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  • @robertskae
    @robertskae Před 3 lety +44

    Was a teen in the 80's when this song came out it spoke to so many teens and still does to this day

    • @68pointbreak
      @68pointbreak Před 3 lety

      Exactly. Growing up as a teenager in the 80s was wonderful. Didnt feel it at the time. The 90s, 20s is so unmemorable

    • @KyleS.1987
      @KyleS.1987 Před 3 lety +2

      Saw this on VH1 Classic when I was a teenager in the 00's, made me a Rush fan for life.

    • @thebroker2191
      @thebroker2191 Před 2 lety

      It spoke to me

    • @mebansharaisantasticokhong7312
      @mebansharaisantasticokhong7312 Před rokem

      It will speak to humanity forever

  • @michaelbriefs9764
    @michaelbriefs9764 Před 3 lety +32

    #same. The song came out in 1982. Sh! It spoke to my life so deeply, as that was the year I graduated from HS and it was a crossroads to what I would do next.

  • @thomastallis8819
    @thomastallis8819 Před 3 lety +25

    As fantastic as the lyrics are, Rush's brilliant compositions musically stand on their own.
    Thanks for direct and articulate responses. You have integrity and are not afraid to express your passion for the music we love!

  • @djinx296
    @djinx296 Před rokem +1

    Rush was famous for time changes, sudden, unexpected, and resolved perfectly.

  • @TheBlackQueen
    @TheBlackQueen Před 3 lety +7

    The uneven beat is called 7/8 time. Most songs will have 4 quarter notes per measure; 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, et cetera, and so is written as 4/4 time. If you were to write that as 8/8, that would sound 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + et cetera with 8 8th notes.
    *+ = "and"
    With 7/8, you're counting 1 + 2 + 3 + 4, 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 et cetera.
    You're missing that last + after the fourth beat, meaning there are only 7 8th notes.

  • @tammiec4937
    @tammiec4937 Před 3 lety +7

    I hit like before I watch because it's Rush! Greatest band ever!

  • @BrakRulesAll
    @BrakRulesAll Před 3 lety +10

    You and your brother are SO mature for your age. Love your reactions, keep it coming.

  • @CosmicStargoat
    @CosmicStargoat Před 2 lety +1

    Lyrics + the absolutely crisp enunciation of these lyrics is exquisite.

  • @djmcg01
    @djmcg01 Před 3 lety +12

    So cool to see someone reacting the same way as I did years ago to the air drums. Such an infectious beat. RIP Neal Peart. U n ur Fam are great. Check out the
    Live version of this or "YYZ"

  • @thecoogs
    @thecoogs Před 3 lety +6

    We have come along way in respecting individuality but still face some of these age old issues. Drum work is next level

  • @stephanechamberland8486
    @stephanechamberland8486 Před 3 lety +3

    Powerful music ! Powerful lyrics ! Powerful video !

  • @Johnny67557
    @Johnny67557 Před 2 lety +1

    Listening to deep stuff like this requires multiple listenings.

  • @vanlifeson6773
    @vanlifeson6773 Před 3 lety +2

    They always make you listen. It takes a bit of attention to align your self with the ever changing beats but that's why I enjoy listening to Rush. To me, all Rush music sounds as captivating and beautiful today as it did the first time I heard it. A hundred times I have jammed Subdivisions and I love it the same every time.

  • @attila7092
    @attila7092 Před 2 lety

    Heavy and yet very dramatic. One of favs from Rush

  • @pjsin9472
    @pjsin9472 Před 3 lety +1

    This band is very mathematic. But if you ignore that you'll catch all the feeling. You are incredibly smart and insightful. You are the youth we need today. Don't mean to be corny, but it's true

  • @StarDustMountains
    @StarDustMountains Před 3 lety +2

    Love this song!

  • @thomasharrison6614
    @thomasharrison6614 Před 3 lety +2

    It’s all in there!! The message!!

