GOODNESS!| FIRST TIME HEARING Rush - Subdivisions REACTION
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- GOODNESS!| FIRST TIME HEARING Rush - Subdivisions REACTION
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That line - 'In the High School halls, in the shopping malls - conform or be cast out.' That hits hard. The 80's were awesome, but sometimes the pressure to conform down to the tiniest detail was overwhelming.
Those damn Nike leather Cortez! Had to have them!
also "in the backs of cars, be cool or be cast out" has a very ominous sentiment, considering what teenagers traditionally do in the backs of cars... or what they may be forced to.
It was the same in the 70s....in Texas you were a kicker or a cool...i was in between :p
Brian: You are all individuals!
Crowd (in unison): Yes! We are all individuals!
@@0okamino [I'm not!]
Neil Peart was not only one of the greatest drummers who ever lived, but also one of the greatest lyricists to ever put pen to paper.
Neil inspired me to drum, and to travel to Africa where i now live. I wrote an African song in honor of my hero the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
Probably my favorite:
"Each of us, a cell of awareness, imperfect and incomplete.
Genetic blends, with uncertain ends,
on a fortune hunt that's far too fleet."
No kidding! 100% accurate statement.
Absolutely.
Absofucklutely!!!! When talking to ANY genre of drummer who was a great influence on them.....Most will say Neil Peart - pronounced PEER-T as stated by Geddy Lee and Dan Rather {the big interview}
I lived in an affluent suburb as a teenager, so this song really hits home for me.
The suburbs have no charms to soothe the restless dreams of youth.
Thats poetry right there.
Totally middle class suburb of Detroit here...first song to push back against the kids who ruled the halls
I am 60 years old and having a hard time in life. You two bring me joy with your appreciation of the music of my youth. You seem like such great people and I just wanted you to know your videos are bringing joy to many.
INDEED !!
I spent money on tempest too!! Lol
@@batman1169 GREAT video. I played Tempest but was more an Asteroids guy
I was more into Gauntlet
Tim...keep the faith and ROCK ON!
The amazing thing about RUSH is that they sounded just as good live as they did in the studio.
I would argue they sound even smidgen better live than studio :) - either way, a incredibly talented musicians.... RIP Professor
I have to second “even better.” They were so great about giving the audience something extra.
Yes, one of a few bands better live! I seen them in 1983!! I was 17 yrs old, Neil Peart kills the drums!! Period.. Excellent band, excellent live!
For around half a century.
Absolutely
As a teen in the 80's it was very comforting to have a song that celebrated the fact that it is actually cool to be different. Rush still teaching us after all these years, RIP Professor!
There is a reason why Rush became what was jokingly known as the biggest cult band in the world, and ideas like the ones expressed in this song are what put that cult together and holds it together to this day. Nerds of the world unite! LOL
@@joeday4293 they gave a place for all us nerds and misfits to call home. They gave us a voice, and some incredible music to express that voice.
I thank Rush often for softening the blow of my teenage years!
Cool to be tough…tough to be soooo coooooooool!…..
Robert Gannon you read my mind. Thought of Kid Gloves from Grace Under Pressure the second I saw this comment. 🤘🤓🤘
Rush and the video game Tempest... that sums up my teenage years.
This song is full of lines that speak to the soul of the teenage misfit, but the one that always stuck with me was the last one:
"Any escape might help to smooth the unattractive truth
But the suburbs have no charms to soothe the restless dreams of youth"
"Any escape might help disprove the unattractive truth,but the suburbs have no charms to soothe the restless dream of youth".....lyrical brilliance by Neil Peart beautifully vocalized by Geddy Lee!
This song is in my Top 3 Rush songs. Everything about this song is perfect. Still lyrically relevant today.
Finally.... I'm so happy you're finally reacting to this.
easily
Totally agree
Totally agree and it’s in my top 10 favorites of any genre.
Definitely in my top three as well!
Neil Peart's lyrics are so deep and thought provoking. "Conform or be cast out."
