Rush - Tom Sawyer | REACTION

[@Boodieman72]

The reason Neil has such a large drum kit is because he plays all of it.

[@MaureenONeill-tp7fm]

❤

[@marceldagenais1893]

You know you got a big kit when your walking around playing them like the Xanedo set

[@dwayneramsey606]

The best drummer of all time. RIP Neil Peart.

[@kimberlyn.2096]

Neal is constantly changing his timing in this song. Best drumming any song ever.

[@bobthebear1246]

So glad you did this. "Tom Sawyer" is still one of the greatest songs ever. I first heard it in 1981 and was completely fucking blown-away. This is truly THE quintessential Rush song.

[@michellefranco5648]

BEST BAND EVER, no question. 3 that sound like 5. Not a better drummer , bassist or guitarist to play the big sound they produce.Canada's pride. WE ARE RUSH ARMY!!

[@Another_User_Name_]

As an American, I must concede. Rush is the best band, period!

[@keithbrown7685]

​@@Another_User_Name_ I salute you for that kind of humility. I hereby make you an honorary trooper in the RUSH army. : )

[@k_spats]

I think you'll appreciate this newly released cut: 💥THE GIRL WHO LISTENED TO RUSH💥 From the back of the stadium She’s easy to see Standing up at the stage In her Starman tee From Anthem to Limelight To YYZ She’s the girl who listened to Rush And all of the rockers And all of the heshers Well they dreamed of the day That they might get her And drive her away In a Red Barchetta She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her No she doesn’t say "Pert" And she doesn’t say "Part" Yeah, she knows it’s "Neil Peert" ‘Cause he’s close to her heart Say a prayer for John Rutsey He was there at the start She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her Why don’t girls ever listen to Rush? (X a lot) But she listened to Rush! The blacksmith and the artist They can’t resist her call You cannot choose Not to decide So you’ve got no choice at all No you’ve got no choice at all You’ve gotta love her -- Nerf Herder

[@MaureenONeill-tp7fm]

❤

[@MaureenONeill-tp7fm]

​@@k_spats❤

[@perrybernard1308]

Someone asked Eddy VanHalen what's it like being the best guitarist in the world. He said "ask Alex Lifeson ".

[@Another_User_Name_]

Is that true?

[@perrybernard1308]

@@Another_User_Name_ he said it to a Rolling Stone reporter white walking by to do a sound check . He was a Rush fan

[@scottarnest8980]

myth

[@NoneYaBidness762]

I’ve heard that attributed to soooo many people.

[@Whistler4u]

Eddy isnt even top 10.

[@gearguitarguy]

Imagine being in a band, recording that, and being disappointed with how it turned out. They are crazy talented.

[@jtoland2333]

You are correct, Moving Pictures was recorded at Le Studio in (I think) Quebec. I may be wrong. Sadly, Le Studio is gone, having been abandoned. There is a video floating around here with Neil walking around the ruins

[@icord50]

The site of this recording was in Morin Heights, Quebec, about 70 miles north of Montreal in the Laurentian Mountains in a place called “Le Studio” which burned down in the 80’s. I lived there before the fire.

[@palladinodessa8988]

The 3 of them, having the talent they have, is so rare and special. Neil Peart RIP - the Professor. If Neil Peart isn't your favorite drummer, he is your favorite drummers favorite drummer.

[@mylesdevine9513]

Alex Lifeson..........so underrated!!!!!!!!!!! My top 3 all time!!!!!!!

[@Golfstar17]

Stop using words you don’t understand. There is NOTHING underrated about any member of Rush. Alex is considered by his peers and fans as one of the greatest ever.

[@mylesdevine9513]

@@Golfstar17 take it easy, I know he’s considered one of the greats, but isn’t appreciated enough!!!!!

[@robynhurley5119]

​@@mylesdevine9513exactly!

