College Students' FIRST TIME Hearing - Subdivisions | Rush Reaction 

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@Mike Embleton Just watched it and left a comment! Thank you for that! Glad to hear you’re liking the videos my friend! 😁

One of their best glad you boys liked it~

Red Barchetta or Fly by night Please.

Ah I freaking adore you both. Looooovvveeee your channel. ❤️❤️

I second that.

not even close.

Best drummer in the world is an understatement. Best in the entire history of mankind, within this galaxy.

Probably my boo hyneys THE best !!!!!

@@ZZz3rDeYezZZ you obviously haven't heard many drummers...

That's usually more than three...

CN M So True 👍🎹🎸🥁

And also once more to fully comprehend their great lyrics!

Great songs and great movies must be taken in at least three times to begin to be fully appreciated.

Add one for the lyrics. The lyrics in this song are so on point and powerful.

You sound like me...I'm 52, and bought this album in 10th grade too.

Phil Cardenas Nice! We grew up when MTV was new and Rock n Roll was awesome!

Phil Cardenas Where did you grow up?

Yea man back in the Day ! Graduated 83' here

Got it at age 15 I believe. I'm 50 now. Rush never gets old

And in the best, most positive way. If you still have half a brain. Oh, those lyrics. So glad I got to see the HOLD YOUR FIRE tour at the San Diego Sports Arena. Man, was it 87? The RED Ballon drop at the end. Thousands of red ballons dropped from the celing to end the show.

Never heard of RUSH screwing up anyone's life. Too much positive to them thar lyrics

Since I listen Rush change my life true this days is my motivation to live.

I did mine in 1977/78 forever...

Too late for me

I agree and it's rare to find a song where the message is more important than the music.

Great art is timeless. Rush fan since1975. One of Canada's greatest bands!

Groupthink...

@@xoxxobob61 so true. this is an anthem song. this is an anthem for all of those "not cool" outcasts out there. to think that a band like Rush created and played a song just for you!

Brilliant lyrics .....

And adulthood too. Was in high school when the song came out, grew up in the suburbs of Toronto left and never went back.

Yes! The story telling in this song is exquisite!

Indeed! The intro and outro are so perfect for that song.

True!

Totally agree. Love that tune.

Thier career is an absolute masterpiece. They are badass no matter how much shit people talk. There's a reason most musicians respect the hell out of these men. 🤟

ruchem71 shut up or I’ll kick ur ass.

You also have to think in terms of what was happening in a cultural/societal sense in America mostly, Canada somewhat. This was 1982. The Interstate system was created into existence in 1956. This period, late 70s, was the beginning of the first full generations growing up in the suburbs/subdivisions that was a result of it. Before, we were all massed in cities and sprinkled small towns. Hence, drawn back into the cities. It amounted to a societal shift really.

I thought I was the only one. Also my fave Rush song, combo of musicianship, lyrics, and catchiness are top notch and timeless. Obviously there's many Rush songs that fit this bill, but Subdivisions is at the top for me.

Never thought of this as a song about bullying. Rather everyone trying to fit in, to sameness.

@@mikebetts2046 I took it to some literal sense, in that suburban sprawl was starting....loss of community...isolation to some extent. "Drawn like moths into the city......." where most of humanity had coem from the last hundred years or so. As we moved into the suburbs/subdivisions....well, so did our social circles as well. We became more subdivided.

Epic song from my childhood.. Great days

@@execatty One of the greatest and most musically talented bands to ever grace the airways.!!

me, too.

You were......loser! just kidding...

Loosing It also has the greatest drum part of any Rush song. Period.

You are completely correct! It's an eerie yet beautiful song.

I quite agree they are an incredible band. Sadly having to retire. I’ve been a fan from the start to now. I’m glad to see the younger generation enjoying their music.

THE WHOLE SIGNALS ALBUM PERIOD.

Agreed. "Losing it" is stunning musically and with profound lyrics.

Or in my case listen a billion times over favorite song of mine ever

The would cover the entire Signals album.

I grew up with classical music ever present in the home, thanks to my dad. And I studied viola in school orchestra for 7 years. So I pay attention to the way things are knit together. That's why Rush music can hold my interest. It develops and evolves and soars like you're listening to a full orchestra. Oddly though, I didn't make an effort to listen to them fully until much later in life. And I don't pay much attention to lyrics in any music. Rush music was never far away because I grew up in a similar subdivision as Geddy Lee grew up in, in North York, the suburbs of Toronto; just over a mile apart. Rush was just always on the airwaves.

You have to listen to this 4 times to take in each instrument !

Manon DeMaagd ESPECIALLY the live Show of Hands finale!

I like Canadian people. Y'all are so polite and kind.

Listen to the entire album. Time well spent.

Got to see the perform " Losing it" 3 times on the R40 tour.

Countdown is superb!

