Rush Time Stand Still Reaction!!! 

You are listening to one of the greatest drummers ever.

After all these years, this song can still bring tears to my eyes .. such a fabulous song .. by the greatest band ever! ... R.I.P. Neil Peart !!

This is grown up Rush. Neil Peart is one of the most erudite and intelligent writers in the history of rock music who, even thirty years ago was questioning just how much significance being in a band should have in his life. Trying to balance his responsiblilty to his art and his colleagues against his own desire for privacy and the pursuit of other interests. When you consider the tragedies which beset him a few short years after this was written the words become much more poignant. At the same time there can be very few musicians who have dedicated so much time and effort to perfecting their chosen craft.

I guess I'm the only one that's really happy that ya'll picked this one...

I've heard that song so many times, and I always thought it was a nice one because of the content and feel. I hadn't listened to it in ages though. But tonight, when I came across this reaction video and listened to it again, I got tears in my eyes. I'm 59. I buried my life partner. I've buried close friends. I've watched my nephews and nieces grow from infants to full adults. I've felt time slipping by more and more, and hearing this tonight made me contemplate it all. It's odd how people get different things from the same song. Tonight, I just got a bit of melancholy. I didn't see it as regret about the past or sacrifices made. I just saw it as getting older and finally hitting the point where you're old enough and hopefully wise enough to be able to appreciate the moment that you're in now.

I'm a little disappointed in all these Rush experts, who are suggesting the same songs everyone else has done and are overlooking a great opportunity. You can't tell me it wouldn't be amazing to see two Christians react to "Armor and Sword". Or even "Roll the Bones". And some of the most powerful lyrics Neil ever wrote are in the song "The Pass". Why doesn't anyone ever suggest that one??

Wow, guys. You stumbled right into the biggest moment of transition Rush had.. Hold Your Fire is a total introspective journey and it's about the things that resonate personally with the band that they reach out with for universality. Sori, the look on your face, as you took in the lyrics-especially "children going up, old friends going older," was priceless. People have that kind of reaction to Landslide. Yeah, Rush is a much harder rock band before and after Hold Your Fire, but this moment in 1987 is like a pause in everything. Incidentally, that same year this album was released is when the tenor of the Cold War changed from standoff to reconciliation, so the world was in a state of flux at that point.

Freewill, Tom Sawyer, Working Man. Excellent songs. The drummer Neil Peart writes the lyrics. 40 year's in the business same 3 guys

Rush in the 1970s was very zeppelinesque. They helped pioneer progressive rock which led to progressive metal as a genre. Definitely without rush there would be no dream theater or animals as leaders.

Rush evolved and changed every album. And not in little bits, each album is different and relevant to their era. They started out Led Zeppelin hard rock, but then went completely left field to the point where they almost lost their label. Then "2112" & "Hemespher" came out which influenced so much Metallica, Pantera, Tool, you name it. Then they made things simpler, becoming an awesome 80's band, then back to hard rock, finishing off with their 19th studio album "Clockwork Angles" which to me is a perfect end to such an amazing band. If you guys continue to explore their music, start with the first and work your way down. I think you'll enjoy the bands evolution.

For those that didn't know... Drummer Neil Peart lost his only child ( daughter) around 1997 due to an automobile accident on her way back to college...ten months later his wife passed away ... hopefully Neils reunited with both ....rest well and thank you Neil " The Professor" Peart 🌹

Aimee Mann from 'Til Tuesday is the female vocalist. :D

Rush is progressive rock, made in Canada, and damn great for 40 years now... They don't do metal, they do prog rock. Lead singer and bassist Geddy Lee is in the top 5 best bassist in the world, drummer and writer Neil Peart is pretty much the best rock drummer alive today, and guitarist Alex Lifeson has legendary licks in his repertoire. They have long been absolute stars in Canada, but just as other legendary Canadian bands like The Tragically Hip, they never really broke the US market. Rush has only been induced into the Rock and Roll hall of fame like last year, and we Canadians have been signing petitions for them for years. Please do more Rush, best band ever. Listen to Free Will, has a great take on religion and tolerance you will probably enjoy. Or also The Trees, really great writing.

Rush - Working Man

Rush are partly responsible for metal. But in the 80s they went synthy. Which was a great Rush era imo. If you want metal influence Rush then look for the 70s 90s and 2000s stuff :)

Great track, such beautiful lyrics. R.I.P Neil Peart.

Like the devotion you guys have with your channel and fans. So you two are Rock Stars. So thank you both for the dedication.

Rush - 2112 Freewill Spirit Of Radio Tom Sawyer.

