We lit up when they played this live on the Snakes and Arrows tour because they hadn't played it in some time on previous tours (saw them 33 times). My favorite band ever!
And snakes and arrows was their best produce live DVD in terms of sound quality. I was glad they had a few songs from Grace as the studio recording was done very poorly, the drums were attenuated, the highs were screechy and thin and the sensitizers we’re over bearing and etched. The live production version was much better sounding.
My favorite band. This was off of their 10th album grace under pressure and their 10th anniversary as a professional band. One of the best songs on this album which has a very relatable message that will always be relevant. I love how what sounds like pipe organ was incorporated into this song, helps to set the tone of the meaning of the song and blends good with Alex's guitar. The solo sets such a dramatic, soulful, and sad tone. This album imho is their most cutting edge and progressive sounding. IMHO Rush IS the high priest of progressive metal and paved the way for the likes of Dream Theatre, Queensryche, and Fates Warning.
Hi, good song, from this Canadian million selling trio, magnificent instrumental performance, and the driving drums beat, from probably, the best of all progressive rock drummer ever, Mr. Neil Peart, (RIP). Amazing band, so nothing left to say...
Such an unusual song with eclectic instrumentation, has no right to work as well as it does, but it’s Rush! Neil’s central rhythm on this song is incredible, propelling it forward in the choruses and then Alex’s amazing guitar work growls it home. This song will grow on you. Masterpiece
soo ahead of there time they were futuristic with there music i think maybe and i mean maybe some bands can do this but its rush no one does it like them
This song is even heavier live when they brought it into the set from around 2005 onwards. Alex was a beast on the guitar, playing all 3 studio guitar parts with just his own two hands and some cranked-up effects pedals.
Three songs you will love from the first album Working Man what a jam that is then Before and After lovely slow burner of a blues song and even better is Here Again totally stunning song Geddys vocals are incredible and Beils solo is one of his best ever
In recent years I've come to recognize this solo as one of the best in terms of being its own mini-composition within the song. It's nuts how good he was.
Compare this to Alvin Toffler's book FUTURE SHOCK, written in the 1970's. Its premise was that the changes going on in the modern world were going to come at humanity thicker and faster, until the rate of change would be more than people could handle.
So I don’t know how far down the Rush rabbit hole you have traveled, but I’ll just say Neil Peart, drummer and writer of the lyrics here, was a voracious reader. So his lyrics are very dense and full of references. The “Lost Generation “ was a phrase coined by Gertrude Stein to describe post WWI writers and poets (Hemmingway, TS Eliot, Steinbeck etc). In fact “another wasteland “ is a reference to TS Eliot’s The Wasteland. “Dreams to a bowl of dust” ie.. the dustbowls in the 30’’s depicted in the Grapes of Wrath. ‘Brother can you spare a dime’ was a depression era song.
Love the solo in this! Hey how does one request a song for you to react to? Fairly new subscriber so unsure the best way to go about it...been binge watching your reactions and it's so refreshing seeing some honesty for a change!
@@rosita.handle oh wow, that's easy then! Okay...either 'Rush You' or 'Early Warning' are great songs to start with and the band is Baby Animals. Baby Animals were a late 90's/early 2000's female-fronted Australian rock band who had great success over here, but sadly didn't fit the 'image' American studios wanted at the time, despite their insane talent...remembering this was the Britney Spears/Christina Aguilera era and this lead singer preferred keeping her clothes on and not using autotune...anyway I'm positive you'd enjoy it, and it's truly criminal Suzi was ignored by all the major labels for not being a half naked blonde teen. :/
This whole album is underrated, very dire and bleak compared to most Rush, and this song is the perfect way to end it. An early/mid 80s cyberpunk/postpunk atmospheric masterpiece with dire lyrics and one of Lifeson's greatest solos.
We lit up when they played this live on the Snakes and Arrows tour because they hadn't played it in some time on previous tours (saw them 33 times). My favorite band ever!
And snakes and arrows was their best produce live DVD in terms of sound quality. I was glad they had a few songs from Grace as the studio recording was done very poorly, the drums were attenuated, the highs were screechy and thin and the sensitizers we’re over bearing and etched. The live production version was much better sounding.
My favorite Lifeson solo of all time.
