RUSH "La Villa Strangiato" - Still No Guitar - Boston - Time Machine Tour - HD High Quality
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- Опубликовано: 14 сен 2010
- After a trainwreck in Far Cry when Alex's entire stack blows up, Neil and Ged start the encore before Alex's guitar is back online. Hilarity ensues as the techs scramble and Alex rants.
Interview with Lerxst in Guitarist Magazine posted online on Jan 10, 2011:
www.musicradar.com/guitarist/i...
So no gear problems yet on this tour?
"None and I'm knocking on wood. It's been pretty good, there are always a couple of issues here and there and we've had a few little problems on this tour -- and tracing them back through a complex system can always be challenging. But I think we got all the bugs out of it on the first half of the tour so it should be smooth sailing on the back end." 
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You know you’re on the top of your craft when the audience cheers even when your instrument doesn’t work.
That's not usually a good sign.
This is true: I saw Rush in Boston a year after this happened and some dude in the crowd had a sign that said "Play Still No Guitar." I love Rush fans, let me tell ya...
Dammit... that's the funniest thing I've read in months.
Omg! Pure genius! Hilarious! "Still No Guitar" better than ANY Taylor Swift song!
That's fantastic lol wow
Did Alex SEE that sign? If so - what was his reaction? :D :D :D
@@2kosher Taylor who? Hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha
I never get tired of hearing La Villa Strangiato. One of the best instrumentals ever composed, in my opinion.
5:50 sounded hideous
if you've ever seen Alex's rig run down, you'd have to be an absolute genius to figure that shit out. they probably had to get NASA on the line for tech support. They did make the best of a bad situation though
Will never see 3 musicians at this level of caliber again.. Everyone of them is just amazing.
Yes you will. Every time you type "Rush" into a RUclips search you will become engrossed in a wonderland of melodies.
Not only musicians but humans. They truely are at a whole nother level than us all!
Agreed
This was the first show I’d ever been to, at the age of 11, and this is still one of the highlights of my life
2:15 “what am I in....I’m in PRIMUS”
Only the guys from Rush could take a technical difficulty and make it hilarious and fun.
He's clearly pissed though when he's talking to the roadies after the amps finally work as the song kicks in.
Man..talk about Grace Under Pressure!
JLloyd’s Junk good one!😄
Haha
can you imagine if that was Guns n Roses? Axl would be like - "Well thanks to the lame ass guitar tech, we're going home!" * microphone slams onto floor *
Lmao for sure
Exactly what I thought , he would throw his mic and have a temper tantrum,Rush shows how the professionals do it
that is true!!
exactly!
Axel would "say" it. He would not "be like" it.
The guitar solo for La Villa Strangiato is probably the most well-crafted solo I've ever heard. Just brilliant.
I 4th that statement!!! :)
I 5th that statement!
The vocals are the best yet !
Yet the ending is the best ("diggydiddle do, diggydiddle do - tsh") makes me smile every time!
I 6th that sentiment. The emotion it invokes is beyond words.
Legend has it... that there’s still no guitar
that would make a great tee-shirt...
No one would get it unless they’re a giant Rush fan but it would still be amazing
Of all the Rush songs I thought I'd have in my head for the next day or so, Still No Guitar was not the one I expected...
Rush: Task Failed Successfully
Seriously though, I love Rush because they have a great sense of humor, and were able to recover from the worst situations and do stuff like this just because they could, and it is the best thing ever.
Theyareverytalent
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Neil just back there drumming away like a machine as if he's oblivious. Thanks for all the great music Neil (and Rush!), sorry you had to go so soon.
Rush fans are the best! They’re not only cool with the delay, they’re playing along with the intermission comedy special!
All this machinery making modern music...can still malfunction.
Nicely done sir!
I see what you did there...
Elmo Blatch Good one!
Nice!
Clever!
The first time I saw RUSH was here in England 1978 , The smiles on the face of alex and geddy were so infectious, it affected me so much I became an instant fan. MIND you the music is pretty marvellous too.
2:15 What am I in? I'm in Primus.
"I hate Rush.
They are so boring.
They play that stupid song for, like, 20 minutes."
This is one of the reasons why I love Alex.
He could do standup comedy, easily. Love these guys:)
is that what he was singing?
In typical Rush fashion, keeping their sense of humor, they work through it and still play their hearts out.
Most bands "decorate" the stage with amplifier stacks and techy looking stuff that is not even plugged in. Rush uses the space for practical purposes. Like front loading washing machines- and now.....time machines! Now that's progressive rock.
Look at r40 live, it's perfect for your comment ! x)
falconeaterf15 The chicken rotisseries were my favorite
Drink machines and if course the screaming barbi dolls in front of Alexs pedal board since real girls never go to rush shows
And don’t forget the chicken rotisseries
This is fantastic. Alex is my spirit animal
Most bands would quit and then do a hey how are you all doing thing. Not these guys, true pros in every sense. Notice how quick peart picked up on the keys as a que to the intro the song. I hate these guys for being so fucking good.
