Rush - 2112 (REACTION!!!)
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"Rush is one of the greatest bands I've ever heard... Nothing is ever sacrificed with the music. "
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Alex Lifeson is probably the most underrated guitarist, he can shred!
It's funny they cut this up so bad so it's so hard to really appreciate what they're trying to do here but when you listen to Grand Finale he is so tuned into listening to the drums that he's completely forgetting about the fact that Alex is absolute shredding their faces off!!!
I don't think he's under-rated, he is highly respected and often imitated. Under rated guitarists are like Prince (famous but not so much for guitar) and Lindsay Buckingham.
@@speedknob I would agree with that. I see what you're saying. In Alex's case, it wasn't so much that he was underrated, more like a combination of being overshadowed by arguably the best bassist and drummer in the business, at the time anyway, and that they never really hit mainstream, mostly because of Geddy's voice. It's an acquired taste. Unless you're a musician and then you fell in love in the first 10 seconds. And back in the day, this was definitely a musicians band. I would add that you're right about Prince, but not in my case. I saw his genius on guitar the moment I saw him play one.
@@somersetcace1 Can't argue with that clarification! You're definitely spot on about Lee's voice, it's generally a love it or leave it kind of thing. First time I heard them was when Farewell to Kings was fresh off the press, and they've been my favorite since I heard Cinderella Man.
Yeah I agree with that.... But Alex is an amazing guitarist
I love how they instinctively say "HEY!" at the exact time Geddy would prompt the crowd to yell it. That's love.
Clay DeFoor the Brazilians hit it hard! Lol!
It's just a natural reaction, eh
So true - crazy how the flow is so natural
I love how George always talks his way through the lyrics and deduces his way to the truth. Every damn time, well done sir!
Neil Peart is arguably the greatest drummer of all time, even if he is not your particular favorite, he at least should be considered top 5 on everyone's list of best drummers.
No argue there, Jason...but Keith Moon was way before his time.
There is no argument possible here. Very sad that he's developed arthritis and drumming is painful for him now. The argument can be made that all three are the best ever at their respective instrument.
Jason Allen I could never argue on that he is a drum god
cgald I guess it's acquired.... because I think he has one of the most amazing powerful voices around ... Edit: for real though just my opinion, no hate from me lolol
Favorite Classic drummers - Neil Peart, John Bonham, Nick Mason (doesn't get enough recognition for mostly playing in the pocket), and I have a soft spot for Stewart Copeland from the Police, but there are many other greats to choose from.
Favorite Metal drummers - Mike Portnoy, Thomas Haake, Gene Hoglan, Danny Carrey, again there are many other greats to choose from.
“Attention All Planets Of The Solar Federation” = 7 words, repeated 3x;
“We Have Assumed Control” = 4 words, repeated 3x,
7 x 3 = 21
4 x 3 = 12
Together : 2112
🤯
Christopher Medina and those two phrases put together are 2,112 letters long 🤯
Didn't rush end up doing some music for the show that came out in the late 70s called mobile suit gundam 78 79 to the 80 idk why but could a swore they did some tunes for them. I know they were in heavy metal lol. But the federation's a thing was something I vaguely remember
And numerology ugh saturnian 21=3 12=3 via 1+2=3 and 3+3=6 so ther's that is ALWAYS 369 or divisible by or can add up to 3 6 or 9 lol once u learn it u CAN'T unlearn it fair warning but if u don't care about ruining everything check out ocs101 occult science 101
Christopher Medina Thats Excellent!
Kronickillness Nicholas Tesla 3 6 9 the key to the universe.
At the age of eight I found this album in my father's collection and thought 2112 what a strange name for a band , little did i know in 20 minutes my life would change forever.
Yup changed me too
Guys, it's changed my life and I just discovered it age 44, and I live and grew up in a Canadian city roughly 1.5 drive from Rush's home of Toronto.
@@jamiesanderson429 dude.....how did you make it this far....and probably in Mississauga.....and not know RUSH?? lol
This album is a life changer it makes you appreciate precision music and the ability it takes to provide it
Happy to see this forgotten classic get some love. What's really crazy is this album was something RUSH put out as a middle finger to their record label and the main stream money machine. Anthem, their record label, was pressuring the band for a 3 1/2 min radio friendly single (similar to RUSH's early works). But the band had evolved as composers and were into "concept" ideas. They had an idea for an album that would tell a story. An operatic story about music and how it has the power to free you. When RUSH presented 2112 to their label they didn't know what to make of it. This was 1976. The disco era. RUSH put out a science fiction proto-metal album with nothing that was radio playable. It didn't get played on the radio, but it spoke to all of us that were into more than the themes that are presented in main stream music. It was hard, fast, heavy, but deep, insightful and inspiring. It got no radio play. They sold out their shows though because they were true artists giving you a perspective that no one else did. 2112 became a gold album and gave RUSH the clout to tell Anthem to F*** OFF. Never again would a record label tell RUSH what to create. RUSH were gangsters. They didn't give a F***. They stuck to their guns and conquered the world.
Thank you for this comment.
They actually had some songs from Side B released on the radio.
Jeeves, beautiful comment! The label in question was actually Mercury Records. Anthem is the label that Rush themselves founded.
Since when is 2112 "forgotten"?
Rush isn't alone there. The 70s were (imo) the golden age for prog rock. PF, King Crimson, Camel, Yes, and the list goes on.
If having to pay gets us more Rush reviews, take my money.
JJ Grey & Mofro (Loclooso)
How was this posted 3 weeks ago lol
Patreon subscribers got early access to the video.
Dustin Dowdy lol im down when i get the wife to pony up.
La Villa next!!!!!!
6:24 "I haven't heard a groove yet, in every Rush song that we've done, that I haven't liked."
