"Xanadu" (Live Exit Stage Left) by Rush -- Drummer reacts!

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I almost don’t know what to say for this description. Wow… Just wow. This and “La Villa Strangiato” are just absolutely amazing. I just started my Rush journey and I am already hooked. You guys were not kidding when you said this was amazing. Thank you suggesting this, I will never forget it.
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  • @mjeh1
    @mjeh1 Жыл бұрын

    No computers, no autotune, no click track, no backing tape just talent.

  • @L33Reacts

    @L33Reacts

    Жыл бұрын

    that's nuts. they killed it! so much talent and only 3 people.. crazy!

  • @mjeh1

    @mjeh1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@L33Reacts I know right, we've been in awe since '75. The amount of sound the create is unbelievable.

  • @byronness7385

    @byronness7385

    Жыл бұрын

    Pureeeeee talenttttttt! Simply amazing musicians

  • @cherobinson6371

    @cherobinson6371

    Жыл бұрын

    Live in prime years? They were mind boggling Good. Saw them 3 tours 80-87.

  • @DigitalMan6627

    @DigitalMan6627

    Жыл бұрын

    The Trees /Xanadu ESL,THE best transition of two songs,ever……period

  • @donaldcausey7407
    @donaldcausey7407 Жыл бұрын

    As a drummer myself,I will tell you no lie, you are watching the greatest rock drummer in the world Rest in peace Mr Peart, everyone back here on planet earth miss you, and will never forget you!!!

  • @robertboston7872

    @robertboston7872

    9 ай бұрын

    Neil's my super hero

  • @richardbland9660
    @richardbland9660 Жыл бұрын

    Perhaps the greatest three musicians in one band ever

  • @dieselbourbon3728
    @dieselbourbon3728 Жыл бұрын

    Alex doesn't get the props he deserves. He is right there with the best ever. He never wasted a note.

  • @cherobinson6371

    @cherobinson6371

    Жыл бұрын

    He’s one of the greatest classic trained guitarists

  • @roba7737

    @roba7737

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so right. Alex is one of my favorite guitarists ever. He doesn't get the recognition he deserves. All three are masters at their instruments.

  • @Shadowcon1

    @Shadowcon1

    10 ай бұрын

    Most underrated guitarist ever

  • @robertboston7872

    @robertboston7872

    9 ай бұрын

    Eddie Van Halen was a Big Alex fan

  • @luvbucket

    @luvbucket

    4 күн бұрын

    his soloing always reminds me of Vernon Reid, although I guess Vernon reminds me of Alex, with those crazy super-fast bursts.

  • @JamesWilliams-yc3yd
    @JamesWilliams-yc3yd Жыл бұрын

    They were gods among men in their own instruments, Having 3 of the best musicians ever in one band was just a joy to have.

  • @FrenchieQc
    @FrenchieQc Жыл бұрын

    What's absolutely insane is that they nailed this song on their very first attempt, when recording in the studio for the album.. Walk in, play the song, thank you goodbye.

  • @marca81
    @marca81 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to the RUSH rabbit hole. Easily the best 3 man band. Arguably the best Rock band, ever.

  • @bronxbrothers121
    @bronxbrothers121 Жыл бұрын

    The rest of the world is finally catching up to what we already knew. That kind of talent doesn't exist any more. Thanks for the great reaction. You'll find the Rush army to be passionate and kind.

  • @jeremyefowler4982
    @jeremyefowler4982 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of the greatest live performances ever IMO. EPIC. Rush at their best.

  • @Gary-zq9dr
    @Gary-zq9dr Жыл бұрын

    Check out Rush's Working Man live in Cleveland and The Garden live

  • @alancarter41

    @alancarter41

    Жыл бұрын

    I concur on the Cleveland show, epic guitar/bass/drum combination solo.

  • @oilrules4302
    @oilrules4302 Жыл бұрын

    There is a reason, after seeing them for the first time, November 10th 1978 At the Sacramento memorial auditorium, That I went and saw them another 21 times. As far as I'm concerned, No 3 piece band ever Put out the kind of music that Rush did. These guys were incredible.

