Gospel Drummer REACTS to Neil Peart Drum Solo Rush Live in Frankfurt
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- Gospel Drummer REACTS to Neil Peart Drum Solo Rush Live in Frankfurt This is my FIRST TIME HEARING Neil Peart and RUSH
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Good ear on Buddy Rich. Neil produced and performed on two Buddy Rich Tribute cd's.
It was a bit later in his life he engrossed himself in all things Buddy and it definitely enriched his already rich playing.
@@debbierussell5349 Later in his career, he did quite a bit with big band--the Rich-Krupa era if memory serves.
i got them, there's also a making of DVD. RIP Professor
I think he was giving homage to Gene Krupa when he played the extended snare part… AND to Lionel Hampton with the xylophone parts. Definitely paid homage to Buddy Rich at the end… and did so in a way Buddy would have appreciated
Best part of this? The end when you say "I'm inspired and now I want to go practice!" And the professor lives on.
Thanks for watching the entire video!!
Best drummer in my opinion, and wrote 90% of Rush lyrics. Man was a genius!!!!!!! 🇨🇦
Not just a drummer either. He was a Percussionist. A dam genius taken too soon
@@spacecowboy_1962 so true!!!
Yeh RIP though :/
He wrote way more than 90% lol. Geddy and alex only wrote a few lyics after neil joined. All i can even think of is tears, lessons and chemistry. Edit: possibly also different strings. May have been geddy.
We are fortunate to have lived in his era.
Neil said he wasn't blingy but it's okay for his drums to be. The Professor on drums ladies and gentlemen.
The MASTER Professor ;D
The greatest drummer to ever grace God's green Earth, imo ❤️🤘🤘
The dryers were a joke. Rush has been touring since 1970's. At one point, Geddy Lee, the lead singer, bass, keyboards and peddles decided to get rid of his amp stacks and run his sound through the house speakers. The lead guitarist, backing vocals, foot pedals and keyboards, so had his giant stack behind him. Geddy didn't want a big nothing behind him so he started having the stage hands put dryers, popcorn machines, rotisserie chicken ovens etc... behind his side of the stage.
Geddy and Alex were best friends from highschool and loved to have a good time. Over a 40 year career, they never forgot their friendship and loved to have fun teasing each other.
Don’t forget the vending machines he had on one tour. He like a bunch of snack machines lining the back of the stage behind him.
Thanks. I never knew the origin of that. But through reading Neil Pearts books knew that having guests come on stage to 'put quarters' in to run the washing machines became a part of the show. After watching this video I was about to google how that started. Not sure if it is out there, although I suspect it is, google rush washing machines and jack black. In the last book I just finished, it sounded like a great moment.
@@kevinferriter4453 - haha........I knew the story, but hadn't heard about the 'quarters' part! Sounds like Rush - goofballs. Also go back and read album covers from start to finish. THere's always some interesting things hiding in there. ONE thing I don't know about was a SESAME STREET kinda thing. Albums always had a 'brought to you by' a couple of letters or numbers. I don't know the story behind that.
Do know the story behind the SESAME STREET kinda thing on Rush Album covers??. Albums always had a 'brought to you by' a couple of letters or numbers. I don't know the story behind that.
@@lancewilliams4847 Here's a short explanation from one of the interviews that Neil Peart did.
I've seen this drum solo a zillion times and my lower jaw is still falling on the floor. Every time. At the end, I have to refrain myself from standing up and applause. RIP Neil.
NEIL PEART IS THE TRUTH!
Neil is always trying to be the best Neil...
Everyone else is trying to be Neil!
THE GOAT!
So Neil Peart noticed that the drummer for journey had improved his drumming, so 20 years into his career, the band took a year off because Neil wanted to relearn how to drum. He took lessons from the danger drum teacher as Journey's drummer. There's a whole 1.5 hour video with Neil Peart taking about how he relearned his craft and the drum layout is one of those changes.
Yes, you did recognize Buddy Rich. Neil studied Buddy Rich and did a while tribute concert of Buddy Rich music.
He also spent a year riding his bike across Africa listening to local rhythms and integrated them into his playing.
