Neil Peart Drum Solo - Rush Live in Frankfurt (REACTION!) 

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At the end of the solo he is doing a sort of tribute to jazz, and to Buddy Rich in particular. I believe that all of the music is in the form of samples that he triggers with electronic symbols - he isn't playing to a sound track, he is "creating" the sound track along with the regular drums. The variety makes it interesting and amazing. Going from just drumming away on a single drum (snare??) that had you amazed - up to the combination of electronic and acoustic.

Neil did a drum solo in every show. Incredible to think about maintaining that level of activity through a 3 hour show. I always say that it looks like the film was sped up, but it's not, lol.

Neil had the enviable skill of true limb independence, meaning he could play different beats with each of his limbs, all at the same time. His drum kit is actually two kits. He initially starts on the electronic drums (tiny bass drum), then after the rotation he is playing the analog kit with the conventional snare and big bass drum. The "bells" he is playing is on a Mallet Kat, which is a programmable electronic key pad. So he can add custom samples in addition to the standard bells/xylophone sounds. Love it when he casually flips the stick in the air and catches it so nonchalantly. Like he wasn't doing enough already! No doubt Neil is the GOAT!!!

I saw Rush on four different tours in the 80s and 90s, and each of Neil’s solos was different, and they were all great. He usually had little sections that carried over… like the cowbell bit, because I think they were favorites of his (and the fans). He was, quite simply, The Professor.

Decades of seeing The Professors drum solos and I'm still like 🤯 "He's not human!!!!" 😔 Miss them terribly. 😊 Thanks for the awesome reaction! 🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny

I have seen every reaction video of this drum solo, and can honestly say i cant really understand how he can pull this off. There will never be another drummer like him. RIP Neil "The Professor" Peart!

Had 2nd row seating for the Vapor Trails show in 2002. Got to see and hear this live, in person, straight out of the kit, not amplified through the PA.

I saw them 6 times and loved every minute of every show, but the drum solos always stood out...he was simply the best...he is your favorite drummers favorite drummer

See this drum solo more than once. It’s hilarious watching all the reactors start out all excited, clapping, bopping heads only to become completely awestruck and paralyzed staring at Neil with mouths agape!

I've, seen them live 4 times, at the show in Austin Texas in the early 90s his kit was elevated and suspended over the stage and then rotated verticaly for a full 360 degree rotation during the solo. I've never seen a crowd so fired up during and post show as that one!

I've seen RUSH 3 times live. All were awesome performances.

The different things are included in percussion. He composed and played the piano as well (falls under percussion). He was constantly studying new things and adding them to his repertoire. I love how excited you were over this performance. RIP Neil thanks for sharing your talent with the world

Saw RUSH several times over the years. Neil's solo was always worth the price of admission alone!

He is like the most hard hitting intelligent octopus you’ve ever seen.

Yep, he was AMAZING!! This much energy in the middle of a three hour show ......

I saw Neil do his solo at Sheffield Arena in 2013. He was a genius. His talent was off the scale. Best drummer and lyric writer, period! Miss him so much.

I've seen them live twice and omg his drum solo live just incredible. He is The Professor.

This dude was in his early 50’s here, I think, and he played a full concert around this for 2 and a half hours, I believe AND did this for decades! Fucking Drum Monster! Really professional and didn’t want to disappoint anyone, he knew his reputation and wasn’t ever going to do less 100%! Never swayed, never made a mistake! Just gradually increased over the years and continuously blew minds. It was extremely impressive live. Shit! It’s extremely impressive here on video! That man was legendary! Especially in our eyes, the from day one fans. It was a privilege to see this band live. Just awesome!

Hi Odin 😊😊 I was lucky enough to see Rush live 5 times!!! INCREDIBLE EVERY SINGLE TIME !!!!

