Solar Federation LIVE - "The Necromancer" by RUSH

This video was recorded live at Tellus360 in Lancaster, PA on November 9, 2019
Solar Federation Is:
Julie Schreiber - Vocals
Eric Wirsing - Guitar
Mike Bitts - Bass/Keys
Ffej Herb - Drums
Josh Sadd and Mike Dinse (Clair Brothers) - Live sound production
Video by:
Moving-Audio-Imagery - 717-471-4227
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Jeff Karli - Producer, Videographer, Editor, & Artistic Director
Russ Karli - Videographer & Technical Director
Ben Shumacher - Videographer
Dan Shartle - Videographer

[@bigjim718]

I see some comments say that the singer doesn't sound like Geddy Lee. Nobody does though. But they did a really good job. I have been a Rush fan since I first heard them in 1977. Love and miss them. All the bands that play their music we need to give some respect for keeping their music around. Peace

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[@davegink9222]

One of my favorite Rush tunes - and off my favorite Rush album!

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[@Scottdrums]

Such a great job. I always thought that this album had some of the most beautiful guitar work ever delivered.

[@solarfederation]

Couldn't agree more!

[@jim6025]

Best guitar I have seen of any RUSH cover band by far. He totally nailed it on this song.

[@solarfederation]

Thank you! That took a lot of work to learn that song but was worth it. ~Eric (The guitarist or Solar Federation)

[@johnord684]

Caress of Steel was the first album i ever bought ....ever ...... It was 1978 ...I was 11 years old..9 month later i went 22 miles from home to see Rush on the Hemispheres tour at the City Hall Newcastle England.Boy did i get wrong when i got home...Didn't care ,what a night.Different times back in the day. Gen X and all that.

[@solarfederation]

Some memories last forever...

[@David-ng7cr]

I see what you did there 😊. Always liked that line. ​@@solarfederation

[@David-ng7cr]

It was also my first Rush album. 76 is when I decovered them. Lucky enough to see them in concert that same year.

[@kendetulio4009]

Holy cow! The guitarist is from another world. Exact CoS tone. Thanks

[@solarfederation]

Wow! Thank you Ken.

[@markpowell2395]

​@@solarfederation Dream Theatres guitar man really tore this one up too !!!😊

[@joerich1629]

This is remarkable! So many Rush tributes fall to the way side on the vocals. It’s awesome to hear some Rush tunes with an incredible vocalist. Musicianship is equally outstanding! A Rush tribute band has finally managed to nail it!

[@solarfederation]

Thank you so much Joe!

[@timhunt1482]

This is awesome to see young people still preserving my favorite music that girl that is singing nailed it

[@solarfederation]

It's our honor and pleasure to preserve it! Thank you for watching our video!

[@timhunt1482]

What I've been doing Rush since 1976 and you guys are kicking my my ass but I appreciate what you guys are doing because this music should never be forgotten about

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[@superfantastichappymedia4617]

Awesome. Love Caress of Steel. One of the most under appreciated Rush albums. Great cover version. Your band should be proud, you are in select company as one of the few band who have covered this song. Dream Theatre also covered this one.

[@fever_spike]

YES! Love how much this sounds like the original! Great job, fellow Rushers! 🤘🏻♥️

[@solarfederation]

Thanks so much and RUSH on!

[@ebman1593]

Outstanding job!!!! One of rush’s most underrated songs.

[@solarfederation]

Agreed!! Very difficult to pull off live too!

[@johnfatorich3494]

Early Rush had a different feel. It's my preferred Era. Edgier, grittier. The 3 kings of Rock. 💪

[@solarfederation]

Alex was definitely more bluesy and did some serious shredding in the early days. ~Eric

[@samsalmon5046]

Fkng superb what a great set of musicians Ride on ! 🎸🎸🎸

[@solarfederation]

Thank you Sam!

[@RICCARDOREARDON]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS VIDEO.. THE TRACK IS PHENOMENAL..THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS VIDEO..

[@solarfederation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-tn6be5ov8j]

True RUSH,true performance...I loved CAREES OF STEEL...I think I'm going bald...! BLESSED BE

[@solarfederation]

RUSH on!

[@danc3097]

Excellent, the guitarist was fantastic, and everyone did great. What a song! Stellar performance!

[@solarfederation]

Thank you! Very difficult song to learn. It's worth it for RUSH fans though.

[@timhunt1482]

You guys are awesome

[@solarfederation]

You are awesome Tim!

[@nogakunik8482]

you are awesome. thank you.rush on forever

[@solarfederation]

Thank you! We will definitely RUSH on forever. You as well.

[@JALNIN66]

Wow! Thank you for caring about this song as much as I do. Absolutely stellar performance by all. I've been a gigging bass player for 35 years. The bass tone in this video is just awesome. So badass to play this song.

[@solarfederation]

Thank you John!

[@troywisehart5064]

Brilliant work.

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[@Scottdrums]

Magnificent!!

