Guitarist Reacts To RUSH!! By-Tor & The Snow Dog/In The End (All The World's A Stage Reaction) PT1 

After far too long I am back! Part 2 Here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-14C9e0AKCE8.html​

One of the best sounding live rock albums ever.

"One... Two... Buckle... My... Shoe"

A confession. I've played guitar for 44 years and In the End is still my favorite Rush song to play guitar to.....loudly, of course.

RUSH Army is present and prepared for duty.

The unmistakable sound of a semi hollow double humbucker through a saturated Marshall Stack

In The End really is an unsung 70's Rock classic! Perfect on this album!

Greatest version of By-tor ever recorded. Only this version is the complete song done live I saw this show and will never forget it.🎸🎵🎤🔥🔥🔥

Snowdog is victorious, the Land of Overworld is saved again, saved again. In The End is completely underappreciated, my favorite track from Fly By Night.

This is the greatest live album I've ever heard, and I've heard a few. Astonishingly fresh, raw, energetic and, of course, tight! Lifeson's work on Bytor alone is exceptional and otherworldly.

That atmospheric guitarwork in the middle is really outstanding...I wish there was footage of Alex playing that. It is so cold and desolate sounding. I wonder if he was thinking about a wolf standing alone in the freezing snow, with the icy wind howling?? Genius..

I was at that concert in Toronto at Massey Hall .... my jaw dropped

I don't care what is going on in your life, Rush can transport you to a world of freedom and peace that is unmatched in the music world!!!!

Harder & harder to listen to these finally crafted gems, without tears. Also another great song. But I digress knowing I'll never be able to see this magic live again kills me. Love to the professor his family, also ,, Alex & Geddy. Thanks for the memorable shows.

I've always loved Alex's solo coming out of the spacey middle section...One of my favorites by him.

All the World's a Stage was my first intro to Rush back in the late 70's. Blew me away then, still blows me away today.

These tunes have some of the finest R&R bass playing that you'll ever hear...and there's Neil and Alex too...lol

Was there back in 1976 .... saw them live . Their music was so raw, Alex’s guitar and Geddy’s voice ... beautiful. I have the memory that puts a smile on my face

This album was the first Rush album I ever bought, back in the late 70s. I still have the double vinyl, one of my prized possessions, it holds precious memories for me.

No need to apologize when you're taking time off to deal with real life. That should always be your priority. I absolutely love this album, and I'm really looking forward to your reaction to its conclusion.

Those 32 people obviously had their phones upside down.

One thing that still amazes me is that ‘the boys’ stated that their song writing improved along the way …. I disagree strongly Hemispheres is their highlight imo The middle section and following guitar solo is one of Alex’s best imo Such a beautiful build up and emotional eruption

By-Tor is Alex Lifeson's answer to Jimmy Page's "Dazed and Confused" Live from Madison Square Garden (minus the Bow, although...9:05 and 10:03)!! EPIC, Both Tracks!!! Just Mesmerizing!!

The three magicians! One of the greatest live albums of all time and, arguably, the best two tracks on it.

Yeah, they totally could have made soundtracks for Sci-Fi movies!

Back in the day the live albums By-Tor was a big fav with the lights off & a little, er, 'perception altering substances', total trip, very far out. Amazing stuff. All the World's a Stage is a much under-rated album in my view, it's a fantastic snap-shot of Rush & where they were, learning their live craft but already so able at painting huge sound-scapes....as well as just grooving & rocking your socks off, they are all just so good, so talented.

Yes, Rush has a way of blowing one's mind!

Great to see a new generation getting into the greatest band on earth. Been a rush fan since 81 and I'm 56 know, I saw them for the first time in 82 and they changed my life. Can't wait till you hear eathshine off of vapour trails, heavy and brilliant.

I was 17 when this came out and it still sounds unbelievably beautiful!! Hard rock at its finest. And this was recorded "only" FORTY-FIVE years ago! These 3 guys were 24/25?? This is the summer before the classic album, A Farewell to Kings (which came out while I was in Navy boot camp). All I can add is THIS EFFEN JAMS!! I know...I'm an overly excited, old school hippie chick who LOVES Rush!! 💜💜💜✌🤟🎸🎤🥁

This is true music!!!! And not all auto tuned crap with tracks

Rush is known for being such a "perfect" live band, reproducing the songs perfectly live. But in the early days they did a lot of freestyling, spicing things up a lot over the studio versions.

You mention the contrast between bass and guitar. If you listen closely much of Rush is Geddy and Alex playing apart and against each other. With Geddy playing bass like a lead guitarist and Alex doing some unorthodox type stuff, they are able to create some contrasts that are incredible. Ways Rush could create much in their music and not be limited as a 3 piece band.

