Drum Instructor Reacts to La Villa Strangiato by Rush

Drum Instructor Reacts to La Villa Strangiato by Rush | Rush Reaction and Analysis

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4 жыл бұрын

Hello everyone and welcome to today’s Rush Reaction! Today we are going to be reacting to our first viewer suggested song in the form of La Villa Strangiato by Rush! In this video, I'll be taking a look at this beloved Rush song and giving my reaction and analysis as always to parts of the song that stick out to me. Everything from musical composition, to use of musical concepts, as well as technical proficiency will be covered!
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@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Didn’t think this ever needed to be said but welcome to internet I suppose. I’ve been getting a lot of comments talking about pausing the song so here we go. DISCLAIMER: I will be pausing the song many times throughout the duration of this video to give my thoughts, reactions, and analysis on different parts of the song so if you’re here to listen to the song in its entirety and uncut, this is not the video for you. Now more than ever, stay happy and healthy my friends!

@AGNOSCO 4 жыл бұрын

You need to watch Rush: Working Man live 2011

@jn3Storyteller 4 жыл бұрын

The problem with pausing so many times is that you can't understand what you're hearing if you cut it up so much. I know what the song sounds like, so it's frustrating when you stop DURING a transition and never hear the way things fit together.

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Are you saying that you yourself can't understand what you're hearing or that I don't understand? Because if you have heard the song, then then it shouldn't really matter and even while I'm talking I'm listening. I've had plenty of practice judging different musical groups where you have to give feedback in a recording while listening and critiquing so that they know what to work on

@motodork 4 жыл бұрын

Josh Castillo I have no problem with pauses. But at least with Rush you don’t have to edit out parts of the song.

@johnpgizzi 4 жыл бұрын

@@JoshCastilloMaybe he was trying to say that the pieces fit together quite nicely when heard as a whole. Not really sure how you could react to the transitions without pausing at some point though... Hey, didn't you say near the beginning that this is your first time listening to this?

@t0dd000 4 жыл бұрын

If I were to pick one Rush song that highlights all three musicians, this is the song.

@robertchesky277 3 жыл бұрын

#Todd Warner when I want to demonstrate the pure timing and the basic musicianship of Rush I play YYZ Rush in Rio.

@mariai9549 3 жыл бұрын

Yes this is a masterpiece performance.

@kevinkarbonik2928 4 жыл бұрын

Eddie Van Halen was interviewed in the mid 80's in Guitar magazine... asked what it felt like to be a guitar god?... he said.. I don't know, ask Alex Lifeson.

@wadesworld6250 3 жыл бұрын

That's an urban legend told about more guitarists than I can count. Last I heard, Eric Clapton said it about Stevie Ray Vaughn, Paul McCartney said it about Prince, Tom Morallo said it about Slash, etc, etc. That said, Alex is certainly among the rock guitar greats.

@gregorybolton Жыл бұрын

I had no idea that is so cool!!!!!

@neotheone7923 4 жыл бұрын

to quote kirk hammett "how can three guys make such a sound?"

@mightyV444 4 жыл бұрын

@neo the one - Kirk's also right about this guitar solo being amazing. Definitely one of my favourites, too! :-)

@friedpickles342 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know but I've witnessed it first hand. I cry at every concert

@Lebowski55 4 жыл бұрын

I believe this song cements Alex Lifeson on the Mt Rushmore of Rock&Roll guitarists

@redaffix7320 4 жыл бұрын

This one and Limelight are so good. And that's in an entire career of fantastic songs.

@markpalfenier5851 4 жыл бұрын

Try and save all your comments to the end So you can listen to entire song uninterrupted

@robertchesky277 3 жыл бұрын

TheLebowski5 this and every other Rush song....

@robertchesky277 3 жыл бұрын

The timing of this band live is stupendous. Best live band ever.

@jommywop 3 жыл бұрын

Best 3 piece ever. I can't think of any competition besides Cream.

@lxdesign1 4 жыл бұрын

When Rush wrote this song, they actually had to record it in 3 parts - because the music was so complicated that even they themselves couldn't figure out yet how to play it live.... they did eventually perfect that. This song is a prime example of the complexity of Rush ... key and time changes throughout the song, and some of the best musical talent that ever lived... they will be missed - now in retirement. But the music lives on in recordings. And ya - anyone who likes Neil Peart should know about La Villa Strangiato - its literally one of the best Rush instrumentals ever written.

@benselectionforcasting4172 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they even said that La Villa Strangiato took longer than the entire Fly By Night Album.

@boboskeeper 4 жыл бұрын

The boys have credited La Villa as an exercise in self indulgence.

