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If you haven't yet, look up the Ferrari Barchetta (as with most Ferraris of the time there were several versions/variations). It will paint a whole new picture in your head: "excitement shivers up and down your spine, wind in my hair, shifting and drifting", etc.. Remember, this is a race car from the late 40's and early 50's with no safety equipment and a V-12 engine. One of the most significant cars ever for Ferrari and the auto world in general. When this song came out my car at the time was an MGB (my first car). Oh how it made me dream!
Did you know that the lyrics were inspired by a story that features an MGB as the car? So you're in good company. I've read the original short story and I have to be honest, I relate more to the total revision that Peart came up with. Of course the original was written for gear heads that read Road & Track, with lots of technical details and some unnecessary plot line of violent aggression that doesn't help.
@@charlieross-BRMI did not know that, what a great trivia piece of auto/music. Thanks for that. Now of course the roar of the engine and tires spitting gravel is a bit of a stretch as far as MGB’s go, but love it anyway. I still miss that car, just not the constant wrench turning to keep it going!!
Absolutely. Guitarists get noticed in bands where they are far and away the best players, plus they get the primo riffs. In RUSH they are all so talented and they balance things so well that the guitar isn't the primary noise after the vocals. Stand Alex in pretty much any other band and he's the best guitarist they've ever had. :)
Rush is the greatest 3 piece band to ever play. Cream and a few other one come close , but overall the sonic boom that comes from these 3 dudes is mind boggling.
That was the absolute best rendition of Red Barchetta I've heard. Completely insynch with each other. Bass, amazing. Guitar, phenomenal. Drums...don't get me started. Incredible!!!
To watch someone's virgin RUSH ears go from just knowing who they are to IT'S FULL ON I'M A FAN, never gets old, and is in fact the most normal thing to happen. I've just seen it so many times in my life turning people on to the greatness that is RUSH. I don't think I've ever introduced someone to RUSH that was like "nah, not my cuppa tea". It's almost always a HOLY SHIT! moment for so many people. Thank You Canada and thank you Andrew for doing this!!
Really, I know so many people who, when Rush is mentioned, or on the radio, say Oh I hate this band ! and it's more often women, they don't like Geddy's voice, and that's it, they don't give them a chance ( ignorant fools ! )
I highly recommend the documentary "Beyond the Lighted Stage". It's a great retrospective on the history of the band. Very well done. You get a great insight into the personality of the members and just what REAL human beings they are. They are a good bunch of guys.
I was at the show that this was recorded at. Had my son with me. As always, a monumental show. Little did I know it would be the last time I’d see them. RIP Professor.
I think I was around 14 when I started to try and play Rush songs. I am 62 now. I was pretty much faking playing them. They did well playing this considering the guitarist was suffering from Arthritis if I remember correctly and the many years of playing/singing. I have watched every Neil Peart interview and song played ever. When he passed I went back to revisit all of them again in Memory of one and only drummer. Yes even a tear or two. Neil had a blessed life but not without tragedy. He was truly a people watcher taking trips on his Motorcycle visiting towns and meeting people without them knowing who he was. He really enjoyed that. Did you know he also wrote the lyrics for about 80% of their songs. If you get a chance go watch his tribute Ghost rider interview. Congrats lets hit the 100K!
rush's sense of humor is something else, when people said they were getting old- Alex added the dinosaurs on stage as in yeah were old so what. members of the crew would become part of the show interacting on stage as a background story. there was always so much to watch during the show, i kept scanning between the three so i wouldn't miss anything.
I saw them on this tour in Phoenix. Amazing. It was my second Rush show and they were as amazing in their older years as when they were young. Just superb musicians!
First side of Moving Pictures: Tom Sawyer ; Red Barchetta ; YYZ ; Limelight..A monster side of an LP...A couple of titbits you may not be aware of Andrew.:Geddy and Alex went to school together, they bonded through their love of music and both being 'outsiders' (in their words)..no long how long Neil played with them , they always joked he was 'the new guy'.. : John Rutsey had diabetes , wasn't 100 % well and it was felt that he wouldn't stand up to the rigours of constant touring (according to 'Beyond The Lighted Stage, anyway.Personally,I think there were other reasons that haven't been aired) : Rush were known as 'the biggest cult band in the world' , not courting publicity or controversy. According to the BTLS movie, they are third , behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones , in having the most consecutive gold or platinum albums sold...although others may argue this....loving Rush week Andrew, keep up the good work :)
Ahhhh my boys!!!!! Our three Canadian masters.... just three best friends who had to share their music with us !!! Dam we are so honoured..... I would not know me without Rush...... cheers
Andrew, you should watch their belated (long, LONG overdue!) introduction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the acceptance speeches. Geddy was humble and likeable. Then Neil was nothing short of Presidential, paying tribute to all those around the band, including those who were no longer alive (particularly his first wife and their daughter), everyone was in tears... then Alex came on and did a hilarious speech consisting solely of the word "blah", but with so much variety of acting and inflection that his meaning was unmistakable. He hadn't warned anyone he was going to do this, and you can see Geddy and Neil behind him discussing whether to kill him now or later...
That was a hilarious acceptance speech from Alex. It was one of those bits that was funny... then went a little too long... then came back to being funny. :)
I also noticed a lit up sign on the stage that says "sausage time" 😅 And yes the Stonehenge figure has to be a reference to This Is... Spinal Tap. After all, Rush is one of Canada's loudest bands!