Time keeps on slippin' slippin' slippin' into the future.

Best lyrics, best bass player , best drummer. If you don't hear it.. ok haha

Wow, you picked the song and album that caused a huge schism in their fan base. This isn't the Rush that influenced prog rock for the next 30 years. It's a nice song, that's about it.

Not gonna lie. This is an oddball first Rush song. However it's beautiful and has some cool time changes. Good job not picking the same song as all the other reaction channels. Just don't miss out on Tom Sawyer because it's common. Its also one of the best.

Perversely, I am very glad you picked a Rush song that so many people seem to be so butthurt about. Screw the controversy, I think this is an excellent track. Great composition, great melodies (something that can occasionally be lacking in Rush songs, even some fan favorites), and great production. My recommendation for a next track would be "Subdivisions" (my personal favorite Rush track).

Best bass playing of all time, master class!!

Have to tell before watch this is a very poor choice for a Rush first listen... Let's see the video now... EDIT: Jacob's Ladder, Natural Science, 2112, Xanadu, The Trees, La Villa Strangiato, Freewill, etc. ALL better choices than Time Stand Still.

Working Man, Tom Sawyer, 2112, Xanadu, The Trees, The Spirit of Radio, Subdivisions (great social commentary on this one), Distant Early Warning...

Vin and Sori- The comment you made "You don't feel like you're never going to see your daughter again." ....is quite ominous with regards to this band. The drummer, Neil Peart, lost his 19 y/o daughter in a car accident as she was driving herself to college in 1997. He then lost his wife ten months later to cancer. Amazing how he writes a song with this sentiment and then going through this hardship ten years later. His book "Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road" is an autobiographical novel, documenting his struggle to deal with these tragedies. It's a good read and dives deep into the human psyche, resolve and eventual path to healing his broken heart and soul.

This is why Rush is (for the US) are (for Canadians) so great. Never hearing a band before, given the wrong preconceived notions, a couple launches into a heartfelt discussion on life choices. That's awesome!

King Diamond At The Graves

I love when you guys do stuff that is NOT metal, but with that being said...I don't think I've ever heard anyone classify Rush as metal or influential to metal in any way. They are on the other hand pioneers of Prog Rock.

Amazing how many Rush fans hate the songs that really showcase Neil's talent as a lyricist. This song and album have some of the bests lyrics in the band's library. Picking songs that showcase their musicianship is like shooting fish in a barrel, but picking songs that show how powerful Neil's lyrics are, over their individual musical talents, is another story! If you want to see how they influenced Metal, then listen to anything out of their 70's collection. If you want to see how they progressed and demonstrated what a "thinking man's band" was, listen to their 80's songs

Love this song so much. Ignore the haters, it's a fine place to start with Rush. Each era is so distinct, this is a great taste of 80's Rush

Thank you for reacting to this song! It is my favorite Rush song, for sentimental reasons. I dont think its their best song by any means but it still my favorite song. To really understand this band one should listen to their works from the first albumn to the last. They are a progressive metal band with the ability to change and actually progress with each record. Their body of work speaks for its self, no amount of adjectives and superlatives can explain their unique sound. I don't know if they ever recorded a bad song, definately some are better than others, but every albumn is a work of art in its self.

Iron Maiden - Phanton of the opera

Rush was one of the pioneers of what became prog rock/metal. Their music evolved over the years. Lyrically, they are amazing. Musically, they are even better.

I don’t view Rush as metal, just guys following their own muse. I loved their work for ages.

Rush is more progressive rock then metal. Should have gone for Tom sawyer

I'm a huge Rush fan and this is a great song but I agree with the sentiment of it being an odd start. If you want to hear something that rocks hard and shows of their prog side then Xanadu would be a great one

You guys are the model relationship I hope to have one day. You guys have really cultivated something special..

A lot of people will be very hard on two for picking this song, because it is not one of their best songs. I think it is a good choice, it is a good song. It shows Neil Peart lyrical writing abilities. Neil is an amazing drummer, one of the best. People forget or do not know he wrote most of the lyrics for Rush, he is a great lyricist. here is what Neil said about inspiration for the lyrics, "All through the '70s our lives were flying by; we spent so much time on the road that it became like a dark tunnel. You start to think about the people you're neglecting, friends and family. So the song is about stopping to enjoy that; with a warning against too much looking back. Instead of getting nostalgic about the past, it's more a plea for the present." There are many more great Rush songs such as "Freewill", "Closer To The Heart". "The Trees" or my favorite "Subdivisions".

Whoa - how is Rush not Mainstage?

