ALEX LIFESON's 26 Greatest Guitar Techniques! 2.0

Probably lost around 6,000 views but I had to pull the last one and re-edit/reupload this new 2.0 version. Fixed a few flubs and added a gear list and white text. I can sleep better now. :) Thanks for watching.
Thanks!!!

[prometheustv]

Sucks that you had to redo it, don’t Rush it next time.





I’ll see myself out

[TheZotman]

Neil and Geddy were so precise in their timing that it ran the risk of sounding by the numbers and mechanical. Here comes Alex, coloring outside the lines, pushed the sound into something artistic and musical. I think a perfect analog to this is their Hall of Fame speech.

[haloeffect]

So well done. So overdue. Lifeson is the most underrated guitarist of all time.

[TheArtofGuitar]

Probably lost around 6, 000 views but I had to pull the last one and re-edit/reupload this new 2.0 version. Fixed a few flubs and added a gear list and white text. I can sleep better now. :) Thanks for watching.

[dad]

Beyond his intelligent sound, Lifeson's playing is visually captivating.

[carolynnwilcoxbreedlove]

This is killer! Alex never gets enough love - he’s not just a terrific guitarist, I always felt like his humor kept the group from getting too serious. The levity he brought had to be a big part of the band’s overall longevity. Thank you for breaking all his techniques down so us mere mortals have some insight into his genius!

[ricardocastillo]

Alex shoulders the main instrumental melodic theme of each song. It boggles my mind when people downplay his importance. Literally, no Alex, no song.

[williamsanders]

Not only is an innovative guitarist, but he genuinely seems like such an amazingly kind, awesome person. I'd love to be able to meet him someday.

[BROTX]

My favorite song from RUSH is Red Sector A. The intro has a combination of hope and despair in the chord changes. Very genius of him!!

[jmac]

You make a great point in the intro: only in a band as uniquely packed with talent as Rush could Alex Lifeson end up seen as the third banana...a monster guitarist.

[TimTim]

I like the way he often plays in a classical guitar style yet it blends perfectly into a rock sound. And the way he and Geddy sync their parts together is amazing, even when playing in different time signatures.

[darylaarons]

“The best power trio of all time”. That statement will get my support all day long. I’m not a guitar player, I’m not even a musician, all I know is I love Rush and Alex‘s guitar playing has always stood out as unique to me.

[gcolnr]

Alex’ genius, IMHO, had nothing to do with flash or speed. He played exactly the right things to fit with the Rush sound, and defined it with his choices and ideas. It’s not a matter of “better” or “worse” as a guitarist. I just can’t imagine any other top guitarist playing with Rush and having it sound right. Ditto for Geddy and Neil. Plus, he’s a cool guy anyone would enjoy hanging with.

[brucecampbell]

Great coverage of Alex's lead techniques, but I never really see any one talk about how incredible his rhythm playing is. That is why he will always be the best guitarist in my book. I can't think of anyone else as well rounded as he is.

[martinopas]

the problem is to really understand how great alex is you need to be a great guitarist yourself too, that is why lot of people don't get it ;)

[avi_sncin]

Alex is easily one of the most versatile guitarists ever!!! So many different sounds and techniques!!

[jmangi]

Lifeson is a musical genius, just absolutely mind boggling

[stevebuck]

All three were professors, as far as musicians go. Seeing them live so many times it didn't seem like work, but kids playing on a playground. Alex is one of the greats and does not get the recognition. Thank you!

[steved]

Good show. Lifeson is every bit the equal of his band mates in terms of contribution.

[seangeist]

At the risk of showing my age (actually more than risk; I'm actually showing me age lol); Alex has been my favorite guitarist for nearly 40 years now. And counting! You've done him some justice here, many thanks.