I smiled so hard when you said "I can't handle this" and "This is too much!!" Imagine what old bastards like me did, the first time we heard it, all those years ago! It makes me so, so happy when a beautiful young man like yourself can love this music like I/we do! Neil Peart dying was a great loss: he was a great musician, writer and poet. Bands like Rush will never come our way again...

@seano2112

3 жыл бұрын

Matthew Black echoed my sentiments exactly 👍

@virtualchoirboy_mc

3 жыл бұрын

My first thought was... This was just one song. Imagine a THREE HOUR concert where the talent never stops. A dozen concerts, every one near or over three hours, every one a musical masterpiece, and every one a cherished memory.

@karlbreuer5719

2 жыл бұрын

Ahead of their time!

Geddy claimed that they wanted to be the smallest symphony orchestra in the world... I think they accomplished that goal.

@ginamarandino6451

4 жыл бұрын

And they did something that I prayed for 4 years and adding strings in their final tour, I highly recommend the garden

@WarrenCromartie2

3 жыл бұрын

Keith Emerson once said he wanted to create the 'Best goddamn three piece in the world' I love ELP, but I have to say Rush wear the crown for being the best 'goddamn three piece in the world'

@peteranundsson4682

3 жыл бұрын

Oh Yes they did!

@edanielgreen

3 жыл бұрын

@@WarrenCromartie2 True dat! I was a big ELP fan, still am, but then my fellow Canucks, Rush, started makin' music (yeah, I'm that old), and that ALL changed! 😁

@RoarOfWolverine

3 жыл бұрын

WarrenCromartie2 Keith Emerson: “I am going to make the best three piece band in the world!”. Alex, Geddy, Neil: “can you hold our beers, eh?”.

Love your appreciation of their musicianship and the scale of their creativity.

@susanlynn770

3 жыл бұрын

Right? I can't wipe the smile off my face

"How three people can sound like 8 people" is such a good description of Rush. Watching Geddy actually play bass while singing and playing synth with his feet is something to behold.

Alex Lifeson is such criminally underrated guitarist. Consider how much musical space he covers in a three-piece band. Super versatile and super talented--his solos floor me with their emotional feel and impact.

@ltdanu

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I've loved Rush for sooo long and Alex seems to get the shaft especially on these reactions.

@hulaGUNZ

3 жыл бұрын

he's one of Eddie Van Halen's idols, if that's not enough respect

@louofm1

3 жыл бұрын

@@hulaGUNZ someone once asked Eddie van Halen how it feels to be the best guitarist in the world. He said, I'd dont know, why dont you ask Alex lifeson

@hulaGUNZ

3 жыл бұрын

@@louofm1 that sounds familiar, I think I heard that somewhere before

@thegameshark8966

3 жыл бұрын

hulaGUNZ That’s because it’s posted on every single Rush video ever

Haha! "I can't do it! It's too hard!" Yeah, this song is an aural assault on your brain. Give it another listen on your own and just surrender to it. The lyrics (based on an unfinished poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge) essentially speak about a mythical place called Xanadu, which offers eternal life to those who find it. The protagonist in the song finds what he seeks, but gets more than he bargained for. Eternal life, yes. But also a prison from which he cannot escape. Now he spends his days waiting for the world to end so he can rest at last. This is a song about seeking a prize, and then finding out that it's not all that you thought it would be.

@jamesbarrett3958

3 жыл бұрын

Paul Scheuer Well said!😎

@wuhdee1

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@susanlynn770

3 жыл бұрын

Yesss!

@joshlegare

3 жыл бұрын

#truth

@edwardx.winston5744

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was all a metaphor for opium abuse. A paradise you cannot leave.

I love rush!!!! The best power trio....forever....... RIP Neil the professor Peart

My friend you have no idea how happy it makes me to see a new generation embrace the greatest rock band of all time. Back in the 70s and 80s if you were a Rush fan you were considered a nerd. Now people can see the genius that the rest of us fans always knew. Keep up the great reactions. Stay safe brother

@edanielgreen

4 жыл бұрын

I feel exactly the same way, was that nerd as well. 😂

@louofm1

3 жыл бұрын

I was a proud nerd in the 80s listening to Rush. Hell I'm still a proud nerd listening to Rush

@stephenwebb921

3 жыл бұрын

louofm1 lol. Me too

In the end it's all about the music, "Geddy Lee". Is anyone else still not bored watching reactions to this song ?

