Rush - La Villa Strangiato at Pinkpop 1979

[CRF250XRider007]

Best song to listen to on my way home driving through the dessert the sun setting off in the distance. My Dirtbike in the back of my truck after a full day of riding. Cold beer waiting for me when I get home. Lifeson's solo doesn't get any better.

[pnadolski0216]

Fuck me in the ass this solo gets me every time. SICK

[vanzantlives]

oh my....

[burningxdimx]

I've been watching this since it had about 3000 views, honestly I can account for at least 100 of them.

[TheRealCritique]

drum fill at 4:03 O M G!

[xyz321123]

61 people thought LaVilla was an Opera

[akatsukiamp]

possibly one of my favorite rush songs ever

[DustinTheWind2121]

One of the best,tightest put together songs of all time.

[timeinyourshoes]

tames the beast within. just cant get my system to play it loud enough.

[Frumples8]

Poor Alex, he never gets his due, kinda like John Paul Jones. The man can play.

[koolmaaan]

@Frumples8 yes he has crazy chops but he simply doesn't play like this anymore.

[xyz321123]

@koolmaaan Its called being 60

[koolmaaan]

@xyz321123 Lol actually that's where you wrong; by virtue of being able to play the complex rhythms and leads he still plays from his back catalogue, he still has to have the technical ability to play a solo like in la Villa Strangiato.

If that isn't enough to convince you (not that I need to convince you because its simply the truth), look at Geddy Lee and Neil Peart; they still play at an incredibly high level and they are just as old or even older than Alex is.

[pnadolski0216]

2:08 starts the incredibly amazing shredding by Alex. That solo always makes my balls fall off. Very time. It NEVER gets old. If you want to see a modern version of the solo go to my page. The video is "la villa strangiato louisville ky" and I recorded it from the 3rd row center on April 6, 2011 in Louisville ky! Go check it out!

[mdelair420]

@ifutureman Sounds like 2112 to me..Peace:D

[mdelair420]

@ifutureman You know i mean the Temples of Syrinx, the intro to 2112..peace and have a good 2012:)

[ifutureman]

@mdelair420 Whoops. I knew I should have double checked. I removed my old comment.

[mdelair420]

@ifutureman Its all good keep rockin,,Peace:D

[Rowdyrecords55]

2:48-2:55 there he is.....creating a monster.....a brewing intensity.......whisps of darknessss

[rmizzlee420]

Young bucks

[Devilsean]

Same goes for Geddys ridiculous Bass solo... i tried that shit.. impossible

[Devilsean]

 Lifeson= beast... crazy solo... memorizing

[jdansti]

Just saw the "Time Machine" DVD. This is the second to last tune they play. Awesome writing and performance. The big question is why the hell is there a beam right on the middle of the stage??? I'm surprised no one hit it during the concert.

[SlyDevil66]

How is RUSH Not in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame? Alex, Neil, and Getty....3 guys....incredible music...name me another band with 3 members that put it out like they do, over the period of time in which they have....BTW PFTome....ya forgot THE WHO and Queen in your list....just my opinion.....

[Roguestandards]

@SlyDevil66 cause apparently they pissed someone off whos in charge of deciding who gets to be in the rock n roll hall of fame... doesnt really matter though cause they said its not what they aim for the fact the have such a huge fanbase and people enjoy there music is all they care about

[bozo47p]

incredible...before satriani,pertruci,and vai...there was alex

[LifeUnderTheSwatter]

6:33 and yet another reason NOT to fuck with the son of life..... Melt your face with some shred, and kick your ass with man heels.

[Devilsean]

Best tune ever... and that's not an over-statement.

[163388416]

2:19 to 2:29 is the best shredding I've ever seen, and it's only for ten seconds.

[163388416]

He hurt his finger because it was between the mattress? Why would alex tell the press that?

[olflatop]

His finger came between the mattress and the bed? I guess that was a wild night!

[romperthefluffy]

lost my nuts at 3:27....they fell off

[144pieces]

Awsome Band! Drummer is awsome!

[Chronomorte]

@144pieces Yes he is. Funny thing is, he's been getting better for 30+ years...

[TheLlj14]

kick ass guitar...wow!

[wave60]

Alex Lifeson is such an underated guitarist. Speed, melody and alot of soul is Alex's trademark.

[Wyzard73]

@ass*olephysics123- you're a f*king tool. You wouldn't know good music, rock or otherwise if it smacked you in the sack. But then again, you probably don't have one, munt.

[XyL0Ph0n3]

Holy shit! The quality on this song is amazing!