Freddie Gruber - he was the teacher. Steve Smith used him and Neil saw Steve at the Burning For Buddy concerts and asked Steve who he’d been studying with and Steve say “Freddie”, then Neil did the same. It definitely loosened his style and expanded his influences, probably extended his career to play what he did as long as he did.
Yes, he triggers the jazz horn samples.
After Freddy he took more lessons from Jazz great Peter Erskine , Peter would have Neil use for example the high hat day after day and develop all the tones and sounds he could from just that one high hat
To me, this was a mistake. Neil's style before that was more «his own», and certainly more creative. Maybe it had to do with what Rush was writing at the time, though, I dunno.
@@hugolafhugolaf Recording what may be the finest drum solo of all time is not "a mistake"
The man was at the top of his game, then went back to study and learned how they swung during the big band era. Then studied even more to gain independence. He's proof that there's always something to learn. The professor was an amazing musician, and man. There's rockstars and then there's people like him.
One last comment. Try 'Xanadu - Exit Stage Left' It's pre-electronic drums and you'll see his full kit... multiple sets of triangles, glockenspiel, wind chimes, full chimes, xylophone, wood blocks etc...
I scrolled down to make this exact same comment. Thank you!
I agree! And the oficial video for "Tom Sawyer"!
Watch it daily
Xanadu is my favorite Rush song, from my favorite Rush album.
i believe its the song "witch hunt" in which neil played a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood. (i recall reading that on the album credits years ago)
I love the reactions of people when they see Neil's drumkit for the first time.
Neil Peart once said:
"What is a master but a master student? And if that's true, then there's a responsibility on you to keep getting better and to explore avenues of your profession."
...and that's exactly how he lived.
RIP Professor ❤ 🙏🏻
Wow Jennifer, for such a young lady, you are 'old soul' insightful & intelligent. Yours is without a doubt the very best & spot on tribute & explanation of The Professor I've ever read (and I've read 100's, cried for almost a week when I heard he passed).
You rock little sister, Neil would be proud. BTW, where is this quote from?
spot on
Peart was 52 years old when he performed this solo - 52 not 22 - and that's what makes this performance of his even more amazing!
Speed, Dexterity and Creativity - he truly was "The Professor" and the undisputed champ (in my opinion)
Krupa and Rich were big influences
Check out Peart's kit in "Xanadu" from Exit...Stage Left in 1981 - real sweet set-up
Not was "The Professor" but is & will forever be "The Professor"...
And he was ill during this show which is even more impressive considering he didn’t hit sticks or hit rims even once
@@trevorlezotte4437 Only once is there an audible mistake during his solo here, and it's a miss-hit marimba key, which I'm surprised there weren't more honestly, considering how damn small those pads are 😅
Like you, I am also an African-American and (now part-time) Gospel drummer. Unlike you, I think I am probably 20 years older and I got seriously into Neil and Rush when I was about 14, so it's been north of 35 years. I am SO GLAD that you did that, got to experience this and enjoyed it as much as you did. Your reactions were spot on. He IS in the circular pattern family--derived from Steve Smith by way of their teacher Freddie Gruber. The solo IS in fact in specific pieces and arranged as an actual song. He WAS very influenced by Buddy and spearheaded two multi-drummer tribute albums to him. You couldn't have been more on point. As far as your later statement of, feeling inspired to practice, I have to say this...In many of the churches I've played in I'd get compliments about how 'good' I am. In reality, what I really am is, as I'd describe it, "solidly competent", nothing more. The reason I believe so many of them see it differently is really because I grew up playing with such a Neil-based perspective as well as so deeply in the church. Therefore, I tend to 'hear' and construct drum parts slightly differently than folks would typically expect. The same is probably true for the many rock bands I've been in. I think you'd really love listening to Neil's song work even more. For greater accessibility (sorry old school Rush fans), I'd recommend any album 1980 (Permanent Waves) or later (except Test For Echo) to start.
I was gonna mention Gruber, yeah ..good stuff. And oddly enough it was prior to Test for Echo that he studied with Gruber, and even took on traditional grip during that period. Test for Echo is an *incredible* album, with absolutely chilling songs ..but maybe is better suited for after someone's taken in the 'core' Rush sound
He traveled the world to pick up different drum styles. He never stopped learning.
didn't Stewart Copeland do the same thing?
