Father Prince, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate these deep analyses. You always seem to allow me (maybe encourage me?) to interpret songs in a different way. Thank you once again, Father.

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

This is a beautiful way of finishing the series of ten songs. I don't know if Neil Peart intended this to be the final song on the final album, but it is highly apt. I think Peart may have had a double meaning in the phrase "It's a measure of a life" at the end. A measure is the term often used for a serving of a drink, so a measure of a life could refer to the time one is given; your measure, your alloted time to consume.

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, excellent!!!!

We are finally at the end of this journey. Clockwork Angels is my second favorite album by Rush. There isn't much more I can say. Clockwork Angels is a concept album, it is grandiose in its music. The story it tells has been told many times, I think, in different media, but it is well woven. Peart keeps surprising me. There were many songs I would have liked to see analyzed, but with Rush, the amount of great songs is immeasurable. I hope people were encouraged to dig deeper into Rush's repertoire.

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

I barely scratched the surface. Next series : Hidden Gems of Rush.

@elvendorktw1036

3 жыл бұрын

@@GuylainPrince Oh, really? I'm very much looking forward to that!

@ryancraig2795

3 жыл бұрын

@@GuylainPrince I would definitely watch, your reactions are enjoyable and your analyses enlightening.

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

To me, your contributions are as important as my "attempt to understand". You are part of this channel, those of you who like the bands.

I didn't comment on all the video's, but thank you for your effort on exploring Rush!

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Much welcome!

J’espère de participer à un autre pack of 10 songs of Rush !!! Oui le plus important est l’amour, le respect, la générosité et l’espoir !!!! Voilà l’essentiel et je suis très heureuses finir sur ces notes ! Très heureuse ! Merci et à la prochaine j’espère! 🙏🏽💕🎶

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

J'espère aussi. À la prochaine!

Wonderful breakdown of this incredibly deep and meaningful song...this song was like the cherry on the top of Rush's incredible career.

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really loved my 10 weeks with Rush!

I began my Rush journey as a 12 year old and have been a die hard fan ever since, I will be 54 this year. This song is beautiful and a fitting ending for an incredible career. Since Neil’s death I cannot listen to this song without getting a tear in my eye.😢

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly, my reaction vid got blocked. That was pretty much my reaction as well. Thanks for passing by!

@johnhancock9249

Жыл бұрын

I’m 53 and know exactly what you mean. I’m a drummer because of watching Neil.

This song meant everything to me when it came out...now most Rush fans can’t listen to it without strong wells of emotion bubbling up...

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Yup! It was my reaction, indeed!

Brilliant as ever, father. Personally i feel it’s Neil’s ode to Voltaire and humanism. Much appreciated. Stay safe. Looking forward to Epica

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Humanism, I agree!

Not sure if you’re familiar with the other songs on this album, but you mentioned- letting everything else besides love and respect be- is a theme in another song on this album called “Wish Them Well”. Pretty cool track

My 10 (more-or-less-hidden) gems: Bravado (Roll the Bones) Red Sector A (Grace Under Pressure) Workin' Them Angels (Snakes & Arrows) Dreamline (Roll the Bones) Losing it (Signals) Carve Away The Stone (Test for Echo) Mystic Rhythms (Power Windows) Mission (Hold Your Fire) Sweet Miracle (Vapor Trails) Middletown Dreams (Power Windows)

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. I keep that in my files.

So we have come to the end of this journey. The swan song of RUSH, the song which has moved me the most and probably always will. This song has it all: Geddy's emotional vocals, Alex' beautifully subdued solo, Neil's lyrical ode to Voltaire, gorgeous strings and lovely piano bits. Such a long way from Working Man and Fly by Night. :) I have to admit that the studio albums after Counterparts left me underwhelmed: Test for Echo was bland with just a few good songs, Vapor Trails was better but suffered from bad sound quality and Snakes and Arrows somehow also failed to impress me. But then Clockwork Angels saw the light of day and it was love at first hearing. Their live output (Rio, R30) was excellent, even exceptional by the way. During the last years I have had to witness my mother suffer from a wasting, incurable disease. And lately my wife has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. As such I reflect a lot on death. And it is in The Garden where I find some solace (also Nightwish's The Greatest Show on Earth). For whatever happens to us, we have to get up on our feet, smile at the face of death and despair ... and tend our gardens. Pay the price... and do not count the cost. One final link. You might have all seen the induction and acceptance speeches (blah blah!) from the Rock and Roll Hall 2013 ceremony. I'd like to bring kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z4GMq5JsXdS4hZM.html to your attention. Thank you, Guylain, for your work on these videos. Looking for more!

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you for you kind words. I really loved this journey. I will do some more Ruch in the near future. 1- "Hidden gems" of Rush. I loved them so much!

Guylain, I don't seem to be able to find your reaction video for this song. Great analysis. If someone told me that Neil knew what was coming when he wrote this song, it wouldn't surprise me, though I don't believe that is the case.

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Go and look again. I received an email that it was unblock. Is that the case for you? Please confirm...

@ryancraig2795

3 жыл бұрын

@@GuylainPrince yes, I can see it again now, thanks. I never got to finish watching it earlier.

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Great!

This song is as if Neil was writing his own eulogy. Tough to listen to without some emotion.

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Yup! And/or the one of the band.

The one suggestion in response to this [analysis] I'd like to give is: read the book "clockwork angels" (or listen to the narrated version - by Neil Peart) and then go through your analysis again.

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Any insight?

@rickrides8352

3 жыл бұрын

@@GuylainPrince I don't understand exactly what you mean by your question 'any insight', but you will find out who the Watchmaker is (and who his opponent is) for example. And yes, you can find some analogy there with some kind of a higher being - if you want to. Also: the book is full of hidden gems, related to Rush. Have fun finding them :-)

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I thought that I completely missed the point of the song and that you wanted me to redo my vid. I will one day. I looked for books by Neil. I will buy one, for sure! I did not find the version with NP, as narrator.

Thank you! I’ve got my 10 “deep cuts” Available Light Totem Double Agent Open Secrets Vital Signs Marathon Stick it Out Wish them Well Anagram Chain Lightening

@christophmozure9413

3 жыл бұрын

Lightning not lightening. 👌

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

Est-ce normal M Prince que je ne trouve pas la réaction de 'The Garden ' ???

@GuylainPrince

3 жыл бұрын

Elle est bloquée dans certains pays, mais la France ou le Canada n'en fait pas partie. Allez voir à nouveau...