The only tine(s) I have ever heard a crowd sing along with an instrumental has been at Rush shows. The most memorable to me are the T4E and Time Machine tours at The Gorge at George (WA) and R30 at White River (Auburn, WA) Although I do remember the crowd singing along with 2112 Overture as early was '77's AFTK tour.
YYZED. YYZ is the IATA airport identification code of Toronto Pearson International Airport, near Rush's hometown.Its the Morse code being played at the beginning for YYZED.
YYZED, I love the spelling! Neil Peart (he pronounced it Peert) was inbound on a small plane one time to Pearson and heard the morse code for the airport on the radio. He wanted to recreate the havoc, highs, and slows of a busy international airport. Neil wrote most (all?) the songs and Geddy Lee, the bass player, sang lead vocals. Just not on an instrumental.
@@LeeGion_981 You can't look at Geddy wether better or worse, he stands on his own as a singer, and by the way, he just happens to be one of the greatest bass players ever... I think he's got the corner on unique.
I’m pretty sure that Geddy’s quote during the Yes induction into the HOF that “Without Yes there would be no Rush” would be apt to point to and it took Geddy to do Chris Squire’s bass line in “Roundabout” That being said Rush certainly is indeed great torch bearers and innovators of that original sound that Yes pioneered and they took to levels of their own.
@@Bucketheadgoat NO STUDIO VERSION FIRST ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS STUDIO FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!! The studio version is EXACTLY DOWN TO EVERY LAST DETAIL how they wanted it to sound!!!! Don’t suggest live versions.
YYZ is the airport code of Toronto, their home. If you listen closely, the beginning (erratic) drumming is more code for YYZ. They close the song out with it too.
YYZ is Morse code for an airport. Also, "parabola" is a mathematics equation to make a perfect arc. Rush were all some hardcore nerds and made all of that into rock n roll. Seriously talented group, RIP Neil Peart.
The live version of this in Rio is one of the most hype things you will ever see in your life. Gotta be a reaction for yall sometime soon! Also Geddy, wasn't singing but he was still on this song. He also plays bass and keyboards, sometimes all 3 at once!
I never comment on videos, but as a bonafide Rush head, I felt compelled this time. I've seen Rush in concert more than 30 times, going back to their Counterparts tour in the early 90s. I've seen them in Orlando, Tampa, Vegas, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Buffalo, and their hometown of Toronto. I had a crap morning, so I sat on the couch and wandered around RUclips when I came across this video. After watching it, I also watched your Tom Sawyer and Working Man videos. Awesome stuff, you guys are exactly the kind of energy I needed today, and so I'm a subscriber now. You said you could look stuff on Google but would prefer info from the comments, so I thought I'd give you what I recall out of my head, and some of the experiences that came with them. I'm a dude in my mid 40s, I grew up in a not great family in Buffalo, NY, and found great comfort in Rush. I was first turned onto them when I was something like 11, in the car on the way to my grandmother's house. My brother had a copy of Chronicles (a Rush compilation album) on cassette, and was in the front of the car, so he popped it in the stereo. Red Sector A is officially the song that turned me into a Rush fan - a song about the Holocaust, as it turns out. On the way home, I asked my brother to play that song "with the shuffling skeletons" again. I was hooked. From there, I had Rush in my ears in my Walkman to deliver papers (like I said: mid-40s!) every day. I started finding every album I could find, and I was just absolutely hooked. Songs about truth, inequality, hope, spun together by four of the finest musicians to grace the planet, helped me through a very difficult time in my life...just the first four decades or so, but I think my 50s are looking up! Now, I say four of the finest musicians, and not three, due to a minor correction: the drummer on Working Man is John Rutsey, who was the original drummer for the band. For medical reasons, he couldn't tour to support the first album, and Geddy Lee (vocals, bass) and Alex Lifeson (Guitars) needed a replacement. They would go on to find Neil Peart (pronounced peert, rhyming with ear, as stated by the man himself) and be blown away by his drumming. I saw you guys floored by the drums on Rutsey's Working Man - Rush was lucky enough to have two amazing drummers, not just one. Unfortunately, neither of those drummers are with us any more, and are laying down thicc beats in the afterlife. As for my recommendation, it is out of the realm of what people usually suggest. I would listen to two songs: "Here Again" from their first self-titled album, Rush; and "The Garden" from their final studio album, Clockwork Angels. Both of these songs are extremely soulful, and the two songs not only show the amount of technical skill they gained from decades of writing and touring, and showcase the talents of both Neil Peart and John Rutsey, and also the maturity of Geddy Lee's vocals, but the progression of Alex Lifeson's solo work as well. The solo in both of these songs show that this man has deep feels that he needs to pour out of his guitar, and I get goosebumps every single time I listen to either one of them. The Garden also features a full string orchestra, which they toured with, and I was lucky enough to see live...it was amazing. If you decide to react to The Garden, consider using this video. It shows them live, with the orchestra, and is absolutely incredible. ruclips.net/video/EsBNzf5JlZA/видео.html Open that book of Rush, fellas. You've only scratched the surface. You won't be disappointed. Also, my wife and I are also huge Tool nerds, we'll be attending your next Sabbath, I think!
