Rush - La Villa Strangiato(Reaction)

[@RidiculousRic]

Thank you all so much for the support, information and feedback on this video🤘🏼! Also, thank you for the feedback on the concept as well as my audio issues haha! I hear all of you and I promise that I am working on getting an entire new mic setup by Christmas! I had no idea the amount of support I was going to receive to pursue this channel and my dream! Beyond thankful for all of you. Very soon there should be no more audio issues! Please be patient with me for about one more month, a new mic and mic arm are a bit expensive! Thank you all again, see you in the next video, and Rush on🤘🏼!!

[@kathyfarrow309]

Dude, you need to mind the mike bumps and scraping noises! Very distracting. Keep going down that RUSH rabbit hole! Peace out! 👍💯🎸🔥

[@RidiculousRic]

@ just got an entire new mic setup, videos after this are going to be much better:) check out the new reactions

[@markstromberg1148]

For my money, this is the greatest rock instrumental of all time and is both a compositional AND virtuosic masterpiece. It is on my desert island song list, and if I could only have one song, it would be this one.

[@derrickparran]

Probably my favorite song of All Time. And im phucking old.

[@RidiculousRic]

Haha I love that🤞🏼 it’s a great choice!

[@garya7893]

Always in for old Rush

[@RidiculousRic]

Sign me up as well✊🏼🤘🏼

[@davidkneitel1840]

I've been to 35 Rush concerts. At least one on every tour since 1984. I never left a show disappointed. ❤❤❤

[@RidiculousRic]

Wow, a true dedicated fan. That is so amazing, from the small amount of live performances I have seen, they definitely do not disappoint as you said✊🏼

[@AnitaCavalieri-u7x]

Yes!! Thanks for hearing this!! I've listened to it since 1978... and it gets better with time,. Like a fine Spanish sangria 🔥😀

[@RidiculousRic]

Loved it, such beauty in the build and amazes me that’s it’s 3 of them😮‍💨

[@gold98gtp]

FYI they attempted to record this in a single take for the Hemispheres album, but after many attempts they gave up and broke it into three sections.that were merged together. A few months later back in Canada they rented one of the venues thay played at to record some music videos for the album (this was several years before MTV debuted). Back then most band videos were them 'miming' playing their instruments to the released album track. Drummer Neil Peart hated doing that, he preferred the band actually play while the cameras rolled. So for this song they they were able to capture the video of them playing live in one take (the video intro is slightly different than the album but the rest is pretty much the same). This song has 11 different sections, each based on the bad dreams Alex would have while on the road; I. Buenas Noches, Mein Froinds! II. To sleep, perchance to dream… III. Strangiato Theme IV. A Lerxst in Wonderland V. Monsters! VI. Danforth and Pape VII. The Waltz of the Shreves VIII. Never turn your back on a Monster! IX. Monsters! (Reprise) X. Strangiato Theme (Reprise) XI. A Farewell to Things there is a 'lyric' video of the album version that lets youn know when they move from one section to another. They played this at most of their shows. Many times late in the song Alex would do a couple minute 'rant' near the end of the show - the one he did at their 2002 show in Rio was pretty funny.

[@bryanhaynes6742]

One thing about Rush fans. We are thorough. I thought Neil was a wordsmith. I think some still haven't finished reading it yet.

[@MJS-ON]

I’ve never seen anyone explain the VI - Danforth and Pape reference. For anyone interested, it is an intersection in the heart of Toronto’s Greek Town. Not sure what led to Alex having a nightmare about that area….perhaps he ate too much at the Summer Greek food festival hosted along that stretch of the Danforth??!!

[@RidiculousRic]

Thank you for all the information, Rush is so SO intricate with everything hey produce! Thank you for the breakdown and I will definitely be checking out more Rush, including a live version of this🙏🏼

[@PeterMcCracken-n3g]

A song for Alex by Alex. So So inspirational. A piece that made me practice harder. Legend Ric. Cheers.