  • @jimtatro6550
    @jimtatro6550 Жыл бұрын

    I was a 15 year old school band drummer in 1982 and my first concert was Rush on the Signals tour. My life changed that night. R.I.P. Neil and thank you for inspiring me and so many others.

  • @cherobinson6371

    @cherobinson6371

    Жыл бұрын

    Me to! Was 12 and just started Drumming. Saw The next two tours as well. By 17 saw them live 3 times. Amazing shows

  • @Tarkus_
    @Tarkus_ Жыл бұрын

    I knew you'd love this one! I consider this one of the greatest live videos on KZread. The musicianship is unbelievable.

  • @L33Reacts

    @L33Reacts

    Жыл бұрын

    Dude you ain’t kidding this is an amazing live video. Like I still don’t get how they played all of those instruments live and absolutely kill every single one. Craziness.

  • @Johnny67557
    @Johnny67557 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to the RUSH universe!! This was my teen years. Just becoming a bass player, blowing my mind! These guys made me work very hard to be good. I'm now 55 and love seeing these reactions of you young kids!!

  • @Johnny67557

    @Johnny67557

    Жыл бұрын

    By the way... I got to see them about 12 times. I feel blessed.

  • @michaelatkinson8291
    @michaelatkinson8291 Жыл бұрын

    It certainly is an amazing coincidence that 3 of the greatest masters of their craft ended up in the same band. It was all down to attitude. No egos or drug problems to distract, just an appetite for hard work & the desire to be the best musicians that they could possibly be. 3 grounded family guys with an outstanding talent - Rush were the perfect storm.

  • @FrenchieQc
    @FrenchieQc Жыл бұрын

    That transition by Alex from top to bottom neck at 8:58 is just absolutely flawless, smooth like butter. And it always amuses me how, at 12:51, Geddy carefully tunes his keyboard to play a single note off of it.

  • @michaelbriefs9764
    @michaelbriefs9764 Жыл бұрын

    Song recorded in 1 Take in 1977. The Exit, Stage Left video/live album was from 1981. Truly epic band, GOAT, big time! Check out 2112. You will be owned by Rush!

  • @cityhonors1
    @cityhonors1 Жыл бұрын

    🤗 YYZ (Live in Rio) to see 3 old Dudes hold court! Geddy still sexy af on that Bass! 🤔 Was gonna put Working Man (Live in Cleveland) 😍 but secretly hoping for YYZ 🥰🐰 #RushFunFact 😉 The opening 'sequence is YYZ performed in morse code and what Alex heard over the headset landing in/out of Toronto Airport! YYZ are the call letters on your Luggage Tags like LAX (Los Angeles) or NYC (New York) 🤩

  • @thegman8968
    @thegman8968 Жыл бұрын

    Great reaction to this epic track! "Xanadu" was inspired by a poem written by Samuel Coleridge upon his waking from an opioid induced dream. The poem deals with the desires of a man to become immortal, only to find that his immortality is more of an endless prison when he realizes that he is all alone in the world. Up next, "Tom Sawyer', official music video. 🏆🏆🏆

  • @L33Reacts

    @L33Reacts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you bro I appreciate it 🙏🙏 that’s crazy they wrote a song around that! And it’s freaking awesome too… they nailed it. I’ve already heard Tom Sawyer like on the radio and stuff so idk how y’all would feel about that 🤔

  • @feralkitty9378

    @feralkitty9378

    Жыл бұрын

    @@L33Reacts Yeah I would probably suggest if you like this stuff primarily sticking in the 2112 - Hemispheres era. Permanent waves is awesome but doesn't have the same creativity, such as the percussion and analog synths.

  • @HCXWinchester

    @HCXWinchester

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@feralkitty9378 anything from hemispheres, that album is 100/100

  • @stevehartke

    @stevehartke

    7 ай бұрын

    @@L33Reactsmost of the lyrics are direct from the poem!! Good stuff…

  • @nostromo526
    @nostromo526 Жыл бұрын

    I love how you thought they had a separate percussionist for this live performance. Nope....still just three guys.

