"I think Alex is one of the most under rated guitarists...." - Truer words have never been spoken. Some of the greatest rock solos I've ever heard are his. RIP Neil, you'll never be forgotten. 🤘
@@RadityoPramAdi i love his guitar work on the “keyboard” albums. The solo on red sector is one of my favorites… so melodic, understated yet perfect for the song. Rick beato has a great segment on guitarists and listed him as one of the 6 or 7 innovators of rock guitar.
Countless guitar solos that are not only technically masterful, but incredibly unique, melodic, and full of imagery. Songs like YYZ, Xanadu, Red Barchetta, Limelight, La Villa Strangiato just to name a few off the top of my head. His solos are always so tasteful to the feel of the song, as if it is more of a verse of the song than a guitar solo. He has seamless transitions between lead and rhythm parts through odd time signatures which is even harder in a 3 piece where every mistake and missed note is going to be evident. Alex is every bit as much of a music legend and prodigy of his instrument as Geddy and Neil are, period.
When asked about his influences, Petrucci always says it's "the Steves and the Als". Steve Morse, Steve Vai, Steve Howe, Al Di Meola, Allan Holdsworth and, of course, Alex Lifeson. He's always said that out of all of them, Alex Lifeson was probably the most influential. In other words, he's a MAJOR Rush fan. He was probably fan-boying out of his mind sitting next to Geddy.
When Geddy Lee and John Petrucci compliment Alex Lifeson to the degree that they did, you know he's one of the greatest guitarist ever and without a doubt the most underrated one.
I talked to John not too long after this and he told me this was his first time ever meeting any members of Rush. His excitement was off the charts. and who can blame him.
I don't think Neil and Mike Portnoy were, like, buddies or anything. MP made a fuss in the music press over some negative comments that Neil made about a Rush tribute album that DT contributed to, as well as some comments which MP interpreted to be anti-American. Then Neil called MP on the phone and they made up. That was probably the extent of their relationship but, MP being MP, he started name-dropping Neil afterwards like they were pals. I'm not sure if they ever even met face to face.
John shows hints in his facial expressions when he is asking his songwriting question to geddy (and his distinct attentiveness to everything geddy is saying) that are similar to the faces I know I would make if I ever had 60 seconds to just sit and talk to John one on one. I had to look up the word, but it is mudita: the joy that someone feels based on the joy of someone else. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy that my absolute idol is is so giddy (for geddy lol) over talking to one of his idols.
@@1997lordofdoom exactly; one of. But you have the right to have that opinion. I like Neil, but my preference goes to drummers like Chad Wackerman, Dennis Chambers, Mike Mangini, Vinnie Colaiuta, Marco Minneman etc.. Just taste I guess.
It's so amazingly cool to see a guy like Petrucci, who is a legend himself, meet and talk to one of his idols like this. He is engrossed in every word, like a complete fanboy. Great upload
+Alex Z Well he blows Jimi Hendrix out of the water, but then so do many guitarists. He has had plenty of awards, but like most 60s/70s guitarists, they couldn't get out of Jimi's racial shadow.
+SadisticStang That is a joke . Hendrix was better than him in every way. He changed music was an innovator . Lifeson was good but sorry not great. The thing that impessed me most about Lifeson is he doesn't have an ego. He had Gary Moore, Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, Paul Gilbert all open for Rush. All of them are better than him but he chose to learn from them by watching them instead of feeling threatened.
Lifeson was never an innovator, but what he has over Moore, Morse, Johnson and Gilbert is song writing ability - that often overlooked talent in guitarists!
They mention in one of DT's docos that it was while waiting outside to see Rush on Power Windows tour that they came up with their original name, Majesty.
fraroc Perhaps I've forgotten. Still, it's just very jarring when one of the few singers I listen to who keeps his work PG says something I do on a daily basis, in a habitual manner. He is human, after all. That's hard to remember.
***** I was at the final show of the Time Machine tour... I think it's on youtube, but when they were done, he said "Thank you guys! We had an awesome tour, an awesome fucking tour!!!!"
John has always been so cordial and down to earth (and so is Geddy) and this interview is no exception but man he's trying so hard not to fanboy! and this is how we feel when we meet John lol, what a magical moment indeed.
It was weird and went a bit long, but I think Alex made quite a statement about the emptiness of the award, given so many of the so-called artists who got it *before* groups like Rush.
@@Ofinfinitejest God damnit yall over analyze that stuff. That was just Alex Lifeson being Alex Lifeson, and that is a much more beautiful thing than any sort of deep protest/statement he could have made.
