When this came out in 1982, so many people I knew hated it, because with this album, Rush took a giant step toward keyboards & went a bit away from their really hard rocking sound. It took me a bit to get used to it, but this song particularly hit home with me, because I grew up in a suburb very much like this one, looked a lot like the unpopular kid in the video, & we used to go to downtown Toronto or Hamilton because it was worlds apart different from the subdivisions we grew up in. Another song where Neil's lyrics are so prophetic...I ran away from the suburbs, embraced the cities, & now that I'm older, "start to dream of somewhere to relax their restless flight", moved back to the suburbs.
I like the time machine tour version of La villa strangiato, more upbeat and also Alex and geddy get the crowd involved, better camera work. you can't go wrong with the time machine tour, great show. Great musicianship, have a look at LEAVE THAT THING ALONE from time machine tour, and WHERES MY THING, HERE IT IS, live in Dallas, great instrumentals.
@@zerglilngvet5428 one of the all time great show's , great musicianship, and one ,if not my favourite Alex lifeson moment in the intro . Time machine tour fans will know what I'm talking about. Gershon's HAUS of SAUSAGE, Nobody beats our Sausage.
Not only is this the greatest song of all time, but there is so much more to this song than meets the eye. I personally know several people who have done their Ph.D. theses on RUSH and this song specifically. Aside from its OBVIOUS meaning (i.e. people who are not considered "cool" or "popular" being cast out from society), there is actually a "double meaning" to this song. The secondary meaning is the irony of people from the big city wanting to escape to where there is peace and quiet (i.e. the suburbs) yet the people from the suburbs want the "action" and want to go down to the big city to find it/experience it. Hence, we have subdivisions socially as well as geographically. It's almost the "flip side of the coin" kind of song. The more you listen to it, the more you appreciate its many, many layers and (as always) magnificent musicianship by the greatest band of all time. Not my opinion, but simply a fact of life.
As I recall, the "cool" kids in Canadian high schools in the late 70s hated Rush. Rush was a hugely polarizing band. Loved or hated. Loved mostly by nerds.
Many Canadians grew up in the "suburbs" or subdivisions around major cities, like Toronto. Taken further the lyrics talk about the subdividing within culture and its consequences.
I remember this song being such a departure for them. Even Alex’s hair had a bit of the new wave look. The lyrics hit home with so many that lived in the subdivisions surrounding the big city. In this case Toronto. “Sprawling on the fringes of the city,”. So many kids my age at the time could feel this. “Conform or be cast out”. I appreciate this song a lot more now then at the time.
This was the very first Rush Album I was introduced to, while I was in high school, I lived in the same city subdivision where Geddy and Alex grew up, and I remember cruising along the same parts of Yonge Street shown in the video, and the basement bar scene always makes me think of the parties me and my friends had when our parents weren't home.
Look up the official video for Anthem from 1975. Neil's drum kit was SO small, Geddy's voice was SO high, and Alex was SO freaking young. I think they guys were 30ish in this Subdivision video, and in their early 20s in Anthem video. You are going to love the guitar and bass and drums in Anthem. You may not love the vocals. Fed worth checking out if you think they look young here.
The imagery you saw when you asked about the Pink Floyd reference is actually some footage of the game Tempest, which was popular in game arcades when this song came out.
Good reaction channel here! Keep them coming. Well worth reading up on Rush’s history particularly their progression through the decades and the changing emphasis of certain instruments and sounds. Then when you know what era a track is from the presentation of that song is more understandable. There’s plenty of good tracks in this “synth” era. The Analog Kid, Digital Man and Losing It from this album “Signals”, Red Sector A, The Body Electric from Grace Under Pressure, Manhattan Project, Territories, Marathon from Power Windows.
Others have talked about the subdivisions, suburbs. Everything made the same way, each Street looks the same each house looks the same. Everything pre-decided. There was a time where everybody left the city and moved into the suburbs, yet the kids found it boring and ventured into the city for excitement. But All That Glitters Is Not Gold. Those that decided to work in the city eventually long for the suburb life.
This is when Rush "got good" imo. Other fans may have abandoned them, but it's their loss. Their songs from 1982 onward touched base and resonated more on a personal level with people, than the mystical, generic Prog Rock stuff they started with. I also felt Geddy was much more at home in this range, able to go higher and lower when he wanted to. And then there's Alex... when you move on the Grace Under Pressure or the albums after this, you'll hear how much more complex and advanced his playing got over the years!