Huge Rush fan here...this isn't even top 20 Rush. Terrible choice for first listen. SOOO many better choices! We all know what songs I'm talking about. My choice....Natural Science! Felt like I had to comment to help convince them to go back and listen to their earlier material.

Whoever is bitching about this needs to get their heard straight. This song is really good and quite better than the mundane popular ones that are always chosen

Rush is a progressive rock band. With three of the greatest musicians ever to walk the planet

Katatonia - My Twin

Really??? Rush in the underground show? And THAT song??? I mean, they have A WHOLE DISCOGRAPHY of songs that are better than this!

Philosophical biography,,the enormous loss the professor personally is beyond comprehension.He was incredibly introverted and shy and communicated to the world with rhythms and Rhymes.The most under rated word smith,but undoubtedly hero to millions of Canadians. Best selling author that escaped his reality on a motorcycle and journalded it for his fans.

This song reminds me of 1990. I was 19 years old and 50 seemed like forever away. Now I’m 50…. You blink your eyes and 31 years go by in a flash. This song takes on a whole new meaning now.. I wish time would stand still.

MY DYING BRIDE "The Cry of Mankind" "She is the Dark", "My Hope, the Destroyer" "The Sexuality of Bereavement" "Your Shameful Heaven", "Your River"

Katatonia - Leaders

Rush is not metal but is a HUGE influence on metal. Most metalheads love Rush.

Rush is a progressive rock band. Their early days were a lot more metal-like. I would recommend Anthem. That’s a bit of a heavier and more driven song and it has some of the greatest drumming I have ever heard.

Red Barchetta, YYZ, Tom Sawyer, 2112, etc, etc

EPICA - Consign to Oblivion (Live at the Zenith)

They appeared on radio on the AM dial in 1976 in rochester,ny and loved their sound ever since. The worlds finest 3 piece band period. Rush is the most interesting band because they keep evolving.

HIlarious - Vin saying 'you should have chozen XYZ' = he has no idea how close he was! - YYZ!

I like 82 to 87 Rush and this is an average song for that period for me. Every song on Grace Under Pressure is better though. Afterimage is my fave of this period.

PARADISE LOST "Embers Fire" "Christendom", "No Hope In Sight" "The Longest Winter", "Gothic" "Shattered", "Mortals Watch the Day", "As I Die"

Destruction - Nailed to the Cross, Testament - DNR, Testament - True Believer, Death - Lack of Comprehension, Death - Spiritual Healing.

Rush's sound has evolved many times over 40 years. Check out Limelight for a similar perspective but different sound.

Satyricon - The Pentagram Burns!!

Architects- Nihilist Or anything from architects all our gods have abandoned us album

The lyrics of this song, and every Rush song, are written by the drummer Neil Peart. These lyrics are haunting as he lost his wife and daughter in a close time period around the turn of the century. He also is a naturally introverted person and doesn't seek any fame (their older song Limelight is about that) and really struggled with the loss and the public eye. Rush are an incredible band for so many reasons and one of them is their grounding. Their documentary on Netflix is well worth watching.

Rush is a progressive rock band. To quote them. " Every album is an experiment." There is 70's Rush, 80's Rush, 90's Rush, '00 Rush and '10 Rush. They have 20 studio albums. One of my favorite bands.

You guys are awesome, you react to an awesome band and just so happen to pick one of their least popular songs. LOL!

A Perfect Circle - The Noose!!

As others have said, their early stuff was the heavy stuff. Their heaviest song, in my opinion, is The Necromancer. It's crazy heavy, and sounds better the louder you take it.

I Love it when Rush Is played for the first time to someone who never heard of Rush. RUSH for me is one of those bands that is best when they are played in a Setting meant for those who can Appreciate the music for the gift of 3 guys who never was popular and did it there way. Rush Music Relates to the individual and makes you think about the little details in life. I hope you play more from Rush as they are a influence on smashing pumpkins foo fighters and kiss who toured with rush in the 70s. who taught Rush what not to do in rock n roll. They started in 74 with led zeppelin being the popular act in the 70's. Working man being the first single in the US that got them on Radio in Cleveland. John Rutsey Bands First Drummer Quit the band before they went on tour because of Diabetes. Niel Came in his spot in 75 and took over wrighting lyrics. so Geddy Lee And Alex Lifeson wrote the music. 2112 was the first album where it all came together for rush and they was put on the track to success and freedom to do what they wanted musically. you will never find another band like Rush Because Rush Worked Hard through the Years in there music which is a labor of Love and the chemistry of 3 people who is more brothers then they are friends. you always hear how Bands need a new Singer or Drummer and Guitarist. But not with Rush they Stuck together with the attitude if one goes down then we will stop till we are ready to play music again. the respect they have for each other is a rare find from a band. But Rush has Always been a one of a kind of band with 3 of the most nicest guys you will ever knew. Few Tunes I recommend is 2112 Cygnus x1 Hemispheres bytor n the snowdog lakeside park necromancer bastille day spirit of radio Jacobs ladder natural science tom sawyer yyz. and few other good gems they have done. I hope you play more from Rush thanks for playing a great band who did it there way..

