The intro and outro music are a bit messed up/laggy and poppy. That was likely due to my computer issue. Apologies for that annoyance. I am upgrading the RAM tomorrow so this shouldn't be an issue going forward! What I learned with this piece: It's hard to single out any one thing I took note of in the process of making this video as it's not a "song". I already knew Neil Peart was one of the best drummers in the world, but I did not know just how much of a master he was with drums. Particularly at making all four of his extremities move at different times, in different patterns. A LEGENDARY musician and lyricist, lost too soon. I highly recommend: Thievery Corporation - "Le Monde": czcams.com/video/50sJKK9RvMA/video.html
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
Sorry let me correct you The Best Drummer in the world that is why they call him The Professor there are good drummers there are great drummers there are exceptional drummers Then there's Neil Peart !
Many years ago someone from a rock magazine asked Neil how he felt being named the greatest drummer alive, and Neil said: "Im not a drummer, im a percussionist."
Just seeing this solo would have been worth the ticket price. Absolutely amazing, brilliant, breathtaking and yes, beautiful. He was simply the best of the best. Period. RIP Mr. Peart and thank you for your priceless contributions to music.
Not only the one and only true “God of the drums” but also a genuine,,, truly genuine, down to earth nice guy. My eyes water every time I listen to Rush now, Neil’s passing was an immeasurable loss! May he rest and rock in peace
Neil was the biggest influence on me. 2112 led me on a 44 year love affair with both drums and prog. I got to watch him once from backstage. Stage right, behind the main speakers. He was so good! RIP to a master. His loss still hurts.
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
The only prog bands I like are Rush and Yes. If you consider Jethro Tull prog, then there's another one for me. But, yeah, Neil Peart is one of the best to do it. You were blessed to see Neil so close during a show.
I’ve watched this performance a 100 times. Every time when we get to the big band/swing section, tears well up in my eyes. Neil’s passing was such a tremendous loss. I am grateful that I was able to see Rush in concert four times. All three are masters of their craft. I miss you, Neil.
😅 Perfect description. This one was a doozy! But I just whined about how difficult the Lynyrd Skynyrd/Free Bird video was so didn't want to do it again here. lol I almost cried during this one... out of frustration. 🤣🙃
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
I saw this live many times! In person it caresses your soul! He wrote all the lyrics for RUSH. He was also an author, poet and just an amazing person...
I was very fortunate to live to see 5 different Rush shows and all had Neil doing his solos. A video simply cannot compare to the vibe and the energy of seeing it live. It's just an all-together different kind of experience. Neil Peart is greatly missed. Thank you professor for 40 wonderful years.
Thanks to all the reactors for keeping The Professor's legacy alive. As long as folks like you keep talking about Neil Peart (sounds like ear!), he will live on forever.
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
Crazy fact about this solo: Neil actually stated he was frustrated with this particular solo and wanted to either use the next night’s solo, or splice them together for the DVD. That just goes to show the level to which he held himself. THIS was an “off night” to him. Meanwhile, every other drummer on the planet would kill to have a night like that! This is why I continue to love Rush even long after they retired and disbanded.
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
Indeed the world not only lost one of the greatest of the great drummers, we lost a great man. Drummer, lyricist extraordinaire, and a wonderful human being. RIP Professor 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🐐🙏🕊😢I still, and always will, shed more than one tear when I realize that we don’t have him with us anymore. We’ll always love and miss you Mr. Peart. Thank you WonderMomma OG, for sharing with us. 🙏✌️
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
Neil Peart was also the 95% poet for all the lyrics. And the songs were based on those lyrics and his beats. NP WAS Rush. He’s a legend. 1,000 years from now he will still be revered. Like Mozart… RIP MAESTRO‼️‼️‼️
This was probably one of the best reaction videos I have ever seen just watching how many reacted to his solo and how amazed everybody is. I was fortunate to see them 16 times R.I.P.
No matter how many times I see the Professor Neil Peart play that solo, it ALWAYS brings tears to my eyes. Just eye watering stuff. He's desperately missed. He was a percussionist first and foremost.
Maybe that is why their shows began to have the intermissions in later years. But you are right, you NEVER left when Neil did his solo. The reactions everyone had showed why he was "The Professor". R.I.P. Neil.
Neil Peart is one of those people that make it hard to find words to describe just how talented they are. He would turn a drum kit into an entire symphony.
Neil wrote about this particular performance in his book Roadshow, how he knew the Frankfurt concert was going to be taped and how he wished his playing had been better. He put so much pressure on himself in live performance, no wonder it wore him out. Yet an imperfect performance from him is an unattainable performance for the rest of us. His keeping three-four time with his feet while the hands do several completely unrelated patterns is itself a showstopper.
