THEIR SOUND!..Rush - Freewill | FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION

THEIR SOUND!..Rush - Freewill | FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION
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[@jimtatro6550]

“Each of us, a cell of awareness, imperfect and incomplete. Genetic blends with uncertain ends on a fortune hunt that’s far too fleet.” R.I.P. Neil, Genius in every sense of the word.👍🤘🏻🔥🎧

[@stewpot6998]

That's the best line.

[@joemachine4714]

one of the best parts of any song ever 👍🏼

[@markmoil3012]

truly a poet in musical form

[@Vorg66]

Thanks for pointing out this fantastic line, Neil didn't write lyrics, he wrote poetry.

[@juliebrockett3471]

Well said, Jim… well said, my friend!!#RUSHFAMILY #RIPNEIL

[@krikorajemian8524]

"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice." Neil Peart wrote some deep lyrics.

[@joelhammond4162]

My favorite line in this song. Hit me hard and stuck with me from the first time I ever heard it when I was just a young teen, because it resonated with me so much. Unfortunately I have always struggled with indecisiveness and letting life happen to me rather than consciously making choices, especially difficult ones. In that way these lyrics have kind of haunted me all my life as a sort of self fulfilling prophecy.

[@grobin3745]

On the album, the lyrics read "If you choose not to decide, you cannot have made a choice."

[@Willie_McBride]

@@grobin3745 Well whether it was a band choice to change that lyric, or Geddy just ‘Free Willed’ the change, it was clearly for the better, as it’s now one of the best lines in a rock song ever. Everyone knows that line.

[@davidkelly2355]

I have found that sometimes lyrics are misprinted on the lyrics sheet or album sleeve even when you can hear the words clearly. And like Krikor Ajemian said Neil Peart wrote the lyrics

[@terriertz5134]

I used this exact line to my daughter when she told me she was pregnant.

[@carlstawicki1915]

This is one of my favorite lyric lines of all time: "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice."

[@johnb.2111]

I actually keep a list on my phone of my all time favorite quotes. That line is on the list. Too me the line speaks to the fact what we do always matters, even when what we do is nothing at all.

[@cameron_fairchild]

Mine too. So simply put but packs alot of wisdom.

[@tommack9395]

This is one of my favorite solos to play actually because, if you even are listening to Geddy or Neil or even think of what the bass nor drums are doing, they will literally throw you entirely off if you do. Alex known for his very chaotic solos because when most the time when he plays a solo he's on a totally different beat - it's very syncopated - and usually outside and related melodic place (almost outside) related to the bassline if you ever noticed.

[@user-mq1dh3pk2n]

Same!

[@Dayandcounting]

@@tommack9395That's common with 3 piece rock acts, they are trying to fill the void left with from missing a extra guitar. So all three of them fill, it's not a secret they used tracks to pull it off live but the controlled it themselves for the most part. Quite few song where Alex changes guitar during the song, meanwhile Neil and Geddy would stay busy and so on.

[@RJsCave]

Alex Lifeson s the guitarist. Red Barchetta is an underrated classic of theirs you need to react to. great fantasy story.

[@colemitchell228]

Red Barchetta rocks.

[@Thom1212]

OH MY GOD YESSSS! Please react to Red Barchetta

[@bryansproles2879]

I don't think I'd call Red Barchetta underrated - I think it's one of their more powerful of the "classic" songs. Would definitely be on my "must listen" list :)

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

Yes! Red Barchetta is awesome!

[@RJsCave]

@@bryansproles2879 Those who know know the song, we know it but it wasn't a hit on the radio like a lot of their stuff. I don't ever remember hearing it on my local radio stations as a kid when even YYZ got airplay and that one has no lyrics.

[@frybellevue]

Alex Lifeson is the guitarist...original band member, who formed Rush

[@danielbullock1019]

Alex Lifeson is probably one of the most underrated and underappreciated guitarists in rock music. The guy is a master!

[@LyonHall1]

@@danielbullock1019 and he is only underrated cause he is in Rush. I can guarantee that if he were in any other band will his skill he be near the top of every top guitarist list

[@josephgallagher945]

Virtuoso!

[@bobespirit2112]

It’s his band 😂

[@michaelboismier1863]

The Guitarist is the incredible Alex Lifeson🎶👍🤙

[@steveg5933]

Alex "Blah Blah Blah" Lifeson His speech at the RRHOF induction was hilarious and absolutely deserved to the recording industry

[@ay_ay_ron2112]

Lerxst

[@ilionreactor1079]

@@ay_ay_ron2112 I love that it's offering to Translate to English!