@michaelwerbick 4 жыл бұрын

👏👏🤘

@BushcraftingBogan 4 жыл бұрын

Hemispheres is my all time favorite album. It is a masterpiece. That album exhausted them. They literally pushed themselves to their limits in creating it. I’m glad they did. :)

@ssnerd583 2 жыл бұрын

THIS....this is what so MANY who dont really 'do RUSH' dont GET. There is SO MUCH GOING ON that many just cant hear it all happening and they get confused/lost....but these guys just keep on keepin on as ONE.

@countroshculla 4 жыл бұрын

Never has there has been a band where each member's musical proficiency of their individual instruments, musical feel & song composing were out of this world. To top it all off they had great songs and were humble cool down to earth guys as well. With the band retiring & Neil taken from us, humankind is the poorer for it.

@jeffcharlton9660 3 жыл бұрын

Well said. Very true.

@robertchesky277 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Rush. Time changes, smooth as glass, outstanding percussion, outstanding guitar, outstanding bass/synth/vocals, extremely proficient musicians, probly the best live band ever.

@Turbo2Pete 11 ай бұрын

Amazing how we have 15 minutes of blithering on, but a "drum instructor" didn't talk about the intricate time changes....

@fretless05 4 жыл бұрын

What Rush does so well in this song is to break up the core into parts (12 in this song) and explore different possibilities of the core melody in each part, blending and shifting building crashing, etc. It's a ride and they pull the listener along the whole time! The song gives me chills every time I hear it and I've been a Rush fan for decades. Seriously, though, the drum solo in the live version of YYZ really blows minds.

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree with your analysis more! This is the element of the song that I most gravitated to because I really think it makes the song so compelling! To me anyway 😅

@bradlerh 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you continue to do more Rush, Josh, It's amazing to hear your reactions and interpretations and to see you get excited about the music.

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

That means quite a lot, thank you! I've gotten some great suggestions for Rush and they really are a great band so I'm certainly looking forward to making my way back around to them!

@toddweiler3857 2 жыл бұрын

1. You are the best Rush Reactor I've seen. 2. 'The guitarist's' "given name" was actually Aleksandar Živojinović, but he apparently changed it to match his stage name quite some time ago. In interviews, Geddy either refers to him as Al or Lerxst, so I think we’re good on that too.

@juliannegreep4240 2 жыл бұрын

Zivojinovic = Son of Life, hence Lifeson, from one Croat to another. Lol!😆

@erikboris5029 4 жыл бұрын

This might be my favorite reaction on youtube, love watching someone who actually knows what they're talking about react to great music. Keep it up! If you want more rush then Xanadu from the exit stage left live album is a must.

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

That really means a lot! Thanks so much!

@bobrush4217 4 жыл бұрын

You recognized something that occured to me over 30 years ago. The bass compliments the guitar without playing the same riffs. Also, the bass and drums combine to form an awesome rhythm section.

@darthvicious9447 Жыл бұрын

I've always liked to say Geddy Lee doesn't play bass, he plays lead bass!

@pe4015 4 жыл бұрын

Josh, as a RUSH fan since about '82. The fan in me is like, "How dare he pause the music while RUSH is in Full Jam mode." Then, I see how a segment just blows your mind and you're like, "Oh man, we just gotta pause and talk about what just happened right there and break it down". That's the part that makes me smile while watching your RUSH reaction videos. I think all of us RUSH fans enjoy watching people as RUSH's music hits their ears for the very first time. Yeah, the pauses are kind of annoying but your musical insight is also much appreciated. I recommend that maybe after a segment is paused for analysis, you might consider re-winding / going back a few frames to truly or to better appreciate the fluidity of that segment. Just my thoughts. -Yes, I hate the pauses, I'm like "aww man, here it comes, he's gonna dig this, but if he pauses, he's gonna miss it" (then pause). But, then again, I also can't stop enjoying your genuine appreciation of RUSH's musicianship. For that, I say Thanks

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for this incredible reply. I cannot tell you the amount of blatantly hateful comments that I have received for the very same reason that you have just pointed out. I almost quit making videos shortly after this video went live because I felt as though there were probably better ways to spend my time than reading comment after comment attacking me for ruining their favorite song when all I was really doing was appreciating it for the great piece of music that it was in my own way. That is exactly right, there were so many times that I was listening to the music and got so excited over what was happening that I just had to pause it and express those feelings. Reaction videos weren’t my thing until very recently so there was bound to be some missteps along the way and I really want to thank you for seeing this video for exactly what it was while seeing the deeper meaning underneath. I will absolutely take your advices into consideration and attempt to curb my enthusiasm just a bit so that the video flows better. Once again, thanks very much for your comment. I very much enjoyed reading it

@mariai9549 3 жыл бұрын

No worries Not like you can't listen to it again. 😊

@Lebowski55 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best reaction to this song that I’ve seen. I love your insight, knowledge and meticulous breakdown piece by piece

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much, you have no idea how much this comment means! Especially after the mountains of negativity I’ve received over this video lol

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

I don't even know what to say except to thank you for your exceptionally kind words! It's for people like you guys that I want to continue to create content for!

