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- Опубликовано: 16 дек 2022
- What's up RUclips it's me Jess and I'm an opera singer. Today's sponsored video is a performance analysis of Rush performing "Spirit of Radio" Live in Toronto, 1984.
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Wow! I didn't expect to learn so much more about a song I've heard a thousand times, despite the fact that I'm watching someone watching my RUclips channel lol. Thank you for putting in so much effort, and going out of your way to watch a remastered live version that also happens to be one of the very best of the many live versions out there. And of course, thank you for the shoutout, Jess, look forward to more of your content. (And hey we're both named Jess, lol)
Hello Jess,
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment, that means a lot! I wouldn't have been able to make this video without your incredible remastering, so kudos to you! Happy to see you here and hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Jess
Aw that's very nice of you to say, if you ever want to know the best versions of any live Rush songs to react to hit me up on IG or reply to this comment and I would be happy to point you to the ones that will please both the masses and hardcore Rush purists lol. It's been a big hobby of mine for years collecting and curating every notable official and unofficial live recording from their long history, so even if you don't see a specific song in my library chances are I still have a bunch of versions of it I can dropbox you. I'm sure you have a lot of requests but if you want to know where to go from here in terms of the most coveted live performances you cant go wrong with, Xanadu live in Montreal is the gold standard, and a couple great runners up off the top of my head would be YYZ live in Birmingham 1988 and La Villa Strangiato &/or Working Man from 2011 (played back to back as the encore so hard to not watch both! All of which I've already remastered.
Happy new year to you! Look forward to seeing your new videos regardless of the artist, its very obvious that you are doing your homework and not just checking off popular songs for the views which is very admirable 😁
Im.watching this for the 4th time. And it blows me away how good this woman is
Yes !!!she is so technically aware ,pedals!I guess with all that sound they put out !they have to have some secret tricks ,cool 😎
Doubling down on previous comments. Carry on lovely lady.
I think this is the first Rush reaction where the use of foot pedals by both Alex and Geddy has been highlighted. Good job!
She's the best reactor on RUclips
Right? Spot on.
@@nanook637 Its not even close.
I just wish one reaction would mention that Neil is also adding to the full sounds by playing his MalletKat (xylophone) to support the music and percussion side. Everyone that reacts to Xanadu misses it there as well. Jess is really amazing I just think that people first reacting to Rush hear his drumming but miss the little nuance parts that he prided himself on.
Okay, off my soapbox...lol
Excellent point.
A beautiful woman, with a beautiful mind, reacting to a beautiful song, performed by a beautiful band. What more could one ask for?
Just a brilliant explanation of this song. Your incredible musical background really allows you to show the genius behind the composition of the band. Three musical geniuses who just happened to be best friends. Rush challenges the listener lyrically and musically, which is why they've always been in my top five bands since the 70's. I was fortunate enough to see them multiple times, and my former girlfriend became a big fan after a concert. Music is applied mathematics, and at times, Rush delves into Trigonometry and Calculus. Neil was such a brilliant poet, touching on subjects important to him, and became important to us. The last part is supposed to represent the changing of stations, as the styles shift. Lifetime friends, Geddy and Alex crafted music like a spider builds a web ... son intricate, yet so captivating. Thanks so much for your wonderful breakdown.
I couldn’t agree with you more. Though music was very hard for me to learn (and I still have so much more to learn), I really enjoyed music theory because it is math, one of my favorite subjects in school. Thanks for sharing your story!
@@jessicasopranonotes Between Nightwish and Rush, there's plenty of math to enjoy. If you really want to get into the most difficult of all - try Gentle Giant. I would suggest starting with "On Reflection" live. "Knots" will tie your brain into one, but it is the most beautifully complex music I've ever heard. Thanks for being you! You are the essence of lovely.
Wow. I’ve never heard such an in-depth and well-conveyed explanation of any song. You do the band and the song justice.
Thanks Dusty!
These three musicians are musicians favorite musicians
As a young teenager, the lyrics "all this machinery making modern music can still be open-hearted" began a new chapter of rock history.
You provide not only a thorough technical explanation of what is going on in the music but your expressiveness of your personal experience of the music while listening to it shines through wonderfully. Bravo.
Thank you Robert!
Agreed. She helps me understand better why I love what I love. Like almost everyone I suspect, I can't wait to see her do even more great composers on things like Kashmir live, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Pink Floyd's Pulse version of Comfortably Numb--not to mention Peter Gabriel's In Your Eyes from his Secret World Tour, or even some of the prog rock of Supertramp, early Chicago, or Blood Sweat and Tears.