I'm still the outcast at work.
Nowadays, we call it "being cancelled".
The misfit so alone...
No, its not about "being canceled". The song is about being ostracized for being different. "Being canceled" happens when someone does or says something reprehensible. Being singled out because you are weird, or awkward, or a nerd, or a marching band geek, or whatever different kind of personality you have, and you won't conform, is a bad part of our society, or any society. Being canceled for being a misogynist, or a bigot, or a racist, or anti-LGBT, or antisemitic, or any other prejudiced perspective, then it is a well-deserved isolation and ostracisation.
@@dhavaram8064 Conform or be cast out. The fact that you're now on the side of the ostracizer in no way changes the dynamic. And of COURSE you'd think it's justified - so does everyone who's intolerant or exclusionary.
This was really the anthem for every kid who wasn't part of the cool crowd which, ironically at the time, was usually Rush fans. Fast forward 40 years and the song is still so incredibly meaningful and powerful. This will always be one of my favorite Rush songs and it's great knowing you guys embrace weirdness and share it with us. I'm right with you.
Being a drummer myself and influenced in my youth by Neil's drumming, I can tell you that the main reason this is probably my favorite Rush song is because of the absolute CLINIC Neil puts on for this song. It is sheer drumming perfection from beginning to end, especially that final groove at the end when he's alternating on every beat from the ride to the china. FAT jam!
Neil inspired me to drum, and to travel to Africa where i now live. I wrote an African song in honor of my hero the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
Agreed!!!! That final groove is the best!
Neil Peart and Ginger Baker in Heaven right now! Wow!! An amazing jam session.
I'm not a drummer but I picked up on that immediately with Neil being my all time favorite drummer.
May he rest in peace - arguably (was) the best drummer in the world, There is a reason why Rush does not get covered much 🙂
One of their best.
"Nowhere is the dreamer or the misfit so alone"
Another lyrical masterpiece from Rush is 'The Trees'. Absolutely brilliant
Neil Peart wasn't just a lyricist. He was a poet.
The Trees and Closer To The Heart have always been two of my all time favorites.
And a philosopher.
Also a sci-fi and fantasy writer, two of my favourite genres.
And an understander of the frailties of the human condition.
And an author of several books
One of the most amazing things about rush is it’s Neil Peart writing the lyrics
"Who lets the fucking drummer write the lyrics...RUSH did baby" Taylor Hawkins
One of the reasons they called him The Professor .
It's why the songs are always so tight. They're written off the drums first. And he's amazing and always on time.
Super Iconic Rush song. This song means so much to so many of us, especially in 1980's. We were the "Weird Ones" because we listened to Rush in the first place 💯🖖👽
Rush was the dream. 3 good friends, making music, having fun. What's better than that?
I was 15 when this came out and I felt the lyrics were written especially for me, I have been obsessed with Rush for over 40 years and I will until I die. R.I.P. Professor, and thank you.
Me too...same time period and a fan for almost 40 years
Me too. 15 years old. Felt it was written for me. ❤️
"Subdivisions" basically describes my life in the 1980s. Always loved this song - even if, back then, it hit too close to home for me.
"Nowhere is the dreamer, or the misfit so alone..." " Well some will sell their dreams for small desires, or lose the race to rats... get caught in ticking traps" "Be cool or be cast out..." so many relevant lyrics.... still applies today....
As an 80’s kid..it was like he wrote it for me ya know??
You can thank Neal Peart for the lyricism of this band as he was the main songwriter for the group. Fantastic song and great reaction.
Lee and Lifeson composed the music, Peart wrote the words.
This era of Rush has a special place in my life :)
Agreed John. Keep up the good work on your own channel:)
Of all the Rush songs, this is the one that I feel in my bones. I think a lot of Gen Xers feel the same way. I'm from the same part of the world as Rush. I could probably tell you the stretch of road where they filmed the rows of "Cookie Cutter" houses too. Designed for maximum density, with no individuality, except perhaps the mirror image of your neighbour, there are large tracts of land where this is all you have. They still freak me out. It's like being in a maze where everything looks the same.
