I honestly didn't think you could nail that speech, but you pulled it off. From what I recall, Geddy and Neil had no clue he was going to go do that. He must have practiced it for a while, however... and as much of an extrovert as Alex is, that still must have taken some guts. And he didn't flinch it all while delivering it - no embarrassment, no nervousness, no stumbling - perfectly executed, extremely brave and a speech for the ages... all without saying any actual words other than BLAH - brilliant!
It was actually 100% spur of the moment. Al had a speech, which he took out of his pocket near the end. He decided on the way up to the stage to just do what he did instead.
I don’t know when this was originally posted, but any Rush fan worth their salt, understood what Alex was saying and your loose translation captured it true enough. Leaving my Rush fandom aside for a moment, watching the R&RHOF every years, this was one of the greatest acceptance speeches ever delivered, and done without actually uttering a more than a single word, slang or expression. Nice job!
Spot On! Strangely enough I feel like I understood most of it on the first viewing. His performance was so brilliant it actually got through without words.
Nice job, brother! Perfect translation of the best RRHOF speech in history. AND...Alex gave them no words at all to use in their publication...Lerxt, and Rush as a whole- originality at its finest.
I was there as well although I was LMAO the entire time I think he nailed it spot on! Was great to relive it just now in subtitles and am again LMAO! Great speech & one for the ages!
Agreed. Not "we made it big" but "the rock and roll hall of fame" but the interpretation pucks up as if he said the HOF line rather than the "we made it line". Anyway, a great interpretation nonetheless.
You are very right my friend, while you three never needed this acknowledgement, we your fans take glory in it. If you or Geddy ever see this, I hope you really understand who and what you are to your fans. I do believe that Neil always understood. Blessed Be.
That was great! Thank you for that interpretation. I was fortunate enough to have been present at the Induction & just as I was then & am again now LMAO through all of it!! I have to say that is pretty much what was the substance of what Alex was communicating! Spot on!! Thanks for sharing!!
I am definitely not alone but I thought it was pretty clear to begin wiith. I think when the translation said that they made it big that may be him saying they were first eligible to be inducted. Either way. Amazing video. :)
I think I remember reading an interview where Geddy said he and Neil were debating whether or not they should hit Alex over the head with one of their awards. Or something like that.
Well, guitar playing is non-verbal communication, and we knew he was 'pretty good' at that already... *Excellent* translation, though - wouldn't change a thing!
I honestly didn't think you could nail that speech, but you pulled it off. From what I recall, Geddy and Neil had no clue he was going to go do that. He must have practiced it for a while, however... and as much of an extrovert as Alex is, that still must have taken some guts. And he didn't flinch it all while delivering it - no embarrassment, no nervousness, no stumbling - perfectly executed, extremely brave and a speech for the ages... all without saying any actual words other than BLAH - brilliant!
2 polite 2 say it out loud ? Paul Stanley said it well
It was actually 100% spur of the moment. Al had a speech, which he took out of his pocket near the end. He decided on the way up to the stage to just do what he did instead.
@@Scott31815 Gee, thanks for chiming in.
@@Scott31815 He admitted Geddy and Neil wanted to kill him! 😂😂 I could sense the tension! 😆😆
I thought it was a great speech, R and R HOF was 14 years too late inducting Rush, and Alex's speech was kind of a f*** you to them imo.
I don’t know when this was originally posted, but any Rush fan worth their salt, understood what Alex was saying and your loose translation captured it true enough. Leaving my Rush fandom aside for a moment, watching the R&RHOF every years, this was one of the greatest acceptance speeches ever delivered, and done without actually uttering a more than a single word, slang or expression. Nice job!
Exactly
Spot On! Strangely enough I feel like I understood most of it on the first viewing. His performance was so brilliant it actually got through without words.
actions speak louder than words .... the best speech ever thankyou for the translation
Nice job, brother! Perfect translation of the best RRHOF speech in history. AND...Alex gave them no words at all to use in their publication...Lerxt, and Rush as a whole- originality at its finest.
He honestly couldn’t have said it better....
my favourite part is his impression of Geddy singing - and his wife's face, which seems to be saying "I love you but you're insane" 😂
0:25 That's the Tom Sawyer riff! Genius.
The high pitch geddy blah was the vest part
Was in the audience that night and that is almost verbatim what I heard. Great translation.
I was there as well although I was LMAO the entire time I think he nailed it spot on! Was great to relive it just now in subtitles and am again LMAO! Great speech & one for the ages!
how did you get in the audience and why
@@shallex5744 They released a bunch of discounted tickets a few days before the event and I got a couple.
@@raked2112 interesting, sounds very fancy
That was as slick and to the point as "Spirit of the Radio's" commentary on the integrity of music vs glittering compromises in the music industry.
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Your command of Blah is very impressive. Awesome job!
Alex has ALWAYS been fearless and funny. Also - a GREAT guitarist and composer.
His speech brought the house down. So perfect. I'm allowed to get misty-eyed, right?
When he holds his hands up around 50 seconds he’s saying “the rock and roll hall of fame!” It follows the syllables.
