The Professor • NEIL PEART Drum Solo (RUSH Live In Frankfurt) | Reaction 

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He forged a generation of fans and music with his drumming and song writing... and he was never just showing off. A legend lost too early. RIP.

whoever your favorite drummer is.He is their favorite drummer

THEY DIDNT CALL HIM THE PROFESSOR FOR NOTHING

There’s a reason he was known as “The Professor”. Rest In Peace Neil. There’s a saying, “Whoever your favourite drummer is...Neil Peart is THEIR favourite drummer”.

The Drum Master- Modern Drummer magazine Drumming has the power to unite people, no matter how varied their language or cultural background might be. On a recent trek through Africa, Neil Peart had a singular experience that proved just that. "I was in Gambia, walking through a small village, and I heard the sound of a drum. So of course I was curious! I looked into a compound and I could hear the drumming coming from a curtained room. I walked up to a woman doing laundry in front of the room. She could see my interest in the sound, so she waved me to go in. Inside I found a young, white missionary from a nearby Catholic school. Sitting across from him was the commanding presence of the local drum master. He was attempting to show the missionary how to play any kind of beat. The missionary was trying as hard as he could, but he wasn't having a lot of success." After a time the drum master, frustrated by the missionary's lack of ability, noticed the other man who had come into the room. The master had no idea who this person was, but he thought to himself, "Why not see if he can play?" According to Peart, what happened next was fascinating. "The drum master gestured to me to try and play a rhythm. So we began playing together, and he started smiling because he could tell I had a rhythm - maybe not his rhythm, but a rhythm of some kind. We were playing and playing, building the intensity, and little kids started coming in, laughing at the white man playing drums. Then a few women came into the room, and everybody began dancing to our beat! The master and I even started trading fours. It wasn't a spoken thing, but he could tell that I would lay out and listen to what he was doing for a certain amount of time, and then he would do the same. It was just a magical moment." When they finished, a confused and startled missionary ran up to Peart and asked, "How can you do that?" Chuckling to himself, Neil politely responded, "I'm in the business."

This isn't just musicianship, it's athleticism.

to paraphrase the man himself, 'playing drums for Rush is like running a marathon while solving calculus equations'

Dude totally pronounced the name correctly the first time. I totally respect that. This is one of the best drummers that has ever existed in whatever ever is. His sticks never miss.

Neil was nicknamed the professor. He was a complete student of drumming. He was probably still taking lessons at the time of this solo

Very fitting that you are sipping on a Canada Dry 🇨🇦

BTW, the drummer in the black and white video is Buddy Rich who was one of Neil Peart's favorite drummers.

Neil Peart: Born: Hamilton, Canada September 12th 1952 Died: Santa Monica, California January 7th, 2020 😢 Rest in Peace ! 🌹🙏😢

AND imagine doing this on a NIGHTLY basis on tour!!

Neil states that drum solo was to represent the sounds drums as they progressed. Yes, he is keeping 3/4 time on his feet while playing 4/4 and free playing on the rest of the drums. The horns you hear at the end are all from triggers on the set that Neil is hitting to activate them and the big band at the end is the Buddy Rich Band that he played with and did two records with.

You are the first reactor that I have seen that has noticed the intricacies of Neil's playing--feet separate from hands, etc. This man is a genius and he's Canadian to boot (being Canadian used to be something to brag about; however...). Liking your observations and analyses. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Canada

In a way he was showing off, but not in an arrogant way. He's just showing the world why they call him the Professor.

Neal Peart, John Bonham, two of the best drummers EVER. RIP gentlemen

This has to be one of the best reaction to a Peart drum solo I've seen. There's Peart and then everybody else. Peart's drum solos are a composition and very musical. It's not about hitting a drum, it's about creating music.

Neil Peart has been inspiring drummers since the 1970's... I heard a person say that Neil Peart is "Your favorite drummer's, favorite drummer"... He is the shoulders that were stood on for so many of the greats of the 80's 90's 2000's and even to this day. One of the greatest!

