Musician REACTS RUSH Circumstances 1978 HEMISPHERES FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION
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Also shows how Alex checked his ego at the door. It's his band after all and he let both of them do what they do, smartly I might add. He didn't love the 80s keyboard transition and him and Geddy had thier differences about it but Alex grew as a guitar player because of it IMO.
You say Alex is just playing chords. But what chords is he playing? At this time was using inversions and shapes and extensions that NOBODY else was using in Rock. Also as Geddy put it. “Nobody can arpeggiate like Alex”
Always amazed me how Geddy could sing and play this bass part live to perfection. He's one of a kind.
Time signatures for Circumstances: Intro: 3/8 4/4 for 2 3/4 2/4 7/8 4/4 5/4 4/4 3/4 5/4
Verse: 4/4
Lead-in to chorus line: 7/8 for 2 A bar of 4/4 where the chorus comes in on the 3rd beat
Chorus: (Including the split bar of 4/4) 4/4 for 4 2/4 4/4 2/4 4/4 7/8 4/4 2/4 3/4 5/4
song is 10/10
Whoa! That's a different perspective for sure.
As a guitarist since the 80's yes I love what Alex and Geddy does, but the drums is what's usually grabbing my attention in Rush's music, Neil plays them like a lead instrument and not just another backbeat rhythm section drummer, which REALLY makes Rush stand out to me over the years.
I think what makes Alex a genius is that he is not only “playing chords” but outrageously intricate arpeggios that paint the tone of the song.
I listened to Hemispheres a lot in HS.
Jan 82 I was in Sub School in New London Connecticut.
I was very home sick, looking out over the roof tops on the base from the 2nd floor of the Barracks on a cloudy, rainy New England Sunday afternoon .
Being very home sick, “a boy alone so far from home, endless rooftops from my windows,
I felt the gloom of empty rooms, on rainy afternoons”
played through my soul.
That connected me to Rush for the rest of my life in a very unique way.
Ok about Alex genius. Notice how many different affect he uses in each song. Notice how much space he fills with the chords he uses.
He plays a dissonant almost abstract in and out of the scale solos No 2 solos sound the same.
His guitar playing evolves just like the rest of the band. When he play's fast it is melodic and a texture he does not over play .
The pick scratch and the pick harmonics are piercing his use of the whammy bar . The guitar parts are integral to the song .The use of the volume pedal by him
was ground breaking. He is amazing.
Best description I've heard for some time
His arpeggio arrangements with alternative picking are THE best I've ever heard. Nicely put by the way.
On the lead-up to the first chorus after the verse, Neil hits one accent on the snare and crash.
On the lead-up to the second chorus, he hits two accents.
On the lead-up to the third, he hits three.
Neil`s drumming is always intelligent and full of imagination.
They also do the 123 fills in "A Farewell To Kings"...
This song, I think, is the quintessential Rush song. The entire feeling of Rush in one song... genius.
Circumstances brought me here.
This song is basically about Neil and his time in London. He moved to London to try and make it in the music business as a drummer prior to joining Rush. He did not have much luck but this song's lyrics partially reflect that time in his life "A boy alone so far from home". But then later (second verse), he does achieve the dream (with Rush) and reflects on how he's still the same guy, but the people around him have changed.
With regard to Geddy... not only is he killing it on the bass, he's doing that while singing. Just amazing.
The hallmark of Rush songs, the song itself just works. Which is always the goal. No ego gets priority. Service to the material.
The guitar groove is raw and gritty and drives the song's energy. The bass and drums are just nuts and do add the flavor. 54 flavors worth.
All with introspective lyrics that touch every young dreamer wishing for tomorrow holding on to yesterday. It's a mini classic.
The bass line in this is amazing!
Because the guitar is "USUALLY" the "star" of the show, your take on Rush being a rhythmic band is something most of us already knew, this was the main reason acceptance was difficult and deciding where they belonged in the larger scheme of music genres, are they prog rock, prog metal ect......
Has Alex been underappreciated? To some the answer is no! To others, its difficult to have the guitar play second fiddle to drums or the bass, but Alex was musically gifted enough to instantly realize that when Neil came aboard, the sky was the limits, and we are the benefactors of their vision musically.
Alex put his ego aside, for this alone, he DEFINITELY deserves more credit than he's ever received!
