Rush - The Weapon (HD)
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- Опубликовано: 4 май 2011
- The style and production of Signals were augmented and taken to new heights on 1984's Grace Under Pressure. It was Peart who named the album, as he borrowed the words of Ernest Hemingway to describe what the band had to go through after making the decision to leave Terry Brown. Producer Steve Lillywhite, who gleaned fame with successful productions of Simple Minds and U2, was enlisted to produce Grace Under Pressure. However, he backed out at the last moment, much to the ire of Lee, Lifeson and Peart. Lee said "Steve Lillywhite is really not a man of his word....after agreeing to do our record, he got an offer from Simple Minds, changed his mind, blew us off,..so it put us in a horrible position." Rush eventually hired Peter Henderson to co-produce and engineer the album in his stead
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Just so happy and blessed that this band's career unfolded during my lifetime and I was there for most of it.
Yep, my high school buddy played 2112 my senior year and I was hooked.
Brian Kulchycki me too.. was an awesome ride!
Saw them 6x. And it wasn't enough
You lucky bastard. I’m 16. Best band in the multiverse.
I agree 💯 percent!
Neil tossing the sticks casually without missing a beat. There will never be another like him.
Ah, there will be plenty like him, but never any as good as him
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Unless they play jazz, then they got him beat. Not that Neil didn't play with a lot of feel, but why do you think he went to study with Freddie Gruber when he was already a rock legend, and incorporated jazz into his drum solos at Rush concerts? He must have recognized his weaknesses, especially after helping put together the Buddy Rich tribute concert.
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@@krisenger4410 For the same reason Clapton followed around BB King. There's always something more to learn. And the only people who don't think that are the ones who never improve.
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In case anyone was wondering , this is how it's done !!!
Alex was the PICASSO and maestro of rock guitar... incredible at 'painting pictures' and 'shading' his expressive, artistic playing! He elevated the art form bigtime. Which is why he is considered one of the best rock guitarists ever. Absolutely world class, and then some!
Alex is so underated.He is the best forever.
@@ritastiles24178815 love that big grin as he plays. must have been hot up there from the way he is sweating
He`s magical. I love his playing on the Signals record.
Alex lifeson, one of the most underrated guitarists of his time.
For Sure, One of the Greats
The energy these guys laid down was amazing!
What makes you believe he's underrated? Did you travel the globe taking a survey from every citizen of the world? Please explain.
Agree
absolutely. the amount of original music that he and geddy created is amazing.
Alex's solos were so moving. He was a master at that.
He was also a master at sweating. And he's relatively fit in this video. But we love Lerxst as we love Neil and Geddy.
He understood the guitar and music beyond paint by number for sure - anyone who plays special chords so it sounds like 2 guitars playing probably shouldn't be playing in a Presidents of the United States of America cover band - If you went into a reverse dimension where things were opposite each other, you would get Neil Peart in our world, and the drummer for that band (and his 3 piece kit) in the other - Still - they had a couple of hits - its just ... what would be the opposite of rush within the Rock realm - and that's gotta be it
Rest in peace, Professor!
Still amazes me to this day 35 yrs later that much sound can come out of 3 people !!
After Image That, and how FULL their sound is. It’s so big, almost a physical presence.
Well, to be fair they did use quite a bit of tapes and tape loops from 78" on. There was no way any 3 people could create all of that without tapes post-Farwell to Kings.
The Iconic and Legendary Neil Peart.
One of the best performances I've seen. Still get a kick out of Neil throwing sticks in what has to be the most intense drum work ever..
When you're talking about the greatest bands of all time, there's RUSH and then there's everyone else.
totally agree
Yup
Eric!! I dont care who or what band there is- LED Zep, Pink Floyd the Who, they are a far second behind RUSh when it comes too Producing music like this - NEIL, GEDDY and Alex are MASTERS there is no-one who can touch them....just listen to this music!! mind blowing!!!
there is RUSH then there are fillers. Geddy sings AND plays TWO instruments and seemingly like magic!
Damn straight!!! Hence my handle. lol
That guitar solo though....incredible
you have nothing to fear but fear itself, not pain, not failure, not fatal tragedy...
