Songs That Changed Music: Rush - Tom Sawyer

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[@Producelikeapro]

What is your favorite Rush song? Share below!

[@adamsteelproducer]

Mine changes day to day, but it’s either the big synth fest “Big Money” or “Subdivisions”. You can tell I always wanted to be Geddy from my bass and keys….

[@kylehegedus5498]

Limelight, Subdivisions

[@ItsMe-gw4kb]

Always a tough question for me. In this case, it's a two part answer. For unreleased or unplayed on radio, Tears from 2112. For the rest, I'm split between Subdivisions and Lakeside Park.

[@cozmicpfunk]

I love Spirit of Radio and Freewill! La Villa Stangiato is a mammoth instrumental. Hard to choose just one!

[@jesusmtz29]

Because of nostalgia it has to be subdivisions. First rush song i ever heard.

[@underwoodvoice9077]

One thing stands out for me with Rush: they always liked each other, enjoyed being and playing together. And they were pretty funny guys. See Alex's induction speech to the rock and roll hall of fame, for example. As for my favorite song, Tom Sawyer was the first song I heard by them (at least that I knew), and it totally blew me away. It still does, as does most of Moving Pictures.

[@Producelikeapro]

Very well said, huge fan! They are an amazing example of what a great band can be!

[@PickettMusic]

I think that really makes an enormous difference. I've been in some bands where 2 years is too long. But another where 15 years and hundreds of gigs sailed by and there was just a great vibe onstage. The band that laughs together stays together. 🙂

[@yetanotherbassdude]

It's awesome but also a little sad that it was actually refreshing with Rush to see a band not come to hate each other or fall out and go off on solo projects, but you're absolutely right and it's a huge part of what made them so great. Lee, Lifeson and Peart clearly just loved playing together, making music and creating new things, and that feeling just shines out of every note they ever played, both in the studio and on stage (though I sadly never got to experience that in person). I think it's how they managed to stay so consistently good, too. Even when listening to their later stuff from the 90s and 00s, you never get the feeling that they were just churning another album out because the label demanded it or that they felt they had to for "lifestyle maintenance" reasons, as Billy Crudup's Russell Hammond put it in the "Untitled" cut of Almost Famous. With Rush, the music was always done purely for the love of doing it above everything else, and I'm personally just incredibly grateful for all the music they were able to make because of that.

[@HellcatCustoms]

Alex's RRHOF "speech" is legendary!

[@edalder2000]

@@HellcatCustoms Blah, blah, blah....

[@quintmylodonrecorders8387]

As a Canadian, we all cut our teeth on Rush. It's a weird thing... you just sort of know the songs even if you've never consciously listened. Thank you for featuring this crazy band from Ontario. Rip The professor

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Quint! Huge fan!

[@johnharvey4496]

As a Canadian I also cut my teeth on Rush. 45 years ago I had Fly By Night on 8-track. Now every time I listen to By Tor and the Snow Dog on mp3 or CD, I can't help but anticipate that point in the song where the cartridge changed track - know what I'm talking about? It's in the "Aftermath" section when Alex is doing that technique on his guitar what he also later did on the opening to Xanadu. I can never forget that time in my life at the age of 18 - it forged my musical identity.

[@bobthomas8342]

Might as well go for a soda

[@robplante8631]

@@johnharvey4496 Kim and Max Webster are great!! Too weird for the "mainstream," too talented to be ignored.

[@ericcindycrowder7482]

Tom Sawyer is musical genius. A lot of people get turned off with music that is too complicated. Tom Sawyer starts off hard and heavy but simple. It gives people, even casual listeners, a chance to get comfortable with its groove. By the time the MiniMoog kicks in and guitar solo, it gets very complicated but by now most listeners have stuck with it. Then Peart’s massive drum solos come in. I can’t imagine how many drummers he inspired with this song. Finally this frantic musical masterpiece calms down back into its more simple groove mode and we ride it out to the end. Pure musical mastery. Also much credit must be given to their producer Terry Brown.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@alexmanne]

Alex Lifeson is arguably the king of the suspension chord. Really great breakdown of each instrument part. I really liked that.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Alex!

