Rush - La Villa Strangiato Live Reaction

[@gr.vo.3058]

Rush is like listening to three different conversations all at once, at yet STILL making TOTAL sense. The near impossible achieved.

[@v-town1980]

The look on his face. Ladies and gentleman, another Rush fan is born.

[@myselph1761]

Yay.

[@robschannel4512]

Hes sucked into the vortex, the black hole of Rush ware even light cant escape its power.

[@1958bytor]

@@robschannel4512 The Cygnus black hole

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

Wait. A guy with a Gojira t-shirt that never heard La Villa Strangiato?

[@chrismartino3519]

mine was much worse

[@ethanwork764]

The greatest instrumental song of all time in my opinion. For more of Rush, check out Xanadu.

[@PhantomAxxaxxin]

I second this motion. This song is soo good.

[@Wilss]

Definitely my favourite Rush song.

[@colinhackett390]

Ethan Work Agree. Even Rush can't produce this brilliance anymore. Better than anything any other guitarist has EVER done even Gilmore Rhodes Hendrix Blackmore et al.

[@deankmuncie]

Xanadu on Exit: Stage Left, the segues between Broon's Bane to The Trees to Xanadu is just magical.

[@DougTakacsMusic]

Try The Dixie Dregs. 99.9% instrumentals with the greatest all-around guitarist!

[@BeauCardwellReacts]

Alex Lifeson...what an inspiring guitarist

[@6lillium]

Beau Cardwell underappreciated player

[@BeauCardwellReacts]

TwinRavens without a doubt! A large part of how even John Petrucci developed his technique.

[@anthonylv64]

The light on Neil shines so bright that makes it difficult to distinguish that there are three musicians on this masterpiece, Rush is made out of the combination of these three fiends.

[@josephhyatt5265]

This is the best guitar solo ever done. Period. If you think I'm wrong, just listen to the song again and focus on how perfect it is for this song...you'll get it or you wont'

[@Discrimination_is_not_a_right]

+joseph hyatt: Which one?

[@6lillium]

My absolute favorite band. Geddy is the reason I play bass

[@nathanshabazz6300]

TwinRavens Vital Signs is so awesome to play and for practice.

[@AngelA-sj8kr]

He is a master of that bass

[@danielcarlos6081]

TwinRavens Geddy Lee e Chris Squire

[@markcheetah4960]

TwinRavens Do you play a Rick, or a Jazz Bass?

[@dueythawicked1528]

Same

[@shallmars]

No one can tell a story with the guitar like Alex!

[@petersonpaludo9366]

Rush!!!! The best band of the world!!! Forever!!!!

[@BackLooking]

maybe for you.

[@di6923]

I love it

[@TheSunkenGrave]

I saw Rush live twice back in the early 1980's in Nashville, Tennessee. They are incredible performers and musicians and have an absolutely spectacular show.

[@DethThrasher1]

absolute fucking masters of their instruments

[@hawkwind8468]

You have picked one of rocks greatest songs and bands ever!! good job!!!

[@RubenBuijs]

Thank you!

[@m.a.solesky7377]

Hello, For what it’s worth I am just curious if this song, LA VILLA STRANGIATOactually wanted you to know the first person that I saw doing this “ music review episodes on KZbin.

[@pauladriano8300]

The three greatest Musicians in the world !

[@U2RUSHFAN]

I find it hard to believe you don't know RUSH. They are 3rd behind The Beatles and Rolling Stones for consecutive Gold albums, they are also in the Rock and Roll hall of fame and their drummer since 1974 Neil Peart is considered top 3 drummers in rock history. I would devote a month the RUSH. Their run from 1976 to 1986, 8 albums are in my humble opinion the best 8 album stretch of any band that's ever walked the earth, THIS IS NOT SOME FLASH IN THE PAN 70's BAND !!! So start with 2112 and then go from there, A Farewell to Kings, Hemispheres (maybe the greatest album ever made), Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures (Their most commercial succesful album and true masterpiece), Signals, Grace Under Pressure (One of the greatest spacious guitar albums ever) and Power Windows. But make no mistake their final album CLOCKWORK ANGELS in 2015 with all 3 Geddy, Alex and Neil in their 60's is still better than most bands best album. I'd like to hear from you in 2018 after you've spent the proper time listening to RUSH. By the way I did really enjoy seeing your joy watching them for the first time but ya they aren't some fringe 70's band, they're legends.

