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.
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!
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. :)
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 😂
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. 🤯🤯🤯
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.
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 CZcams 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.
And just like that, this guy just became a better musician in whatever genre he is into. Rush has been doing that for millions musicians around the world for many decades.
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)
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.
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.
Geddy does at times play synth with his feet while singing and playing the bass. By Moving Pictures, he added the keyboards for his hands. Still has the foot moog, jumping back and forth. 3 genius virtuosos.
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!!
HOW🤯DO THEY DO THAT? Playing with such ferocity, tight, technically perfect to the album AND for THREE HOURS EVERY NIGHT! Next level musicianship.👌✌️🤘🥁🎸🎹🎤
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.
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.
If you look closely you will notice two chords and output jacks on his Gibson signature model Les Paul guitars. One is a piezo pickup that runs to different effects to give it that acoustic guitar sound rather than the other standard electric guitar output.
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.
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.
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.
I'm a fan of Rush since 1977, I've seen them live and the only criticism I have is that if you look at live performance of Rush don't if it's after 2000-2005 because Geddy's voice is broken and he can't hit the notes anymore. For decades he sang out of his range so in later years he paid for it. If you feel like listening to other bands that play a concert in one song try old Genesis, a song like Supper's Ready or The Battle of Epping Forest. Prog Rock for life.
Yep! OLD Rush was built on Ged's voice. Some of the APEX MOMENTS in some songs are lost. If you know Alex's 'VICTOR' album, you know Lisa Dalbello. At first, I thought she might be Geddy. For a time, I was wishing they got another singer but I understand.
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.
The reason you hear that acoustic guitar sound out of his electric is he has a piezo built into the bridge of his guitar with a separate output jack that goes into an acoustic amp. Also the craziest part to me is these guys DIDNT play to a click track, how they stayed in time so well is beyond insane
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.
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!
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.
RUSH in their early years used to frustrate their record label (Mercury Polygram). They did the long tunes in the concept-album theme which were not "radio friendly", they didn't do any cheesey self-promotions, and they could have cared less if they weren't image-concious and came off as "nerdy". After 1976's "2112" album (a HUGE hit despite it being an album that was everything Mercury told them not to make) they never had to answer again to anyone at any record label. When they renewed with them, an executive told them, "Apart from putting out gold and platinum albums and consistantly headlining on tour to sold-out venues, you guys do nothing right as a band."
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.
Red barchetta, subdivisions, entre nous, nobody´s hero, cut the chase, marathon, etc etc Rush catalog is just awesome; and yes live versions are great ALWAYS
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.
Rush is just as good if not better live. Rush didn't record a song unless they could reproduce it on stage and many of their studio albums were done with very few sessions. In the early days they were cranking out a new album every year while touring so they didn't spend a lot of time recording. P.S. Neil studied Jazz and even played with Buddy Rich's band as a tribute and both Alex and Geddy are using guitar and synth pedals as well as playing guitar and bass. Multitalented indeed. 😊
All the studio versions are great. The live versions are where it lives and breathes. Good all the way around. I know, I did both for decades. RUSH Night was always very special. It’s a huge vibe live!
2112... studio version also Headlong Flight with the video showing the flying dudes, and last but not least The Garden.... it was last song listed on their last album - "Clockwork Angels" Many felt it was Neil's way of saying goodbye as he passed on about years later. I can't listen to it without tearing up. For me he was in the same category of gifted songwriters like Bob Dylan, John, Paul, George, Neil Young & on the female side - like Melanie, Joni Mitchell
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.
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.
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!!
Don’t shun the studio versions because a lot of their earlier stuff wasn’t played live in the later years. RUSH is one of those rare bands that sounded good in the studio and live. I recommend you listen to the studio version of a song first, then check it out live, if available. Love your reactions, it’s fantastic to see a musician appreciate RUSH and totally get it! Keep ‘em coming!
