"Subdivisions" live by Jacob Moon...on the roof!

[@dancoffin9860]

13 years later and still one of the best covers! Who's still listening in 2022???

[@peachykeen53]

👋

[@craigmanning467]

I am.

[@slowmarchingband1]

Me, regularly 😎

[@Kronk24]

Right here dude!

[@jonathangwynne1917]

I come back regularly. This is an amazing cover. I heard rumors than the guys in Rush have all heard and loved it. I saw a version where Jacob plays a recording of Neil Peart saying "subdivisions" that he got when he met the guys.

[@mookyyzed2216]

Never in a million years would i ever have thought that a version of this song could be even listenable without drums. Not only was i wrong, but happily so. This is incredible.

[@jacobmoon]

If by the holy trinity you mean Rush, then yes...I had the good fortune to play this song for them at their induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

[@FrantikDisarray]

Very good. On the other end of the spectrum, this cover is amazing as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYjRqoGghrt4kJY

[@ObscurityIsBest]

That's awesome!

[@schareco]

Do u have the tablature for this. It’s beautiful.

[@MrJohnECanuck]

Great job on this tribute.

[@mattskustomkreations]

Wow!!!

[@vorpalbunny4091]

Still coming back and basking in this beauty in 2023. ❤

[@jacobmoon]

welcome back! :-)

[@vorpalbunny4091]

@@jacobmoon Why, thank you, kind sir. And, of course, for this in the first place!

[@MrDarkmenace1]

Wow. Been a Rush fan for well over 40 years, this is my all time favourite Rush song, and possibly the greatest cover of any song I've ever heard. Just absolute class.

[@kyleswishfoundation5327]

Jacob, if there ever was an interpretation that cuts straight through to what we (those of us as nerdy teens in the early 80’s) felt - isolated, alone, screaming in our pillow at a world that did/ still does not accept us - this is it. This is my Time Machine. Thank you.

[@agauvain1236]

When Alex Lifeson says he has heard this version and loves it. Who am I to put it down. He is right. It is awesome

[@apieceofdirt4681]

This is probably one of the most tastefully done RUSH covers ever!

[@wwg1wga657]

Check out Time Stands Still by Mike Masse.

[@richardconnold5207]

Check out the cover by Susannah And The Magical Orchestra.

[@apieceofdirt4681]

@@wwg1wga657 I just did! Thanks for the suggestion! Absolutely amazing!!

[@madisonbullock2337]

This song always reminded me of my troubled Brother. Hearing this Dec 5 2020 for the first time, nine days after my Brother passed from Covid

[@tuffy7762002]

9 years since my laat comment just love this song 2011.....2021 see u in... 2030...

[@jacobmoon]

Nah man, you gotta hang out with us on Moon at Noon/Nine on Thu/Fridays every week right here! ;-)

[@jorrellds6520]

Can't believe I'm just finding this. Holy...

[@Califokie12]

Whenever I get bored with my guitars and my voice I come back to this video and refresh my desire drive. This has to be my favorite cover of any cover I’ve heard (and we’re talking thousands of ‘em since ‘74.). If you can take 2 guitars, a human voice, a looper, a hand held digital recorder and a foot driven beat box and cover Rush, you could very easily be best thing that happened that year.

[@jacobmoon]

Thank you Mark!! I am honoured by these words...

[@Califokie12]

@@jacobmoon Thank YOU. Your roof video of “Subdivisions” remains in regular rotation on my video playlist. Within the large and very impressive body of work Rush gave us, Subdivisions struck me as among the most meaningful. I’m aware the literal poetic object of it was directed toward the alienation of urban living, but in the years since it’s creation I have applied the song to many different observed compartmentalizations in society….economic, gender bias, race, regional bias, etc. Your interpretation of it moved me deeply. I actually felt it as much as I heard it when you delivered it, and that’s not easily accomplished. I fear the days of actually creating a deeply moving social statement in popular music may be vanishing. Thank you again for reviving that amazing song.

[@elmoblatch9787]

I'm getting sentimental in my old age. This moved me to tears.