John Petrucci would have been utterly thrilled to have been on the same talk show with Geddy Lee, because Rush are one of Dream Theater's biggest inspirations.
Neil would read a book a day, then Geddy said this new guy is probably pretty good at writting lyrics. LOL I could watch these two talk for hours. Love seeing John as a fanboy, imagine if Alex was there too.
I truly respect John's humbleness. There have been so many people that have said over the years "DT is what Rush wished they could have been". This proves they actually have a respect for them and the fans are wrong.
LudwigSC93 They are indeed so wrong. Without Rush there would be no DT. And personally I think Rush's music far surpasses DT's, who only had one awesome album, Images and Words. Rush covered far more musical ground than DT. Just listen to Hemispheres, then Moving Pictures, then Grace Under Pressure, then Power Windows and Hold Your Fire. Just about every album Rush did is essential listening, IMO. Power Windows, for me, is an absolute masterpiece. As for technical ability, I would say Peart matches Portney (and of course is far more of a drum God on account of influencing so many and doing it 20 years earlier!), and Geddy easily triumphs over Myung. Tonally I would say that Lee is one of the best sounding bass players ever. Seriously, how many Myung bass-lines do you remember? Geddy's bass-lines are some of the best ever recorded, by anyone, anywhere. Lifeson also has awesome tone and feel, and of course co-wrote all of Rush;s music. Whilst Petrucci has impeccable technique, I would far rather listen to Lifeson. I would also say that Lee's voice is far cooler and more characteristic than LaBrie's, even though he is not a singer first. Also, from the point of view of arrangements, it is not fair to compare a 5 piece band to a 3 piece band.
Gavin Z Gavin, all good points but really there is no reason even to try to justify Rush vs DT. There is absolutely no comparison between the 2. Rush are legendary and cannot be touched by DT. And this is not to put DT down. Just the facts :)
Matt Markus Just idiotic fanboys who are more concerned with technique and chops opposed to overall great songwriting. I appreciate DT's work, but they have nothing on Rush.
Everyone who's now a great progressive and metal player did. In that regard John Petrucci's no different than me or any one else with a clue. Alex was/is a great progressive player but most who probably have no business calling themselves a guitarist, and only see quantity and scalar complexity of notes, don't understand why and should probably put the guitar down and wrench on cars or something more practical for their life's work.
Nikki No Nose Just because he's never had a big hit like anyone you mentioned is irrelevant. Just because Jimmy Page can write a song that becomes very popular, doesn't mean his playing is anything more than pentatonic scaling up the neck.
For the most part Rush (and a lot of other bands) are way better song writers than Dream Theater. However, there are a few songs from Dream Theater that I think are just amazing pieces of work (technical and also song writing wise) Illimunation Theory The Count of Tuscany Breaking all Illusions A Nightmare to Remember I think all four of those songs had some really killer riffs and great song writing. At points, those songs could even satisfy main stream "hook" addicts.
Rush are one of the most humble and Grateful bands ever. I remember seeing them on the Snakes and Arrows tour and not only did they sound phenomenal ( best concert I've been to) but after every song Geddy would thank the audience for being supportive. They retired as they began, On top of their game !! R.I.P Mr. Peart. Heaven gained an angel.....a clockwork angle ;)
The chemistry within the band must have been really unique by what Geddy says here. Fantastic. Attitude, work ethic and most of all genuine respect for one another. A gift not only for the audiences and fans, but also for the band members themselves. Who won't wish for colleagues like that. Outstanding. Truly special.
When I think of Rush , I think of everything I loved about Canada, and all those road trips we had with Dad. Best memories of my childhood ,including the music.
Most likely he loves them along with his love of trump! Love RUSH and always will! Dream Theater is a band I no longer listen to as they love to mix and promote their religion and political views in their music. Yes they have talent, but never, ever will be on the same level as RUSH. I believe they have turned into a Metallica tribute band as the years went one.
As the cameras pulled back, showed the whole dais, and then the audience, even though small in comparison to many, I have to say this is one of the most beautiful set/theater designs setups I've ever seen. Everything from the two tiered coffee tables to accommodate varying seating heights to color scheme, etc. Kudos to whoever was behind this. : )
Geddy’s answer is both surprising (it’s actually more difficult to write that way) and an obvious reason why rush has stayed together in its current form for so many decades. What pulls bands apart at the seams is ego and resentment (john could probably tell a tale or two about that if he trusted you and you caught him in an honest mood). The fact that these guys can work together and only run with the ideas that truly work is musical perfection. It’s the fountain of musical youth that most bands never find.
