Rush Clockwork Angels Tour The Garden

[@JeromeDukes]

The Garden is an allegory for a person's life. A garden needs tending, nurturing, protecting and love for it to blossom and grow. Failure to look after the garden can lead to ruin and instability. Success or failure, rich or poor, happy or sad, at the end of the day, you are your biggest critic on how well you tended to your garden.

[@markstromberg1148]

Well said, JeromeDukes! It turns out to have been Neil Peart's parting lyrics (last song on Rush's last album) on his own life, which was well and truly lived to the fullest. The metaphor describes how one should evaluate one's short time, and contains one of the most beautiful and profound stanzas I've ever heard: "The future disappears into memory/With only a moment between/Forever dwells in that moment/Hope is what remains to be seen." RIP, Mr. Peart!

[@David-ng7cr]

​@markstromberg1148 Also well said Mark. Glad I was lucky enough to see them in 76.

[@MrRezRising]

Beautifully said. ❤😢

[@Lorrdd]

Thanks captain obvious. It's not like Neil co-wrote a companion book for the album that plainly spelt out what the album was about. "The Garden" was the final chapter of the book, where the book's hero rejects the Watchmaker and the Anarchist and instead lives with the Carnies, and is madly in love with the trapeze artist there, who's the Goddess with wings on her heels. Since you're not a real fan, I'll educate you. Caravan - about there hero seeing the skytrains come in every evening where they reconnect to the tracks heading towards the capital city. He gets pulled onto one of the passing trains by the Anarchist. "On my way at last." BU2B - About the nation the Watchmaker built, where he controls everyone's life down to the minute detail and everything goes according to plan, we don't need to think. "All is for the best, believe in what were told." Clockwork Angels - entities created by the Watchmaker, and access to their plaza is tightly restricted. They spew the same platitudes every time they do their act, and it has an almost euphoric effect on the populace. "The people raise their hands, as if to fly." The Anarchist - A former student of the Watchmaker who learned how to create diamonds through transmutation, which the Watchmaker didn't want, so he rejected him as a student. The Anarchist rails against the strict society that eliminated freedom. "The things I've always been denied, an early promise that somehow died." Carnies - the lone aspect of Albion that the Watchmaker doesn't control, and allows to exist because his daughter, who is a Clockwork Fortune Teller, lives with them. He even allowed them to perform by the Clockwork Angels so he could look down and see her from his palace, and she could see him. "Demon music and gypsy queens" Halo Effect - the hero fell in love with a trapeze artist and slept with her, the other Carnies warned him not to try and tie her down, but he asked her to marry him, and she laughed, not at him, but at the idea of marriage in general. "What did I care, fool that I was, oh Goddess with wings on her heels." Seven Cities of Gold - Mythical cities that are purported to exist on the eastern continent, where the Watchmaker has no reach. They were actually abandoned agrarian villages that, at sundown, gleamed as if made of gold. The hero finds them, but pretends he didn't to keep the myth alive. "A splendid mirage in this desolation" The Wreckers - pirates who work for the Anarchist who attack ships at sea and strap boats they attack to their floating city. When the hero is returning home, he's attacked by them, and he watches the captain of the ship be murdered. "The human chain leaves a bloody stain, washed away in the pounding rain." Headlong Flight - the hero remembering his story since leaving home. "I wish that I could live it all again." BU2B2 - The moment the hero has to decide between the Watchmaker and the Anarchist as they fight a battle on the floating city. "No philosophy consoles me, In a clockwork universe" Wish Them Well - The hero decides neither. He realizes both are powerless with the illusion of power, and he chooses a different life. "All that you can do is wish them well." The Garden - The final words the Watchmaker's daughter spoke before she died, spoken to the hero, were "Tend your garden." as the hero had chosen to live with the Carnies in a free life, and he liked to garden.

[@MrDuneedon]

@@Lorrdd Geez. No need to be a dick. Even a lot of Rush fans don't own the *companion* book. Do better than this. Be a good Rush fan. Not a dick.

[@davidellis5141]

One of the top trios ever along with The Police. Rush never compromised & maintained a musical journey that enthralled many for over 40 years. Fine musicians.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh!

[@chiefbrody75]

Aside from a very few songs, The Police are boring

[@MarkoMakela-kk7qf]

Both bands too had the top notch drummer ver evn though with different styles but instead of what happened with Police where the egoes started to collide, RUSH stayed together even trough their hard times as the album title 'Grace under pressure' is about.

