Rest In Peace Neil Peart! This is an older Rush reaction we released on Patreon back in May fyi. We will be doing another Rush video as a tribute to the late great Neil Peart the next time we are both available to film! Lastly, we do NOT monetize on ads in our videos (monetization will go to Rush or their label) Enjoy!
Alex Lifeson said in an interview this is his all time favorite guitar solo. He is so under appreciated for his contribution to rock guitar. His massive open chords and carefully crafted solos are as much a part of the sound of Rush as any other. Listen to how he creates an atmosphere to match the theme of each song. In Red Barchetta you can feel yourself behind the wheel of the car as he incinerates his axe. In Free Will you can feel the chaos of the universe. In Spirit of the Radio you can feel the high frequency FM waves spiking away from the transmitter. A master.
Alex is not underrated at all! He's a musician's musician and he has definitely been appreciated by music enthusiasts and musicians alike! Especially on this track.
Alex Lifeson's chords were absolutely prophetic to modern rock. The open but dissonant chords are heard everywhere now in Midwest Emo, Math Rock, Shoegaze and if you wanna do a bit earlier, some nu-metal as well. Basically the FEEL of those chords was hugely inspirational for a lot of modern artists.
The way he plays is incredible, and to do triple-duty on the keys, bass, and vocals is amazing. And it's not like the parts he's playing are easy, so to play them and sing at the same time is pretty impressive. To do one or the other well is an achievement on its own, but both at the same time. Cmon man, lol.
That's been my favorite Rush song since it came out. I wasn't aware that Neil Peart considered it one of his most important songs because it was his announcement to the world that he was going to start writing more personal songs.
Never a scandal, never a drug issue, never a missed show... Just straight hard work and dedication to their craft! That says everything I need to know about the character of these men! I will forever be a fan!
And dedication because they loved it. They would have done this if they hadn't earned I dime I think. They just loved being musicians for the sake of playing music. And that love shows in how they treated their fans and how they treated their talent.
@@maggegeneYeah, he definitely wasn't into the adulation thing. 'I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend.' He also said in the documentary that he was a huge fan of The Who, but he never felt like he wanted to follow the band around, go to their motel room after a show and hang out with them, etc. ruclips.net/video/hil_2LyU7fo/видео.html
i love it that you younger G's are exposing yourselves to different kinds of music i'm a OG brother and i've been in to these dudes problaby before you two were born ; l am a musician also and i also understand that you play too ? i would love to hear your stuff ; we are going to change black music ! also, understand geddy lee's singing is an aquired taste so always stick with stories ; oh , and the guitar players name is alex lifeson.
Hearing someone really analyze and critique this song is so eye-opening for me. I was raised on rush and other rock artist of the time. I heard this so many times as a child that i know the words without even realizing it. I never thought to look into their music and study it as something more than an element of my childhood. Rush is incredibly talented. Their music is beyond beautiful, and i never looked at it as more than my dad’s music when i was a kid. Rush has become a huge part of my life and my brother’s life, and we adore their music. When i listen to rush now, i listen for the different instruments and the transitions and try to truly appreciate their talent.
Every time I go to listen a Rush tune and hear Neil's drum lines and read the comments of how many lives were touched by these three men's music.... I cry.....every time....I think of how they gave voice to the way I thought and felt....like an outsider looking in on a society that had and still has no place for me..... I think of the first time I heard The Professor's drum work on Tom Sawyer.....you left an indelible mark on this world and many people in it! Rest in peace Sir! And peace and hugs and love to all of my fellow RUSH fans.
"All the World's indeed a stage and we are merely players!" That line, obviously paraphrased from Shakespeare, is just perfect. Perfectly phrased and performed by Geddy.
I really love how you guys usually take time to talk about the lyrics of the songs you react to and ruminate on their meanings. It's what sets you apart from the myriad of reaction channels out there.
Also, don’t minimize Geddy Lee’s contribution. Dude sings with zero falsetto, plays bass like few ever have and plays the keyboards with his feet while onstage.
Probably not a fair comparison, but personally I've aways felt that Geedy's a more creative musician than Peart (RIP), technicality aside. Maybe that's because I'd take a flawed yet imaginative musician over a technical monster ANY day.
It’s crazy how poppy this song is, yet the time signature jumps all over the place. I can’t think of another song this radio friendly that jumps around so much in terms of beats per measure. ❤️
Your favourite bass player's favourite bass player and your favourite guitarist's favourite guitarist too. Basically your favourite band's favourite band.
All of the lyrics you refer to as “cheesy” were written by the drummer Neil Peart. The lyrics for this song was really personal for Peart because he had some sort of a phobia about meeting strangers. He was the only one in the group that refused to do the meet and greet sessions after a concert. Being around strangers made him extremely anxious, but he became famous, so there was a bit of a dichotomy in his life because strangers are always going to approach celebrities. The line in the song that goes, “I can’t pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend” kind of summed up his life. He claimed he couldn’t act like these strangers were his friend because he is too shy or embarrassed or he was just a snob, different people have different thoughts on his stand-offishness. Neil Peart passed away January 7, 2020 from a brain tumor he had been suffering with the last three years. RIP Neil, you were an inspiration to thousands of drummers, many who went on to be famous drummers themselves. I know you were one of my heroes and I’m a guitar player.