YYZ is the airport code (I forget what that's called) for Pearson Airport in Toronto. Neil Peart is actually playing the letters YYZ in morse code in the song's intro.
@@zerglilngvet5428 ruclips.net/video/frbS0q1TZYY/видео.html aww, in the Docu Beyond the lighted stage he says "canadian led zeppelin ? No, Rush is Rush" EDIT: no i was wrong ruclips.net/video/z4IHH1KeWg0/видео.html
Y’all gotta check out some more Rush. I think you’d really like Xanadu (Exit Stage Left). It’s definitely one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen
YYZ= airport code for Toronto Pearson Airport... like LAX. Also, the opening rhythm is actually "morse code" for the letters Y,Y,and Z. Great F'n song! 🤘
This started as just Geddy the bassist and Neil the drummer jamming in the studio when the guitarist was not around. When he came back they had the guts written (as an instrumental and they finished it up.) Rush has many instrumentals throughout their career.
In your spare time check out YYZ in Rio. That crowd waited 20+ years to finally see Rush and you feel that passion and energy. It is so hype! Next song on your Rush journey should be a song like Freewill or The Spirit of Radio. Something off the album Permanent Waves. Really doesn't matter what you check out next from Rush it will be fire
What you found is like four different grooves and you liked them all. Watch your own reaction. You loved every segment and the transitions between them? That’s the genius of Rush. Masters of the transition with the ridiculous chops in between. The “song” writing is next level, not just chops and endless noodling. Rush has four or five distinct periods where their sound changed, and they mastered every one of them. All different periods and sounds and yet still undeniably Rush. Your journey is still on the first step of a massive staircase. Like Rocky, Philadelphia steps
The other greatest three-piece band Primus did an excellent tribute medley to rush in the middle of their set when I saw them as one of the opening bands for Slayers very last ever concert at the LA forum.
Now watch this live in Rio and you’ll get it. Have you ever seen a crowd sing along with an instrumental? The people in Brazil knew the words to this one by heart. Cheers!
The magnum opus. I would say they should maybe get a few more entry level Rush songs under their belt first tho. Once you've heard 2112 there is no going back!
@@EPIzen24 That's what I was thinking too. I wanted to suggest it but they should definitely push 2112 further back and try some of the other songs first.
This started out as a Bass guitar and drum jam between Geddy and Neil on a day Alex was out of the studio. Then Alex comes back and lays down the absolute perfect guitar track. The scale on his guitar solo is an Arabic scale so when you listen back it’s very unique.
Good to see you back on Rush...it's been too long! Open that book!! The Morse code notifier for Toronto International Airport is YYZ, Rush's home. They were flying back home to Toronto and when they came into Toronto's airspace they heard the morse code and Neil thought it would make a great rhythm and that is what starts YYZ(ed). At the very beginning when you hear the symbols, that is the morse code for Toronto Airport. The rest came when Neil and Geddy were just jamming and then Alex came in and infused his guitar in it and the rest is history. They love to play this song because it's about coming home and really showcases their talent without any lyrics. Also...Canadians and Europeans call "Z" Zed (Zeeed). So, it's called YYZed. Since you are in the entertainment industry I really think you would enjoy and get into the lyrics of THE SPIRIT OF RADIO and LIMELIGHT, both songs about dealing with the music industry and fame. If you liked the instrumental, probably their best, IMO, is LA VILLA STRANGIATO. Rush said it is extremely complex and difficult to play. It is oh so good!! It's a 10 min song and worth every minute!!
I forget who exactly said it (it might have been Mike Portnoy), but this is the best quote to describe Neil Peart: "Neil Peart is your favorite drummer's favorite drummer". Please continue your deep dive into Rush!