Yes! By-Tor and the Snowdog

You make all the faces I made when I was 15, when this came out. Disbelief. What trickery, what sorcery was this? Telling friends about this and trying to explain how they made me feel was impossible. But you get it. You really get it, and you are reacting at the right things. One think in particular I love about this song his how Alex does a repeat phrase for times only changing how the last sounds and how long it lasts, just to add interest. Such a smart player.

Thank you for that reaction. By tor was the song that got me hooked on Rush. Been a fan ever since.

My first of 47 shows Best live Album ever by the absolute best band ever!!

Just finding your site today. I was at one of the concerts when they recorded this. Like all of their later concerts, this one was awesome. Truly gifted musicians. Your reaction years later just shows how timeless real talent can be. You might want to also check out a band called Max Webster. They were the opening act in this show. Tracks to listen to I would suggest Hangover, Only your nose knows and OH war.

This was the first concert I ever went to when I was 16 years old back in 1976! Needless to say I was immediately spoiled by the talent level and expected all bands to perform like they did and I was sadly disappointed when I went and saw Aerosmith! And then the next few years I went to see Kansas, Pink Floyd, and Stevie Ray Vaughan in the early 1980s and those are the only bands that lived up to the expectations that Rush gave me.

I had my headphones on with you, man! "All the World's a Stage" was one of my most played Two-Record Set, back in the Day. Played over 120 times, at least. Such re playability. This was RUSH at their PEAK, IMO. They just launched 2112, and they were ON FIRE. If you don't have this CD, go buy IT!! The live "2112" version could be one of the BEST!! MASTERPIECE!!

Lerxt's guitar about 11:00 is one of his greatest moments ever. What incredible tone.

Man I've missed rediscovering Rush vicariously through your reactions. Great to see you back!

Lerxst has such a FAT guitar sound here.

ha, i can remember my mind being so blown by that guitar interlude back in the 70s. alex lifeson is just the best

Welcome back.... wait till you you see this song on exit stage left video.... so good

This is going to ROCK!! You will love it!

Seen Alex play in 70's doing this song in Fresno, Calif. He was facing his speakers with Guitar in hands, Pedals on the floor, and a another Guitar on a guitar stand next to him. He a plays all 3 parts. He'd bend over and hit a note on the guitar on stand for the feedback... Never seen him do it after that tour... was a shame... I was damn ... Unrated Guitar player...

The thirty two people that disliked the vids are the ones that panned Rush back in the 70s and almost caused them to lose their record deal. It wasn't because Rush was a bad band, we know that isn't true, but this wasn't the musical taste for most at this point in time, and I think the critics were just reflecting that. Fast forward 40-45 years and we know the Rush Army grew mostly by word of mouth, since critics were not really into their music. We know Rush enjoyed tremendous success and established themselves as one of the greatest rock ensembles ever. Their creativity and musicianship is undeniable. Thankfully, open-minded folks like you latched on to Rush and ensured they will endure the test of time! Kudos sir!!!

Real life takes precedent. We will be here when any drama ends brother.

The ultimate sacrifice for a reaction channel. Skipping leg day! Good to see you back, sir. Keep doing this, you have an incredible journey ahead of you.

I remember a garage graffitied with Rush All The Worlds A Stage in Milwaukee close to my house. My friends and I walked in the alley to school everyday. They had no idea what it meant, but I sure did!

Still my favorite Rush album.

Geddy's vocals at the peak! How smooth was the end of that?

Oh gosh...so happy this is finally here...been so looking forward to this album side...best live album side ever, IMHO 💯💯💯 I wish they allowed us to give ratings higher than "like"...or maybe let us give multiples...this one is LIKEx1000 😁😁😁

Two of my favorite RUSH songs

I hear you, man; welcome back! Sometimes life can become bigger than the box you have to keep it in. During your absence I decided to fill in a few cracks in my Rush collection by adding “A Show Of Hands,” “Exit…Stage Left” and “All The World’s A Stage.” It’s unfortunate but up here Scandinavia way, finding the early video material has proven to be a challenge but I’m not giving up. I think that I’m now about 3 discs away from completing the entire Rush library; the studio albums have been on the shelf for years now. It’s been fun going through the material systematically, following you at your pace. We are going to be at this for quite some time…. Rock on!! 😎🎸🎶🇨🇦🇫🇮✨

I think I listened to this album like 3 times since your last video I had to finish it, great to see you back at it I missed your videos

Friggin Lifeson man... Friggin massive.... Thats a RUSH jam session for sure...

