Rush Freewill Reaction!!! What do Noam Chomsky and Neo have in common? 

The song isn't shitting on religion. There is nothing wrong with religion. There is something wrong with following something blindly though. Don't believe in something because someone told you to or you feel like you have to. If you want to follow something it's because YOU want to follow it. That's what freewill is all about. You choose your own path. Be yourself. And yes, the song is hippyish but the song is also nearly 40 years old. Give them a break.

This music is too complicated and philosophical for these two...

Holy hell guys... Rush fans are going to destroy you in these comments, get ready. Guess Rush just isn't your thing. I like rush, not a superfan or anything, but "sounds like something a child would listen to" felt like a punch in the stomach haha.

Child music? Did you not hear the bass ripping, Peart on the drums, and that crazy solo in the middle! Rush are far better musicians than 99% of the bands you listen to.

Sometimes you two have great reactions/breakdowns of songs even when I don't agree with them. Then other times (like this one) you missed the entire point of the song. Plus these 3 musicians are AMAZING. If you don't like them that's fine, many people don't, but give these guys some respect for their talent.

You do understand that Rush is literally cited as being the main influence of 90% of all rock/metal/prog bands around right now. They are one of the most influential bands in history.

Please listen to 2112.

Never though I'd dislike a video from this channel, but wow...

I think the biggest thing you guys are overlooking (from what I've watched in the video so far) is how absolutely complex the music in this is, especially the bass and drums. Go back and listen to how crazy Geddy Lee was going on the bass during the guitar solo, try to isolate it out when you listen. And this is about "average" for instrumental complexity in Rush songs.

Rush isn't for everyone, especially the vocals, but the music itself is tremendous. It looks like you guys are getting lost in the lyrics of the songs you are reacting to. As soon as your eyebrows raise, usually when you're offended by the lyrics, we know the song is dead to you. My point is, the song is more than just lyrics. Try listening to the song first than reading the lyrics after, it's hurting your reactions. You guys are reading, not listening, in my opinion. Still love the channel regardless and wish you both the best.

So far I have to say both songs you guys have done from these guys are not the best picks in my opinion for first time listeners. Tom Sawyer, The Trees, Villa Strangiato. All better by miles.

I have never heard someone say “Rush, they’re ok.” People either love them or hate them, no in between.

Children's music? This isn't just some fringe band most people haven't heard before your reviewing. These guys are in the Rock and Roll hall of fame for a reason.

This song is a rock masterpiece! Phenomenal lyrics, music, chord changes, and build up and release in the guitar solo! And those thought provoking lyrics regarding man's free will, with undertones of agnosticism, atheism, or belief in a superior being are a cut above typical rock and roll lyrics about sex and drugs! Rush is timeless.

You are confused because you haven't listened to 2112

RUSH...something a child would listen to...color me childiish..I can't take it personal. RUSH don't pay my bills. My childish ass is gonna still go listen to Snakes and Arrows; their 18th release. The songs: Far Cry, Armor and Sword, Workin' Them Angels, Faithless, Bravest Face...if you're not into it , you're just not.

Rush was the pioneers of Prog Rock or Progressive Rock, Neil Peart (Drummer) is one of the best drummers out there and writes all the lyrics. You are with a Rush fan or not. There is some in-between on there popular songs.

Hey guys, I consider myself a Rush fan (not a big fan, but definitely a fan) and I dislike both the songs you reacted to. If you don't mind I'd like to make some sugestions: 1. Tom Sawyer; 2. Limelight; 3. YYZ (amazing instrumental); 4. Spirit of the Radio. I think it very likely that you'll enjoy these ones. Cheers.

It's not childish . Children's music wouldn't have this complex of a melody. Welcome to a song written in a major key. And no part of this song is in 4/4, as most rock , pop, and metal is. It's mostly 13/4 and 3/4. What's brilliant, is that you didn't even notice. Just like reading any subject, you need to expose yourselves to a greater diversity of music, to better understand what you are hearing. I don't mean to be critical, but I feel you do a disservice to any band by not understanding their musicality...