[@repairdepartment5918]

He is my favorite soloist too

[@dominicgibson9529]

Entre Nous being the sus chord tour de force.

[@LittleJohnaton]

what about paul westerberg..

[@jonnuanez7183]

One of the rare rock songs where you played "air drums" to the song rather than play "air guitar". Especially that fill. We all know The Fill.

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha indeed! Thanks for sharing

[@davidreichert9392]

Alex Lifeson and Pete Townshend are in my opinion the two greatest chord masters in history.

[@Producelikeapro]

Very well said!

[@davep8221]

Ab-so-fvcking-lutely. Pete should be the one named "Joe Strummer." In the encyclopedia under "strumming:" hear also: "Pinball Wizard"

[@johnnynephrite6147]

Yeah but Alex could actual play verses and solo. Townsend...not so much.

[@brettliebermanmusic]

Seeing Rush on what would be their last tour was one of the best decisions of my life. Seeing an entire arena of people playing air drums to this song is something I will never forget. Peart was a human drum machine. Never heard such a precise drummer in my life.

[@Jekylnhyde55]

My first concert was FBN right before COS was released. I took my son to Snake & Arrows, my daughter to Time Machine and both of them to R40 in Greensboro!

[@donniecastleman5701]

Changed my life! Professional Bassist for 40 years thanks to this one song!

[@Producelikeapro]

That's amazing!

[@2112jonr]

@@Producelikeapro Yeah, RUSH permeates fans lives, musician or not (like me!). They're more than just music.

[@Producelikeapro]

@@2112jonr agreed 100%!

[@scottshields113]

Lifeson was such a creative genius in his approach. He played against Geddy for the most part and he adds the mood of the song in great emotive way. His sound is the soul of the band imo

[@marcenciels]

Rush and Queen, are for me the 70's music that shaped my teenage ears and year's. Huge influences forwarding my adult life. Tom Sawyer, was a perfect victim of a hit, for Rush to move forward in the 80's and for new fan's to discover how they evolved throughout the 70's

[@carlasker9285]

Best band ever. Saw them twice, played in Rush cover bands and learned so much from them. Can't beat Rush. Never. One of the keys to the greatness is that they are and were all wonderful people.

[@CameronFleury]

Thank you so much Warren and Adam for having me play drums on the Rush cover!

[@Producelikeapro]

You did an amazing job Cameron! Thanks ever so much for your great work!

[@TonysMusicChannel]

Really glad a Canadian drummer was used for this .. great job Cameron!

[@CameronFleury]

@@TonysMusicChannel Thanks so much!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@TonysMusicChannel keeping it real!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@CameronFleury You Rock!

[@adamsteelproducer]

Thanks so much again Warren for helping get my favorite band in front of more people! My extended breakdown is on the Hop Pole Channel, as well as the full song cover from me, Jamie and Cameron. Marvelous!

[@Producelikeapro]

Amazing work Adam! You Rock my friend!

[@CameronFleury]

Thank You guys!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@CameronFleury amazing work!

[@Saybleu]

No in band fighting or drama just truly professional musicians making incredible music.

[@mikej6565]

RUSH is actually the biggest and best influence of ANYTHING in my entire life... I've been obsessed with music my entire life and RUSH seriously expanded my understanding of life more than anything. It's amazing how much a band can change so many lives. What amazing spirits those 3 guys were and no words can describe it, only listening to their music can do that!

[@Producelikeapro]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing Mike!!

[@davecole2561]

Amen to all the above. I have eclectic taste in all kinds of music and have collected music since I was 15, but this band gets under my skin and, if you'll allow me, closer to the heart. Likely to be my favourites forever.

