RUSH - VITAL SIGNS (REACTION)

[@ashylarry212]

One of my favorite Rush songs ever. Love the Rush journey

[@kenbarclay7055]

He changed the old saying “An ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure” To “An ounce of perception, a pound of obscure “ Brilliant!!

[@AsIfToFly]

You just blew my mind. I've heard Vital Signs about a million times and never picked up on that lyric until you brought that up!

[@coffeemachtspass]

And it describes the human condition. We live in a fog of doubt and uncertainty, but sometimes catch a glimpse of wisdom.

[@phantomrider2112]

I love following your journey with Rush. I've been into them for so long that I almost forget how amazing they really are. You've helped me to rediscover the magic and talent they put into their sound.

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Neil Peart was using electronic and computer-terminology to describe human emotions, feelings, ways of communicating and living. He is using a lot of nice metaphors to describe what humans do and how we can rise (elevate) or change (deviate) out approach/response to conditions in our lives. Cool stuff! Also, Geddy's bassline is very Prog/Fusion Rock. It's complicated but tuneful and tight. Awesome!

[@DionysusAlS]

This is another in a long line of songs exhorting the listener to live authentically and be a spirited individual as opposed to just another happy herd member. So yeah, I think you got it. Good job. The band championed this song with its fan base even though it didn't rate nearly as high as the other tracks on Moving Pictures. It's a remarkable song-- definitely one of my personal favorites.

[@eemanuel4655]

Great reaction as usual. You Sir are an incredible musician. What an ear and memory, bravo!!

[@Bass17yl]

I’m right with you man. His ear and recall is what gets me every time!

[@toddashton9696]

Love how you so quickly and easily pick up those bass lines. This is Rush tribute to The Police, who were an influence, as well as Neil's love for Reggae and Ska. As we have come to expect the drumming on this track is amazing and so pleasing. its easy to forget Alex in this song because the base and drums are so interesting, but the guitar work is perfect for the song.

[@gerryarsenault9270]

Loved the closing story!!! Awesome!! And you got the sense of Neil’s perspective in the lyrics!! Love your reviews and reaction CB!! Hello from Canada!!!

[@jamesdonlon3763]

Aaaahh!!! So happy to see you just posted this! Needed some Church Boy Rush love!

[@G.Factor]

Thanks for sharing your story at the end of the video! In his own way, he was saying hello to you!

[@PeterMcCracken-n3g]

Always good work C. Rush called it. Like you said, People need to get real. Cheers.

[@analogkid4557]

This is one of my favorite albums from Rush. If you want to hear an insane bass line, you gotta do "Big Money" I am Polish/American and love corned beef!😂 Love your stories and reactions! Keep it up, man!

[@Tat2Dragons]

He’s already reacted to Big Money.

[@analogkid4557]

@Tat2Dragons my bad. I think I did see that one.

[@Tat2Dragons]

@@analogkid4557 No worries. 👍

[@leemcintyre3943]

Love the channel! love the positivity! I'd do more to support you but I moved to a new town and I'm hardly working. Much Love!

[@johnrobinson521]

CB - I enjoy you enjoying Rush. Thanks brother 👍🏻❤️

[@danc3097]

Loving your Rush reactions! Thank you for the cool videos!

[@cnon.]

So glad you got to this one, whole album is bangers. Your bass sounds good. Try "Witch Hunt" in the future.

[@johnrobinson521]

CB would enjoy the lyrics to Witch Hunt - more relevant today than in 83

[@coffeemachtspass]

I’ve always loved this song, especially the fade out with Neil going crazy back there and Geddy wailing away and tinkering with the lyrics.

[@GregSpangler-t4d]

Nailed it

[@toddashton9696]

I wanted to request you react to "Between the Wheels" live in Germany from the R30 tour. An amazing performance of a great song.

[@geoffreywestphal5629]

1000x YES!!

[@davidlawson7026]

Agreed. A top 5 performance in my opinion.

[@edgarpacifico3421]

This song is amazing!! State of art!

[@Stevedrums741]

I played in a Rush tribute band years ago (we were actually pretty good) and this song was one of my favorites on the night. There was WAY too much drum gear to set up, but it was a wonderful experience. And as I was in my 20's I was playing really well. Not sure I could do that now at almost 55.

[@briancurry9493]

Still so many songs to check out from Rush. Try "Limelight", "The Pass", or "Countdown". Enjoying the journey.

[@christianwilliamson9752]

I'm glad you shared the story about being the negative. It's how's how self aware toy are and I'm a deli clerk and love Rush..my favorite group so this story hit home.for me in multiple ways..thank you

[@cbf63]

Rush were big fans of The Police at this time, so this is really their police style song....and it's a good one!

