This song has a special place in my heart. I had an interview at MSG this one afternoon and they took about 10 of us on a tour of the arena and we were sitting there and suddenly we heard a commotion on stage. Little did I realize that RUSH was playing that night and came out to do their soundcheck and they did this song. I got the job and an invite to come see the show that night. ✌
That song, Presto and Available light are a few of Rush's hidden gem from their later stuff. Rarely reviewed but always appreciated by listeners. Keep doing Rush!!!!!!!
Just posted a reaction from their Counterparts album if you'd like to check it out: ruclips.net/video/wsuCSHIqA18/видео.html Thanks for watching and hope to see you again soon! :) - Lex
Alex's solo on this song was done in one take. He likes to take a few runs, but after he finished the first take. They pretty much said "nope you're good!" I would highly recommend La Villa Strangiato or Xanadu live from Exit Stage Left. The first is instrumental heaven and the second is jaw dropping in their level of talent. To see Geddy Lee sing, play a double neck, keyboards and Taurus pedals is mind blowing. Glad I came across this, and it was nice to see a reaction of a song that you don't hear much about. Take care ✌
Agree on Xanadu & LVS - even though everybody who reacts does those 2, they're still SO spectacular and well-played.. and really show off their musical talents. Should go right to the top of the list.
Welcome to the Rush family! This album, Roll the Bones, had some mixed reactions, and it actually left me a bit cold on first listen. As time went by I came to appreciate it more and more, and now it's one of my favorites. This particular song pretty much sums up my feelings about relationships
Alex's solo on this song is sublime.... and not only the solo, but the smaller fills along the way.. superb! Great song to review! Love Rush... and both of you! Regards, ALinCAL
Saw them live in alpine outdoor theater in the 90's and brought my wife (who hates Rush BTW) she was standing and cheering but when this song transitioned into the "grace " bridge, she melted. It was a good night ;) she still doesn't like them over a stereo but we went to a few more live shows and she turns into a rush lover.
I didn't know your channel existed. This is a great reaction. Rush went through many different sounds. This is their 90's phase. Their earlier 70's is very progressive rock and their 80's period sounds like a touch of new wave and electronic. Another thing, a young lady liking Rush? That's a phenomenon in itself. It has been a running joke since the 70's. Even Rush themselves acknowledge this and made fun of it in a comedy skit. This is quite an achievement. Also, dancing to Rush? A strange concept for most fans but very cool.
This is a "relationship" song for Rush. They didn't have many but, in their case, quality wins out over quantity. Another relationship song they had was on the Hold Your Fire album from 1987. The song is called "Open Secrets". You should check it out! Yes, Alex's guitar work on this song was very Bluesy! Excellent work, Alex! Last, Geddy's name has a hard-G sound, not soft; like "gold". Geddy Lee. He was born Gary Weinrib and his Immigrant Grandmother could not pronounce "Gary" like an American, but "Geddy", in her Eastern European accent! She pronounced Gary "Geddy" and thus was born Geddy Lee!! :)
Thank you for correcting us on pronounciation and for the suggestion! I absolutely LOVE the origin story about his name - I’ll never get it wrong again!
@@NicknLex, you guys know about Geddy's parents, right? How and where they met? Geddy's parents met at Dachau, during the WWII Holocaust. They later got moved to Bergen-Belson and then Auschwitz. Somehow they survived but I know that Geddy's Grandmother was instrumental in helping them survive. She kept them together and, somehow, they made it through.
Let's not forget the beautiful "Different Strings" and "Entre Nous" (French for "Between Us") ... the songs are about love/relationships, but in such a complex, mature and satisfying way. Then again, it is Neil-freakin-Peart. Sample from Entre Nous: "We are planets to each other Drifting in our orbits To a brief eclipse Each of us a world apart Alone and yet together Like two passing ships" Oh yeah, and almost forgot about "Tears". (makes me melancholy though)
Great reaction. I love this song from Roll The Bones. The music sounds like Halloween, thus the title. The key message is "I believe there is a ghost of a chance that we'll find someone to love...and make it last." The last part "And make it last." is the part Neil wanted to emphasize when he wrote the lyrics to this song.
It's nice to hear someone reacting to something not that obvious. I bought this record, when it came out. I haven't noticed before that Geddy's playing a fretless bass. You can hear it clearly.
