Lock And Key Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I gave no thought to inserting this in top 10 I was at this gig and never really appreciated how good this is until I played it recently, geddy said this was a very challenging track to perform live for him guess that playing intense bass riffs while playing synths wasn't easy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5gH8ehjm5I 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todem Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Really tough every time I see this. So here it goes. 1. Limelight2. La Villa Strangiato (Exit Stage Left) 3. Freewill 4. Digital Man5. Red Sector A6. Ghost Of A Chance7. No One At The Bridge8. Red Barchetta9. Jacobs Ladder (Exit Stage Left)10. Xanadu (Exit Stage Left) The man IMO is by far for me the most accomplished in regards to the sheer number of incredible emotive solo's in the history of rock guitar players (the only guys in his league IMO in that regard are Gilmore and Page). His phrasing is legendary and he has had such a profound influence on me as a player. By far one of the most overlooked guitar heroes by the general public in history. Most people praise Geddy and Neil and never mention Alex when it comes to Rush. In musician circles we talk about Alex as much as any other guitar players and any member of Rush for that matter. Picking 10 was near impossible. I left off a couple of dozen more that I love dearly LOL. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Spirit of RadioYYZClockwork AngelsLa Villa StrangiatoHeadlong FlightThe Main Monkey BusinessXanaduPassage to BangkokLimelightMission So hard to do just ten. So here's the 10 I've forgotten about that really need to be on that list: Red BarchettaFreewillGhost of a Chance2112The Twilight ZoneBetween the WheelsCut to the ChaseThe Main Monkey BusinessBravest FaceSeven Cities of Gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabesCavesOfIce Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Alex is a guitar god and solo legend. Almost every song pre hiatus has a kick arse emotional solo. Dont you love the look you get when discussing guitar greats with non Rush fans when you INSIST Lifeson MUST be at or near the top of the list? . 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 One that perhaps is less obvious comes to mind: The Main Monkey Business Amazing tone and phrasing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 One that perhaps is less obvious comes to mind: The Main Monkey Business Amazing tone and phrasing.I agree. The speed Alex conjures up on that in one part blows my mind. IMO Neil really shines on that instrumental 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota2112 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Let's just cut to the chase and end this topic right now :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 OvertureLa VIllaLimelightFreewillSpirit Of RadioXanaduThe TreesA Farewell to KingsNatural ScienceSoliloquy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclonus X-1 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 LimelightEmotion DetectorThe NecromancerJacob's LadderThe WeaponBetween the WheelsFly by NightWorking ManThe Larger BowlFreewill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeson90 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 was out walking tonight and just happened to put a bit of Signals on the headphones for first time in a while, mann there's a few fantastic solos from Al on that album but when Digital Man's came on i thought 'there's really nothing better than this' it isnt a guitar solo, more a four-dimensional spatial landscape of sound. thing is though, the dude easily the most prolific of great imaginative guitar solos ever, there's nobody up there with this guy. you could easily pick 30+ from the guy's repertoire to fit the bill. the man's a god. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerofthor Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Not really traditional "solos", but his interlude in By Tor, and his intro to Xanadu are very unique sounding guitarscapes. I wonder if any other guitarists ever played like that. Maybe Steve Howe? Perhaps I'm missing someone obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Hard to say but these would definitely make the list: XanaduLa Villa StrangiatoFree WillTom SawyerAnalog Kid I haven't comprised my own list yet but I was happy to see TS get mentioned. Regardless of whether people are tired of it, if they think it's overplayed, etc, that is one kick ass solo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feenersrus Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 my favorite solo is the one i happen to be listening to. come on, Alex rocks!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coventry Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 "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. This ^^^^^^^ Those descending riffs towards the end are as majestic and emotional as anything he's ever done. Big Money - a wonderfully pathos-laden solo complemented by a driving yet supportive rhythm section. Analog Kid - perfectly captures the wind-tossed tempest of adolescence The solo and outro on "Presto" are sublime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lock And Key Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Seven seas of gold is the worst Rush song ever the ultimate album filler where is the guitar solo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) Seven seas of gold is the worst Rush song ever the ultimate album filler where is the guitar solo?Conflating a Queen classic and Rush with that title, mate! Queen's Seven Seas of RYE is a gem. Seven CITIES of Gold would be better without the plodding tempo. Edited March 5, 2016 by goose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lock And Key Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 LimelightEmotion DetectorThe NecromancerJacob's LadderThe WeaponBetween the WheelsFly by NightWorking ManThe Larger BowlFreewill I agree with half of this surprising how much Emotion Detector gets metioned it's a good call on top of that list and difficult to argue with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas King Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Top 10:1.La Villa2.Freewill3.Necromancer4.Limelight5.By-Tor & the Snow Dog6.Anthem7.The Analog Kid8.The Trees9.Xanadu10.Between the Wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaportrailer Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 His solo in Camera Eye is pretty damn swell!Interesting phrasing, interesting "structure", and interesting that it's at the end of the song! :guitar: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrandir Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Working ManAnthemBastille DayNecromancer2112 (after the Presentation)LimelightNatural Science (both)LimelightFreewillKid GlovesCut to the Chase 11 so sue me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DistantEarlySignals Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) DreamlineFaithlessNatural ScienceThe GardenEmotion DetectorCut to the ChaseThe Analog KidLimelightKid GlovesLa Villa La Villa is the top, the rest coordinates to that Edited December 8, 2016 by DistantEarlySignals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutlefan Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Favorites: La VillaRed BarchettaDifferent Strings (short but sweet)The Main Monkey Business (all of them)The Trees (middle part not a traditional solo, but the guitar is featured)LimelightJacob's Ladder (like The Trees, not a solo but guitar is front and center)The Larger BowlBy-TorMarathon (throwing a deserving bone to the synth era) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 XanaduNeuroticaMarathonThe Big MoneyBangkok (especially on ESL)AfterimageSubdivisionsAvailable LightEveryday GloryThe Garden 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 The solo in Jacob's Ladder gets me every time. The way he bends notes sends chills up my spine. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerXT Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Just about every solo from the "synth period" is gold. Emotional, tasteful, all have great sounds. Songs like Afterimage, Emotion Detector, Subdivisions, Digital Man, Open Secrets to just name a few. That being said, the 90's had some amazing ones as well, like "Cut To The Chase", "Animate" (basically every single song on CP), Ghost Of A Chance, Dreamline (especially live), Totem Pole, etc. Oh who am I kidding i've never disliked 1 single solo from Alex he's just the freaking bomb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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