You can never hear an interview with Neil Peart and not walk away with some pearl of wisdom you can chew on for an entire lifetime and beyond. What a gift.
First time seeing this interview. I can’t overestimate the amount of influence this man had on both my life’s musical journey and my outlook on the world. Thank you professor for being you
We have lost a great modern thinker, philosopher, musician/percussionist/drummer, writer/lyricist, and all-around wise, well-spoken, and humble man. RIP Professor.
When the R40 tour came through in 2015, I knew Rush was ending... I saw them in Buffalo and it was well worth the almost 3 hr drive each way from Syracuse on a Tuesday night. I took a half day off on Wednesday and I am so glad that I did. Neil's lyrics were and will always be dear to me. They even kept me on this planet will always be an inspiration. RIP Neil.
+Darren Clark Hi Darren, it's funny because I feel exactly the same. Although some people in my life think I am well spoken and articulate, I feel like Neil is a professor and I am a student. Neil is an inspiration to me whether I am on my bike cycling or hearing him speak with George. I was listening to "Middletown Dreams" today and I couldn't help thinking that Neil is a survivor. If I lost my daughter & wife like he did, I just don't know if I could go on. He has demonstrated how a person can endure a world that came crashing down and come back, re-group, stay positive and return to his profession albeit with frustration & challenges.
I quote him, "It was motion, highways, and wildlife that revitalized me. It gives your tiny existence a different perspective when you're among things that are millions of years old."
@@jessetruman1560- once we knew the circumstances of his passing, it became much like Eddie Van Halen's passing - he was freed from a crushing burden(the cancer), and all we could do was miss him. And carry on - and the Professor's Rush band mates were notably more cool than the Van Halen Circus was. Now, the recent demise of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was different; we wuz robbed. Definitely.
Neil was here as a blessing to all who paid attention. A multitalented person who played percussion, wrote magnificent lyrics and stories. He touched many souls in his time here. I miss him dearly.
This is the best interview with Neil I've ever seen. I loved the fact that it was basically a conversation with him rather than the same tired questions he gets asked over and over again.
You can tell that there was a really great rapport between them. Neil, oh man, this poor world needs more people like you right now. An acute observer, respectful, reflective and keen to always be learning. You are so sorely missed and so loved, judging by the volume of comments on all these videos on RUclips. 🙏❤️😔
Had a few Neil sightings when I lived in Santa Monica. One was him in his vintage Aston Martin & Neil riding his BMW early in the am without a helmet. A TRUE celebrity sighting in a town full of "celebrities". RIP Professor
My interaction with him, to the extent that there was an interaction, was between his home town of St. Catharines and Hamilton where he was to play a gig for which I had tickets and to which I was travelling. He passed me on the Queen Elizabeth Way around Grimsby as he and Brutus were speeding past on their motorcycles on the way to Copps Coliseum for the gig. That's the closest that I know I was to him but, alas, I was just another driver in a vehicle on a 6 lane highway full of traffic.
@@Snowdog070 I worked/lived in the area of Santa Monica where he also lived. I shopped at The Farms grocery store as he did. I would say I saw him about 5-6 times in 13 years (once with his wife and daughter). The most memorable would be at 6.45am at the corner of Marguerita and 14th on my way to work-he was helmet less on the BMW GS, I assume not far from his house. I always respected his privacy. RIP
I saw him one time on his bmw in buffalo, before a show. It was just him and me at a stop light. I was walking across the street in a Farewell To Kings shirt. I pointed at him and gave him a thumbs up and he revved his bike up. One of the great moments in my life!!!
I discovered where his house was in Santa Monica. Drove past it one day about 6:30 am. Neil was on the balcony smoking. Great to see him, but I didnt even CONSIDER any other connection besides the eye contact
I came here for Mr. Peart, but was reminded of what a strong interviewer Mr. Strombo was and is. Mr. Peart is the Leonard Cohen of our generation because he spoke to life that we all see, but he was willing to talk about it.
I like to watch these Neil Peart interviews every so often, even now. He reminds me what it means to truly be an artist and a human. And a human living an authentic life full of artistry.
You can see how the interviewer is drawn in by Neil’s eloquence when explaining his pursuits and he is riveting to listen to while both speaking and playing. Neil had a zest for life. The best word to describe Neil is inquisitive with regard to his curious nature and passion for knowledge. Rush is “ Thinking Man’s Music” and rightfully so. Neil will be missed. Many musicians have passed recently but, Neil’s passing was really heart wrenching. Thanks for the drumming prowess!
Wow what a great interview! Am I the only one that could literally listen to Neil all day long?? The dude is so talented and such an incredible and smarty person let alone the best drummer in the world! Such a class act. Thank you for all the amazing music Neil, Geddy & Alex!!
I to could listen to him speak all day… I’ve listen to Rush since I was 13 I’m 57 now and I still love them.. I think there all great musicians and also great human beings..I’m so mad I missed the going out tour..
