Alex was quoted as saying, "Blah, blah, blah... Blah, BLAW, blaw, blaw". Haha, sorry, I just had to. I really like your post with that quote. I know what Neil is talking about, and I can solve easy equations and cannot run a marathon. Those 3 guys did all that for decades on end in the face of adversity and oceans of dimwits.
Yes, Geddy had chickens roasting back there. He started using the house amps and his side of the stage was empty so he had dryers, chicken roasters, popcorn makers, great fun 😂
Any version of rush is the right version. Ageless classics. I like live too! im only 25 and lucky enough to see them 4 times. You can't go wrong either way with Rush
I remember when Rush came to Brazil for the second time. I couldn't go the first time because I was a fucked broken high school student and they played in São Paulo and Rio, which are, around 2000km from my city (Recife). So, I just got an internship and with the first salary of my life I bought tickets for a flight to São Paulo and for the concert. I will never forget that October 8th, 2010. It totally worth it. I went with some of my best friends to the date. Rush is the only thing which is an unanimity among us. :)
@@vicenteraira muito sortudo! Eu tive a má sorte de só descobrir eles em 2013, e acho que eles não vieram pro Brasil mais. Uma das minhas maiores tristezas foi não poder ver eles ao vivo. Enfim, pelo menos temos as músicas!
Remember Geddy’s playing bass , singing, playing the foot pedals and the keyboards , sometimes all of them at the same time!! There is no one like these 3 gentleman! and you will never see it again! Truly the best musicians and humans of all time!
In the early and mid 1990's Neil Peart started taking lessons from 2 different Jazz drum teachers. This was after he had been voted the #1 rock drummer several years in a row. He felt his drumming was getting stagnant so he took lessons! He went through a phase after these lessons of playing primarily with a traditional grip instead of his usual matchstick grip. This was also after he had organized and played in Buddy Rich Tributes in the late 80's and early 90's. Buddy Rich's daughter asked Neil Peart to do this after Rich's death. Buddy Rich was one of Peart's idols. You should search RU-vid for Peart playing "Cotton Tail" at one of these tributes. He incorporates parts of his drum solo parts into this jazz tune. If you watch Peart's drum solos (especially the solo in Frankfurt, Germany) towards the end he incorporates "Big Band" samples and you can see video of Buddy Rich, Gene Kruppa and other jazz drumming legends on the screen behind him. So, yes you are correct - Peart had strong jazz influences in his drumming style.
Yes, chicken. Why wouldn't a band have rotisserie chicken on stage with them? ;) It's an upgrade from the washers and dryers. Whatever equipment they need to make this amazing music! Check out Rush Best Intro Ever!!!!! (another amazing live performance)
With Rush, both studio and live versions are well worth it. Rush's studio production value is as extraordinary as their live proficiency. I feel hearing the studio version gives you a better perspective on their live performances and both are reaction worthy.
Watch the drum cam version of Digital Man at that concert. Then ending and outro trumps are exceptional! I was lucky enough to see 6 RUSH concerts, including SnA.
HOW🤯DO THEY DO THAT? Playing with such ferocity, tight, technically perfect to the album AND for THREE HOURS EVERY NIGHT! Next level musicianship.👌✌️🤘🥁🎸🎹🎤
The studio versions are the ones we listen to (mostly), but the live versions, while most of the time having some cool changes from show to show, are just insanely impressive. Like yeah I can see how you can play YYZ in the studio but like...on stage? Back to back to back and it sounds just as good every time? Come on now.
Thank you for recognizing the immense talent of my favorite band and I love that you go to church. I love that you love God and rush. Can’t get much better than God and rush, strings and sticks baby.
Yea sir, those were Rotisserie Chickens out there! When Geddy started running his sound thru the board his side of the stage got empty! Since Alex wanted to keep his stacks, as a joke, Geddy acquired some washers and dryers! There is also vending machines and popcorn poppers! It started as a joke, but became a real thing!! Be well and God bless…from Texas!!
You never go wrong with Rush live.. true tallent shows when you are live... you can't hide. For me their most beautiful live performance after 20 abums is the last song of the last album.. Go watch it, it's called The Garden from clockwork angels tour... it's farewell song that capture the essence of life... Spoiler quote from the song «The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect, so hard to earn so easily burned» this gives me chills every time. I love your reactions, you know about musicianship and we can tell that you see right away what is special of this band.