He has been dubbed "Your favorite drummer's, favorite drummer" because he paved the way in rock.

And one top of him being a great drummer, he also wrote the majority of the lyrics on most of there songs

He was the Mozart of drums. Other can play harder maybe faster, but none could compose like he did

"you know, I don't believe that" Neil: Hold my drum kit 10 seconds later, his eyes believe. Also, that solo was 90 minutes in to a 3-hour concert.

The Professor is showing off in Heaven now..

You pronounced his name correctly, noticed the small details of his playing that most dont. Glad to see that

The famous best drummer debate....let’s put it this way.....the only constant in this debate is Neil......everyone gets compared to Neil......I think that ends the debate. Best ever....hands down.

The Professor doing his thing and the orchestration at the end is controlled by triggers on his drum rings so contrary to popular belief it not just a tape but controlled by Neil a grand master R.I.P

I appreciate that YOU appreciate (and noticed) the fact that he was multitasking both feet, independently, from all the other shenanigans up on top of the kit. Kudos! 👍

R.I.P Professor, I was lucky enough to see them live many times.

This was a very good review. You have a very good understanding of the talent involved here, with Mr Peart (RIP). He enjoyed a 40+ year career with Rush. Yes, he had many more solos before this. Neal,aka "the professor" was extremely intelligent, wrote most of the lyrics throughout their career. He was also always a student,, trying to learn from jazz greats, African tribal drummers, etc. As smart as he was, he was also very kind, humble, and introverted. He was your favorite drummer's drummer.

Best drummer ever. Yeah you said his name right. Thanks for the great video

What?....nothing to say? 😂....yeah...Neil tends to do that to people

I have been in awe of Mr. Peart since 1983. Seen them 9 times live. Never disappointed.

Most people don't pick up the left foot separate time signature on the first listen, you have a drumming ear! Now you know the greatest ever.

Neil Peart...gonna blow your mind!!! I haven't even watched this video yet, but I know his work...

Neil was more than a drummer. He was a master level percussionist.

Every time I saw Rush in concert at the end of Neil Peart's solo it always took a second to cheer because you were just in awe wondering what the f*** did I just see?!? I'm telling you check out Rush Leave That Thing Alone live.

You need to react to Rush - Tom Sawyer. Neil wrote the drums part and it's so complex that he was happy when he got it right in concert. Also if you have Netflix Rush has a documentary on there called Beyond the Lighted Stage. Loving the channel, keep it up.

I've been a fan of Rush since high school. One of my favorite drummers. I'm a brother that's into rock music.

Excellent review. You showed real appreciation for Neil's performance in your reaction. Keep up the good work. I think you're going to enjoy reacting to RUSH. Neil was also the band's lyricist. Subscribed.

Neil Peart was out of this world. He was to drumming what Leo Messi is to football.

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU TO EXPERIENCE THIS!!!! THE BEST DRUMMER IN THE UNIVERSE SHOWCASING HIS TALENTS. HE HITS EVERY DRUM IN THAT KIT.

The Professor is one of the best, if not the best that Ever lived. Neil Peart (P-👂-T) Thank you for posting. His loss was very sad. Great to see him make you smile & feel good. 🎶🎼😎🎼🎶

You do anything with that much passion and focus for 50 years and throw in god given talent...you're gonna be great.

Btw, Neil did a drum solo on all of RUSH's live shows. Check out his solos on the last live album of theirs (Rush R40). On that R-40 tour he did two drum solos and they are on the album.

The only man I know who had a PhD in percussion! Thus the nickname “The Professor”. Simply the best!!! RIP Neal Peart

I wish we could talk personally about the professor. Neil was a student, teacher, mentor and artist of percussion that gave many of us the drive to strive to broaden our horizons in percussion. I'm so happy that you enjoyed this review and the respect you gave to our beloved mentor.

Thanks for the smiles. Neil Peart was indeed, the GOAT. Loved watching your reaction. Cheers.

like your reaction! one thing to keep in mind also - he's 51 or 52 years old when this tour took place, not some mid 20's in his prime guy!! Astounding when you think about it!

