The most technically proficient band in the world. There has never been a band that has come close to this level of talent.
@salvador754 жыл бұрын
One of my all-time favs!!! Alex plays his ass off on that solo.
@winstonlane7084 жыл бұрын
Alex Lifeson is the G.O.A.T🐐🎸
@jsmctch4 жыл бұрын
Hey Sal, what solo does Alex NOT play his ass off in??? hahahaha
@maximilianodelrio3 жыл бұрын
Alex is one of the greatest players ever, my idol
@TheMoonchild19693 жыл бұрын
Arguably his best guitar solo...among his finest.👍
@progmeup3 жыл бұрын
Play it again, Lerxst! :D
@mikerichardson65023 жыл бұрын
They are in my opinion one of the best bands ever, not just rock or progrock bands, one of the best bands of all time period. They are three extremely talented guys playing their asses off on every song. If you’ve seen them live the play just as well and just as hard live as they do in the studio.
@vernshumway59394 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite songs very overlooked.
@SuperJohnnyO3 жыл бұрын
TONS of tension--release--tension--release in this song. One of their best.
@cjk51154 жыл бұрын
I never understood how Lerxst felt the guitar was taking a backseat during the "synth" era of Rush. In my opinion. Signals, GUP and Power Windows showed some of his most creative and dynamic work. I believe the first time I heard it live was the R30 tour and it was one of my favorite songs from the entire show - just spectacular, thematic and such a great mood, even in that very festive setting. Great reaction, Tone.
@Balin934 жыл бұрын
Imagine hearing all these songs at 13 and growing up with them. We're so lucky.
@Jelsick4 жыл бұрын
I was 18 when I bought Grace Under Pressure in 1984. I still have it, in addition to the audiophile vinyl they released a few years ago. It is a great album. Rush is The band.
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rush fans for bringing this era of Rush greatness to my receptors! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@frankbarnwell____3 жыл бұрын
losing it, is a Rush song
@patryan14193 жыл бұрын
So many lyrically deep songs to choose from. Far Cry will floor you. Well-done!
@johnkeller51632 жыл бұрын
Are you seriously so lazy that you did no homework to research the song upon a weak review of forgettable gibberish? You actually said the song distracted you from thoughts of donuts? Isn't that special!
@RiquezaEmGotas Жыл бұрын
This song is superb, it is fast, urgent, beautiful, melancholic and sad, all at the same time and the lyrics in the chorus managed to bring a tear to me eye. Alex's solo is amazing, one of his best.
@kevinkilduff20642 жыл бұрын
Hard to critique perfection! Man, what a guitar solo!
@keithchilstrom20774 жыл бұрын
This is one of there most under rated songs. Love it 💜
@djrush834 жыл бұрын
Alex plays the shit out of this. Just to let u know Subdivisions was off Signals 1982 Grace Under Pressure 1984 some songs Distant Early Warning, Red Sector A. Afterimage are a few my favorites Red Sector A is deep great reaction stay safe
@jacquesjrviens33844 жыл бұрын
Not to forget ''The enemy within'''s amazing lyrics... and everything elseé
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
Red Sector A and Distant Early warning are on my list
@CthulhuWaitsDreaming4 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best Rush songs that doesn't get enough attention.
@trenthogan42122 жыл бұрын
It's my second fav Rush song after The Camera eye
@markhaselow8315 Жыл бұрын
Whenever someone mentions Rush, this is the first song I think of. To me, it is the diamond in the crown of Rush’s catalog. It’s power and message are transcendent, and it is one of the greatest songs ever written. Alex’s solo is amazing, Neil’s drumming is as tight as it gets. But what I find particularly moving in this song is the way Geddy walks down that last “Brother can you spare another war?” line. The emotion in that brings me to tears every time. The Garden, from Clockwork Angels is the only other Rush song that hits me quite like this.
@madrobotfan3 жыл бұрын
You are a true Rush fan... all Rush fans have to rewind and hear parts again!!