I may not agree with your opinion on this song, but what I like about your channel is that you are honest unlike others.... Some react channels seem like they are blown away by every single song that they review ,and it gets tiresome. I keep thinking, "man, there has to be something they don't like, why do they keep lying?" Thanks for being honest, and not just saying you love every song just to try and make everyone happy.........

The more I listen to these two the more I realize how little they know.

No it wouldn’t have happened with Natural Science (my favorite)

Sori you're dead to me....lol.....da best 3 piece in rock history and you're blind to da musicianship.....comical...oh well

Should prolly just leave Rush alone. You aren't into it, you aren't into it.

I don't know what you guys are smoking but I've never heard any songs played to me in kindergarten that sounded like freakin RUSH!!! LOL! Wow! You guys are way off base on that one. Please direct me to a Barney song that has a bass line and guitar solo like Rush's "Free Will".

Rush has stood the test of time. They have a vast catalog of music that spans over forty years and have been touted by numerous musicians as being a tremendous influence. Your taste in music is now quite obvious to me. Sori... You might want to listen to Raffi. I’d suggest trying “Baby Beluga”. I think you’d find that more up your alley.

Yikes. This is another Unleash the Archers like scenario for me. I can't comprehend why you guys would dislike this band, in the same way as I couldn't figure out why you disliked Unleash the Archers. But I think I may (perhaps) have figured it out. I'm thinking it may be the lyrics. You guys are extremely lyrically driven. In both cases you have bands that musically are incredibly complex, yet lyrically both songs were a bit weak (though with Rush I think its more the themes of the material that annoyed you than the actual quality of said lyrics). I do like that you are honest (though I take issues with Sori's use of descriptors when she runs across a song she really dislikes). But I can't be mad at you, for the same reason I didn't STAY (I'll admit I was pretty pissed initially, cause I love the band so much) mad about Unleash the Archers getting slammed. Reaction channels are supposed to react. You aren't here to parrot our thoughts back at us. You aren't gonna like every song I love. Though it seems like this video was also a growing experience for you all, I see in several of the comment responses you mentioned taking a better look at the instrumental aspect of a song. And I am extremely glad to hear that. Its great that you connect to music lyrically, but large portions of music are made where lyrics are almost an afterthought, where its the music that is the focus (it is called music after all). A good exercise for you all might be to review a instrumental like YYZ from Rush or a song from Scale the Summit (try Atlas Novus) to sort of train yourselves to pay attention to the music in more detail. In the absence of lyrics it may be easier for you guys to do that. Try it as an experiment some time, you might find you really enjoy it. I LOVE instrumental stuff, especially stuff like Gordian Knot, Liquid Tension Experiment and Scale the Summit where its about soundscapes, a musical journey without words. You can just (and Sori can relate to this) close your eyes and be carried away on the journey. Also usual request for Wintersun-Loneliness (Winter). Someday hopefully....

LMAO a baby song hahaha!!!!

Well, if this song, with these complex arrangements, many time signature changes, drums complexity, bass lines that are challenging as fuck and deep complex lyricism about a very interesting theme is childish, I honestly rest my case... Rush is not to everyone. It is unique, peculiar, intricate and very nerdy. Love or hate, many times. So, no hard feelings. Let's keep it into the extreme metal analysis...

Ok, let's not adopt a mentality of "if its not as heavy as possible, it's not good" I've seen many people start to think like that and then they lose interest in everything except death and black metal. and Sori is doing it more than Vin. Like in one of the AIC reviews where she was disappointed that Layne didnt go into death growls/ screaming. you have to focus on the musical quality, lyrical quality and tone in relation to topic. Neil's lyrics are against the idea of someone being trapped in their life with no choice. He's saying that you have to choose to follow a god or not and choose to make your own life better, or not. The idea behind this song is very relevant today imo, people are constantly blaming someone or something else for their troubles instead of making a decision to do better on their own terms

Obviously you two are not musicians! Reading too much into the lyrics. Matrix?? Are you guys for real? By far, one of the best three piece band of all time!!

