The drums were so incredibly interesting and complex that Neil incorporated them into his solo in perpetuity.
@timsears951
11 ай бұрын
God Im so sick of criminally underrated" such an overused term
@elmoblatch9787
8 ай бұрын
This song is rated highly by criminals.
@timsears951
8 ай бұрын
coulld we possibly use snother term nesides criminslly underrated?? it is really gettimg old
@BUCKEYES2112McQ
8 ай бұрын
@@timsears951 start proofreading, then I'll think about it. I didn't know my comment would trigger so many people...
@secretjourney4815
Жыл бұрын
fun fact. Upon entering the studio Rupert Hine did not believe that was Neil playing all those drum parts live. Rupert was blown away by their ability.
@TK-ex5ns
2 ай бұрын
Before there were drum machines there was Neil Piert.
@scottburden9798
3 жыл бұрын
As a long time keyboardist, I love how Geddy sampled his own voice for the callbacks at 3:14. A very good example of a great band. We know the Bass was 4 samples in a sequencer is why he is not playing Bass. Love it!
@jackmomma7481
Жыл бұрын
I miss the days of the large Obreheim setup with the dual stack keyboards. To see him using a setup that looks like one or two casio keyboards like he stopped in Radio Shack and bought right before soundcheck, I guess it's just not as glorious. Although, I do understand that as digital keyboards developed further, this made them much easier to transport. Plus, he could save patches and preprogrammed sequences to a floppy dics, instead of remembering oscillator and filter knob parameters and positions for each song. I don't believe I've seen a setup where he had a mess of patch cables that looked like a plate of spaghetti
@squirelova1815
Жыл бұрын
@@jackmomma7481 Holograms for keyboards are next.
@fjhgh100
5 жыл бұрын
Presto took time to grow on me but there are some great songs on this very underrated album.
@jackpfiester5013
4 жыл бұрын
Same... the songs also had a LOT more energy live. The album could greatly benefit from a drastic remix.
@mc12358
4 жыл бұрын
Agree, the writing and arrangement throughout this album is really great, and really helped propel them into the 90s. Instead of staying back in the 80s, they confidently took a step into a new decade and redefined themselves yet again. This ability to adapt to change and not get stuck in a comfort zone is a big reason they lasted 4+ decades.
@mc12358
4 жыл бұрын
@@jackpfiester5013 yeah I love this album but I always thought the production on Presto (really, all albums from Power Windows to Roll the Bones suffer from this) lacked punch/depth. Too heavy on the highs/mids and lacking in the low end, I think. Maybe the producers at the time were aiming for a more synthpop/electronica-friendly mix, but that just doesn't work since Rush was always a rock band at heart, even when they were experimenting with different styles. Anything between Hemispheres and Grace Under Pressure, Terry Brown and even Peter Henderson knew how to get the perfect sound for a Rush LP. The only problem with remixing any old Rush album is, who has a good enough ear to be trusted with such an important job?
@Cinemagoer_64
4 жыл бұрын
Kal Ab this is where I started to detach from Rush. And especially Roll the Bones.
@Cinemagoer_64
4 жыл бұрын
However it does have a gem on it Available Light!
@ericvonsteuben7533
Жыл бұрын
I love Alex's guitar work on this song!
@StonerWaifu
2 ай бұрын
That guitar is very versatile, so many different tones! Also the volume swells on the big chords
@LesPaul3399
7 жыл бұрын
i just love this freaking song.... such a great groove
@jbytuna
5 жыл бұрын
It’s the percussion that drives the song...
@arturofregosofregoso2983
5 жыл бұрын
Me 2
@whistlerwind7422
4 жыл бұрын
@@jbytuna : I would add the bass line to that. Too bad Geddy decided not to play bass on this song, it's too prominent to pull that crap.
@techboysf
4 жыл бұрын
@@whistlerwind7422 I was surprised by Geddy not playing the bass on this too (I saw it live). I guess between the repetitive nature of the bass line and the gimmick of the mesh screen and light show (which was very cool live), figured: that's enough.
@whistlerwind7422
4 жыл бұрын
@@techboysf: Yeah, I saw that tour too.
@ponderingnugget
18 күн бұрын
I saw this live in Seattle in 1990. Such a great show. This song was such a powerhouse performance it left the audience in stunned silence for a few seconds before they could think to cheer.
