a game, and all I can do is play... Anyone who hasn't heard Just A Game by Triumph,, should do themselves a favor, and stop what they're doing and go hear it now

[@jeffblevins5899]

When you're really ready to experience Rush - side one of 2112 - one song in seven epic parts telling a beautiful story of oppression and ambition. You will never be the same - guaranteed. Then when you know the story behind the album, Rush will be your favorite band.

[@JosephFlores-qv3uj]

Three of the greatest musicians ever. And they formed the band Rush.

[@VadersRage]

I love how the head-boppin' stopped and you looked at each other during Neil Peart's drum break. I guarantee that everybody who knows and loves this song either beats the Hell out of their steering wheel or slices up the air when that comes on. LOVE your vids, guys!

[@csmith56]

I teach my steering wheel a LESSON whenever I hear this song.

[@mariannemabie9274]

@@csmith56 💕😂

[@chuckhutton5087]

The drum fill in this song is iconic, considered one of the very best drum fills ever!! RIP drummer extraordinaire Neil Peart.

[@mvellis3863]

Rush was the soundtrack to my high school years. Saw them 5 times during the mid to late 1970's. You should react to their first epic "2112," which takes up the entire A side of their album of the same name from 1976 - it was their big breakout album and a classic masterpiece.

[@kimhubbard826]

AGREE!

[@jamesdavis4598]

Old man here, saw them live in the 2112 era. The saw Queen for the News of the World tour.

[@flibber123]

Rush's lyrics, unlike a lot of rock music lyrics, are actually worth reading. Limelight for instance seems to anticipate today's social media world. Red Barchetta is another great track off that album.

[@davidwenke5768]

Yes, Limelight is actually Neil's experience with success and fame.

[@robertkelly6207]

2112 IS AN EXPERIENCE "When she knew what we were talking about".

[@dard4642]

Neil Peart was notoriously shy. He loved to make a music and he loved that people enjoyed the music but he hated fame and never understood it. It was well known that if people were backstage and they started complimenting him too much, they would be escorted away. Early on, he received a lot of criticism for being "stuck up" When he was just really terribly socially awkward. That's what the song Limelight is about, particularly the line "I can't pretend a stranger is a long-awaited friend."

[@daleburkett4141]

Nice to hear intellectual lyrics for a change. Not the normal "ooooooh baby" !!

[@gregoryashley7963]

Red Barchetta is my favorite Rush song and one of the greatest songs I've ever heard.

[@HeezRzn2112]

You're right! At about 3:03 you're reaction is "wow" that comes from 3-ppl? It always floored me how much sound came from these 3. A hall-of-fame caliber group. Many classics!

[@debbiemccain5850]

Neil Peart is considered one of the best drummers ever!! Watch his drum solo!!🎵🎶💜 RIP Neil💜

[@leomarshall4059]

Your favorite drummer's favorite drummer.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

I was surprised they didn't really comment on him.

[@Wasting0259]

I’ve been lucky enough in my lifetime to see Rush in concert 4 times in 3 different countries. They put on a phenomenal show no matter where they went. And they are one of the bands that will always stand the test of time. I’m proud to see you guys as a younger couple try new stuff. Keep up the good work guys.

[@davidhunt8298]

Yes! I was in Ottawa in April 1976 for the 2112 concert EPIC!

[@christhornton4410]

Oh my gosh thank you sooo much for doing this Rob Squad!! From someone who is 58 years old and saw Rush live in 80 and 81 and who has been a lifelong Rush fan to see both of you being moved by this music brings a tear to my eye. Their music crosses all international, racial, cultural and economic bounds and it is so beautiful to see your positive reaction to this. When I was young Rush represented this new ground that united everyone through their music and positive message and we all loved it. My god it is so great to see that it touches you as well. Music is the great communicator and thank you so much for showing that to the world. God bless you both. The message with song is using Tom Sayer as a metaphor for voyaging into your own journey into life and seeing things as they are now not as they were then. Open yourself to your own journey. "...exit the warrior today's Tom Sawyer he get's gets high on you and the energy he trades he gets right on to the friction of the day..." Stay in the moment. It's a song about going against the tide of getting sucked into day jobs you hate and striving for a life that has some meaning.