[@Lisa-vk2jw]

In canada, we also say yy zed…not zee😊

[@MareeIrvine]

Love this song. Love the band. Neil Peart was 🔥RIP. All superb musicians.

[@nicbuo8319]

The studio was in Quebec - Le Studio was torn down in 2020

[@lisemzarate4029]

Rush is the reason all my musician friends in high school wanted to be drummers and bass players

[@thisthat3179]

LeStudio was in the middle of the woods in Quebec. It was state of the art when this song was recorded. There were on site living quarters so bands could go there to record and use it as a retreat and rest up and recharge in between tours. April Wine also did some recording there. It became out dated and there was a fire that burned part of the complex and it was abandoned and vandalized over the years. The mixing board actually was sold before the fire and ended up being used in a recording studio in the Chicago area for many years. There are actually some pretty interesting KZbin videos about LeStudio.

[@donhadfield2835]

What is Rush known for? (1) Musical integrity, after three records company asks for radio hits and they deliver a 20 minuted power/prog masterpiece in 2112. (2) Masterful skills and musicianship which is obvious. (3) Intelligent thoughtful and deep lyrics, no simplistic rock/pop songs here (4) Musical Change Ups: Rush changes with the decade, whatever they wanted to do (5) 40 years of quality work from three friends (RIP Neil)

[@patcandelora8496]

Actually this song isn’t”lite work” for Neil. He has stated that Tom Sawyer is one of his most difficult to play😊

[@leewaddell8561]

They are from Toronto Canada

[@mysteris.3734]

I'm so glad yall recognized Alex! Did you notice how he mimicked the piano, then sent it into another stratosphere!

[@RockinMamaT]

This was the album they were making when we were playing in the park and heard music coming from the factories and we climbed on the dumpsters to watch in the window and saw them rocking out making the most impressive sounds we had ever heard . They saw us and came out and talked to us about hockey ( cause that's what we Canadians do 😂) we talked about the music they were making and their cars they had beautiful cars and when we were done Geddy and Alex gave us guitar picks and Neil gave us drumsticks they were so down to earth and humble. When I was older I saw them twice I had to meeting them and watching them record made me want to see them. Peace out ✌️ ☮️

[@cjleger1]

think Triumph my friends,,,,anotherCanadian power Trio!!

[@rickcain4736]

Moving Pictures was indeed recorded in Canada.."Le Studio" in Morin-Heights, Quebec....They have recorded many classic albums there

[@v.j.3029]

Unfortunately, Le Studio burned down a couple of years ago.

[@rickcain4736]

Yeah I believed arson was suspected...

[@maximegervais2213]

Morin heights is in north of Montréal, which is north of new york state, very sad that "le studio" disappear

[@kallyfest]

@@maximegervais2213 Le Studio était justement en travaux de rénovation quand il est parti en fumé ,quel perte .

[@maximegervais2213]

@@kallyfest très triste, Rush a t-il enregistré d'autres albums dans ce studio, avec moving pictures?

[@frankmayer7960]

I live 15 minutes from that place. I have a few pieces of broken glass from that giant glass separation between where they are and the mixing console, you can see it right behind Alex. I also have some pieces of parquetry flooring exactly from where Neil's drums are sitting in this video, and some cedar shingles from the exterior siding that you see at the very end of the video. So glad I have these artifacts of rock'n roll history.

[@erinevans9113]

I LOVE listening to music with you guys.

[@lenst-gelais]

That was recorded in Morin heights the world 🌎 renowned recording studio just an hour north from Montreal witch no longer exist today

[@MrFun-fb8re]

Hey guys, great videos! This album was recorded at Le Studio in Quebec. It has since been left to time, and over the years there's always a call to buy ti and get it going again. Just give it a Google!

[@The2follow]

You guys said it they are the Elite, cream of the cream, top top band and deserving of the highest praise indeed

[@tvhat7656]

The video was recorded at Le Studio (later renamed Studio Morin Heights) at Studio Morin Heights, Québec

[@kennethcelorio4937]

My favorite band and , in my book, the best rock band ever.

