RUSH - Freewill "Live" (Reaction) Rush is the Freewill!

[@robertkennedy5414]

Only Rush could pull off three solos in the same song at one time. Only a true Rush fan would listen to each solo individually.

[@jaygerson]

🎯

[@jorgegonzalezobrgegon4193]

From the Xanadu video you reacted is Exit...Stage Left Free Will on that video is out of of this world regards from core Rush Mexican Fan

[@BDRYBS]

The keyboards you are hearing, Geddy is playing with his feet.

[@CygnusKC]

I'm always disappointed when the video doesn't show the footwork by Geddy (and sometimes Alex) whether it's synth or the Taurus bass pedals.

[@chrisw2546]

@@CygnusKC I agree. I've only seen about two seconds of Geddy playing the keyboards with his feet during this song. Can't remember the concert. But it needed to be more often to fully illustrate what he did on stage.

[@jhc2093]

It’s time for you guys to watch a Rush video called “Best Intro Ever”. I’m not sure who named it that way, but they were not far off in the description. It’s how Rush opened their shows on their 30th anniversary tour. In order of release, they play instrumental snippets of songs from their first six studio albums and then roll right into the Spirit of Radio, from their seventh album, Permanent Waves. You should check it out!

[@adrienbelliveau6823]

Seconded

[@BimmyJaywalker]

Absofreakinlutely

[@oldnsleepysmitty5503]

Alex's guitar is a smoldering husk of charred wood after that fucking solo❤

[@AnthonyPeterson-bh1ex]

Alex is a stud. Hands down most underrated guitarist 🎸. He is truly amazing. He needs more love.

[@jektonoporkins5025]

I refer to 4:35-5:35 as "the best minute in rock." You've got a top 5 drummer on the planet, top 5 bass player on the planet, and top 20 guitarist on the planet all going completely freaking mental on their respective instruments. Mind-blowing.

[@michaelkogut7661]

Check out Rush- Best intro ever to Spirit of Radio

[@recurrencetheorem4264]

You may call it a guitar solo but all three were going nuts!

[@deadams]

👆🏻

[@scottshields113]

It's always been a 3 man solo jam for them. This one is on Steroids

[@mrsleep0000]

Rush is very much like The Who in that everyone is playing lead.

[@michaelzilkowsky2936]

I like the solo section in Beneath Between and Behind for the same reason. They're all soloing....lol....

[@richardkafka5625]

3 great musicians who were great friends who became family! it doesn't get any better!

[@garylagstrom3864]

On All the World’s A Stage which is the Live record of 2112…Before Neil starts his drum solo Geddy Lee is the first to say: Ladies and Gentleman The Professor on the Drum Kit!

[@vladtepes97]

pro tip for you. whenever you pause a video, hit the "left" button on your keyboard to go back a few seconds before resuming. you miss so much with ill-timed pauses that you don't rewind.

[@garylagstrom3864]

RUSH: Making other bands go WTF since 1974!

[@sampozzi2746]

I’ve been part of their crowds 50+ times. Greatest fans for the greatest band.

[@BUCKEYES2112McQ]

Thank you for keeping Rush music alive and relevant to a new audience

[@joeydaglio7655]

Glad I was fortunate to see them in their hay day back in 83 in Houston Texas. Back then live you'd think you were playing the albums

[@lancerx1759]

Rush has been bringing joy and happiness to its fans for decades its great to see them live on thru reactions in the wake of Neil Peart

[@thegman8968]

Great to see these enthusiastic reactions to this iconic power trio! Please, don't stop now!! 🙏🏆🎵

[@newbiexo]

Snakes & Arrows Tour 2007.Attended the show a couple of weeks earlier in Oslo Norway. Geddy's bass almost smothering one of the greatest solos from Alex

[@lvgelfling72]

One of my faves! They all go off during that solo Lol. "Each of us, a cell of awareness, imperfect and incomplete Genetic blends with uncertain ends on a fortune hunt that's far too fleet You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice You can choose from phantom fears and kindness that can kill I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose Freewill" Lyrics are some of Neil's best.