  • @byronness7385
    @byronness7385 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome too the greatest live band too walk on a stage!! 🔥🤘🔥

  • @L33Reacts

    @L33Reacts

    Жыл бұрын

    🤘🤘🤘 thank you! 🙏

  • @cherobinson6371

    @cherobinson6371

    Жыл бұрын

    Not many bands are better live than on record. Rush was! Live shows in the 80’s were Biblical

  • @byronness7385

    @byronness7385

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cherobinson6371 totally agree

  • @kenmolinaro
    @kenmolinaro Жыл бұрын

    Early in their career they joked among themselves that their goal was to become the world's smallest orchestra. Looks like job well done to me.

  • @cityhonors1
    @cityhonors1 Жыл бұрын

    🤗 Hi! ☺ Me again! Back for a Rush Reaction to Xanadu! 😚 I got snacks! Lets Go! 🥰🐰

  • @pahtar7189
    @pahtar7189 Жыл бұрын

    Fun fact: Kublai Khan died in 1294 and the song said, "A thousand years have come and gone." This means this song was... written in the future!

  • @nodrush80
    @nodrush80 Жыл бұрын

    The Kings! One of the most talented bands to ever exist.

  • @mletrout7942
    @mletrout7942 Жыл бұрын

    YYZ Live in Rio, bro. Just to see 60,000 Brazilians singing along with an instrumental. Good reaction. Glad I caught you.

  • @mattdrummond9087
    @mattdrummond9087 Жыл бұрын

    The most talented band to ever exist. As far as musicianship goes....they are 1 of 1. There are many talented bands, none more than rush.

  • @Fred-vy1hm
    @Fred-vy1hm Жыл бұрын

    Another song in the vein of La Villa and Xanadu I think you would really enjoy is Natural Science, from their Permanent Waves album, but like the other two best experienced live.

  • @L33Reacts

    @L33Reacts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Fred I will add it to the list. I’m always down for long, proggy tracks!

  • @Fred-vy1hm

    @Fred-vy1hm

    Жыл бұрын

    @@L33Reacts the Molson Amphitheatre version is the best one imo and you will like the song after that, Jacobs Ladder, as well.

  • @scottwilson7835
    @scottwilson7835 Жыл бұрын

    Here's a vote for 2112 as your next Rush epic,, because you need the 20 plus minutes full album side a , 2112 !!!

  • @stephanelauzon750
    @stephanelauzon750 Жыл бұрын

    Great reaction... You will love them playing " YYZ" live

  • @Bass17yl
    @Bass17yl Жыл бұрын

    And they performed at this level into their sixties!

  • @bryanbailey6963
    @bryanbailey6963 Жыл бұрын

    You should listen to the studio version. They recorded it outside in two takes. You can hear the natural echo off the distant hillsides, and birds singing while they played.

  • @ritchmoore1442
    @ritchmoore1442 Жыл бұрын

    Just three great musicians making all that sound - AMAZING!!!

  • @debbieplato5107
    @debbieplato5107 Жыл бұрын

    This is one epic performance of one epic song! Geddy and Alex met when they were 13 in junior high and became best friends and they are still best friends today. You see them joking around on stage alot. When Rush started out they had a different drummer John Rutsy but after their first album John could not tour for health reasons. Neil then auditioned and joined the band in 1974. Although John Rutsy was a competent drummer Neil was a better fit with Geddy and Alex's musical direction as well. 2112 please do the lyric or comic book version Working man live in Cleveland YYZ live in Rio Natural Science from the Molson Amphitheatre Toronto Cheers

  • @craigroberts6374
    @craigroberts6374 Жыл бұрын

    They are master musicians. An unstoppable force.

  • @taxx7859
    @taxx7859 Жыл бұрын

    You have to watch Neil's drum solo in Frankfurt. As a drummer you will be blown away.

  • @halcyon289
    @halcyon289 Жыл бұрын

    I saw this 5th Nov. '81 in Wembley Arena , London . I was 18 . They were so tight , I thought at one point they were miming :) Next up ? it has to be the legendary title track - 2112 .

