Admired for his talent, respected for his intellect, loved for his humanity. RIP PROFESSOR. 😔

You have just witnessed one of the greatest percussionists of all time. He is truly a legend. In addition he was the main lyricist for Rush. I am glad to see that you enjoyed it and I hope you will check out more of their music.

I love the fact that music can move our souls and cross all boundaries.

Greatest drummer who ever lived!

He was called The Profesor. Now you know why. Great reaction

It is said that Neil Peart is your favorite drummer's favorite drummer. Rest in Peace Professor.

Everyone's favorite drummer's favorite drummer. Neil Peart. RIP.

Yes my Joy jean Thats why He is a ! LEGEND

I never get tired of watching people react to this performance for the first time.

Out of all the great stuff we ever got from seeing Rush play live, maybe the greatest was being in the same building as this man - who was the absolute BEST at what he did - and being privileged to watch him work. RIP and eternal life to the Professor.❤😎🎶

When drummers talk about the "greats", Neil Peart is nearly always at the top of their list of people that influenced them. He will be missed but we have such a great catalog of music to remember him by. Neil also wrote a few books that are interesting reads. Great selection for a reaction! Geddy Lee (Bass) and Alex Lifeson (Guitar) are equally talented, and that's what made Rush special.

There's a reason Neil's often referred to as the GOAT. I really love the genuine emotions you had in this reaction. Some people say, when you hear or see something so near to perfection, it can bring you to tears. Neil has been known to do that. Rush-4-ever (and beyond)... R*I*P* Neil

Phenomenal drummer and an incredible band. Have been my fave for roughly 30yrs. My best friend of the past 12 years or so, and we've now been to 100+ concerts together, mostly hard rock and metal, to her while she like some of Rush's songs, they never bubbled up on her "got to see them live!" list. I told her the next time they came around, I would get her a ticket. Back in 2015 that came to fruition and I got us 8th row on the floor. She'd long known my love for the band. About 4 or 5 songs in after it ended, she nudged me and leaned towards me saying "I get it now". The smile on my face was HUGE! A shame that was their last tour but a forever memory for me. So many avenues to go down the Rush "rabbit hole". I doubt you'll be disappointed as they are all maestros in their own right. Enjoy the journey!

I've come to admire Neil Peart as a person the more I listen and learn of him. Interesting and intelligent guy...a WIZARD on the drums a poet with the pen.

And that, my dear, is why he is known as "The Professor"

One of a kind drummer in a one of a kind band who inspired so many musicians past present and future. Neil and Rush were the last of their kind. We all should be thankful for 40 years of incredible music, lyrics and live performances.

I had been to dozens of Rush concerts over the years. When it was time for Neil Peart's drum solo, the crowd went silent and watched in awe. I've never seen that level of respect and admiration at any other concert.

Arguably the best rock an roll drummer in history.

Thanks for such a genuine reaction from a beautiful...very eloquent woman....the sheer power...it's like a Nimitz-class battle fleet...both of you....

Your emotions say a lot. He is the GOAT. I'm so glad you felt what he was pouring out. It was his soul.

Empress, your face, your beautiful face and expressions are priceless! Neil was the best, all the greats make it look easy! You are right, its legendary, Although Neil iss gone we have videos to watch and enjoy and see his god given talent

That's why we call him the Professor!!! RIP Neil......

Thank you for your reaction beautiful lady. Have a great day.

He was the greatest percussionist ever ! RIP Neil Peart !

I love you so much girl! I cry with you every time you cry. You are a one of a kind, never change.

The drum solo is almost as beautiful as you are 😊Thank you for such a heartfelt reaction!

Nice to see emotion in re-action to Neils' solo!

If you have a favorite percussionist.....THEIR favorite percussionist is probably Neil.

He is my favourite drummer and I've been playing drums for 19 years and still find it hard to play his style

Rush has been the soundtrack of my life. Seen live 9 times. I've watched ton of reactions to this and I have to say that by far this is the very best!!!! 🤗

The Professor was a one off, miss him so much and like you was crying all way through your reaction.

You just look at some of Rush songs and they're like almost a drum solo, Neil was the best to ever do it !