[@markandersen5187]

Such a unique song in their catalog...in my top 20 for sure...writing a song of this style with these incredible lyrics is next level even for Rush...they were in such a groove at this point and songs were just flowing out of them..."Courageous Convictions must drag this dream into existence"...quite possibly my fave Rush lyric🤘

[@timgelinas-drummer7802]

THANK YOU!!! That bass line is sick. Check out the live version from A Show Of Hands. And thanks for the shout out.

[@Rob-oy2hr]

Don't you mean a show of hands?

[@timgelinas-drummer7802]

@@Rob-oy2hryes. Thank you. Good catch. I corrected it.

[@kayden2112]

You gotta realize... Sometimes Neal's lyrics arent supposed to mean anything as a whole. They are sometimes just conceptual poetry. And....You HAVE to rewind more!!!! We arent here to hear the song...... We are here to see and listen to your reaction! Rewind away!!! Also...PLEASE PLAY. Your memory is absolutely amazing!!!!

[@rickhaddad7261]

Time for something new from The Holy Trinity......Headlong Flight! Animate has a pretty cool base line as well. Seeing it live was impressive. His unique flamenco style is a trip. Take care ✌🏻

[@aspackblaze3583]

Yes and yes. Both songs are musts!

[@jacquesjrviens3384]

Neil's lyrics are often up for interpretation. They make you think and question the message or position. Smart lyrics. Often they are just images, other times perception or analytic. That's the greatness of his lyrics ! Everybody gets their own interpretation and relate to them in different ways. That's what's great about them.

[@pauld669]

One of my favorite Rush Songs. Short and sweet.

[@carlbusque]

Love your reviews, more Rush please!

[@mikevivian9384]

It's difficult to compare Rush to other bands RUSH IS RUSH They are their own genre

[@winstonhewett6679]

Great reaction! Love both this & Available Light! They have came a long way from 2112, with this album, in only 8 years!

[@ErnieNettles]

5 years brother!

[@winstonhewett6679]

@ErnieNettles 76 to 81! You are so right!

[@MyCrazyDogs32]

Vital Signs was the last song on Moving Pictures, and it was the perfect pointer to where the group was heading with their next two albums: Signals and (especially) Grace Under Pressure.

[@jerrypilarz3076]

Vital signs...the commonality we all share. After that it's not so simple.

[@SnowDogisVictorious]

The song is about individuality and how understanding the heterodox experiences of each of us reveals a deeper understanding of how we can relate to one another. Keep in mind that Neil was writing this song at the dawn of the digital age (at least in so far as popular culture was concerned). He used it as a metaphor to explain his feelings about individualism and society in this song.

[@SnowDogisVictorious]

PS - Your pound of Polish beef story is 1000% dead-on, not only in relation to the lyrics but also in relation to Neil Peart as a human (as reflected in his own, autobiographical travelogues and interviews. Bravo!!!

[@roddmcleodable]

great story! I quoted this song in my high school yearbook. Neil writes all these lyrics! They were really into the Police in those days, and you can really hear it.

[@beniboah4123]

I’d really like to hear you review the next album (Signal). They were in my humble opinion at their very peak. “The Waepon” live is a masterpiece. Cheers , thanks for the review!

[@phantomrider2112]

I think that bass is more like a jazz/reggae fusion. My guy, I think your assessment is spot on. Very prophetic and still just a relevant today.

[@MrLedotson]

I think both Geddy and Neil would appreciate your story. Geddy's parents owned a small convenience store, and Neil, who wrote the lyrics, worked at his dad's hardware store up to the day he auditioned for Rush. Secondly, if you haven't seen Seinfeld, you should watch the episode with the Soup Nazi. He sounds like your deli owner. Great reaction, keep giving us more Rush!

[@ChronicExcessiveManliness]

No more soup for you! 😬

[@Jollymon66]

Great song from a great album !!

[@AlfPane]

Everybody got to wake up!!!!

[@kevincamp2913]

Great song. Neil speaking in metaphors, reverse polarity meaning look at things from the other side. Be willing to change your perspective.

[@HC-iu1vs]

Yes. In line with Neil's expositions.

[@hemispheresamusements7484]

I'm sure you realize that even trying to label that Bass line as grunge, that it was written in 1981. Rush has influenced about everybody that's picked up an instrument in one way, shape, or another.... those who have listened to them anyhow.... and if they haven't, they should. They are the real deal from top to bottom and inside and out. All three of them. When you get this hooked into Geddy or Neil, you kind of forget Alex. Now I don't, because I focus on all three of them. I sure hope you go back and listen to this music over and over as you will always pick up more as you listen repeatedly. You'll also understand how intricate of a part that Alex plays in this music as well. Every single one of them.... the way they approached a song to me is just phenomenal. I think the Benchmark is not just the musicianship, but their composition. It's just mind-blowing. Everything they do. There's rarely a clunker. At least in my book. And I'll tell you right now, available light may not have been my favorite back when it came out cuz I was much younger and was into much harder rock, but I look at that song today and it's a masterpiece. Probably one of, if not Geddy's best vocals. BTW.... Love the story at the deli!