For a "old" Rush fans like me, who know already from the early 80's that Rush, all their members and especially Neil Peart, were a band and musicians so special, with so much talent, and at the top position (already) of their instrument. And at the same time, if I declare this to the people around me, I was for them, "somebody coming from the planet mars". It's sweet for me to watch reactions of these people who discover for the first time a great musician like Neil Peart. It's true, it's amazing to see a solo (with so much parts!) so accomplish (after probably 40 years of solos). Just the first section is amazing! But it's not the end , there another part, an another part, an another and another... I think this Neil Peart solo's in Frankfurt, it's to much (and dangerous) for a novice. 😉 Start with the solo's in 1975 "All the World's a stage"
Reactions brought tears to my eyes!...🥲 Sometimes It's difficult to remember how much you were affected after years & years of listening; and while in your subconscious you know; THIS was an IN-YOUR-FACE reminder in a HUGE way! Watching those uploaders who are seeing for the VERY first time!.. ..It's like...Welcome to the WORLD of Rush/Neil Peart , even though he has now left it! Where have you guys been?!? But, at the same time, THAT'S the BEAUTY of it!.. R.I.P. my Brother..THIS is DEFINITIVE PROOF that YOU & your legacy will, not only reach/influence the new, but LIVE on FOREVER!!! 🤘 🤩🤘
I’ve listened to him and Rush since I was a kid, he’s just so far beyond. It’s not just technical skill, he creates his own atmosphere and anticipation of the next part.
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
Neil Peart was not only One of the GOATs, but he was humble enough during the early 90s to reinvent his drum style and re-learn his craft with some Jazz greats to get to where he wanted to be in his craft. How awesome is that - especially as an example to all who followed him, young kids coming up playing drums, and Rush fans in general - to be a GOAT and still turn around and go "I'm good but I know I can get/do better" getting better - to want to continue to learn his craft when he could have just sat at his pinnacle at the time and ridden that right out to the end.
How amazing was the continuity of this video. Take a bow. As for Neil and Rush, they have been the soundtrack of my life. Listen to them every day. Been a fan since 1977 and actually flew out to America in 2010 specifically to catch 2 shows , one in LA and the other in Vegas. You couldn't wipe the smile off my face for a week
As a drummer for many decades I could never emulate what Neil did. He was in a league all his own. And you WonderMommaOG is also in a special league all your own as well. To encapsulate all the reaction video's into one is a masterclass on editing. Very well done and I'll be watching this over and over again in the future.
Wow, thank you for the kind words. I really do not consider myself very good at editing. I've never had any official training or experience doing it. I have been doing it periodically all for personal projects since high school (though it was slideshows with a projector back then lol) but it's definitely something I love doing provided the content I'm editing is worthwhile. Again, appreciate you for saying this, what a huge compliment.
@@WonderMommaOG You've set the bar pretty high for "not considering myself very good at editing." Please don't sell yourself short.Your video was a pleasure to watch. Very first time I've seen a split screen this well made. You're exclusive in what you want to show and do it well. I'm a "crabby" 67 year old musician and know, by now, what is a flawless representation of a subject. Don't want to be maudlin but just keep doing what you're doing. I subscribed of which I don't do often.
@@rdjraa4983 😊I really appreciate the kind words... and know what you mean about being choosy about subscribing, so that says a lot. I suppose I've probably evolved a bit and just don't really stop to think about that a lot. I did go back and watch my first few reaction compilations and ... oh boy. 😅 I've definitely polished a few things and hope to keep improving. Thank you for being here.
That would be me... thank you so much! I worked extra hard on this one... my partner is a drummer, and Neil is one of his drum heroes. He would have left me if I had messed this one up. 🤣😅
An additional lucky few have seen the light that Neil shined upon his fans and craft for decades. Not just a fast few years, but DECADES!! RIP dear Professor.
Wow! Such a beautiful tribute to Neil. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together. To see so many genuinely eye opening reactions to Neil's lifes work put on display in a performance that blows people's minds like this was awesome!
When I heard Neil Peart drum for the first time in 1980, it changed my life, literally! I became a fan of the band, Rush, and Neil's playing, that stayed with me till today and beyond.,I learned so much from him. Glad to see this video and to see so many experiencing his talents. ✌️🔥🤗👍
As a lifelong Rush fan it warms to heart to see the Professor getting the love he deserves. Of course, he would be embarrassed by it all because he was a very humble guy but we'll pour on the love anyway. Thanks to all the contributors to this compilation.