He was referred to as the Professor! And he really was. He was the greatest!
do you know why they called him the professor? (geddy and alex used to say he looked like the professor from gilligans island, and teased him with that nick name)
It has been said many times before but Neil Peart is your favorite drummer's favorite drummer. R.I.P. to The Professor.
I don't think I'm ever going to get tired of watching that solo.
Being a drummer myself, you don't just hear it but you feel it. Neil pulls you in..
Neil's solos were on another level for sure, but I think any drummer would truly appreciate his work on the entire Rush catalog. He tried to challenge himself on every song, and he managed it without detracting from the song, itself. His drumming in each song will impress. I'm not a drummer, myself, but even the way he simply varied the basic drum part on Tom Sawyer always impresses me.
Danny Carey definitely has Neil as a major influence to what he wanted to do. He's the most air drummed drummer, he's your favorite drummers, favorite drummer, he was a lyricist, and an author. He's The Professor and he is deeply missed.
I heard one professional drummer say he might not be the greatest drummer of all time but he was the greatest drum composer of all time.
These reaction videos to Neil's solos are priceless. I don't know how anyone that studies drums doesn't know anything about The Professor?
The greatest band of all Time. I have been a fan 40 years. UNIQUE. Neil .R.I.P A Musical Genius and a Humble private man. Respect to him. As you will listen to Rush I subscribe .
Time for you to start listening to Rush, I guess
By far the best drummer in history. The maestro
Every time I see this it brings me to tears. He stands immortal next to the giants who he loved and who inspired him.
So I've been a Rush fan for over 40 years, and I've got to say, his solos are amazing!...but his playing within his songs, is what really shines! After all these years, I'm still incredibly moved and inspired by Moving Pictures.
You are missed, Neil.💔
Saw RUSH in Detroit in March of 1981 on the MP tour at 14 years old with my brother. 4 months later, when I just turned 15, we saw Van Halen's show on tour for Fair Warning...
He's called the GOAT for a reason !!!
Neil Peart Greatest Drummer of all time,,!!! Forever!!!!!
A friend of mine, a big jazz fan, who was in his 70's at the time, went to the Buddy Rich tribute at Carnegie Hall. He came back asking me "who the hell is this guy Neil Peart?" He was too old school jazz to get into Rush, but he was blown away by his solo in the concert.
The Professor. Period.
I grew up in the 70s and really got into RUSH when I was in Jr high and from day 1, Peart was the #1 drummer out there. Nobody that I knew even questioned it. He's always been my favorite and probably always will be. Glad to see his music and talents are still being discovered and appreciated.
Simply the GOAT!!!
The fact you removed your cam from the last few seconds of his performance, is such respect. I can't word it properly.
My camera actually died lol
I'm a Neil Peart fan and this is the 2nd time I've enjoyed watching your reaction to his Incredible talent!
Respect to anyone who give props to the great Steve Smith. My second fav drummer. RIP Mr. Peart.
My favorite comment is "Neil Peart is your favorite drummers favorite drummer".......awesome comment...I LOVE that you showed Neil in big screen mode...kudos from Canada 🇨🇦
Neil Peart = GOAT... 'Nuff Said ! ! ! R*I*P* Neil
Canadians can be proud ... From the lower 48 with respect and awe ... I'm also 54 and am blessed that Rush was a part of my youth.... Subdivisions
He studied EVERYTHING about drums then he took lessons and retrained everything he knew
an absolute legend. may he RIP. thats about to be my transition. i am selling my ekit and going back to the very basics and starting slow then im going to reward myself with an acoustic kit after I see an honest improvement. I started drums on a logitech kit that was made for gaming consoles and had such a blast I bought an ekit. its been a lot of fun for a couple years on and off but playing along to songs can only get you so far, even though its incredibly fun and rewarding. I have learned a lot just but learning songs I enjoy but I have A LOT to learn and I look forward to starting from scratch. anyway who cares really, that was quite a mouthful.. It shows very much that he studied everything and to learn he retrained everything he knew is inspiring and somewhat of a relief.
Great reaction to the greatest of all time!