A shorty but a goody. A few years ago, I got a younger guy at work deep into his music class, after long hours to hear this on a ride home. The next day, he said, "Forget You!". He's a polite kid. " I can't get that song out of my head!"
One of my favorites!!!
As a drummer, this is one of my favorite songs to just play. It’s just a very fun cool groove to jam out on.
Note for future reference; Moving Pictures, Red Barchetta has perfect example of Alex taking a rhythm roll and Geddy taking lead.
Awesome song. One of my all time favorites. Wow just wow
That's the one !
The one that stopped me in my tracks when I was just 12 years old - fan since '78 🤘👌👏
That’s what makes Rush-Rush. The ability to do absolutely anything they want, and as unconventional as anything you can imagine, but make it BOTH interesting and enjoyable. Who the f**k does that? RUSH DOES!! And talk about the guitarist Alex, he’s basically the creator of the band, and has the least amount of ego to allow the other two Carte Blanche. That’s a successful formula for the ages.🤘🎸🖖🥁✌️🎹👌🎤
The prechorus lick is EPIC
The tour that Alex really shone and and stood out was the R30 tour, I was in a small venue in Germany 2004, Oberhausen. It is a very small place and I had pain in my ears a few days. Alex blew everyone away in that concert by the set list. Than I knew how focking great he was. Even my non Rush fans friends who joined me, said it. ‘What the fuck did we see…, amazing set list, guitar on number 1
This was the second song I ever heard from Rush. It was on the B side of the Spirit of radio single.
I love this song!
The great thing about Rush is that all three of them are incredibly versatile and accomplished and talented musicians, and they mix it up. Each one slips into different roles at different times. Geddy is taking more of a prominent role in this song, but in many other songs, both Geddy and Alex step back and the focus is on Neil (Tom Sawyer is a good example, it's fully carried by the drumming). Sometimes Geddy has the focus, and sometimes it's Alex that makes the song (like Red Sector A). As an example on this album, Alex jumps to the front in The Trees, and has an amazing lead in La Villa Strangiato. There's plenty of songs where Alex is just amazing in how his guitar is all over the place (Force Ten, We Hold On). On any album, you'll hear them all taking turns paying various roles.
I've heard you mention in the last couple of videos about how that Alex is just holding down chords. And that is what he became known for through the '80s was more of what was called a soundscape. His playing is very thoughtful. You probably know this more than I do but there's a lot of jazz influence in the way he's approaching his notes and then his arpeggios which keep the feel of the song moving in a certain way. Many people might consider some of Stan getz saxophone playing simple and boring but it wasn't just a solos that made his playing legendary. There's the dissonance and the pulling along of our Western ears into places that they're not used to be in.
I can't even believe what just happened. I was writing a comment about how this song is all Geddy; singing and bass! As I was writing you said "Geddy is all over this track".
This song has been haunting me for years. I've come to believe it's the most perfect representation of their style from this album and from this era of their development. It's really fun to play on the guitar. On the bass as well, I imagine.
As someone mentioned in an earlier video from this album or Farewell to Kings, the dynamic in Rush is not too different from The Who, where Entwhistle and Moon play the lead and Townsend is mostly playing rhythm on the guitar, with occasional solos if the other two will let him in (which is a very odd dynamic given Pete wrote most of their music). It's not a knock on Alex or Pete, it's just the dynamic of the band and it works.
Genesis is another band (when they had a guitar player) where Steve Hackett added atmospherics and rhythm and rarely soloed - in this case deferring to Tony Banks' keyboards and Phil's drums (and occasionally Mike Rutherford's bass). Not every band can be Yes, where the four musicians playing instruments effectively share the lead role. None of this detracts from how well Alex or Pete, or Steve Hackett performed, or how important their role is to the overall sound of the band.
Just saying, the reason people get frustrated and have for over 40 yrs is that the general consensus quickly became that Neil and Geddy were among the best, if not THE best, at their particular instrument. It happened almost immediately with them, whereas Alex does not get that same recognition. Understanding that what you have found interesting about the band's music so far has been the rhythm section, bass and drums, totally valid -- but lots of us feel that he's integral to the sound. Without his guitar this just isn't the same thing. And that's speaking beyond just the chemistry, which is crucial too, but his SKILL at the guitar and how that affects his contributions. All three are in the conversation for masters of their instrument, I feel. Maybe you'll get there too, who knows? If not, these videos still rule. Glad and thankful for them.