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[@timhunt1482]

That's enough folks you're making me have iron tears but I love it so much you guys are so talented keep up the good work folks I love you all

[@solarfederation]

Thanks for listening!

[@jim6025]

I saw them at Neil’s tribute concert in St Catharines Ontario. They did a killer cover of this song.

[@solarfederation]

Thank you! What an honor to headline at A Night For Neil... scary too!

[@gpdaelemans]

DEEEEEP CUT!!!! LOVE IT!!!!

[@solarfederation]

Definitely a deep cut! Such an awesome song.

[@chokfm]

Definitively one of my favorite RUSH song. Thank you, very beautiful!

[@frankmaffei2112]

Absolutely amazing‼️🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼‼️

[@solarfederation]

Thank you so much!!

[@Jaminbenb1]

Ok, so normally, I don't condone Rush tribute acts, but I will admit that this was an AWESOME performance of a very underrated song!! Nice job guys!!

[@solarfederation]

Thank you! It's a very hard song to nail live.

[@Jaminbenb1]

@@solarfederation I agree, a LOT of interesting parts, and different directions. Can't wait to see you do Fountain of Lamneth!

[@hmarkschreiber]

I’m crying at the similarities between the world of the necromancer and the emergence of prince bytor to remove darkness from the land and restore hope. I bow to all four of you. You are masters of your art and worthy of worship

[@solarfederation]

Thanks Mark!

[@jeffreymiddleton4063]

The tone is lifeson howd you dovit ❤❤❤❤closer to the ❤heart

[@Lebowski55]

This is sick

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[@kendetulio4009]

Tremendous

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[@grzyman1]

Awesome 👍

[@solarfederation]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@grzyman1]

@@solarfederation you're welcome 😁

[@joemusicman64]

Jeez dudes and dudette, you so nailed this. The guitar sound is so damn close you'd think you're listening to the studio guitar track. And all the instruments for that matter. That ending was fricken tight! ❤

[@solarfederation]

Thank you for listening!

[@ginamarandino6451]

Sooo good!!! Love the Necromancer!

[@timhunt1482]

We have assumed control

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[@samsalmon5046]

Yes we have resumed control. 🤘🎸 7:25

[@curtiskrauss916]

I really hope you play loud concerts, because when I go see you jamming to obscure songs like this, I want to feel it in my bones!!! Amazing performance!!

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We are pretty loud!!

[@rogercardenas111]

That was amazing 🎸😎🤔🎼🥁🥁👍👍

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Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rogercardenas111]

​@@solarfederation definitely

[@betsysommer7142]

Hope to see you again at Rush Camp this year!

[@dougieschatnola513]

What is it? I once made a video of Empty Mindless Spectres as robots on the ancient Mayan ruins.

[@BrandonDykeGuitar]

Love it guys!!! Great performance 🤓🤘🏻🎸

[@DrStephenTColbert]

I am gobsmacked... INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@solarfederation]

Thank you so much!! That song took a lot of work.

[@johnord684]

Fantastic

[@solarfederation]

Thank you so much 😀

[@TheGamerZapocalypse]

Such a beautiful song!

[@samsalmon5046]

Fantastic cover of for me my fave Rush track. 🎸🎸🎸

[@solarfederation]

Wow, thanks!

[@rfowkes1185]

Amazing guitar work! Three guitars playing, but two guitars!

[@solarfederation]

Very difficult song to perform. Thanks for listening. Make sure to check out our performance of it at "A Night for Neil". I think it's on YT.

[@thehuntrockband]

Never heard this song as a cover. Absolutely amazing! Thanks for posting!

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[@martinhall3510]

Just amazing guys what a cover love and respect to you from the uk.

[@jbjester1]

This is absolutely fantastic!

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Glad you liked it jbjester1!

[@kurtzman95]

Great band , show!!

[@solarfederation]

Thank you!

[@luizribeiro-yd3dt]

Show!!!

[@fzr1000981]

8:35 is one of my favorite parts of any early Rush song, great job guys

[@solarfederation]

Thank you!

[@michaelhollingshead838]

Wow I knew you guys were good but that was effing amazing. My compliments to four amazing musicians. I had chills, love you guys

[@solarfederation]

Thank you so much Michael!

[@timhunt1482]

I just want to say new beat the crap out of this old Rush fan it's been playing this music since 1975 and you're better than me that's okay I appreciate you guys I forgive you

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[@jamesmarocco5461]

Wow! I am blown away with your musicianship...one of my very favorites (that is greatly overlooked by many). Well done \m/

[@solarfederation]

Wow, thanks!

[@bluepingu1]

perfect ... mantaps rush's fans from +62

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[@GEDDYLEE1000]

This is badassery

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Thank you!

[@josegonzalez-ii3vt]

What a strong vocal performance. I would vow defeated aswell

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[@andrewrodriguez5657]

They freaking nailed it 👏

[@solarfederation]

Glad you liked it!

[@colinhackett390]

When are you playing in England next?! Fantastic performance by all, speechless I am. 😮.