@dorian2112
7 жыл бұрын
wish this showed more of Neil kicking everyones ass with this drum pattern.
@seankennedylakeside
4 жыл бұрын
Yesssss
@gofoats
Ай бұрын
This drum part shows up in his solos.
@alexmurphy5289
4 жыл бұрын
Never knew they played this live... Wow
@mc12358
4 жыл бұрын
I love the studio version, but this version is even better. The song doesn't even have a stereotypical "guitar solo", but Alex's random shredding on top of that bass line (one of my favorite of Ged's riffs) works so well, Lerxst has such a great feel for playing live!
@techboysf
4 жыл бұрын
The mesh screen they dropped 1:30 in made for epic lights live. Doesn't quite show properly here. Song kicks ass live.
@TheMilford
3 жыл бұрын
Same. I always thought this was a “studio piece”
@MichaelSmelser-by3me
23 күн бұрын
The second Rush concert I went to was on the Presto Tour. I remember this one very well. Hell of an album for sure.
@One_Who_Waits
3 жыл бұрын
Love this song. Love Presto. Doesn't get enough love but it's possibly my 2nd favorite Rush album after Signals. Never tire of listening to those 2 albums.
@richardconnold5207
Жыл бұрын
I've just read this. I thought that I was reading my own post. SIGNALS is my absolute favourite Rush album, with PRESTO second (it just creeps in front of MOVING PICTURES).
@TheABElia
Жыл бұрын
‘Presto’ is criminally underrated. Such a fantastic album. Besides’Grace Under Pressure’, it’s the album I go back to the most.
@2ToyBoys
Жыл бұрын
@@TheABEliaI never get tired of Presto. It's a mainstay.
@Phantom121904
9 ай бұрын
Presto is probably some of their best songwriting. I just wish it had been mixed with a little more grunt.
@drunkcaribou_699
4 жыл бұрын
As a drummer, I've always been mesmerized by the drum patterns in this song, and how smoothly they were put together. Just now, I realized that half the snare "hits" in this song, are by foot trigger. 😳
@arturofregosofregoso2983
5 жыл бұрын
I can´t understand people who don´t like Rush. Come On!!, with songs like this (& in my memory stand albums as Signals, Hemispheres, Fly By Night, 2112, A Farewell to Kings... just to mention some good LP´s) showing GREAT musicianship. Alex Lifeson, a very underestimated guitar player (never by me), here shows why I love his playing; Geddy Lee & Neil Peart making art with him. Thank you Snowdog, from Presto... this is my favourite track !!!
@crimfan
4 жыл бұрын
Alex won tons of "best guitarist" polls back in the day, right at the same time Neil and Geddy were getting massive recognition on their respective instruments. However, especially in his later career he was more of a texture/color player and Rush as a whole never had the rock press on their side so they don't make the usual "best of" lists made by rock journalists, not musicians. Most guitar players may or may not like his style, but they seriously respect his skills.
@squirelova1815
Жыл бұрын
You are Blessed then. People who don't like Rush? They're Dead inside I guess? That, or deaf.
@elmoblatch9787
8 ай бұрын
They also don't understand YOU. It's ok. Music is subjective.
@chimpshock7790
5 жыл бұрын
My first RUSH concert...saw them 8 times afterwards
@skttruel
3 жыл бұрын
Mine too. Greenville, SC.
@robtymec2045
11 ай бұрын
This is such a fun and funky song that deserved far better attention than it got. The drums are particularly cool in this. And I really like the lyrics. An interestingly complex way of, essentially, saying: "Sometimes, I get moody."!
@bozimmerman
5 ай бұрын
Hmm.. maybe, "Sometimes I get moody because the emotional scars from past trauma flair up."
@robtymec2045
5 ай бұрын
@@bozimmerman not necessarily trauma. Some of them are scars of pleasure.
@Betternow1974
4 жыл бұрын
Love Scars. Scars of pleasure scars of pain, atmosphere changes make them sensitive again. ❤❤❤❤ RIP Niel Peart
@JohannesGeworkianHellman
Жыл бұрын
Such amazing lyrics and amazing song!
@hypemall
Жыл бұрын
90s tours should be finally released on DVD!