@davegto67 actually Eddie Van Halen knew exactly who Alex was. In fact, Eddie was once asked, in an interview, what it felt like to be the world's greatest guitarist. His response was, "ask Alex lifeson."
Thank you Mr. Weinrib, for all the music in this 40 years! Please, extend my thanks to your friends Alex Živojinović Lifeson and Neil Peart. To my eternal happiness, I was able to assist them at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the most important musical experiences of my life. Thanks!
Petrucci - a master in his own right - has immense respect (and awe) for Geddy (Alex, Neil and Rush). Both guys have no explaining to do to anyone and yet they're both incredibly human. I gotta love that about both of them as people. The "musician" part speaks for itself.
Rush and DT are two of 5 bands/artists (the others being Eric Johnson, mark tremonti (of creed/alter bridge fame) and journey) who have shaped me into the musician I am today. They're all my heroes and honest to god i feel johns sort of starstruck vibe he's got going on but it's awesome that he maintained his cool. It happened to me last year when I saw mark tremonti play a solo gig in Cleveland and i got to meet and chat with him without any meet and greet kinda thing and it was so difficult to maintain my cool. I went up to him and I'm like "mark! Awesome show man!" And we started talking about guitars and writing and wrestling but in the back of my mind I was going "holy shit....I am standing side by side talking with one of my heroes." I was shaking in my boots in the back of my mind and I'm sure that's how John petrucci was feeling haha. We're all human beings in the end. God bless geddy Lee and rush as well as John petrucci and Dream theater
RIP Neil "the professor" Peart! I have been a fan since the early 1980s and my first concert I attended was Rush! We will never see another Neil Peart again. I hope future generation will be educated and knowledgeable about Neil's enormous contribution to music history Not just drumming history, not just lyrical history, just music history period!!!
It was great hosts and all I love you tube for bringing stuff like this as a musician its so awesome to hear what these masters think and how they write their music its amazing :-)
How cool is it the amount of respect ✊ that Rush has within the band but also how cool is it when super musician and guitar God John P is so respectful and ask thoughtful meaningful questions
John Weisz The hosts are terrible. Eddie is a great radio personality but not cut out for TV...and his two sidekick stooges are worthless. No wonder the show got canned.
Rush should collectively write a survival manual for the 'rock n roll' lifestyle. All 3 of them are in their mid-60's and still talk and act with complete cognizance. On their first tour with Kiss Gene Simmons said he never saw any of them hanging out at the typical 'sex, drugs, and rock n roll' after parties. They were all quietly sitting in their hotel rooms reading books. (And this was the 70's!!!) I think a big part of it was all of them came from loving, supporting families that gave them their level heads. The temptations have taken out so many talented artists that fame and money allow within easy reach.
Damn.Feels so weird to see someone like Petrucci look up to and admire another musician and ask questions with enthusiasm.Great to see John mention Page as well.
Never seen that before, and appreciate learning about their writing process. I do hope Geddy & Alex pursue the ides of having a fill in drummer, and tour again, that would be outstanding. RIP Neil, much ❤
I have no idea how everyone can be so calm with two of the greatest progressive musicians on the same stage. The utmost respect to Sir Getty Lee and Master Petrucci!
Still a Rush freak since the late '70s. Love DT's music too. I remember sleeping outside in the cold on a lounge chair, in front of a Jamesway store, chomping at the bit waiting for the Ticketron inside to open to get our seats on the floor. Well worth the wait!
Geddy Lee is my Bass Icon Who Got me into Bass Guitar And I love ❤️ Watching Geddy Lee of Rush including That Metal Show ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
R40 was my favorite Rush tour. I had so many questions, although I appreciate the opening question. I hadn't given it a lot of thought until he asked it
John Petrucci is a monster player and he takes a back seat to nobody. Seeing him ask questions of someone he admires speaks to his genuine humility. Great guy.
That is such a great question for John Petrucci to ask in order to really get behind the scenes on how Rush goes about song writing. It's also really wonderful to how how humble and accommodating Neil Peart was in the process of writing lyrics with Geddy.
Great show that you wish would never end. I had the honor of semi-meeting John P. one time behind the building they were playing downtown San Diego He was on the phone, as I noticed him from across the street. I walked over and gestured for him to sign something I had and shook his hand without saying a word. I didn't want to interrupt him by being star struck or a fanboy. I never know what to say to my musical hero's when I get the chance to meet them anyway so it was cool.
"I think Alex is one of the most under rated guitarists...." - Truer words have never been spoken. Some of the greatest rock solos I've ever heard are his.
