Vocal Coach Reacts to RUSH - Closer to the Heart 

I'm crying. A 60 year old man, crying. We will never have a group like this, ever again, and it breaks my heart.

His voice is very unique and people either love it or hate it. Personally I love it 😊

The look on your face when Geddy started singing was priceless. Fun to watch, put a smile on my face 😁

The crispness and clarity is 100% natural, it's not a mixing trick. I went to their Cleveland concert quite a few years ago and this is their sound. The shear amount of sound and variety coming out of these three gentlemen is incredible.

Easily the greatest 3 piece band to ever grace our musical lives. Absolutely they're unique from formation to stardom especially since they started in the '70s and only recently well a few years back, stopped touring. Unfortunately the drummer Neil Peart passed away. He was a huge part of the lyrical aspect of their music. RIP Neil❣ Arguably the best drummer ever.

You have entered the Rushniverse, a place of musical wonder, of lyrical prowess, of utter virtuosism in a power trio that set out to become "the smallest symphonic orchestra" and made it through 40 years of impeccable music. One of the greatest bands ever.

Geddy has one of the most unique voices in rock. I grew up with Rush...saw them on their moving pictures tour when they were taking the world by storm. There is nothing like them at all!

"A golden thread..." Perfect. No better description of Geddy's voice has never been uttered.

You have found the biggest three player band ever! If you want your mind completely blown ... try the live performance of Xanadu from the Exit Stage Left tour - three people playing like a dozen. When they started, Led Zeppelin was the big thing, so Geddy took his vocals high. Over the years his range lowered, but the one thing you never need is a lyric sheet. His enunciation is perfect, and his expression is unparalleled. Neil Peart, the greatest of all drummers, also wrote the lyrics, and if you are wise enough to proceed down this rabbit-hole, you will hear songs so beautifully crafted that you will be moved on a level like Nightwish. They're different versions of genius and masterpieces, but they're at that level. Might I suggest live performances whenever possible, because like Nightwish, they're more emotional when playing live. The quality doesn't suffer, it's actually enhanced. Much love, Bethany!! You are so much fun, and your "going back" is something for which you shouldn't apologize. It's one of the things that makes you so very special ... you do it for the passion.

I saw Rush live multiple times back in the 70's and 80's. Geddy's unique voice is not a product of studio mixing. It's just as great live! He just has a quality that is real and his own.

I feel when Neil wrote the lyrics "You can be the Captain, and I will draw the chart", he was self reflecting.

I'm surprised you didn't mention once that he can sing like this and play one helluva bass at the same time.

Thank you Bethany for your wonderful commentary on Geddy Lee's vocals ! His voice is quite unique in the rock and roll annals ! High pitched and dynamic charged ! The group Rush is a progressive rock band that has stayed together and performed for over 40 years ! With the passing of their legendary drummer Neil Peart a few years ago they stopped playing ! They are best friends and the group was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 ! Not a mainstream group but an innovative technically brilliant band of musicians ! They have a huge global following and always had sold out concerts everywhere ! They are Canadian from Toronto and their DNA is entrenched in our music scene ! Thank you and keep posting in your fantastic channel !👍😊🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️

Girl, the look on your face listening to Geddy was PRICELESS!!

Rush and Triumph are not only on top of Canada's three man bands but imo two of the best 3 man bands that ever existed. Does Canada proud!

2 minutes in and youre hooked. forever... Geddy's voice and bass, Alex's guitar, Neal's drums and lyrics.... it really doesnt get much better than this for me. i dont understand how 'musicians' or those who call themselves this, "dont like RUSH because i hate HIS voice". a more talented group of THREE GUYS, you'll never find. ive listened to RUSH since "All the World's a Stage" in 1976. for being a secular band, they touch my soul and i am moved by their talent and message.

This is Geddy's real voice. No mixing tricks. Rush is a perfectonist band that is caring about the place each instruments (including vocals should take. He is a bass players fisrt playing with an amazing drummer. It results that the low register is quite crowded. Geddy use a high register head voice to cut through this mix and I think it works perfectly because it makes his voice shine but also Neil's lyrics since they are easily understandable (I should say hearable since not always easy to understand...). Good video. Can't wait to the next one. Not enough voice analysis of Rush since they were mostly famous for their music skills.