[69lucyfer]

Rush = perfection

[Tomsawyerspit]

awesome

[Tomsawyerspit]

awesome vid

[ubertrooper6300]

The blackened nail aspect and the giant pillar on the stage are great and everything, but what really impresses me is the raw emotion behind Alex's guitar work here. Well done.

[LeeB9999]

The truly great guitarists have their own unique style and sound. You here 1 or 2 notes and you know who it is. You hear Alex and you immediately recognize it as Rush. A truly great player.

[choosky]

Bieber is pretty close to Rush!! I mean lets face it. The little girls love him!!! lol

[myg0tBUTTPLUG]

I thought Justin Beiber was the greatest thing that came out of Canada....but as I see this video..I think Rush is better...I could be wrong. What you folks think?

[ubertrooper6300]

@myg0tBUTTPLUG Rush is obviously way better than Bieber...and they have a much, much higher reputation. They are third most in consecutive gold/platinum albums, only behind the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.

[MrNeosantana]

@myg0tBUTTPLUG Can't tell if trolling, or actually likes Bieber...

[RUSHfreak56]

@myg0tBUTTPLUG shut the f*ck up do not talk about Justin Beiber on a Rush song

[mdelair420]

His finger is in alot of pain,, yet he slays it like a dragon hunter...Alex is god...Peaceout

[zepedrorock]

How can there be sons of bitches who dislike this music?

[philippe6807]

no more..no less.. the f..... best piece I ever heard

[METAL56316]

killer

[Adennos]

Agree! Rush, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd are the best bands ever.

[metalhead384]

greatest song with no lyrics ever

[PalaRules]

awww c'mon Rolling Stone magazine???98th place??For Lerxst?!?!That's absurd...

[jmurray1157]

Those girls play good.

[Zombieman27]

@jmurray1157 fuck off

[astrophysics123]

@jmurray1157 Rush still plays better

[tmatthews95]

I don't think Slash has played at this level... to me Alex reminds me of Ritchie Blackmore.

[PFTome]

In any order you like ... Rush, Zeppelin, and Floyd. Do you really need anything else? 30+ years of being very open to all kinds of music and this is my conclusion.

[rickhaworth13]

@PFTome what? no Yes

[Roguestandards]

@PFTome i agree with the 1st two..... but pink floyd is wayyyy over rated.... and the station we listen to at work plays them like 12 times a day...

[Furiiiiouz]

@PFTome camel, genesis, yes, queen, the police, crimson? i mean...kinda need all of those too 

[hockeynut002700]

4:50 what kindof shoes is alex wearing???

[FoxeyHound]

I wonder what he shouts at 4:05 ish.

[Rowdyrecords55]

Ulcerated Gynacopolis hahaha

[iceman590444]

lol "This is the doctor actually, diagnosed it as metal retardation" xD

[farboy1162007]

these guys are incredible

[ByTorAndMe]

My ears cry for more, better not deny them.

[Pibbs1]

Incredible !!! Rush rocks!!



[sirrocky12]

So awesome these songs will be listened to until 2112 and beyond.

Not even lying!

[MaxtheMetalhead]

Weren't the Police at the same festival at the same time?

[1313xela]

I have only just found rush omg where has this been!

[Rowdyrecords55]

I remember Jimmy Chamberlin in Beyond the Lighted Stage saying something like "If you could play this with some proficiency, you could play just about anything."

I believe that this is one of the toughest pieces of rock music to play

[ClassicRockMan95]

1:20 blonde keith moon

[BuzzyFredrick]

AH 1978 back when music was music, life was simpler -- no rap no bieber just guitar and cut off jeans

[czech698]

best album "Caress of Steel"

[caseyjones67]

@czech698 i think the comes in second,first is definetly hemispheres,then 3rd is 2112,then 4th is farewell to kings

[HammerFist1970]

Ultimate Power Trio=RUSH (Rock without ceasing my friends)

[MrMegaFredzeppelin]

@HammerFist1970 Right on man,YOU ROCK!!!! ROCK ON!!!!!!!

[MrMegaFredzeppelin]

This is one of my most favorites by RUSH.ROCK ON!!!!!

[onthemoveagain]

@MrMegaFredzeppelin

Incredible arrangement.

[MrMegaFredzeppelin]

@onthemoveagain Yes it is.RUSH is AWESOME!!! ROCK ON!!!!!!

[fabioemerim]

Geddy is GOD!

[OracleOfSyrinx]

This needs to be louder.. MUCH LOUDER.

[TheMikeysteve]

5:25 easily the best part

[NDawg2112]

Playing this solo is impressive. Playing it with a broken finger is just inhuman.........