[@danbaldwin9511]

This came out in 1980, maybe 79. still out standing.

[@kevinwheesysouthward9295]

That’s what’s cool about Rush. They all do their “solos” at the same time. Each one is completely going off on their own instruments and they make is sound great

[@allenjohnstone9945]

Saw them live in Edmonton in 2003. As good live as they are in the studio. RIP Neal Peart. One of the best.

[@angeldiaz6068]

Oh yeah he is that good 👍👍👍

[@timtravasos2742]

Ground breaking, incredible music.

[@guichogf5636]

I saw the Moving Pictures concert and is to this day one of the best concerts I ever saw. No back up musicians, just the 3 of them. Sounded as good as the studio version. Mind was blown.

[@jmikewalsh]

Tom Sawyer, modern day warrior, whose mind is not for rent to any God or government. He knows changes aren’t permanent, but knows Change is. 🎶🤯🎶

[@JustTillery]

The greatest 3-man band of all time

[@robertcartier5088]

The studio is in the province of Quebec, and it's simply called, Le Studio. It's north of Montreal, in a location called, Morin Heights. Many artists you may know have recorded there... Cat Stevens, Ritchie Havens, Chicago, The Police, the Bee Gees, Sting, Corey Hart, David Bowie, and many more!

[@silversliver1592]

watch i wanna rock by April Wine, they re at same location just a couple hours North from their home of TORONTO

[@kraal9]

YOU MUST SEE WORKING MAN, CLEVELAND LIVE!!!!

[@k_spats]

💥THE GIRL WHO LISTENED TO RUSH💥 From the back of the stadium She’s easy to see Standing up at the stage In her Starman tee From Anthem to Limelight To YYZ She’s the girl who listened to Rush And all of the rockers And all of the heshers Well they dreamed of the day That they might get her And drive her away In a Red Barchetta She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her No she doesn’t say "Pert" And she doesn’t say "Part" Yeah, she knows it’s "Neil Peert" ‘Cause he’s close to her heart Say a prayer for John Rutsey He was there at the start She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her Why don’t girls ever listen to Rush? (X a lot) But she listened to Rush! The blacksmith and the artist They can’t resist her call You cannot choose Not to decide So you’ve got no choice at all No you’ve got no choice at all You’ve gotta love her -- Nerf Herder

[@StargazerFS128]

Discovered you guys today, discovering my all time greatest piece of musical art, a good day, you guys are awesome!

[@leddygee1896]

They are so far ahead of their time, They are timeless... Rest In Power, Professor.

[@serdip]

RUSH: Rock's Ultimate Superstar Heroes

[@lenstgelais7376]

That was in Morin heights in the laurentien in the world renowned studio there in the province of Quebec just an hour from Montreal 😉👌

[@randyarms3920]

Recorded at Le Studio in Canada. A lot of bands recorded there ie April Wine, Police, Bee Gees, Cat Stevens, Bowie and more. Went bankrupt 2008, destroyed by suspicious fire 2017.

[@EdwardRushMan]

You need to see the Best Live Performance of all time RUSH - Xanadu - Live In Montreal 1981 (2021 HD Remaster 60fps) Alex Lifeson - 6 string guitar, 12 string guitar, pedal synthesizer, volume pedal; Geddy Lee - Vocals, bass guitar, 6 string guitar, foot pedal synthesizer, electric piano/synthesizer; Neil Peart - Lyrics, Drums, orchestra bells, tubular bells, wind chimes, crotales, timbales, timpani, gong, temple blocks, bell tree, triangle, and melodic cowbells. Based on Kubla Khan (Xanadu) by Samuel Taylor Coleridge Coleridge composed his poem, ‘Kubla Khan’, in a state of semi-conscious trance either in the autumn of 1797 or the spring of 1798 and published in 1816. The whole poem is pervaded by an atmosphere of dream and remains in the form of a vision. The vision embodied in Kubla Khan was inspired by the perusal of the travel book, Purchas His Pilgrimage. Coleridge had taken a dose of opium as an anodyne, and his eyes closed upon the line in the book, “At Zanadu Kubla Khan built a pleasure palace.” But this opened his creative vision, and the poem of about 200 lines was composed in this state of waking dream. On being fully awake, he wrote the poem down. The theme of the poem is unimportant. It describes the palace built by Kubla Khan, the grandson of Chengis Khan, the great rule of central Asia. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJPcm32hg8ShjLs

