RUSH + XTC + JEFF BECK MIX: Losing It + Between the Wheels + Mayor of Simpleton + Cause We've Ended
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Excellent Rush songs for the marathon. Been waiting for you to hear Losing It, knew you would love it. One of my favorites. Thanks NicknLex 🥰
I have seen Rush like 7 times over their touring history. I saw the Signals Tour and it was amazing- They put on the best show ever, they did Losing It live, it was incredible! As musicians, they were in top form in 83- every song sounded like a cut from the albums. XTC and Beck, also incredible, Thank you for sharing!
@@cozmicpfunk - That's awesome! 😃👍 I'd had only 1 opportunity to see them in concert - and was stupid enough not to take it 🙄 ('Roll The Bones' tour) And in regards to them being in top form, I definitely reckon that Geddy's voice was at its peak on 'Grace Under Pressure' and 'Power Windows' 😊
The violinist who played on Loosing It was Ben Mink, from Toronto Canada, who wrote all the violin parts for this song. They did this live on the R40 tour at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, Madison Square Garden, nyc, and,in their hometown of Toronto Canada. This was the only time, since they recorded this song, that they played it live
Hmm, correction. They also played it live during their last show ever, in Los Angeles. Jonathan Dinklage, brother of actor Peter, played the violin. He was magnificent, as were the guys.
I was 15 when Signals came out and Losing It was my least favorite from it, now as a 55 year old it’s one of my favorites, beautiful and heartbreaking.
That happens. Sometimes you’re not ready for certain songs or even artists at a particular time in your life. Then years later after you’ve heard a bunch of different things you find that you are! 😊
""Mayor of Simpleton" is one of my all-time favorite XTC songs and that bass line is insane.
Possibly the greatest pop song ever written
What wonderful lyrics on Losing It.
Nit sure who was the dancer but Neil has to be referencing Hemmingway as the writer( the bell tolls for thee)
Between The Wheels is my favorite Alex Lifeson guitar solo of all time.....
Once Rush started, Marley came running back into the room! A dog after my own heart 💘
Alex Lifeson's all time best guitar solo in Between The Wheels. I know he has a ton of them, but this has always been my #1. Nothing will top it.
Find the videos of Jeff Beck Live at Ronnie Scott's with Tal Wilkenfeld and Vinnie Colaiuta. Check out the live performance of Because We Ended as Lovers and the song Blanket with guest singer Imogen Heap. Excellent stuff!
😁 So much fun! 🤗 Rush AND XTC + Jeff Beck (rip)! 😀 Cool Beans! 🥰🐰
Losing It is one of my favorites!!
When i first got into Jeff Beck, "Blow by Blow" was my first album i bought of his, still think its his best album!!!
Losing It is an amazing song. Definitely look into the lyrics, and see the live performance of this. I was at the show in NJ when they performed it. One of the most unforgettable shows I have ever witnessed. Practically anything Rush did live was nothing short of incredible. The fact that the three of them can create this much sound. Once in a lifetime band.
Another cool note: Ben Mink came out and performed this with the guys in Toronto on their last tour (R40) in 2015. Also Jonathon Dinklage from the Clockwork Angel Ensemble from the CA tour also stepped in for Ben on a couple stops on the R40 tour also. He was AMAZING also
He's the brother of Peter Dinklage from Game of Thrones...
Mayor Of Simpleton! Brilliant! Haven't got time to listen just now, so I'll leave a like and this comment in case I forget when I get back. Unless someone beats me to it I'll tell you why Andy Partridge's lyrics on this song are so clever.
I’d love to read your thoughts on the lyrics.
Spot on. XTC are a mix of the Beach Boys and the Beatles....transformed into some of the best (though largely unrecognised) music you could find anywhere.
Great mix. I love XTC and Mayor of Simpleton is one of my favourites. Another more mellow one is Chalk Hills and Children.
I love both of these Rush songs! BTW is one of my all-time favorite Rush songs! It brings back many memories from this time period in my life. I LOVE Grace Under Pressure! Be sure to listen to the rest of that album! Amazing!