[issa9]

Rush is just awesome one of my favorite bands out there.

[luis21120]

A true gift of the GODS for this song and i saw this tour the kicked ASS!!!!!!!!

Luis

[darr777]

seen them too,they rock!

[astrophysics123]

One of my friends said he knew how to play La Villa Strangiato from beginning to end. When I arrived at his house he stood silent for 9 minutes. He truly is an amazing singer!

[jasonantonuccimusic]

@astrophysics123 i see what you did there

[astrophysics123]

@jasonantonuccimusic yeah...

[Adennos]

@astrophysics123 I know you got to have a great vocal range to sing La Villa Strangiato.

[astrophysics123]

@Adennos to sing La Villa Strangiato, YYZ, Where's My Thing (Part IV Of The "Gangster Of Boats" Trilogy), Leave That Thing Alone, Limbo, Malignant Narcissism, and Hope, you must be a superb singer indeed.

[prsplayer210]

thsi video is an epic example of alex lifesons talent , the emotion in the first guitar solo is incredible, the phrasing is awesome easily my favorite guitar solo ever and easily the best solo from that era period no one played like this then truly progressive

[zigzagbigbag]

What do you get when you put the best base player, best drummer, and one of the best guitarists in the world together? YOU GET RUSH!!!

[caug]

unbelievable finger/fretwork by Mr. Lifeson...

[littlewingdesign1]

If I've commented before please forgive me... extreme buzzes usually lead to listening to Rush for me...this is genious regardless of who listens... in what decade... who cares? Rush is beyond awesome.

[rascalhoudi1]

One of my all time fav RUSH songs....Kinda makes me feel 19 again,which is what I was in 1979,lol

[jammntoacdc]

@rascalhoudi1 ya I was 19 in 79 too guessing by your name you saw some Max and Rush at the Gardens back in the day

[VegasRage]

This put me a good mood this morning

[163388416]

At 1:15 it looks like alex got a perm

[rocktastic2]

best bassist, best guitarist, best drummer=?

[inked0328]

@Shymoneykid.... "Rap" now a days is just garbage. And if u dont like this music, why are u even checkin this out?? Go listen to ur rap... Oh and btw im a LATINA who listens to this!

[geomatics1]

Twinkle

[163388416]

My friend was arguing that Slash is better than Alex, and I like was like "Oh hell no!"

[Devilsean]

@163388416 Slash is good.. so is Alex though so idk.. Zakk Wylde wins.

[ginaleacali]

@163388416 Ask you friend how many sold out shows Slash was playing in 1976?

[zkevwlu]

@163388416 Don't tell me your friend still doesn't know that Slash isn't real...

God parents need to have the Slash talk with their children earlier, this is ridiculous

[RyanOFelt]

@zkevwlu "slash talk" hahahah

[JsRf13]

@zkevwlu I just used this quote as my Facebook status. I didn't take credit for it; you are amazing.

[163388416]

@zkevwlu Your absolutely right. But guess what he said when I asked him what he thought of the song? He said that it was good except for alex's soloing, he said that alex was "Okay, I guess, but no where near as good as slash, slash is the best." or something like that.

[WassonasonVegeta]

@163388416 Ask him if he knows Paul Roberts. XD

[Rexhungus]

@163388416 that should be "OH HELL NO!" One of the many things that makes Alex incredible is the amount of creativity he has. To come up with the music he makes album after album is something the majority of musicians that have lived cannot do....Slash included. I think your friend pays to much attention to the top 100 lists that crappy magazines like Rolling Stone come out with.

[c0rnp0p5]

@163388416 You should probably punch him in the face for being so musically misinformed.

[Maximus1097]

@163388416 slash is nothing compared to alex

[extremesignal]

They are really good. Maybe Alex is not the best guitar player ever but he has a unique stile and technique. There is no Rush without one of the three guys. They are just great!!!

[farboy1162007]

rush did not have to give us their music.they could have just stayed in there basement or garages and i believe the would have been just fine. thank you RUSH. so stop dissing them

[CelticReject]

just freekin amazing. omg alex lifeson. you are some sort of a strange god.

[yoda9252001]

@shymoneykid dude what the fuck you do not dis this band ok rush is way better then your stupid trash talking rap crap ok get your head out of your ass dude cuz rap is just really retarded do you want to live your life as a white trash shit talking phony. rap is fake this is real music so never dis this bands never never never never ever dis rush besides they had a long long career so you have to give it up for them cuz if you dont then your just being a fucking dick.

