Rush-Hemispheres (Lyrics) Part I

[@fluffymittens24]

I believe the line of intelligence can be drawn with one band. The depth of intelligence it takes to write like Rush, there is no equal.

[@seekerofme1]

It is nit intelligence, IT IS consciousness 🙏🏿

[@rogeliomartinez8267]

You can say the same of Geoff tate

[@thomasjoseph2050]

No artist today can come close to writing like this! It’s a lost art form. Music today from this generation is truly dead!

[@colleenpeterson7247]

True

[@ArgoLupus]

"Every soul a battlefield! Every soul a battlefield!" Such a powerful insight on the human condition. How else could one listen to a rock opera about the fight to balance the left and right brains.

[@ericbock5679]

I can't even think of a band that could pull of a masterpiece like this

[@VertexHero]

Eric Bock Rush is king!...But... the band 'Yes', perhaps?... ... (don't hit me).

[@ericbock5679]

Yes yes might be able to perform these songs. Didn't even think of them..good call!

[@Bitterblogger]

Eric Bock The Yes that one existed. I don't think the present-day group of old men could do it.

[@VertexHero]

Bitterblogger Hahaha. My thoughts exactly!

[@ericbock5679]

Bitterblogger you got it..too bad all the real rock musicians aren't as plentiful anymore.

[@stevel5912]

I cried twice ..... When my first daughter was born. And the first time I heard Hemispheres Sorry Wolfgang Von Beeetovn and Amadaus Moresmart, you got nuttin

[@michael7324]

I get that. It does that to a lot of us.

[@AaronShowbiz]

I love the way Geddy delivers that "In the Heart's eternal light" line. I get chills every time I hear it.

[@joeyj6808]

Saw Rush four times; first for Permanent Waves tour. They became my favorite band the first time I heard Farewell to Kings. All these many years since, they remain my favorites.

[@ChandlerTV100]

Joey J I envy you the experience of being at a Permanent Waves show

[@bigtony4356]

I discovered Rush in high school, but the song that really hooked me was Closer to the Heart. i had heard it before but when i saw the Trailer Park boys episode with rush i became a fan for life. Sad i will never see them in person but grateful for the music they made

[@DavidLopez-ot9zv]

Revisited this album a few weeks ago and have been stuck since! Masterpiece 🔥🔥❤️💯

[@Randsurfer]

Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation: A Rock Band that can distill centuries of Greek Mythology/Philosophy into an epic, kick-ass song??? Truly in a league of their own. I don't want them in the RandR Hall of Fame because they are bigger than that, they stand alone!!!

[@ll-rx4of]

Rush is unparalleled in so many ways....this song is a great example of that.

[@jimohagan2525]

Top Rush Album for me. Saw this live when i was 13 years old and will never forget it.

[@thomascarrizales5350]

Thank you, Canada !

[@paulmoore7542]

Rushis awesome

[@markdemell8056]

North America Brother! Praise YAHWEH ,,he gave them their talent!!

[@rockhard2654]

Just putting neil pearts lyrics up on a black screen make the best videos ive ever seen. so, what does that tell you?

[@VioletDeliriums]

The funniest part about Rush is that Ayn Rand -- whom Neil Peart idolizes -- would have hated their music (read "The Romantic Manifesto" if you don't believe me). So who is stupid here? Neil Peart or Ayn Rand, or both?

[@AlexandreRibeiroXRV7]

Peart changed his worldviews from what they were back in the day. He's no longer an avid admirer of Rand's writing.

[@1997lordofdoom]

@Daniel Michael No, Ayn Rand and her ideology is pretty much the epitome of stupidity, that's why so many far right individuals follow her and that's why a genius like Neil Peart saw through her idiocy and changed his beliefs.

[@georgestacey9558]

@@1997lordofdoom I was very happy to find out Niel was influenced by Rand, for a couple reasons. The combination of Rush and Rand gives music that I can connect with that rational optimism on a continual bases, even when the philosophy of the lyrics are a shade or so different Niel's sense of life mostly remains within the heroic (more or less). Ayn Rand celebrated the heroic in mankind and for someone who was swept up in the tragic for many years that is so welcomed. Tell me of another band that has more then 2 or 3 songs with that sense of life, hard to do, and what is rare and good is that much more valuable. I am not a pure Objectivist, my personal philosophy is more complex, for one I think people's joy of enriching other people's lives is quite essential to our natural mode of survival, yet given time she may have come to the same thought, and expanded on her own thought. To begin a whole philosophy isn't likely easy, you have to counter your own doubts and glitches alone, and so to me judging a new movement PURELY (naturally to a degree, one must) by the founder is reckless, though Rand would have expected to be judged.

[@georgestacey9558]

@@VioletDeliriums I disagree in part, I think if she understood the drama unfolding in the music, and she could always have commented on misunderstandings a young Neil might have in regards some of her philosophical points, and so she would have likely seen some value in their work. After all she loved Victor Hugo despite the difference in political views. She was capable of liking and disliking certain qualities in a work of art, and Rushes something Randian is a big something and much better then nothing.

