Even better is that they made this in response to their label saying "hey you guys need to make more songs that are radio-friendly" And they were like "Pfft how about no"
Same here. My brother and I had never even heard of Rush until a High School friend had lent us this epic album. After school that evening, a couple of 16 year old musicians sat down to listen to this 20+ minute masterpiece and were completely blown away! 🎆Rush had, at that unforgettable moment, forever changed our understanding and appreciation of what REAL music was. All these decades later, here I am, still being mesmerized by the greatest power trio in the history of the world.🔥Long live Rush. 🍁
@@harveybernstein9203 It's was a delicious item when purchased at Timmy Hortens in Kandahar AB back in the day. I'll allow that it should be in the Canadian Hall of Cuisine Fame!🍁
@@govetter First time I've watched this version with the drawings. I was SO glad to see that Rush made sure to show the protagonist still alive at the end, and able to witness the Elders come to tear the temples down! I was always a bit sad at the end of 2112 before, since that poor tortured man ended it all seemingly right before the fulfilment of his dream. It's really nice that he made it, and went on to see his World change to the way he wanted it
@@spectrumdisorder Neal Schon and EVH can't hold Alex's jock in my opinion. You obviously haven't listened to much Rush. Nothing against Neal Schon or EVH as they are very great players.
Hard to believe...I grew up listening to Rush and Neil Peart's blistering percussion. He will be missed :( I am sad today. But as long as future generations have access to his music, that makes me happy. Perhaps they [percussionists] will have a great model to advance their careers.
"I don't think I can carry on, carry on this cold and empty life. Oh, no-ooo... !" And then that sorrowful yet epic guitar solo kicks in. Gives me a lump in my throat even as I'm head-banging.
Discovered Rush by accident long ago. A friend was working on a guy's pickup with an 8 track tape player. He told me to come over and listen to this "shit". It was 2112. We were like "I don't know what this is, but it is amazing". We went to the All the World's a Stage tour concert shortly after. It was insane! I remember they said they were going to play a song off their upcoming album which wasn't released yet. It was Xanadu!!!! We were about 10 feet from the stage. I will never forget how incredible that show was and I have seen them 9 more times live.
when it came to musical compositions and technical ability....neils writtings and rush as musicians,well they are above others, 2112 was shere brilliance,but then so was many of neils writtings..... theres one i love as much as 2112... necromancer... some parts are so deep !!! as for music: RUSH took music to its highest extremities of its ambitions,beyond comparisons,to simplify in words RUSH reached the ultimate...PERFECTION !
@@leonardyardley771 2112 my favourite album by rush the more hear it the more I like. It was a bit before my time but I still discovered it probably by being Canadian and living in Ontario for a bit. Kids today are missing out that’s why I like to share stuff like this with younger people who don’t know it. Kinda how I got into it actually. But your comment is spot on my friend
RIP Neil. You're a genius, a legend, and the standard I have measured every drummer against for the past 40 years. "Suddenly, you were gone . From all the lives you left your mark upon".
My brother and I used to talk about an animated version for this song 35 years ago. My brother saw the priest jumping off the bench and smashing the guitar.
My 19 year old son who is a pre professional ballet dancer was listening to 2112 when I came in from a walk. He was working out choreography to it. He said, “someday I’m going to create a ballet around this. It’s perfect for a ballet!”
Neil Peart was more than just the greatest drummer. He was a poet, lyricist, author, traveler, and philosopher who was kind enough to share his stories with us all.
I don't know why, but I don't think most people have noticed Alex Lifesons use of the wah pedal in this song. He used it heavily to make a lot of white noise during his solo to represent the guitar being smashed into pieces by the priests.
"this is majestic" words from a dream theater member while sitting outside a rush concert listening to rush. and thus began the bands first name Majesty...
Imagine how lucky we are that Geddy and Alex brought Neil into the fold. Three amazing artists in their own right and together they give us works like this. RIP Neil, you live on through the art you created and left in our care.
The truth is they had no idea that Neil had such astounding lyrics writings skills. Actually Neil didn’t either. He was just auditioning to be a drummer. He got the job, then blew them away with his mind blowing lyrical skills. An incredibly coincidental, or blessed set of circumstances.
i just love how it is the younger Rush (circa 1976) who "left our planets long ago" and then it is the older Rush who are the ones who "assume control"! Absolute perfection!
And I just love how they preserved the feedback on the final note. I've been listening to this album since it was on vinyl, and that's how its supposed to end!
An epic about defiance in the face of totalitarianism. A love letter to all of rock. Arguably one of the greatest songs ever written. RIP, Neil. I still can't believe you're gone, even 4 years later.
2112 was written to combat the record company that was trying to control them. The priests are the record company. When you understand their back story it makes this epic album even more brilliant. They would not be controlled. They could not be controlled. Thank you RUSH for standing up to them and giving us what we needed; the beauty of music in its purest form.
When my son was in high school he started listening to rap and one night we were alone and I asked him if he wanted to hear some real base I put rush in my stero and he was never the same .
Whovian1029 In reality its a bit pointless to care if people like him or not, but when i see certain players being mentioned all the time i cant help but think of players like Alex. In every top list theres always Slash etc. Alex destroys most of them!
I was once woke up at 2 am, everything was quiet all around. For some reason I couldn't sleep. Decided to listen some prog, I plugged my headphones and played the new album I bought , titled "2112. " This was the night I listened to Rush for the very first time. The encounter was so epic that even after I finished the album, I could feel chills just by thinking of the music. I don't have enough words to describe this beauty, no one has.
I was 13 in 1976, I heard bits of this album from a friends brother and soon spent some hard earned mowing cash and bought the album. Many, many, many nights I sat in a chair next to the stereo in my folks living room at night, all lights off, headphones on, looking out the window at distant slowly blinking red lights from broadcast towers, and played this music as loud as my sanity would allow. I know (knew) every note, every lick, every strike of Neal Peart's sticks to the point of distraction in the real world as I replayed side A in my mind. I did the same with many albums (Kiss-Detroit Rock City, Styx-Equinox, Steve Miller) but 2112 was the leader by far. I ache for that time.
Similiar memories, but early 80s discovering Rush, ELP and Yes. And no bong, I wouldnt dare at 13 in the living room, but bet your ass I walked the dog and blazed up before I got set up in the living room.
Me too:( miss the past. This was my favorite album, also, along with "The Song Remains the Same" Love your description of the" blinking red lights" from the broadcast towers.
I Overture - 0:00 II The Temples of Syrinx - 4:32 III Discovery - 6:45 IV Presentation - 10:15 V Oracle: The Dream - 13:57 VI Soliloquy - 15:56 VII Grand Finale - 18:18
I remember being stoned out of my mind and listening to 2112. The 1st Rush album I ever bought. Afterwards I wondered why. May Neil Peart rest in peace. One of the best drummers ever if not the best.
I'm an airline flight instructor. I have my simulator students squawk 2112 as a transponder code. Very few get it but occasionally someone shouts Rush! Greatest album of all time. I had this on 8 track in my first POS car... 1979 Pioneer super tuner under the dash. It doesn't get better than Rush! Old Rush!
Oh man !!! The Super Tuner !! Forgot about that unit. I had one also. That was a great time and we had no idea just how dense the quality of media/music was as we lived it. Bring back the musician.... and the 8 track ClaChunk lol
Brad Martin sorry to correct you but in the song’s story, The Solar Federation are the evil guys. The good guys (which Neil Peart should be a part of) are the Elder Race of Men.
I’ll tell you what I’m 26 years old. My dad introduced me to rush and this has always been one of my favorites. People are blown away that I even know this but good music is good music. This is a masterpiece and I hope other generations appreciate it as much as I always do and will. I feel alive again when I hear this. Getty lee is a legend.