You guys would almost certainly love the rest of this Jazz-Fusion album Blow by Blow from Jeff Beck, with Max Middleton on keys (mostly electric piano), Phil Chen on bass, and Richard Bailey on drums. Produced by Sir George Martin. Stevie Wonder makes an uncredited appearance on the song "Thelonius," playing clavinet. But the album is regarded by many as Jeff's best, and his playing, his technique and sounds are in top form throughout the record.
XTC is a mainstay on my Playlist. I love everything they've ever released.
One of my favorites by one of my favorites! Great album, Blow By Blow!
What a big fun watching you two hearing ‘82/‘84 RUSH 💪 I was 14-16 yo when this came out.
And you ended with my Jeff Beck alltime fav‼️‼️Good choises today ❤️🙏
Losing it has to be one of the saddest songs Neil wrote. “For you the blind who once could see…” is an amazing way to reference people seeing their talent and skills whither in old age. Especially when they can still remember.
Nice marathon with an epic closer the incomparable and sorely missed Jeff Beck. I’ve listened to that album and that song so many times and it has never gotten old. With every listening it’s just a marvel and his brilliance and the resilience of his spirit lives on. He cannot be replaced but he will never be forgotten RIP Jeff Beck. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Didn't knew he was dead 😥But i recently stumbled upon this video with great bass solo from young Tal Wilkenfield and just look how Jeff loves that, its so kind. I nearly expected him to hug her after that 😄
Jeff Beck, Tal Wilkenfeld - Cause We've Ended As Lovers
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I hope you take a look at the lyrics for losing it they are beautiful.
Another great marathon !!
Rush are such a tight band !!XTC have a great following 👍🫶🏻Jeff Beck just got better & better with each passing decade.
There are so many amazing albums to follow The Yardbirds 🤞Truth 🎸Beckola 🎸The rest of Blow by Blow🎸 Wired 🎸There & Back 🎸Flash 🎸Guitar Shop 🎸Who else 🎸You had it coming 🎸Jeff🎸Ronnie Scott’s live shows 😎Emotion & Commotion🎸Loud Hailer 🎸18 with Johnny Depp 👏
all different fresh & so creative
I recommend all of them RIP Guvnor🙏
Rush The Garden and The tears so amazing
Love the violin playing by Mink on Losing It. So cool.
The Beck song shows his brilliance. He was never the fastest or most precise guitar player, but he is easily one of the most expressive guitar players ever. I met Jeff at a convenience store the day after one of his concerts in my home town (ARMS benefit) and he was super nice and down to earth even though my buddy and I were fanboy-ing pretty hard. This is off his best album Blow by Blow (IMO)
I eventually came around considerably on the synth-driven period because a band together that long naturally evolves and I realized I shouldn't just write off a particular period like that. As one guy put it in one of the Rush documentaries, "That's what makes them interesting." Glad to see you both enjoying more of our favorite band!!!!!!!!!
"If depth of feeling is a currency...
Then I'm the man who grew the money"
Awesome
Losing it is one of the best Peart lyrics
GREAT list, guys! 'Losing It' will always be one of my favorite Rush songs ever. I hate to sound like broken record (from previous comments I've made), but you *NEED* to read the lyrics of this one. It's one of Neil's finest moments lyrically, and as artists/musicians, you guys will resonate with this one. It's all about the deep emotions of the aging entertainer (dancer/writer) who can no longer perform the way they could like before due to their older years - it's very sad, but so beautiful at the same time. Canadian multi-instrumentalist Ben Mink played the violin on this. And fun fact: on the last tour, they finally played this song live (which they may have NEVER done), and they used world-renown violinist Jonathan Dinklage, brother of Game of Throne's, PETER DINKLAGE.
Wow. I had a surprising reaction to those Rush tracks! I usually don't like Geddy's singing, but didn't mind it too much in these two tracks- he sang in a lower range.
This is one of XTC's more poppy songs- definitely happier than the ones in my marathon!! They can be quite varied in their style, as in some others I love from Oranges and Lemons like "Miniature Sun" and "Chalkhills and Children."
