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@StickHits 2 года назад

Always glad to see a reactor watching one of my remastered versions, I made them because I didn't like to see people's first impressions with Rush being 10 year old 240p clips with bad audio, with music this complex every detail should be preserved. You also really know what you are talking about music wise, I would take lessons from someone like yourself, great job glad you enjoyed it :)

@jessicasopranonotes 2 года назад

First, thank you for taking the time to leave a comment - and such a nice one at that. I (as well as many others) am appreciative of the time and effort you put into this remastered version. This video wouldn't have been the same without it so, kudos! Thanks again for stopping by and hope you're safe and well

@StickHits 2 года назад

@@jessicasopranonotes Thank you for the kind words, I watch a lot of Rush reactions but yours stood out as being very genuine and worth watching because you actually had valuable input and feedback rather than just sitting there watching it like a lot of lazier channels lol. If you get any more Rush requests take a look at my library as i've got enough HD Rush projects to last you about a century or so.. XD

@StickHits 2 года назад

@@jessicasopranonotes BTW i'm also a Jess lol

@GrayNeko 2 года назад

Dear Sir or Madam, pardon if that offends, I'm old, not up on all the current pronouns. Thank you so much for this! This was the best sounding Rush live video I've ever heard. The bass snarls, the drums crack, the guitar crunches like hell in the verses and rings like a bell in the solo. Absolutely fantastic work, my deepest thanks and respect! Cheers!

@stratcat3216 2 года назад

pretty decent mix mate

@brettking1014 3 года назад

I’ve listened to this song for 40 years...I’ve heard hundreds of reactions. I’ve never watched a reaction that was so good at breaking down a song than you. That was incredible! Please, please do Subdivisions by Rush. I learned so much about a song that I thought I knew by watching you...thank you! 😎

@kathoney7908 3 года назад

Ditto!

@KennethStCyr-dv6cm 3 года назад

Yes PLEASE..do Subdivisions!

@batman1169 2 года назад

I love this reaction so much I’ve watch this a few time and suggested it to others to watch!

@don-o-seven1437 2 года назад

Absolutely true. I love Rush, lyrics and technical skill. I know they are supposed to be hard to play, but I know nothing about music. Loved the details on all these time signature changes. Watching others react, I have gained so much more respect for Alex. I especially appreciated all the love from a new fan. Welcome to the family.

@louofm1 2 года назад

Me too.... absolutely amazing breakdown. A very intelligent young lady. Btw. Today is Alex lifeson's birthday

@kvoltti 3 года назад

They asked Neil Peart what time signature he wanted to use and he said…. “Yes”

@jessicasopranonotes 3 года назад

Lol

@batman1169 3 года назад

@@jessicasopranonotes more Rush. Look at their wiki. The drummer died of brain cancer. He left a legacy of music. Check out his drum solos and the last song he made called The Garden. It's been know to bring some to tears. RIP Neil.

@lancewilliams4847 3 года назад

If you've never heard it, catch Alex's SOLO album - 'Victor'. It clued me in to Alex's compositional skills, esp. compared to Geddy's, who also had a solo album. I wish I could remember the title off the bat, but one song in particular on 'Victor' is insane with the time changes, but like most RUSH tunes, the listener just jams to the music, not really realizing the complexity.

@lancewilliams4847 3 года назад

@@batman1169 - There's been a few times I've cried to RUSH tunes - namely the song 'Marathon'. This isn't because of any touching lyric, but this song builds up so beautifully and is so 'grand' that it just flips all my musical triggers!

@nealsweeney7350 2 года назад

@@lancewilliams4847 My Favorite Headache

@albinosquirlz 11 месяцев назад

Someone with her musical expertise being humble enough to acknowledge the otherworldly talent of Neil's drumming being beyond her is one of the best compliments I've ever heard.

@vertigobridge3024 3 года назад

I've become a little numb by all the reaction videos out there. Yours is a breath of fresh air. Your response is uniquely yours, full of technical and honest details. I actually believe you had never heard the song, and it's lovely to hear what new listeners "think and feel" about the song. Thank you!

@petmom1967 3 года назад

I can’t even begin to explain or describe how much I enjoyed your analysis. RUSH is truly in a class all by themselves. Neil Pert (RIP) was an insanely talented percussionist

@troywalker8078 2 года назад

"Insanely talented" doesn't even come close! This man was other-worldly! Rest in peace, Neil.....

@odochartaighofodonegal9815 2 года назад

And possibly an even better poet/lyricist.

@randyswanson3369 Год назад

Always been fascinated that Neal wrote most of their songs

@brianarcher3821 3 года назад

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. I have never heard anyone explain how they do it before! Just makes my appreciation of this band even more! Thank You!!!!!!