[@michellebenavidez2728]

First rock band I ever saw at 15 years old, it was love at first sight, they're the best!

[@tinagarcia4380]

First band I ever saw back in 1976. Me being a 67 year old I still listen to Rush!! 🎶❤️🎶

[@matteliano454]

I am a 51 year old man. I have been listening to this song since it came out. I have easily heard it hundreds of times. Watching, hearing and seeing them do this ( and most other songs ) I still sit staring with my mouth agape.

[@conureron3792]

Love the lines: Though his mind is not for rent, Don’t put him down as arrogant. His reserve, a quiet defense, Riding out the day’s events. & No, his mind is not for rent, To any god or government. Always hopeful, yet discontent He knows changes aren’t permanent - But change is

[@TheDrakelicious]

Yeeeesssssss

[@davidransom4703]

the river

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

The greatest Geddy Lee song is "Take Off." Hands down the best song in collaboration with the McKenzie's.

[@Darkmankind]

"Changes aren't permanent, but change is."-Rush. True statement!

[@bsuggaj1]

As a jamaican Canadian woman I live rush and check out the drummer neal peart I believe, he us 1 if the top 5 best drummers IN THE WORLD ❤❤❤R.I.P

[@axl1026]

you have to hear RUSH - Red Barchetta and Camera eye--- Geddy Lee on lead vocals, bass and keyboards

[@lindas2606]

RUSH: The Garden Their most powerful song: “The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect; So hard to earn, so easily burned.” It’s also the final track on their final album. Don’t wait too long to listen to it, it will change your life! And watch the live performance, it’s beautiful - they used a small orchestra when they did this one. They make me proud to be Canadian they really are/were (RIP Professor) stand-up guys.

[@lawrencesilver4661]

I read it at my sister celebration of life last weekend.

[@grumpyoldbastard3484]

As a Canadian I agree 100%. The Garden is very powerful and emotional.

[@philsigman9088]

Thank you Canada for such awesome music. Been a Rush fan since their first album.

[@waynethera2712]

It is pure greatness but I think they should span their careers first. Then The Garden falls into its rightful place.

[@lindas2606]

@@waynethera2712 that will take soooo long though. Their catalogue of brilliant music is too large. I’m an immediate gratification kinda gal. LOL

[@NealStidham]

I think you'd like "Subdivisions" and "Limelight" if you want more like this.

[@tonymagro2500]

Definitely Subdivision

[@tonymagro2500]

Sorry, Subdivisions

[@darrenbartley5084]

Yessir!

[@TaggD808]

,,,,,They were playing like you're flipping through the stations, going from 1 station and genre of music to the next....rock, reggae, heavy metal...etc!!!!! Love you guys

[@bringingtolightnj9127]

Someone else suggested : "Roundabout" by Yes. I second that. You have to !

[@brianginn6075]

In my opinion, all three members are an underrated musical gods! Alex on guitar, Geddy on bass and keyboards and of course the “professor” the late, GREAT, Mr. Neil Peart on percussion!🤯🥰😍. Their music has accompanied me throughout most of my life. The Bible gives comfort to lots of people, RUSH is my “bible”

[@Jerlwayne]

Next song: Roundabout by Yes!!!!! It will blow your minds.

[@pattyestrada6]

100%, another vote for Roundabout

[@robertmills8640]

Roundabout or Starship Troopers

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

Changes is better

[@jameskasson8484]

Absolutely! Rush was heavily influenced by Yes and roundabout is the perfect song to react to First

[@Mark-nu3ej]

Yes, you guys will love Roundabout by Yes!!

[@PeteMarshall-tp3ih]

I was lucky enough to see them live a number of times, they are and always be one of my top bands.