The Beck was sublime- I REALLY need to dig more into his catalogue!
Great marathon, you three!
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Woo hoo Debbie getting into RUSHHH!! 🤘 ❤️ ✨
We need a Miniature Sun and Chalkhills reaction in this chanell
@@jtenaz Yes! Sponsor one, Javi!
Geddy's register dropped noticeably after Hemispheres. Off the top of my head check out Ghost of a Chance and Cold Fire. One if not both have been reacted to on this channel.
@@kevinmcfarlane2752 Thank you, I will check those out.
Rush is in
My Top #1. Mayor of simpleton is timeless. Add the goat. Nice play mix
Grace Under Pressure came out at the height of the Cold War, my teens. All the songs on it have that darkness in them.
Thank you. I love all the songs in this marathon. "Losing It" is one of my favourite Rush songs, with very moving lyrics from Neil Peart. I also have to mention my love for Colin Moulding's brilliant bassline on XTC's, "The Mayor Of Simpleton". Cheers!
For me you left the best to the last, Beck was a master! I remember buying his album 'Blow by blow' when it first came out (Yes I am that old!) and I would listen to this on my headphones and just get lost. How awesome it is to think he with Page and Clapton all came out of the Yardbirds in the mid to late 60's (and yes I was around for that also). Enjoy your reactions may I suggest you take a tangent and listen to an Aussie group called Cold Chisel their song 'Bow River' from their Ringside Tour in 2003 live and awesome.
Both Rush tracks are awesome live!
I am sure they are🤘
Signals is a phenomenal album, hands down my favourite. The electric violin is awesome on Losing It. P/G is a pretty dark album. But absolutely fantastic. For hiphop fans it`s like Cypress Hill 3, such a dark album, almost like a horror feel, but so good.
So off the Signals album the first lyrics are about a ballerina and then about a writer-in this case: Ernest Hemingway and at the time Neil reflected that this applies to anyone with gifts of dance, voice, writing, sports that there is a finite time of being at your peak and slowly over time: Losing It…the gift that made you a living perhaps famous celebrity known to be best at something. Neil himself acknowledged that it was coming to an end for him-retirement. Aches pains etc ultimately cancer but also knowing the years of stamina particularly from Fly by Night to Power Windows was ebbing away. The wonderful Mr. Ben Mink on Electric Violin 🎻
Awesome marathon! I love Leon The Professional.. a gem! 😁
Ned from Spain to let you know that on XTC's "Mayor" and all of Oranges & Lemons it's Pat Mastelotto on drums. He's just insanely clean and precise. Yes, Andy Partridge was a huge Brian Wilson / Beach Boy fan but give it up for Colin Mouldings spectacular bass lines in which he went for a JS Bach vibe.
Ben Mink playing the electric violin!! on the Rush track!!"Between the wheels"
You must see Between the Wheels live, Snakes and Arrows tour, so powerful
Alex playing those power cords in Between the Wheels is just nasty bad ass.
You mentioned the drums on the XTC song. They were actually played by the drummer from the 80's band Mr. Mister. Their big songs were Kyrie "Kyrie Eleison down the road that I must travel..." and Broken Wings "So take...these broken wings...and learn to fly again, learn to live so free..." He was actually a very fine drummer.
One of Pearts most poinient lyrics on Losing It.
Nick & Lex, that was a great marathon. Love Rush & Losing It has always been one of my favorite hidden gems they have & had never played it live until their last tour which was the only tour Rush did not bring to Pittsburgh. I seen them every time they came to Pittsburgh, like 25 times & they didn't come here for the last. I was so bummed, I kept thinking they was going to add on shows because they never missed the burgh before. Pittsburgh was also their first show in the states with Neil Peart. Opening up for Uriah Heep & Manfred Mann was the middle act & I was there.
Between the Wheels is an awesome song from Grace Under Pressure which I think is an under appreciated album by Rush. Grace Under Pressure is a fantastic album. I think their last great great album until Clockwork Angels their last album. And please do the Garden from Clockwork Angels, such a great song. One of my favorites by them ever.