  • @brianh2787
    @brianh2787 Před rokem +1

    This song helped so many lost teens...definitely me

  • @vh1984ful
    @vh1984ful Před 3 lety +2

    Great choice and all the best to continued success and hitting 100K subs!

  • @maciejmm44
    @maciejmm44 Před 3 lety +1

    Great to see videos being brought back im 50..listen to their music for over 40 yrs b4 the internet Neal peart and Alex lifeson..I think waay ahead of their times...I still can't believe Neal Peart is gone..I hope rock and roll will come back ..just let the electric guitar play..it will bring unity for all of us!!!

  • @Johnny67557
    @Johnny67557 Před 2 lety

    I was in high school when this song was released. Early 80's. I completely identified with it's message, "Be cool or be cast out". This song and others turned me into a serious musician. Not listening to "pop" crap and seeking out more meaningful artistic stuff. Yet all these years later I'm still COOL playing in rock bands while the High School "popular crowd" are all old & fat with 3 kids & broke!! I feel you GET IT! Great music / lyrics have nothing to do with race or politics. It's about REAL life. Anyway.... Great reaction!

  • @PatrickSmith
    @PatrickSmith Před 3 lety +4

    From the early ‘80’s.
    Just as true now as back then!

  • @gerryweed7697
    @gerryweed7697 Před 3 lety +5

    good week to you 😎👍 Next one from Rush - Red Sector A = a song about holocaust .. Geddy Lee( singer ) parents was survive to holocaust .. Deep lyrics by Neil Peart ( drummer )

  • @michaelthibault6106
    @michaelthibault6106 Před 3 lety +6

    #ItGetsBetter Eventually you realize that even most of the cool kids were insecure and terrified in their own way.

  • @williamgrice4790
    @williamgrice4790 Před 3 lety +3

    Amazing how the lyrics of this particular song has you remembering the "cliques" that you strove to either be in, or shun. The way you want to go the city but as you get older, you realize that the suburbs where you grew up, is where you want to go back to. Free thinkers are dubbed freaks and those that don't follow the social norms or agree are singled out as different. When in truth, they are the ones who create the art, music etc.. Enjoy the music.

  • @mikecr4916
    @mikecr4916 Před 2 lety

    When impressed 11sec into it, I knew you were really gonna like this!

  • @hubbsllc
    @hubbsllc Před 3 lety

    The "changing beat" you're noticing is the the song switching among 7/8, 4/4, 7/4, and 6/4 meter. For instance, in the verse starting with the words "Drawn like moths..." it's in 4/4 but when the lyric hits "the timeless old..." in the next line it changes to 7/8 at the syllable "time" and stays in 7/8 for six bars, going back to 4/4 at the word "just." The choruses ("[Subdivisions] In the high school halls...") are in 6/4. Odd meter and meter changes are a hallmark of progressive rock and jazz-fusion; Rush, Genesis, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, and King Crimson made heavy use of them.

  • @Matty0923
    @Matty0923 Před 3 lety +3

    Great song, love Rush and this song, love your lyrical breakdown as well.

  • @miguelbotelho2613
    @miguelbotelho2613 Před 3 lety

    This video was filmed in north York Toronto Canada.at Earl Haig High School. The Guys grew up in that area. For those who are famillar There's a Park just North Of Sheppard Ave dedicated to Alex And Geddy called Lee, Lifeson Arts Park, Very cool

  • @kevindohn6776
    @kevindohn6776 Před 3 lety

    this song takes a few listens to get used to, then that haunting keyboard chords & melody gets into your head and it becomes addictive. Ive been listening to it for 38 years and i still love it, and still cant play it perfectly on my drums. The subdivisions are those ugly rows of houses all packed tightly together, and where is a young person supposed to find inspiration coming from that kind of upbringing. Im glad i got to see one show from every tour since 1978, 19 times Ive seen them. They've got 20 albums of great songs, so get busy ! BTW you're very beautiful

  • @kyrk2112
    @kyrk2112 Před 3 lety +2

    Love your reactions.