I was watching a documentary of Rush in Brazil in 2012, and Neil Peart explained that he flew in on a different flight that Alex & Geddy, and because of that he missed all of the fans at the airport. I laughed when he said 'which was fine by me." Actually it was the way he said it and I could tell he was trying to be humorous. I don't think Neil Peart had a problem with strangers in general, but rather he didn't like the excessive praise and being placed on a pedestal. During Neil Peart's hiatus he rode his motorcycle all over North and South America, and in so many small towns he would meet strangers that didn't know who he was and simply had long conversations with them.
Lost In Vegas were referring to the way Geddy sang the lyrics and the melody of them not the content. I don't agree with George but I understand his argument. If there is a "pop" part of Rush, it exists in the way Geddy crafts his melodies. I find it to be a very strong piece of what they did. The light melodies with heavy lyrics cooked into a rock song...AND with all three players COMPOSING the piece not just jamming or writing a song in one session...is part of what makes Rush great. Yes, they did occasionally write from the hip but most of their work was carefully constructed. For me, this is the definition of an artist; a careful and deliberate approach to their craft. The songs just don't pop out of nowhere and they are written by all the guys in the band with each bringing his special flavor to the piece. It's brilliant. This is why there are so few (if any) unreleased tracks.
In high school, I was in jazz band with this kid james and his dad was the drum coach. His name is Chad wackerman and apparently he did a drum battle with Neil once.
This album has the best Side 1 of any album in rock. Everyone has their opinions, but Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ, and Limelight...it doesnt get any better IMO.
These songs are incredible, but the scary thing is they are not Rush's best. Hard to beat some of their more epic songs like 2112, Xanadu, Cygnus, Hemispheres, etc.
Thx for uploading in lieu of being unable to film, guys. ❤️ My heart is broken 😢💔 I'm still in shock. Rock in Peace, Neil. ❤️ You've given us so many gifts throughout your undeniably phenomenal career & will continue to give throughout many more lifetimes. You're well known, along with your brothers Alex & Geddy, as one of the nicest, most down to earth & humble artists ever. You make us proud to be Rush fans through your reputation, brilliance, strength. Nothing but love for The Professor. ❤️🎶🇨🇦
I think that you speak for all of us who grew up listen to and loving Neil Peart and RUSH. Many flash back memories of Jr high school and high school and there is a certain feeling I get remembering those times back then when I hear RUSH. Neal is gone but he never be forgotten.
And can we talk about Geddy Lee's musicianship? In concerts, he sang while playing bass AND keyboards. Remarkable guy. His parents were Holocaust survivors who actually met as teens in the concentration camp, lost touch, then found each other again after they were liberated. Mind-blowing to think that if it weren't for the "Final Solution", this amazing band/music wouldn't exist.
@@21CCommunIT Well it kinda describes what being a geek and a teenager used to be like i guess so i can kind of see it but otherwise yes, it seems more suited to loners and outcasts.
When Rush is at their best they play four songs at once: the band’s composition and each individual instrument’s melody. So many times I’ve lost myself in a song that way and needed to rewind!
Neil Peart wrote that line because he was extremely shy and wouldn't meet with fans after a concert due to a great discomfort he felt meeting strangers. RIP Neil, you lyricism and influential drumming will leave a hole in rock and roll...
As a marketing agent, I'm a socially extroverted introvert. I love and hate gatherings and pitching people stretches my comfort zone. This song helps me break that whenever I overthink things.
I was 11 years old when this song came out. At the time, NO ONE sounded like them. Their lyrics, music everything. The music made your mind animate, the lyrics made you think and the whole package just lit you up. They inspired so many to sing, play guitar, drum whether it be lip singing, air guitaring or air drumming, or at best to sing or play the instruments yourself. When they say Neil Peart is your drummer's favorite drummer, that is probably the absolute truth from a gen-xer point of view. At the time, in my area (not era), they were the cat's meow. When MTV was a music channel, like solely music videos, that was like the flame starter to the fire. When you SAW them all play on the video, man, people went nuts. He was a monster drummer.
Thanks guys for doing this! Been listening to a lot of Rush since Neil’s death and it’s wonderful to hear your unique take on one of my favourite bands ever. Keep it real, guys! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
its amazing how many people truly loved the guy he was so inspiring, as close to a real life superhero as you will ever find but he was just a drummer in a rock band but he was really much much more, drummer was just his "clark kent" identity those words he wrote just became seared on your soul his thoughts just became part of who you are,especially if you started listening to them when you where really young, then you look back as an adult and realise the good things they put in your mind, and how really important it was that those things where there when you reach that age when shit gets hard you had something inside to help thats why so many people are gutted hes gone
Thanks guys for this review. I'm kinda new to Rush, only been listening since the mid 70s. Limelight is wonderful and the beauty of Rush is the cohesion of all three instruments plus the vocals. Rush has always been difficult because of Geddy's pipes, but other than that they are simply out of this world.