The XTC was cool, I don't really know much about them.
Jeff Beck Cause We've Ended As Lovers has always been one of my favorites from Jeff Beck. Got to see him a few times & he would do that note for note. Always had great musicians playing with him to, through our his career.
Oranges And Lemons is one of the Great Albums of all time. If you picked up a Beach Boys vibe on this, have a listen to "Pale And Precious" from their 60s homage albums issued under the name of The Dukes Of Stratosphear.
Great selections. Thanks William.
Ben Mink on the electric violin is great on "Losing It"
I will have to check out your Jeff Beck tribute. Love Jeff's work.
I've never realised it but now you've said it, you're right, Simpleton really DOES sound like The Beach Boys
Wow! I can't thank you enough for doing this marathon. It's great watching the two of you discover these songs for the first time, I'm really glad you enjoyed them. Thank you Nick and Lex!
Really good marathon, Will, you got me too not mind Rush! I usually can't stand Geddy's voice, but he sang these songs in a bit lower range and I could appreciate the songs more. I always enjoy Neal's drumming, though!
@@debrabrabenec Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed it :) As he got older Geddy had trouble hitting those higher notes and toned it down quite a bit. Check out 'Ghost of a Chance', I think you might like it. Nick and Lex did a great reaction to it.
Grace Under Pressure is in my top 5 Rush albums easily. Maybe top 3. Do the rest!
Top 5 for me as well. Actually, GUP probably tied for #4 spot with Power Windows. I think Signals just took over my #2 spot from Permanent Waves recently. Signals had been my #3 record for like forever. Moving Pictures always #1 despite the fact that we have all heard it a million times.
Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! I don't know how many times I have to thank you to make you understand how happy I am because you are proposing again the most beautiful RUSH songs. (maybe you know that they are my favorite group) hello
This Jeff Beck tune has no whammy bar. Gibson Les Paul Standard. It was produced by George Martin (the beatles) and it’s direct injected into the soundboard of the studio. Check out Scatterbrain from earlier on this album.
This was written by Stevie Wonder and Jeff dedicated it to Roy Buchanan.
Definitely go back and listen to the lyrics on Losing It. Probably the most poignant, beautiful, and sad of Neil's offerings. It makes me cry every time. 😢
Ben Mink is the violinist. I believe he produced Geddy's solo album as well.
One of my favourite Peart performance and lyrics. Such depth and feel in his playing and in his words.
So glad you were able to get this unblocked. Listened to it a lot on your patreon. I hope I get the chance to send some more Rush your way :)
A great marathon guys. Rush in the 80's made some brilliant music, still sounding unique but with a different tone. There's still so much to enjoy. My favourite tracks from Grace Under Pressure are 'The Body Electric' and 'Kid Gloves'. XTC are a band I lost touch with after their quite punky/new wave debut which had the excellent 'Statue of Liberty' on it. But I've heard this track before somewhere and it was great to hear it again. Jeff Beck is simply sublime. I imagine being in a smoky pub or bar watching him play when I hear this tune. Lovely stuff xx
Xtc they been around for 46 years doing great music
Ben Mink was the guest musician on the electric violin. They only played this live twice and on their final tour R40 (lucky bastards who got that treat). Ben played with the band live in Toronto. Ben also plays guitar on Geddy Lees solo album from 1998
And Jonathan Dinklage played it in L.A. for their last show.
Nick and Lex I've been enjoying your Rush journey. I've been a Rush fan since 1978. I would love to see you react to some songs on my favorite Rush album, Power Windows, Grand Design & Territories. Thank you
Hey Nick it is Flan-jer you were correct in the first place! What a blast I love Rush and XTC and especially 80s versions so was in heaven so glad you loved both, btw you both look so photogenic and with nicks amazing guitar skills please say Lex can sing and we have a modern Roxette you need to release a single!!!!