I totally agree with the comments about ,A what a good interview this is and B how much i really love just listening to Mr. Peart talk!..his voice is so So.. i cant put my finger on it. Its like listening to somebody narrating a National Geographic documentary, it just has a melody to it. I hope that makes sense ?, but i also have to say i was overcome with a feeling of gratitude that i was able to join millions of other Rush fans that " got it" and how much i always got so excited when they released a new album I want them to know Somehow, that thier songs had and still have a profound impact in my life .
Listening to Neil speak now after his passing, I'm reminded of what a poetic soul he had. He had a knack for storytelling. He did this in his lyrics, but also his books. A deep, thoughtful man. We are all better for "knowing" Neil. May he always rest in peace.
When Neil passed, I feel like I lost a true friend. As much as I cherished all the chapters of his music, I also dove deep into all of his writing. Will truly miss him. Love him immensely. A true brilliant beautiful soul. ❤️
This is an interview I can never get tired of watching because it captures Neil as a real guy talking about what he really cares about, observing people, connecting with them, and exploring human nature, which is why he was such a great drummer and so in tune with all of it. So strange to think he found out he was sick just about a year after this interview. He found out he had glioblastoma in August 2016, and at that point he was having a difficult time finishing his crossword puzzle, but here he seems sharp as a tack. I still can’t believe he’s gone.
Wow - this had to have been one of the last handful of interviews he did, and it is so conversational and pleasant. He's smiling during a lot of this, and that's so nice to see.
Neil’s been gone 2 years, and yet I am continuously inspired by him, and his philosophies on life and being “in the moment”. Neil may have never gone to college, but his level of knowledge about a myriad of things and his awareness of the world around him sounded more intelligent than most of the tenured university professors I have heard in my life. I would have paid a handsome sum to take a class from him, no matter the subject. And you could sense that he would have been a tough but fair instructor.
What a fantastic person, humble, educated caring, and the best drummer to grace a stage. All you so called celebrities, take a look, this is the way you should conduct yourselves. RIP Mr Peart, you are truly missed😓
My gawd.. I’ve been a super Rush fan since I was in my late teens but I learn more about the band and indeed the brilliance and calm that is Neil Peart. As a motorcyclist myself myself I get that same level of attachment and solidarity with those around me when I ride alone. He had a sense of freedom that most never ever realize. He is so missed.
What an absolutely amazing human being. Yes, he’s also arguably the greatest musician to make a living “hitting things with sticks”, as he phrased it but what a compassionate, thoughtful, inclusive, warm and beautiful man he was. The world is better to have had him and a bit deprived that he left us too soon.
These are good polite Canadian boys like myself! LOL I discovered Rush as a teenager in highschool in the late 1970's and they instantly became my favorite band. I saw them when they were the opening act for Styx at Queens University in my hometown of Kingston Ontario and it was a fantastic concert. I only saw them one more time and I'm kicking myself now for not seeing them more. They were so inevative and original with amazing lyrics to go along with the music. All three members were so gifted and their music catalogue shows it. R.I.P Neil !
Came here after watching the premiere of the MP40 interview with Dirk and Lerxst, this conversation with Pratt is just plain awesome! Miss him so much.
Absolutely one of the best interviews with Neil I have seen. He thrives in those intimate settings. Such a great person and such a compassion of life, much earned from his own trials and tribulations. Great job Strombo!!
I absolutely loved that Neil compared visiting the Grand Canyon to being blown back by a power chord, and then seeing the rock formations of Utah as having the grandeur of the music of Gustav Mahler. I honestly can't imagine any other rocker making such intellectually astute comparisons like that. (Although fellow band member Geddy Lee might be inclined to make similar comparisons himself. Possibly.) True genius indeed. And George, leaving aside those dark circles around your eyes, and the dreadful lighting here, what was with your death grip on your mic stand, dood? Good grief. Thought you were holding onto that for dear life, like if you let go, the room might begin spinning so fast you'd have been hurled into the darkest recesses of space. (I appreciate that now, in 2022, you don't need to hide behind a microphone or have headphones clamped on your head during the interviews/conversations. Like the one with Neil's friends and band mates, Geddy Lee, and Alex Lifeson that I just commented on at length. You're a much better, more confident and relaxed interviewer now, and don't seem to need the technical device crutches anymore, which is wonderful.) Outside of those minor quibbles, great interview. I too love listening to Neil speak, on any subject. I have not heard it come up but I wonder if Neil narrates the audiobook versions of his books. Because, honestly? If he has not, he should. Neil's voice is perfectly suited for audiobook narration. Not to mention ASMR... (I've said this elsewhere, but RIP Neil.)
Oh Neil, you are so badly missed! Your real life knowledge, the way that you relayed your thoughts, the words that you've used to paint a picture in the listeners mind, your enthusiasm for life and wanting to get out and experience everything. I truly never grow tired of listening to this man speak! So well spoken, thoughts so clearly expressed! Your drumming and parts you've composed are forever etched in my mind, driving me and making me strive for greatness anytime I play. Please know that your words & music have been such a pleasure to listen to and read. You are missed, you are sorely missed.🥲 Rest in peace Neil. The knickname "the professor" just fit you so well! 🥁💥🎶🙂 🙏✝️❤️💯
Long live Rush. RIP Professor. Gone but not forgotten. Geddy, Alex and Neil wrote the soundtrack to my life. Thank u seems so inadequate to say. But again I say thank u.