[@robynhurley5119]

I was 16 when this came out

[@dgp9627]

I've had the pleasure of seeing Rush live many times - about a dozen times - and it still wasn't nearly enough. Their live shows were unbelievable. 3-hour shows, no opening band, just straight, mind-blowing rocking out by the best rock band of all time.

[@loisr3970]

We were so flippin lucky!!@@

[@jlewis4812179]

💜💜💜💜

[@Snappy57]

In Concert is Unbelievable.

[@robynhurley5119]

Yep. Seen them 8 times!

[@jaykob87]

Have seen them 2 times here in Sweden. Best liveband i have ever watch for sure! This video was recorded in LE STUDIO in Canada

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

Just THREE Canadian guys rockin' out :) Peace and Love

[@kendesjarlais7577]

Canadian bands back in the day were where it's at -- Americans loved Garth brooks and Cindy lauper and we loved our Chilliwack, rush and BTO

[@scottpieri886]

Brooks was in the 90s. Rush had mostly lost it by then. BTO didn't exist

[@davidhogan7008]

Triumph had some great tunes as well. As a 28 year old prog rock/jam band fan music these days doesn't come close to what rush used to put out.

[@shack8110]

Loverboy kicked ass too, but England got it on everyone. Shall I list England's best?

[@fantasyguru26]

This song was my intro to Rush. I was in grade 4 at the time. Monster track.

[@SteveMenardDesignDXM]

Hey guys. The recording studio is in Morin Heights, Quebec, which is only about a 40-minute drive from my place, north of Montreal. It was called "Le Studio", and it closed in 2003.

[@martinduquette8749]

30 minutes drive away from where I live in the Laurentians BTW.

[@russtex]

Great song!

[@AlergicToSnow]

Canadian music royalty 🇨🇦

[@k_spats]

*RUSH RULES!* 💜💫✌🏼🎵

[@dogtownczar]

Loved this reaction! Can't wait until for the reaction to *** "Digital Man" ***

[@kitharley6159]

Eraserhead was David Lynch's first film. Neil Peart was an avid sci-fi and fantasy fan.

[@potiswad]

The Awesomeness is overwhelming. If you ever wonder how the Gods play music? Well, here you go.

[@gracekrawec9382]

WORKING MAN live in Cleveland. This will blow you away.

[@brookehornback1896]

Best song ever!!🥰

[@taylortyler1867]

Back when Rush was in its infancy, one critic said Geddy Lee sounded like Mickey Mouse on helium🤣. Not only that, but if you put some green make-up on him, he'd be a dead ringer for the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz. Double🤣🤣.

[@r.gjohns6985]

Back to your question , a trio as good as Rush, i would say Cream. The best drummer Ginger Baker, the best guitarist Eric Clapton and a great bassist in Jack Bruce. They were in 10 years before Rush. i love em both!!

[@thomasdutton3150]

Eraserhead is probably the most unique film in cinema history

[@markjohnson4217]

Eraserhead is probably the weirdest film ever made. It was David Lynch's cornerstone of outside creepiness. If you can't handle wierd, avoid..if you are ready for the David Lynch rabbit hole, essential. I think Alex was the eraserhead guy, I saw him wearing a button in a few stage pics, (somehow I'm not surprised) Lol...

