hey everyone, a little bit of a different video - focusing just on one song, with a full cut. let me know what you think :) i'm totally down for more videos just focusing on one song if the song is long enough!! thanks for watching!
Great reax! It's hard not to love 2112. Almost everyone's first impression is astonishment - I know mine was. Gets even heavier when you know the lyrics/story. Probably the difference you hear in vocal performance is; this is Geddy's hard-rock voice, as opposed to a pop-rock voice. Same voice and range, different tone and timbre. I've found those who love 2112 also love Cygnus-X1 from A Farewell To Kings.
@@rumourhats Time Stand Still is probably the best bet. If they like Led zep then you have more options. Tom sawyer, Limelight and Working Man are good ones to try in that case.
Great guitarists add something to a song, where most guitarists will do their solo because the song just needs a solo right? Sometimes you find a guitarist that actually adds something special, and if you were to remove those parts from the song, it would be definitely lacking.
Yes ...... you can hear him actually fighting to strike that balance especially on 2112. He is right on that razors edge. When they give him the room to breathe his solos are brilliantly melodic and expressive. When the odd and fast paced time signatures happen you can hear his early development of that choppy and chaotic style. I think it is in those sections where he is right on the edge of over doing it but by Moving Pictures he perfected it. Brilliant combination of rhythm and chaotic lead to keep things from going over the top........ that's a great point you brought up.
Yeah read along the lyrics when you get a chance. It's a rock opera that tells a story (including with the sound effects and ups and downs of the music)
The follow-up MASTERPIECES... from 1977 A Farewell To Kings Album Cygnus X-1 Book I - The Voyage from 1978 Hemispheres Album Cygnus X-1 Book II - Hemispheres
You made an old rocker cry. So wonderful to see a younger persons positive take on something we've been listening to and loving for 45 years! Thank you :)
If you ever listen to this again I recommend watching it with the official Rush video of the studio version. It presents the story (yes, it's a story) in graphic novel style with all the words, making it much easier to follow and quite an experience.
A ‘Concept’ piece… by all means, PLEASE enjoy the majesty that is Rush’s ‘Cygnus’ opus, spanning two albums!! Tale-Weavers of the Boss-Level variety!🤘👍🔥😎
Ahhhh.....Dads a Guitarist! Makes perfect sense. Thank him for your open musical mind and quick ability to decipher songs. I was seeing these bands live when I was your age
Your scream at 18:47 sounded right in tune with Alex’s guitar ! ! ! Love it. Beau-ooow-tiful reactions! Alex knew how to make the guitar sing for sure.
Thank you! I just heard this song for the first time all over again. I've probably listened to it hundreds of times since I discovered Rush and it still blows me away decades later. Neil Peart wrote the lyrics and the band put the melody together. All three members are virtuosos. Amazing!!
Yes,you are fun to watch...this music is gold! I'm happy to see that you enjoy it like the rest of us! These 3 gifted musicians are a force to be recond with!!
A true, epic masterpiece. I hope you've looked up the lyrics now, as they are really cool (par for Rush, really). I did enjoy the longer format here, as it was really nice to listen along with you and your moment by moment reactions with a long song like 2112. It's a great way to get that vicarious experience through you of hear the song for the first time, since none of us can have that for ourselves more than once. Without a brain injury, at least. ;)
@@MrMatijas16 They're also so. Long. They're classics for once you've gotten into the swing. Start with: Yes: "Roundabout" or "And You and I" Genesis: "Cinema Show" Emerson, Lake, and Palmer: "Take a Pebble" or "Trilogy" But don't throw someone into the deep end immediately.
Yes, Yes, Yes! They are brilliant songs. Most audiophiles would rate them in the top 10 progressive rock songs. Who cares if they are long? If a person doesn't like long, they don't have to watch the video, do they? And to deprive this smart young Lady who can certainly handle it, not to mention other listeners who would love it,, seems pretty lame.
Great reaction! I'm an old guy who has been listening to Rush since the early 80s, and I love seeing the pure joy of discovery on your face! Music affects you strongly like it does many of us... you "get it". Thanks, I have subscribed!
Everything Rush did is worth taking a listen!!! Try out the song "YYZ" live in Rio, it will totally blow your mind and the band Yes is totally mind-blowing too!!! 👍👌🤣✌😁
It's so damned cool to see someone react to this with the same enthusiasm and wonder that I had when I first heard it. This is so awesome! You said this is more an experience than a song, and I feel like that pretty much nails it. Great reaction! Can't wait to see you do Moving Pictures with your dad!
This came out in 1976. Trying to imagine how groundbreaking this was, especially their use of synths, totally blows my mind. This song is side A of the album. Side B includes some pretty good (albeit more conventional) songs. A Passage to Bangkok. Something For Nothing. The Twilight Zone. Lessons. And another superb song, Tears.
Another albums with a similar mindset of 1 song is Sleep - dopesmoker. On giant track of 1hour+ and one big story, also the record label didn't like the idea of it
This is my favorite song ever - I love everything about it. The whole story from finding the guitar and tuning it and learning to play it - to the rejection and eventual tragic ending....Geddy's voice change when he's the angry priests reacting to the narrator....and of course 10/10 musicianship from all involved. The perfect song does exist.
I'm a first timer for seeing you. There was a comment under this that said (to paraphrase), "I had a grin on my face the entire time watching your movements and reaction" . I was and still am very animated when I listen to great music acting much like you did during this. And no, it's not weird, it's awesome, it's freedom of expression. If I'm with 1 or some friends I'm the chill guy, however when I sit alone in my dusty old basement watching people cool like you and so into the music it often brings me to tears. (Anyone else ?) But they're tears of joy for your discovery and enthusiasm but also sadness because I'm 54 and don't get to do what you're doing anymore. In my teens it was a constant search to discover new music and when I did I reacted like you. Sadly there is no creative new music for the last 20 years for people to discover. By that I mean creative like the period between 1960 and 1980. That is just not gonna happen again. I thought your reaction was fabulous and it looks like you're well on your way to soundscape nirvana. Keep diggin and listen to older people regarding recommendations,we love pointing younger people into new musical avenues. Cheers from canada.
This album is amazing. It blows my mind every time I listen to it and try to understand how a band could be SOOO good. You should absolutely listen/react/buy this album. I love your reaction to the song. It's exactly how I feel/move when I listen to it. The instinctual air guitar/drumming , dancing and head bobbing, the "what the awesome song I was listening to changed into another awesome song in the middle of the song" realization, the pumped fist, giddy squeals and the permasmile. Awesome reaction! 5 out of 5 Starmans!