@benredmond6636

4 жыл бұрын

I get excited everytime I see someone has reacted to it. Takes me back the first time I saw them perform this on the VHS. I had heard the audio version from the CD a number of times. But to watch them work through this song was mind blowing the first time.

@zerglilngvet5428

4 жыл бұрын

man... rush send me up to space everytime

@leddygee1896

4 жыл бұрын

Apparently not... If people want to appreciate it, what's wrong with that?

@Johnny67557

3 жыл бұрын

@@benredmond6636 I must have watched about 7 of them! Love it!

@DrBoneright

3 жыл бұрын

Scary Stuff!! A A AWWWOOOOOOOO!!!

Jay Rah, you are becoming the king of Rush reactions and you have just begun your journey!!!!

@sqr2024

4 жыл бұрын

I have subscribed because of your enthusiasm towards the three greatest musicians on the planet. R.I.P. Niel!

@mylesdevine9513

4 жыл бұрын

Same here, great reactions bro. Neil in Frankfurt!!!!!!! Epic

@stephenwebb921

3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@susanlynn770

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

@susanlynn770

3 жыл бұрын

@@sqr2024 you got that right!

The greatest band of all time. The band that literally enjoyed each other. The band that other bands(ALL OF THEM) said they were the nicest guys they ever met. Their music is complicated but easily understood and appreciated. Simply the best. Neil Peart had a dream to read every book ever written. He did not succeed but holy shit he tried and what a goal to strive for.

Yeah, Neil likes to flip his sticks. I think he gets bored… he just doesn’t have enough to do back there. 🤷🏻‍♂️😉

@juliemanarin4127

4 жыл бұрын

😂

@zerglilngvet5428

4 жыл бұрын

lololol

@steadfastneasy26

3 жыл бұрын

@Steve Blackwood "he just doesn’t have enough to do back there." Yeah, turns out he was always a little jealous of Geddy because of how busy he kept himself.

@susanlynn770

3 жыл бұрын

😘❤️

@mycroft16

3 жыл бұрын

Man needs more percussive instruments to bang.

My friend, you just witnessed the three most talented trio on the planet. I've followed these guys since 1973 when I was 12. When the Professor (Neal Peart) joined in 74 I leaped in head first. You have so much to listen too from Rush is all I can say is start with thier early work first to get a feel for what got them to the pinnacle where they rightly belong. Compare studio to live. Your doing a great bro. Denton

I saw Rush 19 times yet to see someone like you get so excited and so into the music, it still never fails to give me chills. Excellent job, excellent review!

@virtualchoirboy_mc

3 жыл бұрын

I "only" saw them a dozen times and yet, just like you, their live performances leave me with chills, but also with two main feelings: immense gratitude that I had the chance to witness their amazing talent and immense sadness that Neil's passing means nobody will ever get to truly experience Rush live ever again. "it's on a different level right now" - To be honest, I think they were always on a different level. Live, studio, didn't matter. These three maestros were always on a different level.

@lvgelfling72

3 жыл бұрын

@@virtualchoirboy_mc YES YES YES! I waited till the 90s to fall in love with Rush, and only 10 shows, and I wouldn't trade one of my nights with them for anything at all... Well, maybe one night I would sacrifice to stop spread of CoVid, but anything else is not enough. Especially being able to see Xanadu live for R40 was ... No words... Some tears were shed during those shows for sure...

Imagine listening to this on headphones as a small child. It put me in a mental fetal postion and warped my brain. it was a beautiful thing. RIP Neil Peart

It does my heart good to see a younger generation dive into Rush and really appreciate the talent and tremendous ability they show. Especially live. They were so awesome. Good stuff on your reaction to this song. You hit the nail on the head.

Seeing this live was one of the greatest experiences of my life.

@shugd3

3 жыл бұрын

Saw this in 1979, on the hemisphere tour,

@cheryl83

3 жыл бұрын

I saw them in 94. They were still fresh AF. Epic show. And Neil's solo? Omfg. 🤯

@jorgegonzalezobrgegon4193

2 жыл бұрын

You are one of the world’s luckiest person this is beyond magic ‘cause is fu….ng real

As a drummer, this was the drum-kit that was the most intimidating, jaw-dropping thing I'd ever seen. I was 11 in 1981 and this kit was everything I aspired to be. This was the age before electronics and sampling on any great scale and you actually had to play what you presented. These were glory days for music.

@Ghostnotes1221

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed.......

This concert footage is from "Exit Stage Left," and is an utterly brilliant film. Rush are/were master musicians.

