Rush - Tom Sawyer (Official Music Video) Reaction/Review

[@brettevans2138]

R.I.P Neil Peart one of the greatest drummers to ever play died January 7 2020

[@dkwoodsy2082]

I turned my daughter (now 17) on to Rush about 3 years ago- she totally “gets it!” (Proud Dad moment)- and she literally wept when we lost Mr Peart last year.

[@michaelcalvert7363]

ROP The Professor a true legend never too be forgotten.Welcome to the Rush community man you are hooked for life now.These guys raised the bar so high noone could reach or teach it.Sheer perfection in every song and they take you on a journey every time. Highly recommend Spirit if Radio for your next dip into their music.eThats just for starters.Then maybe YYZ to showcase Neil's ridiculous talent.The main course should consist of 4 wonderful tracks Working Man then La Villa Strangiato and Xanadu both incredible performances from the Exit Stage Left album look for the videos and just to finish you off completely the storybook video for 2112

[@TheNaznine]

Neil Peart the Professor of percussion was the BEST drummer to ever make the drum kit sing. R.I.P.

[@dkwoodsy2082]

@@TheNaznine Not to mention his brilliant mind and songwriting! And he was never satisfied- even into his 60’s he was taking “lessons” from other drummers to perfect himself- can you imagine? The True Professor wanting to take lessons? What could any other drummer show him?

[@laurenpeck3609]

RIP

[@Gary-zq9dr]

There's only three of them. The guy playing bass is the guy singing is the guy playing the keyboard is the guy named Geddy Lee!

[@laurabuie3224]

I guess all long haired white guys look alike😉

[@dard4642]

He also plays MIDI edfects with his feet.

[@creepyaxe]

@@laurabuie3224 Nobody looks like Geddy Lee

[@outofdate2539]

@@dard4642 He does now, but when this was recorded it pre-dated MIDI - that's even more mind blowing!

[@dard4642]

@@outofdate2539 totally

[@dannyboy5616]

FAIR WARNING... If you choose to go down the RUSH rabbit hole... When you come out the other side, you'll never be the same.. Great reaction brother... RESPECT RUSH IS THE TRUTH!!

[@dkwoodsy2082]

Agreed sir- you can’t just dip your toe in and “get it”- you gotta be All In.

[@philproffitt8363]

"FAIR WARNING"...my favourite Van Halen album :-) When I fancy a break from Rush (not very often!!)

[@AmrithSudhakaran]

Yup... It happened to me last December :D I was hooked by the transition to the reggae part in Spirit of Radio.

[@Machine3939]

You'll never get musically engulfed in a better way !!!

[@timandmonica]

"I really liked the guy on the keys, I liked the guy on the bass, I liked the guy on vocals, I liked the guy who played pedal synth..."

[@jacquesjrviens3384]

It's a trio and the drummer passed away 1 year ago tragically. RIP Neil Peart

[@scott4482]

Just three guys that happen to be virtuoso musicians making the best Rock and Roll in the world.

[@2869may]

RusH is composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any the ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands. Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.

[@blanebienvenu7280]

When I saw them in the SuperDome they blew us away sound just like the record live

[@ZenMonkey1138]

The guy on the keys is the guy on the bass and the singer. He usually does all three at the same time. Watch a live version and see.

[@guichogf5636]

Yeah, they were mind blowing live. Moving Pictures live concert, one of the very best I ever saw. Geddy Lee played keys, bass and sang lead all at the same time. All three of them making all that sound, no others on stage, just them. Spirit of Radio is a must. Also Witchhunt, excellent song that nobody reacts to.

[@clab5864]

YYZ in RIO is a fabulous liive version to check out!

[@veenstra56]

Also does laundry...

[@seumasmackinlay]

...and windows

[@mikebailey3723]

"Spirit of Radio", "Working Man"-Live Tim Machine Tour Cleveland, "Limelight", etc.

[@tommybrackett5519]

Rush, the trees, the words are cool and the drum solo out of this world, the drummer makes you feel like your in a real forest! Amazing that he can transport you like that!