[@Stevedrums741]

To end a 40 + year career with this song represents a band who ended on the very top of their game and not relying on decades old successes. With the possible exception of the Beatles, I can think of no other band ending at their peak rather than playing beyond it. Knowing the tragedies that neil had endured and had yet to face gives a melancholy and somber mood of this song. But if listened to properly and in context, what a map towards being a good and decent human. Something every metric said he was. I shall never hear this song without getting choked up. I truly miss these guys.

[@MrRezRising]

You're not alone, brother. 🤘

[@donhadfield2835]

This is one of Rush's simplest but for Rush fans sentimental songs. Their last song, on their last album. While they toured a few years more, Neil Peart wanted to retire to spend time with his second family but was sadly struck down by cancer. Three masters of their intricate musicianship and incredibly deep lyrics from Neil. Their music changes through the decades. Tom Sawyer & Spirit of Radio are must listens as are the live versions of Xanadu, Working Man, YYZed & La Villa Strangiato.

[@timfarrell6968]

I tear up every time I play this one.

[@pendermanager3739]

❤❤ It's still hard to watch this without thinking about the Professor RIP GOAT

[@michaelkeller6223]

“The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect, so hard to earn, so easily burned”. Truth!

[@squamishfish]

Keep in mind the drummer wrote the lyrics, He lost a daughter in a car accident and his wife shortly after to cancer , The singer Geddy his parents were holocaust survivors, the guitar player his Dad was a political prisoner in Europe, this song has a huge meaning to each oft hem

[@Lorrdd]

None of that has anything to do with this song. They dealt with Neil's shit in Vapor Trails, dealt with the Holocaust in Red Sector A, and Alex never cared about the political prisoner BS.

[@goldenretrieverdad]

You are correct, it's a song about life and how the way you live is how your life is measured. Live it well and be kind and generous and you will have lived a beautiful life. This song gives me chills every time I hear it.

[@stanleydavidlepretre4241]

*The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering.* Bruce Lee

[@richpardey766]

Congrats on 60 thousand followers, you officially have a whole stadium of followers 🎉👍✌️💜

[@MaddyReactions]

🥰🩷

[@astrogate1]

One of the greatest Canadian rock bands ever!

[@BuzzJones-e1e]

A good sent-off for Neil R.I.P.

[@Jonathan-iq3sg]

Maddy ALWAYS looks like a million bucks.🤗

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@MrRezRising]

This concert film was played once - ONCE - at AMC on 42nd in nyc. It was almost an impromtu Rush concert with fans from all over the tri-state area attending, AND I bumped into the violin player from the show, John Dinklage (Peter's brother) and he gave an autograph. It's truly the most beautiful song. Painfully bittersweet, as life often is. ❤

[@johnboydTx]

I've always enjoyed RUSH 😉👏👏👏 great song .. Maddy enjoy your adventures in music 🎶..✌️😊💗

[@MaddyReactions]

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[@ThisTrainIsLost]

To enable you to experience "The Garden" in context, here's the KZbin link to the entire Clockwork Angels Tour concert in Dallas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGiTdouHp5uWj6csi=f4Gsytq46chXmIUb Of course you could always just buy the concert on a Blu-ray.

[@michaelatkinson8291]

The song was the conclusion of the Clockwork Angels story which spanned the whole album where the main character looks back on his life. It was influenced by the novel 'Candide' by Voltaire

[@Lorrdd]

Saw this tour live in Toronto, the string group with them was amazing.

[@amanontheland7892]

Hey Maddy, nice to see you've tuned in to Rush. I know you will enjoy the ride. Everything Rush did in the studio is the same as their live performance. All three; Geddy, Alex, and Neil (RIP), are masters of their art and instrument. They are the best band for the last 40 years (and the soundtrack of my Canadian youth) that the world has yet to experience.

[@sumonjamal1653]

The lyrics were written by Neil Peart (drums) for the last Rush album 'Clockwork Angels' in 2012 - a concept story record about the travels of the 'Watchmaker' in his world... The album concluded w/ 'The Garden'... which depicts the 'Watchmaker' settling down in a home and tending to his "garden"... Perhaps, Neil Peart was referring to his final destination in life and caring for the people and things close to him at home. It was a parallel to Neil Peart's life after being on tour w/ Rush since 1974... not to mention his 2 years on his motorbike after the tragic deaths of his daughter Selena in 1997 and 1st wife Jackie a year later... He remarried around 2000 and welcomed a daughter some years later... Peart returned to Rush in 2002 and fully intended to end his tenure w/ the band after their 2013 tour. However, Peart was urged to complete one last Rush 40th anniversary tour in 2015 before announcing his retirement... He spent the last years of his life being a husband... raising his daughter... Neil Peart was diagnosed w/ cancer and quietly passed away in 2020.

