As usual, please write here your questions only.

@PeterBuwen

Жыл бұрын

When do you finally react to YES?

@magicruss1

Жыл бұрын

@@PeterBuwen agree,close to the edge and relayer albums

@foxdenham

Жыл бұрын

I love the time signatures on this track. Can you please discuss this in your in depth analysis Amy. The only other group that tackles the same kind of complex syncopated rhythm's as Rush, were perhaps early Genesis and Yes. Can you contrast and compare please?

@earlacalder66

Жыл бұрын

The live versions are more of an experience in my opinion. Will you do any of those?

@dailyprognosisnick

Жыл бұрын

Well the best version to show a first time is definitely the studio version. There is only so much a band can pull off live. The difference of listening to the opening in acoustic instead of electric provides a much nicer transition and dimension

Alex Lifeson is a master of musical texture.

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

One of the most underrated guitarists in rock... IMO.

@davidbailey6397

Жыл бұрын

@@karlsloman5320 I’ve seen Rush many times as well as other major acts. Alex is one of the best if not the best

@Emlizardo

Жыл бұрын

When it comes to Rush's overall sound, Alex is the determinant.

@carlgibbons5777

Жыл бұрын

@@Emlizardo Determinant or not, the rhythm section remains the strength and the foundation. Rock's all time best rhythm section.

@joeladams2540

Жыл бұрын

They're all absolute masters

"I hope you can understand why I'm enjoying this" Yes, we can. I hope you understand why we enjoy watching you listen to it.

@BalokLives

Жыл бұрын

We definitely can. I heard her previous reaction to Neil Peart's drum solo, and I wondered why she started with that. But I also suspected she wasn't going to listen to Rush's music. I don't know why, but that was what I thought. I guess most of the music she reacted to was more popular. That's why when I saw that she was finally reacting to Rush, I jumped in! There are quite a few other musicians (of all types) and composers that have reacted to Rush, and they all seem to like it. I think it because of all the work Rush puts into their music. It is like they were making classical music for rock. I especially like the Charismatic Voice, Doug Helvering, and Soprano Notes to name a few.

@michaelt.b264

Жыл бұрын

When she said that I thought to myself "duh"

@BalokLives

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelt.b264 I just find it refreshing that people are listening to them again. I could never wrap my head around people saying that they didn't like Rush.

@racebiketuner

Жыл бұрын

My favorite song.

@philstone3859

Жыл бұрын

Ha Ha! Funny! Plop her down in the middle of one of their concerts back then and she’ll find some understanding. Some Very Loud understanding!

The genre is progressive rock. And as a classical musician myself, I appreciate the musicianship of many bands in the genre, especially Rush.

@gianthills

Жыл бұрын

Progressive just means you have to have at least one time signature change. 😆🤣

@odochartaighofodonegal2351

Жыл бұрын

Didn't Gene Simmons, when asked "What kind of 'band' is RUSH?" reply " What kind of band is RUSH? No other band even sounds like them. They are.. RUSH." ?

@tymiller176

Жыл бұрын

@@odochartaighofodonegal2351 I think so. Again, you can say that about a lot of bands, e.g. Took. But that doesn't mean that don't belong to a certain genre of music.

@rickpaul4216

Жыл бұрын

@@gianthills 😛the song has to be at least 9 minutes and someone is wearing a cape.

@jean-philippeperetti8463

Жыл бұрын

Funny you say this because I've been saying for years that there are common things between classical music and progressive rock. You may or may not agree but it is the way I see things.

For my money, there's never been three better rock musicians on stage at the same time than these guys, especially when taking into account their massive body of work. The fact they stayed such close friends throughout their long career is another testament to them as amazing people.

@jimmywhetton1141

9 ай бұрын

ELP

@binxbolling

6 ай бұрын

Cream.

@DougEarl-jk4nh

4 ай бұрын

​@@jimmywhetton1141not even close

@DougEarl-jk4nh

4 ай бұрын

​@binxbolling not even close

@jimmywhetton1141

4 ай бұрын

@@DougEarl-jk4nh than you haven't listened

This is a live version. Would you be interested in hearing the studio version in your own time? This live version is quite different from the album one, very raw here and some wild sections from Alex, he's really expressing himself. The album version is also awesome but much more refined and that version is obviously the better known one. The ability that all 3 of them have to time it all amid the complex changes is jaw dropping. Alex is the "free spirit" of the trio, always seem less fixed and closer to the edge of losing it. Great reaction here. Thanks.