[@silversliver1592]

We THE GREAT WHITE NORTH, home of the 3 MAN BANDS

[@davidransom4703]

you gotta remember in this era there were a lot of good bands and for rush to be on top of all that is just mind blowing.... in todays era if rush came out with this now they would get every award possible and people would lose there minds i think ther were just soo many great bands that rush kinda went under the radar but all musicians knew who rush were whispered in hushed and reverent tones when talked about

[@angelajakem366]

You would love "Closer to the heart"!

[@JoeAlbertan]

Xanadu - Exit Stage Left, you will never see a better live performance of an incredibly complicated song. Pay particular attention to Alex on lead guitar at the 7:28 mark when he changes from the top to the bottom neck without missing a beat. Inf%$kingcredible percussion clinic as well. La Villa Stagiatto, Limelight........so many great songs

[@robertsincere3964]

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[@benedictterry5958]

@Robert Sincere instablaster :)

[@robertsincere3964]

@Benedict Terry i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@robertsincere3964]

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[@benedictterry5958]

@Robert Sincere Glad I could help xD

[@canadiantimberwolf1]

Thank you for playing RUSH, now, do you want to hear the song that sent them off to the next level. Even though, they are a Toronto band, like Triumph, they know, where the market is. They can make a good living in Canada, but if you really want to make a good living, go to America. In the mid to late 1970s, this song was played in Cleveland Ohio, on the radio. Cleveland loved it, adopted it, and RUSH was on its way to the stardom they desired. Have a listen> kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZuYpJ-wl86iptk **Played in Cleveland where it all began for them. 4 years later 2015, they played Cleveland for the last time ever**. This Tom Sawyer was filmed in Quebec.

[@sunnyday_lemonbars]

for kicks and giggles on your own time, check out Foo Fighters bringing up an audience member to sing Tom Sawyer. guy did great!

[@robtyndall974]

You guys should check out Working man, Live version from Cleveland. Enjoying your channel, CHEERS from 🇨🇦

[@onepieceofgumleft]

You reacted to April Wine “Roller”. They have another song called “I Like to Rock” and the official video was also shot in this same studio.

[@tannerboil]

Guys trust me on this. The song 2112 will change your life! It’s long but it is incredible!!

[@JeromeDukes]

Nice reaction. Working Man was Rush's first hit song off their self titled album Rush. You can do the studio version as a reaction but if you really want to blow your minds, do "Working Man" live in Cleveland. Other radio hits to get started are Limelight, Freewill, Closer to the Heart and Spirit of the Radio should get you up and running with Rush.

[@rUsHiSm]

*No Bigger Rush Fan Than Me On The Planet (I'm Sure Millions Feel The Same Way About Themselves) & This Was The Track That Hooked Its Canadian Teeth Into Me In 1981. I Was A Little Familiar With PW (1980), But Tom Sawyer/Moving Pictures Immediately Obsessed Me To Consume All 7 Studio Albums That Preceded This One. 43 Years & 33 Concerts Later, I Still Believe It's The Greatest Song & Album They've Created. In My Opinion, They Were At Their Apex; Musical Complexity (Pre MIDI) & Musical/Lyrical Talent - Especially The Sound Of Pratt's Cherry-Wine Tama Kit & Percussion Ensemble Which Began Changing On Their Next LP, Signals (1982). Maybe It's My Bias Because 1981 Is When I Became A RUSHian Citizen, But Tom Sawyer May Be The Greatest Hard Rock Tune Of All-Time. Thank-You For Putting This Together. ☆*

[@steveray7770]

In the Laurentiens mountains 100 miles north of Montreal, also where April Wine recorded many of their hits & albums. Rush is what they call Progressive Music band

[@canadiantimberwolf1]

Also, Geddy is considered The BEST BASS guitarist, ever and to date,, As for Alex, you are absolutely correct, he is in a world and league all his own, and others to emulate. RUSH, people place Triumph, as a very close 2nd to RUSH. But RUSH set the bar for other bands to escalate to achieve. Tom Sawyer was recorded at Le Studio, Morin-Heights, Quebec, Canada.

