"La Villa Strangiato" RUSH cover - YYNOT featuring Mike Portnoy

"La Villa Strangiato" RUSH cover YYNOT featuring Mike Portnoy
Recorded LIVE at the "Bubba Bash 2023"
Huge thanks to everyone involved. 🙏
Mike Portnoy - Percussion
Billy Alexander - Guitar
Tim Starace - Bass/Keys/Bass Pedals
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Recorded LIVE 1/7/2023 at The Keswick Theatre
Mixed by Billy Alexander, drums by Mike Hetzel
Video by Bob Williams

[@seanmatson1063]

Potentially the best ever cover of this song.

[@bakermark6891]

EVER, EVER, AND EVER!!!!

[@johnmckanna1064]

@@whiteninja9481 exactly

[@bradwest4821]

best cover I've seen. It's on a diff level.

[@shawnstarks1743]

The drummer made the difference 😂

[@shawnstarks1743]

Speechless

[@BobCat-n7p]

As only a legend like Mike Portnoy can pay homage to another legend Neil Peart- 🥁🙏

[@Valarien777]

This! 👆

[@StickHits]

I have to disagree. I love Mike and I am sure he didn't even have to practice or review the tabs to this beforehand to perform with YYNOT this show, mostly because he is that talented on the fly, but with that said pretty much every official YYNOT drummer has had the song down with 100% accuracy to the original, played perfectly in honor of Neil, so I would actually give them even more credit for putting in the work if we are talking about putting in that dedication and I don't see how one could imply that they couldn't do the song justice but Mike could. I still enjoy Mike's interpretation, but to me it's pretty obvious he didn't spend a lot of time learning Neil's fine details for the track.

[@grep67]

This guy does though kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zl6XhntvaJuoa80

[@jacquesfinster5034]

Portnoy don't made a Cover but a Tribute.@@StickHits

[@Nothing-db1zy]

@@jacquesfinster5034 Excuses, excuses, excuses...

[@stephenbedford1395]

Portnoy confirms his status as one of the world's premier rock drummers!

[@pitpride1220]

Was that ever in question 😁

[@ScottScottMartin87]

That position was solidified in around 1994 after the DT had Day and Dream Unite, Images And Words and most recently Awake.

[@andresmarin5328]

Never under discussion@@pitpride1220

[@PedroHNuness]

@ScottScottMartin87 Awake's drumming is simply out of this world.

[@jeffherne203]

WOW. Just WOW. For die-hard RUSH fans and musicians, this song is sacred...we don't cover it because we can't do it justice. These guys just threw that dynamic out the window. When you close your eyes, you're listening to vintage Neil, Alex and Geddy.

[@Valarien777]

Well, likely as close as we're ever going to get...

[@The_Reality_Filter]

Portnoy nails it!

[@timfennell1310]

@@The_Reality_Filter Tim is the one holding the whole thing together - just like Geddy. To me he's the star.

[@lindapryor3747]

Let’s not discount that excellent guitarist! 🔥

[@shearn666]

Lifelong Rush fan here... That was fucking epic!! Portnoy's expression at the end said it all. Thank you.

[@chrisslooter2825]

This really makes YYNOT legit.

[@squeedum4893]

Goddam! In my 45 years as a Rush fan, this has to rank up there with one of the top performances of this song. The spirit of Rush lives forever.

[@ginamiller6015]

Talk about an incredibly complex and powerful song, honestly I can’t imagine anyone doing a better cover than YYNOT. I really need to see these guys perform live!

[@jah9253]

New World Men do a great job. Pretty incredible the number of excellent Rush tribute bands out there.

[@JohnW335andTele]

Just saw YYNOT a couple of nights ago! If you are able to see them, do it!!

[@user-xs3du6fw8n]

Щ

[@ColonelSandurz]

Primus does a really good rendition

[@ginamiller6015]

@@ColonelSandurz thanks, I’ll try to find the Primus version. I like their music too!

[@stevespawn1]

I learned that on bass when I was 15. I’m 60 now. Still love that song. Still feel like 15 in many ways

[@flaviobarbosa6064]

Probably one of the best covers of this song!!! Mike Portnoy is a beast!!!

[@mtalinm]

MP was the only one I thought could fill NP's shoes in the band. Proved it that night. Cannot believe I did not know this concert was happening ...thank you whoever got such a great recording

[@Steve.Cutler]

I'd say THE best cover..Rush 2.0!

[@wlhyatt100]

Came back to watch this after Dream Theater announced that Mike was reuniting with the band, more excited about that after watching the first few minutes of this.

