I WAS NOT READY FOR THIS! Rush - Xanadu Exit Stage Left (Live 1981) Reaction
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Before I say anything I was not expecting Rush to come out with such HEAT!
I am defiantly doing more rush let me know what song next Limelight? Anyways I really hope you guys enjoyed the video.❤️
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No tracks! no overdubs! no loops! Just 3 extremely talented musicians playing it all. LIVE!!
I felt the same way back in ‘78. I couldn’t understand why other people weren’t hearing what I was hearing. But those who get it get it. And here they still are inspiring people this way so many years later.
I know what you're saying. In '77 in my first car I had the 8-track of 2112. I really dove deeper into them with "The Farewell to Kings" album. I've been hooked ever since. Plus seeing them in concert (I think 🤪) 5 times.
That's about the time I got into Rush. My friends were into disco. I went in a different direction. But I also love the disco that came out at the time as well as soul and funk from the early 70's. Curtis Mayfield was a monster on guitar and a great songwriter. But Rush is something different entirely. Fantastic band.
Inspired everyone from Iron Maiden to Dream Theater to Extol to Metallica to Foo Fighters even members of the Katy Perry Band.
I know what you mean. I was thinking that back in 74.
Seen them in 76. First Rush album was Caress of steel. Don't care what anyone says. It's a great album
You have NEVER heard anything that comes close to RUSH! And you never will. The MOST AWESOME BAND EVER! Saw them 5 times and every show blew me away!
Yep.. the best on earth
One of the best live performances you will ever see from any band ever
Rush were an elite level, don't try this at home band. Legends
They were the ultimate "TRY THIS AT HOME!" band. We reached for stars! ❤ not that you'd necessarily succeed! Lol😅
stick with us old guys we'll take you on a journey that will change your life and make you forget Hip hop.
Rush: Your favorite band's favorite band.
The greatest live rock and roll performance ever.
Simply the greatest live band ever.
Wait until you find out that the singer, along with playing bass and keyboards, is playing bass pedals with his feet while singing and playing keys and also playing rhythm guitar during the guitar solo..... while playing bass with his feet. It's unimaginable how talented these guys are.
They really are so talented and I’m very impressed, I personally think you can’t make music this good nowadays. Hope to see you in the next one🤘❤️
We will never see or hear the likes of this again,ever
Back in the day, us RUSH fans could not wait for the new RUSH cassette or record to be in stores!! 😮
😂😂 I don't know which was worse 🤔 waiting to find out 😲 "what happened to the Rocinante after entering Cygnus X-1??????" 😳or waiting forever to find out "Who Shot J.R.Ewing????" 😒 If ya know.... ya know! 😄And probably old enough to remember Larry Hagman from 'I Dream of Jeannie" 🥰🐰
Yes, there are only 3 of them making all these sounds. No backing tracks, just pure talent. I saw them 12 times live. Each time, I left in awe
So which tour was your fav?
Alex playing a double neck with 12 string on top 6 string below. He is connected to 3 sets of amps each set with different effects. He moves from amp to amp using foot pedals. He is in effect playing 6 guitars in this piece.
That is incredible 🤩
this was the drum-kit that opened all of the doors for me. I was 11 in 1981 and saw my first show of theirs at the Meadowlands in 1982 on the 'Exit Stage Left' tour. To see this kit live brought by 12 year old self to tears. I was awed, inspired and amazed. I never missed a tour after that 49 shows later and 45 years of age in 2015. That's a lot of life and a lot of songs, tours and moments. I never met them and never had the desire to meet them. My relationship was as the fan/ customer and they the band/performers. It was a great relationship and as I got older, it seemed like they kind of became the kind of friends who would drop by every 2-3 years and you'd catch up for a couple of hours and then return to your respective lives.
But damn, how I miss these guys.......
God Bless You and I am Jealous
That Tama kit was the best Neil ever had
We all do miss them
Three geniuses in one band.
All of them can play multiple instruments and both Alex and Geddy will also play syth/bass pedals while they are playing another instrument at the same time.