  • @L33Reacts

    @L33Reacts

    Жыл бұрын

    I coulndt believe how many instruments they were playing and all the pedals... just genius.

  • @halcyon289

    @halcyon289

    Жыл бұрын

    @@L33Reacts Glad you enjoyed it Lee. Here's one for you to add to your list - Blackest Eyes by Porcupine Tree . Featuring the brilliant Gavin Harrison on drums.

  • @theinsaneshecklador6598

    @theinsaneshecklador6598

    Жыл бұрын

    I've seen them a few times and each time I came away with the same feeling of how tight they are. True masters of their craft.

  • @skirk9184
    @skirk9184 Жыл бұрын

    They were the greatest live. Three young musicians... each masters in their own right. Great friends who played as one organism. Never quibbled over ego's or petty stuff ...just devoted to creating iconic music for 4 decades. We still miss them. RIP Neil. Geddy Lee...Bass, keyboards, vocals, music composition Alex Lifeson...guitars, music composition Neil Peart (the professor)...Drums and Percussion, lyrics

  • @guidosarducci
    @guidosarducci Жыл бұрын

    You are the first reactor I've heard refer to Neil Peart as "a REAL percussionist" instead of a drummer. Thanks for that. I used to play drums way back when, but I never considered myself to be a 'percussionist'.

  • @L33Reacts

    @L33Reacts

    Жыл бұрын

    He definitely is one! To focus like he does and play all the different instruments and rhythms he pulls off… crazy talented. He must practice for hours EVERY day lol

  • @guidosarducci

    @guidosarducci

    Жыл бұрын

    @@L33Reacts I've read a lot about Neil...he actually used to play concerts when his hands were blistered. I'd have to say that he was dedicated to his craft. You should check out some of the crazy time signatures he figured out...and could actually play. Just sayin', the Professor was a beast. ❤

  • @bookhouseboy280
    @bookhouseboy280 Жыл бұрын

    Peart on 'Xanadu': "Let's call that our experimental phase ... we thought maybe we should add another musician. But then it was, no, let's expand our own arsenal ... Those albums ('A Farewell to Kings' and 'Hemispheres') are us learning to use all that ... When I look back on that it's an indulgent smile. We would later do better but there was nothing wrong with it." With 'Permanent Waves' (1980), Rush's songwriting was becoming as sharp as their playing on such highlights as 'The Spirit of Radio', 'Freewill', 'Entre Nous', and 'Jacob's ladder'.

  • @epbeagle4242
    @epbeagle4242 Жыл бұрын

    I actually saw this tour in March of 81. I was in 10th grade and a guitar player. Incredible memory. Our band started playing a lot of Rush after that show.

  • @L33Reacts

    @L33Reacts

    Жыл бұрын

    i can't believe hearing this back in the day as a kid... must have been mind blowing!

  • @garya7893

    @garya7893

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here 81 and 82

  • @dale3219
    @dale3219 Жыл бұрын

    The song Trees or Necromancer is really really good

  • @nexuslang
    @nexuslang Жыл бұрын

    The story of Xanadu comes from a poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge called "Kubla Khan", which starts like so: 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. The poem is about a man, Kubla Khan, who seeks the fountain of eternal youth in a paradise called Xanadu. In the song by Rush, he finds it, drinks the milk of Paradise, and becomes immortal. But the twist is that a thousand years later he's exhausted and despairing and hoping to find some way to break the spell and lay his soul to rest, as he has become a "mad immortal man". Neil Peart wrote most if not all the lyrics to Rush's songs, he was a learned, well-read man, spent a lot of his time reading backstage waiting for the concerts to start. Many of his lyrics are based on his readings, he was a huge fan of Ayn Rand (inspiring "The Trees", for instance), among other authors.

  • @stevehartke

    @stevehartke

    7 ай бұрын

    👏👏👏

  • @Neonbob
    @Neonbob Жыл бұрын

    They don't make them like this anymore.🥂🤘 That's why we want you all to enjoy & Appreciate.