Morbid Angel - Summoning Redemption

Persefone - Inner Fullness

Ten years after this song was recorded, Neil, the lyricist and drummer lost both his 19 year old daughter in a car crash and his wife to cancer.

Fascinating to watch this video, 5 years after you posted it and listening to your discussion. Quite profound. I recommend you two go back and watch this video again in it's entirety and pay attention to your words. Now think about the lyrics of this song again. Profound.

GG ALLIN!!!

Dream Theater - Under a Glass Moon (LIVE score) Dream Theater - Pull Me Under If you like your Prog from Rush then you'll love proper songs from Dream Theater

This song is a great one to play at a wedding or graduation. Rush wasn't classified as metal just rock and today classic rock I grew up with Rush.

Red Barchetta, YYZ , 2112, Xanadu. These guys are pioneers and are constantly pushing the envelope. Despite the fact that Time Stand Still isn’t a quintessential RUSH song, you were still in the presence of genius. The band is comprised of the greatest drummer alive today, a bass player who is consistently ranked in the top three in the world, and a guitar player who is criminally underrated, and one whom I would place squarely in the top 10.

GG ALLIN had devotion to his craft!:)

Rush is a huge influence in music. Neil pert the drummer is one of the best in the world. Check out Tom sawer or xyz.

Rush cannot be defined by any style. That’s why they are an enigma in the music industry and have largely been overlooked. They are hard rock, acoustic, reggae, synth/80s, progressive rock, pop, techno, rap (yes...rap), science fiction, love ballads, 20 minute songs, 3 minute songs...anything and everything.

All I can say.. is geddy lee was the one person to actually make me play bass. His influence of making it an instrument that needed respect is all over metal.

Seriously? If this be your first listen to Rush .. Then it must be ........................... 2112! You simply do not understand Rush until you do so .. Many others will say Tom Sawyer et al .. NOPE! It would be 2112 ..

Lol worst intro to Rush ever. Check out "Working Man" or "Tom Sawyer"

Profound tune, love it! I always thought they were trying to say to appreciate the moments because time slips away far quicker than you realize.

And Sori, your insight is quite profound in this case as the band's drummer/lyricist lost his daughter at age 19 and his wife 10 months later.

Katatonia - Velvet Thorns (of Drynwhyl)!!! Make it happen!

Not Freewill? :(

Every Metal fan loves Rush...that's why.

This is their new wave phase. They went from hard rock to prog rock to new wave to prog metal.

Radiohead - Street Spirit

Please react to the lyrics and Godlike vocal performance of Devin Townsend - The Death Of Music live at the royal albert hall.

9:50 Living in the limelight The universal dream For those who wish to seem Those who wish to be Must put aside the alienation Get on with the fascination The real relation The underlying theme

To the Rush fan, there is no such thing as bad Rush. It all has its place. This album was a huge turn for the band. Rush is life. Every release of theirs gets its play in the rotation.

Kirisute Gomen or Down From The Sky by Trivium please

Cannibal Corpse reaction!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Dying Bride - The Dreadful Hours, From Darkest Skies Nile - To Dream of Ur Iced Earth - A Question of Heaven Hypocrisy - The Final Chapter Immolation - Close to A World Below, Father You're Not A Father Nightbringer - The Gnosis of Inhumation, Fount of The Nighted God-Head

RUSH is progressive rock, if you want to listen to their harder type songs check out anything before 1980. They are a "Thinking Mans" band. Very philosophical lyrics most of the time. Awesome band.

Amen. On saying the word Fu__.....

This is a good song but not the one I would've started you out with. Working Man, Subdivisions or even Tom Sawyer, although I suspect you would know the latter. Everyone and their grandma knows Tom Sawyer. Rush is progressive rock. One of the first along with Genesis.

they started in Toronto in 1968. they had a different drummer then, who left around 1974 after the first album. The reason was health related as he was diabetic. Neil Peart then joined and took on the lyric writing as well.

Every time I hear Aimee Mann sing on this the hairs on my arms stand up and Neil's drumming ...I'm not a drummer but there's what I believe is a drum-fill at about 2.41 in the actual Rush video...wow! Still get a lump in my throat after all these years.