Other Songs
Digital Man from the Snakes and Arrows tour
Natural Science from the Molson Amphitheatre Toronto
YYZ live in Rio
Red Barchetta from Exit Stage Left
Cheers 🇨🇦
I was privileged to grow up in the 1970's as a teenager and got hooked on Rush in 1976 with the 2112 album. Yes, I was engulfed in Rush and got to got to the 1981 Moving Pictures tour which is when this song/video came out. The show was EXACTLY like what you are seeing and hearing. It was F'n awesome. Alex, Geddy and Neil played their hearts out every show thru their 40 year career. They grew and changed as they got older and wiser thru the career. They are the cream of the crop in my terms along with Led Zeppelin, Beatles, Rolling Stones etc... Legends and Greatness in 3 men!
Check out Natural Science and Freewill as well in a live performance. More music to blow you away
The amazing thing about watching this song being performed by these three amazing musicians is that if you watch any of them throughout this song, you never see anyone just fooling around. Each of them furiously working throughout the song just to get through it successfully but still making it looks so easy. They were mastery on another level right up until the last note.
I have seen this video 100's of times, and it never fails to amaze me. I have seen them more than ten times live, and all of the concerts were amazing. They never disappointed anyone that saw them live. Xanadu was always a performance to wait for during their concert, but everything they do is frankly amazing. This song though is the Mozart of the day.
I'm 68...started getting into Rush when the Moving Pictures vinyl was released...saw that tour in 1981 (still have the ticket stub - $9.90) and every tour from then on until they retired in 2015. I took girlfriends, my 2 wives (not at the same time!) my 3 kids when they were old enough. I saw many, many bands in my life...none of them equaled the experience I got from Rush. I did miss Zeppelin, which I regret to this day...but hey...I'll live with that! Check out 'Natural Science', 'La Villa Strangiato', ''Between the Wheels', 'YYZ', 'Red Barchetta', 'Grand Design', 'Subdivisions', 'Limelight'...'Spirit of Radio', 'Freewill', 'The Trees'...and when you're done...just start picking anything that's left...you won't be disappointed! Loved your reaction...best one I've seen in a while!
I still believe this is the greatest live performance by any band ever - not just a three piece band or a rock band, but ANY band.
Absolutely
As a new drummer 30+ years ago I started off being the biggest fan of Neil, everything he did. I've grown a lot since then and appreciated plenty of other master drummers. But I still get blown away by this song with this performance. The way he composed and orchestrated all these drumset and percussion parts throughout the song, not just to jam out but to add an extreme level of ambience and color to their most fantasy themed song... its just pure genius. And its still somehow a hard rock / metal sound. But the kind that haunts you after being abruptly woken from crazy dreams. Sort of like the poem itself
They are all three masters of their craft. You have so much great music history to catch up on now that you have peered down the rabbit hole. Welcome to the experience fellow Rush fan. I began listening as a young man, and at 63 still enjoy the music.
Rush were NOT the mainstream. They never did it the easy way, they are the greatest band ever.
Saw Rush in concert back in 1977, no other band compares to their awesomeness!
Welcome to RUSH! I was at the 1981 Exit Stage Left Tour in the L.A. Forum. Turned on to them in 1976 as an 18 yr old. I'll be 65 Sunday. I love these guys. My favorite all time. It was a joy seeing you get blown away like we were the first time. There is so much....what this video misses ( but there are moments when you really watch Geddy, not only is he playing Synth and his 4080 Rickenbacker Doubleneck Bass/12 String, he's also playing foot-pedals AND singing. When Neil joined after the first album, he took on all of the lyric writing. Alex and Ged were childhood friends and they had a blast playing together. 2112, Moving Pictures, A Farewell to Kings, and Hemispheres all incredible albums. Whether you do this on your Reactions or not....treat yourself, at some point....to start with the first album "Rush" and listen to them in chronological order to see how the trio told stories, always changing and fresh. We couldn't wait to hear their albums when they were released. I've seen them live probably around 10 times between L.A. and Seattle/WA State. " Closer to the Heart", 2112 ( actually written by Neil and a screw you to the record Label/Industry) that they wanted to control their own destiny and write their own music their own way. Concept albums. Watch some documentaries of the band. And, when you get to Clockwork Angels, It's Neil's farewell that people didn't really know. It's the last song on the last album called "The Garden". That's another live one to watch.