As a female fan of Rush who was raised in the suburbs in the 60s and 70s, the lyrics are so poignant and poetic. "Subdivisions" is the opening track off their 1982 album, 'Signals.' The message is just as relevant today as it was FORTY YEARS AGO!
Btw, it's Neil PEERT. Think of your peers and simply add a "T" to it.
Deep, philosophical lyrics + three very talented musicians = extremely powerful music...
Rush is such a unified band. Each member contributes equally.
Like looking at a Swiss watch keep time. They fit together perfectly. The world is diminished by the loss of Neil.
I've always said that you could listen to each guy and enjoy the music by itself .... A masterpiece put together
I once heard Rush described as a "thinking man's rock and roll". I can't come up with a better description. In my mind, the most creative and talented threesome to pick up instruments.
"Drawn like moths we drift into the city
The timeless old attraction
Cruising for the action
Lit up like a firefly
Just to feel the living night"
A wonderfully poetic description of kids (and adults) from the suburbs going "downtown" to escape the monotony of their lives and to see something new and exciting.
I too think of ELP when i think of Rush. They too have thought provoking lyrics. Also Triumph would have to be in that mix.
Lyrics by drummer extraordinaire Neil Peart, pronounced with the ear 👂
I was 15 years old when "Signals" came out. It took me hours and hours to learn to play the drums to Subdivisions. To this day, it remains my favorite song to play along to. That says a lot. R.I.P. Neil
Did you know that Neil Peart composed nearly all of their lyrics. He was such a deep, thinker and commentator on the world. His critiques were on point. But he could also evoke such hope and aspiration in his messages, and this song is another example of the gift he and Rush provided through their music.
Yes! This is such a great Rush song!! Another banger from this same album is: "The Analog Kid". 🤟😎
A Rush masterpiece. Our Canadian boys singing about the sadnessand emptiness of living in Toronto Subdivisions. This one hits home for many of us. Geddy and his fascination for the synthesizer. Ups to Geddy for remembering all of Niels sophisticated lyrics.
What exactly was the sadness of the Toronto subdivisions? Did you live there?
@@maryannturton9830 Watch the official videos - blocks and blocks of 70s style, lower-middle income homes. It was zombie-like, and like a badge of shame.
In 1982, I was 21 years old and I still remember when this amazing piece of art was playing on the radio. I would instantly stop any activity, school homework to listen carefully...And what a joy to listen to it with you beautiful friends!! THANK YOU!!
The message of when you’re young all you want to do is to leave your boring quiet town. After you’ve seen the big lights and big city, you yearn for “lighted streets on quiet nights “.
Drummer, Neil Peart wrote most of all the lyrics to all of their songs 🎵 & Geddy Lee struggled at times rehearsing & learning all of those complex lyrics. The late Neil Peart was a bookworm who had a thirst for knowledge & in my opinion was a genius. One of the 10 best drummers in the world.
I'd argue one of the best two or three, at most. I certainly can't think of anyone definitively better than he was.
Rush totally changed their approach and direction with this album, "Signals". This was the first album where they wrote on computers and you can definitely feel the difference. Alex's lead riffs were gone in favor of more textural sounds and he took a backseat to the keyboards which played the lead on much of the album. That being said, this is part of what made Rush so great. They could completely change direction and stay true to themselves without ever selling out. Great to see your reaction and glad to see you enjoyed it!
Wrote songs on computers? WTF are you talking about? They added synthesizers and sequencers, and moved away from heavy guitar dominated music, but they still wrote the same way they always did - by getting together and playing and fitting their best stuff to Neil's lyrics.
Wrote on computers - LOL!
@@nealm6764 Yes, with this album Geddy began composing music on a computer with the benefit of drum machines, etc. It's how he put together music for all of their 80's albums. I'm not making this up, Geddy had talked about it many times. He was big on technology and this album changed how Geddy composed new music. The manner in which they got together and wrote was the same but the tech behind it was changing.
