FIRST TIME HEARING Rush - Tom Sawyer REACTION Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 original video Thanks for watching sweet Fam. xoxo #Rush #TomSawyer #RushReactions
As a Canadian speaking for the country we're very proud of the fact that Rush is the greatest band to come out of Canada. As for Neil Peart in particular (the drummer) - he has the respect of being known as one of the top 5 drummers in the world. Literally. Yep. Canadians are very proud to call Rush one of ours. RIP Neil Peart.
Neil Peart was the greatest drummer then and a legend for all times. This band was regularly heard playing in almost every car in High School. ENJOY girl. Congrats on the new place.
Neil was so ingrained to play in perfect time, he eventually found the beauty in playing "just outside the pocket" but had to enlist an outside percussionist guru to help him achieve this beautiful "non-perfection".
Mo, the lead singer, Geddy Lee, is also the bass player and keyboard player. It's amazing to see their live performances, where you can see Geddy doing all three things in a song! And yes, Neil Peart was an AMAZING drummer. Someone who has been an inspiration for generations of drummers. Also, please do check out Spirit of Radio. Rush has many great songs!
Rush is one of Canada`s greatest contributions to Rock n Roll`s history, over the top creativity and artistry and the very best drummer, ever! RIP Neil Peart + they are a Power Trio! Mo, you have got to check out any of Neil`s drum solo`s that are all over youtube, you will be shocked!
In my humble opinion, this is the best 3 person band ever. Note that the lead singer, bass player and keyboard player are the same person. They were awesome live
@@herbhill7591 OMG.. I loved Genesis of the 70's. I liked he trick of the tail and lamb so much that when they went commercial in the early 80's I thought they were nothing more then sellouts and changed the channel.
@@forgottenfilmchannel1194 Chris Squire of Yes is the reason Geddy bought a Rickenbacker. They traded guitars later on. Two absolute wizards on the bass
First things first: Congratulations on your new place, Mo. As for Rush: It still makes me wonder how such a brilliant, massive sound comes out of just three musicians. Three times pure genius.
Older kid across my yard was all about Rush in the late 90s. It was always on. We would play D&D and Rush was on. Ride bikes, he’d have Rush with him. Always Rush.
As well as being one of the greatest drummers of all time, Neil also wrote most of the lyrics, which are always worth the time to read. "his mind is not for rent, to any God or government". Wow.
It's amazing how much Rush accomplished without much radio or label support in 40 years...But I betting half of that was thier live shows..Professionalism/precision at it's best. 2nd, It was thier clever lyrics--deep subjects from purpose of life to the creation of the atomic bomb, mostly written by Peart who was an avid reader and world traveler. The guy's been voted best rock drummer of all time in every poll I've seen. Congrats on the new crib, sweetie!
Welcome to an era when they actually played instruments without any backing tracks or auto tune. The 70’s and 80’s are some very deep rabbit holes to jump into.
I’ve seen many of these younger people listening to Rush for the first time. Rightfully, they are blown away by the musical technicality of Geddy, Alex, and Neil, but it’s Neil’s lyrics that they should focus on. Some of the most thought provoking words ever matched to music…IMHO.
3 guys....3....and live it's still just 3 guys and it sounds just as rich and full as ever, as if there are 10 guys playing....Neil Peart is your favorite drummers favorite drummer, legend doesn't do him justice and he wrote most of the lyrics to their songs, check out a drum solo from 2004 Germany and be amazed. Other songs are Limelight, Subdivisions, 2112, Closer To The Heart, YYZ, Free Will, New World Man and maybe the best rock song ever recorded The Spirit Of Radio...also Geddy Lee, vocals, also played keyboards and bass, at the same time via a special foot pedal, Alex Lifeson is a highly underrated guitarist and like I said...3 guys.