Happy Birthday🥳, Thank You for the information I’ll check it out❤️🤘
Each was a Master of the musical craft. All are humble as well.
Everything you hear in this is played by the 3 of them - you always have to pay attention to what they're doing with their feet as the play synth bass notes by foot pedal (prime example, although you can't see directly you can see Geddy dance around playing them just before he starts singing)
Totally!
Most that are mind blown from watching this often to miss that:
Alex is playing the 6-12 string, playing synth parts with his foot pedals (often)
Neil: Playing all the complex percussion parts. Bell tree, triangles, wind chimes, glockenspiel , tubular bells etc.
Ged: singing, amazing bass, keyboards, ethereal sounds on the synth and also foot pedals.
Watch again and again and look at both Alex and Geddys feet/legs to appreciate how much they all did as a band to pull off, in my view, the greatest live performance of a song ever?!!
That's me in 1981 as a teen / budding musician. This band blew my mind. I saw them live 12-13 times (I forget!) times. Always amazing Welcome down the RUSH rabbit hole! It's a long journey. Enjoy!!
I was lucky enough to see them 4 times in the late 70’s, early 80’s…awesome to see your generation catching on to carry the torch…respect…
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Xanadu is my favorite Rush song. I’ve been listening to it for more than 40 years and still dont get tired of it. With that said, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE!
I encourage you to go down the Rush rabbit hole. As they have made so much music during their 40+ years career, I can’t list all the good ones here.
I am suggesting you one: YYZ (pronounce y-y-zed) Live in Rio
I loved seeing your reaction to this. It brings me back to the first time that I ever heard this. Many Many moons ago. I feel your passion for what you just heard. I see it. Total amazement. With no words. Because there are no words for what Rush's music does to the soul.
Rush were always so professional live, took every concert seriously and had an absolute blast performing and the energy confirms, Rush are my desert island band, that is to say if could only listen to one band until I die...RUSH!
this band is awesome always be a rush fan
If you're on a Rush trip, an amazing reaction is to the entire first side of 2112 album. Together the songs form a story, and there's even a video that has some animation to go along with it.
Neil was the GOAT. And he earned title of percussionist, not just drummer.
Young man, now you can tell anyone. You just saw perfection. Greatest trio ever!
This tour was the first concert I ever experienced. It was at MSG in NYC. I was thirteen. Totally blew me away!!! Saw them three more times over the years. Funny (but not surprising) how many younger people are discovering Rush and react with awe. The days when musicianship was real...and meant something!
If you go back and listen to it again, at the point where Geddy starts singing, you can see him singing and playing bass, but you can also hear synth sounds… those he is playing with foot pedals.
Yes, 3 incredible musicians, that's all. It is great to see someone trying to understand what I saw in 78, and then, 10 more times. They were precise, professional, and legendary. The next day after this concert, I bought a snare drum and some sticks. Welcome to the Rush experience, and fasten in. You are going to be blown away on so many different levels...
Effortless is the best way to describe them. Congratulations, you just fell into one of the most extraordinary and deepest of rabbit holes.
7:50 Geddy is singing, playing bass AND playing pedals with his feet. Meanwhile, Neil and his plethora of percussion instruments while banging his sophisticated drum beats and Alex shifting from 12 and 6 strings. PLUS, the lyrics based on the classic poem by Coleridge. Mind blowing. I've enjoyed this band since 2112.
I said wtf so many times first listening to Rush over 40 years ago. Great reaction. Welcome to hard rock's best secret
Aleksandar Živojinović, (born 27 August 1953), known professionally as Alex Lifeson, is a Canadian musician, best known as the guitarist for the rock band Rush. In 1968, Lifeson co-founded a band that would later become Rush, with drummer John Rutsey and bassist and lead vocalist Jeff Jones. Jones was replaced by Geddy Lee a month later, and Rutsey was replaced by Neil Peart in 1974, and this lineup remained untouched until the band's dissolution in 2018. Throughout their entire history, Lifeson was the only continuous member who stayed in Rush since its inception, and along with bass guitarist/vocalist Geddy Lee, the only member to appear on all of the band's albums.