Looking beautiful as ever empress you just witnessed nit just a fantastic drummer but a great musician

The professor!

There is that Beautiful Smile I Love Soo Much!! Great Reaction Beautiful Woman 😎😘🤘❤🔥🎸🎧🎙🎶R.I.P to the" Professor"of Drumming.... You have a Beautiful Heart Woman 💗... He was a Student of Percussion since he was a young man!!!

I just love the true 'reaction' videos , sharing our love for music. I saw Rush in Virginia at their height incredibly, when Neil played, his solo parts, his drum kit was rotating around him ... awesome to see,. I was saddened when ne died,,,

Hi thank you for your genuinely moving reaction he was the greatest and will be missed, please keep up the good work. Xxx

And now u see, Empress..Peart was a master of ALL styles..african, rock, reggae, big-band jazz--Hell, he even took a trip to Africa a few years before he died because he wanted to play with the musicians there.

They didn’t call this guy “The Maestro” for nothing… RIP Mr. Peart. There’ll never be another like you

One thing that will help you wrap your head around this over time, is that this "kit" is actually broken up into separate kits, that's how he knew where everything was. Each individual kit he already knew by heart, and combined on stage like this is where the penultimate magic happens :)

I'm am impressed by your video and reaction. The 1st time I've seen a person brought to tears by the Professor's playing. He was a remarkable musician/lyricist and human being. As a young drummer growing up in Canada, Neil Peart was my idol and inspiration to become a better drummer/percussionist. To quote a line from a Tina Turner song..."your simply the best, better than all the rest"....RIP Professor....🙏

Neil was called the professor cause he never stopped learning

If i tried that my arms would be one big knot ! Lol Unbelievable ! Gods Blessings be with you !

Peart is the GOAT. I got to Rush front row a few times. 🤘

He was legendary. This was a good choice to react to. He was also the primary lyricist for the band, so definitely take a look at 2112 if you want to be amazed. It is a bit longer than most songs, so keep that in mind.

You brighten up many people's lives Empress, Never forget this, Thank you.

Like you, I have been blessed with a sensitive nature, and while many people have misunderstood and criticized it, I would not trade its many gifts for anything. For another beautifully moving performance, I recommend The Garden from their Clockwork Angels Tour, a perfect tribute to the very special person that Neil was. Rest in peace Professor.

Certainly a great percussionist to check out. Neil was one the greats. A perfectionist that took his craft very serious. Take a look at my Rush recommendation list on your last Rush react and you can't go wrong. Keep rocking Rush Empress.

❤️ amazing as always!

Yep, my favorite band since I discovered them when I was 15 years old in 1980. I don't care whose shirts they wear, what their birthdays are or any of their personal stuff, I just love their music because it speaks to me. And I don't need to see them in concert 348 times a year to call myself a "real" Rush fan. F*#k the posers and thank you for your honest reaction!!

Neil Peart: “The best there is, the best there was, the best they’ll ever be!” #RIP NEP aka “The Professor”🥇🇨🇦🥁🤘🖖✌️

Legendary !

If good music doesn't touch you, you're not listening. Great reaction!

The world was on fire And no one could save me But you

(R.I.P) Professor. Sorely missed. He was such a great human being.

Neal Peart was the greatest drummer who has ever lived. I've been saying this for over 35 years.

You made me shed a tear 😅

You got it right, he was perfect on time and the power he used.

This is why YOU ARE THE BEST reactor on YT!! Your emotional reaction says it all! IMO, your next RUSH reaction should be "Subdivisions." or "YYZ", from Live In Rio concert. Thank You!🏆💐

Neil loved Reggae, world, and African music which was apparent in his drum playing. Such an awesome individual as well.

Neil Peart was a one man band on this solo! He took you on a history lesson of drumming and made it a melodic piece which not many drummers can do.Even have to like the drums you have to come away impressed b y this perfromance.

Keep them coming! You'll be amazed. Watch Neil Peart play Buddy Rich tribute. Its da bomb.

Sweet Empress, A wonderful reaction and love your appreciation of the legend and his craft and the work he put into it. A couple other commenters mentioned their musically sensitive, emotional reactions. I too, am one of those people and happy to read and see that I am not alone in that regard. Thank you for your authentic and wonderful reactions. It's a pleasure and so much fun watching you discover artists who are new to you. Enjoy the ride beautiful lady😎♥️

Now that's entertainment.