@brianjohnson5789

Жыл бұрын

Yep I would have started her on the original studio version

@ronskopitz2360

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. This is just… not so good. I initially thought it was a cover. The dynamics are bad and the tempo is… odd. I tend to love their live stuff, but this is a pale substitute :/

@AnthonyKellett

Жыл бұрын

I was disappointed she was given a live version to start. I previously suggested she did it the other way around. It's simply not the same. Never has been, albeit some enjoyable variations emerged over the years. Ironically, the link she provides is the one she should've used. P. S. Actually, I'd be surprised if that transcription is taken from this live version.

@markstromberg1148

Жыл бұрын

I think it's good, but agree that the studio version is better, and that some of the roughness of the live recording is ironed out. But at least you get a sense of the compositional and technical virtuosity of these three great musicians.

@MrAlphapug

Жыл бұрын

Plus you’d get the Spanish style intro on acoustic rather than electric guitar.

The studio version has 12 parts: I. Buenas Noches, Mein Froinds! (0:00-0:26) II. To sleep, perchance to dream... (0:27-1:59) III. Strangiato Theme (2:00-3:15) IV. A Lerxst in Wonderland (3:16-5:48) V. Monsters! (5:49-6:09) VI: The Ghost of the Aragon (6:10-6:44) VII. Danforth and Pape (6:45-7:25) VIII. The Waltz of the Shreves (7:26-7:51) IX. Never turn your back on a Monster! (7:52-8:02) X. Monsters! (Reprise) (8:03-8:16) XI. Strangiato Theme (Reprise) (8:17-9:20) XII. A Farewell to Things (9:20-9:35)

@s6g2k

9 ай бұрын

I was going to comment that with a little creative interpretation the piece makes a bit more sense knowing the titles of the sections.

Alex Lifeson is one of the most underrated lead guitar players out there.He can shred with the best of them but also knows how to impart massive feeling and emotion with pinch squeals and vibrato to name just a couple of his signature techniques.

One thing you noticed which has always impressed me about Rush, but is rarely mentioned, is their ability to seamlessly transition between sections in a song, often quite complex sections. The transitions are never jarring, just beautifully executed. Maybe this is why they are rarely mentioned.

@rk41gator

Жыл бұрын

Excellent point. They are in a smallish group of true musicians who could handle 'prog' correctly and consistently write nuance transitions. I would also put Yes and Genesis at the top.

Only been enjoying this song for 45 years...and still do. A well crafted masterpiece. Even two years before this, I was 15, and I could recognize that these three musicians were on a elevated skill level, far and above all the other great bands at the time. Feel so lucky to have gotten to see, hear, and experience the band live in 1981. R U S H 🧠🎸🎹🥁

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

I think often, it is only we Rush fans that really understand their appeal. I know they are by far my favourite band, there are other imitators and other great musicians, but there is only one RUSH!

There is so much to explore with Rush. They are 3 massively talented musicians. There is nothing simple about their music. The lyrics and the virtuoso musicianship made them special for their run of over 40 years. By the way, Neil has said this piece was one of his most challenging songs to play.

My god - someone get her some YES, asap!! ❤

@djehuti3

Жыл бұрын

essential

Impressed by Karl's ability to stay quiet and not jump in to "explain" this as a Rush fan! Lol. Amazing reaction love this. Just hard to imagine these are just three guys playing live! The drum work is out of this world.

@philstone3859

Жыл бұрын

Good point! Impossible! Ha Ha!

@einsoflight18

Жыл бұрын

BS"D Surprised he didn't do the studio version

@u.v.s.5583

Жыл бұрын

I feel his pain: There is SO MUCH TO EXPLAIN.

As much as I love watching people react to this song, my eyes keep getting drawn to the awesome framed albums of 2112 and Hemispheres above the sofa.

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

I purchased the Hemispheres albums a very long time ago. The 2112 Blue album I purchased last year. I have a number of other Rush picture discs.

@philstone3859

Жыл бұрын

Right?

@Rjh058

Жыл бұрын

Same here !

La Villa Strangiato is literally the perfect song to introduce Rush to someone!

