Rush - A Passage to Bangkok - Live in Rotterdam

A Passage to Bangkok by Rush

[@mikemack7050]

I raise my glass to you Professor. May your stops along the way be the best... You will be missed.

[@luispablodiaz445]

RIP Neil :(

[@JackOrion0670]

Geddy may mostly record with a jazz bass but live, the Rickenbacker just sounds so right.

[@topmex]

back in the day he mainly used Rickenbacker, it has just a little better tone I think.

[@dylpik4374]

I wish he used a Rick instead for the studio version

[@LJuutilainen]

Dylan Sikinger He did. Geddy used Rickenbacker from Fly by Night to Permanent Waves. He began playing Jazz basses on Moving Pictures, but continued to record also with Rickenbacker until Grace Under Pressure.

[@InfiniteRhombus]

+Rich Vee for this song anyways, i own a rick myself and a j-bass and im finding myself just playing my j-bass most of the time, the maintenance you have to put on ricky's are such a chore, they sound great though, sometimes. most importantly though they look cool.

[@konstantinov]

the rick (mixed high like it is here) makes them sound like Yes

[@jjohnsonmadison]

I first got this album when I was 14 years old. Im 57 now, and I still love it. Rock on forever Rush! RIP Neil Peart..

[@painkillerjones6232]

Their best album.

[@angeladesilva5256]

Bad ass performance of this epic song. I have never heard them play it live until now. Rush are musical geniuses.

[@salvadorrodriguez9641]

Angela DeSilva Same here. Im just amazed!

[@RobertMartin2112]

Angela DeSilva I'm always happy to read this sort of praise, especially from the ladies. RUSH is awesome.

[@jimshorts8960]

+Angela DeSilva My favorite song when this came out. Still Great Gimme a pack of rolling papers and lighter and I'll see you later ;) I'll only stop for the best.

[@mymicks21]

The live version on "Exit Stage Right" is better than the studio in my opinion

[@MrIncognito236]

Yep. And the only song about drugs they have. No songs about sex and all that shit!!, One of the things that make them Geniuses. I have been going to their concerts since 1976. I saw them do this song live back then. They still have the same energy, but it has mellowed and refined with age. Like good wine. They are the best, truly.

[@AustinNebbia]

It amazes me how well Geddy can still get up there. His voice has a different tone with age, sure, but he still really nails those notes, it's so satisfying. (By the way, if you want a speed closer to the original studio recording, put it on custom speed 1.1.)

[@canislupis3129]

Austin; I’m a bit of an old geezer, I started out with Rush while in high school - from the beginning and have gone to zillions of shows - can you explain a bit more detail about ‘put it on custom speed 1.1 ‘ please? I have a ‘Rush’ coat I made myself back when, but I still think it’s pretty good. Rush had a really good ‘do rag’ ? I don’t know what you call it, from ‘Test For Echo’ that is square when unfolded flat. I had that put on the back of my coat just below big lettering ‘Rocinante’ and some other stuff, but I’ve found that it is usually only real good Rush fans knows what ‘ROCINANTE’ means.

[@geftiler2112]

@Druid Firmware I strongly disagree... the musicianship has improved with every tour.

[@curtis4994]

This song is about smoking weed around the world.

[@GameCentralTactics]

no its more about opium.

[@freewill51]

no it was about pot. Listen to the words and watch alex.

[@curtis4994]

***** They never touched opium, it's about pot.

[@astrella]

Its about hash...

[@MrIncognito236]

no, Brett, it si all about the weed. Our first stop is in Bogota, to check the Colombian fields. Back when they wrote this song, the most popular type of weed was Colombian gold( IF ONLY I COULD STILL GET THAT SHIT< WOW), it looked like hay, but is got you so frikkin stoned. I know I was there. 1976 baby. Thailand express was in refernce to thai stick. That shit FUCK ME!!. there is one referent to hash, but all those others were popular weeds that you could get, mostly in Cal. I didn't here about the stop in Afghanistan, that would be opium young Jedi.

[@superslayerguy]

Saw this tour in NJ when I was 10, 16th row. Couldn't see all over the sweaty men so the security let me and my little brother stand in the isle and watch the show. I absolutely could not believe how close Alex Lifeson was to me, one of the most impactful nights of my entire life. Been playing guitar for 13 years now thanks to these 3 guys. Best band of all time

[@ianj454]

If that ole rickenbacker bass could talk...

[@wyattjohnston1156]

ianj454 oh but it does

[@EduardoGomes-ld1pm]

The best rock band ever...

[@scottshields113]

"Nah they never play Bangkok" Just for you Jerry. RIP to you and The Professor.

[@Aquarivania]

When you see those Rickenbackers you realise how much a blast from the past this is. Fucking amazing!

[@rokyericksonroks]

Sad! The Real music stopped being produced a long time ago. That Rick is as outlawed as a Red Barchetta.