[radioheadkids2]

@shymoneykid lmao

[ginaleacali]

I have had the privilege of being a rush fan sense this tour, (79) to today I was 12 years old my 1st Rush concert and had to beg my mother to let me go. They blew me away the ticket was $6 and the t was $5 those were the days....lol

[chilipepper2015]

Nickelback made 55 separate accounts and disliked this every time.

[pugcasso]

3:28 ... that has to be the most intense 5-second Bass "seizure" ever... this music piece is great

[donottawaguitar]

love rush

[FoxeyHound]

0:27

God damn sausagefest, man; how wonderful would it be to bag a hot babe who loved Rush as much as I do.

By the way, RUSH RULES!!

[souljour2000]

That shit is sick....i'm sorry...That's my reaction...from first time I saw this and  also 70 views later...

[johnbullock42]

@souljour2000 rush is the band and their consective gold and platinum albums speak for themselves.

[TheMrHers]

i know this band from my big brother and finally i like them too just because their skills i think.! :D

[51chad15]

holy fuck

[ratm1211]

Paul Rudd looks like Alex Lifeson

[Argibon]

Long after we are all dead and buried, the music will live on touching the lives of future generations of listeners.

[stickdeathbr]

damn... I was born in 79 =]

[chefpoet1972]

Anyone who has doubts about Alex Lifeson being one of the best guitar players in rock history has to see this.

[evildane]

@chefpoet1972 anyone who doubts that FACT has no clue and shouldnt argue

[mandingo9999998]

You are a God for posting this.

[ledzepfan02]

the 54 people who disliked this dont know what real music is

[littleredguitars2]

alex lifesons voice reminds me of john ritters voice

[billgeezeriommi]

i like how geddy moves 

[2112rushfanforever]

@billgeezeriommi Don't we all...:)

[rocintx]

THE GREATEST BAND ON EARTH!!!!!

[farboy1162007]

almost every day

[Devilsean]

Thumbs up if you listen to this tune everyday.

P.S.. Rush = Gods.

[dlyciousmusic]

Stupid camera man missed 3:28 the greatest bass fill in history.

[glueforall]

@dlyciousmusic yes, stupid that he missed that...but cool that he got the closeup of Lifeson working the bass pedals....you dont see that often

[TheMikeysteve]

2 questions.

1. was this a rush concert or just a festival

2. what do you need to copy his sound on this song

[TrapDaddy65]

@TheMikeysteve Answer to #2: A decent amp. Overdrive (not distortion and certainly not fuzz!). A chorus pedal. An analog delay. A guitar with humbuckers (hollow body would certainly help).

[TheMikeysteve]

@TrapDaddy65 thanks, i've been trying to get his sound for a while. I didnt even know there was a difference with distortion and overdrive, i thought it was just the name, and i can never get the chorus right. I use a Boss ME-50, and a shitty little amp, and my guitar is an Epiphone Les Paul PlusTop pro fx.

[unitedspecies]

anybody know what effects alex was using in the beginning?

[KevinSaale]

@unitedspecies

sounds ALOT like a boss slow gear, either way, I know the slow gear can get a similar effect

probably won't find a real one, but clones that do the job well are out there

[snailgraveyardgirl]

lifeson is one of the best

[cljdchase]

In 79, I was 16 in Mannheim Germany and skipped school to go see Rush. Stood outside the Halle all day to be the first-in only to learn that the show was cancelled because Alex's hurt his finger. That sucked. Went to see Dire Straits in Heidelburg instead. They were good, but they weren't Rush. Love that Band--still wish I could have seen them on the Hemispheres tour.

[TheMotoben]

My whole adult life, and still loving this track.

[cheeseburgerbob222]

Women who like rush are probably feminist hippies, so run, because there wont be any sammiches for you.... but maybe lots of pot..

[radioheadkids2]

@cheeseburgerbob222 lmao

[Gina97xls]

@cheeseburgerbob222 I'm a woman who has loved RUSH since I was 14 (now in my 40s) and am not a damn hippie! I just love AWESOME MUSIC! :)

[hang10cvp]

Alex is awesome, but, if there is a thing such as reincarnation....I'm coming back as Neil Peart !!

[815FROST]

tore it up

[TommYYZ]

Thats so hot...

[janezu17]

Lifesons solo is one of the most ( and best) melanholic pieces of music i have ever heard... unbelievable

[MrNatalRocks]

The solo is something incredible, best performance ever!

[rgrouchy12]

Kirk Hammett said this song was a huge influence to him! rush for life!

[Brad21121]

Rush is the greatest band of all time I play bass because of Geddy