Technology High👍

Countdown is great, I remember seeing them perform it live on the "Signals" tour, however, after Subdivisions, I would say Digital Man and Chemistry are my 3 favorites on the album...:)

Sam the Record Man - Younge St!

A&A's, Sams, Zanzibar, Brass Rail, The Big Slice...the Yonge St. heydays! And the action in the Temperance St. parking lot on weekends.

More built up now 😁

Would come in from Oakville to go to concerts.....wandering down Yonge St, going into head shops (glow in the dark posters and t-shirts), Sam the Record Man, the street vendors selling jewellery and concert pins. Heading into Maple Leaf Gardens, enjoying people watching and the excitement of waiting for a show to begin. I can't say how much I miss those days.

Definite DO, real FEEL GOOD song Andy!

There is a 1976, black and white performance where they simply nail it live, 2112 never sounded better than this live bit, it was slightly shortened for the gig due to multiple bands playing. But awesome nonetheless.

I was thinking the same exact thing. It's an absolute must. This was from my high school years but first time I've ever seen the video. I can't remember if MTV was even out yet.

Angel Gd yup yup. Seen it a couple 3 times.

Gotta do passage to Bangkok

I watch it at least once a day. I can’t get enough of it.

Chris Brugma awesome song! Now we are talking a Rush fan here!!

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Cu6-sE29Wx0.html I made this...

Solid suggestion... The Trees and La Villa Strangiato are probably two of the best Rush songs from their catalogue

Totally - sometimes folks miss the intense work of the Professor during this period - also, some of the bass work is incredible - Ged was ripping even tho' he went a bit OCD on the keys for an album or two..

I'll probably get a lot of flak and hate...as in yeah, yeah, yeah, I know, but Neil Peart could stomp former Kiss drummer Peter Criss into Oblivion, when it comes to playing drums! Not saying that Peter couldn't play, but look at what happened to him after 1977. He puts out his own individual album in 1978, along with Paul, Ace, and Gene. What happens? It ended up being the lowest (& worst!) album of the four! Two years later, after establishing a very wild, uncertain tenure with the band, he was finally shown the door, and kicked out of Kiss! Meanwhile, Neil Peart's reputation as what I call the world's best drummer EVER continued to grow by leaps and bounds! He'll always be number 1 in my heart!

@@ronaldshank7589 Peter was probably my first drumming influence when I was young, but all it took was hearing my first Rush song to overwhelmingly demonstrate what a superior drummer actually sounds like, and also how embarrassingly average Peter Criss was. As far as the solo albums go, I appreciated each for what they were. Peter's obviously showcased the type of music that influenced him, and showed his individual personality, as each of the solos did for their respective members.

My son is a bass player and Geddy Lee is his main influence. He got me hooked onto Rush and I am 72

His drum kit is like endless with gongs, chimes and 2 row of drums he uses. No wonder he is god on drums

So... many people don't know it, but Geddy Lee's parents met in a concentration camp during WWII. Though he's basically an atheist, he's a Jew by heritage. Red Sector A was supposed to be another take on Concentration Camp life and an homage to his family on both his mother's and father's sides. Someone did a well-made video that portrays it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CzXDi_f9PUY.html

@@Netopia40 Yes, I heard him speaking about this in an interview a while back.

Yeah but Geddy doesn’t play bass on Red Sector A 😜. It’s all synth

Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, and Signals are peak Rush IMO. The addition of the synth was fantastic. Brilliant albums by brilliant musicians.

Spot on ... I'm a huge Rush fan from 2112 forward and never fell into the New Wave hatred phase. Dare I say, Subdivisions is probably in my top 3 Rush songs, period. Has everything, great bass lines, Neil is amazing, keyboards works here, and Alex and his harmonic solo intro is pure genious.

jjfromthebigland mine too

Mine, too! I absolutely love the stuffing outta this song!!!

jjfromthebigland Really?? That poor guy!!! I think he also lost his wife and possibly a child very close to one another. I didn’t know about his childhood. Breaks my heart.

@@MissZiss His book "Ghost Rider" chronicles the events you describe in excruciating detail. I highly recommend it.

@new mercury Wow that’s wild! And I’ve heard Limelight is a good one!! Will make sure to put that on a poll soon! Cheers friend! 😁

'Limelight'. Yes!

@216trixie Yeah it was seriously killer!

"Animate" from Counterparts. "The Pass", from Presto [live at Rio] "Bravado" from Roll the Bones Thanks for your channel!! @@andyandalex

@@216trixie Love Rio version of "Bravado"

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You are pretty great also as the voice of the Penguins 😁

George Tourlos The Trees!!! True fan choice.

Limelight is my favorite song off of Moving Pictures, even above Tom Sawyer and Red Barchetta, both of which I love. It's also in my top 3 all time Rush songs.

@Missy Frye Thank you!! We will! 😁

Try my channel

"Caravan"...…..straight fire.....