[@suemccauley2752]

Neil not only looked inside his own mind, but knew the Universal truths

[@metalmania4726]

Anybody that dislikes this doesn't know what real music is, not the little wayne pop crap, (snare roll) ding! love it classic Neil.

[@hearingimpaired774]

I appreciate the lyrics on the screen so thanks for that. Been listening to Rush for over 30 years and over that period its been hard to pay attention to the lyrics because the music behind them is so @#$#$ amazing. Even if I make an effort to pay attention to the lyrics, 5 seconds later I'm either air-drumming, tapping on a desk, or air-guitaring.

[@chrisa9373]

OMG, You TOO???!!!I cant help myself! The hardest part is deciding air drums, air bass, or air Alex.

[@hearingimpaired774]

Glad I'm not the only one! and BTW, thanks for my 3 new favorite sayings...air Neil, air Geddy, and air Alex!

[@robbie4657]

I love Hemispheres, just as much as 2112.

[@kavikkang9411]

Hemispheres is their best song, it's better than 2112! ;-)

[@jensanruby6739]

I don't know, 2112 was what got me into the longer, more fantastical elements of rush in the first place, and for that it will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@garymcgrath8246]

the whole album is a masterwork and so is this song

[@philtoolson4301]

Phenomenal bass lines and vocals. Alex also awesome. And we know about the professor. 3piece band like no other

[@michellesupport89]

My favorite Rush album. Never knew it started at the end of Farewell To Kings until tonight.

[@cameraredeye3115]

Scott Zaccagnini Yes indeed. It started with "Cygnus X-1 (Book I: The Voyage)" on that album. :)

[@SamuelJayMusic]

Amazing piece. Just close your eyes and put on some good headphones, watch it all happen in your mind.

[@eventhorizon2218]

So true. But so few get it.

[@chrisp2353]

Rush songs are interesting to listen to anytime, but listening to them when stoned is truly mind e x p a n d i n g

[@M0vingPictures2112]

Beautiful Song. Very Enlightened.

[@VioletDeliriums]

too preachy.

[@bradballantyne4921]

Back in the 80s my mother even had to admit this was pretty good lol

[@mohamedfarouk824]

Can not go without “Rush” for 47 years so far ..❤

[@vj9988]

God I love this song.

[@ronniewadkins7697]

Never got to see them in concert!!!!! Missed one on my bucket list. THE GREATEST BAND EVER IN MY OPINION.

[@philtoolson4301]

Fortunate to see 2112 and moving pictures tours. Boise,Idaho. Never forget those 2shows

[@AudiophileTubes]

Rock MASTERPIECE!

[@canadaguy2112ca]

Every soul a battlefield

[@dennisbenzle7493]

it took years but I finally got into rush and I love every thing they do I've got 3 on vinyl love the comments of the devoted

[@michael7324]

Welcome to the club. Has anyone taught you the secret handshake yet?

[@andrade2129]

It took me 36 years and I regret all this wasted time...

[@kristopher9023]

Pure Art in almost raw form ... Beautiful

[@Terrexx1]

Best Rush studio album when it comes to sound quality

[@mikemartinez8357]

Thank you for you work. Love that I can finally sing along with the correct lyrics! lol

[@Entei7777]

I love how this song has no dislikes...

[@MobiusKlein999]

To me, this song tells the story of the USA since World War II. The first part here covers: 1946-1965: Apollo 1966-1985: Dionysus

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

And we're still going through Armageddon to this day. I hope we find Cygnus soon!

[@runicpeaches]

they have no right going this hard

[@ronlewis9732]

Building cities in my head.

[@tymburnham8729]

Lyrics like this cannot be disputed!

[@muppy1100]

To the uploader of this song...... with all respect ... love your post ... thank you much !!!!!

[@nobodymatters3294]

Look what Corona virus had forced me to do, listen to rush. Dark times indeed

[@lizpahlke9255]

Best band ever😊😊😊😊☺️☺️

[@siriusrushfan8479]

Good job on this. Somehow, I wasn't aware of your work. Subscribing now...

[@MovingBlanketStudio]

I like how Cygnus X-1's song length took up one-half side of an album- appropriate for the subject matter.

[@VertexHero]

1 DISLIKE!?...Release the Necromancer...

[@cameraredeye3115]

NightGamerFX 2 actually. And I'm not responsible for it as I saw it when coming here. :P

[@chromiumveins]

+NightGamerFX they are delusional, obviously; forgive the poor souls. for they know not what they do. For if they do, they are total PUSSIES!!!

[@robbiekop7]

The Necromancer got expelled from school for giving out hickies to the girls.....true story :D

[@johnpatrickosborne3824]

VertexHero wtf now there's three. Must have been Prince By-Tor.

[@joeblo4306]

now there's 11 priests... unleash By-Tor!!

[@BooKooDad]

Thanks be to all you wise, Jesus too.

[@ericbock5679]

I am not worthy. If you listen to Rush you got to be cool.

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

Or be cast out...

[@Randsurfer]

At 0:45, I don't think [INSTRUMENTAL] is really needed, ha ha. Just joshing you. Great, great addition to the KZbin gallery. Thanks 10000times.