The myterious guitar chord progressions, the enigmatic bass drum obstinato pounding like a heartbeat, the magnificent voice of Geddy echoing like a warning to us through the powerful lyrics are forever embedded deep in my brains. This creepy song which significance is so evidently palpable nowdays.That's why I worship RUSH since childhood.🤘
I've been a Rush fan or 35 years, and I'm constantly discovering new aspects to their music 🤘🇨🇦🖖
Geddy's voice is so pristine here....evergreen clip 🤎
Such an underrated guitar solo! Alex is king of melody and mood.
I heard this tune 1982 signals tour. My first Rush concert. 18 yrs old. It blew my mind!!! And still does now, may 3 2020. Whew!!!! RIP Neil Peart........ Amen....
My first concert ever long Beach arena Feb of 83 ,my second was the US festival
Awesome ❤
I love how Geddys voice was always changing, he sounds a little different pretty much every touring cycle, this is one of my favorite eras for his voice, this concert, it has a cool, sorta dark vibrato going on. Thanks so much Rush, you were wonderful for soooooo long. This concert, this time, 1984, i think of all my friends, young teenagers hanging out then, the 80s was both ridiculous and wonderfully creative with an unmatched exciting vibe, what id do to go back for even a little while.....
Just watching Neil Peart playing drums is awesome. No one can play like him.
*Peart.
Shaolin Monks couldn't hold an candle to the weapon master! Neil Peart is a KILLER!
@@dorian2112 Yes. When people misspell his name or mispronounce his name I get an eye tic and an absolute urge to correct.
He was in such great form here. Amazing. All of them. Effortless
PERT was a popular commercial shampoo back in the 70's and 80's, not a famous rock percussionist. But I digress...
You shouldn't say never...BUT THERE WOULD NEVER BE ANOTHER BAND LIKE THIS!!! God blessed us with just being alive to witness such class!! 🤙🤙
In case you don't actually have these lyrics memorized:
We've got nothing to fear but fear itself
Not pain or failure, not fatal tragedy
Not the faulty units in this mad machinery
Not the broken contacts in emotional chemistry?
With an iron fist in a velvet glove
We are sheltered under the gun
In the glory game on the power train
Thy kingdom's will be done.
And the things that we fear
Are a weapon to be held against us.
He's not afraid of your judgement
He knows of horrors worse than your Hell
He's a little bit afraid of dying
But he's a lot more afraid of your lying.
And the things that he fears
Are a weapon to be held against him.
Can any part of life be larger than life?
Even love must be limited by time
And those who push us down that they might climb
Is any killer worth more than his crime?
Like a steely blade in a silken sheath
We don't see what they're made of
They shout about love, but when push comes to shove
They live for things they're afraid of.
And the knowledge that they fear
Is a weapon to be used against them.
He's not afraid of your judgement
He knows of horrors worse than your Hell
He's a little bit afraid of dying
But he's a lot more afraid of your lying.
And the things that he fears
Are a weapon to be held against him.
It's scary how relevant this song is in 2020.
Its a timeless song its relevant any time.
Well, the human predicament and psychology is timeless.
More relevant in 2008
Yeah! man creepiest song ever...🤘
Neil absolutely nailed it lyrically. Still relevant today. His drum work also worked out on new expressions
This is how I shall choose to remember Rush
"Suddenly You were gone from all the lives you left your mark upon" Rest in peace Neil....
How 3 talented kick ass musicians came together in this lifetime to produce unearthly heavenly music remains a mystery for the ages! I’m just glad it did!
Still find it hard to believe Neil is no longer with us RIP Neil
Genius. How these three came up with so much intelligent shit for so many years is simply remarkable. Blown away by these guys when I was a kid and I still am decades later.
The most profound Rush music ever!! 😆 And I was there, June 1982. Rosemont horizon. Baby ❤️🍼🍼🍼. Chicago!! Bubba's 😂😂😂
5:21-6:02 This is why I fucking love Rush. Lerxst has the most beautiful solos.
I ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH YOU MY FRIEND....BEEN A RUSH FAN SINCE 1981 MOVING PICTURES...EXIT STAGE LEFT BLEW ME AWAY..IM 51...ZERO CHANCE FOR A RUSH WORLD TOUR 2020 😥
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Neil Peart is perfect.
This whole 3 piece band was perfect together!
My favourite song on Signals, one of my top favourite Rush albums. I am not ashamed to say that I tend to prefer their 80's era, with lots of keyboards.