This was great, I only knew the 4th song. I must say I LOVE the second Rush piece. Now I'm a "prog head" (if I can steal Nick's phrase!) and I love odd time signatures and lots of changes. For me I had a VERY hard time following the beat of the first track through much of it. I thought it was great, but for me it's rare when that happens. I'm very excited to give it another listen as it's intriguing to me that I wasn't able to "get it" on the first listen. The XTC song was so much fun, and Jeff Beck, well... What can I say. I've always loved that track. Thanks for this!!
The violinist on that song I think his name is Ben Mink. He made a special appearance to play that again for their last concert appearance on their rush 40 concert.
There seems to be a lot of confusion about this. Apparently it was played three times on this tour. Ben Mink guest performed the piece twice back east. But at their last show in Los Angeles, which I was fortunate to see, the guest violinist was Jonathan Dinklage, brother of Peter the actor. Jonathan was wonderful, as were the guys, of course.
Jeff Beck dedicated the song to Roy Buchanan, who used a lot of volume knob swells. The song was written by Stevie Wonder, who also had an uncredited appearance playing clavinet on the album. Another connection with Wonder was that when Beck was contributing a solo to Wonder's "Talking Book" album, he arrived early to the studio and started playing a beat on the drum set. Wonder came in, and said keep playing, and wrote his big hit "Superstitious" around that drum part.
I feel Grace under pressure is a bit underrated album. Between the Wheels (love Alex's solo) and Body Electric are probably my favorite songs on it. Distant Early Warning and Red Sector A are both solid as well. Losing it is also my fav off of Signals, with New World Man and Subdivisions close behind.
Hi again, nothing to add about Rush, as you do need to know the lyrics, before you realise how emotional it was, [ 😥 ] XTC you need to see them on a video to get the kind of band they are...."Senses Working Overtime" is a good one. As tracks go, my favourite is "Towers of London" which I do play on repeat on their Greatest Hits album....and they have a lot of hits ! Jeff Beck ? Still cannot get over it he is gone. Still hurts....Love the track played, and you seriously need to see that also on video, with Tai "Live at Ronnie Scotts" .... You mentioned the movie "Leon" at the end ... Omg I love Jean Reno movies !!! ... You need to see "22 Bullits" where he is attacked by a gang and shot 22 times ... but survives to take revenge on each gang member. [ I watched it in French with subtitles ] but my favourite [ & Jaw dropping movie ] is called " The Big Blue" and you need the extended Directors Cut version....It begins with children ... deep sea diving, and the lad who plays a young Reno is the spitting image of him as a kid. Then it gets to Reno as a man and the competition of deep sea diving to incredible depths without breathing....His competition is so incredible he cannot be human ... is he ? A must see movie. Don't expect fast action or car chases. This is an extraordinary movie with stunning underwater scenes....Watching at a swimming pool ...sitting on the bottom of the pools deep end ... [ hold your breath, Lol ] is just one of many amazing scenes. I even bought the movie soundtrack. Listen to the main theme start and you will know why. I cannot recommend this movie enough. Byeee Jim X
Who needs French subtitles? 🤣🤣 Ok, I haven't seen that movie, but you have peeked my curiosity.... I'll have to see 22 Bullets or L'Immortel as it is called in French and Le Grand Bleu!
@@franckthibault2521 Hi I love French movies and don't mind subtitles. Hollywood is too predictable. Fun but Foreign movies have a tougher edge. 22 Bullets os indeed also called "L'Immortal" very violent like "Leon" Another of Jean Reno is " Wasabi" and it's an action thriller with a difference. It's hysterical !!! Literally cried laughing and the action is brilliant ! ... "The Big Blue" is quite simply a wonderful movie. I have watched so many times over the decades. Watch a u.t trailer and it's enough to hook you in.... Wasabi & The Big Blue are both in English. Great movies and I could name plenty more. Checkout Director Leos Carax with actor Denis Levant.
My reply disappeared… I own The Professional (Leon) & Wasabi! I love both! I don’t need subtitles since my main language is French 😉.