[@peteturney2732]

My favorite line I ever heard about this song was, The Police wish they had written Vital Signs.

[@ChronicExcessiveManliness]

Best band ever...hands down, period.

[@patcandelora8496]

You really should watch the videos as part of your reactions. RUSH was band not just to be heard but seen as well. Respectfully.

[@SnowDogisVictorious]

If you've heard early Police, you'll definitely hear their influence on Rush in this one. That's the reggae you're hearing, The legendary drummer for the Police, Stewart Copeland, and Neil Peart became good friends in the early '80's and remained so until Peart's death in 2020. If you liked Neil's drum work here (and we know you did), you need to listen to Copeland's work with the police too. Try "Roxanne," "Can't Stand Losing You," and "Every Breath You Take".

[@XDarkSyntaXOriginal]

Vital Signs is about the pressures of conforming and the importance of individuality. And that bassline is actually and octave higher than your playing it.

[@FlightinDarkness-eb7uh]

old school rush fans and even new really get this tune its stays with u for life. really about internal changes. very interesting story glad it worked out. try everyday glory by rush for inspiration and thick bass take care

[@LS-uv9gg]

When I was in school, I was taught by this marvelous teacher about always trying to look at both sides of a story. Don't just follow along with any single narrative presented, rather use your brain to see if there's truth to an argument, or if it's all flash with no substance. We all had to pick a subject we favoured for a debate, but the twist was we had to then honestly do our best to argue *against* it, using logic and ratiocination in order to draw out any flaws, agendas, misconceptions, etc., that we glossed over in order to "win" just for the sake of winning. We had to reverse our thoughts in order to really see both sides in any particular subject of debate worthy of consideration.

[@leddygee1896]

That story you told about Deli Man is a perfect example of reverse polarity! This song steps WAY outside the boundaries of a Rush composition up to this point in their career. I think this song is their reverse polarity in terms of structure and feel. They were BIG fans of The Police. Stewart Copeland, the drummer of The Police was enamored with Neil, and they both shared a friendship for many years. Also, Stewart Copeland is no slouch of a drummer either! If you haven't checked them out, I highly suggest it. Sting is one monster bassist and vocalist... RIP Professor.

[@joesixpack8305]

I liked the deli story. And that Polish ham and corned beef has my mouth watering! 😀

[@NaturalScienceRushTribute]

That’s a great story at the end. A pound of Polish ham a pound of corned beef.

[@NaturalScienceRushTribute]

Before you said it, I was thinking that interaction was an example of how you would interpret reverse polarity in the lyric. I dig you bro by the way I’m the drummer in this tribute band on KZbin and I love bass players… especially ones with perfect pitch!

[@peteturney2732]

The Deli Nazi 😂

[@compnnburns8831]

"The lyrics of the song are about individuality and the pressures of conforming".

[@johnladd8421]

i’ve been trying to play this bass for 30 years, and i always stop and move to something else. i just couldn’t do it, but when i see someone that can i’m amazed.

[@devinnickle1310]

Anything from R40 is excellent. Watch the entire concert movie. You will not be disappointed. Enjoy!

[@LearnToRefine]

I've worked in Audio and Video technical production for television and theater. Neil is using a lot of the same Audio/Video tech term metaphors to describe humans' need to change and grow. Don't just stay locked into the norm..

[@HC-iu1vs]

He plays the first C note on the G string Geddy used a BigMuff pedal on MP album for a little fuzzy distortion

[@KentBalzer]

I would like to see you react to Turn the Page live on the Show of Hands concert video from the album Hold Your Fire. The bass line is very well pronounced and definitely shows why Geddy Lee is one of the top bassists of all time.

[@brucedickinson12]

The necromancer next please 🙏

[@winstonhewett6679]

The Deli clerk initiated the out of place meeting, when you shied away from it! "Reverse Polarity" is a much used phrase in SciFi shows! When I hear it it makes me laugh!

[@bobrouse8634]

I like Harbor Freight Tools as well.

[@bobrouse8634]

The drums were recorded with a Peavey PZM flat mike attached to Neil's chest as close as possible to his ears. Neil did not like the drum sound as projected outward from the resonant head nor projected very close to the top of the battering head when listening to some of the original outtakes he recorded for that one song to the rest of the music. To him, the drum sound came across better hearing it from behind the drums some small distance away playing and sitting on his drummers throne. Therefore, the engineer found the mike and recorded the drums, snare, and cymbals to simulate as close as possible how Neil was actually hearing the sound from the drum throne. The snare sound gives it away.

