@@butternutter9847 I always thought this album would have been a HUGE success if it came AFTER 2112, A Farewell to Kings, and Hemispheres. But the irony is it had to come first and fail or we would never have got 2112. This is my 3rd favorite Rush album
Thank you for your kind words about my video. Caress of Steel is one of my favorite albums, and I've loved this song for so long. It really doesn't get the attention it deserves. I'm glad you got to experience it and appreciate what an amazing song it really is.
And when the label told them they couldn't do this again or they'd drop them, that they had to produce radio-friendly hit tracks... Rush fired back with 2112 and a gigantic middle finger.
Funny... back when it was released in 1975, I hadn't really heard much of Rush, and then a DJ on a popular radio station in Cleveland announced, "This is from the new Rush album called "Caress of Steel". What song did they play, you ask? "I Think I'm Going Bald"! I actually bought the album after hearing THAT! The album turned out to be a complete revelation to me, as did pretty much every subsequent release from Rush. Glad I jumped on board. It was, and still is, an incredible ride. RIP Neil Peart
@@O_Towne_Bear DITTO! I'm SO HAPPY for Jamal... and his reaction! Now, he has been indoctrinated... almost. Jamal, now you must experience Hemispheres, Books l and ll. Once again, you will NOT be disappointed. #RushRules
The final guitar solo on VI. The Fountain is a complete mind blower. It’s as if Alex’s playing is an extension of his soul. It transcends the notes being played, straight from the heart.
Alright Jamal, time to get blown away by another Rush masterpiece. It’s time - you are ready. It’s time to listen to “Hemispheres”, Books I and II. Book one is the song “Cygnus X-1”, the last song on their 1977 release “A Farewell to Kings”. Book II continues on their 1978 release “Hemispheres”, and is the title track. Can’t wait for your reaction!
Those two albums,especially those two epic songs,might just break him. Those who have heard those songs for the first time say it’s almost an out of life experience.🤣
Have to agree. No one at the bridge is a personal favorite. So emotion laden and delivered brilliantly by Geddy. Really feel for the character who is clearly in dire straights.
BROTHER! I'm not gonna lie, I had a tear in my eye listening to this with you. It took me back to the first time I heard it. Love is sharing music together. Thank you!!
I'm right there with you , 7th grade 1975 Bonsall Union School , SanDiego. Cranking this cassette carving up all that concrete and blacktop that school had to offer with my Sims Pure Juice skateboard 32" long , double kick tails, clear grip tape, tracker trucks with Sims cornices wheels with the inside wheel beveled off for easier transition from tile to coping and axle grinders. Some of the best times of my youth. God, I wish I could go back to that age.
This album, and likely this song in particular, was the biggest inflection point in the bands career. The supporting tour was largely unsuccessful and their record label told them they needed to make more commercial, radio friendly album next. This lead to what many refer to as one of the biggest middle fingers of a band to their record label and critics in general, in the form of the album 2112. They were willing to give up their careers rather than bow to pressure to alter what they felt their art needed to be. Needless to say, 2112 gave the band their freedom to do whatever the hell they wanted, and we are all better off for their integrity in their music, some 40 odd years later. Personally, I love this album. :)
I love their absolutely fearless choice to make the 2112 album their way. Better to flame out on something they could be proud of than possibly succeed by compromising and trying to make something they thought might appease the label. I would consider this more strength of conviction than a middle finger to the label. For the biggest middle finger to a record label, look to Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Music-a double album with no hint of his previous or future material and no resemblance at all to anything that had ever been on the radio. No vocals. No drums or bass. No rhythm. No harmony or even melody. Just four album sides of guitar feedback and noise. I loved it! Actually heard a station play an entire side while I was driving home from college once. Could not believe it.
I just watched a Rush documentary and they were saying how bad Caress of Steel was and what a step backward it was and I was like, are you out of your frickin' minds???
As a life long Rush fan, this is their "hidden" gem.. Made when they were so young, and never commercially appreciated, in 1975... As many others have said, a masterpiece... A song and vision before its time..
It is so hidden that I listened to it when it came out and it did nothing for me. Now when I want to hear Rush, I play this ! I think it is one of their best if not the best.
My dad recommended I stayed away from this until he was sure I was a Rush fan. Then he was like, okay. You will appreciate The Fountain of Lamneth. I LOVE this song.
Lauri Ivey Indeed! Rush quickly became my favorite band after that. I already liked classic rock and prog like Pink Floyd. So it was an easy transition.
This is from 1975, they were in their early 20's here. Rush did 2 albums in 1975 Fly By Night and this Caress Of Steel. Thought you would like to know 👍
“Call out for direction And there's no one there to steer Shout out for salvation But there's no one there to hear Cry out supplication For the maelstrom is near Scream out desperation But no one cares to hear” Yea just sitting here crying and giggling cuz this song is so damn fucking good.
Sure was the solos on this record are so insanely good this is one of my faves Neil's drumming is fantastic throughout and Geddys never sounded better he takes you right to the eye of the storm
I'd say they were higher during making 2112. Maybe even doing LSD for the song 2112 itself, lol. And "A Passage to Bangkok" is about taking a journey to get high more or less. Side two of 2112 always seems to be neglected, but it has some great tunes like that one and LESSONS to name a couple off the top of my head
@@TheCanuck1962 I was always really fond of twilight zone it's just out of left field cause it's just Neil Peart writing like a fanfiction theme song for a twilight zone reboot. And it's great.
"Caress of Steel" is a terribly underrated album. This was where Neil really began coming up with longer stories for the songs and his creative juices really began flowing. It was also after they'd been relentlessly touring, and their playing on this album is so incredibly tight. This album didn't sell very well, and their record company was going to drop them if they didn't come up with something commercial for their next album. They could have knuckled under, but instead they decided they'd rather go down in flames doing what they wanted. The result was the album and song "2112." A lot of the anger in the vocals of 2112 was actually directed towards the record company executives.
