Neil Peart is quoted as saying, "Playing a three-hour Rush show is like running a marathon while solving equations." That's why he is the professor.

@Jonno2summit

3 ай бұрын

Alex was quoted as saying, "Blah, blah, blah... Blah, BLAW, blaw, blaw". Haha, sorry, I just had to. I really like your post with that quote. I know what Neil is talking about, and I can solve easy equations and cannot run a marathon. Those 3 guys did all that for decades on end in the face of adversity and oceans of dimwits.

Natural Science is one of the best from Permanent Waves album.

@vicenteraira

4 ай бұрын

very timid take. But I understand, PW is loaded with timeless bangers. Natural Science is in my top5 Rush songs.

@carlpeterson8182

4 ай бұрын

@@vicenteraira it is true. That is all that matters.

Remember Geddy’s playing bass , singing, playing the foot pedals and the keyboards , sometimes all of them at the same time!! There is no one like these 3 gentleman! and you will never see it again! Truly the best musicians and humans of all time!

"Time after time we lose sight of the way our causes can't see their effects"...I still wrap my mind around that.

Best three piece rock band. Ever. Period.

Any version of rush is the right version. Ageless classics. I like live too! im only 25 and lucky enough to see them 4 times. You can't go wrong either way with Rush

@vicenteraira

4 ай бұрын

I remember when Rush came to Brazil for the second time. I couldn't go the first time because I was a fucked broken high school student and they played in São Paulo and Rio, which are, around 2000km from my city (Recife). So, I just got an internship and with the first salary of my life I bought tickets for a flight to São Paulo and for the concert. I will never forget that October 8th, 2010. It totally worth it. I went with some of my best friends to the date. Rush is the only thing which is an unanimity among us. :)

😂 Don't mind us! 🤗 We'll take Rush any way we can get it! 🥰🐰

Yes, Geddy had chickens roasting back there. He started using the house amps and his side of the stage was empty so he had dryers, chicken roasters, popcorn makers, great fun 😂

@oreally8605

3 ай бұрын

So the Roadies can eat? lol

@nathanchappell9612

Ай бұрын

@@oreally8605 and do laundry.

Possibly the best of all the rabbit holes to go down.... three gifted musicians... 50 years of excelence.

I always recommend that you listen to the studio version and the live version to gain a whole new level of appreciation for their musical mastery 😁

@lauriivey7801

4 ай бұрын

Yes, BOTH is best ;-)

In the early and mid 1990's Neil Peart started taking lessons from 2 different Jazz drum teachers. This was after he had been voted the #1 rock drummer several years in a row. He felt his drumming was getting stagnant so he took lessons! He went through a phase after these lessons of playing primarily with a traditional grip instead of his usual matchstick grip. This was also after he had organized and played in Buddy Rich Tributes in the late 80's and early 90's. Buddy Rich's daughter asked Neil Peart to do this after Rich's death. Buddy Rich was one of Peart's idols. You should search KZread for Peart playing "Cotton Tail" at one of these tributes. He incorporates parts of his drum solo parts into this jazz tune. If you watch Peart's drum solos (especially the solo in Frankfurt, Germany) towards the end he incorporates "Big Band" samples and you can see video of Buddy Rich, Gene Kruppa and other jazz drumming legends on the screen behind him. So, yes you are correct - Peart had strong jazz influences in his drumming style.

HOW🤯DO THEY DO THAT? Playing with such ferocity, tight, technically perfect to the album AND for THREE HOURS EVERY NIGHT! Next level musicianship.👌✌️🤘🥁🎸🎹🎤

With Rush, both studio and live versions are well worth it. Rush's studio production value is as extraordinary as their live proficiency. I feel hearing the studio version gives you a better perspective on their live performances and both are reaction worthy.

Live is good, but with Rush your first listen should be the studio version. Your channel rocks bro, I'm with you

@hemispheresamusements7484

2 ай бұрын

Agreed! Live cuts are great and fun to watch put the original cut should be the first listen

@johnandrews3568

2 ай бұрын

Fan since '77 and I respectfully disagree. IMO their live versions are better than studio cuz they're playing LIVE, which is what it's all about.

Thank you for recognizing the immense talent of my favorite band and I love that you go to church. I love that you love God and rush. Can’t get much better than God and rush, strings and sticks baby.