I have so many movies to suggest to you from France or Quebec…. But my favorite “Foreign” movie is the Dragon Tattoo Trilogy. They did the 1st one in Hollywood, but the Originals are better: they are Swedish.
Peart doesn't receive nearly enough credit for his lyrical compositions. He was remarkably versatile and excelled at speaking beyond his own experiences.
I don't know . . . I think "fans" know how prolific a writer he is, and what a voracious reader he was too :).
@@mvunit3 Fans yes, but not so much from peers and the industry.
So this is a great mix of music. XTC and Jeff, what can you say, this is classic XTC and Jeff Beck making their statement, and becoming some of their well known tracks . . .
But I have to GUSH for 2 of my all time fave tracks. One being a gut-wrenching deep cut, and another single release, but an angry powerful statement from RUSH.
1st, that is "Ben Mink" on Electric Violin, a good friend of Rush, from the awesome Canadian Progressive Rock band *FM.* The way Alex does that set-up, when you think he's about to Solo, Ben emulates the guitar sound, and then just starts WAILING into _his_ own solo on Violin. At times it brings me to tears! This track has always been a fates warning of sorts, a cautionary tale I didn't want to happen. But at 59, I'm looking back and my life today and wondering why it hasn't gone anywhere. You think-on all the complacency, the bad decisions and where its taken you. You hope they are learning experiences but then you look at the road you traveled, and it didn't take you where you could shine. For me its a song of regret and the closing verse . . .
"Some are born to move the world -
To live their fantasies
But most of us just dream about
The things we’d like to be
Sadder still to watch it die
Than never to have known it
For you - the blind who once could see -
The bell tolls for thee…"
. . . This became my dreaded reality for the past few years. But it will probably end-up in a book on my life (and stories of what NOT to do), and I still cling to hope that my Art and designs will end-up in a big film, or some crazy project with my art/music friends for all to see and live the dream (or some "music" related career).
"Signals" was my 1st Rush Tour as well. I had been into them since "Moving Pictures" just months before Signals debuted and their 2nd live album "Exit... Stage Left". And then I went backwards into their catalogue (and finally discovered "Hemispheres"!). I had seen every tour after, but missed "Counterparts" (one of my fave albums) and "Clockwork Angels" tours sadly, but got to see "R40", but . . .
After the band asking its fans what songs they would like to see Rush perform (of tracks they never did, and rare ones), "Losing It" was my #1 track I wanted to see. Unfortunately, I went to the 2nd to last show, Irvine Meadows in Irvine Calif., not the last at the LA Forum . . . which was the only venue they would perform _Losing It_ other than NYC and Toronto shows (Ben played at Toronto, but guest "Jonathan Dinklage" did the rest of the tour). Broke my heart, but it was a great show that I was able to see with my "Uptown Girl", my Brother and a close Friend :).
- For the 2nd listen Nick & Lex, do breakout the Lyrics (you can find all their lyrics on the Rush official site), and NEVER waste a moment in your life, be bold and live your dreams!
It also was part of an old playlist based on "Time", that I have to re-do, with a few Kansas, Fates Warning and King Crimson tracks, they were MUSTS among over 300 songs to make the whole concept work.
"Between the Wheels" is the closer for Grace Under Pressure. It's as intense and brutally powerful as "Afterimage" (inspired by a loss of a friend), but it could reflect the very times we are living _today._ Their playing (especially Neil and Alex) is ferocious! Alex's guitar tone is like "The Edge" of U2 and "Paul Reynolds" of Flock of Seagulls, turned up to 15! Heavily ladened with Chorus and Alex's overdrive tone . . . It rips through the song, angry, hostile and befitting the lyrics. You can imagine Neil's Kit shaking from the power of each hit of the drums (like in the official video for Afterimage) and smashing those crash cymbals! And Geddy's keyboard "Alarm" (edit: Lexi got it! "Siren") riffs and pounded notes giving the track urgency and _danger_ throughout (and his vocals, you can feel the anger). And Alex making his "Sportscaster" (his gorgeous Candy Red "Hentor" Strat with the chrome pick guard) scream in anger, frustration, and those whammy bar bends and tremolo making its angry statement! I can't help but make that "Stank Face" and play air-guitar to it. Its _one of_ Alex's most emotional tracks (listen to how many "parts" Alex is handling on the 1st chorus, taking-on the rhythm, the lead and the "fills" - Tremendous!).