Been a RUSH devotee since 1975 & I absolutely love this reaction. Yes, RUSH is amazing and when you see them play live it’s a thing of beauty.
3 incredibly talented men who brought so much joy to so many.
Thanks for this. ❤️
An interesting note is that touring with Kiss taught them to be entertaining on stage, moving around and getting the audience in on the action. They could just stand in place and let the music flow out but the fact that they are playing stuff this complicated and looking like they are having a wholesome good time is what really brings out their live acts. I firmly believe they had not the capacity to let fame go to their heads and always felt that their audience came first, always thankful they got to spend their lives doing what they do best.
They were obsessed with being accepted early on. After 2112, Rolling Stone magazine criticized them for acknowledging the Genius of Ayn Rand and they capitulated to their commie demands by never going there again. They had written 2112 and another earlier song called Anthem which is the title of a short story by Ayn Rand that the story of 2112 is based on. But this individualism, this speak your own mind is unacceptable with communists so Rush conformed so they wouldn't get cast out😉
The change ups in this song also reflect the way that people change radio stations in the car at the press of a button.
Thanks for pointing out this detail! So cool!
This is why we miss Neil Peart so much ....RIP Perfesser 😢😢😢😢
This is by far the most entertaining, deconstructed, detailed music analysis I've ever seen. Subbed immediately I look forward to more and will definitely seek out your previous videos. Thank you!
Welcome Paul and thanks for the compliments! 😊
Best part for me is always the joy they have. Neil smiling aa they begin the show, Geddy & Alex laughing as they exchange a joke as they play. They fun they all have with the performance, each other & the audience.
I love Neil Peart's glockenspiel work in this, just in the background and subtle, but if you block it the sound is incomplete. Later on in his career, he used electronic sound pads so he could use them as any tuned percussion - Glockenspiel, Xylophone, gongs, and even hand, church or tubular bells at the tap of a button or footswitch. He was about the most accomplished, musical and technical drummer in rock, was not known as "The Professor" without very good reason, and was also a brilliant lyricist and author.
Travelling the world by motorcycle, he collected rhythms and drumming patterns everywhere he travelled, from every style of music under the sun, and could include any of them.
RIP Professor - I feel fortunate to have lived during your lifetime, and the world is a poorer place without you.
A similar raspberry is blown at the "entertainment" industry in their masterpiece 2112. After two of a three-album record deal (following their self-release under their own label of their eponymous first album), the executives were pushing for more singles, as they were more profitable and generated a lot of airplay, having completely missed the nature of an album focussed band and style of music. They were playing in the last chance saloon, and it was made abundantly clear that the third album HAD to do well, or there would be no further deal. OK then - if we are going to go out, we are going out with a bang!
Different it was, but not how the record execs expected - In a high-risk strategy, RUSH went exactly the opposite way - 2112 filled the whole of the first side! The album was so massively successful that even with little promotion it became a worldwide phenomenon, and from then onward, Rush was allowed to record whatever they wanted - they were effectively unsackable, and could even dictate terms and write their own contracts.
This was the most in depth reaction I have ever heard. Your musical knowledge is incredible
You may want to watch the part where Geddy and Alex had their moment. When they parted Alex hit a switch to change his guitar effects and Geddy was playing the keyboard sound with his pedals. It's not a prerecorded keyboard part although they do use them in many songs, not the case there.
Yes. Geddy was playing synth pedals. Geddy has synth pedals at the main microphone and, under his keyboards, he has bass pedals.
I was going to say the same. You can see Geddy playing the keyboard part on his pedals. Alex was just changing effects at that moment. Although Rush does have some background parts which are merely triggered, most of their parts are actually played on pedals. However, Rush also had a rule that when they did use a triggered part, it had to be triggered by a member of the band in real-time.
Great discussion in this thread just like to add the foot pedals they use are Moog Taurus pedals en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moog_Taurus , I believe both Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson had them in their rigs for this tour and I think everyone after it. They traded off duties holding down the bass note on different songs, mostly Geddy, Jess correctly observed Alex holding down the baseline while Geddy Lee did the chorus crowd interaction thing.
@@selflessself I believe they were both playing their Tauruses. Geddy has the bass notes, while Alex doubles on the string sound 2-3 octaves up. Both had the clever trick of long releases on the notes so they could tap the pedals and the note would continue.