Neil worked hard on his Jazz skills! He took time off shortly before the time frame to reinvent his technique with a famous Jazz instructor. That was after being widely considered the greatest rock drummer ever. He was a huge Buddy Rich fan, and used to host events in his honor.

Alex’s sound and blends of melodies with harmonics and rhythms are unmatched such underrated musician full sound

The studio versions are the ones we listen to (mostly), but the live versions, while most of the time having some cool changes from show to show, are just insanely impressive. Like yeah I can see how you can play YYZ in the studio but like...on stage? Back to back to back and it sounds just as good every time? Come on now.

Alex’s guitar is heavily modified. It has a piezoelectric pickup on the bridge which, when it’s switched on, gives it that acoustic sound. Gibson and Epiphone have an Alex Lifeson signature series with the piezo pickup and a Floyd rose tremolo.

9:21 "Ahhhhgggggg... this guy, this guy, jeez" That is the correct answer Church, for all three members. Just found your channel, love it so far, THANKS!!

Yes, chicken. Why wouldn't a band have rotisserie chicken on stage with them? ;) It's an upgrade from the washers and dryers. Whatever equipment they need to make this amazing music! Check out Rush Best Intro Ever!!!!! (another amazing live performance)

@MrLedotson

4 ай бұрын

You got to feed the crew. Rush is great live.

I am so glad to see you give Alex props. He is an excellent player and incredible writer, Al is the man!

Okay you released this one late at night but I’m here for you, hun. RUSH ARMY here.

Yea sir, those were Rotisserie Chickens out there! When Geddy started running his sound thru the board his side of the stage got empty! Since Alex wanted to keep his stacks, as a joke, Geddy acquired some washers and dryers! There is also vending machines and popcorn poppers! It started as a joke, but became a real thing!! Be well and God bless…from Texas!!

Geddy's singing - very impressed by his singing here it really gave me the feels.

You never go wrong with Rush live.. true tallent shows when you are live... you can't hide. For me their most beautiful live performance after 20 abums is the last song of the last album.. Go watch it, it's called The Garden from clockwork angels tour... it's farewell song that capture the essence of life... Spoiler quote from the song «The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect, so hard to earn so easily burned» this gives me chills every time. I love your reactions, you know about musicianship and we can tell that you see right away what is special of this band.

The most endangered species The honest man Will still survive annihilation Forming a world State of integrity Sensitive, open, and strong Words to live by

check out Neil with the Buddy Rich Orchestra for some jazz. Listen to Freewill

Try digital man live from snakes and arrows tour . killer bass up your alley.also red barchetta from same concert.,..

@chriskangeter8993

4 ай бұрын

Watch the drum cam version of Digital Man at that concert. Then ending and outro trumps are exceptional! I was lucky enough to see 6 RUSH concerts, including SnA.

Hearing you rave (correctly) about how these guys could put a concert in a single song reminds me of something to recommend to you. It's a video known as "Best Intro Ever," which consists of an instrumental medley of six of their older songs (from the first six albums) leading into one of their classics (which led off the seventh album), The Spirit of Radio. If I recall correctly, you already reacted to the studio version, but - perhaps obviously - this one isn't just worth it; it's a must see.

Rush Neil Peart trained with Freddie Gruber As time passed, he began to emulate jazz and big band musicians Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. In 1994, Peart became a friend and pupil of jazz instructor Freddie Gruber. It was during this time that Peart revamped his playing style by incorporating jazz and swing components.  en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki Neil Peart - Wikipedia

@melpetricko3932

3 ай бұрын

He's the only musician I've ever heard openly admit to taking lessons as a working musician - he said in his book Traveling Music that Freddy Gruber took him all the way down to rudiments - and that was after he was widely acclaimed as one of the best drummers in the world. 🤯🤯🤯

Geddy does at times play synth with his feet while singing and playing the bass. By Moving Pictures, he added the keyboards for his hands. Still has the foot moog, jumping back and forth. 3 genius virtuosos.

RUSH ARMY AND RUSH NATION

Thanks for giving Alex his due, so under appreciated. The reason to listen to this song and others from the studio versions is to hone in on all three elements, especially the bass riffs. On this song they are unbelievable! Geddy, Alex, and Neal are playing their own riffs within riffs within their songs.

Alex’ solo is fire… one of my faves. He uses those harmonics like a second instrument. Awesome song.

