Country Artist Reacts to Rush "Xanadu" LIVE | Is there only three members or more??????????????????
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- Country Artist Reacts to Rush "Xanadu" LIVE | Is there only three members or more??????????????????
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The Best, Most Talented, Fullest, Egoless, and best friends for over 40 years making great music. Is there really anything else left to say? Oh Yeah ! THEY ARE CANADIAN AND FROM MY HOME TOWN OF TORONTO ! Seen them at least a hundred times myself, nobody ever was better live !! The total package period !
I'm from Toronto and currently live in Neil's hometown of st. Catharines
@@christopherrobin6955 My brother drives for St. Catherines transit
Egoless! Perfect. Really sets them apart, at least from that era.
Geddy and Alex have been friends for more than 50 years they became friends in grade school around 13 years old, as they were kindred spirits as they were both from Jewish families that survived German then Russian oppression
@@rayedwards8347 - Neil lived near me and used to spend summers at Lakeside Park in Port Dalhousie when younger. They want to put up a memorial to him at Lakeside Park but COVID has delayed it.
It's a pity it wasn't the live 1981 version that even today is rated by many as the best live performance of any song by any bsnd, ever.
Really miss out on the light show in this one
Probably why it's getting flagged. Too many folks listening, and too many reactors trying to download.
I saw Rush for the first time in February 1981 in Binghamton NY.
Agreed. Sadly Geddy's voice is showing his age in this one. The older clip is epic.
@@frankgarcia1 Mine was Glens Falls NY May 15 1981.
If you are curious about Neil’s motorcycle travels, he wrote several books about them. “Ghost Rider” is quite deep, as he was dealing with the tragic losses of both his daughter and his wife a year later. Neil jumped on his bike and road over 55,000 miles to “heal” and search for a reason to live. It’s a great “how to” book for anyone who has endured a personal tragedy in their lives and it provides both hope and inspiration. Neil left us with a tremendous amount of his personal wisdom in his books and I would recommend any one of them wholeheartedly.
On being a 3 piece I have heard interviews where when asked about adding another member they said either of 2 things, firstly it could spoil the synergy they have and secondly (and my favourite reason) "I think the fans like to see us struggle"😂
It is true as a life long fan I would hear the new album back in the day and wonder how in the name of god will they manage THAT live? They always did. Amazing musicians and just 3 very nice people who loved each other and loved making music.
J.S. Bach to Geddy Lee..."Hold my beer". Not sure how many get that but for those not in the know, Bach played the organ with BOTH hands and feet hundreds of years ago. He had a set of pedals at his feet that were a keyboard. There are still many out there today who can do this. With that said, Geddy, Alex, and Neil are by far the most talented set of musicians because they would do it live, night after night, after night around the world. I appreciate how you appreciate these gentlemen. It is nice to see there are still those out there who can appreciate music.
I think most organs have foot pedals. Bach may have been particularly adept at using them.
Steve Winwood plays the foot pedals on the Hammond. Not a lot of modern keyboardists do.
Greatest 3 piece rock band in history, game over.
They would be a full sounding 5 member band. Watch the earlier versions where Neil plays an acoustic kit. But yes they play multiple instruments at the same time. Watch Geddy will play phenomenal bass lines while playing the Moogs with his feet, and singing. Alex has Moog pedals next to his effects as well. Most talented band ever.
Welcome to the Rush nation. By far the most talented band to grace a stage. Listen to La Villa Strangiato and you will truly hear the brilliance
he started riding a bike and spoke of riding through rain. then the motorcycle. he's written books on his travels.
I thought I recalled he'd ride a bicycle between shows that were fairly close earlier on (maybe through the 80's) then switched to a motorcycle later...
YES!! HE PLAYED THAT WITH HIS FEET!! He's GEDDY LEE! He does what he WANTS!!
I read that with Cartman's voice!
Part of the “fullness” of the sound is Alex Lifeson. He was forced to be creative in creating space with the guitar, using lots of suspended and augmented chords. His solos are some of the tastiest in rock as well. Unique scales, note selection, and atmosphere are part of everything he does.