[@RidiculousRic]

Cheers Peter, thanks for the support and yes of course, phenomenal as expected from Alex🙏🏼

[@michaelmcgowen8780]

I was introduced to Rush in 1976, my junior year of high school. The album was "2112" which was brought by a classmate while we worked on our class Homecoming float. Saw Rush for the first time in February 1980 in St. Louis, Missouri. Saw them again in 1982, 1984 and 1992. My favorite Rock artists. Other Rush songs I'd recommend: ""Working Man", "Bastille Day", "A Passage to Bangkok", "Closer to the Heart:, "Xanadu", "The Trees", "The Spirit of Radio", "Free Will", "Natural Science", "Tom Sawyer", Limelight", "The Camera Eye"....all prior to 1982, with many more since 1982.

[@RidiculousRic]

Thanks for sharing that! I’m glad you have those memories! I have a Rush playlist on the channel, feel free to check it out, I have reactions to Tom Sawyer, 2112, Working man, Xanadu, Closer to The heart, and a few others, you are welcome to check those out and if you like what you see, we’d love to have you in the community:)

[@debbieplato5107]

It's a masterpiece ❤! The closed set live performance is outstanding. They are so young! Also, Alex's rant in the live Rio version is pretty funny.

[@RidiculousRic]

Haha I’m definitely going to check this live out soon:)

[@dsum4563]

A MUST is the closed set live performance. It is as good or better than the album. I recommend a reaction.

[@GM-MarkOfExcellence]

Oh yeah, Natural Science is a great choice. Do the album version also. My favorite lyrics to sing is "The most endangered species..." - just the range the vowels, the words, it just hits my vocals perfect and I love to sing it Wi-hil still survive annihilation... Sensati-hive op-hen and stro-hong

[@RidiculousRic]

Excited to get to this🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@michaelkeller6223]

Masterpiece. Shows so many skills/colors. Only Rush.

[@RidiculousRic]

Phenomenal, they leave me lost for words much of the time🙏🏼

[@MrMfoltz26]

Rush is just three Canadian musicians that happen to be the best at their respective instruments, that is all: The Best

[@RidiculousRic]

Love that🤞🏼 I see why you believe it too!

[@kevinharpham6396]

If I could choose only one song to listen to for eternity, this is it!

[@RidiculousRic]

ITS SO GOOD!!

[@timbaker6613]

You should it live amazing band

[@RidiculousRic]

I’ll definitely get around to the live soon:)

[@toddashton9696]

Thanks for getting to this classic.

[@RidiculousRic]

Of course, thanks for the consistent support my friend🙏🏼

[@sarastromseth-troy3323]

This is one of their many epic instrumental pieces (their first, I believe). It was so challenging for them at first, that they had to record it in three separate parts. When it came time to do the music video (which is a live performance to an empty auditorium) they managed to do it in one take! That is worth watching (even on your own time) along with the great live performance video from 2011 in Cleveland. For a future reaction, I suggest some live '80's Rush, specifically, 'The Weapon', live from Toronto in 1984. The buildup to Alex's guitar solo is unexpected but fits the song perfectly.

[@RidiculousRic]

Thank you so much for the suggestions and support! I definitely will be getting to more live Rush soon, including this one and others! I have a reaction I’m recording soon that I am positive you will enjoy from Rush, cheers🙏🏼🤞🏼

[@leddygee1896]

The main solo section by Alex Is right up there with anything that Hendrix, Page, Or Gilmour composed... Fight Me!!😁

[@RidiculousRic]

Haha no need, it was beautiful, so beautiful!

[@vinsgraphics]

Solid guitar work. Alex, along with Gilmour and Mark Knopfler are among my faves on guitar. There are quite a few out there, each with their own sound and style.

[@gregcormier2379]

3 Masters at work ! Not many bands can pull this off. Yes, keep the Rush coming and we’ll all,support you on your journey.

[@RidiculousRic]

Appreciate you so much, more rush will be coming🙏🏼

[@SnowDogisVictorious]

Did you know that Alex Lifeson has his very own chord? Here's a short note about it from Guitar Player Magazine (as described by John Petrucci): ------------------ "The Alex Lifeson Chord” - and Why It's John Petrucci's Favorite By Christopher Scapelliti published 27 August 2020 The prog-metal maestro on why this particular favorite of Lifeson's is his "desert island chord." A few years back, John Petrucci went out for a drive with the folks from Cosmo Music. In the resulting Rockstars in Cars video, the Dream Theater guitarist talked about his favorite solo to play live, his mix of technical and emotional guitar playing, and more. Best question in the video: “Desert island chord: You got one chord you can play forever. What is it?” “It’s the opening chord from Hemispheres by Rush,” Petrucci replies. “It’s the F sharp major with the added 4th and the flat 7. That should really be named ‘the Alex Lifeson Chord,’ because he invented that.” Hemispheres was Rush’s sixth studio album and featured “Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres” as its opening track. The chord is shown above, while the video of the track can be seen below, along with the full Rockstars in Cars video. ------------------ So, I guess you really need to listen to Hemispheres next, eh? It's actually a two-parter, with "book one" found on the last track of "Farewell to Kings" and "book two" found on the opening track of "Hemispheres." I actually prefer it to 2112.------