@marktaylor83154 жыл бұрын
Grace Under Pressure was my first Rush concert and this song ROCKED MY WORLD. I loved all the hits, but this one hit me HARD!
@k-popplayinklown54734 жыл бұрын
My #1 Followed by middle town dreams Alex is a one of a kind
@winstonlane7084 жыл бұрын
Alex Lifeson is a Guitar 🎸 god #1
@johndavis91964 жыл бұрын
Same and 3 Analog kid
@eccehomer81824 ай бұрын
Middletown Dreams is so good... as is Emotion Detector. Both very underrated.
@Wayne-mp7pk9 ай бұрын
Listen cruising down the freeway on a summers night with volume up.heaven
@Scooter7304 жыл бұрын
Alex was giving you that Stank face during the solo...Like oh sh%$# he went there, that was just sick!
@szililolabu4 жыл бұрын
Alex Lifeson plays beautifully
@johnhitchens22654 жыл бұрын
I think it was the Snakes and Arrows tour where they played this - it was one of the last tours I saw them on any way. It is a stone cold masterpiece
@criticRN3 жыл бұрын
I saw that show!!
@WellHid Жыл бұрын
Played it on R30, Snakes and then R40
@paulriopelle29624 жыл бұрын
The Afterimage another great tune from Grace Under Pressure. Dedication to the late great Neil Peart Rest In Peace Brother.
@bluegreenglue65654 жыл бұрын
I listen to this album at least twice a month in my car, and this song has only in recent years begun to hit me in the heart. Even as a cold war kid, I didn't have the life experience until the last ten years to be able to feel how heavy this song is.
@necromancer68974 жыл бұрын
The riff alone absolutely amasing
@jhc20934 жыл бұрын
Despite this being another synth heavy album, Alex is a monster on this record.
@widewailcorduroy72784 жыл бұрын
Agree completely. Kid Gloves is one of the best solos of his career imo.
@tonix1002 жыл бұрын
@@widewailcorduroy7278 GREAT SONG
@zendisciple3737 Жыл бұрын
For me, it may even be my favourite Lifeson album...then I was 16 in 1984, and the 80's have a certain nostalgia for me. The guitar playing is so good throughout the whole album. Solos, power chords, arpeggios all of it.
@shelleyharrop14192 жыл бұрын
This people is genius oh my god
@michaelbriefs97644 жыл бұрын
Guitar solo? Have you heard "Freewill"? He RIPS on that song!! By the way, this is one of my favorite songs, Between The Wheels! I love the way Geddy sings this...he just really nails those high notes and the passion and attitude he brings to those lyrics! Incredible Rush song! Thank you! Yes! Grace Under Pressure has tons of great music on it!
@lewisbernstein42724 жыл бұрын
and the version on Time Machine (live) is so great - that middle solo section is absolutely crazy!
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
I have heard freewill. Great bass and guitar solo!!!
@michaelbriefs97644 жыл бұрын
@@tonebonetelevision excellent!
@SylvainFluet3 жыл бұрын
@@lewisbernstein4272 sooooo true, I just watch a video of it lately form the R30 show (Between the wheels live), watch at 4 minutes 12 seconds, and focus on bass.... Mind blowing, boom !
@SylvainFluet3 жыл бұрын
@@tonebonetelevision watch the live version from the R30 tour, focus on bass at 4m12s... This song is one of my fav, I've been a Rush fan since Signals, saw them 16 times, "Between the Wheels" is so underated !
@harrybhalbag99244 жыл бұрын
Great reaction! Alex is fire on this track, the solo is sick but what Neil is doing just awesome! Check out the version from the live R30 show. R30 is recorded very well and very clean (my favorite live recording of theirs) and Alex's solo on The Spirit of Radio is a jaw dropper!!!
@Smartie14 жыл бұрын
Agree great live recording
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
I'll check it out! And I love spirit of the radio! 🔥🔥
@shelbywasheere2 ай бұрын
I love that you did this and Available Light, easily their two best songs!