Absolutely amazing reaction! However, listen to it again quietly to catch the lyrics and appreciate the musical brilliance of these gods of music! RIP Neil🥺😩😥💙💙💙
It's so great to see young people like yourself get into Rush like this. I've been a Rush fan since 1980. I was 15 at the time. I've been a musicians all my life and have learn both drums, guitar and bass parts of many Rush songs through out the years. I could probably talk your ear off about what I like and know about Rush. If this was your reaction to 2112 I would love to see your reaction to A Farewell to Kings album. Check out Xanadu from AFTK .
Greatest band ever! One of the greatest albums ever! They were in their early 20’s and already playing at this level. Neil RIP what an incredible lyricist.I loved your reaction. It was a genuine.I love seeing the excitement and aww of hearing this band for the first time.🤘
Thanks for this video , your reaction reminds me of my first reaction to 2112 when I heard it for the first time in 1979 aged 11 , it still gives me the same buzz over 40 years later
I loved your reaction! I've been a Rush fan since their 1st album and 2112 was the first time I got to see them in concert! Your Dad is a Rush fan, he must be great guy!
There's a version that is like a comic book video that goes along with the song. Watching it is like a mini movie experience. It brings the song up to an entirely new level.
Glad you're getting into Rush. Drummer is Neil Peart "Peer-t". He's been touted as Rock's best drummer. Rush is just a three piece band but they can make such full sounds. The singer, Getty (Gary) Lee also plays keyboards, pedals, and Bass. Alex Lifeson is the sole guitarist. Playing rhythm and lead (with occasional pedals). Their progressiveness has spanned 50 years and they don't have a bad song (some are better than others). The early years are great, raw, rock influenced by Led Zeppelin (Albums like 2112, Fly By Night, and their original Rush). Their middle years slowly moved to more synth (albums like Signals, Grace Under Pressure, and Hold Your Fire) and their later years moved back and perfected traditional Prog Rock (albums like Test For Echo, and Clockwork Angels). Such a great and talented trio!
First I have to say I am so Overjoyed to see your reaction. Alot females did not like Rush back in the Day, but you get it! I first learned about Rush when I was 17 I am 61 now. And I have to tell you when I was growing up the elders Kept their thumb Down on Rush , meaning they wouldn't give them airplay. So we (Rush fans) planets of the solar Federation. Had to assume control 😂. Once you understand the album you might get a giggle out of what I just said. I highly recommend you listen to Tears on the other side. I think it's one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard and I know by your reactions, that style of music you will love it. I have seen every Rush show since the album moving pictures till their final show and trust me I have seen almost every band you can imagine. Rush never disappointed me ever. They are three of some of the greatest musicians who ever lived and have integrity and morals which is unheard of in this day and age. Thank you for posting this I really enjoyed watching your reaction I got to relive how I felt when I first heard Rush. God bless you
This song was made to listen to all the way through without breaking down every little piece of the music. You need to listen to the whole thing from start to finish and pay attention to the lyrics real close. One of the best songs they have ever written.
Kira, I Loved Your Reaction. You Obviously are musically inclined with your hands and movement in the right beat of the song. Some might think you have heard this already, but I don't think so. Your Eyes and the Joy of hearing the Music Genius of Rush could not be Faked. I Loved Your Eyes, very Pretty. My Favorite part of the song is when the Guitar is Discovered and he Tunes it up. The rest of the Album is Great also. You Did not skip any of the song and I'm so Happy about that. Enough To Subscribe. I've seen so many reactions of this song and the Joy of you hearing it brought me back to when I first Heard This. My FAVORITE REACTION. 😁💗🤘
@@kirawasareactor Aye - one of the most wonderful hard rock songs of all time. I get that "Again, again!" response to the reprise in Syrinx and that tinge of sadness when the end arpeggios come and you know you have to wait until next time to get caught up in the rhythm once more :).
in case you are wondering, insider lingo on that last solo when working with old rockers back in those days, is when learning a song-solo combo there were solos, and there was T-boning the neck. Prime example of how to T-bone it correct there.
I just love these reaction videos. All those times you played your favourite song to your mate, when you were 14/15, and they didn't get it. These are the antidote to that....
my daughter grew up sitting on my ampliphiers and playing dollies om my practice amps and when i took her to her first alice cooper concert she cried and hugged my arm so hard it makes my eyes just thinking about it
Geddy's voice seems weird at first, but after you've listened to Rush many times you are used to it, appreciate it, and can't imagine anyone else singing that song. Geddy's voice is signature Rush, and they could not be Rush without it, imho.