@hugerushfan7195
7 жыл бұрын
this song and superconductor are great
@wantdeadmemes1530
6 жыл бұрын
*HUGE RUSHfan* and the pass, show don't tell, lighting reaction, war paint and presto
@2ToyBoys
Жыл бұрын
They should've kept this in the set for a few more tours.
@secretjourney4815
2 жыл бұрын
We all stood on our seats for this show april 1990 Nassau Coliseum Long Island NY. This song was a treat. Neils drumming was totally out of control. this live version SMOKES the studio version
@juanelorriaga2840
Жыл бұрын
Wow I think I was at that show and I remember looking at the upper seats and everyone was dancing all around the arena it was just insane!!
@juanelorriaga2840
Жыл бұрын
I may be mistaken if it was that show or the meadowlands show later on that year
@secretjourney4815
Жыл бұрын
@@juanelorriaga2840 its all good bro. Im sure they were dancin'. These live versions smoke the studio version
@billtolles7406
6 жыл бұрын
Presto is a GREAT LP!!! First saw them on this tour Portland Oregon 1990!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!! F'n AWESOME!!!! #RUSH
@squirelova1815
Жыл бұрын
Yes, their live shows are UNBELIEVABLY polished and "on point".
@aaronsibley
4 жыл бұрын
i just realized neil used part of this drum pattern in his drum solos
@Krazy_Shorts
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he talks about how he used the samples from this song in his drum solo in the "Anatomy of a drum solo" videos he put out
@pawlpoche8736
4 жыл бұрын
Saw them on mescaline! On this tour... It was beyond belief. The single most best experience on drugs
@matsetizar65
7 жыл бұрын
Bits and pieces of my mind are all over the room
@MMosher2112
7 жыл бұрын
best post Moving Pictures look for Alex.
@Cinemagoer_64
4 жыл бұрын
Mike Mosher my fav look for Alex was signals. The mod haircut.
@nickavenoso7851
3 жыл бұрын
@@Cinemagoer_64 That’s where this haircut kind of started.
@jackpops3613
6 жыл бұрын
Liking Geddy's vocal samples on the synth 👍🏼
@JustinHmusic
4 жыл бұрын
H-H-HEY!
@nickavenoso7851
3 жыл бұрын
@Jack & Pops, and that bass line is actually a keyboard that sounds like a bass.
@nathanlaing8441
19 сағат бұрын
okay youtube, rush fan of 15 years here, need suggestions for music similar to this song (or album as a whole)
@brianmccarthy616
4 жыл бұрын
One of rush's coolest songs. wow. Love it.
@TyAnderson123
7 жыл бұрын
My fav on Presto
@arturofregosofregoso2983
5 жыл бұрын
Mine also. Cheers from México
@gregbyars456
7 жыл бұрын
one of best song they great
@bryceburgart8544
7 ай бұрын
When I first heard this song just after the album was released, I was instantly disappointed by this track because I thought “oh my god, Neil is double tracking the drums…” I almost felt betrayed. Then I later learned all the drums were played live one take. Mind = blown. With a sound like he’s playing 2 kits simultaneously- who does this?! Who even conceives of doing this? And the melody, such a simple groove, made so complex with the subtle changes throughout. Reminiscent of Fear: the weapon, with some “sting” inspired vocals
@ObltKG4
4 жыл бұрын
Hey fans of techno claiming it beats humanity and it's talent: take note, no machines but a human beating a machine technical capacity. What an outstanding display of rhythmic symphony. Miss you, Neil.
@mc12358
4 жыл бұрын
Where are all the techno fans you're talking about?? I like techno and I like prog rock, lots of talent to be found in both genres.
@jimsmith625
Жыл бұрын
Best drum playing here. Unappreciated!!!!
@juanelorriaga2840
Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing them in meadowlands and I looked up all around the arena people were dancing !!! Def one of the strangest Rush shows that night but I love this song
@jimd2819
5 ай бұрын
I was skeptical when I saw them on this tour that they could do this live. But it is so much better live, especially just to watch Neil play.
@ericfellner3524
4 ай бұрын
The Professor was amazing!
@terystuff
7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Love this song and the video is superb. Thank you!
@judah-benmorales9759
4 жыл бұрын
I had read somewhere that they never played this song live. I'm glad that was incorrect
@paulelliott3220
7 жыл бұрын
Superb
@tonyp.7105
4 жыл бұрын
Geddys bass line is mixed in. He's not playing bass. Just keyboards. For real. I saw this show, Alpine valley, Wisconsin. July '89. Kick-Ass
@jamieforbes3661
2 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Just fucking WOW!!! Rush is the very definition of a power trio! No shortage of power here!