I'm CERTAIN these guys would've EASILY done an improv. for another 20 minutes or however LONG it took the guitar-techs to figure something else out!!! LOL. "Thanks ladies and gents...........we GIVE YOU........"La-Villa-Strangiato" in a smooooooth,cool "Jazz" mode,can ya DEEG It,eh??? " LOL.
haha Geddy 3:54 "We suck" i love it!
OMG!! He did say that!!!
I think he said “Who needs a guitar?” But it’s hard to tell.
Well, Alex did refer to themselves as Primus moments before.
Actually refreshing to see an error in a Rush concert. They all handled it great. Audience handled it great as well.
Saw them in London in 07' ..Peart fucked up during Tom Sawyer and I mean NOTICEABLY, only dropped a beat but it felt like an eternity,poor geezer..I just about screamed!
I know right! Alex is clearly not happy about his guitar throughout the entire song - he just wants it to end. Me, I thought it sounded just fine - lol.@@smashdalde9713
Everyone's laughing except for the guitar tech who must be mortified.
Alex isn't laughing, he looked pretty pissed.
I would be pissed too. Alex handled it well.
Clay Gilchrist
But this is the 2nd video where his guitar tech is apparently failing to do his job in a reasonable amount of time. In the other video, Alex's guitar stops working, and the tech doesn't even have a spare guitar anywhere nearby! It takes a while for him to finally show up with a spare guitar. There are usually spares right there, beside the stage if not on the stage. Here: ruclips.net/video/KZPwCEHZIjs/видео.html
He's thinking I'm fired and will be lucky to leave the stadium alive.
Wanna get away
I was pretty much right in front of Alex for all that!
His guitar messes up and then he plays one of their most technically demanding songs. Figures haha
Best band ever
Satan loves this band.
God listens to Rush.
I wish I could give you a thousand thumbs up for that statement
"Still No Guitar"....one of Rush's finest! Leads were out of this world!!
Looks like they could have really used the Gefilter.
This comment is complete gold!
"To me, you're a genius, to O'Malley here, you're a genius...but to a genius, you're no genius "
I feel very blessed that I was able to see rush on numerous occasions including hemispheres. Seeing them on my birthday in Salt Lake City June 30 I think 2004 freaking amazing concert.
Never be another band like them so much talent wrapped three Canadian boys.If you never had a chance to see rush your life will never be complete. Not fully.
By far, the most underrated guitarist in rock and roll history!
That moment, after they got Big Al's ax fixed, when they all crashed back into the song and the crowd went fucking mental, was EVERYTHING!!!
I've seen other bands have baby fits when stuff like this happens. They handled it quite well. What a tough situation to be in but being a rush fan it was a show in itself and everyone there enjoyed it. We were cracking up all the way out to the car and having great conversations with other fans. Great show!!! Glad someone caught it on video it was great to reminisce.
One of the greatest moments in Rock history.
Love IT!!! Love RUSH!!! Never forget the double digit # of RUSH concerts went to!!! Never forget Neal's Solo's... I know he's Resting In Peace...
I just miss these guys!!!
Nobody was fired. Scott Appleton continued as Lerxst's Guitar Tech for the 2011 portion of the tour. I'd assume he's still on payroll for the Clockwork Tour - we'll know for sure in 5 weeks.
Hey its 8 years later
What did you find out?
@@lithominium9955 Scott Appleton continued to be Lerxst’s guitar tech.
Still one of the most awesome guitar pieces ever, Alex shows his utter best, pure excellence - Thank you Mr Lifeson! -- and such Grace Under Pressure from them all in this version..
I remember seeing them in Evansville, Indiana at Roberts Stadium while they were doing their Moving Pictures tour. The place was packed and I remember how the audience cheered when they finished a song, especially when Neal Peart tossed a drumstick straight above him, caught it without losing a beat and then at the end of the song tossed his sticks into the audience. A great band and especially a great drummer, if not the greatest. Long live Neal Peart and Rush.
They never ceased to amaze me. BEST BAND EVER
THIS is class! Can you imagine anyone else handling this so gracefully?
I was at this show in the second row right infront of Alex...the Video doesn't do justice. You really can't see the expressions on his face he was "PISSSED"....he's joking to the audience, but this face showed his true frustration. It wasn't the first time it happened on the tour either. The Far Cry Pyro's blew out his tech several times on the tour.
I wasn't there, and I don't know how Alex handles it, but I've had this happen quite a few times, and for me it's more panic/helplessness than being pissed. Pretty sure it's hard to distinguish from the audience POV, though... Several malfunctions over the course of a tour and it does get really old.
You just should be glad it didnt happen on the dvd
The glares off to the side of the stage throughout the song gave it away and I don’t really blame him I’d be mad too
crowd: STILL NO GUITAR! STILL NO GUITAR!
Alex: Hey guys! No Guitar!!!
crowd: YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i was here when this happened, i was in the meet and greet immediately before this :)
I’m glad they upgraded from those whirlpool machines
Love when Geddy starts singing “He’s got no gui-tar! He’s got no gui-tar!” 😆
Thanks again for the memory!!!
Love the audience participation. Rush fans are the GREATEST!!!!!!