[@70sChangedtheWorld]

i know what you mean... i used to be an original artist snob - covers used to always disappoint. but now i look for covers.. it is the greatest honor to a song and an artist to be covered - and this one is just fantastic. hey, if you like early rush, check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaaslmOjprGMr9U

[@a12dhie]

True, especially after Neil passed away 😢

[@maciejkowalski2759]

Yeah and the song sounds really touching when played on acoustic guitar.

[@ldpickett28]

I am just glad that someone else admitted it first - this brought a tear to me as well, AWESOME rendition!

[@felipearmenta4543]

Me too!

[@leewainman4928]

Truly uplifting, along with the sun setting in an urban neighbourhood the scene is set to enhance this talented musician...superb.

[@themorbidsymphony]

im a metal player and huge rush fan and this made me cry.amazing cant escribe it

[@trenken]

anyone still watching in 2019? 11 years ago wow. remember first seeing this. got rush's attention. congrats man. great song by the greatest band ever, and equally great cover. are you still doing rush covers?

[@aaizner847]

equally great? are you on crack?

[@JanikLitalien]

2020

[@organicreactionband]

2020

[@timothyfoley240]

Just watched it now. RIP Neil, hope your workin' them angels overtime

[@Sinflux420]

I remember seeing this in 09 and I'm still just as blown away by his performance. So good, and yeah I remember it got their attention! Good stuff.

[@gtrsuite]

When I saw Subdivisions cover and one guy I said, no, no, but, to my surprise...

[@rromero7849]

Same here!...

[@SuperWhofan1]

Alex Lifeson’s favorite cover. High praise to Jacob Moon

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

I just read it was Neil's too. That's why I am even here.

[@chrisspringer2744]

Best Rush cover I've ever heard.

[@togue777]

What a novel and powerful presentation of a classic.

[@brianshaffneraclc]

As a rush fan of 30+ years, I have to say this is just jaw dropping. *Never* expected to see anyone approach this as a solo number. Well, maybe on piano, but not guitar! You are a seriously gifted musician.

[@warptek]

Totally blown away. This is the proper way to cover a song by Rush, create a fantastic interpretation of it instead of trying to play it note for note and try to be a clone.

[@michaelalguire419]

I totally agree with you. If I was singing a Rush song I would not try to sing it like Geddy Lee. He's too unique to try to copy and I would feel better singing in my own style.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Yep, every time I come back to this I tell myself that this is the greatest cover of all time!

[@kevinmcfarlane2752]

Longtime Rush fan here. First time I’ve heard this. Excellent! 😊👍

[@jacobmoon]

Thanks for listening

[@brianator-oz1br]

65 Thumbs down? People never cease to amaze me. If you aren't moved by this performance please check for a pulse, heartbeat, anything showing a remote sign of life.

[@EDRISSALEXIS21]

Can't believe this hasn't yet reached 1 Million views.., with all the RUSH fans out there..., So underrated. I'm gonna share this.

[@vito_beat]

I don't need any drum track. Neil always will be in my ears and my heart. Awesome version made with truly love for Rush's songs.

[@jacobmoon]

Thanks so mjuch!

[@llcruize]

Have to say, I am very particular about how this song is covered. It is my favorite Rush song. The lyrics, music and vocals converge into a prefect song. So when you cover it, your style of music and vocal, whether they are similar or tweaked, as they are here, better fit the song. I was surprised to hear how well this version sounds. Good job.

[@jimpanzee4063]

+llcruize It's in my top 3. Peart's drumming on it is sublime.

[@knutnskar6796]

Totally ageee with you !

[@HiVizCamo]

+1 agree. At the start I had one shoe off ready to throw it, but put it back on by 0:10. He's got a great sense of ingenuity, the way he's done this touches all the bases for me. It's a great cover.

[@BDaMonkey]

I think it's a pretty impressive cover, he captures the spirit of Rush, and matches Rush's ability of multi tasking onstage. The use of loopers in this is brilliant.

[@ytsejam58]

There is a comedy band that did a whole Cover album dedicated to 80's music. The lead singer Danny is a HUGE Rush fan so they covered Subdivisions. I didn't know that was part of the album and when it came on I cried so much. It was beautiful. They also did Madrigal which is a really obscure Rush song to cover. The album is Under the Covers by Ninja Sex Party. I Highly Recommend it!

[@11thEarlOfBlah]

Absolutely stunning.