Please, please, please, please Yes - CLOSE TO THE EDGE!!

@PeterBuwen

Жыл бұрын

She HAS TO!

@dantredogborsa7048

Жыл бұрын

@@PeterBuwen Exactly!!

This is the official live version. In the original studio version, the opening lead work was actually acoustic, more like flamenco.

@bobby_c7671

Жыл бұрын

Yep,and wht a great lead-on for a song. Skillfully played.

Believe it or not, they played this live, and they're just a three-piece band.

@brianjohnson5789

Жыл бұрын

That's a live version

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

@@brianjohnson5789 Yes, it was definitely live!

@davidbailey6397

Жыл бұрын

Always amazing live

@hellooutsiders6865

Жыл бұрын

The Pink Pop Festival version of this was always one of my favourites.

@warrenyoung7503

Жыл бұрын

Yes I saw them do this a few times. Just incredible to see and hear.

Great reaction Amy and Karl! The in-depth is going to be really interesting. RUSH made music the best they could, for the music's sake. The joy of that pursuit comes through loud and clear in everything they did. The fact that these best friends were all musicians of the highest level, made their best be the best that anyone could produce. Truly a perfect storm. That is why they crossed boundaries and engaged music lovers on every level, and continue to do so inter-gernerationaly. I can't wait until Amy gets to experience Neil's lyrics! They are worthy of their own university course, both structurally and philosophically.

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

Totally Agree!

@ericpeterson7512

Жыл бұрын

Amen!

Amy hits it right on the head when she defines their "Artistry and Craftsmanship" I would describe them as Classical Hardcore* I grew up in NYC and my first ever Live concert was Rush, at Madison Square Garden. The Signals tour 1981. I had perfect side stage seats to witness the genius of Neil Peart. His precision was just purely unmatched. La Villa Strangiato was one of their encores. It will always remind me of a special time in my life as a true New Yorker. Thank you for your beautiful breakdown, dare I say again... "purely unmatched" = )

It's interesting you mention a Romanian folk sound, since Alex Lifeson's parents were immigrants to Canada from Serbia (Yugoslavia). I hadn't noticed this myself, but it's entirely possible Alex was motivated by Slavic/Eastern European folk in some of his writing and playing. Wonderful breakdown of this epic piece. Thank you.

The fact that just the three of them could properly execute a piece of music like this live in concert is evidence of what drummer Neil Peart meant when he said, "Playing a three-hour Rush show is like running a marathon while doing calculus in your head." Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and the late Neil "The Professor" Peart would be tickled to hear the way you relate to the compositional elements of their music as a classical/"straight" musician, especially while following along with a score, since their stated goal was to be "the world's smallest symphony orchestra."

Three guys who had to record the original studio piece in 3 parts because it was too ambitious. Then over the next 30 or so years it evolved and changed without ever losing its identity and became a must see bit of live music. RUSH are the epitome of musicianship in rock music and their influence cannot be understated because while they were rarely mainstream they were absolutely many of your favorite musician’s favorite musicians. I kind of figured Amy would appreciate this and have requested it in the past.

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, there were not better, in my opinion. There is only one Rush.

I would come home from high school, strap on my headphones and guitar, and get down to it, learning this by ear. I told my classical guitar teacher, "It's too hard, I can't understand what they're doing." He said, "It's just one note, then the next. If you can sing it, you're halfway toward being able to play it. Just take it a few notes at a time." So I stuck with it, and it was a tremendous learning experience.

Amy, it seems like you're ready for Yes' "Close to the Edge" 🙂 It was made in 1972 and was a big inspiration for Rush.

@PeterBuwen

Жыл бұрын

A MUST!!! at this point!

@dr.alimpije511

Жыл бұрын

I like it ,but why ?Didn't she started with rock history?Completly nonsensical

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

@@dr.alimpije511 Because this is not part of the Rock History programme. This was a request by one of the viewers. Two different programmes.

@WolverineFootballalumni

Жыл бұрын

And yours is no disgrace🔥🔥🔥🔥

@bookhouseboy280

Жыл бұрын

It's best to work up to such a demanding piece as CttE with tracks from The Yes Album and/or Fragile to appreciate how they arrived at the CttE album.