[@AzBirdDog]

Dude, you rock! You took every work out of my mouth! I love those years of RUSH! Every time that I listened to a new song of theirs, I fell in love all over again! Expanded my world of music like No Other!

[@simoncollett4524]

I'm (almost) ashamed to say that at 51 years old I knew *nothing* about Rush. Then I read Ready Player One and was intrigued by the references to the guitar hidden behind the secret waterfall. I searched for 2112 and couldn't believe I'd been missing out on this stuff. This from a guy who's first (of many) tattoos was Iron Maiden's Eddie - The Trooper, so I thought I knew all about 'proper' music :)

[@surfeit5910]

And when I found out 2112 was referenced in Ready Player 1, I was intrigued about the book :D Rush has been one of those bands the one or two individuals in a popular band have fallen in love with, but rarely mention in front of the camera - Nirvana, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Primus, and even Hootie and the Blowfish! Just about all of their success comes from word-of-mouth since you almost never heard them in pop culture until the 2010's or so.

[@leannedavies6163]

Jaxon Drums, dude I couldn't have written it better myself. I have lived a lifetime trying to turn people onto Rush with very little response. We are a very exclusive race of fans... and I love it.

[@adolfosamudio789]

2112, A Farewell To Kings, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, Signals, Grace Under Pressure. As much as I like Power Windows and especially The Big Money, to me that album marks a change towards the Rush I like less. And I love Hold Your Fire. But it's just not the Rush I love anymore.

[@uroktim]

Glad that you are finally understanding the genius of RUSH. Welcome aboard. Never too late. We forgive you!

[@execatty]

Tim Murphy those who don't know.. Don't have a clue

[@davidmielcarek645]

Been a Rush fanatic since 1981 when I was 13 and still to this day. We all know about Neil and Geddy but Alex is so underrated as a guitar player in my option. It's been a pleaser growing up with their music.

[@elgar6743]

Guitar, Bass, and Drums...Rush is simply OUTSTANDING.

[@johnc4876]

What a song! Alex Lifeson !!

[@TheAllenedwards]

I really appreciate your feedback on this classic - I have loved them for over 40 years and seeing them in concert I think 26 times I really love to see people when they are discovering what I have known for most of my life. Cheers

[@Reapwhatsown]

I am always so surprised to see someone discover Rush! The sound track to my life and youth! Dig in man!

[@stevekanakanui7033]

Consider yourself ...............ENLIGHTENED !!!!

[@Johnny67557]

Tons of RUSH music to listen to!! One of my favorite bands.

[@TheStuport]

Oh That Rickenbacker Sound......I was hooked all those years ago when I first heard Geddy sing ...."Yeah...OOOOOOOHHHHH YEAH".......from the first Album.....Never looked back after that...Been my #1 Band since.

[@xenophon343]

Glad you liked this. I saw them live just a couple of years ago and they haven't lost a step. Interesting fact..they were friends when kids and still together! Considered the best technicians in rock for a long time. Do some more Rush!

[@squeedum4893]

"This makes me happy" 100% agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hsdgfasdg5646]

Rush is TIMELESS

[@hermanhelmich]

05.50-7.17. You see it unfolding, from the abyss to heaven.... a new fan is born

[@Durthii]

I have to put a sweater on whenever i listen to this song. the chills it gives me are just too strong.

[@necrofire63]

I always loved the Exit Stage Left version

[@dorarie3167]

My favourite. The second solo is phenomenal in how it takes its time to crescendo.

[@KingXanadu]

Natural Science by Rush

[@michaelreynolds3592]

KingXanadu ... Awesome... is it a song? Is it a science lesson? Is it a childrens story? Natural Science is like The Trees, or 2112.. timeless, and draws you away to another time and place.

[@andrewc4112]

My favorite song by Rush!

[@Paulk9pg]

Camera Eye!

[@michaelpatuto10]

Very Impressive. They are The Top of All I've seen. All 3 together .omg

[@wrinkleneckbass]

The dynamics of that song are pretty unmatched, even for Rush. They really outdid themselves when they wrote that and I don't think they ever wrote anything that complicated again. And they were playing that live too!

[@kyleharry6758]

yea they said they after this album they wanted to write less complicated songs

[@CPWindsorsub]

It took them longer to record La Villa than it did the entirety of the album Fly By Night.

[@irishguy13]

Check out YYZ from Moving Pictures.

[@markhartman1847]

Love Hemispheres!

[@skeggjoldgunnr3167]

Listen to Tom Sawyer. The drums. Now THAT'S complicated!