@Hillary's emails to Lorne The Suburbs have no charms to soothe the restless dreams of youth.

Kid Gloves.

Agreed, Ed -- another of my favorites.

First rush song I heard, one of the best

@@stevethomson9069 Now it's got me singing...... one zero zero one zero zero one, SOS, one zero zero one zero zero one, in distress.......

@PhantomPowerSC Thanks!! 😁

Cool! I'm fortunate to have seen them on every tour from 1984-retirement. Been a few an since signals came out.. Incredible musicians!

Mine as well...heard this song on the radio with a special girl long ago. Takes me back.

The necromancer gets weird. If they reacted to By Tor and the Snow Dog, it might make more sense. Overall I prefer The fountain of lamneth off of that album.

@@TylerLL2112Have done with it and just play the whole album. Jobs a gud one 😎

Pete Andrews Oh, believe me I’ve listened the hell out of that album and I’d rate it right with 2112. I know I’m a minority in thinking that but, I love those long rocking songs that take you on a journey. I’ve heard every rush song at least a hundred times (I’m 24 and a newer fan) I just had to stop at signals... or really MP I like One or two songs off signals. But, I’m going to go ahead and listen to a song where three invaders get trapped in his lair. It’s been a week or so since I’ve last had a listen. Take care!

Definite DO!

Great song with a great message

Meh... 2112 is Rush's Stairway to Heaven. They did sooooooo many better, deeper and musically and lyrically intricate songs.

Secret Touch, for sure.

Ankaa Black ‘secret touch’ is such an underrated tune, heavy guitar riffs .. definitely one of my favourites.

Absolutely. Secret Touch is an amazing listen. Earthshine and Sweet Miracle from that album are awesome examples of their later work.

The problem with Vapour Trails is that the mastering sucks. Secret Touch is a masterwork, but it's distorted all to hell in the recording. :( Still... "the way out is the way in..."

@Mark s Great song, glad you were able to resonate with our experience, that’s the whole idea! Cheers man! 😁

I'll add that you're the first reaction channel I've seen do Subdivisions. It was nice to see more-or-less current young generation respond to the lyrics. I was 16 years old when this song came out, and I grew up in a subdivision. Your reaction nailed the "bullying" thing, but in all honesty, the lyrics weren't about that, so much. It's about the children of Baby Boomers, growing up under the expectations of their Boomer parents. After World War 2, there was this huge economic boom in the USA. My parents grew up in the middle of that. My dad liked to tell me how hard he worked to get to where he was, and how I should work just as hard as he did. I was a kid, I had no idea about history, so I just accepted what my dad said ... except I could never measure up. There was no outside help for me, I had to earn everything I got, because that's how my parents did it. I don't deny that my parents worked hard. But as I've gotten older, and have studied history beyond the propaganda that was taught as "history" when I was in school, I can't help realizing just how easy my parents had it. They grew up during the best economic explosion America has ever seen. They just didn't realize it. Everything was cheap. My dad went into the military right out of high school in 1963, got out of the Marines without being sent to Vietnam, and after a few menial jobs got a government job that didn't pay a whole lot, bu was enough to support a family and buy a house. My parents expected that I'd do the same as them. Not. By 1984, when I graduated high school, all of that was a dream. A dream that my parents thought was real. Sure, my grandma simply worked her way through college - in the 1930s. My mom did the same in the early 1960s. Dad didn't go to college, he went into the military. But Dad's brother, who also went the military route, got his college education paid for by the US Air Force. So 1984 rolled around ... and my parents had made no prep for my college education. They thought I could just get a job and pay for it. Not. I went to college in the early stages of today's nonsense. I got a whopping $500 music scholarship, and my parents thought that would cover everything. And that is what "Subdivisions" is talking about. The disconnect between how Baby Boomers grew up and how we Generation X kids grew up (though "Generation X" wasn't invented yet). We were expected to be successful in the world they had created, but they didn't realize how impossible they had made it. My dad had no idea how good he had it. Listening to the stories he told while I was a kid, it's obvious in hindsight that his family was one of the wealthiest families in his hometown. They had the first television in town, in the 1950s. Dad turned that into solid "lower middle-class" for us. He thought it was all his hard work that got us our lower middle-class lifestyle. No, it was because he joined the military, and when he got out, all of the people doing the hiring were WW2 veterans who would give a job to anybody who had been in the military. And my dad was so disappointed that I became a professional cook, which I still am to this day. Andy and Alex, I don't know what you're studying, but I hope that it's something that can actually get you a paying job.

Grace under pressure, right after signals was really good too, for 80s Rush. I liked "red sector a"

I am with you on that about Signals! Also not forgetting the awesome track 'Losing it'

@@lazycalm41 *Fuckin' eh!*

At 14 when Signals came out I was The Analog Kid.

...OBX yes, and the minimoog solo!!!! it wails.