[@joedirt688]

This incredible Canadian Power Trio has inspired generations of musicians alike!

[@brendah.6366]

Three Holy Triumvrant!!! 🥰💖🥰💖🥰

[@rondiacarman376]

Along with “if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice” very applicable in this day and age! If you want the country to remain, we now have to make that free choice remain! Get involved people!

[@trjbrew]

Rush is just plain classic. I think you guys would love the song "Closer to the Heart". It's my personal favorite, and has a beautiful message that is especially important today. Their guitarist is Alex Lifeson.

[@elegantirony78]

Mine too

[@laurakali6522]

And Subdivisions.

[@jimrupe9991]

Well , you could pick ANY Rush song to react too (except Red Lenses) and you'd pick a winner.

[@glennhayes9376]

Yes, "Closer To The Heart" Yes

[@dtaylor77]

one of the greatest guitarist of all time but I don't think he gets the credit he deserves because he is with Neil and Geddy

[@GloryCarrier22]

Alex Lifeson is the guitarist, one absolute underrated LEGEND in the guitar world!

[@johnlong1729]

Alex would be easily remembered as one of the best rock guitarists of the Classic Rock era…if not for the fact that he was n a band with Geddy Lee and Neil Peart…

[@tommack9395]

@@johnlong1729 I agree but he does have an asteroid named after him ... in 2007. "Best Rock Talent" by Guitar for the Practicing Musician in 1983 "Best Rock Guitarist" by Guitar Player Magazine in 1984 and May 2008 Runner-up for "Best Rock Guitarist" in Guitar Player in 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986 Inducted into the Guitar for the Practicing Musician Hall of Fame, 1991 1996 - Officer of the Order of Canada. "Best Article" for "Different Strings" in Guitar Player - September 2007 issue. Most Ferociously Brilliant Guitar Album of the decade - Snakes & Arrows - Guitar Player Magazine, May 2008 Well known in the late seventies and early eighties... for good reason the Farewell to Kings and Hemispheres l.p.s - especially noted in La Villa. Lifeson's chaotic solos and extensive use of sus chords are the glue holding together their sound. In later albums non-musicians do not even recognize the sounds he's getting are even guitars... i.e. Morello and others tend to follow his direction. He's easily one of the most recognized guitarist by guitarist. He's been on the cover of guitar player at least eight times, guitar world a dozen. He's been chosen by guitar playing fans as most well rounded guitar player five times in the early eighties.

[@timhossack6837]

Geddy is an underrated bass player as well

[@lewis9702]

Agreed. Alex doesn't get the credit he deserves.

[@fuzzylosophy]

Ive never heard Alex underratwd!

[@WinByTKo]

"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice!" As always, music by lee and lifeson, lyrics by pEARt.

[@robertcrutchfield9318]

One of my favorite lines from any song!

[@walterbennett8032]

@@robertcrutchfield9318 was going to say that exact thing! I remember hearing that for the first time as a teenager and thinking WOW! How cerebral and I was instantly hooked on Rush!

[@stevenhuey8686]

P👂t

[@tomcassille3356]

As great of a drummer and percussionist that Neil was, it's his lyrics that are from another place.

[@looneygardener]

Have you seen The little girl Nandi who covers Neil? It's nuts!!!!

[@seanmcgoldrick4870]

So was his drumming from another place the best EVER

[@cameron_fairchild]

Well said.

[@67swisslisa]

"I will choose a path that's clear; I will choose freewill". One of the coolest lines in that song! Great choice of artist and song! :)

[@rogerhuggettjr.7675]

Stream of consciousness took me here. I've been reading The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and a line he had about responsibility reminded me of your Rush quote that reminded me of the song that made me wonder if RS had done a reaction to the song yet.

[@LemurianJones]

Jack Black described Geddy's voice as the laser that cuts through the wall of sound.

[@briandeeley1599]

Great description.

[@chrislira3574]

Perfect.

[@martintremblay5927]

Another great canadian band to listen to is Triumph, you won't be disapointed , great rock ,high voice .

[@gregwatson3300]

Agreed. "Magic Power" and "Fight the Good Fight" would be great choices.

[@kevinholguin6022]

Zebra is interesting as well...

[@matthewdrake4385]

April Wine was pretty good too.

[@LKTraz]

The Triumph song that will give a good comparison with Rush HAS TO BE Lay It On The Line. Rik Emmet's voice is absolutely amazing and there is the same kind of power delivered. Remember folks....Triumph and Rush were big at the same time and Triumph billed themselves as "The Other Band From Canada" in a joking reference to Rush.