"Living in their pools, they soon forget about the sea." It's kinda like how people living in their bubbles today in the West when before there was a bigger sense of unity and of purpose.
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.
That was rotisserie chicken. The members of Rush were Goofy guys. It started with washing machines behind Geddy. In short, Geddy realized he didn't need huge amp stacks to achieve a great sound live. Alex still wanted his amp stacks behind him. To fill the empty space behind Geddy, they added washing machines first and later rotisserie chickens as a joke. It left many people confused, which was the point of the joke.
YEP!!! Just in the 'YYZ/Rio' version, the background SYNTH at the beginning is almost inaudible, the HARMONICS at the end of one of Geddy's 'Solo Riffs' is either pulled off, or just can't be heard, etc. Those little subleties......... There's a popular T.Sawyer Live version where the mix is too BASS-HEAVY. It's nice to hear Ged thumping like that, but the whole MIX is off from WHAT'S INTENDED!
I think the studio recording is the best way to experience RUSH and then appreciate the live version later. Either way you can't go wrong. When it comes to live versions they will probably kill you in the comments saying this is the wrong version and so on. You can't make everyone happy so you gotta do what is good for you. I am here for your journey
Necromancer elements in Natural Science. You can listen to them back to back and realize how great Necromancer is. Caress of Steel is weird but amazingly fantastic.
Church Boy, I can't thank you enough for reacting to my #1 Rush song Live. I saw Rush play this 5 times. I was blown away every time. You want to see a young Rush the song "Anthem" Live 1975. It's my favorite song on Fly by Night album. Neil's first album he wrote when he joined the band in June of 1974. Alex Liveson is a phenomenal guitarist. ❤🔥
Eddie Van Halen was once asked ; How's it feel to be the best guitarist in the world 🌎? His answer was ; I wouldn't know, go ask Alex Lifeson !¡ 😂😂😂😂😂 these guys are best friends !!! That's why they are so good together for sooooo long !!! Between the Wheels !!!! Next
"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.
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
As a fan since '79, I know everything they created was a miracle and I'm insanely grateful to have grown up and seen them live 32 times...to this day I still tear up 😢 listening and realizing their will never be another band like RUSH...A FAREWELL TO KINGS!
Don't get too concerned about which version you listen to. It is just so much fun watching you discover Rush just as we did back in hte day. Keep doing what you're doing.
Welcome to the real Rush rabbit hole... You have entered the Rush zone that you should find a live version for your first listen if you can. Why? Because you need to feel how they play together. Studio versions are cleaner and better if you want to learn the lyrics. But Rush was always built as a live band. Any Rush fan can tell you, you can hear different things if you focus on each instrument. The reason we can listen to Rush over and over is because you discover new things everytime you listen. Listening to them live is always a treat. Not only does the rabbit hole go from studio vs. live.... It goes from LIVE vs LIVE.... and yes I can tell you which live version it is most of the time.
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
You will pick up different things with each version. Live when you can that way you can see what they’re doing and it brings a whole new appreciation for their talents
That's why you need to watch YYZ live in RIO - the crowd sings to the music. I prefer the live versions for most songs, but we'll let you know which song you should listen to live. Growing up, we heard the studio versions first, so I don't know which would be better for a newcomer. They are hilarious too. Loving your reactions to my favorite band!
Alex said this was the hardest song they ever recorded. This replaced "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" - they felt it just didn't fit. Neil was quoted as saying "I'm just happy to have written it" - The one thing I think was they all didn't have any ego's to stroke.
So here's a rule of thumb when it comes to rush. Both versions are always going to be great, however if the concert is from live in Cleveland, time machine, or live in Rio the live version is King! But it's never a bad idea to listen to the studio version and then listen to the live version.