All playing to the words (2nd chorus) . . .
"Wheels can take you around
Wheels can cut you down
We can go from boom to bust
From dreams to a bowl of dust
We can fall from rockets’ red glare
Down to “Brother can you spare -”
Another war - another waste land -
And another lost generation…"
The Grace Under Pressure Tour was very special, would be my 2nd time seeing them (again at Irvine Meadows), and I had guessed that Neil would do his "solo" within or after the track "Red Lenses" as the tribal beat of it made it _perfect_ for him to jump right into whatever new solo he conjured-up for the tour . . . and HE DID IT! :D
- This will be another to listen to over and over when you are just focused on the music, then the lyrical content, and how it all comes together to tell the whole story, much like _Losing It,_ how the music perfectly matches the story, and those who couldn't live those dreams, or once had the talents, but age and decay had led to the end.
This is what I love about Rush (and Kansas); words that resonate with everyday people, our goals, aspirations, flights of fantasy, topical subjects and the world around us. That's why I always say that the lyrics in both bands usually get quoted on any given subject by me and my close friends.
I REALLY miss these guys, and "Pratt" (and Robby Steinhardt of Kansas), we will NEVER see/hear the like again.
- Thank you soo much Nick & Lexi! And to Will I Am for the excellent selections!
. . . and glad Marley came in at the right moment 😊
Guest Violinist who played on the Clockwork Angel's Tour, and for their 1st time playing live; "Losing It":
ruclips.net/video/c3Eye8gLiVM/видео.html
(The original violinist "Ben Mink" of FM, played the Toronto show)
You need to listen to the weapon off the signals album
I was heavily into the Rush albums through Moving Pictures... I will have to give a listen to what I call the modern Rush.
Ben Mink is an amazing musician. He replaced Nash the Slash in a great Toronto prog. band FM ( they opened for Rush many times). Ben also had a great collaboration with k.d. lang. Ben is outstanding. You are right, GUP is a very dark record.
Thanks for the reaction Nick and Lex. Great job! The Jeff Beck track was dedicated by Jeff to Roy Buchanan. If you like the guitar tone and techniques you heard then investigate Roy who was once called the The Greatest Unknown Guitarist In The World in World in a PBS documentary.
Hi Guys, this is another great marathon especially Rush & Jeff Beck ... oh & XTC. Nick mentioned Rush track "The Analog Kid" on the same album ... That's among my favourite tracks, along side "Bravado" from the album "Roll the Bones", for the emotions you feel....and "Losing it" is definitely another emotional track. [ Of course Tom Sawyer is top of the list ] ... Ok just about to play the music .... [ 🤪 yep, ] Byeee Jim X
Between the Wheels one of my favourite Rush tracks........lyrics outstanding :) x If I had a time machine I would take you guys to a Rush concert.
The man on the electric violin is Mr.Ben Mini from another local Toronto band called Fm. They have some bits in the80's. The most famous person from the band is Nash the slash . He wrapped himself up like a mummy in medical bandages.
That should be Ben Mink
@@jasonpeters8832 Ben Mink isn’t on FM-Black Noise it’s Nash The Slash and he plays Violin and Electric Mandolin. Ben joined for Surveillance and City Of Fear. Black Noise is their masterpiece especially One O’Clock Tomorrow.
Gotta do the same song from Jeff from Ronnie Scotts with Tal W.
Its ironic that a "Ricky Lucero" in my life in highschool enlightened me to 2 albums; "Pink Floyd" - Animals, and "Jeff Beck" - Blow by Blow :). That was in 1979 or 80? Furthering my education in music.
@@mvunit3 So Cal . Quaker town?
@@rickeylucero3955 "Southern California"?
@@mvunit3 I spelled my name Ricky for a while.