The track's breakdown : 2112 [20.35] : i. OVERTURE [4.35] [start @ 1:13 on your video] ii. THE TEMPLES OF SYRINX [2.10] [start @ 5:44 on your video] iii. DISCOVERY [3.30] [start @ 8:00 on your video] iv. PRESENTATION [3.40] [start @ 11:27 on your video] v. ORACLE (THE DREAM) [2.00] [start @ 15:07 on your video] vi. SOLILOQUY [2.20] [start @ 17:13 on your video] vii. GRANDE FINALÉ [2.20] [start @ 19:30 on your video] (Times are approximate) I. OVERTURE The "sci-fi" sounds in the beginning of the song were created using an ARP Odyssey synthesizer and an Echoplex tape delay. On the "2112 / Moving Pictures" episode of the documentary series Classic Albums, producer Terry Brown states the synth intro is composed of various parts played by Hugh Syme that were put together in a collage. This part musically foreshadows the rest of the song - incorporating movements from "The Temples of Syrinx", "Presentation", "Oracle (The Dream)", and "Soliloquy" - as well as a guitar adaptation of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Its sole lyric, at the end, "And the meek shall inherit the Earth", is a reference to the Beatitudes of the New Testament and Psalm 37:11. II. THE TEMPLES OF SYRINX The song introduces life within the "Solar Federation" under control of the "Priests of the Temples of Synrix". The computerized nature of The Priests' system was a concept envisioned by Neil Peart in the 1970s. III. DISCOVERY The Protagonist finds a guitar in a cave by a waterfall. He figures out how to tune and play it, enabling him to make his own music. He states "How different it could be from the music of the Temples". He decides to perform it before the Priests, believing they will "praise my name" for letting "[the people] make their own music". In this song, guitarist Alex Lifeson builds up from simple open string guitar playing into increasingly complex patterns and chords, showing the man's progress as he teaches himself to play the guitar. Printed on the album were the lyrics "Chords that build high like a mountain" and Geddy sang it this way for the 1996 live album, but the original recorded lyrics were "sounds" instead of "chords" ("Sounds that build..."). IV. PRESENTATION The Protagonist performs before the Priests, but they tell him that "we have no need for ancient ways", and dismiss the instrument as a "silly whim" that "doesn't fit the plan". The Protagonist tries to explain, "our world could use this beauty ; just think what we might do". However, the Priests tell him, "Don't annoy us further". Vocalist/bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson alternately represent the Protagonist with gentle, low-pitched vocals and clean guitar, and the Priests with high-pitched vocals and distorted, hard rock guitar. The song ends with a guitar solo. V. ORACLE (THE DREAM) The Protagonist "wanders home" and has a vision of the past and future. An oracle shows him the way it was before the Federation rose, a society where creativity and individuality flourished, with great "sculptured" works of beauty driven by "the pure spirit of man". He now sees that without these things, life has become "meaningless". He also sees "the hand of man arise with hungry mind and open eyes". The "elder race" was not destroyed, but "left our planets long ago", plotting to ultimately return "home to tear the Temples down". VI. SOLILOQUY The protagonist returns to the cave and broods for "days". He imagines "what my life might be in a world like I have seen", and now considers life under the Federation "cold and empty", with his spirits "low in the depths of despair". He resolves that, in order to "pass into the world of my dream, and know peace at last", he must take his own life, his narrative ending as "my life blood spills over". VII. GRADNE FINALÉ The song concludes with a hard rock instrumental part. Pingree's Music Reviews says, "2112 ends with the oppressive government being attacked by another entity, left entirely up to the listener's interpretation." On the Classic Albums episode on 2112 and Moving Pictures, Lee comments on the ambiguity of the ending, but Peart states that his intent was that the Elder Race successfully deposed the Solar Federation. As the Grand Finale ends, the lines "Attention all planets of the Solar Federation" followed by "We have assumed control" are spoken three times each.
Nice reaction video - and lovely to hear someone your age appreciate a real drummer. As someone who saw Rush perform this entire suite a couple of times, I can tell you it's amazing to hear live. And, as a drummer, I never tire of Neil's drumming on this album.
Can’t wait for you to read the lyrics and understand the story. It’s brilliant, and you will see just how well the music and vocals express the emotions of the characters. The intro felt like a bunch of songs because it’s a true overture, which in classical music introduces all the major themes in the later movements. Try to pick out which part is which next time you listen to it. Many people have a problem with Geddy’s voice because he is higher pitched, but as you can see from this piece he’s pretty versatile. Give it time - he’ll grow on you. Can’t wait for you to do Moving Pictures with your dad. Cheers!
I love your spunk, energy and enthusiasm. Amazing reaction, gave me the same goosebumps as when I first listened to this one. Thank you much for that, consider me a new subscriber to your channel. Keep it up, great content.
Glad to see another person enjoying this epic song. The bass is there throughout, but Geddy Lee has a very unique tone that blends super well in the mix. In Presentation you mentioned a point where you weren't sure if it was bass or guitar: it was bass! The lyrics are a key part of the song. Say what you will about Neil's politics or inspiration (the song is very close to Anthem by Ayn Rand, but Neil insists it was coincidental and he credited her after the fact), it's a good story. The TL;DR: 1. Overture: Musical elements of the remaining sections, as normal for an overture. The "meek shall inherit the earth". 2. The Temples of Syrinx: In the world of the year 2112, the Priests of Syrinx control everything: art, expression, industry, everyone's lives. They claim this is for the best. "Oh what a nice contented world". 3. Discovery: Our protagonist is introduced, as he finds an old Guitar in a cave behind a waterfall. He teaches himself to play, amazed at the power to create his own music. Inspired he resolves to tell the Priests about his discovery. "The priests praise my name on this night!". 4. Presentation: Our protagonist shows the priests what he has found. They are... not impressed. "Don't annoy us further." "Just think about the average, what use have they for you?". The lower voices/"verses" are the protagonist, the high voice is the Priests. At the end, represented by the screaming guitar solo, they destroy the guitar and cast our protagonist out of the temple. 5. Oracle, The Dream: Our protagonist, dejected, falls into a deep sleep. He has a vision/dream of an Oracle who shows him the wonder of the Elder Race (i.e. us today) and what they accomplished with their individual expression. 6. Soliloquy: Dejected and depressed with his life now, the protagonist retreats to his cave. He commits suicide. "My lifeblood spills over." 7. Grand Finale: More instrumental. The last line is the linchpin of the story: "attention all planets of the solar federation, we have assumed control". Is this the Priests announcing they have finally succeeded in stamping out all individuality, or the Elder Race coming back to destroy the Priests and liberate humanity? Neil leaned towards the latter, but it's yours to decide. Definitely one of the pinacles of Rock music, showing what the genre could accomplish and what 3 very talented musicians could do.
Ready for your mind to be blown away. The Last two lines of the song hold a special meaning. A hidden gem so to speak. First line: "Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation" and then the second:. "We have assumed control". Both lines are repeated 3 times each. First line has 7 words the second has 4. Repeating them 3 times each you first get 3x7= 21 and then 3x4=12 or 2112 Rest in Peace Professor!
Really pleased that you enjoyed this wonderful opus by Rush. As others have said, they thought this was going to be their last album due to the previous one Caress Of Steel not doing so well, even the tour was a bit of a disaster (the album is great by the way... and without it they would never have made this). They were recommended to right something more catchy and short so they did an album where side one was a conceptual piece based on the writings of Ayn Rand! It was a case of, "well if we only get one more shot lets go down doing what we want". As the lyrics remind us "let them make their own music" as our hero tries to convince the priests to listen and allow freedom! I think once you get a chance to read the lyrics and surrounding story you will understand some of the other clever link ups musically. Oh and just in case you do read this, your homework is to work out the clever (well I think so) word play at the end which reinforces the theme/title! It shows also the attention to detail they put into construction that they thought of everything. Again pleased you enjoyed it so much. (Oh and notice how Geddy utilises 2 different vocal styles/sounds between the words from the hero and those of the wicked priests!)
