Rush, YYZ - A Classical Musician’s First Listen and Reaction

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#rush #yyz
I wonder what’s the reason(s) why I connect so well with Rush… This is the second piece of music of theirs that I’m interacting with and I found my self enjoying so much both their musical ideas as well as the level of complexity and performance.
Here’s the link to the original song by Rush:
• Rush - YYZ
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@mlarson154 Жыл бұрын

The story of the song goes like this: after the morse code section, the next section is about the hustle of getting to the airport, getting through the airport steps to get on the plane. The synth section is the flight. That's why it's airy and ethereal. When the reprise starts, it's debarking at the new airport, which has the same look and feel as the old one (as do all airports) and the hustle to be on your way.

@basher20 Жыл бұрын

I think Alex remains underrated because of how good he is at playing in ensemble. Most of those considered the guitar greats have their reputations based on their solo work, where they jump out in front of the rest of the band. Alex takes the band along with him, and therefore isn't seen as an entity other than the band.

@ilionreactor1079 Жыл бұрын

Alex is a master of the "pinch harmonic," which is a technique for plucking a string, then using your fingertip to kill the root and emphasize the high harmonics.

@sootikins Жыл бұрын

Please no more Karl.

@letsgomets002 Жыл бұрын

Rather hear the Beatles😂

@neil7073

As a pilot,My interpretation of the drums and bass “speaking back and forth “ is the pilot and air traffic controller speaking to each other as they enter the airspace of the Toronto Airport and establish their flight paths. I close my eyes and I can see the whole flight approach in my head. My favorite band. What incredible talent.

@kevinmurphy65

Rush, the smallest orchestra in the world.

@ilionreactor1079 Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend the live Rush in Rio version. The gigantic crowd sings along--with an instrumental song!

@magicsinglez

YYZ: total noise-fest.

@xyzyyz

I have a novel idea. How about listening and reacting without pausing. Analyze and or critique after. A long 22 minute boring video could be done in half the time.

@markferrett700 Жыл бұрын

Quite simply three geniuses at the peak of their creativity and masters of their art.

@metalgator8083 Жыл бұрын

When will Amy do a Rush song with actual lyrics? The lyrics are one of the best and most distinctive parts of Rush's music.

@eatmoreporkporky4342 Жыл бұрын

The ride cymbal work is magnificent.

@tencentwonders Жыл бұрын

Not glass. That’s the sound of plywood smacking against a wooden stool.

@selflessself Жыл бұрын

YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can play this song from memory on drums, it has been in my bones since 14 years of age, thanks very much I really needed this today.

@AudiophileTubes Жыл бұрын

As a longtime Amateur Radio operator ('Ham Radio') and RUSH fan since 1976, I was blown away when I first heard the Morse Code at the beginning of YYZ the day the album came out! At the time, I thought, 'My God, only Rush could come up with something as creative as this!

@timcotton1782 Жыл бұрын

Rush definitely appeals to classical musicians, because their composition is so precise and purely musical, rather than being mostly founded on the simple beat with chords laid over the top. The "aggressive" intro is indeed because of the Morse code pattern, which is the entire point of the title, YYZ(ed), as the air traffic identifier for the Toronto airport. What drew me in when first experiencing this song is the pauses, used for maximum tension and intrigue as it transitions into the primary theme from the intro. Neil's small and subtle fills each time the theme shifts in the first 'movement' are very appropos, and then the mini-solos for each through the second movement. Being a purely instrumental piece, it is necessary to regularly shift timing and transition melody to maintain that tension. It's a rock masterpiece.

@RushTrader Жыл бұрын

Neil also mentioned how there's a "romance" about airports when you look up at the exotic locations you could travel to and that influenced Lifeson's more Arabian sounding guitar solo. Peart also talked about how airports were filled with emotions of people coming together or going apart and all was somehow reflected in the music. I've always appreciated the depth of Rush and it's great to see other's doing the same, especially so many decades later. Excellent reaction!

@genedoss664 Жыл бұрын

One thing my friend told me back in the 80s was that Geddy Lee is often playing the bass more like a lead guitar than a bass. That sticks with me when I'm listening to Rush.