JARG Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 It's really tough to single one out, but today it's the solo from Soliloquy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronos Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 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. Oh man, I don't even have to look that chord up. I know exactly what chord you're talking about! It positively drips with filthy stank. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 (edited) Has anyone mentioned "Ghost of a Chance" on here yet? That solo gives me shivers! Edit: Duh. Found it, Todem, Edited December 20, 2013 by Disk98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiRising79 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Too many to list for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaveMyThingAlone Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 No-One at the Bridge - This solo brilliantly shows why he is the best guitarist in the world. It's dripping with soul and emotion. It's not Eddie Van Halen hard, but you can feel it. Too bad it's in the middle of a song Rush never plays anymore Runner Ups:LimelightLa Villa Strangiato In general, I'm not a huge fan of guitar solos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coventry Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 "The Big Money" - it soars; it tugs at emotional strings; it flows powerfully and naturally back into the structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coventry Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 La Villa andFreewillBravadoPresto (yep, short but sweet, great feel) I agree on "Presto" - for all the reasons above. Also, that C9 (some call it a Csus2) chord he arpeggiates 58 times at the beginning of "La Villa" is the first chord I ever learned (and quickly discovered you could play it on the 3rd, 8th, and 10th fret). Beautiful arpeggio there - anad a chord that never fails to produce instant dreamy states when played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 LVS, and The Analog Kid top the list for me. When I learned the setlist for CA featured The Analog Kid, I was like a kid at Christmas: "OMG, I'm going to get to hear that solo LIVE again!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 LVS, and The Analog Kid top the list for me. When I learned the setlist for CA featured The Analog Kid, I was like a kid at Christmas: "OMG, I'm going to get to hear that solo LIVE again!" I completely lost my mind when they played it at my unspoilered first Clockwork Angels show. It was one of my Top 3 most-hoped-for songs. That solo was shivers and bliss live, every single time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefunk Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Today, I remembered how much I love the solo at the end of Bacchus Plateau. :haz: Sadly faded out! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutlefan Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 One more for La Villa. Weakness as well for Red Barchetta, Liemlight, Different Strings, Bytor, and that bit in Hemsipheres right before Geddy sings "The universe divided as the heart and mind ..." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shemp Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 (edited) I don't know that I have a favourite because they're all so very different yet wonderful. Here are some of my favourites. La Villa, Here Again, Necromancer pt 2, Red sector A, Mission, Different Strings, In the End, Working man, The Pass. I'm sure I left some out. Edited December 26, 2013 by Shemp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losingit2k Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 La Villa StrangiattoLimelightyyzThe Spirit of radioKid glovesTurn the PageThe Analog KidFreewillThe AnarchistThe Camera EyeSubdivisions Honerable Mention: Mission LiveBravado LiveEvery Acoustic Solo from Broon's Bane to Peke's Repose! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coventry Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) This is by far the best version of "Bravado" and one of Alex's most pathos-laden solos. Edited April 22, 2014 by coventry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty Mindless Spectre Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Today, I remembered how much I love the solo at the end of Bacchus Plateau. :haz: Sadly faded out! I swear the first time I heard Bacchus Plateau at the beginning of the solo I thought it was a flute or a piccolo or something. To this day, I've never heard anyone make such a clean, high pitched sound with a guitar like that. I completely agree that is just an amazing solo that I wish was extended another minute or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty Mindless Spectre Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 The Necromancer I wish I could "like" this post three times - once for each of the three killer solos in The Necromancer. I'm curious to know which of the solos is your favorite? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Lerxst in WonderlandLimelightThe AnarchistBetween The WheelsTime And MotionSubdivisionsCut To The ChaseRed BarchettaCold FireCeiling UnlimitedXanadu (both the volume swell one at the beginning, and the one towards the end)The Grand Finale (ATWAS version)In The End (ATWAS version)Lock and KeySomething For NothingFreewillFaithlessRed TideGhost Of A ChanceThe Garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty Mindless Spectre Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Just to throw one out there that no one has mentioned yet, the solo from What You're Doing has some killer licks that really speak to me in it. It's one of those songs that makes me make weird faces when I'm in my car alone listening to it. :haz: Edited April 22, 2014 by Empty Mindless Spectre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalsBandGuy Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Red Sector A......I love the use of multiple small chords throughout, along with the harmonics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hukos Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 MarathonLa VillaNatural Science (I never hear anyone praise this solo)YYZLock and Key (Another one I never hear mentioned much)Ghost of a Chance2112 - OvertureHemispheres - Cygnus Way too many other notable examples are being left out of course, but Alex has plenty of great moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 There are a lot, i would put La Villa Strangiato, and Working Man are probably in my Top list, I have a lot, so let me here from you guys!!!! :Alex: OMG, you're kidding, where do I start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 CaravanMarathonWorking ManLimelight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 No one at the Bridge Not sure why exactly because it's not all flashy and whatnot but it always moves me. I see it as a very early sign that Alex can do more than just shred. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Side Parking Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Limelight and Natural Science. Don't know them all but I'm learning. My answer here is subject to change but for now, thats it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddy's Soul Patch Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) In no particular order:No One at the BridgeCygnus Bringer of BalanceXanaduThe Big MoneyThe FountainThe NecromancerKid GlovesEmotion DetectorThe Analog KidPresentationSoliloquyA Passage to BangkokNatural ScienceThe TreesLock and KeyTurn the PageAfterimageCinderella ManLa Villa Edited April 26, 2014 by Geddy's Soul Patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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