  • @Safe-Cracker
    @Safe-Cracker Жыл бұрын

    They were at their prime in their 20’s now try them still at their prime in their 50’s go listen Working man live in Cleveland or The garden from clockwork angels tour… two different but still epic performances

  • @alancarter41
    @alancarter41 Жыл бұрын

    The first Rush song where synthesizers were an important part of the music, requiring each musician to use multiple instruments to achieve the effect they desired. Instruments used: .Alex Lifeson: double-necked Gibson electric guitar (one twelve-string, the other six-string) as well as synthesizer pedals. Geddy Lee: double-necked Rickenbacker 4080/12 guitar (bass and twelve-string guitar), as well as synthesizer pedals and keyboards plus vocals. Neal Pearl: percussion instruments (temple blocks, tubular bells, bell tree, glockenspiel, and wind chimes) in addition to his drum kit.

  • @lindaward5376
    @lindaward5376 Жыл бұрын

    If you'd like to see another amazing performance from this show, I recommend ByTor and the SnowDog/In The End/In The Mood/2112 Grand Finale; Closer To The Heart and The Trees are also must-listens. Cheers from Canada! 🇨🇦 🎤 🎹 🎸 🥁 🎸 🔥 🔥 🔥

  • @rickhaddad7261
    @rickhaddad7261 Жыл бұрын

    I consider myself very lucky to have seen them live many times. They take their music seriously, and they definitely give it their all in concert because they feel their fans deserve nothing but their best. There are many videos of Pearts drum solos out there. You should check them out. As for songs? There are too many to choose from. I would recommend just checking out a few from each decade.

  • @bryanhaynes6742
    @bryanhaynes6742 Жыл бұрын

    Funny. I watch countless Rush reaction videos and so many younger generations use the word "Aliens'. They are a super group of virtuosos. That's why I saw them 43 times. It never gets old. Like me.

  • @xanadoooo
    @xanadoooo Жыл бұрын

    My Band, glad they were of my time, seen them 18 times and every gig was amazing, RIP professor 🤟

  • @donmcewan8807

    @donmcewan8807

    Жыл бұрын

    Only 18 😆

  • @debilarge
    @debilarge Жыл бұрын

    I will never get tired of this song. My favorite Rush song. Imagine being a 17 year old (I was when this came out originally) but this 1981 live show is incredible. I watched on MTV that night. I miss them so much.

  • @squamishfish
    @squamishfish Жыл бұрын

    Back in the day before electronic percussions

  • @calvingreen5202
    @calvingreen5202 Жыл бұрын

    Great reaction and commentary!! And yes, they were so musically talented, being aliens, isn't out of the possibility. They were an amazing band...my absolute favorite. I'm so glad, you're discovering their music.

  • @L33Reacts

    @L33Reacts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Calvin I appreciate it bro! I’m a fan already. It only took me two songs and I’m hooked. I’m looking forward to the next video already 😎

  • @calvingreen5202

    @calvingreen5202

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey...I know I've suggested a few songs to check out, they have a deep catalog. Their early music was great and each album, showed a new level of their growth and musicianship. Xanadu was another epic song, that displayed their talents. Do yourself a favor and go back to their beginning and experience their evolution. The first album, did not include Neil Peart. Finding My Way and Working Man are notable songs from that album. The following album, Fly By Night, showed a clear change in their progress. Fly By Night, Anthem, Making Memories and By-tor and The Snow Dog are great songs, to check out. Each time you listen to a song, for the first time, it's an experience that you will never forget.