I’m 32 and I was introduced to RUSH by my dad too. He’d blast this while washing cars in the driveway. I was like 3 years old and wondering what this music was. 😂😂😂😂😂
In 2149 , somewhere in the Universe , some creature (s) will be listening to this Rush song in their spaceship with the same joy as now. The music of the 3 composers will always be immortal. Thank you Neil, Alex and Geddy. Salut Neil, rest in peace my friend
@@TheCanuck1962 your opinion. My opinion is that they can have more than 1 masterpiece in fact they have several masterpieces! I have been listening to Rush since 1976 when 2112 was released and I have seen them live 7 times I'm pretty sure that I know what their masterpiece is and in my opinion it's 2112 among many! Just sayin!
Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation! (7 words) Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation! (7 words) Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation! (7 words) (Total words: 21) We have assumed control! (4 words) We have assumed control! (4 words) We have assumed control! (4 words) (Total words: 12) 2112.
@@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316was gonna say same thing....definitely more so now I feel...from a song made 40 yrs ago. Proof Neil was an alien because no human can play like that dude 😂
Timeless. My Dad told me Rush was one of those bands that, while at their height, people either loved them or hated them .. there wasn't really an in between. And i feel the leading reason for that is because of how ahead of their time they were. They were visionaries. I'll be 36 on Monday. Dad passed in July 2021. I'm so thankful he was so into Rush that me and my siblings couldn't help but become fans.
@@grantmackinnon6449 Absolutely right. I mean, I respect Bonham and all the obvious ones, but in my own personal opinion, there are shite drummers, then bad drummers, then good drummers, then great ones, then fantastic ones, then amazing ones, and THEN there’s Neil Peart.
Hey thanks for showing this, my older brother explained this album to me years ago and with the video you've shown it's exactly what he told me. Understand he went to the concert but this was back in the day before he would this video was out.
Rush: the only band I can think of whose relevance and appreciation has remained so strong that a comic is adopted as 2112's music video FORTY YEARS after it was released.
Every time I go back to listen to this masterpiece, I think of how we're slowly getting closer to the dystopia being described. Yet I retain hope that things will work out.
I always felt like Rush's music deserves some sort of movie such as Pink Floyd's the wall. This gave 2112 an illustration very nice. Farewell to a King RIP Neil
Ever since I first heard this song, I've wanted to make a mini movie of it. It would be such an amazing movie dude, it's already all set up and everything
I wish i could go to a Rush concert. I grew up to my grandparents listening to them and it just amaze me the talent is amazing. Geddy Lee was my fave. He’s got the most beautiful pristine tone without even trying.
Personally, I preferred it more without it. I guess I like music better without or at least with minimal visual accompaniment (in terms of the lyrics, not concerts, music videos, etc.) Still, you can't deny that it's an awesome video.
Turtleturd I wouldn't really call it metal but I think I know what you mean I used to go to a school where I was also one of 5 where this girl named ebby and me would argue over if guns and roses was good with they are but she prefers AC/DC and Metallica I'm not even sher if she knows who rush is but I wish I had stayed at school there to tell her
Well, this is true for me as well, but I find peace in the fact that there is a different 2112 hidden in the song. At the very end, the message from the Elder Race of Man: Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation. Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation. Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation. We have assumed control. We have assumed control. We have assumed control. The first sentence has 7 words. The second different sentence has 4 words. Both sentences are repeated 3 times. 7x3=21 4x3=12 2112.
@@ddd228 get out of here. All day? You might get lucky in Tulsa to catch two for Tuesday on KMOD. And always the same ones. They so many cool songs , it would take all day. Envious
I don't care what anybody says. This is still the absolute heaviest thing I've ever heard, especially the first six and a half minutes. See, it isn't always about how fast or how loud you play. In fact, it really comes down to attitude. In this case, Rush were angry with how they were being told to be more "radio-friendly" and they said "absolutely not!" and made this masterpiece. The anger shows through, and that's why it's heavy.
I think I was about 12 years old, around 1981, and used to love mooching around in some woodland behind some houses nearby where I grew up. One day there was an old chest of drawers, obviously thrown out into the woods by one of the homeowners. I rifled through the drawers, they were all empty, but in one I found a Philips c90 cassette tape. Curiously, I took it home and played it on my tape player and it was a recording of this album. That was when my life changed and I became a Rush fan. I listened to that tape most nights, through my headphones, in bed, it was mind blowing. Like nothing else I had ever heard. Thank you Rush, for providing a soundtrack to my life and thank you to the guy who illustrated this, it’s fabulous.
I started my Rush journey with a well used cassette of A Farewell to Kings, didn't even have the case. I still have it somewhere in a closet, along with all my Rush records.
Anyone catch the images of Alex, Geddy and Neil during the video? Notice how early on when the video talks about the elder race of man left Earth (15:25) that it was young versions of the three, and then at the end they come back as older (20:00)to take back the planet from the Priests of the Temple of Syrinx. Nice trick by the Illustrator/Animator of this video.
It's oddly happening. I have been hearing the song "Twilight Zone" in my head that last few days. I guess my subconscious pulled it up as it relates to towns being empty with the covid-19 lockdown. That made me want to come to listen to all of the lyrics again with a new way of looking at them, wondering what else they may have "foreseen". First I noticed a Mandella Effect. No one played this album more back in the day, just saying and In Temples of Syrinx its " Father and Son" not common sons. Also, the oracle was a SHE, not he. Anyway, there is a "Galactic Federation" that is a negative ET bloodline posing as good, trying to take over control from another not so good ET bloodline and that is what this whole shut down is about as was the creation of Trumps Space Force. Take note that they even copied the logo symbol from the Federations in Star Trek. They are fighting up there and a lot is happening behind the scenes. They want AI to take over and the vaccine has synthetic DNA , patented voice to skull tech, that with 5G will give total mind control of all humans. The computers in the walls and temples ( our bodies) is 5 and 6 G nanotech. Humans will become good little worker biological slaves run by the AI computer and sold as such and no one will be the wiser. All human creativity will be snuffed out as the right brain will be shut down and inaccessible. AI is the only thing allowed to create music or art and it will suck as if you haven't noticed, it is already putting out much of today's garbage. And, a group called Annonymous as you all know, just called out Bill Gates and his vaccine and they called out Trump in the past. Anonymous has been calling out the whole Federation take over. Look at the album and who wrote the story of 2112. Its says - Annonymous You can't make this shit up. It's happening.
@@cosmicjumpgate3038 God I love RUclips comments. No better place to safely interact with unmedicated Schizophrenics. Please keep commenting! You are fascinating.
+Union Blacksmith actually, Geddy himself said in an interview he doesnt think slapping reflects his style and chooses not to slap. Same with Picking. He uses his fingernail to get that fat, full tone we all know and love.
I built a playlist on spotify called Symphonic Voyages that addresses that very thing. Check it out sometime. You might not enjoy all of my choices, but you will find that Rush is well represented. =D
This transcends anything else I've ever heard in music. I'm 52 and I've been listening to Rush now on and off for over 30 years. However in The last 5 years is when I acquired a more deeper appreciation for this song if you will. The gentleman of Rush are absolute SuperStars ❣️ R. I. P. Neil Peart
Amazing what a little aging will do to perception. In my 60s now and I appreciate this even more than when I was voraciously consuming this 40+ years ago in college.