I have watched you tube videos for maybe 4 years now. I have been a Rush fan since 1978 and have seen them several times live. I have never posted a comment before, but feel like I must now. One comment posted said this video brought a tear to viewers eyes... ditto for me watching this reaction of yours. You somehow made me gain a new appreciation for one of my all time favorite bands. You helped me realize how awesome these guys really are. There will never be another band like Rush. Keep doing your thing as you are, you do it well. Thank you! Neil is the man, wrote as good as he played - second to none in my opinion. R.I.P. professor.
The tone Alex gets during the solo of No One at the Bridge is one of the heaviest ever recorded, yet the solo is so fluid and melodic. His note selection has always been top notch. Mr. Tasty.
Caress of Steel may have almost ended their career, but that album has some of their best work imo. I was 15 when this came out. These are the songs that made me a fan. This song, The Necromancer and Bastille Day are flipping KILLER.
Welcome to the club You are officially a lover of prog rock. When albums told stories, meant to be listened to in their entirety. No ‘just drop a single’ for these groups
It was quite a sontg to listen to growing up in Washington's Puyallup Valley, in the shadow of Mt. Rainier. We actually *have* a "mountain in the east", that "holds the sunrise in the prison of the night"...
My absolute favorite from Rush, and my introduction to them. No One at the Bridge is such a poignant song ... so soulful, so touching, so true. Caress of Steel was such a masterpiece ... it just took the world a few years to catch up to that understanding. Kudos to the guy that did the lyrics video - - well done!!
I've known this song for 40 years or more. I always thought it was literally about a quest to find the fountain of eternal life. I've only just figured out that it's an allegory for the course of life from infancy to old age and death. Feeling a bit dim now. Wonder what I'll figure out in the next 40? 🤔
Ok, officially a RUSH geek now. When you find yourself automatically singing along, you are one of us. I just wish you could have seen them live. It’s as good or better than you can imagine!
The album Caress of Steel, from which this came, almost ended their record contract. It was misunderstood by many fans and the songs were not radio friendly. But REAL Rush fans know this is some of their best work. I truly applaud you for listening to both The Necromancer and now this song. You're a REAL fan no doubt. You'll have to finish off the album though. You've still got to do Bastille Day, I think I'm going Bald and Lakeside Park, the song that Neil liked, but Geddy hates, lol. The park is located in St Catherines, Ontario. "A lot of the early stuff I'm really proud of. Some of it sounds really goofy, but some of it stands up better than I gave it credit for. As weird as my voice sounds when I listen back, I certainly dig some of the arrangements. I can't go back beyond 2112 really, because that starts to get a bit hairy for me, and if I hear "Lakeside Park" on the radio I cringe. What a lousy song! Still, I don't regret anything that I've done!" - Geddy Lee, Raw Magazine
@@leddygee1896 I'm actually suggesting Kim Mitchell to someone else. Being that English-language and French-language stations must ensure that at least 35% of the Popular Music they broadcast each week is Canadian content, a lot of the old classic rock bands still get a lot of air time up here. Patio Lantern and Go for a Soda get played a lot.
Neil wrote novels and the band made them into great songs. He was on some Game of Thrones / Lord of the Rings type of stuff. This lyric video with the images is VERY well done!
Jamel you never stop amazing me with your Rush reactions.Noone does as many Rush reactions as you .Damn bro.Try ByTor & The Snow Dog.I am most def a fan of you big man
This is one of the best reactions i have ever seen. The music is great but your sincere reaction is also amazing ... i would like to react two songs ... Cygnus X1 and Cygnus X2 with lyrics. Congrats for such a great reaction filled with true feelings.
Thank you Jamal..! I grew up with Rush and have heard all there songs 100's if times and to be honest they NEVER get old.. so beautiful to see some enjoying them like I do!! Its a magic time probably never will come again... so many great bands back then!! God bless you my friend!!
What an amazing trip they were!!!! The lyrics to their songs I am only now at 57 years old ,am truly appreciating !!! They all three took their craft to the highest level.
So glad you did this! Tears sprung to my eyes watching this! One of my all time favorites! Rush has helped me get through ALL the tough times in my life. Im so glad you have discovered them and i hope they do the same for you that they have for me. Peace bro
Such an incredible album. It’s always been one of my favourites and it amazes me that it took so long for people (fans and the music industry) to recognise just how good this album is. I still can’t believe that Neil is gone. I was never fortunate enough to meet him, but Rush got me through some tough periods in my life and their music and Neil’s words continue to inspire me to this day. Thanks for all your reaction videos. Your obvious joy and passion for Rush is plain for all to see. They remind me so much of my own joy in discovering Rush.
Been a Rush fan forever. Saw them at a small venue on the Gonzaga campus back in '74 or '75 I believe. With Styx. Amazing. Then several time later in Spokane.
You just LEAPED to the top of my favorite Reaction Video Commentators with this video. I am so impressed by your ability to grasp the depths and nuances of the music and lyrics, as well as your appreciation for the skill of the musicians. I have laughed when I see your reactions to Primus, and the fact that you named this your favorite Rush song puts your opinion well into worthiness. I picked this video because it is a symbol of where I am in my life at the moment, being equal parts of multiple (or possibly all) parts of this song, what with my divorce, and resulting loss of purpose that has led to an almost fresh restart of my life, as well as finding myself lost in the Valley so to speak. I look forward to many more videos from you. I am of the opinion that Hemispheres, Books I & II should absolutely go on your list for future reactions, and if you like Primus, something a little more obscure by the singer and bassist may be something you'll like as well..........say Les Claypool and the Holy Mackerel. Depending on whether you want something dark (that would be Delicate Tendrils, with Henry Rollins doing vocals), or something funny (that would be El Sobrante Fortnight), but both are on the same album, Highball With the Devil. Basically anything by Les Claypool. You strike me as the type to like music for thinking men, so I'll also suggest anything by Aesop Rock, but that is underground hip-hop, and if you go with that by some leap of imagination, I suggest you bring a dictionary, and brush up on your metaphors. Not a dis at all; that man will blow your mind lyrically. Sorry for the length of the comment, but I'm most impressed.
