"Hope" performed by Bill Heck

Here's a recording of "Hope", written by Alex Lifeson of Rush. I recorded this one back a little over a year ago but wanted to share it out here as I always enjoyed playing it.
For guitarist geeks out there (like me) here's some detail on the recording....
The tuning is pretty unique. From low to high, it's DADAAD. Because of that 3rd string being an "A" you'll want to make sure you have plenty of spare strings as a whole step up (from a standard G to an A), especially on a 12-string, you're almost certainly going to break a few of those octave strings.
This is performed with a Taylor 362ce, and recorded with a Shure KSM32 in one side, and direct from the Taylor in the other.
Hope you enjoy!
Bill

[@scottyp4299]

Great Job Bill!!! Looking forward to the Livestream next month!!!

[@HiroHanaman]

awesome job!!!

[@HotRodSprint]

ABSOLUTELY BADASS!!!!

[@zachg8171]

Very nice rendition of a great gem from snakes and arrows. The acoustic stuff is always nice.

[@Torgo1969]

Yes. I am not a fan of that album but I like the instrumentals on it. And I still saw them play twice on that tour!

[@rashtributeband4363]

Amazing job Bill!!

[@davidstanbridge9942]

nice way to wake up in the morning - black coffee with a little Hope...

[@TheBowhuntinskier]

As always Bill, amazing sound! You are a brilliant musician and all around good guy!

[@TheRushTributeProject]

Thank you kindly!

[@russhfan]

Thank you

[@briansefring4981]

2nd! You are an incredible musician Bill!

[@TheRushTributeProject]

Thanks so much!

[@racerdaveracerdave]

Wonderful song, terrific playing and a fabulous-sounding, 12-string tone

[@TheRushTributeProject]

Thanks! The Taylor is a great 12-string and I love the sound.

[@Torgo1969]

Outstanding! Now come back to Detroit sometime soon!

[@servicedog2325]

That's quite a pure sound, Bill. Sounds like 6 guitars!

[@dominicdoyle2895]

Outstanding chops sir

[@TheRushTributeProject]

Thank you kindly!

[@LBart218]

Nice job on a beautiful piece of music. ❤👍

[@TheRushTributeProject]

Thank you very much!

[@johncwinchell]

great work - totally honors the original version

[@43loudman]

YES, yynot is out there, but it is a 4 piece band, You alone are a very exciting and intensely enjoyable talent,.....So nice to see this great playing, .Yet, You and the boys, are a 3 piece, like the original band and your talent is IMPECCABLE,yes; truly amazing and impeccable,.......there are no other words to say, all 3 of you guys are so talented that we are all blown away,..so much great talent out there how can one really decide, time will bear the truth;...THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE, BILL , THANK YOU.

[@TheRushTributeProject]

Thanks so much!

[@alproeber6385]

Thanks Bill, very nice !! Can you add your new intro. video on youtube ? It's awesome !!!

[@MrRyguy2112]

Nice job! Would you consider adding this or acoustic Resist to a live set?

[@TheRushTributeProject]

Great suggestion! We actually did it once at the WI State Fair and the response was just so-so. We should probably try it again.

[@43loudman]

EXCELLENT,.....................GREAT JOB BILL,.........YOU ARE FUCKING STELLAR / PERFECT/................

[@TheRushTributeProject]

Thank you!