To paraphrase Geddy Lee "it's EAR with a P in front and a T at the end 😁 The thing about this solo is that he just about covers all musical styles of percussion. Samba, Africana, Jamaican, Jazz, and I'm sure I left a few out. In my eyes he's as close to Buddy Rich as they get. Speaking of, Buddy Rich is probably considered THE greatest drummer of all time. You should check him out. Heck, I forgot the video, but it turns out Buddy Rich played through a heart attack and completed his set😳🤯 Take care ✌

He does all that AND makes it look like it’s no big deal. Yoda of drumming.

After watching that performance there is nothing but respect that you can give to Neil Peart. That man was an absolute wizard on the drums.

Perfect ending! No words need to be spoken.

Most appreciative reaction video on Neil ever. Well done, and thank you. RIP Professor.

Yes my friend this is the late great Neil Peart the drummer for the greatest rock band that ever was or ever will be. RUSH.

the answer to your question during the 'Walts Section' is yes about how he's keeping his time section with his feet and then playing a completely different time signature with his arms. It VERY difficult to do. So, just so you can get an idea, start tapping with you feet counting to three with your right foot on the one and your left foot on 2&3. that's a waltz. then when you get some stability with that, then try playing something with your hands. See how long you can keep your feet going in rhythm doing the same thing. It's a mind-trick.

Neil Pert Inspired all those drummers you mentioned. Rush, Yes, and King Crimson seem to be the big influences in modern-day prog even though there's a good 10+ year gap between rush and the other guys I listed.

There will never be another Neil Peart. Simply the greatest drummer of all time. My kids and I were blessed to get to hear Rush live years ago. When he went into the drum break on Red Barchetta, I knew we were witnessing greatness.

The Professor, the GOAT! Rest In Peace Neil, you are missed.

U are witnessing a GOD of drummers in action my friend, believe!

To answer your question, yes. Hes keeping the beat with his left and right leg like that.

I picked the right day to click subscribe..lol RIP Neil great reaction by the way

The professor of the drum kit. There will be no better drummer / songwriter ever. Another favorite drum solo is the one from the "Exit....Stage Left" Tour. That drum solo is just purely inhuman. -Rush for life!

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 thanks! The late great drummer peart baby was SICK ON HIS DRUMSET AND WROTE HIS OWN LYRICS..Rip Neil!!!! Did you catch him standing up while it rotated to do the other side of the drums?!?! Extremely good reaction!!!! WELL DONE 🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎😎 watch at 5:02 mark when the drums rotate..he stands up and switches to his back drums 😎😎😎😎

Neail is the best. This is his second best ever performance. His solo from Rush in Rio was just a bit better...in my opinion.

RIP Professor, must have seen RUSH 2 dozen times and got to bring my daughter on the 40th Anniversary Tour. So happy she got to see the Greatest Drummer

This just warms my heart watching someone who doesn't know RUSH watch Neil do this. So glad I got to see this in person dozens of times

If you really want to get a feeling for this solo, get the DVD "Anatomy of a Drum Solo".

This is his "masterpiece". Just watched your yyz reaction from a few months ago. This drum solo, blows that out of the water this is ten years after the r30 performance.

The crowd going wild at the very end of the video brought tears to my eyes. I honestly don't think I've ever heard a crowd so excited! I can't believe there will never be another Rush concert. He is gone but his music is immortal.

My friend, I’m a long time drummer and The professor fan. Got to tell u your face and take on his performance was the best. Glad you watched and enjoyed. He was my Hero. RIP

That wasnt even a backing track at the end. All of the horns are samples he is triggering from the kit.

I'm glad you finally got here. You still NEED to listen to Led Zeppelin Moby Dick.

Neil Peart was such a GOOD HUMAN BEING, AND, the greatest drummer to ever sit behind a drum kit. R.I.P Neil, we truly miss you dearly!! That laugh, that wit, his drumming, and his smile will be in my minds eye for the rest of my life!