You are Right!, Rush is The Best power trío that has ever existed. And you discovered it by your own .
This is not meant as any challenge to Rush because well, you already know. A band that formed about a year after Rush (1969) in England and made a huge impact early was Emerson, Lake and Palmer. They are also a progressive rock group that were coined as a "Supergroup" at the time. They have a great catalogue and for a start maybe you would enjoy "Lucky Man". "Fanfare for the Common Man" and "From the Beginning". These gentlemen had an incredible pedigree before they joined ranks and I think you will enjoy their special talent.
I agree that if there was a 3 piece contender to Rush's crown, it would be ELP. They were great musicians (particularly Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer) and provided a very full-sounding experience. HOWEVER, I have to say that the quality of the prog rock ELP created was, for me at least, less thematic, less melodic, and more convoluted, than that of Rush. After much reflection, what has stood out for me is the quality of Rush's compositions, most particularly what they were creating in a six album stretch from "2112," "A Farewell to Kings," "Hemispheres," "Permanent Waves," "Moving Pictures," and (though some might disagree) "Signals." Never before or since has there been an outpouring of such creative compositional genius in rock music. And I say that as a fan of some of the prog greats, including Genesis, Yes, Kansas, ELP, and Jethro Tull.
@@markstromberg1148 I agree with most of your points and appreciate your comments very much. I think that Rush was a very accessible prog group and that is meant as a compliment. They really did create memorable melodic music and for that I think that makes their music timeless in many ways. Of course this began for me as a commentary of other 3 member bands that made great or moreover epic music and Rush really fills the bill. I confess that I have seen some legendary bands from the 60's like Cream and Jimi Hendrix Experience (both in 1968) and although amazing and filled with their own greatness they certainly weren't prog groups and not the least bit complicated. With the bands you mentioned above it is a very good example of some early prog music, interestingly often British that were of course bands with more members. I think that many would agree that Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin were very much in the Prog world but of course for me, those elements aren't the first thing I think about when I consider their sound. Over the last 25 years for my personal consumption I have probably been to see Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree (Steve Wilson), The Flower Kings, Marillion, Haken, Thank You Scientists more than any other groups. There sure is a lot of great music past and present. Thanks for the reply, cheers!
ELP in studio could rival Rush as a 3 piece band but if you watch any of ELP's live performances they just could not do what these 3 guys could do, ELP's live stuff you'll find to be sloppy one reason I believe is Geddy, Alex, and Neil were always stone cold sober unlike most Rock bands, example is Zeppelin Bozo is right up there with Neil but he could hardly sit on his stool as he was wasted most of the time, which of course is what lead to his early demise
@@markstromberg1148 Rush actually inducted Yes into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
I saw them 2 times out of 3 they visited Finland . Some like me who have waited more than 20yrs to see them live, the first show was mindblowing experience. For both us and the band . Greatest band of the planet . RUSH para siempre ❤🇫🇮
The best band in the world in their heyday and music still stands the test of time. Love the boys from Toronto, Ontario Canada. Power trio extrordinaire. Cannot get better than this band.
That is a bummer in regards to CZcams. This was an excellent performance but if you have the chance watch the one from Exit Stage Left. There is more of an intro with Neil playing a number of different percussion instruments. It has a bit more of an organic feel. Neil's last name is pronounced PearT. Neil has written a number of books as well. One I have read is Far and Away which he writes about his motorcycle adventures amongst other things. He would always take the back roads and had one of the crew riding with him. He loved exploring nature. Cheers
I was driving on WA 410 towards Chinook Pass (near Mt. Rainier NP) on the day after their Seattle show (on the tour in which "Far and Away" was written about) and Neil and his co-riders passed me going the other way. The show the next day was in Portland, which I attended. Man, if I were only a few minutes earlier I maybe could have met them at the pass. It was pretty cool, though.
@@michaeldover That's cool!