Jamal, you're the best bro. I love all your Rush reactions. You are so genuine and sincere. As a long time Rush fan, it is a huge pleasure to watch your reactions and appreciation. You are one classy dude!
Jamal.....welcome to the songs of RUSH that truly capture one's spirit of life.... Music and lyrics that will never be seen or heard of by any band again....honest music....peace. Keep tuning in Jamal and spread the word, the gospel,, RUSH
You make me fill with joy to share your reactions for the first time.... Rush is one of those incomparable bands. And to imagine they made up but three members. RIP Neil... He cannot be replaced. Check out some live versions of him playing his solos. There's a documentary out there about his search and evolution over time as to how he played and continued to learn to the very end. And they were such amazing friends... Isn't it so clear they play with such love, for each other and for the music. It's so meaningful and fills your imagination. We used to (get hi) and then lay on the floor in a dark bedroom and eyes closed SEE in our minds eyes the fully complete moving picture that spilled out for each of us.
Omg I love your reactions, and I stumble on this. Rush was my band growing up. Not for a couple decades or more, but wow. U reacting to Fountain. I'm floored.
As a life long Rush fan and musician whom is now in his 40’s, their music has always spoken to me. Lyrically, dynamically, harmonically and soulfully. I’m a drummer, but I consider myself a musician. Cause I ain’t stoopid 😉 Getting to the point., Your videos are amazing. You truly “get” Rush. You really appreciate their talent. And it’s a welcoming gift to see and hear someone appreciate them as I always have. Keep it up man. I’m loving it🍺👍👌🏻
Jamal--I'm so glad that you discovered Rush! It gives me joy like a proud Father watching you react to the music that I fell in love with 35 years ago. Please listen to both parts of "Hemispheres" next, but don't forget "By-tor and the Snow Dog!" both are epic pieces!
I'm not the first to say this, but Jamal, you HAVE to do the following two Rush songs back to back: "Cygnus X1 - Book One - The Voyage" from the "A Farewell To Kings" album, and then "Cygnus X1 - Book Two - Hemispheres" from the "Hemispheres" album. As far as I know it's the first time a band did a song suite that spanned two albums. And they're the last of the great "epic" songs from the classic 70's era of Rush! Rock on dude, love your channel!
"Lakeside Park," "Bastille Day," "the Necromancer..." Yeah, this album was awesome. This song is actually my least favorite song on it, and still great.
I fucking love the album. I think im going bald is among their worst material though IMO. but everything else on this album is great. the necromancer is of of their most underrated songs.
Alex once said this album is like refrigerator art... "your parents know it's awful but they hang it on the fridge because they love you" as a way of describing why Rush fans own the album. I have a friend Pete who was 12 when this came out and swears this is his favorite album so I think there's some context to him loving it so much because it was so hard and rockin' for the time. This album does get a lot of jokes and I do enjoy it but at the same time I always call it "Caress of Weiner." Just sayin'
Love it at 21:30 "Bring it on Neil" request and Alex kills it with that solo.. Not knocking you. Love that you are in the moment and watching your initial reactions to this song is a kick! Thank you!
Whoa there, dude. Do NOT tell this man about what happens at T+ 1:00. He'll get it on his own if and when it's truly meant to be. I don't needs me no Scanners-type karmic bullcrap on my conscience.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR REACTING TO THIS SONG!! FINALLY!! The Fountain bra!! Man. Love that whole album. You gotta do the Rush yracks "Cygnus XI" off Farewell to Kings and then then FO SHO "Cygnus XI Book II" off the Hemispheres album. RIP Neil!! Love his lyrics. And that song is at the top. FUCK YEAH!!
One of the best Rush songs ever. The person goes from birth to rights of passage to his love to grinding through life and getting drunk to the Fountain.... The last part where the volume fades in and out real fast- as I believe - is his life/soul leaving. Thank you for sharing your reaction with us. Makes me feel good that someone else appreciates their art.
Rush - The Pass A favorite of mine. "The lyrics by drummer Neil Peart address teenage suicide and the tendency to romanticize it." -Wikipedia "..yes, it's sad, it's a horrible, tragic thing if someone takes their own life, but let's not pretend it's a hero's end. It's a tragedy, and it's a personal tragedy for them, but much more so for the people left behind. I can understand someone making the choice; it's their choice to make. I can't relate to it, and I could never imagine it, for myself." -Neil Peart
This song is one of the most interesting of their songs. It is so detailed without too much detail. There is so much emotion and attention to detail of one person’s journey through life. I really enjoyed it. I don’t remember this song at all and I most likely have never heard it. Thank you for your reaction, Jamel.
I'm sitting here in tears listening and watching your wonder and sense of discovery like I did myself in 1978. In this song -- and album, Caress of Steel -- you hear Rush's passion, love, and labor pains that birthed 2112. The creativity the have exhibited throughout their career is mind bending. Never content, never complacent, they defined their sound and messages. Thanks for your own passion and expressive reactions to their incredible art. Vive le Rush! Cygnus X-1 Books I and II next please!
Every time I hear the Fountain of Lamneth it makes me think of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and how they were destined to write the song that would bring the world together. It was already here.
I used to sing Panacea and Cask of '43 (Bacchus' Plateau) to my children as lullabies when they were very young. Brings a tear to my eye hearing those songs.
Thank you so much for reacting to so much Rush! For those of us lifelong fans it is so fun to see someone experience the magic that made us love them in the first place. They are truly in a league of their own. If you want something along these lines but even more experimental, I highly recommend you check out "Cygnus X-1" and "Cygnus X-1 Part II: Hemispheres". The Fountain of Lamneth was one of the first of the great storytelling pieces that Rush did. It and The Necromancer set the stage for 2112. The two tracks I mentioned above are where they went after 2112. Thanks again!
