Rush - Subdivisions - Snake and Arrows Tour REACTION

[@jeffreycook2112]

Hey neighbor, that was an awesome Rush reaction. The thing is with Rush, you either get it or you don’t. And in your case, you didn’t, but now you do. Enjoy the ride!

[@KennethSavage-nn2vv]

The moment Geddy peals away from the keys as Alex goes into his solo, your reaction tells me you’ve become a true fan. Long live the mighty Rush! 👊🏻

[@mycroft16]

Rush is extremely wholesome. This shows just how much. They appreciated their fans as much as the fans appreciated them.

[@drewrosecrans9728]

It warms my heart that ms Redhead love's rush welcome to our family 💯🤘 🤘🤘

[@edwardcalvet]

Subdivision was my first RUSH concert tour, I've been hooked ever since and never missed a tour. I'm sorry you never had an opportunity to see them live, it was truly Magical.

[@cityhonors1]

🤗 Love how happy Rush makes you! 🥰🐰

[@mikedown3219]

Just what I was going to say. Her joy is infectious, makes me love Rush more than ever.

[@raybernal6829]

🔥🔥🔥🔥as a Rush fan since the late 70s when I was in HS... This is my favorite song as I can relate to it as my friends could.... I get tears in my eyes...Thanks as always beautiful ❤️

[@afbill4219]

This is, by far, the Rush fan anthem. Rush was considered nerd rock in the 80's. In the age of the guitar hero Rush was over looked. We all knew how great they were, but no one else did. Now, years later, they are finally getting respect.

[@gregcormier2379]

Any one who grew up in the suburbs can relate to this songs lyrics. Also all the cliques in high school are well represented. Neil really new how to take real life topics and make it feel like he was conversing with every listener, through Geddy’s voice.

[@saintndacity4814]

Indeed. Except that my suburbs were lamer than Ged's, Alex, and Neil's burbs.

[@5.1MusicChannel]

This is pure Rush. For me, this was how I'm feeling - nobody else could explain the way I felt. You can never let go of a band that comes this close ❤ Btw, I love your little fit of delight when Geddy gets back on the bass...awesome 😍

[@mltorrefranca]

I am so psyched you got to Subdivisions today!!! Yeah!

[@glenngunnis6642]

Rush has been my favorite band since the release of 2112. Now Nightwish is on that list. My life is much fuller with both bands. Thank you for your reactions to the music!🤘🎸

[@gobeethoth]

geddy is playing the bass with his feet, keyboards with his hands and also singing. pretty friggin' good !!

[@yushco]

Just so love your enthusiasm, happiness, joy loving them, as I have for 40 years, and still going strong. God bless Angel 🥲

[@paulcampos1179]

I love you enthusiasm when it comes to RUSH!!! I've been a fan since 1979! Your reactions to RUSH are great! Keep up the great work!

[@dire51]

My favorite Rush song of all time! Watching you reacting to it is almost like reliving the first time I saw them play it live.

[@seantetpon]

Seeing you get giddy over Rush makes me blush! 😂

[@KentBalzer]

Thank you for this reaction. Brought a tear to my eye.

[@philstone3859]

You know I’m going to be here for every RUSH reaction! You seem like you’re really settling in and getting more comfortable with all this which is very cool to see. I knew 2112 was going to be the solidifier! You are officially RUSH ARMY now. Big smiles all around! 😁 ❤️

[@miltdobson7524]

Great Rush song! One of their best. Excellent reaction!

[@mattmid7012]

So good. Do you think we need some extra musicians to do this live Geddy? No, I've got it covered!

[@Stevedrums741]

One of Neil's favorite drumming compositions (& mine too!). One of the songs he said he never "tired" of playing. I was 12 in 1982 when this song was released and aside from the musical aspect and sheer size of Neil's kit at the time (before electronic percussion began to replace his organic percussion), these lyrics were a perfect representative for awkward, kind-puberty/pre-teen kids like me. And as I would learn many years later, like Neil too! I was very lucky that by the time I reached high school in 1984-85, I was a very funny guy and learned that if you can make someone laugh, that (or those) humor over-shadowed any specific clique or group. And even the occasional girl liked me as well! But underneath all of that was this insecure, mullet wearing skinny kid who was funny and played pretty good drums. This song? Remains stunning to me.

[@Lemmingadventures]

It is so amazing to see someone "get it" when it comes to realizing the brilliance of Rush. Especially from a woman. We are so lucky to be alive to experience this genius band. Thank God.

