Guitarist Reacts To RUSH!! Natural Science (Studio Version Reaction!) Part 2 - ALEX LIFESON, BRO!!

Let's talk about RUSH! They are nuts and Alex Lifeson may not be underrated but he is certainly under celebrated.
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[@OutLoudStudios]

Loving this band more every time I listen! RUSH fans are awesome too! You guys rock. Thanks for all the feedback and support! Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maGTg4d5r8l6qdk Latest Guitar Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqjFeJWBeqeDfZo

[@virtualchoirboy_mc]

I think the fans are just appreciative of the raw talent and amazing musicianship that is Rush. We also want to make sure that everyone who might possibly appreciate the sheer joy they can bring to a music lover is heard by those who would benefit from an introduction. Welcome to the club... :-)

[@santiagoimbachi6381]

Alex Lifeson is the Godfather of Progressive Metal

[@JungleScene]

I give Dave Murray of Maiden credit too, a theres a surprising amount of prog elements to some of their songs. david gilmore in a sense too although he used a lot less sounds and techniques that would end up in metal compared with lifeson. But a lot of elements of lifesons style ultimately became cornerstones of metal.

[@michbarkc]

“I get so focused on...” Welcome to the club. One of my favorite aspects of Rush is an ability to have all three instruments run melodies. It’s like three songs at once.

[@chazstone6744]

There's a quote from EVH when asked once in a magazine interview "What's it like to be the best guitarist in the world" (or something like that) where he responds with "I don't know... Ask Alex Lifeson."

[@Bass17yl]

I’ve said for years that Alex would be spoken of in the same breath as Gilmour, Hendrix, and Satriani if he’d been in a different band. But he just had to go and team up with Neil and Geddy 😂

[@Temlock]

Couldn't possibly agree more Clay. Well said. But it is Alex that lays the fabric of the songs that allow Neil and Geddy to be as great as they are. There have been some really great 3 piece bands (Triumph comes to mind, as do the Police). But you invariably hear people say that they sound like way more than 3 guys. Alex's chord configurations and style of play creates such an amazingly deep, rich and "thick" fabric for that massive sound that let Geddy and Neil run wild without the bottom falling out. He's just awesome. If you're interested, Alex played a 53 second guitar solo on Porcupine Tree's song "Anesthetize" that is full of his awesome, mood-setting guitar feel (starts at 4:04 and goes to 4:57 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Sogo1up8p9d5Y). Alex is equally a demigod as are Neil and Geddy in my book.

[@robchehowski4281]

Re: Alex. I really feel that people generally recognize Neil & Geddy for being at or near the top of the class in their instruments. It's almost as if critics or the general public think, "we can't recognize Alex as being there as well, or we'd have to recognize Rush as being one of the best bands of all time". So, because of that, he tends to get relegated to lower status, which is a shame. I know nothing about playing the guitar, but Alex can bring me to tears with his playing, which I can't say is true of Hendrix, Page or really, anyone else.

[@8LOU_SKUNT]

we'd have to recognize Rush as being one of the best bands of all time. Over time as more people experience Rush, eventually there will be no denying Rush as the greatest band in history.

[@Ontariosound]

Lifelong fan. I remember Closer to the Heart on radio as a child in Toronto. Neil has taken heat for pretentious lyrics but this track is killer words and killer music. Hemispheres may be the peak of their prog rock mountain and is an absolute masterpiece. My fave of theirs.

[@NH2112]

Ontariosound “pretentious” = more thought-provoking than “she was a fast machine, she kept her motor clean.”

[@snowdog5895]

Alex has been overshadowed by Geddy & Neil by people who are not die hard fans. The fan base however knows better. He is definitely underrated by the general public and people who may not be musicians. The thing about his playing that gets overlooked is his versatility. Because of the length of their career and the different eras you can find a little bit of everything. He can shred a solo, create beautiful background landscapes, give you nasty riffs, just everything. I found it interesting when Far Cry was released that there was no traditional solo, instead he did a feedback solo. When he was asked about it he said he felt like it was what the song needed and he wanted to serve the song. That is what I think makes him so special and the somewhat "secret weapon" of RUSH, he always serves the song! Malignant narcissism is another great example!

