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[@Matty0923]

Neil's mother asked him why he looks so serious and hardly ever smiles when he's drumming. He said because it's hard mom. RIP Professor!!

[@bjcee1108]

❤

[@richardkafka5625]

It was always a real treat to see the rare moments when Neil smiled, laughed, and showed emotion!

[@jasonwilliams6005]

Alex got him smiling at least once every show. 😄

[@carlroza102]

🤣!!!

[@zappafan-co2we]

My band plays this song LVS...and it aint easy

[@alan2112drums]

Girl, they've played this song for 40 years...they did that intro for fun; it's comedy. Rush fans completely get it and want it. Newbies wouldn't understand it...

[@rooramblingon895]

Yes! Exactly. You took the words out of my mouth. One of the things we love about Rush is how they love to have a laugh...whilst treating us to amazing music.

[@LottiDotti76]

YES! Her take on it was so wrong. She's the stupid one. The guy had it right by starting the music back up when she was still talking to shut her up.

[@stantheman9072]

Rush would open some of their shows and many times individual songs over the years with cartoon clips from Loony Tunes or cameo bits of comedy from their celebrity fans. It was part of the show, not the song. Yeah, lighten up.

[@rooramblingon895]

@@stantheman9072 I use one as my messaging sound on my phone....it's great!

[@stantheman9072]

@@rooramblingon895 The theme song of The Three Stooges was their entry song for a long time, at least since Power Windows. That would end and they'd blast into Big Money to open the show. That's how their second leg of Clockwork Angels tour also started. I saw that show in Cincy.

[@toddbrady183]

That ain't no drum kit, THAT'S A SPACE STATION👍❤️ RIP Professor🌹

[@workingman6681]

I'm seating here balling my eyes out to this performance! I had the privilege to watch this band over a dozen times. First concert was in 1981, Moving Pictures Tour. The last being the R40 Tour in 2015. To know that I will never be able to watch these guys perform again breaks my heart. Best 3 piece band of all time!! RIP Neal Peart 🙏🙏🙏

[@ejohnson3837]

and she did not like it. one of the greatest tunes ever.

[@scottzappa9314]

I'll probably be doing the same due to the fact I never got to see them. My bad.

[@lerxst7050]

Glad I'm not the only one who gets misty eyed / nostalgic watching Rush live. Saw them 22 times starting in 84 and it wasn't near enough. They recorded this song in their 20's and performed like this in their late 50's and into their 60's. Unbelievable.

[@williamwallace5857]

I think you mean to say 'I'm SITTING here BAWLING my eyes out'.

[@williamwallace5857]

I love Rush but Cream just edge it.

[@chazstone6744]

This. THIS. Right here. This is why you always start with the studio version. If you're not familiar with the original, then you realize too late that they were just goofing around to break up the tedium that doubtlessly comes from playing the same thing over and over, night after night. Rush were some of the most album accurate artists you could find for the majority of their time together. Later, though, they had more and more fun in live shows, yet never compromised the musicality.

[@harrybhalbag9924]

This right here! The studio version should always be the first listen.

[@federov100]

Agreed. Except for YYZ live in rio.

[@chazstone6744]

@@federov100 Well, that one is so accurate that it may as well be the recording ;)

[@rentedmule569]

Exactly. They were also playing around with the audience. The knew almost every fan there had listened to their catalog thousands of times. It's fun to play-around with fans that can recognize each and every little change from studio.

[@garymcgregor5951]

I couldn't agree more!

[@dannychase1787]

Hands down. 3 most technically proficient musicians on their respective instruments in modern day music. G.O.A.T

[@HanDrumsolo]

Guess you have never heard of Animals as Leaders and/or The Aristocrats.

[@jimtatro6550]

La Villa Strangiato is the greatest rock instrumental song ever in my opinion.

[@craigmarco8890]

The most technically difficult song ever performed live by the 3 virtuosos on top of their game !

[@imacmanx8562]

Neil once said drumming in RUSH was like running a marathon, and doing calculus in your head at the same time. But.....there has never been anyone who could do it better. RIP, professor.