[@freebirdtony]

Amazing how a three man band put out such spectacular music. Geddy Lee, lead singer, bassist and keyboardist, Alex Lifeson, lead guitarist, and Neil Peart (R.I.P.), drummer.

[@kenadams4877]

drummer and song writer...

[@freebirdtony]

@@kenadams4877 Good call, I don't know how I overlooked that.

[@guichogf5636]

Peart wrote the lyrics to most of the songs

[@merlinmess3793]

Rush keep blowing my mind. The sad loss of Neil Peart (the worlds greatest drummer) in 2020 to brain cancer... Sadly Geddy Lee (Vocals) and Alex Lifeson (blonde on guitar) retired the band. Peart was the lyricist and composer, he joined the band just before their first tour in 71... as a comment below says “if you go down the rabbit hole you’ll come out changed”... I’m Sure Neil and the boys would love that analogy- Peart was an avid reader and player of Roll Playing Games- I would be curious to see your reaction to anything from 2112. Much love keep rocking and your channel seems great 🤘🏿

[@Lance_Langlois]

Continue to listen to Rush and your subscribers will grow, grow, grow. Rush has a fan base like no other. And you will find their music mind blowing. Incredible talent.

[@bobespirit2112]

3 guys and they pulled this off live for 40 years

[@MrJd0508]

Rush: Spirit of The Radio. Won't be disappointed

[@geraldhallahan5270]

The best part about reacting to Rush is that their fans will never complain in your comments about doing either the live or studio versions of their songs....because they can pull off their music live to perfection....and it's only three guys. They are one of the few rock bands that is standing the test of time.

[@timlamb6196]

Geddy Lee, vocals, bass, and keyboards. This was a recording session so he played one at a time and they dubbed it together on the album. But during live shows he uses peddles at times to help him handle all 3 at times. Amazing musician. The drummer is Neil Peart and is also the lyricist. He is widely known as one of the best if not the best rock drummer ever. This was in 1980 so you can imagine how much he progressed decades later.

[@Matty0923]

Yes in my opinion Rush is the best band ever!!

[@dkwoodsy2082]

Yes sir- I second that! I’ve only had the privilege of seeing them live 6 times over the years, but I’ve been on board for decades- had the StarMan and Neil’s drumset poster on my closet door in the late 70’s- when they were just getting it all together

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Neil Peart was FIIRRRRRREEE on the drums 🙌 🔥🔥🔥

[@markbrinton6790]

Nothing makes me happier than knowing a younger, out of genre crowd will at some point come across Rush. They are the pinnacle of a group making music IMO. Thanks for the great react, very much enjoyed, thank you!

[@debbieplato5107]

Rush!! One of Canada's gifts to the world!! Unfortunately Neil Peart the drummer passed away from cancer. He was know as the professor because of his ever evolving drumming skills. He also wrote most of the lyrics for all of their songs. Any of songs already suggested are excellent. How a three member band can sound like a six member band is because of their immense musical talent.

[@deannadavis5123]

Try Limelight... And listen to Tom Sawyer again and note the depth of the lyrical meaning. That is the essence of Rush. RIP Neil ;(

[@jaysonhahn5881]

If people would only take the time to comprehend the TRUE meaning of these lyrics, this planet would be heaven on earth. Catch the mist, catch the myth Catch the mystery, catch the drift Catch the witness, catch the wit Catch the spirit, catch the spit

[@jhc2093]

The Rush music story is long and varied. It’s a deep deep catalog of some of the most incredible rock music ever recorded. And it’s just a trio. While starting in 1968 with a different drummer, three years later he was replaced by drum God Neil Peart. The line up remained the same right to the end in 2015 when, as popular as ever, they called it quits. Each a master practitioner and each a multi instrumentalist. So you got incredible music, a unique and instantly identifiable voice, sick beats and lyrics that are next level. Enjoy the ride,

[@joconnell8145]

Neil joined in '74.

[@briarpatch720]

the thinking mans rock. only 3 members in the band, my fave is "working man", a few other bangers are "subdivisions", "limelight", "the spirit of radio", "new world man", "freewill", "the trees" plus others. enjoy...

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

I hope he at least gets to these!