The studio version opens with the riff you heard here, but played on a classical guitar. As such, that fast descending scale leading into the 12-string electric arpeggiated part is much cleaner and more flamenco sounding. Also, there are subtleties of tone and dynamics throughout the piece that are much better heard in the studio version than in this (or any) live version. I will never understand why people push music reactors to react to live version of songs when the studio originals are almost always far superior. Edit: Notwithstanding the above, a great reaction and wonderful comments of appreciation!

@bookhouseboy280

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Preferably studio for first listen reaction.

@eboethrasher

Жыл бұрын

Some people use the studio version, some people prefer the live version. It is personal preference. I think for this one, it is probably because it shows off that they are actually playing it all live. In the studio, you can record stuff you cannot replicate live. And that feels like cheating for a lot of people who perform music live.

@HollowGolem

Жыл бұрын

A good deal of rush, especially the stuff that they recorded in the '80s, after Terry Brown left, tends to sound better live than studio. But this 70's stuff was so beautifully engineered. Absolutely gorgeous sounds

@steveleis4004

Жыл бұрын

I would offer this as a counterpoint: studio versions are essentially limitless with regards to production. The composition can contain many, many layers and the production can "mask" inadequacies or weak points. Doing an analysis of a live versions also highlights the abilities of the artist to fly with a minimal net. This way one can experience both the piece as well as the performers ability to repeat it. As one who grew up in the hey day of AOR I always used the live performance as a litmus test regarding the quality of the band as a whole. And as we all know, Rush was one of the best when it came to performing live, as this version clearly shows. I get the sentiment in this case of live vs studio but with her being a classical musician the live performance may be more relevant. Either way I liked her analysis.

@_PL_

Жыл бұрын

@@steveleis4004 I agree with you about the limitation-masking and uniquely complex layering provided by studio wizardry. And I also agree that live versions are great at highlighting the tightness of a band and its technical mastery. I guess I should clarify that my earlier point wasn't that reactors shouldn't react to live songs _at all,_ but that their crucial *first impression* of a song should be the studio original, because it's almost always going to be the most sonically nuanced and artistically sophisticated version possible, and the one that best expresses the overall creative vision of the artist or band. The reason bands spend so much time and effort on studio recordings is precisely because they're meant to be the definitive or reference-quality version of the songs. So, once a reactor has heard and appreciated the studio version, *_then_* they can go on to see how the band acquits themselves performing it live. Which, when you think about it, is exactly how it went for most of us, too: we heard the studio version of something first, then heard the live one later. Even if we end up liking the live version more, it was that studio original that got us interested and invested in the first place. And, of course, I also agree that Rush was one of the best live bands. I saw them live only once, but it was one of the best performances I've ever seen.

The studio version was actually recorded in parts. After several times of trying to record this piece, with no luck, from start to finish, I remember Geddy Lee saying that they had to accept defeat and record it in parts because of it's complexity.

Nothing is more exciting than seeing someone hear Rush for the first time!

There is a section, later with something of a reprise, which is a cultural reference of sorts, taken from the composition "Powerhouse" by Raymond Scott, known as "Monsters" in the piece, which was used by Warner Brothers in several cartoons in the "Looney Tunes"/"Merrie Melodies".

This is what happens when some of the most skilled musicians collectively push themselves and reach further than they ever have before, to the point where (literally) it was actually very, very, very difficult for them to pull off their own composition.

I’m sitting here tearing up watching you hear this music for the first time. Knowing you have a music degree and witnessing you see the genius of RUSH is vindicating and prideful in an odd way. RUSH is by far my favorite band. I spend considerable time deep in their catalog.

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Amy should do an indepth on Rush and listen to a series of their songs through their catalog. I can think of 20 songs that are easily worthy of an indepth.

@thomasmiller8364

Жыл бұрын

@@karlsloman5320 That would be incredible. Bet her subs would Sky-Rocket.

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

@@thomasmiller8364 I agree. But that is up to Amy and Vlad, not me.

@butuh1324

Жыл бұрын

Why do you need vindication? Have you been put upon in some way?

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

@@butuh1324 Non sequitur, what vindication?

I would recommend Jacobs Ladder. I can't explain how they can make a song sound like a thunder storm and be compared to a battle. It is an incredible song.

Kudos to Vlad. Your video editing still shines even while on the road.