[@lenhudson8194]

How can you do anything other than bow down to all three of them? I'm a drummer myself. This is insane talent. No argument. No discussion.

[@williamwallace5857]

You don't get to decide who can argue and who can't and who can discuss and who can't.

[@lenhudson8194]

@@williamwallace5857 oh, but I do get to decide who I argue with or who I have a discussion with. If you feel that they aren't talented, this ends our argument/discussion.

[@williamwallace5857]

@@lenhudson8194 Yes, you do get to decide who YOU argue or don't argue with or who YOU have a discussion with or not but you don't get to decide for everyone else, which is what you were saying in your original post.

[@lenhudson8194]

@@williamwallace5857 did you say something?

[@lenhudson8194]

@@williamwallace5857 I actually did not specify anything about what no discussion, no argument meant, in my original post. You inferred it. Jumped the gun. Prematurely ejaculated. You probably do that a great deal.

[@dianaa9826]

The three most talented musicians in the world!! RUSH RULES...........

[@BrakRulesAll]

Where the goofy intro came from: There was a "polka" bent to the comedy interludes shown during breaks on this tour. This song was the first of 2 encores (Working Man the finale) and so the intro here was an extension of that theme that had been present all night. I guess it's one of those "you had to be there" kind of things. It worked for me.

[@francoisregis2155]

And don’t forget in Boston when Alex guitar didn’t worked still no guitar 😂😂😂😂 classic

[@steveorn5244]

The intro that your wife didn't like was an inside joke, check them out as their alter ego band "Rash" doing a polka cover of Closer to the Heart, the guys dressed up in costume, if you can find the whole thing it is hilarious on KZbin it is hilarious.

[@francoisregis2155]

So funny love that video of Rash

[@patriciaellis4848]

Just watches it last night, laughed till I cried!!

[@steveorn5244]

@@patriciaellis4848 They all had a great sense of humour, RIP Neil

[@philstone3859]

Yeah man, you get RUSH for sure. You are now in the club. No dummies in a RUSH crowd. It’s a cool befit for having excellent musical taste. I was very fortunate to have seen them live in concert 18 times on 17 different tours over the decades. I’m from a Old School, day one, RUSH stronghold city in TEXAS. San Antonio. That’s right, we were one of the very first cities they toured in America and had a hardcore, loyal following ever since. They said many times how much they loved our city also. I’m not talking just in thanks at the end of the show either. It was legit. We loved them, they loved us. Not just the fans but the city itself. Several bands have said the same thing. RUSH night was always very special. A different level concert vibe in the crowd and show. The simplest description is it was special. I also say it was A LOT of very loud fun, screaming my face off and being generally worthless the next day. My hands sore from banging them together, hung over and blurry. My eyes still blazing red, my ears ringing to almost deafness, my voice destroyed and harsh from yelling at the top of my lungs for hours and a big, stupid, silly grin on my face. Communication with me was almost impossible. I’d be yelling “WHAT?” if someone was trying to talk to me. I couldn’t hear them because of the ringing! I looked like a maniac and sounded horrible. They would usually just walk away shaking their head while listening to my silly, day after concert, perma-grin, happy giggling like I’d lost it. Generally worthless for at least 24 hours after a really good show. Always a guarantee with RUSH. My family and friends figured out if I’d see a concert the night before and generally left me alone that day because all they would get out of me was “WHAT?!” Ha Ha! Good times!

[@debbieplato5107]

Neil once described drumming for Rush was like running a marathon and doing mathematical equations at the same time. As others have mentioned The official music video is the one to check out as it has the proper intro. Cheers

[@garylagstrom3864]

RUSH is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE of the fluidity of MASTERING TIME SIGNATURES! I play drums and there are a few things that you need to know about Neil Peart’s ( pronounced PEER-T) character: First he writes the lyrics so he knows in advance what TYPE of song it’s meant to be ie ballad, driver, etc. Second he COMPOSES on the drums… like a carpenter who looks at a set of blueprints before building the object. Neil lays out a SKETCH in his mind of the VOICES of the drumset and builds the song from there. He is also a great LISTENER knowing when NOT to step over Geddy’s singing or Alex’s solos! Finally, he had perfect timing and fluidity of time changes. He said himself that it’s not about COUNTING the time signatures as much as fluid motion to change the tempo without counting: in other words it should FLOW! He hates repeating the same drum patterns in the same song meaning if he plays a fill one way the first time around he will play it differently the second time around. IE. Rolls down the toms the first time around and triplets or quads (all four limbs) the second time around. In short there will NEVER be another like him on planet earth 🌍 🌏 🌎! REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR! With heart felt admiration and sincerity! Gary

[@N2987K]

It's just the guys having fun. It's one of the things people love about Rush!

