ctbadger Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Was thinking about Alex's playing and thought it would be fun to compile my 10 favorite Lifeson solos. I pulled these from the top of my head and didn't listen to or look up anything as I wanted it to be organic. Here they are: Working ManLa Villa StrangiatoFreewillThe Analog KidThe WeaponKid GlovesBetween the WheelsEmotion DetectorThe GardenAnesthetize What are yours? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 The NecromancerLa Villa StrangiatoBy-Tor & the Snow DogNo One at the BridgeSoliloquyHere AgainLimelightXanaduFreewillRed Barchetta 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeson90 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 don't have time to list full ten right now but right off the top of my head i thought 'Time and Motion' #OhYeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Anesthetize ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Anesthetize ?He guested on a Porcupine Tree song. One of his best solo's, especially in the 21st century 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day of Light Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 AfterimagePlus what everyone else said 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 - The Necromancer - Before And After - Beneath Between and Behind - Garden Road - Soliloquy - Working Man - Xanadu ( Intro ) - What You're Doing - Finding My Way - La Villa 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 - The Necromancer- Xanadu - Soliloquy- La Villa A thousand times, yes! I agree with those in particular. Also: FreewillLimelight So many more. I can't think, I can't think...so that'll have to do for now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil1972 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Working ManAnthemCinderella ManLa Villa StrangiatoFreewillThe Camera EyeLimelightKid GlovesChain LightningCaravan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relayer2112 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 FreewillThe Spirit of RadioLimelightYYZXanaduBytorLa VillaFly By Night2112 - OvertureCamera Eye 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 SoliloquyTime and MotionTotemBest I CanAnthemChemistryA Farewell To KingsKid GlovesFly By NightLakeside Park 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disk98 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 1. Working Man2. La Villa Strangiato3. The Analog Kid4. Freewill5. 2112: IV. Presentation6. Xanadu7. Fly By Night8. Mission9. Limelight10. YYZ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasbo Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) Glad you said ten but i could say more.Red Barchetta,Between the Wheels,Marathon,Limelight,Avaidable Light,La Villa,Bravado,Red Sector A,Earthshine(remix),Working Man,Nobody's........ :gumby: blast,too many ,I could go on.I believe there was a definite change in his style and sound from Grace Under Pressure on.His solo seem to be more thought out and constructed whereas Analogue Kid ,a let's just go for it type of solo,is the last of it's type.This seems to be the cut off point for a lot of old school fans too,it wasn't just the synths,Alex threw away the Marshalls,started wearing power suits and got a 'fashoinable' haircut.I love every era of Rush but I find his eighties work the most inventive and motive. Edited February 26, 2016 by grasbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 The NecromancerLa Villa StrangiatoBy-Tor & the Snow DogNo One at the BridgeSoliloquyHere AgainLimelightXanaduFreewillRed Barchetta Same exact list from me too. But to be honest, Alex has never played a bad studio solo. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 No particular order:Between the WheelsGrand DesignsMarathonRed BarchettaFreewillDiane Sawyer2112Kid GlovesNecromancer Wow. Isnt it amazing how great his solos were on the albums where he felt creatively marginalized?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Hard to say but these would definitely make the list: XanaduLa Villa StrangiatoFree WillTom SawyerAnalog Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Anesthetize ?He guested on a Porcupine Tree song. One of his best solo's, especially in the 21st century That's true. That's a GREAT FUKKING SOLO! That one blew my mind. I'm an Alex solo whore. I love them all. So to be honest I will tell you my NUMBER ONE ALEX SOLO!!!! "BETWEEN THE WHEELS" It moves me for some reason. I can't explain it. It's beautiful.Also it's one of my favorite songs to play to on the drums. It just pumps me up!!!! The hi hat accents to the ride cymbal during the solo makes me want to explode. God, and the ride to china boy parts just get me all worked up. I always end my drum practice with "Between The Wheels" because it gets me so jazzed. Also it's the last track on the album so my iPhone stops. Hence I go into a drum solo before I end my session. Not bad for a guy who can't find a fukking good band. Oh well. Can't find a good band or a good woman. I'm in one hell of a rut. "RAMBLE ON!" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Bay Rush Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 La Villa, clearly the best Big Al solo in history. Then, Freewill... anyone out there is welcome to fill in my last eight Big Al solos because it would be too hard on my brain gravy to attempt such a task all on my own... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerofthor Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 A Passage to Bangkok and LA Villa on ESL are near the top for me. Also, By tor on ATWAS is badass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerofthor Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Seriously, has the man ever played a bad solo? In fact, considering his longetivity and relative activity, he could be considered one of the most prolific soloists in rock history. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vital signz Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 The Definitive List. All of the other lists here are now obsolete. This is the only one that counts. You don't have to hail me, just appreciate me: LimelightLa Villa StrangiatoFreewillMissionDreamlineGhost of a ChanceThe GardenBetween the WheelsDigital ManWorking Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 The Definitive List. All of the other lists here are now obsolete. This is the only one that counts. You don't have to hail me, just appreciate me: LimelightLa Villa StrangiatoFreewillMissionDreamlineGhost of a ChanceThe GardenBetween the WheelsDigital ManWorking Man Nahhh. Your choices all suck. Haha. Im kidding obviously. *bows* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnoble Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 his solo on the live version of Secret Touch is kick-ass too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lock And Key Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) Turn The Page Edited March 2, 2016 by Lock And Key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lock And Key Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) Kid GlovesThe WeaponGrand DesignsLimelightDreamlineEmotion DetectorChemistryWheelsTurn The Page Digital Man Edited March 2, 2016 by Lock And Key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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