We need Close to the Edge-Yes. Also I need other things, maybe Black Magic Woman/Oye como Va-Santana Gimme Shelter- The Rolling Stones Lovesong-The Cure Time Machine-Grand Funk Railroad Elephant Talk-King Crimson Animal-Pearl Jam Tender-Blur Maybe I'm Amazed-Paul Mc.Cartney Everybody's wants to rule the world-Tears for Fears Territorial Pissings-Nirvana Highway Star- Deep Purple (or maybe 1st Movement from Concerto for Group and Orchestra) Catherine Parr- Rick Wakeman something from Jeff Beck

@PeterBuwen

Жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY!!! YES!

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

RIP Jeff.

You should listen to Red Barchetta. They aren't only great musicians they are great story tellers. The song has no chorus. And the emotional play is incredible.

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

Listen to ALL of Moving PIctures, the album is the best Canadian Album ever written, in my opinion of course!

@jimmythebold589

4 ай бұрын

love that song. i was obsessed with it last year, along with Yes/Buggles' "Tempest Fugit'.

Great reaction. I love Rush Genesis and Yes needs to be the next prog rock bands

As a Rush fan, what a breath of fresh air to witness someone enjoying and breaking down something I've loved for most of my life

I heard Rush perform this magnificent opus the first time I saw them in concert in 1979. Hemispheres was the first exposure I had to Rush and seeing them perform live was a great experience. I left the show a fan for life. Three master musicians, masterful composers, master performers. La Villa is my favorite piece from my favorite band. Seeing it played live was incredible.

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

You experienced Rush like I did. I saw them play this live numerous times and it never failed to inspire!

@philstone3859

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Yup. Me 18 times live on 17 tours. What a night, RUSH night!

I would love to see her watch Xanadu live exit stage left and what her reaction is to how many different instruments are in play

I grew up listening to RUSH, as they started to gain popularity here in the US while I was in High School here in Tennessee. I even got to see them live during the Hemispheres tour in 1978! It's good to hear that others with different musical backgrounds can appreciate their music, in this case even 40 plus years later.

Neil Peart never played the same drum fill twice. They always evolve and build. These guys are just so musical.

I believe this piece was from a dream Alex had. It is easily one of the greatest rock instrumentals of all time. Brilliant doesn’t even cover it.

I love the fact that Amy manages to nail Lerxst's USP on first listen. 'Melodic and wild at the same time'. Always serving the song! 🙂 Fab.

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

Great Picture! Pratt.

I've been a Rush fan for over 40 years now. They were my first concert ever. It was on the Permanent Waves tour. I was lucky enough to see them 5 times over their career, the last time was on the Snakes and Arrows tour, with my son. Since discovering them, their music has always been a part of my life. There is no greater rush (pun completely intentional) than seeing someone else experience Rush for the first time. It takes me back to that first concert. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Continue your journey with the band, as there is so much more to discover.

Love, and Jesus Love 2 U!! Seen a bunch of RUSH live... from 1980 Michigan till 2015 Phoenix, AZ last.... ♥ ♥ ♥

YeeHaw, this is quite big bite for a first taste. An incredible, long, multipart instrumental which is a mental and physical workout for all three members.

The title is in Italian but there are elements of Flamenco style playing in Alex's guitar work. Just awesome creativity. He rips through that solo and goes right into palm muting with his arpeggios. Just so nice. The later section breaks into almost a big band jazz session. Neil was playing those. Count Basie style drum fills. Thought you'd pay more attention to the abundance of time signature changes. It's just a masterpiece for just three guys in a rock band.

@bobby_c7671

Жыл бұрын

As Kirk Hammet once said. LVS solo is the perfect solo ever to be played. Although I'm kinda thinking David Gilmour, Comfortably Numb,Pulse live.

Finally! The moment I've been waiting for!! Please explore more Rush.

You finally listened to my favorite of all favorite bands, RUSH, and I couldn't be more excited for you! Your friend has impeccably great taste in music 😀

That smile is worth it all.

This review was 'hands-down' the best I've seen. I've never seen one that contained the sheet music for ANY Rush piece! Thank you for expressing your expertise with this one. Having lost your 'Rush virginity' with La Villa Strangiato, there is nowhere to go from here. Oh, who am I kidding?! There are so many masterpieces from this trio, that the end is nowhere in sight! Enjoy this band, as most of us have, for over 50 years!