@@pasit1738 Thats completely incorrect, this was recorded on Geddy's red Wal. The only song Geddy has ever recorded on a fretless was Malignant Narcissism from Snakes & Arrows when Fender sent him a Jaco signature model, he recorded the song and asked them to make him the same bass with frets.
such an underrated tune but so so good and i'm so glad I was able to see this tour live !! thank you Rush and thank you guys for doing this for me !! maybe an overlooked tune ?
Yes, this is an absolutely beautiful Rush track from the Roll The Bones album from 1991. Often overlooked and rarely reacted to, so this was a pleasant surprise to see actually. Rush fans are fiercely loyal to the band, many of which, including myself, have been fans of theirs for over 40 years. The drummer, Neil Peart, died this year unfortunately, bringing the bands discography to a close. Their back catalogue is immense with albums filled with music that move with the times. Take any decade from the late 60's onwards and travel a journey of musical diversity that takes the band to their rightful place as rock legends.
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for taking the time to comment. It is very unfortunate that he passed away, but luckily we were left with decades worth of content to serve as his legacy. Thanks for joining us and hope to hear from you again on another video. Be well! - Nick
My first Rush concert wow you must react to a song live concert as great on stage as on records. Roll the bones another Nice album that we apreciate like a good wine with age
Believe it or not, this song did receive some airplay on the radio in the NY City area. Happens to be one of my favorites from a time there was this niche group of 70's/80's bands transitioning to 90's styles - Queensryche, Billy Joel, REM, John Mellencamp, etc. This is also one of the last Rush albums I can listen to cover-to-cover and never skip a track on.
On a point of order, Rush have produced "concept" albums from the outset - it's what they do (notwithstanding their Progressive rock mantle) - they've always written in 'chapters', & from which you see their evolution as one of most iconic ensembles that ever came together.... :)
Just found y'alls channel today. I regret to have missed the "LIVE WATCHPARTY" done the other day. I love seeing folks experience Rush for the first time. I've been a fan of Rush since high school, starting somewhere after 1979. I've seen Rush live in concert so many times, I have truthfully lost count. I had a customer, who was in Canada, and Rush actually performed at her high school in their early days. I think she had said it was their prom, but I could be mistaken. I've taken my son to see Rush in concert, I think it has been four times, the last time being what was filmed for the Rush: Clockwork Angels Tour video. We were blessed to have second row seats, with Alex Lifeson playing right in front of us. I believe that my son and I are in the videos for each and every song. We definitely will never forget the experience.
Your reaction was great. Alex's guitar work continues to be underrated by most so your mention of it was appreciated. I also ADORED your beautiful dogs reaction as well. Very nice!
I'm much older so started in 1976 and 2112. I then discovered All The World's a Stage, which led me back to their older albums. Their older stuff was more "epic", until Permanent Waves when they shortened things up. I would recommend Caress of Steel. Bastille Day as a starter, damn!!!
you need to see them live to get the full Rush experience.....live on video counts.....seen them 12 glorious times in my life.... Xanadu (off of Exit Stage Left live album) live will blow you away....it does everyone....
With these lyrics, Neil offers a pragmatic approach to the concept of love. One little change in either's timeline could have resulted in them not meeting or doing so under different circumstances. Very easily, each could have found love with someone else. He proposes that love is not magic formed by destiny, fate, eternal love, astrology, religion, or anything mystical. Yes, it is special, but not magic. It requires work, respect, admiration, desire, and all kinds of other emotions and compromises.
After almost 35 years my wife & I think of this as one of "our songs". Alex's solo is spectacular in my opinion. Very expressive, very emotive textures he evokes with the volume swells and the brilliant use of minor modes to convey a feeling. This was a fun one to watch as I rarely see anyone reacting to these Rush 'deep tracks'. "Prime Mover" and "Time Stand Still" from the album "Hold Your Fire" would be really good ones to add to your collection. This is from the album "Roll the Bones" which is a concept album. All of the songs stand alone but if you listen to them and really pay attention to the lyrics you will find that they all have a common frame of reference. The phrase "to roll the bones" means to throw dice. The element of 'random chance' in our lives. "I believe there's a ghost of a chance" is where this song anchors itself to that motif. As a matter of fact you will find that several of Rush's albums are like that. Not like "Caress of Steel", "2112" or "Hemispheres" with side long extravaganza production pieces. I'm talking abut albums like "Hold Your Fire". "Presto", "Counterparts", "Vapor Trails", "Snakes & Arrows" and even "Clockwork Angels".