[@darkhorse13m]

It makes me really upset that I'll never get to see them play live now but I hope Neil's in a better place. *RIP*

[@TheRakuman]

Neil is dead! He’s not in a better place. Dead is dead. Nothing good about it!

[@gracielakoegler8961]

I was lucky to watch them , and was thinking about as I watched the video

[@dennisknowles1463]

Iwas a hugh fan since my teen years. Now 54 and I've only seen them once. I agree with all comments they as being the best !

[@captainjay-gf6ws]

Neil is going through the correction necessary to become one with His Lord. This takes place in the lake of fire (spiritual, not physical). He will be in the best possible place when it's completed its work: paradise. You'll be able to meet them all one day.

[@DaMazzaf97]

God, Geddy has such a unique voice. So good

[@mcdaniels6188]

To the Peart family, Geddy and Alex, and all the Rush fans....It goes without saying what sad news, this, of Neil's passing. Not only did he seem a very affable guy in interviews, but the dedication to his craft was abundantly evident. He will live on in our memories as one of the best. On top of that, what a prolific lyricist! This song, amongst so many, was nothing short of brilliant. RIP Neil.

[@SoulKingBK]

Still has one of the hardest grooves I’ve ever encountered in rock. Rip Neil.

[@tribeverage7268]

Ok, how f*cking complicated would it be to be GL in this song? Remembering THESE lyrics, completely bending those bass strings, and holding superior vocals!! This dude is an ABSOLUTE genius!!! Strong work indeed

[@Sweetpea1399]

SEEN THIS BAND 18 TIMES ALL OVER THIS COUNTRY HEAVY HEART TONIGHT 😇🙏😇🙏.RUSH WILL PLAY ALL NIGHT TONIGHT AT THIS HOUSE.

[@BrianMDIY]

That timing signature during the solo is such an epic Rush moment!

[@hedekbass]

1:38 Tom Hanks is amazing on drums... who knew!

[@bamaslaten]

For the sonic sound, this might be one of my favorite Rush songs. They were certainly on point with this version.

[@infraviolet]

If only Ged would pull out the Ricky more often...

[@tylerbailey9329]

Corey, Trevor, smokes, let's go!

[@StowDawg21]

Frig off Ricky, get your own smokes

[@ryanholmes2761]

Rush has got these lyrics about how different sides of your brain work and aliens and outer space bullshit.

[@lovegod5956]

Of course I'll use demoricum on the tv bubbles

[@4spbiz]

Deeeeecrnt!

[@jessedaniels4848]

@@4spbiz HAHAHA FOR A SEC I THOUFHT YOUR PFP WAS BUBS

[@ManOffTTC]

2:35 Geddy is really into the groove. Fun to watch.

[@williamkozlik8216]

😎 I saw rush many times when younger I'm 62 and I always smoke some of my home grown listening to this

[@lucaswedderburn]

I just want to tear up when I see Neil’s face, we all miss you so much!!!

[@bradleydurbin6784]

Get over it!

[@Foxhound3857]

2:52 THAT'S what I was waiting to hear.

[@davidrojasorozco927]

One of the best songs including BOGOTA. From Colombia !

[@mrthundaboots]

The irony. Neil made a nice "stop" for the best,in Rotterdam! What a sweet place!

[@billybundorxo]

Agreed. Perfect place to play this song!

[@mikedraughn1369]

The Exit Stage Left recording is still the best.

[@synystersevilheir]

That Ric is an absolute beast

[@bjornkeit2753]

absolute - but without geddy ......

[@Wargasm644]

I play guitar and that bass is just badass

[@vince12345ize]

Spent 3 years living in Thailand back in the 70's and 80's.

[@skibo3522]

Yo RushWire, Never knew he brought the RIC out in these years, Thank You So Much!!

[@alwaysopen7970]

Been my favorite band since 1974.

[@sousaperesfernando]

A melhor banda de todos os tempos. Rush forever!

[@davidohara6515]

Amen mi amigo !

[@quilmesdave]

Tal cual!!

[@drummerdaveRush7777]

A body of work that changed rock music Rush released its eponymous debut album in March 1974. 24 gold and 14 platinum (3 multi-platinum) records later, the band is only third behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones for the most consecutive gold or platinum albums by a rock band.

[@MrAndreapisciotta]

...In verità ha tutto! Se devo dire il mio miglior solo....questo! Senza nulla togliere a Jimmy Page che rimane un padre fondatore... ma questo solo ha tutto. Tutti i licks che devono essere assoluo arsenale di un chitarrista elettrico. per tutti! Grazie!

[@homiehomerton7638]

Just a few times in life does one one get to see perfection or near perfection. I am so glad I got to see Rush in Dallas Tx multiple times. May God bless Neil Peart.