The more you listen to Rush, the more you will learn to appreciate the very talented 3 normal guys who made fantastic music. Been a fan since high school. Was able to see them several times live and can honestly say I listen to them EVERY DAY! ❤️❤️❤️Rush!
Great reaction guys. That was fun to watch and listen to. Although not all their songs are Prog, Rush is famous for switching things up just when you think you have it figured out. I recommend the song La Villa Strangiato next. It’s another instrumental that I’m sure you will love.
Geddy Lee lead vocals, bass, keyboards. I was really hoping you would do YYZ live because that always led into Neil X-Peart’s drum solo. You need to do 2112 and do all parts of 2112. Basically it’s a mini concept album within an album. Alas, there will be no more seeing Rush live again. They had retired, which I’m sure knowing now that they did it in preparation for Neil’s departure from this earth. I guess they’d known for the last three years about his brain cancer but kept out completely under wraps. Wish I would have known, I would have definitely tried harder to seen them one last time, which would have made it number nine. Neil’s drum solo live was truly a life changing experience, absolutely no exaggeration. He was #1, now he’s gone which leaves Danny the heir apparent. R.I.P. G.O.A.T.
There will never be another one like them. I was privileged to grow up listening to them and learning a lot of their techniques. My brother and I use to jam in the garage to them all the time. Man, good times.
This band is incredible! RIP Neil. There will never be another drummer like him. We lost a legend! I am grateful I got to see them twice it was incredible! You guys need to react to their live shows.
There were lyrics, they were all musical. All about the chaos and hectic schedules of traveling professional musicians. And the unspeakable joy of finally coming home, for them the airport code YYZ
Guys this library is deep. Prog masters. From Canada, I love this band. They are humble dudes. Watch trailer park boys episode when they kidnapped Alex Lifeson. True Canadiana! Great work guys.
Hahaha. I'm glad you guys had fun with this one. It is definitely a funky tune. Rush are musical nerds as much as Tool. Neil is one of Danny's influences. His nickname is "The Professor". Incredible drummer. Geddy Lee (whether you like his voice or not) is a beast. He's on vocals, bass, and keyboard. He makes a lot of "top xx rock bassists" lists frequently. And of course, Alex is a force of his own on guitar. This is a very quirky prog rock band. Lots to enjoy!! Oh, I'd recommend Subdivisions next.
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I live in Toronto. This song is an encapsulation of the beat of the city. The music video does a great job. Local TV station used this song as their sign off song every night. Brings back so many memories!
"Working Man Live in Cleveland" (easily found on RUclips) will show you how they got even better with age. You can't prepare yourselves for what you will see. Great reactions! Fun to watch you guys.
For those that dont know the first minute is morse code for the letters YYZ... YYZ being the airport code for Toronto Int'l airport, which just so happens to be located in Mississauga ON. Toronto Intl is NOT in the city of Toronto.
Since you're on your Rush discovery here, you are going to get many repeat recommendations for all Rush's most known work. And any of them are going to be great songs to make a reaction video with. But there won't be many that will suggest Red Barchetta and that'll be a hell of an oversight. Red Barchetta does have lyrics and those lyrics are phenomenal, rich-in-meaning, and deep. Neal Peart wrote that song after reading a futuristic article in the magazine Popular Mechanics. That song is so packed with story-telling lyrics that it could be turned into a movie if anyone ever wanted to do it. Peart was not only one of the top drummers of all time, he was, in my opinion, among the best of lyricists, too
Theres so many more popular songs by Rush, but I have always loved "Main Monkey Business" and "Faithless" from Snakes and Arrows. "Driven" from Test for Echo, and "Animate" from Counterparts are awesome too
RUSH toured with KISS way back in the day and Rush said, "Those guys know how to talk to girls." and Kiss said, "Those guys know how to play their instruments." Saw them 9x in the 80s and Kiss was like WWf meets Jerry Springer. Still listening to RUSH to this day. Cheers from deeeep in the Catskill Mts New York. Subscribed.
Admired for his talent, respected for his intellect, loved for his humanity.
RIP Professor Neil Peart.
Perfectly said
If you want to know how a crowd reacts, and you want to hear singing to YYZ - watch YYZ Live Rio video. INSANE
I agree! Any of the tunes from Rush In Rio is absolutely fucking bonkers amazing.
That show has more energy coming from it than any show I’ve ever seen.