+Marc Moingeon I agree. I love Grace Under Pressure and Power Windows but I think those albums were turning points when they began to abandon their unique styles of odd time signatures, killer guitar solos and longer instrumental parts. I never pull out any of their CDs from Hold Your Fire and later anymore. But of course after writing such incredible music their first 10-12 years, they were bound for a change.
66limelight Your comment surprises me because I love "Hold Your Fire" even more than "Power Windows"... It's my top favourite Rush album. Don't you think it's a logical following to P.W. ? It's got great instrumental parts, really. More than on "Grace Under Pressure", I would say. Some say it's got a clinical sound but I think that it's less "cold" than on Grace Under Pressure, once more. Maybe you grew up with them... And that change our appreciation, when we grew up with a band... I discovered them in 1984/85, I was only 16/17 but already quite knowledgeable in rock music, I loved the 70's more. I am a progressive rock lover (well, not much of what's released nowadays appeals to me) so that's maybe why I like the "keyboards era" more. I'm not too keen on the albums before "A Farewell To Kings" (the sound was fairly dry and Geddy Lee's voice was an acquired taste on them, and even later), but I own them all and I listen to them from time to time.
Every 20 Rush album are great in my mind. =) I own them all =)
Por que será que a los que crecimos escuchando pink floyd el tiempo nos lleva a ser fanáticos de rush también?
I know this comment is old, but I am right there with you. My favorite is the synth era.
There are a few things I couldn’t imagine my life without.
RUSH is one of them
My first rush concert that I attended , 12th row floors. I think I was 17. I was in awe of this band and still am.
One of the greatest drummers in the world!
04.30 the build up to the solo and the erupting solo are one of my favorite Alex moments... should go on forever
There's never been a trio this talented and there propably never will be. Just look and hear 'em going, it's amazing. How the three could develop to become such musicians that keeps inspiring other musicians and people decades after decades? It's mind boggling really. Damn i love RUSH to guts.
I live in North Carolina United States. I have beloved Canadian family in Ontario near Point Burwell. These three fine men have kept me awake on many occaisions while driving 15.5 hours. Alex, Geddy and my boy Neil would FORCE you to think.
I remain a 60 year-old man. I openly wept over Red Sector A.
Dahhhhhhhhhhh
One of my favourite Rush songs...RIP Neil Peart.
Anyone with me to think that Neil's drums were best sounding ever? There's something amazing about this Tama set he used, that just cracks right... Copeland(Police) and he used the same drums back then. This live sound rules as well, they've missed on a few recordings more recently. And Alex just kills it on this song. Never heard a guitarist attempt a song the way he does, so he scores highest grades for creativity from me.
Funny you mention Stewart Copeland. I immediately thought Rush were influenced by the Police at the time I bought Signals (circa 1986 or1987)... and not only because of the drums... Rush even got th einfluence of Andy Summer's guitar sound, the occasional reggae influences... I didn't know that the late Neil Peart and and Stewart Copeland used similar drumkits... But they did sound similar around this time.. Two fantastic drummers... Even though I know and like more of Neil Peart. Copeland changed his style terribly after the Police, on the few albums that I heard.
Yes, best drums sound he ever had. The Tamas were the best.
ROBERT PINAZZA
Roberto he sounded best from 79-85! Those Tamas were insane. Some of the best ever made. Don't forget we're talking about somebody who tuned them in such a great way and his crew did a great job with sound that"Exit... Stage Left: has to be in the top 20 best sounding recorded drum sets of all time in any genre of music!
High grades for being extremely original, got his own sound, tone, brilliant at filling the sound out with "drone strings" (like on Freewill and others) using delay and chorus, 12-string majestic sweeps. Peart always seems to be doing something different, hitting cymbals and and rolls in places you can't predict, using every element of his drum kit to create such a massive but dynamic attack and of course Geddy filling out the whole sound with perfectly placed notes and lush keyboards. I must admit that Signals borrowed some or was influenced by The Police during their Zenyatta Mondatta release - nothing wrong with that!