[@martintremblay5927]

And what about Saga ?? Another Canadian progressif rock band with great songs , the flyer, dont be late, wind him up.

[@Joshuadgog]

Yeah more rush. I would suggest La villa strangitato. Its a 9 minute instrumental epic.

[@laurakali6522]

Yep. Just give us a heads up so I can get prepared.

[@motodork]

The official video version is the one to react to

[@Joshuadgog]

@@laurakali6522 ok :D

[@Joshuadgog]

@@motodork yeah its great, they seem to mostly do videos

[@steveg5591]

That solo with the 3 of them going off is fire

[@alonzocoyethea6148]

Rob Squad, what always blew me away about Rush is thier ability to duplicate thier studio sound on stage, note for note, lick for lick--been wacthing thousands of bands live, but saw very few that could do it like they did.

[@stevenleonhard5159]

@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee troll

[@aikimcr]

I enjoy Rush, but hearing this about them from people who saw them in concert pretty much put me off ever seeing them in concert. I don't want to hear them play the record. I want to hear them play the music. Even their music has places where they could improvise and stretch out. If I want to hear the record, I'll listen to the record.

[@aikimcr]

@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Yep. I'd rather experience the sublime moments with the people who constantly experiment than the rote performance of the original recording.

[@leedog396]

Rush in concert was incredible. Lyrically the same as their albums but instrumentally so much more.

[@MS-ro9dm]

Poor Alex Lifeson, lol, the story of his life. Such a good guitar player.

[@Alberto_1965_BR]

Yeah! The Three Guys Orchestra back on the channel "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice" Please react to "Nobody´s Hero" from Rush Best band ever!

[@latherslick]

Amber your growth in music is amazing. Even from one year ago when it was so good. But like a different person as far as openness and thought out comments. Thumbs up!

[@seandobson6221]

Rush is an experience that all fans of rock should spend time getting into. Neal Pert is arguably the GREATEST DRUMMER OF ALL TIME!!!!!!

[@palladinodessa8988]

Well kinda, I don't believe anyone would argue with that statement... The GOAT

[@braddunay7772]

Absolutely 💯!!!!!!!!!

[@jazzywayz9773]

He reminds me of John Coltrane's hard bop era, so full of notes. Fills in every space available to him. Genius!

[@gus9482]

There is no way to describe Geddy Lee's voice. He is in a unique category. That's why we loved them so much. And in regards to their instruments they were all 3 top in their field. If you have the chance watch Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters give induction speech for Rush at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame ceremony (and skip over Alex Lifeson's speech...he says the words Blah Blah Blah for about 10 minutes). It was a true heartfelt speech from a true fan of Rush.

[@briandeeley1599]

​@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Fortunately that is only your opinion and not true.

[@braddunay7772]

Never said better!!!!

[@vincegedeon6583]

He reminds me of a witch 🧹 his nose too😂

[@user-si3jx9pz7l]

There’s a nasal quality that is so extreme it’s indelible

[@colemitchell228]

Nice. Next Rush stop - Fly By Night, Red Barchetta, Limelight, and definitely Subdivisions for the most killer synth keyboard ever.

[@kbusby4824]

All great suggestions!!

[@Joshuadgog]

and la villa strangiato

[@baronvonsatan]

Subdivisions also fears some absolutely KILLER hi-hat work from Peart.

[@spritelass6712]

I think they would get a kick out of the Fly By Night video. Seeing them so young has always made me return to that video again and again. Trying to recapture my youth no doubt.

[@marcmcbride3911]