For my money, the Time Machine tour was the high water mark from a playing perspective out of all the tours Rush performed in the 21st century. They were so dynamic, fluid and effortless sounding and the tempos never flagged for one moment. They had something to prove to those who maybe hadn't been to any of their tours for a while, and the atmosphere in the audiences for those shows was incredible.
Alex always had his stacks of Amps and since GEDDY (fixed ;) ) ran direct most of the time he didnt have amps on stage, so he said he needed a stack as well, so he put washers and dryers on the stage and he did the laundry of the crew while they played (that was the joke) then he added working vending machines, and again later the rotisserie chickens that were used to feed the breakdown crew after the concerts
As others have said, welcome to the rabbit hole. I grew up from a teenager listening to Rush (Permanent Waves when I was 15) and they were influential in my formative years in music appreciation. I'm jealous of anyone who hears these masterpieces for the first time. Nicely done Sir.
Hey Andrew, if you haven't already watch "Beyond the Lighted Stage " for early influences and the formative years. Yes they definitely worked hard and took their lumps but they were different.
You commented how “in the zone” they were. They’ve been playing this song in EVERY concert for…35 years at this point? It’s one of their best, and they know it…
Neil Peart always gives me chills, still to this day. He surely was a tortured genius with more than competent band mates. His drums caught my attention right away back in the day. I can't say the same as consistently for the other gifted drummers in his weight class.
The Time Machine Tour was for the 30th Anniversary of their most popular album, Moving Pictures (they played the entire album in the middle of the concert, in order). Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ and Limelight round out side 1 (who's with me in age to remember that!) with The Camera Eye, Witch Hunt and Vital Signs finishing it up. They were in their late 50's at this point and played 'An Evening with Rush' so they played at this intensity for about 3 hours. Freewill from this set is amazing. The final encore tune was Working Man - you must do this version at some point! You also have to remember this is at the END of their 3 hour set, so you have to cut them some slack (hee hee). They also played 2 songs from their forthcoming album, Clockwork Angels too.
Thanks, I surely will. It's a regret right now that I've never seen them live, and Cleveland would have been good for me. They must have a blu ray out by now?
@@scottzappa9314 - Yes, they have...I'm old enough to still think DVDs are new - sorry - but old enough to have seen them live, numerous times. Until the 1981 Exit Stage Left video (VHS!) 'Live'' is pretty much the only time we got to see them at all, outside of a poster. Even live albums were a treat. You lost out in some respects - it was magical - but today's audience are so much better served, in other respects.
Thanks as always Andrew, such a pleasure to watch you being blown away by the unbeatable Rush and Professor Neil, I've spent the last 40 years listening to and trying to play along with them, albeit badly, they have made my world and others a better place, big love to all you woodchoppers out there 😀
moving pictures is probably one of the best albums ever made top to bottom... and at the time it was so cool that the second side of the album was the second side of the cassette... and different but totally a great extension of part 1... amazing album. it really cracks me up how people missed this back in the day... this was a seminal album of my youth back in my friggin camp days as a little kid..lol
I don’t know if someone already mentioned it but his kit moves a little more than one would expect for a couple of reasons. First off, it’s amazing to see the amount of power with which Neil came down on his kit. It’s something you have to see in person to actually gauge it. Secondly, his drum riser turns around during the show so that he can face the audience during a show. He uses the Roland V drum kit for a couple of songs and also he rotates it to play the Rolands along with his acoustic kit during his drum solo. 👍
Hey Andrew, I'm really enjoying your channel. To get into Rush, one of the best ways is to listening to the Different Stages live album and then move backwards to the early albums. So did I once and was blown away. One of the best if not THE best Rock Bands of all time. Rest in Peace Neil!
Loving the RUSH videos! It's especially nice to see songs from Moving Pictures, which is one of my favorite albums of theirs. Keep the awesome content coming!
Rutsey was a good drummer, and left the band for health reasons. Neil brought more complexity, precision, and helped move the band in a more progressive direction. He also took over the role of lyricist, because Alex & Geddy noticed he read a lot. Personally, my favourite periods of Rush albums are 1979-83; 2002-12; 1989-96; 1976-78; 1984-88; 1974-75. (There are no bad Rush albums, though, in my opinion.) I’m glad you’re having so much fun with Rush Week. It’s definitely fun for us!
Thank goodness Neil “passed the audition” because when Geddy learned how voraciou of a reader that Neil was, he thought “look how many books he reads, he’s probably capable of writing lyrics”. They were more about the music part of the creativity. Geddy & Al weren’t fond of writing lyrics. It all worked out well, as we all know. Besides being the greatest PROG-drummer of all time, Neil is one of the greatest lyricists in our lifetime. All three of these guys have shaped my life. Starting with hearing Caress Of Steel in 1975, I was hooked. I am 63 now and I have proudly been a member of the RUSH family since I was 15. I have made longtime friends with RUSH people from all over the world and we are a family. We are devoted still & will do everything we can to keep RUSH alive for future generations. It’s kind of like our life’s work!! KEEP ON RUSHIN’ 🤘❤️
@@SnowDogisVictorious They also mentioned how he tended to drink a lot when they were on the road and they were worried that would exacerbate his health issues. He did end up passing away at age 55.