Alas, I didn’t see them until the Hold Your Fire tour in 86. I wish I’d seen this tour, as well, but I read every interview I could find on what Geddy was doing with his keyboards.
Hey Jess, best analysis of a Rush song that I have ever seen 😊 Great job 👍🤘
Thank you Tim!
Rush are the kings of time signature changes.
Thank you so much for diving into Rush's lyrics. Aside from their musicianship, Neil Peart's lyrics are nothing short of poetry.
You have excellent taste in music! More Rush please.
Rush rocks! Literally! Awesome lyrics, music & vocals!
Today, I have been schooled. Your knowledge and effortless spouts of it, without complicating the explanation, pull me in. Rush has always blown me away by being able to perform their catalog live without the assistance of touring musicians like many other bands do. Your pointing out the multitasking, use of pedals, and for which particular effect, helped shed light on some of this. It also looked like Neil was multitasking, adding pre-recorded synth and sound at one point, from behind his drum kit. I am so looking forward to more reactions like this one. You rock my world and my frontal lobes! ✌️
I'm originally from Ohio and Rush really took off due to WMMS in Cleveland. We all rocked out to Rush in highschool and I still love the their music. You did an amazing job highlighting all the amazing things this three piece powerhouse put into their performance!
Rush was the soundtrack to my youth!!! (A teen when this first came out). Thank you SO much for this breakdown, which is as masterful as the song itself. I've heard Spirit of Radio more times than I could ever count - and yet you highlighted some things, little nuances, that were new to me.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Me too
Amazing! Appreciate the feedback 😊
See the arial shots, notice all the "air drummers" in the crowd,.. beauty!
I always remember The Who singing about the distance between the audience and the band. Rush always seemed to smash this every time performed. We didn't go to see them, we went to be a part of something very special that they created. Now I've remembered it will never happen again, it's probably time for a little therapeutic cry and remind myself just how lucky I was to have experienced this.
This song was their first radio hit. "2112" was what established them in the music industry. Technically an operetta, it was emotional and had great composition and resonataed with the audiences. The next two albums had them delving deeply into prog-rock, and had songs that became favorites, but it was this song and album that gave them a radio song. "The Spirit of Radio", in less than five mintues, incorporated everything that makes Rush... "Rush". Tricky time signatures, quirky music, style changes, incredible playing, thought-provoking lyrics, warm and inviting vocals... every unique thing about Rush is encompassed in that one song. It was an instant fan favorite and was played in every concert since it came out.
Neil Peart, the drummer/percussionist, the writer of most of the band's lyrics, and the composer of the percussion and drum sections passed away three years ago this month. I continue to mourn his passing. Having never met him but having heard him interviewed (and others having spoken about him), and from I have been able to learn from his lyrics and writings (including his books) tells me that in addition to being a fine drummer he was a fine person. I continue to mourn. Given that this is the anniversary of Neil's passing, I would love to hear your reactions to more Rush.
Saw them multiple times on this very tour when I was a kid. Talk about treasured memories.
I can only imagine
Amazing breakdown! Amazing song!
What you discussed about the waveform in the intro would be a representation of A.M. The notes falling and rising. And then the pushing back and forth.... F.M. WOW. The spirit of "radio" is ENCODED in the song!
Another unbelievably thorough and incisive review of my favorite band! I think you are my favorite RUclips reviewer, because, not only do you appreciate all the things we love about this music, but you also do an amazing job explaining WHY it is so unique.
Superb breakdown! This song is pure genius, to me it feels like an iron fist in a velvet glove, sounds happy but the underlying message is a very real commentary on the music industry. There isn’t anyone quite like Geddy Lee, to play GOAT bass and sing in full voice and when he needs more to do plays wonderful keyboard and pedals, it is simply astounding.
Thank you so much for this breakdown, awesome.
I've loved this song for quite some time but my favourite part of the performance was your incredibly erudite breakdown, very well done Jess. You just earned another subscription with your thoroughly amazing work. Cheers from Canada!
Well, another great review/analysis (I prefer to call it the second one) of a great song. Thank you very much! It is very inspiring and great to have someone that knows and understands musical-sciences as a "reacter". Please keep the great content. Thank you very much!
You’re very welcome and will do!
This is the song that changed music forever for me when I first heard it blaring out of the family radio in 1980. And I don't think I have seen a more detailed analysis of it. You have another new subscriber!