Love this so much....the message is so beautiful....love love love....this from a 69 year old woman and fan from Tiny Ontario Canada!!!!! So proud of this Canadian band!!! Especially today Canada Day July 1st 2020!
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I don’t care what anybody says , ......... this i one of Rush’s Masterpieces!
Damn right!!
exactly!
I rank it equal to 2112, IMHO.
Agree 100%!
Hell yes!!!
The song is a mirror of life... from birth to death. Arguably their finest opus ever created.
Has always been my top favorite.
Nah! Wait....He needs to dip his head into Genesis, Supers Ready. That would be the main one!
Children's Entertainment he talking about Rush, he was saying this is one of Rush’s finest opus’
I agree
@@childrensentertainment7667 Supper, not super lol. Yes great song, though he did say "their" finest opus, not greatest song in general.
Jamal is not afraid of the ride.....the journey is real
Randall Reece exactly. This is hard core Rush fan territory here.
When you are singing along to a song you’ve never heard. Then you find out this was their least successful album. Rush is the best
@@butternutter9847 I always thought this album would have been a HUGE success if it came AFTER 2112, A Farewell to Kings, and Hemispheres. But the irony is it had to come first and fail or we would never have got 2112. This is my 3rd favorite Rush album
Heck yeah. I haven't even listened to this since my early days. I love this stuff.
It never fails to take me whenever I need to go.
Thank you for your kind words about my video. Caress of Steel is one of my favorite albums, and I've loved this song for so long. It really doesn't get the attention it deserves. I'm glad you got to experience it and appreciate what an amazing song it really is.
Well done to you, sir - - the vid was perfect!! Not overwhelming, but captured the essence of each section
David Molnar well done sir!
Great job on your part. The imagery matched the music just right.
Great job! A nice marriage of images and Neils poetry.
Thank you! Weren't for you I may have never heard this song!
Not radio friendly. Non- fans hated it. Nobody bought it. It is a masterpiece.
And when the label told them they couldn't do this again or they'd drop them, that they had to produce radio-friendly hit tracks... Rush fired back with 2112 and a gigantic middle finger.
Absolutely. A true masterpiece.
Funny... back when it was released in 1975, I hadn't really heard much of Rush, and then a DJ on a popular radio station in Cleveland announced, "This is from the new Rush album called "Caress of Steel". What song did they play, you ask? "I Think I'm Going Bald"! I actually bought the album after hearing THAT! The album turned out to be a complete revelation to me, as did pretty much every subsequent release from Rush. Glad I jumped on board. It was, and still is, an incredible ride. RIP Neil Peart
John Q. Public is not a very smart fellow.
An epic opus! I love it, from beginning to end.
"Caress of Steel"~ Has always been my favourite Rush album!
Mine too.
same!!!!!!!!!!
100%
William Filipovich mine too! Favourite album EVER!
@@O_Towne_Bear DITTO! I'm SO HAPPY for Jamal... and his reaction! Now, he has been indoctrinated... almost.
Jamal, now you must experience Hemispheres, Books l and ll. Once again, you will NOT be disappointed. #RushRules
The final guitar solo on VI. The Fountain is a complete mind blower. It’s as if Alex’s playing is an extension of his soul. It transcends the notes being played, straight from the heart.
The way Neil preached it
Alex seldom gets recognized for being the amazing guitarist that he is. He is easily the most underrated guitar player ever.
All the solos on this record are amazing. I agree with you about The Fountain solo. Bacchus Plateau is also one of my favourites ever.
Alright Jamal, time to get blown away by another Rush masterpiece. It’s time - you are ready. It’s time to listen to “Hemispheres”, Books I and II. Book one is the song “Cygnus X-1”, the last song on their 1977 release “A Farewell to Kings”. Book II continues on their 1978 release “Hemispheres”, and is the title track.
Can’t wait for your reaction!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it's the only Rush suite he hasn't heard yet
Austin Staab Could be! Get to it Jamal!
Those two albums,especially those two epic songs,might just break him. Those who have heard those songs for the first time say it’s almost an out of life experience.🤣
I *will* weep if this mans listens to both Cygnus X-1 books. Literally the greatest song/s written by humans.
@@davidbailey6397 Hearing it live on their last tour was quite literally divine.
No one at the bridge is my favorite part of the song.
Had a tear in my eye watching the reaction. Rush music affects me deeply.
That and panacea. Noone at the bridge may be my favorite rush 'song'
@Veli Stanisic Last sentence in your comment...DITTO! Has for 40 years. RIP Professor. 😢💔🥁🙏🇨🇦🕊️
Have to agree. No one at the bridge is a personal favorite. So emotion laden and delivered brilliantly by Geddy. Really feel for the character who is clearly in dire straights.
“Life is just a candle and a dream must give it flame.”
BROTHER! I'm not gonna lie, I had a tear in my eye listening to this with you. It took me back to the first time I heard it. Love is sharing music together. Thank you!!
I laughed, I cried, it’s always been a part of me. Love Rush! Love Jamal’s love of Rush
I'm right there with you , 7th grade 1975 Bonsall Union School , SanDiego. Cranking this cassette carving up all that concrete and blacktop that school had to offer with my Sims Pure Juice skateboard 32" long , double kick tails, clear grip tape, tracker trucks with Sims cornices wheels with the inside wheel beveled off for easier transition from tile to coping and axle grinders. Some of the best times of my youth. God, I wish I could go back to that age.
"Come on Neil! Bring it home!"
Not so fast says Alex. lol
"Hold my beer!" -Alex
@@riveralph3687 Molson, Moosehead, Labatt's, or Elsinore will do.
This album, and likely this song in particular, was the biggest inflection point in the bands career. The supporting tour was largely unsuccessful and their record label told them they needed to make more commercial, radio friendly album next. This lead to what many refer to as one of the biggest middle fingers of a band to their record label and critics in general, in the form of the album 2112. They were willing to give up their careers rather than bow to pressure to alter what they felt their art needed to be. Needless to say, 2112 gave the band their freedom to do whatever the hell they wanted, and we are all better off for their integrity in their music, some 40 odd years later.