[@albertodesantis739]

Holy crap!! Hey guys!! That's Mike Portnoy on drums!!

[@markhamilton8765]

Did you see that huge grin on Neil’s face while looking down upon this masterful performance? EPIC boys!!

[@old_man_with_cane3407]

Omg, that was incredible. MP should get in contact with Geddy and Alex and tour as Rush 2.0.

[@gofoats]

They have already decided that will not happen.

[@Trashmanbb]

I heard an interview with Alex and Geddy where they talked about how incredibly hard this song was to record, and these guys did it flawlessly live. I hope I can find a way to see them live somewhere soon.

[@woodshed_moments]

Yeah I've heard a similar interview with Alex talking about the difficulty of this song the live version, which is the best version by the way. You have to bear in mind, these guys are much older than Alex and Getty and Neil were when they first recorded it, I can attest being an older guy who used being production it was a full-on musician and producer. When you get older it's like the instrument is more nuanced it's easier to play... I fly through Rush stuff with ease with stuff that used to break my brain when I was a kid... They did an all right job with this one

[@danzemacabre8899]

Phantom of the opera iron maiden

[@joemusicman64]

One of the best prog rock drummers covering one of the best prog rock drummers. This was a good idea. 👍

[@gcapps100]

Not sure if anyone understands Alex and Geddy as much as Billy and Tim. Mike is pretty good too. 😂😂

[@jevs402]

Professional musicians all the way. That was phenomenal.

[@rogerwelsh2335]

Great guitar work! Bass is solid and Portnoy? Well, he was born to take over for Neil

[@paulherring4367]

Outstanding all around. I think Alex would be proud of the guitar work on this. He nailed it!!. One of my fav tracks from Rush.

[@williamthurman9082]

I like how they added there little styles in there ....sounds good 😊😊😊😊

[@DangerDavez]

Probably the best cover of any song I've ever heard. That's an extremely difficult song with a lot of nuance and everyone nailed it. Amazing!

[@AnAmericanFan]

THE best cover I have ever heard. I’ve heard a lot of attempts.😊 The BEST part? I was there! Took days to come down!

[@rjean99]

If I closed my eyes I would swear this was the actual RUSH

[@jorgelbarral]

You can really see Mike's respect and admiration for Neil at the end when he salutes the Maestro up in heaven.

[@MarcAndre1]

I was 16 when this album came out... These guys are the same age as me... Lifeson, Lee and Peart are both mine and their hero's... This is nothing short of amazing... I spent weeks learning to play this song on guitar. This is 9:02 of guys emulating their hero's... I wish I could have done the same.

[@BlackStratCat]

Hats off to Billy... and Tim and Mike...

[@CoscarelliFan]

Mike doing this was such a heartfelt and classy thing to do. What a treat for us all.

[@guyfawkes6657]

so true!.

[@Bernie0481USMC]

WOW! Goosebumps, chills and hairs standing. Only Portnoy can really match Mr Peart. This is an amazing cover.

[@areolaman]

Thank god for youtube or most of us would never know this performance existed.

[@graemehumfrey3955]

Volume pedal, this tune is what I think every time I use my volume pedal . Killer guitar tones , good ear .

[@davidhutchins7925]

Yep, these guys fuckin crushed this song. Best cover I've heard of this, they pulverized it!! Awesome!! Peace from California!!

[@jmgreenf]

Tight would not be doing it justice. Love mike portnoy. I feel he is so much more creative than his successor in dream theater. while mike is not playing note for note the whole time, he’s putting his own touch on it and makes it no less than a masterpiece! Neil is smiling down on him! Bravo. Not sure why Joel stevennette left yynot, but he’s another extremely accomplished drummer !!!!

[@brianr9968]

Loved Portnoy’s adrenaline version! Snare had pop!…although Mike could probably make a $10 snare sound expensive! Tim and Billy were locked in (as usual) and had no trouble matching Mike’s blistering pace! That was very kewl guys, just amazing…looked like you all had a blast that evening. Perhaps you make it an annual gig! Or maybe a different charity next year…🤔😉

[@thomasworrell6853]

Everyone who respected Neil or loved Rush, is doing something every year on January 7, to some degree. A to B, different degrees!

[@thejohnnydavidson]

We almost decided not to make the 8 hour drive but this is a great reason why we did! I'm still in awe of the talent that showed up to pay Tribute to Neil. I felt him there in spirit for sure! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to honor our beloved Professor...