@kidkong637 Месяц назад

I agree! She’s the best

@cmdrbnd007bond8 3 года назад

There are tons of people who have never heard of this great band. Rush made fantastic music for over 40 years and I was a huge fan almost from the beginning. There will probably never be a three man band with this much talent ever again. RIP Neil!

@tdb2012 3 года назад

Jess, I'm really glad I stumbled across your channel! Yours is the first reaction channel I've found to actually break down and explain what's going on in a song. I've been a Rush fan all of my life and I really enjoyed this breakdown. Thanks so much for providing a really fun and instructional reaction channel. Absolutely wonderful!

@jessicasopranonotes 3 года назад

Wow thank you Tim! So glad that you are now a part of the community! Your compliments are very much appreciated ☺️

@tdb2012 3 года назад

@John Wallace Thanks for the suggestion.

@dwanpyrtle3134 3 года назад

I just came across here too. It's the best analysis I think that I've ever witnessed to the complex structure of a Rush song. Your explanation seems to be dead on target with the only exception of mentioning the tempo changes. But, with this band, you might have made it a little easier on yourself by choosing one of the lesser complex ones. 😀 They did this for 40 years, and there are many, many more that you can break down. I can't wait for you to get there. I subbed in to watch you do it. Thanks for your lesson.

@gabbyramirez4852 3 года назад

Check out also classical composer reacts...Doug Helvering....the daily Doug show ...

@fhare666 3 года назад

@@gabbyramirez4852 I just put a comment here without seeing your comment right godamn above it! His channel is great! God damn I wish I had his ear.

@johndavis9196 3 года назад

This is the best reaction analysis of a Rush song I’ve seen on this platform. Very well done. Please do more Rush.

@jessicasopranonotes 3 года назад

Thank you John! And you got it!

@katskillz 3 года назад

This is a great breakdown especially for first listen. Also check out Rick Beato's "What makes this song great?" episode on Limelight studio version. He is able to play the vocals in isolation and it really highlights Geddy's *amazing* pitch quality. Rick also digs into the drum parts, 3 over 4 patterns switch up in the middle of a chorus, etc.

@christopherwright8811 3 года назад

Yes, very well done. Very interesting and informative

@marcsorensen1184 2 года назад

@@katskillz no offense to Rick Beato but I really like her breakdown more than his. He doesnt describe the theory he just tells you its there. Hes telling us what notes are being used and she tells us why...at least in her opinion and I really like that. Definitely need more Rush reaction videos here.

@MS-jc9sy 2 года назад

@@jessicasopranonotes Subdivisions would be great, but Red Barchetta too ;)

@kennethcox2224 2 года назад

I fell down the RUSH rabbit hole in '75 and they are the greatest 3 piece rock band ever

@alanmcewen8456 3 года назад

As someone who tries to enjoy the technical aspects of great music like this without formal education, I really appreciate you doing the hard work of breaking this down for us. I look forward to many more videos from you. I also thought it was great that you pulled in the work of a friend. That is class

@jessicasopranonotes 3 года назад

Thank you Alan!

@grizzlyadams7367 3 года назад

And one of the greatest things about Rush was that huge wall of sound from just 3 guys.

@wesleywalker5436 3 года назад

The same thing could be said for Led Zeppelin and The Who and other bands that had a lead Singer who didn’t play an instrument.

@frankspikes7858 3 года назад

@@wesleywalker5436 Actually Robert Plant plays harmonica and tambourine.

@batman1169 3 года назад

@@wesleywalker5436 Rogers Daltrey from the who plays on some songs too.

@LearnToRefine 2 года назад

I have followed RUSH for about 37 years, and I am learning new things by looking at them through the fresh eyes of new fans.. I love to see young people discover and appreciate great music! 🎼🎵🎵 🎤🎸🥁🎹

@CLRacing12 2 года назад

I feel like I learned this song all over again, what a great real reaction and lesson in music! Thank you for this….

@jessicasopranonotes 2 года назад

It’s a wonderful song! Thank you for watching, I’m soo glad you enjoyed it!

@scottl7044 2 года назад

Totally agree

@williamharris7357 3 года назад

You explain this better than anyone I've ever heard you should be a teacher gee your knowledgeable, I really appreciate that

@jessicasopranonotes 3 года назад

Thanks William!

@brianfogle2743 2 года назад

Teacher was the first thing I thought of. She is easy to listen to. Explained a lot.

@batman1169 2 года назад

@@brianfogle2743 she broke it down so well. Needs more Rush and classic prog reactions!

@tencentwonders 3 года назад

Wow wow wow, what an excellent technical analysis! Kudos to you for knowing your shit and the effort you put in this video!