Neil was such a uniquely gifted and multi-faceted human being. The world was such a better place when he was in it. There will never be anyone like this man ever again. I was truly blessed to see him (and Alex & Geddy) play 12 times, twice up close. I consider myself lucky just to have been in the same building as he was and see his gifted talents demonstrated before my very eyes. RIP sir.
Everyone should listen to what this wonderful man has to say! His genuine nature and deep humility should be a lesson to us all. The care he shows for every little detail is amazing! Neils thirst for exploration in depth for everything that he sees and does is a very special quality.Thanks for sharing your compassion for life with all of us!
he is so excited here...a boyish excitment. He is talking about going places to see things and learn. 12-18 months later he got the diagnosis. makes me so sad. this sense of loss and sadness for Neil, has never happend to me with someone I never met. thank you Neil Pert and your parents and others for your hand in such a gift of a human.
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of Neil Peart's passing. This was a bitter-sweet video to find tonight. Of all the musicians I've admired over the years who have passed, his moved me the most. I find myself moved still and we never "met" beyond the music, lyrics and prose. Thank you Neil Peart for such a profound blessing in my life!
28:20 - The best driving song on the planet is New World Man. Thanks, Neil! You've made a huge stamp on a lot of lives and we all appreciate every word and every note. RIP, Sir.
Eloquent beyond words ..he touched so many in so many ways....like a modern day renaissance man. The fact that he was so humble mskes him even more likeable..my heart still weeps..he wouldn’t like that..someone said don’t be sad that he’s gone.. be glad he was here! So true!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Everything mentioned already by many inspired fans leave me nothing to add except but to say, Wow….what an amazing individual we were fortunate to experience. RIP NEP and Rush
Been playing the Grace Under Pressure album tonight Neil is such a good teacher. My inspiration to be a drummer as a young boy. Would not have picked up the sticks had it not been for him. Would have missed a wonderful life of playing songs. Being the heartbeat of the music. The brilliant mind of Neil is so incredible. Can listen to him speak for hours. Anyone involved with him personally received a gift that is priceless. We will miss you friend. Such a loss.
For me It still hasn't really sunk in that Neil is no longer with us. I managed to catch their Moving Pictures tour, epic concert. Thanks for the music and rip, Neal Peart 1952-2020.
The ability to be so gifted at a multitude of highly technical skill sets simultaneously is almost impossible to comprehend for a “regular person” like me. RIP Sir. Thank you for allowing us to experience your iconic genius. ❤
i grew up in Pt.Dalhousie.. same age..same time period.. went to same school with Neil..followed him around in the local bands he was in(The Majority,Jr Flood Doc Savage,Starlord etc).. and later on became a drummer myself and we were both drummers in different bands ( but known to each other).. hung out some at Tasty Treat..downing burgers and cokes and talking music for hours on end...Neil then in 1974 got in with Starlord (local band) and THEN quit to go to Toronto to get in with some band called "Rush"..a friend replaced him in 1975.. and i replaced the friend for a short period when he broke his arm... as i did also replace Neil in Doc Savage when he left them too in 1969... and later in 1973,i replaced him in an act called Westfauster .... seemed as if i was constantly following him when he left something... BUT.. i knew the man.. and hold dear ALL those memories....because sometimes, fond memories is ALL that remains.. and the only things that last as time keeps slipping through our fingers.. as well as those who are gone.. and those who remain
There's a reason he was called the Professor . Not just for his drums but for his life experiences, he was a great person and went through a lot of grief through his life to attain such greatness. Great interview!
When I first discovered Rush, one of the things that struck me was the songwriting. Neil’s song writting and his ability to express verbally and so intelligently to this day makes my heart full. He Is genuine, authentic, articulate - everything. He is the reason I fell in love with English and American literature all the way to college and beyond. I credit Neil ALWAYS for making reading and verbal expression the most hippest and coolest thing ever. I love and miss him.
It's my opinion that Neil is the GREATEST drummer of all time. I nicknamed him "the Octopus," and I will always appreciate his influence, knowledge, and wisdom he's had on my life. Thank you for this interview. He will always be missed. RIP 😎🤘😎
Just heard today January 19, 2020 of Neil Peart's passing on January 7, 2020. I understand now why he announced his retirement from music a few years ago. It was the beginning of his private battle for his life. I'm just happy he lived to see his himself (& band mates) be inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame !
