Rush Alex Lifeson paracticing snakes and arrows studio

[ThePatriotMuckraker]

This is Lifeson bullshiting on the guitar, he is not playing anything he wrote. It's just practice, not "hope." Incredible.

[extradutyfelt1]

people who say alex lifeson is the weakest player of Rush, don´t realize/ understand, how good he really is..his musical ideas are beautifull, unique and soulfull..

[rockisheaven]

DAMN. Not even breaking a sweat, is he? Amazing. One of the reasons why Alex is one of my favorite people--not just musicians, PEOPLE--in the entire world.

[SlickPayne]

Main monkey business??

[InfinityEnterprises]

@SlickPayne I think it's just "Hope" played fast.

[SlickPayne]

@InfinityEnterprises ahhh ok gotcha

[banzaimotorcross]

Really' we're all sure glad your still writing and playing for us.. and Thank You ALEX ..

[duffman7793]

BEST GUITARIST WORKING TODAY. No question...

[rockpig63]

Brillient!!!!!

[gkoutsourais]

Raidon,

Listen to Jacobs Ladder. To people who don't know much about playing guitar it will sound pretty decent. However, if you have ever picked one up and tried to play heavy and soulful it is a thing of beauty.

[xxxx15us]

I'm still amazed at everybody trying to figure out what "song" or "piece" it is. It's nothing. It's an exceptional guitarist just warming up in the studio. That's all it is. Nor is it sped up. Some of the suggestions that it's "Hope" played fast just kill me. Can some of you guys simply not even tell one note from another? This is pure spontaneous playing on the fly without thought. When you've been an elite professional musician for over 40 years it's not that big of a deal.

[lonewolf604]

if that's him practicing then by Rush standards I can barely play guitar :(

[TheGuines13]

Just wondering, not saying anything bad, but when you uploaded this did you like fast forward it? Again not like insulting Alex's skills, he's my god xD

[RaidonSama]

When I first heard Alex Lifeson's playing, I didn't think much of it. I thought it very normal for a skilled rock guitarist like many were in the 70's and 80's.

Then I heard La Villa Strangiato. I am an asshole for having underestimated this man so gravely.

[coltsuperocean10]

...awesome playing, it sounds very Celtic, a bit like Jimmy Pages white summer. Brilliant playing.

[donottawaguitar]

thanks

[vabeachsurfa]

I don't understand how people dislike this video? You really have to hate music to dislike this!

[RCAvhstape]

Just casually being awesome.

[maxomilian]

is that a S&P guitar?

[machoTit]

you know, i honestly thought this clip was sped-up, until i watched the actual Snakes&Arrows documentary. fuck, this is real.

[biped19]

This would make a great theme for a new "New Yankee Workshop" ;)

[saxmachine123]

Anyone know what piece it is he's playing here?

[thetreesify]

the master at work :)

[USAbLaSt]

I suddenly have the urge to gift wrap a fish and play some tetherball?

[GuitarMan14141]

just warmin up

[ewq14]

The Greatest!

Alex never fails in surprising me, he can do whenever he wants with a guitar he is complete

He is a legend  RUSH Forever!

[newton4prez]

@ewq14 Exactly. No style is off-limits for Alex.

[RushfanCola12]

SO COOOOOOL!!!!!!

[FrodoDojo]

Amazing guitarist. When you meet him , you are immediately struck by what a down to earth, good person he is. Amazing guy.

[ePhilosopher9]

try this one next to me bubba

/watch?v=duS9dR1sPjs

dont you have a bubbles bar and grill juke joint kevin brocolli alzheimers link?

[southport97]

smile alex!

[alasdairr00]

Alex lifeson is the best guitarist ever and i heard that he created the world with one epic solo :)

[smb40]

this man is god. simple as.

[Kingding6]

Lerxt is a boss

[redwinemetal]

es como si tocara un banjio

[frieser62]

Alex is a big fan of Tommy Emmanuel and if you check out some of Tommy's videos you will see why.I definatly agree that Alex is underated but it is always by people who favor the mainstream,Page,Clapton,Hendri­x exc.all of which are excellent in their own right but just different styles. Personally and I'm sure I will catch hell for this but I have always felt that Clapton was overated and guys like Alex, definatly underated! Just my opinion.

[rrguitar1]

@frieser62 Agree with you 100% Rush are from another planet for sure. Their talent seems endless.

[MeYouView]

jimmy page anyone!!!!!!!!!!!

[pdec91]

how the fuck?

[sniper21300]

I saw rush three days ago... THEY WERE SO AMAZING. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life

[ironwolg]

looks tricky

[burnsmay]

Guys like Alex and Brian May are legends because they make songs better .

I've heard Virtuosos destroy songs,they play for the song

[donbut66]

The man Is amazing!