Personally, I love this album. :)
I love their absolutely fearless choice to make the 2112 album their way. Better to flame out on something they could be proud of than possibly succeed by compromising and trying to make something they thought might appease the label. I would consider this more strength of conviction than a middle finger to the label.
For the biggest middle finger to a record label, look to Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Music-a double album with no hint of his previous or future material and no resemblance at all to anything that had ever been on the radio. No vocals. No drums or bass. No rhythm. No harmony or even melody. Just four album sides of guitar feedback and noise. I loved it! Actually heard a station play an entire side while I was driving home from college once. Could not believe it.
They were very lucky the label didn't just kill 2112 straight away and drop them. There's plenty of precedent for it.
I just watched a Rush documentary and they were saying how bad Caress of Steel was and what a step backward it was and I was like, are you out of your frickin' minds???
@@JaymanOttawa Who is "they"? Rush themselves?
@@headlibrarian1996 No, some supposed Rush "know it alls" were ragging on Caress of Steel.
As a life long Rush fan, this is their "hidden" gem.. Made when they were so young, and never commercially appreciated, in 1975... As many others have said, a masterpiece... A song and vision before its time..
It is so hidden that I listened to it when it came out and it did nothing for me. Now when I want to hear Rush, I play this ! I think it is one of their best if not the best.
Caress of Steel is my favorite album.
I found this cassette in a discount bin at a gas station, some time in the 80s.
Worn out many copies since.
Crazy ! Found Jeff Beck Blow by Blow in a Hardware store .
Dude, I saw the thumbnail, “He’s doing Fountain?!” I nearly spit out my after work beer!
🤣
Yeah, this is pretty deep. You can see their true progressive form starting to take shape during this stage.
My dad recommended I stayed away from this until he was sure I was a Rush fan. Then he was like, okay. You will appreciate The Fountain of Lamneth. I LOVE this song.
Smart dad ........
Lauri Ivey Indeed! Rush quickly became my favorite band after that. I already liked classic rock and prog like Pink Floyd. So it was an easy transition.
@@TylerLL2112 Two of my 3 sons are big fans ....
My older brother who introduced me to Rush did the same. Made sure I understood the band before letting me down this rabbit hole.
Your dad is awesome
This is from 1975, they were in their early 20's here. Rush did 2 albums in 1975 Fly By Night and this Caress Of Steel. Thought you would like to know 👍
“Call out for direction
And there's no one there to steer
Shout out for salvation
But there's no one there to hear
Cry out supplication
For the maelstrom is near
Scream out desperation
But no one cares to hear”
Yea just sitting here crying and giggling cuz this song is so damn fucking good.
Some of my favorite lyrics ever written. Neil peart was a fucking genius! RIP!
Sure was the solos on this record are so insanely good this is one of my faves Neil's drumming is fantastic throughout and Geddys never sounded better he takes you right to the eye of the storm
Same here; Why they look back on Caress of Steel and shake their heads, I am not sure. Shit, even the album title is great!
Yup. Been there. Dark night of the soul. You either suck it up and tough it out, or perish.
I FUCKING LOVE THIS SONG. THIS ALBUM. THIS BAND. ALL TIME FAV SINCE I WAS 9YRS OLD. Their music changed my life forever and I am so grateful!!!
to quote Geddy Lee about this time period " i think we were pretty high during this time and it shows"
Alright by me 🥰
I'd say they were higher during making 2112. Maybe even doing LSD for the song 2112 itself, lol. And "A Passage to Bangkok" is about taking a journey to get high more or less. Side two of 2112 always seems to be neglected, but it has some great tunes like that one and LESSONS to name a couple off the top of my head
@Eric Byrd It's like they got just high enough but not so high that they were completely baked out.
This might also explain what he calls the "era of the absurdly prophetic robes."
@@TheCanuck1962 I was always really fond of twilight zone it's just out of left field cause it's just Neil Peart writing like a fanfiction theme song for a twilight zone reboot. And it's great.
"Caress of Steel" is a terribly underrated album. This was where Neil really began coming up with longer stories for the songs and his creative juices really began flowing. It was also after they'd been relentlessly touring, and their playing on this album is so incredibly tight. This album didn't sell very well, and their record company was going to drop them if they didn't come up with something commercial for their next album. They could have knuckled under, but instead they decided they'd rather go down in flames doing what they wanted. The result was the album and song "2112." A lot of the anger in the vocals of 2112 was actually directed towards the record company executives.
This song/album almost killed Rush's career. The world was not ready for it.
they never will be
They still aren't ready for it. I love Rush so much because of this stuff.
RUSH is a thinking person's band. And that right there is the "problem"
It both almost killed and launched them into the stratosphere by giving us 2112.
When they released 2112 the label basically stopped bitching and let them do whatever they want.
One of my favorite albums. I love older Rush .. so deep .. so awesome!
R.I.P. Neil Peart .. miss you so much! .. thank you for all you have given us!
I was only 12 yrs old when I first heard this record, to say my mind was blown is an understatement.
Favorite moment of this video is at 6:54 after Geddy yells "Listen!". Jamal's expression of "what just happened?" is priceless.
Cygnus X-1 and X-II (Hemispheres) has to be next 🤟🏼
Glad to see someone who understands the lyrics and takes the time to understand them! Respect!
Used to take a longer walk home from school to listen to all of this.
I have watched you tube videos for maybe 4 years now. I have been a Rush fan since 1978 and have seen them several times live. I have never posted a comment before, but feel like I must now. One comment posted said this video brought a tear to viewers eyes... ditto for me watching this reaction of yours. You somehow made me gain a new appreciation for one of my all time favorite bands. You helped me realize how awesome these guys really are. There will never be another band like Rush. Keep doing your thing as you are, you do it well. Thank you! Neil is the man, wrote as good as he played - second to none in my opinion. R.I.P. professor.