[@johnaragon2182]

Rush is a very talented band. Got to give credit to the bassist. He also does some amazing runs.

[@RidiculousRic]

Totally agree:)

[@lisaharrison1031]

GEDDY LEE!!! 🤘🎶💜

[@cpmf2112]

Alex gives really good advice, "Never turn your back on a monster" 😂

[@RidiculousRic]

True haha so true!!

[@Fuzzywuzzywasawoman]

😂😂love it

[@juliebrockett3471]

Great reaction.. recommend always doing RUSH LIVE!! It’s a sin not to watch these guys do their thing!! Happy Holidays and God bless….from Texas!!!

[@RidiculousRic]

Happy holidays, more love Rush will be coming soon fs🙏🏼

[@jimtatro6550]

Headlong Flight 👍

[@RidiculousRic]

I got you🙏🏼

[@matthewhoag2609]

I second that motion. Have that hot sauce ready!

[@timkennedy-ux8bw]

Nice review. Three masters from Canada. Thnx

[@RidiculousRic]

Thanks for the support, hope to see you again🙏🏼

[@jaymez3461]

As a long time fan of Rush, I have to say that although this is a fantastic track, there is a far superior version on the live album, Exit Stage Left. You really should give that one a chance. Rush are one of those bands who sound better live than in the studio on a lot of their songs. This is one of those. Check it out. You won't regret it. Exit Stage Left is my favorite live album that they put out. They were in their prime when it was recorded.

[@RidiculousRic]

Thank you for the information and I am definitely going to be checking this out and getting it uploaded very soon🙏🏼 thanks for the support as well:)

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Next up By-Tor and the Snowdog

[@RidiculousRic]

I see you in the comments all the time, thanks for the support and I do have this on my list🙏🏼 keep it coming my friend

[@lisaharrison1031]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@Fred-vy1hm]

The best Rock instrumental ever I give you about two weeks before you're shelling out for merch. The album version is not the best version, this is a must to see performed live as only this band can do it. I know you like to play it safe by listening to the studio tracks but many of those especially on the old albums when they used to crank out a couple of albums a year aren't as good as later concert performances. This one in particular was laid down in three tracks because it wasn't until they toured it were they able to do it all in one shot, now of course they can do it in their sleep.

[@RidiculousRic]

Thanks for all the information as usual, as well as the feedback:) nice to see you in the comments again my friend, I’ll definitely try to get a live one uploaded of this at some point:)

[@BrakRulesAll]

Ah, instrumentals. With Rush, they're always masterpieces. LVS is from their early days (1978). How about fast-forwarding 3 decades to their second-to-last album, with the boys all now well into their 50's, performing a new-at-the-time instrumental live in Rotterdam? Check out The Main Monkey Business and see if they can still bring it after so many years.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3jJan2ZiL2pecUsi=MrlgMaeeVH325rlP

[@RidiculousRic]

Thank you for the support and suggestion, added it to the list🙏🏼

[@mikeb3539]

Great reaction man. An amazing live version is from the time machine tour. Not sure if you've done it yet but Xanadu from exit stage left is incredible ( live version).

[@cityhonors1]

🙋🏿‍♀️ Here! Present! Ready for Rush! 😒 Won't be staying for the pepper eating & hot sauce! 🙄 Truly no need to Spice up Rush Reactions.... Ijs 🥰🐰

[@RidiculousRic]

Nice to see you in the comments again:) thank you for the feedback:)

[@mdu2112]

Merch is expensive! Looking forward to that Rush T... 🎉

[@RidiculousRic]

Definitely looking like I will be having to buy some Rush merch soon, everything is being added to the playlist haha😂

[@RicRadcliff]

You are not wrong, Alex is definitely underrated, top 10 my humble opinion

[@compnnburns8831]

Masterpiece!