[southport97]

Alex is gonna turn country and tour with Darius Rucker! haha

[Rick31797]

it sounds like a country song

[Ovningskora]

@Rick31797

Yeah. Bluegrass, more so.

[stargazer1967]

@Rick31797 It sounds a bit like he's riffing on Cripple Creek (most often played on a banjo rather than guitar). Most of the times I've seen it done on guitar were someone who was playing with finger-picks (like a banjo) - not as common to see someone doing it with a regular pick, at tempo. And he makes it look so easy... :)

[Rick31797]

@stargazer1967 the guitar could be tuned too open E which would make it easier too play like that with a pick..

[Annonymus121]

@Rick31797 Thats standtard tuning though

[awalkerman]

Il se réveille et pisse l'excellence. Puis, il viole sa guitare mdr.

Je l'aime !

Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, et Neil Peart sont les meilleurs !

[dakotacrowson]

Im a huge rush fan, my dad turned me on to then. im 13..haha too bad nobody my age knows about them. im fairly good at guitar, im learning the intro to hope on a 6 string.

[wapiti307]

Not only an electric guitar god, but an accomplished acoustic guitarist. Any guitarist I know started out on the acoustic and then went to electric later on. I'm sure Alex was no exception. Listen to Rush's acoustic work of "Resist". You can find it here on YouTube.

[StevePledger]

Genius.... period.

[BassDude50000]

is that dadgad or somethin? or is he just that awesome?

[ryanandbranslurppiss]

holy shit

[donottawaguitar]

he just woke up life is great!

[ipvideogames]

Jizz in my pants...

[robbeck67]

Lerxst rules.

[Failproductions27]

this is what he does when he's just practising, this man has to be up there with the great guitarists he's AMASING

[bowmant09]

poor lad, looks like he just woke up :)

[ePhilosopher9]

love you dude

so which one's spike and whick one's brutus

which one's bubba

[128pinkfloyd]

its shredding but its so much better than metal.

[jinxedmodder]

*Jaw drops open*

[ePhilosopher9]

... and i thought brutus was approahable.... mispil intent

totallt rasculintz,,, if you allow and subject this booogwazaaa

geez alex rant and rant and rant alover...

all over,,, glad all over

[Rushguitarist1]

JESUS!!!!!!!!!

[buminbeer2]

I agree, he is sooo underated, it's not even funny. Rush could not be without him and he could not be without Rush. Together they are the best musicians in the world, bar none. Everyone else says Neil/Geddy are the best drummer/bassest, but forget the colors and tones Alex brings to the table. I'm sorry but if EVH was in this group or Satch, they would suck. Only Al can complete them and he does. Top 10 GTR players in my book.

[RedBarchetta47]

@buminbeer2 Yeah dude, I've always thought that. Whenever someone asks me what my dream band is, I just say Rush, and they're like "Alex is crap next to EVH or Hendrix or something" but literally no other guitarist could come close to Alex when it comes to forming a real ensemble.

[LifesonIsGenius]

Lol it looks like he just woke up haha!

[mtgrigsby]

looks like someone just woke up. awesome

[papalazerus22]

i grow up listening to rush x and alex is the reason ... i picked up a guitar 35 years ago xx ... he is a legand .. in my world ...

[pigletized]

Noone is "the best" but A.L. is a very distinguished, unique and accomplished guitarist. Serious musicians worldwide have great respect for him.

[LinkBulletBill]

This reminds of Bron-Y-Aur Stomp from Led Zeppelin...

And Lenny Breau's version of The Claw...

[bigrpb]

Alex is amazing. A brilliant creator and player.

[edslittleworld]

ROFL....that's unreal! :D

[ipvideogames]

:0....Holy tits! my hearts gonna explode out my a*s!

[LinkBulletBill]

RIP ipvideogames...

[RockOfTheAges777]

Does anyone else hear Bron-Y-Aur Stomp?

[imaTrollin101]

I think this song is his song called Hope but he is playing it 100x faster

[Ibik]

awesome, he is really underated.

[flamingstick]

Hah, this is above Bluegrass status!

[rush4ever1]

thats soooo amazing, alex- best guitarist, Lee- best bassist, Peart- Best Drummer, Rush- Best band ever period.

[PJWTh3R41N]

It songs like he's playing Brom Y Aur by led zeppelin

[RockOfTheAges777]

Yeah, it does sound similar

[BaahFuckOff]

Alex Lifeson is not THE best, but an amazing one in my opinion.

RUSH is an amazing band for sure.

[am1933]

sounds like an old banjo piece called cripple creek - google it and see!

[bulbheadmyass]

Nice pickin!

[5thheadofcerberus]

god

[KurdtKobain09]

Fuck....

[Markstark27]

Haha alex is one of the best guitarest ever!! And rush is the best band ever period!!