In this sound, Neil Peart wants to show only his music and not be a star. He sought to live in a humble and simple manner without worrying about stardom. He just wanted to express his music and did it with mastery ... Thanks for your lyrics, for your talent, thanks for everything, Professor!
Look up the lyrics to the Rush song "Losing It." Like most of their songs it was written by Neil Peart. It`s a beautiful song with beautiful lyrics. It builds up from a slow mellow song to savage beauty. Genius!
Losing It has the most poignant lyrics I have ever heard on any song. It is a masterpiece that is only intensified with an emotional electric violin solo.
It's a joy to observe y'all discovering the magic of Rush as it slowly dawns on you. I much appreciate the common bond we all share regarding the appreciation of great musical craftsmanship.
I swear they already did Villa Strangiatto and Brian didn't like it. He said it sounded like music drom a cartoon. I swear he did. Or did I dream that?
For me in "Limelight", the bass playing going on underneath the guitar--and around the drums!--is arguably the best part of the song. Put on some headphones, turn up the bass, turn down the treble...you'll see exactly what I mean.
That solo is epic. And these guys sing about real atuff-stuff that makes us all better. They actually give to society. That's a major reason why I love Rush.
Neil taught me to love something that, as a young musician, I may have ended up hating...Drummers!?? I obviously had some bad experiences early on! 1st there was Jon Bohnam (was amazed but still wondered). Then Rush and Neil,,, I was totally obsessed and realised that a man can be an amazing Poet/Intellectual & Artist as well as a Drummer!!! Now of course I am devastated... Sail on great Professor......
Yep. You said it. He wasn't just a "drummer" and it wasn't just his drumming. He was a poet and an artist; extremely intellectual, devoted, hard working and yet, modest about all of it at the same time. He was never about fame or fortune and never just settling into a routine and got lazy. He was always practicing, pushing the limits and learning new techniques ans styles. Even as a guitarist for 27 years, he taught me what a musician "should" be and his lyrics, to use his own words, "touched my heart" on multiple occasions. There hasn't been a day that's gone by sine hearing the news, that I haven't shed a tear at least once. When he died, I felt a large piece of my passion and desire to be a musician also die :(
Love Limelight. I always thought this song was about how humans interact with each other and life and if we want the fascination of life we must step outside our cages and realize we are one ("The real relation"). Just what I hear.
Not sure If someone else said this, but you are spot on about the lyrics. This is Neil writing about his discomfort with fame. He was actually an introvert. RIP to a true master. Also, I know someone already mentioned the song Losing It but it is worth repeating. It doesn't matter if you do a video for it, but do yourselves a favor and give it a listen. Seriously. It is absolutely a hauntingly beautiful piece.
Dave Mills yes and Neil wrote that 29 years of age. It’s amazing how prescient and precocious he was. Even “ I think I’m going bald” deals with aging and Neil was just 22 at the time
I met Ryan at a tool show this last weekend. Super cool guy and I hope he tells what he talked about his time in Maynards room. Seeing you there was awesome my dude
Rush have an incredible sense of humor. They have laundry machines or rotisserie chicken machines on stage when they perform to stadiums of tens of thousands. Their album "A Show Of Hands" opens with the theme to the Three Stooges. Guaranteed they knew how happy-go-lucky the chorus sounds in this song dealing with a serious topic.
Living in the Limelight the universal Dream, for those who wish to Seem. For those who wish to BE, must put aside the alienation, get on with the fascination the real relation the underlying theme.
Mr Lost in Vegas on the right of the screen; your 1st analysis of the lyrics are spot on. Neil Peart wrote those lyrics because how uncomfortable he was beginning to feel with increased fame.
Fellas...you're making great points here for sure. As a Rush fan since the mid-70s, I and we have witnessed their growth from a Led Zeppelin-type feel from their first two albums, Rush and Fly By Night, to gradually self-indulgent more progressive efforts, Caress of Steel, 2112, A Farewell to Kings, to the ultimate self-indulgent, Hemispheres. They cut back a bit for the perfection of Permanent Waves and the even more polished Moving Pitcures. A great band and we miss The Professor (perfesser) Neil Peart...Salute to Rush's greatest albums!
Id like to see a "punkish" marathon, start exploring the first wave with Sex Pistols, Ramones, and Clash. Then they could go into post punk, hardcore, ska/reggae, and pop punk.
"Those who wish to BE must put aside the alienation, get on with the fascination, the real relation, the underlying theme." That is just so true. If you're gonna be big, you gotta get used to people disregarding you, keep the hold on why you love music, the relation to your fans? or the music to yourself, and what your band is about.
Rest In Peace Neil Peart!