The absolute best! I have no other words! 💥💯🖤🥁🎶🤘 RIP Neil Peart

I was fortunate to see Neil play his ever-evolving drum solo 31 times from 1980 to 2015, including this one twice on the R30 tour. No one else like him. RIP Professor! Long live the music of Rush! PS - The coolest thing about his soloing performance is that it is composed (Not improv), and he strove to play it the same way every night.

Percussionists.....are such a different breed. I briefly entertained dating one in college. She invited me to a recital.....and their concentration is their passion. She was playing drums and xelophone (that what its called), I think she would have killed anyone who would break her concentration. And for those of us who knew her, would have beat anyone to the punch. Just sitting, listening, and watching her intensity to detail was astounding. Their intensity and concentration is amazing.

I've gone to one to two shows out of every tour since presto and let me tell you nobody moves out of their seat when this starts. I used to bring binoculars with me so that I could see it better!!!! This one is great but the one on the show of hands tour and also the one from exit stage left is really great too

When the Professor begins, class is in session You should see the love he got from other drummers. Dave Grohl, Dana Carey, and more. He was a all time legend.

I have seen 11 Neil Peart solos in my life and (as my eyes tear up) those were the most incredible musical moments in my life. RIP my friend!

I have never seen a solo like his before. Compositionally it’s in a league of its own. He put so much thought and practice into not only how to play it but how to arrange it. It was the implementation of everything he learned up until that moment and he kept, added, expanded and dropped various parts for each tour. Based on the interviews the solo he put together for their last tour R40 had the most meaning for him. If I remember right I read he said it was the culmination of everything he spent a lifetime learning about drums, percussion and playing. It was a master percussionist at work at his craft.

Seen Rush live 13 times- and Neil’s solos were always very cool

That's the best Neil Peart reaction I've seen.

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ODIN: Since you asked, the answer is "yes, several times". His solos evolved as he expanded his breadth of many different styles over the years. I can say that each Peart solo over the 30 years I was fortunate enough to have witnessed this man was incredible in it's own right. I am so heartened to see so many people doing reactions having the technological resources to experience the Rush Rabbit Hole. I am truly happy for all those who never had the chance to witness them live, yet still are clearly moved to appreciate the music; some to the point of confessing themselves as having become fans. Kudos to you all! At the same time i am sorry for those who never had the chance to experience my boys in-person because, in my mind, 2 primary things that can never be appreciated without being there: 1: You don't just hear the music and see them working their music. No, at a live show you literally feel the music; especially right in your chest and abdomen. 2: The energy created by the crowd, and a semi-conscious sense of being at-one with 20,000 other people cannot be replicated in any other way. P.S. The instrument you asked about is an electronic xylophone. And it has the capability, through the magic of modern technology to be set to sound like other, similar instruments such as chimes, concert 'bells', vibraphone, and others. Keep rockin', Odin! And know that my heart is warmed to see your enjoyment when listening/watching great musicians playing great music (and I am certain that I am not alone)!! -kurt in Minneapois, Minnesota, USA

Since I don't see it in the comments anywhere, the keyboard instrument he plays melodies on is called a MalletKAT. It is essentially a programmable MIDI marimba.

The instrument you asked about is a DrumKat. It's basically an electronic marimba or xylophone. It mimics "keyboard percussion", which is a family of tuned percussion instruments with keys laid out like a piano allowing percussionists to play melodies like a pianist does.

I’ve seen RUSH over 100 times. Over 100 drum solos ! I love Rush! RIP Neil thanks for all the memories! Greatest lyricist, percussionist and drummer ever. There will never be another. What a great loss🙏

It only feels like yesterday when I was in Wembley arena on this tour watching the drum solo in absolute awe. Niel needs to be appreciated for what he was and considered himself, a percussionist, much more than just a drummer to keep the timing, he drove the songs, the drum beats he favoured were off beat and unusual signatures and in his own words "not because it's easy, because it's hard" Seeing him play live was a massive honour, you appriciate him more seeing him in the flesh, little things like seeing him drop a stick and grab another one without skipping a beat, unreal to see. Towards the end of the live 1981 recording of Xanadu you hear a very prominent "Ahhhhh!" when Niel has dropped a stick and you see Alex laughing at him!

