Rush - YYZ (REACTION) with my wife

[@alanwhetstone3922]

What is happening is the birth of a RUSH fan and this is almost never on film and I got to see it so Happy (RUSH) Birthday!!!!

[@clockworkangel4026]

You're not crazy. 😉 Even those of us who have been fans for decades (and know exactly how talented The Boys are) still have those 'Holy 💩 they're amazing! ' moments.

[@PromLesbian]

She is 'Crazy for RUSH'

[@angelaolson2025]

You are both so cute & cool!

[@alanwhetstone3922]

the fans are singing the melody

[@uncletom618]

That was a spectacular reaction! You guys made me feel like it was 1981 all over again, when saw the Moving Pictures tour at Cobo Arena in Detroit. You became my favorite reactors today! Thanks,, you put a huge smile on my face!

[@liftme225]

...and way i felt first time seeing A Farewell to Kings tour Providence Rhode Island a cold January night

[@guidosarducci]

"Ya know, you don't see something like that every day..." No, one most certainly doesn't, Andrei ! LOVE your comment, just love it...

[@millerbeer01]

This was Rush's first time playing here and there were so many fans who finally, after 30 years, finally got the chance to see them live. Get the Rush in Rio dvd/Blu-ray asap. My all-time fav band shows why they are simply the best.

[@compnnburns8831]

50,000 people singing along to an instrumental - as you say insane!!

[@alanwhetstone3922]

They are each a Master of their craft

[@billspivey6919]

Best rock drummer!

[@markoliver630]

Besides Carl Palmer

[@ZenMonkey1138]

Ha, the morse code was the intro bit right at the beginning

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

Rush-the only band that can have a instrumental put to lyrics(vocalized actually)by a crowd of 45,000 enthusiastic Brazilians and South Americans!🤘🖖✌️🎸🥁🎹🚫🎤🔥🥇🇨🇦🎼👍👌

[@darrenwiggins9957]

I think it was 60 thousand.

[@vlr78]

​​@@darrenwiggins9957 60 was in São Paulo (that was as good as the Rio), there's biggest single Rush audience. I have luck to see both. And again when they came back some years later.

[@BackLooking]

Yeah, exactly. The fans are very enthusiastic in those countries. They sing the mellody like a one man. So in unison. It´s a progressive rock instrumental and they sing along like it was a big radio hit. But Rush can groove. It grooves like crazy and the mellody is catchy. And not every progressive band grooves so much.

[@freefall8243]

The energy of this crowd, with the magic of this band, it’s so amazing.

[@toddashton9696]

The morse code for Y Y Z is the first 30 seconds of the song. Guitar, Bass and Drums all play the morse code for Y Y Z in unison.

[@CharCanuck14]

Watching the enthusiasm and size of the crowd makes me so proud of these hometown (Toronto) guys, plus it brings me back to 1974 when I first saw Rush playing in a half-filled tavern. Thank you again for reacting to this amazing band and greetings from Canada!

[@TheWorldAccordingToArf]

I love and envy you two. The sweetness, the tenderness is so beautiful. Best Wishes. More Tool, more Rush, please.

[@alanwhetstone3922]

The word that you are looking for is MORE!!!!!!

[@PeterMcCracken-n3g]

Absolutely brilliant you two great people, Thankyou.

[@jennhurl]

Your excitement almost brought me to tears. I FEEL YOU! Rush gives me the same high when I hear them also. Each of these 3 men play at the highest level of technical perfection. Proud of you! Where to next... *You're ready for their masterpiece called "La Villa Strangiato". Prepare yourself for a gorgeous ride. *Neil Peart Drum Solo "Live In Frankfurt". It's a must! Neil will show you why he is called "The Professor". 😉

[@garya7893]

I envy her

[@rdkLakota]

Some music is emotional and some is exercise for your ears. That’s Rush. My favorite band ever especially because I’m a drummer. You are extremely lucky young man. Dominica is incredibly beautiful!!!!!!