[@geoffroubik5273]

Hearing Rush for the first time was like finding a key to a room you weren’t sure you could go into. You kind of had to push yourself to understand what they were bringing, and so many of us found what in fact they were bringing, was our self identification. It’s the reason for the passion of the fans. Each album was another layer of their ‘onion’, but we all found many layers in ourselves. Another great episode, Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Geoff!

[@don_ald1]

Favorite Rush song? I could never choose just one but on exit stage left they perform the trees and go right into Xanadu and it's mind-blowing

[@2112jonr]

Agreed, that is simply awesome. What a GREAT live album Exit.Stage Left is.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever is much Don!

[@timorean320]

You forgot "Broon's Bane" as a Prelude to that, which Alex wanted in original release, but got cut by Terry Brown who they call "Broon".(Canadians with thier accent, Geddy's birth name was Gary, but his Mom pronounced it Geddy, she was a survivor of Holocaust, Eastern European, and kids teased him, he legally has changed it, and had last laugh)

[@S-Ltd1000]

I can still recall sitting around with a bunch of mates in the early 80s listening to that sequence of songs at full tilt while drinking and smoking stuff. It was like an epiphany. Privileged to have see them 6 times over the years.

[@smilerpink]

As accomplished as all three members of Rush were individually, the thing that stands out to me about their music (particularly their middle and later work) is its restraint. Never comes off as chaotic or indulgent. Always a very coherent, purposeful whole. Their three way musical mind meld redefined the term “tight.”

[@Producelikeapro]

Very well said!

[@peachmelba1000]

I've heard people say that Alex is an overrated guitarist, but the sheer genius of his use of extended chords is undeniable. That a 40+ year old song like Tom Sawyer uses those still future-sounding chords to such effect that it _sounds like_ the lake effect swelter of Southern Ontario in late July is simply astonishing, and inspiring.

[@Producelikeapro]

Alex is one of my favourite guitarists ever! His creativity is unrivalled! Unbelievable player and his solos were always challenging to okay as they did follow stereotypical blues rock formulas! He’s amazing

[@theboofin]

Gee, I've never heard him called overrated. He is underrated though.

[@peachmelba1000]

@@theboofin Some people say that because he has some chaos in his lead playing. That gets misinterpreted as sloppiness or lack of fundamental lead guitar skill, but it's perfect imo, because his rhythm playing is so logical and precise. It serves as a good counterpoint.

[@theboofin]

@@peachmelba1000 Don't know if I've ever heard him play anything that was not 100% precise and intended...

[@brettmarlar4154]

Rush is the greatest band of all-time and space!!! I'm fortunate to have gotten to see them 9 times from 1990 through 2015. (It would've been 10 but I couldn't afford the 2nd night of the Time Machine tour, or had they come to Denver on the Counterparts tour.)

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Brett!

[@gilbertspader7974]

The first big Ticketron show I ever saw was Rush at the Poughkeepsie Civic Center. It was called Double Rush because Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush warmed them up. Rush was on the All the World's a Stage tour. I honestly never came home from that show. I'm still there nailed into the 4th row seat 21. My much older friends I went with told not to get used to concerts being like that!!!!!!!!!

[@exlibrisross]

40yrs ago I fell in love with RUSH. Geddy Lee is my musical hero. Blessings ever from Belfast.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Stephen!

[@exlibrisross]

@@Producelikeapro Hope all is well with you and all those you love brother, from Belfast.

[@Revelator2025]

As a drummer it changed my life and inspired my pursuit of musical excellence.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, he's an amazing!

[@chriscorral6365]

This song is IT!!! One of my favorites of all time! The groove is unmistakable, the perfect blend of complexity and simplicity. Every instrument is doing something interesting and amazing. Love love love love love

[@leefchapman]

For me, I learned of Rush via Primus back when I was 11! Hearing YYZ on the opening of Suck On This was a life-changing experience. Whilst there are incredible tracks by them, that track opened up a whole journey for me.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing Lee!

[@volkerjansen3901]

That last segment about what makes Rush special was really wonderful, loved it! Thank you Warren :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks ever is much

[@henrymcintosh3]

I'm only 10 minutes in and have to pause to say, "Well Done. Wow!" This series is gold.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Henry!