You're analysis of music theory about everything they put into this song was as good as the meaning of the song. I learned a lot as a violin player. Impressive video. Rush is my soundtrack to life.
Saw Rush 18 times ! This video shows why. Imagine what this sounds like in concert at 115 decibels .
Wow!!
@@jessicasopranonotes Saw Rush from the 11 the row once. The sound in concert feels like it pushing you up off your seat. I recommend getting a good hi end home entertainment center and start a collection of concert DVDS. That's the closest you can come to duplicating the concert experience.
That's amazing. I saw them twice, both before this performance and before Geddy got the mullet going (glad he went back to his original long locks). I caught the Moving Pictures tour and then later the Signals tour. Awesome live performers, as were their fellow Canadian trio- Triumph.
Rush in the 80's was one the best concerts I ever had the honor to attend. Simply amazing to see these three rock it out!
The days when you could buy a cheap ticket for $12. - you took pot luck on seating, but you were at the concert.
I've seen this song reviewed/reacted to a gazillion times, and this is the first that mentions ANYTHING about the lyrics at the end being borrowed from The Sound of Silence. The whole thing - brilliant. Thank you!
You did a great breakdown of Limelight, so I'm really looking forward to this one. If you're going with the Grace Under Pressure Tour version, as it appears, you also picked one of the best live versions.
Thanks Douglas! I hope you enjoyed!
Wow, I had thought I knew everything about Rush. Your A Genius! Thank you. Look forward to more Rush. And I think you do as well. 😀
Thanks Craig, and yes, I do!
You did an excellent reaction. I've heard the song maybe 50 times before and didn't know of "any" of what you just described even happened. Just great. You might check out Rush "The Big Money." Thx.
So well done and thought out, kudos!!
Another fantastic reaction, Jessica. You're the best ❤
This was a fantastic analysis!! Please do more
Love your analysis!
The most musical theory applied to any RUSH reaction I've seen.
BRILLIANT!
Superb analysis and reaction. Loved it
Yay! Your second Rush reaction and breakdown.
Fabulous!
This makes my heart rock with such joy !
WOW thank you so much for bringing your knowledge to us in the spirit of music sharing :)
Best reaction I've seen, and I've seen a bunch. Your insight is terrific!!!!
Wow! excellent analysis!
Amazing breakdown. You're so impressive Jess. Thank you.
Been waiting for more Rush......love love love watching you enjoy the soundtrack of my high school years for the first time.
Best analysis from rush I have seen so far. Great JOB !
Brilliant analysis!
nice reaction and explanation of the details of this classic Rush song! looking forward to more!
Wow I have been waiting over a year for you to do another Rush reaction. I loved the first one you did so much on Limelight I must have watched it at least 10 times. Thank you so much!!!!
Thanks for the amazing perspective analysis of a great song.
Outstanding technical analysis. Top notch audio nerding. Well done!
Another great review of Rush. You explain their complexity so easily, and having the music sheets are so beneficial. thank you
Excellent breakdown... subbed for your efforts
That was just about the best breakdown of a song I’ve heard in awhile. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks.
This is the first time I've come across your videos and I must say, that you go into great technical detail that I have not seen any where else. Good job, you go girl! I'll be checking your channel from now on. God bless
I absolutely love your musical analysis of this song and how you emphasize the talents of these three musical geniuses. New fan from Toronto here.👍🤠🇨🇦
Making me realize these guys were even more talented than I already thought they were. 😉
I know right?? Amazing band.
Great reaction. I've learned a lot from you. I have heard this song thousands of times for decades and you brought a perspective I didn't even realize. Great job. You even caught the multi-tasking of the 3 member band and why we love them so. The lyrics are an indictment of the music industry. The first half is an appreciation, but the second half is an indictment. Rush has always been independent. If you listen to 2112, you will notice the same theme of independent thought against the sinister oligarchy. Hell, even Fly by Night has the same theme. I could teach a class on every album Rush released and tell you what the intention was,
Blown away by both your insightful analysis and post-production. Lots of work went into this, I can see. Well done.
And your comparison of the lyrics to The Sound of SIlence was a revelation to me.
What an awesome in-depth analysis and relevant breakdown of a wonderful piece, I am sure Neil would be appreciative of the insight you are sharing with us layman. I appreciate reaction videos but you bring them to a new level. You give this so much more depth and joy, we all knew they were intelligent musicians but you really shine a bright light on just how smart their wonderful and engaging music is. Thank you.
Excellente analyse, bien documentée, bravo !!!!