"Listen to my music And hear what it can do There's something here that's as strong as life I know that it will reach you" ~Neil Peart, the beautiful lyricist & De Slagwerker
Due to the fact that I don't see any timestamps for segments (though why would you need them, the song is one big story, it's better, if not mandatory, to listen to the whole thing), I'll make some for the people who might want to listen to just a certain segment. 0:01 Overture (Fun Fact: This song uses the tune of the more widely known song by the same name of Overture at 4:07) 4:32 The Temples of Syrinx (Fun Fact: This reuses one of the melodies from near the end of Overture at 5:30 and 6:25) 6:50 Discovery 9:45 What feels like the start of Presentation in terms of the storyline 10:15 What feels like the start of Presentation in terms of the music 10:33 The start of Presentation in terms of the actual video 13:56 Oracle: The Dream (Fun Fact: at 15:26, the members of Rush have a cameo!) 16:02 Soliloquy 18:19 Grand Finale (Fun Fact: I've seen more than a few people complaining that Rush could've and should've added just another 40 seconds to make the song 21 minutes and 12 seconds long, but what I haven't seen anyone so far mentioning is that there is a different 2112 hidden in the song. At the very end of this last segment, the message from the Elder Race says "Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation. Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation. Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation. We have assumed control. We have assumed control. We have assumed control." The first sentence, "Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation," has 7 words, the second, "We have assumed control," has 4 words, and both are repeated a total of three times each. 7x3=21, 4x3=12, 2112.) If you want to contribute a Fun Fact for the other segments, feel free. I'll add it if it seems to be something not everyone would notice.
Remember when our parents would say "Your music stinks, ours was way better." Now I'm saying the same thing to my nephews. Today's music sucks balls. The classics never get old.
I know you cant pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend but.....this is the only time I've ever cried like a baby when someone I have never met died. Felt a connection to this man through his life experience and his profound poetry. A kindred soul who I miss though we have never met. Enjoy your long ride Professor while you shout "bring that horizon to me!"
Me too. Never so much got a tiny bit watery eyed from a celebrity or artist until I woke up that morning. Greatest song ever written. Greatest band ever. Period.
Saw them play this at the Paladium in New York. It was the most incredible concert I have ever seen and I have seen over 300 bands starting back in the 60s
Imagine in 92 years I imagine this will be getting a resurgence of airplay or whatever it is then. Of course I will not stop listening to Rush until my last breath.
I love the solo in Presentation. It always sounded to me like the guitar crying and yelling while it's being destroyed, thrown to the fire, or being mutilated. 2112 is life.
This is nothing short of amazing. The whole album should be produced in this manner. More albums should, as well. When I think of just how much creativity in general -- and Sci-Fi in particular -- were embraced in my youth ('70s-'80s), and just how little is left of both now, cast aside in favor of digital media and social networks, I feel like crying.
You sound like you are a perfect fit for the "elder race of man". Music, art, imagination, all which was taken away by the priests of the new society. Don't listen to Soliloquy when you get too down! We want you to keep your lifeblood!
Kirk Dennis The sleep is still in my eyes the dream is still in my head. I think they were warning us back then preparing us for what is coming. What is now. I heave a sigh and sadly smiled and lie a while in bed. I wish that it might come to pass not fade like all my dreams. Just think of what our lives may be in world like I have seen.
I love how the ending is still ambiguous enough that you can't tell if the main character succeeded in killing himself and the return of the Elder Race is just his dying dream / afterlife, or if they actually returned right when he was about to.
I was just praying morning prayers and so tired of all the music that gets played a million times over and I'm depressed, drinking coffee and this song came on ! I've never heard it before it was on loud and someone walking by looked over and I'm in a better mood now and this song was so great. I love Rush but I've never heard this song! They were a super great band.❤
If you love this, go to Fly By Night next. I was so lucky. Back in the 70's there used to be a record store called Licorice Pizza, and they would open and play any new album you brought up to the counter. So we took fulI advantage of that policy. I brought 2112 up to the counter and the guy said I could have it if I would just leave! So I did! I was so pissed because they refused to play any of it on the radio. I used to call in and request Lessons and Something For Nothing. They never played any of it. Or anything off Fly By Night. I'm so happy they were finally recognized.
"We have assumed control". Along with "The Sleep is still in my eyes" What a fantastic album after all these years. It was one of favorites my back then it betters with time!
As a young kid in the 70's my older brother was my gateway to music. I remember how much different kinds of music he listened to, but he always put 2112 at the top of his stereo so I could listen to it when he wasn't home. one of the best albums I ever heard.!
RIP Neil Peart! May his legacy live on! When did I first hear 2112? I was working as a housekeeper at a hospital and I was pretty lousy at it...I cleaned the labs, and the researchers were listened to this album, and I loved it. Coolest dudes ever...29 years ago seems like yesterday, man...good times
12:58-13:54 is one of the greatest pieces of music of all time, that transition to the solo is so seamless and absolutely perfect. The solo kicks ass too
Cried when I heard Neil had died. I had been playing Moving Pictures all week in ignorance. never got to tell him how he sound-tracked so many important and poignant moments in my life. First heard 2112 through ear goggles in a darkened room from start to finish. First time was awesome. Still brilliant 36 years later... Thanks, Mr Peart. Thanks, Rush.
The guitarest alex is incredable so simple yet creative ,as me being a lead guitarest i can see every note on the neck and its so inspiring hearing 19:47 it all put together. The leads fall into place so naturaly. By listening so hard you can easily be taken on a journey and it takes over your subconsious. And leaves you miles away. The use of the wah fits so perfectally . I love the ride it takes me on. I only wish i was that skilled. I would never stop playing. I would dive into and become the music . The vocals are so incredable this was truly the best work rush has ever done or ever will be done by rush.
lifeson's solo in soliloquy makes me cry every time I listen. best solo of all time imo. there are far more technical solos out there, but the pure emotion that comes from it is amazing
The first time I saw Rush was in stockton california they opened 4 montrose dudes killed it!!! They played "2112" live blew my socks off!!! Rush fan 4 a long time! R.i.p. " the professor"🌹🌹🎸🎸🇨🇦
The acoustic guitar that is playing when it is found always gives me goosebumps. Bless music. Bitch'n artwork as well. Thank you. May we all find the rhythm and flow.
I've been listening to these guys for decades, seen them at least 2 dozen times...and was never ever slightly disappointed in what they sold me.... They are truly the best...RIP Neil, there are few in my life who inspired me like you
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A 20 minute hard rock epic about the defiance of authority and tyranny... nothing more iconic
predicting what's basically enrolling in our societies ... technocracy
Agreed. Also a work of art.
Even better is that they made this in response to their label saying "hey you guys need to make more songs that are radio-friendly"
And they were like "Pfft how about no"
@@Havazik Was this song ever played on the radio?
Honk!
62 years old and still can't get enough of it!
67 here
Saw Rush first time age 45 2002 , 2010, 2012, 2015 . Two Hour Forty Minute Long each time
Not far beyond at 58, and this rock ballad is being fulfilled before our very eyes.
Same here. My brother and I had never even heard of Rush until a High School friend had lent us this epic album. After school that evening, a couple of 16 year old musicians sat down to listen to this 20+ minute masterpiece and were completely blown away! 🎆Rush had, at that unforgettable moment, forever changed our understanding and appreciation of what REAL music was. All these decades later, here I am, still being mesmerized by the greatest power trio in the history of the world.🔥Long live Rush. 🍁
62 here too
These three men are the best gift that Canada has given the World!!!
Honestly I 100% agree. I’m thankful to live in a time where RUSH exists.
But what about Poutine? 🤤
@@harveybernstein9203 It's was a delicious item when purchased at Timmy Hortens in Kandahar AB back in the day. I'll allow that it should be in the Canadian Hall of Cuisine Fame!🍁
Damn right
I agree. I was asked is it really only 3 guys, yes it is. Best concert I've been to.