Hearing you rave (correctly) about how these guys could put a concert in a single song reminds me of something to recommend to you. It's a video known as "Best Intro Ever," which consists of an instrumental medley of six of their older songs (from the first six albums) leading into one of their classics (which led off the seventh album), The Spirit of Radio. If I recall correctly, you already reacted to the studio version, but - perhaps obviously - this one isn't just worth it; it's a must see.
Thanks for giving Alex his due, so under appreciated. The reason to listen to this song and others from the studio versions is to hone in on all three elements, especially the bass riffs. On this song they are unbelievable! Geddy, Alex, and Neal are playing their own riffs within riffs within their songs.
Alex’s guitar is heavily modified. It has a piezoelectric pickup on the bridge which, when it’s switched on, gives it that acoustic sound. Gibson and Epiphone have an Alex Lifeson signature series with the piezo pickup and a Floyd rose tremolo.
Neil worked hard on his Jazz skills! He took time off shortly before the time frame to reinvent his technique with a famous Jazz instructor. That was after being widely considered the greatest rock drummer ever. He was a huge Buddy Rich fan, and used to host events in his honor.
9:21 "Ahhhhgggggg... this guy, this guy, jeez" That is the correct answer Church, for all three members. Just found your channel, love it so far, THANKS!!
Amazing in person since 1980!!! AMAZZZZZZINGGGG :) “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~ Romans 15:13
Rush Neil Peart trained with Freddie Gruber As time passed, he began to emulate jazz and big band musicians Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. In 1994, Peart became a friend and pupil of jazz instructor Freddie Gruber. It was during this time that Peart revamped his playing style by incorporating jazz and swing components.  en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki Neil Peart - Wikipedia
He's the only musician I've ever heard openly admit to taking lessons as a working musician - he said in his book Traveling Music that Freddy Gruber took him all the way down to rudiments - and that was after he was widely acclaimed as one of the best drummers in the world. 🤯🤯🤯
My friend, a RUSH concert was a 3 hour long feast for your ears and eyes. Between 27 and 30 songs a night. RUSH Songs. And they make it look sooo easy.
Thank you for finally doing live! A lot of the magic of a live rush show (other than they are almost perfect to album when playing live) is the crowd... never been to other concerts where 50,000 people will sing every song perfectly.. it's like a giant family get together.
The most endangered species The honest man Will still survive annihilation Forming a world State of integrity Sensitive, open, and strong Words to live by
It's fun watching you experience them for the first time, and I'm a bit jealous! I was 12 when I first heard them (1980). Probably didn't appreciate them as much as I would have as a first-time adult listener.
There is only ONE LIVE VERSION of a Rush song that sounds better than the studio version, and that is the song Working Man from the live album recorded in ‘76 All The World’s A Stage, where you really hear the difference between Neil Peart and John Rutsey, their first drummer.
"a concert in one song" welcome to Prog. :D If you can make the time, please read Geddy's book, "My Effin' Life". He does a great job describing how their albums were made and how Alex just unconsciously came up with his riffs.
CB - Seeing you geek out on RUSH reminds me of someone who recently found faith. Just a blown away excitement level. Like a little kid. I love playing this song on my Les Paul. Especially the chord progressions at the beginning. I’m a long way from Alex but the tones coming out of my amp always give me goosebumps. Check out “Camera Eye” sometime. There is an excellent repeating riff/groove in that song you’ll love. Lots of tempo changes.
Man, I gotta get to your church if you’re pulling Rush riffs! Seriously, if you’re comfortable sharing, I’d love to swing by and hear you play. I know God has given you a special talent because you are picking up key sigs, time changes, modes, harmonics, etc. or if you guys live stream services, I for sure would tune in. For His Glory! Love your channel and your reactions.
Studio vs live - Why not Both? Studio first gives you a baseline for appreciating the creative changes and live reproduction of the original track in live performances. Please don't confine yourself to Live versions. I love Rush live performances, but the studio versions and studio production of songs are amazing in their own right. Really enjoying your reactions, on this Rush journey. Keep up the good work.
If you are a live guy, stick with live Rush. For the first half of their career, the guys from Rush prided themselves on being able to perfectly reproduce their studio sound on stage - all the while challenging themselves with increasingly complex compositions.
Don't listen RUSH is known for their concert lives they are a touring band and even Geddy says he appreciates and they work at perfecting their sound live❤🇨🇦
Mid Rush career live is good. Geddy lost his voice about past the halfway mark & it was painful to listen to. Neil reinvented himself as a drummer mid career to improve his craft from a jazz perspective. He ended up doing a Buddy Rich tribute concert.
