Rush - La Villa Strangiato (Live R30 Tour) - FIRST TIME REACTION

[@graybri]

You should see Alex's Hall of Fame acceptance speech.

[@debbieplato5107]

It is one of a kind! LOL

[@BrendaTai]

Blah, blah, blah

[@debbieplato5107]

I am going to answer some of your questions. LOL This song is about a number of nightmares that Alex Lifeson the guitarist had especially on the road. It has a number of components to the song and Alex loves to add his improvisation to it. LOL Along with being master musicians they also have a great sense of humour especially Alex Lifeson. Geddy Lee calls him the funniest man he has ever met and they have been best friends since they were 13. Alex had made it his goal to get Neil to smile at every performance. As for the dryers, when Geddy started plugging into the house sound system he didn't need his big stack of amps anymore but Alex still had his. The stage looked unbalanced so they started filling it with dryers, rotisserie chickens, vending machines, popcorn machines etc. Another nod to their sense of humour. They alwsys took their music but not themselves seriously. Song Suggestions Digital Man from the Snakes and Arrows tour Caravan from the Time Machine Tour Natural Science from the Molson Amphitheatre Toronto Cheers

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Thank you for answering my random questions, I totally got their humour and loved it! Brilliant performance 👏. Appreciate the suggestions too

[@Rowenband]

Thanks for this great explanations, coming from a huge fan I presume.

[@debbieplato5107]

@@Rowenband Thanks, yes I am.

[@debbieplato5107]

@@MusicForTheSoulReactions Your Welcome. 😀

[@cityhonors1]

🤗 Why we ALL appreciate Debbie! 😘 Love seeing her in Rush Comments & her suggestions are always on point! 🥰🐰

[@mdu2112]

The washer is for Geddy's clean tone. 😊

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Hahaha nice 👏

[@jewel_laughs]

As great as RUSH is, they don't take themselves too seriously (though they take their music very seriously). They each have nicknames, at times have referred to themselves as the 3 Stooges (cowbell sequence in Neil's drum solo) engaging in monkey business (monkeys in Neil's drum solo video and banana reference in a different La Villa Strangiato live concert and an actual instrumental called The Main Monkey Business), they have washers, rotisseries, dinosaurs, potato heads, gorillas and barbie groupies with them on stage. During concerts, they show hilarious skits of the three of them making fun of their own songs. They are great musicians AND awesome human beings! When you get a chance, check out the album version of this song. The engineering and layering is phenomenal.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

I love the humour, makes it extra fun to watch! Becoming a big Rush fan!

[@Someonelser1]

Ooba dooba! This tune is UH-MAY-ZING! Haven't seen this version, great stuff! This was one of those "Is this really only 3 dudes!?!" Tunes back in the day.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

I can totally see why, they went every instrument wise, fantastic display of skill on show!

[@Rowenband]

Fuck, I thought i had watched all your videos, and here I see one more appearing. And a good Rush song is something I can't say no.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

🤣🤣. Like to keep you on your toes 😉

[@theG-man-p2h]

😄RUSH brings it every single time! Your David Gilmour comparison was spot on. Thanks for this one!☮

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Just sublime stuff going on here! 👌

[@michaellomax2]

I knew you'd like this one, Steve. One of my favourite pieces from the album Hemispheres. Blew me away when I first heard it. And you used the correct word ie. SUBLIME. RUSH are masters of their craft. And there's loads more for you to react to. XANADU is a classic, about the search for immortality. Stick that on your list.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Yeah this was a blast. Loving Rush and what they're about! I believe I have xanadu on the list somewhere so all good, look forward to it!

[@winstonhewett6679]

The song La Villa Strangiatto, over time has Alex doing various rants, similar in nature to this recording. Listen to a version from the 90's, or from the mid to late 80's!

[@JeanPaillard-to1hx]

Alex can do whatever he want's. After all, he started the band. HE'S THE BOSS!

[@kentgreer1079]

As noted in other's comments, this song is based on Alex LIfeson's nightmares. So when they get to the part where Alex has the mic, he sounds like he is talking in his sleep. Sometimes (like in the Rio show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqSXeXqpfs9na6Msi=Ann4XVzmRUjaT3XV ), he does a little rant, tells some jokes, etc. But it is all the sort of crazy stuff that happens in dreams. Note how the beginning of the son is so relaxing: That's the part where he falls asleep. Two of the high energy parts are called Monsters and Monster Reprise, like he is being chased by monsters in a nightmare. There is a story and plot through the song, and in the live version, some silly fun.