RIP Neil, you'll never be forgotten. 🤘
Power Windows man.. his solo on Emotion Detector.. that song is something else.
Frank Black yep, those arpeggios!! Geddy nailed it
I agree. It really hurts to listen to Geddy answer the first question realizing that Neil is gone - RIP professor
@@RadityoPramAdi i love his guitar work on the “keyboard” albums. The solo on red sector is one of my favorites… so melodic, understated yet perfect for the song. Rick beato has a great segment on guitarists and listed him as one of the 6 or 7 innovators of rock guitar.
Countless guitar solos that are not only technically masterful, but incredibly unique, melodic, and full of imagery. Songs like YYZ, Xanadu, Red Barchetta, Limelight, La Villa Strangiato just to name a few off the top of my head. His solos are always so tasteful to the feel of the song, as if it is more of a verse of the song than a guitar solo. He has seamless transitions between lead and rhythm parts through odd time signatures which is even harder in a 3 piece where every mistake and missed note is going to be evident. Alex is every bit as much of a music legend and prodigy of his instrument as Geddy and Neil are, period.
Geddy Lee and John Petrucci in the same room? What a combination of greatness!!!!!
oooh y apenas lo veo no lo creo
Exactly!
Mark T Yep. If these two bands collaborated and released an album together. :)
Mark T
I've seen video of Mike Portnoy and Neil Peart too.
Mark T
The desire to live through the entire video was slightly more imposing than the force that kills one due to greatness.
Did anyone else just want the others to leave the room and listen to John and Geddy talk?
Especially now yes
4:20 "That's true"
Ryder Sonthestorm or at least to shut the fuck up!
@@Newtman98 haha that stood out to me so much. I even heard it in her voice.
Yes
Love the respect Petrucci gives Geddy. Both fantastic players .
When asked about his influences, Petrucci always says it's "the Steves and the Als". Steve Morse, Steve Vai, Steve Howe, Al Di Meola, Allan Holdsworth and, of course, Alex Lifeson. He's always said that out of all of them, Alex Lifeson was probably the most influential. In other words, he's a MAJOR Rush fan. He was probably fan-boying out of his mind sitting next to Geddy.
Maybe Lee and Lifeson should get Petrucci (without to leaving Dream Theater) on board. LLP.
@8un3zz pregúntale a Petrucci si opina lo mismo y nos cuentas
Sad this is only 8 minutes. i could listen to Ged and John talk music for hours!
yeah i even would pay
Mike Mosher, only a few minutes short of the average DT song length.
Exactly what I was thinking. Even cooler if Alex could sit in
When Geddy Lee and John Petrucci compliment Alex Lifeson to the degree that they did, you know he's one of the greatest guitarist ever and without a doubt the most underrated one.
I talked to John not too long after this and he told me this was his first time ever meeting any members of Rush. His excitement was off the charts. and who can blame him.
really?
even with Portnoy in the band and knowing Neil?
I feel happy for him, but a bit sad as well
I don't think Neil and Mike Portnoy were, like, buddies or anything. MP made a fuss in the music press over some negative comments that Neil made about a Rush tribute album that DT contributed to, as well as some comments which MP interpreted to be anti-American. Then Neil called MP on the phone and they made up. That was probably the extent of their relationship but, MP being MP, he started name-dropping Neil afterwards like they were pals. I'm not sure if they ever even met face to face.
ProgHead777 There is a photo of Mike and Neil together.
John shows hints in his facial expressions when he is asking his songwriting question to geddy (and his distinct attentiveness to everything geddy is saying) that are similar to the faces I know I would make if I ever had 60 seconds to just sit and talk to John one on one. I had to look up the word, but it is mudita: the joy that someone feels based on the joy of someone else. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy that my absolute idol is is so giddy (for geddy lol) over talking to one of his idols.
@@ryanpennington6241 That a thousand times! Spot on!
"Is Neil a good drummer?"
"Yea he's ok"
LOL
dude555413 Neal part is the best drummer in the world, there is no doubt...
It's called humor.
Arild Strand hhmm really? Good, just good. But not the best. No way.
@@drevdh7645 Neil Peart is widely considered to be one of the greatest drummers of all time, it's just foolish to deny that at this point.
@@1997lordofdoom exactly; one of. But you have the right to have that opinion. I like Neil, but my preference goes to drummers like Chad Wackerman, Dennis Chambers, Mike Mangini, Vinnie Colaiuta, Marco Minneman etc.. Just taste I guess.