Studio version FIRST always WITH LYRICS always.

My friend, a RUSH concert was a 3 hour long feast for your ears and eyes. Between 27 and 30 songs a night. RUSH Songs. And they make it look sooo easy.

My all time favorite Rush song. That, my friends, is how you close an album (Permanent Waves, 1980)! Love watching how thrilled you are when you see their amazing playing.

RUSH YYZ Live in Rio is a MUST Church Boy!!! You'll love it!!!

The true energy of Rush often comes through best in the live tracks. With YYZ for example, the live in Rio track is BY FAR the best you will hear. Nothing like 60000 fans singing an instrumental song, LOL! Great reaction! Keep them coming!

I agree amazing group. Very special.

All the studio versions are great. The live versions are where it lives and breathes. Good all the way around. I know, I did both for decades. RUSH Night was always very special. It’s a huge vibe live!

I’m so excited that you were doing natural science this album is one of my favorites permanent waves never gets enough love loving that you’re listening to one of my all-time favorite Rush songs and God bless you. I’m loving your reactions. Keep up the good work.!!!

They are from my hometown first seen them in concert 1978 Hemispheres tour in Toronto a girl who liked me ask me to the concert struck gold she saw my Rush clip board i used to keep notes in class. Lol Havent been asked out by a girl since was unheard of back then concert was amazing seen them live 27 times including last one in 2015 in Toronto. To top it off they are very funny and articulate guys who have good hearts all of them not to mention musical genius.

CB - Seeing you geek out on RUSH reminds me of someone who recently found faith. Just a blown away excitement level. Like a little kid. I love playing this song on my Les Paul. Especially the chord progressions at the beginning. I’m a long way from Alex but the tones coming out of my amp always give me goosebumps. Check out “Camera Eye” sometime. There is an excellent repeating riff/groove in that song you’ll love. Lots of tempo changes.

If you want to see pure musicianship watch Rush the greatest opening ever. The way they move between songs seamlessly is amazing your mind will be blown.

I can play MOST of this song - It wears me out...

always enjoy a musician reacting to rush,,,, cool bassman,,,, next level,,,,🤘🤘🤘

Rush never was a main stream rock or proge band, but these three guys were phenomenal in live too as I have seen them. Often as the singing choruses are light and yet quite settled, you often forget the pace of the song. This song is super tight and had probaly the best ever or ven ever to come drummer in the world. Neil Peart was just something else and was incredible fast and precise. He could use cow bells and thymes between his drumming and make it all go perfectly. They sounded themselves and not like anything other and back in the early 80*s amny of my friends disn't like Geddy Lee's voice, but to me it fitted to the heavy sound of guitar and drumming perfectly as some of their songs are actually heavy metal in a sence and sometimes as fast as speed metal.

Yes chickens! Geddy said in an interview that he runs direct line into the house, so he needed something to fill up the stage. One tour they had dryers that had shirts in them that they threw into the crowd. The chickens are real and get donated to local shelters after the show.

Another awesome reaction! I just love that you pick up on the minutae from an instrumental standpoint: Alex’s delicate harmonics that set the stage for the attack of the guitar that would ensue, to bring home and echo the statement made by Neil’s lyrics- profound! Geddy playing and jumping while singing delicate yet high emotionally pitched words that speak to the grandeur of life(however it got here!), then ridding a killer pentatonic bass riff… oufff. Neil Peart, the professor in the drums and with pen…, What a miraculous trio to grace the stage while we were here with them to witness this grandeaur all along. RIP NEP, you were an amazing human being, and it’s my hope and prayer that you live in Light’s embrace🙏

Thanks for reacting to one of my favorite live Rush performances! (The 1997 version from the Molson Ampitheatre might be my favorite version). Also, while there are no synths in this song, when there are keyboard parts, Geddy plays those (as well as foot pedals when he is playing bass). Truly a musical multitasker! For a future reaction, I suggest the live version of 'Digital Man' from the Snakes and Arrows tour.

Geddy Lee is playing the synth parts on Taurus foot pedals. Singing, bas, and synths, one guy.

Neil played in the Buddie Rich tribute concert....Deffinatly check that out!!!!!! You 'll see him play jazz with a big band!!!!!..Love the reaction and the channel, God Bless.