I am a 54 year old criminal defense attorney who first heard RUSH when I was in 7th grade. I don't listen to RUSH that often these days because, honestly, their music is fully imprinted in my brain. More than the fact that Neil, Geddy and Alex made incredible music, what affected me are the ideas that came out of Neil Peart's lyrics. Neil helped me see what kind of person I wanted to be (Tom Sawyer) and he helped me feel that I wasn't alone in feeling weird as a kid (Subdivisions) or while drifting away in thoughts as a teenage boy (The Analog Kid). He inspired me to think about what it is to reach a pinnacle and then slowly waste away (Losing It) and he showed how the human spirit drives us all (Closer to the Heart) while also expanding on that showing me what human beings can achieve if they are driven towards what was thought to be impossible (Countdown) while simultaneously reminding me that those same powerful forces that build great things can exploit our human fears (The Weapon). Following Neil on his exploration of life taught me that being the stronger one does not mean that your will is justice (The Trees) while helping me to understand that their is a balance that governments can pass where disobeying the law is still possibly the right things to do (Red Barchetta) and that religion points us in the wrong direction (Freewill) far too often because we all need to question and think and rethink our path in life. Neil made me see that our relation to other people made us "alone and yet together like two passing ships" (Entre Nous) and he made me rejoice that the gift of music is something we all get to share (Spirit of Radio)...I can't explain what Neil's lyric about how music on the radio is "bearing a gift beyond price, almost free" does to me. I have spent more than 4 decades of my capitalist life contemplating the idea of something being important to the point where a monetary value cannot be placed on it. Music is worth what your last breath or last kiss on Earth is worth. Neil might have most importantly shown me that being popular or successful has drawbacks of its own as you lose a part of your life to others (Limelight). Without RUSH, I'm also not sure I would have ever thought that there are things that you can learn in life that might make continuing in it not worth bearing (Presentation/Oracle/Sililoquy) although it might be through RUSH that life actually is worth living? Anyway, I only saw them 3 times with the most memorable being seeing them at the Long Beach Arena on Valentine's Day in 1982 and then seeing them at the LA Forum 3 days later sneaking up close to the stage while they were playing Chemistry...I wore my Valentine's Day concert T-shirt out basically wearing it during wrestling practice in high school for 4 years until it, my Ozzy Diary of a Madman shirt and the shirt I got when I saw The Who play with The Clash at the LA Colliseum were basically reduced to rags. Neil Peart may not have been THE god or even A god but, he was certainly the closest thing I have had to a god in my life.

[@chriso6719]

One of my favorite lyric quotes. "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice" Alex Lifeson is on guitar. Alex has a new band called Envy of None. Their first record is coming out this year. From Permanent Waves 1980

[@stevesmart170]

Alex Lifeson is the guitar player. IMHO one of the most underrated guitar players, just because Neil and Geddy got most of the attention. Try Overture leading into and including Temples of Syrinx (live) I predict J will be out of his chair!

[@samson9535]

He is not underrated by his peers.

[@leehanson1416]

Alex is hugely influential among guitar players.

[@timothyjones3506]

To be honest if your going to listen to any of 2112, then you gotta listen to all of 2112.

[@Joshuadgog]

at this point they should just react to 2112 (all of the 20 minutes)

[@Joshuadgog]

@@timothyjones3506 yep thats the only way to do it :D

[@mickeyd6444]

That 90-second instrumental break was effing nuts. I could listen to that on a loop and never get tired of it.

[@j.jennings1722]

If you two want to hear a voice that's similar to Geddy Lee's, only more majestic, try Jon Anderson of Yes. In fact, Rush inducted Yes into the Hall of Fame, they were that influential to Rush. Please, react to "Roundabout" "Starship Trooper" "Yours Is No Disgrace" or "And You and I," and you'll see why Yes is one of the greatest groups, right up there with Rush, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.

[@matthewdrake4385]

Absolutely for Roundabout.

[@robb9395]

Yessss!!!!!! And Yes!

[@Joshuadgog]

I 100% agree with this statement. Roundabout is the next yes song to hit. Their best song and will blow their minds away.

[@johnedieter739]

i almost agree. Very similar, but Anderson was just a tad too reedy for my taste. Not taking away from anything he's done.

[@krisdoggett483]

Absolutely agree 💯They've only heard Owner of A Lonely Heart but they were a bit distracted by the video. They'd love 70s Yes.

[@teerat8451]

Neal "The Professor" Peart's live drum solo is a performance you guys would love. He was so amazingly talented it was almost ridiculous.

[@rushrules81]

@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee I get that, but to me that's a tribute to Neil. He couldn't be the drummer for the Rolling stones or Fleetwood Mac or most bands, it just wouldn't work. Additionally, those guys couldn't be the drummer of Rush, they wouldn't be able to keep up like Geddy can on bass and be multidimensional on guitar like Alex.

[@futurereflections4097]

“The chorus has a 3/4 time signature, shifting from a single sixteenth note in the first beat to triplets in the next two beats. The interlude with the bass and drums and subsequent guitar solo both have a 12/8 time signature, and other parts of the song use 4/4.” Musicians love rush for stuff like this.

[@Scooter730]

It is definitely about time you got back to Rush!!