I went to the only and first concert of Rush in Chile and I have to say it was the best concert on my life not only for the sound quality also for the staging , just the best that I've ever seen in my life. Sadly Neil peart just past away i few moths ago, it was one of the most sad news for me on 2020. I really miss him and his music. I recomend you La Villa Strangiato. Greetings.
Rush is an awesome Prog Rock band due to their songwriting skills and the fact that they have Geddy Lee on Bass,Keyboards,and Vocals and Neil Pairt wrote all of their Lerycs while Geddy Lee, and Guitarist Alex Lifeson wrote all the Instrumental parts to their songs
for the 40th year anniversary they released a music video that was pretty much the song in comic book form to go along with the song. Should be on the official rush youtube channel. It's so cool and well worth a look!
It's so good to see you physically feel the music and I'm a HUGE FAN OF RUSH, I'm nearly 51 so I grew up listening to them and still listen to them and they are the only band to give me goosebumps everytime I hear a song.i actually use 2112 as part of my email address.thanks for your amazing video!
2112 was my baptism into rock. My friend brought it home when I was about twelve and we listened to it on my parents quadrophonic system. It blew my me out of AM radio into FM and rock and out of my childhood into adolescence!
It's hard to convey how this music hit differently back in the 70s/80s when half of Europe was under authoritarian/communist rule. Basically, every country east of German and Italy were communist, all the way to the Bering Sea. Imagining yourself living in an authoritarian state wasn't difficult. Music itself was much more important to us back in those days too - there was no internet, less than 10 channels on the television, etc.
I have tears in my eyes for the thought of you listening to this for the first time.. and knowing i will never have that again.. am 55 English male. and was 11 when this came out... love this band...
It's amazing that, at the start of the 1st acoustic section, you were reminded of you dad fooling around on the guitar, because the concept of the song is that a man in the future finds a guitar and starts to play it.
In the sub song Discovery When Geddy sings “what can this thing be that I’ve found”. I think of you discovering metal and your surprise that you love it. It brings back all the feelings we all experienced from our own Discovery.
Your reaction reminds me of myself when I first discovered Rush in 1981. Having to hear the rest of their albums thru my headphones... 2112 blew my 10 year old mind!!! :)
As a long time Rush fan, I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction video. I'm glad you enjoyed them as much as I did the first time I listened to them, even though you had no idea what the lyrics were. Please listen to them as we loved to: in the dark with a strobe light, wearing headphones and a flashlight to follow the lyrics on the album sleeve. You have only scratched the surface! Lol
Your on a great musical journey with the rock genre there and great to see. 2112 is an instrumental masterpiece and Geddy has a voice that could cut through steel. Maybe on this Rush island you've discovered, you may find Hemispheres. Personally a favourite and once again a concept album with a Greek mythological narrative. Worth a spin even if you don't review it as it contains the elements you've said you enjoy.
Kira, Rush was here in Brazil only once in 2002, and they recorded one of their live albums here at that time. They played this song, but only the intro. But the energy that Brazilians put into this show was something unique that not even the band expected to receive. I recommend it if you want to listen to the live version of 2112 recorded here in Brazil on the album "Rush In Rio". I was at the show in São Paulo and it was the show with the biggest audience in the band's history.
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hey everyone, a little bit of a different video - focusing just on one song, with a full cut. let me know what you think :) i'm totally down for more videos just focusing on one song if the song is long enough!! thanks for watching!
You will think it as Much more than 1 song.
Lyrics influenced by the writings of Ayn Rand as a number of the songs are
You rocked that one..good reaction.
Primus is doing a tour eventually which is called a "tribute to kings" and they are covering rush songs, should be amazing!
Great reax! It's hard not to love 2112. Almost everyone's first impression is astonishment - I know mine was. Gets even heavier when you know the lyrics/story.
Probably the difference you hear in vocal performance is; this is Geddy's hard-rock voice, as opposed to a pop-rock voice. Same voice and range, different tone and timbre.
I've found those who love 2112 also love Cygnus-X1 from A Farewell To Kings.
This is how every guy imagines their girlfriend will react to Rush when they show them. But sadly it never goes well.
WAY too true...
OMG Best Comment EVAH
My mistake was playing her the title track from A Farewell to Kings. probably try a song from the 80s next time.
@@rumourhats Time Stand Still is probably the best bet. If they like Led zep then you have more options. Tom sawyer, Limelight and Working Man are good ones to try in that case.
As Taylor Hawkins said, “ chicks don’t dig RUSH”.
Alex Lifeson is a master of not over doing it but rides that line.
Great guitarists add something to a song, where most guitarists will do their solo because the song just needs a solo right? Sometimes you find a guitarist that actually adds something special, and if you were to remove those parts from the song, it would be definitely lacking.
Yes ...... you can hear him actually fighting to strike that balance especially on 2112. He is right on that razors edge. When they give him the room to breathe his solos are brilliantly melodic and expressive. When the odd and fast paced time signatures happen you can hear his early development of that choppy and chaotic style. I think it is in those sections where he is right on the edge of over doing it but by Moving Pictures he perfected it. Brilliant combination of rhythm and chaotic lead to keep things from going over the top........ that's a great point you brought up.
I just grinned for 25 minutes straight watching you go though all this masterpiece. You are so into it, I remember how I felt when I first heard it.
Absolutely
That’s the great appeal of these reaction videos, especially reliving it through others hearing it for the first time
I hope you've gotten a chance to read all of the lyrics. Knowing the story really opens up the music even more.
Absolutely!! Watch the comic version and read along. That’ll help explain everything show the true brilliance of this song.
Plus the history of RUSH as it relates to this album and their label, and what the label was expecting vs. what they delivered.
Yeah read along the lyrics when you get a chance. It's a rock opera that tells a story (including with the sound effects and ups and downs of the music)
1 day all humanity will realise the brilliance and how good RUSH are
@UCz3pmH0aY4Ntoh_4LLU6DCw agreed. If you don't like rush then piss off.
1 of the best albums I've ever bought RIP Neil peart
omg i need to find it
Ohh yeah, the professor!!!!!!
I bought it in '76 and have been listening to it ever since.
When you read this lyrics, think about this song was recorded an year before Star wars movie.
1st and best album I ever bought.
The follow-up MASTERPIECES...
from 1977 A Farewell To Kings Album
Cygnus X-1 Book I - The Voyage
from 1978 Hemispheres Album
Cygnus X-1 Book II - Hemispheres
You made an old rocker cry.