"a concert in one song" welcome to Prog. :D If you can make the time, please read Geddy's book, "My Effin' Life". He does a great job describing how their albums were made and how Alex just unconsciously came up with his riffs.

Points at the vid with a quizzical look ... "Is that chicken?" best reaction moment!!!

One of my favorite Rush songs, probably second only to Freewill. Great live version!! Alex has a piezo pickup in most of his Les Pauls, he can blend that acoustic sound in with his electric sound with a pedal on his board. Rush put the rotisserie ovens on the stage after Geddy went away from amps to a Sans-amp pedal and isolation boxes.

It's fun watching you experience them for the first time, and I'm a bit jealous! I was 12 when I first heard them (1980). Probably didn't appreciate them as much as I would have as a first-time adult listener.

Studio vs live - Why not Both? Studio first gives you a baseline for appreciating the creative changes and live reproduction of the original track in live performances. Please don't confine yourself to Live versions. I love Rush live performances, but the studio versions and studio production of songs are amazing in their own right. Really enjoying your reactions, on this Rush journey. Keep up the good work.

2112... studio version also Headlong Flight with the video showing the flying dudes, and last but not least The Garden.... it was last song listed on their last album - "Clockwork Angels" Many felt it was Neil's way of saying goodbye as he passed on about years later. I can't listen to it without tearing up. For me he was in the same category of gifted songwriters like Bob Dylan, John, Paul, George, Neil Young & on the female side - like Melanie, Joni Mitchell

Great reaction! The acoustic intro sound you heard is from the ghost piezo pickup in Alex’s Signature edition of the Gibson Les Paul, which also boasts a Floyd Rose tremolo bridge. He designed it with the Gibson Custom Shop to be insanely versatile… which he needs for the several RUSH tracks that open with an acoustic then switch to electric. Now he could make the change with a simple switch between pickups.

Thank you for finally doing live! A lot of the magic of a live rush show (other than they are almost perfect to album when playing live) is the crowd... never been to other concerts where 50,000 people will sing every song perfectly.. it's like a giant family get together.

Red barchetta, subdivisions, entre nous, nobody´s hero, cut the chase, marathon, etc etc Rush catalog is just awesome; and yes live versions are great ALWAYS

In some of the live shows you can see him play the synthesizer pedals with his feet while playing bass and singing

Man, I gotta get to your church if you’re pulling Rush riffs! Seriously, if you’re comfortable sharing, I’d love to swing by and hear you play. I know God has given you a special talent because you are picking up key sigs, time changes, modes, harmonics, etc. or if you guys live stream services, I for sure would tune in. For His Glory! Love your channel and your reactions.

Geddy playing this song while singing is amazing!

SICK bass playing by this guy! Geddy was awesome, too.

Yes Church Boy....their skill and craftsmanship will leave you completely breathless

Just saw an interview with Alex and when asked what Rush song was the most difficult to play he said "All of them" but then specifically mentioned this one as challenging.

If you look closely you will notice two chords and output jacks on his Gibson signature model Les Paul guitars. One is a piezo pickup that runs to different effects to give it that acoustic guitar sound rather than the other standard electric guitar output.

Agree we will take Rush either way and glad to find you as someone who is knowledgeable. But yes - YYZ live from Rio is the best

This song is in my opinion the zenith of Rush as prog rock.

Rush Xanadu live Exit stage left

That's why you need to watch YYZ live in RIO - the crowd sings to the music. I prefer the live versions for most songs, but we'll let you know which song you should listen to live. Growing up, we heard the studio versions first, so I don't know which would be better for a newcomer. They are hilarious too. Loving your reactions to my favorite band!

Love your analysis of my fav band you’re gifted on perfect pitch and understanding song phrasing construction and enjoying your excitement of their music

Yeah, you hear the crowd singing they do that a lot at Rush concerts because the music is so beyond great

Natural Science - deliver this message to a new generation! they need it now more than ever. Love your bass playing!

As a fan since '79, I know everything they created was a miracle and I'm insanely grateful to have grown up and seen them live 32 times...to this day I still tear up 😢 listening and realizing their will never be another band like RUSH...A FAREWELL TO KINGS!