It's so amazingly cool to see a guy like Petrucci, who is a legend himself, meet and talk to one of his idols like this. He is engrossed in every word, like a complete fanboy. Great upload
Alex lifeson most underrated guitar player of all time.
+Alex Z With respect, Alex isn't underrated at all - he's won loads of awards and he's always getting features in music mags and guitarists' mags.
+Alex Z
Well he blows Jimi Hendrix out of the water, but then so do many guitarists.
He has had plenty of awards, but like most 60s/70s guitarists, they couldn't get out of Jimi's racial shadow.
Hendrix, Beatles = totally OVER rated!
+SadisticStang That is a joke . Hendrix was better than him in every way. He changed music was an innovator . Lifeson was good but sorry not great. The thing that impessed me most about Lifeson is he doesn't have an ego. He had Gary Moore, Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, Paul Gilbert all open for Rush. All of them are better than him but he chose to learn from them by watching them instead of feeling threatened.
Lifeson was never an innovator, but what he has over Moore, Morse, Johnson and Gilbert is song writing ability - that often overlooked talent in guitarists!
It's so cute to see john be embarrassed and humbly say "thanks" when ged compliments him
As Petruccis mentions Power Windows as an inspiration, FINALLY some long overdue appreciation for that album. Goosebumps!
They mention in one of DT's docos that it was while waiting outside to see Rush on Power Windows tour that they came up with their original name, Majesty.
That's the first time I ever heard Geddy Lee say "fuck".
***** He said it a few times in Beyond The Lighted Stage, and he's said shit a few times....It's still shocking either way.
fraroc Perhaps I've forgotten. Still, it's just very jarring when one of the few singers I listen to who keeps his work PG says something I do on a daily basis, in a habitual manner. He is human, after all. That's hard to remember.
***** I was at the final show of the Time Machine tour... I think it's on youtube, but when they were done, he said "Thank you guys! We had an awesome tour, an awesome fucking tour!!!!"
I see him drop the f bomb occasionally lmao
He's human like all of us.
John has always been so cordial and down to earth (and so is Geddy) and this interview is no exception but man he's trying so hard not to fanboy! and this is how we feel when we meet John lol, what a magical moment indeed.
liheng89 I know I'd have probably been too starstruck to form coherent sentences
I'd be squealing like a little girl with each word Geddy directed at me lol.
You can tell John is starstruck.
civilengsi Which really speaks of musicians respect for the musical brotherhood that Rush was / is.
I think this is the first time I've ever seen John Petrucci without a guitar attached to him.
+CodeStation yeah man! me too haha
lol so true :P
Its in his beard!
The fact that Ged didn't plug the R40 tour is a testament to his integrity. Respect !
Geddy said fuck.
when
sorry lol I haven't watched the first minute...
so....
He actually says it a lot if you watch BTS stuff and some interviews lol
Sam Akhtar go away
Alex Lifeson gave the best acceptance speech of any rock and roll hall of fame ceremony.
It was weird and went a bit long, but I think Alex made quite a statement about the emptiness of the award, given so many of the so-called artists who got it *before* groups like Rush.
rick wakeman topped him
Was an excellent speech, the substance and meaning matched that of the politics of the "Rock N Roll" HOF.
Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blahblahnbah
@@Ofinfinitejest God damnit yall over analyze that stuff. That was just Alex Lifeson being Alex Lifeson, and that is a much more beautiful thing than any sort of deep protest/statement he could have made.
Great to see a DT member chat with a Rush member....because any fan of both bands knows the musical dialogue has been going along a LONG time.
When Geddy lee touches a bass, a baby is born.
That explains the population boom in the 80s
@@MM-vs2et LMFAO thats a really underrated comment.
That's just coincidence!
Rush and Dream Theater should collaborate
Believe & Achieve the space-time continuum would collapse within itself
Rush theater
no
WAIT THATS ILLEGAL its like getting the oldest prog metal/rock and the newest one damn
Can Mike Portnoy join Geddy and Alex for a show?
John Petrucci would have been utterly thrilled to have been on the same talk show with Geddy Lee, because Rush are one of Dream Theater's biggest inspirations.
No shit
Neil would read a book a day, then Geddy said this new guy is probably pretty good at writting lyrics. LOL I could watch these two talk for hours. Love seeing John as a fanboy, imagine if Alex was there too.
I truly respect John's humbleness. There have been so many people that have said over the years "DT is what Rush wished they could have been". This proves they actually have a respect for them and the fans are wrong.