@3233legacy4 жыл бұрын
When it comes to rush after 1982 oh, this is one of my favorite songs! It ranks right up there with red sector a, and to throw it twenty-odd years later the garden. Just an amazing track. Thanks for this reaction brother. Keep going down that rabbit hole
@mlg40353 жыл бұрын
You are, by far, the best RUSH reactor I've seen. Your comments are accurate, informative, and right on point, and your enthusiasm is as infectious as the Delta variant of COVID! Keep up the great work!
@GeorgeJohnson-gf2do4 жыл бұрын
Subdivisions is on Signals album
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
Wow. I am such a Rush Rookie haha.
@timgove53374 жыл бұрын
Twas the hit right before Grace came out, and has most similar sound, so no biggie
@newbiexo3 жыл бұрын
Signals & Grace Under Pressure such great albums. Why care? Enjoy!
@benredmond66364 жыл бұрын
Red Sector A and The Enemy Within from GUP should definitely get a reaction. Great album!
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
Red Sector A very soon!
@coldfire28124 жыл бұрын
RUSH by far a stand alone band, untouchable. Phenomenal music and hugely talented.
@davidbarker774 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favs by Rush. Great song for air guitar. Or air bass. Or air drums.
@zerglilngvet54283 жыл бұрын
how the solo opensup its so amazing
@kirklandraab19994 жыл бұрын
Great visceral reaction, ToneBone. This is the quintessential rock song from 1984, imo.
@countfloyd12694 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reacting to this song. I have a few Rush albums that I consider my favorite and p/g would be one of them.
@lewisbernstein42724 жыл бұрын
It's grace UNDER pressure, so it's p/g (the g grace is under the p for pressure)! :-)
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Looking forward to hearing more from this album!!!
@bobcarn4 жыл бұрын
I hear ya! This has been a "boom to bust" year. Grrrrr!
@stereoroid4 жыл бұрын
I don't believe Rush played this live (much) at the time, but they brought it back for the R30 tour (2004). I remember it was near the top of lists of songs people wished they would play live, and they took notice. (Losing It was up there too, but that didn't happen until they had someone on violin.)
@raygowan19684 жыл бұрын
Grace Under Pressure is one of my favorite Rush albums and this is one of my favorite songs. Distant Early Warning and Red Sector A are also amazing songs.
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
on my list!!!!
@EricVikings4 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you commented on, “Losing It”! I’ve always felt guilty for loving that song and I’m not an unhappy or unpleasant person. That song is just, ..............Beautiful! Also, I understand that it was 35 years after song was recorded that it was played live. I would have payed Big bucks to see that live. I’m delightfully enjoying your Rush rabbit hole dive! Thanks so much!
@TheMoonchild19693 жыл бұрын
RUSH is not a band...but an entire new genre of music.✌
@SteveSlack-zn7hz Жыл бұрын
You're totally right about Alex holding back. To me, he was the driving force in the band in the early stages, 1974-1978 in particular. If you listen to 2112 or watch his live La Villa Strangiato perfornces circa 1978, you can see he was the band leader at the time. Give the first side of 2112 (studio) a listen, and you'll gain a whole new appreciation for Alex Lifeson's greatness.
@winstonlane7084 жыл бұрын
III G.O.A.T’s 🐐... in this band called RUSH!!! Guitarist 🎸 Drummer 🥁 Bassist 🎸
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
Goats! Yes!!!
@Musician_Robert4 ай бұрын
Learned this one on the kit! Love it!
@blackvalkyrion Жыл бұрын
That solo….man, i don’t get bored listen to it
@qwerpoiu15034 жыл бұрын
My history with Rush started from GUP album....and it was a shock to see this album was ranked top 1 or 2 in US at that time without any single hits at that time. Alex guitar sound was so unique and I have been loving it so much. Nothing like any other guitar sound in other rush albums. As an album, GUP, Power Window, Roll the bones, Presto are my favorite albums.
@soundhealer60434 жыл бұрын
Distant Early Warning was getting a lot of airplay actually.
@TexasVeteranPatriot4 жыл бұрын
The harsh realities of the real world, how it can roll over you, and how quickly time, and our lives, fly by.