I'm not sure why I haven't found you until now, but am glad I did! I love the drums and so many times the drummers don't get enough credit or even screen time. I just subscribed. Gotta say, I'm a HUGE Rush fan! Can't wait for this!
Couple of things: The inspiration for Red Barchetta was a short story called ‘A Nice Morning Drive’ where the narrator drives his old MGB (or Triumph?) on the weekends out in the country in an age where vehicles have become so safety oriented they are essentially tanks, and a weekend hobby for them is to seek and wreck older ‘non safe’ cars for fun. If you think this is something, check out live versions of La Villa Strangiato.
The real magic was witnessing it live. Especially true with their 3 hour plus shows..The energy they put out from the stage is unbelievable. It's personal. I am still in disbelief that I'll never be able to witness this magic again. Rush adapted themselves many times over the 40 + years.Neil breaking down his drum technique, reversing his grip. Geddy having to sing in a different register as he aged. Alex, unbelievable, he was more the funny man. All three brilliant players, beyond compare. Another interesting aspect, they triggered all the effects live on stage. You'll see Neil do a lot of foot pedal triggering on his overhead camera views. No mixing board help. Phenomenal! God bless you professor, you are sorely missed.
That was fun! I know you probably have your set list done for Rush Week, but if you're interested in listening to the evolution of Neil Pearts technique? You should check out albums from Test for Echo and on. This is when he went to see Freddy Gruber for lessons to evolve on his technique. I know that the band has continuously changed over their career, but it was at this point when Neil Peart wanted more out of his technique. Although the changes were subtle. When they went into the studio to work on Test for Echo. Peart mentions how it took them all a little time to get back in sync with his change in technique. Take care ✌
it was nothing, the other guys even said it still sounds like you, besides he was trying to learn jazz from Freddie, and he pretty much went back to his usual style a couple of years later ! That stuff about you don't dance on the ground, it happens in the air, all nonsense ! A few years later when he was taking lessons from Peter Erskine, about that circular motion to feel the time, Peter said what are you doing? Neil said feeling the time, Peter said pointing to his chest, it's in here.
@@kevindohn6776 True. I was just pointing out that they did notice a difference at first. Although I play I wouldn't consider myself a musician, but it seemed odd to me when I watched the video A Work in Progress. So it's nice to hear that I wasn't the only one. Thanks for the information!✌
First time I saw Rush was in 1975 at a 300 seater disco in Dallas.The next day, Pete Oppel, the critic for the Dallas Morning New wrote Geddy's voice sounded like "snip and fix time at the kennel". And he said "Peart had more things to bang on than a kid in a playground".We laugh now but back then, us kids were pissed.lol
My dream is to see you react ANY video of Neil Peart playing songs from Test For Echo, by his DVD "A Work In Progress". It's SO beautiful to see his playing on that DVD and the drum lines are insane
Just another quick note...I will be forever grateful to Geddy for doing such a fine job playing in place of Chris at the Yes RnR Hall of Fame induction. Well done, sir!
Andy-to answer your query regarding original drummer John Rutsey: John Rutsey (then Alex’s neighbor) and Alex created Rush in 1968, with Geddy Lee replacing original bassist/vocalist Jeff Jones soon after. Rutsey was their drummer until they replaced him with Neil in 1974; John unfortunately suffered from what was then known as juvenile diabetes, and due to his health at the time, management knew if he went out on tour again with the band, he likely wouldn’t make it back alive. They said he was heartbroken by their decision to part ways with him, but understood the reasoning; Rutsey sadly passed on May 11, 2008 at age 55 in his sleep from an apparent heart attack caused by diabetes complications. It was Rutsey’s brother, Bill, who suggested the name Rush for the band in mid-1968, by the way.
I was privileged to see these gentlemen play a few times in my life. I saw this performed live the year this album was released. It was at the Cleveland colosseum which is no longer in existence. It was an amazing show.
I read the producer saying he went into the studio to watch Neil recording “Bravado” and still couldn’t figure out how he was doing it. I don’t know drumming well enough to appreciate the details, I just know it sounds wonderful.
One of the best quality live show is Working man live in Cleveland , this is the final song after a three hour concert where the three guys in in their fifties kick it out of the ball park in three transitions from mellow to super crazy ,
Thanks again for doing this Andrew rush is such a huge part of my youth and foundation as a young drummer growing up. Cut my teeth on this stuff for sure. The guys in my high school marching band drum line were all great drummers we would have contest to see who could figure out difficult rush parts first. Every time you dig up an old rush toon it just takes me back to those days. I remember in the 80s and early 90s they sold tickets to all the big shows at our local record store. Back then if you wanted good seats you simple had to be at the front of the line on the day tickets went on sale. Which ment you camped out at the store in line all night the night before ticket sakes open. It was really a great time hanging out with all the rush fans all night. Rush playing on our boom boxes and car stereos all night Increadable stuff. one year my friends and I got tickets on row 5 stage right in front of Getty lee what a show!!!! Will have that memory for ever I still have the shirt. It was1989-90 supporting the presto album release. Absolutely epic!!!!! Thanks again
A Barchetta is an actual Ferrari (hard "ch"). When you see the animation at the beginning and the red convertible pulls up with "2112" on the side, that is a Barchetta. Additionally, Rush did a tribute animation video to Neil for "Spirit of Radio." In that you can see Neil animated driving a red Barchetta. ruclips.net/video/g_QtO0Rhp0w/видео.html&ab_channel=RushVEVO
This kit Neil is using in this video is the one I mentioned the other day when you were live! For me personally, this is the most epic kit I've seen that he used! The shells and hardware was absolutely stunning! 🤘🏼🥁🤘🏼
If be interested in a reaction to something from one of their 80s concert videos. They released 3: Exit Stage Left, Grace Under Pressure Tour, and A Show of Hands. Neil was rocking 2 kick drums back then and didn't have the "stair stepped" rack tom arrangement that's become his signature. That's the "classic" era in many fans' minds. I'd love to see what you think of young Neil at the height of Rush's commercial popularity.