Also Rush dared to create a Prog New Wave sound. Since I grew up in the Post Punk era and Signals was my entry level album to Rush in 82, I of course love this period. Neil's lyric writing was in top form during this. Rush created so much texture and mood with many layers this period
An astounding album. Synth sounds, synth percussion (and real strings) augment brilliantly...but the core is still 3 rocking guys. Lyrically superb too...to my tastes.
Yes, Geddy is VERY talented ... bass, keyboards, leader singer ... so much good stuff - - Neil could ALWAYS play the drums .... wouldn't be surprised if he was born holding sticks - - Alex doesn't get as much 'love' in this era .... missed hearing his magic during this time period - - #scoobeydoo
Not a pink floyd reference. One of the shapes you fight against, or defend, cant remember it's been 30 odd years since I played the ahead of it's time arcade video game Tempest.
Yes the triangle was just one of the screens to get through on Atari's Tempest released October 1981 it was the hot newish arcade game when they were making the video in the summer of 1982 ruclips.net/video/jfaCrdBABUY/видео.html
That keyboard you love the sound of is a MiniMoog Model D. They were brought out in 1970. A good one will cost you around five thousand quid nowadays. The one Geddy plays the main riff on is an Oberheim OB-Xa. A good one of those is around seven and a half. Start saving!
@@odinreactz5037 The MiniMoog was very much a standard instrument for prog rock bands, normally sat on top of a Hammond Organ or a bigger synthesizer. Also a tremendous bass machine which is why electronic and funk/RnB bands love them.
I think, at least for right now, this is my favorite album. Signals has a little bit of it all. Of course I say that now and then another album will grab me. Great song. One of my favorites. Thanks. It’s not different it’s a signal that they’re changing their sound. Next 4 albums they get into the synths to various degrees. Then take it too far and back to a strong three piece. It’s part of what makes them so fun to listen to. Their sound changes through the years. They’re definitely young but it’s off their 9th studio album so there was a lot of work that came before this.
The "Pink Floyd" reference you were mentioning was not what you thought it was. That was a series of shots of the video game, Tempest. It was a game created by Atari, featuring their distinct colour vector graphics. ruclips.net/video/Af4uPgYcm04/видео.html
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Remember Alex’s role in the band is changing at this point. Keyboards are more prominent taking space from the guitar. The space Alex is given he’s very innovative and he uses what he has to his advantage. The rhythm and lead still get on with it here! Alex Lifeson is a Guitar 🎸 god! Don’t get it twisted ... Period
Winston Lane exactly. Alex’s work on this album and all the 80’s stuff is remarkable. The layers he created. The solos. He really had to be innovative to fill in the sound of these songs. Not many can do this. And this guy pauses way too much!
2 vids for you: Subdivisions - live DRUM CAM VIEW - you get to see Neil completely smash this one live. The cymbal work alone is incredible. You don’t have to do a reaction, but man it is worth a watch. ruclips.net/video/T9-bh9kmpWk/видео.html Next, you want to see these guys REALLY young? Try this 1974 video of Working Man with John Rutsey on drums. Neil joined shortly after this, and was the drummer from the second album onwards. ruclips.net/video/SZYr_J9H54I/видео.html Cheers!
You stopped the video 12 times in the first 1:30. FFS play a little of the video before asking me a question. Guaranteed you could google some of this before the video is even aired.
You think they look young in this one try something for nothing. You'll blow your mind! The song has to do with conformity and doing what's expected of you and living in little subdivisions, being popular in school, and having humdrum careers. They're saying if you don't conform you'll be cast out.
Lol love the fact ya live Rush, but I had to stop watching at just over two minutes in because the amount of pausing just kills me. So I'll offer up a challenge for you bub. Dont Pause. For First Reactions Dont Pause. Never Pause. Thise of us fortunate enough to have experienced these songs when they were New all heard them on Radio and MTV first...without pausing. Every time you Pause you Restart and interrupt the flow of the ART you're listening to. And as a result it's harder to Absorb and Easier to Miss the Stories written Into them. Best way to do an honest reaction is to Allow the Work to Play Out Uninterrupted. Because there's probably a few of your viewers who Haven't seen the songs you review. For their Interest to be piqued enough to go and explore on their own, ya Gotta Play the Music As Intended....Without Constant Pausing. Anyways, again, glad you enjoy the band and the song.