Not only was he a great musician but what a fantastic human being. So curious and craving to learn what life had to offer. What an outstanding vocabulary. I bought and read ghost rider and I will have to treat myself with some others. Just so amazing to read, hearing him talking or playing
RUSH is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE of the fluidity of MASTERING TIME SIGNATURES! I play drums and there are a few things that you need to know about Neil Peart’s ( pronounced PEER-T) character: First he writes the lyrics so he knows in advance what TYPE of song it’s meant to be ie ballad, driver, etc. Second he COMPOSES on the drums… like a carpenter who looks at a set of blueprints before building the object. Neil lays out a SKETCH in his mind of the VOICES of the drumset and builds the song from there. He is also a great LISTENER knowing when NOT to step over Geddy’s singing or Alex’s solos! Finally, he had perfect timing and fluidity of time changes. He said himself that it’s not about COUNTING the time signatures as much as fluid motion to change the tempo without counting: in other words it should FLOW! He hates repeating the same drum patterns in the same song meaning if he plays a fill one way the first time around he will play it differently the second time around. IE. Rolls down the toms the first time around and triplets or quads (all four limbs) the second time around. In short there will NEVER be another like him on planet earth 🌍 🌏 🌎! REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR! With heart felt admiration and sincerity! Gary
3rd time watching this interview too. What a special man Neil was. His insight and outlook on life is inspiring...I am so lucky to have lived in his time!
Would have absolutely LOVED to meet Neil traveling via motorbike in our Italian Alps, shaking hands, talking about our bikes and pretending I didn't even know who he was...not even asking for a photo or an autograph..I would have cherished that moment very preciously. RIP Professor, hope you are riding your bike wherever you are!
What a joy! Since his sudden passing, I have watched hours and hours of footage, interviews, and coverage of Rush in general. I can say with confidence this is the best, honest chat I have witnessed. I chose the word "chat" because it is what it is! Not some cookie cutter blah, blah, blah. It's two guys, talking and enjoying each other company. My compliments, and thank you so very much for providing such sincerity, warmth, and joy.
What a joy it must be to interview someone like this. Someone who can expand on simple questions in ways that are truly engaging and insightful. His comments about compositional vs. improvisational drumming starting at 21:00 were wonderful.
Admired for his talent, respected for his intellect, loved for his humanity.
RIP PROFESSOR.
Wow! Very well said!!!
He would have talked down to you like a peon for saying rest in peace.
Well said, fellow Fan of a Great Man
R.I.P 🙏
You can never hear an interview with Neil Peart and not walk away with some pearl of wisdom you can chew on for an entire lifetime and beyond. What a gift.
Well said
You just nailed it right on the head
He was truly a gift to us all! 👏🏼
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First time seeing this interview. I can’t overestimate the amount of influence this man had on both my life’s musical journey and my outlook on the world. Thank you professor for being you
We have lost a great modern thinker, philosopher, musician/percussionist/drummer, writer/lyricist, and all-around wise, well-spoken, and humble man. RIP Professor.
When the R40 tour came through in 2015, I knew Rush was ending... I saw them in Buffalo and it was well worth the almost 3 hr drive each way from Syracuse on a Tuesday night. I took a half day off on Wednesday and I am so glad that I did. Neil's lyrics were and will always be dear to me. They even kept me on this planet will always be an inspiration. RIP Neil.
I love to hear him speak. His elevated vocabulary makes me feel like a slow kid.
+Darren Clark Hi Darren, it's funny because I feel exactly the same. Although some people in my life think I am well spoken and articulate, I feel like Neil is a professor and I am a student. Neil is an inspiration to me whether I am on my bike cycling or hearing him speak with George. I was listening to "Middletown Dreams" today and I couldn't help thinking that Neil is a survivor. If I lost my daughter & wife like he did, I just don't know if I could go on. He has demonstrated how a person can endure a world that came crashing down and come back, re-group, stay positive and return to his profession albeit with frustration & challenges.
Oh, really? Cause as non-native speaker, I feel like a complete dumb! Glad to know it's hard even for you guys.
I quote him, "It was motion, highways, and wildlife that revitalized me. It gives your tiny existence a different perspective when you're among things that are millions of years old."
Lol!
@@samuelfuzati Yes it is.
Great guy. Very sad loss.
He lost a family. Then he rebuilt his life and now his family lost him.
Rest in Peace Neil.
Rock on "Professor"!
Watching this great interview again after Neil's tragic passing. A great artist and legend. RIP Neil.
Why is his passing "tragic'? Everyone dies....even you
@@Marchosias_Rex of course everyone dies.. but his passing was tragic because it was sudden, and for the person he was a true professor of his craft.
read his books, they are excellent reads,............
@@jessetruman1560- once we knew the circumstances of his passing, it became much like Eddie Van Halen's passing - he was freed from a crushing burden(the cancer), and all we could do was miss him. And carry on - and the Professor's Rush band mates were notably more cool than the Van Halen Circus was.
Now, the recent demise of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was different; we wuz robbed. Definitely.
RIP Professor.
Truly the "worlds most interesting man", so intelligent.
More than the Dos Equis guy?
Without a doubt…
And extremely humble.
Neil was here as a blessing to all who paid attention. A multitalented person who played percussion, wrote magnificent lyrics and stories. He touched many souls in his time here. I miss him dearly.
"No amount of talent can make up for the knowledge of how to do it". He was a brilliant person... and that is why Rush was soooo good
This is the best interview with Neil I've ever seen. I loved the fact that it was basically a conversation with him rather than the same tired questions he gets asked over and over again.
