British guitarist reacts to Rush's masterclass in ability, subtlety and dynamics 

Amen!

Yeah Geddy was awesome, and not just on bass alone!

It's 2023, I've known about Rush for 40 years but never could get into the music. It was actually their interviews, dinner conversations, motor cycle rides, and "blah, blah, blah" videos on RU-vid, not the music, that got me thinking they were really cool to hang out with. It's been a tough road for me, but I'm finally "getting" the music. I'm starting to think they are in a musical universe all to themselves and everyone else is just looking in with wonder and admiration.

Yeah, playing sounds with their feet especially at the beginning of *this* piece (which unfortunately is missing in this particular live video, though).

'La Villa Strangiato' from 'Hemispheres' album. Superb.

I'm late to this video but could not agree with more. It's really a perfect explanation of what my brain tells my ears to do here also. The build up (crescendo) from Neil and Geddy in this part gives me chills. Lol. Love

The best way to listen Rush(and other prog band) is with you closed your eyes than let your mind do the work.

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Would love to see you react to Capillarian Crest by Mastodon. Cheers!

well said.

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Quite possibly, my personal fav.

For me, been playing for 25yrs now, it is the best solo ever. The composition is so incredible, so is so many things going on, it has everything that makes a solo great. It doesn't miss an element.

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This can be said by almost any of their solos. This band are all musicians, musicians.

Yeah they're all excellent musicians in their own right.

geddy doesn't just play the bass he attacks the bass.

@@garyclark9185 He does, actually. There are multiple videos explaining how to get Lee's much-coveted sound. And apart from the gear it also takes a heavy handed approach, because he really manhandles that bass.

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Tommy Zep you are welcome! YOU might want to take a listen to one of our latest exports: a young bloke named Justin Bieber! Just one thing. If you do give him a listen... you have to let him immigrate to your country!

That is hilarious! But on behalf of the United States, I must respectfully decline.

Tommy Zep sorry friend... I believe he has moved to Florida... and with the tariffs the orange Muppet is putting on exports, we cannot afford to take him back.

That is unfortunate. Tell you what I'll trade you the Orange Muppet for Trudeau, and do what I can to get April Wine in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. All kidding aside, April Wine rocks.. Had the honor of visiting Alberta 15 years ago and freaking loved it.

Yep!

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No problem!

Sounds like your life growing up with Rush was very similar to mine, finding them when I was in high school, and now I'm 60 and still a huge fan.

Same

Thanks Sam, no problem!

Awesome!

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Amen! Thanks!

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KISS and Rush - two bands that couldn't be more opposite, in both music and image.

No problem!

Underrated by the mainstream perhaps. Not by those who know a bit about music nor their peers.

Amen!

Welcome to the club...you have a lot of fun catching up to do!!!

Dude - apparently so. This band is killer. I learnt too that the drummer has been to hell and back and still has a good vibe. Stoked to learn of a real rip roaring rock band that has the goods.

If you like Rush, try the "show of hands" album. Live edit. It's my favorite barely ahead of 2112

Welcome to a lifetime of beautiful music

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They ARE intergalactic. When I hear them, I feel that the speed of light barrier has been conquered, and I'm in-between realms of space and time.

@Yo Lazerbeam wheeling through the galaxy in the Rocinante, headlong into mystery .

Yes! And it's especially during the 'shredding' part of this guitar solo and thanks to the synth's sounds in the background that the atmosphere feels like flying through space :-)

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Everyone has that same goofy smile when watching Rush. They’re so good you could watch with the sound off and enjoy it just as much.

@@NH2112 Actually I fall asleep through most of their stuff.

Captain Sunday Narcolepsy?

Haha quite possibly!

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Geddy, pretty good? Ha. Geddy is one of the greatest bass players ever.

Yeah they were great musicians individually, collectively even better.

Right you are my friend! You can thank the Drummer, Neil Peart for the great lyrics/poetry/story-telling. Wrote nearly, or, every song since his debut on the second album, Fly By Night.

