Neil Peart (Rush) Interview on George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight

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  • čas přidán 5. 11. 2014
  • Back in 2011, Neil Peart, the legendary drummer of Rush, sat down with George for a rare interview touching on how he's grown as a musician, motorcycle culture and how he deals with bad reviews. They also spoke about Peart's then-new book 'Far and Away,' a travelogue of some of his time on the road.
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  • @danmccarthy4700
    @danmccarthy4700 Před 4 lety +48

    Can we talk about how lovely his speaking voice was?

    • @billloomis4975
      @billloomis4975 Před 2 lety +6

      This man narrating the phone book could've made it interesting.

  • @paullecomtenz
    @paullecomtenz Před 4 lety +68

    RIP fella, the music is eternal, what a gift he gave us.

  • @danradu231
    @danradu231 Před 5 lety +60

    For a guy who dislikes interviews, he sure gives a great interview.

  • @rubytracey
    @rubytracey Před 3 lety +10

    I miss you Neil Peart. It has been hard for me to accept that you are gone. RIP beloved Neil xxxx

  • @paskin1717
    @paskin1717 Před 3 lety +15

    Tearing up at 7:10. We never know what lies ahead and just around the corner.... Miss you so much Mr. Peart

  • @stuartcassar3397
    @stuartcassar3397 Před 4 lety +19

    Canadian legend. THE greatest of all time. RIP hero.

  • @robroyig-robroyphotography9225

    How can you not have the utmost respect for him? "I feel we have to earn our audience's respect each time"....that is what makes him, and RUSH in general..so GREAT!

  • @ontherunjg
    @ontherunjg Před 2 lety +8

    I never get tired of listening to Neil talk. I love his energy and in the end his interviews are the best for a 'shy' guy who does not like to do interviews. He actually had so much to say and was actually very transparent.

  • @scottattrill1228
    @scottattrill1228 Před 4 lety +16

    always my teacher, friend, father of intellect - how I feel the loss - and still

  • @derekbodenshot6772
    @derekbodenshot6772 Před 2 lety +7

    The music of Rush is the soundtrack to my life. Rest easy Neil Peart. You are definitely missed.

  • @joezizwarek2956
    @joezizwarek2956 Před 9 lety +38

    Such a down to earth human being. A great conversation with a humble and talented artist. Enjoyed the interview.

  • @garylagstrom3864
    @garylagstrom3864 Před rokem +5

    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

  • @iron_rain_band
    @iron_rain_band Před 5 lety +27

    Probably the Best Band ever, in every way. Classy boys.

    • @billloomis4975
      @billloomis4975 Před 2 lety +2

      Like my fellow introverts, when talking about something they love they will talk your ears off.

    • @justdoit8014
      @justdoit8014 Před 2 lety +1

      😂😂😂😂😂 omg Rush the “best” band you need to see the psychiatrist

    • @r.p.mcmurphy6623
      @r.p.mcmurphy6623 Před 2 lety +1

      @@billloomis4975 silly comment

    • @r.p.mcmurphy6623
      @r.p.mcmurphy6623 Před 2 lety +1

      I love Rush, but you need to wear a helmet, son...

  • @keenanX1
    @keenanX1 Před 2 lety +2

    As he mentions being a warm-up act... It was 1976 when the headliner the Atlanta Rhythm Section canceled and the warm-up act who I've never heard of before... RUSH took the show at the Hammond Civic center in Northwest Indiana. Needless to say I bought a RUSH t-shirt that night... 34 shows and four decades later, The excitement and virtuosity they always brought live was the most consistent thing throughout my life. Well done indeed Professor!

  • @genogeno6643
    @genogeno6643 Před 5 lety +7

    Of all bands lyrics to create a visual story in ones mind, Neil Peart's has always been the strongest to me. Great stuff, always takes me away.

  • @elected0nes741
    @elected0nes741 Před 3 lety +3

    With a heavy heart I would like to say to the family & friends of Neil Peart, you have my sincerest and utmost condolences! What a profound loss this is. The world is a little bit darker now without you in it Neil, you will be missed and never forgotten. 😢

  • @Barneyrubble241
    @Barneyrubble241 Před 5 lety +8

    I was fortunate enough to see them during that Moving Pictures tour when he claims everything came together for them. I was 17 then and it blew me away. I couldn't believe so much sound came from just 3 guys. Ok, 2 guys and one Octopus. LOL. I have been a fan ever since.

  • @skid902
    @skid902 Před 4 lety +5

    Wow what a tremendous interview.....particularly poignant with the loss of this great man...rip Neil...bless you

  • @grahameglinton5424
    @grahameglinton5424 Před 5 lety +11

    Neil is so incredibly smart.

  • @fever_spike
    @fever_spike Před 2 měsíci

    I swear if there were any possible way to do so I’d bring him back in a heartbeat…rest easy, Neil-thank you so very much for every single gift you’ve given us over the past forty years. 🙏🏻♥️

  • @itkojecockot
    @itkojecockot Před 3 lety +6

    george should get a national award just for convincing Neil to do an interview :D:D

    • @alpi57
      @alpi57 Před 2 lety +1

      Not only that, he should get an award for conducting a great interview by putting someone like Neil at ease that he actually wanted to talk. Neil was well known for cutting stupid interviews short.