[@rickmb66]

In my opinion the second solo really showcases Alex's speed and precision, one of his best. He makes it seem so effortless - no hint at all that he is forcing the speed. There are few out there that pull off pinched harmonics like Alex. Guitarists that play as part of a group (as opposed to being the lead attraction) tend to get overlooked as being as great as they are - Terry Kath from Chicago comes to mind. These guys are phenomenal, innovative and constantly evolving their sound. To me Alex's best three emotive solos are La Villa Strangiato, Limelight, and The Garden.

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

^^^Agree^^^ Terry Kath too 😎👍

[@NH2112]

The solos in “The Pass” and “No One At The Bridge” are very emotive, as well.

[@LeviRamsey]

@@NH2112 Can't forget Emotion Detector, pure catharsis in a solo.

Limelight is absolutely fantastic

[@RCAvhstape]

@@NH2112 No One at the Bridge is awesome, hidden inside a bigger song that gets totally overlooked, on an album that gets overlooked.

[@miconis123]

Grace Under Pressure is still my favorite album. Rush was my first concert back in 87/88

[@jacquesjrviens3384]

Alex Lifeson's solo in the middle section of ''La Villa Strangiato'' (Studio or exit stage left) has to be one of the best solos ever right up there with Comfortably numb and others. One heavy riff you might enjoy is Jacob's ladder. Had that song been recorded later on it might have been one of their heavier peaces of music. Check them out. Stick it out and One little victory have a mean, mean guitar riff you may also enjoy.... But feel free to try everything!!!!!!

[@JungleScene]

hard agree about la villa strangiatto

[@rushrules81]

Please, for the love of God, listen to La Villa Strangiato from Exit Stage Left. I, along with many others have been telling reactors to do the Exit Stage Left version for what is now years. Yet, I still haven't seen anyone react to that version yet! Be the first!!!??

[@rushrules81]

@@reallymysterious4393 do you remember who by any chance?

[@rushrules81]

@@reallymysterious4393 Ha Ha no worries, hopefully he'll react to it!

[@rladen1]

those two minutes in the middle of the song when they slow it up and then build to the pinnacle of the song IS THE BEST TWO MINUTE PEIOD IN ROCK HISTORY!!!! Not kidding.

[@matthewhoag2609]

Alex is the master of harmonics, both natural and pinch (you’ll love the intro to Red Barchetta). He used such lovely chords, often with complex voicing. He had a rich stereo effects chain, and used the electric 12-string a bunch - don’t see those around much anymore. I think he is the guitarist version of Roger Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) - they’re able to paint soundscapes with their instruments. His solos are always so well connected to what the bass and drums are doing. Listen to the solo in Limelight. It’s like the bass and guitar are doing a duet (no rhythm guitar part needed!), and then the bass and drums bring the tempo back from half-time as Alex takes them back into the chorus. It shows such a maturity in composition when all of their songs have the right balance of instrumentation. I love Metallica, but often a song will feel like “Ok, insert Hammett solo here”. I don’t get that impression with Rush. Looking forward to more. Cheers!

[@RCAvhstape]

*Richard (Or Rick) Wright

[@2ndhandsextoy838]

Love your reactions man. I get great enjoyment out of watching people discover Rush.

[@jknld100]

About Alex. The guy has a chord named after him! F#7sus4 (I think) -- the "Alex Lifeson Cord". He's famous for letting those B's & E's just ring. His use of "non-standard" open chords and arpeggios is what helps provide that sound that makes them seem bigger than a trio. I won't debate skill, but compositionally (like the rest of them), he's a master.

[@macjam100]

I appreciate the output of Rush to the world. I have been tellin everyone about this band for years.