I'm proud as a Rush fan that you've chosen to research them. Your analyses are absolutely brilliant. I'm looking forward to more and checking out the other material you have delved into. A big thank you here from London, UK. x
So much to love about this video! Not simply a reaction, but an incredible analysis calling attention to so many aspects of this song and performance that make it legendary. Thank you so much for this and love your infectious enthusiasm so much
Thank you, Dan. Glad you enjoyed it!
What an analysis... think I'm in Love!
Great analysis! 👍 I learned something new. Very cool.
thank you. I've known and liked this song for decades, and now I know more about why.
I loved your analysis of this great song. As a long time Rush fan and musician it was nice to hear someone go through the mechanics of the song.
I would also like to express my appreciation for the remastering of all this Rush material. Thank you for posting this dive into The Spirit of Radio I will be subscribing to your chanal. keep up the great work thank you.
You are a delight in your diagnosis! Intelligent, explorative, and appreciative. As a long time Rush fan, the intro always thrills me. Their transition from rock to reggae in the song, however, speaks to me of the band’s willingness to explore. Thank you for this.
Well done. The compositional breakdown you do is extremely refreshing, especially for this RUSH geek 🙂. This band has inspired me to be the musician I am and driven me to expect more each time I play. Thank you for the in depth analysis and hopefully it will inspire more people to listen to their music. Bravo!
You did an incredible and very thorough job with this analysis. You are wonderful!
Thank you kindly!
Love it, leaned a bunch of stuff!😊 more Rush please!
Hi Jess....I've seen a lot of reaction videos...this is one of the best...great analysis ....Awesome.....
Excellent review of a song from my teenage years. Liked how you not only analyzed the music, but also actually showed the sheet music of what you were talking about. Including things like Alex playing the bass line, and catching when Getty and Alex part so the synthesizer can be activated. Just pure beauty of how you broke this song down. Again thank you for doing an excellent review of a band I will miss seeing in person. But I will relive each concert I've seen in my mind as long as I live.
This is the Spirit of the Radio.....
Outstanding analysis. It warms my soul to see a music professional absorb, digest and critique the musical genius of Rush. Your breakdown and showing the music as written was awesome. I wish you well on journey with Rush.
I was blown away on how you dissect the song. Some of us Rush fans have been there since day one back in 1974, to see someone nowadays as young as you are appreciate this music I can't wait to see you dissect some more, may I suggest an instrumental. La Villa strangiato you as us would not be disappointed
I have listened to many of your musical breakdowns of amazing vocalists and songs but this one surprised me the most. Your kowledge of music and an ability to break it down is amazing, no matter the genre.
Have been subscribed to your channel for years and am a big Rush Fan and sprit of the radio is one of my favourites. Amazing job Jess ! Really enjoyed this breakdown and reaction.
Incredible explanation and breakdown of this song from the music and the singing of Geddy. Thank you for your analysis.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very good video, as a guitarist & guitar teacher who has heard this song many times, & also played & taught it, you still talked about things that I hadn't thought about or didn't know so very cool. thanks for posting I will check out your other videos 👍
Excellent review of one of my favourite songs. Thank you.
The way you broke down this song was absolutely brilliant. You are the real deal. Thank you for the education and your time. Am now a fan and subscriber.
Your understanding of music is impeccable.
The way you analyze the technical aspects is amazing. I love the band (and have since 1976 when I first heard them) but you have helped me understand Rush better.
Miss Jessica, I love your deep knowlege applied to music of my youth.
Outstanding analysis. Solid understanding and explanation delivery - history, AM/FM sound mediums, their different band frequency constraints and developments. Pro music and voice explication coverage: vocal, timing and range. Bravo. Well done young lady 🙌
You are extremely intelligent! I love your reaction and the technicality of your lecture. I mean that As a compliment. I've been listening to this band since 76 and once in awhile Someone Like You reacts to rush and I learn something I didn't know before or pick up on. I started playing piano last year and I'm so far down the pipe musically from you that I look forward to when I can read that sheet music that you've been explaining throughout the video. Thank you for taking the time to break this down!
Very in depth and detailed analysis my operatic friend.
I love when you pick apart a Rush song❤ It looks like you have so much fun doing it. I play by ear and find it so mesmerizing how you understand every section of music, love you God Bless
Such a learned and detailed analysis.
Thank you for your in depth work on explaining what was going on. Rush concerts were fun. Everyone, especially the band was having fun. So glad I took the effort to see them live.