In the mid 90s he studied with a famous drum teacher (F. Gruber?), and after that his technique changed - and also his setup. The setup was to implement the new theories in how to move around the kit. Right after the switch, I also belive he played traditional grip for a while as well. A comparison of his style before and after would be interesting.
One of my favorite Rush songs. It's so catchy. It tells a great story. It's an incredible piece of music. The greatest thing is they pack it all into a relatively short (for Rush) song. Check out the studio version with the lyrics. Musically and metaphorically it's a great ride! 😃
Neil's final drum fill starting at like 9:45 is pure poetry. Unfortunately, the drum cam only caught a piece of it. He crams so many notes and they are all musical and necessary. If you're a drummer and can pull that last fill off, you're not too bad shabby my friend, not too shabby.
Have you watched the documentary on Rush? It's titled " Beyond the Lighted Stage" . It would answer most of anyone's questions. And you get to hear all of their voices. They are really classy, down to earth people. In addition, their intelligence is astonishing to say the least.
Rush has always played music even better love than in studio. It's part of the magic. They put their live performance over record sales. Notice the extra fill, particularly Geddy on bass.
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one of my al time fav. tracks, from moving pictures album .. wish i could have seen them live...
I think you've touched a few nerves with Rush week Andrew lol!....congrats
Hey man, love your reactions.
Would love to hear someone look at Nick Mason of Pink Floyd
Maybe "One of These Days" would be a cool start?
God bless Neil Peart!!! A percussion legend!!!
The dryers are for Geddys “extra clean” sound.
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man... still takes your breath away..
GREAT
Its Rush week every week :)
Thanks Andrew, for the reaction!!! RUSH!🔥
If you haven't yet, look up the Ferrari Barchetta (as with most Ferraris of the time there were several versions/variations). It will paint a whole new picture in your head: "excitement shivers up and down your spine, wind in my hair, shifting and drifting", etc.. Remember, this is a race car from the late 40's and early 50's with no safety equipment and a V-12 engine. One of the most significant cars ever for Ferrari and the auto world in general. When this song came out my car at the time was an MGB (my first car). Oh how it made me dream!
LOVE IT
Did you know that the lyrics were inspired by a story that features an MGB as the car? So you're in good company. I've read the original short story and I have to be honest, I relate more to the total revision that Peart came up with. Of course the original was written for gear heads that read Road & Track, with lots of technical details and some unnecessary plot line of violent aggression that doesn't help.
@@charlieross-BRMI did not know that, what a great trivia piece of auto/music. Thanks for that. Now of course the roar of the engine and tires spitting gravel is a bit of a stretch as far as MGB’s go, but love it anyway. I still miss that car, just not the constant wrench turning to keep it going!!
"Straining the Limits of Machine and Man!"
Awesome !! Lee is a monster with the bass
The Time Machine kit. Every drummer’s dream!
Outside of the RUSH community Alex is criminally underrated!!
Absolutely. Guitarists get noticed in bands where they are far and away the best players, plus they get the primo riffs. In RUSH they are all so talented and they balance things so well that the guitar isn't the primary noise after the vocals. Stand Alex in pretty much any other band and he's the best guitarist they've ever had. :)
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Agreed!
Rush is the greatest 3 piece band to ever play. Cream and a few other one come close , but overall the sonic boom that comes from these 3 dudes is mind boggling.
That was the absolute best rendition of Red Barchetta I've heard. Completely insynch with each other. Bass, amazing. Guitar, phenomenal. Drums...don't get me started. Incredible!!!
To watch someone's virgin RUSH ears go from just knowing who they are to IT'S FULL ON I'M A FAN, never gets old, and is in fact the most normal thing to happen. I've just seen it so many times in my life turning people on to the greatness that is RUSH. I don't think I've ever introduced someone to RUSH that was like "nah, not my cuppa tea". It's almost always a HOLY SHIT! moment for so many people. Thank You Canada and thank you Andrew for doing this!!
Really, I know so many people who, when Rush is mentioned, or on the radio, say Oh I hate this band ! and it's more often women, they don't like Geddy's voice, and that's it, they don't give them a chance ( ignorant fools ! )
Welcome to the world of Rush. You will never be the same.
Hands down the best rock musicians on the planet; Rush, what can one say.
So good Gerald!
I highly recommend the documentary "Beyond the Lighted Stage". It's a great retrospective on the history of the band. Very well done. You get a great insight into the personality of the members and just what REAL human beings they are. They are a good bunch of guys.
"Building intensity from note density" is gold man. Great video
Appreciate it!