Neil was battling the flue and didnt think this was one of his better perfomances he was that much of a perfectionist for other drummers this would be a career hilight but to Neil it was just another day at the office. 😊

Great drum set .

I Love You that you love Neal Peart All my Heart

they dont make them like Neil- or even close anymore- . RIP Mr Peart, thanks for all the great music!

You can see why he was nick-named "The Professor" by his fans and peers.

Neil was such an AMAZING,INCREDIBLE DRUMMER!!!!!!!! One of my favorites👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻! So loved that you reacted to this!!!! Your facial expressions say it all!!! Mind blowing!!!!! EXPLOSIVE 😁😁😁😁! Cool ending!👏👏👏! I sooo love the emotions you put into each reaction!!! Thank you, and stay well and safe😁❤️👍🏻👍🏻!

Legend🇨🇦

Actually Neil said once: "I was not talented, but I was relentless"

He is on record as not being happy with this actual solo. At the time he was fighting off an attack of either cold or flu, so he was feeling ill while doing this. It shows just how much of a legend he was.

Neil Peart has said about this performance that he had a cold that night and was a little disappointed with how he played the solo here. Always the perfectionist! Glad you enjoyed it.

no that's good And heart Felt 100 Percent

Hello great reaction

Your favorite drummers favorite drummer. Catch that rotating drum kit? Not the flashiest, not even the fastest, but for technical prowess, he IS the GOAT, keep in mind he's 52 years old here and not in the best of health either, legend just doesn't seem enough.

Neil PEART is the greatest drummer that ever in my opinion

Unbelievable!!! First time seeing that!! I was as amazed as you were!! Great to see you enjoy this!!

The craft and intentionality to this is just incredible. You’re right, he knew exactly what he was doing and when to do it. Which means he built it piece by piece, moment by moment and stroke by stroke. Imagine that! Working it up and then practicing it so you do it exactly how you planned it. What!

love your reaction of the the true drummer of our time.Neil peart is arguably the best drummer of our time check out the time machine tour in cleveland by rush

The ending to this is so perfect! Rest in Heaven Neil Peart!

Brings her back to tribal roots

Ma'am if you happen to read this, I'm just like you. I tear up easily about stuff like this as the talent and the musicality is just eye popping. Not to mention the nostalgia. Plus for myself, I've been listening to Rush for a long time, and am a drummer, but nothing close to Neil. Very few are.

Red Sector A is my favorite song by Rush! Thank you for all the videos. So happy you are back! Love!!

The professor for reason, Buddy Rich was very great. Now the Octopus Carey. All are influenced. When Carey won he gave homage to Peart.

I think that's the best reaction I've ever seen you have....:-)

Best Drummer allways My Dear (Wink)

The professor 😎🇨🇦

🤗 You're officially one of us! 4 Decades of Rush fans overjoyed by every 🥁 Drum roll & Drum fill hit by Neil. 🥰 We all have our favorite "Neil songs" too! 🤯 The 1st time I heard 'La Villa Strangiato', 😚 I got so lost in the odd timing! 🤭 Nerd Music for us Nerds! ☺️ Seeing new fans discovering Rush never gets old! 😁🐰

02:48 is elecytronic octapad and roto-tom drums.

Thanks for the reaction! Led Zeppelin also has an amazing drum solo - John Bonham Moby Dick

I really enjoy watching your reaction videos... authentic and revealing. Rush is a terrific choice and Mr Peart was not only a percussionist but a philosopher. His book "Ghost Rider" is profound.