[@jcrosato]

Rush - The Trees - Limelight - YYZ - 2112 - Closer To The Heart - Tom Sawyer

[@vetassistanthippie4876]

jcrosato roll the bones and streamline are awesome too

[@MrTumolo]

Xanadu La villa strangiato Fly by night Spirit of the radio Necromancer Whats you're doing Anthem

[@gakulon]

Red Barchetta AND The Camera Eye A Passage To Bangkok Closer To The Heart YYZ La Villa Strangiato

[@OriginalMergatroid]

The Necromancer By-Tor and the Snow Dog Twilight Zone Rivendell In the End Cygnus X-1 Circumstances

[@xXbelmontXx]

Live they are insanely skilled. Like you said amazing musicianship. Heres my entire RUSH playlist : 2112 , A passage to Bangkok , Something for nothing , Closer to the heart , Cut to the chase , The Seeker , Fly by night , Distant early warning , Tom Sawyer , Red Barchetta , YYZ , Limelight , Spirit of radio , Freewill , Working man , Roll the bones , Dreamline , Subdivisions , Far Cry , Test for echo , Half the world , The color of right , Between Sun & Moon , Need some love , Crossroads ,Time Stand Still , The Camera Eye , Lessons , Xanadu , Summertime blues , Entre nous , La villa strangiato , Kid Gloves.

[@jackstohlton922]

xXbelmontXx listen to the live version of leave that thing alone

[@arizonafuelmanagement3573]

as a Rush fan since 1976 it warms my heart to watch you listen to this for the first time. May Rush live on in moments like this for centuries to come... dare I say even beyond 2112. yuk yuk

[@goopah]

Dude, I couldn't take my eyes off your face. Your expressions of happiness were genuine and so fun to watch. Your smiles made me smile. This video made me happy today, and for this, I thank you.

[@AudiophileTubes]

That was great Ruben! Such a great, timeless band, and a joy to watch you react! RUSH is beyond amazing, yes!

[@craigspence2509]

Yeh dude - no words needed! we know greatness when we hear it! welcome to the club!

[@67NewEngland]

His moment of wakening caught on video...lol

[@m.a.solesky7377]

Hey you all are “Losing It.”

[@johnmielcarski5439]

I envy this guy. He has a whole Rush catalog to listen to for the first time! Enjoy Sir.

[@ryan4327]

A signature piece by them, and they created that all on their own. Really puts things into perspective! Their musicianship was only one aspect of it, and that by itself it amazing. There really is no one like them and that in our existence is a great thing.

[@MrBikedrummer]

No words need be said. Your facial expressions tell it all. You showed what I was hoping you'd feel. Glad you experienced this!

[@The02wooley]

Its nice to see you can feel the song, been a fan since 78'

[@jamzales]

I love this dudes expression at 8.19 when Geddy solo riff launches.

[@21DaHoagie12]

I bet that was our reaction when we first heard this song too haha

[@TheYaddayadda]

It never fails to amaze me how well Rush is able to deconstruct and break down it's own structure yet maintain that structure, and at the correct moment, just jump back into it like they never stopped playing it. Rush is too genius for me to understand it. The amazement I feel is not fully reproducible by any other.

[@RobertMichaelStewart]

Fun to watch you hear brilliance for the first time! I personally have had the pleasure of seeing this song live on many occasion as I was able to make it to 53 of their shows since my first one in 1978,including their very last two shows at Irvine Meadows and the Forum. I highly suggest listening to the whole catalog.... You won't regret it!

[@davepowers8189]

Good to see you are a fan of Rush, my man! They were the first major act I ever saw in concert , back in 1982...

[@FarazOloumi]

soooo glad I caught them on their farewell tour! They are all underrated musicians! That drumming just blows me away every time! True legends! \m/

[@marksadventures3889]

And that my friend is why for over 40 years I have been a Rush Fan! Guaranteed musical excellence each time.

[@johannwilder1437]

The studio version is a lot tighter and more balanced. I know people aren't fans of it, but you can hear the finer details much better.

[@Bigjunk9999]

The studio version was recorded live. I read somewhere on like the 40th take.

[@rizjuan]

Johann Wilder I agree! I’m not sure why he listened to a live version of it!? I agree the studio version is a lot tighter! Better balance for sure! 👌🏽

[@kerrysmith1899]

I like every rendition of it. On the tour that produced RUSH in Rio, Alex interrupted La Villa with an off the cuff rant. I saw them twice live, plus the Rio version and all were epic.