[@mylesdevine9513]

Amazing lines!!!!!!!! Genius

[@russvan9645]

Great reactions ! La Villa Strangiato ( official video 1978 ) please

[@gregbecker8446]

Can you imagine 40 years of rocket sauce from 3 Canadian virtuosos,? And all their shows were SOLD OUT!!!

[@johnmedeiros3763]

Greatest fans for the greatest band.Great track great reaction. 🎸🥁🎹🎤Rush is the best 😊

[@paulwebster3417]

The line “if you choose not to decide you still have made a choice” is typical Neil master class with lyrics and meaning.

[@garylagstrom3864]

You can almost here an announcer at the end say: YOU’VE JUST WITNESSED GREATNESS!!!

[@johnmedeiros3763]

3 great musicians who were great friends. The keyboards you are hearing, Geddy is playing with his feet.

[@Alberto_1965_BR]

Yeah! The Three Guys Orchestra back on the channel From 4:11 to 5:33 Alex, Geddy and Neil plays their own solo... Best band ever! "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice"

[@terrymoss758]

The Lifeson Floyd Rose is awesome, I have the Epiphone Version, and is incredible!

[@clarkward9208]

Been a Rush fan since I was 11. Seen them countless times. I’m 52 now. The talent in this band is unrivaled. It would be fun to watch you guys react to La Villa Strangiato. Instrumental. With love guys:)

[@dianaa9826]

Master musicians! The greatest band in the world.......

[@krustoo]

Rush is one of the very few bands that sounds way better live than in studio. So happy to have seen them live many times.

[@juliebrockett3471]

Great reaction y’all! One of RUSH’s top 10 songs! Neil’s nickname is The Professor and Pratt, Alex’s nickname is Lerxst, and Geddy’s nickname is Dirk! During the solo, all 3 of these guy’s are soloing! One of Geddy’s best bass lines! And it never shows it, but he’s playing the keyboards with his feet!! Best live band EVER!! Be well and God bless… from Texas!!

[@PeterMcCracken-n3g]

Thank you guys for this, and I also thank whatever power that brought these three together, whom ever it was, they got it right. Cheers.

[@stephenpublicover8818]

Yea, Getti is playing keyboards with his feet, while playing bass!!

[@skysmith6364]

Absolutely freaking epic!!!

[@arnaldomontes5616]

I think you guys need to do a Rush lyric video. Neil writes all the lyrics and he's so poignant and honest. A great lyricist!!!

[@douglascorcoran3173]

The keyboard you mentioned was Geddy Lee playing keyboard with his feet while he's singing and playing bass.

[@FredHampshire]

Guys please do 'Leave That Thing Alone' by Rush (live). You will love it!

[@gannong1]

If you like massive amount of people check out Rush in Rio live!

[@billprince7000]

I was 11 years old when I bought my first RUSH album. It was A Farewell to Kings. That was the beginning of a long love and devotion to these 3 masters of music. I am 56 years old now and still have to get my regular dose of RUSH. I am so happy to see new people becoming aware of our Canadian musical masters. They may be Canadian but their music is a gift to the whole world. A RUSH fan has no limits or borders.

[@chadbennett7873]

As incredible as Neil was on the kit, he was equally brilliant as a lyricist. We are just talking about three geniuses, who happened to be best friends, and made the best music on the planet. And every note was played by the three of them ... live!

[@groezinjohn]

Thank you, I myself have never seen this video thank you for reacting to it and once again your reactions of unbelievably awesome❤❤

[@frankievaccaro3216]

I love your reactions. Rush were amazing in the concert hall. I was fortunate enough to have seen Rush 66 times in concert. Every show was amazing. Geddy playing keys with his feet. Alex does a little keyboard with his feet also.

