As many will know, the lyrics are derived from what Geddy's family suffered. Both his parents were in Auschwitz, then his mother was transferred to Bergen-Belsen and his father to Dachau.
To me, it’s fun to watch you go through all of Rush’s discography. Growing up, when I got into Rush, I was the only one out of all my friends that liked them. So, I was like a loner Rush nerd. So, with you, It’s like finally, finding a friend who likes Rush and having the pleasure of reliving my own first listen of their music.
One of my favorite Rush songs. You described pretty much how I always felt about the song. Neil's lyrics are just fantastic & Geddy 's delivery of them are done with a lot of feeling. The keys are awesome & Alex's guitar is amazing. And as you said, that music really set the tone for those lyrics. They do that a lot & that's just another cool thing about this band. The music is a soundtrack for Neil's stories. One more thing about Red Sector A is , Rush did this song on I believe ever tour after they released it & it was always fantastic live with the lazors light show going with the song. Keep them coming, I love it.
Thanku for sharing some deeper thoughts, which Rush has the innate ability too evoke in us with their lyrics and how they deliver them… Incredibly deep song…
This has always been one of my favorites of theirs. I went and saw them for my first time on May 26th 1984 at the Cal Palace in Daily City. Gary Moore opened up for them and did not disappoint, except for young people like me who were only there to see my favorite band. Needless to say I can look back at that now and know that being able to watch Gary do his set was a once in a lifetime. That being said, Rush put on an outstanding show from what I remember since reefers were being passed around the entire stadium, it was as pretty surreal then yet a killer show all the same. Loved the reaction, keep them coming, we all missed you there for a while. Glad that you were able to get some time with your dad btw.
I caught the Power Windows tour at the Cow Palace. Everybody wanted them to play "Countdown" because the space shuttle Challenger had just blown up. Probably wisely, they didn't. Steve Morse Band opened for them that night.
Yeah, idk if you’ve ever seen the show Band of Brothers, but there’s a video of excerpts of the episode about the liberation of these camps, with this song used in it and it’s done really well, very powerful AND explicit content. As Billy Butcher says “F’N DIABOLICAL!”🤘🖖✌️🥁🎹🎸🎤
I'm loving this Rush journey Tim! Album by album, track by track - just digging the experience! To be honest, lyrics should always be checked when it comes to Rush because Neil ALWAYS had something to say (their earlier stuff was admittedly more in the fantasy realm, but starting with tracks on 2112, he began delving deeper & deeper into the human condition). Having said that - this is definitely one of THE tracks to pay attention to the words! I am sure given Geddy's family's history that he appreciated the approach Neil took, and perhaps more than most times, he could actually sing this song and have it truly mean something to him! Amazing track! Can't wait for the next...The Enemy Within!
Agree completely with you about this song. My parents lived under Nazi occupation so I know all about World War II. Agree completely with you about this song. My parents lived under Nazi occupation so I know all about World War II. It’s sad that it does not appear to be taught anymore in the schools. Those that do not know history are doomed to repeat it.
My son is recently out of college, my daughter is a college senior, and my brother teaches history at the local high school. WWII is definitely taught in schools. My daughter's class watched Schindler's List last week. While I'd prefer teachers not rely too heavily on dramatized history, in this case I think it is a great way for the kids to get it.
As many will know, the lyrics are derived from what Geddy's family suffered. Both his parents were in Auschwitz, then his mother was transferred to Bergen-Belsen and his father to Dachau.
To me, it’s fun to watch you go through all of Rush’s discography. Growing up, when I got into Rush, I was the only one out of all my friends that liked them. So, I was like a loner Rush nerd. So, with you, It’s like finally, finding a friend who likes Rush and having the pleasure of reliving my own first listen of their music.
It is energy that can never die.because so many died to make that energy.
One of my favorite Rush songs. You described pretty much how I always felt about the song. Neil's lyrics are just fantastic & Geddy 's delivery of them are done with a lot of feeling. The keys are awesome & Alex's guitar is amazing. And as you said, that music really set the tone for those lyrics. They do that a lot & that's just another cool thing about this band. The music is a soundtrack for Neil's stories.
One more thing about Red Sector A is , Rush did this song on I believe ever tour after they released it & it was always fantastic live with the lazors light show going with the song.
Keep them coming, I love it.
Thanku for sharing some deeper thoughts, which Rush has the innate ability too evoke in us with their lyrics and how they deliver them…
Incredibly deep song…
Just a great song
This has always been one of my favorites of theirs. I went and saw them for my first time on May 26th 1984 at the Cal Palace in Daily City. Gary Moore opened up for them and did not disappoint, except for young people like me who were only there to see my favorite band. Needless to say I can look back at that now and know that being able to watch Gary do his set was a once in a lifetime. That being said, Rush put on an outstanding show from what I remember since reefers were being passed around the entire stadium, it was as pretty surreal then yet a killer show all the same. Loved the reaction, keep them coming, we all missed you there for a while. Glad that you were able to get some time with your dad btw.
I caught the Power Windows tour at the Cow Palace. Everybody wanted them to play "Countdown" because the space shuttle Challenger had just blown up. Probably wisely, they didn't. Steve Morse Band opened for them that night.
Yeah, idk if you’ve ever seen the show Band of Brothers, but there’s a video of excerpts of the episode about the liberation of these camps, with this song used in it and it’s done really well, very powerful AND explicit content. As Billy Butcher says “F’N DIABOLICAL!”🤘🖖✌️🥁🎹🎸🎤
I love your channel. Just found you. I especially love the attention and reaction to Rush!
I'm loving this Rush journey Tim! Album by album, track by track - just digging the experience! To be honest, lyrics should always be checked when it comes to Rush because Neil ALWAYS had something to say (their earlier stuff was admittedly more in the fantasy realm, but starting with tracks on 2112, he began delving deeper & deeper into the human condition). Having said that - this is definitely one of THE tracks to pay attention to the words! I am sure given Geddy's family's history that he appreciated the approach Neil took, and perhaps more than most times, he could actually sing this song and have it truly mean something to him!
Amazing track! Can't wait for the next...The Enemy Within!
The album came out at the height of the cold war, a dark time that fit the music.
Agree completely with you about this song. My parents lived under Nazi occupation so I know all about World War II. Agree completely with you about this song. My parents lived under Nazi occupation so I know all about World War II. It’s sad that it does not appear to be taught anymore in the schools. Those that do not know history are doomed to repeat it.
My son is recently out of college, my daughter is a college senior, and my brother teaches history at the local high school. WWII is definitely taught in schools. My daughter's class watched Schindler's List last week. While I'd prefer teachers not rely too heavily on dramatized history, in this case I think it is a great way for the kids to get it.
@@daneng3641 i’m glad to hear it. Of course, I’m making a generalization.
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This song and After Image are both haunting songs...Getty's parents were Holocaust survivors...
I don't remember if I congratulated you for hitting 4K subscribers or not
upvoted from 69, sorry ;)