...Rush, ladies and gentleman.
Rush is probably Canada's greatest musical export.
Na, got to be Robin Sparkles!
You've clearly never listened to Nickelback
Celine Dion easily lol
Devin Townsend is the best to get out of Canada
Wrong. Its Justin Bieber
RIP to Neil Peart, the mastermind.
Thought you guys would want to know, since you’ve become Rush fans.
droid1963 farewell to kings
@@AcidropOSY 🙏🏿🙏🏿
Neil Peart is the reason there are amazing technical drummers around today such as Mike Portnoy.
He influenced many
No doubt
Greatest drummer of all time
Perhaps
But in your statement
I'd have to give credit to
Early reefer headed jazz drummers
That made people like
Niel Peart
Ginger Baker
Kieth moon
Mike portnoy
I think Bonham is overrated
He is like Ringo Starr
Who will tell you he not the greatest drummer
He just has the greatest timeing
And makes little to no mistakes.
Bonham
Great timeing seem to not make any mistakes
Rush !!!! La Villa Strangiato !!!!!!!!!!! Geddy Lee on the bass
Agenda 2030 ... Yes!! The ultimate instrumental from this band.
XANADU TOO!
Abso-fucking-lutely! This is the best Rush instrumental of all time.
Jeremy R I love Xanadu
Exit Stage Left version......I get blown away by the power of it every time I hear it.
How in the bloody hell hadn't I heard of this band before??
I found out about them from your channel a few months ago when you reacted to one of their songs, and I couldn't be happier.
Drake Parker that is the difficulty of being from Canada in the music industry. We have a lot of groups that will unfortunately never get the recognition they deserve. Older groups that is.
Greatest band of all time
never too late.
I almost envy you. To discover this band for the first time would be cool to relive.
Welcome to Team Rush, my friend! Sit back, and indulge! Cheers!
Reaction-to-music videos by people who actually know how to listen are a rare and precious thing. Thanks guys!
you guys have to look up some live neil peart solos, you will be blown away by his enormous drumkit! he truly is an octopus!
YES! The Tom Sawyer anniversary edition solo!
he literally has to be lowered into his drumset with a crane because it goes all around him.
Yesssss! They're more than just solos, they're as dynamic and as literary as Rush's music.
Neil Peart is a legend, a master, a genius, an example of what a great drumming actually is! And he also wrote most of the lyrics for Rush, as far as I know! Truly a god of his trade!
Jordan Forbes lol, that's not true. I guess you've never have seen them live. A crane. LoL
Correction. Rush preceded Reading Rainbow. So Reading Rainbow is a little “Rushish”. 😂 Great review, fellas.
yes, also the Alice in Chains comparison.
Pretty much everything they said it sounded like came after this.
Yeah reading rainbow probably took notes.
I saw Rush perform 2112 live when the album first came out and seriously, I thought these guys were from another planet. They were amazing then and they are still amazing 40+ years later.
I am officially "green with envy". Cheers to you.
So did I. Opened for BOC.
"Peart is an Octupus "......Love It !!!
Total blast watching you guys experiencing "2112" for the first time. This album was so fkn far ahead of its time (especially for the 70's). Alex Lifeson's guitar work is insanely expressive. Geddy's bass and keyboards and vocals....original, commanding, driving. And Pert is just....beyond EVERYONE! I think the really great thing about your channel is that your guys' love for music and your friendship makes you two feel like old friends to your subscribers. Led Zeppelin, Rush, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Alice in Chains are my favorite hard rock bands so it's fkn cool watching you guys get into them. Hope to blaze one someday and talk music.
I have seen Rush in concert 9 times, including the 2112 tour... and this Overture is THE absolute bomb when you hear this in concert! The have done this 5 out of the 9 concerts I've attended, and every time there is a slight variation which makes it sound amazing! There is nothing quite likie being in the middle of the floor section and you've got surround sound and echoing of 2112.
Neil Peart ... He can change from four different rhythms from each limb to a different rhythm to the opposite limb.. the most amazing drummer!
This album is 42 years old!
Some things are just timeless....
and I still get chills listening to it.
That is a very interesting thing to point out, a comment that needed to be made. I saw them as a teen during the mid/late 70s--three times in a row; but Moving Pictures and the radio play that Tom Sawyer got just freaked me out. I didn't like it and still don't. Love RUSH though, despite that album.
I am so so so glad y'all are liking Rush. Some people HATE them viscerally because of Geddy's voice, but you guys get it. His vocals may not be the best, but it conveys the idea with flair and style.
I didn't like his voice at first, but as I kept listening to more Rush I got used to it.
See I'm the opposite of most people. When I was younger and got introduced to Rush by my uncles I thought Geddy had the best voice out of all the singers that were around. I compared all lead singers of other bands to Geddy's voice and most didn't even compare to how good he sounded.
scott archibald You get it. He had all the technical ability, he just didnt sound the norm of the day. But being a Rush fan means you appreciate all the finer things, including Geddy's voice. The norm is too normal. Geddy was a splash of ice water in a desert of pop.
Margaret Gardner At first when I heard Tom sawyer 7 years ago i though that the singer was a woman. Boy was I wrong haha that's why the vocals sounded a bit weird at first. Now I think that he is one of the best and most technical rock singer of all time. Like nobody can hit those fuckin notes haha. Every thing in Rush is just perfect
Just another brilliant & unique notch within the 3 Wisemens legacy! I love Dirk's voice, always have & always will! Nobody sings or sounds like Uncle Geddy! Nor plays the bass lines with such fervor, intent & intrigue! He is a Master!
Neil Peart is arguably the greatest drummer of all time. I'd be interested in seeing you guys react to one of his 10 minute drum solos.
