Rush - La Villa Strangiato Guitar Cover

I recorded this onto a backing track. Here is newer version • Rush - La Villa Strang...

[@albertorivera7937]

Most players avoid playing the classical guitar part like The Plague. You sir, are awesome.

[@RoarOfWolverine]

Alberto Rivera ...Especially on a nylon string guitar, the way Lifeson played it on the original recording. Most guys would prefer to play it on an electric, like Lifeson does live, because the nylon string is far more difficult to play, especially fast like that. Nylon strings are less forgiving and have a tendency to roll, which rolls your fingers right off the string if you don’t hit it perfectly on target. I know because I’m a guitar player, been playing since I was 11 and am now 57. I always used a nylon sting guitar to play the intro. I used a stand that held the acoustic suspended so I could still have the Les Paul strapped on for a quick exchange. Lifeson used to use a similar stand for the intro for Closer To The Heart live. Great job Young man! You certainly have the talent for the guitar. Hope to see more from you.

[@philipwainwright6707]

Alberto Rivera he is a boy

[@sttvoyager1727]

Wolverine Smith that stand was MANUFACTURED BY SIR ALEX LIFESON’S old company called, “THE OMEGA CONCERN”.....one of my hero’s in life that I probably will never get to meet even though ive seen them over 100 times in concert.....

[@37Raffaella]

Wolverine Smith I am a Classical musician...this guy is seriously talented...he looks about 15 or 16, no? Hope he goes into music!!!

[@stratboy1000]

@@37Raffaella check out his bass playing on YYZ. Stellar all around musician!

[@DetVen]

I was waiting for Geddy, Alex and Neil to pop out of that closet and give the kid acolades on a job well done.

[@nickygeeksterx01]

Nice to see that their (Rush) legacy lives on in the younger generation.....Alex, would indeed be very proud of this masterpiece. Well done young sir.

[@boudewijnjansen6516]

I have 20 tshirts from rush

[@Jduos333]

i'm 20 i love rush

[@kimtearenthlei479]

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[@user-qd5bu9sx9c]

​@@boudewijnjansen6516 give me one please 😁😁😁👍👍👍

[@slowrollout]

Ive seen Rush 4 times in concert. This is the best version Ive seen or heard not done by Alex Lifeson. Fantastic version.

[@justanobserver7153]

Young Man, I am 51 years old and have been playing guitar since I was 13 ! Bravo ! Greatest cover of La Villa maybe ever ! If you ever get a chance , out of Milwaukee is a Rush cover band called, " The Rush Tribute Project " check them out, live is absolutely the best ! Nicely done, keep Rush alive !

[@scherbertdan]

👀 totally agree

[@ryanbassett2091]

RTP is an awesome tribute band!

[@kimtearenthlei479]

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[@bens8117]

For 35 years I have listened to this song when I am going through something, you my friend have made me feel just like the time I first heard it. Superb!

[@JonShade-fy2gm]

Exactly!! This is AMAZING! One of my favorite songs on the planet for god knows how many years, bless this guy. This is SO good.

[@kimtearenthlei479]

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[@bettersteps]

So wonderful so see someone this young into Rush. Best rock solo ever written. The perfect balance of raw talent, passion and beauty.

[@lucasrodriguesdecalo5489]

Wow! The best cover of Rush I've ever seen.

[@abrahamjustice777]

Oh please.....

[@ixcygnusxi9107]

@@abrahamjustice777 What's really impressive is his sound. Most guitar players use far too much distortion when paying to rush tunes. He's not too bad in his playing either. Pretty damn good IMO. Let's see your version...LOL

[@JerryLai11B]

Thank God there are younguns' who can play real, good music. Alex would be proud!

[@loubrandewiede6166]

Great job on this cover. Authentic focused and from your soul. Keep rockin and thanks for keeping the legacy that is Rush alive!

[@padrehousecat]

Amazing 😉 can’t believe I’m just now seeing this 5 years late

[@billbridge7458]

Wow! Has Alex seen this? You nailed it.Bravo!

[@AMRADIO_]

The beginning part is so beautiful

[@RushandUFO]

I am 59, seen Rush 4 times in concert and saw Farewell To Kings and Hemispheres tour. This is my all time favorite song. Alex is so talented underrated. You should send this video link to Alex.