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
MAYBE I WAS TRIPPING‼️‼️😝😝😝😝. No they were doing magic with you brain 🤪🤪🤪😎😎 Good reaction guy Certainly you have clean ears, you are letting this music enter in your inner, maybe at this time 😮😮😮……,.you are in trouble 🤨🤨🤨. 😏😏😏😏but…… don’t worry, I got you. I’m black male like you and I’ve been in trouble since 1979 when I decided to taste rock music. Forget about the haters, this is an experience and a journey for you. I enjoyed your reactions, seeing you reminded me 44 years ago when I decided to change from disco- funky to rock 🎸. You are talking with your heart, been a musician isn’t easy. Isn’t for everyone, but many insist. Catch this…… the music is in everywhere, it doesn’t have borders or countries. The music heals minds and souls, no matter where they came from. Keep in this path all the time Keep spreading love and kindness.
That 4:4 'MARCH BEAT' just Kills me. Such a great groove, mixing meters and then, to me, that 4:4 just destroys the whole mood. Drives me nuts about this song.
Presto is my favorite rush album, producer Rupert Hine made their sound much tighter and jazzy/groovy. The song "chain lighting" is a good place to start. There are a lot of gems on this album.
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.
I saw on your face, a couple of times during this, that sudden urge to just say, "F*** it!" and sell off all your instruments. Am I right??? These three Canadians are just riDICulous!!! What talent! What tightness! What invention!!
"Strings and sticks" plus Alex and Geddy both play Taurus pedals... Geddy, whilst singing and playing the bass! Neil also triggers some sounds, if the others are too busy.
He doesn't have amps behind him because everything goes through the board and into his in-ear monitors. So because these guys have personality and a sense of humor, he has put everything from laundry dryers to chicken rotisseries behind him to fill the space where his amps would be.
Neil 100% has jazz experience!!! Picked it up later in life. Can check him out drumming at a Buddy Rich tribute Also, the 1 song Geddy said was near impossible to sing and play bass to was The Anarchist. He had to play and play and play until it was just complete muscle memory.....then learn the words. You may find it interesting
Neil was heavily jazz inspired in his playing, as well as tribal, rock/metal, oriental, he literally was a percussion "sponge" his entire life, always learning and diverging. Here's him playing jazz: czcams.com/video/cmLZRAxSQo4/video.html
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.
Neil Peart is quoted as saying, "Playing a three-hour Rush show is like running a marathon while solving equations." That's why he is the professor.
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.
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!
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. :)
Natural Science is one of the best from Permanent Waves album.
very timid take. But I understand, PW is loaded with timeless bangers.
Natural Science is in my top5 Rush songs.
@@vicenteraira it is true. That is all that matters.
Best three piece rock band. Ever. Period.
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 😂
So the Roadies can eat? lol
"Time after time we lose sight of the way our causes can't see their effects"...I still wrap my mind around that.
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.

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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. 🤯🤯🤯
😂 Don't mind us! 🤗 We'll take Rush any way we can get it! 🥰🐰
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.
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 CZcams 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.
I always recommend that you listen to the studio version and the live version to gain a whole new level of appreciation for their musical mastery 😁
Yes, BOTH is best ;-)
Possibly the best of all the rabbit holes to go down.... three gifted musicians... 50 years of excelence.
And just like that, this guy just became a better musician in whatever genre he is into. Rush has been doing that for millions musicians around the world for many decades.
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)
You got to feed the crew. Rush is great live.
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.
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.
Geddy does at times play synth with his feet while singing and playing the bass. By Moving Pictures, he added the keyboards for his hands. Still has the foot moog, jumping back and forth.
3 genius virtuosos.
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!!
HOW🤯DO THEY DO THAT? Playing with such ferocity, tight, technically perfect to the album AND for THREE HOURS EVERY NIGHT! Next level musicianship.👌✌️🤘🥁🎸🎹🎤
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.
Try digital man live from snakes and arrows tour . killer bass up your alley.also red barchetta from same concert.,..
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.
If you look closely you will notice two chords and output jacks on his Gibson signature model Les Paul guitars. One is a piezo pickup that runs to different effects to give it that acoustic guitar sound rather than the other standard electric guitar output.