[@johnfoster5295]

That circus sound isn't on the original track or the live Exit Stage Left version. They just improvised that for this performance. The Exit Stage Left version is the definitive version. But this is a great song nonetheless.

[@lewisbernstein4272]

Not circus, POLKA!!

[@stantheman9072]

The “definitive” version is on the Hemispheres album.

[@johnfoster5295]

@@stantheman9072 Yeah I agree. But the definitive live version is Exit Stage Left IMO.

[@stantheman9072]

@@johnfoster5295 Sure. Great tour! Good times. Not among the best live recordings I’ve ever heard, but it’s okay. The mix of it, I mean, not the performance.

[@stevet7487]

You mean they just improvised it for this tour, not just this performance. They started the song this way all three nights I saw them on this tour.

[@brookehornback1896]

This song is perfection.

[@peterramsay4674]

I’ve seen them live several times pretty early on in their career. From before Neil Peart inToronto back when they were a bar band doing the rock bar circuit. 3 guys !!! I don’t think I’ll ever get over this fact. How do three guys produce such powerful and intricate music. Complex arrangements. They never underestimated their audience. As a matter of fact their audience were so fiercely loyal to them when the radio stations wouldn’t play their music and reviewers like Rolling Stone magazine ( who were one of the premiere arbiters of music back then.) If a band got their endorsement, people paid attention. No, they got to be one of the biggest followings by relentlessly touring, growing the fan base by not compromising on the integrity of the compositions. It’s what they became famous for. Three guys. I’ll never get over that. As they would say back in the sixties “ far out man.”

[@scottzappa9314]

Not to mention outta sight and groovy. People put way too much emphasis on what RS and others have bands and musicians rated, like it's the bible. It's not, more often than not it's an opinion page.

[@ashratempel5094]

Amazing masterpiece!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rmim3015]

Thank you guys for more Rush greatness. They purposefully mess with the intro and slowed down tempo towards the end, they are goofballs.... That song is so damn hard technically but one of Alex's best solos in my useless opinion. They don't take themselves too seriously, something today's world needs more of. Peace ✌️ out.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

That is absolutely one of my favorite Rush tunes. It's just a masterwork.

[@robbiemillar704]

The beginning was brilliant! I've never heard that intro before. It was more of a polka.. which they have used a few times just for the humorous aspect.. you must understand the Brilliance Behind the Music and the humor. I've been a fan since the beginning. Seen them five times and they never failed to amaze . God Rest Neil Peart.🙏

[@Kotic1959]

I was lucky enough to see Rush 9 times . What an underated band. The goat on drums another on bass and Alex is the most underated of them all a top 5 guitarist

[@briguy677]

I loved seeing these guys in concert and watching them have fun messing around with their music.

[@randyhenderson6166]

They have been playing La Villa for 35 years at this point. That intro was just a way to mix it up - give the fans something different. You should check out this intro when Alex's guitar goes out. Search 'Alex Lifeson Still No Guitar.'

[@han36solo]

It's amazing that they can keep track of all the changes. Never just 4/4 for long often changing back to back 3/4, 9/8, 11/8, 5/4 etc. craziness.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Rush has about 3 or 4 comedy type video skits during their almost 3 hr concerts during the breaks for many years😆🤣 !!!

[@bobkitten8150]

There's a video of Neil's drum tech setting up his kit - pretty amazing. Rush = 3 geniuses brought together by a perfect alignment of the stars.