[@BigChuckMeister]

So, I'm sorry I didn't get to this reaction sooner. This is one of the most difficult drum songs for any drummer to play. Geddy Lee is the vocals. Check out Red Barchetta (Spelling?). The lyrics tell a story. If you care to do it, you should also check out the entire album 2112. It's a concept album. Very cool storyline. It's far too long to do a reaction video to (or at least by my understanding of reaction videos anyway). This is actually my first time seeing that version of Tom Sawyer and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@BlackCatLover]

There are a few really great reaction videos to the whole “2112” composition, both lyrics and the comic style version.

[@BigChuckMeister]

@@BlackCatLover Not sure what the "comic style" will entail, but cover me ... I'm about to go down in the rabbit hole. LOL!

[@BigChuckMeister]

@@BlackCatLover WOW!!! That was absolutely amazing! Thank you for the loss of an entire Sunday afternoon and evening ... I'm sure I will be enjoying myself down here in this cool, comfortable rabbit hole!

[@jaywitt5171]

Guys - love the reaction and the fact that you're getting pulled into the Rush Rabbit Hole. Tom Sawyer is one of the two starter videos (I know you've done others). Next up: Xanadu Exit Stage Left. It's a live concert video from 1981. You will become true believers and understand why they are considered the greatest rock trio in history. We're ready when you are!

[@robertkelly6207]

Complimenting on J and Ambers' inclusion of ZZ Top amongst the Trifectas of Rock IMHO!!!! Rush ,ZZ, Grand Funk, Jimi, Cream.....Come on so many more

[@davetalley]

After Xanadu on Exit Stage Left, do YYZ on Live in Rio, when you get thousands of Brazilians dancing and chanting thier own lyrics over it, it's amazing, apparently it was the local Futbol clubs song they chanted

[@michaelwhalen7154]

Absolutely!,,

[@matthewteague623]

@@davetalley I thought they did? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpKsZZSGiJtgeZI Maybe I'm confusing it with another? But the crowd was Absolutely Nuts in that one.

[@davetalley]

Maybe that was the chant over the 2112 intro

[@daviddci7650]

Lyrically this is a reoccurring theme for RUSH: being independent; standing alone and strong; hopeful yet discontent; idealistic yet realistic; not taking the path of least resistance; going against the grain; choosing substance over style.

[@maryannturton9830]

Well said!👊

[@realtooch]

The path of Xanadu

[@dizastro5437]

The Trees

[@Deam7666]

Not a huge band, just huge magical talent!🥰🖤And I love how you complement each other-he’s rocking out while she is just swaying to the beauty of it all🥰

[@kenterenchin]

2112 is a song that you should really check out, it is 1 entire side of a record and is one of the premiere Rush songs of all time!

[@rickwelch8464]

Find the band 'Yes' and play roundabout. It's more prog like this and the musicianship is on point like this is as well. Rush drummer Neil is the greatest drummer of all time and it isn't close.

[@BrettLesPaul]

Find Roundabout live at 2017 Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Geddy Lee plays Chris Squire’s Bass part to perfection!

[@bobblethreadgill4463]

You reckon they're ready for the tune..."Close to the Edge"?

[@rjkennett934]

I'd also like to see some reaction love given to Asia. A mix of members from King Crimson, Yes, and ELP? Yes, please.

[@BrettLesPaul]

@@bobblethreadgill4463 Nowhere near ready for that. It’ll pit them right OVER THE EDGE. LOL. First gotta see if they can consume some well-known Yes.

[@bargndigital8874]

Love Getty Lee's voice, he is extremely talented plays multiple instruments.

[@gregmildenstein7363]

They can all play all of each others parts. It's what makes them so impossible. They can swap and do the same sound. Like the beatles

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Geddy Lee

[@chrislira3574]

A lot of people think he sang his whole career in air-raid siren, Temples of Syrinx style. He hasn’t sung like that in about 40 years and really found his sound and style as a singer.