Ahhhh my boys!!! Our three Canadian masters!!! 1980 having my first baby. My life would not be the same 1000's of listens never loses it's spark. Never underestimate the power of RUSH to surprise you every song.... ohhh lord luvs ducks, La Villa Strangiato is just mind blowing awesomeness!!!
Great reaction to our boys!!!!Cheers
Yep, he's playin' it with his feet. I've seen footage of him where he's hammering-on/pulling-off on the neck of his bass, stomping pedals, and doing something on the keyboard with his right hand while belting out the vocals. All three of them individually are 4-star premium musicians - in spades. Neil with the MalletKat and the rest of the triggers he can beat on back there, never mind the actual drumkit itself - has a "backing band" of his own if he wants it, you've seen what Geddy can do, and Alex just keeps giving it his everything on the guitars and guitar-like instruments, and though it isn't usually visible, he's got a bank of effects buttons, AND a pedal-board like you saw Geddy running that he uses in the appropriate places. Put 'em all together, and you've got one helluva band. RIP Neil.
I was always in awe of how Alex was able to use open chords and leave strings open and let them ring without sounding like a mess.. especially in a live setting and I've seen RUSH in concert several times
The whole of Rush is far greater than the sum of their parts a perfect example of Synergy
instruments listed on album Xanadu was recorded on: • Geddy Lee - vocals, bass and twelve-string guitar, Minimoog, bass pedal synthesizers.
• Alex Lifeson - electric and acoustic six- and twelve-string guitars, classical guitar, bass pedal synthesizers.
• Neil Peart - drums, orchestra bells, wind chimes, bell tree, vibraslap, triangle, tubular bells, temple blocks.
The Prog Gods!
I’ve been able to sing along with this song since I was 14. I’m 58 now. That’s what this is. We are RUSH ARMY!
It was a point of pride for RUSH that they could actually play everything live that was recorded in the studio. Absolute pros. Super clean live and just spectacular in concert! Every time! I saw 18 of those times on 17 different tours over the decades.
RUSH was very special. Ask anyone.
The greatest band ever no ego's just friends Jamin together what a incredible gift
yes with his feet in an interview he showed the color stickers so he can see the pedals in the dark while he sings and plays bass
I was in a rush tribute band and let me tell you as a bass player who's played rush songs for my whole life it's Freaking hard to play and sing those parts!!! Geddy is a Freak!! Also the Taurus pedals took me months to get down while playing.it was the funnest yet hardest gig I Ever did. Which was only like a couple years but those guys were just my hero's and I wish they were still around!! RIP Neil. The GOAT 3 piece band👍
I agree with by saying Rush is Full sounding 3-member band in history because my friends and I witnessed 1st hand by seeing Rush live in concert back in 2010. Rush was doing their Time Machine Tour. They had a stop in West Palm Beach, Florida on October 2, 2010.
And....they composed that in 1977, when they were 23 years old!!!!!
Neil was also an awesome writer. you can read all about his motorcycle shenanigans while touring in "Roadshow- Landscape with drums".... his other books are epic as well!
An when Geddy plays the keys with his hands, he is playing the oberhyme base pedals!!
That dude is one of the sickest musicians to walk the planet
One of the things I’ve always loved about Rush is that the bass was always right up front in the music. They didn’t bury it in the background like so many other bands did. But maybe that was a function of the bass player being the lead singer. No matter, I’m just glad they did it that way. One of the really cool things about this song is how it seems so almost like an orchestral piece with the different movements as it goes along.
Geddy switches back and forth between keyboard played by hand and bass foot pedals, and playing his bass and doing the keyboard with his feet. What the actual heck? I have listened to this song hundreds of times and hear something new every time. And this is a short version of this song. In the earlier long version Neil's drum kit includes full orchestral percussion including tubular bells, xylophones, cow bells, chimes, etc. Great reaction! Very much like a concerto!