[@dkwoodsy2082]

And Working Man wasn’t even Neil yet! I’ve wondered if they would’ve had the same music world altering impact if John Rutsey hadn’t had to step aside and they didn’t find the greatest drummer and lyricist to ever live...

[@Stereotype5346]

KEY TO LOCK - Follow the drummer closely, he also writes their lyrics. "Tom Sawyer" 'starts' on the bass drum on (1) with 2 short instrumental bars, then with 'vocals' for 2 short bars - then begins a 16 bar bridge which re-occurs throughout the song. During this 'bridge' the drummer plays; 1 bass drum beat in the 1st bar, 2 bass drum beats in the second bar, 3 bass drum beats in the 3rd bar and 4 bass drum beats in the 4th bar. This easily overlooked but precise mathematical application is observed throughout Neil Peart's (R.I.P.) career.

[@leifcatt]

Neil said that it was the most difficult song to play as it was at the edge of his ability. That was also the reason he loved to play it as it tested his talent to the edge.

[@joconnell8145]

@@leifcatt Ain't no lie either!! 120 BPM with using just the right hand on the hats...it's tough, I know!

[@tombanaski3251]

Also if you listen carefully right after the first keyboard solo it switches from 4:4 time to 7:8 time, and Neil Peart executes this flawlessly. They each were master musicians.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Only THREE people made all that music!! THREE! 🙌

[@artsilva]

Geddy Lee: Vocals, Bass, Keyboards, Footkeys Alex Lifeson: Guitars, Footkeys Niel Peart (RIP in Jan. 2020): Drums, Percussions Only Three guys in the whole band doing double, triple, quadruple duty. The only reason it looks like there's more in this video is because this is a filming of their actual recording sessions and the vocals, keyboards and solo guitar tracks are layered on the multitrack separately for clarity, but live these guys are doing it all at once.

[@byronmitchell3784]

RUSH, "TOM SAWYER". GOOD GROUP, AND SONG.. MID70'S THRU 80'S. "X,Y,Y,Z", "TREES", "SPIRIT OF RADIO"...AS FAR AS BEST EVER. THERE WERE SO MANY GREAT BANDS, AND SONGS THROUGH THE 60'S, 70'S , AND 80'S . WITH DIFFERENT STYLES AND GROOVES.. YOU CAN'T REALLY SAY WHO OUT DID WHO. JUST ENJOY IT ALL, AS WE KNOW VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE..

[@2869may]

RusH is composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any the ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands. Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.

[@timhampton7509]

Just the greatest Classic Rock Group of all time. And they are Canadian. Niel Peart was the best drummer of any genre, and he wrote most their songs.

[@jaywitt5171]

New subscriber for more Rush reactions! The greatest band you never heard of. 19 studio albums with more gold and platinum albums than every band ever except the Rolling Stones and Beatles. If you open this door, the Rush Army will come. The most music from just 3 people with a style that evolves over 40yrs. When you listen - listen to each member because they are all masters. Geddy Lee: Vocals, Bass, Keyboards, Foot Pedals Alex Lifeson: Every other guitar sound imaginable Neil Peart a.k.a. The Professor: Lyricist and God of Percussion - RIP January 7, 2020. Try YYZ live in Rio for an insane crowd!

[@juliemanarin4127]

Zeppelin

[@kensacco6003]

Rush is too well known for that accolade. The greatest band you've never heard of is Marillion

[@ryanhill8886]

Rush was a rock band that came out of Canada in the 70s. They did hot have many top ten hits but produced many well received albums with sounds often touching on social and political commentary. I was always anazed by the big sound that came from just those three guys. The singer/ guitarist is named Geddy Lee. The other guitarist is Alex Lifeson. Between them Lee and Lifeson also played many other types of instruments. The drummer is Neil Peart and is regarded as one of the finest drummers of the modern era. Unfortunately he died early January last year. Thank you for doing this reaction video about one of my favorite bands. If you can find them check out these other Rush songs : "The Trees", "Enola gay", "Red Barchetta", "Closer to the Heart", as we;; as "Freewill" and "Spirit of radio" as recommended by another viewer.