RIP, one of the last (formerly) remaining greatest drummers of all time, you were taken from everyone too soon.
Greatest rock drummer that ever lived IMO.
My latest path to joy is watching drummers reactions to watching Neil Peart perform this solo. My 10 year old niece recently took up the drums which caused me to dive back into RUSH and the amazing Neil. Enjoyed your reaction vid - it sorta warms my heart to see people who know what drumming is all about (unlike myself) discover an old hero of mine. Saw RUSH twice in the 80’s. Cheers!
Best the best!
FOREVER NEIL PERT IN MY HEART!!!
Greatest ever. I miss Rush...
The best ever.....period!
5:05 Good ear! Neil started studying Buddy Rich late in life and re-invented his style around his drumming.
The most impressive part is the 3/4 bass drum and tambourine pagination (feet) and the different time signatures over the top with his hands around the toms , etc
Ostinato
It's from Max Roach's "The Drum Also Waltzes," if you want to check the original context out.
I agree. Bonzo does a similar beat in one Zeppelin’s concert footages.
The Professor!!
GOAT!!!!!!!
Thanks! I enjoed your take on Neil. RIP Neil.
Glad you enjoyed it
That’s crazy shit. Canada’s own Neil P from Rush. One of the most underestimated drummers in the world. For me, the best drummer in the world. Thank you Canada.
I've played drums almost my entire 30 years of life and that polyrhythm at around 5:00 is still one of those big walls I'll never be able to get past.
The Drum Master- (circa 1994) Drumming has the power to unite people, no matter how varied their language or cultural background might be. On a recent trek through Africa, Neil Peart had a singular experience that proved just that. "I was in Gambia, walking through a small village, and I heard the sound of a drum. So of course I was curious! I looked into a compound and I could hear the drumming coming from a curtained room. I walked up to a woman doing laundry in front of the room. She could see my interest in the sound, so she waved me to go in. Inside I found a young, white missionary from a nearby Catholic school. Sitting across from him was the commanding presence of the local drum master. He was attempting to show the missionary how to play any kind of beat. The missionary was trying as hard as he could, but he wasn't having a lot of success."
After a time the drum master, frustrated by the missionary's lack of ability, noticed the other man who had come into the room. The master had no idea who this person was, but he thought to himself, "Why not see if he can play?" According to Peart, what happened next was fascinating. "The drum master gestured to me to try and play a rhythm. So we began playing together, and he started smiling because he could tell I had a rhythm - maybe not his rhythm, but a rhythm of some kind. We were playing and playing, building the intensity, and little kids started coming in, laughing at the white man playing drums. Then a few women came into the room, and everybody began dancing to our beat! The master and I even started trading fours. It wasn't a spoken thing, but he could tell that I would lay out and listen to what he was doing for a certain amount of time, and then he would do the same. It was just a magical moment." When they finished, a confused and startled missionary ran up to Peart and asked, "How can you do that?" Chuckling to himself, Neil politely responded, "I'm in the business."
World Inspiration
Neil's love of bicycling and travel is well known - it's almost the stuff of legend. While on tour with Rush he's been known to avoid the tour bus and bike to the next town and venue. When not on the road with Rush, he has taken his bike to the four corners of the globe, including Europe, mainland China, and Africa.
Upon entering Peart's Toronto home, one is immediately struck by the fact that this man has seen and experienced locales most people can't imagine. "Here's a prized possession of mine," he says proudly, showing a raw-metal sculpture standing about ten inches high and resembling a tribal version of Rodin's "The Thinker." "It's from Africa. It weighs about twenty pounds, and I had to carry it a hundred miles on my bike. but it was worth it." Neil's passion for authentic African art is obvious. Unique drums, with their rich, hand-carved elegance, are displayed in his home with reverence. Original Chinese gongs decorate a few of the walls. The decor hints at the fact that a drummer lives in the house, shouts at the fact that a word traveler resides there. Peart's love of travel is obvious, but does actually going to other parts of the world inspire him musically? "First of all, I think travel is very important for any person," he insists. "It's affected me enormously, and I'm sure it filters down to my work. Africa is not an abstraction to me anymore - neither is China. They're places I've experienced, places where I've met people, made friends - and just broadened my thinking.