Thank you for this extended review. I loved this so much!

Of course we can understand Amy. We love Rush!!

Love this! I hope when you do your deeper dive that you use the studio recording… it includes an acoustic guitar opening by Alex that is missing from the video you watched. Truly beautiful.

Outstanding!

Loved the analysis and perspective. Well done!

So much joy from watching this video. What a brilliant analysis, thank you very much for that.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Rush. In my opinion one of the best bands ever, and undeniably one of the most technologically complex sounds. There career was 40 plus years long and ever changing. Enjoy.

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

... and then the untimely death of Neil!

Hemispheres came out in 1978, and the delicate bell sounds from Neil at the beginning is a glockenspiel. Crotales are being used, but as an accent throughout the song... Alex's main solo really reminds me of a Gypsy violinist, full of fire and passion. one of the greatest guitar solos of the rock era, no question. exceptional reaction, by the way!

Been waiting for something like this for a long time!🤔🫠😇👍🙏❤️

Welcome to Canada Amy! I hope you had a great time here, please come back anytime!!

I enjoyed this so very much. You don’t have to sell me on the Holy Triumvirate or LVS as a fan since 1975, I think RUSH is perfection and unmatched in talent and musicianship. Recently going through the 3rd anniversary of The Professors death, I still find it hard to grapple with the fact that he is gone. KEEP RUSHIN!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

I remember in one of the documentaries about Rush, I think it was Geddy that said when they finished writing it, basically "ok, now we have to figure out how to play it live!". This is one of my favorite songs by Rush. Then again I can say that about so many of their songs.

Bravo Amy! Love the channel and the whole concept behind what you are doing. I love Rock music and classical as well.. or any well made piece of music.. very melodically addicted here!

One of my favorite Rush songs. my opinion is Amy should listen to the studio versions first. There is too many things you miss in a live version. And then listen live and how well they play. Karl, I could probably talk to you for hours about music, you’re awesome. I really enjoy this!

The funny thing to me about Rush.....is that even after hearing a song for sometimes even decades.....I can still find things I didnt notice before. And yet they performed things so simply....without ever saying a word. Its like they left hidden things to be found along the way And I do not really know if they intended it this way..... or? And in this way, Rush continues to amaze me..... I miss the coming around incredibly

The bass is amazing.

Love your analysis Karl, and your love and respect for this band.

Wow she's amazing at musical analysis. As hobby musician it's easy to see she is either a teacher or in some kind of guidance role. Well done!

Best heard through large, loud speakers. You'll enjoy Rush!

🥰 So excited for this Rush reaction! La Villa is perfect! 😁🐰

Most excellent. Love your reviews.

The Romanian Folk instrament is a guitar volume swell, similar to Edward VanHalen "Mean Streets"

This is creative genius, performed by three virtuosos. Alex Lifeson playing rhythm guitar and lead at the same time.

Great conversation to hear! it was awesome!

Yay! Rush! Master musicians. Might be my favorite segment of drumming from all their catalogue. The quieter segment with the ghost notes. Just so wonderful and delicate. Thanks, Karl! :)

Brand loyalty….RUSH fans are loyal beyond measure.

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

Yes, we are!

Love this reaction! You mention a "Romanian" aspect to the slower section. In fact, Alex Lifeson's family is originally from eastern Europe. For a more actual classically influenced Rush tune, please listen to 'A Farewell to Kings" or even better the absolute epic "Broon's Bane/The Trees/Xanadu" from 1981's live album Exit Stage Left. 👍

Yes Yes Yes!! So glad you're doing this song in particular!! Section 3 - Strangiato Theme is so so so fun to play on guitar it's one of my favorite riffs

Magnificent! 🤘

This is the best " video " version of LVS although I always miss the flamenco guitar introduction.

You should try some King Crimson. Progressive gods.

I have to admit I teared up also! I was surprised the studio version of the song was not used for the first listen; the opening is done by Alex on an acoustic guitar. It has a much more classical feel. Give that a listen! I have to agree, this song is a master work.

Thank you!!! Love it

I totally Karl's reaction - when I talk with other fans who just get it I often get quite emotional. It's an instant connection to another person on a level that you can't really put into words.