And he writes many of their songs too! He has had some tough breaks, so they are retiring to let their friend find some peace..
You have my permission to punch anyone who argues with you. lol.
I love him and I know he just passed. He is definitely one of the best, but I wouldn’t say the absolute best. There are definitely drummers that can play faster and more complex.
him and john bonham are in a league of their own
A more accurate statement is that Neil is the greatest drum composer of all time.
Now we're on Patreon can we get one of Rush's influences, one of the pioneers of Prog Rock 'Yes'.
The song 'Roundabout' would be a good start. I think most would agree.
It's about time they do Yes.
Yes.
Roundabout will blow their minds!!!! In a good way.
then after that they gotta hear Close to the Edge
Personally I would say Starship Trooper first, but whatever. Any Yes is good Yes
Yes-roundabout
Norman Tompkins Yes!!! Love Roundabout 😃❤
Norman Tompkins That's a great one!
If they enjoy Roundabout and want another 2112 style song Close to The Edge by Yes is another great one :D
And You and I
Wow!!!! I have been the largest (Black) RUSH fan since 1986..... I'm so proud of you guys doing this great work!!! You might love "A Farewell To Kings" as well...Yes The Drummer is also the main author of all lyrics!!!! I will follw you guys on my twitter today!!!!
The recent loss of Neil Peart has many fans retreading old ground in nostalgia. One is compelled to observe that the Elder Race had been watching for some time the moral erosion of their home World. The vision they sent to the protagonist wasn't by accident. The causal nature of his despondent suicide (23:05) was a galactic slap in the face and they returned with an army to put an end to the Priests of Syrinx once and for all. The proceeding fast finale is them arriving with fleets of starships, bombers and attack fighters reducing the mechanized foul harvest of the Priests to ash. (Explosions) 'Attention All Planets of the Federation. We have assumed control' is their pronouncement of victory, the Priests are dead, sanity, dignity and respect for human expression has been reclaimed. It's good to see that the bands work remains quite relevant today considering all the political attempts to quash Freedom of Speech and rights to self preservation.
Hastur of Carcosa good commentary. The fact that these three were just 22 -23 years old writing and singing about a profound metaphysical story speaks wonders about their precociousness
You had me until the last few sentences. Unless you are alluding to the fascist leftists who are quashing free speech. Then you are absolutely correct. RIP Neil Peart.
@@charleshutton284 the vast, vast majority of leftists only want to stop disparaging and derogatory speech toward aspects of people that those people have no choice about. The fringe minority that take it farther though, yeah they can get fucked. All things considered, I'm pretty sure the Elder Race here would solidly side with the majority of leftists.
Alex is probably the most underrated guitarist in rock history
5retsam my opinion - any "top 10" list should include him. He has done things throughout every stage of the band's career that is absolutely perfect. His playing is unreal.
5retsam i think the fact that Rush went very deep into the prog style in the 80’s with a lot of synthesizer sounds took much of the recognition that Alex actually deserves being undisputedly one of the best guitarist to have ever roamed the earth imo
Those '80's songs were what I think show how amazing he is. He was able to make his guitar fit perfectly where anyone else wouldn't be able to fit it at all.
5retsam Alex IS underrated, but appreciated. The most? Chris DeGarmo gets far less mainstream recognition...
and the guy from supertramp i dont even know his name lol
La Villa Strangiato fellas... No regrets!!!
YES PLEASE!
The band thought this might have been their last album, because their previous album didn't do so well. So the record company wanted this album to be more radio friendly (shorter songs), but they decided....FU record label! If we're done. We're going out on our terms. I think you can feel their anger at what they faced, and so, they decided to "stick it to the man" one last time. Well, this album sold like crazy. So the record company decided that "we obviously don't get it". Go ahead and do what you want. So from that point on. Rush had total musical freedom to do as they wished and the rest is history 😁
Take care!
Wrong! Producers totally told them what to do on the album Counterparts I know for a fact, it was on their documentary. They were forced to play heavier riffs for that one.
A little different from the producers. They always went back and forth with their producers. Even they said that 2112 gave them the paspatou to do anything they wanted after that.
Producers always have an input as to the direction of the project. You can distinctly tell the difference between Terry Brown and Peter Collins for example.
You're making 2112 sound like Punk...which it most certainly is. Can't believe that Punk thought Prog Rock represented the corporate/bourgeois Devil.
Punk was a necessary evil in the fact that people with absolutely no
talent at all needed a place in music as well. No disrespect just
stating a fact. If you wanted to sing but sounded like shit, if you
wanted to play guitar but didn't really want to learn or worry about
tuning, if you had little or no sense of time-keeping then Punk Rock was
the home for you. Punk was the Land of the Misfit Toys.
And keep in mind that Geddy, Alex, and Neil were in their early 20s when they wrote and recorded 2112.
I think Rush - Subdivisions should be next. That song really shows when Rush started to change their sound a bit in the 80's.
... and it's a phenomenal song.
One of their best, easily.
I've been begging for this song
Yes, my favorite Rush song.
Yeah. And it was after Signals where they went downhill. Their first 8 albums are the best
You guys pretty much nailed the meaning of the song in the first go! One thing I want to clarify for you is the section "Presentation". You infer that it's "Reading Ranbowish", it's supposed to be like that. Think about the beginning of the song where it says "and the meek shall inherit the Earth" and how the Priests subjugate the masses by controlling every aspect of their lives. The protagonist in the story approaches the Priests timidly and with trepidation, or "meekly". The section is supposed to represent him as meek and the Priests as powerful. Am a 50 year old Rush fan who discovered them in 1979. I started taking drum lessons in 1980 singularly because of this band and can attest that Peart is a freaking God on the drums. Absolutely insane!