  • @Sman-dc1ow
    @Sman-dc1ow Před 6 lety +7

    Very eloquent with language. What an intelligent conversation...

  • @Fuff63
    @Fuff63 Před 3 lety +3

    Great interview. Great man. Inspirational. Thx for everything and keep it going in heaven friend.

  • @gorgenhaggblad6727
    @gorgenhaggblad6727 Před 2 lety +2

    What a wonderful man.

  • @edwardmulholland7912
    @edwardmulholland7912 Před měsícem

    Excellent interview. Neil was a bright spark.

  • @roncalvert7988
    @roncalvert7988 Před 4 lety +1

    I played as a Drummer since 16.... This Guy educate me so much Lyrics to0. I am now 52 .... I miss Neil , He was a part of my life since since I was 13

  • @MJFitman
    @MJFitman Před 4 měsíci

    I miss Neil. So touching how he felt such a responsibility to the audiance to earn the fan with every show. I miss the writing as much as the music.

  • @URturn2njoy
    @URturn2njoy Před 9 lety +12

    Great insights, wisdom, humor, and inspiration. I always enjoy his interviews when he is willing to do them.

  • @yragnellaable
    @yragnellaable Před 4 měsíci

    What an eloquent man ; his thoughts on KISS. Ace and Peter in particular were very sweet.

  • @YAMISOOLD2009
    @YAMISOOLD2009 Před rokem

    Thanks for posting this. Neil is my favorite lyricist in rock. Sensitive and thoughtful and intelligent. As I have grown older I have not outgrown the things he writes about.

  • @760kdub
    @760kdub Před rokem

    WOW!, what a Soul!, This Guy cannot be followed! MAN, The Professor You are the Best!, In My books!, ( Thank you for everything!)

  • @dalymc
    @dalymc Před rokem

    As well as being the best drummer in the world & such a fantastic lyricist , he was just such a beautiful human being. His wisdom inspired me from childhood, I feel privileged to have seen Rush many times here in the UK. We will always miss you, Neil. x

  • @cafferacer
    @cafferacer Před 9 měsíci +1

    One of the best drummers 🪘 obviously but so interesting he was so into motorcycles 🏍️…

  • @classicrockcollector1279
    @classicrockcollector1279 Před 4 lety +2

    RIP to a legend

  • @petebjerkelund5088
    @petebjerkelund5088 Před 4 lety +7

    Huge hole left on The Stage now. Ride on Neil.

  • @michaelggood
    @michaelggood Před 7 lety +4

    Great, entertaining interview. All hail Peart!!!

  • @jeffreysmith236
    @jeffreysmith236 Před 11 měsíci

    🎉🎼👏❤🎶🎈🎊 Love Rush!!!

  • @dougcronkhite2113
    @dougcronkhite2113 Před 2 lety +2

    I would have loved to have ridden with him along his way just for a bit, to see the USA the way HE saw it, from his perspective. Would have been cool..

  • @stephenmiller2337
    @stephenmiller2337 Před 26 dny

    Neil is notoriously shy, but give him a chance to talk about an issue he's passionate about, and he'll be the friendliest person in the world and talk your ear off. It's actually a trait that many shy people like me share.

  • @budelaska2202
    @budelaska2202 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm crying .

  • @paparazzipete3
    @paparazzipete3 Před 4 lety +1

    The master !!

  • @ibwarloc
    @ibwarloc Před 4 lety +1

    Rest in paradise sir

  • @pepe7drum
    @pepe7drum Před 4 lety +1

    Class act

  • @loumelillo1790
    @loumelillo1790 Před rokem

    The smartest man ever in rock !!!!!

  • @davecamp1946
    @davecamp1946 Před rokem +1

    What a great guy you can tell he's introverted and he's just trying to get the interview over with so he can have peace and quiet. After being the world's greatest drummer for so long of course you're inundated with interviews and people hounding you all the time that's the reason I think he ran out of the stadium I'm at the final show before he died. He was just tired of being hounded all the time. When you're the best drummer in the world I mean come on man you got everybody and their grandmother following you around trying to ask you questions and the man is very private and you can tell by this interview he's just trying to get it over with

  • @Conn30Mtenor
    @Conn30Mtenor Před 3 lety +1

    he wasn't a mere mortal. He was sent by the gods to hone his craft and then was summoned back to Olympus.

  • @kenmtb
    @kenmtb Před 7 lety +8

    Great drummer. I can see Tom Hanks in his face occasionally

    • @pepe7drum
      @pepe7drum Před 3 lety

      Lol it happens to me all the time

  • @davidpearlactorteacherbizman

    RIP so shocked

  • @Leeman...
    @Leeman... Před 2 lety +2

    How many people realized that Neil was 6' 4" tall?!

