Guitarist Reacts To RUSH!! Cygnus X-1, Book II: Hemispheres ( Studio Version Reaction!) Part 1

This is why all us old rush fans like to watch these reaction videos, because we know the greatness you are about to listen to.

Quite simply, in my opinion, Rushes greatest song. It’s absolutely brilliant, everything works perfectly together. Geddys best ever bass playing through a song, all the incredible time signatures, riffs, transitions, lyrics... just stunning. So glad you got around to it! Not many have. Rock on dude!

In my opinion this is the greatest rock album of all-time

This is absolutely my favorite song from Rush!!

If I had to pick ONE Rush studio album, this is it. It has everything.

Left hemisphere: “What d’ ya think of my new song?” Right hemisphere: “Hold my beer”

That opening chord is commonly known as the "Alex Lifeson chord".

A song not too many people talk about, but my absolute favourite Rush song of all time. So much to it. Fantastic artistry and lyricism from all members involved. Brilliant song!

Now is the moment to pause, jump back to the first album and re-listen to that... then take a moment to think if you can think of another band that came so far, so fast...

Hemispheres was released in 1978 and I bought it new then, as I was just completing my first year in the Navy. I was a 19 yo "squidette" and Rush had become an integral part of my life by then. I had been a fan of them for just over 3 years and they continued to suprise, delight and, quite frankly, blow me away with their musicianship. They were 6-7 years older than me and this album was beyond anything I could have "expected" from these 3 guys. Hemispheres is my favorite Rush album because of this song and the closer, LVS. I had Cygnus Parts 1 & 2 on cassette tape back then and now it's pretty much essential to listen to both parts together. Just as close to musical perfection as Bach, Beethoven, Wagner, or any of the classics. Rush, IMHO, is the best rock band ever. Along with Yes and The Moody Blues, they make up my Top 3!!! ✌❤❤❤✌

Greatest rush album Ever! It’s my #1 favorite rush album. Rest In Peace Neil 🙏

Without a doubt, my favorite ending for all Rush songs.

Naked man is the "God of Love" representing the Heart. The man in the suit is the "God of reason" representing the mind. Two halves of a whole. The Moral of the story "BALANCE" between the Heart and the Mind. One without the other will expose weakness but, together enhances strength.

This album confirmed to me that these guys were not human.

If I had to choose a Rush song to listen to on a continuous loop, this would be the one.

Geddys bass lines in this are simply stunning.

This is like a little rock symphony in four movements. I heard in a documentary about Rush that creating and perfecting this album was so strenuous that the band had to take time off after completing the album in the studio before touring. No surprise. This album is a genuine masterwork, and also contains "The Trees," "La Villa Strangiato," and "Circumstances." This album deserves more recognition for its complex music, great lyrics, the extended metaphor of the Cygnus series, and virtuoso musicianship.

The Alex Lifeson chord.

This is playing out in the world right now in a huge way. If you don't realize that, you're fooling yourself.

Hemispheres was my first Rush album. I was 16 in '78. I heard The Trees and that changed everything!