This is an older Rush reaction we released on Patreon back in May fyi. We will be doing another Rush video as a tribute to the late great Neil Peart the next time we are both available to film! Lastly, we do NOT monetize on ads in our videos (monetization will go to Rush or their label) Enjoy!
Rip Neil. One of the best drummers in the game.
Thanks for posting this video. I've been watching Rush content all this past weekend as a cathartic experience. Appreciate you guys!
R.I.P. the Professor.
Looking forward to your tribute. HUGE loss!
Freewill or Xanadu please!
“Shoutout to the free thinkers”, Neil Peart was the epitome of a free thinker. Rest In Peace, Professor.
Hardcore facts!!!
AMEN!!!
Thank you this comment.
Amen
Alex Lifeson said in an interview this is his all time favorite guitar solo. He is so under appreciated for his contribution to rock guitar. His massive open chords and carefully crafted solos are as much a part of the sound of Rush as any other. Listen to how he creates an atmosphere to match the theme of each song. In Red Barchetta you can feel yourself behind the wheel of the car as he incinerates his axe. In Free Will you can feel the chaos of the universe. In Spirit of the Radio you can feel the high frequency FM waves spiking away from the transmitter. A master.
GREAT comment! 👍
Alex is not underrated at all! He's a musician's musician and he has definitely been appreciated by music enthusiasts and musicians alike! Especially on this track.
@@jbjester1Agreed
Alex Lifeson's chords were absolutely prophetic to modern rock. The open but dissonant chords are heard everywhere now in Midwest Emo, Math Rock, Shoegaze and if you wanna do a bit earlier, some nu-metal as well. Basically the FEEL of those chords was hugely inspirational for a lot of modern artists.
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@@MrKorton That's not the reference :)
Derek Thibert If you ditch the 10 second intro... (;
Haha 10 seconds off!!!
Geddy Lee's bass tone is so freaking awesome.
The way he plays is incredible, and to do triple-duty on the keys, bass, and vocals is amazing. And it's not like the parts he's playing are easy, so to play them and sing at the same time is pretty impressive. To do one or the other well is an achievement on its own, but both at the same time. Cmon man, lol.
Uh oh, we got a mutualist up in here.
@@neeltheother2342 a what?
@@valtemirov4584 don't worry about it
@@neeltheother2342 yes sir.
Listen to Subdivisions, some of the best drumming by Neil. May he rest in peace!
I love that whole album.
That's been my favorite Rush song since it came out. I wasn't aware that Neil Peart considered it one of his most important songs because it was his announcement to the world that he was going to start writing more personal songs.
Monumentally underrated album and the drums on that song are amazing.
That's my favorite Rush song.
Conform or be cast out.
Never a scandal, never a drug issue, never a missed show... Just straight hard work and dedication to their craft! That says everything I need to know about the character of these men! I will forever be a fan!
And dedication because they loved it. They would have done this if they hadn't earned I dime I think. They just loved being musicians for the sake of playing music. And that love shows in how they treated their fans and how they treated their talent.
Just 3 incredible musicians doing what incredible musicians do.
Their entire catalog is magic.
Exit the Warrior... RIP Neil, best drummer in my all time favourite band.
They were Canada's Led Zeppelin. All three of them, virtuosos. Unbelievable talent. So glad i got to see them on their last tour.
it's actually a dark song, about Peart's shyness and fear of strangers.
Peart actually said once that he didn't like the fact that fans treated him like they had some ownership of him. RIP Prof.
Yep. A self admitted introvert. Thanks for everything Neil. Rip
It’s also about the reality and consequences of fame.
@@maggegeneYeah, he definitely wasn't into the adulation thing. 'I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend.' He also said in the documentary that he was a huge fan of The Who, but he never felt like he wanted to follow the band around, go to their motel room after a show and hang out with them, etc. ruclips.net/video/hil_2LyU7fo/видео.html
@Mybiz Yep. Introverted, not shy.
You will never be forgotten, Neil. My father was a huge Rush fan and he passed the torch to me...and you better be sure I'll do the same.
i love it that you younger G's are exposing yourselves to different kinds of music i'm a OG brother and i've been in to these dudes problaby before you two were born ; l am a musician also and i also understand that you play too ? i would love to hear your stuff ; we are going to change black music ! also, understand geddy lee's singing is an aquired taste so always stick with stories ; oh , and the guitar players name is alex lifeson.
My brother too he loved the "slurps" on the drums by Niel.
Hearing someone really analyze and critique this song is so eye-opening for me. I was raised on rush and other rock artist of the time. I heard this so many times as a child that i know the words without even realizing it. I never thought to look into their music and study it as something more than an element of my childhood. Rush is incredibly talented. Their music is beyond beautiful, and i never looked at it as more than my dad’s music when i was a kid. Rush has become a huge part of my life and my brother’s life, and we adore their music. When i listen to rush now, i listen for the different instruments and the transitions and try to truly appreciate their talent.
"I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend"
It’s been 4 days since we found out Neil left us. I’m still in tears. 😭
Me too. And then to read everyone's comments. Loved by All!