[@delicatefleur]

Geddy Lee's name is actually Gary. His parents were European Holocaust survivors who immigrated to Canada. When Geddys mother says his name it comes out Geddy instead of Gary. This is the Genesis of where his name came from

[@jamesgray3785]

You should watch the R&R Hall of Fame live performance of YES playing Roundabout with Geddy Lee on Bass. Their bass player, Chris Squire, had died. YES was a major influence on RUSH.

[@Reddog7937]

FREEWILL LYRICS: There are those who think that life Has nothing left to chance a host of holy horrors To direct our aimless dance A planet of playthings We dance on the strings Of powers we cannot perceive “The stars aren’t aligned - Or the gods are malign” Blame is better to give than receive You can choose a ready guide In some celestial voice If you choose not to decide You still have made a choice You can choose from phantom fears And kindness that can kill I will choose a path that’s clear I will choose free will. There are those who think that They were dealt a losing hand The cards were stacked against them They weren’t born in Lotus-Land. All pre-ordained A prisoner in chains A victim of venomous fate Kicked in the face You can’t pray for a place In Heaven’s unearthly estate Each of us A cell of awareness Imperfect and incomplete Genetic blends With uncertain ends On a fortune hunt That’s far too fleet…

[@ronarnold3977]

A salesman of awareness . . . .

[@surlechapeau]

J/Amber, Their "Closer To The Heart" and "Trees" are next for you!! Just 3 talented guys from Canada! Alex Lifeson on guitar

[@stoneysopranoyukon9398]

Absolutely 👍 Good picks ✌❤🇨🇦

[@surlechapeau]

@@stoneysopranoyukon9398 thank you!

[@bertisjordan1085]

Neil Peart, for someone that didn't sing, had so much to say thru his lyrics!

[@tx_1]

Too many to suggest, but you should try "Working Man" live in Cleveland.

[@sabercastpodcast457]

Great to see you get back to Rush! I think you would enjoy their 80’s stuff quite a bit. Off of Signals: Subdivisions, The Weapon, The Analog Kid Off of Grace Under Pressure: Distant Early Warning, Kid Gloves, The Enemy Within, Red Sector A Off of Power Windows: The Big Money, Marathon, Manhattan Project, Mystic Rhythms Off of Hold Your Fire: Force Ten, Mission, Prime Mover, Time Stand Still 80’s Rush is so unique with their atmospheres and textures, they sound so different from their early work, yet they still sound so RUSH!

[@steelshotproductions]

ALL excellent choices!

[@breese4425]

Such a great “rabbit hole” to go down!

[@racerx6563]

“If u choose not to decide, u still have made a choice.” ⬆️That’s a bar!!!🔥💯♥️

[@alrudiger9955]

"Each of us, a cell of awareness, imperfect and incomplete Genetic blends with uncertain ends on a fortune hunt that's far too fleet"

[@marshallallied]

Geedy's voice is ETHERIAL. I think that's the word you may be looking for.

[@kittyb5706]

Great songs covered so far but, to me, you haven't fully experienced Rush until you hear 2112. It will move you. It's so beautiful.

[@1Lovebird1]

Watch Neil Pearts drum solo live on the song Leave That Thing Alone with Neil's drum solo I think it's from a live in Dallas concert. It's an instrumental that goes in to Neil's solo.

[@Arsonist75205]

Geddy developed his voice when RUSH was a Led Zeppelin cover band and couldn’t afford a proper mic system for him.

[@DouglasCroft-w9l]

I love the sound of "RUSH". they are one of my all time favourites. have followed since '74, and still to this day. this from a 67 y.o.

[@sailor213100]

The cool thing about the drummer. Neal Peart, is that he wrote and composed almost all the songs.

[@SLOPPEWALL]

He did lyrics. Lifeson and Lee wrote the music.

[@user-nb2xs3ss1g]

@@SLOPPEWALL correct With Lee being the primary arranger

[@Yotraj]

Ahhhh... Rush's Freewill! One of my favorites. Thanks!

[@nickimontie]

So if you want fun, check out Bob and Doug McKenzie's Take Off, with a cameo by Geddy Lee. It would be a good April Fools Day song to do. They were a Canadian comedy team on SCTV in the 80's. One was Rick Moranis of SNL and Ghostbusters. It hit the charts here and for a novelty record did really well reaching the Top 20!

[@mjdaniel8710]

The tour for this album was my first concert when I was around 15, 38 Special opened and I was blown away, great show

[@rnrmunimula3756]

Imagine listening to this band and these songs as a 14 year old.This wasn’t mindless pop, but, a message presented with deep, thought provoking, poetic lyrics carried to your ears by incredible, creative musicians. It’s astounding to think that such talented artists existed simultaneously in the 1970s and 80s, but, now there’s a void of musical creativity.