[@MrTech226]

Dee Rush always has funny openings to their classic songs during their concerts. My friends and I were fortunate enough to see Rush during this tour, Time Machine Tour when they played in West Palm Beach in Oct. of 2010. This video clip of this song was part of their live concert video recorded in Cleveland, Ohio. Reason for Cleveland is that local radio station, WMMS, 100.7 1st played Rush's songs when they were starting out in this country. No other stations didn't play their songs in the beginning. Of course, local DJ, Alan Freed 1st coined Rock N Roll in the early days of the music. Rock Hall of Fame is located in Cleveland.

[@drew65sep]

I've seen Rush more times than any other band over the years (I've been to over two hundred shows since my first one in '77). They NEVER disappointed and were always on stage for three hours or more. RIP Neal...you're sorely missed.

[@motomarty8269]

The song intro was based on a hilarious comic skit in which all three performed and included on one of their concert video DVD’s. It is a polka version of one of their songs.

[@jasonwilliams6005]

I was there. Floor on. Geddy's side. Incredible...and Happy I can watch and relive it. Your assessment of Rush is spot on.

[@peterthompson8014]

The original intro was a classical guitar piece. They were having fun as their alter ego band RASH.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

This is buy far one of the very hardest pieces of music to play. It's so amazing that it is only 3 people.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Don't exaggerate, it only took me 25 years to get it !!

[@pc2150]

A 3 section instrumental preformed in 3 parts buy 3 of the greatest. I had the pleasure of seeing them live three times every time better than the last R.I.P THE PROFESSOR.

[@landrec2]

You gotta be a musician to get 90% of the jokes and winks these guys are playing with. They play several classic styles and snips of music standards, throw it in a blender and make it sound fun. Never seen this one, liked it very much!

[@Johnnyultra1]

RUSH is a band that had a great sense of humor.

[@bradleyard4195]

It took roughly five hours to set up Neil Peart's kit, and another five to completely tear it down. His drum tech. Lorne Wheaton, worked overtime.

[@dusty3913]

The “circus” beginning is a light-hearted silly thing done just for the live performance. This is probably the “Time Machine” tour where they showed funny skits of a band called “Rash” who did a few seconds of their songs in different genres, like polka, folk, country. It’s for fun and it’s just their humor.

[@GoblinGuy333]

The definition of two musicians being absolutely in sync is Neil and Geddy from 9:01 - 9:03 on this video. There are a lot of very good rock rhythm sections but nobody beats these two........

[@surlechapeau]

Chod/Dee, you'll love their "Limelight" and "Trees"!! "Limelight" is a top 3 Rush song for me.

[@gabrielbotsford791]

limelight

[@ejohnson3837]

Wilburn, you are correct. Nobody played on Rush's level. They were 3 perfectionists. There concerts lasted 3 to 3 1/2 hours and were 30 plus songs.

[@johnnyboy4711]

Rush are three musicans that are GOATs at their crafts

[@clockworkangel4026]

This version is from the encore of the show. They tended to play around a lot once the 'main show' was over. Show her the official video there's no messing around there. It's just straight up intense! 🤯

[@Land-Shark]

The "circus" sound is called "Klezmer", a Jewish folk music style. It's a nod to Geddy, being Jewish, and to the many Bar mitzvas (and Bat Mitzvas) that Rush played at in Canada before they made it big.

[@vidar7106]

The original version doesn’t have the “circus sound”. They came up with that because they made a comedic video where they play a Polk band playing this. This was their way of revisiting that funny video. Fans know this. That intro was for them.

[@AlanDunsmore]

This was the first encore track on the Time Machine Tour. Rush are well known for having a goofy sense of humour. The start was just them messing around before getting into the track properly

[@henrikeatworld]

They individually get to shine on this song :) And it's the best song to drum to!

[@LaVillaStrangiato]

Most listeners do not understand that the opening to this song is improvised. It is NOT the way the original song starts. They're basically having fun with it.

[@meat-head-213]

This is definitely one of those drum songs that requires full focus the entire way through.

[@johnandrews3568]

The 'circus' is actually a polka and in the concert film that starts and ends the show, they show 'the real history of rush' which you can search on KZbin to 'get' the joke.