@jessicasopranonotes 3 года назад

Thanks a bunch!

@scott4482 3 года назад

Uh, yeah. I've heard of RUSH. Only the best rock band in the world.

@gregxite 3 года назад

This amount of intelligent analysis and raw enjoyment combine to make one beautiful piece of humanity! Thanks

@marcosborne4974 3 года назад

I have to say as a musician, it's so refreshing to watch someone react to these songs that actually is very knowledgeable of music and music structure.bravo! And being beautiful doesn't hurt either.lol

@princeofpcos9804 3 года назад

This is probably one of their most straight-forward, 'simple' songs Rush has!

@jessicasopranonotes 3 года назад

Oh really! Haha well this is good to know moving forward!

@generoberts9151 3 года назад

@@jessicasopranonotes Time signature changes are their motto. Wait til you see some of the off time 5/4 and 7/4 incorporated....

@georgeshuggoth4535 3 года назад

@@jessicasopranonotes Only thing you missed is that Geddy is also playing the keyboard part with his feet

@lancewilliams4847 3 года назад

@@generoberts9151 - There's a song on Alex's solo album, I wish I could remember the particular name, that is insane with time. AH, here it is - titled 'Don't Care' - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-U3-Vu72Zpyk.html It comes across as just really 'Grungy', But like most RUSH tunes, it all flows so well.

@bobbarker14 2 года назад

I enjoy watching Rush reactions but really, this is the only one I've ever seen whose technical analysis does their musicianship justice. You took my old musician ass to school. Thank you.

@mycroft16 3 года назад

I absolutely LOVE it when someone who has real musical training reacts to RUSH. They are masters of their craft on a technical and performance level. They use all the tricks in the book and invented quite a few of their own. Their music is insanely complex and yet easily approachable. The lyrics are not your typical rock lyrics at all. Many are based in literary works. And holy crap all that sound is coming from just 3 guys. Geddy (singer/bassist) once said that they were trying to be the worlds smallest orchestra.

@cronicscream Год назад

Geddy is one of the few rock singers that you can understand every word - a characteristic of his clear sharp voice and solid annunciation.

@DrMackSplackem Год назад

That's Mr. Geddy!

@vladtepes97 9 месяцев назад

enunciation, but, yeah.

@mattcav6992 3 года назад

Good lord Jess, every video you post is a master class. Your observations and analysis are extremely valuable to anyone studying music. Thank you so much for the time and effort.

@toronto57 3 года назад

Going to a rush concert, was like a night at the Opera...3 musicians who sound like they have an orchestra behind them...

@jessicasopranonotes 3 года назад

They do have a big sound!

@dallassukerkin6878 3 года назад

Aye, I have had the joy of seeing them in concert and it was indescribable. I missed seeing them back in the 70's, when they came nearby, because I couldn't afford it (despite how cheap tickets were then :O) but I settled for seeing them in the 90's

@toronto57 3 года назад

@@dallassukerkin6878 saw them twice in toronto, they have gotten better with age, if that is possilble...

@brettcullen8580 3 года назад

There’s another Canadian power-trio called Triumph, the lead singer/guitarist is a unbelievable. Normally if you are singing and playing the part you play while singing is not complicated. Rik Emmet can sustain a complex vocal line along with a challenging guitar melody.

@scottayers7779 3 года назад

This is the best thing I have ever seen on RU-vid. Thank you so much for taking such an in depth and intellectual look at this music. I have tried to have these conversations with people most of my life and the truth is most people would never want to spend this much time actually inside the music. Thanks so much.

@chalfo 3 года назад

Nicely done! "Xanadu" is probably their most operatic, based on samuel taylor coleridge's poem "Kubla Khan". Also glad you found StickHits's remastered version... he's remastered Xanadu too (from "Exit Stage Left" tour)

@ericvonsteuben7533 3 года назад

Holy Smokes!! This is one of the best Rush reactions I've seen (and I've seen hundreds...). As a lifelong Rush fan (and musician) it was great to see this kind of breakdown. Thanks, Jess!!! Subscribed!! My favorite part of the song is at the end of the guitar solo with the song in 3 with Neil playing in 4 over top of it. AND...on top of the amazing music, you have Neil's lyrics....

@lotusmanb3832 2 года назад

I've been a life long Rush fan since the seventies and even played their songs a hundred times and thought I'd figured it all out.. I was wrong! This is BY FAR the most in depth and accurate deconstruction of a song I've ever seen and heard. Made me go back and rethink all their songs again. Thank you.. BRAVO!

@jessicasopranonotes 2 года назад

That is awesome!! Thank you soo much!

@Cmdtheartist 2 года назад

It's always a treat to see someone's first reaction to something you yourself love. Loved it.