A 3 piece band......unbelievable! Rush are truly phenomenal. Lead guitar--in the top 10 ever, Bass--probably top 3, Drummer--best ever.......and they put it all together constantly for so long! Collective genius.

Xanadu is a trip, all goose bumps, sounds like some epic shit gon happen

Another great reaction.. I say hold off a bit on 2112, Another live masterpiece YYZ from Rush in Rio or La Villa Strangiatto you will have a better idea of how they create so much sound. I suggest the storybook version of 2112, musically it’s amazing but the overall story is important to understand. It’s a lot to take in just one listen ✌️☝️☝️✌️

Born in 66, seen Rush live 19 times. These early tracks Simply loaded Gems of musical talent ! UNSURPASSED

The simple fact that all the percussion in the intro is all natural instruments - no synths/pad/triggers or electronics is a thing of beauty!

Rush is the GOAT !!!! I've seen Rush several times in Concert and they been my favorite band since 1976.The rabbit hole is deep, Over 40 years of great music. I miss The Holy Trinity, watching these three guys was an unbelievable experience.

RUSH IS EVERYTHING! THIS IS THE MOST EPIC PERFORMANCE OF ALL TIME! MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE! GREAT REACTION MY FRIEND! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! THANK YOU! SUBSCRIBED! 💥💯🖤🎶🤘 RIP Neil Peart

When you've been a Rush fan for over 40 years, one of life's great joys is watching younger people watch, absorb and *GET* Rush. Welcome, enjoy the view!

"Working Man" by Rush (Time Machine Tour: Live In Cleveland) man you have to see this live show trust me! its possible that your pc gonna burn and explode

@Babyseal2002

4 жыл бұрын

Album version first,, then early live, then Spirit of Radio, then Working Man from Cleveland... It's a journey.

@michaelgeisdorf6641

3 жыл бұрын

Live in Cleveland will flip you out!! It might be the single most “OFF THE HOOK!” guitar playing you’ll ever hear!!

That little grin that Alex shoots to Geddy just says he knows, some s**t’s about to go down

I love how you appreciate the raw talent of Rush. You discover what we discovered first time hearing them, and we who've been with Rush from the beginning respect that!! Thanks!

Listen to “the necromancer” Caress of Steel album., Your face will MELT.!!! And you won’t regret it.’!!

Now you know why many consider this song/performance to be one of the greatest of all time!!! "The Garden" Live from the 2012 tour!

“To seek the sacred river Alph To walk the caves of ice To break my fast on honey dew And drink the milk of Paradise…” I had heard the whispered tales Of immortality The deepest mystery From an ancient book. I took a clue I scaled the frozen mountain tops Of eastern lands unknown Time and Man alone Searching for the lost - Xanadu Xanadu - To stand within The Pleasure Dome Decreed by Kubla Khan To taste anew the fruits of life The last immortal man To find the sacred river Alph To walk the caves of ice Oh, I will dine on honey dew And drink the milk of Paradise A thousand years have come and gone But time has passed me by Stars stopped in the sky Frozen in an everlasting view Waiting for the world to end Weary of the night Praying for the light Prison of the lost - Xanadu Xanadu - Held within The Pleasure Dome Decreed by Kubla Khan To taste my bitter triumph As a mad immortal man Nevermore shall I return Escape these caves of ice For I have dined on honey dew And drunk the milk of Paradise Is it Paradise?

Some bands are lucky to get a mind melting power song once in a decades long career. Rush banged these out all the freaking time. This one is just intense as hell. The constant transitions, everything. And yet you never once feel lost or out of control. These guys are beyond talented.

It’s amazing to watch someone appreciate Rush for their amazing talents creativity and inspiring music. I’ve seen them live nearly a dozen times incredible every time. Just to give you some perspective on this song Geddy is playing a Rickenbacker 4080 double neck bass on top six string on bottom he plays both instruments on this song all while singing playing the synth with his hands and feet, there will only ever be one Geddy, Alex, and Neil. Rush truly the greatest rock band of all time that’s just my slice!!!! Enjoy the pathway my friend.

You must hear Cygnus X-1 book 1 and Hemispheres Cygnus x-1book 2

Alex also patented a guitar holder to accommodate instrument switches....one MORE example of the drive and ability to achieve Greatness! What a gift....the gift that Keeps On giving!!!

I was a professional musician for 35 years, in a wind orchestra, and these guy's approach is exactly the same. No time to jump about dancing. These guys are "busy" for the whole song.