Agreed. Not "we made it big" but "the rock and roll hall of fame" but the interpretation pucks up as if he said the HOF line rather than the "we made it line". Anyway, a great interpretation nonetheless.
For someone like me who doesn’t know blah blah language, this is an absolutely perfect translation🤣. I love it. Thank you.
You are very right my friend, while you three never needed this acknowledgement, we your fans take glory in it. If you or Geddy ever see this, I hope you really understand who and what you are to your fans. I do believe that Neil always understood. Blessed Be.
You nailed it Eric
I get chills from it man
It's a great speech with the meaning behind it
That was great! Thank you for that interpretation. I was fortunate enough to have been present at the Induction & just as I was then & am again now LMAO through all of it!! I have to say that is pretty much what was the substance of what Alex was communicating! Spot on!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you SO much. I reckon you nailed every single BLAH!
0:26
here we can see that neil is almost crying trying not to laugh to maintain his serious man position
"blah blah blah blah"
Liferson, Alex 2013
thank you for the translation!
Outstanding sir!
That sounds like the concert i saw in Phx AZ and walked out after 2 songs! I love this good stuff!
OUTSTANDING!
Absolutely perfect translation into English. Well done!
Us fans knew exactly what he was saying. He's the only one that could pull that off. So happy they got in while Neil was still alive.
His wife looked amused, yet horrified at the same time 😁
Outstanding.
That was a great speech! Geddy looked like he was ready to smack Alex! 😂😂
Yeah, Ged and Neil had no clue that Alex was going to do that.
Alex was gold......... perfectly said
Perfect! Well done!
Greatest speech, EVER
Love it, the translation makes perfect sense.
Well done on the translation!
Wonderful!
He's so stinking CUTE.
Great translation, I do believe!
greatest speech ever
Watch the recent Shredding with Shifty interview with Alex where he recounts how pissed off Neil was with him after delivering the blah blah speech.
And this is the one speech I will always remember. Blah blah. 🙏🏻👍🏻
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well done!
Perfect translation. Alex would be happy.
spot on
Spot on.
Brilliant...
I funkin love you Alex Lifeson!!! 🤟
Awesome!
Turns out best speech ever.
RUSH : never to be repeated
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Best. Speech. Ever. ♥️✌️
Look at Geddy priceless
ooooooo gr8 job !! thanks 4 th@ ! zounds like the audience was actually following him there a bit. impeccable
So...the greatest speech of all time?
Perfect
Nailed it!!
That was amazing. I actually feel bilingual now. That speech now makes perfect sense.
Very cool.
Very cool.
EPIC!!!!
This is awesome! 🤣😂
That in itself is art...
This and Steve Miller's rant are my favorite moments in this Rock & Roll Hall of Shame.
Son of a gun you seem to have nailed it. Well done.
Thank you for the subtitles. I don't speak Canadian
Best band ever, great job xD
I am definitely not alone but I thought it was pretty clear to begin wiith. I think when the translation said that they made it big that may be him saying they were first eligible to be inducted. Either way. Amazing video. :)
Geddy and Neil wanted to strangle him.
But after watching it a few times, they realized that it was genius.
The subtitles are spot on.
Brilliant speech from the "musical scientist" of the best group ever. I would love to know what Geddy & Neil are saying in the background there
Probably - He has been drinking wine, shoulda seen this coming.
I think I remember reading an interview where Geddy said he and Neil were debating whether or not they should hit Alex over the head with one of their awards. Or something like that.
@@cghothands Geddy looked like he was ready to clock him. He had that "I wanna hurt you!" grin. 😂
at 0:42 he was saying the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The only way this would've been better is if Dirk and The Professor started doing the talking hands bit from "The Spirit of Radio" behind Lerxst.
A genius!!!
Damn, I think you basically nailed that translation haha
sounds about right!
Good Lerxstian translation
So accurate.
May be my all time favorite acceptance speech.
My favorite mumbling mime.
Geddy singing i translate " living in the linelight the universl dream😅so funny
I mean, that's exactly what I heard!
a great hairpiece too
🎸🐐
Comedy gold
Odd enough how we understood him perfectly.
I would love to hear Alex comment on how accurate this translation is. 🙂
I'd say you are perfectly fluent in "Blah blah."
I don't think anyone actually needed a translation. His words were pretty clear.
this is hilarious😆🤣😝
Haha.. perfect!
Wow. Not bad, not bad at ALL!
Alex's speech was really about why Rush got into the RHOF two before Yes did.
I’m speechless…
… Or, what I meant to say is - “blah blah blah”
#epic
Well, guitar playing is non-verbal communication, and we knew he was 'pretty good' at that already...
*Excellent* translation, though - wouldn't change a thing!
Didn't they do a caveman sketch once which this communication sounds like.
Blah blah BLAH, blah blah...!
Blah blah blah,....blah!!!!
Brilliant translation! I hope Alex and Geddy see this. Alex said that Neil and Geddy were REALLY pissed off at him at the time (!)
Geddy looked ready to clock him with his trophy! 😂😂
Alex that was so stupid.