Alex writes very cool riffs and interesting chord structures, and Geddy is playing very busy lines underneath those chords (while singing amazingly) And Neil fits up that crazy bass playing with his own busyness on the drums. This song has no guitar solo, Rush did that occasionally, but there are others where Alex shreds a solo like La Villa, Freewill, and Cut to the Chase to name a few. One song Alex is the star, the next Neil or Geddy, or sometimes all three at once.
The Interplay between Neil & Geddy in this song is otherworldly... It further reinforces what an amazing Bass player he is.
Great song! Alex was always doing what best served the songs! He was never in it for himself, it was always about the music! Great reaction! Be well and God bless… from Texas!!
I think Geddy has a note quota - doesn’t matter if the song is 4 minutes or 14 minutes - there’s a 1000-note minimum. He’s definitely on fire here.
Alex is playing for the songs, not trying to stand out as a hotshot guitarist, but believe me he has his moments too as you will hear if you continue to listen to more albums
Several people in the comments have mentioned Alex's reaction to the turn to more synths and how he found a way to shine through during that period...IMO a perfect example of this is his playing on Middletown Dreams (still several albums away)...but you'll no doubt hear evidence of it in the meantime
Alex is the guy who gives Rush the big sound it is known for. Can you imagine Alex soloing most of the time and competing with Geddy's and Neil's super busy parts? It could never work like that. Thanks God Alex is a much more refined Guitarist and do not resort to ego when playing his parts. His parts make the song sound big, beautiful and creative.
I did not go to Rush concerts to see Geddy play bass or Neil play drums. I went to see Alex play guitar and he was a master at it. He was playing more than just chords throughout this track.
Love it!
Let's put it this way, this band would have not gone far if Eddie Van Halen was the guitar player. No room for him. That's what made Alex so great. Many virtuoso guitar players are judged by their flair and volume of notes. Alex brough a whole different level. He was basically a blues rock player but he opened up that band with his adventurous chording and modes and found his place in the mix with a VERY busy rhythm section. And don't fool yourself. The greatness of Geddy and Neil shines in the mix with Alex's big chords, modes and pioneering arpeggio work. Ultimately that's what made Rush so great. The band WAS the 3 of them and could not exist in any modified lineup. I never saw it as an internal competition....
He learnt some toning techniques from Rory Gallagher when they toured together two times Alex said he learnt some really neat things from Rory just standing at the side when he played , Also Rory showed Alex some of his ideas
So true. The pieces do fit perfectly. Sus chords, arpeggios, and fluid solos, that's Alex. I read once where he thought the keyboards were drowning out the guitar. GuP, and maybe some Power Widows. But it's all part of the music lab that is Rush.
@@rp9760 Actually it was Signals, Alex was so pissed with the mix of the synths that made his guitar disappear that he got Neil to fire Terry Brown.
@@Cash2112 Hey Cash... Yeah no argument there. Hadn't heard that story, Neil doing the heavy lifting. But I thought they blended well. Signals is one of my favs. In some ways, Hold Your Fire is much worse in that regard. I do most of my listening during my commute, streaming AMNZ. Hold Your Fire is the absolute worst for streaming. Great album. Select guitar parts are completely drowned out by the keys. I love the utility of streaming, but those moments make my want to cry. LOL. One day we will get it fixed.
Great comment. Absolutely agree.
We live our lives without appreciating the background of the sun.
I'm feeling what you are saying about rush musically concerning Alex. Thats what I always loved about rush and could only put my finger on it recently what is unique. It's Geddy is a lead upfront role, that he's mentioned before about himself as being an aggressive base player. Rush flipped the roles but it's how it should be, from my perspective, especially being a 3piece band. Its the basic fundamentals most don't get is the foundation(base and drums) is most important in any structure. Thats probably why they wouldn't appeal to some people because its less house show(guitars) and more foundation. But then again like you said, Alex is playing next to 2 other power houses vs if Alex was with 2 lesser talents he'd have to stand out more to fill in gaps. I experienced this as a drummer playing with just a singer and keyboard. I played out more but when other instruments came in I played more pocket and less showy fills to fill in gaps.
I love what Alex brings to Rush through his guitar. But...but...but...there is a reason that 90% of Rush reaction videos focus on Neil and Geddy. The idea you present that Rush is largely a 'rhythmic' band is something I never really considered but has a lot of merit and your reasoning is compelling. Anyway, I'm enjoying your take on their music.