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The only tine(s) I have ever heard a crowd sing along with an instrumental has been at Rush shows. The most memorable to me are the T4E and Time Machine tours at The Gorge at George (WA) and R30 at White River (Auburn, WA) Although I do remember the crowd singing along with 2112 Overture as early was '77's AFTK tour.
Legendary
YYZED. YYZ is the IATA airport identification code of Toronto Pearson International Airport, near Rush's hometown.Its the Morse code being played at the beginning for YYZED.
I really like where the song name came from considering the airport bears my first name
YYZED, I love the spelling! Neil Peart (he pronounced it Peert) was inbound on a small plane one time to Pearson and heard the morse code for the airport on the radio. He wanted to recreate the havoc, highs, and slows of a busy international airport. Neil wrote most (all?) the songs and Geddy Lee, the bass player, sang lead vocals. Just not on an instrumental.
The story of YYZ from rush.... ruclips.net/video/2ht8_3WYWzo/видео.html
@@nemo4907 I'd known only that it was Pearson and the hustle bustle part before seeing this. Thanks for reminding me!
@@scottnagy3222 Neil wrote most of the lyrics once he joined, and co-wrote a few. Geddy wrote a couple. Geddy and Alex wrote most of the music.
The more you listen to Rush, the more you'll realize no other band in the world has ANYTHING on them!! Listen to Rush!!😎
neil peart was a friggin legend
Leddy Gee Apart from every band that has a better singer. Which is quit a few. Geddy is a great bass player.
@@LeeGion_981 You can't look at Geddy wether better or worse, he stands on his own as a singer, and by the way, he just happens to be one of the greatest bass players ever... I think he's got the corner on unique.
I’m pretty sure that Geddy’s quote during the Yes induction into the HOF that “Without Yes there would be no Rush” would be apt to point to and it took Geddy to do Chris Squire’s bass line in “Roundabout”
That being said Rush certainly is indeed great torch bearers and innovators of that original sound that Yes pioneered and they took to levels of their own.
@khaːɔskampf Not even close.
Damn, how i miss Neil Peart.
You should have known this year was going to be fucked when he died on January 7th.
🙏🏻 🥁
Amen Brother
Yep i miss him too . 😔
Everyday
You guys have to watch the live version when they’re in Rio. The crowd goes fucking wild.
I WAS THERE!!!! BRAZIL LOVES RUSH
The crowd is _singing_ along, perfect recommendation.
@@luizcruz1000 You guys sang to an instrumental!!! Bravo!!!
Try “La Villa Strangiato” next. Next level stuff.
Indeed.
"Exit.. Stage Left" live version is one of my all time favs! 👍
the pinkpop live version is amazing: ruclips.net/video/2kkFFEkjqBI/видео.html
11 tempo changes that song is amazing.
@@Bucketheadgoat NO STUDIO VERSION FIRST ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS STUDIO FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!! The studio version is EXACTLY DOWN TO EVERY LAST DETAIL how they wanted it to sound!!!! Don’t suggest live versions.
"Dude, it's prog, you never know."
On spot definition lol
Rush is always a great band to jam. Just 3 Canadian fellas making all the great sounds. RIP Niel Peart.
YYZ is the airport code of Toronto, their home. If you listen closely, the beginning (erratic) drumming is more code for YYZ. They close the song out with it too.
Not just the drums...all instruments are playing the Morse code at times except snyth.
@@RaymondBCrisp you just wrote that comment to give Chris a heads up that he misspelt Morse didn’t you. :)
Cheers from 🇨🇦
@@trez337 Nah, I'm not the Spelling Police. I actually didn't even notice he misspelled it until you pointed it out!
Your next Rush should be "Spirit of Radio" Talk about music changes in a song.
YYZ is Morse code for an airport. Also, "parabola" is a mathematics equation to make a perfect arc. Rush were all some hardcore nerds and made all of that into rock n roll. Seriously talented group, RIP Neil Peart.
The live version of this in Rio is one of the most hype things you will ever see in your life. Gotta be a reaction for yall sometime soon!
Also Geddy, wasn't singing but he was still on this song. He also plays bass and keyboards, sometimes all 3 at once!
THIS! You have to watch the "live in Rio" version to get the full effect. It absolutely blew my mind the first time, the energy is just insane!
Best live version ever .,
Came here just to make sure someone requested Rio 😊
100K people singing along to an INSTRUMENTAL is something you have to see.