[@rxtp17]

You are phenomenal!!! I have gone down the Rabbit hole of your work and you are on my “must see” list for live performers.

[@jacobmoon]

Wow, thank you! That means a lot!

[@dilo777]

R.I.P. Neil Peart. Thank you for everything you did for us.

[@Lovesongofprufrock]

Watching this again after a long break. It still sends shivers down my spine. Breathtaking

[@RobCollette]

The moment you realize you are witnessing something truly special and unique.

[@RocketinExile]

Keep coming back and watching this. Just incredible.

[@integral]

This really should have about 30 millions views. The world doesn't know what it's missing.

[@amandasnider2644]

Ive been to a few of his concerts and let me tell you. This man is incredibly talented singer and musician, I refer to him as, "The King of the LOOP." I have never heard him sing off key or off beat and his guitar skills are mindblowing. He's really professional and its as if he's playing a studio recorded song there (But he's not) he's just so precisely good and can sing it the exact same way 100 + times

[@TexasJackdaw]

Seriously, how do you have less than 10K subs? This is just so good. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. It’s greatly appreciated in Texas, US.

[@jacobmoon]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kartikkulkarni8569]

How often I have come here to listen to this man's cover of one of the most beautifully choreographed songs, is beyond me. Take a bow, Jacob.

[@sgt.v7237]

I never get tired of this cover. Been coming back to this video often and for years.

[@firewalkwithme2539]

You sing the song with conviction. Well done man.

[@DrChrisCoppernoll]

Who could pass up commenting on this cover? Everything in the Jacob Moon performance both honors and enhances the original.

[@deanbabuin1]

This version really moves me. I keep coming back to it. Love the setting, love the acoustic cover. Then I went back to Rush's original version, and it is so daunting and moving it itself. Two renditions of this song. The original wonderful creation, and this wonderful version.

[@bishdizzle67]

51 jealous people who didn't like this cover. Excellent rendition....love it.

[@BugsFan2112]

well said! I just came across it......AWESOME VERSION!!!!!!! Hats off to this guy!!!!! the number of 'jealous' people is now up to 114......I don't know if I'd call them jealous though......I think ignorant is a better term to describe them.

[@TheCloakedTiger]

Mark Bischoff more like 51 one people “cast out”... ;)

[@cameronsmommy2007]

I am in complete awe of this!

[@JohnPloskina]

I think I've said this before, but this is the greatest cover ever made. It completely changed my approach to KZbin. How the hell does this guy only have 3.7 thousand subscribers?

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

*OMG. SOMEONE PLEASE GET THIS YOUNG MAN A RECORDING CONTRACT. HE'S AWESOME*

[@mentalrentareactorfactorl-42]

This is the first time I've heard this arrangement. It really hit home because there are no percussive parts involved, and tomorrow is one year since Neil passed away. Easily the most impressive Rush cover I've heard. RIP Neil.

[@jacobmoon]

I appreciate your response, man. I would have happily played along with a drummer, but I was intrigued by the idea of playing it solo. Then I became obsessed...this is the result after months of working on it. :-)

[@Impalaman1968]

@@jacobmoon And from a fellow musician, you did an excellent job of creating a acoustic/electric rendition. I just ran across this video, and I must say that I am very impressed. Great job, your hard work has definitely not gone unnoticed.

[@integral]

Still on the list of best things ever. Killer cover, beautifully done.

[@eldonb402]

I come back to this version every once in awhile since I first saw it, it stands the test of time, just like the original.

[@robbpowell194]

One of the greatest covers of any song, ever 🍁

[@jackmehoff2312]

RUSH Fan since 74 and I have to admit... I really enjoyed this rendition of Subdivisons! Well done kid!

[@ReadingintheDriftless]

Amazing. Really pulls out the melancholy of the song and beauty. Wonderful.

[@Mozartistic1]

Jacob you are a talented player of course but the INNOVATION you displayed during this was just mind blowing. Innovation ran rampant in Rush as they discovered who they were and it doesn't surprise me in the slightest that they found this and asked you to come show everyone. To be put on display by them personally is something not many of us will ever achieve. You should proud to the 10th power and I'm sure you are. This is definitely the coolest Rush cover on the internet because it was all solo. A Show of Hands to you, my friend. You are welcome in my home anytime.