Yeah, we will not bounce back from this anytime soon.
Frank Holstein
And we won’t have a drummer to help us
get any lift...😭
Right?
Every time I go to listen a Rush tune and hear Neil's drum lines and read the comments of how many lives were touched by these three men's music.... I cry.....every time....I think of how they gave voice to the way I thought and felt....like an outsider looking in on a society that had and still has no place for me..... I think of the first time I heard The Professor's drum work on Tom Sawyer.....you left an indelible mark on this world and many people in it! Rest in peace Sir! And peace and hugs and love to all of my fellow RUSH fans.
"All the World's indeed a stage and we are merely players!" That line, obviously paraphrased from Shakespeare, is just perfect. Perfectly phrased and performed by Geddy.
That’s the beauty of the song. It’s happy, it’s playing the part he’s talking about in the lyrics. So meta. Love it.
Gents,
Listen to the entire album. You all would dig it.
Not one bad or filler song on MP.
I really love how you guys usually take time to talk about the lyrics of the songs you react to and ruminate on their meanings. It's what sets you apart from the myriad of reaction channels out there.
Also, don’t minimize Geddy Lee’s contribution. Dude sings with zero falsetto, plays bass like few ever have and plays the keyboards with his feet while onstage.
He uses a pedal bass. When using the keyboards
@@passingthru69 Still playing 2 instruments and singing. He's like the swiss army knife of Rush. RIP Mr. Peart.
Probably not a fair comparison, but personally I've aways felt that Geedy's a more creative musician than Peart (RIP), technicality aside. Maybe that's because I'd take a flawed yet imaginative musician over a technical monster ANY day.
It’s crazy how poppy this song is, yet the time signature jumps all over the place. I can’t think of another song this radio friendly that jumps around so much in terms of beats per measure. ❤️
The best quote on Neil Peart in the last week was, "Neil Peart is your favorite drummer's, favorite drummer."
“Your favourite drummer’s favourite drummer. “
Well said
Your favourite bass player's favourite bass player and your favourite guitarist's favourite guitarist too. Basically your favourite band's favourite band.
@@neilomac no
Funny seeing you here
Gotta say guys... I've watched your videos countless times! More RUSH reactions man, more!
All of the lyrics you refer to as “cheesy” were written by the drummer Neil Peart. The lyrics for this song was really personal for Peart because he had some sort of a phobia about meeting strangers.
He was the only one in the group that refused to do the meet and greet sessions after a concert. Being around strangers made him extremely anxious, but he became famous, so there was a bit of a dichotomy in his life because strangers are always going to approach celebrities.
The line in the song that goes, “I can’t pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend” kind of summed up his life. He claimed he couldn’t act like these strangers were his friend because he is too shy or embarrassed or he was just a snob, different people have different thoughts on his stand-offishness.
Neil Peart passed away January 7, 2020 from a brain tumor he had been suffering with the last three years. RIP Neil, you were an inspiration to thousands of drummers, many who went on to be famous drummers themselves. I know you were one of my heroes and I’m a guitar player.
I was watching a documentary of Rush in Brazil in 2012, and Neil Peart explained that he flew in on a different flight that Alex & Geddy, and because of that he missed all of the fans at the airport. I laughed when he said 'which was fine by me." Actually it was the way he said it and I could tell he was trying to be humorous.
I don't think Neil Peart had a problem with strangers in general, but rather he didn't like the excessive praise and being placed on a pedestal. During Neil Peart's hiatus he rode his motorcycle all over North and South America, and in so many small towns he would meet strangers that didn't know who he was and simply had long conversations with them.
Wolv - An awful lot of actors, musicians, and other famous people approached him about those lines. He summed it up for them and himself really well.
Personally I think they're incredibly deep lyrics, he's speaking from his own point of view. This guy never wrote 'cheesy' lyrics. GTFO
I thought that Emerson Lake n Palmer guy wrote limelight....🤔?!?..no?
Lost In Vegas were referring to the way Geddy sang the lyrics and the melody of them not the content. I don't agree with George but I understand his argument. If there is a "pop" part of Rush, it exists in the way Geddy crafts his melodies. I find it to be a very strong piece of what they did. The light melodies with heavy lyrics cooked into a rock song...AND with all three players COMPOSING the piece not just jamming or writing a song in one session...is part of what makes Rush great. Yes, they did occasionally write from the hip but most of their work was carefully constructed. For me, this is the definition of an artist; a careful and deliberate approach to their craft. The songs just don't pop out of nowhere and they are written by all the guys in the band with each bringing his special flavor to the piece. It's brilliant. This is why there are so few (if any) unreleased tracks.
RIP neil peart. IMO technically the best drummer of all time
idk about technically but definitely had the most influence on the other insane technical drummers
In high school, I was in jazz band with this kid james and his dad was the drum coach. His name is Chad wackerman and apparently he did a drum battle with Neil once.
@@movietimeateds69 Chad is an incredible drummer. One of Zappa's players.
@@honuman39 yep! One of the few drummers he trusted to play the black page.