[@Thegoodlife007]

I enjoyed this reaction, I had the pleasure of seeing RUSH live many times in the 70's and 80's

[@steve_m2473]

Need to try "Working Man" for some early Rush and "Subdivisions" is a masterpiece in drumming. Many more greats to hear as well.

[@beastmode8985]

There's a lot of great Rush songs to choose from. They had a long successful career. A personal favorite of mine is "Working Man". I'd love to see y'alls reaction to it. Keep up the great work 👍

[@baronvonsatan]

Ahh, pre-Peart. I wonder if the drummer on that album regrets leaving Rush?

[@matthewdrake4385]

Baron, kind of tough to say , seeing as John Rutsey, just like Neil Peart has also passed.

[@Nater389]

You've never heard such sounds come from (3) guys. They were each masters of their instrument. Listen to each instrument separately, if you can. They are all playing their own insane stuff over and under each other. Listen to the bass during the guitar solo...its nuts. Glad yall found them. My parents introduced them to me when I was young.

[@francischaviano7402]

As a 56 year old that grew up on this stuff it is really quite refreshing to see your respect and appreciation. I also saw your reaction to Spirit of Radio and I must admire the Ladies' spot on interpretation of the lyrics. They absolutely meant what you said, at the beginning radio was about talent and music and now it is all about the $$$$. A shame. Shows great character by you two and also intelligence to be willing to branch out to all sorts of music and cultural influence. A little trivia you might already know, the drummer (Neil Peart) is considered by many to be the best Rock drummer of all time. He also wrote the lyrics to this song, Spirit of Radio and almost all others. Not many bands can say the drummer is the writer, and great poetic lyrics they are. Thank you for giving me hope for the younger generation and keep up the good work, I subscribed.

[@saturnracer156]

IMHO 3 of the most talented musicians that ever graced the stage together.

[@davidransom4703]

but its everyones opinion

[@saturnracer156]

@@davidransom4703 I left a similar comment on another video once. Somebody tried to troll me. Now I preface it to shut the trolls down, even though I know 99.9999% of the world agrees. lol

[@k1hasard]

The lead singer is Geddy Lee. His voice is one of those that is easily recognizable. Another comment mentions the band "Yes". They have a bunch of excellent songs floating around KZbin. "Awaken" by Yes is one of my favorites.

[@matthewdrake4385]

For first song by Yes, got to go with Roundabout. Great catchy prog rock song.

[@ghostofyourmom]

I remember reading a Rolling Stone article about Rush. The author said that Geddy Lee sounds like a bard character from Middle Earth. And then when you actually see Geddy Lee, he even LOOKS like a Tolkien character! Haha.

[@matthewdrake4385]

Ghost, that's hilarious. Very unique voice and vocal style. The debut had a Led Zeppelin influence, so that could explain the Lord of the Ring similarity. If you cross Yes with Led Zeppelin, you pretty much get Rush.

[@Irridia]

South Side of the Sky by Yes is absolutely stunningly brilliant!

[@robertlanier2235]

"Time Stands Still" is one of my faves from Rush definitely worth a listen.

[@kamdynjensen4344]

Hand's down the best concert I have ever seen especially with the laser light show "Awesome Band!"

[@scottycartercom]

Something tells me that all these reaction videos that are now being produced are going to inspire the next generation to create music without computer assisted editing. Thank you for reviewing RUSH! We need new inspired musicians that will create music from the ground up again so that we can all be inspired soar and dream! Nothing against the music of the last 25 years but there’s no doubt it is lacking something and these reaction videos are completely shining the light, thank you!

[@SoloArt8250]

Man!! Neil Peart drummer/lyricist RIP brother

[@davidobry3806]

Don't forget the greatest drummer in the world.i miss you neil.

[@adamberggrun8426]

RUSH was my first concert ever, July 1975, Cleveland Public Hall. I was hooked,