[@filipusfontanus]

Because only Rush are good enough to actually make such a complicated song sound so well live, without any external help. Watch Geddy's hands move from bass to keyboards while his feet pick up where the hands left off. Watch Alex change his guitar sound right in the middle of the most complex musical sequences. Watch Neil's perfectly timed syncopated drums, with fills that few drummers would ever attempt performing on stage. So while I agree that the studio version is fantastic, the live version leaves you breathless and in awe, every single time. And I've seen them live a number of times, from 1980 right up to the 2000's.

[@benc640]

Agreed. All the more impressive given that it’s played quite a bit faster, as well.

[@crazyerko]

A band on my top 5 all time list. They have so many great songs from many decades. Maybe check out a classic like 2112, Freewill, YYZ, Tom Sawyer or Subdivisions

[@jimgraves4197]

That was pretty much my reaction when I first heard that piece. It blew me away and it's one of my favourite Rush tracks.

[@shroudbass]

I first saw Rush in 1986 and I continued to try and go see them live every chance that I could...which led me to Toronto, Ontario (their home town - sort of) on 3 occasions and only missed 3 tours since. I was fortunate enough to see their final tour "R40" for their 40 year anniversary run. The show that I saw in Chicago on that tour was absolutely amazing. I am glad to see a man in a Gojira shirt has become a fan of Ruah. I thank my older brothers for turning me on to the holy triumverate!!!

[@flourwater]

It amazes me when someone says they have not heard these masterpieces, and I guess the beauty in this is reliving the moments when I first experienced these songs vicariously through the minds and hearts of others. To say Rush are masters of song writing would be an understatement.

[@johnnyboyssite]

another simply amazing performance.. this brings me back and makes me happy also.

[@MutambaBrazil]

Watch "YYZ - Rush (Rush in Rio)" too! :)

[@vileindividual]

THIS!

[@mikeksiazek]

cerebral music and very well composed. xanadu is another master piece

[@dallassukerkin6878]

Such a pleasure to see your pleasure as you find a band who are very arguably the greatest three-piece rock act there has ever been. Their compositions are complex, with mix-matching, cross-fading, time signatures between the bass and guitar and Geddy and Alex make the very hard seem, not easy, but effortless. And as for Neil ... well ... I am a guitar player so I am no judge but I think he is one of the most underrated, creative, beater of skins there is.

[@john5fan1]

Not sure how you missed RUSH during your lifetime, but glad you found them. They are a force.

[@bogrot69]

I still get chills every time I hear Alex play. So glad I saw them live several times.

[@roycefayed3537]

Fantastic song and incredible playing by Alex Lifeson ! The textures and feel are awesome.

[@DRHOPE7]

August 1968 August 2017... 50th year of Rush... thank you so much for your contributen to mine and my son's life... Erhan and Dogan... Ankara Turkey

[@frankiew8532]

It's never too late! Welcome to the club. The more you listen, the more you appreciate. Watch some of their interviews on KZbin, you'll be amazed how down to earth these guys are.

[@pfriderfan]

Glad you finally got to hear them! Never too late!

[@ghost-ey6ik]

Great seeing your reaction since you never saw Rush before. I've been a fan since the 70's. Great review and reaction. Thanks

[@MrKANDELA911]

For me, this guitar solo is on the same level, as Comfortably numb and Stairway to Heaven solos. Masterpiece. Are you plannig to do Buckethead day Ruben? It would be great.

[@laundrie]

Lightyears better than stairway. Slightly better than Comfortably Numb. Never was a huge Zep fan.

[@demodick]

The greatest solo ever. Period.

[@redswanny]

The most soul searching/ exposing solo I have ever heard..... LOVE this track always have

[@azcrim]

I felt the same way when I first dropped the needle in 1978.

[@nigelfarage4119]

You mainlined heroin?

[@neighborbruce]

@@nigelfarage4119 lmao

[@ap7498]

One of my favorites!! Thank you! That first guitar solo is a lesson in dynamics!

[@markanstey2654]

This guitar solo gets me every time!! Pure emotion - one of the best.

[@gnpahdc]

Saw them live twice. Amazing. Ruben, if you want to do another one by Rush, consider doing YYZ. :)

[@AbalJ]

Masterclass

[@davemontesi4639]

It just can’t get any better...Thanks Rush for your undisputed talent🙏🙏🙏

[@alie.milani3320]

Try out Rush Subdivisions live in Holland

[@szililolabu]

i will

[@carriersignal]

Hemispheres is a great album and definitely one of my favorites.