My favorite band.
Thanks Rush for zillions of great songs!
Sad world without Neil. Rest in Power "Professor"!
The tone Alex gets during the solo of No One at the Bridge is one of the heaviest ever recorded, yet the solo is so fluid and melodic. His note selection has always been top notch. Mr. Tasty.
This álbum is other masterpiece of Rush. The power of Geddy's voice is amazing.
The peak of his shriek!
Geddy CRUSHED IT on this one!
No One At the Bridge one of his best vocal performances to me.
Sooooo fukn good 😎🤙
I've never clicked a link faster
Ohhh, into the deep end good sir. Nice.
😅
Caress of Steel may have almost ended their career, but that album has some of their best work imo. I was 15 when this came out. These are the songs that made me a fan. This song, The Necromancer and Bastille Day are flipping KILLER.
You're content is awesome, just like Rush. Thanks man!
Balls deep into Caress of Steel. Gotta give you the major props.
@@jamelakajamal Congratulations! You have leveled up! All hail Level 18 Wizard Jamel!
Welcome to the club
You are officially a lover of prog rock. When albums told stories, meant to be listened to in their entirety.
No ‘just drop a single’ for these groups
For story rock it's hard to beat Queensryche: Operation Mindcrime. That would be a huge undertaking as he'd have to do the whole album.
These lyrics are all Neil's! 🥁🥁🥁🎼🎼🎼🤙🤙🤙
BTW: This song is 45 years old.
Farewell to the king.
WOOF!!!! 45 YEARS!!!!
Just shows that some things are ageless
Deep into the Rush catalogue now...
It was quite a sontg to listen to growing up in Washington's Puyallup Valley, in the shadow of Mt. Rainier. We actually *have* a "mountain in the east", that "holds the sunrise in the prison of the night"...
My absolute favorite from Rush, and my introduction to them. No One at the Bridge is such a poignant song ... so soulful, so touching, so true.
Caress of Steel was such a masterpiece ... it just took the world a few years to catch up to that understanding.
Kudos to the guy that did the lyrics video - - well done!!
Bro I actually cried during panacea. I have loved this album since it came out. My favorite rush lp. Glad you likes it. Great review.
It's a song about life, nothing more nothing less. And prolly the greatest representation of it ever composed in a single song.
I've known this song for 40 years or more. I always thought it was literally about a quest to find the fountain of eternal life. I've only just figured out that it's an allegory for the course of life from infancy to old age and death.
Feeling a bit dim now. Wonder what I'll figure out in the next 40? 🤔
Epic and very deep Rush classic. Neil Peart was a fantastic percussionist and even better lyricist. RIP "professor" .
I love that you love rush
What they appeared to be doing for you is what they have always done for me
Cygnus X-1 is a serious banger and Geddy hits his highest note!
A Farewell to Kings has a some good songs. Closer to the Heart and Xanadu are good as well. And he's reacted to them.
Yes but after Cygnus X-1, it is mandatory to follow up with Cygnus X-1: Book Two.
I almost hit the thumbs down button by mistake.
@@TheCanuck1962 the title song A Farewell to Kings is great too. He should react to that as well.
@@alrivers2297 That song has heavy Jethro Tull influence. Not sure he's ready for that yet, lol
Love your appreciation of lyrics and music.... Wish everyone was so open minded with Music, with everything for that matter LOL.
You have just leveled up to Level 18 Wizard! Congrats! You have found the Fountain of Lamneth! All Hail Level 18 RUSH Wizard Jamel!
RRotz Reviews LMAO!!!!!
I was waiting for this song. I knew once you heard Necromancer this wouldn't be far behind. Great choice sir!
A Masterpiece WAY ahead of their time...heard it when it was first released....will NEVER get old. RIP Ghost Rider.
Ok, officially a RUSH geek now. When you find yourself automatically singing along, you are one of us. I just wish you could have seen them live. It’s as good or better than you can imagine!
also on this album is Lakeside Park the song with my favorite verse "I know it's just a memory but some memories last forever"
The album Caress of Steel, from which this came, almost ended their record contract. It was misunderstood by many fans and the songs were not radio friendly. But REAL Rush fans know this is some of their best work. I truly applaud you for listening to both The Necromancer and now this song. You're a REAL fan no doubt. You'll have to finish off the album though. You've still got to do Bastille Day, I think I'm going Bald and Lakeside Park, the song that Neil liked, but Geddy hates, lol. The park is located in St Catherines, Ontario.
"A lot of the early stuff I'm really proud of. Some of it sounds really goofy, but some of it stands up better than I gave it credit for. As weird as my voice sounds when I listen back, I certainly dig some of the arrangements. I can't go back beyond 2112 really, because that starts to get a bit hairy for me, and if I hear "Lakeside Park" on the radio I cringe. What a lousy song! Still, I don't regret anything that I've done!"
- Geddy Lee, Raw Magazine
Lakeside Park was Neil reminiscing. I like it. Going Bald, not so much.
@@johncampbell756 "Going Bald" was written for Kim Mitchell of Max Webster... Another Canadian band that's highly underrated in the State's...
Is Geddy crazy???lol
@@leddygee1896 I'm actually suggesting Kim Mitchell to someone else. Being that English-language and French-language stations must ensure that at least 35% of the Popular Music they broadcast each week is Canadian content, a lot of the old classic rock bands still get a lot of air time up here. Patio Lantern and Go for a Soda get played a lot.
@@johncampbell756 It was actually a park that Neil lived near by and used to go there in the summers.
www.songfacts.com/facts/rush/lakeside-park
Neil wrote novels and the band made them into great songs. He was on some Game of Thrones / Lord of the Rings type of stuff. This lyric video with the images is VERY well done!
Harmony Wisdom It really is a great video. I’ve never seen it before. It’ll definitely be my go to when I listen Fountain from now on.