  • @markstromberg1148
    @markstromberg1148 Před 3 lety

    I loved your comment about the lyrics, all of which were written by Neil Peart, the drummer. He was an amazing person. I still mourn his passing.

  • @k1hasard
    @k1hasard Před 3 lety +1

    I like your commentary on songs, you seem to get it. Rush wrote some complex songs with excellent lyrics. The drummer was excellent. My personal favorite Rush song is "Tom Sawyer". That has interesting rhythm as well.

  • @brianfisher6165
    @brianfisher6165 Před 3 lety

    I’m extremely pleased to hear you are a teacher! 👍👌✌️There are many bands from the 60’s and ‘70’s that wrote honest songs about important things and usually a positive outlook and music that was epic!!! These songs as you will discover will make you think and hopefully continue the hope they gave us then, but still sadly haven’t accomplished!!! 🥺George Carlin said it best when he said education is only to create people “smart enough for the paper work, but not critical thinking!!” Love your reactions and your family is the bomb!!!👌👍✌️😎

  • @Gary-zq9dr
    @Gary-zq9dr Před 3 lety +6

    Great reaction. #same. Try Rush/Roll the Bones (Lyrics video) and Rush/YYZ live in Rio.

  • @fr3qh0pp3r
    @fr3qh0pp3r Před 3 lety

    The lyrics of Subdivisions one can say that every generation has gone through this period of adolescence. All of us during this period of life have so many things that come before us and we choose to observe, listen, mimic. Some things we adopt and become how we act, behave and present ours elves to the ones closest to us and the world. Some for the better and some for the worst. Know that there are things in life that one does not have to go through in order to find out if they’re of benefit to us or not.
    Rush has many songs with deep meaning. I hope you do more reactions on their songs and have the lyrics so that you can follow along and not miss the message. Stay safe, much peace and love to you and your family now and in this coming year !!!

  • @LawSuth
    @LawSuth Před 2 lety

    I'd gotten this album when it'd come out and felt I needed to listen to this song nearly every day before heading to school. #Same

  • @billdurfy2110
    @billdurfy2110 Před 3 lety

    Saw Rush in Toronto on the Subdivision tour. I see you trying to air drum. Awesome.

  • @vellaropedart9190
    @vellaropedart9190 Před 3 lety

    I was the kid in this song. It spoke to me. I was 14 in '82 and was definitely socially awkward. I needed this song then. It still speaks to young people and always will.

  • @djremy3394
    @djremy3394 Před 2 lety

    It's tough for the younger generations to fully understand this song. Their typical social connections are just more synthetic and sanitized than ours. The whole idea of there being people who were misfits or nerds, truly being bullied, trying to fit into school and neighborhood cliques, going to the mall to hang out, basement parties and cruising the strip...you had to live around that time to fully appreciate this song.

  • @historyhastheanswer3757

    The did, does and will relate to kids forever I believe...sure did me. I was a nerd who loved rush

  • @kennethcelorio4937
    @kennethcelorio4937 Před 2 lety

    That's progressive rock at its finest darlin'.

  • @christopherlucas6209
    @christopherlucas6209 Před 4 měsíci

    Well done ......A+++

  • @darylaarons6625
    @darylaarons6625 Před 3 lety

    Rush made music that is so interesting compositionally. Many people that are into “top 40 hits” just don’t get it. If you are looking for something danceable or something that you can even tap your foot along with, you have to look elsewhere. Rush music generally consists time signature changes and that’s what makes it appealing to me. And we haven’t even talked about the lyrics which are quite often deep, interesting and thought provoking.

  • @ryansutchy3197
    @ryansutchy3197 Před 3 lety

    Best Rush song!

  • @richarddoyle3420
    @richarddoyle3420 Před 2 lety

    "Sorry. I know it's only 11 seconds in..."
    They aren't called 'Rush' for nothing! Perfect reaction.