[@mkelly8867]

Yep,, nailed it !! Long live RUSH ..RIP Neil..he's looking down with a huge smile

[@Balin93]

If he is, he's REALLY surprised!

[@ProgSnob14]

Portnoy and the ultimate RUSH cover band! Perfect!!!

[@duncancallow]

shivers down the spine. utterly superb.

[@remembertheblacksabbath]

Spectacular!!! Mike Portnoy is one of the GOAT prog drummers ever! What a beast!🔥🔥🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@mikeyc181]

Takes big balls to cover RUSH songs...well done !

[@abbabi1975]

Exhausting just watching it...... Mike said it is one of the hardest songs he's ever played. Mentally and physically

[@kendetulio4009]

Guitarist stole the show!!

[@Valarien777]

One of the few bands, and drummers, that could due La Villa true justice!

[@yrunaked4]

when YT dumped a commercial right in the middle of this, on me. I died a little inside 😢

[@4unkb0y]

yeah I cranked it back just to hear the the Buddy Rich snare part uninterrupted.

[@vidonycus4922]

Blown away by the virtuosity and synergy of this band! Amazing!

[@AvStevieStevenJamesDrums]

Gentlemen!!! You by far are THE BEST Rush Tribute Band Ever🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻, and to Patty, your voice lends the perfect Magic this band Brings. I Am most definitely a huge fan.

[@JamMan6string]

&#@t!!! I'm at work...YYNOT upload notification...work is now on hold for 9 minutes. 😅🤣😂That's what they call WORK LIFE BALANCE right? OK, I didn't take lunch, it's all good.

[@michaelpreston6767]

When you hear a performance such as this, you realize that it wasn't just the magic of RUSH. This is a composition that is the equal to any heralded composition from the Classical period.

[@marianogarcia1724]

Mind blowing. It feels as if Rush was actually playing this song, hard to tell it's a cover.

[@shantanunathan]

This is arguably the greatest Rush cover ever and I'm hella confident there's no recency bias!

[@LeeinLimbo]

Mike, just thanking you. You fkn slayed that! My sad little Canuck heart felt like I needed to stand at attention.

[@HammSilv]

What did I just witness!!?? Got no words!

[@markcrowe8018]

Wow, that was AMAZING 👏🔥🔥🔥 Bring this to Australia 🇦🇺

[@tamaskriza4654]

The best Rush Tribute Band in the world!!! 💯🥰🔥🔥🔥

[@erhanyarar3796]

What is this? After all those years with this masterpiece i met a cover in expertise like presenting RUSH as best as it could be

[@daveme3582]

No question Neil would approve of this performance. And omfg does Mike look happy and in his element. Never heard of YYNOT till stumbling to a few of their videos tonight. Love quality cover bands. So very needed in this day and age with so many of the past greats no longer being with us. Reminds me of discovering Close To the Yes covering Close to the Edge. LOVE IT!!!

[@YYNOT]

3 original albums out as well maybe you'll stumble across :)

[@daveme3582]

@@YYNOT I will try and give em a listen. Youll have to give me a pass assuming you were a cover band. With the name YYNOT and being a rush fan, its a natural conclusion. And I wasnt blowing smoke about having major respect for quality cover bands. Im personally in the camp Id rather see an amazing cover band than the real thing if their sound is CLEARLY passed its prime. But thats just me. Keep up the great work!

[@paranormaldrummer69]

No one will ever be able to beat this cover in a million yrs.. this is hands down the best cover of this song I've ever heard in my life man.. so good.. and mike portnoy absolutely killed it.. just wow.. 🤘🤘

[@EleanorPeterson]

"Never turn your back on a monster..." 😁 Splendid stuff, chaps.

[@Josemm-gn5jf]

wtf did I just watch? chills & tears. what a superb performance.

[@AgingFlux]

Life long Rush fan. Best damn cover of this song I've ever heard.

[@CreativeSpiral]

Incredible as always!... Awesome to see Portnoy on drums. Keep it up guys.

[@davidvalderrama1816]

Portnoy’s additions are spot on, and don’t take anything away, brilliant, thank you.

[@cosmicsurfer4963]

Best cover of this song ever and congratulations on getting to play with Portnoy, you guys killed it. Geddy and Alex should do a tour and let Portnoy play the drums that way we could see them live one more time.

[@lozmar7738]

If you think for a second, all invited drummers used the same kit! Wow! Just wow!, no (I think my splash should be there, my ride is not normally there!) Truely amazing! NP would be so proud of MP and all the other amazing drummers paying tribute to him on such a wonderful occasion! And well done YYNOT, gorgeous! RIP The Professor! and thanks!