Rush may not be metal, but they are hard rock. They're proof that heavy music can be happy and not angry. I hear echos of Hendrix in their sound and free style.

Well, this just reminded me that you reacted to a random ass Dream Theater song that I hadn't even heard before, and never got back to them. I'm not even a particularly big Dream Theater fan, but I'm a "Prog" fan, and c'mon, they deserve better than that, and they have a shitload of good songs. That is all, I'm not a Rush fan so I'm not gonna get much into this discussion... the song is nothing special, I've heard 2112 before and liked it way more, for example. Requesting "Immolation - Father You're Not a Father". Or just do more Agalloch. Like a lot of it. It's good for your ears. :P

Rush is definitely not metal. Not sure where you guys got that notion, but Rush is considered Progressive Rock, along with Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd, and King Crimson, to name a few. They morphed their sound in the 1980s( you heard that change with Time Stand Still which is about 7 years after Freewill) and then again in the 1990s and 2000s. Their catalog is deep and varied and really amazing. I agree with all the people who keep pushing 2112(The song, not the entire album, although it is stellar), La Villa Strangiato, Xanadu, Limelight, Working Man, and The Trees.

Howdy. How 'bout some Porcupine Tree? Anesthetize (live in tilburg) would be a great song.

Vin, I can honestly say that I love this song. I understand your points and the 2 of your breakdown of the song, I can honestly say was deeper than I have ever took it and I appreciate that. The reason I have ALWAYS LOVED this song was for the line "If you choose not to decide, you have still made a choice". That is the truth on a deeper level, because going along with what you was saying about one persons choices vs. anothers. I believe the only true freedom an individual has is the freedom of thought. And Sori you are right about the reason I love fallowing your guys videos is because the discussion breakdown of the songs I listen to, does help my mental well being and I THANK YOU GUYS FOR THAT!

Awesome band. I love the positive message in this song. Try Working Man or 2112. Rush are quite diverse and hugely talented. The drummer is one of the greatest of all time, and also writes the lyrics. He's a very intelligent fella.

Natural Science would ha e been a great choice.

I guess I should have watched other videos first. I was looking for an honest reaction to my favorite band. Neil Peart, lyricist and drummer extraordinaire, is agnostic. I respect your dissection of the lyrics, but you missed the boat big time on the big picture. Rush is 3 men who are masters of their instruments and you should enjoy the music. Don't overthink it, guys!

One of the best drummers here in action....and Geddy Lee's bass...

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Hhmmmmm. Seems that RUSH touched a nerve on your Christian ideology. I guess the lyrics were not so childish after all to spend almost a half hour extra after the song ended on the subject of Free Will.

Rush is progressive. Two horrible picks for someone that never listened to them. I would have done red barchetta or spirit of radio or Tom Sawyer even though it's over done it's the songs that best portrays them.

Holy shit, earlier today I was thinking you could do Natural science from that same album

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Basically what Neil is saying is, you don't have to believe in God or religion to be a good person. And in fact there are some who fall victim to bad people who veil them selves in religion and God. He's saying don't do what people tell you to do, do whats right for your self. There are much better songs by them both musically and lyrically for a reaction. "The Trees" is an interesting take on politics and musically above the norm. Earlier Rush fans hold "2112" as the flagship of their creativity and emotional content. "Hemispheres" being a close 2nd. The musicianship in those two albums has inspired many to take up the bass, guitar and drums. I'm a firm believer of don't jude a book by it's cover, but at the same time, Rush has been known to be a bit of an acquired taste, and is known to not be in much favor of the female persuasion do to there abundance of technical prowess in the first 7-8 releases. Thats the one thing about Rush, you either love them and get what they do or you don't.

Rush - Subdivisions It's on another level of what you are listening to. If you don't like that one, then Rush isn't for you.

Your god, you are tone deaf if you can't hear the brilliance of this song and Rush in general. Stop reacting to rock music because you don't get it at all.