@@RushTrader Every interview I have ever heard where they talked about writing songs, alex and Geddy talked about how they would get together with their instruments and just play some of the stuff the came up with individually and then just see where they could go just playing together. Did they use some drum beats and synth and sequencer fill ins - probably, but that isn't writing song on computers.
@@RushTrader Post a link to a video where Geddy says anything about composing music on computers. I've seen and read transcripts of interviews in which he and the other bans members say they came up with new songs mainly by playing together.
As a fat kid who had tons of friends in high school but still felt like the odd man out most of the time, this song resonated with me so much when it first came out and it still feels relatable to me in my 50's.
Love your name 😁
@@Whateva67 it merely states the truth!
Same here but in my mid 60's. NEVER CONFORM!
But liberals would accept you, Fool!
Ditto my friend. Heavyset kid with a stutter here! Where to begin with the ridicule & social ostracism, right?!
Felt like Rush spoke directly to me...gave me a voice and confidence to 'not give a crap' what other's thought, and really helped transform my high school years (early 90's). Found friends, a rather motley crew of individuals, who loved and accepted me for me - still have most of these friends to this day (30 years later).
This IS my #1 Rush song...always will be.
Please don't say you couldn't sit through a full Rush album, at least not until you've listened to their concept album "2112". It tells a complete story, and it immerses you in to a uniquely Rush-style experience that is so worth finishing.
Xanadu, Exit Stage left live. This is a must watch to see how they can make such a big sound with no tricks and only three guys. It's mind blowing.
Believe it or not they considering looking for a fourth member to play keyboard to extend their musical range but decided the fans expected a trio and they deliver, Lee and Lifeson sometimes playing playing synth on floor pedals while playing complicated guitar part and Lee frigging singing at the same time. There will never be a band as talented as this.
yes
Only THREE people in this band. So incredible.
Rush Live in Cleveland- Working Man is incredible!! My neighbor, like a brother to me was a HUGE Rush fan. This song Subdivisions reflects just how he must have been feeling inside. He would be very happy watching you guys put out these great Rush reactions if he were still with us today. Gone way too young. You are right Rush just wouldn't be Rush without these amazing life lyrics. Miss you brother❤
Most fascinating thing about RUSH is how grounded the members were, even through their meteoric rise to fame. They never really let the fame go to their heads. Gene Simmons of KISS tells that when they were partying it up before a show which had RUSH opening for them, the members of RUSH were in their dressing room reading books and eating food while KISS were going out of their minds.
"Nowhere is the dreamer or the misfit so alone "
This is meaningful to so many people. I love it. For meaning, though, my favourite Rush song is "Bravado". I recommend the live R30 version from their 2004 30th anniversary tour.
This song was an anthem to many of us teens in the 80's
It's really refreshing to hear so many diverse individuals appreciate the same group's music. There's a lot to appreciate here.
Just simply a Peart lyrical masterpiece. The early counterpoints between the drums and the keys.
Any escape might help to smooth, the unattractive truth
The suburbs have no charms to sooth, the restless dreams of youth.-Neil Peart.
Being a young nerdy kid, who loved math and history, Rush could speak to me in a way that no other band could. Rush was not something you listened to with the girls. In fact, I distinctly remember that I didn't know a single girl who liked them. They were not cool. They were the opposite of cool..... it was OK. They didn't have to be cool. They were better because they weren't trying to be cool. They stuck around long enough that they became cool later. They didn't change....the cool came to them. Now a whole generation of people who got everything they were saying, noticed the master musicianship, and appreciate them for what they are, revere them as icons. They are one of a kind. You'll never hear a band like them again.
Love hearing your perspective. We are lucky to get to grow through their music now
What most people don't know about Rush is that those very poetic lyrics actually come from Niel.
07:22 "We're weird" - YES!!! You guys are great. I've been telling my daughters all their lives, "Normal is boring." Y'all nailed it - the song is about conformity and how tragic that can be for the individual.