[@RS35cyl]

Another great Rush song! So glad you enjoyed it! 🎉

[@timmaytee]

Too much ,I can t tell enough how good it is too see you love RUSH this way , Subdivisions is a staple a must RUSH Epic.

[@Kang2112]

RUSH They're so human. Right? That's why they make you feel that warmth.

[@mikeminer1947]

You're such a dork... and I mean that as the highest compliment! This album always takes me back to summer days in the 80s... saving up your allowance, then begging the parents to you the record store at the mall to buy the album, taking it home, then dropping that needle on the record... what a great starting track to this album. More Rush please!

[@DrMackSplackem]

Fantastic! When I first decided I needed to put a band together, Rush was my template. What they were able to do as just a trio is so inspiring.

[@jamesgarman835]

Been a fan for very long time seen them several times best concert ever.

[@lisaharrison1031]

YOU GET IT!!! YOU DEFINITELY GET IT!! 🤘🎶💜

[@redheadedneighbor]

🔥🔥🔥

[@marklawrence9599]

Hey there red. I am so glad that you reacted to this one. I prefer the older rush but every time you react to the newer stuff I get so excited because you're so excited. They are the perfect band. Probably the best drummer ever and a guitarist and bassist that don't get the respect they deserve. Love to see you enjoying it so much as I am. One of my favorite songs of theirs is La Villa strangiato. There are no lyrics. But it is true brilliance. The version from Rio is mind-blowing. Thank you again and I love your show. Mark

[@kellymoriarityApr66]

Ok, you asked for it… My Rush Experience - first time seen live in 1981 (I was 14 yrs old and had just began playing drums about a year before) BLEW/MY/MIND!! Then (long story short) seen them live throughout the years another 6 times, the last time being their final tour 3 years before Neil passed. Today I’m 58 and a professional drummer with 2 albums out, and recently joined a new musical project with some former members of a certain successful band from here (Des Moines, Iowa) … I give 100% credit to Rush for any all influence that made me the musician I am today. I literally grew up watching them progress and change over the years… huge HUGE part of my life was spent learning from them. To see your reactions and watching your eyes light up hearing these songs for the first time is such a Time Machine for me … I WAS YOU …. I was in the audience, jaw on the floor, eyes like ping pong balls JUST AMAZED by their connection in a live setting… and I feel SO blessed I got to witness it IN PERSON

[@redheadedneighbor]

💕💕

[@kellymoriarityApr66]

@@redheadedneighbor ❤️❤️❤️… looking forward to seeing more (I’ve watched every single one of your Rush reactions … some 2 or 3 times lol ) … great channel, love it!!

[@williamadkins2170]

Never seen another musician who could play 2 instruments & sing all at the same time

[@EarlMiller]

Three of the most down to earth guys you'd ever want to meet. They couldn't have done what they did without loving each other and wanting to share that with everyone they've “met” through their music. It's selfless in it's purest form.

[@mightyV444]

It simply hadn't been the 'right' time yet when you weren't able to get into Rush in the past 😉 Your excitement is truly infectious, thank you! 😊 Watching your video is a great way for me to get hyped about my band playing a gig tonight! 😁👍

[@glennford3480]

This song literally was my life! We would go downtown Young St. and ride around in cars cruising for the action and finally going into a bar and go see bands like Rush, Triumph and Downchild Blues Band! Love this song...

[@toddmadden9777]

You did it, again, Red...thanks so much for your awesome reaction...can't wait for more...Todd from Ohio...

[@silentwolve2698]

Hello young pretty woman. I love your reactions. They are authentic and filled with honest emotions. Rush have accompanied me through life to this day. They have written/released countless, timeless and masterful songs/albums. Many rock bands have orientated themselves on Rush, still do and were/are musically influenced by them. There are few bands with such an impressive history. Greetings from Germany.

[@redheadedneighbor]

💕

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

Too many rush things to say other than top notch all the way.🤘🖖✌️🎹🎸🥁🎸🎤😊

[@EricKoch-s5b]

Rush never disappoints, neither do you!

[@robsveinson9454]

Neil's drums, in particular the cymbals, are so crisp in this tour. Amazing!!

[@mightyV444]

Yeah I noticed that, too! Way better mixed than In the Frankfurt/Germany show filmed for the 'R30' DVD! My absolute favourite drum sound of Neil's is on the 'Signals' album, though 😍

[@therealspooks]

The first time I saw Rush live was on their Signals tour in 83, Reunion Arena Dallas, Tx. Golden Earring opened for them, not my last concert either, that lasted for decades every single tour!!