It's 21/12/21, listening to this masterpiece over a quiet drink and a lot of precious memories to keep me company.
listening on 21/12/22
Epic🔔❤🎁🎈
Same :)
Agreed! Yet, the 'graphic novel' vid is about as Classic! as it gets!, eh? I love my friends from Canadia!
@@govetter First time I've watched this version with the drawings. I was SO glad to see that Rush made sure to show the protagonist still alive at the end, and able to witness the Elders come to tear the temples down! I was always a bit sad at the end of 2112 before, since that poor tortured man ended it all seemingly right before the fulfilment of his dream. It's really nice that he made it, and went on to see his World change to the way he wanted it
Can we just take a moment to appreciate Alex's majestic playing here. One of the most underrated guitarist ever.
He's routinely cited as one of the best, no one in this band is under rated
@@spectrumdisorder He said he was underrated not Jimi Hendrix (not that you need to list off all the guitarists that are better than hendrix either)
I think he's overlooked, not underrated.
@@spectrumdisorder Neal Schon is nowhere near Lifeson.
@@spectrumdisorder Neal Schon and EVH can't hold Alex's jock in my opinion. You obviously haven't listened to much Rush. Nothing against Neal Schon or EVH as they are very great players.
Devastated by the news today...like losing an old friend. RIP Professor...there will never be another.
True ,grew up listen to Rush ,seen em live ,such a loss ,today ,
@@billdysert7109 Me too. A sad day for Rush fans.. Saw them on the Permanent Waves tour... in Deaside (near Chester, UK).
Hard to believe...I grew up listening to Rush and Neil Peart's
blistering percussion. He will be missed :( I am sad today. But as
long as future generations have access to his music, that makes me
happy. Perhaps they [percussionists] will have a great model to
advance their careers.
I am with you Gunslinger. I've been jamming to RUSH since the news broke. This truly sucks, first Moon, then Bonham, and last year Baker, now Neil.
the will always be another
"Just think of what my life might be, in a world like I have seen!" Brings me to tears every time.
yeah, its a kick straight up the cornhole followed by an epic solo!
You're not the only one 😢
"I don't think I can carry on, carry on this cold and empty life. Oh, no-ooo... !" And then that sorrowful yet epic guitar solo kicks in. Gives me a lump in my throat even as I'm head-banging.
yeah, my eyes full of tears while im working right now
❤❤mother Mary is blessed by Jesus christ. Amen..
Discovered Rush by accident long ago. A friend was working on a guy's pickup with an 8 track tape player. He told me to come over and listen to this "shit". It was 2112. We were like "I don't know what this is, but it is amazing". We went to the All the World's a Stage tour concert shortly after. It was insane! I remember they said they were going to play a song off their upcoming album which wasn't released yet. It was Xanadu!!!! We were about 10 feet from the stage. I will never forget how incredible that show was and I have seen them 9 more times live.
That is an epic story!!
Best concert I ever went to was Rush. Washing Machine Tour. It was at the Woodlands. 🎉
You are very lucky! I’m jealous never had the chance
Thanks for sharing that’s a great story man ! Cheers ! ✌️☯️⚛️☮️🔥
Let’s have a moment to thank Rush for this masterpiece
when it came to musical compositions and technical ability....neils writtings and rush as musicians,well they are above others, 2112 was shere brilliance,but then so was many of neils writtings..... theres one i love as much as 2112... necromancer... some parts are so deep !!! as for music:
RUSH took music to its highest extremities of its ambitions,beyond comparisons,to simplify in words RUSH reached the ultimate...PERFECTION !
@@leonardyardley771 2112 my favourite album by rush the more hear it the more I like. It was a bit before my time but I still discovered it probably by being Canadian and living in Ontario for a bit. Kids today are missing out that’s why I like to share stuff like this with younger people who don’t know it. Kinda how I got into it actually. But your comment is spot on my friend
3:02 best solo ever
@Syx yep same here and I like it as much or more than I did 20 years ago
@@leonardyardley771 Yes's Gates Of Delirium spanks this song like the infant it is.
RIP Neil. You're a genius, a legend, and the standard I have measured every drummer against for the past 40 years. "Suddenly, you were gone
. From all the lives you left your mark upon".
Yupp
Afterimage. One of my favorite songs.
I am here because of the news I received last night stating the professor had passed. This is and always has been my favorite album.
Well said!
Farewell to a King
Holy crap. This is exactly how I've pictured 2112 for 35 years. Outstanding.
My brother and I used to talk about an animated version for this song 35 years ago. My brother saw the priest jumping off the bench and smashing the guitar.
This is so accurately depicted of what our collective imagination invisioned!
IKR? Perfect!
I just LOVE this!! It’s very close to what I’ve always pictured in my mind too.👍
Yes and it's on the way!
My 19 year old son who is a pre professional ballet dancer was listening to 2112 when I came in from a walk. He was working out choreography to it. He said, “someday I’m going to create a ballet around this. It’s perfect for a ballet!”
@HuxleyVincentHitchcockPriceAlbertOrwell Certainly. But I think 2112 would be a more popular choice.
Right on!
As a dancer and Rush fan, I love this
@@liliajensen5429 He's actually studying dance in Vancouver BC. For his rhythm analysis class, he chose The Spirit of Radio!
It's been 7 months now, did he ever get any of it figured out?
Neil Peart was more than just the greatest drummer. He was a poet, lyricist, author, traveler, and philosopher who was kind enough to share his stories with us all.
Exactly... I would like to add I think he was a real genius... RUSH left us a treasure!
And he was a kind and spiritual man. So rare in today's world. Sad he's gone. A great hole in my heart.
Add a class A Jerk
@@detzep33 Don't be so hard on yourself, as long as you know your faults you can overcome them.
Those animated shots in this vid are AMAZING!
-Imagining the priest saying 'it doesn't fit the plan' then he immediately whips out an electric guitar and begins a sick solo
You know, it can be taken this way as well. Your thinking is well.above many folks pay grade!!!
Ohica? Sisterhood of Karn. ruclips.net/video/T9VcbMc7qao/видео.html
The evil NWO will never prevail! HALLELUYAH come soon Yeshua ! Revelation 11:18.
@@markdemell3717 interesting it seems I have met a crazy in the wild
I don't know why, but I don't think most people have noticed Alex Lifesons use of the wah pedal in this song. He used it heavily to make a lot of white noise during his solo to represent the guitar being smashed into pieces by the priests.
holy crap this is beyond music this is spiritual ,this is majestic , this is a masterpiece this is rush at it's finest
"this is majestic"
words from a dream theater member while sitting outside a rush concert listening to rush. and thus began the bands first name Majesty...
Absolutely agree 👍
Almost sounds like the war of Lemuria and Atlantis, but that sounds like a conspiracy theory right ?
« Its »
✨✨✨Yes, and it's music at its very best. ✨✨✨
Imagine how lucky we are that Geddy and Alex brought Neil into the fold. Three amazing artists in their own right and together they give us works like this. RIP Neil, you live on through the art you created and left in our care.
Those days back in Canadia! Perfect!
The Holy Triumvirate
Yup. I like my Era! Musically, the Best of the Best!
@@banglin1985😂 in a manner of speaking!
The truth is they had no idea that Neil had such astounding lyrics writings skills. Actually Neil didn’t either. He was just auditioning to be a drummer. He got the job, then blew them away with his mind blowing lyrical skills.
An incredibly coincidental, or blessed set of circumstances.
i just love how it is the younger Rush (circa 1976) who "left our planets long ago" and then it is the older Rush who are the ones who "assume control"! Absolute perfection!