Jamel you never stop amazing me with your Rush reactions.Noone does as many Rush reactions as you .Damn bro.Try ByTor & The Snow Dog.I am most def a fan of you big man
Yeah, By-Tor but do the ATWAS live version!
Also on this album is another one of Rush’s masterpieces, “I Think I’m Going Bald”
You suck...:)...I know you're breakin balls...
I hate that song lol.
I dedicate that to my best friends every year ]:P
Lol!!!!
I've lost a few more hairs.
People forget that Neil was not just the drummer, he was also Rush's main lyricist. He wrote those lyrics when he was only about 23 years old.
This is one of the best reactions i have ever seen. The music is great but your sincere reaction is also amazing ... i would like to react two songs ... Cygnus X1 and Cygnus X2 with lyrics. Congrats for such a great reaction filled with true feelings.
I highly recommend 2 Rush songs that go well back to back.
"Time Stand Still" and " Entre Nous"
Fantastic heartfelt songs with powerful lyrics.
Thank you Jamal..! I grew up with Rush and have heard all there songs 100's if times and to be honest they NEVER get old.. so beautiful to see some enjoying them like I do!! Its a magic time probably never will come again... so many great bands back then!! God bless you my friend!!
This is my favorite song of Rush. I listen for the first time in 1996 in Mexico City when i was inmingrant. Beautiful song...make me cry.
What an amazing trip they were!!!! The lyrics to their songs I am only now at 57 years old ,am truly appreciating !!! They all three took their craft to the highest level.
So glad you did this! Tears sprung to my eyes watching this! One of my all time favorites! Rush has helped me get through ALL the tough times in my life. Im so glad you have discovered them and i hope they do the same for you that they have for me. Peace bro
Such an incredible album. It’s always been one of my favourites and it amazes me that it took so long for people (fans and the music industry) to recognise just how good this album is. I still can’t believe that Neil is gone. I was never fortunate enough to meet him, but Rush got me through some tough periods in my life and their music and Neil’s words continue to inspire me to this day.
Thanks for all your reaction videos. Your obvious joy and passion for Rush is plain for all to see. They remind me so much of my own joy in discovering Rush.
I kinda laugh at the folks that did not recognize this as anything other then phenomenal, from the first time they were lucky enough to hear it.
My dad loved Rush so much, he named me Neil after the professor himself. rip. It's so nice to see others enjoy Rush, and how they changed music.
The kicker is that they were only around 22 when they did this.
Been a Rush fan forever. Saw them at a small venue on the Gonzaga campus back in '74 or '75 I believe. With Styx. Amazing. Then several time later in Spokane.
Ahhhhhhh, Spokane. Riverfront Park. Airway Heights BMX.
Go Bulldogs
Watching you enjoy this underrated Rush piece gives me joy. Well done sir, love the channel.
Awesome to see you digging deep into their discography. You are quickly becoming one of my favorite reactors. Keep up the good work.
Man, you do some killer jams dude.......I have loved this for years........nice reaction......
You just LEAPED to the top of my favorite Reaction Video Commentators with this video. I am so impressed by your ability to grasp the depths and nuances of the music and lyrics, as well as your appreciation for the skill of the musicians. I have laughed when I see your reactions to Primus, and the fact that you named this your favorite Rush song puts your opinion well into worthiness. I picked this video because it is a symbol of where I am in my life at the moment, being equal parts of multiple (or possibly all) parts of this song, what with my divorce, and resulting loss of purpose that has led to an almost fresh restart of my life, as well as finding myself lost in the Valley so to speak. I look forward to many more videos from you. I am of the opinion that Hemispheres, Books I & II should absolutely go on your list for future reactions, and if you like Primus, something a little more obscure by the singer and bassist may be something you'll like as well..........say Les Claypool and the Holy Mackerel. Depending on whether you want something dark (that would be Delicate Tendrils, with Henry Rollins doing vocals), or something funny (that would be El Sobrante Fortnight), but both are on the same album, Highball With the Devil. Basically anything by Les Claypool. You strike me as the type to like music for thinking men, so I'll also suggest anything by Aesop Rock, but that is underground hip-hop, and if you go with that by some leap of imagination, I suggest you bring a dictionary, and brush up on your metaphors. Not a dis at all; that man will blow your mind lyrically. Sorry for the length of the comment, but I'm most impressed.
Jamal, you're the best bro. I love all your Rush reactions. You are so genuine and sincere. As a long time Rush fan, it is a huge pleasure to watch your reactions and appreciation. You are one classy dude!
Jamal.....welcome to the songs of RUSH that truly capture one's spirit of life....
Music and lyrics that will never be seen or heard of by any band again....honest music....peace.
Keep tuning in Jamal and spread the word, the gospel,, RUSH
You make me fill with joy to share your reactions for the first time.... Rush is one of those incomparable bands. And to imagine they made up but three members. RIP Neil... He cannot be replaced. Check out some live versions of him playing his solos. There's a documentary out there about his search and evolution over time as to how he played and continued to learn to the very end. And they were such amazing friends...
Isn't it so clear they play with such love, for each other and for the music. It's so meaningful and fills your imagination. We used to (get hi) and then lay on the floor in a dark bedroom and eyes closed SEE in our minds eyes the fully complete moving picture that spilled out for each of us.
Omg I love your reactions, and I stumble on this. Rush was my band growing up. Not for a couple decades or more, but wow. U reacting to Fountain. I'm floored.
OH my god somebody actually reacting to Fountain of Lamneth! Bless!
Joshua Fizer there’s at least one other reaction out there. Enoma did it last year some time.
As a life long Rush fan and musician whom is now in his 40’s, their music has always spoken to me. Lyrically, dynamically, harmonically and soulfully.
I’m a drummer, but I consider myself a musician. Cause I ain’t stoopid 😉
Getting to the point., Your videos are amazing. You truly “get” Rush. You really appreciate their talent. And it’s a welcoming gift to see and hear someone appreciate them as I always have.