2 things- 1) GOD GIVEN TALENT! & B) A work ethic, thousands of hours of REAL ACTUAL WORK & practice- He was taking lessons in jazz & swing in his 40s & 50s that he was open about but very few ppl actually knew! That work ethic is very seldom seen anymore in any field
This hit me in the heart! Thank God I was able to see Rush live 2 or 3 times in my life. Some of the best shows I’ve ever been to in my life. There will never be anyone like Neil. This video was great, but seeing it live was on a whole different level than I have ever experienced before.
A Master at work. The Professor. The Maestro. The Poet. The most down to earth human being human. Buddy Rich's family personally requested Neil for the Buddy Rich tribute concert. Check it out...very sick. Bravo.
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
I have to say I got very emotional as well. This man has produced and played so many wonderful "emotions" . For what he has gone thru in his life. The loss of his daughter and his wife ;to then getting cancer and passing at such a young age! May God rest your beautiful soul Neil!🥹
Epic, just epic! Your work on this video was amazing. I clap for the GOAT that is Neil Peart and for all your incredible work to create this video, WonderMommaOG!!
I'm a drummer. (62yo) Played in bands, did some studio stuff. Been around some great musicians with good gear. (not garage band stuff) I get a kick out of people online who are supposed "pros", with drums in the background. I've heard a lot of drummers in almost 50 years of playing, but Peart is the greatest drummer BY FAR I've ever heard. I played hard rock in the day but grew up with my dads big band albums. Buddy Rich etc. Buddy, even with the ego he had, and how great he was, would have to tip his cap. Peart was given a gift. I truly believe that. Some people are just lucky that way. All of the practice in the world won't get you to his leveL. i my opinion, and experience, he really was the greatest drummer ever. And I've heard many. If someone can find one better I'd love to hear it.
If anyone ever needs to know how to show deep and true respect to the subject matter while editing a music reaction video, they need only watch this. Truly a master class. From a die hard Rush fan; not just of the music, but of the amazing and wonderful gentlemen who comprised the band, I can only say thank you - and very, very well done.
Ive been listening and watching Rush since i was 11 ,i'm 55 now and there will be no one like Neil ever again.Rush are one of those bands that people will be listening to in 2, 3, 400 years from now and still be going wow how did they do that.Glad i was around to see them on many ,many occasions.
RUSH is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE of the fluidity of MASTERING TIME SIGNATURES! I play drums and there are a few things that you need to know about Neil Peart’s ( pronounced PEER-T) character: First he writes the lyrics so he knows in advance what TYPE of song it’s meant to be ie ballad, driver, etc. Second he COMPOSES on the drums… like a carpenter who looks at a set of blueprints before building the object. Neil lays out a SKETCH in his mind of the VOICES of the drumset and builds the song from there. He is also a great LISTENER knowing when NOT to step over Geddy’s singing or Alex’s solos! Finally, he had perfect timing and fluidity of time changes. He said himself that it’s not about COUNTING the time signatures as much as fluid motion to change the tempo without counting: in other words it should FLOW! He hates repeating the same drum patterns in the same song meaning if he plays a fill one way the first time around he will play it differently the second time around. IE. Rolls down the toms the first time around and triplets or quads (all four limbs) the second time around. In short there will NEVER be another like him on planet earth 🌍 🌏 🌎! REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR! With heart felt admiration and sincerity! Gary
Whoo WonderMamma, good one. You're good at these compilations. Thanks for sharing a little of what goes into making them. The final result is so smooth it's hard to grasp the work you put in. Thanks.
I remember deeing the solo that included the tribute to Buddy Rich (the big band segment) on the Test for Echo tour. I went nuts as I got to see Buddy Rich live 6 times. I was lucky enough to see Neil 25 times starting in 1978. Im happy to see the younger genetations enjoying Neil and RUSH. Thanks for the video.
The Professor...seen Rush 7 times .. AMAZING! He was my absolute Icon of a hero. Will miss seeing the shows. Hope and pray that all may have peace. And I hope that the spirit of RADIO will go on...even in the Subdivisions.😉
RIP Neil, saw Rush 3 times and Neil always did a drum solo. Many have tried to be at his level and not gotten there yet. Many many great drummers but Neil was in a league of his own.
I saw them every tour from 81 until they stopped touring. My friends and I were disappointed only by the fact that their concerts were only about 2.5 hours long....RIP Neal
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Although I've seen this solo countless times I've never seen anyone's reaction to it and it has brought me so much joy. Rush has been "my band" unequivocally since I first started listening to rock n roll and I always felt they never got the respect they deserved especially as instrumentalists. I'm so happy to see the music world finally understand what I've know for over 40 years: Neil Peart is the GOAT.