[@trenken]

How? Alex isnt on social media at all. No way to contact the guy lol

[@kimtearenthlei479]

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[@vaderbuild]

@@trenken good for him

[@trenken]

@@vaderbuild i posted that before alex got on insta. And he replied to a comment i made a few months ago about his new band 😃

[@vaderbuild]

@@trenken Oh that's cool!

[@sttvoyager1727]

Every time I watch, I'm gobsmacked by this guys talent at his age. DUDE, YOUR THE KING!

[@ratfaceable]

Been playing forever and I don't even scratch the surface compared to this guy. I love trying to play rush songs but he excels

[@ProPaintballplaye]

Fantastic job, Alex should be proud you did it justice. If I close my eyes its Alex on stage.

[@boogeyman8099]

This man is insane. True talent, but also insanely well nourished skill. The amount of practice to get to this level of expertise is fucking ungodly.

[@pike666db]

By far, the best guitar cover of this masterpiece on KZbin. Others don't care nearly as much and seem to just want to jam the tune without even trying to hit the right notes. Still needs some work on the little nuances but not even RUSH themselves playing it live sound like on the album. Otherwise, something great was accomplished here.

[@kimtearenthlei479]

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[@eatemandsmile7517]

Im just an old (51) man whose favorite band is rush.. i wouldnt begin to think you would relate to anything i am except for this beautiful piece of music that you poured your heart into..thank you so much for sharing your feelings with me..for a brief few minutes we were truely free..

[@lazydog1964]

One of the harder songs to play by any means A_+

[@utbridge]

Progressive rock style of Rush are not easy to pull off with technique, tone and the whole 9 yards. Just amazing performance as I rank this as one of the very best Rush cover performances and they have been my favorite band since 1980. Not very short songs either so just having the stamina to stay strong through the whole piece is just awesome.

[@Nolimit1331]

I knew this would be great as soon as I heard acoustic intro! Love 4:47! This is by far the best cover of La VS I have heard. I've been a Rush fan since the 70s' and you did it justice. Your very talented!

[@atlatin417]

I loved that at 5:03+ you played it PERFECTLY without your own "ad-lib" RESPECT!

[@ronberg8028]

Dang. Just, DANG. I know this video has been out here for going on 7 years, every time I watch this I think "This kid just TOTALLY nails it". WELL done. I'm a guitarist (like most on here), and I can play MOST of the song, but not truly note-for-note and fluently. This was an accomplishment!

[@dinkalicious]

I can’t believe I never encountered this before; I hope this young man is still at it, no doubt he’s a monster player by now. Outstanding.

[@terryreid4993]

ALEX is the WEAk LINK ( MY ASS) One of the greatest, perhaps under rated guitarist of alltime!! Just unreal!!

[@freethekingfisher6032]

Crazy to think how that notion only speaks volumes about how insanely talented Geddy and Neil are/were too.

[@BMichel347]

57, I'm playing it since more than 30 years and still not as good as this.

[@FabDino]

This is years of practise and immense talent

[@lazycalm41]

Possibly my all time fave Rush track, I cant imagine how hard that was to play to the level you managed. Well done, That was phenomenal!!

[@weeniehutjunior]

Just the opening 30 seconds on the acoustic......I was blown away. And the whole thing.....WOW!!! You are VERY talented. Well done!!

[@hemixprs]

Wow what can one say? a very technical piece played to perfection....I am envious of your talent

[@kimtearenthlei479]

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[@filipposcarfo5306]

Someone buy this kid a real Gibson Les Paul !!!!!

[@DsantosGE4PA]

No way! He deserves this one: www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-alex-lifeson-es-355-semi-hollow-electric-guitar

[@marioguti9887]

When a kid is that talented, really no need for a big brand name guitar, this kid can make a lower quality guitar sing and thats all that matters really. A better guitar won't make him play better, maybe just improve of quality of tone and even then thats fixable changing stock pickups for better quality ones.

[@pascualsandoval6592]

whats wrong with an Epiphone?

[@MattKittredge2112]

I have an Epiphone Les Paul (Custom), and after a few minor adjustments (lowering the action, upgraded pickups, etc) - it may as well be a Gibson, for only 1/3 of the actual COST of a Gibson.

[@zakmoon7065]

Great cover!