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When this came out in 1982, so many people I knew hated it, because with this album, Rush took a giant step toward keyboards & went a bit away from their really hard rocking sound. It took me a bit to get used to it, but this song particularly hit home with me, because I grew up in a suburb very much like this one, looked a lot like the unpopular kid in the video, & we used to go to downtown Toronto or Hamilton because it was worlds apart different from the subdivisions we grew up in. Another song where Neil's lyrics are so prophetic...I ran away from the suburbs, embraced the cities, & now that I'm older, "start to dream of somewhere to relax their restless flight", moved back to the suburbs.
its great rob it really is rip neil peart :(
I have been a Rush fan from the beginning. I actually liked this album. It just shows how creative and they were.
even though this song came out in the 80s this song still resonates within the schools of today - "Conform for be cast out"
Yes!!!!
hell yea :)
Rush - La Villa Strangiato (Official Music Video)
trust me on this one
i gotcha!
I like the time machine tour version of La villa strangiato, more upbeat and also Alex and geddy get the crowd involved, better camera work. you can't go wrong with the time machine tour, great show. Great musicianship, have a look at LEAVE THAT THING ALONE from time machine tour, and WHERES MY THING, HERE IT IS, live in Dallas, great instrumentals.
yes i agree its akick ass show
Yes, trust this one. “La Villa Strangiato” is all you. Don’t expect anything, sit back, listen and be blown away.
@@zerglilngvet5428 one of the all time great show's , great musicianship, and one ,if not my favourite Alex lifeson moment in the intro . Time machine tour fans will know what I'm talking about.
Gershon's HAUS of SAUSAGE, Nobody beats our Sausage.
Not only is this the greatest song of all time, but there is so much more to this song than meets the eye. I personally know several people who have done their Ph.D. theses on RUSH and this song specifically. Aside from its OBVIOUS meaning (i.e. people who are not considered "cool" or "popular" being cast out from society), there is actually a "double meaning" to this song. The secondary meaning is the irony of people from the big city wanting to escape to where there is peace and quiet (i.e. the suburbs) yet the people from the suburbs want the "action" and want to go down to the big city to find it/experience it. Hence, we have subdivisions socially as well as geographically. It's almost the "flip side of the coin" kind of song. The more you listen to it, the more you appreciate its many, many layers and (as always) magnificent musicianship by the greatest band of all time. Not my opinion, but simply a fact of life.
80’s teenage angst.
All three were misfits in high school.
Geddy used his mini-moog synthesizer from 1974 till their final concert.
As I recall, the "cool" kids in Canadian high schools in the late 70s hated Rush. Rush was a hugely polarizing band. Loved or hated. Loved mostly by nerds.
i knew i was along similiar lines!!
Many Canadians grew up in the "suburbs" or subdivisions around major cities, like Toronto. Taken further the lyrics talk about the subdividing within culture and its consequences.
I remember this song being such a departure for them. Even Alex’s hair had a bit of the new wave look. The lyrics hit home with so many that lived in the subdivisions surrounding the big city. In this case Toronto. “Sprawling on the fringes of the city,”. So many kids my age at the time could feel this. “Conform or be cast out”. I appreciate this song a lot more now then at the time.
man there is nothing like rush :)
there is music and there is rush
One of my favorites! Huge Rush fan. ❤️
I freaking love your enthusiasm! Welcome to the Rush universe! Cheers
thanks for been here mike!!!
3 Geniuses!!!
This was the very first Rush Album I was introduced to, while I was in high school, I lived in the same city subdivision where Geddy and Alex grew up, and I remember cruising along the same parts of Yonge Street shown in the video, and the basement bar scene always makes me think of the parties me and my friends had when our parents weren't home.
If you listen to a live version, the guitar is more prominent.
I bet! Live music is just different!!!
The mix of this album was just rotten. And it's such a brilliant album written
@@scottshields113 A shame they can't do a remix of the album like they did with Vapor Trails.
Paul Perri I don't mean to sound like an ad, but I think hdtracks.com has remastered versions of all the tracks from Signals.
I love the live version from tour album 'A Show Of Hands'...Neil's drums more vibrant than the studio recording and the song feels pacier.