Welcome to RUSH. This year makes my 42nd year. May you grow to love them as much as I do.😎🌄🌻

Give Triumph a listen . Magic Power , Fight the Good Fight Rick Emit's vocals are incredible. They're another 3 piece gem from Canada. ✌️

Awe yes❤️❤️❤️.. welcome to the WONDERFUL world of RUSH 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦✌️..

Geddy Lee has a very distinctive voice. I would suggest reacting to 2112 where Geddy really shows you the range of his voice. Cheers

It's that undeniable, but almost indescribable quality that makes Geddy's vocals so special.

At the beginning of this video we see Jimmy Carter. Now that is a man whose life reflected this beautiful song.

I've been listening to Rush since their beginning in the 70's. Traveling down the Rush rabbit hole is an adventure in real progressive rock. Geddy Lee's vocals are genuine. He doesn't require additional mixing or adjustment. He really sings that high. My suggestion for another Rush performance is the video of 'Tom Sawyer' from their studio in Toronto. On another note, you are listening to arguably the greatest rock drummer of all time, the late Neil Peart. His performance in studio for 'Tom Sawyer' is phenomenal. He was once quoted saying that it was the hardest song to play. I love it when younger folks find the songs of my era for the first time. It does this old hippie's heart good to see new people find and enjoy the music I was raised on. Please consider my suggestion. Thank you for your wonderful reaction and analysis of this song.

Geddy Lee: truly one of the most unique voices in rock, if not music in general.

As an old man who grew up with Rush I'm can't believe you say it's in the mix

Their entire body of work changes from one record to the next. It’s their talent. They change on every record. They are unparalleled 😊

Next on your list for Rush should be 'Spirit of Radio', a great uplifting song about the joy of listening to music and the memories it can invoke. Also shows of a greater range of Geddys' vocals.

Geddy's voice referred to as a little gold thread literally hit me in the feels. So beautifully put! Another wonderful break down. Thank you.❤

I keep coming back to this reaction of yours. I have to say your obvious delight, confusion and fascination with Geddy's sound is absolutely endearing. At one point you are even blushing, which is just cute as a button. If only all music could impart such sincere and varied responses. I hope to see you do more reactions of this, my favorite band.

2112 shows The Full Breadth of His Voice - it's a 20 Minutes+ Suite, but it doesn't feel like it. Never apologize for Your Enthusiasm - it's very gratifying to watch. 👏😍

Rush is one of the greatest bands to ever exist. All three members were amazing, and considered among the best in their field. I think you'll love them, if you decide to listen to their other songs.

Her face when Geddy started. Yes, welcome to RUSH. You will have that reaction multiple times from this group.

My first RUSH concert was at the St. Louis Arena in 1978 on their Farewell to Kings Tour. The flowing white robes, white carpet on their stage and Neil"s large mustache. We left that show saying WOW!

I'm curious, if you explore Rush further, what you think of his phrasing. He's regarded as one of the top bass players in rock history. His vocal phrasing takes into account that he plays bass at the same time (As well as keyboards and foot pedals...that's crazy to think). But often his bass playing would mimic the melody in his voice and vice versa. And the space he often creates is often designed to allow the voice to work well with his bass playing. Great video!

Ah, the feathered hair and kimono period. RUSH is phenomenal any way you look at them. They changed my musical life from the instant I first heard them. The writing, composition, arrangement, technicality, and just plain ole musicianship all at Master level every single time. RIP Professor.

I think those of us who grew up listening to and seeing live shows of bands like Rush and all the great bands from the 60's up to the 90's that molded great rock are the luckiest people on earth, never to be repeated again.

Rush and Triumph are both 3 man bands with exceptional vocals and instrumentals. You will not find any better in the world!!!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Rush is one of the literal best progressive rock ‘n’ roll bands in history. Three guys and a whole Lotta sound. Lucky enough to see them live years ago

It still amazes me to this day when I come across someone who has not heard Rush. After all of these years they remain my all-time favorite band. My favorite vocalist is a young woman named Angelina Jordan. If you haven’t sampled her or checked her out, do your ears a favor. I know you’ve listened to her, Bethany, because I love your reactions. Peace to everyone.

I can't believe she has never heard of Rush. She picked a good example--- my favorite Rush song.

I saw them live many times, beginning in 1976 and this is exactly how he sang. Geddy had an incredible voice. Nobody else sounded like him. He sounded great live. We couldn't figure out how the hell he did it.

The vocalist has just been introduced to Thee Best 3-piece band ever. Uniquely magical that's RUSH

Geddy Lee, the vocalist, bassist, and keyboard player, has a unique voice that is easily recognizable to fans of the band.