[@dcraexon]

sounds like what’s happening today better get prepared for winter , thanks

[@thepowerburns7440]

Well... rip Neil...

[@Arachnoscribe]

Early production of the "Geddy Lee Rock Star Ball Vice" began just prior to the release of Hemispheres.

[@carlosavila8558]

Neil was one of the greats,very creative but not repetitive and boring .

[@craigmanning2439]

Thunderbolt project is the bomb.

[@cameraredeye3115]

Book 2 of "Cygnus X-1" - enjoy the 18-minute sequel! :)

[@SnowyCamel]

@RushLyricsOnScreen great job anyway! i hope you reach the min views soon! good luck. long live prog rock!

[@SnowyCamel]

thanks for the upload. btw, i have seen many KZbin videos over 15 minutes, some even reaching 90 min (Pink Floyd's Live at Pompeii). it would be REALLY awesome if you could put the whole thing up. if not, then you're still a legend for putting it up in 2 parts.

[@inspirationmediatube]

There must have been 3 Nickleback fans who clicked on this video

[@cameraredeye3115]

+Ross Miller Or 3 priests from the temple of syrinx. Those basterds hatin' on good music like this... >:(

[@chiefvancamp]

+cameraREDeye heheh 2112

[@SuperSparrow45]

+Ross Miller They probably googled "good Nickelback song" and got no results, so they moved to "good Canadian rock song" and this was their result.

[@joeblo4306]

now theres 7 priests of the temples of syrinx/nickelback fans

[@jamesruscheinski8602]

The menacing theme from :30 to :37 into Prelude has catchy sound that really fits into theme early in song (clash between Reason and Love leading to Armageddon); would sound great if could work more into rest of Hemispheres, maybe into parts 2 and 3 (Apollo / Dionysus) for live performance

[@davidburkett8951]

ok boys and girls showing my age her but this was my first eight tack tape i got with my allow money a long time ago

[@joelouisytuartejr1030]

At 2:17 I wanna sing intro of dresmline.. he's got road map júpiter..radar fixed on the stars...

[@elisabecerra4]

Wow

[@RushLyricsOnScreen]

@SnowyCamel yeah, they only let you do that after a certain amount of views, I believe. If i ever each that point, i'll put it up in one part.

[@vincentrobinson9325]

🤘🏻😁

[@MBearr1221]

make a full length version!

[@riikolisa7027]

It would be awesome if you could reupload this with both parts together, now that there isn't a 15-minute time limit. :D

[@gregsharp6767]

Rush should be considered an orchestra not a band not fair to compare them with ordinary deplorable rock bands that got handed there songs and music I think we should demand an inquisition for Neil Peart

[@markandersen793]

John Petrucci brought me here.

[@carlosavila8558]

I wish we could put neil peart's drumming on screen.

[@56818679]

Nice job, through all your channel, but this song is incomplete.

[@nemesis1970]

same

[@Randsurfer]

If you listen to this song and read and understand the lyrics, you get a minor in Philosophy.

[@anthonyoliva6692]

Remember THE GREAT WHITE NORTH

[@VioletDeliriums]

The funniest part about Rush is that Ayn Rand -- whom Neil Peart idolizes -- would have hated their music (read "The Romantic Manifesto" if you don't believe me). So who is stupid here? Neil Peart or Ayn Rand, or both?

[@kevinporter861]

You fucked up with the commercial, later and won't be back!

[@holynarwhale8729]

I don't want to be that guy, but technically it's called Cygnus X-1 Book 2: Hemispheres.

[@tommysaints8281]

All done in one take.

[@VioletDeliriums]

I hear some overdubs. Listen to the guitars.

[@tommysaints8281]

Violet Deliriums ...yes over dubs vocals and such you are correct, the initial basic track was one take. Cheers aye!

[@VioletDeliriums]

every orchestra concert i ever played in, and every rock gig i ever played in was also done in one take...no overdubs.

[@kavikkang9411]

There is video of them on the soundstage recording Hemispheres. They rehearsed this for weeks and recorded the entire album live on a soundstage, in one take. That's not a BS story, it is a well known story among old school Rush fans and there is even a video I used to have, but have since lost. They recorded video of doing this as well and is was once available on VHS. That's what really makes Hemispheres the greatest rock masterpiece ever recorded, that they essentially played it live!

[@VioletDeliriums]

Kavik Kang mmmright...why does it even fucking matter whether it was don in one take or not? I bet this tack was done in one take and it says more in 13 seconds than Rush's entire discography without spoon feeding the audience with preachy lyrics. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6Gug6p_h5J8bNU

[@soundhealer6043]

"Ceased not to be so strong", not "seemed not to be so strong".

[@RitzBitz96]

You really think Neil Peart would write a double negative? Dude! It's definitely "seemed".

[@soundhealer6043]

Hydrowarp14 I rewrote it, lol.

[@Billkwando]

The giant chunks of lyrics are just lazy. That's no way to present the song, so people can't help but read far ahead. I can't use this to introduce someone to Rush. It's too distracting. We'll just have to muddle through without the lyrics.

[@palonazo]

3 dislikes... time for a purge

[@katomckay5998]

')

[@chrisanthrop2672]

That is not interesting music.