[@leddygee1896]

Jimmy Page did mention Rush in Interviews as one of his favorite new bands of 1976 when they released their 4th album, 2112. If you listen to (Twenty One Twelve) be prepared. don't just listen to side one, listen to side two as well. It's every bit as Important...

[@RidiculousRic]

Love all the feedback! I did check out 2112, it’s uploaded on the Rush playlist my friend, hope you enjoy:)

[@rushtabconvideo]

Great reaction! Really like the “burn or return” new idea you’re going with. Rush’s has some great instrumentals in their catalog, with this one arguably being the most epic, arguably.

[@RidiculousRic]

Thank you for the feedback and support:) will definitely keep the Rush dive going:)

[@jtfjtf3921]

Love theese new additions to the Vids Ric 🙌

[@RidiculousRic]

Appreciate the feedback and support my friend🙏🏼

[@Ong_Allan]

Real science is my favourite song of theirs give it a listen

[@billc.5861]

When I was a goofy teenage drummer this was one of the “ I bet you can’t play this songs “songs. And I can report with absolute confidence, and with no apologies to anybody I still cannot play the song properly. 😂😂😜

[@RidiculousRic]

Haha totally fair😂

[@danielracine2378]

Seen them 4 times in montréal and I can assure you that I went to many shows included Lara Fabian to Korn and Rush by far the best band ever!

[@RidiculousRic]

I love that, legends all in there musical prowess🙏🏼

[@TheScrapWing]

BURN OR RETURN ❤️‍🔥

[@RidiculousRic]

Yessss🤝🏼✊🏼🔥

[@rushfan-mz7ds]

You have to do by-tor and the snowdog

[@RidiculousRic]

Definitely on my list🙏🏼

[@marabr4796]

Best guitarist ever but I’m biased

[@jkovert]

Return w/o a doubt.

[@RidiculousRic]

Totally agree🙏🏼 thanks for the support!

[@SnowDogisVictorious]

Hi Ric. Just a note to say we're getting some mic noise from you, which seem to coincide with your bopping your head. You can hear it throughout this (and previous) recordings, which can be a little distracting. Just watch this video from 4:20 to 5:00 and you'll hear some examples. I'm certainly not a sound engineer, but I bet you it's got something to do with the dangling cord.

[@RidiculousRic]

Thank you so much, you are not the only one experiencing this, I am working to have a new mic setup very soon! I will have it at least setup by Christmas, if not sooner! I don’t want you all to keep experiencing my audio issues, but I am attempting to correct this as we speak by getting a new setup:)

[@kerryblackburn7850]

If you really like Alex's playing, his playing in Necromancer is fantastic.

[@Buds1own]

hey... no need to beg for us to like!!!!!!! Jesus loves yo/us first totally........... PLEASE??? Neil Peart solo at Frankfurt?? ♥♥♥

[@RidiculousRic]

I got you, thank you for the feedback and it’s nice to see you in the comments again:) have a blessed night! I got you!

[@wg1294]

Alex Lifeson is in no way "under-rated." He is very well known and respected. As an amateur guitarist for 40+ years, I have been seeing him featured on covers of guitar magazines since the early 80's. Glad to see you found Rush.

[@RidiculousRic]

Fair enough, a legend🙏🏼

[@lindaward5376]

If you're looking for something that really brings the heat, try eating a habañero pepper with Sriracha sauce while watching Working Man Live In Cleveland. Have a great evening, and Rush on! 🎤 🎹 🎸 🥁 🎸 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@RidiculousRic]

Thanks for all the support per usual and thanks for the suggestions:)

[@MJS-ON]

Hi Linda. I figure the Sriracha adds pleasant flavour and smooths out the heat of the Habaneros. And Franks Red Hot is really on the mild side for me. Rick, you won’t get to eat many peppers on Rush songs but others that you do, work your way up to Ghost Peppers for some real heat. (Scorpion Peppers if you dare! 😁😱) Rush on young man!