[@Jbissful]

Early in the video you spoke of David Gilmore and how he can get a tone to give you goosebumps. I know what you’re talking about and this song does it to me anytime I hear the official video version of this song. I recommend you to check it out. Also, something I haven’t read yet in these comments, when they wrote this song, it was actually too difficult for them to play and caused them a lot of stress. While recording for their album, they were determined to play and record in one full take. In the end , they couldn’t do it and ended up recording three separate parts to create the song. Then it came time to make the official music video. They booked the music hall and were prepared for a long day once again determined to play the song for the first time in its entirety. So they took the stage and on their first try, had nailed the entire song. So if you do watch it, you will be watching the first time they played the song in its entirety.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Oh wow, cool backstory, thanks for sharing. I can certainly see how they'd struggle, so many twists and turns to keep up with 🤯

[@garyg.1122]

Your commentary was so funny and uplifting! And as you commented, Rush is "weird", its part of their recipe that makes them so damn unique and I'm just so pleased to have them appear in my lifetime. Somewhere in the '90s I started spending high dollar on getting close seats for their live appearances and its 10 fold the experience than what you see as footage of them playing online or dvd. Yeah, Alex has a varied sense of humor, a really funny dude. 👍😁

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

So glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Rush are simply amazing, so many layers, such humour, which I love! So cool you've seen them up close!

[@Fred-vy1hm]

The best Rock instrumental ever, Alex's solos so good. 😊

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Definitely right up there for me!

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

Any concert version of this song is amazing, and Alex's rants (when he does them) are hilarious! I love the rant he does in the Rio version, where he makes fun of his nearly-lifelong best friend Geddy: 'I love singing! Singing is easy!' 😅 Also: 'Jazz is weird!' 😂 Alex has a great sense of humor and they love to inject their goofy humor into their shows. That said, they take their music seriously, rehearsing for weeks ahead of time. To that end, I suggest you react to a fun video they did called 'Dinner With Rush.' It shows them eating dinner, including drinking large amounts of wine, and joking around. Its a window into their chemistry and friendship.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Thank you for the insightful comment. Appreciate it. I'll take a look at that dinner suggestion!

[@debbieplato5107]

​@@MusicForTheSoulReactionsYou will love Dinner with Rush. I have watched it numerous times and I still laugh just as hard. A true brotherhood.

[@user-kp5yq2te3r]

Nothing weird about that as seeing them live dozens of times, this is something they just do. It’s their humor and admiration they have for each other.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Whatever it was, it was certainly entertaining

[@johnclarke-vs9qe]

The sound created by a 3-peice band is incredible & your comments are great and very funny regarding the washing machines!

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Totally agree, sounds like 6 people playing at times! Glad you enjoyed my commentary 🙂

[@johnclarke-vs9qe]

@MusicForTheSoulReactions Have you watched the live "In the Cage medly" yet? It is live music at its best. Regards.

[@chucksmusicaldebris3536]

Hi Steve! So much to say but I’ll keep it short. Geddy is on Bass and keys as well as vocals. I should know. I bear a striking resemblance. (Vocals not appearing on this song. Sorry Monty python reference there) Alex’s “vocal” shenanigans and music there were totally improvised. Alex is the comedian in the band. They open their shows with a pre recorded video. I’ll post the link. The videos are usually wacky and sometimes funny. For this tour the videos are is done to incorporate all of their album covers. Before I wobble on check out the first 2:33 minutes of this when you have time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnTclKatZrF7mLcsi=WzzCh1nYEFqADdTd

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Now you've mentioned it, I see the Geddy Lee lookalike comparison 🤯

[@surfeit5910]

This song was about 25 years old at the time of this concert and was a staple in nearly every show. They just... got bored LOL. The original doesn't contain any sort of 3 minute tangent, but Alex just kept adlibbing more and more over the years.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Ahhh that explains a lot!

[@RayEvans-j1q]

Alex starts goofing around! He even made Neil smile!

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

I loved seeing Neil break from his serious persona, heart warming moment

[@PromLesbian]

Dinner with RUSH - React to this video.

[@mattbaker5757]

yes, you got their names right!

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Phew!!! Cheers for letting me know

[@danielcote9386]

Alex Lifeson's sense of humor. By the way, when they were inducted into the Temple of Rock, during the members' speeches, Alex went last and said “blah, blah, blah” for 3 minutes. with Neil and Geddy in the background who were dubious. Backstage, Neil yelled at Alex for ruining the induction by clowning around. Alex said Neil called him the next day. Lifeson thought he was going to yell at him again, but it was to apologize and congratulate him. Pearl had been receiving text messages all night talking about Lifeson's genius for “blabla” and the mimics that went with it explaining Rush's whole course, mimics that Pearl couldn't see, being behind Lifeson. There are videos of his speech, do a search on his induction into the rock hall of fame, Alex Lifeson....