Thanks for sharing and for the suggestions! We will definitely add those to the countless list of Rush songs we’re eager to react to! Glad you enjoyed and hope to see you back m! :) - Lex
Catching up on your Rush reactions.... and I am surprised that you picked this one as the first! Amazing... I mean its a great song. Have fun listening to the entire catalogue.... it's huge, and there is so much goodness.
Haha. Jeddy Lee. It's Geddy bc his grandma pronounced his name, Gary with an accent. Roll the Bones was one of the indoor concerts I've seen. This song gave me goosebumps
I've been a subscriber since nearly the beginning of your channel and somehow missed watching this. It's a good song, I'm hit or miss on what songs I've heard after the "Signals" album. And this I've never heard. Plus it's great to see Marley play a full co-star role on the video.
You already know I'm devoted Rush fan. Loved this track. That been said - Being I am new to your channel and a musician of over 50 years. I surfed through your videos in search of stuff you haven't heard yet. This is without a doubt, out of all my years of playing and listening the most soulful feeling guitar solo I've ever experienced. "Maggot Brain" by Funkadelic. Don't let the title put you off. Eddie Hazel just breaks the mold here. It's so beautifully played it would move you to tears. So give it a listen even if you don't do a reaction video.
Rush are one of the greatest prog/rock & roll bands. Can you guys also give some thought to the band Rainbow's "stargazer" and "gates of Babylon". You guys will love it.
GUYS!!! One of our fellow subscribers gave us a great idea (thank you, Mr. Mojo Risen), we will be doing a LIVE WATCHPARTY so that we can share our reaction to the documentary RUSH: Beyond the Lighted Stage with you! Check out the details here: ruclips.net/video/_uLAU6uP3ok/видео.html It's this Saturday (3/6/21) at 6pm MST (8pm EST)! Would love to see as many of you and chat! :) Sending peace and can't wait, Lex
So much fun watching you discover Rush,it's bringing me back to when I felt like you are now 💖❣ Give the album Snakes and Arrows a try. Far Cry is awesome, Good news first, and for an instrumental The main monkey business. I don't think you'll be disappointed 🥰
This is a great song to show off the mature Rush. The band in its 3rd decade, with all of the playing, songwriting, and vocal skill that they have accumulated. Fantastic!
Presto and Roll the Bones were the first couple of Rush albums that were new when I started getting into them. Obviously these 2 albums aren't considered their best but both have a special place in my heart. I used to have a Roll the Bones t-shirt back in college days. Ghost of a Chance, Dreamline, and Bravado were my favorites from this album.
Please pronounce Geddy with a hard G. Lol You must due live versions of Xanadu from Exit stage left and working man from R40. Sooooo good they will make you appreciate that they were fantastic live
I should have mentioned that I have been a fan since when they played at our high school in the early 70’s, and I have some personal connections with them.
Especially after what happened to the Professor losing his daughter and wife so close together. So so sad. Those lyrics are so poignant and hit me hard everytime 💙🤘🎶
4 concept albums or part albums: 2112 side 1 /Caress of steel side 2 and Clockwork Angels 74 minutes whole album and could include Cygnus x1 Book 1 on FTK and part 1 of hemispheres Cygnus X1 book 2
Awwww look at Marley ^_^. Wow, only January of 2021 and how things have changed. The same room now filled with Lp's and CD's, and the intro to the show is trying to find your way to what it is now; excited and anxious to listening to new music :). This is a long-overdue watch. For awhile this was the least of my fave albums by my fave band. Even though it grew on me, it was this track and, Bravado, Where's My Thing? (Part IV, "Gangster of Boats" Trilogy), Face Up and You Bet your Life that I love listening to. But Ghost of a Chance and Bravado hit me in the gut (fond and sad memories). Its funny, Marley looking at Nick, picking-up that feeling of serenity, quiet that Nick's conveying with his hand gesture, too cute! Marley: "what's going on pappa'? are you alright?" Sorry folks, Doggies make me happy. And more dancing from Lexi! Woo Hoo! This is an era that became different for the band, no more showing off, it was a band letting their emotions come out through the lyrics, Ged's voice, and Alex pouring his heart and soul into those atmospheres and the solo wearing his heart on those "strings". Soulful, sensual and depth of feeling. One of my favorite solos (Heck . . . you need a cigarette after that solo! :). And Neil too, getting into that pocket and groove (and subtle fills)! For some future deep dives: Available Light Everyday Glory Losing It Alien Shore Open Secrets Emotion Detector Between the Wheels (not that deep of a cut, just trying to sneak it in) Bravado Earthshine Virtuality - Hope to see more Rush Reactions again! Maybe a certain day of the week? And Jetty Lee on the Bass 😊 (well, he is a Jedi of the Bass ;).