[@EduardoGomes-ld1pm]

The best rock'n roll drummer ever

[@larryjohnson7429]

and absolutely no one can say these guys don't still have it, fucking incredible

[@blythegirl4348]

Geddy Lee's vocals. It doesn't get any better than that!

[@joeblow4785]

"WE'LE HIT THE STOPS ALONG THE WAY, WE ONLY STOP FOR THE BEST" !!!!!!

[@johnnystieferman6527]

They are the best at what they did, sure miss them , i can only cherish the thoughts of the 15 to 20 times I saw them live, never once disappoint ed me. Masters at work.

[@keithiwai7049]

I’m actually listening to this on the train to Bangkok! From Langsuan. 1 more hour to go!

[@bastifar1]

Every time I saw Rush live the smoke would thicken when this song was played.

[@lagocardiel]

RIP, Neil...😔

[@doodlebob3758]

I wish I couldve smelled this song live.

[@crazeyjoe]

Distorting the treble without compression while keeping the low end clean with compression, as heard here by Geddy, is the key to having that bass tone so defined that a rhythm guitarist is not needed to fill the missing frequencies. Chris Squire, John Entwistle and Doug Pinnick use(d) this method as well. That is my their bass covers the frequency spectrum with solid low end, slicing and dicing treble and just the right amount of mids!

[@Fretless99]

You nailed it, Joe! Great comment, man

[@crazeyjoe]

@@Fretless99 Thank you!

[@Fretless99]

@@crazeyjoe You are most welcome :) Are you a fellow bassist? You know your business. Respect, from Canada

[@crazeyjoe]

@@Fretless99 I am indeed.

[@GilbertMGil]

Our first stop is in Bogotà To check Columbian fields The natives smile and pass along A sample of their yield Sweet Jamaican pipe dreams Golden Acapulco nights Then Morocco, and the East Fly by morning light We're on the train to Bangkok Aboard the Thailand Express We'll hit the stops along the way We only stop for the best Wreathed in smoke in Lebanon We burn the midnight oil The fragrance of Afghanistan Rewards a long day's toil Pulling into Kathmandu Smoke rings fill the air Perfumed by a Nepal night The Express gets you there We're on the train to Bangkok Aboard the Thailand Express We'll hit the stops along the way We only stop for the best We're on the train to Bangkok Aboard the Thailand Express We'll hit the stops along the way We only stop for the best Yes, we're on the train to Bangkok Aboard the Thailand Express We'll hit the stops along the way We only stop for the best

[@dianarivera8285]

Its Colombian not Columbian

[@morganillsley94]

Geddy Rocking the mighty Rickenbacher and that GROWL.....💯👍

[@lucaswedderburn]

One of my faves

[@spreaddeezhazelnutz7511]

You gotta love that sick drum set. This is probably my favorite Rush song too.

[@galecra99]

Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Peart ...

[@maverick_trail]

Awesome to hear the old songs like this. Seems the only people who can't appreciate these older songs in 2014 are the ones that stopped listening to the band years ago or were never fans to begin with.

[@icalexander]

That guitar riff from Alex is just awesome. Not exactly hard to play but something about really strikes a chord with me.

[@cmleoj]

Super hard solo to play. 95% of players couldn’t pull it off. But if you’re blitzed out of your gourd, it’s probably “easy” to play!

[@Flamestar320]

Man, the start of Alex's guitar solo in this song just gets me everytime.

[@Ed9870]

I can't count the number of times this number was played on the 8track back in the day.

[@fabriciodarkpanzer837]

Once upon some gods came down on earth to be among mortal and they taught them their magic through music ... RUSH 4 the rest of eternity 🤘

[@user-py2nl8jl6h]

Everybody knows what it's about marijuana around the world and I remember when I first heard it when they came to Amarillo on the 2112 I miss Rush you're one of my favorite bands of all time. And I got to see him when they were first starting out.

[@santiagoimbachi6381]

"Our first stop is in Bogotà To check Colombian fields"?!?! Why haven´t Rush come to Colombia yet?

[@benlavallee1368]

i don,t know,because maybe theres to many fields.no were to land lol jks

[@sukulpatkhumpaisal1917]

My Friend, Nem. They have never come to Bangkok as well.

[@rokyericksonroks]

There is no “passage” to Bangkok, man. They aren’t making any tour stops there, okay? It’s metaphorical, while still being lyrical, can you dig that?

[@jeffbrockman8071]

Im guessing because...in Colombia...99 percent of people do not understand or speak English there.

[@Carlos-nq7up]

@@jeffbrockman8071 the same thing can be said about Brazil, where Rush played several times.

[@LewisConwayJr]

First song I ever smoked to in high school! Long live RUSH!

[@augustocaldas8794]

R.I.P Neil Peart🙏🙌

[@glo781p]

right at 2:01 alex lets you know !!!!!!