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.
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.
Okay you released this one late at night but I’m here for you, hun. RUSH ARMY here.
Live is good, but with Rush your first listen should be the studio version. Your channel rocks bro, I'm with you
100%!
Agreed! Live cuts are great and fun to watch put the original cut should be the first listen
Fan since '77 and I respectfully disagree. IMO their live versions are better than studio cuz they're playing LIVE, which is what it's all about.
@@johnandrews3568 - That's cool. As a writer, I go with the Studio. It's be BEST version they can produce - as NEAR PERFECT to the way they intended.
RUSH YYZ Live in Rio is a MUST Church Boy!!! You'll love it!!!
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.
check out Neil with the Buddy Rich Orchestra for some jazz. Listen to Freewill
I'm a fan of Rush since 1977, I've seen them live and the only criticism I have is that if you look at live performance of Rush don't if it's after 2000-2005 because Geddy's voice is broken and he can't hit the notes anymore. For decades he sang out of his range so in later years he paid for it. If you feel like listening to other bands that play a concert in one song try old Genesis, a song like Supper's Ready or The Battle of Epping Forest. Prog Rock for life.
Yep! OLD Rush was built on Ged's voice. Some of the APEX MOMENTS in some songs are lost. If you know Alex's 'VICTOR' album, you know Lisa Dalbello. At first, I thought she might be Geddy. For a time, I was wishing they got another singer but I understand.
Alex’ solo is fire… one of my faves. He uses those harmonics like a second instrument. Awesome song.
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.
The reason you hear that acoustic guitar sound out of his electric is he has a piezo built into the bridge of his guitar with a separate output jack that goes into an acoustic amp. Also the craziest part to me is these guys DIDNT play to a click track, how they stayed in time so well is beyond insane
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.
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!
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.
This song is in my opinion the zenith of Rush as prog rock.
RUSH in their early years used to frustrate their record label (Mercury Polygram). They did the long tunes in the concept-album theme which were not "radio friendly", they didn't do any cheesey self-promotions, and they could have cared less if they weren't image-concious and came off as "nerdy". After 1976's "2112" album (a HUGE hit despite it being an album that was everything Mercury told them not to make) they never had to answer again to anyone at any record label. When they renewed with them, an executive told them, "Apart from putting out gold and platinum albums and consistantly headlining on tour to sold-out venues, you guys do nothing right as a band."
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.
Red barchetta, subdivisions, entre nous, nobody´s hero, cut the chase, marathon, etc etc Rush catalog is just awesome; and yes live versions are great ALWAYS
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.
I agree amazing group. Very special.
Rush is just as good if not better live. Rush didn't record a song unless they could reproduce it on stage and many of their studio albums were done with very few sessions. In the early days they were cranking out a new album every year while touring so they didn't spend a lot of time recording. P.S. Neil studied Jazz and even played with Buddy Rich's band as a tribute and both Alex and Geddy are using guitar and synth pedals as well as playing guitar and bass. Multitalented indeed. 😊
All the studio versions are great. The live versions are where it lives and breathes. Good all the way around. I know, I did both for decades. RUSH Night was always very special. It’s a huge vibe live!
I am so glad to see you give Alex props. He is an excellent player and incredible writer, Al is the man!
2112... studio version also Headlong Flight with the video showing the flying dudes, and last but not least The Garden.... it was last song listed on their last album - "Clockwork Angels" Many felt it was Neil's way of saying goodbye as he passed on about years later. I can't listen to it without tearing up. For me he was in the same category of gifted songwriters like Bob Dylan, John, Paul, George, Neil Young & on the female side - like Melanie, Joni Mitchell
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.
Geddy Lee is playing the synth parts on Taurus foot pedals. Singing, bas, and synths, one guy.
Yeah, you hear the crowd singing they do that a lot at Rush concerts because the music is so beyond great
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.
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!!
Rush is one of those rare bands that sound as good live as in the studio. You can’t really go wrong either way!