They wanted to be known as the smallest orchestra in the world. Proudly Canadian 🇨🇦
Pretty phenomenal for three musicians to pull that off, but then again by this point it was merely textbook for them. That full sound is not only the result of each of them multitasking on a certain level, but the brilliance of the writing in the material plays into it as well.🤘🖖✌️🎸🎸🥁🥁🎹🎹🎤🥇🇨🇦👍👌
48 year lifelong fan who bought the debut album upon release in 1974. Yes Geddy plays footpedal keyboards while playing bass, singing AND moving the microphone with his nose.
The live version fron the 80s on exit stage left I believe is more crisp , less booming, tighter
Absolutely love your Rush reaction videos. Welcome to the family.
Thank you!
This is the best live band I ever seen.
I have seen them many times for a reason
My friend, you have to check out Xanadu Live in Montreal (1981) once you watch, you will understand why RUSH is so Loved in Canada!! Best live band ever!!!
Geddy would even move his mike out of the way with his nose! They used EVERYTHING!
If you noticed the Guitarist - Alex Lifeson is also playing Toris peddles with his feet ALSO to play Synth cords.
Hahaha!! That mind blown moment when you noticed Geddy was playing Taurus pedals with his foot!!!
My honest opinion, I'm happy to get a change of pace with your reaction. I haven't actually seen this R30 version and enjoyed it very much. Of course, it didn't have the higher range of a younger Geddy Lee, and the older version was longer and definitely more epic, but this one was no snoozer either. Thank you for making the effort and finding a way to get out the reaction. 🤘👍
Not only is he playing the synthesizer with his foot, he's mastered playing the synthesizer with his foot. The time spent.
The dedication required.
Shit...the coordination. They are rock gods.
Damn I have a ton of catching up to do after work! Love the drum reaction. Yes, only three members.
Their SARS Fest The Spirit of Radio with the Paint it Black into is a must listen.
Glad you got to see the Exit Stage Left version! Honestly, I don't know that you can wrong with any Live Rush. Unlike other bands, these guys have always shown up to perform for their fans.
Love LV!!! :) BTW.... who are you?? LoL! ♥
@@Buds1own lol. I'm just a girl, who's loves Rush, from Las Vegas. My name is Lyra. 😁
Chasing Anthems doing reaction to Rush, gotta do the song Anthem. Will give you a good dose of really early Rush.
I remember when this came out. It goes well with weed. They are huge weed fans. Check out "A Passage to Bangkok" where they celebrate it in all of its forms. Legally of course.
If you like Rush, and epic songs like this, check out a band called "Yes."
A huge influence on them and their bassist (The Late Chris Squire) was Geddy's favorite. His first bass was a Rickenbacker, same brand as Chris used. Alex is a Jimmy Page fan.
One of their best known songs, from their early-ish days was "Roundabout," where the "To be continued..." comes from.
Geddy played Chris' bass part when "Yes" were inducted into the RRHoF.
*** Check out Starship Trooper. The second movement has a countrish vibe, and the guitarist, Steve Howe, has a lot of country influences.
Have fun exploring Yes on YT or off.
Well, at least you experienced the 1981 performance, right? It's probably the definitive performance of that song. :)
Yes, Geddy has been playing pedals for decades. He can play synth lines on pedals while his hands play bass, and sometimes he plays bass lines with the pedals while playing keys with his hands.
Neil Peart ("peert", not "pert") did indeed motorcycle between gigs. I believe he also bicycled between some of the closer ones.
That compliment is very high praise. I am a long time Rush fan, and the musical intelligence, they possess, is unmatched(in my opinion). They have established themselves and influenced countless artists, during their 40 years of making music. They were counter-culture, before it was a thing. Their determination and perseverance, helped pave the way for many artists to go against mainstream constraints.
The '81 Exit Stage Left rendition is SO much more dramatic...mostly because it's more analog.