Geddy Lee's voice is incredibly unique. Unmistakable. He is also a multi-instrumentalist of the highest order in the rock band Rush. Considered one of the best rock bassist in rock history. You'll often see him placed in the top 5 bassist of all time. He is absolutely unique in every sense of the word.

I assume someone told you that Geddy is not only singing, but playing the bass at the same time, and when you hear keyboards, he's probably playing it with his feet. Amazing talent.

i always considered his voice friendly and non agressive; like you can be listening to it and not be afraid of anything because at any moment it can sound so high pitched like a palm tree singing

I think Geddy is so suited to Neils lyrics , which are unique and deep for a 'Heavy Rock ' band . Bottom line is all three of them are excellent at what they are doing , Neil adds so much with his lyrics and drumming

With Geddy’s voice, Alex’s solos and chords, plus the Professor behind the kit and penning their lyrics; more rare than ball lightning!

His voice and band was even better live. Best band in the world.

I would suggest 2112 (Album version). you get to hear Geddy's (Lead singer, bassist, keyboards, pedals) full range and how in the same song, he can go from soft melodic to power belting. He can sound like 2 different people. Welcome to the Rush rabbit hole. enjoy the journey of a 40 year 2 man band with 19 records (gold). They strove to sound just as good live as they did in the studio. Truly amazing and so glad I got to see them a few times before the drummer's death in Jan of 2020 (Neil Peart-drummer, lyricist and amazing man) Alex (guitars, pedals, backing vocals) enjoy and great job .

Xanadu live from the album Exit Stage Left is a one song I would always recommend. It Shows off the whole band. Rush, a Canadian treasure and one of the best power rock trio's ever.

Welcome dear, to our church,.... the church of rush, all are Welcome, all Welcome.

Listen to geddy lee’s clarity, diction, pronunciation, and effortless playing of a crazy difficult bass track….not to mention the best drummer and one of the best guitarists in history. So pure

Geddy's voice is perfect to cut thru the hard progressive rock sound of Rush it fits perfectly. Nope Geddy sounds like that live as well. It's how he sings

This is the first Rush song I ever learned to play (on guitar). It's still one of my favorites to play, all these years later.

Welcome to RUSH. There are a lot of great rock bands from that era and then there's RUSH.

Love or Hate Gaddy's vocals they are unique to him and just about impossible to duplicate. Rock on Geddy.

If you are not familiar with the band YES they will interest you I am sure. Love the reaction to one of my favorite songs from Rush.

RUSH is the greatest band to ever come out of Canada.

you should absolutely check out the band YES!

I never really noticed how well he creates that opening verse. He uses very specific control in every word.

You can't describe it and you can't compare it. You can however get sucked in and mesmerized especially if you have the heart of the message of the band across a lot of their songs.

I was just as entertained to see your mouth drop open at the first utterance from Gettys voice.

RUSH is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE of the fluidity of MASTERING TIME SIGNATURES! I play drums and there are a few things that you need to know about Neil Peart’s ( pronounced PEER-T) character: First he writes the lyrics so he knows in advance what TYPE of song it’s meant to be ie ballad, driver, etc. Second he COMPOSES on the drums… like a carpenter who looks at a set of blueprints before building the object. Neil lays out a SKETCH in his mind of the VOICES of the drumset and builds the song from there. He is also a great LISTENER knowing when NOT to step over Geddy’s singing or Alex’s solos! Finally, he had perfect timing and fluidity of time changes. He said himself that it’s not about COUNTING the time signatures as much as fluid motion to change the tempo without counting: in other words it should FLOW! He hates repeating the same drum patterns in the same song meaning if he plays a fill one way the first time around he will play it differently the second time around. IE. Rolls down the toms the first time around and triplets or quads (all four limbs) the second time around. In short there will NEVER be another like him on planet earth 🌍 🌏 🌎! REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR! With heart felt admiration and sincerity! Gary

One of the best reactions to Geddy’s voice that I’ve seen. A unique voice and talent. The whole band is genius.

Probably one of the most instantly recognizable voices in music

Geddy's voice changes over time, if you see the early releases you will hear pure power head voice, it changed over time partly because they didn't make that type of music anymore but also you can't do that over 40 years. On top of being one of the best bass players ever, he plays keyboards, bass & trigger pedals and sings some of the most intelligent lyrics written (by the drummer oddly enough). Rush is primarily known for their masterful musicianship, transitions and musical changes over the decades. Any of the Capitol theatre videos will show you early Rush, Tom Sawyer and Spirit of Radio, their swan song The Garden and Geddy's best performance the epic 2112.