Previously you mention how you liked interesting harmonic chord changes with melody weaving over the top... I think you would really enjoy early genesis, who were chord kings! Enjoying the Rush reactions. I used to think the same way about Alex. I think the trouble is his genius is subtle and not as obvious as Geddy and Neils heroics. It takes a few listens to fully get Alex's contribution.
This is probably my favourite Rush deep cut. Geddy is such a beast on this one.
Neil's lyrics are about the time he spent living in England, and his eventual disillusionment with his then-current occupations.
Love this song. Would be my favorite on this album if it weren’t for La Villa. I like that while they do long songs, they are not afraid to keep a song short if they have said all they have to say and don’t add a bunch of extra stuff. I am a percussionist (not very good mind you) and I think you hit exactly one of the big reasons I really got into their music. The rhythmic nature of a lot of their songs hits just right for me. I don’t feel like you are knocking Alex you are describing how he fits in the band. Funny thing is you are seeing this now and we haven’t even got to the eighties music when I think it’s more obvious what are the driving forces of the music.
Yep. In the 80s Alex is even more obscured. He’s great but in the 80s he is stuck behind Geddy on bass and on keys. Even Alex has stated that he found it difficult to find his place in 80s Rush.
Ditto
The whole b-side is fire.
How do you know that Geddy didn't get his inspiration from the melody that Alex comes up with? The song STARTS OUT with guitar!
One of my faves (I have a lot of those). I’m working on a cover of this song. The bass part is very hard! Alex’s part especially in the bridge/interlude area is actually pretty complicated, as he is doing a nice arpeggio and skipping strings. There are some songs starting in the 80’s where Alex’s guitar solos are a big part of what makes the song. He does a similar thing to this song in the trees as well, and he shines a bit more on la villa strangiato.
I'm rediscovering some of these deeper cuts by focused listening as you go through these albums and songs in order. I hadn't really picked up on the bass work at about 2:30-2:45. Super cool stuff. I know you already kinda do it, but be sure to listen to the albums in your car and stuff during the following week as you post these. I'm curious to hear your thoughts after you've had time to listen and digest a few more times.
Great listening to all these songs I haven't heard in a long time. I just watched your reaction to Working man live in Cleveland. You actually complimented Alex as much as the rest of the guys. Although you did put in a dig about him after his solo. You should go back and watch it. You thought it was epic.
Wow it's almost as if i DON"T HATE ALEX!!! lol
We're entering the phase where Rush bass parts are a complete performance unto themselves (something Geddy learned from Chris Squire.) And the thing we talked about on "Hemispheres" where Alex is becoming the harmonic colorist -- tons of that here. I remember when I first heard this song and it really puzzled me. In some ways I felt like "Circumstances" is a throwback to earlier, simpler songs. But the chord choices, the interlocking unison bits, that atmospheric interlude... all new. Very cool song.
I felt the way you felt about Alex. I've been listening to them since 2112 came out. I felt Alex was kinda second string relative to Neil, and Geddy. It was after I heard Victor (Alex's solo album,) and in particular the contrast between that and My Favorite Headache (Geddy's solo album.) Victor is written for a seasoned listener. That is when I "got" Alex, and said, holy cow, I see what he is doing. This overcame a decades long bias in me about Alex.
You can really hear the songwriting maturing and becoming more confident on this album. As you say, Geddy is all over this track, one of my favourites.
Thank you for your insight. Hopefully, going forward, there will be more to comment about other than how Alex is your least favourite.
There is no ego in this band… And there are many songs where the main melody is driven by the bass, the guitar and even the drums, often all in the same song, which is made possible by Neils melodic composition.
Hey Justin, did you know that James Hetfield cited Alex Lifeson as his favorite rhythm guitarist of all time?...
Yes, instruments change roles from melodic to rhythmic. Neil accentuates everything that's going on so he's pretty much always busy.
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Alex is Steve Martin with a guitar.
Thanks for the reaction Justin. You nailed it as far as the dynamic of the band goes. I’m always drawn to Getty’s bass work on this track.