Keep it up man. I’m loving it🍺👍👌🏻
Jamal--I'm so glad that you discovered Rush! It gives me joy like a proud Father watching you react to the music that I fell in love with 35 years ago. Please listen to both parts of "Hemispheres" next, but don't forget "By-tor and the Snow Dog!" both are epic pieces!
I'm not the first to say this, but Jamal, you HAVE to do the following two Rush songs back to back: "Cygnus X1 - Book One - The Voyage" from the "A Farewell To Kings" album, and then "Cygnus X1 - Book Two - Hemispheres" from the "Hemispheres" album. As far as I know it's the first time a band did a song suite that spanned two albums. And they're the last of the great "epic" songs from the classic 70's era of Rush! Rock on dude, love your channel!
I never understood the dismissiveness given to this album.
"Lakeside Park," "Bastille Day," "the Necromancer..." Yeah, this album was awesome. This song is actually my least favorite song on it, and still great.
Well, those who would dismiss it, never understood this album. They just didn't get it. =)
I fucking love the album. I think im going bald is among their worst material though IMO.
but everything else on this album is great. the necromancer is of of their most underrated songs.
Probably because the band has been dismissive toward it. I love it, though.
Alex once said this album is like refrigerator art... "your parents know it's awful but they hang it on the fridge because they love you" as a way of describing why Rush fans own the album. I have a friend Pete who was 12 when this came out and swears this is his favorite album so I think there's some context to him loving it so much because it was so hard and rockin' for the time. This album does get a lot of jokes and I do enjoy it but at the same time I always call it "Caress of Weiner." Just sayin'
Love it at 21:30 "Bring it on Neil" request and Alex kills it with that solo.. Not knocking you. Love that you are in the moment and watching your initial reactions to this song is a kick! Thank you!
Man listen to rush - hemispheres... your brain will explode.
Crazy you say that. Hemispheres & Caress of Steel my absolute favorites.
Is he ready though?
He appreciates The Fountain of Lamneth. He's ready for Hemispheres.
Hemispheres is a masterpiece.
Whoa there, dude. Do NOT tell this man about what happens at T+ 1:00. He'll get it on his own if and when it's truly meant to be. I don't needs me no Scanners-type karmic bullcrap on my conscience.
One of my all time favorite songs. So glad you covered it, thank you!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR REACTING TO THIS SONG!! FINALLY!! The Fountain bra!! Man. Love that whole album. You gotta do the Rush yracks "Cygnus XI" off Farewell to Kings and then then FO SHO "Cygnus XI Book II" off the Hemispheres album. RIP Neil!! Love his lyrics. And that song is at the top. FUCK YEAH!!
This is indeed a masterpiece. Sharing is caring found this in 1979 good to see you loving it 41 years later.
One of the best Rush songs ever. The person goes from birth to rights of passage to his love to grinding through life and getting drunk to the Fountain.... The last part where the volume fades in and out real fast- as I believe - is his life/soul leaving. Thank you for sharing your reaction with us. Makes me feel good that someone else appreciates their art.
Rush - The Pass
A favorite of mine.
"The lyrics by drummer Neil Peart address teenage suicide and the tendency to romanticize it."
-Wikipedia
"..yes, it's sad, it's a horrible, tragic thing if someone takes their own life, but let's not pretend it's a hero's end. It's a tragedy, and it's a personal tragedy for them, but much more so for the people left behind. I can understand someone making the choice; it's their choice to make. I can't relate to it, and I could never imagine it, for myself."
-Neil Peart
...."A, damn ...music movie!" - Yes. That is the basis of what Progressive Rock offered and attempts to do (in many cases). 😁😁👍😋 🤘🤘
This song is one of the most interesting of their songs. It is so detailed without too much detail. There is so much emotion and attention to detail of one person’s journey through life. I really enjoyed it. I don’t remember this song at all and I most likely have never heard it. Thank you for your reaction, Jamel.
That was a lot of wows on this reaction. I’ve been listening to this song for almost 40 years and I agree.
When you first said “He’s singing” I was gonna comment “Naa, he’s SANGIN” haha. Glad you corrected yourself.
I've been listening to this song since I was 14, and watching this reminds me of what it was like to hear it for the first time.
You have the same look on your face that I had on my face 20 years ago when I first heard this song. This is wonderful.
I'm sitting here in tears listening and watching your wonder and sense of discovery like I did myself in 1978. In this song -- and album, Caress of Steel -- you hear Rush's passion, love, and labor pains that birthed 2112. The creativity the have exhibited throughout their career is mind bending. Never content, never complacent, they defined their sound and messages. Thanks for your own passion and expressive reactions to their incredible art. Vive le Rush! Cygnus X-1 Books I and II next please!
what sets Rush apart is Geddy's Voice!
amongst many things
2020 and I still listen to this on a regular basis, on vinyl of course.
Every time I hear the Fountain of Lamneth it makes me think of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and how they were destined to write the song that would bring the world together. It was already here.
I used to sing Panacea and Cask of '43 (Bacchus' Plateau) to my children as lullabies when they were very young. Brings a tear to my eye hearing those songs.
Always enjoy the Rush reactions the most.
Caress of steel is a masterpiece . . .
Thank you so much for reacting to so much Rush! For those of us lifelong fans it is so fun to see someone experience the magic that made us love them in the first place. They are truly in a league of their own. If you want something along these lines but even more experimental, I highly recommend you check out "Cygnus X-1" and "Cygnus X-1 Part II: Hemispheres". The Fountain of Lamneth was one of the first of the great storytelling pieces that Rush did. It and The Necromancer set the stage for 2112. The two tracks I mentioned above are where they went after 2112. Thanks again!
Love this so much....the message is so beautiful....love love love....this from a 69 year old woman and fan from Tiny Ontario Canada!!!!! So proud of this Canadian band!!! Especially today Canada Day July 1st 2020!
I love how well you get it!
A lot of people just don’t!
I appreciate your interpretations of the lyrics very much...