@franciscojavierp.7162 3 года назад

Like I said on the direct chat... What a great job have you done!!! You are crazy!!!. I've never seen such a well done analysis. Your explanations are perfect, your examples well picked up... I have no words to describe you. A very big hug from Spain

@jessicasopranonotes 3 года назад

Thank you Javier! I put an incredible amount of time into this video and I am very happy that it is being well received ☺️

@franciscojavierp.7162 3 года назад

@@jessicasopranonotes Everyone can notice that it is not a video made on the fly, it is a very, very worked video, both in terms of documentation and editing. This is a lot of work. On the other hand, as I say, your explanations are masterful. I can even add another detail as a person who does not speak English well, your pronunciation, your diction ability is amazing, I am able to understand everything you say despite my poor level of English.

@JohnBrooking4 3 года назад

I’ve been listening to this song for decades, and never picked up on how Alex sustains that high note at the end of the solo, which you figured out the first time! (To be fair, I wasn’t usually watching a video, just listening. But still, even when I saw him do that pedal, I didn’t get the significance of it until you explained.)

@grizzlyadams7367 3 года назад

Greatest rock band ever!!!!

@johnnyfiveo 2 года назад

great analysis, very in depth at 15:28 Alex, holds the final note of the guitar solo as he did in the studio with an overdub. here he holds that note live, which is such masterly attention to detail. he holds the note all the way to 15:35 when Geddy resumes singing.

@newtonsflawdrummer2925 3 года назад

I’m 44 years old and saw RUSH 13 times over the years, starting in 1994 on their “Counterparts” Tour. I’m also a drummer and I was devastated when I heard of Neil’s death last year. I’m blown away by the analysis given here, as this is how *I* hear songs, too! I’m constantly picking the whole thing apart, and sometimes it’s hard for me to just ENJOY a song. RUSH will forever be in my heart and mind. “With the heart and mind united in a single… perfect… sphere”.

@jessicasopranonotes 3 года назад

so awesome you were able to see them that many times! I have seen many comments over the passing of Neil. He seemed to have a very large impact on many people. very nice to have met you!

@mylesdevine9513 3 года назад

The complexity, and genius of these three guys is amazing!!!!!! The time signature changes, and the lyrics are incredible in all their music!!!!!! Check out Freewill, lyric version. Incredible

@losmazeman 3 года назад

Well done, Jess! Do more like this.

@frankdespond1067 Год назад

The most underrated, musically complex 3 person band in rock. Their level of professionalism extends into their live performances too. They never short change an audience with a mediocre performance. A true Canadian treasure. Listening to your analysis reinforces what I always appreciated, they were more “ than meets the eye”. They didn’t succumb to what the record labels expected, they produced what they were drawn to create and 40 year body of work that evolved, and survived is testimony to something more than a simple three piece band. The album Moving Pictures, the instrumental La Villa Strangiato, and the first side of 2112 are a glimpse at that statement that we don’t care what the music industry wants, it’s what they needed to share.

@fnowat 2 года назад

Wow!! This intelligent, educated, and beautiful lady just painted a masterpiece of an explanation of a view point which I was so impressed by her interpretation. To have the background in opera, to jump into R & R, and watch her emotions spill out for the camera was a treat! I have been listening to that song for about forty years (give or take a year), and she painted a picture that I could never have imagined. And respectfully of her courage to cross over a boundary to explore... I can only smile in amazement. I wish this classy lady all the best in the world!! Stay safe.

@GenXDaddyO 3 года назад

THE most musically aware and knowledgeable Rush reaction I’ve ever seen. Well done! If opera is your forte you will definitely enjoy: - Xanadu (based on an unfinished poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge) The live performance from Exit…Stage Left will show you how Neil Peart was so much more than just a drummer. Also, if you choose to react to this one, pay special attention to Alex’s and Geddy’s feet. Both of them play full-octave pedal boards during this song while also playing their respective guitars. - Cygnus X-1 Books I and II are an exploration of the essence of humanity through the eyes of a quixotic hero, who travels into a black hole seeking answers. - 2112 is the tale of a young man living in a dystopian future society where music and individual expression have been cast aside. This was Rush’s follow up to an ambitious but poorly selling concept album called Caress of Steel. Their label instructed them to create an album with short catchy radio-friendly hits. Instead, Rush gave them 2112, and it blew the prog rock world away. Ironically, after this album their label gave them complete creative freedom, and Rush began writing more shorter, catchy radio-friendly songs. These are the most “operatic” of their works, but every Rush song tells a story or has a message. Hope to see more reactions and breakdowns! ❤️

@wendylynn4318 3 года назад

The camera eye is my favorite.