Future reactions might come under some of the following categories: 1 - "Are you sure this is just three people?" "YYZ", from MOVING PICTURES "Resist", from TEST FOR ECHO "La Villa Strangiato", from A FAREWELL TO KINGS "Xanadu", from EXIT: STAGE LEFT (a live concert album) 2 - "Where the frack did they get those lyrics?" (Almost exclusively from the late, lamented Neil Peart, their drummer) "Fly By Night", from FLY BY NIGHT "Subdivisions", from SIGNALS "Half The World", from TEST FOR ECHO "Headlong Flight", from CLOCKWORK ANGELS "Red Sector A", from GRACE UNDER PRESSURE 3 - "Hokey smokes, Bullwinkle, how did they play that?" "Working Man", from RUSH (This had Paul Rutsey as their original drummer - damned good, but superseded by Neil Peart) "2112", from 2112 "Prime Mover", from HOLD YOUR FIRE "Dreamline", from ROLL THE BONES "The Garden", from CLOCKWORK ANGELS
@@MorenikejiTaiwo Only 3 members, Geddy Lee - (bassist,,keyboards, lead singer), Alex Lifeson (guitarist and occasional backup vocals), and Neil Peart, (drummer and the main lyricist but they have all contributed to song lyrics) Also, when you pronounce Niels last name, it is pronounced Peart like pear with a t on the end, not Pert like a lot of people pronounce it.
Canadian musician here, Rush had the most talented players meet up to form a band that will be played for many years to come. They inspire our up coming youg musicians to aspire to their ranks, , or maybe better ?
Everyone is talking about the music, but I heard you ask about the lyrics. Don't get me wrong; it's Rush. The instrumentation is always the most impressive aspect of all of their songs, but the lyrics to this one are also pretty interesting. That having been said, it might need a bit of context. If you don't know, Tom Sawyer is the titular character from a book by Mark Twain. He's a rebellious, head-in-the-clouds kid who lives in a town in Missouri during the 1840s and has a lot of little adventures while learning more about the adult world along the way. There's a lot more to the story than that, but the important thing is to understand what kind of character Tom Sawyer is. The lyrics are actually a collaboration between Neil Peart (drummer) and a friend of his. His friend wrote this poem about a person who's sort of like a Tom Sawyer for modern times, and Neil thought it was interesting. He decided to put his own spin on it by making the song less about being an idealistic youth and more about reconciling that sense of free spiritedness with the pragmatism of being an adult. Come to think of it, a lot of Rush's songs have literary references, so they kind of expect the audience to have a certain cultural familiarity to understand what the songs are about. Fortunately, if we didn't know what's being referenced in the song, the instruments help us understand the emotions behind those ideas.
Arguably the best 3 man band ever ! And Canadian 🇨🇦 as well ! And NO arguement, Neil Peart is the Best drummer the World has ever seen ! Look for Neil Pearts drum solo when they were in Berlin ! 6:08
Congratulations Morenikeji... enjoy your new apartment ! Canadian here... Rush are amazing. Glad you enjoyed this song. Rush are the most prolific and unique rock band . Neil "the professor" Peart, ( R.I.P. ) , is an true percussive innovator. It is like he plays every possible time signature in his head and then constructs his beats. Geddy Lee is a Bass master and major influencer on so many musicians. Alex Lifeson could play any rock guitar style , from Classical to Spanish to Progressive to just heavy metal .
Great reaction and RUSH are: Geddy Lee plays bass, bass pedal, synth, pedal synth, guitars and vocals. Alex Lifeson plays all guitars and bass pedal synth. Neil Peart plays drums and percusion also wrote the lyrics. According with all drums magazine Is in top 3 of the all times rock drummers. Rush Made music for people who loves real good music and musicians not for comercial porpuses. Buen becarefull don't listen Mush Rush you will turn a fan. Again Great reaction.
Rush and drummer Neil Peart came into my life at the right time. As a young drummer, they were one of many influences, as were Yes, Genesis, King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer.