StickHits' (a wonderful Rush fan who upgrades old videos) thought the blockage was due to mislabeling. Another 80's concert similar to Exit Stage Left, is being released on the anniversary set of Moving Pictures. Hopefully they get it sorted out soon. 🤦🤷
Hands down the best 3 piece band and arguably the best guitarist, bassist, and drummer to ever form a band. The sex and drugs weren't what they were interested in (OK, SOME DRUG related shennanigans may have happened!!!). That's why they were soooooo f-ing good (no Kiss or Motley Crew here). This was their profession and more importantly, their passion, and that's exactly how they approched their career and every show they ever played. Small venue, big venue, for them it was about delivering the best performance they could. I went to see them every tour from 1980 until the end. With the exeption of one show I went to, they were absolutely phenomanol. They strived to be the best they could be. I was so lucky to be turned onto Rush by a random bass player I met when I was playing drums in misc bands. Most EXCELLENT musicians, very grounded, such a joy to listen to and watch live, and SUCH good friends. How lucky am I that our paths crossed? I miss them and always will.
RUSH is my favorite band but other 3 piece bands worth checking out: Triumph, Cream, Grand Funk Railroad, King's X, ZZ Top, Jimi Hendrix, Zebra, The Police.
Geddy is handling the double neck and keyboards and vocals. The moog pedals help him trigger certain sounds that he needs. Xanadu is absolutely one of my many faves, shows the multi layered sounds. When they wrote this they were already ahead of their time.
Hmmm. Looked like a single neck base to me.
I am finishing up a book by Neil, The Masked Rider,where in '88 he rode a bicycle across Cameron, in west Africa. It is kick ass. Later is Ghost Rider,which he rode his motorcycle through Canada U S and Central America, after his daughter, and wife passed away about 9 months apart.
Geddy plays his bass, his synthesizer with his feet and he plays his voice like an instrument too. Neil Peart plays the drums like a lead instrument as well. Rush is a rush!
Thank you for making the extra effort to upload this reaction. As a guitarist, you will really appreciate La Villa Strangiato (instrumental). It lost out winning a Grammy by the Police (boy, did they get that one wrong). This song has what I feel is Alex's best work. Many top notch musicians tried to learn it as they were developing and call it their "challenge song." The studio version (remastered) has by far the best sound. When I first heard it in 1978 I had a spiritual experience. The best live version is R40 in Cleveland. Hope you do this one next. Cheers!
How cool are these guys? It’s like they know they are RUSH!
They are indeed the fullest sounding band bar none.
Before the motorcycle, Neil would be dropped off 200 miles from the arena they were going to play at and cycle on a bike to the gig. He also visted all the major musems in the country as well as the small ones. He rode bikes across Africa and China. You can read about it in his book "The Masked Rider"
I agree that they are, by far, the BIGGEST sounding rock trio on the planet. Having said that, PLEASE check out another three piece band called GRAND FUNK RAILROAD and their live version of "Inside Looking Out", 1969. KILLER!!!
ELP is bigger and fuller than Rush.
Grand Funk was a 4 piece live. They had another keyboardist.
3 members, with one early drummer on 1st album who was replaced by Neal Peart.
Neil Pier lost his daughter and his wife within around a year and he took off and road to Northwest British Columbia all the way down the West Coast Oregon California down to Mexico Central America into Southern America and then back up to Canada , over 50,000 miles on just that trip alone and he said it was soothing for his soul being in motion riding like a when they're upset you're trying to get them relax and go to sleep you taking for a ride in the car because the motion soothes the soul.
Neil peart passed away and I read somewhere he rode his bike thousands of miles once when his wife and kid got killed in a car wreck. Great band.
Peart [ PEERT ] rode a bicycle across Africa.. and wrote a book about it.
Motorcycle? Piece of cake..
Thats when he was in his thirties though.
Rode his motorcycle across the states to different stadiums in his late fifties early 60s
@@st.fiacre6685 I knew that, just pointing pout that solo 2-wheeling was a lifelong habit of Neil's. Were he still alive, he'd probably wheelchair from gig to gig...if necessary! ;-)>
@@EnerGeezerSquirrel Yeah, i think somewhere along the line, he got bored reading novels on the touring bus between shows. Probably had claustrophobia.
This is the best live version in my humble opinion
When you ask Geddy to 'hold my beer' remember he might grab it with his foot 😉 BTW the older version is even better!