  • @zerglilngvet5428
    @zerglilngvet5428 Před 3 lety +2

    yes! rush are so good😍
    react to rush-afterage
    very deep song

  • @nattijeff
    @nattijeff Před 3 lety +3

    RUSH Army don't play.

  • @Johnny67557
    @Johnny67557 Před 2 lety

    You get it! This was me in high school.

  • @s.l.s.l.1405
    @s.l.s.l.1405 Před 3 lety

    Neil Peart wrote great lyrics and my fav drummer. Relatable lyrics..

  • @m.rivers9201
    @m.rivers9201 Před 3 lety

    Love it!! By 7:08 I think you finally by into the groove of the song, nice job!

  • @zepfanforever6502
    @zepfanforever6502 Před 2 lety

    Great song 1 for the ages

  • @s6g2k
    @s6g2k Před 3 lety

    Continued props for elevating reactions to something worthy of paying attention to.

  • @johndavis9196
    @johndavis9196 Před 3 lety +1

    Rush had a pretty solid fan base following 2112 that grew significantly with Moving Pictures. At this stage of their career many of the early fans did not like the change in sound and style, most of those remained fans however, they were dismissive of anything after Moving Pictures.
    IMO this song open the door to many who became a huge part of, what is now known as, the greatest fan base ever.
    If you were to take a poll of long time Rush fans, the number of people who first connected with this song would be significant, possibly more than any other individual song. Not their most complex, but maybe their most impactful.

    • @johndavis9196
      @johndavis9196 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jeffmurray1681 and I respect that position. Many others share the same opinion. I choose to look at their catalogue as a whole vs. different eras. For example I do not think Presto is better than 2112, but I do like “the Pass “more than I like “Tears”. I think to totally dismiss an Album or a Song based on a calendar date could lead to missing out on a lot of very good music, but again it’s just my opinion.
      ✌️☝️☝️✌️

    • @johndavis9196
      @johndavis9196 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jeffmurray1681 nothing wrong with either of those choices, and I would be from the same era, pretty much. La Villa Strangiatto was the song that first captured my attention. I’m also a big fan of Dream Theater and just recently Haken is sneaking in to my rotation little by little.

  • @andrewc318
    @andrewc318 Před 3 lety

    These were 3 unpopular kids that formed a band and became world famous. They understand being the cast outs.

  • @anthonyboyko3686
    @anthonyboyko3686 Před rokem

    Great song for Toronto suburbs, Scarborough to be sure.

  • @putinontheblitz359
    @putinontheblitz359 Před 3 lety +5

    Most people are hardwired to tap their feet to music in 4/4 time. The time signatures of Rush music are odd and it plays tricks you. That is the "clash" you mention.

  • @rscottus5454
    @rscottus5454 Před 3 lety

    So many of us related. Dealing with bullies and shit.

  • @davidmel2158
    @davidmel2158 Před 3 lety

    I'm from inner-city & even though none of the scenery (houses, school halls, teens) looked or felt anything like what I saw growing up, the message is the key. I was never marginalized but being in a band as a high schooler, I was kind of a loner. Always wanting acceptance despite a good set of friends & many parties. I think we all, at one point or many , feel isolated. The world tests us with it's vices & pleasures. I often wonder what this kind of truth to one's self this upbringing fosters.

  • @JungleScene
    @JungleScene Před 3 lety

    Just like everyone else here, this song grabbed me by the arms and legs when I was a teen. Some of Neils bets lyrics for sure.

  • @davidhewitt9412
    @davidhewitt9412 Před 3 lety +8

    You have to train your ears to more progressive rock (kinda like Jazz). But I can assure you Neil Peart has never hit a drum out of time. The math checks out!

  • @jonathan.s993
    @jonathan.s993 Před 3 lety

    Neil Peart the Drummer wrote most of the songs lyrics.