[@Scooter730]

Losing it and Countdown from Signals!! Love your heartfelt reactions!!

[@steve_the_designer]

Dude they just get in your veins and you can’t get enough. 40 year Rush fan here - first heard The Spirit of Radio when I was 13 on KLAQ El Paso. Never looked back. I feel like we Rush fans are reliving our journey watching guys like you discover what makes them so special. Thanks for the review, and don’t forget Jacob’s Ladder, The Trees, etc., etc.

The way that RUSH plays with your perception of time, stretching out moments, compressing/collapsing others... makes them the perfect content to listen to when under the influence of psilocybin or other psychotropics that distort one's perception of time.

[@tomvodicka2307]

I am a musician...drums...Keys...lyricist..Impressed by your assement of the probably the best band of all time..attended 117 concerts..

[@brasco96wired67]

My 1st Rush concert in Little Rock AR 10/77. I was 15 y/o and went with 4 friends 1 of which was old enough to drive (16). We met in a patch of woods near our HS 2 hours before the show to get stoned. I had made this homemade doorknob pipe that could hold like 1/4 oz of weed and had purchased an OZ of Colombian Gold killer pot earlier that day. So we got real stoned and went to the show which was in a smaller arena called Robinson Auditorium (3k-5k ppl) and it was the most awesome Rush concert I've ever been to and I've been to many over the years. My last Rush concert in Irvine CA in 2015 was my 2nd fav Rush show ever and my daughter was there with me. GREAT MEMORIES.

[@oneangryamerican9916]

I love watching young people discovering Rush.. I graduated in 83' and at the start of that year I saw them at Radio City Music Hall.. Being young and already seeing them several other times at venues like The Garden or Brenden Byrne Arena (Meadowlands), I wasn't sure what to expect.. It turned out to be one of the best places to see them.. My seat was 15th row center and I was right on top of them.. Anyway, the entire band was pretty much under appreciated at that time even though they packed arenas.. There are so many songs you have to check out.. The Camera Eye (Moving Pictures} comes to mind as does Circumstances (Hemispheres Side B) as well as Cygnus x1 book 1 (A Farewell To Kings) Cygnus x1 book 2 (the entire first side of Hemispheres).. By-Tor and the Snow Dog (Fly By Night).. Witch Hunt (Moving Pictures).. There are Just so many.. Anyway good work..

[@steveblackwood7016]

Alex has some instructional vids on KZbin showing how to play several songs, including Tom Sawyer, Limelight, and The Spirit of Radio. Watching his fingers dance during the opening riff of The Spirit of Radio is downright mesmerizing.

[@ericfletcher8454]

The Garden. it will blow you away and its far and away the most beautiful song they have done. And read the lyrics. Powerfull

[@daveking9393]

Subscribed to share your journey. Not into new metal as you are, but any classic rock "produced" as they just don't do enough of nowadays I will really enjoy watching you experience. Imagine being a 15 year old kid who's never been to a concert before and you're older neighbor at about 5 in the evening asks if you'd like to go with a bunch of other guys to a general admission concert to see a band called Rush and you've never heard of them before. Of course I begged my mother to go, I was allowed to go and the rest is history they became my favorite band instantly. It was the Permanent Waves tour with Spirit of Radio just blowing me away. How could three people put out that much quality sound it was just amazing to me. Stage presence for each was amazing.

[@Efferri]

Believe it or not, there's not a bad Rush song. There's only levels of good. They've made so many songs. Take one song at a time and really listen and appreciate it and you'll have such a fun and amazing journey.

[@8LOU_SKUNT]

Thai Shan and High Water?

[@Efferri]

@@8LOU_SKUNT Ha! Although those aren't my favorites, I wouldn't say they are bad.

[@sirsuse]

RUSH are my rock heroes..

[@chingersfreind]

Grace under Pressure is where you see Alex do something that not many guitarists can do and that is change there style of playing and evolve. If you listen to the solos in Afterimage and Red Sector A you can see how he has totally changed his approach musically which is something everyone should take their hats off to. Amazing guitarist.