I was fortunate to see Rush in concert. The year was 2010. Tour was their Time Machine tour. Tour's setlist was their songs from late 70's to mid 2000's or about 3 and 1/2 hours of music. 2015 was their last to tour when they did R40 tour. Reason for stopped touring is that Alex and Neil were had issues with their bodies (I don't think Neil's cancer showed up or it did).
"Spirit of Radio" will put you in one good mood- possibly for the whole week. A Rush MUST, anyone would tell you. Alex, Neil, and Geddy reach perfection with this one.
As a musician, I have to point out the song ends in an actual ghost-note, as I have the sheet music. That's pretty cool.
Where is that ghost of that chance- note? Drums, bass, or guitar 🎸?
WOW!! Everyone has been so kind and welcoming - thank you infinitely!
WE'RE CURRENTLY WORKING ON ANOTHER RUSH REACTION - STAY TUNED!!! :) - Lex
This song has a special place in my heart. I had an interview at MSG this one afternoon and they took about 10 of us on a tour of the arena and we were sitting there and suddenly we heard a commotion on stage. Little did I realize that RUSH was playing that night and came out to do their soundcheck and they did this song. I got the job and an invite to come see the show that night. ✌
WOW!! That is awesome! Sounds like a great night! Thanks for sharing :) - Lex
That song, Presto and Available light are a few of Rush's hidden gem from their later stuff. Rarely reviewed but always appreciated by listeners. Keep doing Rush!!!!!!!
Thanks for joining us and stay tuned for more Rush to come soon! ;) - Lex
Yes! Presto and Available Light are magnificent. I also put the song Mission in that grouping as well.
@@toddwalker4301 Great addition indeed and why not also include ''Second Nature'' which I think is also brilliant.
I agree with both of you totally.
Yes, Available Light is a decent tune from Presto.
Nice deep track, and good reactions. As other reactors have learned, reacting to Rush is a gold mine for increasing traffic on your channel.
Thanks for watching! We’re loving the great response and most importantly having a BLAST!
Just listen to Neil’s Lyrics.....it will change your life.
It has - and still is...
Like... Forever. RIP Neil the Professor.
*THIS* ⬆️⬆️⬆️
This is rush version of comfortably numb.
This was actually the song that got me into Rush. Something clicked when I heard it for the first time. I was hooked ever since.
As an old Rush zealot, i think they rediscovered their mojo in the Counterparts album
Just posted a reaction from their Counterparts album if you'd like to check it out: ruclips.net/video/wsuCSHIqA18/видео.html
Thanks for watching and hope to see you again soon! :) - Lex
There is a song on that album called Cold Fire that I have always really liked.
Yes Counterparts is yet another great Rush creation
Welcome to the Rush family. You have 167 songs to explore on your journey. Enjoy...
Can't wait! Thanks for joining us! :) - Lex
165 by my count
Wait...what about live versions?
Just wait until they hear The Garden.
@Marco Korbin Didn't work. It's terrible.
Top 5 rush song ever
Amazing lyrics
Epic epic solo
Dang! Your subscription rate grew exponentially in a matter of days. Rock on you three 🤘
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Alex's solo on this song was done in one take. He likes to take a few runs, but after he finished the first take. They pretty much said "nope you're good!"
I would highly recommend La Villa Strangiato or Xanadu live from Exit Stage Left. The first is instrumental heaven and the second is jaw dropping in their level of talent. To see Geddy Lee sing, play a double neck, keyboards and Taurus pedals is mind blowing.
Glad I came across this, and it was nice to see a reaction of a song that you don't hear much about.
Take care ✌
Thank you for your kind words and the trivia! That’s amazing that it was on the first take! Stay tuned for more Rush and similar reactions. :) - Lex
Agree on Xanadu & LVS - even though everybody who reacts does those 2, they're still SO spectacular and well-played.. and really show off their musical talents. Should go right to the top of the list.
@@BrakRulesAll
Very true, but they mentioned that they've only heard a few Rush songs. So I figured I didn't want to mention deeper tracks.
Take care!
Welcome to the Rush family! This album, Roll the Bones, had some mixed reactions, and it actually left me a bit cold on first listen. As time went by I came to appreciate it more and more, and now it's one of my favorites. This particular song pretty much sums up my feelings about relationships
Alex's solo on this song is sublime.... and not only the solo, but the smaller fills along the way.. superb!