[@frenchyfrenchy4424]

Wow!!!!! Almost had tears rolling down my face, I was about your age when this came out, couldn't get enough of the whole album, I learned all the drum licks but couldn't put it all together from start to finish, soooooo hard, carrie the torch young man, you're Amazing!!!!!

[@ignskeletons]

The way he played the classical part on the acoustic guitar before switching to an Alex Style Epiphone (Gibson) wins him extra points, well done my dude!

[@patrickdupont5433]

He is phenomenal and fast as lightning.

[@johnparkman8150]

Just freaking amazing...watching this is December of 2020...assuming you are even more amazing now!!!!

[@kerrydubord5273]

You incorporated the language of Alex so perfectly, in your style of musicianship, this is a nice edition..... Your guitar skills are amazing.....

[@CanadianBrewingChannel]

Best Classical beginning I have seen done on this song!

[@elmoblatch9787]

This kid is a deity of some sort. Awesome. I love that his dad forced him to listen to Rush. It took.

[@freethekingfisher6032]

Can't assume anyone forced him to listen to anything. My parents only listened to pop music for example, I had to discover all the great prog bands myself

[@Gstation9]

The whole song was done it's rightful justice ! Thanks Kid . Your a STAR !

[@johnblair4346]

One of, if not the best cover of Alex Lifeson I have ever heard. Very well done.

[@BravoAlphaLimaLimaSierra]

Amazing!! Thank you for sharing this 🎸

[@BEERTAD]

As a rush fan of 44 yrs and seen em many times well done matey thats bloody excellent work

[@anthonyglennmollicasr.425]

Excellent! I would love to hear some yes songs if you like them.

[@kimtearenthlei479]

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[@part1801]

Great to see the younger generation jamming on Rush, I'm 56 and Rush was my first concert in 78. Awesome job 👍

[@PaulbylPaulbyl]

I am speechless. You nailed it, lit the strings on fire 🔥 ‼️

[@michaelthompson933]

Great cover !! La Villa Strangiato is one of my favorite Rush pieces.

[@kimtearenthlei479]

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[@nicomusk]

I love the version on Exit Stage Left. It ends so powerful with Alex doing one of my favorite all time guitar solos. I was surprised to see someone so young that appreciates it as much as I do. Nice work.

[@Hunahpuh]

You're awesome man. Never stop playing. La Villa strangiato from Rush, my favorite!!!

[@guyb7005]

with hands like those, you either become an awesome guitar player- or a precision giant muchsroom picker--- you young man have made the right choice! (can only imagine what he sounds like in 2021)

[@beaucarr9612]

My hat is off to you, sir. Well done!

[@Terminus1962]

Incredible. Best cover of this iconic Rush masterpiece on KZbin. I can't believe I never ran into it before. Instant sub. Very, very well done.

[@governormagoo7166]

My all time favorite Rush song . You did a fantastic job covering it. Hats off to you

[@Kidgloves1984]

I love Rush and Alex Lifeson playing..this kid has my admiration.

[@darinhelfend9523]

My jaw dropped when you hit that solo around the 5 minute mark.

[@sabrinacudney3697]

That was awesome kid . Playing rush like that. My goodness . Your finger work was like lighting . Good work . Don't stop playing beautiful!!😉😊😊

[@gregmcclelland3488]

Thanks for sharing your talent! You really nailed this extremely difficult song!!

[@johncarlson8029]

Don't ever stop playing, i took lessons from 8 to 12 set it down until 23 and set it down when i was 27 because life got in the way, house, children etc. I am retired now and it's never too late so this time I'm going to learn to REALLY play. You make me jealous in a way but more so i am happy for you, you grabbed your dream by the neck and you're doing something with it. Not only me but alot of people will be watching your progress and i hope you make a video dethroning the old guys. What a goal.✌little brother

[@charlidog2]

30 seconds in and I'm pretty fucking impressed. Been listening to Rush covers for 90 minutes. Thank you.

[@IvanLendl87]

Great to see a youngin' with so much talent. Now, young master, please go forth and spread the rock n roll spirit to all lands far & wide.

[@chrismurphy2915]

I have been playing this for 30+ years and this young man plays it better than me!!! Great job!!!!!!

[@pennjacksonjr.1424]

Stellar performance. Period

[@thierryfortier605]

Amazing!! Good choice of song too. Rush ftw!

[@scottfarnham2717]

Wow!! Al would be proud and impressed!!