"I've written lyrics that were directly influenced by my travels abroad. In a drumming sense, I've had some interesting experiences in different countries, experiences that may not directly affect the way I play drums, but that certainly inspire my feelings about drumming. And I've gotten very interested in hand drumming. Lately I've been working on playing the djembe."
One way Peart's wanderlust has directly affected the sound of his drums is through sampling. "One of the small drums I brought from China is an antique that's too fragile to play. So I took it and a few of the other delicate instruments that I own and sampled them - along with many of my other instruments like my temple blocks and glockenspiel. I've built up a huge library of sounds, and they've made their way onto our albums in many of the different patterns I play."
A particular pattern Neil has recorded that demonstrates the value of "world inspiration" comes from Rush's last album, Roll The Bones. "On that record we had a song called 'Heresy' that had a drum pattern I heard when I was in Togo. I was laying on a rooftop one night and heard two drummers playing in the next valley, and the rhythm stuck in my head. When we started working on the song I realized that beat would complement it well."
Neil's drum fills in Rush's songs are awesome.
That’s why he was called The Professor.
RIP Neil
I wish you could have seen Rush live. It's an experience.
He's the man! The reason its so musical is he wrote all the bands songs.
Spirit of radio... La villa strangiato... Tom sawyer... Red barchetta.. Yyz.. This is just a rain drop of what rush is
I've been a Rush fan since the beginning. Every one of them is top at what they do. If listening, or watching a musician, make you want to practice, or learn an instrument, they have a gift, and also given the gift of inspiration.
He writes Music. Not just rhythm , has influenced more young drummers than anyone in my 62 years of life
The highlight of every Rush show was Neil's solo. And its all technical. All pre written, nothing improvised. He planned out every single beat. He's a genius. That's why he was known as The Professor.
Neil is hands down the best drummer ever
If Neil is not your favourite drummer, then he’s your favourite drummers, favourite drummer.. the man the myth the legend R.I.P. Neil
That's an Awesome Drumset. He's an Amazing Drumset.
Really no one better than Neil Peart..................nobody!
Creative, I think that’s a beautiful way to describe him. I saw rush 35 years ago, he didn’t have near the kit back then, but he was stunning, it took him decades to arrive at that kit he played in frankfurt
The kit was made of 10,000 year old trees they found in a swamp, and they are covered in 24KT gold, cost somewhere near $80,00 per kit, and he always had 2., and took up to 2.5hrs to set up. He only had one tech, and he had to put the kit together by memory, every time.. Most awesome! KBT Drummer, you have a nice percussion knowledge. Thank you..
One word: "INSANE"
That heavyily independent part where his feet were in 3 is a quote from Max Roach's "The Drum Also Waltzes," a jazz piece from back in the day. There's video of him playing, and it's worth checking out. It's basically designed as a workout for limb independence, explicitly.
One of Neil’s tutorial videos, about 90 minutes long, is titled “Anatomy of a Drum Solo”. Incredible.
……and…. You see where he found his chops…. 40s and 50s jazz….. he’s The Best! Nobody can top this!
I absolutely cannot believe that drummers do not no who the GOD of drumming is , great reaction man
I was honored & privileged to have met Neil Peart in 1981, and Buddy Rich in 1983. In my opinion, these two gentlemen were the very best drummers I've ever seen.
Neil's drum solos are not like your everyday drum solo. Any of this drum solo he created, he made them musical, not just him just drumming.
Neil is the best of all time. Hands down. Not the only thing he was good at.
My late Mother saw in person Gene Krupa, Dave Tough, Buddy Rich, Chic Webb all the Big Band Era drummers; then heard Neil Peart; in hers and mine the greatest drummer of all time.
and I saw Rush about 5 times. I am SOOOO glad I did!
You can live in grace and comfort
In the world that you transform
Love watching young people discover Rush, but really love watching young musicians being exposed to what those gentleman could do. As you noticed, he's very creative / melodic. I've always thought of him as a composer who plays drums and he plays them oh so well. Enjoy the ride. Lots of inspiration coming your way !
Great video.