Nice! Hello from Brasil! From Rush I also recommend the live videos of "Xanadu", "Red Barchetta" and "Frewill" from the show "Exit: Stage Left". And also the official video for "Subdivisions"! Oh, and of course the live video of "YYZ" from the "Rush in Rio" concert!
Congratulations🎉on your new apartment, baby girl. These instrumentals are 🔥. You were especially feeling the vibe of the drums. Great reaction. ❤️ and hugs, Morenikeji.
Great reaction, Morenikeji. "Tom Sawyer" and "Spirit Of Radio"(This one will take you on a ride) are usually two of the songs that are top choices for a introduction to this band. "Subdivisions" is a strong recommendation too but there are so many more. A beautiful and deep song by Rush called "Losing It" is one you should give a listen to at least for yourself if you're interested in hearing more from them. Try studio versions before live versions. Enjoy your day!
Spirit Of Radio is a good one to check-out next. Then Neil Pearts drum solo from Frankfurt I also think you'd really like Territories, Digital Man, & YYZ (live in Rio)
Congratulations on both a new apartment and finding Rush. There was a Rush Army long before there was a Tool Army. I'm a card carrying member of both. Peace/JT
The drummer for Rush is Neal Peart, (pronounced Pee-rt) and you should watch any of thier live performances with his drum solos. He had the largest and extensive drum sets literally around him. And his solos are fantastic. He passed away not too long ago and Earth is no longer the same.
I have to listen to a Rush song 5 times to really appreciate it. Focus on the 5 elements one at a time. 1. The guitar 2. The Bass 3. The Drums 4. The lyrics 5. The entirety.
The style of Rush is a genre called Progressive Rock (or Prog Rock). And you've reacted to a few other prog rock bands in the past - Pink Floyd, Chicago, Moody Blues. If you'd like to check out more - my recommendations (and songs) are Emerson, Lake and Palmer (ELP) and a song called "Fanfare for the Common Man" which is a take on a 1940's classical musical song by Aaron Copland, or Yes and a song called "Roundabout". Congrats on the new place, looking forward to more videos.
The look on your face is priceless! I saw them in concert twice. Their sound and performance was even better in person. Great reaction and keep up the good work.
Yeah ! Congratulations on your new place ! I am very happy for you ! More video reaction by you means more smiles on my face ! May Gods Blessings be with you !
🏆BRAVO Mo! So glad you gave RUSH a listen. They are one of the all-time great bands, with 3 of the most talented musicians ever! Yes, "The Spirit Of Radio" would be a great song to react to. Neil Pearts' drums are not as evident as they are in "Tom Sawyer", but it's a killer song! 👌
Hi Mo, so good to see your beautiful face again, and congratulations on your new apartment, that is exciting. I love that you checked out Rush. They are one of the biggest progressive rock bands in history, it is just three multitalented guys from Canada who are highly regarded for their musicianship and song writing as well as their live shows which many of us find are better than the recorded as it really showcases their true talent and how big their sound is with just the three on stage. Tom Sawyer is a character from the Mark Twain books along with Huckleberry Fin from their "Adventures of...". Rush is basically talking about the Modern Tom Sawyer who essentially walks to the beat of his own drum and either ignores common society's norms and/or uses their energy for his own independence. You just skimmed the surface of what Rush created. It's a deep rabbit hole and you cant go wrong with any suggested song... Even though this official video is actual footage of their recording sessions [the other one is Limelight from the same sessions], I do however recommend live performance of what ever song you pick. The band is: Geddyy Lee on bass guitar, keyboards, foot pedal synth. Alex Lifeson on guitar, foot peddle synth and some keyboard. Neil Peart on drums and percussions, nicked named "The Professor" because he basically influenced every rock drummer out there today, unfortunately we lost him in early 2020. Can't wait for you to explore more of Rush. Wishing you a beautiful week baby girl 🥰
I just found your channel. I have to say I love the fact that you cam see that music touch's you. You said on a KISS reaction you were used to live songs, try The Garden from RUSH. Have a great day.