Hi, Robert - Yes, I'm with you on that. I still play an old white Tama kit (it was the cheapest they made and the best I could afford way back in 1982!) as if I'd rented it. Nothing fancy, no frills, no prisoners, no mercy; tuned from hard rock super saggy sloppy to jazz-funk marching-band tight, and still no breakages. With respect, though, I think Neil Peart's sound may be more to do with the tremendous amount of power that he and people like Copeland and Cobham play with. You can buy the same kit, but it won't sound the same until you (I mean until 'one', not you in person, Robert!) - until you play with the same kind of force that these guys generate. Having said that, I find Neil's DW noodlings entirely underwhelming, so maybe I should shut up because I don't know what I'm talking about. (Clarification note: I love the man, I'm just not mad about his post-Tama drum sound.)
Guitars and especially basses have very distinctive voices. Fender (IMHO) lured Geddy away from Rickenbacker by promising to back-engineer the famous 4000 Series sound for him (allegedly!), which gave him both a nice endorsement deal and let him retain his wonderful signature snarl; I think Alex could coax fantastic music out of absolutely anything - even George Formby's ukulele. But percussion's different; and the best way to get great and difficult-to-emulate drum sounds out of a kit is to beat seven kinds of cr*p out of it! Only... musically, not like an ape. Gotta handle those rebounds like a pro or you'll wreck your hands. Maybe that's what made the Tamas sound so good - people weren't afraid to play them hard. I mean REALLY hard. The drums and hardware can handle it, but unfortunately it takes a huge toll on your body after a few decades. (!) At least there's a wealth of audio and video left from some of the best players of some of the best music from the best years for us to enjoy. :-)
I had the privilege of seeing Rush live in the early 80’s 3 times. The shows were simple what you saw what you heard was what you got. They were professional on stage and nothing to distract from their music which to the day Neil passed away they maintained their professionalism there will never be another band like Rush for along time.
Alex at 5:44 ....It is who he is and what he is ,,a true musician performing and not " showing" who he is but enjoying the moment of what he does .."Into the music for the love of the music"...Yes him along with Geddy and the greatest drummer of all rock Chandra ,,Neil Peart ..It is just me as I always fight the good fight for the underdog , and these 3 gentleman from Canada are just so cool in their swagger of just having fun, enjoying what they do ...Playing music with purpose and compassion and heart of the full meaning . I beg anyone here to give me 3 musicians that also can do what these 3 can accomplish.!! and NO Brand Names just heart and soul for the love of music. ..And just 3..............!!!
As a drummer, that Peart's kit is the one that I love. As a Rush fan, there never be a band like them. Eternal love for them.
Neil is gone!!😭😭😭 my fave drummer!
I hear you. We're all hurting these days. I broke the news to a client 2 days ago, she hadn't heard of his death a full 7 days after it happened. She's a researcher so we can forgive her for being absorbed in her work in the lab and out of the limelight. I think Neil would understand.
Neil
A show of hands I think I was in the 10th grade, Power Windows and hold your fire tour at the spectrum in Phila. Great memories of the dynamic trio.
😔
The level of performance and intensity of every song live is astonishing. Never been a band like them. No one close to their level.
the best band of all times, best band of the galaxy!
I agree ever so humbly. Led Zep? Second.
You would wonder, are there Alien Bands?
just one of the best songs of all time. quite simple!
This is my favorite Rush moment - I found this tape on BETAMAX before it was ever released on DVD - my dad taped it off of MTV when it aired - I value that tape to this day
I could have lived at any point in time. I was lucky enough to live while Rush was giving is this gift. Incredible.
I saw this tour..It was pure magic back in the 80's....Wish I could go back..
The only way to watch Rush was in awe!
The Fear..
The Ultimate Weapon...
WOW thanks for sharing this immortal awsome souvenir!
I have this on VHS. I practically wore it out.
What tour is this from?
1984 Grace Under Pressure
With just three on stage and the complexity of the music they played, there was absolutely nowhere to hide. Everyone had to make everything count, 100% of the time.
Never get tired of this song, so balanced...every instrument played to perfection...love that guitar solo❤ and of course the Great Neil Peart.🥁🇨🇦
The payoff at the end of the solo is massive!
Holy hell, during one of the greatest bass solos of all time, we don't even see Geddy more than once and not a shot of his hands.
I agree! I've devoured this video for 30 years and the bass at the end of this song while the blonde guy plinks and plonks around annoys the hell out of me.
God, I hated that Steinberger. Glad Ged dumped it.
My favorite RUSH tune,hypnotic,powerful, mystical,masterful!
love the fact that they showed a sense of humor in what would otherwise be considered eerie and dark songs
Genius everywhere you look, so glad I re found this !!!
