Alex Lifeson shreds on "Freewill" IN FOCUS - GOOD AUDIO! RUSH TIME MACHINE TOUR 7/3/2010

[lastdaysguitar]

We used to do a lot of Rush covers back in the 80's & this one, La Villa Strangato, & Camera Eye were my favorite guitar solos - NO ONE composed intense guitar solos like Alex back then! 

[SgtZaqq]

Good audio? Nice joke.

[H3llRazing]

The old guy still has it!

Freewill, La Villa Strangiato (the live version on Exit Stage Left just smokes!!), Analog Kid, YYZ, and Between The Wheels are my top five favorite Lifeson solo's. Camera Eye and Natural Science also feature great playing during the solo spots as well.

[717mienbao]

And I've seen Geddy come in on a lyric at the wrong time (Time Stand Still '94) and the band looked at eachother and Geddy just smiled and chuckled and the song went on and it was a great show. Who cares if he misses note, a live performance isn't watching robots perfectly reproduce a sound and motion everytime. Its a human experience and Rush looks more comfortable and genuinely enjoy performing more now than ever. See, hear, feel and experience it while you can.

[phosopolis]

@717mienbao very well said!

[extradutyfelt1]

these guy´s are 50 something and they still kick ass..one of the hardest working bands ever, besides being the greatest band ever..

[RainsongProductions]

@extradutyfelt1 theyre 60 actually. Theyve probably still got another 10 years at least, I mean look at the doors, they're like 70 and just did that track with skrillex.

[extradutyfelt1]

@RainsongProductions if the member´s of rush are still playing, in their 70´s, I will be very impressed..they deserve to retire some day and relax, they deserve it.

[dtoliaferro]

People have been hating on his voice since the 70's so I'm not worried.

[nattiep]

Another thing. Listen to his performance on the time machine DVD. They auto tuned his flat singing. Compare it to the Cleveland bootlegs on here.

[nattiep]

Look guys. I'm not trolling or being a dick to be a dick. Geddy is trying to sing a song he can't do anymore. He's trying to do it like the album which he can't do. Granted his performances on the 07/08 tour were much better but if they really want to keep performing this he needs to sing it like he did back in the '90's. Even when he tries to do it falsetto he's very flat.

[MrSnottwat]

Great video,man. Haters be hating but Rush still lays that shit low. \m/ Thanks for this.

[happygofucky]

lol man geddy didn't nail that at all haha but hey all respect to the guy his voice is in remarkable condition for his age

[nattiep]

That was nailed? that was awful

[chrispwns123456789]

@nattiep why watch the video then?

[phlip5150]

@nattiep And you're an idiot..

[nattiep]

@phlip5150 I'm an idiot because Geddy had a bad night. Suuuure. I love youtube comments.

[Disembow1280]

@nattiep Look, the reason why you and many other people who comment on this website keep getting flamed because you're just stating that something is awful without proposing an argument as to why it was awful. However, given the relative stupidity that is present on this site, I expect nothing less.

[Disembow1280]

In this case, just because Freewill doesn't sound like it does in the studio doesn't make it "awful". Keep in mind that Geddy is in his mid-50s; you should be thankful he can still hit most of those high notes.

[SlickPayne]

Nails it every time

[Mowac]

I'm surprised that Geddy nailed the lyrics after the guitar solo.

[XtremeCam]

@Mowac He did at the Greensboro, NC Time Machine Tour show as well!

[jwaldman69]

This was on by birthday. Great present.

[HartsChannel]

"Guess what? Still no guitar!" -Alex Lifeson

[HartsChannel]

REALTIME, HALFTIME, BASS TIME, SAUSAGE TIME????????

[Razzics]

The Freewill solo is always the highlight of the entire show for me. Just fantastic.

[tthueson]

I think they are caught in a time machine, considering that each of them plays this damn song THE EXACT SAME WAY they did thirty years ago. YAWWWWNNNNN!

[rorshakks]

@tthueson Their songs are usually designed w/out room for improvisation. And Ged and Neil actually throw in variations of what they've played over the years. The complex design of the song requires it to be played mostly the same way. And that's what the listener wants. Perhaps some day they'll excite music fans as much as you have, whoever you are.

[stelvans]

@tthueson It want the fans want to hear, the songs as they were written you cock

[aj71cuda]

@tthueson why don't you watch the video for idk Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta, La Villa, Working Man, Closer to The Heart, Leave That Thing Alone, The Drum Solo and a couple more. If your going to TRY and dis Rush you better know what you are talking about! Oh i forgot they played Marathon too differently from the usual.

[MajDogMeat]

@tthueson The are master at teh game, that is how it supposed to sound..each and every time. What a Tool

[chrispwns123456789]

@tthueson ohh, and i assume that you would prefer they tune down half a step like every other older band? Playing the same way that they did 30 years ago is a compliment considering that they are almost 60 now.

[williamcook95]

@tthueson and is that a bad thing?

[5150pearl]

This band is top shelf all the way. Thanks for posting. The dvd will be awesome!

[aj71cuda]

@5150pearl DVD is suppose to come out September 27 WOO HOO!!

[masquesandmirrors]

@aj71cuda

Do you know what the DVD will have on it? Is there a site on it? Thanks in advance. :)

[wyldefan716]

@masquesandmirrors look on the "Rushisaband" blog...they'l keep ya posted, it's a great Rush fan spot!

[RushFan413]

@aj71cuda It's October 25th now... :(

[stelvans]

Alex's solos always fit so well they mean something not just a solo to fill a gap. Can't wait for Newcastle Arena.

[MrMonkeyCommander]

Ok, you try hitting those notes. A bit off for a milisec at the beginning who cares.

[stelvans]

Does anybody know the set list please..