This may be the most confusing reaction I've heard you guys do. I get that some people don't like RUSH. They aren't everyone's cup of tea, but it's just mind-boggling that you think the lyrics of THIS song are terrible when day in and day out you give the benefit of the doubt to bands, many of which are the lyrical equivalent of 12 year old internet trolls, each trying to be "satanier than thou." All this song is talking about is the difference between free will and fatalism, between taking responsibility for your actions and blaming everyone but yourself. And if RUSH's "Free Will" reminds you of songs you heard in Sunday School, what church were you attending??? :-)

Vin, you should get in contact with Neil Peart, the drummer from Rush, you guys might have something to talk about. By the way Rush does not slam religion, just reminds you it is not the only path.

Also a side note. just for anyone in the Village who may be LGBTQ its worth noting that Wachowski's are not brothers, they are sisters (I think its Lilly and Lara now? Or Lana? I forget.) Either way if you weren't aware I wanted to toss that out there.

70s Rush blows away most of 80s Rush, its like 2 different bands. 70s Rush is way heavier and more guitar oriented, without most the keys and synths they started to go a tad overboard on in the 80s. You want classic Rush play songs from RUSH, Fly By Night, 2112, Caress of Steel, Farewell to the Kings, Hemispheres and i would add the early 80s Permanent Waves and Moving Pictures. Everything after those albums fall on the more weak side.

Best drummer, best bass player, deepest lyrics, and if the guitarist can keep up with that, amazing guitarist. Come on, super influential music

SMH Face palm! You guys just don't get them at all, sad. It has nothing to with religion, it's about a person choice to chose the path they take. The music and the lyrics is so much more complex that your brains can fathom. Almost as many dislikes as likes LOL

Look at all the different directions this song took your discussion. Good job Rush!

Dream Theater; Panic Attack, The Glass Prison, The enemy Inside, Honor Thy Father, Endless Sacrifice and the entire Metropolis Pt2: Scenes from a Memory album. Those will make amazing reactions

Guys, I love your channel and this reaction. To me, it displays your highly intellectual approach to lyrics. Rush lyrics sucked you in on this one and you totally blew off the music and musicianship of this band! But I absolutely love Vin's intelligent criticism. Sori, Rush isn't an easy band to understand. Their music takes a few times....much like Megadeth to some. Freewill.....Rush has lived it and defined it. They have to be one of the hardest working bands of all time. Freewill could describe their will to make the music they wanted....when the record companies did everything, aside from dropping them, to control what they created. Rush did it their way and never set boundaries. They paved the way for progressive music. And yes, I'm one of those subscribers who looks forward to every post! Thanks again you two.

Metallica, Foo Fighters, Primus, Dream Theater, Godsmack, Nine Inch Nails, Symphony X... all those bands, plus more, have credited Rush as being one of, if not THE reason they picked up an instrument or worship the ground they walk on. Hell, I don't like the Beatles, but I give credit where it's due and respect them for saving Rock & Roll so other bands can follow in their footsteps. I'd say, go watch a live rendition of this song so you realize how much talent only 3 people bring to the table by reproducing the exact same sound in concert... but in order to do that, you'd need to appreciate the music talent they have in the first place. Seems like you tend to tune those portions of these songs out as "white noise" and only focus on one or two things you don't like. Instead of recommending a song for you guys, my only recommendation is to just not listen to them. It's painful to watch people miss the point of a band or a song as horribly as you two do!

Stop getting distracted by the lyrics, the actual music is some of the most technical playing ever -especially the breakdown

Is this a reaction video or a sermon?

Fortunately I did`nt go to Sunday School but at the age of 16 I found the temple of Rush ...And it was good

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Please don't give up on Rush. They are an iconic band. There are only 3 members in the band. Please react to "Xanadu" or "Limelight." "Tom Sawyer" is probably one of the most popular songs in the history of rock and roll. You are correct. They are not a metal band but they are three of the most talented musicians to ever live. Just give them another chance, please. Thank you. I love you guys reactions!!!