  • @wecallitlife
    @wecallitlife Před 3 lety

    This is known as more like what they called Progressive rock. The timing changes a few times throughout the songs in this genre. It is unique but interesting. Kind of strange at first, but then you're kind of like yeah.... I like it. 🙂

  • @zepfanforever6502
    @zepfanforever6502 Před 2 lety

    I wonder how many quarters I went through in those old arcades

  • @kleersteelkleersteel7187

    #same. As a older black guy, (I'm 54 yrs old) I was not suppose to listen to rock n roll and was supposed to listen to R&B only. Needless to say, I tried to fit in but, I was unhappy. So, at the expense of being 'cast out', I did a lot of alone time with my beloved Rock n Roll. Nowadays, it's more accepted in a way because if you listen to another genre, people of your peers are less likely to 'cast out' from what I seen. Like in your case, you listen to my favorite band RUSH and don't make that stank face most women make when they are on. I hope people continue to evolve around music because color do not come out of speakers...

  • @cmzeman
    @cmzeman Před 3 lety

    La villa stangiato, the trees, 2112 (peep the comic book video), YYZ live in Rio, dozens more. Enjoy, kid.

  • @KelliViti
    @KelliViti Před 3 lety

    I was in Jr High / HS in the 80s ( era of vid ). I am a wheelchair / crutch user from birth. I fought for an actual education. Not special Ed. Based on physical disability alone. Not merit / my actual test scores. I was quote mainstreamed. Since 4th grade. As the first & most of the time only, wheelchair user. Until I got to college. Blending in. Was never going to be a realistic expectation / option. It wasn't in my nature. I couldn't say weather this was a chicken & egg result. I was never a follower. Always spoke up if I felt something was wrong. Had friends, but never did anything I didn't want to. Disability as part of the equation / a bedrock of identity. Meant I absolutely new who I was from a very early age. Fighting for your rights in general. In my case access / an equal education. From an early age will do that. Blending in was never part of my calculous. Getting an education / becoming undeniable. Just to earn opportunities was.

  • @MichaelBoyce-tm2vw
    @MichaelBoyce-tm2vw Před rokem

    Signsls celebrate 40 years of its issue

  • @retrogamer82
    @retrogamer82 Před 3 lety

    Toronto’s suburbs 🇨🇦

  • @realisticthought1781
    @realisticthought1781 Před 3 lety

    Always be you. Don’t let media, entertainment, or culture shape the person you are. We all would be better off being individuals instead of clinging to tribal instincts

  • @grandwazoodebris1015
    @grandwazoodebris1015 Před 3 lety

    On one of your Rush reactions you said you loved the guitar and instrumental breaks. You should listen to La Villa Strangiato, an instrumental with one of the best guitar solos in rock music. You’ll like.

  • @winstonlane708
    @winstonlane708 Před 3 lety

    🎼🐐🐐🐐🎶

  • @timetravellingone
    @timetravellingone Před 3 lety +5

    May i suggest their "Presto" album the best of the Rupert Hine produced albums

  • @stevenruvolo499
    @stevenruvolo499 Před 3 lety

    Another song from them you have to react to is Spirit Of Radio

  • @rdm552
    @rdm552 Před 3 lety +1

    I have never heard a bad RUSH song...Please do "Witch Hunt" when you can

    • @rdm552
      @rdm552 Před 2 lety

      You are so right !

  • @tyhuffman5447
    @tyhuffman5447 Před 3 lety +1

    #same Try Spirit of Radio (very good) or Manhattan Project (personal fav) or The Body Electric (AGI)

  • @craiga1128
    @craiga1128 Před 3 lety

    this was released 1982

  • @philgonzalez5953
    @philgonzalez5953 Před rokem

    Great review!! Try analog kid.