[@brandonjones1349]

Boom💥 Red! Loved it. Ty and Slainte to you ☘️🇺🇲

[@AnitaCavalieri-u7x]

What a excellent choice to react to,... I teared up at the end of this one,.. happy tears ❤🎉😂🔥 . I also grew up in an Atlanta subdivision... relating to so much to the song is how Rush can touch our feelings and of course Neil was out front with his part of the music, which I love! Live appearances I was fortunate to see the guys.... August 79in Atlanta in the historic Fox Theatre.... October 82 Columbia S.C. in a packed arena,. and on my 40th birthday when my wife surprised me with front row by Alex at West Palm Beach Fairgrounds Amphitheater!!!! They played EVERYTHING 😁 Next to us was a disabled fan in a wheelchair when Alex and Geddy gave out trinkets and Rush shirts. Alex looked at me in an authoritative manner and pointed to the disabled guy so I knew the shirt he was about to toss is meant only for our buddy who can't walk. Alex made a perfect toss to him and smiled at us all for not jumping to grab the souvenir.. In 79 after the show I spent my last $5 on a 2112 belt buckle cause the shirts were $10.... and I've treasured that belt buckle, because Rush was in their silk robes era and Wow did they look mesmerizing and mysterious!!! Thank you for sharing! Love your expressionism and your channel is super fun!

[@hubtal]

I'm surprised people told you to react to the studio version over live. I'm partial to live performances in most cases because seeing them enhances the experience. Their shows were usually 3 hours long divided into two halves. In the time machine tour in 2011, this song closed the first half. I remember it vividly because that ending with the keyboards felt like an elephant sitting on my chest. It was awesome!

[@user-jj2oh8wn5e]

Such an incredible song!….And a beautiful, heartfelt reaction! These are without a doubt three of the greatest musicians to ever grace this planet. I was privileged to see them live 4 times…Rush is one of those rare bands that sound so much better live than in the studio. Please keep these awesome reactions coming! 😃

[@Rendclaw]

Yes, this was the chorus for my teenage years. Every word that Neil wrote for the song and every note Geddy sang resonated with me, hard. You should watch the video and react to that as well, just to see the story that went along with the music.

[@gr8whyte66]

Love your infectious excitement reacting to the videos. I'm a long time Rush fan (since 1976), have seen them 26 times in concert, mostly in their home town of Toronto (where I'm from) and a few times in various U.S. cities......it's always amazing to see them away from their home town. If I may suggest, a couple of songs that you may enjoy watching are "Natural Science", which is the song right after the one you just watched and "The Camera Eye" from the Time Machine Tour. Hope you're enjoying the Rush rabbit hole.😁

[@Particulator]

Don't blame yourself for not getting Rush before. I often say that Rush is an acquired taste, like dark chocolate, from which there's no coming back. 😊

[@mattmid7012]

@@Particulator As someone whose just acquired a taste for Bournville dark chocolate, having never like dark chocolate, this resonates. 😂

[@ChronicExcessiveManliness]

Stupendously Amazing Incoming Revelation!!! Rush...is the best band, ever. 😁

[@WalterBenkel]

They were, and are, the template. You got that right!

[@zanderalex2463]

It's wonderful to see your reactions. I totally understand - I felt the same way when Signal and Subdevisions came out. I've seen Rush three times and they were the most overwhelming and best concerts of my life.

[@staceyDemell]

Seen this tour 2 times once in Ottawa and then in Montreal, that night they played natural science and it just blew me away! A really great show and night to remember!,

[@Alberto_1965_BR]

My all time favorite Rush song is The Garden The video live from Clockwork Angels tour is beautiful

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

That shirt goes very nicely with your hair! Great job. I def have a lot of regrets from not seeing them more. Especially since Neil's passing and everyone is reacting everywhere. These guys were great all the way til the end!!

[@markgettemeyer1145]

This song - like so many other people, I was 16 when this was released and its impact at that impressionable age was titanic. Many of us remember being the not-so-cool; how that felt and our journey to fit in somehow. I found legions of friends at all of the Rush shows I went to (19), and once I got comfortable in my own skin, I discovered that being cool didn’t necessarily mean I had to like what everyone else liked. Solid reaction - so genuine. Great pick! ✌🏻

[@markrichardson8378]

What a lovely reaction to an epic performance.

[@redheadedneighbor]

Thank you

[@teresasullivan4588]

Definitely need more RUSH!!!❤🎉😂

[@normc62]

This song [and the official video] always bring me back to memories of my high school days. Sometimes, that is not a bad thing...