It's also funny you referenced Alice an Chains and Dusturbed. There are a lot of musicians out there who credit Rush for their inspiration, including both of these bands. The nerd mention is partially true, but Rush is a musicians band. If you have ever been to one of their concerts, you would have seen that the majority of attendees are air drumming and guitaring.
Trust me.on this, you need to deep dive into their collection. They've been together for over 40 years and are just incredible. The ridiculous thing is that even though they've had such a huge influence on rock music, have a huge following and have sold an incredible amount of records, they were only inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame a few years ago.
Now, if you are at all looking for another suggestion with Rush from a musician's standpoint, I have many. I can honestly say anything from Moving Pictures or Signals as both of those albums are masterpieces, however, for single suggestions I would have a few:
1. If you're looking for something a little off the beaten path, the song Losing It off of Signals tells the stories of people "losing it" in the sense of growing older and not being able to do the things they used to be able to. For instance, the first verse is about a dancer who remembers the fame and being on stage but her body is tired and as she ages, her bode isn't able to do the things her mind wants or remembers. There's even a reference to Ernest Hemingway at the end. Excellent musical transitions and tempo changes.
2. If you're really adventurous, and after 2112, I think you're ready for this, a real deep cut which demonstrates their incredible musical talent and lyricism, Cygnus X-1 is a must. It's a story based in the future about an explorer who travels to an x-ray source thought to be a black hole believing something may be beyond it. Highly suggested to listen with headphones... Just try and keep up with the key signature changes! I mean they're switching time EVERY MEASURE for a while, and funky signatures like 5/4 to 6/4 to 11/8 to 4/4 to 3/4 to 7/8 to 3/4 and on and on but it meshes incredibly well...
3. Another deep cut that I would highly recommend is Countdown. The song is about NASA's shuttle program and the whole thing is about the tension in the "countdown" and elation after the shuttle launch. Much of the song has the actual countdown and chatter from a launch.
4. Like dystopian stories? I would then suggest Red Sector A. It's a song about a first-person account of being in a prison camp, very much like the Jews in German concentration camps back in the WWII era. Geddy Lee's (the basist/vocalist) mother was actually liberated from a concentration camp and the song is loosely based on that liberation. However, the protagonist within the song tries to escape with his family, but is found out and during the escape has to choose who he will help escape and who he will have to let die because they all can't escape. He ultimately chooses his mother, leaving his father and brother. Incredibly powerful lyrics
5. A song with incredible meaning is Manhattan Project. It was literally about the Manhattan Project which developed the nuclear bombs continuing to when they were dropped on Japan to end WWII. Very much like Countdown, it's an accurate depiction of events leading up to the final conclusion.
5. Want something a little more mainstream? Give a listen to Red Barchetta. It's a song with the story based in a dystopian future in which vehicles are banned (the "motor law"). The protagonist's thing to do is to go to his uncle's house, which "used to be a farm, before the motor law", and drive his red Barchetta. In the song, he gets found out and is chased by the police and he has to lose them or possibly be killed. It's very heavily based on George Orwell's 1984.
There is SO many songs to choose from, many deep cuts, many mainstream that I could suggest! The Trees, Jacob's Ladder, Hemispheres and on and on and on... If you dug 2112, you are Rush fans and it would be a disservice to not encourage you to learn why this band is considered to be masters and why so many musicians attribute their craft to them.
Full details on 2112:
I. Overture
“And the meek shall inherit the earth.”
II. Temples of Syrinx
“…The massive grey walls of the Temples rise from the Heart of every Federation city. I have always been awed by them, to think that every single facet of every life is regulated and directed from within! Our books, our music, our work and play are all looked after by the benevolent wisdom of the priests…”
We’ve taken care of everything
The words you read
The songs you sing
The pictures that give pleasure
To your eye
One for all and all for one
Work together
Common sons
Never need to wonder
How or why
We are the Priests
Of the Temples of Syrinx
Our great computers
Fill the hallowed halls
We are the Priests
Of the Temples of Syrinx
All the gifts of life
Are held within our walls
Look around this world we made
Equality
Our stock in trade
Come and join the Brotherhood
Of Man
What a nice contented world
Let the banners
Be unfurled
Hold the Red Star proudly
High in hand.
III. Discovery
“…Behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room that was hidden beneath the cave, I found it. I brushed away the dust of the years, and picked it up, holding it reverently in my hands. I had no idea what it might be, but it was beautiful…”
“…I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn the keys to make them sound differently. As I struck the wires with my other hand, I produced my first harmonious sounds, and soon my own music! How different it could be from the music of the Temples! I can’t wait to tell the priests about it! …”
What can this strange device be?
When I touch it, it gives forth a sound
It’s got wires that vibrate, and give music
What can this thing be that I found?
See how it sings like a sad heart
And joyously screams out its pain
Sounds that build high like a mountain
Or notes that fall gently, like rain.
I can’t wait to share this new wonder
The people will all see its light
Let them all make their own music
The Priests praise my name on this night.
IV. Presentation
“…In the sudden silence as I finished playing, I looked up to a circle of grim, expressionless faces. Father Brown rose to his feet, and his somnolent voice echoed throughout the silent Temple Hall…”
“…Instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were words of quiet rejection! Instead of praise, sullen dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as Father Brown ground my precious instrument to splinters beneath his feet…”
I know it’s most unusual
To come before you so
But I’ve found an ancient miracle
I thought that you should know
Listen to my music
And hear what it can do
There’s something here as strong as life
I know that it will reach you.
The Priests:
Yes, we know
It’s nothing new
It’s just a waste of time
We have no need for ancient ways
Our world is doing fine
Another toy
That helped destroy
The elder race of man
Forget about your silly whim
It doesn’t fit the plan
I can’t believe you’re saying
These things just can’t be true
Our world could use this beauty
Just think what we might do
The Priests:
Don’t annoy us further
We have our work to do.