In addition to all the usual praises for lyrics, musicianship, etc., has anyone noticed the effortless changes in meter (4/4, 7/4, 3/4)? And where Geddy and Alex are playing in 3/4, Neil is countering with a 2/4 beat? So uncommon but feels so natural. Truly brilliant.
Criminally underrated band.
For a long time ya I would agree. Poeple are comming around.😁🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Underrated? They are universally praised by just about every musician out there, have sold countless record while doing everything on their own terms, and have been inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame. Don't think they are underrated at all at this point.
@@carlgibbons5777 No, not "at this point." Wasn't the case for decades. While big hair bands, electronic bands, and heavy metal bands were commercializing their way to the top in the 1980s, Rush was flying under the radar. In the 1990s, Grunge hit the charts, while Rush flew under the radar. Then came all that Pop and College sound in the 2000s. Rush was finally inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2013. For a base of reference, Madonna was inducted in 2008. Rush was always that band that people knew, but didn't rave about. When Rush was inducted, other musicians said "finally."
Roll the Bones is a super fun one. Distant Early Warning is a great one. Red Barchetta is a favorite. There's just so many good ones. I saw them live in 1997 and then again in 2004. So good! Wish we'd had the chance to see them more than twice!
Don't forget that Neil was also their lyricist. He was the source of all that poetry. While I know a number of fans look down on this period of Rush's career as being too keyboard-heavy, this is probably the song that got me into Rush in a big way. Having grown up in the 'burbs I find lines like "the suburbs have no charms to soothe the restless dreams of youth" to be particularly resonant.
The first Rush song I ever heard. Chose Signals as one of my Columbia House choices in 1982, never having heard the band. Put it on and Subdivisions started to play, and I've been in love with the band for the 42 years since.
I was just watching Rush being inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame In 2013 ! What a amazing performance they did after being inducted !!
Or as Neil said indicted, and Alex's acceptance speech is priceless, Neil worthy poetry 🤣
@@michaellockhart554 , That was Hilarious 😂
I love how ecstatic the crowd and fellow artist in attendance were to see Rush “indicted”…had to be the most passionate induction ceremony for the Hall
Along with "Closer to the Heart" my favorite two Rush songs. "Subdivisions" really captured the experience of many kids in high school living in the new burbs when it came out. As for an Emerson, Lake, and Palmer suggestion try "From the Beginning", and "Trilogy".
"From the Beginning" definitely.
The greatest power prog😊 trio ever. They are consummate professionals who have somewhat painful backgrounds
Rush = Intelligent Music
The words Neil uses are so intelligent. He was such a phenomenal lyricist.
Long live the nerds! 🤓
Keyboards,bass,foot pedals and lead vocals. The guy is frankly a musical wisard. If he wrote the lyrics he would be a god. Love Rush.😃🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
If he could sing it would help. Great music but his voice always ruined it for me and a lot of people. It’s an acquired taste at best
@@flyingburritobro68 First time I heard Geddy sing, I knew he was great. My and so many others opinion!
@@flyingburritobro68 Ouch! Rocknroll hall of fame,mic drop...😁
They do always have incredible messages in their music. You all should definitely react to their song "Freewill" if you haven't already.
Yes. Choose "Freewill". Ha, ha
They did react to Freewill already.
This song captures the early 80's like no other.... it was EXACTLY like this.
One of the best Rush tunes and Geddy and Alex writing the music while The Professor,Neil Peart writing the lyrics
You got to love Geddy on the keyboards and his voice in his prime was untouchable
Neil wrote most of the lyrics. He was an incessant reader. Wrote a book that went with the Clockwork Angels album. Ann Rand was a big early influence on all the band.
Ayn Rand
Two books, actually -- _Clockwork Angels_ and _Clockwork Lives_ . Neil changed his views gradually over the decades. He went from "Live for yourself" in _Anthem_ to "The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect -- the way you live, the gifts that you give" in _The Garden_ .