@katskillz 3 года назад

THe thing about Xanadu is that it is rhythmically very interesting and orchestrated very uniquely, but the underlying harmony and music 'theory' part is rather simple, not sure a breakdown at that level would be worthwhile

@SoiledWig 3 года назад

i love that irony about the creative freedom. They did the shorter songs only when they were damned good and ready.

@jessicasopranonotes 3 года назад

Thank you so much Paul! I had a lot of fun making this video.

@jeffstumpf9129 3 года назад

This whole band was all virtuoso musicians well steeped in music theory.

@bobespirit2112 3 года назад

In truth, Alex knows some theory but is more of an instinctive creator than a compositional musician. Geddy and Neil were the composition guys and Alex the instinctive genius who created things on the fly by ear, soul and spirit. That’s how you get this brilliant soulful guitar solo that at first doesn’t seem to fit the tempo but fills the song with the sadness and longing that he believed Neil felt in dealing with their stardom that he, Neil, wrote about in the lyrics. Yes; the drummer wrote their lyrics and he’s generally considered the greatest drummer in rock history and called The Professor for good reason (RIP - Jan 7, 2020 - his loss the terrible start to that terrible year).

@soundhealer6043 3 года назад

@@bobespirit2112 Yes, hardly "steeped in music theory". Rush's music didn't venture beyond major, minor and 7th chords. They were definitely very creative within those parameters.

@lancewilliams4847 3 года назад

@@bobespirit2112 - Catch Alex's solo album, 'Victor'.

@artsilva 3 года назад

This has got to be the best musical breakdown of this song I have ever seen. I have been amazed at this song as with all of Rush's compositions since it was first released. The fact that only three guys on stage can make such complexed music like this is out of this world. Keep in mind that both Alex and Getty are multitasking with foot peddles synths and keyboards on top of playing their guitar and bass guitar, and singing is nothing short of incredible.

@hubbsllc 2 года назад

Good ear, that you caught Alex catching that held note in a loop. This song is one of their most sublime and has one of the best melodies they've ever written.

@WonderfulWorldOfStuff 3 года назад

I was raised on Rush, Rainbow & Led Zep, my fathers choice of music 😄🤘 Loved this analysis!!

@SoiledWig 3 года назад

i love a thorough analysis like this. It really brings the point home that the complex concepts they utilize, their efforts to challenge themselves, all ultimately serve the song.

@beech1120 3 года назад

To watch these guys in concert is an absolute treat. Saw them a week before their last show. The fact that Alex plays guitar and does the bass lines with a pedal synth when Geddy is doing keyboard parts and Geddy does synth parts with foot pedals while he plays bass. They write songs that require more than 3 players and then figure out how to play them.

@Gary-zq9dr 3 года назад

Wow! This is the best reaction to Limelight I have ever seen, hands down. Rush are the godfathers of progressive rock, and are commonly listed as a significant influence. Their complex time signature changes and superb musicianship make a three-person band sound like 5 or 6 people. Most fans can tell that they are talented but don't really understand why. You did an amazing job explaining why. Pleeease do more Rush. Plus, there's 40 years of amazing music for you to discover. I suggest Freewill or Tom Sawyer for the next one. There's also a great documentary on Netflix called Beyond the Lighted Stage.

@jessicasopranonotes 3 года назад

Thank you!! And I will definitely do more Rush! I have to write that documentary down! Thanks again!

@kevinharpham6396 3 года назад

All I can say is WOW.. what a detailed reaction. There are over 160 Rush songs spanning a 40 year career. Here are some songs to gat will blow your mind with time signature changes, Xanadu, YYZ, Natural Science, LaVilla Strangiato, Subdivisions and on and on… Enjoy your journey!!

@mikemaxwell3005 3 года назад

Rick Beato has a amazing video on this song too in his section called What Makes this Song Great? and it is Ep.63. Wow very interesting and thank you.

@katskillz 3 года назад

yeah it's worth watching just to hear Geddy's pitch quality in isolation!

@bothellkenmore 3 года назад

Rick is so awesome

@88wildcat 3 года назад

While watching this I was thinking that if Rick Beato and her ever collaborated on a video breaking down 2112 it would break the internet.

@Agg1E91 3 года назад

Yasss!!! You mentioned that super sustained note in his solo. It keeps on plowing through new vocals and, really, just everything. I am old enough to have bought this album on cassette, shortly after it was released but, being in high school, I had junk headphones or I listened to it in my car. I never even knew about that sustained note until much later when I replaced my cassette collection with re-mastered CDs. My mouth about hit the floor when I realized, "Wait a minute! What's that sound? OMG that's his sustain!" To this day, I pretty much listen to Lime Light mostly to re-experience that sustain note. Yea, I'm a little weird that way. Also, you are the very first Rush reactor (and there are a ton!) I have seen, to even comment on, much less highlight that. Your reaction got a "like" from me. Your attention to that single note made me a subscriber. Bravo, my dear.