And I just love how they preserved the feedback on the final note. I've been listening to this album since it was on vinyl, and that's how its supposed to end!
“Attention all planets of the solar federation” x 3. “We have assumed control” x 3. 21-12
It took awhile for them to return
"Farewell To Kings" is my fave.. When that Tom Sawyer song came out I stopped buying Rush.. Vintage Rush is so much BETTER!
@@donnaedelen1199 Hemispheres is the Utopia for me, but Agreed!
An epic about defiance in the face of totalitarianism. A love letter to all of rock. Arguably one of the greatest songs ever written. RIP, Neil. I still can't believe you're gone, even 4 years later.
😢😢😢 .. great in his art til the end. 😢😢😢
You stand upon the spiral stair.
2112 was written to combat the record company that was trying to control them. The priests are the record company. When you understand their back story it makes this epic album even more brilliant. They would not be controlled. They could not be controlled. Thank you RUSH for standing up to them and giving us what we needed; the beauty of music in its purest form.
I always heard it was about a dream that Alex had and he and Neil wrote the song together because Neil thought it sounded really cool.
The song is a lot of things, a criticism of authoritarianism and control, a tribute, and a big fat middle finger to the record company.
I have only one thing to say about that funny statement......
Tom Sawyer 👽
I think it's much deeper. The higher ones of Humanity. THE Origins of man. Mankind.
@@joebaumgart1146 that’s la villa strangiato different song
I use to ask my dad to turn down the music as a kid and he would always say "just 1 more song". . Got me every time. R.I.P. Old man
When my son was in high school he started listening to rap and one night we were alone and I asked him if he wanted to hear some real base I put rush in my stero and he was never the same .
It's the same reason I listened to merle haggard today
Alex Lifeson is so underrated as a guitar player. The guy is busy as hell on all Rush songs. Amazing work!
Alex is a brilliant guitarist
All three of them are very musically talented.
Who said he was underrated?
wikiwikiwee I think that most people familiar with great guitarists would include Alex among them.
Whovian1029 In reality its a bit pointless to care if people like him or not, but when i see certain players being mentioned all the time i cant help but think of players like Alex. In every top list theres always Slash etc. Alex destroys most of them!
I was once woke up at 2 am, everything was quiet all around. For some reason I couldn't sleep. Decided to listen some prog, I plugged my headphones and played the new album I bought , titled "2112. " This was the night I listened to Rush for the very first time. The encounter was so epic that even after I finished the album, I could feel chills just by thinking of the music. I don't have enough words to describe this beauty, no one has.
That's what I'm saying!! Awesome album a Masterpiece.
Amen brother. Truer words have never been spoken.
Pranav Dwivedi haha that’s lucky
It's a masterpiece
@@markdemell3717 Take off the tinfoil hat
I was 13 in 1976, I heard bits of this album from a friends brother and soon spent some hard earned mowing cash and bought the album. Many, many, many nights I sat in a chair next to the stereo in my folks living room at night, all lights off, headphones on, looking out the window at distant slowly blinking red lights from broadcast towers, and played this music as loud as my sanity would allow. I know (knew) every note, every lick, every strike of Neal Peart's sticks to the point of distraction in the real world as I replayed side A in my mind. I did the same with many albums (Kiss-Detroit Rock City, Styx-Equinox, Steve Miller) but 2112 was the leader by far. I ache for that time.
That sound really great, ive just discovered rush and already wanna learn all the songs on bass lol.
I was 18 in 2112
I was the same,, age too, Columbian red bud. Loved em all this time.. YAA oh YAA
Similiar memories, but early 80s discovering Rush, ELP and Yes. And no bong, I wouldnt dare at 13 in the living room, but bet your ass I walked the dog and blazed up before I got set up in the living room.
Me too:( miss the past. This was my favorite album, also, along with "The Song Remains the Same" Love your description of the" blinking red lights" from the broadcast towers.
When he finds the guitar, I figured out the meaning of the song, and cried through the rest of the song. Thank you RUSH for bringing this to life. ❤
And to think this song was released in 1976, before most people had even seen a computer. This song was ahead of its time.
Back in 76 a tape or punch card computer usually filled an entire room, so they were on point when they filled the halls with the old Univac system.
Well... since we will be dead before the year 2112. I really hope people will listen to this album on that year.
@@goknighthawksgo And I hope that our world won't be like this one of the song.
@@DsantosGE4PA - It's already much, much worse.
@@twoshedsjackson6478 We'll just leave our old problems with the new generation and die, as always.
I Overture - 0:00
II The Temples of Syrinx - 4:32
III Discovery - 6:45
IV Presentation - 10:15
V Oracle: The Dream - 13:57
VI Soliloquy - 15:56
VII Grand Finale - 18:18
Thanks
That is dope dude. Thank you!!
totally dop
thank you very much
Unvultured Swine Thank you.
Rush is right up their with pink Floyd,led Zeppelin, Deep purple and Black Sabbath, great bands nothing will ever replace these legends.
Agreed 100%. Don't forget Yes, Hendrix, and The Doors.
@@EugeneAxe Thank God you didn't mention The police!! Sorry to mention the name of that hack band in the presence of RUSH
Amen
iron maiden
The Who? Uriah Heep?
I remember being stoned out of my mind and listening to 2112. The 1st Rush album I ever bought. Afterwards I wondered why.
May Neil Peart rest in peace. One of the best drummers ever if not the best.
I'm an airline flight instructor. I have my simulator students squawk 2112 as a transponder code. Very few get it but occasionally someone shouts Rush! Greatest album of all time. I had this on 8 track in my first POS car... 1979 Pioneer super tuner under the dash. It doesn't get better than Rush! Old Rush!
Totally agree!!!
Had that same Supertuner in my Cuda.
And 8 track lol
Oh man !!! The Super Tuner !! Forgot about that unit. I had one also. That was a great time and we had no idea just how dense the quality of media/music was as we lived it. Bring back the musician.... and the 8 track ClaChunk lol
Steven Ford had that in my ford nova. Note the tense
Not going to lie the guy that finds the guitar is a really fast learner, it took me years to learn my first rush song
I still havent gotten that one down.
...And where can I get one of those Lifeson brand guitars! They really stand the test of time!
I learned "Tom Sawyer" in two weeks, granted I skipped the solo and only play it well enough that you can kinda hear that it's "Tom Sawyer".
Plus he coincidentally wrote it himself over of hundred years after it was originally written.
@Mike O'Lynn that's already happening
Admiral Peart Of the Solar Federation sailed home today.... God Speed Neal
@Brad Martin...common mistake...pls correct the spelling of his name....great words!
🔈🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🔊🎶🎶🥂🎶🎶
Brad Martin sorry to correct you but in the song’s story, The Solar Federation are the evil guys. The good guys (which Neil Peart should be a part of) are the Elder Race of Men.
REVELATION 11:18 The NWO will never prevail! HALLELUYAH!
@@julianholland4009 Psychic Wars B.O.C.
I’ll tell you what I’m 26 years old. My dad introduced me to rush and this has always been one of my favorites. People are blown away that I even know this but good music is good music. This is a masterpiece and I hope other generations appreciate it as much as I always do and will. I feel alive again when I hear this. Getty lee is a legend.
I couldn’t agree more and Im 62🎉🎉
I'm 35, I've been listening to it since the cradle, while my sister has been listening to it since the womb, literally.
RUSH is the best.
I’m 32 and I was introduced to RUSH by my dad too. He’d blast this while washing cars in the driveway. I was like 3 years old and wondering what this music was. 😂😂😂😂😂
You must have an awesome dad.
In 2149 , somewhere in the Universe , some creature (s) will be listening to this Rush song in their spaceship with the same joy as now.