I do appreciate your honesty in your reactions, and I get what you mean when you say the rhythm section is where the interesting stuff is going on in Rush, and the bass and drums are much more forward in the band. BUT...I think you're really selling Alex short, and I think it may be because you don't play guitar. I've seen a number of guitar players react to Rush and spend tons of time gawking at what Alex is doing. A good example is the guy at the Out Loud Reactions RUclips channel who started a similar project of listening to every Rush song in order but so far has only made it to Permanent Waves. He plays guitar and goes on and on about all the crazy stuff Alex does in the songs and pretty much thinks he's a guitar god. I think part of it is what Alex does SOUNDS simple and easy, but based on what guitar players say (I don't play guitar) it's actually very complex and challenging. So he's not just "playing chords", his guitar is a critical piece of the rhythm you're so impressed by. He also has some magnificent solos, for example in La Villa Strangiato. So, I'm not hating on you, keep up the great reactions I really like them, just a little difference of opinion! Have a great day!
Love this song as for your comments about Alex I am not going to say anything other than hopefully you will gain some appreciation for him down the road. There would be no Rush without Alex, he started the band.
Well said, Alex is a gigantic talent not only as a guitarist but as a composer as well.
As much as I love the title track, this is such a great palate cleanser after that gargantuan track. This and The Trees are very similar in structure but this one just rocks harder. As always, well done Sir!
I saw them in January of 79 as they toured to support this album. They were great but hemispheres is not in my top 5 rush albums. Alex provided the harmonic framework for ged to sing and play in. I'm enjoying hearing the opinion of a professional musician and I appreciate your commitment to be thorough. Rock on.
One word: Arpeggios
I'll have more for you on the wrap up video...
My least favorite on this album (with only 4 songs and all excellent one has to take last place) but I’ve always enjoyed this song. For a short song it has lots of time changes. Circumstances was never a concert staple. It was played on the Hemispheres tour and brought back on the Snakes & Arrows tour in 2007-2008. I’m glad I got to see then play it live at least once in 2007. The French in the song is “More things change the more they stay the same.” And as I commented yesterday, I agree with your assessment of Alex’s role in the band. There’s no negative criticism there. H’s a gifted and unique musician and does what he does best and Rush would not be Rush without him. There are few if any guitar players like him.
Dude - why ya gotta sh** all over poor Alex again? He was my guitar hero in junior high and high school. I loved his solos and still do. Your about to hit "La Villa Strangiato" where you should be more impressed with Alex's ability.
Alex isn't just hitting chords - watch a live version
In defense of Alex. Imagine being a guitar player in a three piece power trio with Ged and Neil? What guitar player is going to outshine those two without turning the guitar section into a blizzard of notes? If you had a guitar player like a Steve Vai paired with Ged and Neil would the music still appeal to the masses or be mostly admired by other musicians? I think that is really Al's strength that he was able to make RUSH appeal to the masses with his style and creativity instead of being technical wizard like a Steve Vai.
absolutely agree. I think I've even said that in past videos somewhere. Alex didn't really catch me until Permanent Waves which I think he shines all over.
@@JustinPanariello Yes I know you said that you really liked the way Alex played on Permeant Waves.
This one's extremely hard to play on drums !
The Alex bashing continues I see. Do you realize that Alex was probably the genesis of old all these Rush masterpieces when they were in the songwriting phase? Being a great musician is far more than all out chops. Even Neil matured and learned this fact as Rush got farther into their careers. Songwriting and melody about to take a giant leap forward in short order from this record forward with very little sacrifice in their musical prowess at all. They find the perfect balance and that is when Rush REALLY hits their stride.
I'm not bashing Alex at all. I don't have crazy chops myself....I know theres more to being a musician than chops.
@@JustinPanariello Okay, my bad. I get it. You appreciate rock's all time best rhythm section. ditto, but Alex is literally the perfect guitar player for a super busy rhythm section like that.
I really don't agree with your thinking. Not even. You play bass guitar and therefore pay more attention to playing this instrument. But Alex Lifeson beautifully stitches the songs together with guitar solos and basic accompaniments. I can't imagine Rush's complicated songs without Alex's guitar sounds. It is he who gives meaning and power to all of them. Geddy and Neil perform the rhythmic accompaniments.
I don't think anybody disputes that life's and takes the support role in this band, due to the inverse nature of their particular chemistry. As you said traditionally base is a support instrument to guitar.. but if we were to go down the rabbit hole on what you say is actually interesting about this band, namely bass guitar taking the lead and the drums.. then does that mean that all the bassists out there which traditionally support guitarists are equally uninteresting and as pedestrian as you seem to think Lifeson is?