[@jonathanspahn7308]

Yaaay! 😄 I got so excited when I saw this one come up! I can play this one on bass 😂 Now that you get Rush, I knew Subdivisions would resonate big for you. It's one of my favorites 😍 Thank you ❤

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Another great Rush Song from Signals. ❤❤

[@leddygee1896]

Rush Is Actually The Band Stewart Copeland, The Drummer Of The Police, Wishes He Could Have Been The Drummer For!...😁 Your Reactions Are Priceless!!

[@mightyV444]

Yes, Stewie would love it if the audience air-drummed along to _his_ playing, too! But this has never been possible because he always plays his parts differently 😅

[@hashbeatscash7761]

I love parts of all the era's based on where my life was at that time

[@waynewerner9042]

❤. Contagious enthusiasm! Thanks!

[@bucpar]

Geddy has a small Stonehenge on his keyboard, a nod to the movie this is Spinaltap

[@onelove5727]

@ Cool bro🙃

[@Aussiecris214]

Had to Rush ❤❤❤❤

[@jamesp2719]

What an amazing reaction

[@blackberrythorns]

more rush! another great band was - the guess who - burton cummings is known as "the voice" in canada. a lesser known song of theirs is "pain train" (1971), unfortunately there are only audio versions on youtube (the best being from the - live at the paramount - recording). it may sound like something that came about decades later though.

[@brunogrenier2137]

As a guitar player myself who was part of a progressive rock band, I cannot stress enough the degree of difficulty these guys are playing at. They truly are masters

My favorite Rush song!! 🤘 I am seriously digging your reaction to this!! 4:42

[@allengray5748]

Awesome! One of four tours I went to including; Hemispheres, Moving Pictures and Vapor Trails! TIME STAND STILL would also be a great music video for you to see! Great Job Neighbor! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

This song is fire & your reaction was amazing!❤🥰😍🤩🫡

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

Million dollar smile❤🥰😍

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

Don't feel bad. U like Rush now!😃

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

A Rush Day? That would be awesome!

[@ManuelGuajardo-zd7hx]

Love you red on your in-depth analysis that you always give your subscribers. Much love Wintersun Alex in Texas ❄️🥳❤️

[@andrewpritchard5080]

Natural science. That song is a must!

[@mattbaker5757]

My preference in Rush era's, after being a fan a few years and collecting their albums, is whatever era of Rush I decide to listen to on any given day. You feel cheated? I cheated myself for 53 years! Minus half a dozen songs I heard on the radio back in the day, but since they were all I heard on the radio, I thought that must be the best of Rush and the rest in lacking, like many bands. I've been kicking myself in the ass for the last few years. And yes, I realize both of us have said this before, you in your reaction, and me in the replies. I pretty much know it all by heart now, but still left in wonder and awe every time I listen. Rush takes up 80% of my musical listening time, and Triumph 10%, everything else 10%.

[@Goodtimes523]

People who don't get Rush eventually do. Thank you for showing these performances and please keep it live!

[@steveg2517]

RUSH: La Villa Strangiato, Cygnus X-1: Book One: The Voyage Cinderella Man, The Twighlight Zone these are some real good rush songs and I guarantee you are going to love them the way you do

[@umleitung1555]

You need to see the second half of rush acceptance speech, it's so funny, love your reactions 😊

[@busher69]

Subdivisions has always been a fav of mine. Still darn hard to watch Neil hit them skins. You're in for a treat when you get the Dallas Clockwork Angles concert. WHOA

[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

The joy of music is in the discovery - it is fun being on the journey with you.

[@patriciaellis4848]

I just finished reading Geddy Lee's autobiography My Effin Life!! It's a long book but it will have you laughing out loud!!

[@kellymoriarityApr66]

Oh… and Camera Eye (another studio video from the Moving Pictures recording sessions) … also a “wow” watching experience

[@rosuobs3972]

Ahoy young lady, don't know if you have done 'THE CAMERA EYE', yet, it's another master piece as you know, three cheers to you ooo thanks

[@lisaharrison1031]

I LOVE to watch Ged sing too. 💜💜💜

[@squidly2112]

I am sorry you didn't "get it" back in the days. I was very fortunate. I "got it" back in the mid 70's in my teens, and I have "gotten it" ever since. It's been a wonderful life because of it.

[@maladyofdeath]

Being Canadian, its a comfort to hear Rush played on the radio. You are coming home from a long day at work and while going home Rush gets played and it just makes life better.

[@roblaw4554]

No. You got here only when you should've... I'm loving watching you relate to and embrace something new(ish). Please continue! Cheers rl 🤘👹🤘

[@robchehowski4281]

There are a lot of fake reactors on youtube; I'm happy to say you're not one of them. It's so great to see genuine enjoyment. As a Canadian, I am so very proud that Rush are Canadian as well. They were even named Members of the Order of Canada. Pretty sure you can find a video of their acceptance ceremony if you're interested.