I think you get it, serious talent , music, muscianship and........ lyrics, always read the lyrics. Good job.
Like many before me have mentioned …the best version to watch is the 1981 live performance from Exit Stage Left.
The trio from Toronto. Best Rock Band ever.
Probably only the other Power Trio that compares in terms of fullness of sound is King's X
Actually, if we must go there then I will go with another power Trio from Canada ............... Triumph czcams.com/video/gCWj8Nz5DUg/video.html
KING'S X is so criminally underrated. It's sad.
I’ve been a fan since Gretchen went to Nebraska. Went back from there to catch up, then onward through the years. Great band that I have never had the opportunity to see live. ~Randy
Geddy Lee, at points during song, is singing, playing bass and playing keyboard with his feet
Best band ever
The Tea Party is my fav Canadian band next to Rush, you have to check out that Aussie concert I sent you :P They al play a lot of diff instruments from all over the world and incorporate them into a cool rock thing, I love them :)
As much as I love this version during this tour it makes me feel sorry for Rush fans that didn't get to see this during the Farewell to Kings tour. Hearing this song for the first time when it was new was just a mind blowing experience. As much as I enjoyed 2112 (that was the first tour I saw them live) Farewell to Kings just brought so much power and presence to the music. They are by far my favorite band of all time and the best live shows I've seen.
Although Rush were Canadian they toured mostly in the USA and Europe. the late great Neil Peart ( pronounced PEERT ) latterly lived in LA. just discovered your channel , Willy J. from Glasgow.
Geddy is playing a set of Taurus pedals. Either while playing the bass or the keys. Either way, great.
You need to check out this song 1981 exit stage left. Incredible!
Another three-piece band that I'm rediscovering is Kings X, a bit heavier, but still a bit prog. Oh, it's Neil Piert phonetically.
RUSH is the best Rock band! Amazing!
Geddy IS playing the Bass as he plays the foot petal synth......
This is the power trio of all time
You should check out YYZ Live in Rio and La Villa Strangiato 🎸🎵🎼🎶
Led Zepplin 3 piece DVD Song remains the Same a full concert in Madison Square Garden.
but he does play the pedals and bass simultaneously.
It's nice that although from a different genre of music you can see and appreciate the talent!
Both Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee play foot pedals which is basically keyboard for feet.
Really enjoyed your reaction. Because you took the blue pill, search for '"Rush at Laura Secord high school". It's one of the earliest recordings with the original drummer. Just sayin you'll enjoy it!
They just have great engineering! LOL!
Yeah. Geddy Lee plays with his feet as well!
near the end you can also see alex playing pedals also
Best and break out album 2112 (long). Instrumental singalong YYZ in Rio (includes Morris code). Album don't forget moving pictures or exit stage left. Niel Piert wrote almost everything. It is pronounced like Pierce with a spear.
I didn't hear the bells. It could be my phone too. Thanks for playing this song.
I don't know if the motorcycle story is true, but I don't doubt it. He wouldn't have to worry about having to drive in winter. In Canada, the winter is slow for touring and most of the stadiums are busy at that time of year with hockey. Rush would use the winter to write songs and record. If touring is going to happen in winter, bands use that as their time to play the southern hemisphere, since it would be summer there.
Three band mates , ZZTOP.🧐😉
No brother, you're correct, the most massive sounding 3, 4, 5 or more piece band that you can hear.
Held within the pleasure dome
Decreed by Kubla Khan
To taste my bitter triumph
As a man, immortal man
Never more shall I return
Escape these caves of ice
For I have dined on honey dew
And drunk the milk of paradise, whoa, paradise
Just read Neil’s book, Ghost Rider. Incredible talent.
I don't think you will find a three MAN band with a fuller sound and you'd be hard pressed to find a band tighter musically than they are. they're all focused , they're all in time, they are all on point, always !!! I've seen them live several times and I never seen one of them out of sync, off tempo, out of time, nothing !! they're the fullest three man band ever and they are also the tightest band period, I've ever heard.