With Rush, Lifeson played guitar, as well as other various string instruments such as mandola, mandolin, and bouzouki. He also performed backing vocals in live performances as well as the studio albums Rush (1974), Presto (1989) and Roll the Bones (1991) and occasionally played keyboards and bass pedal synthesizers. Like the other members of Rush, Lifeson performed real-time on-stage triggering of sampled instruments. Along with his bandmates Geddy Lee and Neil Peart, Lifeson was made an Officer of the Order of Canada on 9 May 1996. The trio was the first rock band to be so honoured as a group. In 2013, he was inducted with Rush into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Lifeson was ranked 98th on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time and third (after Eddie Van Halen and Brian May) in a Guitar World readers' poll listing the 100 greatest guitarists.
The bulk of Lifeson's work in music has been with Rush, although Lifeson has contributed to a body of work outside the band as well, including a solo album titled Victor (1994). Aside from music, Lifeson has been a painter, a licensed aircraft pilot, an actor, and the former part-owner of a Toronto bar and restaurant called The Orbit Room.
Here's another one you'll love - The Weapon, live from Toronto, 1984.. really shows off the boys' musicianship - ruclips.net/video/LyPpBpGiZ8Y/видео.html
live, really anything... best to experience them in all of the decades
I grew up with these guys, listening to them, playing their music. Most remarkable group of people I have ever seen in my life. I feel very fortunate to have been able to live during that time.
Only 3 musicians. I saw them in concert in 1981 college days and was blown away as you are. I thought there were 2 other people behind stage. Amazing.
The entire Exit... Stage Left album and videos changed my life. And I only had VHS tape and the vinyl double album.
Welcome to the RUSH rabbit hole. It's deep! Your reaction is me at about 14 in the early 80's. Seen them live 12/13 times. Enjoy the ride!
Saw Rush 9 times first at my high school in 74. Neil is "The Goat" The Professor here is like an orchestral percussion section chimes everywhere, triangles, temple blocks, glockenspiel, bell towers, tubular bells and his massive kit and he writes the lyrics. Geddy also is a goat there is no one that plays bass like him sing play organ and plays guitar which is the other half of his bass. Alex is the most underated guitarist flawless. Arguably the best 3 man band ever!!!!! Loved your reaction I've been watching them for nearly 50 years.
Seen these guys in 1988,Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada! best concert ever!!
Another thing that blows me away is how quickly and smoothly Alex switches from the 12-string to the 6-string at 10:27 - if you blink you'll miss it and he doesn't miss a beat. I always missed this, until another reactor caught it...
Working Man Live from Cleveland Time Machine Tour
What you witnessed was a legendary piece of composition. There is none better
That tour, Exit Stage Left 1981, was my first concert ever. Welcome to the rabbit hole, Yo! Been a fan since '79 and my kids who are your age have been fans since they were 8 or 10. You've got a LOT of ground to make up for. At 59 years old, you're making me feel like a teen-ager again!
This tour was so great, watching this is bringing back so many memories that have been lost for years.
They play with their hands and their feet! Multitaskers!
Neil, Alex and Geddy trusted one another on each and every note of every fuckin song they played together. When you have that kind of trust...(and I've witnessed many, many bands in my 60 years) and when you have this kind of trust, without a doubt in your mind, things magical happen such as this!
Well Said! 🤘🤘
They were inducted the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame in 2013
You do know all of them played multiple instruments at once. Alex also plays a lot of synth parts with his feet, as does Geddy who also does bass with his feet while synth in hand.
They were the greatest live band ever. This show in 1981 was legend, they were at their peak on this tour.
It's almost as if these guys got bored just playing sh*t most other people can't play, so they go ahead and change tempos, time signatures, chord progressions, melodies, instruments, etc... the transitions are so smooth you almost don't notice except to feel the change in feeling. They drag you along as they weave their tales. They do make it look effortless, even meeting midstage to talk and laugh... Mind boggling.
Rush is a lifelong journey.
"How did I miss out on these guys?" Well, the video you are watching is from 43 years ago.
Saw them live only once in, 1987 in Toronto on the Hold Your Fire tour. Absolutely one of my top 5 all-time best shows, and hands-down the best display of musicianship as a group that I have ever witnessed. All masters of everything they play - watching Geddy sing, play keys and play the bass with his frikking feet is a revelation.