@jakedanvideos4185
6 жыл бұрын
AMAZING! Somebody needs to do a disco montage with this song
@sindromminotavra7557
Жыл бұрын
DJ Geddy doing magic)
@mcasteel2112
4 жыл бұрын
Nonstop everywhere I go..... RIP
@lifeson90
Жыл бұрын
nightclub rush dance track, possibly best rush vid ever so cool
@trenken
2 жыл бұрын
By this time a lot of people clocked out with Rush. When geddy started playing basslines on the keyboard, a lot of old rush fans were over it. The super hardcore ones stayed, people who would find a way to love a rush country album.
@johndardi1334
Жыл бұрын
That’s true but the people that stuck with the band outnumbered the ones that didn’t. People always talk about the hardcore fans like they were this little nucleus of people that kept the band afloat all those years. The little group of fans that bought all their albums and went to every show. But I’d say 98% of the people at any given Rush concert were the hardcore fans except for the occasional bored girlfriend that had to be there because she wouldn’t let her boyfriend go by himself. Plus Rush was a band that always seemed to be a step ahead of their fans. And there was always this feeling that you could trust them in some strange way. Like you didn’t understand what they were doing but you knew one day you would. By that I mean, I was 17 when Presto was released. I just couldn’t get into the album at all but I knew I would someday because Rush doesn’t put out crap. So I’m 51 now and I love that album. I love every song. I just wasn’t mature enough at the time to appreciate it. The people that clocked out with Rush in the early 80’s weren’t willing to go on the experimental journey with the band. Rush didn’t stay a 70’s hard rock prog band because that would have stopped their growth and progression as musicians and ended the band. And that’s something a lot of people just don’t understand.
@trenken
Жыл бұрын
@@johndardi1334 the big thing with rush is they actually were followers of what’s popular at the time. Not necessarily innovators. They were never that innovative, but what they did do is take what was going on around them, put their own spin on it and make it better. Other bands had been doing prog stuff long before them, they started the synth heavy stuff after other groups were already doing it, they went back to heavier grunge stype stuff after nirvana and others came along. So really they were plugged right in to what was going on in popular music, but some fans just werent ready for rush to change with the times. You werent ready for presto because you probably werent listening to much contemporary music which really is what presto is. Its not a hard rock album. Im 46 and i actually did like presto when it came out but that mostly is because i had just started playing bass and that album had a lot of easy songs for my young self to play, so i liked it right away because of that. Really show dont tell is the only one on the tougher side.
@DirkGently04
Жыл бұрын
Speaking of, Cold Fire is another very underrated tune
@bozimmerman
5 ай бұрын
I'm not sure "country album" means to you what it means to the other English speakers.
@trenken
5 ай бұрын
@@bozimmerman my point was there are lots of rush fans who are so dedicated to the band that had they done what beyonce just did for example, they would still learn to like that version of rush. The ones who didnt like the changes rush went through were gone by the time signals got here. That was just too much synth, not enough hard rock for them.
@chrisloncar3398
7 жыл бұрын
pure genius! amazing tune!
@MrBassPlayer1
6 жыл бұрын
Wow this is nice & clear... 🎶🎼😎🎼🎶
@fixxxer3456
4 жыл бұрын
Love the bounce in this song
@2ToyBoys
Жыл бұрын
The Great Neil Peart Paradiddle Opus!
@gregbyars456
7 жыл бұрын
love it the best
@billmcintosh220
2 жыл бұрын
That was live. Never wont blow my mind.
@14Maxmom
7 жыл бұрын
You beat me to uploading these. Where's all the non presto stuff though
@daemonicnimrod4772
6 жыл бұрын
So GOOD that it defies words....
@josephtrunk3565
Жыл бұрын
❤glorious eternal RUSH
@youtoo2233
Жыл бұрын
That drumming omg
@vicshcher
4 жыл бұрын
Magical song
@jonasscherman9522
Жыл бұрын
Omfg pure gold!!!!!!
@williamcox955
3 жыл бұрын
My first Rush tour
@lucifer73
5 ай бұрын
Pro Tip: If your drummer can drum this, keep 'em! 🍻
@thecure6212
10 ай бұрын
The Big rush..!!