Look up the official video for Anthem from 1975. Neil's drum kit was SO small, Geddy's voice was SO high, and Alex was SO freaking young.
I think they guys were 30ish in this Subdivision video, and in their early 20s in Anthem video.
You are going to love the guitar and bass and drums in Anthem. You may not love the vocals. Fed worth checking out if you think they look young here.
Here's a link to Anthem. It's basically just a film of them playing. Really good views of Neil.
ruclips.net/video/3oEQuzHp5I0/видео.html
Yeah, this came out in late 1982, so they would’ve been 28-30.
The imagery you saw when you asked about the Pink Floyd reference is actually some footage of the game Tempest, which was popular in game arcades when this song came out.
This is from their 1982 album Signals. Other great songs from this album:
Analog Kid
Chemistry
Digital Man
Good reaction channel here! Keep them coming.
Well worth reading up on Rush’s history particularly their progression through the decades and the changing emphasis of certain instruments and sounds. Then when you know what era a track is from the presentation of that song is more understandable.
There’s plenty of good tracks in this “synth” era. The Analog Kid, Digital Man and Losing It from this album “Signals”, Red Sector A, The Body Electric from Grace Under Pressure, Manhattan Project, Territories, Marathon from Power Windows.
Always one of my favs too. Youth today still face some challenges but so much better than this era. Neil kills this one
yes!!!
The triangle you saw was part of that video game featured called Tempest. Also the keyboard was a synthesizer
Others have talked about the subdivisions, suburbs. Everything made the same way, each Street looks the same each house looks the same. Everything pre-decided. There was a time where everybody left the city and moved into the suburbs, yet the kids found it boring and ventured into the city for excitement. But All That Glitters Is Not Gold. Those that decided to work in the city eventually long for the suburb life.
As a member of RUSH Army, I am obligated to listen to every RUSH Reaction on GooTube; aka THEM Tube
I remember playing that video game constantly in the arcades back then. Atari's Tempest.
This is when Rush "got good" imo. Other fans may have abandoned them, but it's their loss. Their songs from 1982 onward touched base and resonated more on a personal level with people, than the mystical, generic Prog Rock stuff they started with. I also felt Geddy was much more at home in this range, able to go higher and lower when he wanted to. And then there's Alex... when you move on the Grace Under Pressure or the albums after this, you'll hear how much more complex and advanced his playing got over the years!
Also Rush dared to create a Prog New Wave sound. Since I grew up in the Post Punk era and Signals was my entry level album to Rush in 82, I of course love this period. Neil's lyric writing was in top form during this. Rush created so much texture and mood with many layers this period
That was a 1980's video game called tempest.
If you like his keyboards, listen to entire power windows album.
An astounding album. Synth sounds, synth percussion (and real strings) augment brilliantly...but the core is still 3 rocking guys. Lyrically superb too...to my tastes.
Yes, Geddy is VERY talented ... bass, keyboards, leader singer ... so much good stuff - -
Neil could ALWAYS play the drums .... wouldn't be surprised if he was born holding sticks - -
Alex doesn't get as much 'love' in this era .... missed hearing his magic during this time period - -
#scoobeydoo
Not a pink floyd reference. One of the shapes you fight against, or defend, cant remember it's been 30 odd years since I played the ahead of it's time arcade video game Tempest.
Yes the triangle was just one of the screens to get through on Atari's Tempest released October 1981 it was the hot newish arcade game when they were making the video in the summer of 1982 ruclips.net/video/jfaCrdBABUY/видео.html
This is the song all of us outsiders took solice in.
Hey j! Im looking to do some more rush but ive covered so many im not sure what i havent covered!! Can you help what would you like to see? Thanks!!
Fun bit, Even though Alex lip syncs it in the video, that's actually Neil's voice saying Subdivisions
Didnt even notice!!!!
I was about to write that up
That wasn't a reference to Pink Floyd, it was a popular arcade game in the 80s. Tempest.
That keyboard you love the sound of is a MiniMoog Model D. They were brought out in 1970. A good one will cost you around five thousand quid nowadays. The one Geddy plays the main riff on is an Oberheim OB-Xa. A good one of those is around seven and a half. Start saving!
it sounds amazing never heard nothing like this before!!
