Rush Guitar Cover Mission Hold Your Fire

[webpirate14]

Wow. Are you sure you're not Alex in disguise? That was amazing!

[FranzArtua]

Great job mate! very good cover by one of the best rock band ever!

[carlosarios]

Hello, your video rocks; what effect you use @ 0:40

Thanks; take care

[tseekr379]

just watched it again... seamless... and such an awesome guitar.

btw, i love the intro headbang @ 0:00!!!

keep rocking Mike!

[bluesman71]

People just don't realize how HEAVY Rush was during these softer Keyboard days.

You rule...

[bluesman71]

Just awesome. I loved the keyboard years the most.

[cashman156]

Wow, Bloody nice to listen to that... Nice one man !!

[idigcars]

loved it

[MrShaunwhite]

your my idol

[GabrielVelosoAxP]

please post a tutorial!!

[hershism]

awesome in every way - mix, playing, accuracy, tone, video edit, performance, camera angles... Thanks for making these, you rock!

[rtu219]

great job

[CG542]

excellent. you nailed it, guy. What  kind of guitar is that? What effects are you using? Thanks

[MrShaunwhite]

NICE JOB DUDE!!!!

i could listen to that all day.

[Zeppelinfan25]

amazing cover

[HometownGold]

I used to play this song 10 years ago in our Rush tribute band here in N. Calif. Trying to re-learn it, your video has been invaluable because the parts, playing and tone are so accurate! Thank You!

[EMBOBZ2112]

Nice cover!

Nice guitar!

Brilliant song!

Greatest band of all time!

Rock on :D

[jimi3735]

Dude all I could said is Amazing you rock nice cover...........

[fordfe2112]

Nailed it! Perfect!

[Obelix5150]

Woah.. your covers leave me speechless. Very few can even get the tone of Lifeson down, much less the playing. You get both to perfection. Excellent.

[KJS72]

The sound you get is so acurate. Brilliant playing. Im not usually impressed by people trying to cover Rush songs but your videos are the exception.

[mrskeithmoon]

I am looking for a guitar similar to what you have but in a little lower price range. Any suggestions? Awesome vid btw.

[snowdoguk]

You could look into a PRS SE or equivalent. Loads of good guitars out there, but this PRS is just beautiful to play and I imagine a SE would be very acceptable, ask your local dealer for a test drive. there's a street in London, can never remember it's name but it's on the Tottenham Court Road tube station, just down the road... Every guitar under the sun... good luck !!!

[Delgift]

Do you have any idea of how Alex achieves that amazing guitar sound in the chords of this song ? I`m talking about this part: ``I hear their passionate music...``, especially the E major chord

( ``But dreams don`t need to have motion...`` E major ``To keep their spark alive...``. I`m not sure if there`s a mixture between electric & acoustic guitars. If you know, please tell me cause I`ve been wondering about it for a long time.

[snowdoguk]

I don't know for sure, but I imagine he's using piezo pickups which give an acoustic sound with a lot of reverb and appropriate delay.. it almost sounds like musical glass smashing every time he hits the chord

[sykochikn136]

the intro to red sector a is a good example of that sound too xP

[Delgift]

Do you know how Alex achieves that amazing sound in this part of the song: ``I hear their passionate music...``, specifically in the E major chord: ``But dreams don`t need to have motion...`` E major ```to keep their spark alive``. I`ve been wondering about that for a long time.

[floouk]

@mrskeithmoon 

[professorfoxtrot]

Trinity of Canadian rock music? umm no . Avril Lavigne is way better than these sucktards.

[goldendogger]

You must have said this as a joke...if not you are a total retard

[Cgrrp]

troll?

[Delgift]

Honestly, the worst comment I`ve ever read. I can`t believe anyone thinking in that way.

[jovisyang]

NIce tone..and good job! Thank you...

[lapirata77]

Best number on the album. Glad they pulled this one out for the Snakes & Arrows tour. The keys sounded particularly awesome.

[Rush1986bass]

Awesome video and I love it.

[tictac4949]

good job:)

[deonblaster]

Excellent cover, excellent playing. You do the songs of Rush justice like no other cover asrtist I have heard.

[riegelrob]

Once again awesome job Snowmutt. I really like the closeups and your obvious enthusiasm for the music is inspirational.

Thanks!!

[cattnipp]

Awesome Youtube Channel!

[cooliscool]

Just amazing... great song, greaaaat cover.

[shozee]

Rush /Hold Your Fire /Mission is my answer, and no I didnt read any comment prior to my answer, this being quiz format and all... anyhow admire your work with RUSH covers, keep it up!!

-a dedicated rush fan from japan ;)

[snowdoguk]

Hi Shozee!! Many thanks for your comments and taking the time to watch and of course, all dedicated Rush fans would have no problem knowing this song.

[nanerlea]

AWESOME!!!! YOU ROCK!!! Hugs~Naner

[Dak2k6]

hold your fire mission

[Dak2k6]

srry forgot the most important part, Rush

[Jaredo1972]

Rush - Hold the fire: Mission :)

[vovivu]

mission by rush on the hold your fire album

[egresso]

Wonderful ...

great song . I love the entire "Hold Your Fire" and theres a people which dont like of this album. Wonderful cover, SnowdogUK. Great, great, great.