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

YES YES YES, you understand too!!!!!

@steeleye2112

Жыл бұрын

@@karlsloman5320 :) and I've tried to explain to people who don't feel it and it just doesn't work. It either moves you or it doesn't and I don't think it can be explained because it has nothing to do with language, it's more fundamental than even words.

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

@@steeleye2112 Yes, I wouild say for me much of it is rhythmatic and timbre. Regardless, they are simply amazing.

@philstone3859

Жыл бұрын

We are RUSH ARMY.

This was my first Rush song too! What a song!!! The studio version is the way to go .

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@eboethrasher

Жыл бұрын

The reason to do the live version is that they conquered the beast that they had to record in separate parts in the studio, and were able to perform all of it live. It is far more impressive that way. Studio versions of songs are nice and all but they are just that, nice. This is on the knife's edge.

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

@@eboethrasher Good point.

I appreciate the sound quality of your vids. perfect.

"Progressive Rock" is what RUSH is kinda sorta and 10000% amazing

Once Amy begins her analysis her vast knowledge of music composition structures theories and her ability to express that knowledge is at such high level soaring over Karls head he is reduced to nods and hand gestures. hilarious fitting

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

As a classically trained musician myself and composer, I know exactly what she is talking about. LOL But thanks for pointing that out.

I am so glad you finally did a listen to Styx and especially this song. This was the very first cassette I purchased so I could play it in my car. Your reviews are an eye opener for me and brings a new appreciation for music I grew up with.

What a great way to be introduced to Rush. Their best instrumental and one of their greatest all-time songs.

The part at the beginning that sounds like a violin is actually a volume tone pedal on the guitar which make the notes swell.

I am loving this reaction, and that Amy is only hearing it without any accompanying video. However, I'd love to see her reaction to a live performance of this. I will say, every time I hear this tune I see Bugs Bunny and the big red Monster. :D

@uncletom618

Жыл бұрын

I believe the partyoure referring to is the “Never Turn Your Back OnA Monster” section, Which is straight from 1930s Popeye cartoons, ans i believe Rush had to compensate the creators of that in a lawsuit settlement..

Great instrumental. Interesting fun reaction. Thanks

I grew up with a pretty rigorous classical training, ear training, piano, violin, and a visceral love of rock music and especially progressive rock music. So to witness someone experience this thing I love from a similar standpoint, but for the first time, what else could even approach the significance of that? I always saw some popular music, but not all, in dialogue with the history of music of our civilization and other civilizations. And rush is definitely in that camp. They love music, not just for its technical aspects, but for the things that give it meaning, as they reshape it

Please, try old school prog bands from the 70's, specially the ones from England and Italy: Gentle Giant, Genesis, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Premiata Forneria Marconi, Le Orme, Yes, Jethro Tull, Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso, Camel... You will love it!

So happy to see you tearing into some Rush. Their music is superlatively rewarding of analysis and examination. You're gonna get a lot of recommendations here (we're a... vocal fanbase) so let me put in my vote: Natural Science off their album Permanent Waves. It's long, complex, has about a million time signatures, and has the best bassline I ever heard.

The best La Villa first listen I've heard! Thanks.

really really good. You two know what our talking about clearly. Very differet from a lot of other reaciton videos I've seen. Love it and love Rush. Saw them once.

I actually prefer the studio version, but this is the definitive live version. I enjoyed your reaction.

@TheCocoaDaddy

Жыл бұрын

AH, ok. That's what I'm hearing. A live version. Thanks for posting this!

@outofline9999

Жыл бұрын

It is preformed best live on Exit Stage Left!

@seamus2112ophelan

Жыл бұрын

I think this is the audio from the live studio promo vid. I feel the Exit Stage Left version is just a tad tighter and with the added little bonus parts, makes it superior to this, even though ESL has a bit of crowd noise to contend with. Regardless, Amy seemed to enjoy this quite well enough anyway.

@BalokLives

Жыл бұрын

@@seamus2112ophelan I was looking for the person that said this live version sounds weird to disagree. I love them live but I actually prefer the "Exit Stage Left" version to the recorded version. I can't even listen to the recorded version anymore. Something about getting an instant dose of artistic flavor. Alex and Geddy and Neil are all so amazing live.

@karlsloman5320

Жыл бұрын

I am the same.