Thanks so much for your immaculate effort with your editing! This video is a true result of fan appreciation for this musician. Definitely one of my all time favourite bands. This compilation is definitely in my favourites. Cheers!
WonderMommaOG I really appreciate your hard work with putting this project together. Way to piece all the creators together. Fantastic edits and you really should have so many more subscribers. Thank you so much.
The intro and outro music are a bit messed up/laggy and poppy. That was likely due to my computer issue. Apologies for that annoyance. I am upgrading the RAM tomorrow so this shouldn't be an issue going forward!
What I learned with this piece: It's hard to single out any one thing I took note of in the process of making this video as it's not a "song". I already knew Neil Peart was one of the best drummers in the world, but I did not know just how much of a master he was with drums. Particularly at making all four of his extremities move at different times, in different patterns. A LEGENDARY musician and lyricist, lost too soon.
I highly recommend: Thievery Corporation - "Le Monde": czcams.com/video/50sJKK9RvMA/video.html
Great compilation never the less. He was a master of his craft in the truest sense
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
Sorry let me correct you The Best Drummer in the world that is why they call him The Professor there are good drummers there are great drummers there are exceptional drummers
Then there's Neil Peart !
Appreciate your work dear. Saludos desde Austin tx
Before Rush Neil recorded an album with JR Flood in 1970. It has a psychedelic 60s groove. He was only 18 and you could hear his brilliance then.
Many years ago someone from a rock magazine asked Neil how he felt being named the greatest drummer alive, and Neil said: "Im not a drummer, im a percussionist."
THE Professor for a reason.
humble asf
Yup. I studied and played drums for 30 years. Neil was a percussionist and a lyricist. And an expert in both. ❤
Neal Peart is your favorite drummer’s favorite drummer. 👍
This is a true statement! My partner is a drummer and Neil Peart/Bonzo are his two favorites.
I was too young to go see J Bonham but did see N. Peart several times in Moving Pictures, Big Money and Test for Echo, all great shows.
Bonham was a great rock drummer. Neil was in a different realm altogether.
Amen brother.
Well either him or Danny Carey
“He’s beating those drums like they owe him money.” Love it. Lol
Just seeing this solo would have been worth the ticket price. Absolutely amazing, brilliant, breathtaking and yes, beautiful. He was simply the best of the best. Period. RIP Mr. Peart and thank you for your priceless contributions to music.
It was something we anticipated every single tour, and we were never disappointed.
The professor was on another level. Drummers keep the beat to metronomes, metronomes keep the beat to Neil Peart.
Not only the one and only true “God of the drums” but also a genuine,,, truly genuine, down to earth nice guy.
My eyes water every time I listen to Rush now, Neil’s passing was an immeasurable loss!
May he rest and rock in peace
Neil was the biggest influence on me. 2112 led me on a 44 year love affair with both drums and prog. I got to watch him once from backstage. Stage right, behind the main speakers. He was so good! RIP to a master. His loss still hurts.
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
2112 was my first concert I seen in Portland.
The only prog bands I like are Rush and Yes. If you consider Jethro Tull prog, then there's another one for me.
But, yeah, Neil Peart is one of the best to do it. You were blessed to see Neil so close during a show.
@@kenmahoney5255 yes I dug his flute back in the 70s the but it was a flute
Stop with the sub categories of rock.
Its rock plain and simple
I’ve watched this performance a 100 times. Every time when we get to the big band/swing section, tears well up in my eyes. Neil’s passing was such a tremendous loss. I am grateful that I was able to see Rush in concert four times. All three are masters of their craft. I miss you, Neil.
RIP Neil Peart (September 12, 1952 - January 7, 2020), aged 67
You will be remembered as a legend.
What a Mount Everest of an edit you’ve pulled off here! I enjoyed every moment of this! Brava!
😅 Perfect description. This one was a doozy! But I just whined about how difficult the Lynyrd Skynyrd/Free Bird video was so didn't want to do it again here. lol I almost cried during this one... out of frustration. 🤣🙃
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
There are people who play the drums and there are drummers and then there is Neil Peart in a league all by himself
He is your favorite drummer's favorite percussionist.
I saw this live many times! In person it caresses your soul! He wrote all the lyrics for RUSH. He was also an author, poet and just an amazing person...
I was very fortunate to live to see 5 different Rush shows and all had Neil doing his solos. A video simply cannot compare to the vibe and the energy of seeing it live. It's just an all-together different kind of experience. Neil Peart is greatly missed. Thank you professor for 40 wonderful years.