  • @richrazz2653
    @richrazz2653 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed Rush live, late 70s, early 80s@90s.. amazed each time by the professor and Crew!!,,,🤘

  • @compnnburns8831
    @compnnburns8831 Жыл бұрын

    NP:Drums, Bells [Orchestra Bells], Tubular Bells, Temple Block [Temple Blocks], Wind Chimes, Bell Tree, Vibraslap, Triangle, Cowbell; GL:Bass, Guitar [Twelve String], Synthesizer [Mini Moog, Bass Pedal], Vocals; AL:Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Electric, Classical], Synthesizer [Bass Pedal] all played on the album which Xanadu was taken from, 1977 record "A Farewell to Kings"

  • @clockworkangel4026
    @clockworkangel4026 Жыл бұрын

    Now you're starting to understand why these guys are commonly referred to as 'The Holy Trinity'. Unmatched musical talent, and almost as important, pure joy in being together playing. (The alien 👽👽👽 discussion has been ongoing for several decades!! 😉🤫 ) For a modern band check out Crown Lands. They're a Canadian duo (both are big Rush fans) with some serious skills. Try Context: Fearless pt. 1. I think it's right up your alley.

  • @debbieplato5107

    @debbieplato5107

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, Crown Lands are awesome!

  • @bryanbailey6963
    @bryanbailey6963 Жыл бұрын

    I saw them on the Farewell to Kings tour in 1978 - they did this song and WOW is right!

  • @David-su4is
    @David-su4is Жыл бұрын

    Geddy plays bass, keys, foot peddles, and rythm guitar in this. Craziness.

  • @randysieger4657
    @randysieger4657 Жыл бұрын

    It sounds like 20 guys. Only 3 guys!! Best ever!!!!

  • @squamishfish
    @squamishfish Жыл бұрын

    Just a warning be ready to expect the unexpected from this band in a great way ,

  • @louisenglish8069
    @louisenglish8069 Жыл бұрын

    A bit jealous you're just now seeing Neil. He changed my life as a drummer. Watch and learn as much as you can from him. You play his stuff, you can play anything

  • @kellingc
    @kellingc Жыл бұрын

    Xanadu is about a man searching for the fabled Xanadu with promices of spending eternity in paradice. That is the first part of the piece. The second part is 1000 years after he found it it and wishes he had a mortal life, as he has found that imortality is rather lonely. The song is based on the unfinished poem "Kubla Khan" written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

  • @hoosiermaker2358
    @hoosiermaker2358 Жыл бұрын

    Listen to the studio version. Sounds just like this. Seen em over 20 times. Tightest live band ever. Been to over 200 concerts since 74'. RUSH has dozens of kickass songs.

  • @gillwaugh7212
    @gillwaugh7212Күн бұрын

    Epic indeed. Just amazing and awe inspiring. I remember Rushing out to buy the album after seeing Xanadu on The Old Grey Whistle Test

  • @MsBenlane
    @MsBenlane Жыл бұрын

    xandu is from a poem by coleridge. also the mansion in citizen kane the movie. coleridge poems were also used by iron maiden for rime of the ancient mariner

  • @stephenpublicover8818
    @stephenpublicover8818 Жыл бұрын

    I have seen these 3 guys in Halifax , Nova Scotia, Canada in 1988(Power Windows Tour) Best 2 and a half hour concert ever!!!

  • @reneelyons6836
    @reneelyons6836 Жыл бұрын

    Masterpiece!!!! ♥🎼🥁🎸🎹🎤🥁🎶🎶

  • @SnowDogisVictorious
    @SnowDogisVictorious Жыл бұрын

    Recommendation for future reactions: Working Man live in Cleveland, then YYZ live in Rio, then Natural Science live in Toronto (1997), then Headlong Flight (official video). And then, after that, we can get even more serious with your trip down the rabbit hole of no less than 19 studio albums’ worth of music.

  • @yotaman2112
    @yotaman2112 Жыл бұрын

    I am very jealous of you discovering them for the first time with everything that they have to offer. For this 59 year old man I got to discover them when they were in their prime and it was all new to us older folks. Yes continue to keep putting out this content and we will enjoy them vicariously through your reaction. Keep up the good work and if you do make music yourself then I hope you keep this type of music alive and passing it to the newer generation. Thanks bro.

  • @nattijeff
    @nattijeff Жыл бұрын

    RUSH Army is present and prepared for duty.

  • @KCPELICAN
    @KCPELICAN Жыл бұрын

    It was great to see you enjoy this. Welcome to the awesome world of Rush. You have a wonderful journey ahead. ❤

  • @TexMexJack
    @TexMexJack Жыл бұрын

    The first concert I ever wen to was Exit Stage Left in Dallas, TX. Great reaction!