[@jacobmoon]

It is an honour, sir. thank you so much...

[@CrusherpOT]

Just awesome. Breathtaking.

[@discodavecurrie9709]

Still listening 2024 .....love it.......

[@ElChupacabra77B]

I've been watching this clip and listening to his version of this song for several times now, and it appears to me that Mr. Moon's interpretation of this Rush classic is a "work of art"!!! When he sings, he is clear and unmuffled. The lyrics paint a picture of social stratification, and trying to fit in to certain circles. Jacob was very tasty in his instrumentation, blending an assortment of acoustic and electric guitars, and sound effects, without trying to clutter or swamp the arrangement with drums, percussion, bass, horns, strings or keyboards. He was very self-contained, and thorough in making the song his own, without trying to sound like the original in terms of tempo or key, or vocal imitation of Geddy Lee. With that and Rush's original you have not one, but two original arrangements. An electric hard rocking version from Rush themselves, often copied by tribute bands, and other cover artists, and you have slower, mellower soft rocking acoustic version by Jacob Moon, that is both complicated and simply sophisticated, but yet taking the song to another level. Mr. Moon has put a lot of work into this cover, and it has been praised by thousands of people including Rush themselves. This is one cover where every time he hear it, I wish it would never end. Thank you Jacob for presenting it, and your unique talent to all us. We are happy to have heard it.

[@TheFleahost]

Haunting yet true to the original. Impressive cover.

[@PLL02A]

Hey: Jacob. Thanks so much for that amazing cover of a great song by Rush. You are a very talented artists bud. Don't listen to any negative comments, rock on brother. :)

[@BlueButterfly7777]

I love to come back now and then to listen to this beautiful version by Jacob.

[@HiVizCamo]

Me too!

[@jmardo6825]

Jacob absolutely amazing!!!!

[@georgepennockUK]

And still one of the coolest covers ever!

[@TedBoyRomarino]

This is cool, you certainly won't be cast out

[@PUBHEAD1]

I see what you did there👍

[@beatnicksodyssey]

Dang, that was going to be my reply

[@canadaeast]

I wanted to dismiss this immediately. After listening, I find this cover truly complimentary.

[@OldskoolHiFi]

I was exactly the same way, not many Rush covers I can get behind, but this was outstanding.

[@HighPower762]

@attracted to the metal like magneto Me Three!🤘

[@feralcat07]

The best I've heard. Except Rush

[@patrickmannion4952]

It’s the song. The song is (foundationally) great

[@SitarToronto]

Jacob Moon's cover does this incredible classic not only justice but also takes the band's own prowess to a whole new level - that of using few musicians (three in Rush's case) to produce a full, powerful, and honed sound. In Moon's case, he's just one guy - and he rocks this tune with apparent ease. The guys in Rush were so pleased, they asked him to play at their Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony!

[@wmsb72673]

Watched it a zillion times and it still gives me chills. Few people can claim another's song as their own. Even less can make that claim with a RUSH song. Perfect.

[@panther122]

man been a long time since i last saw this video, this song means alot to me and hearing Rush perform it live back in 2010 was the best time i had now jacob has neil peart saying subdivisions on his recorder

[@panther122]

Im gay and I smell bad

[@gamesinabit]

Theodore Lawson ...okay?

[@jon325]

I've watched this many times over many months - I really only need one word to describe this performance - MAGICAL! LOVE IT!!!

[@JStraw7103]

Amazing cover.

[@richardnovarajr.4967]

I so enjoy covers that people make their own and fill it with heart and great affection which I can clearly hear in this song. Much has happened in 10 years....but my love for RUSH will never cease. Very happy to have come upon this superb rendition! Yeah, they were those kind of guys and made you take notice just by who they were. Glad they really appreciated this effort, I know I did! Much continued success Jacob!

[@CLanzetta1970-]

Simply Fantastic……..Nuff Said..❤❤❤!

[@jacobmoon]

Hey @daraandfrank, Thanks man! Loop pedals are fun, but hard on the ego when you first use them...mine took me to school big-time. It's all about the metronome...and learning to sleep with it under your pillow.