Você teve 5 maravilhosos privilégios de ver o Rush, O Neil Peart ao vivo?? Você é uma pessoa privilegiada, de sorte!
Neil was the greatest. He once described his playing as "solving complex equations and running a marathon at the same time."
Thanks to all the reactors for keeping The Professor's legacy alive. As long as folks like you keep talking about Neil Peart (sounds like ear!), he will live on forever.
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Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
Neil essentially takes you around the world in this solo, RIP professor
Never get tired of seeing people's minds blown by the Professor. And dear God what an insane edit job this video must have been. :D
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
The GOAT!!! 🤘I’m so glad I got to see ya front row many times! We miss ya Neil!!! 🤘
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
February 13, 2023 and I still miss Neil Peart. RIP, Professor
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, RUSH is Canada’s gift to the world. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Thank you Canada, the coolest country on the planet!👍✌️
📢👏👏👏👏!!!
As an American I am biased.
USA is # 1. Hee Hee. 💯🇺🇸🤘
You're welcome, but we held back tho and kept The Tragically Hip to ourselves. 😊🇨🇦
Crazy fact about this solo: Neil actually stated he was frustrated with this particular solo and wanted to either use the next night’s solo, or splice them together for the DVD. That just goes to show the level to which he held himself. THIS was an “off night” to him. Meanwhile, every other drummer on the planet would kill to have a night like that! This is why I continue to love Rush even long after they retired and disbanded.
He also had a touch of the flu and didnt feel he was hitting it with his usual power.
When you have that Rush concert ticket in hand you know your going to be treated and amazed and memorized by the greatest drummer ever.
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
All 4 times I had the pleasure of seeing them, I still have never seen so much air drumming in my life but a RUSH concert.
I know that feeling well. RUSH Night was always very special. What a Vibe!
Saw them 4 times in my life from 1976 to 2015. 3 hours of pure prog mastery.
I was there and will never forget this evening. RIP Professor, best live performance ever and I'm lucky enough to see Rush a few times L & R
His passing will always bring an ache to my heart. I miss you, Rush. RIP Neal Pert.
Indeed the world not only lost one of the greatest of the great drummers, we lost a great man. Drummer, lyricist extraordinaire, and a wonderful human being. RIP Professor 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🐐🙏🕊😢I still, and always will, shed more than one tear when I realize that we don’t have him with us anymore. We’ll always love and miss you Mr. Peart. Thank you WonderMomma OG, for sharing with us. 🙏✌️
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
Neil Peart was a true modern day Renaissance Man.
Neil Peart was also the 95% poet for all the lyrics. And the songs were based on those lyrics and his beats. NP WAS Rush.
He’s a legend. 1,000 years from now he will still be revered. Like Mozart…
RIP MAESTRO‼️‼️‼️
This was probably one of the best reaction videos I have ever seen just watching how many reacted to his solo and how amazed everybody is. I was fortunate to see them 16 times R.I.P.
The young lady who wiped a tear away. Neal saw that from heaven and smiled at you.
No matter how many times I see the Professor Neil Peart play that solo, it ALWAYS brings tears to my eyes. Just eye watering stuff. He's desperately missed. He was a percussionist first and foremost.
Traditionally, the drum solo is the break in the concert where you run to take a leak-you NEVER did that at a Rush concert! RIP Neil!
Maybe that is why their shows began to have the intermissions in later years. But you are right, you NEVER left when Neil did his solo. The reactions everyone had showed why he was "The Professor". R.I.P. Neil.
Ladies and Gentlemen! The Professor on the drums!
Neil Peart is one of those people that make it hard to find words to describe just how talented they are. He would turn a drum kit into an entire symphony.
Neil wrote about this particular performance in his book Roadshow, how he knew the Frankfurt concert was going to be taped and how he wished his playing had been better. He put so much pressure on himself in live performance, no wonder it wore him out. Yet an imperfect performance from him is an unattainable performance for the rest of us. His keeping three-four time with his feet while the hands do several completely unrelated patterns is itself a showstopper.
Metrodrome's trying to keep time with him most of the time
I'm glad you saw that as well. He never missed one note with the hi hat and kick while exploring everything under the sun up top.
I had no idea that Neil was in pain with blisters on his feet to the point of bleeding and he continued playing with all of his pain.
That's how it's done
@@boboskeeper1 some of us go to work regardless of our pain so did he and when I limp home I am happy I gave a good day rest in peace professor
The most musical melodic drummer I've ever heard. Never excess...always about the music.