Neil Peart is what happens when a drummer can play a drum line better than the person who wrote it.

Elton John has called Levon Helm "the only drummer who can make you cry." I would humbly disagree and submit the late Mr. Peart's skills for consideration.

One of my favorite reactions from you. Neil Legendary Percussionist👋👋

Watching you react to Neil Peart's drum solo it doesn't get much more real then that when you are in a state of disbelief!! If you are just now exploring Rush and their music I am so excited for you my good man!! You are about to embark on a journey into the inner working of Neil Peart's mind! And upon exiting stage left the spiritual experience you take with you will change you in ways you never thought were possible and you will have become a rush fan!!!

Neil did this in the middle of the show so Geddy could go and buy some baseballs signed by Nolan Ryan or Greg Maddux, and Alex could go and try to play golf.

He's switching genres on you. Yep, that' the Professor for you...

You have no idea how big of a smile that video brought to my face. I absolutely love it when anybody gets to experience Neil Peart for the first time.

Neil Peart midway through his career as the drummer for Rush, went back to school to relearn how to drum, to improve upon what he was doing, he was already labeled the best drummer in the world, and reinvented himself and his style. Which in turn made him even better. Thanks for sharing!

To your questions, the short answer is "yes, he's doing all that", Haha! :)

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Your respect and response to Neil's brilliance gets a like, subscribe and respect from me. Loved your facial reactions and comments!

The only drummer I've ever seen in the history of drumming that can truly do for completely independent things with all four Limbs and still make it sound like music

U took your headphones out too early

if you love drums you gotta check out another legend. do a reaction to led zeppelin - moby dick live in madison sq. garden movie. john bonham is referred to as the hammer of god because thats what he was on drums

Tambourine on a stand playing with left fool. One of my most fave drummers of all time since I was a kid. I'm a 54 year old grown lady who plays percussions at times in my church choir. RIP Neil

you need to also hear he s solo from the song working man, that was his first real great solo. Neil Peart RIP! greatest drummer ever!

I have seen this drum solo many times live as I am a huge RUSH fan, there is nothing like seeing and feeling it live! Not only was Neal the best drummer EVER, he was Rush's lyricist, he is an amazing author and gave many things to humanity. When Neal passed the world lost one of its most amazing humans! I have followed RUsh for over 40 years and in my humble opinion one of the best bands the music scene has ever known.

There Will never be a drummer like neal pert and john bommom they are number one of all time#1

He intentionally keeps two different tempos at one point in this song just to prove that he can. Super cool.

As a music fan, I try my best to stay away from any "who's best" type of things because I just end up losing sleep from second guessing myself for a couple of days n nights lol...I do have my favorites, just as everybody does. But, this dude is actually one that you could say is on "another level," and there'd be no disputing it...and, I'd not lose a second of sleep. RIP Neal. You are missed.

I have been listening to Neil my whole life ..Love your Expressions you make thru the Whole Drum Solo bro ...Neil is the Master ...Love ya n Miss U Neil RIP my Brother

Yes, precision is the word. So happy to see you find your way through the Request List to check this out, Van! Truly amazing, and as I see in a previous comment, Neil was a lifelong student of his chosen craft. So much so, that you should search out an interview he did sitting down with his drum idol, Buddy Rich... Love your Channel, Peace!

I've seen Rush in concert many times Neil's solos are epic

Great reaction. And spot on. He was playing that tambourine with his left while playing bass with his right, as well as all of the shenanigans he was getting up to with his hands. I'm old, I miss him, and I miss Rush. 23 shows were not enough. I'll subscribe in the hope you'll give more Rush reactions

Godspeed Neil Peart. Thank you for bringing joy to my life in your drumming and profound lyrics. Rest in Peace. Thank You @LFR FAMILY for sharing this. I am so happy this popped up in my YT recommendations. You were a pleasure to watch and listen to. I am subscribed as of this moment. All the best. Mitch 🙏