You react, we come back☺

I'm glad you've been taking care of yourself and what you need to do! This is a fun thing to do on the side

Damn Alex!…what a monster!!!

You don't owe us an explanation or apology. I gratefully take what I can get, lol.

Thanks again Tim!..rock on!

I have ten copies of this fabulous double live LP. Rush is my favorite band and this show is really killer, from start to finish. Thank you for sharing these wonderful Rush moments in the 70s. Peace and a hug from a super fan here in Brazil. 🇧🇷🖖🏻🇧🇷

Tim, you don't owe anyone an explanation or apology for being away. It's your channel and your Life. You do what you gotta do! 👍👍

The spacey sounds are like they came straight out of a classic late 1950's Sci-Fi film! BRILLIANT!!

I remember being in the audience on this tour, not this concert, but I still had a great time and left with cloth ears.

Tim! You're back!! :)

Welcome back Tim, the Rush Army has been concerned about you!😎🎧

You are back! No need to apologize, I am glad you are ok and back!!!! Continue on........

I think this version of In the End is the most overlooked Rush song of all time.

Best version of By-Tor evah 😎

All good bro. Glad to have you back!! RUSH ON!!🥁🙏🏻

Watching you listen to this is priceless!!

GREAT TO SEE YOU BACK!

Saw them 1978.Best band ever.

An absolutely amazing live album

Happy you are back! Thank you..”In The End”is just sublime😊

Welcome back Tim!! No worries on the absence...you do what you need to do - especially where it concerns your life, health and wife (not necessarily in that order!! LOL) Not going to lie, I was eagerly anticipating this reaction! Really wanted to see/hear your response to By-Tor especially (what a F#$king trip this version is!!) Exit...Stage Left may be the best live album for it's sound & production (and let's face it, epic setlist where Rush is concerned), but All The World... showcased the absolute definition of a POWER TRIO! Sure it was raw, but it was so, SO heavy, proggy, psychedelic & gave us all a taste of what Rush could do live!!

1,2, buckle my shoe......classic

I wish I could like this twice.

Thanks as always Tim..hope u have a fantastic 2023...Morgan from Florida..

Best live from, RUSH

1, 2, buckle my shoe. In the end you had to return. Welcome back dude.

Glad you're back. I prefer this live guitar solo (the one after the ambient middle section) to the recorded version as it has a frantic feeling to it with that raw, crustily-distorted and echo-y tone. The recorded version of course is a great bluesy-rock solo. Also, during said atmospheric/ambient section, with his volume pedal he hits this great chord (10:12) that is slightly off key or something and it's dark and mysterious. I think I hear this same dark chord in the beginning of Distant Early Warning. Also remember, back then that the gear was not as reliable and it was sparse. He had very few pedals here and yet he's creating sounds and moods that most back then wouldn't have been able to make. And he makes it sound musical and like a story. Great reaction, movie score indeed.

No apology necessary dude. Glad you're back & hope you and fam are all well. 🎵😎👍 🟥🍁🟥

I wish he would continue with his journey

Crank it up baby! What a ride..

We understand completely. We in the Nightwish Army have missed your reactions. We have other reactors who react to NW videos once a month...sadly, but we appreciate them. Don't be a stranger to Nightwish. Once a month is better than none.

Glad to see you back and know everythings ok! Great reaction!

To think that they recorded this magnificent live performance when they were just 23 years old! ATWAS is certainly one of my favorite live performances. Of my 31 times seeing them live from 1980 to 2015, my only regret is not getting to see By-Tor played in its entirety. They often segued it into Xanadu immediately after the Battle portion or into some other song the times they played it live. The Hymn of Triumph guitar solo by Alex here is brilliant! That super amped up, space echo-ey sound gives me goosebumps every time. In the End is magnificent too. Thank you!

Please don't apologise. Life has to be dealt with .👍🏻😊 Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

Welcome back!!

This was my first Rush album in the late 70s and it took me some time to get used to the studio albums but this song i still like live better

Glad to see you back... I was Wondering? good to know everything is cool.

Live your life Tim, we'll always be here, no matter how long you need to deal with priorities and the important thing that matter in your life. I'm just happy to tag along on this Rush journey.

Great to see you back Tim. I was wondering where you'd been but don't worry, life is busy and unpredictable. What a way to get back into the Rush fold. These three musicians, still in their early twenties, were brilliant, feerless and uncompromising. As for Alex's guitar playing, I think I've run out of adjectives. This time, I'll plump for spine tingling.

No explanation required! Glad your still alive lol! looking forward to the continuation of your Rush journey.

Glad you are ok man

Sounds as good today as it did 30 years ago..

Missed ya dude. Glad to see you back.