No! No! No! The crowd in Rio is amazing but we're not here to react to people in the audience. Studio version is so much better.
rush doesnt create music, they create adventures. Their music makes your see things
Wonderfully said!
Example: 2112, Xanadu, Cygnus X-1: The Voyage and Hemispheres!
I never comment on videos, but as a bonafide Rush head, I felt compelled this time. I've seen Rush in concert more than 30 times, going back to their Counterparts tour in the early 90s. I've seen them in Orlando, Tampa, Vegas, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Buffalo, and their hometown of Toronto.
I had a crap morning, so I sat on the couch and wandered around RUclips when I came across this video. After watching it, I also watched your Tom Sawyer and Working Man videos. Awesome stuff, you guys are exactly the kind of energy I needed today, and so I'm a subscriber now. You said you could look stuff on Google but would prefer info from the comments, so I thought I'd give you what I recall out of my head, and some of the experiences that came with them.
I'm a dude in my mid 40s, I grew up in a not great family in Buffalo, NY, and found great comfort in Rush. I was first turned onto them when I was something like 11, in the car on the way to my grandmother's house. My brother had a copy of Chronicles (a Rush compilation album) on cassette, and was in the front of the car, so he popped it in the stereo. Red Sector A is officially the song that turned me into a Rush fan - a song about the Holocaust, as it turns out. On the way home, I asked my brother to play that song "with the shuffling skeletons" again. I was hooked.
From there, I had Rush in my ears in my Walkman to deliver papers (like I said: mid-40s!) every day. I started finding every album I could find, and I was just absolutely hooked. Songs about truth, inequality, hope, spun together by four of the finest musicians to grace the planet, helped me through a very difficult time in my life...just the first four decades or so, but I think my 50s are looking up!
Now, I say four of the finest musicians, and not three, due to a minor correction: the drummer on Working Man is John Rutsey, who was the original drummer for the band. For medical reasons, he couldn't tour to support the first album, and Geddy Lee (vocals, bass) and Alex Lifeson (Guitars) needed a replacement. They would go on to find Neil Peart (pronounced peert, rhyming with ear, as stated by the man himself) and be blown away by his drumming. I saw you guys floored by the drums on Rutsey's Working Man - Rush was lucky enough to have two amazing drummers, not just one. Unfortunately, neither of those drummers are with us any more, and are laying down thicc beats in the afterlife.
As for my recommendation, it is out of the realm of what people usually suggest. I would listen to two songs: "Here Again" from their first self-titled album, Rush; and "The Garden" from their final studio album, Clockwork Angels. Both of these songs are extremely soulful, and the two songs not only show the amount of technical skill they gained from decades of writing and touring, and showcase the talents of both Neil Peart and John Rutsey, and also the maturity of Geddy Lee's vocals, but the progression of Alex Lifeson's solo work as well. The solo in both of these songs show that this man has deep feels that he needs to pour out of his guitar, and I get goosebumps every single time I listen to either one of them. The Garden also features a full string orchestra, which they toured with, and I was lucky enough to see live...it was amazing.
If you decide to react to The Garden, consider using this video. It shows them live, with the orchestra, and is absolutely incredible.
ruclips.net/video/EsBNzf5JlZA/видео.html
Open that book of Rush, fellas. You've only scratched the surface. You won't be disappointed.
Also, my wife and I are also huge Tool nerds, we'll be attending your next Sabbath, I think!
YYZ is the airport code (I forget what that's called) for Pearson Airport in Toronto. Neil Peart is actually playing the letters YYZ in morse code in the song's intro.
Thank y'all so much for reacting to this! Next Rush song I'd recommend is Xanadu from Exit Stage Left.
Rush was Tool before Tool
So true!!!
no. rush its rush:)
@@zerglilngvet5428 ruclips.net/video/frbS0q1TZYY/видео.html aww, in the Docu Beyond the lighted stage he says "canadian led zeppelin ? No, Rush is Rush" EDIT: no i was wrong ruclips.net/video/z4IHH1KeWg0/видео.html
if thats the case then pink floyd was rush before rush was tool lol
@@Bushanie24 In a weird way, I agree! But, I feel like TOOL is PINK FLOYD and RUSH mixed together! A perfect, beautiful love child!
"I thought it was gonna do it again"
"Dude, it's prog; you never know"
I love these videos
You two are a refreshing taste in review videos. Excited, confused, knowledgeable...nice to watch.
Geddy Lee is there. He's doing the bass and keyboards.