[@RonniePeterson]

Jacobs Ladder. There is just something about this track which elevates Permanent Waves to another level when it comes to Rush albums.

[@Hillers95]

Grace Under Pressure is such an amazing album. Red Sector A is the stand-out track for me on this one. It just exemplifies how good these 3 musicians really are. Neil Peart wrote lyrics that resonated with his friend, and bandmate Geddy, and Lee and Lifeson created a musical piece that has no bass guitar and still flows seamlessly. These 3 men were the culmination of musical perfection. RIP Neil.

[@HansMcGruber]

I love the 80's Rush as well as the more proggy 70's Rush. It's all good. Just showed how they evolved their sound over each decade, they never stood still

[@jupofbuld0112]

Rush changed my life and views of the world for the better. No anger just peace of mind.

[@brasco96wired67]

When I think of the members of Rush (in terms of food) I think of Geddy and Neil as the cake and Alex as the frosting and color that makes the cake complete.

[@user-xt7rs8md7p]

In 1992, myself and two roommates moved into our ‘triple’ corner dorm room on the 7th floor... to start our sophomore year of college. Set up my crappy and very loud RCA stereo 100 watts per channel...speakers on top of these tall cabinets facing the room...and the opened window facing campus. I pressed play on my super cool JVC CD player... The three of us sat in chairs facing the window ...huge smiles as the intro to Natural Science starts.... then the song kicks into gear then another gear... then another.... an absolutely epic song to start the epic journey which would be our next year of school... we jammed out to that song... soooo loud... could not hear each other.. just digging the grooves... every Rush song has a story for every listener and fan Thanks and love your KZbin channel

[@gregcormier2379]

Tim, great insights as usual. You hit on a couple of things that I totally agree with you, one being their ability to maneuver between time signatures so smoothly. The other how Alex has such a unique playing style and isn’t always name checked as an influence. Rush’s rhythm section is so busy and dominate in their music that you aren’t always hearing what he’ playing until his solos. His use of open chords and arpeggios are his strong points to me. Thankfully someone like yourself can explain it to the non initiated. I would highly recommend you check out Jacob’s Ladder next.

[@iKvetch558]

I found your other channel first...came across your 2112 full studio version react. Decided to follow the Rush back to the beginning...starting with you and your girl reacting to YYZ and Tom Sawyer. You are officially a Rush fan. LOL Welcome to the club (one of us...one of us...one of us) 👍😁✌

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

Your reactions to Rush are particularly good because you're reacting emotionally and you have the music literacy to understand what incredible things are happening. Most people aren't musicians and don't notice a time signature change, which in itself is a testament to how awesome Rush transitions are. Peace out. 🟥🍁🟥🎵🤘😎👍

[@blacklight4460]

Hey bro, I have suggestion. Give your Dad a big hug and thank him for all us 70's kids Rush fans who are now Dads. NP, RIP

[@Who2youtoo]

Another great reaction vid OLS . The genuineness shines in your reaction and comments.

[@patriotgunner12]

I’m one of those 50+ yr old fans that’s listened to and been obsessed by Rush since the 80s. Never ever get tired of their music. Just when you think you really know a song you hear something else new to admire. Also, it’s impossible to pick a favourite album. Usually it’s the last one you listened to.

[@MrGeek2112]

Alex is part of an honorable group of guitarists that includes (just quick leap to brain): Lindsey Buckingham, Paul Simon, Pete Townsend, and others that are MASTERS yet always serve the music and the song and therefore aren't renowned as soloists. YET can and DO amazing solos and step out into the spotlight. You've listened to La Villa Strangiato so you know already Alex's solo chops are top shelf. But always live in the song. Great listen, looking forward to more!

[@bennjenn929]

My very first exposure to Rush was Natural Science back in early 80’s when this album first came out. I was in junior high, and it captivated me and they quickly became my favorite band of all time. A big part of the joy was discovering their “old” stuff, from Rush to Hemispheres. Hope you continue to discover their music, they have a LOT of material...