[@dexterriley]

Keeping it Canadian...im going to suggest some current bands with a retro sound..that i think u will dig. The Trews- hold me in your arms, So she's Leaving , Not Ready to Go Monster Truck- True Rocker , Dont tell me how to live, Sweet Mountain River Glorious Sons- Heavy, S.O.S (sawed off shotgun), Godless Graceless and Young The Sheepdogs- The way it is, I dont know, feeling good Sloan- The Good in Every one, Losing California, Money City Maniacs

[@markrowett8168]

"La Villa Strangiato" should be next.

[@dieselbourbon3728]

South Park did Baby Rush.

[@petersaunders4071]

Recored at "Le Studio" in a town just north of Montreal called Morin Heights. Same studio that April Wine used for their video "I Like To Rock".

[@pia8a]

Neil Peart’s double bass drum kit.. nobody see’s how fast the foot pedals are going off when you watch this band but you definitely hear it.. you wonder… “How’s he doing this sound”? That was always fun to watch his solo’s in concert.. so this is what a feel good jam looks like! 🥰😊😁

[@jimmy-et1pm]

April wine did"I LIKE TO ROCK" in the same studio..

[@coot1925]

You should show Ryan Niel Peart's drum solo live in Frankfurt. The thing that Ryan doesn't understand with prog rock is that these bands are famous for their musicianship, not their clothing image. Bands like Kiss are known for their make up not their musical prowess. Bands like Pink Floyd, Yes and Rush are loved for their music, not their fashion sense. The money they earn is not why they do it. Money is an incidental by-product of what they do and they earn that money by working damn hard to perfect their art, not by dressing in designer clothing and learning dance routines. Believe me, I've been a drummer in rock bands for over 50 years and I know how much work goes into perfecting every little detail and going over the same song over and over until you're either sick of it, your hands are bleeding or you collapse. ✌️♥️🇬🇧

[@herbhill7591]

Yes. Start with Tom Sawyer, like you would start learning about Yes with “Roundabout”. Perhaps Limelight or Spirit of Radio next.

[@paulagwhyte1720]

If you're Canadian, you have to say "y, y, zed!" Lol!

[@toddstevens13]

When you are ready, there are a couple of Special RUSH songs that are must haves. 2112, the whole 20+ minute opus.

[@frankmayer7960]

By the way, the snow you see is not "on the ground" but on a frozen lake. The place was, past tense' majestic. It was left in such a neglected state for the past 15 years or so that it was beyond repair. It was demolished about a year ago. It's (was) located in Morin Heights, Quebec, Canada.

[@robertbrown6454]

This is the same studio April wine recorded the video for I like to rock

[@careym3901]

That keyboard part leading into the solo, then Alex doubles it. Next Alex leaves to solo but Geddy fills right in on the bass with the same 7/8 pattern. Epically crafted song writing!

[@squamishfish]

Try YYZ live Rio , , also I am thinking you are from Ohio , A Ohio radio station in Cleveland was the first American station to give them major attention, With that Listen to Working Man Live In Cleveland great live recording and energy

[@gaylecrytser6895]

Growing up in Northeast Ohio in the 70's only one Radio Station would play there music in the US! WDVE Cleveland!! Rush 2112 is dedicated to that Radio Station, check out the Album Cover It's on it!!!

[@budthespud1546]

That studio is about an hour north of montreal, in Morin Heights. It's beautiful there, they have a nice little ski hill and the best looking women in Quebec.

[@bgray625]

You guys would have a blast with a cover done by NYC looney-tunes Mindless Self Indulgence: For when you want the total "Tom Sawyer" experience but you're in a rush (d'oh!). It's the whole song in half the time plus a generous helping of Tourette's Syndrome.

[@jillybean3688]

Grand funk Railroad is a close second for a talented trio.