He is definitely my star of the song
Yep, he is the bass player, keyboardist, and a singer.
And the singing. 😂
Sometimes all at once.
Y’all gotta check out some more Rush. I think you’d really like Xanadu (Exit Stage Left). It’s definitely one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen
Glad to see you back on RUSH - gotta give props to one of Danny Carey's influences. :)
YYZ= airport code for Toronto Pearson Airport... like LAX. Also, the opening rhythm is actually "morse code" for the letters Y,Y,and Z. Great F'n song! 🤘
This started as just Geddy the bassist and Neil the drummer jamming in the studio when the guitarist was not around. When he came back they had the guts written (as an instrumental and they finished it up.) Rush has many instrumentals throughout their career.
This song was a kind way of telling every other musician, "We're better than you. Hope you enjoy it."
Love seeing the rush reactions! YYZ is the identification code for the Toronto Pearson international airport
Oh wow, I'm from Ontario and have used that airport but never noticed! 😯
It's worth watching the YYZ live in RIO performance to get the full crowd experience, they sing and chant the melody throughout
The Brazilian's take care of the lyrics on the Live in Rio version.
They sing along and go crazy for anyone.
Dude, I love your profile picture, Gordie rocks!
@@michaelmacintyre6996 Old time hockey 4life!
Check out Natural Science from their Permanent Waves album!!! One of the most technically talented Band, ever!!!
DUDE... NIEL IS PROVABLY YOUR FAVORITE DRUMMER'S FAVORITE DRUMMER!!!
Humour. Humble. Honor. Three good words for Rush.
Forty years and 25 shows. None better.
Now you're ready for YYZ live in Rio...epic!...the crowd sings the whole damned song! 😳🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😬
In your spare time check out YYZ in Rio. That crowd waited 20+ years to finally see Rush and you feel that passion and energy. It is so hype! Next song on your Rush journey should be a song like Freewill or The Spirit of Radio. Something off the album Permanent Waves. Really doesn't matter what you check out next from Rush it will be fire
If you want to see this song live listen to YYZ live in Rio. You will see an insanely enthusiastic crowd sing along to an instrumental. Great fun.
Crowd reaction was unbelievably hyped during the Live performance of YYZ in Rio. Crowd was singing to an instrumental!!! Amazing!!
Ironically, Neil was the one who wrote all of their lyrics.
Except this one. Rio wrote YYZ's lyrics.
@mchlross3 but they've got it on video and you know if you don't have proof it never happened.
What you found is like four different grooves and you liked them all. Watch your own reaction. You loved every segment and the transitions between them? That’s the genius of Rush. Masters of the transition with the ridiculous chops in between. The “song” writing is next level, not just chops and endless noodling. Rush has four or five distinct periods where their sound changed, and they mastered every one of them. All different periods and sounds and yet still undeniably Rush. Your journey is still on the first step of a massive staircase. Like Rocky, Philadelphia steps
The one Rush song I'd love see your true first time reaction to is "Roll The Bones" Once you hear it you'll know why.
If you want to see how a crowd reacts to this watch YYZ in Rio and you'll see the most lit 🔥 audience. The crowd is singing the instrumental.
The Professor and the 🐙 were good friends, two phenomenal percussionists. R.I.P. Professor, thank you for all your talent 🙏🙏
Danny played the opening lick of YYZ in his solo with Tool the night after Neil passed. In the world of drums that is massive respect
The other greatest three-piece band Primus did an excellent tribute medley to rush in the middle of their set when I saw them as one of the opening bands for Slayers very last ever concert at the LA forum.
@@Will_Wel I saw Primus open for Rush. I believe it was the Hold Your Fire tour. Great show!
They were brothers in arms. Literally. Go leafs go!
3 Men. All that sound. Consider that....... absolute masterpiece. My first concert 1982.
REAL MUSICIANS. . Love the reaction.
Now watch this live in Rio and you’ll get it. Have you ever seen a crowd sing along with an instrumental? The people in Brazil knew the words to this one by heart. Cheers!
Next Rush
2112: Overture / The Temples Of Syrinx / Discovery / Presentation / Oracle: The Dream
Its a long one....Thats what she said ....lol
The magnum opus. I would say they should maybe get a few more entry level Rush songs under their belt first tho. Once you've heard 2112 there is no going back!
A true Rush classic
@@EPIzen24 That's what I was thinking too. I wanted to suggest it but they should definitely push 2112 further back and try some of the other songs first.