@benrous1437 2 года назад

You've done an amazing job of deconstructing a song that I've loved for decades, I had no idea of its complexity. I learned a lot, you're an absolute joy to watch!

@jessicasopranonotes 2 года назад

Thank you, Ben!

@debbieplato5107 3 года назад

That was a really interesting break down. I learned alot. Thank you. Rush is my favourite band Cheers

@BalokLives 3 года назад

Jess, This is one of the most impressive reactions of my favorite band I have ever seen.... and trust me, I have seen a LOT of them. One of the things that really impressed me was your observation of Alex's extended note at the end of the guitar solo. Nobody has ever mentioned that note and it has always been a favorite part of the song for me. Rush is known for doing extremely impressive and complex instrument layering in the recorded version. In the live version, they could have hired more musicians to do the work, but instead they insisted on doing it themselves. Geddy Lee does the same thing for Bass parts. It is to allow them to do more and perform the song the way it was meant to be performed. I think I can speak for many, many Rush fans by saying it is one of the things that we love about them. Their artistic and personal integrity, hard work ethic, and the fact that they are just genuinely real people, who just happened to be the best of friends for over forty years. All of this done without a public blemish (except one that I remember) in their sparkling reputation. Thank you for the fine analysis and reaction!

@elizabethgonzalez606 2 года назад

I really love your analysis. You broke it down in such an understandable way for a music dummy like me. I've always loved this song for the feelings it evokes in me, not realizing how structurally difficult it is to play. RUSH does this with such finesse. I'm very grateful for your musical artistry as a opera soprano to appreciate Rush's complex song Limelight. Their fantastic body of work will amaze you.

@p5gBand 3 года назад

MASTERCLASS is right. Masterclass in Performance and a Masterclass in Performance analysis

@cbiskt1 3 года назад

Wow!!! Outstanding breakdown lol! My jaw dropped when I saw that you reacted to this band. I’ve been a fan of Rush for 30 yrs. You are the s@!t Jess! Your technical knowledge when it comes to music is awesome. I even gave you a standing ovation at the end of your reaction. 👏👏👏 May I suggest these Rush songs for your next reaction: Xanadu or Camera Eye. Both are masterpieces. imho Thank you!

@vincenttayelrand 3 года назад

Rush were always the musician's musicians. Much like De Kooning is the painter's painter or Kubrick is the film director's director. This deconstruction of yours is so good and comprehensive that if me and my band had seen this video 20 years ago we wouldn't even have bothered to try to cover Limelight ;)

@jessicasopranonotes 2 года назад

lol, thanks Vincent!

@jcmcgough 3 года назад

I really appreciate how you actually analyze the music. When you were analyzing the verse, I knew you were going to LOVE the chorus.

@massaglia 3 года назад

It’s always great to see folx be introduced to your favorite band and appreciate them. ❤️ What a terrific reaction, Jess. I hope you do more Rush. Thanks. 🙏🏼

@fordaeromax 2 года назад

That was an amazing breakdown. I too have followed Rush since the 70’s and if you get into their music library, you will see they are the masters of time shifting…..all over the place!!!

@JohnHeuerYYZ 3 года назад

Please please PLEASE look for Xanadu, from Exit Stage Left. Probably their best live performance showcasing their musicianship, and just how complex they can get.

@edwinbronfield8928 2 года назад

I have never wanted, so badly, for a video to finish so I could watch more from the creator. Jaw dropping tutorial for the band that truly changed and guided my life. Thank you.

@samcisneros7044 2 года назад

Overwhelmed! I thought I loved their work before. You, miss, have blown my mind with your analysis of their song. What's better than your analysis is your obvious appreciation for their work. Welcome to Rush-mania. It started for me when I was 19. I'm 63.

@dallassukerkin6878 3 года назад

I cannot express enough how much I loved your deep dive into this! Your understanding of structure and appreciation of a genre that is not the one you trained is is absolutely beautiful

@leepeckman7525 3 года назад

Brilliant. Amazing production values. Thank you for furthering music education! Hit or miss, Rush is rarely boring.

@abeloewen2133 2 года назад

You are BRILLIANT!!! Best analysis I've ever heard.

@jessicasopranonotes 2 года назад

Wow, thank you!

@jtorch1 2 года назад

Seeing a beautiful human deconstructing and analyzing one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands, with such surgical precision, makes me thankful to have been alive in such a time!

@mikeforever7702 2 года назад

You and Neil Peart (drummer and writer of most of their songs) would've got along famously. Brilliant critical analysis. I imagine you two rambling on until dawn. Love it.