@Afkpicks 4 жыл бұрын

love that you do viewers video! thats a great idea, going to add that to my videos

@carlbusque Жыл бұрын

Had to watch your review again, so good. More Rush please! Love your work, great analysis!

@kimmieess6171 4 жыл бұрын

These men are absolute masters of their craft. Some of the finest technical musicians ever. Neil drives me mad. His cymbal and hi-hat work crush it. Everything he does is AMAZING.

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

His cymbal work is certainly great!

@kimmieess6171 4 жыл бұрын

And you'll never find a band, recorded or live, that cuts in and out together as precisely as these three do. It's like they're almost one person.

@kimmieess6171 4 жыл бұрын

Actually, "Lifeson" isn't his given name, it's his stage name. It's a loose translation of his Serbian name "Zivojinovic." I see why he went with Lifeson!

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Kimberly Castello-Stutchbury right! I was struggling to decide with which name to go with and decided ultimately with Lifeson just out of respect for the artist themself. I mean they picked a different name for a reason I would assume!

@kimmieess6171 4 жыл бұрын

@@JoshCastillo, when his name is listed in the songwriting credits, it's always Zivojinovic. He's obviously proud of it and his heritage, but I bet it's a bugged to pronounce. Your reaction, by the way, was super. I really enjoyed it. ☺

@stewielad 4 жыл бұрын

The translation is Son of Life, which is how he got the name.

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, that means a lot!

@johnpgizzi 4 жыл бұрын

@@kimmieess6171 in my L.P.s , on the liner notes, i cant find Zivojinovic ANYWHERE. am i missing something? Usually it reads, "Music by Lee and Lifeson Lyrics by Peart"

@alanw8359 4 жыл бұрын

If you want to see probably the most mind blowing Geddy Lee bass work check out Leave that Thing Alone live from the Molson arena.

@RoarOfWolverine 3 жыл бұрын

This is a Rush Masterpiece. The more you listen to it, the more crazy stuff you’ll find. The effect on his guitar at the intro is simply a volume pedal he is using to fade in the notes to change the dynamic by not hearing the pluck of the string. He is also setting it down heavily with a echo, so the notes will continue to ring over the silence when the pedal is up. I can still remember saving up money to buy a Roland Space Echo to achieve that effect. That was before digital delay sampling, so the only real echo machines used a tape loop and were extremely expensive. Around $500, which was equivalent to about $1,200 in today’s dollars (we’re talking late 1970s). My band was gigging and making good money, but we had so much other shit to buy, like a forward sound system, lights and so on, I never seemed to have enough for cool toys like an echo. I did finally get one in 1980 and could finally match that effect Alex is doing, which he also did for Xanadu and By-Tor And The Snow Dog.

@carlbusque1856 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, love your comments. Keep at it!

@gregcampwriter 4 жыл бұрын

If you like classical guitar, listen to Lifeson's introduction on the studio album.

@mbherrala 4 жыл бұрын

I would have preferred an assessment of the Hemispheres album version,

@hummerman62 4 жыл бұрын

@@mbherrala, Hemispheres is the album for this song, pure awesomeness

@jeffcharlton9660 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@brentscott5359 4 жыл бұрын

Alex Lifeson is his stage name. His given and legal name is "Alexandar Živojinović". His parents were from Serbia I believe. I'd go by Lifeson too. And yes, Alex is "The Guitarist". Neal had said he didn't want to be famous, he wanted to be good. Geddy Lee? Nuff said, a master class unto himself.Good analysis.

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Brent Scott thanks very much! Agreements all around here. It’s interesting that you mention Neil Peart just wanting to be good because I’ve seen him say the same thing. Not only that, I feel like you can see him trying to be as good as he can be and laser focused on continuing to get better even in the middle of a performance which I think is something very special

@brentscott5359 4 жыл бұрын

@joe Domjan Hence Lifeson. My computer was getting low on ink so I had to be brief.;>)

@gregcormier2379 4 жыл бұрын

Nice reaction and analysis Josh. This is a great instrumental to react to for any musician or general listener. When you see them performing it you get to see not only their musical talents but also their incredible sense of timing. This was probably the most complex instrumental of that time period.

