rickyrob Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 ....just a bit of fun as I'm drunk I have been playing ATWAS recently and I always seemed to notice that Alex might have just caught the wrong note on 'In the End' midway through his middle-of-the-song riff. Every time I hear it I think "..he's not quite caught the right note there". I'm sure you all know what I mean. Has anybody noticed any other 'missed notes' played live? ....and I'm now past half way to becoming a Solar Federalist and obtaining that really cool 2112-style logo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdog Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 On the "Echoes from the Stages" bootleg, Alex totally botches it on YYZ starting to play the next part of the song a few measures too early. he then catches his mistake within a second or two and gets back on the same page with Geddy and Neil. Just goes to show, no matter how many times you've played something, you can still screw it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 On RIR, he messes up the timing in the "Big Money" solo. On page 225 of Contents Under Pressure, Geddy says that Alex was having trouble with one of the cameramen during the first set, and it caused him to lose concentration on one of the songs, and "had a gaffe" during the solo. Geddy didn't mention the song, but I'll bet it was "Money." Alex isn't a flawless technician. He's a purely instinctive player who comes up with totally original guitar parts, plays amazing rhythm guitar, and while he may miss a note here and there in his solos, he plays them with guts and emotion. Players like John Petrucci and Yngwie Malmsteen can play very fast and hit every note, but they sound like machines -- "All sound and fury, signifying nothing." I'll take Alex pouring his heart out every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyrob Posted January 8, 2005 Author Share Posted January 8, 2005 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jan 8 2005, 03:29 PM) On RIR, he messes up the timing in the "Big Money" solo. On page 225 of Contents Under Pressure, Geddy says that Alex was having trouble with one of the cameramen during the first set, and it caused him to lose concentration on one of the songs, and "had a gaffe" during the solo. Geddy didn't mention the song, but I'll bet it was "Money." Alex isn't a flawless technician. He's a purely instinctive player who comes up with totally original guitar parts, plays amazing rhythm guitar, and while he may miss a note here and there in his solos, he plays them with guts and emotion. Players like John Petrucci and Yngwie Malmsteen can play very fast and hit every note, but they sound like machines -- "All sound and fury, signifying nothing." I'll take Alex pouring his heart out every time. So true...no-one is perfect, but the show must go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilPeartFan2112 Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 Even when he messed up, it's not as noticable considering he is such a good guitarist and he can come back and blow you away with something sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushGuru Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Ive always noticed he makes a slight mistake in 2112 on different stages. its right after the begining of overture when he goes high up on the neck. i think he accidently bends a string and the note goes sharp. but i dont know. it just catches my ear every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delilah Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 May I be so bold as to say, "Oh well, no ones perfect... not even Alex?" I mean, c'mon, cut the guy some slack already. You can't be perfect all the time. he he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyt Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 PRESENTATION DIFFERENT STAGES he hits the low E and mutes it by accident. otherwise it was perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 QUOTE (daveyt @ Jan 8 2005, 04:44 PM) PRESENTATION DIFFERENT STAGES he hits the low E and mutes it by accident. otherwise it was perfect Is that so? Hmm. I've never noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delilah Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Once again... big deal. The guy is a genious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilPeartFan2112 Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 QUOTE (Delilah @ Jan 8 2005, 07:55 PM) Once again... big deal. The guy is a genious! Yeah. I mean, who doesn't miss a few notes here and there? No one is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Yes. That is correct. Plus, at the age that him, and all of Rush are at, who would be surprised that a few notes are missed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdog Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 QUOTE (sfuentes @ Jan 8 2005, 08:04 PM) Yes. That is correct. Plus, at the age that him, and all of Rush are at, who would be surprised that a few notes are missed? "at