[@Chief2112]

I have loved this band since I was 13. They were my first live concert in 1982 and I proceeded to see them another 39 times. It’s so exciting to see an awesome musician like yourself discover a new inspiration. Here are a few of my suggestions that I really hope you do. The Camera Eye Digital Man (please do this one) Analog Kid Jacob’s Ladder Red Barchetta 2112 There are so many more! Enjoy your journey into a truly great and inspiring band.

[@turborush1]

Neil Peart writing about DNA in 1978-79.

[@cosmicsman666]

Alex knows when to caress A Note and has mastered that craft.. He can blow doors down also. I know you understand me man. Thank you for these videos. Paul from Liverpool Uk.

[@mariolevasseur731]

During the 80s in Guitar World magazine or Guitar Player magazine Alex was always rated in the top five Rock guitarists year-in and year-out. Even when some of the albums were a little more synthesizer involved.

[@cozzconM]

I'm a guitarist. Once you learn to play his stuff you realize how brilliant he is. He's really an acoustic guitarist. Look at his chord construction. Inversions, intervals, dropped 5ths, harmonics, implied harmonics, use of suspended chords. It's all there. Most electric guitarists don't think like he does. He has a really strong left hand. As he got older he got a bit of arthritis- so he uses a whammy now instead for using hand for various stretches while playing chords. But when he was younger it was all in the hand. Amazing guitarist. Not many can play like him because not many people spend a long time on acoustic guitar before going electric.

[@mikaelandersson3255]

Been a huge Rush fan all my life. Rush is by far the best rock band ever. Neil Peart is the best percussionist / drummer and thank you for all the incredible drum solos, amazing lyrics and fill inns during the years! "Permanent Waves", "Signals", and "Power Windows" is my 3 favorite Rush albums! -Rush for life!

[@cvonantz]

I didn't know Rush as a kid, except of course what I heard on the radio. And like you, I've come late to the dance. So I totally feel your pain and pleasure at being able to experience this Rabbit Hole. Now. I can't get enough of their musical genius. If you find the time, check out a documentary here in KZbin called "Masters of Resonance." I'm not going to set it up for you... Just watch it all the way through. You'll understand.

[@donmeddows5612]

The Camera Eye, Subdivisions, Jacobs Ladder to start. It's great that you're discovering my favorite band that has been in my life 35-40 years. 🤘 Rock On Dude!

[@SilverFox-qr1ci]

Dude! Watch them get inducted into the hall of fame. It was awesome!

[@leddygee1896]

Blah, Blah, Blah...

[@Critical_Thinker858]

Other people have said it (probably even here in these comments) but Rush is a musician's band; not just that the three of them are each outstanding musicians. But they are a band that appeal to - and are most appreciated by - other musicians; due to - like you said - their ability to make the complex seem effortless, how they move through time signatures and rhythms with ease and make the transitions seamless within their songs. That's why I'm glad to see your reactions, because, as a guitarist, you get it. The other HUGE part of their genius is Neil's writing. I mean, he's a professional writer and poet if there ever was one. All the stuff we heard in English class about metaphors, similes, homophones, alliteration, personification, iambic pentameter, all of those writing techniques, devices, and tools in the toolbox of a poet, Neil uses those tools like a master craftsman, not to mention his incredible passion for history and the human condition. I was actually saying this to a friend of mine earlier today, regarding 2112, if you pulled back the guitar, bass, keys, and vocals, it would basically be an epic drum solo. The same is true for Natural Science. No two fills are the same, practically no two measures are the same. He had a massive kit and he used every last piece of it. Nothing was there for show. It was all very utilitarian, but his version of utilitarian would be viewed as ostentatious for most drummers. Thanks for your RUSH reactions. Glad to hear you're enjoying the journey. I look forward to the next one.