LudwigSC93 They are indeed so wrong. Without Rush there would be no DT. And personally I think Rush's music far surpasses DT's, who only had one awesome album, Images and Words. Rush covered far more musical ground than DT. Just listen to Hemispheres, then Moving Pictures, then Grace Under Pressure, then Power Windows and Hold Your Fire. Just about every album Rush did is essential listening, IMO. Power Windows, for me, is an absolute masterpiece.
As for technical ability, I would say Peart matches Portney (and of course is far more of a drum God on account of influencing so many and doing it 20 years earlier!), and Geddy easily triumphs over Myung.
Tonally I would say that Lee is one of the best sounding bass players ever. Seriously, how many Myung bass-lines do you remember? Geddy's bass-lines are some of the best ever recorded, by anyone, anywhere. Lifeson also has awesome tone and feel, and of course co-wrote all of Rush;s music. Whilst Petrucci has impeccable technique, I would far rather listen to Lifeson. I would also say that Lee's voice is far cooler and more characteristic than LaBrie's, even though he is not a singer first.
Also, from the point of view of arrangements, it is not fair to compare a 5 piece band to a 3 piece band.
Gavin Z Gavin, all good points but really there is no reason even to try to justify Rush vs DT. There is absolutely no comparison between the 2. Rush are legendary and cannot be touched by DT. And this is not to put DT down. Just the facts :)
Gavin Z I agree with you that Rush is a far more prolific band, but I would argue that DT had two "awesome' albums, I&W and Scenes From A Memory. :P
LMFAO. Who the fuck said that!!? That's so ridiculous.
Matt Markus Just idiotic fanboys who are more concerned with technique and chops opposed to overall great songwriting. I appreciate DT's work, but they have nothing on Rush.
Even the Metal heads give Rush their due. The talent and creativeness and song writing is good as it gets.
You know Rush is baddass when John Petrucci learns guitar playing styles from them...
Everyone who's now a great progressive and metal player did. In that regard John Petrucci's no different than me or any one else with a clue. Alex was/is a great progressive player but most who probably have no business calling themselves a guitarist, and only see quantity and scalar complexity of notes, don't understand why and should probably put the guitar down and wrench on cars or something more practical for their life's work.
The hosts should've just shut up and let the Gods speak.
Indeed. The hosts couldn't be more annoying.
Nikki No Nose Whether or not you like Dream Theater, you can't deny that John Petrucci is a fantastic guitarist. Just go listen to Glasgow Kiss.
Nikki No Nose Just because he's never had a big hit like anyone you mentioned is irrelevant. Just because Jimmy Page can write a song that becomes very popular, doesn't mean his playing is anything more than pentatonic scaling up the neck.
For the most part Rush (and a lot of other bands) are way better song writers than Dream Theater. However, there are a few songs from Dream Theater that I think are just amazing pieces of work (technical and also song writing wise)
Illimunation Theory
The Count of Tuscany
Breaking all Illusions
A Nightmare to Remember
I think all four of those songs had some really killer riffs and great song writing. At points, those songs could even satisfy main stream "hook" addicts.
it is a television show buckethead
Rush are one of the most humble and Grateful bands ever. I remember seeing them on the Snakes and Arrows tour and not only did they sound phenomenal ( best concert I've been to) but after every song Geddy would thank the audience for being supportive.
They retired as they began, On top of their game !! R.I.P Mr. Peart. Heaven gained an angel.....a clockwork angle ;)
It wuz hysterical
If you liked that one watch Steve Miller's
The chemistry within the band must have been really unique by what Geddy says here. Fantastic. Attitude, work ethic and most of all genuine respect for one another. A gift not only for the audiences and fans, but also for the band members themselves. Who won't wish for colleagues like that. Outstanding. Truly special.
proof that master is still learning
Never seen the show, but wow, those hosts, Ugh. LET THE GENIUSES TALK.
la villa strangiato solo absolute genius
When I think of Rush , I think of everything I loved about Canada, and all those road trips we had with Dad.
Best memories of my childhood ,including the music.
two prog legends sitting down for discussion. My life is complete
The only Prog legend is Getty Lee ..John is not a legend
@@joeyriche9541 why? Just wondering.
@@joeyriche9541 Say what? Well, I guess everyone is entitled to your opinion, no matter how idiotic it is.
john is a legend. end of discussion.
John is starting to look like a cast member from Duck Dynasty.
Most likely he loves them along with his love of trump! Love RUSH and always will! Dream Theater is a band I no longer listen to as they love to mix and promote their religion and political views in their music. Yes they have talent, but never, ever will be on the same level as RUSH. I believe they have turned into a Metallica tribute band as the years went one.