Just think about the average
What use have they for you?
V. Oracle: The Dream
“…I guess it was a dream, but even now it all seems so vivid to me. Clearly yet I see the beckoning hand of the oracle as he stood at the summit of the staircase…”
“…I see still the incredible beauty of the sculptured cities, and the pure spirit of man revealed in the lives and works of this world. I was overwhelmed by both wonder and understanding as I saw a completely different way to life, a way that had been crushed by the Federation long ago. I saw now how meaningless life had become with the loss of all these things…”
I wandered home though the silent streets
And fell into a fitful sleep
Escape to realms beyond the night
Dream - can’t you show me the light
I stand atop a spiral stair
An oracle confronts me there
He leads me on, light years away
Through astral nights, galactic days
I see the works of gifted hands
Grace this strange and wondrous land
I see the hand of man arise
With hungry mind and open eyes
They left the planet long ago
The elder race still learn and grow
Their power grows with purpose strong
To claim the home where they belong
Home to tear the Temples down
Home to change -
VI. Soliloquy
“…I have not left this cave for days now, it has become my last refuge in my total despair. I have only the music of the waterfall to comfort me now. I can no longer live under the control of the Federation, but there is no other place to go. My last hope is that with my death I may pass into the world of my dream, and know peace at last…”
The sleep is still in my eyes
The dream is still in my head
I heave a sigh, and sadly smile
And lie a while in bed
I wish that it might come to pass
Not fade like all my dreams
Just think of what my life might be
In a world like I have seen
I don’t think I can carry on
This cold and empty life
My spirits are low, in the depths of despair
My lifeblood
Spills over….
VII. The Grand Finale
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation
We have assumed control.
We have assumed control.
We have assumed control.
Thanks for printing the lyrics from the album cover. I haven't read them in decades!
Great response! Thanks. As an obvious Rush connoisseur, what do you think about Clockwork Angels? It took me about 20 listens to really get it, but if it is their last album, it is a fitting magnum opus.
Oh, the one thing I would also add is that I think that there is trepidation in approaching the priests as you say, but I think that Neil is also portraying a sense of innocence as well with the coming disillusionment.
Ridiculous response. Although its cool to see the lyrics again but come on dude, didn't you have chores to do? The meek shall inherent the earth is the entire theme of the good book written by Jehovah God's Profits. "A Farewell to Kings"
"Rush is just the truth"
Mastro yes yes yes
rush = 3 dudes playing a symphony.
Yes!
I still get chills when that first guitar solo drops! Even after hundreds of listens! And also the whole story is kind of an allegory of the music industry which makes this song even more badass!!!
Me too, brother. Hair standing up on the arms and neck, it is just beautiful!
Actually 2112 is about Fascism. Neil Peart was a voracious reader and had read Ayn Rand's novel Anthem ...about a future Fascist society and total control of the people.
JetStream EL34 yes that’s true but it’s a little bit of both I think. That’s the beauty of it! 😊 They were feeling the pressure of their label wanting them to make a more commercial album!
So true ...protest and anger against the powers that be ....melted into one. Agreed and thanks for reminding me.
JetStream EL34
Well, fascism in the form of forced conformity and “equality” at the absolute sacrifice of individualism towards the group mentality.
Have you never listened to Neil explain this?
You two gentlemen’s ability to interpret music on the fly BLOWS MY MIND!
When Ryan called out "hey" a couple times toward the beginning is exactly the time when people did that when Rush played it live.
That’s why I was like....hmmm.
Yep. I caught myself punching toward the sky too.
RUSH... best band ever,enough said..long live RUSH..
Anyone else notice Ryan picks up on 'Hey' during Overture the first time he hears it?
Dustin Dowdy yes haha it was awesome
Yes!! Very cool!
Ryan needs to watch the "Rush In Rio" version of this song...just to watch thousands of people bouncing in time to the song, and and yelling "HEY!", in unity.
Yup!!
In most concerts, the audience yells out "Rush!" after every riff in that section.
OOOOOHHHHHH YEAHHHHH!!!!! Now your digging deep into Prog Rock history. Such an epic piece right here. This is the piece that set Rush free to do what they want.
Actually you can dig even deeper into prog rock history than Rush. However, they were early practitioners of heavy music that developed into what later became known as progressive metal.
Now do Yes, ELP, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull and King Crimson
Now your talking.
@The Cartoon Adict Don't forget Genesis.
Mike Reiss
Shit, yeah!
This album was Rush's fourth. Their record company was upset with them because the previous album, Caress of Steel, was a commercial failure. Basically, it was too "experimental" and "weird". So when they went into the studio, the company told them they'd better write some hit singles or they were gonna get dropped. So the boys in the band had a little meeting amongst themselves, and agreed together that, if this was going to be the end their career, they were going to end it on their own terms: making the music they wanted to make.
They finished the 2112 album, and the record company hated it so much that they gave it no promotion whatsoever. And then a strange thing happened. The album went GOLD, almost entirely on the strength of word-of-mouth. People heard it and were amazed, and they told their friends, who told THEIR friends.
After that, their record company threw up their hands and said, "Okay, you guys just do whatever you want. We'll leave you alone."
Neil Peart... He can play four different rhythms with each limb at different speeds and then change to a different rhythm and switch to the opposite limb.it's like tapping your head and rubbing your stomach clockwise and turning your right ankle counter clockwise and your left ankle clockwise all at the same time. The most amazing drummer!
its a tie between him and bonham for me
I love what you're doing. Your reaction to Rush 2112 is the first that I've seen of you guys and I wanted to thank you for validating my opinion of their music. 2112 was the first Rush that I ever heard. I was 14 years old and the year was 1976. The music was on 8-track, I was in the back seat of a Coup de Ville and the volume was cranked! My reaction was much like yours and I was an instant fan of Rush. Keep up the fine work!