[@kengregory6026]

not sure what song you're thinking of but Enola Gay isnt a Rush song(OMD in England did a song called Enola Gay)...Off the top of my head w/o checking i think a song on Power Windows mentions Enola Gay...i stand to be corrected on that one tho....nemaste :)

[@ryanhill8886]

@@kengregory6026 My bad. The name of the song I was thinking of is called "Manhattan Project" and had the line "...the pilot of Enola gay. flying out of the shockwave..." which i why I erroneously said "Enola Gay".

[@Shawn-rq4py]

Their first song that aired on radio was “Working Man”. People called the station and thought it was Led Zeppelin. It got a lot of attention because where they played it was a factory town and people could relate. Give it a listen

[@Śħẽĩłã]

Hahahaha THIS WAS GREAT!!!! 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥 Thanks for the shout out fam, I was not expecting that!!! Haha But I KNEW you would like them!!!!! And the guy on the bass, the guy on the keyboard and the guy singing ... all one guy - Geddy Lee 😉🔥 And yes, on drums, the legendary Neil Peart 😔 RIP. And the guy on lead guitar Alex Lifeson .... welcome to Rush!!!!!! I am so glad you liked this!!! Especially since you called me out, haha, for half a second I was like 😳 uhoh lawd I hope he likes it!!! 🤦‍♀️ Then I came to my senses because I already knew you would!!!! I want to bow out of suggesting another one ... but I’m just gonna throw one out there anyway 😜 Closer to the Heart 🤘 Man, I am so enjoying watching you discover this world of great music!!!!! I’m jammin right along with you!!! Haha Thank you thank you thank you fam!!! 💞

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Figure it’s a typo you might wish to correct: Neil Peart not Peary.

[@Śħẽĩłã]

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 yep, thanks!!!! I was excited typing!! 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️😂🤘

[@harveyhc7438]

maybe the best three man band in rock&roll.

[@Matty0923]

Yes you can tell you really enjoyed this. They are such great musicians!!

[@curtispugh4092]

The Drummer passed away last year you Really should watch his Drum solo in Germany.

[@louielouie22]

Best drummer of all time. RIP Neil 🥁

[@macintosh3990]

FYI ... the singer (Geddy Lee) is also the bass player and keyboards player too.... catch them live, Geddy does all 3 on stage.... Alex on guitar and Neil on drums.

[@johndavis9196]

Try “Spirit of Radio” or “Freewill” for your next Rush reaction.

[@dkwoodsy2082]

Agreed! But those were still from the formative years- they got so much deeper later on- Big Money from Power Windows 1985 or Far Cry from Snakes and Arrows 2007- although- a RUSH “rookie” might not totally “get it”....

[@miguelbotelho2613]

Guy on the Bass is the guy on the keys and singing and bass foot pedals.

[@dbradx]

Yeah, I remember the first time I saw them live and realized that Geddy was doing all that - amazing to see. Masters of their instruments, all of them.

[@jamesemery3639]

Watch "Xanadu" you will see how technically sound they are while playing live.

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

I'm a huge Rush fan! I'm so you were diggin it! I would love to see you do more of Rush! I'm not sure how you organize your videos or if you do entire album reactions. If you do, Rush and Led Zeppelin would be a great place to start doing full album reactions. I was lucky enough to see Rush twice in concert. The second was the ultimate best for me due to some amazing circumstances in which I ended up in the 3rd row, center toward the right which is where Geddy Lee stands. I was on a small amount of mushrooms which just enhanced my experience and I must have had a huge smile on my face because I swear, Geddy Lee looked right at me and smiled right back! Neil Peart had a drum set that spun around as he played and there were instruments in his drum set that filled the entire space which was a square. It was an outdoor venue just outside of downtown St. Louis, Mo. One of the top 5 shows I've ever seen from anyone, and I've had some incredible experiences in my younger days! Peace!