[@djrush83]

I am not in the forty club yet but getting close 37 years here and and my boyfriend don't get them everything he listens to has a straight line through it me that is what got me into them so many years ago I knew I was different and needed something that could relate and Rush gave me that it took my mind off things and I could settle in with a rush song when things went bad I got more of their 80's but went back to the 70's to me it was an awesome adventure love love it so much The Necromancer and By Tor the Snow Dog 🐕 were two songs that i could resonate with but when i bought the Hemispheres tape in 1989 and listened to it on my walk men no technically their A lol I was blown away Hemispheres became my favorite and couldn't put it away it was something that just resonated with me I love the tempo its just the drive and lyrics Geds just delivers the lyrics so well I always loved Geds voice thanks and awesome reaction stay safe

[@Geddy-xu3if]

Love your reactions. Do The Camera Eye from Moving Pictures. A stunning song often overshadowed by the more requested songs like Tom Sawyer, Limelight and Red Barchetta from the same album. I think you'll really appreciate it. Thanks again. Love from Scotland.

[@jmslider6617]

Early Rush. Start there. First album. It was raw but you'll see where the chops came from. Then they added Elwood.

[@thannaske5371]

Alex Lifeson's solo "Victor" is awesome!

[@markvandermyde4361]

You are right. They are great storytellers.

[@juliebrockett3471]

Another great reaction to another great Rush song! They’re transitions are seamless!! Alex says this is one of his favorite songs to play!! If you really want to see a great guitar solo by him watch “Working Man- live in Cleveland on the Time Machine Tour”. You rally get to see him shred!! Geddy and Neil, too! They changed up the beginning to an Island groove for the tour, then it just drops into the original heavy rock riff and Alex tears it up!! Still waiting for you to do “2112”... it’s an Epic!!

[@slammr714]

Everything between fly by night and signals, is must listen Rush.

[@joem664]

Spirit of radio is a must.

[@JeromeDukes]

Agree, Lifeson playing is unique in sound and style. He just might be one of the most creative guitar player I've heard. When he writes a solo he's not concerned with being pretty to the ears, like a David Gilmour. His solos have a unique quality and are very fresh, never the same old. It's like there's only one path to find your way out of a maze for most players, but not with AL, he'll show you 10 different ways to do it. He's just not predictable. A great example is his creative soloing is from ''La Villa Strangiato''. In the Monster section of the song his solo sounds like a horn section of an orchestra. Which was the desired effect he was going for because Peart wanted that section of the song to sound like a big band orchestra. The other thing we should also point out is AL chording. Since there's only 3 players, his task is to fill the empty musical space with melodies and big sustained chords. I was watching a youtube clip with John Petrucci from DT and he references AL for this reason.

[@motodork]

I don’t know if anyone has suggested these two songs yet, but I would personally love to get your take on Cygnus X1 Book I & II. These songs are on back to back albums. Book I is on A Farewell to Kings, and Book II is the entire side of Hemispheres (my favorite album of theirs). It’s the story of someone who flies his spacecraft (Rocinante) into the heart of the black hole Cygnus X1 (this is Book I), and then it’s the story of what he finds on the other side (Book II). I would recommend the studio versions on a first listen. I’m really enjoying your channel.

[@JayTor2112]

More highlights from their early career, which will probably be your favorite part: Cygnus X-1 - Books I and II (part II is "Hemispheres"), 2112 of course, The Necromancer, The Camera Eye. I'm partial to the longer songs it seems. The middle "synth" era of their career is very underrated IMO, it grew on me over time. From the mid-90's on they got the heavy back, heavier than they ever were, but less prog.

[@AlexIli8]

I've only really been into Rush for a few years so it's super cool to see someone else getting exposed to their stuff at a later point in life and liking it more every time. I'm generally not a fan of song reaction videos but you go at everything you listen to with an open mind which makes for some great content. I know a lot of people who would hear the ambient noises at the beginning of this track and not even give it a chance. I can't wait to see what other songs/bands you react to in the future.