[@fernandofrederico1242]

Very, very good...!! Congratulations...!!😍👏👏👏👏

[@69kwood]

Oh the hours upon hours my old band practiced this opus. brought the house down every time, and this guy brings it at half the age I was then. Well done sir, you deserve "sir" after that performance.

[@paulriley1123]

Faultless, simply brilliant well done.

[@jakematherne3545]

Insanely impressive considering Rush themselves could not get this perfect all in one take. They recorded separate parts of the song and put them together in post production.

[@coopcoop8]

I know this was posted 6 years ago, but bro you NAILED IT! Bravo!

[@6AL-4V]

Can we all pause for a moment to appreciate this incredible talent?

[@loud7070]

I am not a guitar player but I say he nailed it. Bravo young man!

[@bobkoep2846]

You give an old Rush fan hope!

[@jklersy9724]

It's good to see the younger generation picking up the old stuff

[@j.t.thomas9242]

The Foo Fighters and other bands who tried to play this song say it is one of the toughest covers from Rush to play. This kid made it looks so easy.

[@ddavismusic2176]

Jeez WOW !!! I've been playing for over 40 years and I do good just to strum through the chords !!! Man you are good never stop playing you'll go far at your young age !!!!

[@BinkyTheGoddessDivine]

Good lord! That was perfection. I've heard this song thousands of times throughout the years, it's one of my favorite songs of all time. And you nailed it.

[@jasoncolina402]

Utterly breathtaking!!

[@rubenballesteros2723]

Nice to see and Watch how Lifeson made it as complícated as it is, from a young man so beautifuly

[@edumetanoia9181]

cara que perfomance , de arrepiar!

[@rush2112flyer]

Oh my Gosh !!! Outstanding!!!! Best cover of this I have seen....

[@arlindoleandro3158]

First time I've seen this. I've never seen nor will I see a better cover than this AWSOME

[@silverblack5475]

Very Impressive....He nailed that first solo .

[@AutoMotivatedTV]

Is it ok that I cry every time? 3:37

[@maximilianodelrio]

You get the cry pass

[@danreis2112]

I thought I was the only psychopath. Glad to meet you old soul.

[@DaleCarney]

Yes

[@Jacmac1]

That is probably the best cover rendition I've ever heard for this piece. La Villa Strangiato is one of my favorite instrumentals of all time, very good timing, well done!

[@daveshnowske827]

Music to my ears! You nailed it kiddo. Keep perfecting your skills. Don't let anybody tell you aren't good because only a small number people can learn and play that song as good as you.

[@bruceevan]

This is insanely great. I loved every second of this.

[@thehorriblesingingtrucker2281]

Great job! One of my Rush favorites

[@neokio.f]

I have no doubt, Lerxst would see this talent too, this boy has love for good quality and what excellence means. I am sure there are other artists out there, who welcome and invite this young guitar player on his way on stage. I would say, let him compose own songs, close to his heart, so he finds his personal way or style. His ears and mind got him on a fine path to excellence, which is never ending in musical life. 💜💙💜 I am happy to see such a boy today appreciates the boys work in music history.

[@michaelrushlander7696]

sweet, awesome, and everything in between

[@ericwebner882]

Ladies and gentlemen, may I present Alex Lifeson's replacement when he retires! Very enjoyable video!

[@pumpman67]

Very well done, you nailed it! Congratulations!

[@kimtearenthlei479]

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[@stormbringer672]

Wonderful playing awesome 👏

[@bobbyhill1005]

Absolutely Awesome young Man!

[@keithlunde9625]

Outstanding performance.

[@Greatdogs3150]

Alex, being one of the greatest self taught guitarists of all time, would certainly be proud of the talent you possess. I have never heard ANYONE be so close in emulating his style but you nailed it so well. Super good cover bud. Let's hear something off Caress of steel. You deserve the best equipment money can buy. Thanks

[@MegaRushfreak]

Awesome, simply awesome!

[@freethekingfisher6032]

Absolutely spot on. Best cover of a Rush song I've ever seen, that's saying a lot too since there's so many good ones. Beyond amazing.

[@frantecar]

You just nailed it! Nothing more to say! Congrats!

[@tomowens8340]

Excellent! So good to see such young talent getting into the greatest band that ever walked the planet! Nicely done!

[@emerican0680]

Amazing. You made my night. Well done.