Tears in my eyes Always the hi-light of a Rush concert Neil RIP
This is why Neil was also known as "The Professor". Rest in Power Neil.... you are missed
For a "old" Rush fans like me, who know already from the early 80's that Rush, all their members and especially Neil Peart, were a band and musicians so special, with so much talent, and at the top position (already) of their instrument. And at the same time, if I declare this to the people around me, I was for them, "somebody coming from the planet mars". It's sweet for me to watch reactions of these people who discover for the first time a great musician like Neil Peart. It's true, it's amazing to see a solo (with so much parts!) so accomplish (after probably 40 years of solos). Just the first section is amazing! But it's not the end , there another part, an another part, an another and another... I think this Neil Peart solo's in Frankfurt, it's to much (and dangerous) for a novice. 😉 Start with the solo's in 1975 "All the World's a stage"
There are some performers that are so transcendent that you’re proud just to be from the species as them!
impressive - thank you for paying tribute for our worlds greatest - Canadian to boot - XO PEACE & GRACE to Neil PEART
Ladies and Gentlemen. The Professor on the drum kit
Reactions brought tears to my eyes!...🥲
Sometimes It's difficult to remember how much you were affected after years & years of listening; and while in your subconscious you know; THIS was an IN-YOUR-FACE reminder in a HUGE way!
Watching those uploaders who are seeing for the VERY first time!..
..It's like...Welcome to the WORLD of Rush/Neil Peart , even though he has now left it! Where have you guys been?!?
But, at the same time, THAT'S the BEAUTY of it!..
R.I.P. my Brother..THIS is DEFINITIVE PROOF that YOU & your legacy will, not only reach/influence the new, but LIVE on FOREVER!!!
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I love all the dumbfounded looks as Neil jams away. The Master is at work students. LOVE IT!!!
There will never be another Neil Peart he was magical at the drum kit, he was in another place when he played the drum kit, THE BEST PERIOD!!!!!!
I’ve listened to him and Rush since I was a kid, he’s just so far beyond. It’s not just technical skill, he creates his own atmosphere and anticipation of the next part.
Goosebumps no matter how many times I watch this. RIP Professor!!
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
Neil Peart was not only One of the GOATs, but he was humble enough during the early 90s to reinvent his drum style and re-learn his craft with some Jazz greats to get to where he wanted to be in his craft. How awesome is that - especially as an example to all who followed him, young kids coming up playing drums, and Rush fans in general - to be a GOAT and still turn around and go "I'm good but I know I can get/do better" getting better - to want to continue to learn his craft when he could have just sat at his pinnacle at the time and ridden that right out to the end.
How amazing was the continuity of this video. Take a bow. As for Neil and Rush, they have been the soundtrack of my life. Listen to them every day. Been a fan since 1977 and actually flew out to America in 2010 specifically to catch 2 shows , one in LA and the other in Vegas. You couldn't wipe the smile off my face for a week
As a drummer for many decades I could never emulate what Neil did. He was in a league all his own. And you WonderMommaOG is also in a special league all your own as well. To encapsulate all the reaction video's into one is a masterclass on editing. Very well done and I'll be watching this over and over again in the future.
Wow, thank you for the kind words. I really do not consider myself very good at editing. I've never had any official training or experience doing it. I have been doing it periodically all for personal projects since high school (though it was slideshows with a projector back then lol) but it's definitely something I love doing provided the content I'm editing is worthwhile.
Again, appreciate you for saying this, what a huge compliment.
@@WonderMommaOG You've set the bar pretty high for "not considering myself very good at editing." Please don't sell yourself short.Your video was a pleasure to watch. Very first time I've seen a split screen this well made. You're exclusive in what you want to show and do it well. I'm a "crabby" 67 year old musician and know, by now, what is a flawless representation of a subject. Don't want to be maudlin but just keep doing what you're doing. I subscribed of which I don't do often.
@@rdjraa4983 😊I really appreciate the kind words... and know what you mean about being choosy about subscribing, so that says a lot. I suppose I've probably evolved a bit and just don't really stop to think about that a lot. I did go back and watch my first few reaction compilations and ... oh boy. 😅 I've definitely polished a few things and hope to keep improving. Thank you for being here.
I was extremely lucky to have seen this legend in concert twice.. Rush put on a great show!
RIP Neil, knowing you accomplished your mission. The Best drummer ever.
who ever put this together did an amazing job!