@jordanmaguire8135 2 года назад

The drummer Neil Peart was called the professor for good reason! On top of being one of the most talented drummers to ever grace the stage, he wrote most of the lyrics for Rush including this song! He was a fascinating, intelligent, kind and talented man. He is God among many drummers (myself included) and is sorely missed every day. Amazing breakdown!

@GrayNeko 2 года назад

Rush fan for 30+ years and this is one of the best breakdowns of that song I've ever seen! Very well done, miss! ^_^ You've got yourself a new subscriber! ^_^ Please continue your journey with Rush, you've only scratched the surface of what this band can do, emotionally and musically. Lovin' it!

@pleasantlindsey33 2 года назад

WOW! All these years of this being one of my favorite songs and you are the.first person to point out how he stressed the 'n' of "beyond" and "intact." AWESOME analysis.

@islaypeat9798 3 года назад

Alright, I’ve never been so captivated by something being explained to me that was so beyond my comprehension. That analysis was so thorough and informative and it didn’t hurt that the “Opera Singer” was stunning... anyhow, mind doing a similar analysis of another song from the same concert called “Xanadu”? It’s entirely a different beast, less poppy more conceptual.

@jessicasopranonotes 3 года назад

Thanks a bunch! I have gotten a lot of requests for this song so I have written it down!

@islaypeat9798 3 года назад

@@jessicasopranonotes I'm looking forward to seeing your reaction to that classic...

@lonnymead8976 3 года назад

Jess, you’re so cool…Rush was a big influence in my early days of music… Great choice… your analysis is amazing as always… loved the young lady drummer tie-in, that was so cool. I am such a huge fan of yours, the details you pointed out. So many neat things about this analysis but the fact that you know about the whammy bar just made my day… The whole time I was watching you I was thinking, we need to get you a cowgirl hat to go with your outfit… you are so awesome…thx

@ceilingunlimited2430 2 года назад

I'm so glad you got into this. Rush fans are so incredibly passionate about this band, there's nothing that floats our collective boat more than watching somebody enjoy their music.

@TheYannir 2 года назад

Rush is such a hidden gem. I cosider myself an average guy but luckily I have some musician friends that introduced me to this band when I was in my teens and I appreciate them more and more as time goes by. Both my friends and the band.

@bobcarn 3 года назад

I've never heard such an in-depth and detailed analysis of one of their songs before. What a joy to listen to you dissect music! Also, I'm very glad you picked out a recording from their earlier period. They played for 40 years. Once he was much older, it was a strain in concert to replicate the singing he did when he was much younger. It's nice to hear the choice of recording being something that was performed roughly the same time it was first written and recorded. He had such a warm and rich voice (well, once he mastered it, LOL). Oh, and they are three of the finest rock musicians to ever team up and grace a stage. And with Neil Peart (the drummer), he's widely considered to be one of the top drummers in history.

@gc3118 2 года назад

My gosh. This has to be THE BEST review and commentary of my all time favorite band. Thank you, thank you thank you for the explanations of the techniques in the production if this song. Your genuine appreciation of their abilities and arrangement is appreciated and means so much coming from an artist of your caliber. It only further proves out why I feel they are one of the best bands in history. Not to mention, your reactions and your facial expressions were just adorable to watch. They’re the same for me even after all these years. It never gets old. Thank you!!! I am grateful to have found this review. I would love to see you review one of their other songs , La Villa Strangiatto. I think you would be blown away by it as well. You are a beautiful soul! Thank you!!

@doloresm714 2 года назад

I was introduced to the band in the early 80s by my brother, while he gave me rides to school. I was maybe 14 years old. He blasted Rush everyday. Thanks brother❤️

@lambsterb8382 Год назад

"Mr. Geddy" - love it. Incredible job breaking this down. Rush was a special band. Love that so many are finding out how special.

@Matty0923 2 года назад

Probably my favorite version of Limelight ever. Geddy's vocals were incredible here.

@imacmanx8562 3 года назад

Jess, now starts your journey down the Rush rabbit hole.....If you choose to do it, you'll come out the other side a changed person. FYI, 95% of the songs they do were written by the drummer, Neal Peart (aka The Professor). IMO, the greatest rock drummer of all time. Along with all of their other songs, please watch Neal's drum solo in Frankfurt.......greatness. Unfortunately, he passed in Jan. of 2020. RIP to the G.O.A.T.

@losthor1zon 2 года назад

Slight correction - Peart wrote 95% of the lyrics. The music was mainly Alex and Geddy (they always took joint credit).

@alanfine9825 2 года назад

So happy to see a Pro watching pro's of 40 plus years......they have so many great songs/albums....keep it up as you will continually be impressed with their talents.