Time machine tour, hence the clocks. You will love Working Man from this show. I kept waiting for the bass and guitar to burst into flames!
The good thing about Rush, is that there are so many songs to choose from. You could do a reaction on any song, cuz they're all good
Definitely Kevin!
And that my friend is why Rock n Roll is the greatest genre of music, and will never die!
I was at the show that this was recorded at. Had my son with me. As always, a monumental show. Little did I know it would be the last time I’d see them. RIP Professor.
You should buy that dvd and listen to it entierely in a surround home theatre system... 😉🙂🎧
DEFINITELY
I think I was around 14 when I started to try and play Rush songs. I am 62 now. I was pretty much faking playing them. They did well playing this considering the guitarist was suffering from Arthritis if I remember correctly and the many years of playing/singing. I have watched every Neil Peart interview and song played ever. When he passed I went back to revisit all of them again in Memory of one and only drummer. Yes even a tear or two. Neil had a blessed life but not without tragedy. He was truly a people watcher taking trips on his Motorcycle visiting towns and meeting people without them knowing who he was. He really enjoyed that. Did you know he also wrote the lyrics for about 80% of their songs. If you get a chance go watch his tribute Ghost rider interview. Congrats lets hit the 100K!
rush's sense of humor is something else, when people said they were getting old- Alex added the dinosaurs on stage as in yeah were old so what. members of the crew would become part of the show interacting on stage as a background story. there was always so much to watch during the show, i kept scanning between the three so i wouldn't miss anything.
Sounds like a blast live Brian :)
I also liked Alex's use of Barbie dolls as his groupies.
I saw them on this tour in Phoenix. Amazing. It was my second Rush show and they were as amazing in their older years as when they were young. Just superb musicians!
Watch "Beyond the Lighted Stage" on a rainy day it's a complete RUSH documentary
First side of Moving Pictures: Tom Sawyer ; Red Barchetta ; YYZ ; Limelight..A monster side of an LP...A couple of titbits you may not be aware of Andrew.:Geddy and Alex went to school together, they bonded through their love of music and both being 'outsiders' (in their words)..no long how long Neil played with them , they always joked he was 'the new guy'.. : John Rutsey had diabetes , wasn't 100 % well and it was felt that he wouldn't stand up to the rigours of constant touring (according to 'Beyond The Lighted Stage, anyway.Personally,I think there were other reasons that haven't been aired) : Rush were known as 'the biggest cult band in the world' , not courting publicity or controversy. According to the BTLS movie, they are third , behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones , in having the most consecutive gold or platinum albums sold...although others may argue this....loving Rush week Andrew, keep up the good work :)
Thanks for the info Ken!
«First side of Moving Pictures: Tom Sawyer ; Red Barchetta ; YYZ ; Limelight». That's absolutely insane.
Just 3 Hosers having more fun every night than any human should be having!!!! Great reaction as usual!!
Excellent Randy
My dad got me rush tickets for high school graduation gift . I was a fan then but it means more to me now .
Saw Rush on the Time Machine tour in Tulsa. Unfortunately, it was my only time seeing them. The show was awesome!
Ahhhh my boys!!!!! Our three Canadian masters.... just three best friends who had to share their music with us !!! Dam we are so honoured..... I would not know me without Rush...... cheers
Excellent Lois!
Andrew, you should watch their belated (long, LONG overdue!) introduction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the acceptance speeches. Geddy was humble and likeable. Then Neil was nothing short of Presidential, paying tribute to all those around the band, including those who were no longer alive (particularly his first wife and their daughter), everyone was in tears... then Alex came on and did a hilarious speech consisting solely of the word "blah", but with so much variety of acting and inflection that his meaning was unmistakable. He hadn't warned anyone he was going to do this, and you can see Geddy and Neil behind him discussing whether to kill him now or later...
It still makes me cry! Omg i love my boys. I think Andrew would appreciate Far Cry from the R40 tour
That was a hilarious acceptance speech from Alex. It was one of those bits that was funny... then went a little too long... then came back to being funny. :)
I need to see these speeches!
If you notice in some of their live performances, Geddy is wearing a shirt with "Blah" written on it.
@@michellelauzon9307 love Far Cry. Super raw rock from old guys, right in my wheelhouse!
I love that your sooo confused on the stage set up lol its ment to do that don't feel bad 😅
HAHA! Love it Joe :)
I also noticed a lit up sign on the stage that says "sausage time" 😅
And yes the Stonehenge figure has to be a reference to This Is... Spinal Tap. After all, Rush is one of Canada's loudest bands!
The first time I saw Rush was in 1978 for the A farewell to kings tour. The tickets were $6. I've seen one show from every tour since than
Best six dollars ever spent Kevin!
For my money, the Time Machine tour was the high water mark from a playing perspective out of all the tours Rush performed in the 21st century. They were so dynamic, fluid and effortless sounding and the tempos never flagged for one moment. They had something to prove to those who maybe hadn't been to any of their tours for a while, and the atmosphere in the audiences for those shows was incredible.
3 of the best to play their instruments playing their instruments.
Alex always had his stacks of Amps and since GEDDY (fixed ;) )
ran direct most of the time he didnt have amps on stage, so he said he needed a stack as well, so he put washers and dryers on the stage and he did the laundry of the crew while they played (that was the joke) then he added working vending machines, and again later the rotisserie chickens that were used to feed the breakdown crew after the concerts
GEDDY!