So wonderful to see a younger persons positive take on something we've been listening to and loving for 45 years! Thank you :)
WORLDS GREATEST 3 piece band
If you ever listen to this again I recommend watching it with the official Rush video of the studio version. It presents the story (yes, it's a story) in graphic novel style with all the words, making it much easier to follow and quite an experience.
yes, this
A ‘Concept’ piece… by all means, PLEASE enjoy the majesty that is Rush’s ‘Cygnus’ opus, spanning two albums!!
Tale-Weavers of the Boss-Level variety!🤘👍🔥😎
Ahhhh.....Dads a Guitarist! Makes perfect sense. Thank him for your open musical mind and quick ability to decipher songs. I was seeing these bands live when I was your age
Geddy Lee has a uniquely beautiful voice, Alex Lifeson made the guitar weep, and Neil Peart spoke in drums.
Xanadu off Farewell To Kings or the live version from Exit Stage Left. Gold!!
Your scream at 18:47 sounded right in tune with Alex’s guitar ! ! ! Love it. Beau-ooow-tiful reactions! Alex knew how to make the guitar sing for sure.
LOVED your reaction! You picked a Mona Lisa of rock! Always have the lyrics when you listen to RUSH. Listen to your dad, he is a very smart man!
the greatest musicians to ever play rock. RIP professor.
Thank you! I just heard this song for the first time all over again. I've probably listened to it hundreds of times since I discovered Rush and it still blows me away decades later.
Neil Peart wrote the lyrics and the band put the melody together. All three members are virtuosos. Amazing!!
Yes,you are fun to watch...this music is gold! I'm happy to see that you enjoy it like the rest of us! These 3 gifted musicians are a force to be recond with!!
Hi, it's what happen when the label's suits and ties told you to do short radio friendly songs! You do a 23 minutes song that become a classic!😉
A true, epic masterpiece. I hope you've looked up the lyrics now, as they are really cool (par for Rush, really).
I did enjoy the longer format here, as it was really nice to listen along with you and your moment by moment reactions with a long song like 2112. It's a great way to get that vicarious experience through you of hear the song for the first time, since none of us can have that for ourselves more than once. Without a brain injury, at least. ;)
A few more long songs you could react to:
Yes - Close to the Edge
Genesis - Supper's Ready
Emerson Lake & Palmer - Tarkus
No, No and Thrice, No
@@nicholasthornley9708 Eee...why? These are legit prog classics
@@MrMatijas16 They're also so. Long. They're classics for once you've gotten into the swing.
Start with:
Yes: "Roundabout" or "And You and I"
Genesis: "Cinema Show"
Emerson, Lake, and Palmer: "Take a Pebble" or "Trilogy"
But don't throw someone into the deep end immediately.
Yes, Yes, Yes! They are brilliant songs. Most audiophiles would rate them in the top 10 progressive rock songs. Who cares if they are long? If a person doesn't like long, they don't have to watch the video, do they? And to deprive this smart young Lady who can certainly handle it, not to mention other listeners who would love it,, seems pretty lame.
@@nicholasthornley9708 if you don't like it there is a solution - you don't have to watch the video. Those are some of the best songs out there.
Great reaction! I'm an old guy who has been listening to Rush since the early 80s, and I love seeing the pure joy of discovery on your face! Music affects you strongly like it does many of us... you "get it". Thanks, I have subscribed!
Everything Rush did is worth taking a listen!!! Try out the song "YYZ" live in Rio, it will totally blow your mind and the band Yes is totally mind-blowing too!!! 👍👌🤣✌😁
Well, everything before 1982
It's so damned cool to see someone react to this with the same enthusiasm and wonder that I had when I first heard it. This is so awesome! You said this is more an experience than a song, and I feel like that pretty much nails it. Great reaction! Can't wait to see you do Moving Pictures with your dad!
This came out in 1976. Trying to imagine how groundbreaking this was, especially their use of synths, totally blows my mind.
This song is side A of the album. Side B includes some pretty good (albeit more conventional) songs. A Passage to Bangkok. Something For Nothing. The Twilight Zone. Lessons. And another superb song, Tears.
But they "never play Bangkok"😂
Seen them do this when it came out. Fell in love instantly.
Another albums with a similar mindset of 1 song is Sleep - dopesmoker.
On giant track of 1hour+ and one big story, also the record label didn't like the idea of it
This album doesn’t have a B-Side. Every sone is a masterpiece.
@@michael7324 - I had to go and check. they're labelled side 1 and side 2, not side A and side B, so you're right, but not for the reason you said.
There's a reason that this music is timeless.
This is my favorite song ever - I love everything about it. The whole story from finding the guitar and tuning it and learning to play it - to the rejection and eventual tragic ending....Geddy's voice change when he's the angry priests reacting to the narrator....and of course 10/10 musicianship from all involved. The perfect song does exist.
I'm a first timer for seeing you. There was a comment under this that said (to paraphrase), "I had a grin on my face the entire time watching your movements and reaction" . I was and still am very animated when I listen to great music acting much like you did during this. And no, it's not weird, it's awesome, it's freedom of expression. If I'm with 1 or some friends I'm the chill guy, however when I sit alone in my dusty old basement watching people cool like you and so into the music it often brings me to tears. (Anyone else ?) But they're tears of joy for your discovery and enthusiasm but also sadness because I'm 54 and don't get to do what you're doing anymore. In my teens it was a constant search to discover new music and when I did I reacted like you. Sadly there is no creative new music for the last 20 years for people to discover. By that I mean creative like the period between 1960 and 1980. That is just not gonna happen again. I thought your reaction was fabulous and it looks like you're well on your way to soundscape nirvana. Keep diggin and listen to older people regarding recommendations,we love pointing younger people into new musical avenues. Cheers from canada.
This album is amazing. It blows my mind every time I listen to it and try to understand how a band could be SOOO good. You should absolutely listen/react/buy this album. I love your reaction to the song. It's exactly how I feel/move when I listen to it. The instinctual air guitar/drumming , dancing and head bobbing, the "what the awesome song I was listening to changed into another awesome song in the middle of the song" realization, the pumped fist, giddy squeals and the permasmile. Awesome reaction! 5 out of 5 Starmans!
Absolutely amazing reaction! However, listen to it again quietly to catch the lyrics and appreciate the musical brilliance of these gods of music! RIP Neil🥺😩😥💙💙💙
Your reaction here is wonderful. So genuine and spontaneous. Love it.
I love how you have your bass cranked in all of your videos. I love bass in rock and metal so much.