  • @loisr3970
    @loisr3970 Жыл бұрын

    I know flippin amazing , My boys! 40 + yrs.... We love them so here at home!!!! Yep Heddy lead vocals, Bass, synth. The professor Neil on drums. They had so much fun on stage... Never had any shit, just three friends Playing music..... Omg wait till u check out 2112. 24 mins. Cheers

  • @anthonypallen7919
    @anthonypallen7919 Жыл бұрын

    Luv me some Ruah. Look at some interviews, they truly are great men, Best friends

  • @ronjones2266
    @ronjones2266 Жыл бұрын

    This song was written by Neal Peart, and is a sort of continuation of the Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem “Kubla Khan”.

  • @melissayost4888
    @melissayost4888 Жыл бұрын

    Someone once said everyone’s favorite drummer, favorite drummer was Neil Peart.

  • @torch8760
    @torch8760 Жыл бұрын

    As a lifelong Rush fan, so happy you’re discovering them. Peart aka The Professor - inspired thousands of drummers just like me! For a modern band (also from Canada) that replicates the early Rush vibe so wonderfully, also check out Crown Lands. They’re like Rush reborn. RIP Neil. Thank you for enriching our lives.

  • @L33Reacts

    @L33Reacts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it. I am so glad I discovered these guys. So, so great. I will take a look at Crown Lands, thanks for the suggestions 🤘

  • @torch8760

    @torch8760

    Жыл бұрын

    @@L33Reacts most would consider Moving Pictures to be Rush’s magnum opus - and it has the classic Tom Sawyer on it. The day I learned to play that song was the day I knew I was a decent drummer. It’s epic!

  • @EdwardRushMan
    @EdwardRushMan Жыл бұрын

    Based on Kubla Khan (Xanadu) by Samuel Taylor Coleridge Coleridge composed his poem, ‘Kubla Khan’, in a state of semi-conscious trance either in the autumn of 1797 or the spring of 1798 and published in 1816. The whole poem is pervaded by an atmosphere of dream and remains in the form of a vision. The vision embodied in Kubla Khan was inspired by the perusal of the travel book, Purchas His Pilgrimage. Coleridge had taken a dose of opium as an anodyne, and his eyes closed upon the line in the book, “At Zanadu Kubla Khan built a pleasure palace.” But this opened his creative vision, and the poem of about 200 lines was composed in this state of waking dream. On being fully awake, he wrote the poem down. The theme of the poem is unimportant. It describes the palace built by Kubla Khan, the grandson of Chengis Khan, the great rule of central Asia.

  • @timshelton8535
    @timshelton8535 Жыл бұрын

    It was even better seeing them play it live man! Got to see all tours from 1982 till the last one!

  • @donmcewan8807

    @donmcewan8807

    Жыл бұрын

    Over 100 concert tickets 😁

  • @timshelton8535

    @timshelton8535

    5 ай бұрын

    @@donmcewan8807 sorry dog! Lol, my wife had twins and 11 months later our 3rd girl was born! My concert going was severely reduced in that era. I did catch every tour though!

  • @donmcewan8807
    @donmcewan8807 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to rush my friend.....the most talented rock group.....they seem to challenge each other with their instruments.....happy to have you in the family...look forward to many more 😀....RUSH ON!!

  • @L33Reacts

    @L33Reacts

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Don!! I appreciate it bro. I’m ready for more already! 😂🤘

  • @donmcewan8807

    @donmcewan8807

    Жыл бұрын

    @@L33Reacts So are we bro 👍

  • @generoberts9151
    @generoberts9151 Жыл бұрын

    What you may not have heard. Neil was also accompanying the guitarist while playing the glockenspiel. ( you referenced the chimes and tubular bells) During the guitar solo at the end, Geddy was playing the bottom half of his double neck which was a 12 string guitar. Both players used foot pedals, Geddy especially to insert bass tones or synths at times during the concert

  • @poutine57
    @poutine57 Жыл бұрын

    Love RUSH!! Peace and Love from Canada

  • @melissayost4888
    @melissayost4888 Жыл бұрын

    It’s a mythical place. This taken from a poem. Neil was a poet as well.