[@lindablair-rk9vr]

As someone who has seen Rush 5 times thru the 1970s,80s and1990s, it is great to see new fans get so excited! I love your channel. You two are so cute. You make this 61 year old, who loves all the older music, appriciate new stuff all with a smile on. Nice job. Keep up the good work. Happy Mothers Day to Dominica!

[@davidreed1096]

It’s always so good to see someone falling in love with a band that you have loved for years yourself. There’s always room for more on the RUSH bandwagon.

[@brian8527]

Thank so much for doing this and as a life long Rush fanatic, welcome to the most passionate of fan bases. I loved the reaction...makes me so happy to see someone who "gets" Rush! Sadly, we'll never get them play again but they've left so much for us to enjoy. RIP Professor, you are greatly missed 🥁

[@bobryczak6018]

Nice job on the reaction. I have been graced to see this band live twice. Signals and Snakes and Ladders tours. Jaw was on the floor both times. They were absolutely amazing. I am 58 years old and have been on the Rush bus since I was 12. Love them so much and what an influence on my life. They will never be duplicated.

[@cityhonors1]

🤗 Yippie! More Rush! 🥰🐰

[@michaelcoady7085]

Best reaction ever!!!!! They both get it. She feels the way I did when I was 16 years old listening to Rush!

[@jrhaughey2481]

When hearing Rush for the first time as a teenager back in the 70's (2112 album) was musically life changing for me. For a band of 3 gifted members to put together all this sound is just mind blowing. Your wifes reaction reminded me of my first time, I absoulutely loved your reaction, keep up the great reactions.

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

All my pin codes are 2112!

[@AW11-e4h]

You’re not crazy, you’re a Rush fan🤘🤘

[@metalmark1214]

It's a band that does an incredible job producing music like this with just 3 members. Glad to see that you are doing more Rush. There are lots of great songs left - La Villa Strangiato(epic 9:36 min song ), 2112 (another epic song), A Passage To Bangkok, A Farewell to Kings, Closer To The Heart, The Trees, Limelight, The Spirit of Radio, Freewill, Jacob's Ladder, Red Barchetta, Vital Signs, Working Man, Red Sector A. to start out with.

[@sawyerphillips9493]

La Villa Strangiato is my favorite. The guitar solo is probably Alex's best.

[@imacmanx8562]

This was 3 absolute virtuoso's, all in the same band. And one of them just happen to be, arguably, the greatest rock drummer/percussionist the world has ever seen. Add to that the Neil was a genius poet, and you have RUSH. Oh, and wait until you listen to "La Villa Strangiato".....wow!

[@liftme225]

Excellent reaction. Another Rush fan is born

[@mikejacobson14]

I love your reactions to Rush! They're one of the three best bands ever.

[@145Slap789]

Many times Rush sounds better live than they do in recordings. They can take jazz and just rock the hell out it!!

[@MarcoBosma]

Love to see you guys exploring Rush, they are focking brilliant good! You will find it out. My brother played Moving Pictures in his room Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta and YYZ…boom was directly a fan passing by his door, like you do now as well!

[@stevebarkley7376]

I suggest listening to all rush songs w lyrics on. peace...RUSH!!!

[@gjmarr1]

As Rush newbies, you have to check out Xanadu (live from Exit Stage Left 1981), Red Barchetta, La Villa Strangiato, 2112, and there are tons more. They have a huge catalog. Cheers from Canada, eh.

[@rosuobs3972]

'This woman is a little bit CRAZY', yeah dam right there, just like the rest of us fans. She hit the nail on the head with that statement. More 'LIVE RUSH' please, three cheers to you two thanks

[@kjelledbom1728]

this song was my benchmark as a drummer, as soon i could play whole song in one go without missing a single note, i called myself a drummer. But all 3 of these guys are at the top of their instruments.