[@stevemiller7138]

You are partially right on the story version, but your also wrong , you need to read the Clockwork Angels book written by Neil and Kevin Anderson

[@concernedcitizen-1958]

😢 I missed the live today, and I was late yesterday. This is unacceptable! I don't know exactly what my problem seems to be, however I will correct it post haste!! Rush is an amazing Canadian trio from which you could create an incredibly large body of reactions. I would offer up my favorite song, but that would be like choosing my favorite child.They are just that good. RIP Neil Peart! Thanks Maddy✌️ ☮️ ❤️🎸

[@MaddyReactions]

Hugs! 🩷

[@concernedcitizen-1958]

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[@Kang2112]

The garden of your life. The gifts you give. The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect.

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

More Rush please! "Tom Sawyer", "Freewill", "Subdivisions", "Limelight", "Red Barchetta", "Working Man", "Fly By Night", "Closer To The Heart", "YYZ"

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh nice!

[@amgerth]

YYZ Live in Rio!

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

@@amgerth yes!!!

[@ritchmoore1442]

I saw them 5 times live from the 80's through this tour and they never disappointed. This song currently reminds me of Neil's life, but it fits all 3. ❤

[@randyhenderson6166]

I think Alex's solo here is his finest performance.

[@scotttujo2574]

Alex's solo is one of the most emotional pieces I have heard....

[@cocoboobenstein]

Rips my heart out every single time.

[@howardfry419]

Saw this in AZ. The Strings were awesome. Oh an Alex on keys !! Rarity

[@SaverioP]

I'm here for the outfit you're wearing. That's definitely a keeper. You look amazing.👍

[@MaddyReactions]

Oh thank you!

[@markb.2112]

In the mid to late seventies, there were Zeppelin fans, Boston fans, blondie, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick, BOC, Van Halen, Pat Travis, AC-DC, and Aerosmith fans (among many others). Then Rush started going from a warm up band, to a headline band. Music critics hated it, for Rush didn't fit the aforementioned mold. After seeing all these bands, Rush was the only band that truly inspired me. After FTK tour in 1978, I bought a drum set. Rush outlasted, outplayed, outdid, every band I'd ever heard of in this great musical time period. Weird how they just played music and forgot about all the BS that comes with the industry. What a timeless, Majic, fucking bunch of individuals that never comprised their craft. If only we could all be like them...

[@KneeJerkReactions13]

❤ RUSH. ❤️Maddy. Looking amazing 🤩

[@MaddyReactions]

Thank you!!

[@stevecollette6831]

The last song on their last album. Beautiful allegory for their career and their approach to their art…..

[@davidbrock2450]

One of the great song to show off Geddy Lee ([vocals, keyboards, bassist]. One of the bands songs that really shows off Geddy's voice is the "Spirit Of Radio". The drummer Neil Peart was considered if not the greatest rock drummers of all times! He also wrote all the band's lyrics. To see his greatness, search U tube for his |Live In Frankfurt drum solo. It's 9 minutes long and his drum kit has like 70 plus pieces and he uses everyone of them. Oh and they hold the 2nd place record without a line-up change at 41 yrs. 1st place is The Rolling Stones at 60 yrs and counting.

Seen them live 23 times, going back to 1974…They’ve always put on a great show! I’ve all their albums & CD’s and videos. Incredible Group!!!

[@KennethSavage-nn2vv]

Nice, wow 74? I saw them 17 starting in 77. Long live Rush

[@amgerth]

13 starting at Permanent Waves in 80.

They opened for KISS at a fair in Texas

[@David-ng7cr]

1976😊

[@g0019c]

This is a great song!!! 😊😊😊😊

[@squamishfish]

The garden the family unit nurture and protect

[@ScottM-mds1hb]

RUSH-in their totality-start to finish my all time favorite go to band of any music that I am aware of at this moment.🫡🎉😊it is creativity, skill, integrity, intelligence, passion, in one. Creaskiltegrigencesion.❤ I enjoyed seeing the reaction and one of their more beautiful songs.🫠🫠

[@cityhonors1]

🤗 Subbed for Rush! 🥰🐰

[@susanmontgomery7121]

It's a reference to the final line of Voltaire's "Candide".