[tacoforest]

@stelvans wikipedia it. Time Machine Tour

[stelvans]

@tacoforest Cheers i'll try it..

[guitarstuffplace]

@stelvans setlist wiki

[lifeson241]

@stelvans ya

[des175d]

Totally agree there is, and never will be anything like Rush !!

[MrMonkeyCommander]

Neil is still the greatest. Alex pumps out the solos with ease. And Geddy hits all the vocal notes, flies his fingers through the strings, and owns on the keyboard. With their powers combined, they create RUSH, greatest band ever.

[Band515]

@MrMonkeyCommander i agree with everything you just said, except geddy hitting all the notes perfectly

look at 1 34. i disagree. they are a kick ass band though

[bdysrf]

getting old.....

[Zivojinovic126]

@bdysrf Like fine wine.

[MrSyCoe]

This solo has got to be one of the greatest on the planet! It is not an enviable job playing guitar over The Two Greats (Neil and GLEEEE), but, MAN, does Alex NAIL IT ON THE MONEY!! Thank you SO MUCH for posting. P.S. I did not misspell Geddy's name, that's what Phil Moog and Michael Schenkner of UFO called him on their "A Farewell To Kings" tour. I know, I was there.

[stevethehrushfan2112]

@MrSyCoe or you watched the documentary...woooooooo i know i was there i saw it too

[willregnier]

Geddy fuckin' nailed it! Haha :)

[StefanB2112]

i love Neil's time machine drum kit

[StudioMasterS500]

Alex Lifeson is very underrated!

[harrybrandy]

love those guys, ultimate dedication even after all those years

[phishinvan]

SO glad they announced a Nashville date! Do they do "Moving pictures" as a 1st or 2nd set? Or is the show just one big, long set?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[PJJTremblay]

@phishinvan

This Summer they played all of Moving Pictures as the kick off to set 2 ... unbelievable

[phishinvan]

@PJJTremblay Awesome! Thanks alot.  I cannot wait. This will be my first Rush concert.

Truly excited.

[leelifeson]

still the best!!

[TonyXXD420]

Man, they make it look so easy. I've been listening to this song for 30 years now and still can't figure out what's going on.

[boonpole84]

Yeah for all of you guitar hero junkies out there, try playing that, that good that fast and that well executed! Alex Lifeson can shred with the best of them...oh wait der,,, he is own the the best if not the best and is so under rated and does not get the credit that he deserves from the mainstream. How sad. Anyways You guys rock! Rush Rules forever!

[ewq14]

@boonpole84 I said everything man, precise analyse I think just like that!

Rush Forever!!!!!!

[lastdaysguitar]

Still the Galaxies best band.

[Rushguitarist1]

He was better at the show that I saw

[PackersBrewersROCK]

@Rushguitarist1 this was one of their first shows of the tour

[Rushguitarist1]

@PackersBrewersROCK probably why

[ckbogle1269]

Just saw them last night in Atlanta. One hell of a show!!!!!! True professionals. Saw them the first time on the Signals tour and they just get better every time. La Villa.... was incredible. The 2nd set was the best. Crazy amps Alex.....

[pinkdrink1]

I don't know what it is they're drinking before these shows, but my God.. for a band that already plays like they're half their age as it is, they were just ageless this tour. Geddy posting high notes like it was the late 70s, Alex shredding away one moment and playing that mesmerizing classical solo the next, and Neil... well, what more can you say than he was himself? Got to see them in Pittsburgh, and it was incredible.

[TomShutter4]

Is louder at the concert itself?

[PackersBrewersROCK]

@TomShutter4 its 10X louder at the concert

[paultheactor1]

If Alex gets any fatter he will have to grow longer arms to be able to play!

[zigzaghookie]

Lol how do you sneak a camera in?

[CustomSongCharter]

@zigzaghookie That's what I wanted to know. O_O

[cheezfamily]

@zigzaghookie - I attended the show and called ahead regarding their policy on cameras. Like most (albeit not all) venues & shows, the typical arrangement is to allow nearly all cameras EXCEPT 1) professional grade cameras with the larger, removable lenses, and 2) video cameras. Nearly all point & shoots today, as well as cell phones, have video capabilities. They do not typically forbid these as they are generally not "professional" grade. Have a back-up plan if yours is denied at the gate!

[zigzaghookie]

@cheezfamily Yea I just wanted to bring my flash/video camera I want some good shots so I'm gonna do what you did and call ahead of time.

[KingTabor]

its a LUMIX cam? I have one also, great footage

[ACELLOFAWARENESS]

i saw 27 Snakes and Arrows ahows and he only botched this solo one time. Tampa, not sure exactly what happened but he ended up out of time with Neil, which is hard to even process as a listener because the whole section is like taking a drum solo, guitar solo, and a bass solo and putting all three of them into a blender!! Wouldn't this solo make the best Gibson commercial!?!?!?!

[kickflips15]

hahah "yeah he fuckin nailed it"

[dorian2112]

not only does al shred they are all soloing over each other and thats just amazing. the best ever.... and its live!!

[earlymtv]

big al never will get brought up in discussion about guitars players. most people just dont know him.. shame.

[SlickSmoot16]

Everyone always talks about Neil and Geddy as the best at their instruments, and Alex sometimes gets lost in the mix, but he is an amazing guitar player worthy of being in the discussion of the greats.

[ACELLOFAWARENESS]

@SlickSmoot16 you said it! problem is that there are so many guitar players that there tends to be many great ones as a result. but Alex is the master of 'Rythm Lead" and his style of writing has made RUSH what they are just as much as the other members (who i jokingly refer to as his 'backup band" lol).

[myredstratocaster]

wow, great sound and video quality

[PackersBrewersROCK]

wow geddy can sure hit those high notes as good as ever!