I remember hearing this in 77. It was a wonderful time to be alive, as teenagers we would listen endlessly and we always appreciated the experience.

Absolute Canadian rock legends

I think Geddy's style in this song is much like troubadour. He is telling a story in a rather poetic way.

Nice reaction. I really enjoyed that. Yes, Geddy Lee's voice is very different from what you would expect for a rock singer. It really blends well with the heavy guitars; punches through it. A great Rush song to react to next would be Limelight.

ANOTHER Canadian music legend RUSH . Our country put out a ton of great bands back in the days of super talents ... RUSH being top of the heap ..

Rush is what the term "next level" was designed for

You’ve stumbled upon one of the best bands of the 70s and early 80s. The drummer is fantastic, lead vocals is powerful and creamy, great guitar solos, Absolute power band!

Focused, clear and unique. He was formidable in his prime.

geddy lee so angelic, love that man. This song is so beautiful with a message to match. Thank you for listening

This is how they sound in person. True musicians that happen to play rock.....

If you want to take the time it's very long you can hear a lot of different colors in this voice and the song 2112 and also Cygnus it truly shows off his range

I loved your reaction to his first couple of notes! He does have a shockingly eerie and beautiful voice.

I would call his voice ethereal.

A friend once described Geddy as "having a voice only his mother could love..." . It is a shock the first time you hear it.

Geddy did have a pretty wide range. I always thought his voice was very warm and welcoming. He managed to really hold onto it well up into his later years. The final few years of them touring was more difficult. He could hit the high notes, but not comfortably and as naturally as when he was in his 20s and 30s. There was definite strain. But fans really wanted to hear those classics, so he admirably did his best with them (which was still pretty darn good).

I am just grateful that I was alive for the years of their activity. From Neils amazing lyrics, percussion, Geddys playing everything, Alex quietly becoming a generational influence, they were the epitome of a godsend. Thank you gentleman for adding to my general happiness.❤

it blows my mind every time someone says "I've never listened to Rush...." Dang, you have a whole world of rocking ahead of you!

He is singing with his heart and closer to the heart!

_Haha Each time she paused/replayed the beginning.. I had to start over singing lol Love this song. Awesome reaction_ 💯💯

I want to recommend The Garden live. Their final song of their final album. Absolutely beautiful both musically, vocally and lyricly. 🤘

He is why Rush is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Geddy is speaking to your soul; that single , timeless thread of his voice, links, connects within relation to the heart yet outside the mind. There's that golden transparency that you are struggling to describe........every-where and nowhere (now + here).

His soul comes through his voice and it touched your heart.

Yep...Geddy's voice lives in the upper register. I've always thought that his unique voice was well-complemented by the unmistakable sound of his Rickenbacker bass down on the bottom end of their songs.

62 year old Canadian. Glad you found are band!

What a band! I was lucky enough to see them on the Farewell To Kings tour and they completely blew me away. One of the best shows I ever saw and I've seen a lot of bands over 50 years. It never ceases to amaze me how Geddy managed his great vocals while playing such intricate bass.

Holy Hannah! How have you not heard Rush?!?! Welcome to greatness, they are one of the best ever. You need to listen to more, that IS how Geddy Lee sounds, he has such a unique God given instrument. Geddy's vocal colors are beautiful shades of unimaginable hues.

I seen Rush live in the 70s,80s,&91..Geddy sounds the same live as he does on the studio recordings.. Not to mention Neil and Alex were also extraordinary every time!!😲😉

That's not a trick of EQ. That's his voice. Rush has been my favorite band since I was 15...I'm now 63.

Yeah, this was 77 if I remember correctly. After seeing bands like Aerosmith, Nugent, Cheap Trick, REO, Kiss, Blue Oyster Cult, Pat Travis, and others during this time frame, along came Rush. They simply were in a class of their own. They rolled out the shag carpet and blew everyone away for decades. They will always be timeless, and in a class of their own. RIP Mr. Peart...

I heard that Geddy developed this high range style so the vocals could be heard over the music. I love Rush and love to concentrate on isolating each doing their parts. Each is a master. Together their art is a masterpiece.

Geddy has a unique, extremely powerful voice, so strong that he can force his consonants for clarity and keep a great tone and power.