  • @jrstudioboss
    @jrstudioboss Жыл бұрын

    the first time I heard Temples of Cyrinx in about 1978, Geddy Lee scared me! I had never heard anything like that in my life! The music the three of them made was phenomenal even if it had been performed by half a dozen members, but from three guys was amazing; I saw them four or five times live, and it's bands like that sold out arenas for entire tours - days and music gone bye...

  • @user-ul6xb3ud7j
    @user-ul6xb3ud7j Жыл бұрын

    Awesome. My favorite RUSH song. In Peart's lyrics, the narrator describes searching for a place called "Xanadu" that will grant him immortality. After succeeding in this quest, a thousand years pass, and the narrator is left "waiting for the world to end", describing himself as "a mad immortal man". The song is based on the poem Kubla Khan written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Although the song does not explicitly state where "Xanadu" is, references to Kubla Khan imply that it is a mythical place based on Shangdu, the historical summer capital of the Mongol Empire. There are so many great tunes from RUSH. But, you should try Limelight, Tom Sawyer, Subdivisions, and Spirit of Radio. Great channel man.

  • @teclo1057
    @teclo1057 Жыл бұрын

    CINEMA SHOW AND SUPPERS READY VIBES GOING ON HERE

  • @AaronRaynerKASR
    @AaronRaynerKASR Жыл бұрын

    All such amazing preformers - I love the "black sabbath"y chunky guitar at 11:53... Almost a nod to the sabbath at the time. That outtro guitar solo is soooooo good. Catch the induction to the hall of fame that taylor and Dave did for rush - it got me choked up. Super great reaction!

  • @ledoutofshadow8004
    @ledoutofshadow8004 Жыл бұрын

    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. Samuel Coleridge.

  • @coot1925
    @coot1925 Жыл бұрын

    The bells Neil is hitting are called tubular bells.

  • @cherobinson6371
    @cherobinson6371 Жыл бұрын

    3 of top all time at the instrument they Play. Pearts always been regarded as #1-2 all time Geddy and Lifeson both arguably top 5-10. Geddys a killer Bassist.

  • @timbaker6613
    @timbaker6613 Жыл бұрын

    Wellcome to the rush army check out working man live in cleveland it was the last track after a 3 hour concert then check out wheres my thing live with neal pearts drum solo then check out 2112 the comic version..masters

  • @michaelbriefs9764
    @michaelbriefs9764 Жыл бұрын

    By the way, check out the back story on the lyrics for the song, written by Neil Peart! Very cool!

  • @PaulHilburger
    @PaulHilburger Жыл бұрын

    Great song to drop acid to and listen with good headphones

  • @bdc1117
    @bdc1117 Жыл бұрын

    best band ever

  • @garya7893
    @garya7893 Жыл бұрын

    One of their best

  • @jackteppo9633
    @jackteppo9633 Жыл бұрын

    A Great band introduced by The Home of the Buzzard. 100.7. Thank you Donna Halper. Who knew? Wohoo

  • @jackteppo9633

    @jackteppo9633

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah. CLEVELAND

  • @evanswendy9773
    @evanswendy9773 Жыл бұрын

    Time for you to listen to Working Man live in Cleveland!

  • @ginamarandino6451
    @ginamarandino6451 Жыл бұрын

    As a drummer I will highly recommend to checkout a live performance called "where's my thing here it is" you will absolutely love it

  • @eidetecker
    @eidetecker Жыл бұрын

    Got to see this very tour in Mobile, Alabama in 1981, my senior year of high school. Would ya believe me if I told you it was frickin' awesome?

  • @L33Reacts

    @L33Reacts

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha no I don’t believe you! 😂😂 just kidding… I bet it was absolutely brain melting.

  • @michaelinnj7439
    @michaelinnj7439 Жыл бұрын

    So you like my favorite version of my favorite song ever? New subscriber.

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