2112 is the best rush album ever and best 20 minutes song I ever heard.
You guys are awesome! Thank you for the awesome reactions!
Nice. Good call boys. Been a fan since the 70s. 2112 will blow your mind.
This started out as a Bass guitar and drum jam between Geddy and Neil on a day Alex was out of the studio. Then Alex comes back and lays down the absolute perfect guitar track. The scale on his guitar solo is an Arabic scale so when you listen back it’s very unique.
Cheers brothers for introducing me to Rush as the road warriors would say........ WHAT A RUSH love from New Zealand
Gawd, I love watching first time reactions to Rush's YYZ...has been my kind of music forever! RIP Neal...
Great reaction guys.
Neil Peart (peert) is called The Professor because he's taking you to school on drums.
he also looks alot like the professor on Gilligan's island😊
Good to see you back on Rush...it's been too long! Open that book!!
The Morse code notifier for Toronto International Airport is YYZ, Rush's home. They were flying back home to Toronto and when they came into Toronto's airspace they heard the morse code and Neil thought it would make a great rhythm and that is what starts YYZ(ed). At the very beginning when you hear the symbols, that is the morse code for Toronto Airport. The rest came when Neil and Geddy were just jamming and then Alex came in and infused his guitar in it and the rest is history. They love to play this song because it's about coming home and really showcases their talent without any lyrics. Also...Canadians and Europeans call "Z" Zed (Zeeed). So, it's called YYZed.
Since you are in the entertainment industry I really think you would enjoy and get into the lyrics of THE SPIRIT OF RADIO and LIMELIGHT, both songs about dealing with the music industry and fame. If you liked the instrumental, probably their best, IMO, is LA VILLA STRANGIATO. Rush said it is extremely complex and difficult to play. It is oh so good!! It's a 10 min song and worth every minute!!
“How do the people in the crowd react?” Check out the live version from Rush in Rio. You will see how they react. It’s bonkers.
I forget who exactly said it (it might have been Mike Portnoy), but this is the best quote to describe Neil Peart: "Neil Peart is your favorite drummer's favorite drummer". Please continue your deep dive into Rush!
Neil Peart is why they invented drum machines.
Watching how happy this makes you guys is just amazing
The more you listen to Rush, the more you will learn to appreciate the very talented 3 normal guys who made fantastic music. Been a fan since high school. Was able to see them several times live and can honestly say I listen to them EVERY DAY! ❤️❤️❤️Rush!
Great reaction guys. That was fun to watch and listen to. Although not all their songs are Prog, Rush is famous for switching things up just when you think you have it figured out. I recommend the song La Villa Strangiato next. It’s another instrumental that I’m sure you will love.
Geddy Lee lead vocals, bass, keyboards. I was really hoping you would do YYZ live because that always led into Neil X-Peart’s drum solo. You need to do 2112 and do all parts of 2112. Basically it’s a mini concept album within an album. Alas, there will be no more seeing Rush live again. They had retired, which I’m sure knowing now that they did it in preparation for Neil’s departure from this earth. I guess they’d known for the last three years about his brain cancer but kept out completely under wraps. Wish I would have known, I would have definitely tried harder to seen them one last time, which would have made it number nine. Neil’s drum solo live was truly a life changing experience, absolutely no exaggeration. He was #1, now he’s gone which leaves Danny the heir apparent.
R.I.P. G.O.A.T.
Speaking of the worlds greatest drummers 🤘🏻❤️ and parabola IS one of the best songs ever! I cannot wait for that!
Hell yes. I’ve been waiting for you to keep diving into Rush
There will never be another one like them. I was privileged to grow up listening to them and learning a lot of their techniques. My brother and I use to jam in the garage to them all the time. Man, good times.
This band is incredible! RIP Neil. There will never be another drummer like him. We lost a legend! I am grateful I got to see them twice it was incredible! You guys need to react to their live shows.
There were lyrics, they were all musical. All about the chaos and hectic schedules of traveling professional musicians. And the unspeakable joy of finally coming home, for them the airport code YYZ
Crowd: 🍺 Hold My Beer & cue 'YYZ Live in Rio'..... 😂 Seeing Rush was like a 3hr Master Class. 😍🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny
Guys this library is deep. Prog masters. From Canada, I love this band. They are humble dudes. Watch trailer park boys episode when they kidnapped Alex Lifeson. True Canadiana! Great work guys.