Don’t shun the studio versions because a lot of their earlier stuff wasn’t played live in the later years. RUSH is one of those rare bands that sounded good in the studio and live. I recommend you listen to the studio version of a song first, then check it out live, if available. Love your reactions, it’s fantastic to see a musician appreciate RUSH and totally get it! Keep ‘em coming!
"Living in their pools, they soon forget about the sea." It's kinda like how people living in their bubbles today in the West when before there was a bigger sense of unity and of purpose.
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.
That was rotisserie chicken. The members of Rush were Goofy guys. It started with washing machines behind Geddy. In short, Geddy realized he didn't need huge amp stacks to achieve a great sound live. Alex still wanted his amp stacks behind him. To fill the empty space behind Geddy, they added washing machines first and later rotisserie chickens as a joke. It left many people confused, which was the point of the joke.
Studio version FIRST always WITH LYRICS always.
YEP!!! Just in the 'YYZ/Rio' version, the background SYNTH at the beginning is almost inaudible, the HARMONICS at the end of one of Geddy's 'Solo Riffs' is either pulled off, or just can't be heard, etc. Those little subleties......... There's a popular T.Sawyer Live version where the mix is too BASS-HEAVY. It's nice to hear Ged thumping like that, but the whole MIX is off from WHAT'S INTENDED!
I think the studio recording is the best way to experience RUSH and then appreciate the live version later. Either way you can't go wrong. When it comes to live versions they will probably kill you in the comments saying this is the wrong version and so on. You can't make everyone happy so you gotta do what is good for you. I am here for your journey
Necromancer elements in Natural Science. You can listen to them back to back and realize how great Necromancer is. Caress of Steel is weird but amazingly fantastic.
Rush Xanadu live Exit stage left
Church Boy, I can't thank you enough for reacting to my #1 Rush song Live. I saw Rush play this 5 times. I was blown away every time. You want to see a young Rush the song "Anthem" Live 1975. It's my favorite song on Fly by Night album. Neil's first album he wrote when he joined the band in June of 1974. Alex Liveson is a phenomenal guitarist. ❤🔥
Eddie Van Halen was once asked ; How's it feel to be the best guitarist in the world 🌎? His answer was ; I wouldn't know, go ask Alex Lifeson !¡ 😂😂😂😂😂 these guys are best friends !!! That's why they are so good together for sooooo long !!! Between the Wheels !!!! Next
Neil Peart's Drum Hero is Buddy Rich, who is a legend in Jazz drumming and yes, Neil has a background in Jazz too.
"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.
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
Agree we will take Rush either way and glad to find you as someone who is knowledgeable. But yes - YYZ live from Rio is the best
Xanadu live is a must watch🔥
I can play MOST of this song - It wears me out...
As a fan since '79, I know everything they created was a miracle and I'm insanely grateful to have grown up and seen them live 32 times...to this day I still tear up 😢 listening and realizing their will never be another band like RUSH...A FAREWELL TO KINGS!
always enjoy a musician reacting to rush,,,, cool bassman,,,, next level,,,,🤘🤘🤘
Don't get too concerned about which version you listen to. It is just so much fun watching you discover Rush just as we did back in hte day. Keep doing what you're doing.
In some of the live shows you can see him play the synthesizer pedals with his feet while playing bass and singing
Welcome to the real Rush rabbit hole... You have entered the Rush zone that you should find a live version for your first listen if you can. Why? Because you need to feel how they play together. Studio versions are cleaner and better if you want to learn the lyrics. But Rush was always built as a live band.
Any Rush fan can tell you, you can hear different things if you focus on each instrument. The reason we can listen to Rush over and over is because you discover new things everytime you listen. Listening to them live is always a treat. Not only does the rabbit hole go from studio vs. live.... It goes from LIVE vs LIVE.... and yes I can tell you which live version it is most of the time.