James Watt that’s nearly identical to my Rush story. Then years later, I was listening to Chronicles while taking my son to school one day & later when I picked him up he immediately wanted to hear the song that had been playing when I dropped him off that morning because it had been stuck in head all day. It happened to be “The Trees”, & he took it to his guitar teacher that week so he could learn how to play it. He’s been a Rush fan ever since (he was 14 at the time & is 26 now.)! We were fortunate enough to get to see them twice in concert together before they retired. 😢
I seen Rush perform their Hemispheres concert and they did 2112 as well. It was 1979 at the Mid South Collusiem in Memphis, Tenn. Blew me away!
Saw them on the 2112 tour in '76. What a time to be alive!
My Canadian mother played this in our car one day when I was little. My young Italian ass wasn't ready. I started asking about who this was, what was she saying (I was so young I confused Geddy's voice for a woman's). It felt all so interesting listening to something like this for the first time as a child. It had explosions, water running, amazing music and everithing a boy my age would love. I felt like I could imagine a movie playing in my head.. Listening to what my mother traduced for me, got me into learning english at a very young age just to be part of this, got me closer to poetry and arts. I discovered what I liked as the man discovered that guitar, day after day in my mom's car. One of the best memories in my life.
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The basic story is in the year 2112, where much entertainment is controlled by the Priests, a guy finds an old guitar and presents it to the Priests. He says it’s amazing and will make lives better. They destroy it, claiming it’s part of what destroyed the Elder Race of Man. The man falls into depression because he discovered something great and can’t imagine life without it. He was told of how it was in the past and that the Elders left long ago. He later then kills himself, realizing that how the world is now isn’t worth living. Then in the Grand Finale, the Elders return and overthrow the priests, regaining control of the Solar Federation.
Styx Y. Renegade nope he did not kill himself. Watch an interview with Neil Pearl. It is not a suicide he fights for the vision of a free society and the men from other planets come in to kick out the priests
So what's the bit with the "My life blood spills over"? He was killed as he fights?
He most likely slit his wrists (Or maybe throat?). That's how I perceived it.
EDIT: Disregard my comment, I see what you are trying to say.
Or you could just say, "Read Anthem by Ayn Rand". Lot shorter description, more economical, Neil would love it. 💪💪
I love how they instinctively do the "HEY!" thing, like the entire crowd of a rush show does, and has done for all the decades Overture or Temples have been played live... It just shows you how great music can tap right into our core and show us all that even though we are all different, some things are universally human, and we aren't as different as we might think.
Oh, and the Solar Federation are the ancient humans returning to Earth to take it back from the control of the Temple. They had been gone for ages, exploring the stars. The people that were under the Temple's control were the ancestors of the people that stayed behind, because they didn't have the adventurous spirit of ambition to explore..
LOL, I loved that. George just up and did it the very first time it came around. That killed me.
YES!!
PristineTX I laughed when they did it 😂
I took my son to his 1st and only Rush show in 2015 on his 15th birthday. It was that night that he learned the name of "that hey song"
You guys are fantastic reviewers. Love the honesty and your ability to appreciate all genres of music.
Rush - La Villa Strangiato
yes.
Incredible song!
Yes!! La Villa Strangiato!!
Yess
Speaking of Yess, there are some great Yes songs they could do.
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Hear a group as intricate as RUSH.......
HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The history of this album is interesting as well. Rush was told to make a radio-friendly pop record, and they turned this in as a middle finger to the music industry. And it was their breakthrough album.
My absolute favourite thing about this song is how they incorporate the sound of him learning to play guitar and just playing different things on it into the actual song. I mean it's just fucking genius. He starts off just plucking at a string, slowly learning a melody and a chord and so on. Of course he's an impossibly quick learner, but just that that is part of the song and it still fits is just so clever and interesting.
They almost got dumped from the label on the album before this and were given one more album to turn it around, with the suggestion they become more radio friendly....they stuck to their guns and made this album and were never questioned again.
In fact their managers lied to the label and told them they were going to be really commercial on their next album, lo and behold they showed up in kimonos and made 2112
I think you guys would love Red Barchetta
The story telling is top caliber
Red Barchetta is my favorite driving tune lol
Yes!
My favorite, Easy!
Oh That song just gives me chills everytime i hear it!
Bit of history. Their label did not like the poor sales of the previous album and pushed them to go into a musical direction they did not want to. Kind of like the priests telling everyone what to like and listen to? The boys in Rush thought this would be their last album so they made what they wanted their way to flip the bird to the record label kind of like the man discovering the guitar. Turns out the album really hit with a fan base, a true rock n roll rebellion album. It bought Rush their artistic freedom and the label never tried to push them again. Next came some of the greatest music not just of the late 70’s but of all time. Permanent Waves, Hemispheres, farewell to kings and Moving Pictures. I was ten and first hear 2112 on vinyl. I was hooked for life! Truly 20 minutes that changed my life
You nailed it!
Please, do not forget all lyrics by Neil Peart so he is not just an amazing drummer. He is a first class lyricist.
He was a master lyricist. Level 10.
I think this album is about one against the masses. Not conforming . Being a “Free Thinker” perhaps...
It was when Neil started taking lyrical control. He was influenced by Ayn Rand back in the day so it's very libertarian based.
You guy's have to do Rush - Natural Science.
Drew Legere yes one if my favs with great changes and transitions.
Drew Legere Once they do Xanadu, Red Barchetta, LVS and Natural Science, they will have attained the level of Rush Jedi Masters.