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! I very much agree that this is a lot of fun to break down for a musician and I lament the fact that I won't get the change to see them perform live. They are quite the team!

@FlappinBapkin 4 жыл бұрын

Of all the reaction channels..this is second to none because of the in depth breakdown of the musicality. Shows you know music which is great because you pick up on the many things musicians love and that most reactors breeze by.

@kennbart 4 жыл бұрын

I love your reactions and innocence to Rush. I first heard your reaction vid to Xanadu and loved it. So when this came into my feed, had to watch. If / when you do another Rush piece, please consider commenting on their use of several time signatures. Subbed

@richcapo 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve just come across your channel. Your videos are fantastic. Keep up the good work.

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@erikguidotti8640 4 жыл бұрын

The guitar part athe the beginning, Alex is doing volume swells (volume turned down, strike the string, raise the volume. That produces that 'string' sound)

@ottonormalverbrauch3794 4 жыл бұрын

I think I've seen Jan Akkerman do the same effect with the volumeknob while picking.

@owenmowry5427 4 жыл бұрын

His smile at 1:27 when the guitar kicks is how RUSH should make you feel

@bangmydrum 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this look at my favourite band - from a different perspective.....Subbing...☺

@graymouser6599 4 жыл бұрын

"That is some tasty bass playing." Yep, because Geddy is the best.

@derrickparran 4 жыл бұрын

I have listened to this song weekly for many years and it still humbles me. Every time I hear something new.

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way! I listened to it again recently and I was like dang it! I missed this, or I missed that.

@danwest9900 3 жыл бұрын

That bass tone! Something you can only get from a cranked up, tube-powered bass amp. Wow!!!

@midnightAlchemistOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

welcome to my world of growing up as a kid in the 1970's Canada playing my drums and Rush's albums were our music teachers. ;) All good stuff! Great video.

@motodork 4 жыл бұрын

Also, with Rush you don’t have to edit out parts of the songs. You can let the entire song play

@FLBreakzRule 4 жыл бұрын

Rush does not do copyright strikes or claims. THEY ARE THE GREATEST BAND EVER!

@kenmolinaro 4 жыл бұрын

When another channel contacted them to ask permission to react to one of their songs, they not only said sure go ahead, they sent them an anniversary box set as a gift!

@angelone1839 4 жыл бұрын

@@kenmolinaro awesome!!! Who's channel was that?

@kenmolinaro 4 жыл бұрын

@@angelone1839 Lost in Vegas is the channel.

@angelone1839 4 жыл бұрын

@@kenmolinaro cool. Do they talk about it in a video. If so do you know what its called?

@ff1047 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect compliment of each others abilities. R.I.P Neil.

@jeffjohnson8444 4 жыл бұрын

You need to check them out later in their career. Working Man Time Machine Tour from Cleveland.

@jeffcharlton9660 3 жыл бұрын

Alex is absolutely on fire on this one.

@geordiezinn7475 4 жыл бұрын

I love your channel. Can't get enough!

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks very much! That means a lot!

@geordiezinn7475 4 жыл бұрын

Josh Castillo Your very welcome. Keep up the great work! I'm also turning on all my musician bros.

@AGNOSCO 4 жыл бұрын

More Rush!!! Good video man!!

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

So glad that you enjoyed it!

@johngiesbrecht451 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comments that get to what makes them so good as a band; they are so tight, as you said they are jazz musicians that might go off on solos but still play off each other. Constant dynamic change of tempo, sycronized stops and starts, ebb and flow etc

@gravl1 4 жыл бұрын

As many have mentioned, the guitar intro/solo is done with a volume pedal, but also an Echoplex analog delay so each note rings into the next one. Yes, it takes the exact right settings and lots of practice to get that right. BTW they were 24-25 years old when they wrote this!

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

I love these well informed and educated comments. I can’t imagine writing something like this at 24, it’s so well done. Thanks so much for the information, it was very interesting!

@ThisTrainIsLost 3 жыл бұрын

Alex is under-appreciated and Neil always has exactly what he needs. When you get to past 2010, Neil’s kit becomes the most fully equipped drum kit the world has ever seen.

@danwest9900 3 жыл бұрын

Really good analysis! Rush, Tool, and Pink Floyd are my three favorite bands. Around 9:45 in your video, I thought about all three bands when you mentioned the muscial composition (dynamics, specifically). They all have the ability to rock full volume for a part and then dial the volume way down for another part. All of these bands used these dynamics beautifully and powerfully to create very dramatic pieces of music!