Great song to review!
Love Rush... and both of you!
Regards,
ALinCAL
Saw them live in alpine outdoor theater in the 90's and brought my wife (who hates Rush BTW) she was standing and cheering but when this song transitioned into the "grace " bridge, she melted. It was a good night ;) she still doesn't like them over a stereo but we went to a few more live shows and she turns into a rush lover.
I didn't know your channel existed. This is a great reaction. Rush went through many different sounds. This is their 90's phase. Their earlier 70's is very progressive rock and their 80's period sounds like a touch of new wave and electronic.
Another thing, a young lady liking Rush? That's a phenomenon in itself. It has been a running joke since the 70's. Even Rush themselves acknowledge this and made fun of it in a comedy skit. This is quite an achievement. Also, dancing to Rush? A strange concept for most fans but very cool.
So glad you enjoy our channel! I’m absolutely loving Rush and can’t wait to dig into more of their work. Thanks for joining us; sending peace! - Lex
This is a "relationship" song for Rush. They didn't have many but, in their case, quality wins out over quantity. Another relationship song they had was on the Hold Your Fire album from 1987. The song is called "Open Secrets". You should check it out! Yes, Alex's guitar work on this song was very Bluesy! Excellent work, Alex! Last, Geddy's name has a hard-G sound, not soft; like "gold". Geddy Lee. He was born Gary Weinrib and his Immigrant Grandmother could not pronounce "Gary" like an American, but "Geddy", in her Eastern European accent! She pronounced Gary "Geddy" and thus was born Geddy Lee!! :)
Thank you for correcting us on pronounciation and for the suggestion! I absolutely LOVE the origin story about his name - I’ll never get it wrong again!
@@NicknLex, you guys know about Geddy's parents, right? How and where they met? Geddy's parents met at Dachau, during the WWII Holocaust. They later got moved to Bergen-Belson and then Auschwitz. Somehow they survived but I know that Geddy's Grandmother was instrumental in helping them survive. She kept them together and, somehow, they made it through.
Cold Fire from Counterparts is another.
@@kevinmcfarlane2752 totally!!
Let's not forget the beautiful "Different Strings" and "Entre Nous" (French for "Between Us") ... the songs are about love/relationships, but in such a complex, mature and satisfying way. Then again, it is Neil-freakin-Peart.
Sample from Entre Nous: "We are planets to each other
Drifting in our orbits
To a brief eclipse
Each of us a world apart
Alone and yet together
Like two passing ships"
Oh yeah, and almost forgot about "Tears". (makes me melancholy though)
Beautiful music by 3 brilliant musicians love to you all from the uk.
Awesome. Glad y'all are diggin' Rush. Subscribed.
Of their radio hits, this is about my favorite. Reminds me of living on the farm when my parents were still alive.
Great song, great message and perfect bluesy guitar tone and notes by Alex
Beautiful song...and reaction. Thank you!
Our pleasure! So glad you enjoyed it and decided to join us! Stay tuned for more Rush reactions to come! :) -Lex
Great reaction. I love this song from Roll The Bones. The music sounds like Halloween, thus the title. The key message is "I believe there is a ghost of a chance that we'll find someone to love...and make it last." The last part "And make it last." is the part Neil wanted to emphasize when he wrote the lyrics to this song.
This is one of my favorite Rush songs. Glad you reviewed it! Thanks!
Never thought I would see a reaction to this deep track. Great song.
Fantastic!!!! No one reacts to this great song!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for joining us! :) - Lex
It is SO hard for me to say Ghost of a Chance is one of my favorites only because there are so,so many "Favorites" BUT, it is!!!
It's nice to hear someone reacting to something not that obvious. I bought this record, when it came out. I haven't noticed before that Geddy's playing a fretless bass. You can hear it clearly.
He experimented with it on this album. He ended up not liking it and didn't play it again.
@@reggiekroll3123 Ok! New information to me. I think it sounds great here.
@@pasit1738 Thats completely incorrect, this was recorded on Geddy's red Wal. The only song Geddy has ever recorded on a fretless was Malignant Narcissism from Snakes & Arrows when Fender sent him a Jaco signature model, he recorded the song and asked them to make him the same bass with frets.
And the only time he played a 5 string was on Lock & Key from Hold Your Fire, also a Wal.
such an underrated tune but so so good and i'm so glad I was able to see this tour live !! thank you Rush and thank you guys for doing this for me !! maybe an overlooked tune ?