That's the bottom line, right? Having great songs is paramount to pulling off a great instrumental like this. And this is only a small sample of what Rush are all about. They did admit that Hemispheres was the most technically challenging album to record. Its so cool that they had one side be their great exploration of long soundscapes and thinking man's lyrical genius from Mr. Peart. Then they do the other three songs with a slightly more compact power trio style but both sides equally brilliant and still leaving room for an amazing instrumental. In fact, Rush are also the best instrumental players in progressive rock. They have not one but what, four or five I think and a few Grammy Award winners too?? They have never compromised their ability to have full artistic control over what they decide to do from one album to the next. They know the level of power performance their fans have come to respect but also when they take some risks like they did with Power Windows and Signals, my two favorite 80s snyth keyboard driven releases. How many other bands are as timeless and relevant as Rush?

Scott Lindsay That riff in " Circumstances " is a BEAST ! RUSH rules.

Cy , love "Circumstances" !

Thanks Scott!

scott lindsay- don't forget 2112!!! that is a masterpiece within itself.

jim jam , 2112 is a bad ass record !! I like Hemispheres just a lil better . We can all agree Rush was a bad ass band ! Seen them many times. Saw their farewell tour ! 🤘

Thanks for the suggestion!

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exactly... I heard that and knew he missed the point entirely

Skipped the bass solo😢

Orc Man ha ha ha you said it; Rush is musical food for the brain

What's a Rush song boy?

Amen!

what about some female guitar player reviews?Bonnie Raitt,Jennifer Batten or Lita Ford - to name a few hahaha

Yeah you can tell from the tightness and progressions that these guys are on their game!

@@IrishStewGuitar Bonnie Raitt has been fantastic since the 60’s. Best bluesy slide and a great smoky voice for the blues!

carey moffett- yes, loads of material to choose from!!

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Myles Woods Rush was always fans of ELO andYes. That's who they listen to in or inspired by

ty i followed elo ,and my wife still loves jeff lynne .good to know even though im an ancient artist good to learn things thanks again.

Myles Woods I've seen ELO yes and Rush concert multiple times

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I like the sentiment, but Van Halen never said that. Spend a little time searching this expression and you'll find that many other names have been substituted for Van Halen and Lifeson.

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Nice analysis

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Amen!

Yep!

Powerhouse: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qaC0vNLdLvY.html

The Lax Yes, not yes, Yes (...also Genesis and PF)!

TMPOUZI absolutely and and don’t forget about King Crimson.

Batphink Reynolds I already know about Porcupine Tree. They kick major ass great Prog Band easily one of the best. Although unfortunately Steven Wilson is my arch enemy It’s a long story.

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Haha maybe!

Of course, he is one of the holy trinity of rock. Alex, Geddy and Neil just will it so and it is. In reality they were the hardest working musicians over their 40+ year career. Not only were they superb individually on their instruments, but then they put in incredible hours of work to make them mesh together and compliment what the other is doing. No group was ever tighter than Rush live. Permanent Waves was the first concert tour I caught them on, but I went to pretty much every tour that followed. There were several bands who were so good live that I tried to never miss an opportunity to catch their latest show, but none more than Rush. I can’t think of any other group whose concerts I enjoyed more than these three guys. I am a musician (guitar primarily) and I have always considered Rush the musician’s musicians. Non-musicians can enjoy them too, but I think that a musician will get more out of the show. If you’re a musician and catch one of their shows, something will impress you, I don’t care who you are.

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Triumph lay it on the line is an all time fave of mine awesome band ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gCWj8Nz5DUg.html

Barnes466 Lay it on the Line, Never Surrender, Fight the Good Fight, Rock N Roll Machine, Blinding Light Show, Live for the Weekend. Yeah, one of my favorite bands, for sure.

Triumph is awesome!

Yeah they are 3 top individuals, when put together this is the result!

Yeah definitely underrated.

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Yeah they're all top musicians.

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Thing is, their prime lasted 35 years. Checkout both La Villa and Working Man on their 2011 Time Machine tour - absolutely amazing with all three pushing 60 years old!

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Yeah that's true!

@@Barnes466 This was at the Pinkpop festival '79 in the Netherlands ( which I #,*% missed (for which I will probably facepalm till eternity) and Alex indeed had a blackened nail that was discussed in the interview as the culprit for some cancelled gigs.

I noticed the blackened fingernail while watching and remembered! :-)

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Yeah that's true! But he's hardcore, I'm sure he wasn't too bothered!

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