The music of the 3 composers will always be immortal.
Thank you Neil, Alex and Geddy.
Salut Neil, rest in peace my friend
Imagine listening to this in 2112
@@Obscured_By_Trees I would be 142 at that point. If I make it that long, it will be played and listened to.
Outstanding!!! The heart and soul connection, you never just listen to RUSH, you're along for the ride...
If radio waves carrying anything other than Rush make it to them first, we're screwed. If it IS Rush they here first, we might be alright
Neil Peart's masterpiece. Rest in peace, Legend...
A masterpiece indeed! It's the first Rush songs I ever heard and They have been my favorite band ever since!
@@TheCanuck1962 your opinion. My opinion is that they can have more than 1 masterpiece in fact they have several masterpieces! I have been listening to Rush since 1976 when 2112 was released and I have seen them live 7 times I'm pretty sure that I know what their masterpiece is and in my opinion it's 2112 among many! Just sayin!
@@davidwood5124 Agreed.. this group of musicians will never have just one.. cheers!
@@davidwood5124 4sure, hell, there's 2 or 3masterpieces on every album they ever created!
This was his best up until that point, but "Subdivisons" and "Time Stand Still" surpassed it.
Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation! (7 words)
Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation! (7 words)
Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation! (7 words)
(Total words: 21)
We have assumed control! (4 words)
We have assumed control! (4 words)
We have assumed control! (4 words)
(Total words: 12)
2112.
+JPNDovahkiin Illuminazi confirmed ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
I did nazi this comment coming. (Aww, that's so bad...)
nice job.
Gleison Ferreira :D
+JPNDovahkiin
2+1=3 1+2=3
half life 3 confirmed
In 2024, this is just as meaningful as ever.
The deep state priests are now firmly in charge unfortunately.
If not more meaningful
@@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316was gonna say same thing....definitely more so now I feel...from a song made 40 yrs ago. Proof Neil was an alien because no human can play like that dude 😂
Timeless.
My Dad told me Rush was one of those bands that, while at their height, people either loved them or hated them .. there wasn't really an in between. And i feel the leading reason for that is because of how ahead of their time they were. They were visionaries.
I'll be 36 on Monday. Dad passed in July 2021. I'm so thankful he was so into Rush that me and my siblings couldn't help but become fans.
@@grantmackinnon6449 Absolutely right. I mean, I respect Bonham and all the obvious ones, but in my own personal opinion, there are shite drummers, then bad drummers, then good drummers, then great ones, then fantastic ones, then amazing ones, and THEN there’s Neil Peart.
Whoever drew these illustrations, thank you !!
this song is magical. i always picture a scene in my head. just brilliant
I usually picture the walking dead t.v. show in my head. Lol. But sometimes I picture being in another dimension/World.
Hey thanks for showing this, my older brother explained this album to me years ago and with the video you've shown it's exactly what he told me. Understand he went to the concert but this was back in the day before he would this video was out.
Huge Slime
No doubt!! This is my fav band and album ever!!
0:00 overture
4:24 the temples of syrinx
6:40 discovery
10:32 presentation
13:56 Oracle: the dream
16:01 soliloquy
18:18 grand finale
My first album ever bought a Kmart in Dubuque was all the world's a stage. My first guitar Rickenbacker Bass Stone music
The song in its entirety is incredible of course, but Soliloquy is so indescribably beautiful
May God bless you
thank you kind human
@@hemispheres789 j
Rush: the only band I can think of whose relevance and appreciation has remained so strong that a comic is adopted as 2112's music video FORTY YEARS after it was released.
Every time I go back to listen to this masterpiece, I think of how we're slowly getting closer to the dystopia being described. Yet I retain hope that things will work out.
RIP Niel Peart. Another rock hero has came to there end. Plz celebrate his life and remember there music that changed a generation
Fumanchu1 5150 you didn’t even spell his name correctly. Some fan you are.
@Gunter Schtubert That's a stupid "new" way of spelling their. It's both wrong and annoying. See this all.over the place 😠 Oh well....
learn to spell Their correctly
Neil, and Rush will live on and continue to share their music thanks to You Tube.
That guy sure seemed happy about Rush coming and napalming his planet
Kevin Ruppert I actually laughed out loud at this comment.
If course he was - they broke his guitar!
@@Torqueware Figures
Yeah I would think so.
My friends, I think we have found the joke of the century.
I always felt like Rush's music deserves some sort of movie such as Pink Floyd's the wall. This gave 2112 an illustration very nice.
Farewell to a King
RIP Neil
That's a great idea! Dang!
I see what you did there
Ever since I first heard this song, I've wanted to make a mini movie of it. It would be such an amazing movie dude, it's already all set up and everything
RUSH and Pink Floyd...my two favorites of all time...and both bands way ahead of their time.
Don't forget Shine On You Crazy Diamond too
here for the annual pilgrimage. What a song. RIP Professor
I wish i could go to a Rush concert. I grew up to my grandparents listening to them and it just amaze me the talent is amazing. Geddy Lee was my fave. He’s got the most beautiful pristine tone without even trying.
This motion comic (which is topnotch, BTW) just made me further appreciate the masterpiece that is 2112. Long Live Rush! \m/
Absolutely agreed with you.
Personally, I preferred it more without it. I guess I like music better without or at least with minimal visual accompaniment (in terms of the lyrics, not concerts, music videos, etc.)
Still, you can't deny that it's an awesome video.
I never really cared about the lyrics but now I understand ....every piece of music combines with the lyrics...just great
Daniel De Villa I must agree. I like being 1 out of like 5 kids in my school that like rock and metal.
Turtleturd I wouldn't really call it metal but I think I know what you mean I used to go to a school where I was also one of 5 where this girl named ebby and me would argue over if guns and roses was good with they are but she prefers AC/DC and Metallica I'm not even sher if she knows who rush is but I wish I had stayed at school there to tell her
It always bugged me that the run time on this song was not 21:12.
I know 😂
IKR?
Well, this is true for me as well, but I find peace in the fact that there is a different 2112 hidden in the song.
At the very end, the message from the Elder Race of Man:
Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation.
Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation.
Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation.
We have assumed control.
We have assumed control.
We have assumed control.
The first sentence has 7 words.
The second different sentence has 4 words.
Both sentences are repeated 3 times.
7x3=21
4x3=12
2112.
same lmao
@@Th3DankestMemer You are Awesome!, Ty!
Heard the news so I came here to jam out. Rest in peace to a legend. Thank you for everything Neil.
My local radio station played Rush ALL DAY!
Paurric me too bro....❤️🖖
@@ddd228 get out of here. All day? You might get lucky in Tulsa to catch two for Tuesday on KMOD. And always the same ones. They so many cool songs , it would take all day. Envious
My uncle showed me RUSH when I was 11 or 12 and I was hooked! He passed away in July of 202. May you rest in peace, Marc. Miss you.
Rip Neil Peart.
The temple of syrinx won't be the same without you 😢
It’s okay I was thinking about this today, and the glory of music is that we a little slice of them at their fucking best at that’s all I need
Revelation 11:18 .The NWO's time is coming to an end!
Maybe he was needed back home. Perhaps he will visit again
Yes R.I.P. Neil. Probably one of the top three percussionists in music history.
I don't care what anybody says. This is still the absolute heaviest thing I've ever heard, especially the first six and a half minutes. See, it isn't always about how fast or how loud you play. In fact, it really comes down to attitude. In this case, Rush were angry with how they were being told to be more "radio-friendly" and they said "absolutely not!" and made this masterpiece. The anger shows through, and that's why it's heavy.
Yes.
Perfectly stated!
This is the first album I listened to front to back without skipping a song. This is a true masterpiece.