[@ralphfrondella2912]

up here in Canada they were deemed ambassador‘s of rock ‘n’ roll they all know their instruments very very well and the reason why Mr. Neil Peart does not show emotion it’s not because he’s counting or anything it’s just because he’s as cool as a cucumber my friend

[@spacemonkey200]

The Strange Villa. I have always see this as a "Nightmare Dream" in my head. Very creepy and it was meant to be. Brilliant.

[@wjadam024]

"circus vibes creep me out" yeah, the song is called La Villa Strangiato, it's supposed to be uneasy. Check out the first album before Neil joined the band ;)

[@afbill4219]

This is hilarious, my man is lovin it bust his girl wants no part of it. Girl, this is best band you will ever see.

[@EverendeverGroup]

The polka intro you didn't like was just something they were doing for their own amusement. Remember, they've been playing this tune for decades. It might be your first time, but it's their 2,396,574th time.

[@bigdaddyironnuts9012]

She has such a beautiful smile.

[@rooramblingon895]

I'll just add a quote from the outro to this tour, when Paul Rudd is talking to The Professor: "Is it hard what you do?" "YES!" Plus, he DID smile at Geddy, which I loved (at the end of the slow goofy section). I adore that wonderful friendship these three had which allowed them to goof around.

[@billmcdougall8389]

A clue to the polka start can be found in "the real history of rush part 2". Not only great music/musicians but wicked sense of humour. Cheers b

[@Meidoification]

There are those who say they can't stand RUSH, but anyone that knows ANYTHING about music on a professional level (I do NOT) knows how incredible they are!

[@gradypatterson1948]

The polka intro section to this song is a reference back to the beginning of the concert, where a video clip plays - search KZbin for "RASH the real history of rush" and you will get the joke! The time signature in the section you were talking about is 7/8 🙂

[@stevebarkley7376]

this may be from the time machine tour and they are playing off the polka theme from the intro video for the show. RUSH ROCKS(and have a great sense of humor) watch opening for time machine tour, and the whole show!!!

[@marcc482]

Young lady... the goofy intro was RUSH just being Rush... the goofy fun group of talented friends that they are !!! Make no mistake these are among the most talented musicians on the planet !!!

[@edwardziff3274]

Rush are 3 goofball nerdy dudes that like to have fun with their music and their fans know that

[@michaeldover]

The "Rush In Rio" version of LVS is SO much better....it starts as the studio version starts (no circus sound), the lighting and atmosphere is better, and Alex has an awesome soliloquy. I don't understand why reactors don't use that version. Anyone?

[@JeromeDukes]

The polka intro is Rush just trolling and having fun with the fans. The original song has a guitar intro. If the wife wants to see the original studio version live, I recommend it because imo it's the best version of the song.

[@shanemccormick2336]

These guys are perfectionists do you know they rehearse a lot! I’ve never heard a more tighter band

[@Mechagnostic]

That wasn't circus music , it was polka, and digging deeper into the various yarns rush has weaved over the years, it's actually really funny. On the album it starts totally different.

[@williamweiss6128]

Seen them when this came out. Great Rush concert memories.

[@timcotton1782]

@4:12: "Like how do you get from like a circus sound to that?" Ahh, but Rush fans know. The polka false-intro is only half-joking, because the entire meaning of this piece is about the surreal transitions found in dreams and nightmares. The studio version has a far different more ominous intro, please check it out.

[@paulmohr319]

Great reaction. Try Circumstances from the album Hemispheres.

[@kaybee4143]

I went to multiple Rush concerts back in the late 70's and 80's but never followed through on any in the 21st century. If I had, I would have brought my dirty laundry to the show. I've always thought it would be hilarious if they had some random dude doing his laundry on stage while they were performing.

[@carlgibbons5777]

I am committed to dancing to this polka intro on repeat when Donald Trump is thrown in prison. Got it cued up. Lets get the show on the road! lol

[@BalokLives]

I am with you on the circus music at the beginning. That is only because I want and need to hear the whole song the way it was originally done. They basically shortened it to make it fit in with all their other music for the show, and it allowed them to have fun. It worked for them, and it was sort of fun, but I would have preferred to hear the original introduction. At the same time, I understand why they did it. It is difficult to always play the same thing again and again.