If you want to hear the epitome of Rush instrumentals, try La Villa Strangiato. I promise you will be blown away
have to admit "what do you expect me to sing over that" is probably the most real reaction I've heard.
2112 Overture by RUSH is the most epic rock song of all time in my opinion.
Not just the overture my dude, the whole 20 minutes are an absolute masterpiece
@@EPIzen24 I was lucky enough to see them do the entire song live, back in the day.
@@jamesfoster7707 me too....
I truly wish you had both gotten the opportunity to see these guys in concert. There is literally nothing like it on planet earth.
Hahaha. I'm glad you guys had fun with this one. It is definitely a funky tune. Rush are musical nerds as much as Tool. Neil is one of Danny's influences. His nickname is "The Professor". Incredible drummer. Geddy Lee (whether you like his voice or not) is a beast. He's on vocals, bass, and keyboard. He makes a lot of "top xx rock bassists" lists frequently. And of course, Alex is a force of his own on guitar. This is a very quirky prog rock band. Lots to enjoy!! Oh, I'd recommend Subdivisions next.
Check out YYZ - Live in Rio and you’ll get it.
RIP Neil Peart. Amazing drummer, amazing intellect, Amazing writer. ❤️
Check out the live performance of YYZ, there's a long-ass drum solo in that version!
Both of your reactions are just like a seasoned RUSH fan!! 👍👍👍
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La Villa Strangiato has to be your next RUSH reaction. It will blow your minds!
I live in Toronto. This song is an encapsulation of the beat of the city. The music video does a great job. Local TV station used this song as their sign off song every night. Brings back so many memories!
Just subscribed last night! I am sure it has been said, but YYZ Live in Rio is the one to watch. It's the best insanity you will ever see.
"Working Man Live in Cleveland" (easily found on RUclips) will show you how they got even better with age. You can't prepare yourselves for what you will see. Great reactions! Fun to watch you guys.
You guys loved this shit... thanks for making my day.
Should have watched the live version of this from their Rush in Rio tour! Incredible!
This whole album is just unbelievable what a masterpiece
For another great Rush instrumental, you should check out “Leave that thing alone!”
For those that dont know the first minute is morse code for the letters YYZ... YYZ being the airport code for Toronto Int'l airport, which just so happens to be located in Mississauga ON. Toronto Intl is NOT in the city of Toronto.
great content fellas, The 2112 Overture is badass.
Since you're on your Rush discovery here, you are going to get many repeat recommendations for all Rush's most known work. And any of them are going to be great songs to make a reaction video with. But there won't be many that will suggest Red Barchetta and that'll be a hell of an oversight. Red Barchetta does have lyrics and those lyrics are phenomenal, rich-in-meaning, and deep. Neal Peart wrote that song after reading a futuristic article in the magazine Popular Mechanics. That song is so packed with story-telling lyrics that it could be turned into a movie if anyone ever wanted to do it. Peart was not only one of the top drummers of all time, he was, in my opinion, among the best of lyricists, too
Every time i hear a Rush song on the radio i always make a mental note, this is done by THREE PEOPLE.
You dudes should watch YYZ Live in RIO so ya can see how they do it down in RIO.
Theres so many more popular songs by Rush, but I have always loved "Main Monkey Business" and "Faithless" from Snakes and Arrows. "Driven" from Test for Echo, and "Animate" from Counterparts are awesome too
RUSH toured with KISS way back in the day and Rush said, "Those guys know how to talk to girls." and Kiss said, "Those guys know how to play their instruments." Saw them 9x in the 80s and Kiss was like WWf meets Jerry Springer. Still listening to RUSH to this day. Cheers from deeeep in the Catskill Mts New York. Subscribed.
... When's it droppin? BOOM. Love it!
Geddy Lee is definitely on that track - groovin’ on dat bass.
“Those drums are bananas”
Couldn’t have said it better myself :)
This reaction of yours is now my fav! You two are adorable! Lol
The spirit of radio or natural science. Thanks for reaching to Rush.
Ayyy nice choice. This song was featured in a Guitar Hero game, maybe even two.
You guys should check out "Roll The Bones". It's Rush's Rapper Delight! 😎☮️
No words needed, their instrumentals are next level. La Villa is a must!
I just love your reaction. Research the meaning to the rhythm at the beginning of this song. I've seen them in concert and they are incredible.
I think that at every Rush concert I attended, this song was always played as the encore.