that age" they sounded better than they ever have on the R30 tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumnut Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Watch it with the "age" stuff around here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Hey, I'm just saying nobody's perfect. That's it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Their age is irrelevant. Alex always missed a note here and there. He doesn't need to play perfectly to get his point across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumnut Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Every time I hear the overtones in "Freewill" during the "band solo" in any live version they always sound different. Just shows he's human. As a drummer, and for as little guitar as I play, I know overtones are hard to hit right every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuentes Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jan 8 2005, 10:46 PM) Their age is irrelevant. Alex always missed a note here and there. He doesn't need to play perfectly to get his point across. Ah, yes. Thank you for correcting me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jan 8 2005, 03:29 PM) On RIR, he messes up the timing in the "Big Money" solo. On page 225 of Contents Under Pressure, Geddy says that Alex was having trouble with one of the cameramen during the first set, and it caused him to lose concentration on one of the songs, and "had a gaffe" during the solo. Geddy didn't mention the song, but I'll bet it was "Money." Alex isn't a flawless technician. He's a purely instinctive player who comes up with totally original guitar parts, plays amazing rhythm guitar, and while he may miss a note here and there in his solos, he plays them with guts and emotion. Players like John Petrucci and Yngwie Malmsteen can play very fast and hit every note, but they sound like machines -- "All sound and fury, signifying nothing." I'll take Alex pouring his heart out every time. Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyrob Posted January 9, 2005 Author Share Posted January 9, 2005 QUOTE (Drumnut @ Jan 9 2005, 01:43 AM) Watch it the "age" stuff around here!!! Ditto....I'm 4 years older than you Drumnut. Us 'wrinkly's need some respect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaine mac Roth Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 QUOTE (rickyrob @ Jan 9 2005, 12:23 PM) QUOTE (Drumnut @ Jan 9 2005, 01:43 AM) Watch it the "age" stuff around here!!! Ditto....I'm 4 years older than you Drumnut. Us 'wrinkly's need some respect You old git Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afansince74 Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Jan 9 2005, 07:56 AM)QUOTE (rickyrob @ Jan 9 2005, 12:23 PM) QUOTE (Drumnut @ Jan 9 2005, 01:43 AM) Watch it the "age" stuff around here!!! Ditto....I'm 4 years older than you Drumnut. Us 'wrinkly's need some respect You old git Rick Hey... I resemble that remark! http://fool.exler.ru/sm/old.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyrob Posted January 9, 2005 Author Share Posted January 9, 2005 QUOTE (afansince74 @ Jan 9 2005, 09:54 AM) QUOTE (Slaine mac Roth @ Jan 9 2005, 07:56 AM)QUOTE (rickyrob @ Jan 9 2005, 12:23 PM) QUOTE (Drumnut @ Jan 9 2005, 01:43 AM) Watch it the "age" stuff around here!!! Ditto....I'm 4 years older than you Drumnut. Us 'wrinkly's need some respect You old git Rick Hey... I resemble that remark! http://fool.exler.ru/sm/old.gif You gotta get old someday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afansince74 Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 A little off topic, but what about Geddy? He has historically flubbed the only line he has in 2112, probabbly a dozen times that I've heard him do it! It's like a mental block when he gets to that part. Just can't quite get the timing down sometimes. I kinda wait for it each time I hear it live.... "Is he gonna get it this time? Come on Ged! You can do it!" Kinda a game for me, and I'm cheerin' them on! Oh, who cares if they flub once in a while. Better than going to see some band and finding out they can't even play what they recorded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyrob Posted January 9, 2005 Author Share Posted January 9, 2005 QUOTE (afansince74 @ Jan 9 2005, 10:04 AM) A little off topic, but what about Geddy? He has historically flubbed the only line he has in 2112, probabbly a dozen times that I've heard him do it! It's like a mental block when he gets to that part. Just can't quite get the timing down sometimes. I kinda wait for it each time I hear it live.... "Is he gonna get it this time? Come on Ged! You can do it!" Kinda a game for me, and I'm cheerin' them on! Oh, who cares if they flub once in a while. Better than going to see some band and finding out they can't even play what they recorded! ...."..and the meek shall, erm, what was that again, oh yes, inherit, erm, the Earth..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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