@benredmond6636 4 жыл бұрын

This is the epitome of a great instrumental. Xanadu and Red Barchetta live Exit...Stage Left should be viewed

@SylviusTheMad 4 жыл бұрын

Kirk Hammett, of Metallica, called this "the perfect guitar solo."

@lxdesign1 4 жыл бұрын

He also called Rush - the 'high priests of conceptual metal'

@wadesworld6250 4 жыл бұрын

I love everything Rush has ever done, but this is definitely my favorite guitar solo. The tone is just so awesome.

@joconnell8145 4 жыл бұрын

I believe he also said it's the HARDEST solo to play.

@chrisfortune1813 3 жыл бұрын

I was privileged to see Rush live in the early 80's and it was one of my favourite nights. Thank you for reminding me of my youth.

@doc6448 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you did this one Josh....thought you would like it....great insight. Loads of great Rush to checkout....but obviously....tons of other stuff as well, If you wanted to give Rush one more go, I would go with Xanadu....Exit Stage Left version. If you want to switch it up.....maybe Pink Floyd’s Time. Keep it going....and thanks for the shoutout

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion, it surely was a good one! It seems as though you've offered another great suggestion with Xanadu so I'll certainly add it to my list of music to cover. Thanks again for the suggestions!

@TrevRockOne 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of 70s guitarists, especially progressive rock, use the volume pedal. I love that effect.

@wizardsuth 4 жыл бұрын

If you want to see how Neil used some of his more exotic instruments (tubular bells, glockenspiel, wind chimes, temple blocks, timbales, bell tree, triangles, and a set of melodic cowbells), watch Broon's Bane, The Trees, and Xanadu played as one long medley, live: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rb9hl7Shx5u3n40.html

@RogueReplicant 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. The suite *Broon's Bane/ The Trees / Xanadu* is a breathtaking tour de force of prog rock.

@phil4193 4 жыл бұрын

Not many people know this, but part of this song is a nod to Raymond Scott's "Powerhouse", from 1937. Fun fact: Carl Stalling stole/borrowed the melody when he scored the Warner Bros. cartoons in the 1940's, without giving Scott credit. So, lots of people associate the tune with the Warners cartoons, but don't know Stalling didn't write it. Here's Scott's original recording: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ftSqf8ag07GYhKs.html

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

This is a very interested factoid, thanks so much for sharing! I checked out your link and it was fascinating to hear!

@MrTech226 4 жыл бұрын

Josh I have seen RUSH in concert back in 2010. Speaking of Alex, he is a jokester on stage. He makes funny faces as he plays his guitar. Geddy Lee smiles, but of course Professor Neil Peart is focusing on his drums

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

What a great story, I love it! You genuinely made me smile because it’s almost like I can see it, thank you!

@michaelwerbick 4 жыл бұрын

2010........😂. saw RUSH in 1987.... also love 2112

@shugd3 4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelwerbick 1978 Glasgow apollo, my first concert, even though I was a punk (stranglers, clash, pistols, ramones fan) I also still have the t-shirt from 2112 tour 1977, bit ripped and torn 👍

@MrTech226 3 жыл бұрын

@Christine Pattison I have seen both

@pahtar7189 4 жыл бұрын

I like your assessment of Neil's drumming. He seems to have been one of the few drummers who viewed percussion as bona fide instruments in their own right. Their tonality and timing are part of the song, not just a background to it.

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I could not agree more! They’re there as a piece of the puzzle and not just used as fluff just because they were there. They’re thoughtfully and purposely utilized!

@darthvicious9447 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely right!

@carlbusque1856 3 жыл бұрын

I know, I commented before, but I rewatched the video and just love your musical analysis of the song, more in depth than other reviews, proving that you are a pro and knew what you are talking about, so what are you doing on You Tub? Appreciate it, keep at it, and Hemispheres please!

@JoshCastillo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words! I dunno, I guess I just never caught my big break lol, but I’m very glad that I can bring something to the table that people like you might enjoy and appreciate. Thanks again!

@jowens1126 3 жыл бұрын

In High school, back in 1981, I had a rock band. We didnt have anyone that could sing worth a shit so we played without a singer. We actually made it into the high school talent show and played this song.

