Classical Composer Reacts to The Garden (Rush) | The Daily Doug (Episode 180)

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In this episode of #TheDailyDoug, I'm reacting to The Garden by @Rush. This is the last song on the last studio album that the band released, and it very much lives up to what we would expect in a career-culminating track. I LOVE this song and its message...and I hope you do as well.

[jasonshort]

This song kills me. It was Neil's goodbye letter to us.

[justincamp]

Neil Peart was a gift to humanity. His desire to learn, see, and do everything and do it as excellently as he could should be an inspiration to everyone .

[Asher]

As someone who's never played an instrument (at least, not very well), it always amazes me when someone hears a song for the first time and can immediately jump in and play along as if they're a member of the band.

[kevincass]

By far, no close second, the GOAT. God bless Niel, Alex and Geddy for making my life fuller. 🙏

[pwethman]

This song is so fitting as the coda to Rush’s career, whether it was meant that way or not. Neil was always preoccupied with the passage of time.

[annettereynolds]

I discovered Rush when I was 14. I'm now 54 and they've been my favourite band all this time. There has never been, nor will there ever be, anyone like them. A supremely class act. They could have so easily rested on their laurels, but they always strove to better themselves, to reinvent themselves, and that's what endeared me to them. Each of them with the most amazing skills. Humble and down to earth guys, hard working, with empathy for others. When I first heard The Garden, I knew it was their swansong. I knew it was over. They didn't need to say it. I could tell. And I struggle to listen to it now, especially since Neil went, without tears. It's always ripped me apart inside. This is how you bow out. Not with bombastic overtures, but with dignity and a quiet pride. Rest easy guys. You did good.

[mhsid]

I went through the dark night of the soul right when this song came out. I'm a lifelong fan of Rush (40 years). I was able to take my wife and nephew to a concert separately and that is an experience that has a unique value to me. As others have said, I have a very hard time listening to The Garden without tears mostly because of the extreme difficulty I was going through at the time.

[funkster]

This is a tough song for me to revisit. I'm sure most true Rush fans would feel the same.
Talk about an end to one amazing era. Miss ya Neil!

[ericschilling]

This song is so beautiful I can barely listen to it without crying

[Stevedrums]

All these years later, there are still no words for what this songs gives to me. Reflection, pain, loss, hope, optimism, time. All of it. no band and I mean NO band EVER left their fans with a 'goodbye' as poignant as this song. What a gift.

[michaelhylanddpt]

Man I love Rush so much. I will forever miss Neil and his brilliance. Of course he lives on in their music. He was a gift to so many while he was here on this earth. I was so blessed to have attended the first concert of the R40 tour in 2015 in Tulsa (I have lived in this area since 2012). It was their last tour and a fitting end to their amazing journey as a band. Neil died with them having had a final tour that was out of this world good. RIP “New Guy.”

[lauscho]

I'm not crying. YOU'RE crying.

Beautiful song, beautiful reaction.

[BTVRhoenrad]

Thanks for this Video about the last song of Rush. My wife and me select one line of "the Garden" as a sloagen for our wedding. "The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect So hard to earn, so easily burned" an I asked Geddy to Singh his Bass book with this line. I told him this story as well. I will never forget his smile on his face. ❤

[JungleScene]

if they dont play this at my funeral im not going.

[lerxstfan]

I played xanadu for a buddy of mine recently, i informed him that it was 3 guys...he looked at me with disbelief and promptly told me to f off.... i appreciate your respect for rush doug, they have been a very important part of my life for a very long time and i am glad you enjoy them a well.

[williamgabrielski]

One of my favorite guitar solos. I wish it was another 30 seconds or so longer. RIP Neil.

[diegopeart]

Just one of 2112 reasons why Rush is the best group in the galaxy. This song is symbolic not only for its placement in the actual story of Owen, the character in Clockwork angels, but as a general message about the etherealness of time, and importance of enjoying life and taking care of our own hearts. R.I.P. Neil.

[bigvicious]

The last song of Rush! 😢 It was an honor to hear them play this live

[squidly]

RUSH is, in my view, the greatest rock band that has ever existed, on every level. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to have their music in my life since I was a teenager. I have been a fan of their music since the mid 70's and I have grown over the years as much as their music has, their musing being a part of my growth. They have given me inspiration and emotion on every level. My life would have been much different without them, not nearly as colorful or interesting for sure. I feel so fortunate to have had them as a part of my life. .. R.I.P. Neil .. we miss you very much!

[RueMorgue]

I swear to god there's not been a single time I've listened to this song that I haven't ended up sobbing like a baby. Especially after Neil passed away.