[crazyfingerpicker]

Awesome of course. That skill should really be kept under lock and key my friend as it is a prime mover and a high water mark for talent. The effort seems second nature yet the fretboard shots show all the open secrets. Can;t wait till you turn the page on your next effort.

I'll bo over in UK in a few weeks- Slough, London and Reading..perhaps up to York also- Do you ever play the locals?

Thanks again !!!

P.S. - If you could make time stand still it would have to be during that smile at 3:17

[snowdoguk]

Well of course I do the Best I Can but In The End I'm Driven by the Mission of finding Everyday Glory. Nice to see you drop by Crazy :-)

I don't actually live in the U.K and I only do this as a hobby.

[watermonkey4937]

sweet man, nailed the sound of Lifeson's guitar perfect. Great fretboard shots to.

[chrisrose97]

MISSION! This is great! I like it that the guitar is turned up as they should have been when recorded. Thanks man!

[ChiliFan06]

Mission, what a great song. I just learnt to play this one myself. Nowhere near as cleanly as you though, top work.

And yes, we want Afterimage. And maybe Middletown Dreams.

[snowdoguk]

Seems everyone wants Afterimage :-) well, I have most of it and this weekend I may just record it, whether or not I succeed in uploading it is another matter, I fear the days of my Rush covers may well be numbered. I didn't have this ridiculous title for the video for nothing. Mission is such a fantastic track, full of different emotions, a privilege to hear and play. Thanks for your comment Chili :-)

[tseekr379]

I second that!!!

[feliceyyz]

well-this is Mission byRush-Hold your Fire CD. Yes we want AFTERIMAGE!!!

[blah114a]

played with feel, skill, emotion, and a great guitar.. it is nice to see a guy that appreciates Alex Lifeson.. and plays with similar emotion

[jeffpizzolo]

RUSH - HOLD YOUR FIRE - MISSION

Keep up posting SnowDog, We really enjoy your playing!

Rush FOREVER!!!

[biped19]

Fantastic as usual.  I wish master Lifeson would play with such a clear tone lately. It seems that in the last two DVD releases his sound on these older songs has become too grinding and harsh.

[snowdoguk]

ahhh there lies the Alex fan conflict, he used different pick-ups during that era to cut through the synth and get the clarity. A return to more guitar based songs reduced the need. Happy New Year my friend. Your comments are always greatly appreciated.

[biped19]

Thanks snowdoguk. Good piece of trivia. Don't get me wrong I still like for the most part the harsh grinding tone.

[sxfn81]

you always have great tone, it would be awesome to hear some less common songs from the era. Afterimage perhaps? Id like to put a few songs up, maybe ill do my cover if you try it first? (hows that for barganing lol?)

[snowdoguk]

thanks sfxn!!! OK it's a deal!!! Afterimage has been on my mind for a long time, I have a queue of songs I have thought about playing so please be patient, it may be a little while before I get around to it.

[tseekr379]

I think I am not alone in this - WE WANT AFTERIMAGE!!!

[snowdoguk]

For the record J, I won't be posting any more Rush covers as of now, they pulled the audio from my Ghost of a Chance last night.

[tseekr379]

how upsetting... i was looking forward to afterimaggggge!!

[snowdoguk]

The latest is I disputed it, the audio is back and the notice has gone. I don't know if that's the end of the matter or not... let's wait and see..

[tseekr379]

mike, you are an inspiration to all rush fans and guitar fans as well - everytime i watch one of your videos, i am inspired to play rush and to go out and buy a prs as well!!!

[snowdoguk]

Thank you J, I really appreciate that.

[Rendclaw]

I have wanted a PRS for years, but I shudder to think about how much a lefty PRS Custom would cost. I might have to take out a loan on my car just to pay for half of it.

Once again an amazing job. The sound was right on the numbers and you had it down note-for-note. I aspire to get my own videos to your level of quality, nevermind the playing.

[joeypalooza]

Rush, Mission, Hold Your Fire!! WOOH!!!

[akim333]

you really nailed the sound.

what amp/effects are you using?

[snowdoguk]

Hi akim, using Line 6 POD XT live, with a modelled amp and cab (output direct to camera mic input). Three different tones in all, one for the main body, one for the solos and one for the clean bridge parts. As with most Rush of that era, the main effect is Chorus with some Flange and various amounts of reverb and delay. The modelled amp is a 1965 Plexi 45 with 4x12 1978 Brit Celest T-75s

[akim333]

Sweet!~ i just happen to have a pod xt live!

[kalisota]

love the sound of your guitar

[loveguitars]

Excellent Bro!!!

[undertaker1545]

Band: Rush

Album: Hold Your Fire

Song: Mission

[sticksbass]

nice! i tried to upload one yesterday without incuding the track or band name anywhere and it was copyrite rejected so i tried again including the names; no problem!

[KingXanadu]

Once again, you put out a video that proves to me you're the best Rush guitar player I've ever seen. You're making me want to buy a PRS.

[snowdoguk]

you'll never regret the investment KingX

[vineyardedge]

The only problem with guessing is that the bots can also pick up the text in the comments (that is how the related videos pop up)- but if there is no human looking at the related, then I guess it's ok. BTW- this sounds GREAT!

[tseekr379]

rush - hold your fire - mission

beautiful playing my friend ;)

[luckyspirit07]

happy new year snowdog :-)

*****you realy rock again*****

what a pleasure to start here the new year with your awsome played mission cover.

thank you :-)