[@DavidFlores-j7u]

Y'all are so lovely, so complimentary to each other, love that!😅

[@debbieplato5107]

YYZ is the indicator code for the Toronto International Airport. Alex Lifeson the guitarist is also a licensed pilot and was flying them back to Toronto when Geddy and Neil heard it and it stuck with them. They were always h.appy to see YYZ on their luggage as it meant they were heading home to their families. You two are adorable together ! ❤❤ Other Songs The Trees from Exit Stage Left Digital Man from the Snakes and Arrows tour Natural Science from the Molson Amphitheatre Toronto Analogue Kid from the Time Machine Tour Cheers 🇨🇦

[@kenkonwick6660]

Also the YYZ Morse code is the opening bell taps Neil Peart does to open the song

[@PromLesbian]

Watch RUSH'S DOCUMENTARY - Beyond the Lighted Stage 😊

[@neilshackleton89]

Rush fans will not think you are crazy for reacting like that. We will only think you are one of us!

[@thegman8968]

Next up! "La Villa Strangiato", official video, Just remember to buckle-up first!😄

[@Sixwheelin]

A pure delight to watch you enjoy this awesome GOAT band. I loved going to their concerts and yes, you got the RUSH now! Thanks for this reaction! Keep "Rushing"!

[@CygnusKC]

The Morse Code was at the very beginning: first, it was Neil tapping it very faintly on a cymbal or other metallic percussion piece. Then, when Geddy and Alex come in hard, they are playing the same riff over and over, which is "YYZ" as it is heard from the Pearson International Airport (Toronto) radio beacon. The three band members are from the Toronto area and that sound over the cockpit radio meant they were headed home to see their loved ones. The 3-letter code for that airport is YYZ, which is what they put on your luggage if you're flying there. The music is meant to express the feelings you get when you are at an airport: the frantic hustle and bustle, the Middle Eastern sounding guitar solo representing the exotic destinations, then the melancholy synthesizer section which represents both the sadness of travelers leaving their loved ones behind but also the warm, loving feeling of greeting loved ones as they exit the plane. Once you know what it's about, you can almost see the scenes in your mind as you listen to the music.

[@timshelton8535]

I’ve seen them live 13 times and they never disappoint!

[@michaelmcnair7624]

Crazy my Lady?! NO. You are just showing and feeling the emotion that music brings...more to the point RUSH. What you are showing is what I felt buying my first RUSH album in 1977. I had never heard of them at the time, but saw the album cover of their live album, "All The World's A Stage." I had just started playing drums and had never seen a drum set like Neil Pearts. I had to hear what he sounded like...changed my life.

[@charliejaworski2562]

What a great, heartfelt, emotional reaction. I love it! This is what great music is all about. Cheers!

[@davegilbertson4907]

Ssshhh, Bob is with me today. Here we are in the Rio wilderness tracking a YYZ. The rumors are a Rush fan birth is imminent. Listen, listen do you hear it? I hear a Les Paul and... and Toms oh and the Fender. It's over here through the trees. SHH damnit Bob be quiet. Look look over there a YYZ. Don't scare it. Oh my goodness it's true. A Rush fan is being born. What a rare site to witness. (Tears of happiness) it's beautiful Bob. It's so beautiful. Bob look look look look it already has a Moving Pictures.

[@jhc2093]

Not crazy!! “I’m just so happy!!” Rush has been doing that to me for more than 40 years. The world could use more art like the music of Rush! More happy people = better world for all of us. Rush = Happiness!

[@PatrickORourke-yz3xn]

Great reaction, as usual. As you mentioned, it is the band that made the audience react that way....these guys are special rockers. The more you learn about these Canadians, the more you will like. I've missed a lot of artists I wish I would have seen, but Rush isn't one of them. I saw them 3 times and it was just a great show that filled me up, every time.

[@ultimatespinach]

That was a wonderful reaction and so deserved because it was a remarkable performance by 3 down to earth, humble and incredibly talented virtuosos. Rush is just one of those bands that elicit superlatives and they make such complexity look so damn easy. Cheers from Ontario, Canada!

[@lindaward5376]

The Spirit Of Radio is IMO another highlight from this show; If you'd like to hear some more instrumental highlights from this show, I recommend La Villa Strangiato, and Leave That Thing Alone/O Baterista Drum Solo. Cheers from Canada! 🇨🇦 🎤 🎹 🎸 🥁 🎸 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@johntomasik1555]

Rush flew into a certain airport quite often. Its sign was "YYZ", and that beat is morse, I believe.