With the washers on stage, they got a clean sound...
@@dan1216 right my bad , sorry I feel shame. Im a graphic designer, I have 'Getty' on my brain
Unreal Chad!
No other band is cooking onstage
@@AndrewRooneyDrums check out Bill 'Sauce Boss' Wharton he cooks gumbo on stage and at the end of his show he feeds the audience
Red barchetta is my favorite song to see them do in concert, saw them 9 times from 1981 to 92, in St Louis MO.
I have never been more mesmerized by a performer than viewing Neil in the late 80's
This was a great example of Geddy multitasking.
YES!
Absolutely legendary and amazing, their live sound is So good.. Cant go wrong with Rush..
Andrew,
Thank you for Rush Week! For those of us who have listened to rush our entire lives, we thank you sir! 🤟👍
My pleasure Mike
As others have said, welcome to the rabbit hole.
I grew up from a teenager listening to Rush (Permanent Waves when I was 15) and they were influential in my formative years in music appreciation.
I'm jealous of anyone who hears these masterpieces for the first time.
Nicely done Sir.
Cheers Mike!
ANDY, WATCH ALEX LIFESON’S rock n roll hall of fame acceptance speech… classic Rush! Always having fun!
My first Rush Concert was 1980 - they still amaze me!
Congratulations on 78k.Dont forget to subscribe.They are all brilliant at their instruments.
Thank you as always for the support Brooke!
Hey Andrew, if you haven't already watch "Beyond the Lighted Stage " for early influences and the formative years. Yes they definitely worked hard and took their lumps but they were different.
I made the same suggestion before reading your post 😃
Loving Rush week. looked forward to this as soon as it came up on my 'tube feed. Glad I work from home here in the UK so I can watch them all :D
Thanks for watching Mike!
You commented how “in the zone” they were. They’ve been playing this song in EVERY concert for…35 years at this point? It’s one of their best, and they know it…
Neil Peart always gives me chills, still to this day. He surely was a tortured genius with more than competent band mates. His drums caught my attention right away back in the day. I can't say the same as consistently for the other gifted drummers in his weight class.
The Time Machine Tour was for the 30th Anniversary of their most popular album, Moving Pictures (they played the entire album in the middle of the concert, in order). Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, YYZ and Limelight round out side 1 (who's with me in age to remember that!) with The Camera Eye, Witch Hunt and Vital Signs finishing it up. They were in their late 50's at this point and played 'An Evening with Rush' so they played at this intensity for about 3 hours. Freewill from this set is amazing. The final encore tune was Working Man - you must do this version at some point! You also have to remember this is at the END of their 3 hour set, so you have to cut them some slack (hee hee). They also played 2 songs from their forthcoming album, Clockwork Angels too.
A lot of people are requesting Working Man Lewis! Thank you
Regarding the clocks...It was the 'Time Machine Tour', after all. Get the DVD. You won't regret it!
Thanks Anthony!
Thanks, I surely will. It's a regret right now that I've never seen them live, and Cleveland would have been good for me. They must have a blu ray out by now?
@@scottzappa9314 - Yes, they have...I'm old enough to still think DVDs are new - sorry - but old enough to have seen them live, numerous times. Until the 1981 Exit Stage Left video (VHS!) 'Live'' is pretty much the only time we got to see them at all, outside of a poster. Even live albums were a treat. You lost out in some respects - it was magical - but today's audience are so much better served, in other respects.
New subscriber. Long time Rush geek! Love your sense of humor and your appreciation of the greatest band in modern musical history
Thanks as always Andrew, such a pleasure to watch you being blown away by the unbeatable Rush and Professor Neil, I've spent the last 40 years listening to and trying to play along with them, albeit badly, they have made my world and others a better place, big love to all you woodchoppers out there 😀
Me too, still can't play through a whole song perfectly, but if it was easy, it wouldn't be so special !
Thank you Philip!
“The Camera Eye” where Neil is playing while his drum tech is repairing a tom. The show must go on.
By far the best 2+hours ever at a rock concert. Find videos that are drum camera if there is any doubts about who else came close to Mr. Peart.
One of the few bands I never saw live so regrettable!!
The roar of that crowd was absolutely incredible.
Yes Dan!
moving pictures is probably one of the best albums ever made top to bottom... and at the time it was so cool that the second side of the album was the second side of the cassette... and different but totally a great extension of part 1... amazing album. it really cracks me up how people missed this back in the day... this was a seminal album of my youth back in my friggin camp days as a little kid..lol
The kit Neil played on this tour is a really beautiful set too. There's a video here on youtube where they take a close look at it and looks amazing.
Love the intro of this song, so pleasing to the ear.
I don’t know if someone already mentioned it but his kit moves a little more than one would expect for a couple of reasons.
First off, it’s amazing to see the amount of power with which Neil came down on his kit. It’s something you have to see in person to actually gauge it.
Secondly, his drum riser turns around during the show so that he can face the audience during a show.
He uses the Roland V drum kit for a couple of songs and also he rotates it to play the Rolands along with his acoustic kit during his drum solo. 👍
Hey Andrew, I'm really enjoying your channel. To get into Rush, one of the best ways is to listening to the Different Stages live album and then move backwards to the early albums. So did I once and was blown away. One of the best if not THE best Rock Bands of all time. Rest in Peace Neil!