Yes Church Boy....their skill and craftsmanship will leave you completely breathless
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
Just posted the same thing lolz
You will pick up different things with each version. Live when you can that way you can see what they’re doing and it brings a whole new appreciation for their talents
That's why you need to watch YYZ live in RIO - the crowd sings to the music. I prefer the live versions for most songs, but we'll let you know which song you should listen to live. Growing up, we heard the studio versions first, so I don't know which would be better for a newcomer. They are hilarious too. Loving your reactions to my favorite band!
Alex said this was the hardest song they ever recorded. This replaced "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" - they felt it just didn't fit. Neil was quoted as saying "I'm just happy to have written it" - The one thing I think was they all didn't have any ego's to stroke.
Big Money Live - A show of hands
Vital Signs Live - Grace under pressure
You’ll dig it , God bless
So here's a rule of thumb when it comes to rush. Both versions are always going to be great, however if the concert is from live in Cleveland, time machine, or live in Rio the live version is King! But it's never a bad idea to listen to the studio version and then listen to the live version.
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
MAYBE I WAS TRIPPING‼️‼️😝😝😝😝.
No they were doing magic with you brain 🤪🤪🤪😎😎
Good reaction guy
Certainly you have clean ears, you are letting this music enter in your inner, maybe at this time 😮😮😮……,.you are in trouble 🤨🤨🤨.
😏😏😏😏but…… don’t worry, I got you.
I’m black male like you and I’ve been in trouble since 1979 when I decided to taste rock music.
Forget about the haters, this is an experience and a journey for you.
I enjoyed your reactions, seeing you reminded me 44 years ago when I decided to change from disco- funky to rock 🎸.
You are talking with your heart, been a musician isn’t easy. Isn’t for everyone, but many insist.
Catch this…… the music is in everywhere, it doesn’t have borders or countries. The music heals minds and souls, no matter where they came from.
Keep in this path all the time
Keep spreading love and kindness.
Natural Science is the finest song ever written.
SICK bass playing by this guy! Geddy was awesome, too.
RUSH live all the time !!!
Natural Science - deliver this message to a new generation! they need it now more than ever. Love your bass playing!
Playing bass, talking, singing, and playing the foot pedals. Geddy.
That 4:4 'MARCH BEAT' just Kills me. Such a great groove, mixing meters and then, to me, that 4:4 just destroys the whole mood. Drives me nuts about this song.
Presto is my favorite rush album, producer Rupert Hine made their sound much tighter and jazzy/groovy. The song "chain lighting" is a good place to start. There are a lot of gems on this album.
Points at the vid with a quizzical look ... "Is that chicken?"
best reaction moment!!!
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.
I saw on your face, a couple of times during this, that sudden urge to just say, "F*** it!" and sell off all your instruments. Am I right??? These three Canadians are just riDICulous!!! What talent! What tightness! What invention!!
"Strings and sticks" plus Alex and Geddy both play Taurus pedals... Geddy, whilst singing and playing the bass! Neil also triggers some sounds, if the others are too busy.
He doesn't have amps behind him because everything goes through the board and into his in-ear monitors. So because these guys have personality and a sense of humor, he has put everything from laundry dryers to chicken rotisseries behind him to fill the space where his amps would be.
Neil 100% has jazz experience!!! Picked it up later in life. Can check him out drumming at a Buddy Rich tribute
Also, the 1 song Geddy said was near impossible to sing and play bass to was The Anarchist. He had to play and play and play until it was just complete muscle memory.....then learn the words. You may find it interesting
Neil was heavily jazz inspired in his playing, as well as tribal, rock/metal, oriental, he literally was a percussion "sponge" his entire life, always learning and diverging. Here's him playing jazz: czcams.com/video/cmLZRAxSQo4/video.html
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.
Alex is the most underrated guitar player in the history of guitar.
Neil appeared on the Buddy Rich tribute check it out and do a reaction.
The back and forth between 7/8 and 4/4 in the middle section is pure musician geekout material