Privileged to see Rush open their gig with this classic many many years ago and I was literally 15 feet away from Geddy . Memorable
I think that there's a lot of dynamics, very different from heavy metal productions of the same or later times. A lot of subtle notes and softness.
I think I was about 12 years old, around 1981, and used to love mooching around in some woodland behind some houses nearby where I grew up. One day there was an old chest of drawers, obviously thrown out into the woods by one of the homeowners. I rifled through the drawers, they were all empty, but in one I found a Philips c90 cassette tape. Curiously, I took it home and played it on my tape player and it was a recording of this album. That was when my life changed and I became a Rush fan. I listened to that tape most nights, through my headphones, in bed, it was mind blowing. Like nothing else I had ever heard.
Thank you Rush, for providing a soundtrack to my life and thank you to the guy who illustrated this, it’s fabulous.
That’s an awesome story. And thanks to the people who dumped that dresser !
I started my Rush journey with a well used cassette of A Farewell to Kings, didn't even have the case. I still have it somewhere in a closet, along with all my Rush records.
The most important human right of all is the fundamental right to listen to Rush, wherever you are.
Anyone catch the images of Alex, Geddy and Neil during the video? Notice how early on when the video talks about the elder race of man left Earth (15:25) that it was young versions of the three, and then at the end they come back as older (20:00)to take back the planet from the Priests of the Temple of Syrinx. Nice trick by the Illustrator/Animator of this video.
Yes! Thanks for pointing out.
Yes, ready to save the future AND the past!
It's oddly happening. I have been hearing the song "Twilight Zone" in my head that last few days. I guess my subconscious pulled it up as it relates to towns being empty with the covid-19 lockdown. That made me want to come to listen to all of the lyrics again with a new way of looking at them, wondering what else they may have "foreseen". First I noticed a Mandella Effect. No one played this album more back in the day, just saying and In Temples of Syrinx its " Father and Son" not common sons. Also, the oracle was a SHE, not he. Anyway, there is a "Galactic Federation" that is a negative ET bloodline posing as good, trying to take over control from another not so good ET bloodline and that is what this whole shut down is about as was the creation of Trumps Space Force. Take note that they even copied the logo symbol from the Federations in Star Trek. They are fighting up there and a lot is happening behind the scenes. They want AI to take over and the vaccine has synthetic DNA , patented voice to skull tech, that with 5G will give total mind control of all humans. The computers in the walls and temples ( our bodies) is 5 and 6 G nanotech. Humans will become good little worker biological slaves run by the AI computer and sold as such and no one will be the wiser. All human creativity will be snuffed out as the right brain will be shut down and inaccessible. AI is the only thing allowed to create music or art and it will suck as if you haven't noticed, it is already putting out much of today's garbage. And, a group called Annonymous as you all know, just called out Bill Gates and his vaccine and they called out Trump in the past. Anonymous has been calling out the whole Federation take over. Look at the album and who wrote the story of 2112. Its says - Annonymous You can't make this shit up. It's happening.
@@cosmicjumpgate3038 God I love RUclips comments. No better place to safely interact with unmedicated Schizophrenics. Please keep commenting! You are fascinating.
My life is complete. Thank you, dear, sweet Internet.
OK, I have been saying that someone needs to animate this piece for 30 years. Thank you.
Alex Lifeson is so underrated. What an absolute beast on the axe.
+Damien Rogers I think you mean Geddy?
Thanks for proving my point!
David Urrutia Ha ha ha, thanks for proving my point! Alex plays the lead guitar.
+Union Blacksmith actually, Geddy himself said in an interview he doesnt think slapping reflects his style and chooses not to slap. Same with Picking. He uses his fingernail to get that fat, full tone we all know and love.
@@davidurrutia7495 lmao you proved his point....... Thanks for the laugh dude
So grateful I witnessed this performed live at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic NJ in 1976, I’m still getting goosebumps today from those memories.
Blasting this full volume on 21.12.
Started listening to rush 3 years ago at 15, never looked back!
Welcome to the club
Why is this one of the coolest things I've ever seen on the internet?
Because rush
Just cause RUSH
In my mind, this is the epitome of AWESOMENESS!! R.I.P. Neal P.! The world has lost its most amazing percussionist!! We will miss you and it Neal.
Amen.
I just heard/saw this for the first time ever... and holy SHIT.
What a freakin' journey... my mind has been blown to pieces.
Mark McFly Enjoy the ride
Back when rock took you on journeys and adventures.
Psychic Wars B.O.C.
I built a playlist on spotify called Symphonic Voyages that addresses that very thing. Check it out sometime. You might not enjoy all of my choices, but you will find that Rush is well represented. =D
@UnYin99 I can't find the playlist :( do you have a link?
Today's music takes you to the toilet
This transcends anything else I've ever heard in music. I'm 52 and I've been listening to Rush now on and off for over 30 years. However in The last 5 years is when I acquired a more deeper appreciation for this song if you will.
The gentleman of Rush are absolute SuperStars ❣️
R. I. P. Neil Peart
well said. now put on your headphones and listen to "something for nothing" by Rush😁
Amazing what a little aging will do to perception. In my 60s now and I appreciate this even more than when I was voraciously consuming this 40+ years ago in college.
"Listen to my music
And hear what it can do
There's something here that's as strong as life
I know that it will reach you"
~Neil Peart, the beautiful lyricist & De Slagwerker
Due to the fact that I don't see any timestamps for segments (though why would you need them, the song is one big story, it's better, if not mandatory, to listen to the whole thing), I'll make some for the people who might want to listen to just a certain segment.
0:01 Overture (Fun Fact: This song uses the tune of the more widely known song by the same name of Overture at 4:07)
4:32 The Temples of Syrinx (Fun Fact: This reuses one of the melodies from near the end of Overture at 5:30 and 6:25)
6:50 Discovery
9:45 What feels like the start of Presentation in terms of the storyline
10:15 What feels like the start of Presentation in terms of the music
10:33 The start of Presentation in terms of the actual video
13:56 Oracle: The Dream (Fun Fact: at 15:26, the members of Rush have a cameo!)
16:02 Soliloquy
18:19 Grand Finale (Fun Fact: I've seen more than a few people complaining that Rush could've and should've added just another 40 seconds to make the song 21 minutes and 12 seconds long, but what I haven't seen anyone so far mentioning is that there is a different 2112 hidden in the song. At the very end of this last segment, the message from the Elder Race says "Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation. Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation. Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation. We have assumed control. We have assumed control. We have assumed control." The first sentence, "Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation," has 7 words, the second, "We have assumed control," has 4 words, and both are repeated a total of three times each. 7x3=21, 4x3=12, 2112.)
If you want to contribute a Fun Fact for the other segments, feel free. I'll add it if it seems to be something not everyone would notice.
Thank you for this.
@@paranoidandroid6942
🎵What can I saaay except, "you're welcome?"🎵
I have a fun fact for you!
Fun fact: this song rules!!!
😉
@@BeeKay5150 true
I'll add something :
15:10 is that a Dark Side Of The Moon reference on the chalk board?
RIP Mr. Peart. One of the best drummers ever. ( also love Mr Carey)
Rachelle Meredith Danny Carey from Tool?
our great computers fill the hallowed halls
Whenever I hear this, I weep for the state of music today. Nothing can come close to this.
Crown Lands are trying.
Remember when our parents would say "Your music stinks, ours was way better." Now I'm saying the same thing to my nephews. Today's music sucks balls. The classics never get old.
"Heroes get remembered but legends never die!"💔
Rest in Beats Neil Peart 🥁
Neil is both
Legends are remembered, too.