[@jacquesjrviens3384]

Oh I forgot, maybe check out ''Witch hunt''. Great little piece!!... But then again there are so many great songs and all are so different. All I can say is dive in the Rush buffet and enjoy!!!

[@RCAvhstape]

Rush is Alex Lifeson's band, he started it. And somehow wound up with the best bandmates you could ask for.

[@denislatulippe8997]

Want something out of the box? Try Rush "The Garden" live. Listen to the guitar solo

[@winstonlane708]

Alex is on the tippy top of his craft Period

[@chardo3440]

Leave that thing alone . Live in Cleveland!!!

[@qmiller9]

Please start going through the lyrics in these part 2 videos. Yes, they make the greatest music known to man, I agree. But, you're missing out on pure, poetic, Peart pontification!! Talk about "getting to know the band."!! Great channel! Great reactions! Keep up the great work, man!!

[@RayLynnCooper]

Lifeson was a huge influence on guitarists during the seventies and eighties. Just ask Kirk Hammet.

[@steadfastneasy26]

@Out Loud Studios You can literally put on any album from their "RUSH" debut through "Signals" and not touch it until it is done. Seriously, not even kidding. I've said before but I'll say it again .... "The Camera Eye" .... another 10 minute chunk of total dedication to being great.

[@Azabaxe80]

About Lerxst. He's not underrated at all. If you listen to celebrated guitarists like John Petrucci (who's a total fangirl, btw) or Kirk Hammett, they say exactly why he's their hero. Dynamics, chord construction, picking, everything. Guitarists who know their craft know and celebrate this guy. What he isn't is showy. A lot of what he does in understated and subtle, which is only appreciated by people who know how to play. And he's not an egomaniac in need of recognition, which helps. You play, you get it.

[@Who2youtoo]

Basically what this person said!

[@kellymccarthy5656]

Bytor and The Snowdog...Fly By Night

[@elitedrumlessons6174]

Rush being experimental, was able to let every instrument shine, not just the guitar. As keyboards became more prevalent, the guitar sometimes took on a more supportive role. As a musician myself, I appreciate the fact that Lifeson was mature and creative enough to lead when he needed, and to follow when needed. Rock and roll doesn't typically follow this formula.....it's mostly guitar driven.

[@georgetaxi8179]

One aspect of Rush gets overlooked is Neil's writing. Check out Red Barchetta. You won't find a better song that meshes lyrics and music so perfectly. For that reason it's one of the best rock songs ever written

[@vanlifeson6773]

Who are these guys you ask? They left our planet long ago the elder race to learn and grow. Rush came back to have us listen to their music. I always see a little meek Geddy Lee singing to the priests, Listen to my music and hear what it can do, Theres something here thats as strong as life, I know that it will reach you.

[@RushSmith65]

Nicely done buddy

[@macjam100]

Rush !!!!

[@cameronlenz7379]

You should check out the live version of la villa strangiato pinkpop festival 1979.

[@supersierra70]

The cool fast part after the beginning section is called 'hypersoace' and the second part of hyperspace Neil goes into the ride symbol and hi hat like in subdivisions but faster. It's a drum technique you dont hear too much but sounds bitchen and it's difficult to do

[@ThisTrainIsLost]

May I suggest that you give “Subdivisions” a go? If you do, watch the official video because it really does inform the song. Also, in my opinion, that song is SO full of hooks that a lesser band could have used them to write the better part of an entire album.

[@scott4482]

You're ready to experience 2112, bring your partner along too, you both deserve this.

[@bradgibson4698]

Rush- Freewill or Far Cry or Headlong Flight

[@bigfootdrummer8756]

Please listen to and react to Rush "Different Strings". Another fantastic one from their catalog. Great videos man. Keep it up 👍

[@Jekylnhyde55]

Killer outro solo by Alex on Different Strings!

[@RCAvhstape]

What kills me is that outro solo is just winding up when the song fades out, what I would give to hear the rest of that studio take!

