Rush - Hope

[dwsabianguy]

HEY, I was there!

[ownage003]

its not marshall its hughes and kettner

[dduality]

you predicted it men... Fucking Grammy people!!!

[SpeedyTase]

This song has been nominated for a Grammy(Category 19

Best Rock Instrumental Performance

(For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, without vocals. Includes Rock, Hard Rock and Metal. Singles or Tracks only.) They are in a category along with David Gilmour, Metallica, Zappa Plays Zappa, and Nine In Nails. Worst case scenario: they lose to Zappa Plays Zappa. For some reason, the Grammy's people do not like real music by real musicians. They adore the Company Men. Rush Rules!

[Sickdrummer1]

Hey what do you mean Company Men? Last time I checked America was a capitalist nation, YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO MAKE MONEY. I am a Metallica fan but I just listened to this song and liked it. Just because u like a certain band doesn't mean u should disrespect the competition.

[SpeedyTase]

And you, the same.

[Hells616]

Alex lifeson at his best

[rockgod327]

haha0:07 "that was freakin' awesome!" hahahaha

[ePhilosopher]

springs eternal, yeahg puddyu, just someold shuk squeal, for the face bookwindow panes etcerta :

[ePhilosopher]

Epidemic

[ePhilosopher]

The guns replace the plow, facades are tarnished now... The dreams's gone stale, but still, let hope prevail

[cristobaldominguez]

love this song

[MickxISxGOD]

Gonna be my funeral SOng hands down

[adrian5b]

clean and tidy... amazing

[mribanez123]

this was days after the concert i went and it was great, just great!

[ajazzbassplyra]

these guys are so freaken ridiculous live... i want to see them again

[AlexanderDavidEhler1]

ppl underestimate him so much it gets me pissed

[JoeGuitarGuy]

amen even at 40+ you dont mess with Alex he is my idol the one that inspired me to pick up a guitar

and think about it hes not like Synyster gates or Steve vai (not saying their bad) that have to play these repetitive same old speed riffs and shreds that all almost sound the same

hes been in rush for 31 years now hes gotta be one of the best (same for geddy and Neil) but anyways Alex forever

(saw this concert in columbus Ohio)

[madtiger111]

@AlexanderDavidEhler1

It's their loss if they sleep on Alex. He is the truth.

[ePhilosopher]

Gupta, awesome, futuristically,yes, Master to the Victors go the spotlinkiviches,eh?

[JoeGuitarGuy]

i went to this concert in columbus ohio at the germain ampitheater rush RULES

[jazzfolkrocker]

what? how could alex not be familiar with david's work? something doesn't make sense there. still, this song is quite an achievement. beautiful. i liked in the concert how it needed no introduction, no nothing. just the music.

[ePhilosopher]

Picard asks; "Then you all speak for Riva?" Together, all three answer yes. The scholar states; "We convey not only his words, but his emotional intent as well." Troi explains Riva's "Chorus" serve as translators, each represents an archetype of the man's personality. The Scholar represents Riva's intellect, philosophy and logic, the Warrior his libido and passion, and the Woman his wisdom and harmony.

[azariah316]

Here's somthing about 'Far Cry'. He say's he used a 18 watt combo to do Far Cry. an 18 watt combo. my amps 90watt and still can't do the sound he produces.

Alex is truly amazing.

Long live Alex Lifeson.

[JoeGuitarGuy]

you cant get the sound he produced because A your using an 90 watt where he used an 18 watt

and B. hes alex lifeson nuff said

[azariah316]

wow, do you really think so.

You don't think i already knew that.

A. I know my 90watt isn't gonna sound the same from the fact that mine's a Fender and his is a Marshell.

B. i posted this comment more than 3 months ago, and they always say that there's at least one who will reply.

oh, and just to add to the point. i've had my amp adjusted and my pedal settings changed so know it does sound like alex lifeson.

[JoeGuitarGuy]

good for you

(dude dont be a smartass......)