@kisterdrums
3 жыл бұрын
My favorite Neil song on the electronic drums
@anishinaabe8928
3 жыл бұрын
Just like listening to the LP....
@John-fi8qy
3 ай бұрын
I'm glad Jesus Christ gave these guys skills I hope they realize that, and believe in Jesus name amen.
@babyjesuslovesme1219
4 жыл бұрын
Great find!!
@johncopple6479
3 жыл бұрын
" Scars of Pleasure , Scars of Pain !!! "
@bobinchainz
4 жыл бұрын
Rip Neil. Fuckin love this song ! 2020 fan since age 12 and 33 now woohoo
@AP-gx1wx
4 жыл бұрын
Great video and sound quality! Where's the bass though? Didn't see Geddy holding a bass guitar entire song.
@mc12358
4 жыл бұрын
Someone else already mentioned it, but he's got the bass line programmed into one of his synthesizers. One of his many live hacks. It's a shame, the Rickenbacker would have sounded heavenly on this tune.
@polishrocker93
4 жыл бұрын
The studio track features a sequencer. No bass guitar
@alboho
5 жыл бұрын
I saw this tour at the Forum in LA. I remember those stupid screens coming down.
@serjadilla8026
3 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this song... But seriously what genre is this even?? Miss you Professor
@comical3303
8 ай бұрын
Kpop maybe?
@kipdon
7 жыл бұрын
I still wish I could do that para-diddle thing.... Does anyone know where a video of this same song is at, but just has video of Neil during the song? (been wanting to study it for a long time)
@ankhor9252
5 жыл бұрын
I just discovered this video. Love this song beyond measure and would pay a million to have a video of just Neal playing.
@elmoblatch9787
8 ай бұрын
Alex "sings" into mics on occasion, but I don't think I've ever heard him actually sing.
@rubencervantes8210
11 ай бұрын
RUSH
@chuckwhite3033
Жыл бұрын
I think this was the stop right before they came to Indianapolis where I saw them. 2nd row just in front of Alex. Thanks to my girlfriend at the time who grabbed them right when Ticketmaster opened at the mall where she worked.
@Autopsy6
11 ай бұрын
It is strange to see a bass-less Geddy!
@mineralsoldcoinscoppersilv7627
Жыл бұрын
good
@fieldfairy9845
4 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh that slinky smooth guitar playing from Alex 🤷♂️🤦
@larrylar2112
3 жыл бұрын
Geddy doesn't even have the bass on.... ??
@Brokenface
3 жыл бұрын
Because the bass sound you hear in this song (both studio and live) it's not a real bass but a sequencer
@derekdrums
5 ай бұрын
A bit of King Crimson influence here
@sharktroubles
4 жыл бұрын
Psychedelic Rush.
@vladimir66cz45
4 жыл бұрын
This song evokes similar emotions in me as Frankie goes to Hollywood - Welcome to the pleasuredome
@sharktroubles
4 жыл бұрын
@@vladimir66cz45 Yes, I can totally hear that. Incidentally, the names Xanadu and Kublai Kahn are stated by both bands as well; Rush in 1977 and Frankie Goes To Hollywood in '84. Thanks for your great observation.
@gr.vo.3058
3 жыл бұрын
They invented Jazz metal
@tonyp.7105
7 жыл бұрын
Scars of pleasure? Lol. Genius. Lol. Go Cubs! Tonight in LA. Whew! Lol. Good luck boys. Amen....
@cambridgebasslessons
7 жыл бұрын
Geddy playing synth bass!! Nooooooooooooooooooooo
@bccarl88
7 жыл бұрын
Cambridge Bass Lessons it feels wrong......yet so right!!!!!
@davidkidd4106
6 жыл бұрын
Don't worry, he's not playing, it's all programmed. Doh! Geddy can't play keys THAT well.
@mzmadmike
5 жыл бұрын
In fact, if you listen to the bassline, it never quite repeats. Every run has a slight variation. Just to make it impossible to dance to. :)
@chrispetritsch4959
4 жыл бұрын
Geddy can do whatever he wants.
@DirkGently04
Жыл бұрын
@@chrispetritsch4959 "I'm Geddy Lee, and I will sing whatever lyrics I want" 🙃
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