Neil Peart was no joke when he played. He was a Drummer of drummers. RIP Neil. One of my most fave drummers of all time. I listened to RUSH since the 1970's. KISS was another one of my fave bands too. Him And Peter Criss of KISS were the first 2 Drummers I looked up to since I was a kid. They were the reason why I got hooked on drums and picked up the sticks and taught myself to play. I was 9 years old. I'm now a 54 year old grown woman and still look up to them. You also gotta check out the late Eric Carr. The 2nd drummer from KISS. check out his live drum solo from the late 1980's early 1990's. another great drummer.
Neil Peart has passed away now but he is still a presence in the community. RIP Neil.
Indeed, *The Professor* was (is) one of a kind. Starting in the prog 70's, then taking the tech up levels with his talent as he went into his later years. On top of his drumming/percussion genius, he was also into sci fi & wrote the lyrics/story to my favorite Rush album, 2112. He also wrote much of Hemispheres, another concept LP.
*Him & Bonzo* are 2 of the main the reasons I started drumming in the late 70's *(as well as Ian Paice & Bill Buford).*
you can definately see the buddy rich influence in neil's playing. Mush respect and R.I.P. Neil
Never get tired of hearing this solo! And always great to see someone experience it for the first time.
Hey Neil Pert is my favorite drummer this is why they refer to him as the “Professor “ ! I have seen Rush in concert 14 times and got something new each time!! I want to tell you young man that I enjoyed this react from you! You were very professional and respectful and I thank you for that! I wish you all the best, and you have gained a life time fan. I hit the subscribe button and like! You are a class act!!!!
I love the ‘Big Band Blast’ at the end! EPIC ENDING!
Three of the greatest role models in the entire music industry, in my opinion(whatever that's worth).
Peace-out from a Canucklehead! (;
Buddy Rich was an idol to Neil. Gave Buddy many accolades over the years.
Best drummer of all time
More Rush!!!
Neil's drum set is measured in acres. RIP Neil. The Professor, everyone.
We should start calling him
Mr professor
Master...
No better drummer than Peart.
He had a tough life before he went out too.
If he wanted he could drum with his eyes closed haha!
Peart was a perfectionist.
He cannot be replaced.
Good review man.
Subscribed and thank you.
i can't say enough about this solo man. Neil, last name pronounced Peert, is just a genius at work. He is the father of progressive drumming, I have been playing for years and I STILL have not caught up with this guy. As EVH was destined to be a guitar player, Neil was destined to be a great drummer. He is what you get when you want to listen to a true master of his instrument. He is simply the best there is, I can't believe he is gone.
Neil saw Freddie Gruber after Neil saw Steve Smith playing, when Neil brought a bunch of drummers for a Buddy Rich tribute show called Burning For Buddy. Anyway Neil noted how much Steve had upped his game and learns he studied under Freddie. A few years later Neil studied under Freddie. He changed his way of approaching drums. And that's where you see that, when you mentioned Steve Smith
He did an album called burning for Buddy, so yes, Buddy Rich was a mentor of his.
Neil is known as "your favorite drummers favorite drummer".
I commented on someone else's reaction, yes he reacted similar to you, but here is the comment, "You just watched , basically , a history of drumming of various era's & styles. His technique is always flawless. He always tried to produce music with his solos and continued to show improvement, not only in various genre's , but also influences from swing to jazz to rock to even drum core bands. He will sorely be missed by many. It has been said he is your favorite drummers favorite drummer. Oh and his name is pronounced "P-eert" . Just helping you out. Now you can go down the Rush Rabbit Hole and see the progression of his drumming & the rest of the band's amazing journey of greatness. His lyrics or "bars" will have you thinking deeply. enjoy"
and his solo's were usually in the middle of a 3 hour concert. so he has been already playing for an hour and a half. and still brought it...every time. Great reaction. keep up the good work.
I've said this in another comment. Read his books and while he won't tell you the story he will tell you that his solos tell a personal story. He's one of the most musical and story telling drummers.
Nice to see an actual drummer reaction to this. Someone who actually knows their way around a kit. Most drum solos, people go get a beer or a concert t-shirt. Not during a RUSH show. I was lucky enough to see a RUSH show and there was an amazing drum solo. Too many great songs to recommend. Just keep going down the rabbit hole.
Thanks for bringing this to the younger generation