[@geoffsullivan7902]

2112- the entire album. Before analog or digital.....when they played live- sounds exactly the same. Saw the 2112 and Hemispheres tours- fan ever since. Took my sons to R40 concert, best thing I did that year. They heard the best technical band alive, and the professor of percussion Neil Peart. Enjoy these guys, Rabbit hole goes 40 years so pack a lunch....🎼🎶🎸🎸🎹🎤🎧😎🔥

[@dard4642]

"They're unique." Yessir! They were always a rock band but through the years they became sort of their own subgenre of rock. They're kind of hard to put in a box. Simply calling them a rock band is like simply calling Prince an R&B artist. The classification is not incorrect but it is incomplete.

[@Drewmk-sc9zv]

So much talent in 3 musicians ,perfection accomplished

[@brianfisher6165]

"Everyone is going in", all of them!😂😅 All 3 members!!!

[@gregscupholm254]

Phenomenal musicians. All 3 are incredible at what they do. GREAT, creative sound. Congrats on finding this rabbit hole/gold mine!

[@jimigrunge]

The Drummer is Neil Peart a.k.a. "The Professor". Guaranteed he is your favorite drummer's favorite drummer, no matter who your favorite drummer is.

[@aprilehler2817]

Came here to make sure this was here....facts there

[@melaniewillett4522]

Thanks for reacting to music that us older folks have been listening to for years. I listen to RUSH every day and it NEVER gets old.

[@peterthegreat996]

And these guys played this live - perfect. Geddy is his own power trio even .

[@juliemanarin4127]

Rush...excellent band!

[@sergiomattos109]

Thanks you for you appreciate this great music.

[@loisr3970]

Ahhh our three Canadian boys !!! you gone down the rabbit hole 40+ years of awesomeness!!!! cheers

[@bwianeh]

Oh, oh, oh Canada! My favorite band for 40 years 🤘✌💚

[@tammiec4937]

I have been a Rush fan since I was 15 years old. I was able to them live in 2002 and 2007.The greatest band ever. You have a huge catalog so enjoy the ride. 3 incredible musicians. You will not be disappointed.

[@deborahreynolds9792]

How lucky were we. The singer, Getty , is also the keyboards and bass, SUPER TALENT. All of them. I saw them , the first time in 1979. One of the best concerts we went to back then. They are amazing live. I miss those days. Just one concert after another. Van Halen was next, then Pink Floyd, so on and so on. They all were CONCERT BANDS. SUPER TALENTED, ALL OF THEM, and so much fun.

[@jameshedgecock704]

The singer Geddy is the bass player and the keyboardist

[@Matty0923]

You would love The Spirit of Radio, YYZ, Limelight, Xanadu live from Exit Stage Left, Working Man live from Cleveland.....

[@stevenaleman7454]

Cool reaction video! The drummer (RIP/wrote the lyrics for the band... They're unique and legendary! Love Rush for all that they did for the world of music!

[@yoda6697]

seeing the genuine joy on your face watching this is epic......much love to you and your family!!!!

[@andrewpetik2034]

Geez....they are so YOUNG! Was I ever that young? The first song I heard by RUSH was Tom Sawyer! I heard those drum lines and I was HOOKED! I remember thinking, " Who in the world is that drummer? "

[@alinachamberlain8451]

Check out more Rush, they are awesome! One of the best rock bands. See Working Man live in Cleveland and YYZ Live in Rio, just to start!

[@PaulHilburger]

Yo, the drummer going crazy!

[@uroktim]

I'm a new Sub bro. Keep stacking the Rush and you will blow this piece up. Trust me on that!!! I can tell that you have a good ear and can pick up the intricacies of this band. All three are geniuses.

[@jackbutler2732]

I grew up listening to Rush; they sounded just as good live. It's funny how everyone has the same reaction when they hear this song, especially for the first time. Great to see you enjoy it so much. Cheers!

[@americanfantasyleague6945]

We have a new air drummer!

[@leifcatt]

The best concerts I've ever had the pleasure to go to. They sounded the same as their albums or better live. I'm glad I got to take my brother to a Rush concert before he died. It's one of my most treasured memories.