[@jamesweldon9726]

He's well acquainted.

[@nareshgb1]

in his element....

[@jackspickphone6656]

This sounds amazing. And the Ricky!!!

[@mikemallery913]

Love this alblum!

[@RCAvhstape]

That Rickenbacker has a heavenly voice. Nothing else sounds like Geddy and his Ric.

[@robertgoleniowski4188]

No better place for this “weed song” than Holland 😂 Greetings from Poland!

[@humbertofernandes3840]

Ouvir essa música me enche o coração de alegria e tanto tempo passou e ainda me transmite a mesma emoção

[@justinkline1294]

They look like they're having so much fun playing. Even after all of these years. Just as it should be. And the Ric is nice to see as well. Gotta mention that.

[@danbremberger1699]

One of my fave Rush songs, I was jamming this when I was 13, drove my parents crazy,, good times

[@Andre-yf5ws]

Banda maravilhosa.

[@Iberres]

I love to see Geddy playing the Rickenbacker once again!

[@jjohnsonmadison]

I love the footage from Reefer Madness in the background lol...

[@maryhix7730]

The best ever in concert.i will miss going to their shows 😢

[@djzeringue]

My Favorite Song Ever.....Long Live Rush!!! Peace from New Orleans All...

[@keithhinson6743]

WHAT IS MUSIC WITHOUT RUSH? 🎶 🎵 NEIL, GETTY AND ERIC I WISH YOU THE BEST STOPS ALONG THE WAY FOR ALL ETERNITY!!! WHAT GREAT MUSICIANS!!! THE BEST PERFORMERS EVER!!! HAPPY TRAILS FOREVER!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!WHAT WONDERFUL GENTLEMEN!!!

[@scottmartin6594]

Who's Eric??

[@pipecito2112YYZcol]

I'm from Bogotá, and I'm still waiting Rush here to chech our fields.

[@davewhomri]

Neils smile at the end……I love it!

[@jamesgoulet2254]

the way geddy walks off stage after songs to change basses and the camera follows him gets me every time - fuckin love this band

[@mikeellington6878]

One of their best songs they played on this tour. I've seen all their tours back to Power Windows and this is the only time I've seen this performed. A timeless classic from their epic catalog of tunes! Thanks for sharing this one!!

[@zifnab_fizban1998]

Soooo tight! Man... I can listen to this band every single day

[@tedembry7135]

rush sounds just like a CD live that's talent bunch of Canadians that went to the top

[@donryfetor3909]

One of my favourite RUSH songs.....

[@63mckenzie]

While side one of 2112 gets all the attention, side two is incredible too. In fact, I think it's stronger than side two of Moving Pictures.

[@autywizja]

Yeeeah

[@themorningstiffy6603]

MASTERPIECE !

[@paulpischke7446]

1 of the best bands in the last 40 yrs

[@webwizah2199]

Awesome performance but my favorite for this song is still from the Ext Stage Left version, just perfect !

[@iggsrgreen]

the exit stage left version is the best version in my opinion!! geds voice has had it even after tuning down a full dtep

[@fanaticaldueling6337]

This is still in the same key...

[@clownnookie]

Alex has been known to "stop for the best."

[@sting64az]

This got to be one of the hardest songs for Geddy to sing. The early songs where generally high end vocals. He tries but agree just not as the original versions. They still sound pretty powerful on stage.

[@robertbrors5823]

I like his singing in the later years better, in the 70's he was always on the edge of crying!

[@sting64az]

That is true. The early days i was more into the music aspect {guitars,drums,bass} and when Hemisphere record came out i then was liking the lyrics and vocals of Geddy from there on.

[@robertbrors5823]

Hemispheres was the first one I knew, I come from germany and Rush ain't that popular here. You can't compare that to Canada and the US - for example the ClockworkAngels Tour had only two gigs in germany:Berlin and Cologne! But I still love them from the 70's to now!

[@rickstercornish]

Exit Stage Left's version is terrific!

[@michaelstephen819]

When I was a teenager hearing this first on the 2112 LP, it all sounded so exotic. Wow - these guys have been all these places (I never knew it was about coke, smack etc.). Only later I found out that they'd never been any of these places and just liked the sound of the names. What a let-down!

[@tugginalong]

“Refer Madness” on the screen. Too cool

[@Raphao36]

Best guitar riff ever

[@AlTheDrummah]

1:03, 1:59 - your daily dose of Lerxst's shenanigans

[@chrisnaples2838]

Ahhhh! A find song indeed Caress of Steal

[@scottwoods3510]

Hate to see my favorite band of all time get old...They just can't play anymore. Glad they got out...

[@TheSlimshadyrocks]

Oh god Alex yes, smoke on buddy!

[@jimcashin8394]

THE RICK! HE DOES PLAY IT STILL

[@RonGallagher]

For Jerry Stiller.