Alex Lifeson belongs on the Mt Rushmore of guitarists with this performance alone. Incredible

Probably one of the greatest guitar solos ever. I don't care what anyone says. Unbelievable! It's not technical perfection but hits all the right notes at the right time with feel and melody. If it wasn't an instrumental it would be top 10 guitar solo easy. Blows away most

Alex's solo from about two minutes in literally sends shivers down my spine every time I hear it. Gorgeous piece of music from the greatest three piece of all time.

Geddy mentioned on his book tour that prior to this recording for the video they had only done La Villa in the studio and had never completed it in one take before. They just got up on that stage and managed to nail it. He has no idea how, but it was then that it all just finally clicked...

How many 25 year olds play like this!! ❤😊🇨🇦

they even did a little wierd walking at one point. When Geddy and Alex both walked up the the front.. makes me smile everytime. . ie: "Monty Python Wierd Walking" all 3 of them were Monty Python fans. I can just imagine their private conversations, mimicking Monty Python skits.

Rush - Hemisphers Album , four songs amazing ! ( 1978 October )

Amazing! I saw an interview with Alex and he talked about how hard it was to play back and now he plays it watching television.

I believe this was recorded at Massey Hall in Toronto. The theme of this song is based on some crazy dreams Lifeson had. The song is broken into 10 to 12 movements that describe the process of going to sleep and dreaming and awakening. Alex's guitar during the first solo really gives you the impression that you are dreaming. After the guitar solo the song transitions to the section "Monsters", which is supposed to be the nightmare section of the song. However, not your typical nightmare, more along the lines of child's nightmare, think Monsters Inc. In fact, sometime I wonder if the idea for the movie was inspired by La Villa Strangiato. The song then transitions to my favorite part of the song, the drum solo and 2nd guitar solo. Peart wanted this section to sound like a big band, which he nails with the drums but what gets lost to the listener imo is the second guitar solo. For me it sounds like Alex is trying to mimic the horn section from a big band, that's how I interpret the solo The rest of the song is basically the movements in reverse which I interpret as waking up.

Possibly rock music's greatest instrumental. My favourite, anyway. Remember the days when Alex was the one people talked about, and nobody cared too much about the drummer, or could get the singer's name right. Whenever I've seen the band play this, they cut some of the intro, which does go on a bit. Some of the musical ideas behind the track are quite simple, based on alternating two chords, but it's a huge test of memory, timing and cohesion for the whole band.

Speechless . Rush in Top !

NOBODY made an ES 335 sound like Alex.

@leddygee1896

8 күн бұрын

That particular model is a 355...

This is by far my favorite performance of the song.

Geddy and Alex are both playing foot pedals besides their bass and guitar. Geddy is also playing keyboards. And let’s not forget Neil - truly worlds smallest orchestra

I saw them play it live That tour , & maybe 2x more .

Can You imagine what these guys could have done if they would have had a decent drummer !! Still doesn't seam real, goodbye Neil and thank You.

what a jam !!! 11 min 40 ??? for a recent one,,suggest you (leave that thing alone) from time machine,,,whit geddy skills🎸🤘🤘🤘

Perfection!!!!

Alex.....ouch

Live on stage! No audience, The Trees, was played the same day.

@glennandadriansrocktalk

5 ай бұрын

We reacted to that as well! Great one!