Thanks Jay love your pure human reactions to these Rush songs they are off the scale in terms of talent and musicianship and glad you recognise that.2112 next might just finish you off though ha ha

So glad you checked RUSH out! I get goose bumps watching this with you! They sound much bigger because they are each playing several instruments at the same time! Alex: 6-string/12-string guitar, foot pedal synth. Geddy: Bass, synth keys, foot pedal strings/synth, sings. Neal: an orchestra of percussion!! My all time fav!

Uncounted hours of practicing to achieve that level of skill to make it look so easy. They are every bit as good live as they are in the studio. The story is based on an old poem "Xanadu" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. He was unable to finish his version as he was interrupted by "a man from Porlock" so Neil wrote some more.

LOL, love the comment, "I want to see how three people sound like eight people." Rush employed foot pedals to both play bass (you can sometimes see Geddy looking down under his keyboard when he's playing synth so he can line up his feet to play bass pedals), and to trigger effects and tracks. This is what added a massive amount of depth to the music and allowed them to replicate the sound of overdubbing tracks on the studio versions. I did tell you this song would change how you thought about music! And you just have to see it live to believe what's possible. THANK YOU for reacting to it!

@barry394139

3 жыл бұрын

At times Geddy is singing,playing bass and triggering keyboards with his feet all at the same time!!

@tamstrz4427

3 жыл бұрын

Plus, Geddy has 6 fingers on his right hand.... makes him able to rip even harder on his bass 😁

This is the best Rush song for me. It hits me down to my soul. I never tire of hearing it. Pure musical genius and incredible that only 3 people could create such a sound. RIP Neil Peart💔

Rush is a journey of discovery. Start with 2112 then listen to A Farewell to Kings , then Hemispheres and so on. They all follow a story line more or less. Genius stuff.

These guys are my heroes. I'm 25 and have a deep appreciation for everything Rush. It's good to see other young individuals like yourself appreciate and enjoy their music. Rush songs are an adventure

Just to look in your eyes was absolutely beautiful I've always known since 1976 since I started going to concerts for us that they were the best band ever and just to see the look in your eyes when you see this for the first time just bring joy

I have seen Rush 9 times the first in 74 at my high school. Perfectionists and 3 of them are the goats of progressive rock and at top form here. This is by far the best version I saw live. No 3 piece band has ever or will ever match their musicianship or the breadth of their sound. Rip Neil "The Professor" Canada Rocks!!!!!!!!

Live baby.....L.I.V.E!!!!!! 3 musicians, THREE! No Autotune, no backup singers, no "hidden musicians" offstage playing parts, no pre-recorded parts...... all of this in 1976 man, 1976! Love your channel man...

One of the most important, if not THE most important performances in the history of rock and roll. These guys were in a totally different level from the rest.

Makes me happy to see young guys like you discover the best of my generation. Rush Rules!!!

Man...I really wish you could have seen these guys live...it was always an EVENT! They always put everything they for every shot...and their musicianship was second to none.

I'm just as much impressed with the hosts' incredibly articulation of how the music made him feel. Such a sincere and genuine response!

Been to 32 different concerts in my life and RUSH is the best LIVE BAND OF ALL TIME HANDS DOWN!😜🤘

The magic of RUSH. 3 guys at the top of the talent tree Individually. Put them together and you have Dynamite! Incredible! 🇨🇦🇨🇦

Rush.......this is a masterpiece.🎼🎶🎸🎹🎤🤘😎closed my eyes and left earth during this song...no joke.🔥Genius level talent, facts.

The look of incomprehension of how much, how GOOD, HOW! is familiar. I have been listening since 13, at 54 and 25 Rush concerts(one with my teenage daughter!) I still can't believe all that talent in THREE people..... SYNERGISTIC MUSICAL INCREDIBLNESS!!! THANKS!!!!!!

His “Mini-Moog” keyboard has accompanied him on every tour since 1974, as has most of their stage electronics. You need to check out one of their several documentaries. I suggest “Beyond the Lighted Stage” for starters.

Just think ... A summer's night,laying out on a grassy hill ,lighting up a fatty,and listening to this song with your eyes close....it took me outta this world!!

Jah Rah - forgot to say, since you appreciate Rush, it's definitely worth your time to watch the entire concert vid of 'Exit...Stage Left' - hands down, it's the best rock concert ever performed in history - absolutely amazing musical skills - and unlike so many other top tier rock stars, they were all true gentlemen & carried themselves with honor & dignity - and treated others with kindness & respect.