[@KingdomComeClark]

I was in another room when this came on......I thought that I was listening to Rush! This is @#&$ing AMAZING!🤘🏻🍻

[@ronmaatita8845]

Ffffffffffffffffffantastic!!!!!!!!!!

[@svartmetall]

Absolutely fucking NAILED it.

[@turdeaugottago114]

you can tell mike is excited to get to play with with them

[@bakermark6891]

Thats real shit right there baby!! Ill never forget the first time i heard: The Trees and la villa Strangiato back in the 70s for the first time!!! Bruh, i was stuck on RUSH. I absolutely live, live, LOVE RUSH! and this is the closest I've heard to them playing it! Great job guys!!!

[@stuartingersoll9163]

Outstanding cover! If just listening you would think this was Rush.

[@StGeoRUSH619]

Gotta admit... that was pretty cool, Gentlemen !!!

[@andreavittadello9040]

Mike was playing with the soul of Neil Peart in his body… great

[@trekuhl3966]

WOW what an incredible cover of this song and the breakdown with the intro solo!…..amazing! Mike Portnoy is a beast.

[@jimmybattiston4192]

Wow very impressive Rush lives

[@rickfortine7454]

IT JUST DOESNT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS ...FROM A DRUMMERS PERSPECTIVE OF COURSE !!!

[@RevConwell]

Wow! Portnoy for the win here!! Love it.

[@andyharman3022]

Cold morning, tough day at work, long trip home. And this is waiting in my feed. Sublime. Chills run down my spine. All the negativity is forgotten.

[@rossbrunson5122]

So much talent on display here, we know Portnoy can rumble, but holy hell BILLY, and Tim you are so solid and in time, it's a credit the music, not just the original artists!

[@tonypayne704]

Saw this band at sharky’s in Liverpool New York a couple of years ago . Blew me away ! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@eatemandsmile7517]

The best and closest reproduction of a classic rush song ever...way to go boys canadas proud...

[@davidchapman7997]

That was just STUNNING! Thank you from a lifelong Rush fan.

[@damonsimmonsmusic]

Well done!!! Everyone is on their game and it sounds fantastic!!! Couldn't stop smiling, KICK ASS!!!

[@rusherman2112]

Very nice . Anyone in NJ want to do a Rush tribute . Guitar Drums!! Let’s do it!! This is fantastic!! Very nicely done!!

[@andrelintelligent6269]

C'est le meilleur groupe qui joue du rush aussi bien que j'ai vu et entendu de ma vie et je suis un fan de rush depuis que j'ai 12 ans et maintenant j'ai 58 ans et j'en ai vu des groupe qui joue du rush yynot est le meilleur et même plus bravo j'irais vous voir n'importe quand ❤lâcher pas les boys et la fille qui chante à merveille xxxx andre houle merci beaucoup

[@cappedbusthalfdollarcollec2609]

Hot Damn - These guys absolutely nailed it! Bravo- no easy task

[@andresmarin5328]

This MPs performance is to be studied in every rock academy, feeling with energy and power, but always so musical. He´s in other level of playing with feeling.

[@ruairimadigan863]

Fahking Hell Lads!.....that's insane....damn near perfect. More Please

[@drums4metal]

A hell of a cover! Holy Moses!!

[@benjaminhernandez-eh4le]

The rígth guys to perform this cover !!

[@pauloborges8916]

A trip through time. Time that no longer exists.

[@scottmiller1729]

You guys definitely passed the "Exercise of Self Indulgence " Most excellent!

OMG. Best. Cover. Ever.

[@cjk5115]

Being there was awesome; seeing this performance again is nearly as awesome. Truly an outstanding night and a stellar job by every musician there.

[@roundy72]

wow sounds sooooo good!

[@1960taylor]

No other cover comes close.

[@PedroHNuness]

That was awesome

[@timanderson9466]

Watching these drummers play I can tell by their drumming how excited they are to play this stuff. Portnoy and the other dude are playing so on top of the beat to where it sounds like they’re rushing, but they’re not. Think how awesome Peart was to have such drummers idolize and respect him the way they do. Neil is smiling somewhere knowing he left a mark on so many people.

[@bradmccreight243]

Wow!!!!!!! \m/

[@markposthill9811]

Just Wow! Thank you for bearing the torch of keeping live Rush music alive. And absolutely love your original stuff too!

[@dontroutman8232]

I don't even have to listen to it, to know it will knocked outa the park by Billy, Tim, and Mike.