Such an amazing song. Just close your eyes and fade into the music. So relaxing.
This album has the best Side 1 of any album in rock. Everyone has their opinions, but Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ, and Limelight...it doesnt get any better IMO.
The Great Gazoo it’s epic, unique, and perfect!
These songs are incredible, but the scary thing is they are not Rush's best. Hard to beat some of their more epic songs like 2112, Xanadu, Cygnus, Hemispheres, etc.
I've sat here for fifteen minutes and I can't come up with one yet. Red Barchetta is brilliant.
I got this album when it came out. I think I finally played side 2 three years later. :)
@@michlkwitz - lol - I can see that easily being the case. I still mostly listen to side 1 myself.
Thx for uploading in lieu of being unable to film, guys. ❤️
My heart is broken 😢💔 I'm still in shock.
Rock in Peace, Neil. ❤️ You've given us so many gifts throughout your undeniably phenomenal career & will continue to give throughout many more lifetimes. You're well known, along with your brothers Alex & Geddy, as one of the nicest, most down to earth & humble artists ever. You make us proud to be Rush fans through your reputation, brilliance, strength. Nothing but love for The Professor. ❤️🎶🇨🇦
I think that you speak for all of us who grew up listen to and loving Neil Peart and RUSH. Many flash back memories of Jr high school and high school and there is a certain feeling I get remembering those times back then when I hear RUSH. Neal is gone but he never be forgotten.
You can tell Ryan truly hear, enjoys and appreciates these types of bands and songs big props to my mane Ryan
It hurt my heart..rip ..the drummer's drummer
Been rocking with RUSH since 1977.
And can we talk about Geddy Lee's musicianship? In concerts, he sang while playing bass AND keyboards. Remarkable guy. His parents were Holocaust survivors who actually met as teens in the concentration camp, lost touch, then found each other again after they were liberated. Mind-blowing to think that if it weren't for the "Final Solution", this amazing band/music wouldn't exist.
Karen K , Geddy’s parents story is amazing! Look up his interview with Dan Rather where he discusses it, assuming you haven’t seen it already.
@@crackers472 Thank you, I will!
This is The Introverts’ National Anthem.
Try Subdivisions by Rush. I feel like it better suits the narrative of an introvert.
@@jfacworship56
Hmmm... "Subdivisions" seems more suited for loners, outsiders or iconoclasts. To me...
Nah, it’s a good song but I think “how soon is now” is
@@21CCommunIT Well it kinda describes what being a geek and a teenager used to be like i guess so i can kind of see it but otherwise yes, it seems more suited to loners and outcasts.
RIP Neil, my Introverted/Highly Sensitive brother.
A job well done!
When Rush is at their best they play four songs at once: the band’s composition and each individual instrument’s melody. So many times I’ve lost myself in a song that way and needed to rewind!
The Garden is Rush"s last song, and with Neil Peart's passing last Tuesday, the lyrics are enhanced.
That's a great song 👍
Rip Neil. So sad. We lost a legend. 😢
"I can't pretend a stranger
Is a long-awaited friend"
Neil Peart wrote that line because he was extremely shy and wouldn't meet with fans after a concert due to a great discomfort he felt meeting strangers. RIP Neil, you lyricism and influential drumming will leave a hole in rock and roll...
As a marketing agent, I'm a socially extroverted introvert. I love and hate gatherings and pitching people stretches my comfort zone. This song helps me break that whenever I overthink things.
I was 11 years old when this song came out. At the time, NO ONE sounded like them. Their lyrics, music everything. The music made your mind animate, the lyrics made you think and the whole package just lit you up. They inspired so many to sing, play guitar, drum whether it be lip singing, air guitaring or air drumming, or at best to sing or play the instruments yourself. When they say Neil Peart is your drummer's favorite drummer, that is probably the absolute truth from a gen-xer point of view. At the time, in my area (not era), they were the cat's meow. When MTV was a music channel, like solely music videos, that was like the flame starter to the fire. When you SAW them all play on the video, man, people went nuts. He was a monster drummer.
Thanks guys for doing this! Been listening to a lot of Rush since Neil’s death and it’s wonderful to hear your unique take on one of my favourite bands ever. Keep it real, guys! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
This makes me so happy that y’all are finally reacting to this!! Long live The Professor!
Totally agree with you guys on Rush. Was never what you could call a fan. Always enjoyed their stuff. Musically, amazing
its amazing how many people truly loved the guy
he was so inspiring, as close to a real life superhero as you will ever find
but he was just a drummer in a rock band
but he was really much much more, drummer was just his "clark kent" identity
those words he wrote just became seared on your soul
his thoughts just became part of who you are,especially if you started listening to them when you where really young, then you look back as an adult and realise the good things they put in your mind, and how really important it was that those things where there
when you reach that age when shit gets hard you had something inside to help
thats why so many people are gutted hes gone
Thanks guys for this review. I'm kinda new to Rush, only been listening since the mid 70s. Limelight is wonderful and the beauty of Rush is the cohesion of all three instruments plus the vocals. Rush has always been difficult because of Geddy's pipes, but other than that they are simply out of this world.