My thoughts exactly!
there are a few better interviews from years ago. one of them was with Pamela Wallin and the other, with Prime Minister Chretien.
You can tell that there was a really great rapport between them. Neil, oh man, this poor world needs more people like you right now. An acute observer, respectful, reflective and keen to always be learning. You are so sorely missed and so loved, judging by the volume of comments on all these videos on RUclips. 🙏❤️😔
@@JF-kv1gm what a simply lover
Amen! ❤
We've lost a great human being, not just a great drummer. Godspeed, Neil. You are missed but never forgotten.
Had a few Neil sightings when I lived in Santa Monica. One was him in his vintage Aston Martin & Neil riding his BMW early in the am without a helmet. A TRUE celebrity sighting in a town full of "celebrities". RIP Professor
thats a great little story, love to hear about Neil just being a "normal guy", which was his favorite place to be.
My interaction with him, to the extent that there was an interaction, was between his home town of St. Catharines and Hamilton where he was to play a gig for which I had tickets and to which I was travelling. He passed me on the Queen Elizabeth Way around Grimsby as he and Brutus were speeding past on their motorcycles on the way to Copps Coliseum for the gig. That's the closest that I know I was to him but, alas, I was just another driver in a vehicle on a 6 lane highway full of traffic.
@@Snowdog070 I worked/lived in the area of Santa Monica where he also lived. I shopped at The Farms grocery store as he did. I would say I saw him about 5-6 times in 13 years (once with his wife and daughter). The most memorable would be at 6.45am at the corner of Marguerita and 14th on my way to work-he was helmet less on the BMW GS, I assume not far from his house. I always respected his privacy. RIP
I saw him one time on his bmw in buffalo, before a show. It was just him and me at a stop light. I was walking across the street in a Farewell To Kings shirt. I pointed at him and gave him a thumbs up and he revved his bike up. One of the great moments in my life!!!
I discovered where his house was in Santa Monica. Drove past it one day about 6:30 am. Neil was on the balcony smoking. Great to see him, but I didnt even CONSIDER any other connection besides the eye contact
this guy is one of the few truly great men in this world
I totally agree.
I could spend a lifetime listening to him speak
I came here for Mr. Peart, but was reminded of what a strong interviewer Mr. Strombo was and is. Mr. Peart is the Leonard Cohen of our generation because he spoke to life that we all see, but he was willing to talk about it.
Yes he IS.
Yup, Strombo did have a knack for interviewing in a very down to earth way!
I like to watch these Neil Peart interviews every so often, even now. He reminds me what it means to truly be an artist and a human. And a human living an authentic life full of artistry.
You can see how the interviewer is drawn in by Neil’s eloquence when explaining his pursuits and he is riveting to listen to while both speaking and playing. Neil had a zest for life. The best word to describe Neil is inquisitive with regard to his curious nature and passion for knowledge. Rush is “ Thinking Man’s Music” and rightfully so. Neil will be missed. Many musicians have passed recently but, Neil’s passing was really heart wrenching. Thanks for the drumming prowess!
The guys in Rush seem so laid back and like normal people. If you didnt know they were rock stars you would never guess.
@F G absolutely
Wow what a great interview! Am I the only one that could literally listen to Neil all day long?? The dude is so talented and such an incredible and smarty person let alone the best drummer in the world! Such a class act. Thank you for all the amazing music Neil, Geddy & Alex!!
I to could listen to him speak all day… I’ve listen to Rush since I was 13 I’m 57 now and I still love them.. I think there all great musicians and also great human beings..I’m so mad I missed the going out tour..
You're not alone. A great drummer, a great lyricist and a deep human being!
@@drew64rush82 it's so sad that he couldn't hear you fawning and fluffing his epic ego. He would truly have enjoyed it.
I totally agree with the comments about ,A what a good interview this is and B how much i really love just listening to Mr. Peart talk!..his voice is so
So.. i cant put my finger on it. Its like listening to somebody narrating a National Geographic documentary, it just has a melody to it.
I hope that makes sense ?, but i also have to say i was overcome with a feeling of gratitude that i was able to join millions of other Rush fans that " got it" and how much i always got so excited when they released a new album
I want them to know Somehow, that thier songs had and still have a profound impact in my life
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Dearly missed. His music and writing will live on forever.
Listening to Neil speak now after his passing, I'm reminded of what a poetic soul he had. He had a knack for storytelling. He did this in his lyrics, but also his books. A deep, thoughtful man. We are all better for "knowing" Neil. May he always rest in peace.
When Neil passed, I feel like I lost a true friend. As much as I cherished all the chapters of his music, I also dove deep into all of his writing. Will truly miss him. Love him immensely. A true brilliant beautiful soul. ❤️
I've drummed to his likeness for 39 years.
I lost my drumming father. Sad.
This is an interview I can never get tired of watching because it captures Neil as a real guy talking about what he really cares about, observing people, connecting with them, and exploring human nature, which is why he was such a great drummer and so in tune with all of it. So strange to think he found out he was sick just about a year after this interview. He found out he had glioblastoma in August 2016, and at that point he was having a difficult time finishing his crossword puzzle, but here he seems sharp as a tack. I still can’t believe he’s gone.