Great song. Love Alex singing "Subdivisions." The contrast of his deep vocal with Geddy's higher pitch is fantastic.
It's actually Neil's voice providing the "Subdivisions" on the recording, Alex just mouths it in the video. It is very cool. Neil also provided the "Attention all planets of the solar federation, we have assumed control" from 2112.
@@HansMcGruber No, it is Alex.
The title of the song is heard twice per chorus, spoken by Neil Peart, and is lip-synched in the video by Alex Lifeson
@@Leogoth68 Wrong, it's Neil. The band has confirmed it. Not that anyone needed confirmation, it's obviously Neil's speaking voice if you've heard any of his interviews.
@@blakelejeune368 Great to know.
Rush will always be there for those who,besides music, appreciate poetry and art!
Incredible talent and musicianship!
R.I.P Neil 🙏
Emerson Lake and Palmer! Amber, TAKE IT FROM ME! A LIFELONG fan (52 years) of ELP. The next song by them you MUST hear is "Knife Edge". I guarantee you and Jay will love it! It's not their #1 most popular song, but it's their most "rocking" song and not quite as "out there" or mellow as some of their songs are. After that, I would take on their EPIC called "Tarkus". It's the best song they ever wrote and I list it as one of the top 10 best progressive rock songs ever.
More Rush. Thank you. 🇨🇦 This is from the 1982 album Signals. This song was a staple for live performances and also appears on several greatest hits compilations.
Such a great song. Neil Peart doing the talking on this song. Typical Rush perfection from the drums, guitars and Geddy's so recognizable vocals telling a great tale.So gifted. Love them. ❤️ Knew you'd love them. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦
This song and Tom Sawyer were always my favorite Rush songs. They are both about growing up and being yourself despite what society tells you.
I am going on 56. Rush has been and continues to be a profound influence in my life. So happy people continue to discover the beauty that is Rush.
Thank you for the video.
Rush were always way ahead of their time. A lot of ppl didn't "get" them, but those that did, truly loved them and always will ❤ rip Neil Peart, your favorite drummers favorite drummer! Neil was a genius and very generous sharing his time and talent with his peers
Favorite Rush song. Lyrics are so prolific.
Rush is amazing.. this particular songs writing is a step above most. "Any escape might help the smooth the unattractive truth that the suburbs have to charms to sooth the restless dreams of youth"... brilliant writing!
If you guys enjoy Rush, you will probably enjoy the police as well. Both bands had similar styles.. fantastic writing, multi-instrumentalists, and great drummers.
They've done a couple of Police songs; I'd love to see them do more. "Synchronicity II," "Don't Stand So Close To Me," "Wrapped Around Your Finger," or "King Of Pain" would be great!
@dianemoon7839 I can't keep up with these guys.. I subscribed way back when Amber joined the channel on the regular, but 3 songs a day is a lot of viewing the push through. Their reaction catalog is huge now.
@@BarrysToolCave I know--and there is still so much more amazing music to listen to!
So many of us Gen Xer's feel that this song was written specifically for us. We were and still are the misfits and the dreamers. While we may have hated that awkwardness in our teens, it prepared us for today and I now cherish being the dreamer and misfit and wear it proudly as a badge of honor. Neil Peart was by far the greatest lyricist of our time. I played a lot of Tempest too!
Rush is such a cerebral band - I ❤ them so much!!!
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Trees" and "Circumstances"!!!
edit- Neil Peart is the primary lyricist.
Great song!
One of my favorites from Power Trio
The Three Guys Orchestra. Best band ever!
Rest in Peace, Neil. The best lyricist and drummer. Very missed
Please react to The Garden. The last song from the last album by Rush. So beautiful with brilliant lyrics.
This song doesn't just speak to me, it spoke for me. Spoke for a whole lot of kids at the time.
Remember Neal. Awesome drummer, wrote the lyrics and instead of getting on the tour bus would ride his Harley from town to town. My hero.💪
Loved your reaction to one of my favorite Rush songs. Neil's poetic verses wrapped in early 80's Rush: Geddy's atmospheric keyboards and melodic bass runs, Neil's masterful percussion and Alex's underrated guitarwork.
