Vocal Coach Reacts to RUSH - Closer to the Heart

I was not expecting to have so many questions and feelings about this man's voice! Today we're listening to the band RUSH perform Closer to the Heart. If you make it to the end... thank you for your patience. 😅

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[OttoByOgraffey]

I'm crying. A 60 year old man, crying. We will never have a group like this, ever again, and it breaks my heart.

[antivanti]

His voice is very unique and people either love it or hate it. Personally I love it 😊

[garybrown]

The crispness and clarity is 100% natural, it's not a mixing trick. I went to their Cleveland concert quite a few years ago and this is their sound. The shear amount of sound and variety coming out of these three gentlemen is incredible.

[TreysBlindSpot]

The look on your face when Geddy started singing was priceless. Fun to watch, put a smile on my face 😁

[elreyvd]

You have entered the Rushniverse, a place of musical wonder, of lyrical prowess, of utter virtuosism in a power trio that set out to become "the smallest symphonic orchestra" and made it through 40 years of impeccable music. One of the greatest bands ever.

[stevecoronado]

Easily the greatest 3 piece band to ever grace our musical lives. Absolutely they're unique from formation to stardom especially since they started in the '70s and only recently well a few years back, stopped touring. Unfortunately the drummer Neil Peart passed away. He was a huge part of the lyrical aspect of their music. RIP Neil❣ Arguably the best drummer ever.

[jladams]

"A golden thread..." Perfect. No better description of Geddy's voice has never been uttered.

[sixslinger]

Geddy has one of the most unique voices in rock. I grew up with Rush...saw them on their moving pictures tour when they were taking the world by storm. There is nothing like them at all!

[chadbennett]

You have found the biggest three player band ever! If you want your mind completely blown ... try the live performance of Xanadu from the Exit Stage Left tour - three people playing like a dozen. When they started, Led Zeppelin was the big thing, so Geddy took his vocals high. Over the years his range lowered, but the one thing you never need is a lyric sheet. His enunciation is perfect, and his expression is unparalleled. Neil Peart, the greatest of all drummers, also wrote the lyrics, and if you are wise enough to proceed down this rabbit-hole, you will hear songs so beautifully crafted that you will be moved on a level like Nightwish. They're different versions of genius and masterpieces, but they're at that level. Might I suggest live performances whenever possible, because like Nightwish, they're more emotional when playing live. The quality doesn't suffer, it's actually enhanced. Much love, Bethany!! You are so much fun, and your "going back" is something for which you shouldn't apologize. It's one of the things that makes you so very special ... you do it for the passion.

[larryC]

I saw Rush live multiple times back in the 70's and 80's. Geddy's unique voice is not a product of studio mixing. It's just as great live! He just has a quality that is real and his own.

[jamesloughran]

I'm surprised you didn't mention once that he can sing like this and play one helluva bass at the same time.

[michaelohara]

I feel when Neil wrote the lyrics "You can be the Captain, and I will draw the chart", he was self reflecting.

[rongotwalt]

Thank you Bethany for your wonderful commentary on Geddy Lee's vocals ! His voice is quite unique in the rock and roll annals ! High pitched and dynamic charged ! The group Rush is a progressive rock band that has stayed together and performed for over 40 years ! With the passing of their legendary drummer Neil Peart a few years ago they stopped playing ! They are best friends and the group was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 ! Not a mainstream group but an innovative technically brilliant band of musicians ! They have a huge global following and always had sold out concerts everywhere ! They are Canadian from Toronto and their DNA is entrenched in our music scene ! Thank you and keep posting in your fantastic channel !👍😊🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️

[davidandbisquit]

Btw, your hearing the greatest rock drummer of all time also. RIP Neil

[lesgregory]

Rush and Triumph are not only on top of Canada's three man bands but imo two of the best 3 man bands that ever existed. Does Canada proud!

[dennisbrooks]

Give Triumph a listen . Magic Power, Fight the Good Fight Rick Emit's vocals are incredible. They're another 3 piece gem from Canada. ✌️

[leddygee]

Girl, the look on your face listening to Geddy was PRICELESS!!

[GabrielleLessard-yklb]

This is Geddy's real voice. No mixing tricks. Rush is a perfectonist band that is caring about the place each instruments (including vocals should take. He is a bass players fisrt playing with an amazing drummer. It results that the low register is quite crowded. Geddy use a high register head voice to cut through this mix and I think it works perfectly because it makes his voice shine but also Neil's lyrics since they are easily understandable (I should say hearable since not always easy to understand...). Good video. Can't wait to the next one. Not enough voice analysis of Rush since they were mostly famous for their music skills.

[truthsayers]

2 minutes in and youre hooked. forever...

Geddy's voice and bass, Alex's guitar, Neal's drums and lyrics....

it really doesnt get much better than this for me. i dont understand how 'musicians' or those who call themselves this, "dont like RUSH because i hate HIS voice". a more talented group of THREE GUYS, you'll never find. ive listened to RUSH since "All the World's a Stage" in 1976. for being a secular band, they touch my soul and i am moved by their talent and message.

[glenrosarian]

I can't believe she has never heard of Rush. She picked a good example--- my favorite Rush song.