[azariah316]

not being a smartass just making an obvious point

[knightablaze]

Don't be such a copycat punk either...

[azariah316]

Also in the mag 'GuitarPlayer' there's an interviw with alex about the album and he said that he hooked up with gilmour. and he also said that's the first time he heard him play. you won't belive that, it's true. there are loads of facts about alex in the mag that you won't belive

[jfhidakatsu]

I'm not positive, but I think he played it better when I saw them at Red Rocks.

[azariah316]

i love this piece. i'll tell you something Lifeson really know's how to make a classic.

2 facts i'd like to share.

1. The album reached 2nd in charts without any advertisment on tv, radio or papers.

2. did you know David Gilmour and Alex lifeson made this piece together.

[jfhidakatsu]

are you sure on fact number 2? I think I read on the album somewhere that Alex didn't get any help.

[theyself]

You're right. Alex wrote it alone.

[azariah316]

if you check special thanks to people you'll notice Gilmour's name. He said in a interview i saw on TV the day after the album came out. he said He and gilmnour made the piece together putting bit's together as they go along.

[jfhidakatsu]

interesting

[ePhilosopher]

his lunar on the grass, i suppose, in gupta thoughts.

watch?v=sIl6xUFsujM&mode=relat­ed&search=

[singularityrush]

They just get better, don't they? I saw them in Atlanta, Tampa, Saratoga, and Jones Beach. Looking forward to MSG and Toronto. I've added my video response, a tribute to my friend, Ron. He died during the making of it.

[lachie10]

fuckin awesome performance. but lol it looks like hes crying

[cristobaldominguez]

ALEX RULESSSSSSS

[biped19]

Yes, it is a solo. Here is the definition:

In music, a solo is a piece or a section of a piece played or sung by a single performer (solo is an Italian word literally meaning alone). (Wikipedia).

[EsnkExcel5]

If you want to think of it that way, then they do a lot of solos, because of the individual rythms. A solos is also defined as a seperate rythm or a musical neuance by a single player.

I just don't really consider this a solo for some reason. Its amazing!

[oraclegeorgetown]

it is a solo peice. though not a solo in the modern sense.

[biped19]

Finally an Alex solo! And what a solo it is.

[EsnkExcel5]

Its a full song, by the way. Its not really a solo.

[mommyofzuzu]

This song is so beautiful, it puts a lump in my throat. I'm so grateful Alex wrote it and shared it.

[MrJimbo01]

by far the best acoustic instrumental.

[kennyplay]

My wife said the same thing..I guess, 2 tours in a row, burn it out...Alex also, hasn't done any acoustics by himself for a long, long time...I saw them 3 times this years. 6/29. 7/2 and 7/6 !!!!! Ya hoooo

[cmrock456]

This song was written and performed by Alex's son Lerxst on the Snakes And Arrows album...most moving song on the album IMHO(=0)

[theyself]

Alex IS Lerxst. Lerxst is just one of Alex's nicknames, it's not his son's name.

[cmrock456]

Thanks for the info and forgive my foolish comment

[theyself]

No problem and no forgiveness needed.

[guitarhero21323]

i wish they would play resist instead of this

[kennyplay]

my wife said the same thing..I guess, 2 tours in a row, burn it out...Alex also, hasn't done any acoustics by himself for a long, long time...I saw them 3 times this years. 6/29. 7/2 and 7/6 !!!!! Ya hoooo

[ePhilosopher]

springs

[birdgirl1968]

I hope Alex gets what he's hoping for!

[mozartv]

This isn't a solo. Its the song "Hope" off of Snakes and Arrows.

[Maxwellconinious]

i am so excited! i'm seeing rush live on july 18 its gonna be great, row 8!

[TrentonD]

in Calgary? me too!!! I can't freaken wait!

[pintobean72]

very pretty I wish he made it a bit longer.

[ackerlaw2004]

Alex was on ON last night in Raleigh!! Thanks for the upload - Hope to see recordings of the Carolina shows becoming available in the next few days.

[CayceG]

This is a great solo. So emotional.