You are easilyyyyyy the best rush reactor on KZread and I have seen many. Thank you for understanding what this band is about. Thumbs up!!!

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words! 🙏🏽❤️

@zanderalex2463

Ай бұрын

Here the same! :-)

The lyrics for this song were written by Geddy Lee and I believe it was a song about him and his wife. Like Alex and his wife Charlene, Geddy and his wife Nancy met and started dating in high school. Both marriages have lasted over 50 years but being married to someone who is away from home a great deal as Geddy was can cause issues. He talked about that alot in his book. Beautiful song and yes I wish Alex's solo was longer too!

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks for sharing that. Thats beautiful!

@steamr0ll

Ай бұрын

@@SaeedReacts. Ged's book is called "My Effin' Life" and it is a great memoir.

Probably the most underrated and overlooked song from Rush’s golden era. I’ve always loved it. The always most said remarks : the outro is too short. The overlooked “4th member” Hugh Syme” Did a lot of background keyboard etc for the recorded tracks. “Tears” he really shines.

I have loved this song since 1980 when I heard it the first time. The only complaint I have is the guitar solo at the end isn’t long enough.😂

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Great song! Yes! Agree 😄

@katskillz

Ай бұрын

That's one of the biggest strengths musically... give enough to activate the imagination, and YOU can finish that solo in your head ; ) I'm convinced that was intended

This song really shows their versatility. It’s a slower more straight ahead approach for them and it allows Alex’s playing to shine through, although I agree I wish the solo was a little longer.

Man, I haven't heard this song in SO LONG...yet I sang along without ever missing a word. This song is in my soul, a part of me. So poignant and beautiful...and yes, I agree, the guitar solo should be longer! Thanks for reminding me to revisit this more often. Great stuff, man, thank you!

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Its amazing how songs you havent heard in years stay with you and as soon as they come on, all the words come back 😃 Thanks for watching!

👌🎸🎸every, EVERY and I mean EVVEEERRRRYYYYY reaction to this song: “Man, why did they cut Alex off like that? He was just getting warmed up and wailing on that thing!”👍🤘😎

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

A musical cliffhanger 😄

🤗 I love the melody of this piece! 🥰🐰

I have not heard this one in a while but whenever I do it just sounds better each time. It brings to me a bit of melancholy and a hint of sadness. It's still beautiful. Thank you so much. Another great reaction.

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Beautiful song! Thanks so much for watching.

Your Rush journey has only just begun! To quote Neil ..."From the point of ignition To the final drive The point of the journey Is not to arrive!" May you never "arrive" to the end of your Rush journey! 🎶

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

That's beautiful!

I used the lyrics from this song for my yearbook quote many years ago because they seemed fitting. " What happens to our innocence did it go out of style, along with our naivete no longer a child"

Hey dude, Natural Science is the last song on Permanent Waves. Probably one of their very best productions ever. Do not dare skip it. I've been waiting for it.....please.

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

I checked that one out before. Had no plans of doing the entire album, but ended up doing so anyway 😅

Yes, that solo at the end could have run for another five minutes. There was the start of an epic jazz groove there. Unfortunately there was not enough vinyl to let him rip.

An outro left to the imagination!

Sublimely magnificent song, makes me melt ❤

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Beautiful song!

If you want a kick in energy level, please listen to Beneath, between and behind (Exit... stage left version) for older Rush, or Double agent, for newer Rush.

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation!

@mdu2112

Ай бұрын

A favorite of mine. 🎉

SUCH A CRIME that Rush never released an extended version of this recording, allowing that Lifeson solo to play out! They probably shortened it because, in 1980, you only had the vinyl record to deliver the songs -- basically 45 minutes of time, or so, -- so there was much more of a limitation on time available to them. Actually, I am going to look up if there is an official explanation of why they decided to keep that song so short, because Alex was just starting to unleash the beast with that solo! :)

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

That was a cliffhanger 😅😄

@markjohnson4217

Ай бұрын

I bet they were actually running out of tape from the reel to reel. Thats the only explanation I can think of. It wasn't like them or Terry Brown to 'chop' anything like that. But back then, you couldn't just press record and automate the session times and program the length of a fade out. When the tape runs out, you are DONE. You can edit or re-record to lengthen the section, but because that lead track was SOOO nasty-faced, they chose to keep it as is and fade before that dreaded 'CLACK!!' after the end of the reel passes the tape heads and the record button pops off...

My brain always has a hard time differentiating between Entre Nous and Different Strings

Amongst all of his other skills, Alex was masterful at creating beautiful arpeggios to help fill in the spaces of not having a rhythm guitarist…

Always loved this song, part of the reason Permanent Waves is at or near the top of my favorite albums list. 😊

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Its an amazing album!

@Fred-vy1hm

Ай бұрын

@@SaeedReacts. have you done Hemispheres yet? It's only four songs but it was the peak of RUSH's considerable musical abilities, it was so grueling and tested their limits so much that they never made an Album that technically difficult again.

Neil is trying to play as quietly as he can.

RUSH lyrics are so deep and so profound. I think anyone who hears their music will be better off as a result. Utterly brilliant. None better...few as good

@SaeedReacts.