[@jage71]

Alex Lifeson and Pete Townshend taught me how to play. Jerry Garcia and Trey Anastasio taught me how to solo.

[@HowFingCool]

You like Lifeson? Try his solo in Porcupine Tree's "Anesthetize". As good as anything he did with Rush. Amazing

[@kenmolinaro]

Working Man, Time Machine tour Live in Cleveland. Watch that if you want to see Alex giving his all.

[@dominicdoyle2895]

Great site sir. I’m with you in John Pettruci 110%. He is a high alex lifeson fan you know. You should listen to Hemispheres by Rush

[@bigbobaboom5038]

You can't go wrong with Rush - my all time favorite band of all time. A couple non-Rush suggestions: Fade to Black by Metallica. Hail to the King by Avenged Sevenfold.

[@Fiona2254]

Alex was perfect for Rush. His guitar playing is so melodic and good I’ve always seen him as very underrated. He’s up there in my bests list. Rick Emmett from Triumph, another Canuck trio, is so good if you haven’t heard triumph I suggest you go listen to them. They rock hard but got eclipsed by Rush.

[@compnnburns8831]

good video

[@michaelkogut7661]

Rush is awesome. Check out Gojira Pray live from Red Rocks. Epic stuff The drummer is incredible

[@ThisTrainIsLost]

I must admit that what I think are the Rush “must listen to” songs are not necessarily the most popular or requested ones. I would really like to see your reaction to a favourite “deep track” of mine, namely “Nobody’s Hero,” off of Rush’s “Counterparts” album. A great version of it is actually the song’s official video. I have no idea why but, for some peculiar reason, “Counterparts” is not often mentioned and the fact that it’s one of my favourite Rush albums doesn’t seem to affect the world at large at all. Now, I wonder why that should be?

[@billvanveghel6784]

next you need to examine The Trees or By-Tor and The Snowdog

[@raynixon6767]

"Science, like nature, must also be tamed..."

[@ianjohnson171]

Grew up over seas? Where'd you grow up? Just curious... Also listen to "Beneath, Between And Behind" or "Something For Nothing" if you want a couple of their early stuff from the 70's you never hear on the radio!

[@marijuanatrappedinthecloud7317]

You're wondering what folks ecommend to listen to more RUSH? Don't forget live versions compared to studio cuts. I prefer La Villa Strangiato original studio version better .And By-tor and the Snow dog is ok studio-wise, but listen to the "All the World's a Stage" live version of By-tor. Alex's synth guitar is the best! I saw it in concert and the light show was excellent. Trippy lights andVolume swells and pick slides.He had said once in interviews that he got tired of dancing between pedals all the time (things got better after the advent of digital pedals. Alex will sit and start playing a guitar solo, and he never stops! He just changes mood and tempo to keep it fresh. I'm a diehard RUSH fan from the first time I saw them in the All the World's tour in '75! When I first heard 2112, I decided to become a drummer and am now 59 and still rockin even after a stroke last year. Keep rocking the RUSH, brother!

[@shabadoo25]

I notice your Rush videos are usually solo. I'm guessing this is par for the course of the ladies tapping out on Rush. :-)

[@markjohnson4217]

Just wondering if you have heard the albums 2112 and Caress of Steel. I find that most critics of Geddy Lee's voice or his singing, ( not sure which is bothering people) are not familiar with the singer he once was. Anyone who listens to the studio version of 2112 all the way through, or No-one At the Bridge, or The Necromancer, is stunned by the sheer power, soulfulness and versatility of the mid-seventies Geddy. There is no question that a decade of relentless touring ruined his voice by the time the eighties came around. He, like many veteran hard rock singers developed nodes, and since Hemispheres, his voice was never the same.

[@carlgunts1849]

I think the reason Alex doesn't get brought up for greatest guitarist is because his fantastic riffs were mostly part of the song, not stand alone riffs like most others. The whole song Was his riff!