  • @NorthPhilly-zr7xc
    @NorthPhilly-zr7xc Před 3 lety

    I'm a new subscriber chris rock woman platonic friends reaction

  • @scottreps9167
    @scottreps9167 Před 3 lety +5

    React to Danny Carey pneuma drum camera. You won’t be disappointed

  • @boblanser1411
    @boblanser1411 Před 3 lety +3

    RED SECTOR A true lyrics about geddy l parents in holocaust camps in ww2

  • @bryanlaflamme9211
    @bryanlaflamme9211 Před 3 lety

    bob seger hollywood nights

  • @raymondalleyne7803
    @raymondalleyne7803 Před 2 lety

    I like your views on the lyrics of the song and you have great taste in music, maybe you might like papa roach's obsession and broken home's , they do have other good songs such as scars and last resort but you should give a listen to the two songs that i recommended

  • @Soupheast
    @Soupheast Před 3 lety

    🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤

  • @vvjaper2902
    @vvjaper2902 Před 3 lety

    Please comment on the CITY ZOO,The singer of this song is G.E.M., a very talented female singer

  • @jonathan.s993
    @jonathan.s993 Před 3 lety

    #same.

  • @yaryarsharsh708
    @yaryarsharsh708 Před 2 lety

    #Same

  • @troygarrett3497
    @troygarrett3497 Před 2 lety

    #same

  • @alanw8359
    @alanw8359 Před 3 lety

    You should check out the song Sail on Sail Away by Moxy.

  • @InBetweenLife70
    @InBetweenLife70 Před 3 lety

    Great reaction. Rush had a way of giving a message interwoven with fantastic musicianship. If you're interested in more, I recommend:
    Big Money (greed and extravagance) - czcams.com/video/-KqKMJmvk4s/video.html
    The Pass (teen suicide) - czcams.com/video/qTHJv3SAMBY/video.html
    Keep up with those great reactions!

  • @terrys8690
    @terrys8690 Před 3 lety

    Rush intentionally made their music difficult to dance to. Alex even admits it! To many time changes in their music, which is part of their brilliance
    The Weapon off Signals is probably the most appropriate song for the day.
    Count Down is awesome, I saw it live in 82 in San Diego. It was breathtaking, and awe inspiring.
    Analog Kid and Chemistry are great too.

    • @johncopple6479
      @johncopple6479 Před 3 lety +1

      I think Countdown is a great song and the video is one of my favorite Rush video's.

    • @terrys8690
      @terrys8690 Před 3 lety

      @@johncopple6479 I saw it live in 82, San Diego Signals tour...x it was mind blowing with the Shuttle Launching on the big screen with them jamming! I still have the Concert Tee!

  • @christopherlucas6209
    @christopherlucas6209 Před 4 měsíci

    : )

  • @ramntm
    @ramntm Před 3 lety

    Have you realized yet, there are only 3 people playing all this music?

  • @epsteinisalive1217
    @epsteinisalive1217 Před 3 lety

    React to “alien” by Nick Nittoli

  • @kevindobson6568
    @kevindobson6568 Před 3 lety

    Can you please react to Garbage song called Why do you love me.
    Please

  • @chrisragona3945
    @chrisragona3945 Před rokem

    Peer pressure

  • @chrismartino3519
    @chrismartino3519 Před 2 lety

    i bet she sits in the front row in school.... whip smart girl

  • @mstorrboy
    @mstorrboy Před 3 lety

    Back then you got cast out of your friend circle, or clique for being too different or not conforming to the groups ideals. Today you nearly get cast out of society and it's a streamed event. We've certainly come a long way.

  • @junk5354
    @junk5354 Před 3 lety +1

    Right now I challenge you to listen to Rush Limbaugh on AM radio. *If you haven't already. Rush Limbaugh can be heard at noon Monday through Friday, but I don't know the station for the city you live in. A recap of the week's shows can be heard on Saturday maybe starting at noon maybe starting at 10:00 a.m. for 2 or 3 hours. Of course I don't expect your video to be 3 hours long but I'd like to hear your review of his program however long you decide to make it. Rush Limbaugh is a pioneer in talk radio and has changed the whole way it has been done for 30 years now. Thank you 💖💖☺️!

  • @anthonyattard6726
    @anthonyattard6726 Před 3 lety

    Do Joni Mitchell song, Help Me.