[@JK-g62]

Great jobJacob at doing justice to probably my favorite RUSH tune ever. Unique doing the 2 guitar thing. A little ironic u seem to be on a roof at a "shopping mall" with "subdivisions" next to it! Comformor be cast out! Keep playing and performing!!!!! 🤘

[@ambiguationdotnet]

always love coming back to this vid! oh, and *congrats* on your OFFICIAL recognition, Jacob!!!

[@HenkBleu]

Such a beautiful rendition. While the spirit of the song is well captured, this version is a unique achievement. Great location and well filmed, too.

[@felipearmenta4543]

You, just reinvented the song without losing the spirit of the original one. Just amazing!

[@chrisgould9960]

I come back to this cover often, it soothes me.

[@cyberpoet72]

What a great version!

[@Centar1964]

Cool approach and video production...

[@workingman00]

Before listening to your version of subdivision i tought it was impossibile to do an acoustic guitar based cover of this song. You made more than a cover version

[@MichaelTaylor-dr1do]

Nothing short of astounding!

[@jacobmoon]

Thank you!

[@harry.mfowlie9368]

Can't wait to hear this at rushfest Scotland 2020,,,,,, Jacob,, bring it on,,,

[@ProblematicPearl]

awesome!!! also love the something for nothing version on 2112 40yrs cd pack. made it your own.

[@MrFrenchyge]

Another skeptical Rush fan here..... but this version was very cool

[@jacobmoon]

@rbilleaud. No, I am looping using a JamMan. All is recorded and performed live. No overdubs.

[@SchardtCinematic]

This cover is amazing. Thank You.

[@BayAreaLen]

Absolutely beautiful take on one of the best songs ever written, by the best trio that ever rocked the stage!

[@mikereiss4216]

Not since the Beatles has anyone put on such a good performance on a rooftop.

[@matthewferguson7084]

U2

[@MrRezRising]

Great cover. Heard the story how you got Neil himself to provide the "Subdivision" line backstage at a show. Gratz, you are officially the only guy to get Neil to sing a single word of one of his songs! :):)

[@eezyrider65]

(eye roll) Totally fabricated, and also completely inaccurate, since at the beginning of the video you see Jacob record the very word on a hand held device.

[@MrRezRising]

@@eezyrider65 (UNeyeroll) Then you need to watch Jacob telling the story himself and playing the recording of Neil saying subdivisions. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2GkiISwaNCso5o Don't be so quick to judge, Mr. Witch Hunt.

[@markstevens6935]

This is great, want to know if there is tab for this anywhere!

[@humanblacklight]

I am a Rush fan... hugely, they are my favorite band, and I can be rather critical of covers of their songs, and damn... Jacob, this is brilliant. I love it. Great work sir.

[@finieous198]

As a Rush fan of over 40 years, I applause this musician! Thank you for your time and effort to be able to bring this to us.

[@RelientKStuff]

I think I like it better than Rush's version... *DON'T SEND ME HATE MAIL* I love Rush, but this is so raw, and real, and one man is doing the work of two (Alex and Geddy) and quite frankly it's amazing

[@dougdavidson3260]

But Neil, Alex and Geddy always did the work of a symphony. :)

[@michaelalguire419]

@@dougdavidson3260 Very true.

[@paultreneary]

(Subdivisions) Interesting version (Subdivisions) and I rather like it (Subdivisions) good idea for a (Subdivisions) backdrop

[@ghill628]

Nice job. I can see why Rush asked you to perform this song when it was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame.

[@onelove1968]

this is by far the most beautiful rendition of a song that i have ever heard. tears of joy are streaming down my face. pure magic. thank you.

[@aakbaral]

I can't speak the words of what I feel when I hear this song ... I hope you do well Jacob Moon

[@Chartit]

Shit load of effort - keep that. Keep that determination. Dedication. No faults there.

[@mode3517]

I need to get me some loop pedals.

[@RussellNelson]

You have to say "Subdivisions" before playing this song.

[@uyengjumhana5246]

Russell Nelson smart

[@rocksoldado]

you realized? that he recorded that part to then play the recording

[@ericbelopolsky3851]

Haha! Good one!

[@BigJoker]

2008? Where the hell was this when I was looking for great musical content back then? Phenomenal performance

[@Glutenfreemusicdude]

been obsessed with this for days now...