This song was written for kids that felt less than everyone else in school because we didn't fit in. If you watch carefully the misfit is watching Rush on the TV set. Rush knew how it felt because they were the same growing up. Growing up Rush's music affected me more than any other band because I felt like they were talking to me.
My favorite thing about Rush is that Geddy's background or rhythm Bass is someone else's solo. Listen to what he is playing during Alex's guitar solo. Each of them is a master musician in their own right and they all jam at the same time even someone is in the middle of a solo.
I was in HS when this song came out. It’s just one of those genius haunting songs. How Geddy on that bass💯👊🏻
One of my favorite Rush songs! You have to love Peart's lyrics.
Y'all should check out their song "Anthem", especially if you love Geddy's voice...
I grew up with RUSH and yes they have a story for every song they produce.
They shaped my teenage years.
The drummer Neil Peart was the word man behind the band. He wrote most of the lyrics and just like you all mentioned, poetically beautiful.
Wow, surprised you have not reacted to this yet, great song and still relevant, as is so much of which Rush sang about. If you have not done 2112 in its entirety, you should, one side of that album and a brilliant side of music at that, great concept, brilliant songwriting. Do the studio first, the mix is sublime. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶
The lyrics are written by Neal Peart, the drummer. He was a genius,and that is why he is known as the “Professor on the drum kit”.
The voice saying 'Subdivisions' is Professor Neil Peart himself! ^_^ There's a great interview with Geddy Lee about how he and Neil Peart learned to work together, Neil as the lyricist, and Geddy as the singer. They got so good at it, it became effortless.
Also, I kind of love the fact that damn near every reaction channel I've ever seen start to dive down the Rush rabbit hole has basically wound up falling in love. They're not the easiest band to listen to. They don't water it down. The don't dumb it down. They play the music they want to play. They pay attention to what's going on around them musically, but they never succumb to trends.
Absolutely my number 1 favourite RUSH song... no question.
Seeing them play this live in Calgary during the R40 tour (sadly their last) is one of my greatest memories.
This was where synths started to become prominent in their music. A lot of fans weren't thrilled about it but luckily I never had a problem with what's become known as their 'Synth Era'. After a few albums Geddy, Alex and Neil put them in the backseat (or even out of the car entirely) and they hit even harder than ever. Me, I just love me some Rush!
I was DEFINITELY the kid in the video back in the 1980's. I was that outcast, but you know, it didn't bother me all that much. I was ok with being my own person. I was already a huge Rush fan when Subdivisions came out and man, that song spoke to me especially as I was about the same age as the kid. It was so cool to have a song that was so spot on. That was Rush.
Proud to say i saw these guys twice in the 90s. Totally blown away by their muscianship. R.I.P. Neil 😢
The lyrics Neil Peart wrote were just so vivid. Loved this song!
All right my babies....Oh my word‼️ This the song has a special connection that one can identify with. The pressures of "fitting in", or trying to be someone you're not so you can, still have some reality to this current day. People still do practice negative stereotyping today. The band and the song totally rocks ‼️💯🔥😎👍🏼
No other band has provided me with such comfort, education, and rock.
I think you can make it through an entire Rush album. It’s a labor of love ,and the rewards are endless. You could start with “2112” . That’s where I started…
Neil wrote this as his feelings in high school he felt like an outcast nerd type , Also Alex and Geddy described this song as a reflection of their time in high school as not fitting in with the so called click groups , They were into their own thing ,
Another great choice for a Rush reaction. I would recommend Roll The Bones.
Their first album contains a very different sound. I think most Rush fans have a soft spot in their hearts "Working Man." It is raw, fun rock. I recommend you try it out. If you hunt you will find an old live version with the band as really young men where John Rutsy is the drummer.
If you were a teen in the 80s this was an anthem of your life and of your aspirations for the future.
It spoke to you.