HAHAHA. @ least it's a better " heavy metal " look than that orange "frosted tips" Billy Idol cut he was sporting a few years back
La villa is one of my favorite guitar songs- early childhood memories
As the cameras pulled back, showed the whole dais, and then the audience, even though small in comparison to many, I have to say this is one of the most beautiful set/theater designs setups I've ever seen. Everything from the two tiered coffee tables to accommodate varying seating heights to color scheme, etc. Kudos to whoever was behind this. : )
Geddy’s answer is both surprising (it’s actually more difficult to write that way) and an obvious reason why rush has stayed together in its current form for so many decades. What pulls bands apart at the seams is ego and resentment (john could probably tell a tale or two about that if he trusted you and you caught him in an honest mood).
The fact that these guys can work together and only run with the ideas that truly work is musical perfection. It’s the fountain of musical youth that most bands never find.
Met Geddy backstage in Montreal after the Roll The Bones show. Super cool, calm, quiet, super nice mellow guy.
Alex Lifesons solo on la villa is considered the greatest solo ever by many guitarists including Eddie Van Halen.
Alex's solo in LVS my favorite guitar solo, but I don't think EVH knows who Alex is. Not a slight on Eddie-
@davegto67 actually Eddie Van Halen knew exactly who Alex was. In fact, Eddie was once asked, in an interview, what it felt like to be the world's greatest guitarist. His response was, "ask Alex lifeson."
Thank you Mr. Weinrib, for all the music in this 40 years!
Please, extend my thanks to your friends Alex Živojinović Lifeson and Neil Peart.
To my eternal happiness, I was able to assist them at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
One of the most important musical experiences of my life.
Thanks!
Fantastic! Will always be grateful for the fans all across Brazil!
Seriously awesome to see this. best 8 minutes ive had all day
I'm so thankful to have seen Rush in concert twice. Amazing!
Petrucci - a master in his own right - has immense respect (and awe) for Geddy (Alex, Neil and Rush). Both guys have no explaining to do to anyone and yet they're both incredibly human. I gotta love that about both of them as people. The "musician" part speaks for itself.
Rush and DT are two of 5 bands/artists (the others being Eric Johnson, mark tremonti (of creed/alter bridge fame) and journey) who have shaped me into the musician I am today. They're all my heroes and honest to god i feel johns sort of starstruck vibe he's got going on but it's awesome that he maintained his cool. It happened to me last year when I saw mark tremonti play a solo gig in Cleveland and i got to meet and chat with him without any meet and greet kinda thing and it was so difficult to maintain my cool. I went up to him and I'm like "mark! Awesome show man!" And we started talking about guitars and writing and wrestling but in the back of my mind I was going "holy shit....I am standing side by side talking with one of my heroes." I was shaking in my boots in the back of my mind and I'm sure that's how John petrucci was feeling haha. We're all human beings in the end. God bless geddy Lee and rush as well as John petrucci and Dream theater
RIP Neil "the professor" Peart! I have been a fan since the early 1980s and my first concert I attended was Rush! We will never see another Neil Peart again. I hope future generation will be educated and knowledgeable about Neil's enormous contribution to music history Not just drumming history, not just lyrical history, just music history period!!!
Hemispheres has to be the best guitar album of Rush!
It was great hosts and all I love you tube for bringing stuff like this as a musician its so awesome to hear what these masters think and how they write their music its amazing :-)
I just loved Lifeson’s speech. You gotta find it and hear it for yourself. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
"NO ego attached to these ideas". These words are priceless, ego is the main enemy in a band. Rest in peace Neil.
John is so in awe of Geddy. The respect is amazing
How cool is it the amount of respect ✊ that Rush has within the band but also how cool is it when super musician and guitar God John P is so respectful and ask thoughtful meaningful questions
These 3 guys can easily be role models of everything they do. Individual as well as collective. Everything!
It's so great to hear musicians like Geddy create music professionally and with respect to Neil's songwriting.
Love every second of Geddy's responses... man that loves his band, and country
"That's why they call me.....call me the workin' maaaaann~!!"
They should take the hosts right out of the equation and make the show just the guests talking to each other.
John Weisz
The hosts are terrible. Eddie is a great radio personality but not cut out for TV...and his two sidekick stooges are worthless. No wonder the show got canned.
It's not a show without hosts
Rush should collectively write a survival manual for the 'rock n roll' lifestyle. All 3 of them are in their mid-60's and still talk and act with complete cognizance. On their first tour with Kiss Gene Simmons said he never saw any of them hanging out at the typical 'sex, drugs, and rock n roll' after parties. They were all quietly sitting in their hotel rooms reading books. (And this was the 70's!!!) I think a big part of it was all of them came from loving, supporting families that gave them their level heads. The temptations have taken out so many talented artists that fame and money allow within easy reach.