[@kph1034]

This is from 'Permanent Waves' and followed Spirit of Radio and went into the sublime 'Jacobs Ladder' - quite possibly the best first 3 tracks on any album - and to top it off the last track is the incredible'Natural Science'. PW is quite possibly the most complete Rush album ( although Hemispheres goes close)

[@MJ-mh9zu]

Great to see you guys back!

[@timwest78]

One of their greatest!

[@RedPillMode]

This was great! You could check out Exit Stage Left version quite some time earlier. Live. Sublime.

[@RichAraujo]

If you haven't got to it yet, you need to see them play "The Garden" on their Clockwork Angels Tour. It is different from anything you've seen from Rush, and yet one of their most beautiful songs.

[@KimDuty-i8e]

My favorite verse. “Even if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice “

[@edgarpacifico3421]

These guys are mind-blowing!

[@timdaley4637]

a GREAT TUNE....ONE OF THE BEST ROCK AND ROLL SONGS EVER!

[@BayouMaccabee]

I think they would love the live version of "Driven" on Rush In Rio.

[@ginamarandino6451]

Absolutely! That is an amazing version!

[@Bucketheadgoat]

the best band that ever existed .... well at least in my little corner of the world. musically and lyrically beyond brilliant. thanks for the upload. Check out Roll The Bones by them

[@johnkominar8417]

Losing It is a wonderfully sad song by Rush

[@michaeldaluga5338]

I’m a huge rush fan to the greatest band ever.

[@zaphodt3405]

1981 concert version of this was my favourite

[@wallacecallow2255]

Although it's hard to choose, this is my favorite Rush song. It packs such a punch!

[@jons3808]

Great reaction! One of my favorites Rush songs. The solo section is just another example of their musical greatness. If you get a chance check out the studio version when Geddy’s voice was in its prime… it’s unbelievable!

[@ingovaneijden966]

Rush is the best 😊 Only 3 people and all are masters of their instruments. And i always enjoy this channel, it is great and you are so enthusiastic. Keep up the good work👍

[@iamhere9805]

So who's gonna put them on la villa strangiato?👀😅

[@bobcarn]

I've seen them do that jam session sooooo many times and it NEVER got old.

[@sickerman88]

note for note with the album as well, which is beyond belief, zero mistakes

[@jamesstevens4795]

I started high school the year the 1st Rush album dropped….. we used brown paper grocery bags as book covers back then and all mine were adorned with the big purple Rush from the album art 😂

[@leddygee1896]

The Lifeson model with the Floyd Was originally done by Neal Schon of Journey. However, the Lifeson model is called an “Access” Because Gibson shaved the wood Down at the heel and body of the Neck on the back of the guitar. If you’ve ever played a Les Paul, Then you know how much wood Is present at the neck tenon area. It allows a lot more reach on the upper frets…

[@ginamarandino6451]

Have you guys done far cry or driven yet? They're both fire!

[@kenmolinaro]

The keyboards you heard while Geddy was on the base was played with a Mini Moog foot operated synthesizer. Both Geddy and Alex have one in front of them.

[@markadams70]

"I hear keyboards" - yeah Geddy is playing keyboard pedals with his feet. The man is an animal.

[@michaelkeller6223]

Welcome to the club! Rush brother!

[@debbieplato5107]

Geddy is playing the synth pedals with his feet. Both he and Alex do at times. Alex had a specialist guitar that was for sale but I think they are all sold out. The guys all had lots of nic names for each other. Geddy Dirk Alex Lersxt Neil Pratt check out Dinner with Rush. A "business " meeting with lots of wine and a lot of laughs. Cheers

[@lisaharrison1031]

This was from the Snake’s and Arrows tour…….like ALL RUSH tours it was phenomenal. My husband and I have payed up to 1500.00 per ticket to see our most favorite band & it was worth every penny! RUSH FOREVER!!! GED, AL & NEIL ARE UNTOUCHABLE!!

[@HeathThomas-p4y]

I love you guys!