Neil in his prime seen it many of times , thank you I go back if I could
Wow, I've been a fan for 40 years, saw them dozens of times and since Neil's passing been watching and rediscovering tons of videos. I think if you had to capture all 3 in their absolute prime, this might be it. Never saw this exact video till now, in addition to it being one of my favorite lesser known rush songs, Neil is at the absolute effortless top of his game, Alex is shredding, Geds vocals are strong as hell, bass tight as can be. Absolute perfection.
Yes
Always hard to pick a fave rush song ,but this is so close. It has everything.
Beautiful ,haunting ,timeless.
Rip Neil and thanks for making the soundtrack of my life
10-30-84 The Omni Atlanta Ga. God we were all so young then, can't believe it all went by so quick. Thanks for 40 awesome years!!!
5:42 ... pure music orgasm! The strongest music moment of all time. l love it although I love hundreds other songs!
It is pretty good. My fave song on Signals. But as far as orgasms go, check out the instrumental middle part of Secret Touch just before Ged starts singing again. Very sexual, IMHO.
One of their best.
I saw them in 1982 great show
Alex's guitar work is impeccable!
Rolling stone has Lifeson #99 ? He is up there with Hendrix , Page , Eddie , Howe , Gilmour, and May
the instrumental part is AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
Masters of music.
It has been a long time since I have heard this song. I forgot how much that I liked it.
Seven months after Neil's passing it's still hard to listen to Rush. Just makes me so sad.
Hail to The Professor, forever in history, and with present and future waves of crazy human crises.
Simply awesome! Neil is the best drummer that ever lived. RIP the professor.
Alex's solo draws you in and consumes your inner being to tears. What a gift he has, and is.
One of the most powerful songs of the amazing Rush. Excelent.
Or, as the Canadians would say:
"Beauty, eh?!"
Beer and Donuts, eh?
The best modern day musicians right here.
I saw this concert tour in New Orleans. Great show. It was my older brother's first rock concert. The interesting fact was he knew more about Geddy Lee's bass playing than "the drummer." To say he was blown away by all of them (but specifically Mr. Peart) was an understatement. I remember Neal's rat tail hair.
My favourite era of Rush xxx
Look at the drums!
Listen to the drums.
One of Rush so well arranged kinda song. I loved it...
Forgot about this one - great tune!
I have seen RUSH live every tour since Power Windows 1986. In 500 years, RUSH will still be loved.
I met Neil briefly on this tour and talk about in my tribute podcast to him. It still makes me laugh to this day. He will be missed!
Back when Neil had a ponytail, wore a regular baseball hat, and played some bad ass Tama drums. THIS was the era for me.
My second concert ever was RUSH on their Signals tour. Boise, Idaho USA September 1982. Cost ten bucks. Will never forget it.
This is one of my favorite live versions, electric.
"Signals" è un album meraviglioso!
agree with you Andre Garcia - fantastic drumming on this song
I loved the beating of the drums here...so played by the master himself...very original.
His Tama sounds so awesome!!! Rip Neil
Rush, rock inmortal 🎸🤘
Count Floyd and the wolves howling HILARIOUS...THIS SONG IS FREKING AWESOME!!!!!!.2020...RIP MAD PROFESSOR...
Oq Peart faz com o hi-hat é impressionante, é muita técnica, performance e criatividade
No words...just love...music...drums..lyrics...guitar..bass...everything....god bless Neil...best drummer to me♥️...RUSH
One of the most complex songs rush ever made, all the just hammered this one, I miss the gang desperately!
Signals came out in my high school years. 14. I like Analog Kid alot, after Moving Pictures this one was a bit different. But now 2021 it all fits into place.
Not listened to this for years. Its mighty!
Such appropriate lyrics for today
Nice song, top three from this album with also Losing it and The Analog Kid. Subdivisons is also great.
I totally agree with you!
All r great
One of Neil's most difficult and creative drumming compositions.
Absolutely. Even his Ludwig's had some snap. I NEVER thought his DW's sounded as good. That could be either because of the quality/wood or the guy tuning them ('Gump').
This was always the definitive version of this song for me. Dubbed this video from my cousin in 86 and every note is ingrained. Geddy’s bass is so clear and Alex just owns its all! Of course Neil is in top form as always. My favorite Rush era