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

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

Clay DeFoor the Brazilians hit it hard! Lol!

It's just a natural reaction, eh

So true - crazy how the flow is so natural

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.

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!!!!!!

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.

Yes!

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.

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.

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

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. 😢

droid1963 farewell to kings

@@AcidropOSY 🙏🏿🙏🏿

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.

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.

That’s why I was like....hmmm.

Yep. I caught myself punching toward the sky too.

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!

its a tie between him and bonham for me

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.

I am officially "green with envy". Cheers to you.

So did I. Opened for BOC.

yeah right ahhahaha

100 percent... accurate ...amazing

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

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

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.

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!

Mastro yes yes yes

I agree. Love from Buffalo. Long live RUSH

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

... 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

He was a master lyricist. Level 10.

Nope.

....they straight up say it was the solar federation though ....

The guitar was from the elder race. The priests from the Satanic temple didn't like it because it didn't fit the plan of them and their big government solar federation of planets.

@@marilynmansonisfat5226 how did you go from Temple of Syrinx to "Satanic temple".

BrokenZen the priests of the temple dream of taking the world and galaxy over. the solar federation is the elder race that left and wants to overthrow the priests to restore peace

yes, also the Alice in Chains comparison.

Pretty much everything they said it sounded like came after this.

Yeah reading rainbow probably took notes.

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"

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

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

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!

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

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.

YES PLEASE!

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. 💪💪

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?

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!

That opening bass line ... sends shivers EVERY time.

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.

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"

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.

De doors

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.

@Weebo DX Yep. It seems we’re living it now. The Temples of Syrinx currently exist within Silicon Valley and big tech, “We’ve taken care of everything, the words you hear, the songs you sing, the pictures that give pleasure to your eye.”

@@darrenvanderwilt1258 That's exactly what I was thinking right before I came across your comment. 2112 is already here. As an aside, I tip my hat to the Canadian truckers. Out of all nations, who woulda thunk that Canada would be leading the charge against tyranny?

@@triphophoney2981 Agreed! I was just in Canada for three months as part of my job (Ontario and Quebec). Every Canadian I worked with there despises “Turd-Oh,” and is sick of the big nanny state mindset of their elected/bureaucratic government officials.

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!

These guys know how and what to listen even though they have such a different background. I know gor a fact i cannot break down an hip hop song as they do rock. Hats off. Very insightful (one or two l’s? I’m not mother tongue) too

@@mc495150 people don't give hip hop heads enough credit, lol. Even though most hip hop music are simple, some rappers and producers are actually trained and accomplished musicians, they just chose to go the hip hop route.

Jorel Byssainthe man i totally agree, especially on the production side of music. I love hip hop bass players to death.

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

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.

You nailed it!

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 KZfaq.

EzioMonty117 Don't! They will sleep