[@FreddysFrets]

Rush. My favorite band when I was a kid. Moving Pictures is the record that made me pick up the guitar. Not long after cutting my teeth on learning virtually every Rush song note for note on guitar I began to work for Alex. I've had all of his most iconic guitars on my bench (I'm a luthier) from the late 80s to present day. Warren, I'd love to get a Hentor Sportscaster replica in your hands....it's a guitar Alex has allowed me to replicate. A pivotal guitar in his career that was born right around this record. Thanks for the excellent breakdown of Tom Sawyer. Oh, and out of respect for one the greatest rock drummers that ever lived, I have to tell you that Peart (who is from my hometown and same high school) is pronounced "Peert" edit....The keyboard player I have jammed with since the 80s actually bought Geddy's Oberheim OBX-1. Oh my god.....can you imagine how thrilling it was when he brought it home ....we were checking it out and all the patches were still loaded in it. The Tom Sawyer sound, Camera Eye patch....talk about goosebumps!

[@marcelokonemba9928]

Amazing passionate description of Rush at the end. One of your best videos to date.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much! That really means a lot

[@hosseinjavidiniroomand]

This music reminds me of a nice day of my life. On that day I was so happy and I can't forget it. thank you so much my friend 🎹😀🌹

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever is much

[@fokeyjo]

Tom Sawyer isn't even my fave track, but it is brilliant!! They were just amazing musicians, and we're all blessed to have been around when they played. Seeing them live was a bucket list thing for me, and fortunately I did get to see them on the Clockwork tour. The stage team as well were just amazing, with most of the stage at the O2 packed up before the audience had left!

[@PickettMusic]

Favorite band of all time. Never stop learning from these guys. Lerxst (Alex Lifeson) has seamlessly covered more territory then about any five guitarists put together.... But there's real soul in there. It isn't gimmicky, like some bands who tried to borrow from the RUSH style in a superficial way. I first heard 'The Spirit of Radio' on the 'Exit...Stage Left' album...and I still turn into a 13-year-old when I put that on and hear it explode in my headphones...

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing! Amazing band

[@davecole2561]

Hi. I echo all that, particularly Alex's soulful sounds. I'm no guitarist but if I were, he'd be a major influence!

[@billyhughes9776]

Great stuff Warren. Rush were one of my holy grail bands during my HS dayz. Moving Pictures came out just before my junior year -- aaah, the memories. Thanks for doing this one -- super special.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Billy!

[@TheMixClub]

So So Cool! This song is amazing. I was 16 and recall spending hours in headphones mystified by the sounds. I can't recall what i did yesterday but i still recall the impact Rush had on my love of music.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing! I hear you!

[@1171karl]

Thanks for this: Rush are one of my favourite bands, although most of their work has never been an instant like for me.. But they have hooks in many of their songs that make you want to go back and listen again: The more you do this the better it gets.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing!

[@michaelritchie5303]

I remember where I was when I first heard the opening notes of this song. In my high school music room, we put on the record and cranked it. That first chord just exploded into your ears.

[@optimistichaos]

Thanks for bringing back such great memories of Rush. I was lucky to be living in Cleveland when Working Man debuted in the US. Saw the next 5 album tours and forever influenced.

[@paulphilippart7395]

My all time favorite band, Thankyou Warren,completely changed my musical landscape,first time I heard spirit of radio left me reeling,didnt know who they were, dj didnt say,eventually after a year moving pictures came out, just so happened the guy I was working with in a car audio fitting garage played this,and wow wow wow,this band is just something else entirely,that voice its the spirit of radio band.Yep got their whole back catalog,eventually, they were so hard to get at the time,seen them live lots,massive impact on my life,the true soundtrack of my life. Couldnt possibly say my favorite song thats how fantastic they are to me.