In this sound, Neil Peart wants to show only his music and not be a star. He sought to live in a humble and simple manner without worrying about stardom. He just wanted to express his music and did it with mastery ... Thanks for your lyrics, for your talent, thanks for everything, Professor!
Look up the lyrics to the Rush song "Losing It." Like most of their songs it was written by Neil Peart. It`s a beautiful song with beautiful lyrics. It builds up from a slow mellow song to savage beauty. Genius!
What an incredible song Losing it is. I remember listening the "kitchen floor" line while i was really sad one late night in my kitchen years ago.
Incredible song on an incredible album.
Losing It has the most poignant lyrics I have ever heard on any song. It is a masterpiece that is only intensified with an emotional electric violin solo.
One of my all time favorite Rush songs. Every aspect is great and the violin solo has so much feeling.
The guest player on the electric violin made that song...
an a amazing music song so beautiful.amen.
"The guitarist, whoever it is." Don't disrespect my man Alex Lifeson like this! He's just as important to the band as Geddy Lee and Neil Peart.
super underrated. Alex Lifeson is awesome!!
RIP the GOAT Peart!
“But you like Disney movies though!” Yo putting him on BLAST! 🤣 🤣
It's a joy to observe y'all discovering the magic of Rush as it slowly dawns on you. I much appreciate the common bond we all share regarding the appreciation of great musical craftsmanship.
This song is about Neil's difficulty touring and being in the limelight which as an introvert he hated.
Love to see you guys appreciating music I grew up on! You rock!
"I can't pretend a stranger is a long-awaited" friend is the greatest lyric about fame I've ever heard. Neil was so good at writing.
Wild Eye you misspelled right and sentence, can’t make this shit up
mcpure90 exactly!
I was like wtf?!
mcpure90 and wtf is an inverted comma? Does he mean an apostrophe?
David Gill I’m guessing so haha
Love these guys!
Check out Subdivisions some time..
RIP Neil Peart, one of the greatest drummers ever
I was 15 years old when this album came out. Been a huge Rush fan ever since. I was lucky enough to have seen them live twice(incredible) RIP Neil.
I can’t pretend the stranger is a long awaited friend. RIP NP
I feel like rush is the perfect mix of craftsmanship and artistry
RIP Neil Peart. A true legend..
After listening to the intro of La Villa Strangiato:
“You can tell that’s gonna be intense”
You have no idea!
Probably the Rush song that will be played the most 200 years from now.
Frank Sturgell arguably the Rush song that has the best drumming, and bass playing and one of the greatest guitar solos of all time.
They do at this point, as they've subsequently reacted to it.
The guitar solo is one of my favorites
I swear they already did Villa Strangiatto and Brian didn't like it. He said it sounded like music drom a cartoon. I swear he did. Or did I dream that?
How great are these guys!
For me in "Limelight", the bass playing going on underneath the guitar--and around the drums!--is arguably the best part of the song. Put on some headphones, turn up the bass, turn down the treble...you'll see exactly what I mean.
great reactions. intelligent and entertaining. thank you!
RIP Neil. One of the greatest to ever do it.
I love these guys! They're like two sports dudes, reviewing the previous day's games, but instead putting the spin on the music. LIV rocks
Who else been waiting for this one forever?!
Is sais you commented this 7 month's ago?
Thanks for posting this, guys! One of the first Rush songs I heard as a teenager that really struck a chord with me. Rest in peace, Neil. ❤️
Thank You Scientist - Mr. Invisible
That solo is epic.
And these guys sing about real atuff-stuff that makes us all better.
They actually give to society.
That's a major reason why I love Rush.
Neil taught me to love something that, as a young musician, I may have ended up hating...Drummers!?? I obviously had some bad experiences early on! 1st there was Jon Bohnam (was amazed but still wondered). Then Rush and Neil,,, I was totally obsessed and realised that a man can be an amazing Poet/Intellectual & Artist as well as a Drummer!!! Now of course I am devastated... Sail on great Professor......
Yep. You said it. He wasn't just a "drummer" and it wasn't just his drumming. He was a poet and an artist; extremely intellectual, devoted, hard working and yet, modest about all of it at the same time. He was never about fame or fortune and never just settling into a routine and got lazy. He was always practicing, pushing the limits and learning new techniques ans styles. Even as a guitarist for 27 years, he taught me what a musician "should" be and his lyrics, to use his own words, "touched my heart" on multiple occasions. There hasn't been a day that's gone by sine hearing the news, that I haven't shed a tear at least once. When he died, I felt a large piece of my passion and desire to be a musician also die :(
I keep getting lost in...... lost in vegas...... I plan on watching ONE video.... next thing you know sun is coming up. Great job guys, as always.
Most of their songs musically are written by Lee and Lifeson. Lyrics by Peart.