Awesome reaction!! When you tackle 2112, I recommend the studio version from 1976, this was the one that put them on the map as pioneers of prog metal. Because it is such a cohesive story and because what they achieved in the studio was perfection. They normally would do a shorter, abridged version or just excerpts When they performed it live, so you would be missing out on the whole experience if you overlook that classic studio album. Just my recommendation.😉👍

BY SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea. So twice five miles of fertile ground With walls and towers were girdled round; And there were gardens bright with sinuous rills, Where blossomed many an incense-bearing tree; And here were forests ancient as the hills, Enfolding sunny spots of greenery. But oh! that deep romantic chasm which slanted Down the green hill athwart a cedarn cover! A savage place! as holy and enchanted As e’er beneath a waning moon was haunted By woman wailing for her demon-lover! And from this chasm, with ceaseless turmoil seething, As if this earth in fast thick pants were breathing, A mighty fountain momently was forced: Amid whose swift half-intermitted burst Huge fragments vaulted like rebounding hail, Or chaffy grain beneath the thresher’s flail: And mid these dancing rocks at once and ever It flung up momently the sacred river. Five miles meandering with a mazy motion Through wood and dale the sacred river ran, Then reached the caverns measureless to man, And sank in tumult to a lifeless ocean; And ’mid this tumult Kubla heard from far Ancestral voices prophesying war! The shadow of the dome of pleasure Floated midway on the waves; Where was heard the mingled measure From the fountain and the caves. It was a miracle of rare device, A sunny pleasure-dome with caves of ice! A damsel with a dulcimer In a vision once I saw: It was an Abyssinian maid And on her dulcimer she played, Singing of Mount Abora. Could I revive within me Her symphony and song, To such a deep delight ’twould win me, That with music loud and long, I would build that dome in air, That sunny dome! those caves of ice! And all who heard should see them there, And all should cry, Beware! Beware! His flashing eyes, his floating hair! Weave a circle round him thrice, And close your eyes with holy dread For he on honey-dew hath fed, And drunk the milk of Paradise.

@PromLesbian

4 жыл бұрын

💜🤟🤟🤟

@GenXDaddyO

3 жыл бұрын

Bars on bars on bars on...

@davetalley

3 жыл бұрын

Jay, This is the poem Neil based Xanadu on, read it, and thank your English teachers that you understand it's depth, something I didn't catch into till I was in my late 20s Some very deep stuff in there, check out Neil's books too

I love to see the "younger generation" react to the music of all these bands I was lucky enough to see loads of them perform live in the 70's, 80's and 90's. Enjoy the era when music was organic, man. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

What is so cool is to see another generation turned on by this music. Keep loving it and sharing it. :)

Great seeing young people appreciate true rock musicians. The mental gymnastics these 3 guys had to navigate to create, let alone play live like this is a sight to behold. Great reaction.

One of Rush's more underrated and underappreciated tunes. This one goes everywhere and they keep it together and keep pulling the listener along with them. Great tune and loved the reaction.

at 8:30 we see Jay Rah become a true RUSH fan - just look at his face. The joy, the emotion and the anticipation - the man is loving it. AWWW YYEEAAHH!

Jay that song wore you out. These guys are professional working men. Pure talent. It doesn't get any better.

Telling a story. That’s what it’s about. In the beginning of this I can imagine the traveler walking though lush jungle only to finally find Xanadu. It feels like I’m inside a fantasy painting with caves of ice, frozen mountain tops and the flowing river Alphe. Then I feel the pain and weariness of his imprisoned immortality. I love the fantasy period of Rush. No one did it better.

Thanks for this reaction. This is one of the best live performances ever captured.

I've watched about 20 or 25 reactions to this tune and no ones seems to notice Alex's transition from 6 string to 12 string there at first, probably because most people have their eyes closed and are trippin' hard to the music, which I totally understand, but what Alex is doing is HARD man. Smashed the like button so hard I need a new mouse.

Masterpiece song. Especially because it was made in the 70's! Way beyond it's time!

“To taste my bitter triumph as the mad, immortal man. Nevermore shall I return, escape these caves of ice. For I have dined on honeydew, and drunk the milk of paradise.“ R. I. P. Neil Peart.

They were one of the best LIVE bands ever. EVER. They were ACES. My favorite band of all time.

It's great seeing a young man like yourself get songs us older folks have enjoyed for decades. You get it! Nice work!