@gregscupholm254 3 года назад

Can you believe there are only THREE guys in the band? And all so incredibly talented. What a phenomenal band!

@charlenemachine208 3 года назад

You need to check out the song, “Xanadu” on the Exit Stage Left tour by Rush. Great reaction btw. 😁

@sirtoby2070 2 года назад

Yes! This is my all-time favorite Rush song! Fantastic analysis!!

@davidcohen1424 3 года назад

Very impressed. You really know your music. Alot of people that try to analyze or breakdown a song don't really have a clue what their talking about. Btw....The effect Alex is using is a sustain petal that keeps that high note in his solo going as he starts picking the strings to end the solo.

@aaronbennack714 Год назад

What a generous reaction. Any fan of Rush became a fan of yours in the first minute! You can explain these various (complex) topics simply yet adequately, that shows a deep understanding. You earned my sub! And as a guitar player I appreciate that you knew about loop pedals. They're absolutely clutch for a 3 piece ensemble IMO and used effectively here as that sustained note really helps carry the song through the transition

@mmyles65 3 года назад

Gonna subscribe hoping you continue with this band. Your detail on their music is much more unique from other reactors. I would suggest "Xanadu" Exit Stage Left 1981.

@mikeslapdown 3 года назад

You said "I don't know if I fully understand what is going on with the drums..." I don't think anyone truly comprehends Neil's drumming. He's one of, if not the greatest drummer in rock history. I would love to see a reaction of "Jacobs ladder".

@mattelder68 3 года назад

Yes! Jacob's Ladder!

@JC-sj2pd 2 года назад

Natural science is even more challenging

@agolivei 2 года назад

What an amazing and detailed analysis! Congratulations for such a lovely, patient and comprehensive explanation of all the tempos and harmonies. And thank you for the choice of Rush's song as well!

@MrRomingerd 2 года назад

I've seen hundreds of reaction videos...This is by-far the best musical, rhythmic, and technical playing analysis I have ever seen...for any "reaction" video. Thank you and please continue.

@gabbyramirez4852 3 года назад

Rock gods listen to the trees..or la villa strangiato next....all rush is great

@WeDanceWestie 3 года назад

Superb analysis, very detailed and accurate. Not sure if you are aware, not only is Geddy a great vocalist but he is recognized as one of the greatest bass guitar players of all time. He also plays keyboards very, very well. Thank you for your reaction to my hometown band.

@jessicasopranonotes 3 года назад

Yes, this is something I failed to mention in the video, thanks for sharing!

@WeDanceWestie 3 года назад

My pleasure. New subscriber and I really enjoyed seeing your reaction when you discovered just how talented and dedicated these guys are, it was beautiful to see.

@c.j.7752 3 года назад

So sorry I caught this review a few days late. Brilliantly done. Tears in my eyes listening to a song I related to so much in high school reviewed so well. Bravo lady, bravo.

@tomkelly1442 Год назад

So fun to watch someone who really understands music explain why RUSH’s complex music works

@oldschoolfink3212 3 года назад

All 3 members of this band have a Doctorates degree in music. This entire album, as well as several others, are iconic Hard/Progressive Rock albums. I'm glad you've found them, their music is some of the best we've ever heard. May I suggest The Spirit of Radio, Freewill, Tom Sawyer, or the entire A Side to the album 2112.

@mistersteven3614 3 года назад

(They don't really have doctorates..I think you are just being complimentary of their skill but some may take this as truth. In fact, Alex and Geddy are high school drop-outs.)

@raskolqqq 3 года назад

Great reaction and analysis. Also, another nice touch in the song is the end of the guitar solo section where Alex exits the solo and plays his arpeggiated part in 3/4 while Neil on the drums exits that section playing a driving 4/4 rhythm until they all sync up again. Beauty, eh?

@jessicasopranonotes 3 года назад

Yes!

@fretless05 2 года назад

Love the technical analysis. I've listed to Rush for decades and have always loved how they challenge themselves musically and seem to feel unconstrained by conventions like time signatures. In many Rush songs, they change signatures to better fit a melody instead of adjusting the lyrics to fit into a bar. Unless you dig, and listen for the changes, it sounds so natural because the music so closely follows the lyrics. Their talent musically is simply unmatched. Geddy's voice is very mouth-forward and controlled, it's even more amazing to realize he's controlling his voice to accentuate words while, at the same time, playing bass and often keyboards via foot-pedals... genius! As for Alex and Neil, they are (were) also the top of their crafts. They're all crazy good!

@MrDalebenberger 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for this analysis, especially with the sheet music . I’m Canadian and theses are my boys. I of course knew how talented they are, but the way you helped break it down, I have a greater appreciation for their mastery. So very cool.