[@MJS-ON]

LOL. Maybe I misunderstood your plan when I commented earlier, a little before I finished watching the whole video….i thought if you add it to the play list, you do NOT eat the pepper and hot sauce. Here you did both…hmmm…🤷‍♂️

[@RidiculousRic]

@ no you are totally correct, I only ate it because it was the first episode of the series:) you understood it correctly

[@Deplorable0698]

Greatest 3pce ever !! 7 tunes huh, easy peasy . For starters, YYZ Live in Rio , Neil Pearts solo in Frankfurt, Germany, Tom Sawyer, the whole of 2112 , should just about cover it . Best concert of the 12 times was Dec 31,1978 Maple Leaf Gardens . Greetings from YYZ 🇨🇦 RIP PROFESSOR

[@RidiculousRic]

Thanks for all the suggestions, I have a Rush playlist on the channel check it out if you have time and want more:)

[@ftldelay]

No need to include the hot sauce/peppers IMHO. Just give us more reactions to more bands and most importantly, be completely honest, as that's what people respect. No one wants a reaction channel that says they love everything they hear. I would recommend "Roundabout" by Yes - another great 70's prog-rock band. All the best!

[@cpmf2112]

7 songs will be easy with Rush 😂

[@RidiculousRic]

Yeah I agree😂

[@scottdpublic]

Picking up a lot of low frequency noise from your mic when you move your head around while the music plays. It's driving my subwoofer nuts!

[@RidiculousRic]

I will have a new mic setup by Christmas:) thanks for the feedback!

[@BrakRulesAll]

Dude, you might want to mute your mic when you're not talking - the mic kept hitting your chest, causing thumps and other feedback. But great song, great reaction, one of Rush's finest works.

[@RidiculousRic]

@@BrakRulesAll thank you for the feedback, I’ll be switching to a different mic completely by Christmas, not this headset mic but I’ll keep that in mind:)

[@piratelordgrumpy9659]

1. Don't mess with the volume during playback 2. Don't drum the table during playback 3. Don't denigrate yourself by eating stuff for your audience

[@steverakes6182]

Sounds like something keeps bumping into the mike making boom noises during the song.

[@RidiculousRic]

@@steverakes6182 I changed my mic and setup after this:) thanks for the feedback

[@steverakes6182]

@@RidiculousRic Thanks RR, I just subcribed.

[@bryanhaynes6742]

Different approach but I prefer a little more heat. Now I'm hungry.

[@RidiculousRic]

Haha I love that, I’ll be open to doing hotter once the series picks up:)

[@jackteppo9633]

Ghost pepper and fireball

[@RidiculousRic]

This sounds miserable, but I might have to deliver on this one in the future😮‍💨🤞🏼

[@jackteppo9633]

Now your gonna hurt. Just a suggestion as you requested. 😉

[@jackteppo9633]

@@RidiculousRic a pint at least. I saw a guy drink a 5th and ughhh!! 🤣

[@Fuzzywuzzywasawoman]

Good review,but Alex is definitely not underrated,

[@RidiculousRic]

Haha fair enough, a legend🙏🏼

[@BM4-Life867]

Hello Mr. RidiculousRic, How are you, can you please check out an all female band from Japan called *BAND-MAID* and the song *Alone* whish you all the best and Thanks! 😊

[@RidiculousRic]

It’s definitely on my list:)

[@BM4-Life867]

@@RidiculousRic Thank You will be looking forward to the reaction 😆

[@karbasher]

cool concept!! excited to watch you sweat 🥵🥵

[@RidiculousRic]

🫶🏼😅

[@ZZ430T56]

Either turn your mic off or stop breathing LOL. Great reaction tho.

[@RidiculousRic]

@@ZZ430T56 just upgraded my entire mic setup, reactions after this one should be much better✊🏼

[@kevinjennings238]

FYI, Your Inline MIC is Rubbing on your Shirt causing a Muffled Sound that's Distracting!!!

[@RidiculousRic]

@@kevinjennings238 after this video I went and bought an entire new mic/setup, the videos form here on out will be with a legit studio mic:) hope to see you there, thanks for the feedback🙏🏼

[@progressiverush7463]

Love your style and vibe, but please fix you mike problems, for me to return.

[@RidiculousRic]

Promise I’m getting a new mic setup by next month!🙏🏼

[@davidgratton8869]

In the height of his fame, a reporter asked Eddie Van Halen what was like to be a guitar god. He replied, I have no idea, go ask Alex Lifeson.

[@RidiculousRic]

Wow, that’s a legendary moment. Amazing.