[@murf493]

I love watching people experience music that I grew up with for the first time it's like listening to it for the first time myself all over again

[@rarelycares8416]

My favorite Rush song...if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice...something everyone should keep in mind.

[@Frank78247]

One of my favorite Rush songs. Unbelievable guitar opening. That you two young people appreciate their sound is so great.

[@davewildermuth7519]

Next Stops: "Red Barchetta" "Show Don't Tell" Neil Peart, "Drum Solo," live, Frankfurt

[@rickmts]

The first time I heard Rush was as an opening act for Lynyrd Skynyrd. I had never heard of them before, so we got there a little late for the concert as we were really there to see LS. As we were walking in, we heard their sound and said "Who is that?" We finally got to see the stage and saw it was only three guys and said WOW! Could not believe the sound these three guys were making. My only regret is we didn't get there sooner! Skynyrd was great by the way!

[@larrywright1754]

You guys have to do “Roll the bones” next. And then, “Time stand still”.

[@superdave577]

Time Stand Still is a great song! The only rush song to have a female voice on. Amee Mann did a great job.

[@RYANDEOROCK]

'Ghost Of A Chance' is a great underrated song as well.

[@Joshuadgog]

la villa strangiato is a 9 minute epic, one of their best's

[@bobthebear1246]

One of Rush's 10 greatest songs. Possibly Alex Lifeson's greatest guitar solo. He fucking SHREDS here. The whole band is at the top of their game here. Absolutely incredible and philosophical on such a high level. 🙌🏻

[@herkimertryon]

Some other "must listen" items that often get overlooked.....Rivendell, Madrigal, The Garden, Cinderella Man...you have 40 years of amazing work to choose from!

[@garryleblanc4002]

Love that you are finally getting back into Rush, Canada's hardest working band....love this one!! Ok y'all, I have to ask.....since I've been a fan and a subscriber I love that you're digging into all different genres. One I am hoping you will get back into soon is Heavy Metal, in particular the Prince Of Darkness himself OZZY OSBOURNE, I am surprised you haven't delved into the land of Ozz. You need to play something by the original madman of rock. I think you will appreciate his style very much. Try Mr. Crowley or I Don't Know, or try an Ozzy ballad like Mama I'm Coming Home....all great choices. Ozzy's original guitarist Randy Rhoads is on a different level like EVH and SRV and Jeff Healey.....a must hear.!! Peace and love to you and all the RSR family...your friendly neighbor to the north.... 🙏❤🇨🇦

[@dks6714]

I totally agree....MORE OZZY!!

[@garryleblanc4002]

I don't think they have reacted to ANY Ozzy solo songs....they have done a couple of Black Sabbath songs but that's all....✌✌

[@jestersly4963]

Diary of a Madman 🤤

[@peterthompson8014]

One of my favorite Rush tunes of all time.

[@garymanley6612]

Well first, Rush is a very good band. I love rock and roll. Let's get deeper into this.

[@ArtistryMusication]

Rush has the biggest cult following fan base of any rock group out there, the fans were responsible for them finally getting into the rock n roll hall of fame. Neil peart's last name is pronounced Peert even David Grohl when he did the induction of rush said it like pert as well. Alex Lifeson is the most underated guitarist there ever was! These guys are so down to earth and funny. They filmed a dinner they had together it's on youtube but it was a riot! Great reaction btw!

[@aaronrenning1846]

Before my father died of AIDS back in the 80’s I gave him this album on cassette tape. He told me he would walk around NYC on his lunch break with this playing on his SONY Walkman. I was so glad he liked it since he had turned me on to so much great music growing up.

[@michaelrush3403]

As a musician I’ve always said “if you can play along to Rush note for note then you can play just about anything else” 🎶🎵👍

[@michaelzilkowsky2936]

that was always my objective in learning YYZ on bass. Also the ridiculous lick in La Villa when I brought home my first black and white Rickenbacker 4001, a used mid 70s one, I put the case on the kitchen table and excitedly said "Mom, mom, come see!" She opened the case and said "that's just like Geddy's." Go, mom.... lol Unfortunately, that one got stolen, after I had put on a bone nut, stripped the finish off the neck and fretboard, tung oiled it and used 0000 steel wool to give it a beautiful satin finish and put on Jim Dunlop jumbo frets... :-( Now I have a '91, but I left it stock except for the Badass bridge.