@melaniewillett4522 3 жыл бұрын

Alex is so underrated! He is the reason my son decide to learn to play the guitar. Unbelievable talent. Love Rush!!!!❤️

@markpowers7823 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Rush

@HollowGolem 4 жыл бұрын

This is probably their most jazz-like piece of music (right down to the musical references to "Powerhouse" in the melody), so those bits you mentioned towards the end are definitely intentional. Neil's solo from Frankfurt is a really cool look at the totality of his style of performance, and there's a lot for you to pick at there. He switches styles frequently, does an homage to Roach's "Drum Also Waltzes," has some jazz stuff at the end. It's also probably more melodic than most drum solos I've heard.

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Maannnnn, I love this comment. I love it when I get comments from people who very clearly know what they're talking about. That being said, I used to be really familiar with one of his solos but from a long time ago that I used to listen to on repeat. I'm not sure if I've heard his solo from Frankfurt but you've definitely sold me on it so it's certainly going on my list!

@darthvicious9447 Жыл бұрын

That section where it goes into a 6/8 swing beat is named Never Turn Your Back On A Monster. On Exit Stage Left I really like the cow bell/bass call & answer that follows. Good analysis.

@aimeethompson1457 Жыл бұрын

Aleksandar Živojinović,[1] OC (born 27 August 1953), known professionally as Alex Lifeson (/ˈlaɪfsən/), is a Canadian musician, best known as the guitarist and backing vocalist for the rock band Rush. In 1968, Lifeson co-founded a band that would later become

@TheMoonchild1969 4 жыл бұрын

The thing that is really...really outstanding is that they were on their 20's ...basically kids and they came out with these compositions mostly reserved for maturity. Records like Caress of Steel, Flight by Night, 2112 and Farewell to Kings were composed and recorded before they reached their 30's and how is that possible in such young age is really baffling. Much of the overall orchestration in this song is torturous I can't only but imagine the hours of practice that these kids invested. Yes I said it...kids!.🤣

@joethebassplayer 3 жыл бұрын

String effect is accomplished by using a volume pedal and swelling after the strike of the string... They (Alex & Geddy) are both using "tarus" bass pedals from time to time... they bounce from the F to A during the solo section... C#min is the song key btw

@Trapper50cal 3 жыл бұрын

Drummers who can play this are held in high regard and need to be in good shape.

@Steve_Blackwood 4 жыл бұрын

Great reaction! If you want to see Neil really work those atypical percussion instruments (bells, wind chimes, etc), watch the Exit Stage Left (live) version of Xanadu.

@rodolfootero7877 4 жыл бұрын

The intro effect is achieved by Alex using a volume pedal, he takes the volume off to attack the string and then brings it up to let the sound resonate

@TheAgentAssassin 4 жыл бұрын

So awesome , I've actually learned to do it using the volume pot on the guitar. Like EVH did for Cathedral

@Raulenriquedd 4 жыл бұрын

Alex uses the volumen pot not a pedal

@rodolfootero7877 4 жыл бұрын

@@Raulenriquedd Go check their official La Villa Strangiato video, you can see him step on a volume pedal as he plays each note. He does the same on Xanadu, you can see it on Exit Stage Left.

@Raulenriquedd 4 жыл бұрын

@@rodolfootero7877 you're right!

@stephanechamberland8486 4 жыл бұрын

Never stop it in a guitar solo ! ;-) Great video !

@brucedickinson12 4 жыл бұрын

nice review m8

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, much appreciated

@friedpickles342 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen rush play this song 6 times. And I've seen Primus play it at the greek theater! Best instrumental ever!!

@terrystowers6085 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been learning this on drums over the past couple months so I can play it with my friend and his student. He is a phenomenal guitar player, and his student is a brilliant fourteen year old young lady learning to play bass guitar. The very first time I met her we played Limelight at an open mic. I was astounded! She wants to learn La Villa Strangiato and YYZ for the next time. Gotta wait for Caronafest 2020 to wind down first....😬

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

That is SO AWESOME! I’d love to see your end product if you guys are able to catch it on film!

@terrystowers6085 4 жыл бұрын

Josh Castillo we plan to get it on video. No one would believe it otherwise, haha! I’ll be sure to send you a copy. 👍

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Very much looking forward to it!

@terrystowers6085 4 жыл бұрын

The sounds you hear at the very beginning are produced using a technique on the electric guitar called a “volume swell”. The player strums the cord with the volume knob on the guitar turned all the way down. As the chord rings out the player slowly turns the volume up and then quickly back off. Its a common technique, and a cool effect.

@villain68 4 жыл бұрын

Did you know that each part has a name? A phrase from Shakespeare, Monsters, Strangiato theme, Danforth and Pape are streets in Toronto, etc.

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

I did not, but that is actually a very cool tidbit! Thank you for sharing!