The look on his face as he absorbs the knowledge of the universe via the intro to Xanadu

this was the anthem growing up. seeing them live in the 70's was an experience.

thank you for the love..... this band is absolutely amazing.... RIP Neil Peart...RESPECT.... But this is one of their most EPIC tunes... i love this live version... check out the actual album "Exit Stage.... Left" its from this tour and they culled their best perfomances from each night they taped and created an EPICALLY AWSOME live album.... yw.

I grew up on Rush, saw them live 5 times. Thank you so much for appreciating and understanding this beautiful music and the musicianship. Keep up your wonderful journey into this great music, there is so much out there to listen to and you will NOT be disappointed.

Rush definately takes you on a rollercoaster ride with each piece. This was my first concert at 17 years old. Can you imagine watching this with the lazers & lights flashing to the beat overhead while the music went through your body? Few people talked when they left the concert - we were just wiped out - just trying to keep on our feet & get to our cars!

I have been listening to RUSH for 40 years and it was great to see your reaction. YOU GET IT !!! Rock out Bro........

Neil Peart´s drum kit. Respect. I love this tour and the performance. The drum solo from this show is the best ever performed. Rush already reached god status here! RIP Neil Peart.

And they would play with this intensity for 3 hour shows. BANGERS

They sound like an ensemble because Alex is playing guitar with his hands while he plays synth cords with his feet, Geddy playing bass and keys with feet, or keys with hands and bass with feet plus singing and the magic Mr Peart, RIP my man, doing what only he could do.

Xanadu was a poem written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. One of the most amazing live performances ever.

Thanks for passing Rush along to another generation - really appreciate it.

Totally love how you explain the feeling of hearing the greatest band in the world. Guess it's why they called themselves Rush.

Thanks for bringing back the feeling I had when I saw them for the 1st time on this very tour, Senior in high school, heard them but didn't know them except for their hits, then they spring this on my ass and my jaws on the floor.

This is a great choice to watch live. You get to see Neil play six different instruments (counting the entire drum set as one), Getty four (plus singing), and Alex three. And they're so good at it that in the middle of an incredibly complex piece they're joking and screwing around on stage. Unbelievable.

In the early days, Rush opened for KISS on more than one tour. KISS was partying with groupies and stuff, RUSH went back to their rooms and watched TV. They were all parents at a young age and really were not into the rock star party scene. Probably why they have been able to kick it so hard for so long. Serious musicians and good family men who remained down to earth.

Probably my favorite live rock performance of all time from my favorite live album of all time. They were at the height of their powers.

The synth that Geddy is playing is an Oberheim Four Voice . I am enjoying your reactions.👍

You've entered somewhere that you will never want to return from,,welcome to the RUSH enigma. The harder you listen & the deeper you go, the more you will find. I've been listening to RUSH since 1982 & from 1982 for 15 years I was happily lost in the genius of this trio. Not caring to listen to any other music, not wanting to. Always new discoveries be it in Neil's sublime lyrics to Gedi's in the face base, it was a wonderful time of my life. Wonderful people & fan participation were all a part of the love. When you decide to listen to 2112 live version the play between Alex and the audience was electric, you went home buzzing from the adrenaline deafened by the music and without much of your voice left, wicked!!!! Your at the beginning of a journey you'll never regret! Enjoy friend.

“It sounds so grand and theatrical.” That’s what you get when you strive for perfection and always challenge yourself. You should check out ELP or Yes sometime.

The first time i heard them play this song live 30 + years ago, it gave me goosebumps.

You really ought to start the Rush journey through their different eras 70's, 80's, 90's and beyond. You will appreciate the evolution.

Glad you like it and another generation gets to enjoy what we've been listening to since the 80's. Live sound from the 80's. Three guys. Those chimes and instruments, one guy. Those guitars and keyboards with the feet, one guy. Bass, keyboards, vocals one guys. No many bands would even put in the effort to do it this correct today. Once you're done with the music, embrace the lessons and stories in the lyrics.

This first Rush reaction is like seeing a beautiful Lamborghini and some nice person saying"get in the car and I'll take you for a ride."

Love seeing reactions to the live version of Xanadu by Rush. Extremely talented musicians in every single way. Geddy is totally using the Moog synthesizer. The camera shots doesn't show it, but he also plays the synthesizer with his feet when he's away from the keyboards. Also, the guitarist, Alex, also plays the synthesizers with his feet, next to his foot pedals. Pure multi-instrumentalists from the whole band, which is why they sound like an orchestra, even though there's only 3 of them.

Neil, Getty and Alex are and were elite master level technicians and musicians playing masterpieces of extraordinarily well written and composed music.

That’s RUSH...3 guys that have the ability to sound like a symphony.