Hey man, such sweet compositions from Rush that I've listened to for 35 plus years- to hear you pick up your bass and even though you say you're slaughtering it you're so freaking close it's awesome man! Your reactions are excellent, no other channels doing that- thank you, I really dig it. I picked up a used electric bass few months ago I've been plucking around but your ability and Ear inspire me to learn more. Thanks again! Song suggestions- The Camera Eye- The Enemy Within- Here Again- Jacobs ladder- as appetizers...

Great reaction Church Boy (nice little bass break)! Honestly, I'd say the studio version is generally the way to start, as that was the artist's 'vision' - Rush just happens to be THAT group that improves upon their studio output when played live!! Seen them 8 times, and while I love their studio versions, their live generally outdoes it! Be it the energy, slightly different arrangements (usually not - they're not an 'improve' type of band), but especially the sound that is improved on! Strings, sticks AND keys (Geddy or Alex is playing synth parts with their feet!! Sometimes vice-versa - Geddy will do bass pedals while playing the keys) One of the ULTIMATE multi-tasking bands ever. Natural Science is basically about evolution... I would honestly be on board with a back-to-back reaction - the studio & live in one reaction! I'd imagine a bunch of us Rush fans would be in for that! Cheers from Canada, eh!

If you're told you did the wrong version, which there are very few, just do another version. We'll be there. 😊

The reason you hear that acoustic guitar sound out of his electric is he has a piezo built into the bridge of his guitar with a separate output jack that goes into an acoustic amp. Also the craziest part to me is these guys DIDNT play to a click track, how they stayed in time so well is beyond insane

I just found your channel tonight. I've really enjoyed your Rush reactions. I also really appreciated the anecdote about your brother. You can tell the love you have for him and how much you miss him. I think you would be left speechless by Neil Peart's drum solo from Frankfurt Germany.

I LOVE that you pick up your bass and just do it! :D. You truly understand the genius of Geddy.

And now you know why I love this song so much glad to see how much you are enjoying it

I saw on your face, a couple of times during this, that sudden urge to just say, "F*** it!" and sell off all your instruments. Am I right??? These three Canadians are just riDICulous!!! What talent! What tightness! What invention!!

Awesome reaction ! This song is great for simply showing how incredible each one is on their own instruments & as a whole

No worries! Love your journey into Rush. It just leaves room for Live in Rio down the road, thanks.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your reactions. You GET it!!!

Before in the 1970s bands had huge stacks of amps behind them ,with technology they were not needed any more , the band felt like there was a huge empty space behind them , so in fun they put washing machines and other appliances behind them so that explains the chicken

@emobassist

4 ай бұрын

Just posted the same thing lolz

Thank you for another great reaction. I so appreciate your acknowledgement of Alex. Most reactors don't even mention him during his solos! Correction: Geddy also plays the synth and keys while singing and playing bass. He is using his feet and sometimes moves the mic with his oversized nose. Each of these musicians are aliens. Neil Peart's hero was Buddy Rich, so he learned jazz drumming from Freddie Gruber and ended up cutting a collaborative album called "Burning For Buddy" featuring other rock drummers who were also inspired by Rich.

Studio Albums always first the way it's originally put down then live!!!😊 keep this fantastic trip going thanx Churchboy!!😊

Don't get too concerned about which version you listen to. It is just so much fun watching you discover Rush just as we did back in hte day. Keep doing what you're doing.

"Strings and sticks" plus Alex and Geddy both play Taurus pedals... Geddy, whilst singing and playing the bass! Neil also triggers some sounds, if the others are too busy.

You will pick up different things with each version. Live when you can that way you can see what they’re doing and it brings a whole new appreciation for their talents

Presto is my favorite rush album, producer Rupert Hine made their sound much tighter and jazzy/groovy. The song "chain lighting" is a good place to start. There are a lot of gems on this album.

Geddy Lee stopped putting amps on stage when he started using his Avalon preamp and Sans amp gear direct into the house system. He started putting refrigerators, washing machines and Rotisseries on stage

I really enjoy your thoughtful commentary. As a GenXer, reaction videos are amazing. I love being able to get another persons perspective on things, including music. I never had many thoughts on RUSH growing up, except that, their music was good and Geddy Lee had a weird voice. As a non-musician, I didn't get, how good these guys were at their parts.

Neil Peart's Drum Hero is Buddy Rich, who is a legend in Jazz drumming and yes, Neil has a background in Jazz too.

Playing bass, talking, singing, and playing the foot pedals. Geddy.