I'll do that Maik
by far my favorite Rush song. And as the comment section says - one heck of a great album.
EXCELLENT
Loving the RUSH videos! It's especially nice to see songs from Moving Pictures, which is one of my favorite albums of theirs. Keep the awesome content coming!
Thank you!
Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, there is a good little documentary on about Rush on netflix , you should do a movie reaction.
Rutsey was a good drummer, and left the band for health reasons. Neil brought more complexity, precision, and helped move the band in a more progressive direction. He also took over the role of lyricist, because Alex & Geddy noticed he read a lot.
Personally, my favourite periods of Rush albums are 1979-83; 2002-12; 1989-96; 1976-78; 1984-88; 1974-75. (There are no bad Rush albums, though, in my opinion.)
I’m glad you’re having so much fun with Rush Week. It’s definitely fun for us!
Thanks for the awesome input Mark
Thank goodness Neil “passed the audition” because when Geddy learned how voraciou of a reader that Neil was, he thought “look how many books he reads, he’s probably capable of writing lyrics”. They were more about the music part of the creativity.
Geddy & Al weren’t fond of writing lyrics.
It all worked out well, as we all know.
Besides being the greatest PROG-drummer of all time, Neil is one of the greatest lyricists in our lifetime.
All three of these guys have shaped my life. Starting with hearing Caress Of Steel in 1975, I was hooked.
I am 63 now and I have proudly been a member of the RUSH family since I was 15.
I have made longtime friends with RUSH people from all over the world and we are a family. We are devoted still & will do everything we can to keep RUSH alive for future generations.
It’s kind of like our life’s work!!
KEEP ON RUSHIN’ 🤘❤️
@@SnowDogisVictorious They also mentioned how he tended to drink a lot when they were on the road and they were worried that would exacerbate his health issues. He did end up passing away at age 55.
I'm not sure why I haven't found you until now, but am glad I did! I love the drums and so many times the drummers don't get enough credit or even screen time. I just subscribed. Gotta say, I'm a HUGE Rush fan! Can't wait for this!
Glad you found the channel Tammie!!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums I'm way late, but I'm very glad to have found you! Thanks for the warm welcome!
This is Geddy's older guy high voice. If you go back in time, he used to scream high. I think he opens his throat up more as he's aged.
You think Geddy Lee has a high pitched voice here? Oh man. This is his older, mature, deeper voice. haha
Exactly. 😆
Couple of things:
The inspiration for Red Barchetta was a short story called ‘A Nice Morning Drive’ where the narrator drives his old MGB (or Triumph?) on the weekends out in the country in an age where vehicles have become so safety oriented they are essentially tanks, and a weekend hobby for them is to seek and wreck older ‘non safe’ cars for fun.
If you think this is something, check out live versions of La Villa Strangiato.
One of my favorite Rush songs!
The real magic was witnessing it live. Especially true with their 3 hour plus shows..The energy they put out from the stage is unbelievable. It's personal. I am still in disbelief that I'll never be able to witness this magic again. Rush adapted themselves many times over the 40 + years.Neil breaking down his drum technique, reversing his grip. Geddy having to sing in a different register as he aged. Alex, unbelievable, he was more the funny man. All three brilliant players, beyond compare. Another interesting aspect, they triggered all the effects live on stage. You'll see Neil do a lot of foot pedal triggering on his overhead camera views. No mixing board help. Phenomenal!
God bless you professor, you are sorely missed.
That was fun!
I know you probably have your set list done for Rush Week, but if you're interested in listening to the evolution of Neil Pearts technique? You should check out albums from Test for Echo and on. This is when he went to see Freddy Gruber for lessons to evolve on his technique. I know that the band has continuously changed over their career, but it was at this point when Neil Peart wanted more out of his technique. Although the changes were subtle. When they went into the studio to work on Test for Echo. Peart mentions how it took them all a little time to get back in sync with his change in technique.
Take care ✌
it was nothing, the other guys even said it still sounds like you, besides he was trying to learn jazz from Freddie, and he pretty much went back to his usual style a couple of years later ! That stuff about you don't dance on the ground, it happens in the air, all nonsense ! A few years later when he was taking lessons from Peter Erskine, about that circular motion to feel the time, Peter said what are you doing? Neil said feeling the time, Peter said pointing to his chest, it's in here.
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True. I was just pointing out that they did notice a difference at first. Although I play I wouldn't consider myself a musician, but it seemed odd to me when I watched the video A Work in Progress. So it's nice to hear that I wasn't the only one. Thanks for the information!✌
First time I saw Rush was in 1975 at a 300 seater disco in Dallas.The next day, Pete Oppel, the critic for the Dallas Morning New wrote Geddy's voice sounded like "snip and fix time at the kennel". And he said "Peart had more things to bang on than a kid in a playground".We laugh now but back then, us kids were pissed.lol
Let's just say something for Geddy's bass playing, he's a master at his craft!
100% James
All three of them are true masters of their instruments
One of my favorite Rush songs. Everything about it is incredible
My dream is to see you react ANY video of Neil Peart playing songs from Test For Echo, by his DVD "A Work In Progress". It's SO beautiful to see his playing on that DVD and the drum lines are insane
Just another quick note...I will be forever grateful to Geddy for doing such a fine job playing in place of Chris at the Yes RnR Hall of Fame induction. Well done, sir!