Damn.Feels so weird to see someone like Petrucci look up to and admire another musician and ask questions with enthusiasm.Great to see John mention Page as well.
Never seen that before, and appreciate learning about their writing process. I do hope Geddy & Alex pursue the ides of having a fill in drummer, and tour again, that would be outstanding. RIP Neil, much ❤
John‘s first question was absolutely gold!
The opening question has been asked and answered over and over again.
I have no idea how everyone can be so calm with two of the greatest progressive musicians on the same stage. The utmost respect to Sir Getty Lee and Master Petrucci!
after over 40 years of playing music i gotta say playing with great players with no egos is a Godsend.
Neil may not be good singer, but he has an excellent speaking voice, I am sure he could do radio or sports on the side if he wanted to.
He's the one who says "Subdivisions" IIRC.
@@JoelCarli No he doesnt its Mark Dailey from CityTV ruclips.net/video/0KwxSk1ttFk/видео.html
Huh?
the chemistry of Rush is beyond amazing, Will never see it again
Alex's "blah blah blah" speech was just like he plays his guitar. Doesn't have to say a word but you can hear the story and the emotion.
wow, i would love to see more of Geddy and JP chatting, 2 of the greatest musicians (if no the greatest) of all time on one sofa, amazing
I miss That Metal Show. Let’s bring it back!!!
My very first exposure to Rush was "Finding My Way." Hooked from that first chord fade in. Done!
OH MY GOSH I LOVE THESE TWO I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY WERE IN THE SAME PLACE lol that's awesome. RUSH & DREAM THEATER!
Wow!!! And that's how they've lasted together for over 40 years - - - Mutual respect and compromising!! Amen.
Two of the most talented, genius, humble and idolized musician/songwriters to ever play their instruments conversing. Amazing.
john petrucci is fu**ing AWESOME!!!!
Still a Rush freak since the late '70s. Love DT's music too. I remember sleeping outside in the cold on a lounge chair, in front of a Jamesway store, chomping at the bit waiting for the Ticketron inside to open to get our seats on the floor. Well worth the wait!
Geddy Lee is my Bass Icon Who Got me into Bass Guitar And I love ❤️ Watching Geddy Lee of Rush including That Metal Show
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What a privilege to hear two gods share little bits of their insight. I could listen to these guys for hours and hours.
I SOOO MISS THIS SHOW BRING IT BACK!
*John Petrucci asked very important question .... This is awesome video*
Great questions and observations by John.
It really makes me happy so see John happy ! Imagine growing up loving a band and years later be by the side of one of their members!!
You can really tell who actually knows what they're talking about.
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R40 was my favorite Rush tour. I had so many questions, although I appreciate the opening question. I hadn't given it a lot of thought until he asked it
Geddy Lee explaining the process of their way of music writing is BLISSFUL.
I love you rush fans.
You shouldn't text on your bike... :-D
We love you too,
John Petrucci is a monster player and he takes a back seat to nobody. Seeing him ask questions of someone he admires speaks to his genuine humility. Great guy.
I dig how John was in pure awe-struck fan-mode when asking Ged his question! ..great stuff!
That is such a great question for John Petrucci to ask in order to really get behind the scenes on how Rush goes about song writing. It's also really wonderful to how how humble and accommodating Neil Peart was in the process of writing lyrics with Geddy.
I need more of this in my life!
Great interview. Thoughtful questions. Informative answers. Thank you.
I really, REALLY enjoyed this. I wish it went on a little longer!
Great question by John
Wow, I think I would pass out from seeing my 2 favorite prog rock legends in the same room O.O
i have always wondered how they write their vocals. thank John!
So amazing to hear a legend share the band's writing process!
“Appregios” lol!
Love it! Keep holding the torch, Eddie !
Great show that you wish would never end. I had the honor of semi-meeting John P. one time behind the building they were playing downtown San Diego He was on the phone, as I noticed him from across the street. I walked over and gestured for him to sign something I had and shook his hand without saying a word. I didn't want to interrupt him by being star struck or a fanboy. I never know what to say to my musical hero's when I get the chance to meet them anyway so it was cool.
Petrucci looks humbled and happy to ask the master himself for advice.
Geddy Lee is great how he tells people about how Alex is underrated.
Geddy Lee can be the greatest bassist of all time and John Petrucci one of the best guitar players two gifted musicians speaking