Yes, this is an absolutely beautiful Rush track from the Roll The Bones album from 1991. Often overlooked and rarely reacted to, so this was a pleasant surprise to see actually.
Rush fans are fiercely loyal to the band, many of which, including myself, have been fans of theirs for over 40 years. The drummer, Neil Peart, died this year unfortunately, bringing the bands discography to a close. Their back catalogue is immense with albums filled with music that move with the times. Take any decade from the late 60's onwards and travel a journey of musical diversity that takes the band to their rightful place as rock legends.
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for taking the time to comment. It is very unfortunate that he passed away, but luckily we were left with decades worth of content to serve as his legacy. Thanks for joining us and hope to hear from you again on another video. Be well! - Nick
Actually, Neil Peart passed a year ago last month.
@@MrTech226 It was last year - my lord, where does the time go?
Great song. Another great song "Bravado" on the Roll the Bones Album.
Love how the dog loves the song !!!!
Alex makes his guitar sing and speak to you
My first Rush concert wow you must react to a song live concert as great on stage as on records. Roll the bones another Nice album that we apreciate like a good wine with age
This whole album rocks!! One of my favorite tracks on it is "You Bet Your Life". It's super upbeat...just a fun song to listen to.
Great choice from Roll the Bones!
Indeed it was! Thanks for your view and stay tuned for more Rush reactions to come! :) -Lex
Believe it or not, this song did receive some airplay on the radio in the NY City area. Happens to be one of my favorites from a time there was this niche group of 70's/80's bands transitioning to 90's styles - Queensryche, Billy Joel, REM, John Mellencamp, etc. This is also one of the last Rush albums I can listen to cover-to-cover and never skip a track on.
One of the best guitar solo in my life. The Guiter Solo with a Soul.
The guitar solo is SO TASTY !!!!
20 years ago this song was on the jukebox and I'd play it over and over again after feeding a $5 bill.
Beautiful song with amazing lyrics Thank you Neil wherever you are...
Roll the Bones has so many really great songs on it. Bravado. Dreamline.
It’s a beautiful song. One of Geddy’s finest vocal performances.
There is such a big box of music rush has so dig in!!!
On a point of order, Rush have produced "concept" albums from the outset - it's what they do (notwithstanding their Progressive rock mantle) - they've always written in 'chapters', & from which you see their evolution as one of most iconic ensembles that ever came together.... :)
The chair dancing was worth the watch. Simpler times? Love you guys.
Neil's sublime lyrics...And geds great voice.. and Alex with those bluesy ghost notes..his playing on this made me want to learn guitar!!
Just found y'alls channel today. I regret to have missed the "LIVE WATCHPARTY" done the other day. I love seeing folks experience Rush for the first time. I've been a fan of Rush since high school, starting somewhere after 1979. I've seen Rush live in concert so many times, I have truthfully lost count. I had a customer, who was in Canada, and Rush actually performed at her high school in their early days. I think she had said it was their prom, but I could be mistaken. I've taken my son to see Rush in concert, I think it has been four times, the last time being what was filmed for the Rush: Clockwork Angels Tour video. We were blessed to have second row seats, with Alex Lifeson playing right in front of us. I believe that my son and I are in the videos for each and every song. We definitely will never forget the experience.
OMG I LOVE THESE TWO!!! lol
Love you back!!!
Your reaction was great. Alex's guitar work continues to be underrated by most so your mention of it was appreciated. I also ADORED your beautiful dogs reaction as well. Very nice!
This whole album was . A roll of the dice. This song is deep. followed this group for 40 years. I am privileged to be in their garden
This entire album (Roll the Bones) is one of my favorites.
Please react to the last song in the Presto album: Available Light. It is a jewel.
I've always liked this song. Different vibe for them, but so Rush.
one of Rush's most mesmerizing wonderful underrated songs
Neil has some awesome cymbal work in this song.
not sure if you've done these, but you MUST do- Losing It, The Camera Eye, and Available Light
Nick holding the "baby" was so cute.
Rush on... 😉
Check out the camera eye from moving pictures, or even red barchetta from moving pictures
I'm much older so started in 1976 and 2112. I then discovered All The World's a Stage, which led me back to their older albums. Their older stuff was more "epic", until Permanent Waves when they shortened things up. I would recommend Caress of Steel. Bastille Day as a starter, damn!!!
you need to see them live to get the full Rush experience.....live on video counts.....seen them 12 glorious times in my life.... Xanadu (off of Exit Stage Left live album) live will blow you away....it does everyone....