It's so great to see young people like yourself get into Rush like this. I've been a Rush fan since 1980. I was 15 at the time. I've been a musicians all my life and have learn both drums, guitar and bass parts of many Rush songs through out the years. I could probably talk your ear off about what I like and know about Rush. If this was your reaction to 2112 I would love to see your reaction to A Farewell to Kings album. Check out Xanadu from AFTK .
I needed this.. Thanks for making me smile!
Greatest band ever! One of the greatest albums ever! They were in their early 20’s and already playing at this level.
Neil RIP what an incredible lyricist.I loved your reaction. It was a genuine.I love seeing the excitement and aww of hearing this band for the first time.🤘
Thanks for this video , your reaction reminds me of my first reaction to 2112 when I heard it for the first time in 1979 aged 11 , it still gives me the same buzz over 40 years later
I loved your reaction! I've been a Rush fan since their 1st album and 2112 was the first time I got to see them in concert! Your Dad is a Rush fan, he must be great guy!
Love how you went from “his vocals are…. they’re OK” to “his vocals are the best!”
This is my first time seeing your channel. Reminds me of when I was a teenager listing to Rush.
There's a version that is like a comic book video that goes along with the song. Watching it is like a mini movie experience. It brings the song up to an entirely new level.
I was going to suggest watching this version too
RUSH is Hands Down the BEST Rock Band EVER !!
Purple rainbow zeppelin
@@jerrywoods4066 None of which were close to the talent RUSH had.
Shoot Terry Kath from Chicago played stuff that would make Alex mouth drop
@@Gregory...... lol
@@jerrywoods4066 lol Who ?
Rush is an awesome band and Neil Peart is an awesome drummer! Love your reaction!
Awesome!!!!!
Glad you're getting into Rush. Drummer is Neil Peart "Peer-t". He's been touted as Rock's best drummer. Rush is just a three piece band but they can make such full sounds. The singer, Getty (Gary) Lee also plays keyboards, pedals, and Bass. Alex Lifeson is the sole guitarist. Playing rhythm and lead (with occasional pedals). Their progressiveness has spanned 50 years and they don't have a bad song (some are better than others). The early years are great, raw, rock influenced by Led Zeppelin (Albums like 2112, Fly By Night, and their original Rush). Their middle years slowly moved to more synth (albums like Signals, Grace Under Pressure, and Hold Your Fire) and their later years moved back and perfected traditional Prog Rock (albums like Test For Echo, and Clockwork Angels).
Such a great and talented trio!
First I have to say I am so Overjoyed to see your reaction. Alot females did not like Rush back in the Day, but you get it!
I first learned about Rush when I was 17 I am 61 now. And I have to tell you when I was growing up the elders Kept their thumb Down on Rush , meaning they wouldn't give them airplay. So we (Rush fans) planets of the solar Federation. Had to assume control 😂.
Once you understand the album you might get a giggle out of what I just said. I highly recommend you listen to Tears on the other side. I think it's one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard and I know by your reactions, that style of music you will love it. I have seen every Rush show since the album moving pictures till their final show and trust me I have seen almost every band you can imagine. Rush never disappointed me ever. They are three of some of the greatest musicians who ever lived and have integrity and morals which is unheard of in this day and age. Thank you for posting this I really enjoyed watching your reaction I got to relive how I felt when I first heard Rush. God bless you
10 out of 10 beautiful.. Alex Lifeson makes the guitar absolutely sing. 2112 is just epic in every way.
This song was made to listen to all the way through without breaking down every little piece of the music. You need to listen to the whole thing from start to finish and pay attention to the lyrics real close. One of the best songs they have ever written.
Kira, I Loved Your Reaction. You Obviously are musically inclined with your hands and movement in the right beat of the song. Some might think you have heard this already, but I don't think so. Your Eyes and the Joy of hearing the Music Genius of Rush could not be Faked. I Loved Your Eyes, very Pretty. My Favorite part of the song is when the Guitar is Discovered and he Tunes it up. The rest of the Album is Great also. You Did not skip any of the song and I'm so Happy about that. Enough To Subscribe. I've seen so many reactions of this song and the Joy of you hearing it brought me back to when I first Heard This. My FAVORITE REACTION. 😁💗🤘
I remember, forty years on, my own reaction to hearing that first minute of 2112 when I asked them to play it for me in the record shop
wow I LOVE THIS
@@kirawasareactor Aye - one of the most wonderful hard rock songs of all time. I get that "Again, again!" response to the reprise in Syrinx and that tinge of sadness when the end arpeggios come and you know you have to wait until next time to get caught up in the rhythm once more :).
in case you are wondering, insider lingo on that last solo when working with old rockers back in those days, is when learning a song-solo combo there were solos, and there was T-boning the neck. Prime example of how to T-bone it correct there.
I'm so glad you liked it! Your reactions reminded me of how I felt the first time listening to 2112 almost 40 years ago! It's timeless!
When listening to Rush, always have the lyrics handy. They tend to be important to understanding what's going on and add a lot to the experience.
I just love these reaction videos. All those times you played your favourite song to your mate, when you were 14/15, and they didn't get it. These are the antidote to that....
my daughter grew up sitting on my ampliphiers and playing dollies om my practice amps and when i took her to her first alice cooper concert she cried and hugged my arm so hard it makes my eyes just thinking about it
Geddy's voice seems weird at first, but after you've listened to Rush many times you are used to it, appreciate it, and can't imagine anyone else singing that song. Geddy's voice is signature Rush, and they could not be Rush without it, imho.
The track's breakdown :
2112 [20.35] :
i. OVERTURE [4.35] [start @ 1:13 on your video]
ii. THE TEMPLES OF SYRINX [2.10] [start @ 5:44 on your video]
iii. DISCOVERY [3.30] [start @ 8:00 on your video]
iv. PRESENTATION [3.40] [start @ 11:27 on your video]
v. ORACLE (THE DREAM) [2.00] [start @ 15:07 on your video]
vi. SOLILOQUY [2.20] [start @ 17:13 on your video]
vii. GRANDE FINALÉ [2.20] [start @ 19:30 on your video]
(Times are approximate)
I. OVERTURE
The "sci-fi" sounds in the beginning of the song were created using an ARP Odyssey synthesizer and an Echoplex tape delay. On the "2112 / Moving Pictures" episode of the documentary series Classic Albums, producer Terry Brown states the synth intro is composed of various parts played by Hugh Syme that were put together in a collage. This part musically foreshadows the rest of the song - incorporating movements from "The Temples of Syrinx", "Presentation", "Oracle (The Dream)", and "Soliloquy" - as well as a guitar adaptation of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Its sole lyric, at the end, "And the meek shall inherit the Earth", is a reference to the Beatitudes of the New Testament and Psalm 37:11.