I know you cant pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend but.....this is the only time I've ever cried like a baby when someone I have never met died. Felt a connection to this man through his life experience and his profound poetry. A kindred soul who I miss though we have never met. Enjoy your long ride Professor while you shout "bring that horizon to me!"
Same here!...
Me too. Never so much got a tiny bit watery eyed from a celebrity or artist until I woke up that morning.
Greatest song ever written. Greatest band ever. Period.
Saw them play this at the Paladium in New York. It was the most incredible concert I have ever seen and I have seen over 300 bands starting back in the 60s
I would never be tired to listen to this absolute MASTERPIECE of progressive and rock music!!!Hats down!
Imagine in 92 years I imagine this will be getting a resurgence of airplay or whatever it is then. Of course I will not stop listening to Rush until my last breath.
I love the solo in Presentation. It always sounded to me like the guitar crying and yelling while it's being destroyed, thrown to the fire, or being mutilated. 2112 is life.
And how clever to play as a beginner would in Discovery. The solo in Soliloquy cries out in anguish and helplessness also. Kudos to Lifeson.
The best declaration of independence from the top 40 record producers in history.
I still can’t comprehend how a three man band could be so awesome 🤩? I’m in my 60’s and I’m still rocking to RUSH!!!!!
bad taste taken into old age
This is nothing short of amazing.
The whole album should be produced in this manner. More albums should, as well.
When I think of just how much creativity in general -- and Sci-Fi in particular -- were embraced in my youth ('70s-'80s), and just how little is left of both now, cast aside in favor of digital media and social networks, I feel like crying.
You sound like you are a perfect fit for the "elder race of man". Music, art, imagination, all which was taken away by the priests of the new society. Don't listen to Soliloquy when you get too down! We want you to keep your lifeblood!
wingsandash don't loose all hope, I've just discovered Rush at 16 and am immediately in love
Kirk Dennis
The sleep is still in my eyes the dream is still in my head. I think they were warning us back then preparing us for what is coming. What is now. I heave a sigh and sadly smiled and lie a while in bed. I wish that it might come to pass not fade like all my dreams. Just think of what our lives may be in world like I have seen.
wingsandash nice
gotta say, i love the Pink Floyd reference on the chalkboard at 15:15, love to see my two favorite bands acknowledge each other
I love how the ending is still ambiguous enough that you can't tell if the main character succeeded in killing himself and the return of the Elder Race is just his dying dream / afterlife, or if they actually returned right when he was about to.
Jimi the Schmuck I like to think he did kill himself but his death caused the people to rise up against the priests and bring the ancient people back.
I was just praying morning prayers and so tired of all the music that gets played a million times over and I'm depressed, drinking coffee and this song came on
! I've never heard it before it was on loud and someone walking by looked over and I'm in a better mood now and this song was so great. I love Rush but I've never heard this song! They were a super great band.❤
“BY GOD THERE IS NO BETTER DRUMMER THAN NEIL PEART!!!!!!!”
Technically...... NOPE!
i mean he was brilliant, but not the best.
@@mrslinkydragon9910 And that's your opinion.
@@heyscrewyouhippies7742 and thats your opinion to disagree with me, which i respect
*snorts line of cheeto dust*
This is an amazingly illustrated video of Rush's epic song suite.
A thousand thanks to whoever is responsible for creating it!
I've drawn my entire adult life, just brilliant work. Love it.
The illustrations are moving pictures.
Friends have recently introduced to Rush... I think I'm in love
If you love this, go to Fly By Night next. I was so lucky. Back in the 70's there used to be a record store called Licorice Pizza, and they would open and play any new album you brought up to the counter. So we took fulI advantage of that policy. I brought 2112 up to the counter and the guy said I could have it if I would just leave! So I did! I was so pissed because they refused to play any of it on the radio. I used to call in and request Lessons and Something For Nothing. They never played any of it. Or anything off Fly By Night. I'm so happy they were finally recognized.
Holty The styracosaurus there isn't any thing better then these guys man
Tu viens de faire une fabuleuse découverte!
Holty The styracosaurus Welcome! Glad you found love and appreciation for what is the gloriousness of Rush's music. Rock on!
You have good friends
This is by far my favorite Rush song, Alex is one hell of a guitar player
Listening in honor of master Neil. He deserves !!! Rest in peace, your legacy remains firm !!!!!
I still remember my dad and I, flying at 80mph down a dirt road, BLASTING this out his stereo!
Scotchman That’s pretty awesome you and your dad digging Rush together! I remember taking my kids to a Rush concert! One beautiful experience!
Good times.
@Chris B My kids at 12; TURN THAT DOWN!!! My kids at 21; TURN THAT UP!!!!!
I thought its Red Barchetta
"We have assumed control". Along with "The Sleep is still in my eyes" What a fantastic album after all these years. It was one of favorites my back then it betters with time!
Soliloquy gets me every time. It’s like an out of body experience
I know dude it captures the despairing feeling so well
"Sadder still to watch it die than never to have know it."
Yeah this and a lot of others give me that same experience
I always thought they could make movie based on this story. A rock opera.
stockjonebills same
Totally and there’s enough music by them to fill an entire film not just from this one song/album
Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock actually had this implemented as a crucial story point!
It had a part in the novel ready player one
@Jack Burton Not a ripoff, Peart gave credit to Rand for the influence for 2112.
As a young kid in the 70's my older brother was my gateway to music. I remember how much different kinds of music he listened to, but he always put 2112 at the top of his stereo so I could listen to it when he wasn't home. one of the best albums I ever heard.!
RIP Neil Peart! May his legacy live on!
When did I first hear 2112? I was working as a housekeeper at a hospital and I was pretty lousy at it...I cleaned the labs, and the researchers were listened to this album, and I loved it. Coolest dudes ever...29 years ago seems like yesterday, man...good times
Happy 45th anniversary to one of the greatest progressive rock albums ever made.
12:58-13:54 is one of the greatest pieces of music of all time, that transition to the solo is so seamless and absolutely perfect. The solo kicks ass too
Cried when I heard Neil had died. I had been playing Moving Pictures all week in ignorance. never got to tell him how he sound-tracked so many important and poignant moments in my life. First heard 2112 through ear goggles in a darkened room from start to finish. First time was awesome. Still brilliant 36 years later... Thanks, Mr Peart. Thanks, Rush.
Listening to this in memory of Neil. A loss for not just Canadian music, but for the entire world of music.
The guitarest alex is incredable so simple yet creative ,as me being a lead guitarest i can see every note on the neck and its so inspiring hearing 19:47 it all put together. The leads fall into place so naturaly. By listening so hard you can easily be taken on a journey and it takes over your subconsious. And leaves you miles away. The use of the wah fits so perfectally . I love the ride it takes me on. I only wish i was that skilled. I would never stop playing. I would dive into and become the music . The vocals are so incredable this was truly the best work rush has ever done or ever will be done by rush.
lifeson's solo in soliloquy makes me cry every time I listen. best solo of all time imo. there are far more technical solos out there, but the pure emotion that comes from it is amazing
The first time I saw Rush was in stockton california they opened 4 montrose dudes killed it!!! They played "2112" live blew my socks off!!! Rush fan 4 a long time! R.i.p. " the professor"🌹🌹🎸🎸🇨🇦
The acoustic guitar that is playing when it is found always gives me goosebumps. Bless music. Bitch'n artwork as well. Thank you. May we all find the rhythm and flow.
I've been listening to these guys for decades, seen them at least 2 dozen times...and was never ever slightly disappointed in what they sold me.... They are truly the best...RIP Neil, there are few in my life who inspired me like you
Rest in Peace, Neil. Let the Spirit of Music carry you home.