With these lyrics, Neil offers a pragmatic approach to the concept of love. One little change in either's timeline could have resulted in them not meeting or doing so under different circumstances. Very easily, each could have found love with someone else. He proposes that love is not magic formed by destiny, fate, eternal love, astrology, religion, or anything mystical. Yes, it is special, but not magic. It requires work, respect, admiration, desire, and all kinds of other emotions and compromises.
Exactly.
"Love and Life are Deep'
After almost 35 years my wife & I think of this as one of "our songs". Alex's solo is spectacular in my opinion. Very expressive, very emotive textures he evokes with the volume swells and the brilliant use of minor modes to convey a feeling. This was a fun one to watch as I rarely see anyone reacting to these Rush 'deep tracks'. "Prime Mover" and "Time Stand Still" from the album "Hold Your Fire" would be really good ones to add to your collection.
This is from the album "Roll the Bones" which is a concept album. All of the songs stand alone but if you listen to them and really pay attention to the lyrics you will find that they all have a common frame of reference. The phrase "to roll the bones" means to throw dice. The element of 'random chance' in our lives. "I believe there's a ghost of a chance" is where this song anchors itself to that motif. As a matter of fact you will find that several of Rush's albums are like that. Not like "Caress of Steel", "2112" or "Hemispheres" with side long extravaganza production pieces. I'm talking abut albums like "Hold Your Fire". "Presto", "Counterparts", "Vapor Trails", "Snakes & Arrows" and even "Clockwork Angels".
Thanks for sharing and for the suggestions! We will definitely add those to the countless list of Rush songs we’re eager to react to! Glad you enjoyed and hope to see you back m! :) - Lex
Interesting point of view- did not see that but now I do.
Catching up on your Rush reactions.... and I am surprised that you picked this one as the first! Amazing... I mean its a great song. Have fun listening to the entire catalogue.... it's huge, and there is so much goodness.
Roll the bones in London was my first Rush gig. I still have the t-shirt. Primus opened, but the crowd basically said 'don't bother'.
Haha. Jeddy Lee. It's Geddy bc his grandma pronounced his name, Gary with an accent. Roll the Bones was one of the indoor concerts I've seen. This song gave me goosebumps
I've been a subscriber since nearly the beginning of your channel and somehow missed watching this. It's a good song, I'm hit or miss on what songs I've heard after the "Signals" album. And this I've never heard. Plus it's great to see Marley play a full co-star role on the video.
Give Roll the Bones a listen from the same album. It has a big twist.
You already know I'm devoted Rush fan. Loved this track. That been said -
Being I am new to your channel and a musician of over 50 years. I surfed through your videos in search of stuff you haven't heard yet. This is without a doubt, out of all my years of playing and listening the most soulful feeling guitar solo I've ever experienced.
"Maggot Brain" by Funkadelic. Don't let the title put you off. Eddie Hazel just breaks the mold here. It's so beautifully played it would move you to tears. So give it a listen even if you don't do a reaction video.
Rush are one of the greatest prog/rock & roll bands. Can you guys also give some thought to the band Rainbow's "stargazer" and "gates of Babylon". You guys will love it.
Try Totem off of their Test for Echo disc.
Yep...another comment on religion that strikes home for me every time.
My favorite song from this awesome album, so underrated
marley just wanted to listen to the song too 🥺
Haha... he is distracting sometimes and I'm scared he'll disconnect the headphones with his movement!
What a cutie!!!
Ghost of a Chance is a 1000%
classic..... awesomtasctic
GUYS!!! One of our fellow subscribers gave us a great idea (thank you, Mr. Mojo Risen), we will be doing a LIVE WATCHPARTY so that we can share our reaction to the documentary RUSH: Beyond the Lighted Stage with you! Check out the details here: ruclips.net/video/_uLAU6uP3ok/видео.html
It's this Saturday (3/6/21) at 6pm MST (8pm EST)! Would love to see as many of you and chat! :)
Sending peace and can't wait, Lex
So much fun watching you discover Rush,it's bringing me back to when I felt like you are now 💖❣ Give the album Snakes and Arrows a try. Far Cry is awesome, Good news first, and for an instrumental The main monkey business. I don't think you'll be disappointed 🥰
This is a great song to show off the mature Rush. The band in its 3rd decade, with all of the playing, songwriting, and vocal skill that they have accumulated. Fantastic!