II. THE TEMPLES OF SYRINX
The song introduces life within the "Solar Federation" under control of the "Priests of the Temples of Synrix". The computerized nature of The Priests' system was a concept envisioned by Neil Peart in the 1970s.
III. DISCOVERY
The Protagonist finds a guitar in a cave by a waterfall. He figures out how to tune and play it, enabling him to make his own music. He states "How different it could be from the music of the Temples". He decides to perform it before the Priests, believing they will "praise my name" for letting "[the people] make their own music". In this song, guitarist Alex Lifeson builds up from simple open string guitar playing into increasingly complex patterns and chords, showing the man's progress as he teaches himself to play the guitar. Printed on the album were the lyrics "Chords that build high like a mountain" and Geddy sang it this way for the 1996 live album, but the original recorded lyrics were "sounds" instead of "chords" ("Sounds that build...").
IV. PRESENTATION
The Protagonist performs before the Priests, but they tell him that "we have no need for ancient ways", and dismiss the instrument as a "silly whim" that "doesn't fit the plan". The Protagonist tries to explain, "our world could use this beauty ; just think what we might do". However, the Priests tell him, "Don't annoy us further". Vocalist/bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson alternately represent the Protagonist with gentle, low-pitched vocals and clean guitar, and the Priests with high-pitched vocals and distorted, hard rock guitar. The song ends with a guitar solo.
V. ORACLE (THE DREAM)
The Protagonist "wanders home" and has a vision of the past and future. An oracle shows him the way it was before the Federation rose, a society where creativity and individuality flourished, with great "sculptured" works of beauty driven by "the pure spirit of man". He now sees that without these things, life has become "meaningless". He also sees "the hand of man arise with hungry mind and open eyes". The "elder race" was not destroyed, but "left our planets long ago", plotting to ultimately return "home to tear the Temples down".
VI. SOLILOQUY
The protagonist returns to the cave and broods for "days". He imagines "what my life might be in a world like I have seen", and now considers life under the Federation "cold and empty", with his spirits "low in the depths of despair". He resolves that, in order to "pass into the world of my dream, and know peace at last", he must take his own life, his narrative ending as "my life blood spills over".
VII. GRADNE FINALÉ
The song concludes with a hard rock instrumental part. Pingree's Music Reviews says, "2112 ends with the oppressive government being attacked by another entity, left entirely up to the listener's interpretation." On the Classic Albums episode on 2112 and Moving Pictures, Lee comments on the ambiguity of the ending, but Peart states that his intent was that the Elder Race successfully deposed the Solar Federation. As the Grand Finale ends, the lines "Attention all planets of the Solar Federation" followed by "We have assumed control" are spoken three times each.
Nice reaction video - and lovely to hear someone your age appreciate a real drummer. As someone who saw Rush perform this entire suite a couple of times, I can tell you it's amazing to hear live. And, as a drummer, I never tire of Neil's drumming on this album.
Thanks for showing how so many of us feel when listening to these guys
Your reactions are some of the best I've seen !
I love watching you
Your reaction was so genuine and fun to watch! Great video
All through this video where you're not really paying attention to the lyrics, I"m sitting here to myself, "Just wait till she puts it together..."
Me too!!!
You felt like we all did the first time we heard this epic work.
This is what introduced me to Rush, and it's still my favourite.
I love the way you feel the music. That'a what it's all about. Much fun!
Can’t wait for you to read the lyrics and understand the story. It’s brilliant, and you will see just how well the music and vocals express the emotions of the characters. The intro felt like a bunch of songs because it’s a true overture, which in classical music introduces all the major themes in the later movements. Try to pick out which part is which next time you listen to it. Many people have a problem with Geddy’s voice because he is higher pitched, but as you can see from this piece he’s pretty versatile. Give it time - he’ll grow on you. Can’t wait for you to do Moving Pictures with your dad. Cheers!
Un freaking believable reaction seeing you sad then happy then crying thats what rush always did to there audiences good job pumpkin 🎃
I love your spunk, energy and enthusiasm. Amazing reaction, gave me the same goosebumps as when I first listened to this one. Thank you much for that, consider me a new subscriber to your channel. Keep it up, great content.
It makes my heart so happy to see your reaction to this. Well done, Miss Kira.
Glad to see another person enjoying this epic song.
The bass is there throughout, but Geddy Lee has a very unique tone that blends super well in the mix. In Presentation you mentioned a point where you weren't sure if it was bass or guitar: it was bass!
The lyrics are a key part of the song. Say what you will about Neil's politics or inspiration (the song is very close to Anthem by Ayn Rand, but Neil insists it was coincidental and he credited her after the fact), it's a good story. The TL;DR:
1. Overture: Musical elements of the remaining sections, as normal for an overture. The "meek shall inherit the earth".
2. The Temples of Syrinx: In the world of the year 2112, the Priests of Syrinx control everything: art, expression, industry, everyone's lives. They claim this is for the best. "Oh what a nice contented world".
3. Discovery: Our protagonist is introduced, as he finds an old Guitar in a cave behind a waterfall. He teaches himself to play, amazed at the power to create his own music. Inspired he resolves to tell the Priests about his discovery. "The priests praise my name on this night!".
4. Presentation: Our protagonist shows the priests what he has found. They are... not impressed. "Don't annoy us further." "Just think about the average, what use have they for you?". The lower voices/"verses" are the protagonist, the high voice is the Priests. At the end, represented by the screaming guitar solo, they destroy the guitar and cast our protagonist out of the temple.
5. Oracle, The Dream: Our protagonist, dejected, falls into a deep sleep. He has a vision/dream of an Oracle who shows him the wonder of the Elder Race (i.e. us today) and what they accomplished with their individual expression.
6. Soliloquy: Dejected and depressed with his life now, the protagonist retreats to his cave. He commits suicide. "My lifeblood spills over."
7. Grand Finale: More instrumental. The last line is the linchpin of the story: "attention all planets of the solar federation, we have assumed control". Is this the Priests announcing they have finally succeeded in stamping out all individuality, or the Elder Race coming back to destroy the Priests and liberate humanity? Neil leaned towards the latter, but it's yours to decide.