[rush4ever1]

@Markstark27 LOVE YOU JUST FOR THAT. i love people that know the truth.

[25Rush2112]

@Markstark27 A FUCKING MEN!!!



[dleblanc343]

@Markstark27 PERIOD

[nonukia3000]

I grew up with this band but I sort of lost track of them as I don't listen to the radio ever ...and I am finding out these guys are real down to earth cats who each have a great story to tell ...I will always wish them well as they continue to set the bar in a world that seems to increasingly worship mediocrity they are not just rock musicians  some hard core rush fans

may be missing that point...they are great musicians they can play anything they want to...and will.

[freewill51]

I'm glad they're not "popular" I would hate it if everyone had on a RUSH shirt. When I wear one of mine, or get to go see them people ask me about it and who they are. And they really want to know what they're about. That is much more cool!! RUSH forever!!

[keymaker2112]

Lol, yeah, it's like a fraternity of people with good taste in music; when I see someone with a Rush shirt...I know we're gonna be OOOOOO KKKKKKK....

[xxxx15us]

A. It's not a song or any piece of music, it's simply Alex warming up in the studio. As ErikMogan said a couple posts down, it's just him noodling around. This clip from the doc is only 30 seconds pulled randomly out of what was probably an hour or more of him doing this.

B. The people on here who think it's Hope sped up seriously need to have their hearing checked.

C. The tuning is DADAAD. There's no point is guessing like so many have on here, we know it from interviews with Alex.

[WatchingMamut]

once again, what song is it from?

[ErikMogan]

Ya know, Mamut, it is entirely possible for a guitarist to simply play without it coming from anywhere but their own head.

[Gtarist62]

He's open-tuned tuned to D major and is doing pull-offs.

Alex is one of those great guitarists like Brian May who sort of "fly under the radar" compared to guys like Van Halen, Rhoades, etc. But he's an outstanding guitarist with an innovative style and a great ear for melody. He can take the most simple phrase and make your hair stand on end. I got to see Rush 3 times when I was a kid. Amazing.

[steamtrain1978]

sounds like bron y aur stomp by led zepp

[WatchingMamut]

what song is it from?

[rush4ever1]

So Underrated, and it sucks because no a lot of people know what a great guitarist he really is. LOVE RUSH!

[JCACFILMS]

very underated unfortunately but a hell of a guitarist.

[shavedwolf87]

I think its the Nashville tuning.

D A D A A D. This is the tuning he uses for the song Hope on snakes and arrows.

[WatchingMamut]

Nashville tuning is E A D G B E

[bonzelite]

then that is just standard tuning

[JHerdman1]

no - coz its an octave up for the 3-6th strings (i think)

[nickiscool311]

definitely one of thee best guitarists. lot of the time Alex here isn't even on the 'greatest guitarists' lists. and thats one place where he belongs

[SamKargus]

What tuning do you think that is?

[numbchucking]

I think its open C

C G C G C E

[katskahnne]

Amen and hallelujah!!

[tfw46]

Absolutely Incredible Guitar Playing. Your friends at 35GuitarPickupTones{dot}com

[guitarman069]

i hope rush lives longer and never dies

[primemover17]

Gimme Al over the 10,000 douchebags who are stinking up the radio waves these days.

[lowfreq65]

got that right

[ArideTWT]

holy shit he played Hope like 10 times faster than it really is..i'd go gay for u big al

[bignicky36]

i'd hit that

[HighwayToHell2112]

He is too underated! People really need to see what this guy can do. Unfortunatley, only a few of us have seen the light...

[H3WMW]

And I am proud to say that I am definitely one of those.

Hail King Lerxst!!!!!!  We are not worthy!!!!

[Kingding6]

Halleluya!! Ive seen the light!!

[rush4ever1]

@HighwayToHell2112 your so right man, i mean look at this its amazing and at 54 there! WOW. or back in the 70's look at the song LA V know what im saying?

[HighwayToHell2112]

@rush4ever1

I know! He's 54 and can still own all the Jonas Bros arses (Not very hard actually) haha :D

[rush4ever1]

@HighwayToHell2112 yeah thats not hard but yeah i get what your sayin

[TOSportsFan1990]

@HighwayToHell2112 He's actually 57

[Zeppelinfan25]

@HighwayToHell2112 so true

[LightningCat315]

@HighwayToHell2112 The whole band is, its even said in their documentary "Beyond The Lighted Stage" that the band isn't noted as much but they are there, they are there somewhere. And see these guys aren't the band that goes and does a shit load of drugs, drinks a lot, screws every lady they can, but instead are just like normal every day people with families and are people that anyone could relate to in some way.

[mlr2112]

By far the most unappreciated guitarist alive today.

[rjstevensjr68]

can not agree more my friend

[tommorellorules]

yeeehaaaaw!

