tx_rush Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I dont think its been mentioned, and maybe Cliche, but Limelight is probably still #1 for me.Obvious others -La VillaAnalog KidNatural Science One I always like and thought underrated, Good News First 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadoood Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I love his solo in Don't Stop Believing 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGr8imL84AD8inF8sBlackSedan Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Love YYZ By-Tor La Villa The outro on Chemistry Subdivisions Passage To Bangkok Between The Wheels The Camera Eye This list could very easily be quite long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I'm shocked that nobody has mentioned "Anesthetize". That is probably one of Lifeson's all time best solos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronos Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I've always loved the solo in Time and Motion. I remember someone on the National Midnight Star, so many years ago, remarked that the solo sounded like a wild, caged animal trying to escape. That description has always stuck with me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeson90 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Just had a blast of digital man while out for a walk. Man, the slow build up with the bass etc leading into the solo itself is just sublime rush. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucey Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Emotion Detector, Cut To The Chase and Working Man (Time Machine) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyLee Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I dont think its been mentioned, and maybe Cliche, but Limelight is probably still #1 for me.Obvious others -La VillaAnalog KidNatural Science One I always like and thought underrated, Good News First Funny thing about Limelight solo that maybe everybody does not know, actually most of his solos. Specifically on Limelight I happen to know that Lerxst laid down 3 separate solos for Limelight. Geddy then mixed those 3 solos together. Alex had to actually re-learn that solo since he didn't actually play it that way. Many of his solos are constructed that way. That being said, it all comes from Alex and I absolutely love the Limelight solo as well. Just thought the information would be interesting to those who were not aware. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hem Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Three way tie between "Limelight", "Freewill" and "Between the Wheels". Whatever I'm doing, when any of those come on, I stop and listen. They never get boring for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hear Again Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Not technical by any means but just dripping with emotion....." No One At The Bridge " Take Care 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo73 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 La Villa :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 He had a nice solo in In The Danger Zone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theanalogmiddleagedman Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I think Freewill has the best overall solo section - all 3 just go at it. I really like Alex's live solos in The Weapon from the P/G tour video nd Mission from ASoH. They are very moving emotionally and just sound awesome. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sun dog Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 just to throw something a little different in, I think the second set solos during the CA tour were phenomenal... I wish I could have them all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.RUSH Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 The weapon, Marathon, Limelight, Between the Wheels, LVS. Could go on and on, but those were the first to come to mind. The above posters are correct. He's the member of the band that put's all the emotion in the music. And don't forget the Garden. Classic Alex. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 La Villa Strangiato is my favorite guitar solo of all time... from ANYONE! Big fan of the Kid Gloves solo as well.Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Look at all these boring answers... For me: Turn the PageAlien ShoreEarthshineMarathonRoll the Bones (Live)TotemNatural ScienceDigital ManRed Barchetta (The soloing in general is just so good)LimelightLeave That Thing AloneThe Main Monkey BusinessForce Ten (Live)Dreamline (Live) MMMMM all these tasty guitar solos.Glad to see TMMB on here—Alex has a moment of shred that floors meSome amazing tone on this one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Avatar Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 La Villa (Exit...Stage Left)Bravado (Different Stages)MissionEarthshineCold FireLimelightMystic RhythmsGhost of a Chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lieutenant Dan Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 La Villa andFreewillBravadoPresto (yep, short but sweet, great feel) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderfinger Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 For my money, "La Villa Strangiato" still reigns supreme. I'm also a big fan of his leadwork throughout "2112." That chord he strikes at 3:05 into "Overture," for example, is absolutely filthy. As an aside, the "Cinderella Man" solo is underrated. It's a bit short, but it features killer tone, sick wah-wah bends, and a freewheeling structure. I appreciate this thread. I've been on a huge Rush kick the past couple of weeks, and I've mostly been focusing on Lifeson's playing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todem Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) Exit Stage Left.........La Villa Strangiato. Quite frankly.....it does not get any better than that. It was when I heard that solo I truly knew I wanted to be a guitarist. Alex has so many dazzling solos.....too many to list but here are some other incredible, legendary moments: LimelightFreewillRed BarchettaDigital ManMissionBetween The WheelsRed Sector AKid GlovesWorking ManSoliloquy (2112)Ghost of a ChanceBravadoMarathonThe Analog KidJacobs LadderThe TreesXanaduTom SawyerThe Camera EyeCut to The ChaseTurn The PageHigh WaterOpen SecretsMiddletown DreamsEmotion Detector Edited December 12, 2013 by Todem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 The Necromancer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 (edited) La Villa StrangiattoLimelightyyzThe Spirit of radioKid glovesTurn the PageThe Analog KidFreewillThe AnarchistThe Camera EyeSubdivisions Edited December 13, 2013 by losingit2k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Malley's Beat Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Really sticking my neck out there with all those Victor haters, but Promise has one helluva solo. TBE is another that shocked me first time I heard it way back in 1984. Bravado is brilliant. And I've always had a thing for Cold Fire and Animate - Alex stepped outside himself and dared to be different with those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderfinger Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Listened to "Fly By Night" today and was struck by how great Alex's solo is on it, and how much I like his tone during that period—just straight ahead Gibson and Marshall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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