[@raymondhartmeijer9300]

Great to have some Rush on this channel! They were my favourite band when I was 8 yo, and now 30 years later, they are still my favourite band! My dad had all their records, this was Presto/Roll the bones era. For me, they were this mysterious band all the way from Canada, that never came on radio or MTV, all I had were the vinyl records, I spend hours looking at the inner sleeves esp All the worlds a stage. Finally I got to see them live in the 2000s. Soundtrack of my life

[@ChrisDoyle2112]

PERFECT!!! My favorite band of all-time and their iconic classic! Glad you mentioned The Trees and Spirit of Radio, too!!! RIP Neil.

[@fedbysound]

So well said! Rush is my favorite band. They are the reason I picked up an instrument. They have the perfect balance between complexity & accessibility. Plus, they were great guys & great friends…I think that comes through in the music. They are my heroes & I try to find that same balance in my music… they are the reason I naturally think in odd time & the reason I pushed myself to construct a 10 minute epic prog rock song. There will never be another band quite like them! So amazing.❤️🎶 A great video as always! Thanks, Warren!

[@KenMyrheim]

I heard my first Rush song about five months after joining my first band. They had an enormous influence on my own music. They continue to have an enormous influence on my music even now, 30 years later. Thanks for a great video, Warren & co.

[@jamesstephens8006]

You absolutely nailed it. Bravo gentlemen!!! And what a beautiful summation at the end of how Rush affected you, and really, affected us all. You put into words what so many have felt but have been unable to verbalize. Thank you for this. I really can’t choose just one Rush song as a favorite, but I’ve probably listened to Tom Sawyer more than any other. But when you go down the Rush rabbit hole there are so many hidden gems to find, Entre Nous, Witch Hunt, New World Man, and on and on.

[@Markplaysmusic]

I seemed to have spent an age learning Xanadu - but as you know - " Each of us, a cell of awareness, imperfect and incomplete Genetic blends with uncertain ends on a fortune hunt that's far too fleet" my Freewill was to learn as much Rush as i could.

[@paulseitz672]

I was lucky enough to see the Moving Pictures tour at Madison Square Garden with Max Webster opening up. I've been a fan since 1978 but this memorable 1981 concert cemented a life long passion. What I loved most about them is that if we were in high school together I know we would have hung out in the same circles. These guys were my tribe and their sound became the soundtrack for my life. I absolutely love when the trio get the recognition they deserve. Thanks Warren!!

[@marcogman8905]

Rush is the Progressive Led Zeppelin - Every note and beat had a purpose. Bonham and Peart - two of the best drummers IMHO. Biggest nod of greatness is Yes asking Geddy Lee to sit in for Chris Squire at their (Yes) Rock N' Roll HOF induction performance. Epic!

[@mariodriessen9740]

Rush definitely changed my musical direction when I was 15 years old. I started a four piece band. We were all into completely different kinds of music. I wanted to experiment with sounds and combine the music of Philip Glass, but also Anton Webern and Alban Berg with rock. Our drummer was more focused on the upcoming metal bands at the time. Our keyboard player had a classical background and he was exploring the wonderful world of jazz. And our bass player loved to listen to quiet stuff and a bit of old school rock. BUT... every one of us LOVED Rush! ❤️

[@guitarz99]

my fellow Canadians Rush, i have seen them twice it was incredible

[@MAMCCL]

Loved this! Thank you for profiling a Canadian icon. Another Rush song for future consideration: 'Subdivisions'

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for your great comment!

[@Producelikeapro]

Indeed! Great song

[@LonelyRocker]

I can't say enough how important Rush was and still is for me. They defined the sound that I loved and spent my life pursuing. And you're right. They had so many things that transcended borders. My Dad was a fan of jazz and not into rock. But he LOVED drummers. I always shared Neil Peart's new drum solo with him and he always enjoyed it. Sadly, my Dad passed away unexpectedly just a few months after Neil. I hope he's up there enjoying some heavenly Peart solos. Thanks for the great video....