[@zerglilngvet5428]

best solo ever made!

[@asipavingoffice5537]

Geddy also plays foot pedals while playing bass and vocals, unbelievable. Sadly he did admit they use dubbing onstage and in the studio and he said he regretted overdubbing too much on Exit Stage Left but I could careless they're my favorite and always will be the benchmark of how I react to other artist. Of course Opeth is my 2nd favorite.

[@larrylangley9128]

Please, please, you have to do "Armor and Sword" live, mind blowing.

[@sid7088]

Analog kid live is also awesome.

[@marywiggins2447]

yes very happy tunes, very dark lyrics .

[@rickhaddad7261]

Sounds like you need to check out the Professor play one of his solos 😁 Take care ✌

[@mark-be9mq]

The official live video from 78 of LaVilla Stangiato is easily The Performace of that song. Strap yourself in.

[@obiwanbenobi4943]

Considering when the song was first written and performed and then all these years later they can still rock it. Geddy's voice and phrasing are different, but that's how it goes. If you want to check out the studio version from when it first came out... 1980 _Permanent Waves_ vs. 2007 for _Snakes and Arrows_ tour...

[@markh6014]

Welcome to the Rush rabbithole! Have been enjoying your freefall into their amazing catalogue. They do have some darker tunes as well that I know you'd appreciate. Try a live version of "Witch Hunt" or "Red Sector A." Great tunes from their early 80's era.

[@jomphie74]

Give a react to here again of the first album, true masterpiece

[@tommix6457]

I heard these guys live when they were touring roll the bones album. Talk about bang for your buck these guys played two and a half hours straight. Maybe a minute or two to talk to the crowd but it was straight on music from some of the old stuff to the roll the bones album it was great.

[@paulwebster3417]

Believe it or not it wasn’t really cool to be a Rush fan unless you were one then you found out how many Rush fans there were.

[@bobespirit2112]

Someone should have warned you this song contains arguably the greatest 30s in hard rock music history 🤷🏻‍♂️✌🏼

[@mirkecWii]

I totally get you, this band just always brightens the mood, I know you guys probably dont like them but its the same way I feel about Dream Theater (who to me are the metal sequel to rush)

[@niged]

Great track great reaction. Better live version is from the Time Machine tour Cleveland IMO. Geddys and Neil's faces at the end of Alex's solo is priceless!

[@lvgelfling72]

It's Geddys highest register, at the end of this song also btw.

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

As awesome as this is you have to listen to the recently released 40th Anniversary Edition of Moving Pictures bonus “Live in YYZ” version of it. They are playing a tuned down and a bit slower tempo here, whereas on that 1981 version, they are playing it at “Metallica” speed. Check it out anyone and tell me I’m wrong, it friggin smokes.🤘🖖✌️🎸🥁🎹🎤

[@jage71]

You can buy the Alex LP model. Also has a Piezo. Epiphone makes a more affordable version.

[@zerglilngvet5428]

Rush- Best intro ever to Spirit of Radio

[@Rikko5500]

Im always in 4 RUSH!!!

[@pcjmwhyle1452]

One of my favourite Rush tracks. Much like Tom Sawyer they manage to play a guitar, bass and drum solo at the same time, and still sound as one.

[@Lonalddonegal]

If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice!!!

[@rushrules81]

I recommend alot more Rush but Red Barchetta from 30th anniversary tour you would love IMO.

[@David-l7l4x]

If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice ! If that don't sum up freewill I don't know what does.

[@labgnat]

Geddys bassin is amazing as always

[@martin.l8007]

Geddy plays synth parts with midi pedals.

[@Bass17yl]

Gibson Les Paul Axxess, I believe is the production model of Alex’s guitar. Available commercially

[@mikaelandersson2199]

Check out Neil Peart drumsolo from Frankfurt. Be ready to get blown away. You will understand why he is the best drummer ever lived, and why he is called "The Professor".

[@marrkhicks]

You guys are cool