RIP Neal Peart 🙏🥁
Love Limelight. I always thought this song was about how humans interact with each other and life and if we want the fascination of life we must step outside our cages and realize we are one ("The real relation"). Just what I hear.
This is a song about, Neil's shyness with the fans while on tour, and him being critiqued about said subject.
Not sure If someone else said this, but you are spot on about the lyrics. This is Neil writing about his discomfort with fame. He was actually an introvert. RIP to a true master.
Also, I know someone already mentioned the song Losing It but it is worth repeating. It doesn't matter if you do a video for it, but do yourselves a favor and give it a listen. Seriously. It is absolutely a hauntingly beautiful piece.
Dave Mills yes and Neil wrote that 29 years of age. It’s amazing how prescient and precocious he was. Even “ I think I’m going bald” deals with aging and Neil was just 22 at the time
I always love y'all's reaction videos. Thank you for doing another of my favorite Rush songs. RIP Neil Peart.
I never thought of Disney when listening to Rush. I was too busy headbanging. 🤘
Now all you can think about is Merida in a RUSH shirt with her hands in the air, headbanging all that red hair around.
@Reischa Parker I actually kinda want to see someone on DeviantArt make a series like this now. Not gonna lie.
I met Ryan at a tool show this last weekend. Super cool guy and I hope he tells what he talked about his time in Maynards room. Seeing you there was awesome my dude
Rush and Disney music? I've never heard that before.
Yeah, go figure...
It's because the song is in a major key, not a minor key. Major keys have that upbeat feeling, while minor keys have than dreary effect :)
Rush never sold out. Disney? The boys knew what is up with disney.
Rush have an incredible sense of humor. They have laundry machines or rotisserie chicken machines on stage when they perform to stadiums of tens of thousands. Their album "A Show Of Hands" opens with the theme to the Three Stooges. Guaranteed they knew how happy-go-lucky the chorus sounds in this song dealing with a serious topic.
Rest In Peace Neil Peart, you will never be forgotten.
One of the greatest solos.
Living in the Limelight the universal Dream, for those who wish to Seem.
For those who wish to BE, must put aside the alienation, get on with the fascination the real relation the underlying theme.
Ben's Election Forcasting
“All the world’s indeed a stage and we are merely players. Performers and portrayers” is Shakespeare. Beautiful
All the World’s a Stage is a reference from Shakespeare,by the way.
So is the 'gilded cage'.
Mr Lost in Vegas on the right of the screen; your 1st analysis of the lyrics are spot on. Neil Peart wrote those lyrics because how uncomfortable he was beginning to feel with increased fame.
You guys make me appreciate music more.
Lol. If you needed these guys to appreciate music then you were clueless all along
@@Phantasm2Cuda hey cool guy, I said "more"
@@civictech1 same thing still aplies.
That lead guitar in the transition isn’t overly busy. It strokes like the paint rush of a master - tones pricking sweetly the the movement.
Very well explained :)
I could not have phrased it better
I seen an interview with Alex Lifeson and he said that his favorite guitar solo he’s ever done is the one from Limelight
The Moving Pictures album is one of the CDs that has been in my car CD player for years. Neil will be missed. 😔
Ren H. My favorite!!!
I love these guys! Great perspective!
Lovely to see a couple of young kids like you two discovering and digging this band so hard. Thanks for the obvious joy you display. RIP Prof.
In some sad tragic way...Neil's passing may bring RUSH into many younger peoples own version of their own... " LIMELIGHT "
I love the fact that you ran it back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! great reaction
When you got 3 members, all 3 gotta play big. Rush does that well.
Long song for you guys: Iron Butterfly "Inna-godda-da-vida". 17 minutes of pure psychadellic rock.
And it's about 12 minutes too long.
i love in the garden of eden
It's just noodling lol, and they weren't talented enough to keep it interesting for as long as it is.
When you hear this song with earphones, you really feel like you were flying.
Fellas...you're making great points here for sure. As a Rush fan since the mid-70s, I and we have witnessed their growth from a Led Zeppelin-type feel from their first two albums, Rush and Fly By Night, to gradually self-indulgent more progressive efforts, Caress of Steel, 2112, A Farewell to Kings, to the ultimate self-indulgent, Hemispheres. They cut back a bit for the perfection of Permanent Waves and the even more polished Moving Pitcures. A great band and we miss The Professor (perfesser) Neil Peart...Salute to Rush's greatest albums!
RIP Neil...I think the easiest way to spell how his last name sounds is "Peert."
Id like to see a "punkish" marathon, start exploring the first wave with Sex Pistols, Ramones, and Clash. Then they could go into post punk, hardcore, ska/reggae, and pop punk.
I think the idea is great but George and Ryan seem to hate any song or part of a song that is a fast tempo such as punk
the clash would do great i think
"Those who wish to BE must put aside the alienation, get on with the fascination, the real relation, the underlying theme." That is just so true. If you're gonna be big, you gotta get used to people disregarding you, keep the hold on why you love music, the relation to your fans? or the music to yourself, and what your band is about.