[@frankgorman1450]

i seen rush in 82 & 83 wow what a concert they put on just amazing & the best drummer hands down r.i.p Neil peart

[@danbaranowski8580]

La Villa Strangiato by RUSH is a masterpiece. Each member shines with virtuoso performances.

[@kentclark6420]

My favorite Rush song- and that's really saying something!

[@edwardforster8905]

Off the chain... musical perfection!! Love your reactions and your compliments to the band!! Alex is overlooked far far too often!! He is an unbelievable guitarist!! And Geddy on Bass ... Love RUSH!! @Rob Squad Reactions

[@pagemeredith4532]

Rush is awesome! Limelight, Tom Sawyer amd Subdivisions are some my favorite songs.

[@ralphyboy3636]

If you love rush? Watch the documentary "time stands still" I laughed I cried I cheered.

[@ginamarandino6451]

So many songs for you to get to but the most important ones are the pass, subdivisions, the tress, closer to the heart and roll the bones. The past because it deals with suicide, the trees because there's so many hidden messages in there, subdivisions having to deal with teens trying to choose their path, closer to the heart because it's something you guys preach all the time, and roll the bones because it's so unexpected

[@barndude5562]

Two more Rush songs that you should really add to your list!! Time Stand Still - and - Roll the Bones!!

[@amyfrench8678]

You two are great! Amber, I've been watching RSR for over a year now and the musical growth you both are going through is wonderful. From hearing you say in the beginning that rock/metal was not your genre to seeing you, not only physically but emotionally, relax into the music is a beautiful sight. Many people would be rattled or anxiety driven by such hard hitting music and you both just groove to it. Thank you for taking us on your musical road trip. It would be great if you could take a day to expose us to your favorite songs from your favorite genre. Maybe give us some background as to why they are your favorites.

[@wisteria3213]

If you are open to RUSH suggestions. 2112 is a must and it is over 20 minutes long. My personal favorites are Closer to the heart, Mystic Rhythms, Roll the bones and Dreamline. Never missed a RUSH concert in my town from 1984 to their retirement.

[@sumonjamal1653]

Rush's Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson had been jamming together since the late 60's as teens in high school... When Rush officially became a band in the early 70's w/ original drummer John Rutsey, they began playing the clubs & bars of Toronto in 1971 (?) ... By the time they were signed to a US label in 1974, John Rutsey was out, and Neil Peart joined on drums... Rush spent years on the road, from 1974 to 1979 touring without a break, playing gigs as small as bars, to arenas for 10+K people... So, when this record was put together in 1979/ '80, Rush were veterans in the studio and on tour, and u can hear the tightness of the rhythms & music that they made together. It was no accident that they became as proficient as they had become til that point... they had their vices (alcohol, weed, etc.) but they did not lose themselves to drugs & addiction like many of their 70's peers like Kiss, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, etc. had ... And when the 80's came, Rush was inspired by the new wave music and 'adjusted' their style of music to incorporate new influences and experiment w/ new sounds that guaranteed that they would have hit records past 1980, even as numerous 70's bands failed in their transition efforts into the 80's era.

[@joshsmith302]

Jimi Hendrix,-(The Wind Cries Mary). It's been a while since you reacted to him. Keep up the good work 😎👍

[@chrislira3574]

My favorite band of all time, by a long shot. No one even comes close for me. So granted, I am *extremely* biased, but how can anyone, not necessarily a Rush fan, hear that song and not just be blown away? That instrumental break alone- listen to any of the three instruments, try to focus on one, then listen to how they all come together perfectly. There is just no one like the Holy Trinity. When I saw you were doing a reaction for it, all I could think about was watching your heads explode in the middle section. Please, please, please- you all seem to appreciate Rush, so bite the bullet and give us a reaction for 2112 in all 20 minutes of its glory. Please. It is a masterpiece.

[@debs42444]

RIP Neil Peart…😢 Rush lives on….

[@philstone3859]

Ha Ha! Perfect reaction Amber! All mellow, “wow, that was cool.” Just like us in high school! Imagine being in high school, stoned and seeing this tour from the 12th row like I did! RUSH live in concert was very special. That’s really the simplest way to describe their concert. Very, very, Special. RUSH night was always very cool. Different vibe than a lot of shows. No dummies in a RUSH crowd. At least not in the 18 tours that I saw over the decades. Wait till you guys get to the Neil Frankfurt video! You will be absolutely floored! I had the pleasure of watching him do that live more than once. I remember when he started that particular format in 91? Either on Roll the Bones or Presto. I think it was Presto. Anyway, Badass! Keep it up, you are starting to really understand it.