Neil had a very humble and docile spirit, he was a man with depth of feeling.
Wow - this had to have been one of the last handful of interviews he did, and it is so conversational and pleasant. He's smiling during a lot of this, and that's so nice to see.
Neil’s been gone 2 years, and yet I am continuously inspired by him, and his philosophies on life and being “in the moment”. Neil may have never gone to college, but his level of knowledge about a myriad of things and his awareness of the world around him sounded more intelligent than most of the tenured university professors I have heard in my life. I would have paid a handsome sum to take a class from him, no matter the subject. And you could sense that he would have been a tough but fair instructor.
He was indeed a highly intelligent man. An outlier who refused to be fashioned into a predictable mold. So glad that outliers like me are not alone.
What a fantastic person, humble, educated caring, and the best drummer to grace a stage. All you so called celebrities, take a look, this is the way you should conduct yourselves.
RIP Mr Peart, you are truly missed😓
My gawd.. I’ve been a super Rush fan since I was in my late teens but I learn more about the band and indeed the brilliance and calm that is Neil Peart. As a motorcyclist myself myself I get that same level of attachment and solidarity with those around me when I ride alone. He had a sense of freedom that most never ever realize. He is so missed.
neal peart is an inspirational man.
What a genuine guy....and what a drummer he was
I'm so glad i got to see them live during their last tour.3 hour of stellar musicianship and the best concert i have ever seen.
What a lovely human Neil was.
What an absolutely amazing human being. Yes, he’s also arguably the greatest musician to make a living “hitting things with sticks”, as he phrased it but what a compassionate, thoughtful, inclusive, warm and beautiful man he was. The world is better to have had him and a bit deprived that he left us too soon.
These are good polite Canadian boys like myself! LOL I discovered Rush as a teenager in highschool in the late 1970's and they instantly became my favorite band. I saw them when they were the opening act for Styx at Queens University in my hometown of Kingston Ontario and it was a fantastic concert. I only saw them one more time and I'm kicking myself now for not seeing them more. They were so inevative and original with amazing lyrics to go along with the music. All three members were so gifted and their music catalogue shows it. R.I.P Neil !
What a worthwhile life Neil lived!!
Came here after watching the premiere of the MP40 interview with Dirk and Lerxst, this conversation with Pratt is just plain awesome! Miss him so much.
Such a nice humble guy.
Absolutely one of the best interviews with Neil I have seen. He thrives in those intimate settings. Such a great person and such a compassion of life, much earned from his own trials and tribulations. Great job Strombo!!
40 years on from first hearing Rush, this man is still inspiring me.
John Benton me too John 🙏🏻
I think for me this was the greatest interview that I've seen with him. What a Genuine Human Being. What a huge loss to this world. R.I.P Professor.
I absolutely loved that Neil compared visiting the Grand Canyon to being blown back by a power chord, and then seeing the rock formations of Utah as having the grandeur of the music of Gustav Mahler.
I honestly can't imagine any other rocker making such intellectually astute comparisons like that.
(Although fellow band member Geddy Lee might be inclined to make similar comparisons himself. Possibly.)
True genius indeed.
And George, leaving aside those dark circles around your eyes, and the dreadful lighting here, what was with your death grip on your mic stand, dood?
Good grief.
Thought you were holding onto that for dear life, like if you let go, the room might begin spinning so fast you'd have been hurled into the darkest recesses of space.
(I appreciate that now, in 2022, you don't need to hide behind a microphone or have headphones clamped on your head during the interviews/conversations.
Like the one with Neil's friends and band mates, Geddy Lee, and Alex Lifeson that I just commented on at length.
You're a much better, more confident and relaxed interviewer now, and don't seem to need the technical device crutches anymore, which is wonderful.)
Outside of those minor quibbles, great interview.
I too love listening to Neil speak, on any subject.
I have not heard it come up but I wonder if Neil narrates the audiobook versions of his books.
Because, honestly?
If he has not, he should.
Neil's voice is perfectly suited for audiobook narration.
Not to mention ASMR...
(I've said this elsewhere, but RIP Neil.)
Oh Neil, you are so badly missed! Your real life knowledge, the way that you relayed your thoughts, the words that you've used to paint a picture in the listeners mind, your enthusiasm for life and wanting to get out and experience everything. I truly never grow tired of listening to this man speak! So well spoken, thoughts so clearly expressed! Your drumming and parts you've composed are forever etched in my mind, driving me and making me strive for greatness anytime I play. Please know that your words & music have been such a pleasure to listen to and read. You are missed, you are sorely missed.🥲
Rest in peace Neil. The knickname "the professor" just fit you so well!
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🙏✝️❤️💯
Long live Rush. RIP Professor. Gone but not forgotten. Geddy, Alex and Neil wrote the soundtrack to my life. Thank u seems so inadequate to say. But again I say thank u.