[@deanmoore7239]

One of the best, well, on a personal level, videos you've done in this series. Please keep them coming Warren. And I loved when you pointed out what Spirit of the Radio does to you. I still get goosebumps hearing it. The first time I ever heard Rush was when a friend of mine sat me down to listen to 2112, I'd never heard anything like it. Then later, hearing Spirit of the Radio, on the radio, when it was in the charts, I had no idea it was the same band. But yeah, Tom Sawyer, and that whole album, frikkin' awesome. They knew how to craft a piece of music, ego had no part of what they produced. It's all about the music and pure enjoyment of creating and playing.

[@cozmicpfunk]

Thank you Warren for including Rush among your many amazing videos! Their musicianship and songs have instructed so many musicians, like you I started playing their music on guitar and learned how to voice chords and progressions from learning their music. Also the story's in their music are deep and melodic and every band mate has to hold up on incredible standard to keep it all together- a truly amazing video and song!

[@flippop101]

One of my favourite Rush tracks, and was lucky to see this live. The analysis is brilliant!

[@fairdose]

I've seen RUSH a few times in concert and the musicality and musicianship of Alex, Neil and Geddy are such that they may be playing 3 instruments but it sounds like 13 instruments are being played. Also the best part of RUSH concerts is watching the first 10 rows; every guy and amateur drummer in the crowd is air-drumming in unison with Neil during every song.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing SparkJoy!

[@mattmarkus4868]

I love the comments at the end describing that special sauce in their music. So true. I think the drummer for Death Cab said it well in the documentary. Something to the effect of, "their ability to draw a straight line through a song and make sure there's a lifeline to people who can't tap their foot to an odd time, plus their unique sound, makes what they do genius in terms of still being able to be played on the radio." Cool video!

[@VitalBigras]

Another GREAT VIDEO ! My favorite album is 2112

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@mhoppy6639]

When I was first in a band our drummer was a Rush fan. We teased him mercilessly for it as we were Madchester baggy kids. He was right. Steve, I’m sorry. I was a real musical bigot. Fortunately I’ve grown up somewhat since. Great video and marvellous as alway Warren.

[@Phoebedumplings]

Great video again ! Thanks very much, you are spot on , the songs grew organically, nothing was shoe-horned in for the sake of it. Really enjoy the series, 👌😀

[@sebastiancardb]

Loved the instrumental breakdown with the guests. Great job as always!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@sqguitar]

Love your last section talking about how Rush just ticked all the boxes you needed as a young player. I absolutely was that same teenager! Nice one Warren, thank you x

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Glad you got what I was saying! I really appreciate it

[@maxaguilarfranco]

Another incredible analysis of a great song. You certainly keep raising the bar with videos like these. Marvelously well done!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Mark!

[@markalhazred1182]

This was nothing short of brilliant. Every time I delve more deeply into the lore concerning my favorite rock band of all time, I come away having learned volumes and appreciating those three travellers, men of Willowdale who made that amazing music all the more. Cheers!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Mark!! You Rock!!

[@TonysMusicChannel]

As a young Toronto musician coming of age in the 80's, Rush pride was huge... Still is. A little surprised you're featuring this song because I tend to think of it as a Canadian iconic piece vs an international one. Cheers, Eh!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever is much Tony!

[@gerbs139]

It's a pretty universal iconic piece I think...

[@originalvonster]

Yes! Immediately clicked this. The song Tom Sawyer was so cool on Rock Band. Admittedly I thought that was the name of the singer at first. 😅

[@remco2777]

Excellent video about one of my favourite songs. Thank you!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@CONSIDERABLYMORE1]

Excellent as always👍👏👏

[@Musouk66]

You have confirmed everything I knew and loved about ‘Tom Sawyer’ and so very much more. Thank you. Also for mentioning Carlsbro. My first bass amp. I’d completely forgotten that name. This is just brilliant.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much David!!

[@zachary963]

While all my buddies were learning Jason Mraz pop songs on their acoustics in high school, I was stuffing mine with towels so I could play Rush though my amp.