[@michellefranco5648]

It just doesn't get better than this. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@SnowDogisVictorious]

Not long after WWII, there were so many airports around the world that it was decided that a three-letter code would be adopted and assigned for each airport around the world. For some bizarre reason, the Canadians decided not to fight for three letter codes to match the names of their major airports (e.g. TOR for Toronto, MON for Montreal, or VAN for Vancouver). Instead, they decided to take all of the "Y" codes. Thus, Toronto's main airport became "YYZ," Montreal's became "YUL", and Vancouver became "YVR." One day, after they had finished recording in a rural studio near Montreal, the boys from Rush flew back to Toronto. At the time, the guitarist, Alex, was learning how to pilot small aircraft. Thus, they found themselves approaching Toronto's airport when they heard the morse code for YYZ. It sounded cool to them, so they decided to base a song on it. At the very beginning of the song, you hear Neil hitting a triangle. What he's doing is tapping out YYZ! With the rest of the song, the band was trying to give us a musical feel for what it feels like to be at/in a busy international airport (specifically: Toronto's Pearson International Airport, code named YYZ).

[@larrywelchko6136]

Rest in peice Neil. I absoutley love these guys. Most under rated band in history. Getty is possibly the greatest bass player ever and Alex is in line with Stevie Ray Vaughn but in another genre

[@katscully]

4:52 And another BASS loving girl is born!🎉👍🥂

[@joebullington4997]

Absolutely LOVED your enthusiasm. Rush, like Pink Floyd, is an experience (though both are quite different). Please check out Xanadu Live from the Exit, Stage Left concert. I think you'll be amazed that so much music can come from 3 people.

[@goofball3236]

love rush they kick azz lol and hello everyone

[@mdu2112]

Don't worry, that giddy feeling you're getting will last you a lifetime. 🍁🇨🇦

[@chrisragona3945]

The Morse code is only in the 1st few seconds of the song. Neil plays YYZ on the high hat. They got the inspiration for it while listening to the international broadcast for the airport in Toronto.

[@danielnicholls6868]

can't wait till you hear the garden live

[@grateful6595]

It is like a football match only everyone in the stands is rooting for the same team. obrigado!

[@geezersonbeer5089]

Some say that music can bring out emotions so real as to bring about feelings never felt before. If you want to experience this you must listen to Limelight. The guitar solo is the epitome of life on the road, missing family and friends. And as a side note, this sing changes time signature at least 12 times. Check it out.

[@vanessalore9942]

My favourite Rush song is Spirit of Radio. Any medium is good for them, but I prefer live

[@derrickparran]

RIO was legendary!

[@joshuawiedenbeck6944]

The members of Rush are so good at what they do that if you look at 8:36 on your reaction, you'll notice that Geddy Lee knocks himself in the head for fun while in the middle of playing that fast part.

[@joerenaud8292]

This song opens up with specific light bell chimes which is a replication by drummer Neil Pert of the airport code for Toronto Canada, which is YYZ. If you play it back you'll hear it.

[@joaorafaeldossantos4891]

Rush Live In Rio 🤟🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@antoniocarlin5026]

Progressive Bands that your hear them: Pink Floyd, Yes... and Rush. (I remember these) 😅

[@jodyirvin3156]

You guys need to check out Xanadu Exit stage left Live 1981. Blows me away every time.

[@jdbroders64]

I'm a huge Rush fan (seen them many times live here in the US and they were amazing) so I would recommend the song The Spirit of Radio from their album Permanent Waves for your next Rush exploration. With that said, review the rest of the songs from the first side of their album from 1981 Moving Pictures. You've done Tom Sawyer and YYZ so check out Red Barchetta and Limelight and The Camera Eye from side two. Moving Pictures was brilliant from beginning to end and is arguably considered their masterwork.

[@paulfromt.o.7384]

Excellent analysis. Rush was always complex so it wasn't super popular which is fine. Critics hated them for the longest time until late in their career when ALL the other great bands from that era were long gone. Rush continued on and as Trent Reznor said, he felt fhey were on a "righteous path" which is both a great thing to say and a helluva compliment. Wonderful seeing your enthusiasm and recognizing how talented all three guys are. Rush were the last of their kind but people will learn, listen and admire them forever. Not many musical artists can say that.