Yes, Vin- I am confused also, sori's face at the end of the song, I had as soon as I saw you guys had reacted to this song if you are not a fan these songs will be a stretch to bring you into the Rush family. Kudos for the analysis anyway.

Vin you are a very intelligent man, but you still have much to learn, fortunately you have time. Go well my brother....from an older man whom has "been there", so to speak.

Give Rush one more chance. Please watch a video of them playing live. You really need to see these three in action. I STRONGLY STRONGLY STRONGLY recommend "Xanadu" live, Exit...Stage Left (1981). If you don't appreciate them after that, then there's (in my opinion) little to no chance of you becoming a fan of their music as a whole.

Sounds like something you heard in bible school? Wow! If Rush was played in my bible school class, I might continued to attend.

Rush Xanadu or La Villa Strangiato. Or Porcupine Tree Anesthetize.

Lyrics lyrics !!! music rifts, sound mix. Your missing so much. Rush have always been deep, honest and open. The songs Title is the biggest give away, choose your own way, both good and bad have influence choose freewill.

Interesting. Your review is childish. Bye.

I'm 58 and have been a Rush fan since '73...that said, everyone doesn't have to be a Rush fan. You guys gave an honest opinion to Freewill and I may disagree with it but respect your opinion.

Honestly knowing how you guys brake down songs RUSH’s 2112 would be great for you guys to listen to. It’s a complete ride and story of a song. An epic. Gridy at some points and light at others. But all that said rush is definitely a love it or hate it band especially with geddys vocals. But other songs definitely showcase all of there amazing instrumental talent. Every member is a titan in there instrument field. A good song for this is YYZ. I hope you would give them another listen at some point but I won’t hold my breath.

We have free will no matter what John Calvin thinks

Are you for real, guys? Really?

One of the greatest songs of all time. Also, very deep.

I think money eventually ruins everything. They are clearly only taking requests from some non Rush fan homie on patreon. Start doing voting polls so you get the songs the “subscribers” want to hear not just the homies.

The data shows that we learn. We learn consciously and unconsciously from the very beginning. Chomsky wouldn't say that no hierarchy is inherent, however, as you said - he would say that hierarchy need to constantly defend themselves or be replaced by new hierarchies.

You have to remember Vin and Sori come from new age metal so theres ears are trained to a more modern sounding sound. Rush members are some of the best in the world and you have to have aural (ear) training to understand Rush and lots of classic rock bands. There more into the meaning of lyrics than how musical the group sounds. Lots of times Vin and Sori have missed the point or dismissed great musicians because they don’t understand the music. Like when they reacted to Stargazer and stopped short of mentioning anything of the guitarist Ritchie Blackmore one of the best guitarist to come out of the 70s.

Apparently... Rush is a very important band.. Biggest understatement ever..

Freewill is more representative of the band than Time Stand Still, I wish you guys didn’t focus on the lyrics exclusively. I guarantee that 100% of the people listening to Rush are enjoying the instrumentation. You were trying to find that link between Rush and metal, it’s right here in the proggy riffs. Rush’s lyrics are often nerdy, preachy things, but lyrics are only the very tip of the iceberg when it comes to music.

I never thought this song was all that great. Spirit of Radio. Best song on this album. Trust me.

Hey guys, I'm not an anarchist, I just try to understand the viewpoint of it, and what it actually means, compared to the popularized notion of just "chaos and anarchy". Politically I'm just a leftist. For the sake of simplicity, I'm probably a social democrat though I also am fine with democratic socialism, or even going further towards say libertarian socialism/anarcho-communism. Social democracy is obviously the most within our grasp as Americans, so I'm presently most in favor of that.

Acting morally is an act of conscience freewill. Killing someone in an act of passionate rage is not freewill. Freewill require THINKING. Thinking, feeling, and willing is the formula.