That would be me... thank you so much! I worked extra hard on this one... my partner is a drummer, and Neil is one of his drum heroes. He would have left me if I had messed this one up. 🤣😅
An additional lucky few have seen the light that Neil shined upon his fans and craft for decades. Not just a fast few years, but DECADES!! RIP dear Professor.
greatest drummer ever born rest in peace brother.
yes peart wrote all the lyrics for RUSH
The Professor on the drums! Nobody can solo like that! GOAT!🥁😆👍
HUGE applause for your video!! Great work!
Thank you!
I'm 60 seen RUSH four times in my youth and his drum solos was always the best
I find it ironic and heartfelt that you all finally get the genius that is Neil Peart. RIP. Don't forget he wrote all of their lyrics as well.
Wow! Such a beautiful tribute to Neil. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together. To see so many genuinely eye opening reactions to Neil's lifes work put on display in a performance that blows people's minds like this was awesome!
Thank you very much!
When I heard Neil Peart drum for the first time in 1980, it changed my life, literally! I became a fan of the band, Rush, and Neil's playing, that stayed with me till today and beyond.,I learned so much from him. Glad to see this video and to see so many experiencing his talents. ✌️🔥🤗👍
As a lifelong Rush fan it warms to heart to see the Professor getting the love he deserves. Of course, he would be embarrassed by it all because he was a very humble guy but we'll pour on the love anyway. Thanks to all the contributors to this compilation.
2 things- 1) GOD GIVEN TALENT! & B) A work ethic, thousands of hours of REAL ACTUAL WORK & practice- He was taking lessons in jazz & swing in his 40s & 50s that he was open about but very few ppl actually knew! That work ethic is very seldom seen anymore in any field
I was lucky enough to see Rush play live 3 times. The GOAT.
This hit me in the heart! Thank God I was able to see Rush live 2 or 3 times in my life. Some of the best shows I’ve ever been to in my life. There will never be anyone like Neil. This video was great, but seeing it live was on a whole different level than I have ever experienced before.
Rest In Peace Rock God!! Greatest ever. Was fortunate enough to see is mastery live a few times.
A Master at work. The Professor.
The Maestro. The Poet.
The most down to earth human being human.
Buddy Rich's family personally requested Neil for the Buddy Rich tribute concert. Check it out...very sick.
Bravo.
Lover Peart, love the video. Well done as usual, lady. Cheers.
Neil inspired me to play the drums, and to travel to Africa. Uncle Neil saved my life. Here is my African song, in honor of the Professor. Kilebu Neil Peart czcams.com/video/Rs8ZlEcOucg/video.html
I have to say I got very emotional as well. This man has produced and played so many wonderful "emotions" . For what he has gone thru in his life. The loss of his daughter and his wife ;to then getting cancer and passing at such a young age! May God rest your beautiful soul Neil!🥹
Your editing skills are FANTASTIC!!! editing people in on the beats? *chefs kiss* loved this
Epic, just epic! Your work on this video was amazing. I clap for the GOAT that is Neil Peart and for all your incredible work to create this video, WonderMommaOG!!
I'm a drummer. (62yo) Played in bands, did some studio stuff. Been around some great musicians with good gear. (not garage band stuff)
I get a kick out of people online who are supposed "pros", with drums in the background. I've heard a lot of drummers in almost 50 years of playing, but Peart is the greatest drummer BY FAR I've ever heard.
I played hard rock in the day but grew up with my dads big band albums. Buddy Rich etc.
Buddy, even with the ego he had, and how great he was, would have to tip his cap.
Peart was given a gift. I truly believe that. Some people are just lucky that way. All of the practice in the world won't get you to his leveL.
i my opinion, and experience, he really was the greatest drummer ever. And I've heard many. If someone can find one better I'd love to hear it.
WOW!! Awesome work!! 👏🏽👏🏽
Everyone is 😳😳😳😳😳!!
Love it, and I'm sure Neil is smiling too!! 😁👍🏽
This is the BEST Reaction Montage of Neil's drum solo!! :)
Wow, thanks!
@@WonderMommaOG You're welcome!! 😃
If anyone ever needs to know how to show deep and true respect to the subject matter while editing a music reaction video, they need only watch this. Truly a master class.
From a die hard Rush fan; not just of the music, but of the amazing and wonderful gentlemen who comprised the band, I can only say thank you - and very, very well done.
😭😊Wow, thank you so much for saying that. Nothing but respect for Professor Peart out of sheer appreciation of his craft(s).
Ive been listening and watching Rush since i was 11 ,i'm 55 now and there will be no one like Neil ever again.Rush are one of those bands that people will be listening to in 2, 3, 400 years from now and still be going wow how did they do that.Glad i was around to see them on many ,many occasions.