25 күн бұрын

100% agree. All the songs i have checked out are so good. The writing is top notch!

@powellpatterson4928

25 күн бұрын

@@SaeedReacts. If you want more thought provoking and hard hitting lyrics from rush I can recommend some. "Witch Hunt" , "Losing it" , " A farewell to kings" , "Closer to the heart". If you want a silly and funny one check out "I think I'm going bald". And for weed fans , "Passage to Bangkok". And best instrumentals include " la villa strangiato" , "YYZ" , and "Leave that thing alone". Enjoy

Saeed, Different Strings beautiful song and a masterpiece album. Power Windows is my favorite Rush album from 1985. Every song is brilliant. I agree with Rushdiehard, you really get what Rush is all about. I think their best work is Hemispheres & Permanent Waves albums. 💜

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Amazing album! Definitely looking forward to check out Power Windows as well. Thanks for watching.

Bass harmonics and a stunning guitar tone throughout, it has the fullness of a 12 string but I think it must be the Gibson hollow body ES-175,. There was an opportunity in the chorus for a beautiful vocal harmony part, I wish Geddy had laid down a two part harmony there. This was considered a studio track anyway, Geddy's electric piano parts are beautiful and it makes me wish he had explored piano more often with Rush. As for the solo at outro, OMFG! They MUST have run out of tape or something, I can't believe Rush would have done a quick fade during what was one of the most iconic, filthy, nasty, face-ripping lead guitar moments in Alex's catalogue!! It was like dude was hangin his junk out there and suddenly got the cane...😅😅😅

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

😅😅😅

Hope your trip is going well. Thanks for getting to this song. I think everyone wants more from Alex on this track. The fadeout comes too quickly. I think this Album, was at maximum length for vinyl, at least on this side. Too bad they did not make space for a longer solo on this song.

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

It is! Great to recharge the battery 😃 Its an incredible album. Almost unbelievable that all these tracks are on 1 project.

Ok, now you have to do "Tears."

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Will add that one to my list. Thanks!

Great reaction as usual brother,Geddy baseline is so damn Smoooooth, can't wait till you check out Animate, super underrated rush song from the early 90's era

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Gotta love the 90's. Will add that one to my list (might be on it already 😅). Thanks for watching.

Love this song! Brings back a lot of memories!! Love your RUSH reactions!! Be well and God bless… from Texas!!😊

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Beautiful song. Thanks for watching.

I just love this song so much! I wish it was longer, I love the keyboards throughout the song and I love Alex's guitar throughout and at the end of the song and of course Neil fits perfectly. The band didn't have disagreements, discussions yes, but they were always tight. That's why they lasted for over 40 years.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD

Man I really love that you are hitting the deep tracks. They have a few slower songs like this that they sprinkle in their albums over the years. I always love to hit them when in a certain mood. I love that Rush gives you songs like this when feeling a little more reflective and melancholy. I would really love to hear you do the entire clockwork angels album, or Cygnus X1: Book 1 and Book 2.

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

They have songs for everything! I reacted to Cygnus book 1 and 2. I also did a live version, but that one was without lyrics i had no idea before i started the video 😅

All there really is: the three of us And we both know why we've come along Nothing to explain, it's a overdub To be found within a song 🤣🤘🖖✌️when you’re high, and in your teens, it’s easy to think of the Weird Al Yankovic version. 1980’s me lol

Harmonics. Geddy hitting harmonics on two “different strings”.

🏆🏆🏆🏆! Well, that certainly was an abbreviated vacation. Nice to have you back! Been a minute since I've heard this one. Yes, Alex is the king of harmonics!

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

I am still on vacation, but i pre recorded a bunch of video's, so it will be like i never left 😄

@G-MAN1958

Ай бұрын

@@SaeedReacts. Ahh, that makes perfect sense.☮

You have barely scratched the surface of early RUSH. If you want to hear more master class prose try later songs like The Body Electric, Stick it Out, Roll the Bones and Time Stand Still.

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Definitely want to check some of those out too!

News Flash Saeed, my friend. These three guys NEVER HAD a cross word or argument between them in over 4 decades. They were ALL best of friends during their entire careers. ✌️My friend

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Thats awesome! Love that!

@TommyLMason

Ай бұрын

@@SaeedReacts. have you checked out the video on KZread that’s called “Dinner with Rush”? That will give you some insight as to how close they are and were. Also if you haven’t checked it out, watch the documentary called Beyond the Lighted Stage. It’s all about their careers, friendships and their trials and tribulations through four decades, from being unknowns to international superstars. Peace, my friend ✌️

What’s next for Rush reactions? There is plenty to chose from!🤘🎸

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Decisions! I recorded a reaction to Subdivisions before i left on vacation, but still need to upload it.

Have you reacted to Rush's song Rivendell off their second album Fly by Night? Or the song Fly by Night?

@SaeedReacts.

22 күн бұрын

I have not yet. Definitely need to hear that one.

Congrats! One album down, 18 to go! Beautiful song. I think everyone agrees Alex’s outro solo was far too short. Cheers!

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Beautiful song and epic album! Thanks for watching.

🏁🏁🏁..bravo..🏁🏁🏁

More of my favorite band please, sir

@SaeedReacts.

Ай бұрын

Will check out more!