[@justitia257]

I love Rush..R.I.P. Neil

[@jim3780]

The drummer wrote this song after his wife and daughter died a year apart. I think it is about the grief he had to deal with.

[@MaddyReactions]

Wow, that is horrendous 😭

[@jim3780]

@@MaddyReactions He got on his motorcycle and travelled for a year. Gives meaning to the song.

[@MJS-ON]

Neil’s daughter and wife died in 1997/98. This song was released in 2012 on the “Clockwork Angels” album which was a concept album of a young man’s life adventures in a Steampunk world. “The Garden” closes out the album and his story. (And as others said, is the group’s very last song of their career. Their final tour was in 2015, their first together as a trio was 1974!

[@mikejacobson14]

It's about character and that good character must be built, nurtured, nourished, and protected. The author of these lyrics is widely regarded to epitomize this truth.

[@scottwontorski1274]

Please Lie, Comment and Subscribe! We gotta get to 100k.😂🤣😂

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

Like yes, lie no😂

[@MaddyReactions]

😆😂

[@wadeharten6600]

Lol! You might be the first woman on earth to say " I really like his voice". Critics have always trashed Geddy's voice especially in the early days.

[@MaddyReactions]

Weird! Lol I like it

[@KennethSavage-nn2vv]

Last song the last album… RIP Neil Peart long live the mighty Rush

[@PatrickORourke-yz3xn]

Thanks Maddy!

[@trevalarose8155]

Geddy Lee's favorite performance.

[@duanetelesha]

Rush one of the best rockers, a three man group with top rock drummer Neil Peart great reaction what's not too like about you, just asking.

[@FrascaPalo]

Rush, Yes, Blue Oyster Cult, and Norm MacDonald, Conan O'Brien in this channel????? You are the perfect girl!!!!!!!

[@yournamehere6002]

Great top, you look amazing

[@daveterret3958]

You're not thinking too deep, there's a lot to think about here, as in most Rush songs. This album was a concept album that was built as a steampunk riff off of Voltaire's Candide. On the last page of that novel, the main character says, "One must cultivate one's garden." In context, this is the philosophical conclusion: Take care of the things you can take care of in life, and keep the rest from bringing you down. The drummer and lyricist Neil Peart apparently wrote a whole series of novels as a back story to this album, in collaboration with an established sci-fi author.

[@frankzember7892]

There's nothing like watching a beautiful woman enjoy the music I've loved for decades 😍😍

[@royferntorp]

The Garden is your family, your friends.

[@matttorrence2900]

We need to get Maddy into Nick Cave and the bad seeds. I think she’ll be blown away.

[@Mrbigp59]

thank you Maddy for reviewing my favorite band. Glad you liked it. Just an FYI the drummer passed away shortly after this tour.

[@gazoontight]

Nice reaction video.

[@jimtatro6550]

This was the perfect song to end Rush’s incredible career. It’s beautiful, heartbreaking, and uplifting at the same time.

[@marvelharris9540]

the dress is on point...

[@MaddyReactions]

Thanks!☺️

[@joesixpack8305]

Tend to your garden. If you don't, well....

[@KevinCassidy-j4q]

More rush: Tom Sawyer (official video), YYZ live in Rio (2002), Xanadu from Exit Stage left (1981), Free Will live in Rotterdam (2007)

[@MaddyReactions]

Oooh

[@ivanveljkovic6242]

Your curly hair, eyes of the angel, face of the goddess, smile who melt ice, your cutnes, beauty, charm, charisma, grace put the smile on my face, thank you, and please don't think that I some freak, my words are just compliment, I'm just a boy who mesmerizade by you 🍀♥️😇

[@MaddyReactions]

Thank you 🩷

[@AlfPane]

Incredible band

[@myrondyal6117]

it sounds a little like Pink Floyd.....have a great day!! Myron Dyal

[@G-MAN1958]

🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@JohnCrimmins]

Must watch nobody's hero from 1997 live...

[@Masihiun-sahraallibya]

Love this song! If you havent done it, I highly recommend doing a reaction to Been caught stealing by janes addiction!

[@PeterAAbbink]

You dear have no understanding of Neil Peart or Rush .... You didn't have any emotional grasp of this song.

[@freefall8243]

It’s a metaphor for one’s own life, nothing to do with Eden.