[@Producelikeapro]

Amazing!! Thanks for sharing

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

As I've grown older, I've become a little weary of Rush. However, the track Tom Sawyer still sparkles and thrills each time I play it - and I play it very regularly.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing Tony!

[@stuarthicks2696]

Agree on the weary part. Can’t actually sit and listen to an album or even a side of one as I did as a kid. Almost listen to them today sometimes just to hear the songs as an adult and compare how it sounded different to be as kid. Still great musicians and nothing soothes like nostalgia.

[@jc3drums916]

I don't listen to them as much as I did when I was young, but I'm more weary of Rush fans than I am of Rush. Great band, but fans have zero objectivity.

[@davidy80]

Rush were an enormous influence on me in my teenage years. People always talk about Neil Peart as a drummer, but if he'd never picked up a pair of sticks, for me he would still be one the greats for his incredible lyrics. I read so many books in the 70's and 80's purely because of Neil Peart's lyrics. I don't mind admitting that I cried when he passed away, and I'm in my mid 50's. RIP Neil Peart.

[@NominalTopic]

Hallelujah! It’s about time, sir!😁 Thank you Mr. Huart. Great points as to their songwriting approach…Another stellar video.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!!

[@tb-cg6vd]

This series is scarily shadowing my childhood.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Mine too haha

[@allwaizeright9705]

They definitely composed their songs. I loved the sound and the LYRICS spoke volumes to me as a young kid.

[@robertsalcido5518]

Thank you for this. Love Rush. First saw them in Frankfurt when I was stationed there 1989ish. How but something from the Scorpions? The Zoo. Rock You Like A Hurricane. Still Loving You.

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@johnkem2630]

Good overview of these complex musical compilations.

[@gerardlouis1895]

Thanks Warren, learned a lot once again! The Spirit of Radio is my fav from Rush. Cheers from Toronto!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever is much!

[@robplante8631]

Another fantastic video...excellent work guys!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@adam872]

Love this Warren. Rush are my favourite band and this track has so many layers to it. Props to Jamie for his excellent rendition of Lerxt's playing and tone as well (great shout out to Alex, Andy Summers and Ty Tabor as well). It sounded awesome. I could go on about how much I love this band and their incredible levels of personal and artistic integrity, but I won't bore everyone to death with it. Thanks mate.

[@Matt_McQueen]

Wonderful video Warren! Rush is one of my all time favorite bands. Learned a few new things about the band I had never heard before! Great job PLAP!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Matt! You Rock!

[@miguelpereaantonetti7576]

You did it again Professor Warren, Great video, great band. thank you !!! RUSH rules

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! You’re very kind

[@johnkilpatient1509]

Totally agree with your closing statement. RUSH was very organic and nothing forced, ever! And boy did I get those chords wrong back when. 😅

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much John!

[@Puckrocker]

Absolutely right, man. I couldn’t be bothered to listen to anything that wasn’t punk when in high school, but Rush was an exception. They were just undeniable from the instant I heard them.

[@Producelikeapro]

Very well said! Agreed 100%!

[@jdubbs9655]

Warren, Thank you for this very heart felt share! I think I speak for most of us when I say we miss Neil and without his influence we can never expect Alex and Geddy to continue the legacy that was built with the same impact. I remember when I bought The "MOVING PICTURES" album. I had a strobe light that I would turn on especially for this track and was amazed at how the strobe seemed to lock with the music. Incredible!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate your kind words!

[@jdubbs9655]

@@Producelikeapro As for my favorite track, it would be "WITCH HUNT". When the synth part kicks in I would visualize a large crystal chandelier slowly swinging to the tempo. This was a very imaginative track for me though I absolutely love the whole album!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@jdubbs9655 thanks ever so much for sharing!

[@jameshrkach1757]

Cinderella Man! Everything Warren talked about… a little more exposed/raw… and that solo!… enough to suspect Alex is from another planet.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks James!!