RUSH is THE PERFECT EXAMPLE of the fluidity of MASTERING TIME SIGNATURES! I play drums and there are a few things that you need to know about Neil Peart’s ( pronounced PEER-T) character: First he writes the lyrics so he knows in advance what TYPE of song it’s meant to be ie ballad, driver, etc. Second he COMPOSES on the drums… like a carpenter who looks at a set of blueprints before building the object. Neil lays out a SKETCH in his mind of the VOICES of the drumset and builds the song from there. He is also a great LISTENER knowing when NOT to step over Geddy’s singing or Alex’s solos! Finally, he had perfect timing and fluidity of time changes. He said himself that it’s not about COUNTING the time signatures as much as fluid motion to change the tempo without counting: in other words it should FLOW! He hates repeating the same drum patterns in the same song meaning if he plays a fill one way the first time around he will play it differently the second time around. IE. Rolls down the toms the first time around and triplets or quads (all four limbs) the second time around. In short there will NEVER be another like him on planet earth 🌍 🌏 🌎! REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR!
With heart felt admiration and sincerity!
Gary
Greatest percussionist of all time. Niel Peart is the GOAT.
LOVE Neil Peart Solo and Rush inn all xxxxxxthe greatest ever
Whoo WonderMamma, good one. You're good at these compilations. Thanks for sharing a little of what goes into making them. The final result is so smooth it's hard to grasp the work you put in. Thanks.
Fantastic job putting this together. You did a superb job and it could not have been easy editing. Fabulous!!!! Thank you!!!
Incredible performance by him playing drums,. the guy was serious from the start growing up very young. He put the work in.
Neil is an absolute master of his art
🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣👌👌👍👍✌✌ I'd seen literally seen every one of those reactors react to this, I'm kinda of a Rush freak!!! Fantastic editing, thanks!✌✌
I remember deeing the solo that included the tribute to Buddy Rich (the big band segment) on the Test for Echo tour. I went nuts as I got to see Buddy Rich live 6 times. I was lucky enough to see Neil 25 times starting in 1978. Im happy to see the younger genetations enjoying Neil and RUSH. Thanks for the video.
The Professor...seen Rush 7 times .. AMAZING! He was my absolute Icon of a hero. Will miss seeing the shows. Hope and pray that all may have peace. And I hope that the spirit of RADIO will go on...even in the Subdivisions.😉
Keep in mind, doing that solo, in the middle of a 2 1/2 Rush concert, and the type of music Rush plays! The brains on that man!
He once said "doing a solo is like running a marathon and solving equations at the same time". lol
@@WonderMommaOG yep, listen him in interviews, the dude was intelligent and witty.
I've just binge-watched all the reaction videos! I love them!! Thank you!
Glad you like them! Thank you.
RIP Neil, saw Rush 3 times and Neil always did a drum solo. Many have tried to be at his level and not gotten there yet. Many many great drummers but Neil was in a league of his own.
I saw them every tour from 81 until they stopped touring. My friends and I were disappointed only by the fact that their concerts were only about 2.5 hours long....RIP Neal
All the praise given to him, made me as a long time Rush fan, feel proud for him. The professor, for sure.
Very emotional. I miss him dearly.
What edit perfection in presenting this masterclass by the “Professor”. I think Neil Peart would have been proud of how you put this cut together.
Wow, quite a compliment. Thank you. I did try to be very careful in how I made this video. Nothing but respect for this amazing human being.
Thanks for putting this together. I love this performance and it was great to see a compilation of many reactors I had not experienced.
Beautiful! Thank you, Neil Peart. RIP
I understand these montage reaction vids take a ton of work and time… but they’re awesome and well worth it. Please keep ‘em coming!
Neil squeezed every penny outta those 4 drum sets every time he plays.
The PROFESSOR at the drum kit!!!!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Although I've seen this solo countless times I've never seen anyone's reaction to it and it has brought me so much joy. Rush has been "my band" unequivocally since I first started listening to rock n roll and I always felt they never got the respect they deserved especially as instrumentalists. I'm so happy to see the music world finally understand what I've know for over 40 years: Neil Peart is the GOAT.
Awesome tribute to Neal and all the reactors. Bravo!
This is the best reaction video. I'm biased because Rush and Neil are the GOAT. Power 👏🏼
Thanks so much for your immaculate effort with your editing! This video is a true result of fan appreciation for this musician. Definitely one of my all time favourite bands. This compilation is definitely in my favourites. Cheers!
Wow, thank you!
WonderMommaOG I really appreciate your hard work with putting this project together. Way to piece all the creators together. Fantastic edits and you really should have so many more subscribers. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the kind words. 💜