Ahhh my boys ! Nanna here,Oir tjree Canadian masters! Welcome to the world of Rush. ( The exteneded version jas alot more at the beginning. We got three hour comcerts! La Villa Strangiato is a great next. Cheers
Man, it's great to see people who aren't familiar with Rush give a listen to them. I also feel sad that you will never see them live ever as their live performances are amazing! I wish I went to more of their concerts, but I was lucky enough to see them 11 years ago. Unfortunately, it turned out to be the only time I ever saw them.
You seem to already know that Neil has passed away 3 years ago, but you can already tell Neil, Alex on guitars, and Geddy on vocals, bass, and synths are perhaps the most talented in their craft. Very few bands out there, past or even now, had similar craft and skill like Rush. If you want to know another band who is similar who Rush looked up to in their early days, check out Yes, as they are the OGs, or at least one of them anyway, of prog rock.
Welcome aboard the Rush train! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!!
RUSH has and will always be my favorite band and musicians
To see them live was an experience, I was privileged to see them many times.
the lighting, the fog machines, the screen show in the background, Rush was the greatest concerts i had the privilage to attend
My favorite band of all time, bar none
Heck yes. This reaction is golden. 😂
This song was on the "Farewell to Kings" album in 1977. (I had it on 8-track tape back in the day). Neil Pert based the lyrics on the poem Kubla Khan, written in 1797.
You are only 21? You have a long way to go brutha! I've been in multiple RUSH tribute bands. Trust me... hard!
Insane performance!
YYZ LIVE IN RIO!!!! You’ll be blow away!!
Context ….. that concert was not long after Guitar Hero II came out and in order to have conquered it you had to master RUSH YYZ. The young kids in RIO went nuts when the first chimes of YYZ came out. They even sing to this masterpiece of an instrumental!
YOU’RE WELCOME! Enjoy!
I was at this exact concert, in Montreal 1981; I was 18. I live in Neil's hometown; and they played at my school, when John Rutsey was the drummer; just prior to the release of their first album.
love your reaction.....by tor and the snow dog.....live.......same concert
Saw them twice in the late 80's - beyond words - no one did/does what they could do live - btw, maybe half that audience are (pro) musicians themselves - no one mixed rock, jazz, & classical styles that well - you want more Rush live suggestions?... watch the entire Exit Stage Left concert - best rock concert ever filmed in history -
Every time I listen to Xanadu I marvel at the intro and Alex making such amazing music with a guitar and...a volume pedal.
When Geddy starts singing the first verse, he is singing, playing bass with his hands and playing pedals with his foot. Give that a try sometime in front of 18,000 people every night.
I don't know anything about guitars and pedals so I may be repeating you, I'm sorry but have you ever seen his pedal 'boards' I think they're called. I can't remember which vid showed what's going on down on the floor. Looked like he had about 16 choices of things to do with his feet. They were my first concert, ON THIS TOUR, when I was 13. Unfortunately I was doing the things that people did at shows back then - partying. These little white things kept getting passed around from all directions, from total strangers. It was pretty wild for our age. Me and my buddy were the youngest around by quite a bit. Don't remember much of the show. But it was a great time. Met the best people on the planet, Rush fans!🤘🤘 Then I had to go find out who this band was that I just saw and I have been a fan ever since.
GREAT REACTION. Welcome to the world of RUSH, the best progressive rock band of the '80s as well as being innovative in the creation of new sounds. Every song is different and expect the unexpected. Geddy Lee - bass, bass pedal, synth, synth pedal, guitar, vocals Alex Lifeson: guitar, mandolin and synthesizer pedal. Neil Peart (The Professor): drums, percussion and wrote the songs. He passed away from brain cancer in 2020, also recognized by music magazines as one of the 3 best drummers of all time. my recomendation. Freewill, working man live in Cleveland after 2112. great reaction.
Glad to add a branch to the tree for ya! From west coast Canada 🇨🇦, peace.
Welcome to the family tree ❤️
Good coverage man. Nice to see you experience. From a 67 year old Canadian man. Love RUSH.