You just witnessed the best drummer that ever lived hands down

Hello, Canadian and Rush fan here , Neil Peart is not a drummer, he is a percussionist since he plays more than just the drums. As for the instrument you were asking about, it is an electronic instrument that he can program to make a variety of sounds, in this one it's doing a marimba which is an African instrument similar to a xylophone but made out of wood. Enjoy the journey of Rush, it's quite a trip.

it was way worth the ticket price to see him do his solos each year. I saw them over 20 times

Every drummers favourite drummer.

My first Rush experience was the Moving Pictures tour back in 1981. Have seen Rush over 10 times including the last tour R40.

During the Roll the Bones Tour - they played in Sheffield and Neil did a very cut down version of this for about 7 mins when the other two walked off stage... when they reappeared they carried on with the song they were doing exactly where they left off ... it was insane. Totally, but $$%*^%$**ing awesome at the same time.

The instrument is called a "midi-marimba". It's an electronic trigger for any type of sampled sound.

Once had a seat that would be one of the worst seats for any other concert as it was on the side of the stage. But it was right in line with Neil it was amazing to watch him all night.

Welcome to the Rush family, enjoy

If you check out Headlong Flight from the Clockwork Angels tour there is a totally different drum solo in the middle of the song! It’s a must see.

The "keyboards" are a type of electronic xylophone. I've seen several of their shows - they were always on top of their game. With a similar (the same?) instrument on other solos he uses the pads as triggers for samples. I'm always amazed at how he can move his hand 3 feet and hit the correct one without seeming to look at them. Thanks for your reactions!

I did see live this Alien twice R.i.p.master Neil.

Saw them 11 times and the drum solo is always just captivating, and entertaining, too, as it’s a composition - a piece of music that stands on its own.

Drum solos happen and people go to the bathroom or get more beer. Not for one of Neil's solos. It's one of the highlights of a Rush concert. Every tour it's different. He constructed each one as anyone would construct a song.

NYC, ‘04 or ‘05, front row, leaning on stage. As good as you imagine 🤗

I started playing drums in band when I was 11 years old, my first concert was 3 years later in 1983 and it was Rush. I sat in the front row of the stage left balcony directly across from Neil. To this day it is the greatest memory from my childhood. The man inspires me to this day.

when Neil passed away, the title of Greatest Living Drummer passed to Danny Carey of Tool. check out some of his solo's...

You cut off the ending. Did you notice him crossing his hands over? GOD BLESS AND KEEP NEIL PEART.

Just love the look on your face!😲😲😲😲

I heard the instrument that you are referring to is a “Glockenspiel”. He is also wearing ballet slippers...all the greats wear them...it gives you a better “feel”

8+ minute drum solo, in the middle of a 3 hr concert, at 50+ yrs old. THAT was Neil Peart (RIP) As for the Jazz stuff, Neil was a Buddy Rich fan. He has even played with Buddy Rich's Big Band. Check this video out from 1994 when he was sitting in with the Big Band for a tribute to Buddy Rich: Neil Peart and the Buddy Rich Big Band: COTTON TAIL (Instrumental w/Drum Solo) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-T0gYHLkY4qA.html

great reaction! blessed to have grown up on RUSH and able to see them live countless times. a suggestion if i may? Try putting your logo elsewhere instead of on top of the video and enlarge the video if you can. Thanks for the upload!

Rush is the best 3 piece rock band in history, period, over. Check out Xanadu live or Working man live Cleveland :)

Welcome. There will never be another.

Ive seen him live 19 times

I play drums to almost all his music 🎶

Amazing to see his solos live. As you notice the crowd goes silent so they can hear the whole thing. It is not just a drum solo its a drum song.

This might of been answered already but I dont see it. The electronic xylophone type instrument is a malletkat. I got to see the Power Windows tour, Grace Under Pressure tour and Signals, All AMAZING!!!