@michaeldeyoung2685 4 жыл бұрын

The effect you are talking about is a pedal called a “slow gear” used by very few guitarists because it was difficult to master. Alex played it to perfection and didn’t over use it.

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the insight! I have to say that you sir, are one of the few who has come in and explained the effect beautifully without an arrogant and condescending demeanor and I simply have to applaud and thank you for it. Thanks again!

@torincarmichael 4 жыл бұрын

Was it the slow gear? I was under the impression that its just volume pedal swells with a chorus pedal.

@michaeldeyoung2685 4 жыл бұрын

Torin Carmichael The slow gear basically waited on the strum then slowly faded in a volume control and released it in the same time sequence. Two dial controls (sorry can’t remember the names for the 2 options to the effect). The Grateful Dead used the same pedal sporadically but Alex mastered it and created beautiful solos with it. La villa is the best example of his work. I heard him use it in Xanadu in the early 80’s on tour. Take care

@TheCaskOf43 4 жыл бұрын

Ive seen him use his volume knob on the guitar for this also. The 2 knobs on the slow gear are SENS and ATTACK. Used (the only way to get one-out because of production) these pedals can run as high as $500. I wont be buying one.... However in ths video, you're not hearing a Slow Gear. It wasn't made until the early 80's. You can see so slightly Alex' right foot moving, operating a volume pedal. Gotta look close. By 1981 Alex and Neil had already started cutting their hair shorter. This video is pre- Permenant Waves.

@uncledig 4 жыл бұрын

@@michaeldeyoung2685 I'm sorry to contradict you, but Alex Lifeson used a Morley Volume pedal for all of his swells. He even endorsed Morley for a while in the late 70s/early 80s. He didn't use the Boss Slow Gear pedal for swells. If you look closely in this video you can see Lifeson using the Morley with his foot.

@HollowGolem 4 жыл бұрын

You mentioned the jazzy accents in this. It's very intentional. This was their "jazz fusion piece." They even directly quote a bit from "Powerhouse," itself an old-school jazz piece.

@davep8221 4 жыл бұрын

The intro is using a volume pedal, strum with the volume down, then turn up the volume and hear the strings. Some guitarists do it with the volume knob. It is beautiful. It's used on the beginning of Xanadu. I just watched your video on that. I love the way you clearly love music and enjoy talking about it. Alex Lifeson is famous for inventing chords. Look up "The Alex Lifeson Chord."

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Music has played a very integral part in my life!

@mikekirk1513 3 жыл бұрын

All three of them were masters of their particular instruments, or instrument combinations. And this is in the mid to late 70's.

@mettall1981 4 жыл бұрын

The string-like effect is produced by pressing the volume pedal on and off. Now you have that same effect on multieffects pedals with an effect called reverse delay.

@FatsDominic 4 жыл бұрын

I know I'm late to the party but the commentary was excellent! Crank the music tho, we wanna jam out with you and it's hard cause your voice is louder than the tune. Great reaction

@Dokkensound 4 жыл бұрын

The intro, using a volume pedal to swell in notes losing pick attack. Also effects the amount of distortion as he increases the gain.

@chuckybastard 4 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry, am I supposed to believe that as a drum instructor you’ve never heard La Villa Strangiato? That’s like being a history teaches and not know about the industrial revolution. Great analysis, btw!

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment! And idk, I wish I had an answer for you 😂. I suppose because most of the music I study falls into the jazz world x). I’m really glad that you enjoyed the video!

@neotheone7923 4 жыл бұрын

the only song i refuse to believe someone hasnt heard is bohemian rhapsody.

@lebix69 4 жыл бұрын

god .you couldn't say it better.one can only agree,but it happens-that history teacher doesn't know the history perfect.too much info.well he will taste it now,when we have already pass that first WOW,LISTEN TO THIS.

@paulchristmas4876 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly, I'm a drum instructor but I ain't never heard of the greatest drummer of all time. Who wants a ride on my yacht?

@lebix69 4 жыл бұрын

if i get it,you're of the idea that the best drummer is quite inpossible to point out.let's say he was great,but there're others w/ different styles,that someone would say are better.he had a great rock style.bonzo was great w/ totally different style.police and many more.as a drummer you know what it takes to play things.agree,but 1 who isn't, hears his rhythm and is amazed

@lebix69 4 жыл бұрын

As you know,he is a son of emigrated parents.They came fro former yugoslavia,but not SloveNIA(I live on Italian border.They are serbian nationality .Anyway.Alex Lifeson comes from Aleksander živojinovič.Živo means alive.Živojinovič-can be translated as the living one-So Life son Alex and he is canadian.What a group .More talent than in a small country(ours-2mil. citizens).Neil and Gadd y and alex,3 making music for 6.Incredible songs.Late neil was a humble but inteligent dude.The g reat lyrics are his work.R.I.P

@jayhansen9705 2 жыл бұрын

I have been a hard rock guitar player for 30 years. Everybody wants me to play leads but I like to do it all. Take it from me, once you pass a certain level of ability, it is easy to play. It flows naturally and without effort.