[@mdu2112]

"They're in C" Seriously man, how do you do that? I'm always impressed.

[@HC-iu1vs]

PLEASE do BU2B live Time Machine tour if you wanna see Geddy play his flamenco style and Neil do his thing

[@lindaward5376]

Another performance I think you'll like is Leave That Thing Alone from the Time Machine Tour, an instrumental piece with a really sick bass line, from their grunge phase in the mid 1990s. Have a great evening, and Rush on! 🎤 🎹 🎸 🥁 🎸 🐐 🐐 🐐

[@rickthestiks9240]

he did it,,linda,,

[@Gypsynik]

Reverse polarity also applies to magnets and the earths magnetic field. If you go with the magnet metaaphore Magnets have North and South polarities. When things are going bad people say they are going south. Reverse that polarity and you go north. Turn bad into good.

[@SnookMan-v2g]

Hey Church, since you are a bass guitarist. Your head will explode if you do a review of Turn The Page. Amongst the most complex bass lines ever put down in the rock genre.

[@David-l7l4x]

Dude ! I know you already did xanadu. But you watched the wrong one. You've got to watch the live version from exit stage left 1981. It's the very best version. They totally nailed it. You gotta watch it. Even you don't put it on the show. You gotta watch it you will be very impressed!!!!!

[@AndreDavila]

Try to play BIG MONEY's bass

[@slainteron4027]

Well done

[@scott4482]

Rewind. Replay, Random cycle holds the one you need.

[@omarsolisgonzales6178]

🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍

[@paulcaruana4090]

I'll say it again. Clockwork Angels.

[@winstonhewett6679]

When I hear people arguing about which song they like better than another song, & why everyone should like the same song better like them, it makes me laugh! And it reminds me of something Frank Zappa said to a reporter from Rolling Stone magazine once! "Why would anyone write about music, you either like it, or you don't!" LOL!

[@rattan3793]

A quick breakdown of the main verse bass riff: 1st half C - G - D# - G - G# - D# - A# - G#, 2nd half C - G - D# - G - G# - G - F - D#

[@johngardner4096]

I saw the idea of "reverse polarity" as a change of viewpoint. Neil Peart, I thought, was exhorting the listener to look at things from different perspectives

[@UWOCowboy]

Do roll the bones with lyrics....

[@Berliozioz]

This is a song about recording songs. More specifically staying up way too late recording an album. If you think about the last time you pulled an all-nighter, you'll get the gist of where it's all going.

[@1Lovebird1]

You need to do yourself a favor and listen to Neil Pearts drum solo. Live in Frankfurt.

[@antidote7]

The opening bass line, verse, seems to be a keyboard synth loop.

[@scott4482]

RUSH trying out the Reggae sound

[@jimtatro6550]

Everybody’s got to deviate from the norm👍

[@nealbarrus9140]

Magnets with reverse polarity attract.

[@iamhere9805]

You haven't heard Peak rush until you've listened to "Dog Years" 😤😤😤

[@johnbarry2048]

A great Rush song if you’re into bass would be YYZ

[@jacquesjrviens3384]

Top 10 Rush songs for me... out of 195 that's not bad at all. Great lyrics again and rhythm changes, again. So much soul in all these guys playing even in a sci-fi reggae weird dong like this. Unique and great.

[@PierreRanger-QC]

is this the period where Geddy had a little electronic bass? oups, no it's on the Moving Pictures album!

[@jtorch1]

"Everybody need reverse polarity" means that people need to learn how to see the other side. We need to put ourselves in the other guy's shoes. It's physics, mate.

[@richierich398]

Polish ham is the best!

[@charleswagner2984]

Available Light is the best song on Presto. It closes an album about the art of deception. The underlying theme is "The ends justifies the means.", even if you use lies. Another song on Presto is clearer about the principal. You should react to the official video for Superconductor.

[@scott4482]

Essentually: Don't follow the herd

[@patl8646]

This guy has a lot of great Rush bass covers, which can be helpful when figuring out how Geddy plays them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJbSc5aVapmai5Ysi=3VTCfCs-dx1OqChB

[@Buds1own]

fYFYI..... UR bass volume hurid 2 high.... comes across here and BLASTS our speakers.......... FIYI..........

[@MarcoBosma]

Hahahah, the pinkies are weak lol

[@BrianGaddy-t8v]

"Oz. of perception a pound of obscur" = drugs . Pot n coke. ? Drugs to even up your ups n downs.

[@antidote7]

Not a bass line, kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmm2dHd5jpqInKcsi=GUPYihgZIdOh--bH

[@trenken]

Youre an octave too low with that bassline. Its pretty easy to play though.

[@nodrush80]

Tim gallinas is wack 😂