Love that song !!!! Camera Eye is another jam
Yes! I've been requesting this for months.
Drew Legere Jacob’s Ladder too
Rush Rocks! And they make all that glorious big rock sound with 3 band members!
Describing Neil Peart as an octopus is the most accurate description of him I've ever heard!
No doubt, the many tenticled man!👍🤯
No. He's an exceptional drummer who has set the bar for all drummers for the last 40 years. He's not a super human or a witch. He's the guy who pulled the plug on Rush.
@@wiz9496 For legitimate health reasons. The drummer in any band has the most physically demanding job in it. I don't even play drums but I've been in bands and I can say while everyone usually tries to work their asses off it's the drummer bathed in sweat at the end of the set. After 40 years, a jillion concerts and albums, personal loss, the man has earned the right to call it a day.
wiz9496 Neil was damn near doubled over in pain after every show on their R40 retirement-ish Tour. He almost did it two years earlier. I’m sad that Rush is no more, but he knew he was on the edge of “losing it”, and called it before he did. Plus, he’s gotta be a very tired and sore man.
wiz9496 and now we know why he had to pull the plug.
Brain Cancer. 😢
Been begging for this for months!!!!! HELL YEAH!
If you want another great Rush song, check out La Villa Strangiato. It's a 10 minutes instrumental which doesn't feel like 10 minutes at ALL. If you've liked YYZ, I think you will love this one as well :)
RUSH is and has always been the truth and the fact you guys give props and as always keep an amazing open mind, just proves that and your true appreciation for music. They have grown and evolved over time through the decades and never gave up learning and mastering their instruments and styles. They never settled. Thank you- keep those vids coming. You guys are awesome
I love how he’s instinctively adding the “heys” where the crowd would call it in the song. Dope
I love this so much. Rush is beyond amazing and it's great to see their songs broken down and interpreted from another's perspective.
You almost had the entire story straight down. Basic bullet points
1. about a man in the year 2112
2. earth is being controlled by the temple of Syrinx
3. the man finds a guitar and brings it to them in hopes they will use it.
4. they dismiss it and destroy the guitar
5. he sees a vision of the past and old ways and sees the elder race leaving earth for the stars
6. he becomes depressed and kills himself
7. the elder race returns and kills/gets rid of the priests and assumes the place.
You should've added that they were in a communist like society where they didn't like free thinking and creativity. Which is why the guitar was destroyed, after all the song is based on a novel by Ayn Rand.
^^ That ^^
@@ogRockets It is based on Anthem if I remember correctly.
@@EricRoberts2112 That's a common rumor, but it turns out that Peart came up with the story on his own, then realized that elements were very similar to the story in Anthem, so they decided to give "thanks" to Ayn Rand to avoid copyright problems.
No. 7? I never realized that. I always thought the "attention all planets..." was to let us know that the man who found the guitar killed himself. I thought the announcement Was the priests saying they finally have no more rebellion.
RUSH has been my co-pilot during the ups and downs of my journey through life. Always there. Always fantastic. Always blows my mind each time that I visit them.
Don't forget Peart wrote the lyrics for most of their music. He read a lot, and did much research whenever he was writing. A-FREAKIN-MAZING
Great vid guys. Just to elaborate on your review, in the Soliloquy section, the man in the story takes his own life at the end hoping to pass into the world he saw in his dreams hence “my lifeblood spills over” line
And the Grand Finale when you hear “Attention All Planets Of The Solar Federation, We Have Assumed Control” is the Elder Race overthrowing the Solar Federation and liberating the oppression on the planet.
My suggestion for the next Rush song would be Freewill.
Few bands, if any, can stand toe to toe with Rush. Period
That was awesome!
Rock on LiV!
I’m here ... Rush is the best!
What no mention of Geddy Lee in all these Rush reactions? The guy plays crazy basslines while singing through all those changes
I agree. Geddy plays badass baselines, while singing his ass off. These guys are the best musicians on the planet
Are you deaf? They mentioned the bass.
And playing keyboards with his feet.
Getty is the given.
He holds the line.
Keyboards, base and vocals... at the same time.
Genius
Geddy is well known as the best rock bassist ever.
You have to do:
King Crimson - "21st Century Schitzoid Man"
(a classic prog rock must)
Judas Maccabeus Or Epitaph
Starless, Indiscipline, or anything else with Bruford would be preferable.
Cinnamon Life Cereal Larks Tongues in Aspic Part 1 or Part 2! Starless ain’t a bad option either
Not going to happen unfortunately, King Crimson stuff gets taken down extremely quickly on RUclips.
EzioMonty117 Don't! They will sleep
"We are so off with this"
They say as they 100% accurately guess the story behind the song 😂 love this reaction
yeah right ahhahaha
100 percent... accurate ...amazing
I highly recommended that you listen to their last studio album, Clockwork Angels, in your spare time. It will take you on a musical journey like you’ve never experienced. Rush is like a fine wine, better with age. Great reaction guys!
I'm hanging out with you guys remembering the impression this incredible trio made on ya's. Priceless. Like a Canadian secret that wasn't so well kept. We had to share them with the world and the world is better because of it.
The world has lost a legend today. RIP Neil Peart
I agree. Love from Buffalo. Long live RUSH
Yes - Heart Of The Sunrise
No real need to comment on most of this since you basically figured out the lyrics as you went. A few little details, though, that your patrons may or may not have already mentioned... the elder race of man mentioned in the lyrics are an ancient human civilization that left the planet to explore space and the priests are the humans who remained on Earth to establish a totalitarian theocracy/technocracy.
At the end, it's not explicitly clear what happens. I suspect that given Neil's interest in Ayn Rand and libertarianism when he was younger that he had in mind that the Man viewed the return of the Elder Race as a hopeless dream and killed himself rather than submitting to the Temple when they reasserted control. That's the most common interpretation I've seen from other Rush fans over the years.