@TheCentralScrutinizerAgain3 жыл бұрын
Alex`s solo is a thing of beauty! The second section especially
@chalfo4 жыл бұрын
Probably my favourite solo, he seems to drag Neil along with him (I think it's more apparent on the Snakes & Arrows concert version) rather than Neil laying the beat and Alex fitting a solo in (not that they do that anyway) but this really highlights a deep inter-play and composition between the 2 of them. It really highlights how in-sync they are, and once I heard this I started recognising it in pretty much all of Alex's solos there on in.
@michaelkeller62234 жыл бұрын
The Chorus and Instrumental on this song flow SO well and I think you are right that Neil's signature Ride Cymbal work is the key to that. At a live show, Alex's guitar would growl so menacingly it would fill the amphitheater on this song. He is a master at using those effects to full advantage!
@carlbusque18563 жыл бұрын
´I know nothing ´! That is harsh, you know good music man! And yes, I remember when this song came out and I was listening to it, I was stressed too, at 14 years old! But that is the point of the song. This album has great solos and is under appropriated. Thanks man, great review, I watched it a few times.
@qwerpoiu15034 жыл бұрын
Great reaction!! Thank you. Please do Afterimage and Red Sector A, Distant Early Warning next!!
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@markperrette77604 жыл бұрын
I recommend checking some stuff from Roll the bones album. Songs called Bravado and ghost of a chance
@Smartie14 жыл бұрын
Both songs also insane solos by Alex
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
Bravado is on my list!!!!
@Smartie14 жыл бұрын
@@tonebonetelevision the live version please The song is extended
@Ceeberto4 жыл бұрын
The title track is great too, an interesting experiment
@ebrown2112_a3 жыл бұрын
Alex is one of the most underrated guitarists of all time. He did so much to make Rush what it was.
@fundament2 жыл бұрын
you rewinded the solo
@davymc67644 жыл бұрын
Another classic and alex amazing solo that fits the song. Played this to death before going out drinking etc back in the mid 80s in my GUP tour shirt brought to me from the states.
@lonecedarfarm Жыл бұрын
Love this song.❤you're funny also😂 first time listener
@josecarlostenoriopantoja64962 жыл бұрын
Great...
@necromancer68974 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@compnnburns88314 жыл бұрын
Fab reaction Tone, YOU are killing it mate!
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. haha. I am enjoying the hell out of this channel! Cheers.
@jessew11333 жыл бұрын
Fun fact. There are only 2 songs on Grace Under Pressure that mention the title of the song- Kid Gloves and The Enemy Within (mentioned only twice during the song). 😉
@theanalogkid_45883 жыл бұрын
the reason why you're getting stressed out is the time signature. It's alternating between one bar of 4/4 and one bar of 15/16. 15/16 is just one 16th note short of the standard 4/4, so it feels like the next meaure is starting slightly sooner than you think it should. It makes it feel like the song is moving on before you want it to, just like the lyrics describe the world moving on even if you're not ready for it to. It is nothing short of pure genious songwriting.
@squamishfish3 жыл бұрын
A great comment about Alex , Eddy Vanhalen was asked what is is it like to be one of th3 greatest Guitarists in the world , his reply was I do not know ask Alex Liefson
@TheMoonchild19693 жыл бұрын
That outro guitar semi solo a food for the gods.🌹
@jimtatro65504 жыл бұрын
This song was a reaction to the news of the day, ( Cold War, Contras , etc), and how people just sit and watch on 📺. The song from this album that you have already heard was Kid Gloves, check out Losing It from Signals, beautiful and heartbreaking.
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
I did a reaction to losing it. It is banned in some countries so If you can't see it in my video page , your country probably banned it.
@watchmakerfs4 жыл бұрын
The Snakes and Arrows Live version is so much better!
@watchmakerfs4 жыл бұрын
Yes, and the slower tempo also in this particular song.