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Excellent what a brilliant analysis 🎸🎶🎵

[@purpurina5663]

The precision of this analysis and the production of this video are superb. The drums portion is incredible. Major props!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@richarddeese1991]

Thanks. They definitely found something that was indisputably them. Classic, iconic, & essential. tavi.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Richard!

[@chrisandersen5635]

You said you would do it, and here it is, an excellent episode about Rush!! Thank you Warren and mates for great insights into the bits and pieces of playing, recording, etc. It’s interesting how the simple sounding parts can be trickiest to play. Neil always cited Tom Sawyer as the song he never tired of playing because it was a challenge to play it right, and every time he did, it made him feel good. Like “yes! I nailed it tonight.” Then you realize, oh yeah, tomorrow night, we do it again. Neil also once said playing drums in Rush was a bit like running a marathon while doing calculus in his head. I miss him dearly. Cheers, Chris

[@CallMeChato]

Rush just might be bigger now than ever for one simple reason, I believe they are one of only a handful of bands that don't block KZbinrs. I'm sure that must translate into sales and streams. The volume of Rush reaction videos is insane. A lesson to other bands and publishers who want to promote their stuff these days. As always, such a great personal video. Thanks. Oh, they played at my high school, Don Mills Collegiate in 72 if I recall. A little ragged. :-)

[@Luthiart]

Rush may not block, but KZbin does. Every time I upload a Rush bass cover video, it gets blocked the second the upload is done. [edit] I didn't notice your handle until after I replied (after posting, I saw your avatar and thought: "Hmmm... that looks familiar", then I saw "Call me Chato" next to it). Love your videos, man! I didn't know you were a Rush fan... But you're Canadian, so I guess you kinda have to be. 😀

[@larrydavid6852]

as you kind of alluded to Warren, for a song with so much going-on, there is a great deal of space left in there for the magic of each part to breathe. It is almost minimalistic. My own background is indie/grumge/post punk and I didn't even *know* this song until I came to SoCal in my thirties and found myself exposed to Classic Rock Radio (The sound). I'm still not a prog guy but this song is amazing. I think I could just listen to the drums, keyboard and synth tracks together without the guitar or vocals and still really enjoy it. This is the sound of spacecraft discovering amazing new worlds!

[@aMan-or9ij]

This is such a great video - informational, and really fun! For those trying to learn play it, take note that the song goes into 13/8 (subdivided into alternating bars of 7/8 and 6/8) during the guitar solo. Neil Peart emphasizes the rhythm beautifully by accenting on the downbeat of the 7/8 phrase, and on beats 1 and 3 of the 6/8 phrase.

[@Producelikeapro]

I know amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@Joey-rp5vg]

Great video and brilliant band. Growing up as a kid I loved Neil Peart's drumming. He made it look effortless

[@Producelikeapro]

Couldn't agree more!

[@russk1971]

Moving Pictures has always been my favorite Rush album. That came out the day after my 10th birthday. I have bought it on vinyl, cassette, and CD. The band has always been in my "go to" music groups before and after I started playing guitar.

[@mylessutton8144]

What a cool collaboration, well done boys. Cheers!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@drummermomcjs]

My first drum kit was a white 5 PC Maxwin by Pearl. Got the kit for my birthday in June, and the cymbals for that Christmas. I used paper plates and cardboard as cymbals for those 6 months. Rush was an important influence but for me it was the Fly By Night album that my uncle had introduced me to that was my favorite for a long time. Love this video, a great analysis.

[@Saybleu]

I was fortunate enough to see the PERMANENT WAVES Tour and the MOVING PICTURES Tour. Epic.

[@paulweiss3818]

When you said there was also a simplicity to their music I shook my head and said, "No way, man" but after you explained it-- damn! You are absolutely right on the (big) money! Once again, you've opened my eyes. Thanks!

[@donniehill5688]

RUSH, The Greatest Band in music, I was fortunate enough to see them many time while touring with Priest. It took America and the rest of the world to realize just how great they were. When we toured Canada we saw how great they were.

[@jamman6]

Thank you, Warren 👍