Saw this tour in Nuremberg FRG. I still have the t-shirt.
Presto and Roll the Bones were the first couple of Rush albums that were new when I started getting into them. Obviously these 2 albums aren't considered their best but both have a special place in my heart. I used to have a Roll the Bones t-shirt back in college days. Ghost of a Chance, Dreamline, and Bravado were my favorites from this album.
Love this one! I was in college when this came out.
Love this reaction to one of my fav's off this album. Time to hit a couple off Counterparts. Animate and Nobody's Hero are awesome songs. Rock On!
Please pronounce Geddy with a hard G. Lol
You must due live versions of Xanadu from Exit stage left and working man from R40. Sooooo good they will make you appreciate that they were fantastic live
My favorite Rush song.😊
It’s unbelievable that the amazing Neil Pert has left us nobody was close to doing what he did just listen to those drums
Love the song and your reactions. You got to listen power windows album. Middle town dreams is Awsome song.
Keep up the great work you to.
I hope you are aware this is a love song. Love birds!
you guys are GREAT !!!!
"Battle Scar" - all of the members of Rush with Max Webster (Kim Mitchell)
To me, This is the best song of Roll the Bones Album and One of the best song of RUSH.
So so good. Love them
Middletown Dreams
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Great reactions! Thank you for respecting their music and allowing me to find newness in it again. You have a new subscriber!
Thank you for your support! :) - Lex
My favorite Rush song.
I should have mentioned that I have been a fan since when they played at our high school in the early 70’s, and I have some personal connections with them.
This is my fave rush record. Roll the bones itself has my favourite lyrics.
Especially after what happened to the Professor losing his daughter and wife so close together. So so sad. Those lyrics are so poignant and hit me hard everytime 💙🤘🎶
The follow-up, "Neurotica," is my favorite from Roll The Bones. It's rather funky, in my humble opinion.
4 concept albums or part albums: 2112 side 1 /Caress of steel side 2 and Clockwork Angels 74 minutes whole album and could include Cygnus x1 Book 1 on FTK and part 1 of hemispheres Cygnus X1 book 2
Couple song suggestions, Camera Eye, Countdown, Cygnus X-1, and Losng it. I think these will blow your mind and plenty of others.
Awwww look at Marley ^_^.
Wow, only January of 2021 and how things have changed. The same room now filled with Lp's and CD's, and the intro to the show is trying to find your way to what it is now; excited and anxious to listening to new music :).
This is a long-overdue watch. For awhile this was the least of my fave albums by my fave band. Even though it grew on me, it was this track and, Bravado, Where's My Thing? (Part IV, "Gangster of Boats" Trilogy), Face Up and You Bet your Life that I love listening to.
But Ghost of a Chance and Bravado hit me in the gut (fond and sad memories).
Its funny, Marley looking at Nick, picking-up that feeling of serenity, quiet that Nick's conveying with his hand gesture, too cute!
Marley: "what's going on pappa'? are you alright?" Sorry folks, Doggies make me happy. And more dancing from Lexi! Woo Hoo!
This is an era that became different for the band, no more showing off, it was a band letting their emotions come out through the lyrics, Ged's voice, and Alex pouring his heart and soul into those atmospheres and the solo wearing his heart on those "strings". Soulful, sensual and depth of feeling. One of my favorite solos (Heck . . . you need a cigarette after that solo! :). And Neil too, getting into that pocket and groove (and subtle fills)!
For some future deep dives:
Available Light
Everyday Glory
Losing It
Alien Shore
Open Secrets
Emotion Detector
Between the Wheels (not that deep of a cut, just trying to sneak it in)
Bravado
Earthshine
Virtuality
- Hope to see more Rush Reactions again! Maybe a certain day of the week? And Jetty Lee on the Bass 😊 (well, he is a Jedi of the Bass ;).
My favorite song from " Roll the Bones"
I was fortunate to see Rush in concert. The year was 2010. Tour was their Time Machine tour. Tour's setlist was their songs from late 70's to mid 2000's or about 3 and 1/2 hours of music. 2015 was their last to tour when they did R40 tour. Reason for stopped touring is that Alex and Neil were had issues with their bodies (I don't think Neil's cancer showed up or it did).
My favorite Rush song. Beautiful.
"Spirit of Radio" will put you in one good mood- possibly for the whole week. A Rush MUST, anyone would tell you. Alex, Neil, and Geddy reach perfection with this one.
Time Stand Still needs a review- it gets better and more timely the older you get.