I've always preferred a different interpretation though. Because the Temple should theoretically already have control and the lyric is "We have *assumed* control", I think it's the Elder Race actually coming back to remove the Temple's tyranny. I take the ending as an ironic one, where the Man kills himself in despair just before the Elder Race returns to save mankind. I see it as a message not to give up hope just because a better future seems impossible in the moment.
dio52 last paragraph...nailed it!
Great fucking post
"By-Tor and the Snow Dog" off of "Fly By Night". 😁 Great video guys!
P.S. Yes - "Roundabout"
Your exuberant, open-hearted & joyous characterizations of the music are infectious. The "reactions" provide a glimpse into the beauty & wonderment of ALL types of music - which is cool. The smile in your eyes, the enthusiasm and a simple sense of fun is vivid and evident. There is a shortage of this in our world...please continue...! Keep on rockin the free world!
Another great Canadian trio... "Triumph" really should do yourself the favor!! Check em out!!
Allan Boudreau Fight the Good Fight
Young enough to cry is amazing!
Allan Boudreau: Agreed on Triumph! April Wine is another often overlooked Canadian band.
Sugar Shane Rik Emmett! In my top 5 guitarists! Very underrated!
Using Rush and Triumph in the same sentence is humorous.
Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing
chrisbrown667 that song is epic bro
Yes the live one
Really anything by Mark Knopfler
Alchemy version though, THE BEST VERSION
YES, Sultans of Swing is a must. Amazing song.
OK, you guys like Rush 2112 - you guys are awesome. Best band ever - period.
RUSH DUDE RUUUSSHH!! you guys couldnt have picked a better starting place. Rush is absolutely beautiful.
I lived right past these guys. Wasn't my thing at the time. A musical discovery by me, made because of you guys.
Roundabout by yes. Groovy bass lines.
OMGoodness! This is FIRE Ryan & George! Thank you for this Reaction. We're blessed and amazed! That's what I call a granular analysis fellas! Priest, Judas Priest-Beyond The Realms of Death!!
It's great watching you guys discovering not just the music, but the STORY, the theme, as you listen to it for the first time ;)
2:40 "I guess they call him the professor or something" 😂😂 Neil is just called LEGENDARY
You guys always amaze me with your analysis of songs and your perspective, and how you almost always arrive at the natural storyline.
I was kind of surprised that you saw the Priests of Syrinx as "advanced civilization" and not "repressive authoritarians" in their attempt to stifle "creativity" (in the form of the discovery of music). I always thought that association was pretty obvious.
Also, I always heard the aggressive playing during "Grand Finale" as being indicative of conflict, perhaps rebellion or war by the common people and creatives against the authority of the Priests.
In any case, great job once again!
In Peart's version of Rand's story it is both. An advanced technological civilization, that has a repressive, authoritarian government. Rand was making the point that the oppression of the individual would lead to losing our technological advancements, as it is those individuals that created the advancements we, the "elder race", enjoy.
Amazing that you guys reacted to this! Xanadu has to be their next one!
I really enjoyed this album in the 70's (still do). I fondly remember the journey I traveled while listening the first few times, it was and still is magical. I got to relive that magic again while watching your reaction. Your enthusiasm and appreciation of the experience is awesome. New fan here!
Rush - Distant Early Warning
Stelios Giannoulis Yes, this one please!
I love the Grace Under Pressure album so much, man
anything from Grace Under Pressure would be awesome. Afterimage or Between the Wheels would rule as well.
Stelios Giannoulis Distant Early Warning is good but Afterimage and Between the Wheels are better songs and IMO better choices
EzioMonty117 the snakes and arrows live version of between the wheels is phenomenal
Ezio picked all "3" of my faves! I think George and Ryan would pick-up on the anger and aggression of "BtW" and the sadness of "Afterimage", and all 3 songs and their "newer" sound. Thanks Ultravox, The Police, U2/The Edge and Flock of Seagulls ;).
Xanadu- Rush
sheridan bath i second that notion x
oh definitely, I was further blown away by that version. X
Cygnus book 2
sheridan bath entire output- Rush
Great reaction guys. Happy to finally see this one!
3:39, that Hey, it's exactly what the crowd shouts at that point in the song. It's instinctive!
I love you guys !!! Nobody on RUclips does a better job then you two 👏👏👏👏
Rush is what all bands aspire to be. To get to their level. And that is the highest level of music. I'm glad your fans now. Too bad it wasn't 30 years ago. You missed so many amazing shows. Rush is eternal.
The "Reading Rainbow" thing you mention was the intention. The protagonist is supposed to be an innocent discovering the gift of music. Notice how his singing is softer and melodic. All of the parts from the Priests are harsh and basically screaming him down. They are the authorities of effectively a second Dark Age.
Great review. There's an interview from the band here on RUclips where they explain the meaning. They were angry with the "priests" (record company execs actually) who didn't approve of Rush's musical direction. So they put out this angry sounding album assuming it may be their last, rebelling against the industry. The fans ate it up and the execs acknowledged these weird musicians actually had something people wanted. I was a teen back then, I found it refreshing to hear a band sing about something other than lovey dovey crap.
This isn't accurate at all. It is a musical version of the Ayn Rand novel "anthem"
@@ilearnedsomethingnewtoday6193 They privately called it the down the tubes tour. They were not going to compromise their music and were willing to go down in flames with it. the fans however had a different plan than the record execs. and here we are.
You guys are both right. It’s a combination of those two things. Rand’s ‘Anthem,’ and Rush not wanting to bow to pressure from the record company to make more ‘radio friendly’ music.