What’s up guys! Totally not Rush related but would you consider doing a video by Michael Romeo,He is the guitarist of Symphony X and he just released a solo album that is the absolute cutting edge of progressive metal. Amazing compositions,phenomenal vocals and of course the guitar is stunning. The best video to pick would Djinn. Thanks guys,you won’t be disappointed it is extremely heavy but superbly played and produced.

I finished. The show. And yes the song wasn't for me but like always the conversations after is why I stick around. Love you guys. Thanks.

Wow..Just wow.. Cmon Sori..Yikes from me.

Freedom and free will doesn't necessarily has the premise to not restrict yourself at all. Don't do onto others what others shouldn't do onto you, if you want others to respect your free will you have to respect theirs. there has to be a line consense to embrace freedom as a society, not just as a lonesome warrior for own rights. But fact/reality-checking such consense should be allowed. question authorities. question to agree, or to progress. that's a meaning of freedom and free will, too. and imho that's the bottom line of this song.

You have Rush in "The Underground". They are not an underground band at all.

Every reactor, every reactor loves Rush. Lovess. Jamel, aka Jamal--this is his favorite band.

Terrible song? Wow. Rush is way above you.

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This is another song of theirs that's from part of their evolution... Their first 4 albums were where they grew up. The first, "Rush," they had their own sound, based on Led Zeppelin, The Who, and The Cream. Their second, "Fly By Night," was the first with Neil Peart, and it expanded their style into somewhat more progressive, along with the hard rock. The third, "Caress of Steel" was darker, harder, and more prog. They begin weaving together multipart songs. It was nearly the end of the band. The 4th, "2112," was their breakthrough. It's where they first "grew up," and the first side, the multi-part, "2112," is loosely based on Ayn Rand's "Anthem," a dystopian society, where our hero finds a guitar and introduces music to a people with no individuality or freedom. Next was "A Farewell to Kings," which was still hard, as was the next, "Hemispheres," which to this day, garage bands will brag if they can play "La Villa Strangiato" properly! Give some of the earlier albums a chance. Also, check out "Tom Sawyer" or "Red Barchetta" from Moving Pictures. They must have been doing something right, selling out stadiums all over the world for more than 34 years with nearly NO radio air play, and press that tried to bury the band.

I've been watching you guys for a while, trying to see your point of view. I'm sorry but this time you two are just wrong. First, Rush was never glam or metal (as you said in your last Rush video). They've always pushed the limits of musicianship and thoughtful lyrics, never bending to what was trendy or "cool", at least in the early records. Second, humans, of all religions, are social creatures. If we want to have a civil society, your freedom to swing your fist ends three feet from my face. In a world of grey areas, there are some things that ARE black and white. Some things are just right and some things are just wrong, no matter your background. Freewill is the ability to think for ourselves and decide what is right for us as individuals. Not to enact "The Purge". Lastly, for you to say that Christianity is the only "right" religion is just a product of your upbringing, your Sunday school education. If you were born in Istanbul or Tibet you would have a completely different world view. Does that mean that everybody else is automatically wrong? Only what you believe is correct? I don't think so... The definition of faith is to believe something without any evidence. To say you have the only answer to unknowable questions is arrogant. I'm pretty sure you've never been to the afterlife. I'm no biblical scholar but isn't free will the "punishment" God gives Adam and Eve for taking fruit from the Tree of Knowledge? I respect your faith and your right to believe anything you want but don't say everyone else is wrong because a pastor or priest told you so. That pastor or priest is just another imperfect, fallible human. My humble opinion... I would love to have a proper debate with you!

The message of the Song is Think for yourself, the Guitar and Bass Solos on this are Outstanding

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One the bands greatest songs hands down

Oh, this fast with Rush but not with Dream Theater? Really?

Rush is progressive rock. Considered the thinking mans band with very intellectual lyrics. Maybe it went over your heads. The "child's song" was kinda insulting though. It wasn't a rejection of anything. It's was affirmation of doing what you really believe in, not what people tell you that you have to believe. Use free will and your own mind to determine your own course.👎