Okay, it has become apparent that you are 'ready' to experience one of their best performances. Please do Xanadu the live Exit Stage Left version 1981 remastered by Stickhits. Link below. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2byjJkN_nVY.htmlsi=NhBh_frJM7LY4Ozz 9 times out of 10 I prefer starting with the studio versions so you can get the intricacies and be assured of the recording quality. There are some exceptions and the one above is clearly better in this performance.
Please don't forget studio versions. As great as they are live, you can miss some of the nuances and production quality without the studio cuts. Please finish the rest of the Moving Pictures album, or do the studio version of Spirit of Radio.
I have an extra copy of Geddys Big Book Of Bases with a smudged signature id love to send you. Im sure you could appreciate it. I got 2 cuz they came with the tickets to the signing my boy and i went to. Let me know if you would like it. Its very cool.
If you want to see pure musicianship watch Rush the greatest opening ever. The way they move between songs seamlessly is amazing your mind will be blown.
Rush is great live but the studio sessions. The studio versions can be often more clear and concise. You don’t have to worry about crowd noise so I hope you’re gonna do the studio version of natural science. I really look forward to your reaction. OK ciao
Studio versions are always fine. Live performances are great if the audio is good but they are not of equal quality. Music videos usually sound great, but the style is often dated. Lyric videos are usually great too, especially if you want to focus on the meaning. I love every one of their songs, but not every recording. If you ever find yourself not liking a song, try going back to the studio version to check it out again.
Howdy! I used to believe studio was the way to listen, but live recording has gotten so much better either is fine. I will say there have been songs like "Mission" where I liked it on the album and then heard it live and all its true glory was revealed and now I LOVE it. So fun sharing your RUSH experiences with you.
The studio version of this song is one of my favourites... Not my favourite live version... Check out the original studio version for yourself. This is not a good version sorry to say.
The true energy of Rush often comes through best in the live tracks. With YYZ for example, the live in Rio track is BY FAR the best you will hear. Nothing like 60000 fans singing an instrumental song, LOL! Great reaction! Keep them coming!
Hey man, such sweet compositions from Rush that I've listened to for 35 plus years- to hear you pick up your bass and even though you say you're slaughtering it you're so freaking close it's awesome man! Your reactions are excellent, no other channels doing that- thank you, I really dig it. I picked up a used electric bass few months ago I've been plucking around but your ability and Ear inspire me to learn more. Thanks again! Song suggestions- The Camera Eye- The Enemy Within- Here Again- Jacobs ladder- as appetizers...
Actually is good to hear studio first so you hear their perfected written version. Then hear the loose jamming version live where they have built off of it over the years.
Listen to any version you see fit, we watch for your insight and joy! I highly recommend Geddy Lee's autobiography after you have done some further listening. Appreciating the music, and hearing the perspective from one of the three lives behind it's conception, is a really wonderful read. I experienced laughs, and ugly crying the first time I read it. Hope you'll make a stop on their 1985 album power windows soon! Territories has an awesome bass line. 😎
Just saw an interview with Alex and when asked what Rush song was the most difficult to play he said "All of them" but then specifically mentioned this one as challenging.
Yes chickens! Geddy said in an interview that he runs direct line into the house, so he needed something to fill up the stage. One tour they had dryers that had shirts in them that they threw into the crowd. The chickens are real and get donated to local shelters after the show.
Jehovah has blessed us with another day of reaction to rush Have a blessed day welcome to the rush family.....lisen to...2112. And you'll never be the same musian again
Thank you for another great reaction. I so appreciate your acknowledgement of Alex. Most reactors don't even mention him during his solos! Correction: Geddy also plays the synth and keys while singing and playing bass. He is using his feet and sometimes moves the mic with his oversized nose. Each of these musicians are aliens. Neil Peart's hero was Buddy Rich, so he learned jazz drumming from Freddie Gruber and ended up cutting a collaborative album called "Burning For Buddy" featuring other rock drummers who were also inspired by Rich.
Before in the 1970s bands had huge stacks of amps behind them ,with technology they were not needed any more , the band felt like there was a huge empty space behind them , so in fun they put washing machines and other appliances behind them so that explains the chicken
Alex is one of the most underrated guitarists. Neil and Geddy get props but Alex needs more. he's freaking amazing. when Eddie Van Halen was asked, in like 1988, what it feels like to be the best guitarist in the world, he said, very endearingly, "I don't know, why don't you go ask Alex Lifeson".