[Crossrhoads2768]

I love big AL! He is the most creative guitar player ever! Every solo he has ever played are amazing and have so much personality he is so cool!

[rushjoako]

alex lifeson is the best

[whitestripebuzz]

thats a garrison. i have one!

[pigletized]

Accomplished guitarist-meaning he can play any style with exelence.

[plopowitz]

I'm speechless.

[Sean2112bd]

O_O wow....

[JRCrowley]

COOL!

[managainstcatfish]

Why only 30 seconds? That's frustrating. Is it a copyright thing?

[Fralle89]

Probably the most underrated guitarist ever.

[NevoDror88]

way? he's part of one of the most successful bands ever.

[billpeart]

in know, its sad

[leasm]

very true

[cantankerouslandlord]

Absolutely!

[ErikMogan]

Bloody brilliant, he is.

[heymisterderp]

Alex got in a bar fight recently with some cops so this is fitting, actually. Well they might not have been Irish cops, but still.

[Amulius]

lol

[mandingo9999999]

WTF.

Where do these vid's come from?

I'll be honest - watching Alex shred on these one-off clips is more entertaining than the songs. And I love Rush above all others :) I love you Alex, not a man crush, but all those quirky 7th and suspended chords. You are a freak. And stay out of Florida please.

[fabioproductions]

one of the best guitarists in the world

[donottawaguitar]

love it

[primemover17]

...or Irish fightin' and drinkin' music. Ya wanna fight boy-o?!

[lastdaysguitar]

A modern day master and a VERY funny person...

I've been going to Rush concerts for about 30 years & his ad libs on the mic in concert are completely HILARIOUS!

Lerxst could make it big in standup comedy EASY if he wanted to... but he's just so darn good on the guitar - one of the best lead guitar voices out there!

And for you Canadians:

Good thing his bandmates can keep up with him 'eh?

[kman3130]

i would kill to know him

[alfredlarue]

Sounds like Irish drinkin' & fightin' music.

I like it.

[robbeck67]

Lerxst is THE MAN!!

[PedRoMaGGoT]

damn im not gay but i seriously love alex lifeson ._.

[Delgift]

If Summer Song and For the love of God aren`t hits, then I don`t know what you mean by ``hit``. I`m sorry to tell you that Art isn`t commercial, so you shoudn`t judge these artist when it comes to ``hit songs``. Rush isn`t a commercial band as well and they`ve created most of the best songs ever. What you`ve said only proves that you seem to have no idea about what Art really is.

[PAULOcbi]

hes the most underrated guitarist jeez Id rather learn that little diddy on guitar than any song Steve Vai or jOE sATRIANI has made,lol,

[Delgift]

Honestly I`m tired of that kind of comparison. I`m a huge fan of Alex and my favourite guitar player is Joe. I particularly admire Steve Vai because he`s an amazing, talented musician.

What`s wrong with appreciating different guitar players and musical styles?

[PAULOcbi]

because, naive people like you ,think "hacks" like Vai and Satriani, are "amazing talented musicians".sure they sleep with the guitar ,but cant write a hit song to save their lives,no creativity,no art involved,,,

[thrasgers]

Maestrooooooooooo!!!

[rockmanX117]

he looks like he just got up

[AgentFour]

Holy shit!! =o

[phlip5150]

One of the most underrated guitarists of all time!!

[saxmachine123]

No kidding.

[lonewolf604]

yeah it kinda sucks, that when people talk about rush, its only about Geddy being the best bassist, or peart being the best rock drummer, no one ever talks about alex :(

[emericashoes]

very elegant Alex, your a master of Celtic metal!

[acelikespie]

One of the most underrated guitarists I have ever seen. My all time favorite guitarist!

[rushaholic]

He looks like the crazy uncle i've always wanted...I just bloody love them fellows!!!!!

[vessel199]

Heidi! Bring a bucket of chicken for dis guy!

[SRTST51]

Stop calling me Heidi!!!  LOL

[Terrorbore]

going somwhere ? xD lmao, love that short film thing

[RyanGuitar007]

Alex rules! I love his acoustic playing.

[DamagedF0X]

I want to hear more from him on acoustic guitar..

@r2d2ott : Alice Cooper deserves to be in the R&R Hall of Fame? o.0

[lastdaysguitar]

I posted a song in video response called Flamethrower that I wrote many moons ago in tribute to RUSH and my favorite guitar player of the time ALEX LIFESON.

Still love his work - hope you enjoy the video.

[converter877]

it was great!

[GCCBytor]

WOW

[unabass]

You like cheecken?

[jglin2001]

If anyone doubts the skill and talent of this 3-man group just do research and see the awards this group has collected together and as individuals. Very underated indeed. Alex Lifeson is incredibly talented and gives a great performance. Seen Rush several times. Each show better than the next