Neil was such a uniquely gifted and multi-faceted human being. The world was such a better place when he was in it. There will never be anyone like this man ever again. I was truly blessed to see him (and Alex & Geddy) play 12 times, twice up close. I consider myself lucky just to have been in the same building as he was and see his gifted talents demonstrated before my very eyes. RIP sir.
Neil is such a tremendous soul. He has so much to teach and we have so much to learn from him. Thanks for the music, thanks for the stories!
You hear him talk about this and then you remember you’re here because of music
He was such a profound person
Everyone should listen to what this wonderful man has to say! His genuine nature and deep humility should be a lesson to us all.
The care he shows for every little detail is amazing! Neils thirst for exploration in depth for everything that he sees and does is a very special quality.Thanks for sharing your compassion for life with all of us!
he is so excited here...a boyish excitment. He is talking about going places to see things and learn. 12-18 months later he got the diagnosis. makes me so sad. this sense of loss and sadness for Neil, has never happend to me with someone I never met. thank you Neil Pert and your parents and others for your hand in such a gift of a human.
He is absolutely amazing to listen to. Such an eloquent speaker.
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of Neil Peart's passing. This was a bitter-sweet video to find tonight. Of all the musicians I've admired over the years who have passed, his moved me the most. I find myself moved still and we never "met" beyond the music, lyrics and prose. Thank you Neil Peart for such a profound blessing in my life!
I love this man. Thank you for every gift you gave to us.
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28:20 - The best driving song on the planet is New World Man. Thanks, Neil! You've made a huge stamp on a lot of lives and we all appreciate every word and every note. RIP, Sir.
A decent and good human being. Neil woke me up way back in 1981, and he continues to inspire me today.
What a thoroughly lovely and intelligent man. He had so much more to give but it’s great we have all these times with him recorded.
An artful interviewer. Truly in-tune with his craft. He highlights the thought that each of the members of Rush were men of stellar skill and depth.
A truly amazing man to sit and listen to. An unbelievable life filled with triumphs and tragedies, and still going strong. Such an inspiration.
This is one of the best interviews I've ever seen on any subject.
Eloquent beyond words ..he touched so many in so many ways....like a modern day renaissance man. The fact that he was so humble mskes him even more likeable..my heart still weeps..he wouldn’t like that..someone said don’t be sad that he’s gone.. be glad he was here! So true!!! ❤️❤️❤️
What an incredible guy he was! The best drummer......ever, one of the finest lyricists and such a warm sounding person. Thank you for the music.
Everything mentioned already by many inspired fans leave me nothing to add except but to say, Wow….what an amazing individual we were fortunate to experience. RIP NEP and Rush
Been playing the Grace Under Pressure album tonight Neil is such a good teacher. My inspiration to be a drummer as a young boy. Would not have picked up the sticks had it not been for him. Would have missed a wonderful life of playing songs. Being the heartbeat of the music. The brilliant mind of Neil is so incredible. Can listen to him speak for hours. Anyone involved with him personally received a gift that is priceless. We will miss you friend. Such a loss.
For me It still hasn't really sunk in that Neil is no longer with us. I managed to catch their Moving Pictures tour, epic concert. Thanks for the music and rip, Neal Peart 1952-2020.
This man with his lovely insight to lyrics saved me from the darkness
Every musician of any instrument should listen to Neil speak on pretty much every video he’s in on RUclips. What a legendary teacher.
I'm amazed to say I've ridden a motorcycle on all 3 of his recommended geographies. I can die happy :)
The ability to be so gifted at a multitude of highly technical skill sets simultaneously is almost impossible to comprehend for a “regular person” like me. RIP Sir. Thank you for allowing us to experience your iconic genius. ❤
i grew up in Pt.Dalhousie.. same age..same time period.. went to same
school with Neil..followed him around in the local bands he was in(The
Majority,Jr Flood Doc Savage,Starlord etc).. and later on became a drummer myself
and we were both drummers in different bands ( but known to each
other).. hung out some at Tasty Treat..downing burgers and cokes and
talking music for hours on end...Neil then in 1974 got in with Starlord (local
band) and THEN quit to go to Toronto to get in with some band called
"Rush"..a friend replaced him in 1975.. and i replaced the friend for a short
period when he broke his arm... as i did also replace Neil in Doc Savage when he
left them too in 1969... and later in 1973,i replaced him in an act called
Westfauster .... seemed as if i was constantly following him when he
left something... BUT.. i knew the man.. and hold dear ALL those
memories....because sometimes, fond memories is ALL that remains.. and the only things that last as time keeps slipping through our fingers.. as well as those who are gone.. and those who remain
"Time is still the infinite jest."
RIP good sir. You are an absolute legend
Such a wonderful interview, we all miss you Neil.
Strombo had put Neil so at ease that he just overflowed with conversation and information. A master of his craft interviewing a legend.
what a great man he was... rip
There's a reason he was called the Professor . Not just for his drums but for his life experiences, he was a great person and went through a lot of grief through his life to attain such greatness. Great interview!
He was the smartest person on Gilligan’s island
I love listening to Neil's interviews! Brilliant, talented, and thoughtful guy. Such a tragic loss!