Andy-to answer your query regarding original drummer John Rutsey: John Rutsey (then Alex’s neighbor) and Alex created Rush in 1968, with Geddy Lee replacing original bassist/vocalist Jeff Jones soon after. Rutsey was their drummer until they replaced him with Neil in 1974; John unfortunately suffered from what was then known as juvenile diabetes, and due to his health at the time, management knew if he went out on tour again with the band, he likely wouldn’t make it back alive. They said he was heartbroken by their decision to part ways with him, but understood the reasoning; Rutsey sadly passed on May 11, 2008 at age 55 in his sleep from an apparent heart attack caused by diabetes complications. It was Rutsey’s brother, Bill, who suggested the name Rush for the band in mid-1968, by the way.
Great one Andrew! 🤘🥁🎸🎤👍 Thanks!
Thanks Tommy!
I was privileged to see these gentlemen play a few times in my life. I saw this performed live the year this album was released. It was at the Cleveland colosseum which is no longer in existence. It was an amazing show.
Yeah, I saw the time machine tour and just wish I could describe the energy and feeling of it. It’s just a amazing experience
Another great Rush reaction!! Don’t forget Bravado.
I’d also say Mystic Rhythms has a very different drum track 🤘🏻
Thanks for the tips Chris
I read the producer saying he went into the studio to watch Neil recording “Bravado” and still couldn’t figure out how he was doing it. I don’t know drumming well enough to appreciate the details, I just know it sounds wonderful.
One of the best quality live show is Working man live in Cleveland , this is the final song after a three hour concert where the three guys in in their fifties kick it out of the ball park in three transitions from mellow to super crazy ,
Thanks again for doing this Andrew rush is such a huge part of my youth and foundation as a young drummer growing up. Cut my teeth on this stuff for sure. The guys in my high school marching band drum line were all great drummers we would have contest to see who could figure out difficult rush parts first. Every time you dig up an old rush toon it just takes me back to those days. I remember in the 80s and early 90s they sold tickets to all the big shows at our local record store. Back then if you wanted good seats you simple had to be at the front of the line on the day tickets went on sale. Which ment you camped out at the store in line all night the night before ticket sakes open. It was really a great time hanging out with all the rush fans all night. Rush playing on our boom boxes and car stereos all night Increadable stuff. one year my friends and I got tickets on row 5 stage right in front of Getty lee what a show!!!! Will have that memory for ever I still have the shirt. It was1989-90 supporting the presto album release. Absolutely epic!!!!! Thanks again
A Barchetta is an actual Ferrari (hard "ch"). When you see the animation at the beginning and the red convertible pulls up with "2112" on the side, that is a Barchetta. Additionally, Rush did a tribute animation video to Neil for "Spirit of Radio." In that you can see Neil animated driving a red Barchetta.
ruclips.net/video/g_QtO0Rhp0w/видео.html&ab_channel=RushVEVO
Thank you for the info!
"Spirit of the Radio" commands a mandatory Rush reaction
At the end of the Rush week, please play the Garden Live.. Final song Neil wrote!
Absolutely beautiful song--captures Peart's personal ethos perfectly.
This kit Neil is using in this video is the one I mentioned the other day when you were live! For me personally, this is the most epic kit I've seen that he used! The shells and hardware was absolutely stunning! 🤘🏼🥁🤘🏼
Yup looks great
Great... Just off to get a coffee...but I'll be quicker than you! 🤣
Back... Told you! 😊
Hey there Alex, you were lookin so dapper in your suit and tie!!
It's amazing how 3 people can produce that sound. Neil is so missed.
If be interested in a reaction to something from one of their 80s concert videos. They released 3: Exit Stage Left, Grace Under Pressure Tour, and A Show of Hands. Neil was rocking 2 kick drums back then and didn't have the "stair stepped" rack tom arrangement that's become his signature. That's the "classic" era in many fans' minds. I'd love to see what you think of young Neil at the height of Rush's commercial popularity.
Thanks for the info!
@@AndrewRooneyDrums Yes exit stage left ! Xanadu
In the mid 90s he studied with a famous drum teacher (F. Gruber?), and after that his technique changed - and also his setup. The setup was to implement the new theories in how to move around the kit. Right after the switch, I also belive he played traditional grip for a while as well. A comparison of his style before and after would be interesting.
One of my favorite Rush songs. It's so catchy. It tells a great story. It's an incredible piece of music. The greatest thing is they pack it all into a relatively short (for Rush) song. Check out the studio version with the lyrics. Musically and metaphorically it's a great ride! 😃
Neil's final drum fill starting at like 9:45 is pure poetry. Unfortunately, the drum cam only caught a piece of it. He crams so many notes and they are all musical and necessary. If you're a drummer and can pull that last fill off, you're not too bad shabby my friend, not too shabby.
Have you watched the documentary on Rush? It's titled " Beyond the Lighted Stage" . It would answer most of anyone's questions. And you get to hear all of their voices. They are really classy, down to earth people. In addition, their intelligence is astonishing to say the least.
Rush has always played music even better love than in studio. It's part of the magic. They put their live performance over record sales. Notice the extra fill, particularly Geddy on bass.
It's so great to see your smile Andrew, yet so strange that this is new to you as a drummer ! 😎