[@robbiemillar704]

Alex lifeson is the guitarist,. And as far as appreciating him I would encourage you to check out any live video or recording of this song and listen to the audience reaction after that solo. It's absolutely Epic. Standing ovation, these guys are Gods amongst us. Thanks for appreciating what I have appreciated for 40 years. Keep up the great work

[@breebree9319]

This was my uncles lane all the way. Rush, Yes, I'm glad I got to know them.

[@glennstango5342]

You guys need to hear their very last song recorded " The Garden " off of Clockwork Angels

[@ginamarandino6451]

Please do the live version of this song when you do though it's awesome!

[@lisafrancesdelamorena1315]

I love that song!

[@larrypaul7738]

Listen to ‘the professor’, Neil Pert drum solo, Rush Live in Frankfurt. You will be amazed a genuine master at his craft. RIP Neil

[@chadhx]

Saw them on their last tour before Neil Peart died. They played for 2.5 hours and it was amazing...

[@theinkspot67]

"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice" ... love that line ... it makes you think.

[@mljrotag6343]

This song is so much about lyrics.

[@magneto7930]

Peart, "P" and say the word "ear" then add a "t." Thank you for checking out one of my all-time favorite bands!

[@Bill123058]

glad to see you guys are such fans of this band. I've been a fan since I first heard them in 1974.

[@Dragonsinger71]

Rush is honestly an iconic band. As you peruse their catalog, which is quite lengthy, you'll discover they do in fact react to the influences of the music popular at the time. That's why they start out as strictly a hard rock act, then add more instrumentation, with keys coming to the fore in the 80's, which was what seemed most popular in rock back then. I would strongly urge you to seek out live performances of their best tunes from each era - mostly defined by the decade they were released.

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Incredible song, very much a strong demonstration of their musical prowess. Geddy Lee is a high-register singer, often going into "Head Tone" highs (I believe that's the term). His timbre comes from a nasal quality, somewhat thinner than many other singers. Now, this is a young Geddy Lee, circa 1980. As you move on through the 80's and into the 90's, the quality of his voice improved a lot and became smoother, and more mid-range; his tone was more from the chest and throat, rather than head-throat, as he had been earlier. If you want to hear and excellent sample of his voice, as it matured, listen to a song from their "Hold Your Fire" album, from 1987. The Song is called "Open Secrets". It's actually a "Relationship song", from Rush! You don't hear a lot of those but this one is! It's got great dynamics and smooth changes. It's almost Jazzy! Great guitar lead and keyboards. Nice tune. Check it out!

[@dianafahmie5251]

*head voice ;)

[@dm-xy3bh]

Yes - Shoot high would be great too. Like your reactions and willingness to explore great music from the past.

[@EasyZee69]

Amber is one smart cookie. She always comes up with spot on descriptions and adjectives. "Piercing" is a perfect word to describe Geddy's voice.

[@Mosobot64]

Geddy is known as a Countertenor in the singing business-basically the highest male voice one can get. I’m a contralto, which is the lowest female voice, so I can sing along with him. The amazing guitarist is named Alex Lifeson-him and Geddy have been best buds since high school. Neil Peart’s name is pronounced “Peert”. You guys are awesome! I’m subscribed now. Keep going! Signed, A Rush Fan

[@dess8287]

I don't think you've reacted to any drum solos. But one that you definitely want to check out his *Neil Peart drum solo live in Frankfurt* you might be truly surprised. *Love ❤️ Peace ✌️ and Happiness 😃 Y'all !!*

[@johnalden5821]

It's cool to see that you guys really get Rush. And yes, when I saw them live, the drums were not just a "set," they were a room-sized organism that he inhabited. It was like architecture.

[@marksfarmcraft1888]

Others have said it. OVERTURE! ALL the parts... The whole album side. You and we will not be disappointed!

[@tomstorm2963]

The live version of this song, the RUSH In Rio DVD is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. In the middle part, 80,000 people began bowing to the band, in tempo to the song. When in all history has 80,000 people bowed to someone? These people did it spontaneously, at their own free will, to a song called Free Will. Nuts!

[@squamishfish]

Rush is so deep so many great songs you can’t go wrong

[@egobuilders415]

I was a huge Rush fan in the late 80's as a teenager and I pulled into a parking lot of a strip mall to buy bass strings at the music store and Freewill came on the radio. I thought it was a NEW RUSH SONG and the solo in the middle of the song BLEW MY MIND. That experience was prior to the Power Windows album.