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Wow, thats super interesting to learn, I'll take a look, cheers!

[@danielcote9386]

Anecdote about dryers/washers At one time, Alex Lifeson had a wall of amplifiers on his side of the stage. Geddy, finding it distracted from the visual aspect of the stage, tried to convince Alex that, with technology, it was no longer necessary to have a wall of amplifiers. But Alex insisted on his wall! So, to rock the boat, Geddy installed dryers/washers on his side of the stage! Later, he added roasters with chickens... which he could distribute to the crowd! Another anecdote: in the early years, critics criticized Rush for attracting only guys. So Alex added Barbies to the feet of his pedals! Fans later gave him Barbies... and dinosaurs, finding him lacking in guy toys!

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Haha love it, great story. Love the type of fans these guys seem to attract, matching humour I'd say!

[@toddashton9696]

Thanks for this reaction. Its too bad this concert audio was not as good as some others. Love the song.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

I'll have to check out some other performances

[@Someonelser1]

Yep, washing machines. - from reddit: Geddy always used the venue equipment, so he didn't have a huge stack of amps behind him on stage, like Alex had behind him. The guys figured it looked weird and unbalanced with one side stacked with amps and the other side empty. So they put misc big appliances behind Geddy, partly to balance it out, and partly as a joke. During concerts the roadies would come out randomly and change the laundry while the guys were playing. Or if there were giant roasting ovens filled with chickens, they'd take some it and take them backstage.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Hahahaha love that they were used as stage props, Brilliant!

[@ryansheehan9462]

He once said he chose them for their “warm dry tone”

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

@@ryansheehan9462 haha love that they have humour!

[@motodork]

The washing machines are for that "clean clean" Rush sound

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

🤣 nailed it! 👌

[@nealjones255]

I had to go put my headphones on for this Rock on !! 👍

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Haha this jam needed it 🤘

[@nealjones255]

@ yes Steve immense loved it

[@Pcrimson1]

Wow! Love it. So glad I caught them live a few times. As an avid concert goer, I agree, people are very selfish some times. I've almost come to blows at shows. I've had security address concert trolls who act like they're the only ones at the show and stand/dance through the show (that's probably the safest). However, I did throw a cup of beer at a concert hag, doing her interpretive dance, acting like she was communicating to the band with her asinine flailing. The wife was horrified, but I didn't care. People, if you go to a live show, have fun, but act like an adult and respect those around you. US Roadie 1 signing off...

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

My thoughts exactly, except put far more eloquently!! 👏👏👏

[@derrickparran]

This! If you can play this, you are good. Its a high mark of a song.

[@kimbarry4674]

Great job❤🇨🇦

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. Loved this performance!

[@riveralph3687]

Yes! Alex Lifeson guitar solos make you feel...just like David Gilmour!

[@justchris7667]

Geddy Lee said the washers were to fill up space on stage. He didn’t need as much gear with his bass. Alex still had huge amps and it would be weird for one side of the stage to look full and the other side.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Such a funny Prop, love that they used it too!!!

[@Someonelser1]

React or no, ya gotta hear the studio version

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Will do, most likely in my own time off camera 😉

[@gerryrafferty7500]

Rush back catalogue immense, 2112 , farewell to kings ,Tom sawyer , farewell radio , Xanadu , moving pictures, I love rush only after PF Genesis KCand porcupine tree

[@Tarkus_]

You mentioned that they used to have a different vocalist and bassist. It was actually the drummer who was different early on, before Neil came aboard. Alex and Geddy have been there from the beginning.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Cool, appreciate the info, thanks for sharing

[@Someonelser1]

The face you make @ 6:41, yeah, I've made that.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

🤣🤦‍♂️

[@lesblatnyak5947]

​@@MusicForTheSoulReactions Don't forget about Geddy's idol Chris Squire and YES

[@Cygnisx1]

Neil has said playing a concert is like running a marathon and doing calculus as the same time!

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Haha brilliant analogy from the master

[@Roddrummer]

This video clocks in at 21:12. Intentional?

[@williamdemerchant7295]

They have assumed control.

[@cityhonors1]

Cool Beans! More Rush! 🥰🐰

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

I'll see what I can do!

[@ryansheehan9462]

The fact that this video is 21:12 in length, I don’t know if that was intentional but well done!

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Surprisingly no, but a few people had referenced this and it took some research for me to understand the relevance of 2112...now and do and love the coincidence!

[@gerryrafferty7500]

The song is about a dream inspired by a painting can’t remember which one , it is also inspired by Tolkien. Rush are magnificent pure prog to prog metal to pop rock they really moved prog along. This is a three piece band ! !

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Couldn't agree more!