This is what makes/made them so great. Not only are/were the best at their craft; guitar, bass, and of course the "drum kit," when shit went south they just rolled with ut because the loved to do what they do. They will be missed but revered for ever!!
So glad you got this - it's a unique moment.
I think I was in the row behind you-- this is the angle I was seeing and I saw a guy with a camera in front of us... THIS IS GREAT STUFF!!!! It was a classic moment and I'm SO glad you captured it. I described the incident to several people, but now I can send around the link. Nicely done!
Another chapter in the legend thx for posting
One of the best instrumentals ever. I LOVE LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!
One of the many reasons I love Rush!
"Still No Guitar" is still better than any rap or hip hop song ever lol
so funny
A fan at a following Rush concert held up a sign saying "play still no guitar", classic
This was a moment, I'll never forget. It made a perfect intro RIP
I loved that after they get to actually playing the song, he's having a conversation with the tech, while still playing his guitar part. That's crazy level of multi-tasking.
Miss these guys so much.
I can't get this damn song out of my head!! They need to release this as a single!!
so glad i got to see them 12 times in and around the toledo, ohio area. truly some of the best music, and by far the best drummer.
My son and I saw this show from the front row (in front of Geddy), we were also lucky enough to meet Geddy and Alex before the show!!
True professionals backstage and onstage!!
They rock and so do the fans!!
Excellent video quality MickAv8r!
Scotty is a good friend of mine and he is still with them. These error's happen fro mtime to time. One mistake isn't the end of the world :)
Daniel - do you understand what happened? Even when the guitar was working, Alex was annoyed, and remained annoyed. He wouldn't move from that spot close to the technician, he had no confidence that the "fix" was going to stay, but something was still wrong, and I'd love to know what it was. Plus of course his whole "musician" vibe was blown, and he had a hard time getting into the mindset for the solos. There were a couple of times when he started an octave lower than he wanted to and quickly corrected it, but the distraction for him was very real. There was something he just did not like or trust about the way that guitar was playing.
Alex is so funny 😂 chanting, "still no guitar" I've never seen anything like this before!
This is why Alex is my favorite member of Rush. The guy is brilliant.
Bubbles wouldn't have allowed that to happen.......
Seen rush 1984 lol they were great love it took my brother
Your the reason why I saw RUSH 4 times Neil. RIP Brotha!!!
The band handled it so gracefully! They r the best!
what a great band !! .. Complete in everything .. bass drums guitar and melodies ah ... and lyrics
cant lie the first few minutes is still better than 99% of new songs
Complete nonsense. Not anyone elses fault you're musically ignorant.
I was there too...it was a surreal moment in time. Very cool!
One of the greatest moments in modern rock music history.
The professor just doing the groove like a metronome, Dirk doing the keys as well, and just laughing, and enjoying the show of a natural born comedian guitar god. :)
You should do this at every show!!! Love their attitude about the ordeal
i love moments like these lets see these guys entertain LOL professionals oh ya
Thanks to the mishap, we were given this gem of a rant.
This is great. I saw Yes once in 2011/12 and was in the first row when Steve Howe's guitar dropped out and he gave some pretty scary crypt keeper looks over to the side of the stage. They had him back up and running quickly but Lerxst just has so much more calmness and humor than most LOL.
And friends, this is and will be the best form to face technical problems. Best band ever.
A testament to how amazing RUSH is/was. Most other bands would've threw a tantrum and stopped until it was fixed. RUSH made lemonade out of lemons and stormed through with grace and humor 🤙🏽🥁🎸🎤
Axel Rose would have left the building, that is if he showed up to begin with.
Excellent pic!! thks for sharing !!!
I was at the October 22 2012 Clockwork Angels show in Brooklyn - WHERE HIS GUITAR WENT OUT during 2112!! Once again, the band made it all funny.
I was there and we were all having a blast during this. The technical difficulties only kept us there longer and I had no problem with that!
One of the greatest bands!
Speaks so well of Alex's character, another guitarist might have gone full blown diva and thrown a fit onstage.
This video is hillarious!
That solo gets me every time.
Awsome trio 🎶
Awesome tune, great band
The coolest guys!
I saw that tour. I waited and waited for this track to be played, and FINALLY they performed it! Great show, and the video interludes were a nice touch!
Priceless!
i met them right before they went on stage to do this with meet and greet. WOOT!!!!! I F'n love rush!
Alex makes me laugh......
Rush should do a Single of this new version of La Villa Strangiato!!! I absolutely love every millisecond of this song!!!
This is my favorite version of La Villa now. Not only do we get an impromptu rant from Lerxst, we see absolute, 100% professionalism in the face of equipment failure.
Grace Under Pressure, indeed.
YEAH! HQ version!
Classic Rush moment :D
Amazing stuff
Exactly Bro!!!
You ROLL with it!
I believe Alex brought A LOT of class here to prevent it from ruining the show..He made it into a humorous situation, so much, he even got the crowd involved.
Any other band would've bowed out/cut the lights/silenced/or had some PA announcement.
What Alex did continued to bring the performance and its die-hard viewers Together! SO much that when he finally gets his guitar back you can hear the crowd roar in a Proud/Congratulatory approval.
TRUE MUSICIANSHIP!