(The Drum Master Circa 1991)- Drumming has the power to unite people, no matter how varied their language or cultural background might be. On a recent trek through Africa, Neil Peart had a singular experience that proved just that. "I was in Gambia, walking through a small village, and I heard the sound of a drum. So of course I was curious! I looked into a compound and I could hear the drumming coming from a curtained room. I walked up to a woman doing laundry in front of the room. She could see my interest in the sound, so she waved me to go in. Inside I found a young, white missionary from a nearby Catholic school. Sitting across from him was the commanding presence of the local drum master. He was attempting to show the missionary how to play any kind of beat. The missionary was trying as hard as he could, but he wasn't having a lot of success." After a time the drum master, frustrated by the missionary's lack of ability, noticed the other man who had come into the room. The master had no idea who this person was, but he thought to himself, "Why not see if he can play?" According to Peart, what happened next was fascinating. "The drum master gestured to me to try and play a rhythm. So we began playing together, and he started smiling because he could tell I had a rhythm - maybe not his rhythm, but a rhythm of some kind. We were playing and playing, building the intensity, and little kids started coming in, laughing at the white man playing drums. Then a few women came into the room, and everybody began dancing to our beat! The master and I even started trading fours. It wasn't a spoken thing, but he could tell that I would lay out and listen to what he was doing for a certain amount of time, and then he would do the same. It was just a magical moment." When they finished, a confused and startled missionary ran up to Peart and asked, "How can you do that?" Chuckling to himself, Neil politely responded, "I'm in the business." World Inspiration Neil's love of bicycling and travel is well known - it's almost the stuff of legend. While on tour with Rush he's been known to avoid the tour bus and bike to the next town and venue. When not on the road with Rush, he has taken his bike to the four corners of the globe, including Europe, mainland China, and Africa. Upon entering Peart's Toronto home, one is immediately struck by the fact that this man has seen and experienced locales most people can't imagine. "Here's a prized possession of mine," he says proudly, showing a raw-metal sculpture standing about ten inches high and resembling a tribal version of Rodin's "The Thinker." "It's from Africa. It weighs about twenty pounds, and I had to carry it a hundred miles on my bike. but it was worth it." Neil's passion for authentic African art is obvious. Unique drums, with their rich, hand-carved elegance, are displayed in his home with reverence. Original Chinese gongs decorate a few of the walls. The decor hints at the fact that a drummer lives in the house, shouts at the fact that a word traveler resides there. Peart's love of travel is obvious, but does actually going to other parts of the world inspire him musically? "First of all, I think travel is very important for any person," he insists. "It's affected me enormously, and I'm sure it filters down to my work. Africa is not an abstraction to me anymore - neither is China. They're places I've experienced, places where I've met people, made friends - and just broadened my thinking. "I've written lyrics that were directly influenced by my travels abroad. In a drumming sense, I've had some interesting experiences in different countries, experiences that may not directly affect the way I play drums, but that certainly inspire my feelings about drumming. And I've gotten very interested in hand drumming. Lately I've been working on playing the djembe." One way Peart's wanderlust has directly affected the sound of his drums is through sampling. "One of the small drums I brought from China is an antique that's too fragile to play. So I took it and a few of the other delicate instruments that I own and sampled them - along with many of my other instruments like my temple blocks and glockenspiel. I've built up a huge library of sounds, and they've made their way onto our albums in many of the different patterns I play." A particular pattern Neil has recorded that demonstrates the value of "world inspiration" comes from Rush's last album, Roll The Bones. "On that record we had a song called 'Heresy' that had a drum pattern I heard when I was in Togo. I was laying on a rooftop one night and heard two drummers playing in the next valley, and the rhythm stuck in my head. When we started working on the song I realized that beat would complement it well."

This made me happy to see you experience Neil’s talent in such a way He has inspired many over the years

I think secretly wanted to be a big band drummer.

One thing to remember... Neil wasn't just a drummer, he was a "percussionist". You'll notice that many of the instruments that he played in this solo were not drums. I've never seen any other person with that many percussion instruments!

04:25 octapans ( pipe-drums ) . Used hi-hat stand.

I add the chance since I’m Canadian and rush is from Canada 🇨🇦 to see them 4 times in Montreal and I got to tell you I have never seen since a better drummer and also a better base player like geddy lee but what is absolutely mind blowing is that not only that Neil Perth was not only the best drummer of all times but also has written all the songs in all their albums tell who in the world has written all the songs for theirgroups as a drummer ?zéro he is the only one 😂😂👌👌crazy talented the guy he was rush is world renowned for their lyrics that’s all Neil Perth RIP my goat 🐐🥰🥰

Yes my Dear neal is Ledendery