[@johnmirolho]

Alex Lifeson

[@hsdgfasdg5646]

RIGHT!

[@AndyRussell240]

Makes me happy as well. Never gets old!

[@mannyoliveira8271]

It's never too late brother. Cheers from the home of RUSH, Toronto, Canada.

[@zippei]

I totally love how you try to close your eyes & take it in only to find yourself having to open up your eyes in order to see how in the Hell are they doing that! Priceless looks! Rush is total "Eye & Ear Candy!!!" Rock on!!!

[@iferraro]

You were absolutely correct when you said this had “great magicianship” - this performance is pure magic

[@dennishelm2330]

Rush- The Spirit of Radio!! An absolute masterpiece

[@HMan2828]

Rush has the most skilled rock drummer alive in Neil Peart, the best rock bassist alive (Geddy Lee), and Alex Lifeson whose licks can wake up the dead, PLUS they are Canadian. That's a hole in one if you ask me. Listen to 2112 for more, another masterpiece, or Cygnus X-1 + Hemispheres.

[@ethoslogistics8935]

the most hauntingly beautiful progressive rock guitar composition ever created! I can listen to it over and over its heavenly work

[@Paulk9pg]

The Camera Eye!

[@gregoryphillips5187]

that's why they are one of the best bands ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hands down

[@rotterlyle]

Love how geddy plays the bass and the synthesizer with his foot, they always do Canada proud!!

[@marcus4064]

Please Xanadu (Exit stage left) - rush. I know you will enjoy it

[@paulmorris8762]

yeah I reply with side 1 of 2112

[@mikesibert1723]

My favorite song by RUSH. Great in the spring time.

[@bronybrewermlpfan6607]

Absolutely ! Couldn't go wrong with Bastille Day either.

[@nocturne9257]

I'd recommend listening to 'Working Man' live (time machine tour) by Rush. Also you should REALLY listen to 'Prison Skin' by Persefone (music video). Also 'The City In The Sea' live by The Ocean.

[@ibd1977]

Exit stage left version is next level better. Lifeson's speed picking was awesome in that one.

[@kaz9947]

Yeah....one my very favorite albums. My son's been a rush fan since age 8

[@craigjillson6050]

Went to that tour stop in Tucson, Az. Great show.

[@craigmanning2439]

Never to late to start. So many good tunes, Rush, Fly by Night, Caress of steel, 2112, Farewell to Kings, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, Moving pictures, Signals, Grace under pressure, etc.........

[@OriginalMergatroid]

This will always be my favorite video of yours Ruben. Going from never having heard Rush, to listening to their best song, and not only that but listening and watching the best video of that song. Seeing you react to this song and Working Man was one of the best experiences I have ever had watching someone new to Rush. We could tell how much you liked it. You gotta (hopefully) do The necromancer off of Caress of Steel.

[@johnburger7098]

"This makes me happy."

[@derrickstrobel5956]

I enjoyed watching your reaction as much as I enjoyed listening to the song . Bravo

[@viewfromthehighchair9391]

Have never seen the in concert version before. Incredible!!

[@hashysh13]

La Villa Strangiato is definitely one of my favorite songs off of my favorite Rush album, Hemispheres. Anything from the albums RUSH, Fly By Night, Caress Of Steel, 2112, A Farewell To Kings, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures and you can't go wrong. The 2 live albums during that era, All The World's A Stage and Exit, Stage Left, are also highly great.I got to see them only once during their touring career, and that was in Jan. 1980 on the Permanent Waves tour, still ranks in the top 5 shows I've ever seen......and I've seen a lot of shows!Enjoy discovering Rush....their later stuff, say from Roll The Bones or Counterparts forward has some great stuff as well but for me, it's those first 10 albums that I really love.

[@crosmas]

We in Canada officially forgive you lol :)

[@ericfiji2352]

A modern master piece that mixs chops and soul while still maintaining integrity as a composition. What can I say, it's Rush

[@kfoster009]

Reaction at 5:53.....priceless..

[@gerriepimm5063]

Thanks Ruben. Just thanks. Keep trying Rush. Love your reaction ! Brilliant.

[@duanekimball]

One thing about this song is that it sounds so much better with speakers than with headphones...especially at the 5:10 mark

[@TimFromLA]

Fountain of Lamneth or Bytor and the Snow Dog

[@toddwalker2161]

One of the best guitar solos of all time.