@ep3gers4 жыл бұрын
Grace Under Pressure was their first album not produced with Terry Brown , They got Steve Lillywhite to produce but he pulled out at the last minute ,they ended up with Supertramp associate Peter Henderson.
@kirklandraab19993 жыл бұрын
Yep, The Definitive Rock Sound Of 1984
@B2BRestaurantReviews4 жыл бұрын
live version is awesome too
@brucesmith91443 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite solos - like the song _Marathon_ - by Alex that is an 11 on a scale of 1-10.
@davidransom47033 жыл бұрын
they fuckin jam out like no other band period...class 1000
@rush2112flyer2 жыл бұрын
One of Alex's best solos...
@Smartie12 жыл бұрын
Yep
@buckeyeman76314 жыл бұрын
Caught my attention with the song selection. I bought this new, on cassette the first time!
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
I wish I bought this, my first tape was Motley Crue Girs Girs Girsl lol
@justineapril79224 жыл бұрын
Subdivisions is the opening track on the 1982 album, Signals. The 1983 album, Grace Under Pressure, opens with Distant Early Warning
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
I just realized I flubbed it. Rush Rookie haha
@toddashton9696 Жыл бұрын
This and Afterimage are amazing from Grace Under Pressure.
@fredericnavarro45754 жыл бұрын
Yeah!! Let’s make a nother.... "Rush generation"! 🎸🎸🥁
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
🤘🔥🔥🤘
@pioneiro20164 жыл бұрын
Rush rules .. The masters
@Progvinyl4 жыл бұрын
Great😀😀Do Natural Science from the Permanent Waves album Best Alex solo is maybe on the song Mission from Snakes And Arrows LIVE imo.👌
@TheMoonchild19693 жыл бұрын
The SUBDIVISIONS song is not in the GUP album but in the SIGNALS album.✌
@vanamonde22 жыл бұрын
"Neil Peart was hi hattin the crap outta that" maybe the best reaction comment I have heard.
@dinoboyX3 жыл бұрын
This music is perfect! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@richarddoyle34204 жыл бұрын
Best song from GUP. The most difficult to listen to, the one that matters most.
@paulriopelle29624 жыл бұрын
Tony's Top 10 Rush songs!!!
@larrylangley91284 жыл бұрын
Go watch the live version.
@Detector20024 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite Rush album. I think you would probably enjoy most tracks off of this one maybe except for "Kid gloves".
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
Reacted to Kid Gloves. Loved it.
@stephenriggs81774 жыл бұрын
Never knew what to make of this song. I find the intro pretty jarring, but I love singing it.
@Nick-ju7ld2 жыл бұрын
Subdivisions is NOT from Grace Under Pressure. It is from the album Signals
@chalfo4 жыл бұрын
Further to my previous point, a natural next option to me would be "The Weapon". Lyrical version is absolutely fine but you will feel compelled to watch it live (at which point, add "Count Floyd" to your search)
@toddashton9696 Жыл бұрын
The stick hits remaster of this song live in Germany is Excellent. Better than the studio version IMHO
@robertghanem1074 жыл бұрын
My favorite RUSH song..
@tonebonetelevision4 жыл бұрын
its a pretty kick ass song!
@mdu21122 жыл бұрын
9:46 LOL! EVH, Neil, and Gremlins! Screw 2020!
@alejandro78653 жыл бұрын
Brutal, tengo el vinilo desde que salió, es el último tema del lado B, es excelente...
@danielpotter36033 жыл бұрын
People always talk about keyboards on GUP, but Alex has so many great parts on this album.
@jonsknows54713 жыл бұрын
Lol great video … a year later I’ll be the new comment to state the obvious that was probably mentioned many times .. Subdivisions is on Signals album .,, great job nonetheless … you know how that reaction video feels going under the spinning wheels
@snowdog58954 жыл бұрын
RUSH-Clockwork Angels-Live R40 🤯🤯🤯🔥🔥🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🙂
@carlgibbons57774 жыл бұрын
Maybe my favorite Alex solo of all time.
@nodrush804 жыл бұрын
That little high hat section is why he is the heavy weight champ.