@glyngasson8450 4 жыл бұрын

You may notice Geddy playing keyboards with his feet

@russ3233 3 жыл бұрын

Lifeson is the translation of his family name Zivojinovic. Geddy is named Gary Lee Wienrib. His grandma had a thick accent, came out Geddy. Alex plays lead and rhythm guitar parts, Geddy is more of a lead bass.

@richardkersey4960 4 жыл бұрын

Neil built up a full spectrum of classical percussion by the time of A farewell to Kings. He later switched over to a more manageable electric triggering system based around the midi-cat you see to his left. This arrangement began I believe during the recording of Grace Under Pressure.

@AndreasDivus1 4 жыл бұрын

Around 8:20 or so you mentioned Neil's ride cymbal pattern. I saw someone in another video say that that was the signature Peart pattern and that it had appeared first on "The Spirit of Radio" from the next album. But I can hear it here too.

@stephenveatch6494 4 жыл бұрын

Rush is rocks best kept secret. This band will change your soul.

@stevehovey70 4 жыл бұрын

Alex's birth name is Alexandar Živojinović. If I recall correctly, his last name translated from yugoslavian to english means Life son

@fgs2732 3 жыл бұрын

you've got jazz, funk, fusion and rock in this song

@katinkiplinkyplonk4933 4 жыл бұрын

11:16 Lerxst - Soul Man :-) How true!

@bodyartweb 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there just wondering who have you played with.

@davep8221 4 жыл бұрын

This is the way Rush performs a "music video." Straight through live in the studio (or some other non-public space). Respectable.

@williamthurman9082 Ай бұрын

Really there's no need to apologize 😊😊😊

@johnord684 2 жыл бұрын

Eddie Van Halen was asked "what's it like to be the best guitarist in the world?" His response - "I don't know, go ask Alex Lifeson."

@TheAgentAssassin 4 жыл бұрын

Dude you gotta hear Neils newly released masters with just him playing . It blew my mind I've been a Peart fan since 75 and I heard things I never really heard while listening to OG song. So many extra little bippity bips and bops and boops.

@cy0573 4 жыл бұрын

JOSH!!! Sorry I only found your You Tube channel only now.... I'm so thrilled that you, as a drummer, are listening to RUSH. Please please please (if it hasn't been suggested yet) please review "Der Trommler" from the R30 live album.... Side note... Neil PEART writes most of the lyrics and the lyrics are DEEEEEEEP! Thanks for reviewing! Keep up the great work!

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words! I don't think that anyone has suggested this particular one but from what I see it's one of his drum solo's right? This sounds like a great idea so I'll add it to my list! Thanks again for your comment!

@cy0573 4 жыл бұрын

@@JoshCastillo I think it's THE drum solo.... you'll see what I mean.....LOL

@hothsith6223 4 жыл бұрын

The guitar intro that emulate strings, is called swell. It is made using a volume pedal. The player hit the string and engage the sound after...so you did'nt hear the plectrum ( pick ) hit the strings. It is a bit tricky because of the timing. But hey....it is master Alex!

@stevebury6560 Жыл бұрын

Alex is without a doubt the most underrated Guitarist in rock.

@frankbarnwell____ 4 жыл бұрын

Earlier on the same live album, Broon's Bane. Exit Stage Left. They just wanted to stuff loads sonic action into an evening.

@Bacopa68 4 жыл бұрын

The closing movement of the song is called "Monsters". It is the inspiration for the Megalovania song from Undertale. The Monsters section is a tribute to a 1936 jazz composition called Powerhouse. Geddy and Alex learned sections of Powerhouse from Warner Bros cartoons reruns.

@JoshCastillo 4 жыл бұрын

That makes a lot of sense, thanks for sharing!

@scottcampbell4424 3 жыл бұрын

Alex gets that string effect by taking the attack off the note with the volume knob...co ordination

@vonkerman8168 4 жыл бұрын

Another suggestion.... a full solo song by Neil Peart, called O Baterista. He is the only one playing an instrument while Geddy and Alex are taking a break 😊. Easiest found by looking for Live in Rio.