[@stephenhopkins6738]

Geddy and Neil always seemed to get most of the plaudits but Alex shows his quality too on this track. Ps. Alex based this track from a dream he once had and I think his whacky vocals are to do with this...plus, he has always been a joker on stage.

[@bobd3]

Alex is a genius !!!😎

[@tonys2899]

That was cool, i never saw Alex do that before, lol.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Apparently it's something he does on this song everytime but different each gig, males watching different shows interesting!!

[@FlightinDarkness-eb7uh]

It's your Friend the Advanced ping pong ball, from Gods only beach, how u doing! lol, Great reaction about the girl, instead of a push, its a mouse down the blouse should do the trick and, keep u from the bobby, lol yeah I saw that tour and the rush live in Rio tour in west palm beach, and he does that funny stuff in the later break Alex said "I was driving down alligator alley earlier today, when this alligator Shark fish came into my window" pretty sure he said that lol. maybe I'll see if that show is on KZbin somewhere. I do recommend watching la villa, from live in Cleveland 2011, which I feel in my opinion is the most one, for overall greatness in its own right, see what u think whenever down the road. p.s. possible hurricane time again coming off the coast, but u did a great job keeping them away last time not worried lol, take care brother till next time well wishes to u and yours

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Thanks for the comment and info, his random lyrics sound hilarious, love how he changes it up each time! You stay safe out there, baton down the hatches and duck and cover until given the all clear. Take care!!

[@FlightinDarkness-eb7uh]

@@MusicForTheSoulReactions excellent appeciate u. ill send u a link when I upload my 1st videos u can see the ping for the 1st time I say I have a brad Pittish look but most people seemed to cough when I mention that, for some reason. anyway, will chat again so long

[@alanwaine4186]

Rush like to 'goof around' as they call it, being North Americans. Love your reaction videos, great fun. BTW is it a Manchester thing. Never heard anybody pronounce Ethereal as 'ether-er-el'. Most people say 'Eth-ear-ee-al' or 'Eeth-ear-ee-al'

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Haha quite possible a Manchester thing, we don't know how to annunciate properly round here 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Rush would do New Year eve shows in Toronto. I've been to a couple 🍁🎶👑🎶🍁

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

I bet that was amazing to see, what a way to see in a New Year!

[@byronness7385]

The washing machines were Geddy’s way of mocking Alex’s marshal stacks on another tour it was chickens cooking in ovens

[@robrob7400]

Having fun they enjoy themselves completely improvised bit in there Another tour they had chickens on spits

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

I love the humour side of them!

[@glenngunnis6642]

It could be chicken rotisseries instead!🎸🤘

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Hahaha I've heard about this chicken thing...so crazy 🤣

[@Buds1own]

do not underestimate RUSH. ♥ Really LOVE THE REACTION!!! My Uncle was Dick Albert from Channel 5 BOSTON for 31 years!! ♥ ♥ ♥ Maybe check out NEIL PEART Buddy Rich HONOR????? Surprises awaits!! :) ♥ or... Victor Wooten bass music????????? :) “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~ Romans 15:13

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Wow, that's some uncle you had there! Thanks for the comment, and the blessing

[@RayEvans-j1q]

The washing machines keep their guitars clean!

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Haha and the rest 🤣🤣

[@Cygnisx1]

Washing machines and chicken roasters... they always mix it up!

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Love it!

[@mikemakarchuk53]

geddy was always in rush. so was alex. neil was the new kid .lol

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

Alex be trippin sometimes😎🤘🤣🎸🥁🎸

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

🤣, I see this 🤣🤣

[@Sid-gu5qk]

Alex is the clown prince of rock. 👍👍

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Love it!

[@elsmoerenhout5837]

I could have been that girl…always paying The same as The boys and never seeing a thing

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

I did think about that as I said it, in terms of smaller people not getting to see, however, when I've had a smaller girl behind me I often move aside to give them a better view, it's all about recognising each other experience I think

[@David-su4is]

Is it just a coincedence that your video is 21 minutes 12 seconds long?

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

It took me a moment to figure out your meaning then, hmmmm is the universe speaking to me here do you think? 🤔

[@dontbelieveornot]

Stop comparing Pink Floyd with Rush, are so kind different. Pink Floyd will never get the the bass player and drummer like Geddy and Neil, second Alex is better tham Gilmour or Roger Waters. I´m sure that you not canadian and preffer english success but Rush still the "Hall of Rock" and you´ll can get conform with this.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Comparison are merely based on sounds that I hear. Nothing to do with musical skills etc. I'm not particularly nationalistic so not really bothered who is from where. I like or dislike regardless the country 🤷🏻

[@ChronicExcessiveManliness]

Best band...ever.

[@MusicForTheSoulReactions]

Definitely have to be considered right up there!