A reporter asked Eddie Van Halen " how's it feel to be the world best guitarist" And Eddie said I don't know you'll have to ask Alex Lifeson. Welcome to Rush
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Rush is one of the greatest three pce bands, which will take you a long time to go through their greatness, but please look into Blind guitarist Jeff Healey - See the Light
by the way he's another Canadian - another amazing musician
Yes, Jeff Healey is amazing!
I had the same reaction 45 years ago!!!!
This is peak Rush. 2112 is 23 minutes of that.
I started listening to Rush 19 years ago when I was 16...I had a few CD's of theirs given to me and listened to them until they were worn out...they immediately were then and still are my favourite band. Got a chance to see them twice on their Snakes and Arrows tour...First in Calgary and in Edmonton right after. So glad I got the chance to see the 3 of them live. RIP The Professor...
Hell of a setup for the song! Amazing! Tasteful synth to tickle the ears.
Back in the day somebody asked Eddie Van Halen how it felt to be the best guitar player on the planet, and he said, I don't know, you need to ask Alex Lifeson. And he wasn't joking.
I saw Rush in concert 5 times starting in 1979. I have tickets stubs and pictures to prove it. Ah those were the days!
No whammy on that outro solo just one of Alex's bends. These guys do not do average stuff. 19 studio albums to pick from...enjoy the rabbit hole.
This shows why I saw Rush 18 times ! Try the song Spirit of Radio from the Maple Leaf Gardens concert ! Also Freewill from this concert. Rush left us with about 12 great concert DVD'S...... Also wanted to recommend this video. It's titled Medley: By Thor and the Snowdog, In the Mood , In the End ,Grand Finale . It's awesome !
So glad to see you are officially on the Rush train. Welcome aboard!!! Best 3-piece band ever in talent, musicianship, and sheer command of the stage in live performances. Yes, only 3 men play this complex music!!!
I would definitely recommend the following list in continuing upon your Rush journey:
- Working Man...Live in Cleveland from 2011 (original studio version was in 1974-75)...The pure sight and performance of three men in their upper 50's take control of the stage and perform and play like they were in their 20's. Since you love guitar emphasis...this is your target song.
- Limelight - studio version
- YYZ...Live from Rio
- Subdivisions...studio version or live version
- Freewill...studio version or live version
- Best Intro Ever - Live version
- 2112
- Also...Neil Peart's Drum Solo Live from Frankfurt. He was The Professor...a pure musician and percussionist...not just a "drummer". Be ready to be amazed by not just his hand coordination...but most of all his foot coordination...basically his feet being completely individual in timing from his hands during segments of this performance. He was the master of this technique.
Saw them play this live in Ottawa ON as a 12 yr old. Hitchhiked 50 miles to see the show. Hemispheres tour. They played Xanadu. Check out The Trees of that Rush album. So many great Rush songs.
This recording was my senior year in high school. Caught this tour and 15 more perfomances. A Rush concert was like a religious experiece. Glad I got my son to their final tour as his first concert. Keep going. You haven't even begun to address lyrics in Rush songs.
Your reaction at 12:30 gave me goosebumps. This is my favourite song of theirs and i'll never forget how blown away i was when i first heard it. I still get goosebumps everytime i listen to it.
@13:24 Alex did not have a whammy bar! He is a master of expressive string bending.
Back in the day most rush fans had parents listening to 33 1/3 vinyl albums (some 45's) on a phonograph record player... Old stuff for us kids then, vintage now of course but things like Johnny Cash, The Kingston Trio, Neil Diamond, Elvis... A wide variety so when rock hit us kids it was like fresh gum from a wrapper. Then as kids listening to Led Zeppelin, Boston, KISS, etc., a lot of it was just loud and/or fun to play.
Rush came along and gave it volume (texture, creativity, a challenge.)
By the way when you commented on Neil playing the triangle, it was wood blocks & cow bells but he does have a few triangles in there, chimes, etc.
the finest from the House of Rush, 1981 vintage...
Welcome to music. RUSH is a huge rabbit hole and even if you don't react to them do yourself a favor and dive into their music. In my little corner of the world they are both lyrically and musically the best. Now, check out their Caress of Steel album. Thanks for the upload.
Welcome too the rush rabbit hole bro
The journeys just beginning