@@odinreactz5037 The MiniMoog was very much a standard instrument for prog rock bands, normally sat on top of a Hammond Organ or a bigger synthesizer. Also a tremendous bass machine which is why electronic and funk/RnB bands love them.
@@ashleygraham8781 amazing!
I think, at least for right now, this is my favorite album. Signals has a little bit of it all. Of course I say that now and then another album will grab me. Great song. One of my favorites. Thanks.
It’s not different it’s a signal that they’re changing their sound. Next 4 albums they get into the synths to various degrees. Then take it too far and back to a strong three piece. It’s part of what makes them so fun to listen to. Their sound changes through the years.
They’re definitely young but it’s off their 9th studio album so there was a lot of work that came before this.
Piano has a synthesizer on top and a piano on bottom.
The "Pink Floyd" reference you were mentioning was not what you thought it was. That was a series of shots of the video game, Tempest. It was a game created by Atari, featuring their distinct colour vector graphics. ruclips.net/video/Af4uPgYcm04/видео.html
I wonder if pink floyd got their idea from this though???
@@odinreactz5037 nope... the game itself is used as a metaphor for the rat race.
@@odinreactz5037 Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon predated Tempest by about 8 years.
he sings, plays bass, and plays the keyboard
PLS, react to Rush - Red Sector A .. song about Holocaust .. Geddy Lee parents was survive to holocaust .. Lyrics by Neil Peart .. RIP Neil ...
Check out The Analog Kid, Digital Man and Losing It from this album called Signals
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i think Geddy puts a lot more work on his bass than Alex on his guitar in this one
Remember Alex’s role in the band is changing at this point. Keyboards are more prominent taking space from the guitar. The space Alex is given he’s very innovative and he uses what he has to his advantage. The rhythm and lead still get on with it here! Alex Lifeson is a Guitar 🎸 god! Don’t get it twisted ... Period
Winston Lane exactly. Alex’s work on this album and all the 80’s stuff is remarkable. The layers he created. The solos. He really had to be innovative to fill in the sound of these songs. Not many can do this.
And this guy pauses way too much!
Good song but im more a pre Moving pictures rush fan cause i grew up on that era please try The Fountain of Lamneth i think you will love it
Can you please do a reaction to mission and the Manhattan project also from rush.?
Hey andrew welcome! Do you have a link??
@@odinreactz5037 mission: ruclips.net/video/bLgkJ5Gtwos/видео.html
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Manhattan project:
ruclips.net/video/_zE4MKIXxL0/видео.html
This song is basically about mass construction of suburban cookie cutter houses.... They all look the same
Next RUSH listen...Witch Hunt if you already haven't done it please? Creepy spooky but pure RUSH!
Tempest is the video game.
2 vids for you:
Subdivisions - live DRUM CAM VIEW - you get to see Neil completely smash this one live. The cymbal work alone is incredible. You don’t have to do a reaction, but man it is worth a watch. ruclips.net/video/T9-bh9kmpWk/видео.html
Next, you want to see these guys REALLY young? Try this 1974 video of Working Man with John Rutsey on drums. Neil joined shortly after this, and was the drummer from the second album onwards. ruclips.net/video/SZYr_J9H54I/видео.html
Cheers!
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Hahaha
You stopped the video 12 times in the first 1:30. FFS play a little of the video before asking me a question. Guaranteed you could google some of this before the video is even aired.
You think they look young in this one try something for nothing. You'll blow your mind! The song has to do with conformity and doing what's expected of you and living in little subdivisions, being popular in school, and having humdrum careers. They're saying if you don't conform you'll be cast out.
Geddy is Jewish
Lol love the fact ya live Rush, but I had to stop watching at just over two minutes in because the amount of pausing just kills me.
So I'll offer up a challenge for you bub.
Dont Pause.
For First Reactions Dont Pause.
Never Pause.
Thise of us fortunate enough to have experienced these songs when they were New all heard them on Radio and MTV first...without pausing.
Every time you Pause you Restart and interrupt the flow of the ART you're listening to.
And as a result it's harder to Absorb and Easier to Miss the Stories written Into them.
Best way to do an honest reaction is to Allow the Work to Play Out Uninterrupted.
Because there's probably a few of your viewers who Haven't seen the songs you review. For their Interest to be piqued enough to go and explore on their own, ya Gotta Play the Music As Intended....Without Constant Pausing.
Anyways, again, glad you enjoy the band and the song.
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