[@solarfederation]

We may be playing in Scotland in 2025. You should go to our website and sign up for our mailing list so you know when we announce it. www.solarfederationband.com/

[@jamesjones7138]

Fantastic Job.

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Glad you like it!

[@johnharvey5381]

Bien fait, amigos!

[@bmac1205]

Mark your Calendars. December 2, 2023 at the Whitacker Center, Harrisburg, PA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lowdz68]

Greetings from Lancaster UK!

[@solarfederation]

Greeting friend. We will be performing in Glascow, Scotland for RUSHFest Scotland in 2025.

[@ClarkeDurrant-ti3uk]

This is amazing

[@solarfederation]

Thank you!

[@xtian_stw]

One of my favourite Rush songs! There's hardly any live performances of this available to see (by anyone) so thank you! Fantastic job. As a guitarist myself, he did an awesome job. I'd love to know what amp/gear he's using, that tone is almost identical to the actual album itself!!

[@solarfederation]

It took a lot of work to transcribe this song and get it up to performance standards for guitar. I use a Kemper profiler for the tone... also took a lot of research and time. The amp is a Marshall JMP 50 watt like Alex's original Marshall and a LP Standard. ~Eric (Guitarist-Solar Federation)

[@eduardobassi6940]

Very Cool

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[@bytorowl2458]

Wow cool RushON!

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[@dledge1]

Wow 💞

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[@user-jx2ch3yh2k]

I was there

[@solarfederation]

You were actually at Tellus360 when we recorded that? Cool!

[@luangu]

Dayum! nice!

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[@jameslighterGTR]

Right on gang.

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[@SnotsBA]

Nailed it... :)

[@solarfederation]

Thank you Steve! This live version actually made it onto vinyl. It's on RUSHFest Scotlands upcoming release.

[@christophercasey6775]

I found 3 Rush tribute bands that has female lead singers. The Solar Federation, YYNOT, both from the U.S., and The Modern Day Warriors from Canada.

[@stevelongo2334]

I was in 2 Rush tribute bands with female lead singers. Check my page for some covers featuring Kelley Moonwater.

[@metallus2]

5 solar stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@solarfederation]

Thank you for the 5 solar star rating!

[@jeffreymiddleton4063]

Solosmokes goats

[@jbred6049]

Word on the streets is Alex sent this vid to Geddy and said, time to step up your vocal game buddy.

[@johnharvey5381]

I wanna hear the other one from Caress. Fountain?

[@timhunt1482]

These go to 11

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[@samsalmon5046]

Who’s the guitarist Jesus wow Ripper 🎸🎸🎸

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[@jeffreymiddleton4063]

Trying to lea4n watching video tab my 2ayward son

[@pauld205]

Let's talk shop. How are you doing the other guitar part? Hell, there might be more than 3 guitar tracks on the album. Pre recorded or what?

[@solarfederation]

It's a secret.

[@doctorpinkerton5885]

@@solarfederation JACK Secret? :)

[@jeffreymiddleton4063]

Shegeddy can sing speech owl fly by night righton

[@davidb5122]

Somebody please pick my jaw up

[@solarfederation]

Such a fun and difficult song to play live!

[@davidb5122]

@@solarfederation well you pulled it off extremely well. was wondering how you got the volume swells/ambient sounds at the beginning, I'm guessing they're recorded along with Neil's "narrator" voice, but then how did you get the timing right to sync that with your live playing.

[@solarfederation]

I recreated the volume swells and voice for the beginning and end sections. The middle part is Neil and the sounds from the album. There's no way to isolate the beginning and end parts so I had to figure out how to re-create. A lot of work along with transcribing the rhythm guitar parts and four solos. We will actually be performing this song in it's entirety at Neil's Memorial at The Merdian Center in Canada... when it happens. ~Eric Wirsing (Guitar)

[@neokio.f]

Guitar sound meets the orig very well. As it is live, sounds a little too clean in the end. Drum side camera isn't in sync. Voice could better go without vibrato. Though I like the soul feeling interpretation. Still love to hear that solid early years prog song again and again. Good to hear their heritage lives on.

[@solarfederation]

We welcome constructive criticism! Thank you for your interest.

[@brettpair6485]

Do you play ? What instruman.

[@dougieschatnola513]

The Shunpiker of the Shadowlands shows his ghost 👻 rider in this one! Holy Brooding in the Tower batman! - signed Empty Mindless Spectre. 😢 they bow defeated. Holy crap this is good . Of course if Betsy summers is here it must be good.

[@johnord684]

I hope its ok to leave the video version of the Necromancer here as i think it is Awesome...enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYnFcoaVfa-onck

[@solarfederation]

Totally ok! That was a cool video.

[@jeffreymiddleton4063]

Tone dead on rush freaks united

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[@markrobinson8410]

Singer sounds nothing like geddy

[@johnfatorich3494]

Not easily done, give her credit. She did great.

[@jopamacedo]

Saudações do Brasil! Fucking good!

[@solarfederation]

Greetings and thank you!