Definitely one of the pinacles of Rock music, showing what the genre could accomplish and what 3 very talented musicians could do.
Ready for your mind to be blown away. The Last two lines of the song hold a special meaning. A hidden gem so to speak. First line: "Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation" and then the second:. "We have assumed control". Both lines are repeated 3 times each. First line has 7 words the second has 4. Repeating them 3 times each you first get 3x7= 21 and then 3x4=12 or 2112
Rest in Peace Professor!
The GREATEST Hard Rock Band there Ever Was !!!!!!!
: D R.I.P Neil !!
Really pleased that you enjoyed this wonderful opus by Rush.
As others have said, they thought this was going to be their last album due to the previous one Caress Of Steel not doing so well, even the tour was a bit of a disaster (the album is great by the way... and without it they would never have made this).
They were recommended to right something more catchy and short so they did an album where side one was a conceptual piece based on the writings of Ayn Rand! It was a case of, "well if we only get one more shot lets go down doing what we want". As the lyrics remind us "let them make their own music" as our hero tries to convince the priests to listen and allow freedom!
I think once you get a chance to read the lyrics and surrounding story you will understand some of the other clever link ups musically. Oh and just in case you do read this, your homework is to work out the clever (well I think so) word play at the end which reinforces the theme/title! It shows also the attention to detail they put into construction that they thought of everything.
Again pleased you enjoyed it so much. (Oh and notice how Geddy utilises 2 different vocal styles/sounds between the words from the hero and those of the wicked priests!)
welcome to RUSH !!! (I suggest listening w lyrics on) progressive rock on. peace
I gotta say your da Bomb!! Rush Rocks!! Keep them coming
Thanks, Kira. You put a smile on my face yet again. Keep on rockin'!
Neil Peart's ability to find lyrics are supernatural. He is now on the next level of existence where he is living this story. RIP Neil.
I went to the only and first concert of Rush in Chile and I have to say it was the best concert on my life not only for the sound quality also for the staging
, just the best that I've ever seen in my life. Sadly Neil peart just past away i few moths ago, it was one of the most sad news for me on 2020. I really miss him and his music. I recomend you La Villa Strangiato. Greetings.
Rush is an awesome Prog Rock band due to their songwriting skills and the fact that they have Geddy Lee on Bass,Keyboards,and Vocals and Neil Pairt wrote all of their Lerycs while Geddy Lee, and Guitarist Alex Lifeson wrote all the Instrumental parts to their songs
This has always been my favorite Rush album.
for the 40th year anniversary they released a music video that was pretty much the song in comic book form to go along with the song. Should be on the official rush youtube channel. It's so cool and well worth a look!
It's so good to see you physically feel the music and I'm a HUGE FAN OF RUSH, I'm nearly 51 so I grew up listening to them and still listen to them and they are the only band to give me goosebumps everytime I hear a song.i actually use 2112 as part of my email address.thanks for your amazing video!
2112 was my baptism into rock. My friend brought it home when I was about twelve and we listened to it on my parents quadrophonic system. It blew my me out of AM radio into FM and rock and out of my childhood into adolescence!
It's hard to convey how this music hit differently back in the 70s/80s when half of Europe was under authoritarian/communist rule. Basically, every country east of German and Italy were communist, all the way to the Bering Sea. Imagining yourself living in an authoritarian state wasn't difficult.
Music itself was much more important to us back in those days too - there was no internet, less than 10 channels on the television, etc.
You are cool ! Love your expressions and your rocking to this song! Was enjoyable !...
I have tears in my eyes for the thought of you listening to this for the first time.. and knowing i will never have that again.. am 55 English male. and was 11 when this came out... love this band...
It's amazing that, at the start of the 1st acoustic section, you were reminded of you dad fooling around on the guitar, because the concept of the song is that a man in the future finds a guitar and starts to play it.
Omg, I love your style, great reaction and great research. Thanks so much, I look forward to your Rush journey 😉
My first concert was rush in 76 during the 2112 tour in Detroit awesome show!
In the sub song Discovery When Geddy sings “what can this thing be that I’ve found”. I think of you discovering metal and your surprise that you love it. It brings back all the feelings we all experienced from our own Discovery.
You have a great intuitive sense with the music - you seem to preempt stuff before it happens!
Your reaction reminds me of myself when I first discovered Rush in 1981. Having to hear the rest of their albums thru my headphones... 2112 blew my 10 year old mind!!! :)
As a long time Rush fan, I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction video. I'm glad you enjoyed them as much as I did the first time I listened to them, even though you had no idea what the lyrics were. Please listen to them as we loved to: in the dark with a strobe light, wearing headphones and a flashlight to follow the lyrics on the album sleeve. You have only scratched the surface! Lol
One of my favorites of all time regardless of genre.
The thing I love about RUclips is I get to reexperience discovering Rush again by watching others discover them for the first time.
Arguably one of their best pieces of music. Temples of Syrinx is easily my favorite part of that song, maybe my favorite they did. Purely objective.
In Portuguese:
O que você "gosta" (18:27) está no 1º LP ("Rush") em "Here Again".
I recommend for you to listen and react to Rush A Farewell to Kings album from 1978. Its their very best album.
Well THAT was a lot of fun! You’ll have to call your dad up and say, “Dad, I just listened to 2112!”, and he’ll say “So now you know.” 😏
No, he will say “did you pay attention to the lyrics?” And she’ll say “no”
Was thinking the same thing when she said her dad was a big fan. Lol
Your on a great musical journey with the rock genre there and great to see. 2112 is an instrumental masterpiece and Geddy has a voice that could cut through steel. Maybe on this Rush island you've discovered, you may find Hemispheres. Personally a favourite and once again a concept album with a Greek mythological narrative. Worth a spin even if you don't review it as it contains the elements you've said you enjoy.
Kira, Rush was here in Brazil only once in 2002, and they recorded one of their live albums here at that time. They played this song, but only the intro. But the energy that Brazilians put into this show was something unique that not even the band expected to receive. I recommend it if you want to listen to the live version of 2112 recorded here in Brazil on the album "Rush In Rio". I was at the show in São Paulo and it was the show with the biggest audience in the band's history.
I have the Rush in Rio DVD. That was a fantastic show. The crowd singing along to YYZ was worth the purchase on its own.
@@johnafirth I sang too 🤣🤣🤣
As Always,, Absolutely Loved Your Reaction..I Bought This Album The Day It Came Out & Have Never Been The Same Since.