I'm not saying any of what you're saying in that last sentence. not saying it's uninteresting or pedestrian. Saying he's playing a different role than most guitar players in most bands. Perhaps cause they aren't just a rock band but prog. I'm just making an observation thats all. I'm not saying Alex sucks or anything like that. I'm bringing it up because people often say he's so underrated.
@@JustinPanariello I've often suspected he is considered "underrated" by people who are not musicians themselves. Or other players who just never got over being impressed by flashy stuff. In all the circles of musicians I've ever traveled in he's regarded quite respectfully. I Can Only Imagine the heaps of misinterpreted Shenanigans you've had heaped on You by people who instantly default to thinking you feel he sucks, I never got that impression. But yeah you have dogged him out quite a bit and sort of made him your Whipping Boy in your synopsis of what it is you feel makes Rush great. I would put forth that while you clearly understand his value as a player, it seems that the rare (among guitarists) ego-less support system he has developed in his playing which allows the other musicians to shine seems kind of lost on you. Which as I said in a previous comment; is kind of strange considering the musical pedigree you have. But each to their own.
Ok that’s about enough of that!!! You can’t hear the genius of Alex because your a bass player and your focused on what you do in your band which is be a foundation….. You don’t hear Alex’s open chords and his arpeggios and triads to add depth and atmosphere???? Cmon bro Alex is just not strumming chords… If you want shredding go listen to Michael Batio 😂😂😂😂
i don't know who Michael Batio is.. and yeah I hear what Alex is doing. I don't dislike Alex or think he sucks or anything like that.
Michael Angelo Batio... Just like Yngwie Johann Malmsteen... Is the middle name supposed to signify how much better they are than everyone else? I've never figured that one out!!
@@JustinPanariello Sorry, but your comment that Alex is just playing chords shows that you don’t hear what Alex is doing.
I've never much liked this one, to be honest, mostly because of the uninventive vocals, which are just following the chords' root notes really. The instrumental middle part is quite cool, though 🙂
Even 'Cinderella Man' is better, I reckon 😅
Sorry Guy, i liked your reaction to Cygnus Book 2, but you missed it on this one. You seem unimpressed with another Masterpiece. Rush is very bass driven, but Alex was playing mostly notes, not chords. You have to Understand that there is no ego involved with these guys. If you think he held back, it was for the greater good of the song. They were equally brilliant. The guitar in this song, like always is epic. Give it a re listen
I have and this is a great album. So much of Rush requires more than one listen. This is a cool song.
I gave you a dislike on this one because it seems that Alex can't do anything right for you. You're WAY too critical of him.
Relax man, it’s the internet, not everyone has to have your experience. Justin is a musician, he knows what he is talking about. He’s not saying Alex is bad, he’s saying guitar is taking a back seat because of how good the bass playing and drumming is. Alex is my favorite guitar player because of the way the dynamic is in this band. Maybe don’t take things people you don’t know say on the internet so personally? 🤷🏼♂️
I don't hear any criticism of Alex at all. I hear a bassist saying that the draw for him when it comes to Rush is the interplay between bass and drums.
As I said in the previous video, Alex IS an amazing guitarist and his strength in the band is in the harmonic content and color he provides to the songs (though Circumstances is not the best example of that). For those of us who are guitarists or for fans who are guitar-oriented, picking up on all great things going on in Alex's parts is perhaps a bit easier. You have to listen for it of course, and that can be a challenge in Rush because Geddy and Neil are such amazing virtuosos.
Please point to any video where Justin said Alex was doing something wrong. There isn't one. "Working Man" is one of Justin's favorite Rush songs, FFS. Also remember that he is recording these all in a single session on the same day, so his impressions and commentary are fresh in his mind video to video, whereas, for us, we get the commentary spaced out over a few days. Relax. Take a step back. Relaaaaaaaax. Alex doesn't need you to protect him.
one sub has called me 'unnecessarily harsh' sorryyyyyy ... i reserve the right to change my opinion in the future.. Also I don't have a problem with Alex. Someone else point it very well, he's a great team player.. totally agree.
He’s not critical of Alex at all. C’mon. He is observing that guitar is not the spotlight in Rush like it is in most rock bands.