[@redheadedneighbor]

Thank you. They are great! Love them!

[@drewrosecrans9728]

There's so many rabbit holes to go down when it comes to Rush! Pick one u won't be disappointed!!

[@chadbennett7873]

The ultimate nerd anthem! We all identify and understand. I remember seeing them play this live, and I will have that memory until my last day. You are so much fun to watch. It's like watching myself hear it for the first time. There are no "bad" eras, just some songs are more genius than others, but they're all exceptional.

[@iMacMan54]

Great song, and one that speaks to the band members (and young people, in general) during those trying times going through school. All three felt like "misfits", and the song speaks to that. Probably best to watch the original video to get a better idea. And as for a suggestion, you can't go wrong with maybe the greatest instrumental ever, "La Villa Strangiato" (original version). Or for something very different "Roll The Bones".

[@WalterBenkel]

I agree. "La Villa Strangiato" is the best instrumental ever.

[@goldenretrieverdad]

Saw this in Tampa FL in 2007. Snakes and Arrows was an incredible show!

[@dean2065]

Neil hasn't broken a sweat since 88'.. RIP Professor

[@pauljenkin297]

What you seldom see are the "Taurus" bass pedals (on the floor beneath the keyboards) on which Geddy plays bass lines whilst he's playing keyboards themselves (and singing). The dexterity and musicianship in Rush is top tier (and that's without the lyrics themselves). Also - keep an eye out for Alex's collection of Barbie dolls which sit next to his pedal board 😉

[@patcandelora8496]

This song dropped when I was a Sophomore/junior in high school. Talk about timing! I was that kid! Neil got it…he understood!

[@utubberize]

You and I could listen to these guy all day and night...

[@quinjesuis9187]

Absolutely beyond awesome song, it's truly true, what the song is saying, I was casted out into the nothingness of the ocean; but I put up my small sail and looked forward to where the wind would blow, it made me who I am and I wouldn't change a thing about the things that happened in the past, I wait when I have to or need to, but I do when I need to or have to or want to or an opportunity arises, I was like a hermit in a cave; but it was my house that was in the subdivision, I chuckle, but I would definitely have perfered a small beach house on an ocean beach, thank God for tv 📺 records and radio and books 📚 these allowed me to travel the world on my small boat on the sea that was my house 🙏 love those little extras too 🔥

[@kelvinmann1058]

Your reactions are why we are Rush fans. And the reaction is, Yes, Yes, Yes. 💞🥰

[@stephenbracka2270]

Okay, Red. San Diego's resident Rushoholic here. I'll get back to "Conform Or Be Cast Out " in a bit. You can see, but barely hear Alex's vocal answer to Geddy's call of that quoted line. It comes out clearly on the original studio version of Subdivisions and on the official song video. Although Alex backed up some other vocals over the years, he's lip syncing Neil on Subdivision. The repeating of "Subdivisions" is one of the rare Neil vocal appearances in a Rush song. There's a little electronic processing of Neil's speaking voice which is a bottomless baritone normally. "Conform Or Be Cast Out" is the template for the Rush story (I'll renew a recommendation here to watch/react to the documentary BEYOND THE LUGHTED STAGE) and a frequent theme in their music. Their "Starman"logo is also nicknamed "The Man Against The Masses". When they started putting together 2112's 7 part suite (Alex is using that guitar here), their record company told them that would be their last album unless the songs were shorter and more "suitable" for radio. What they turned in instead was a metaphor for the struggle for individuality against the anonymous authority of conformity. In that story, the peasant is the band and the priests are the record company. Neil drew much lyrical inspiration from the work of H. R. Delaney for 2112's science fiction backdrop, but that "be yourself" message may be from THE SANE SOCIETY by Eric Frohm. These are in addition to the novel THE FOUNTAINHEAD and the novella ANTHEM both by Ayn Rand. Neil credited her on 2112's CD booklet which is lifted from the lyric gatefold sleeve of the vinyl LP record version of 2112. While you're looking for that record, even if you don't have a record player, you stay classy, Red...

[@williamyates694]

This is the music of my adolescence!!! While I also loved all things metal, their music combined with more intellectual lyrics spoke more to me. Maybe some Iron Maiden as well. They are truly masters of their instruments. They helped change my approach to my own style of playing instruments as well (guitar, bass, and piano). I'm a professional session player and always cite them as a main influence. AWESOME REACTION RED!!! Cheers...🍻🤟👏