When I first discovered Rush, one of the things that struck me was the songwriting. Neil’s song writting and his ability to express verbally and so intelligently to this day makes my heart full. He Is genuine, authentic, articulate - everything. He is the reason I fell in love with English and American literature all the way to college and beyond. I credit Neil ALWAYS for making reading and verbal expression the most hippest and coolest thing ever. I love and miss him.
What a great interview, thank you for letting Neil speak, coming from a motorcyclist and a Rush fan. Love from Scotland 🏴
It's my opinion that Neil is the GREATEST drummer of all time. I nicknamed him "the Octopus," and I will always appreciate his influence, knowledge, and wisdom he's had on my life. Thank you for this interview. He will always be missed. RIP 😎🤘😎
God, I just discovered House of Strombo … what a joy. And this interview set a high standard! Kudos
Thanks for watching!
Just heard today January 19, 2020 of Neil Peart's passing on January 7, 2020. I understand now why he announced his retirement from music a few years ago. It was the beginning of his private battle for his life. I'm just happy he lived to see his himself (& band mates) be inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame !
Not only was he a great musician but what a fantastic human being. So curious and craving to learn what life had to offer. What an outstanding vocabulary. I bought and read ghost rider and I will have to treat myself with some others. Just so amazing to read, hearing him talking or playing
RUSH is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE of the fluidity of MASTERING TIME SIGNATURES! I play drums and there are a few things that you need to know about Neil Peart’s ( pronounced PEER-T) character: First he writes the lyrics so he knows in advance what TYPE of song it’s meant to be ie ballad, driver, etc. Second he COMPOSES on the drums… like a carpenter who looks at a set of blueprints before building the object. Neil lays out a SKETCH in his mind of the VOICES of the drumset and builds the song from there. He is also a great LISTENER knowing when NOT to step over Geddy’s singing or Alex’s solos! Finally, he had perfect timing and fluidity of time changes. He said himself that it’s not about COUNTING the time signatures as much as fluid motion to change the tempo without counting: in other words it should FLOW! He hates repeating the same drum patterns in the same song meaning if he plays a fill one way the first time around he will play it differently the second time around. IE. Rolls down the toms the first time around and triplets or quads (all four limbs) the second time around. In short there will NEVER be another like him on planet earth 🌍 🌏 🌎! REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR!
With heart felt admiration and sincerity!
Gary
I am imagining a conversation between Peart and Copeland. Definitely fascinating, but gosh those two can go on forever.
Marcelo Lima Carl Palmer, Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland having a conversation and making our heads turn.
A very competent writer. Crystal clear, simple, refined. And wise. The professor. RIP.
Canada has some really excellent human beings! Thank you for this. Whatever you do in the classroom, America needs to learn from.
Rare,old interview,damn,Neil will ALWAYS be in our 💜
This is one of the best Neil interviews I've seen. Strombo does a great job of inciting fascinating talk from Neil.
R.I.P. Neil Peart 😭
How much we miss in life by not staying present.. "Any activity... is sufficient unto itself." -NP
What a student. What a teacher.🤍
Awesome interview! What a great guy! Thank you again Neil for all you did for us we love you!
Miss you Neil...can't believe it's been seven years since the final Rush tour and I can't believe they'll never be another new song. love love 💘 love
to discover a Peart interview i haven't heard is like finding gold - made my day & made me cry
Oh, you sentimental old fool! I suppose that it takes one, to know one? Have you seen (Search RUclips: Eric Chappell Rush Hall of Fame?
@@loafersheffield thanks for the tip ! what a great ovation they got ! glad Neil was around to enjoy it
All 3 members of Rush were/are very well spoken. If Neil hadn’t become a rock legend he could’ve been one heck of a narrator.
Right?!? Never considered that, he woulda KILLED it.
3rd time watching this interview too. What a special man Neil was. His insight and outlook on life is inspiring...I am so lucky to have lived in his time!
Would have absolutely LOVED to meet Neil traveling via motorbike in our Italian Alps, shaking hands, talking about our bikes and pretending I didn't even know who he was...not even asking for a photo or an autograph..I would have cherished that moment very preciously. RIP Professor, hope you are riding your bike wherever you are!
This is a great interview to revisit. It's evident that Neil was interested and engaged. So interesting, so passionate, so missed.
Excellent interview. Neil is so much more relaxed without a studio audience. Thanks, George.
What a great interviewer ... same as the new interview with Geddy and Alex ... thank you for those worthfull 30 minutes !!! RUSH4EVER
What a joy! Since his sudden passing, I have watched hours and hours of footage, interviews, and coverage of Rush in general. I can say with confidence this is the best, honest chat I have witnessed. I chose the word "chat" because it is what it is! Not some cookie cutter blah, blah, blah. It's two guys, talking and enjoying each other company. My compliments, and thank you so very much for providing such sincerity, warmth, and joy.
What a joy it must be to interview someone like this. Someone who can expand on simple questions in ways that are truly engaging and insightful. His comments about compositional vs. improvisational drumming starting at 21:00 were wonderful.