Would make my top 5
My favorite band. This was off of their 10th album grace under pressure and their 10th anniversary as a professional band. One of the best songs on this album which has a very relatable message that will always be relevant. I love how what sounds like pipe organ was incorporated into this song, helps to set the tone of the meaning of the song and blends good with Alex's guitar. The solo sets such a dramatic, soulful, and sad tone. This album imho is their most cutting edge and progressive sounding. IMHO Rush IS the high priest of progressive metal and paved the way for the likes of Dream Theatre, Queensryche, and Fates Warning.
I’m hooked on rush to lol
Yes, this is a really good one.
Hi, good song, from this Canadian million selling trio, magnificent instrumental performance, and the driving drums beat, from probably, the best of all progressive rock drummer ever, Mr. Neil Peart, (RIP). Amazing band, so nothing left to say...
Such an unusual song with eclectic instrumentation, has no right to work as well as it does, but it’s Rush! Neil’s central rhythm on this song is incredible, propelling it forward in the choruses and then Alex’s amazing guitar work growls it home. This song will grow on you. Masterpiece
Such a perfect description of this song. Master piece, indeed!
Alex's best guitar solo hands down.
soo ahead of there time they were futuristic with there music i think maybe and i mean maybe some bands can do this but its rush no one does it like them
So glad to see you react to more Rush. Thank you. This is is such a great song. Love this band! Can’t wait till the next one.
That’s a dark and deep lyric with music that fits the mood of the lyrics. It’s really a bit heavier music wise on the live versions.🤘🖖✌️🥁🎸🎹🎤
Can you imagine the effect this song had on me as an 18 year old??? This song is 40 years old in 2024.
This song is even heavier live when they brought it into the set from around 2005 onwards. Alex was a beast on the guitar, playing all 3 studio guitar parts with just his own two hands and some cranked-up effects pedals.
Thanks, I got so disappointed when signals cane out. Waited till 1987. Power Windows. Time stands still.
Three songs you will love from the first album Working Man what a jam that is then Before and After lovely slow burner of a blues song and even better is Here Again totally stunning song Geddys vocals are incredible and Beils solo is one of his best ever
Probably the Rush song that warms my heart the most.
That solo from Alex blew me back in 84
In recent years I've come to recognize this solo as one of the best in terms of being its own mini-composition within the song. It's nuts how good he was.
Phrasing!
Keep them coming! Miss these fellows.
More Rush ! love the necklace ??? get it
Compare this to Alvin Toffler's book FUTURE SHOCK, written in the 1970's. Its premise was that the changes going on in the modern world were going to come at humanity thicker and faster, until the rate of change would be more than people could handle.
So I don’t know how far down the Rush rabbit hole you have traveled, but I’ll just say Neil Peart, drummer and writer of the lyrics here, was a voracious reader. So his lyrics are very dense and full of references. The “Lost Generation “ was a phrase coined by Gertrude Stein to describe post WWI writers and poets (Hemmingway, TS Eliot, Steinbeck etc). In fact “another wasteland “ is a reference to TS Eliot’s The Wasteland. “Dreams to a bowl of dust” ie.. the dustbowls in the 30’’s depicted in the Grapes of Wrath. ‘Brother can you spare a dime’ was a depression era song.
The best guitar solo that ever hit your pretty face
If you liked this check out Afterimage by Rush. Its from the same album.
Love the solo in this! Hey how does one request a song for you to react to? Fairly new subscriber so unsure the best way to go about it...been binge watching your reactions and it's so refreshing seeing some honesty for a change!
Hey just comment a song and I will react to it when I can :) glad you are enjoying them
@@rosita.handle oh wow, that's easy then! Okay...either 'Rush You' or 'Early Warning' are great songs to start with and the band is Baby Animals. Baby Animals were a late 90's/early 2000's female-fronted Australian rock band who had great success over here, but sadly didn't fit the 'image' American studios wanted at the time, despite their insane talent...remembering this was the Britney Spears/Christina Aguilera era and this lead singer preferred keeping her clothes on and not using autotune...anyway I'm positive you'd enjoy it, and it's truly criminal Suzi was ignored by all the major labels for not being a half naked blonde teen. :/
Will add it to the list thank you x
yesssss!
love it!
it was me :)
This whole album is underrated, very dire and bleak compared to most Rush, and this song is the perfect way to end it. An early/mid 80s cyberpunk/postpunk atmospheric masterpiece with dire lyrics and one of Lifeson's greatest solos.
rush freewill
It's on my.rush playlist
@@rosita.handle ok sorush-open secrets :)
@@zerglilngvet5428 Secret Touch!
Rush “The Pass”