[@JayJackson-hb7ks]

The polka intro was a salute to Cleveland,where their career got started thanks to a DJ named Donna Halper. I miss Pratt..😢🩷

[@lvgelfling72]

Neil was always concentrated live. If your lucky, (and are either close enough or Neils on the big screen) to catch him making any expressions, lol. Working Man Live in Cleveland, Neil's pretty animated in that one. And he actually comes out from behind his kit and takes a final bow with Geddy and Alex (which he had never done prior) at The Forum in August 2015. Geddy said it surprised him as it was unexpected, but it was their final show. 😁 i actually have one photo of Neil smiling behind his kit and I got super lucky. Lol

[@s.mcpherson6354]

You guys would both probably enjoy Dan Rather's full length interview with Geddy Lee.

[@dc2694]

Here's my take on this one: 1. No one likes clowns, and by extension, not many people like circuses...I get that. 2. The circus-like pipe organ sound featured in the film skits they've used in concerts as the band "Rash". 3. All long-term Rush fans know what the beginning of La Villa sounds like. So when they start with the pipe organ, it doesn't sound like La Villa, but then Geddy hits those 2 chords that let everyone know what song they're about to break into, and that serves to set everyone up for the big DROP they know is about to happen. So this ends up with the listener being released from the circus sound that no one really wants to hear--it's set up as a couterpoint to the world-class jam you're about to hear.

[@qu3nchify]

Their Masterpiece

[@Efferri]

You guys have a lot of passive aggression coming out in these reviews 😂

[@Aladinsarsipius]

The Original Intro for this tune is Flamenco Guitar Played By a Guest musician The Intro On here s Just the Guys Having a Bit of fun

[@WdyWP]

These guys are so darned talented!!! Just are not too many that compare!

[@robertwalker1803]

Alex Lifeson is about as underrated as they get…

[@aldobelli8300]

"How did they go from circus to that sound???" If you have to ask, then you don't understand RUSH!!!!

[@matthewprioli-baader8451]

The intro was a part of the theme of this tour. There was a polka themed video sketch played in the beginning of the concert.

[@dwanpyrtle3134]

If it makes a connection for Dee, this thing was written by Alex Lifeson, the guitarist, who dreamt it as part of a nightmare.

[@grobin3745]

Some say their time signature is often 7 or 4/3. You need to listen to the studio version, since this song has many parts...which are named as well.

[@patrigilligan2112]

Dude, you gotta play the original studio version for her!

[@paules0099]

These guys were in their 60's and still rock in at a frenetic pace! As a drummer, I'd be wiped out after playing 5 minutes into this song! RIP, Neil Peasy, for you are the best!

[@MrLedotson]

You can spend a weekend watching Neil Peart's isolated tracks on KZbin. Also, Neil said more than once that he feels his playing is like doing algebra while running a marathon.

[@anthonywilson7681]

they all like to joke, and after you play this song for 40 yrs, they always find a way to have fun with a song on every tour.

[@bobcarn]

I remember when that song and album came out. It was their first instrumental, and it was so novel for us back then. It was a blend of different styles that followed its own pattern, and we were all thinking WTH?! Still it became an instant fan favorite. That tour was amazing. I had been seeing them every time I could since 1977, and feel so fortunate that I was able to watch them grow into these legends.

[@patgolini2914]

5:30 Best part of the song. Alex pauses on the first beat

[@peterreist2882]

No doubt that is exactly what talent sounds like

[@donhadfield2835]

Check out the KZbin where Lorne Wheaton, Neil's drum tech is setting up the kit for recording. His kit looks even more amazing when you see it up close.

[@kevincamp2913]

The opening echoes back to a video they ran at the beginning of the show featuring the boys in fat suits as a RUSH polka cover band called RASH. You'll see Geddy wearing a RASH band shirt at some shows.

[@Desertrat-uj4xk]

Years ago, before I played bass I worked as a doorman in a bar that was on the second floor. I always felt bad for the poor drummer who had to lug those drums up those stairs every night. That's what roadies are for, lol

[@ronaldelliott4373]

One of the lucky ones who got to see them perform this live. What a treat, and what skill. Regards