@@mvunit3 do I know you?
Losing it is a very sad song for rush fans these days. It’s about elite artists, dancers etc. realizing their skills are fading and they aren’t at their peak anymore. Ben Mink did the violin on Signals and on some of the last concert tour when they played it live. The other dates were covered by a violinist who had been part of the Clockwork Angels String Ensemble. The Triumvirate went out on top which is how I’m sure they’d want to be remembered. But how did Neil have the presence of mind and empathy to write something so prescient in his 20s? How many aging performers had he met by then?
Rush are indeed in their own world but so are xtc. Rabbit hole for xtc will blow your minds they do pop folk punk new wave and psychedelic 60s
XTC is the Beatles and Beach Boys with a wave attitude
Have you all watched the RUSH dinner video yet? It's pretty good. Would be a great video for you all to do here. :)
Love Lex’s stank face on the air guitar solo!
Signals was my favorite album and I equate it with Activision River Raid on the Atari 2600, 13 years old in a Boulder, Colorado basement in 1982. The Pac Man shirt is perfect!
As a RUSH fan I am ashamed I haven’t listened to Jeff Beck since I owned I believe 2 albums in the 70s or 80s. He’s similar to RUSH in that sometimes he just plays the same thing in different ways because he believes in the melody and he’s expert at toying with it. Just uncriticizeably great
Good choice for both rush songs! Please do a few songs from power windows. Marathon and emotion detector really give you a sense of how they evolved with the keyboards and some of geddy’s best bass lines are on that album
Check out the XTC video to this song- so fun! Great bands in this mix, thanks!
2:56 ....DOG!!!
Its Marley! 😊
Jeff Beck, the Guitar God, is still quite possibly underappreciated because he didn't have the pop hits.
17:56 - "I would really love to hear the rest of the album now" - Just Do It! 😄 'Grace Under Pressure' had been my very first Rush impression when I was 19 (in '89), and already its opener 'Distant Early Warning' had gotten me hooked to them 😊 It also looks like you two haven't listened to 'Digital Man' from the 'Signals' album yet!? Which is one of its highlights, for sure 😃👍
If you like XTC you might like the obscure New Zealand band Split Enz. They’re equally as amazing and their debut album Mental Notes was produced by Roxy Music’s guitarist Phil Manzanera. Also from Grace Under Pressure you should hear Kid Gloves. It’s in 5/4.
🙏❤🌹 Neil & Jeff 🌹❤🙏
Two great ones from Rush and the Mayor of simpleton is also a deceptively, charming song as well, but Lex had it right the diversity that Rush is showing on two albums that were adjacent is exceptional. I think you would find the rest of signals or grace under pressure equally captivating. There are literally two of my favorite albums and have them framed on the wall. Cheers.
Thank you for the reaction. A word of advice on Signals... Don't react to any more individual songs from the album. I think it is the tightest Rush album. There is a definite theme from start to finish, so just sit down and listen to the whole work in its entirety and pay attention to the song titles and the lyrics. I think you'll see (or hear!) what I mean when you do.
Before I start listening, I have to say, that I love both Rush songs ... my favourite period before the following albums didn't really catch me ...
Losing It is very special in the Rush catalogue, simply unique. Between the wheels (closer of the album) has not only great music, but one of my favourite lyric lines : you know how that rabbit feels going under your speeding wheels - unfortunately I experienced this once ... I stopped, but couldn't find my dinner 😂
XTC is not my kind of music ..... sorry ... and Jeff Beck is Jeff Beck 😆🤘
"The Bell Tolls for Thee" an allusion the Hemingway novel, "For Whom the Bell Tolls", as was the line "Where the sun will rise no more" to Hemmigways "The Sun Also Rises". He is a metaphor for the writer who can no longer write.
Ben mink was the electric violinist on losing it.
I'd love you to do a reaction to marathon by rush off the album power windows.
The albums Blow By Blow an Wired are required listening for guitar players. But don't overlook Jeff Beck's work on Truth and Beck Ola with Rod Stewart. You'll enjoy for sure.