  • @James-xu3vc
    @James-xu3vc Před 3 měsíci

    Dead men still speak!
    #RUSH4EVER ❤

  • @brettmorris9981
    @brettmorris9981 Před 5 lety +3

    his vocal syntax is in triplets, stream of consciousness what a genius. Will miss rush

  • @VEGANSAM
    @VEGANSAM Před 4 lety

    Why didn't you include the intro?!

  • @Meekimotosyoutubechannel
    @Meekimotosyoutubechannel Před 5 lety +5

    Two guys that both struggle with people getting their last names right. :)

  • @ElMakz
    @ElMakz Před rokem +1

    Such a strong powerful voice, im jelous.

  • @bradduerson
    @bradduerson Před 9 lety +4

    Let's not forget Mitch Mitchell !

    • @b-sideplank
      @b-sideplank Před 9 lety +1

      Neil wouldn't I imagine, but lots of people do. All they gotta do is listen to Hendrix In The West.

  • @misschickaroo
    @misschickaroo Před 9 lety +8

    Opps not Tom hanks

  • @davecamp1946
    @davecamp1946 Před rokem +1

    Also just like Neil I am petrified of flying. Lol I have done it in the Corps but was shitting my Pants the entire time. Don't tell anyone lol.

  • @VengefulCanadian
    @VengefulCanadian Před 9 lety +4

    This man is a legend! But I gotta say he looks a lot like Tom Hanks nowadays lol

    • @DmitriKatsman
      @DmitriKatsman Před 9 lety +2

      now we know who's gonna play Neil in the potential Rush biopic. :)

    • @crossxfuse
      @crossxfuse Před 9 lety

      that's exactly what i thought when i saw the video thumbnail

    • @ResidentOfTheAbyss
      @ResidentOfTheAbyss Před 7 lety

      VengefulCanadian Tom Hanks x Kevin Spacey x Randy Quaid

  • @FosterZygote
    @FosterZygote Před 2 měsíci +1

    Too many music critics are more interested in trying to show how clever and cool they think they are than in actually talking about music. They get so far up their own asses they come to conflate their subjective opinions with objective facts. Some of the negative opinions I've encountered regarding Rush lyrics are clearly focused on things Neil wrote when he was in his early to mid 20s, and seem totally ignorant of how his writing matured over the years.

  • @pepe7drum
    @pepe7drum Před 5 lety +2

    Think about this, Chad Smith has Will Ferrell as a twin and Neil Peirt has Tom Hanks as a twin

  • @phantom629
    @phantom629 Před 5 lety +2

    he says "I've never been late to a sound check or show" BULLSHIT i know what tear gas is thanks to him missing his flight.

    • @johncougar526
      @johncougar526 Před 5 lety

      Mike Cates late =/= missing a show due to unforeseen circumstances!

    • @phantom629
      @phantom629 Před 5 lety +1

      John Cougar "Neil had been sailing on his sailboat in the British Virgin Islands during a 10-day break and missed his original flight" thanks to that a 16 year old got tear gassed 3 times in one night plus other forms of police brutality. it was 5 years before i went to another concert.

  • @gitfiddler716
    @gitfiddler716 Před 5 lety

    Solaris Blueraven hehe

  • @SidLaw500
    @SidLaw500 Před 3 lety

    I'm not even gonna attempt to pronounce the host's last name.

    • @afaflutfi
      @afaflutfi Před 2 lety +1

      Easy peasy. It's struum-buu-lo-puu-los

  • @amandalively1
    @amandalively1 Před 5 lety +3

    Classy guy... Nice speaking voice too, almost like a broadcaster ...
    I bet he's hung like a mule.😋😍

  • @chrismoller4272
    @chrismoller4272 Před 2 lety

    Not many geniuses , Fripp Zappa Squire Wakeman ......Peart Don't die guys , stick around

  • @brokenfever
    @brokenfever Před 6 lety

    George is so pretentious...

  • @whillop
    @whillop Před 9 lety +1

    He's got a big red drinkey nose .

    • @regularguy9219
      @regularguy9219 Před 9 lety +1

      If you played in rush for 38 years, you'd have a "drinky nose" too.

    • @spiralarray1969
      @spiralarray1969 Před 7 lety

      He likes "The Macallan" . Maybe a little too much.

    • @sblack48
      @sblack48 Před 6 lety +3

      I bet it is sunburn from riding. I don't think it is gin blossoms

  • @hermanmelville3871
    @hermanmelville3871 Před 9 lety

    Great drummer, but horrible lyricist.

    • @alrightythen4377
      @alrightythen4377 Před 9 lety +19

      Really? He wrote some of the most important lyrics that have ever been written in rock music. Sorry Herman but you are dead wrong there.

    • @hermanmelville3871
      @hermanmelville3871 Před 9 lety +1

      Re Ality Important? To who?

    • @ElShogoso
      @ElShogoso Před 9 lety +10

      Herman Melville To me, for example :v. Freewill, for example, is one of the best messages I ever head in lyrics

    • @ravi3shekh1
      @ravi3shekh1 Před 8 lety +5

      haa look here people its a shithead

    • @BayareaJay
      @BayareaJay Před 8 lety +12

      +Herman Melville You have to be intelligent to understand the lyrics, otherwise you'll be lost, keep listening, you'll get it.