I saw Neil Peart perform drum solos live several times, and I could never figure out how he did it either. His speed, precision, and stamina were phenomenal. It would be impressive enough on its own, but he did these drum solos in the middle of a 3 hour concert, and improvised parts of each one.

I did. Hes amazing

During the middle "waltz" section6, Peart was playing 3/4 with his feet (bass drum and tambourine sounds) while soloing over that with his hands, often in contrasting time signatures. This level of limb independence is very hard to achieve. I can't remember seeing a better example of polyrhythms demonstrated. It's damn hard to do.

🤣 Confess I watched this 3 times! Super enjoyable! Thank you! 😒 PS. You need to wait until the very end. 😉 Rush ALWAYS has "surprises" at what folks think is the "end" of their songs. We don't mind because we know Virgins get caught off guard their 1st time listening. 🤔 This happens with Floyd too. Lots of things get picked up during edit & upload. 😂 Rush comes with plenty of Bells & Whistles 🤯 literally. 😍🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny

Really cool this solo, I saw this one I think in 2004 in Oberhausen. What I thought than ‘this was the best solo I’ve ever seem from Neil, was in Germany too. This solo was a few days later.

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He really was a beast. First time I saw Rush in 1997 it was hard to focus on Geddy and Alex because Neil is so awe inspiring

The instrument? An electronic marimba he plays which is also a midi controller that triggers the drum kit spin and many other functions and sound sample programming. Let's just call it his "mission control".

He's a one-man band, enough said!

Electronic device has many sounds. Marimba, xylophone, glockenspiel, claps, etc...

Hey if you want a good laugh and get to know their personalities a little bit, you should react to "Dinner with rush". Very funny

😏 for the record..... 🎤 "I WILL CHOOSE FREE WILL!" as the next song you react to! (😒 see what I did there....) ☺🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny

That Instrument is a Zylophone

I clapped👏😏

xelaphone is the instrument he was playing

Xylophone

I know the reasons for Neil changing his drum solo to this and I don't dislike it, but I actually still prefer the old mid-YYZ drum solo like on Exit Stage Left.

i think any rush song its adrum solo :) keep react to rush :) i think the drums in freewill solo are better

You missed the gong lol

You want to hear a great drummer, listen to The Who. Even Neil Peart looked up to and was inspired by Keith Moon's drumming. Not to mention you will enjoy the lead guitar player Pete Townshend and his famous windmill style of playing, then there is John Entwhistle on bass who played like no other. Then you have Roger Daltrey on vocals. Here is a live song of theirs that showcases their talent: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-M9boFzhUVG4.html another great song from that same performance: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZFvQ3bWLQBo.html

This is not his full drum kit!!! seen him i 1988 with full symboles and wind chimes!!!

🤣😂🤣😂 I literally can't stop watching this. If your numbers go up, 😉 it's just me! 🤷🏾‍♀️ Got left over 🍿.... 🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny

Odin -- now that you've heard this one - you have to jump up to the next level and experience Neil Peart's ALL-TIME GREATEST recorded drum solo. It'll change you life and re-wire your brain. Find it HERE: m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jt8a4QYnKfI.html

beats those drums like a rented mule

RIP the professor...

In his defense, it wasn’t on purpose, I’m sure. He’s too much of a fan and he IS NEW. He’ll get it, I’m sure. We tend to forget that a lot of these people really haven’t heard this before. We can cut them a little slack, ok? It’s a Newbie thing.

You do not really understand there is more going on than you really know. He is also playing electric drums and pre-recorded sound tracks with his feet and hands. And that is not even his entire kit there.

You cut the video short.

It’s called percussion. Ha.

Your logo is covering up Neil’s head! Boo.

Dude, your logo is covering up half the video. Not going to get many subs doing that.

Ooohhh!! You cut it off too soon!! Bad form! Bad form!!