[@alnitak2044]

Listen to any of their live recordings, Rush is simply in a league of their own

[@BoxerRick]

I saw Rush in Jacksonville, Fla back in the 80s when I was in the Army. Their drummer was 🔥 One of the all time greats

[@franklinzappa7043]

My all time Favorite Bassist🎸 and my all time Favorite Drummer🥁..... I've seen RUSH 5X in Colorado USA.... Absolutely Phenominal Live......... R.I.P. Mr. Neil Peart

[@CreepyNeighbor666]

RUSH: Canada's gift to the world. If you get a chance, watch the crowd's reaction when they were introduced in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and you'll see the absolute love that the music community has for this band.

[@jchihat]

If you like Rush At all, The album 2112, Is A must,,The whole album is A story line, Awsome.The drummer (R.I.P.) Neil P, aka the Professor, My favorite drummer.

[@blanebienvenu7280]

Saw them live in the Superdome incredible Tom Sawyer was brand knew it blew our minds in New Orleans

[@r.fortner4661]

That drum breakdown by Peart is one of the top three drum breakdowns in rock history. As far as the entire song, it is THE greatest drum performance ever! He channeled thunder into his drum set!

[@dianaa9826]

The greatest rock band of all time!!!!!!! RUSH RULES !!!!!

[@mrichards6795]

Awesome reaction! A great and legendary Canadian band.

[@dentonatteberry6083]

The man on bass is the man on keyboards. That's the very talented Geddy Lee also vocals on all song's.

[@markmartinfan62]

A lot of awesome music coming from just 3 guys. I saw them back in 1978 in Indianapolis, IN. The drummer had so much stuff he used, you couldn't hardly see him.

[@markcastellanos9678]

3 guy's making this sweet sound is unreal!

[@tombob0301]

Best drummer ever !

[@snapdragon8888]

Rush is just on a different level. My personal favorite song is New World Man.

[@hulaGUNZ]

Best trio of musicians to assemble, they almost have their own genre. I prefer everything between "Working Man" & "The Garden".

[@mrnobody9104]

saw them just before this album release in late 1980 and they were truly awesome to see 3 dudes make the sound they do! RIP Professor

[@Machine3939]

Glad you fed your soul with the majesty of RUSH !!!!

[@Nightcloudmama]

In the top 5 concerts I've ever seen. Saw them back in the 70s. What a show! Even had a round stage. Lol And also, they are timeless.

[@veritassempre]

Fun fact: RUSH is comprised of three guys that sound like 100

[@JamesAllenJr]

Rush is one of only a couple that have so much to offer ... listen to a ton of their songs bro!

[@gerryweed7697]

Geddy Lee , vocal , bass , keyboard .. Alex Lifeson , guitar .. Neil Peart , Best drummer of all times 🥁🎶 .. Next one from Rush - Limelight ..

[@markjohnson4217]

Check out 'Freewill' and 'The Spirit of Radio', and definitely check 'Xanadu' the live version from 1981 if you are ready to have your mind completely blown to shreds.

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

This was awesome to watch great job!

[@Gary-zq9dr]

Check out Rush's Roll the Bones (lyrics version).

[@odieooops4171]

Best modern drummer of all time. Rush had mad talent and they will never be duplicated!! RIP Neil Peart 💕

[@larryd4352]

Rush was huge when I was in my early 20's and beyond...this song, Tom Sawyer, is legendary! And as I have stated that I love drum solos, their drummer, Neil Peart, is considered the greatest rock and roll drummer. Sadly he passed away in January 2020.

[@lonniestrickland6665]

Neil Pert's performance stands as the final exam for anybody wanting to claim "Rock Drummer".

[@PixelPro-4000]

A title technical, but the keyboard solo uses a time signature of 7/8 instead of the traditional 4/4 (like almost every song does). That’s why you can’t bob your head to it the same way. :)

[@clab5864]

I bet you would dig their Red Barchetta tune!!

[@monickalynn4365]

True story-one of my best friends was/is OBSESSED with Rush.Went to a Rush concert in '88.There were roving spotlights turning,then it stopped on us. Geddy Lee made a joke about how they have no female groupies,and most shows no female fans in audience. It was surreal and coolest thing ever

[@watchbizmatik]

Haha thats so dope

[@jchihat]

My favorite drummer of all time. R.I.P.

[@srt8rocketship241]

Power Trio defined. Keys , vocals and bass , all Geddy Lee. Multitalent throughout with these badass individuals.