[@edklingon]

I was there, singing a instrumental song with everyone!

[@surfeit5910]

This is the tip of the iceberg. I like directing newer fans to the lyric-video of "Marathon". The musicianship combined with the brilliant poetry it what made Rush, Rush in a lot of people's books. Early Rush songs are just some sci fi or fantasy things like every Prog Rock band from the 70's did. By the mid 80's Rush matured as musicians and Neil Peart (drummer and lyricist) as a poet.

[@oliver6749]

You have to do more Rush!! Loved it and you're not crazy, proud to be Canadian! The morse code starts right from the begining

[@johnmrog]

I don't know why I haven't subsribed before, I've watch so many of your videos. My bad! Mistake corrected! You guys are wonderful!

[@kyleelsbernd7566]

Great reaction! From Milwaukee Wisconsin USA

[@markoliver630]

The beginning of the song is YYZ in Morse code. YYZ is the airport code for Toronto their home.

[@alanwhetstone3922]

The title 'YYZ' comes from the IATA airport identification code of Toronto Pearson International Airport, near Rush's hometown. A VHF omnidirectional range system at the airport broadcasts the YYZ identifier code in Morse Code which Alex Lifeson introduced to his bandmates.

[@paulmohr319]

Rush had put out three albums that went no where and were about to be dropped by the record label. The label demanded a hit album. Rush didn't want to do that and instead if we are going out we will put out the album we want. 2112 was not only the album title but one side of the album. Call it the shot heard round the world if you want it started it all. As a note: There are lots of hits from the first albums. Some songs they played till the last show. RIP Neil.

[@danicampbell402]

YYZed. Canadian band. 😁

[@zerglilngvet5428]

fire

[@michaelt3308]

GOTTA do Xanadu live in Montreal 1981!!!!

[@crazyfingers19]

In Morse code Y is _ . _ _ and Z is _ _ . . When they all start playing at the beginning (and the end) if you assign the higher note to the dash and the lower note to the dot you get the rhythm of that first part. _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ . . Hope that makes sense.

[@SnowDogisVictorious]

Zed In Canada, we say Zed. The airport's located in Canada, so it's properly pronounced "Why-Why-Zed."

[@jeffgordon3444]

Ever airport has a three-letter indentation code. YYZ is for Toronto Canada.

[@johnbelcher2323]

Natural Science and Red Barchetta should be on your list

[@cheryla7480]

Yes Canadians say Zed…..Americans say Zee. YYZ are the call letters for the Toronto airport.

[@StephenMcDonnell-h2y]

Its not morse code. Its the abbreviation code to Pearson Airport in Toronto. As in the luggage tags.

[@barrybritt2210]

the morse code for yyz airport is the beat neil put the drums to

[@michaelfisher7170]

Wait..there are no lyrics to this song....amazing Brazilian kids...hold my beer.

[@kyleelsbernd7566]

Spirit of the Radio next!

[@SCARswimming]

YYZ is the airport call letters for Toronto Pearson International airport… of course RUSH are from Toronto. RUSH, is regarded as the best band in the world by other great bands. Neil Peart is regarded as one of the greatest drummers of all time… these guys rock!!! 🇨🇦

[@Fred-vy1hm]

If love Rush instrumentals you have to review La Villa Strangiato 10 minutes of instrumental bliss. 😊

[@mdu2112]

The intro is inspired by the YYZ Morse code. It is not Morse code.

[@willinghamsctt]

You need to watch Rush Xanadu Live Exit Stage Left

[@larrywelchko6136]

If you want epic Rush, check out the greatest intro by Rush in Clesvland, Ohio

[@TexasVeteranPatriot]

All you can say is..."It's RUSH, baby!" We've all been there! More live? RUSH - Natural Science - 1997/06/30 - Molson Amphitheatre kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5_HknxjpNB4f8U

[@Watchman70]

The Morse code is just at the very beginning and is the lead in.