ALEX LIFESON EXCLUSIVE: Rush guitarist looks ahead with Envy of None
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- Опубликовано: 31 мар 2022
- Guitarist Alex Lifeson discusses his return to music with a new project called Envy of None and looks back at the legacy of Rush.
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Alex is looking good these days. I really miss Rush, but we all have to go on.
So glad to have Alex back in the studio.
What solidified my reason for being a huge Lifeson/Rush fan, you ask?
Being a little kid listening to my brothers All the Worlds a Stage album and getting sucked into Bytor and the Snow Dog. I was blown away. And to this day I still listen to that song as blown away as I was as a little kid. But now I think a little more while listening to it, so I keep having to rewind it to hear the stuff I miss because I was thinking about the stuff right before it.
Lifesons greatest performance.
Hands down, Alex has always been a class act!
That's A Texas sized 10-4!
Every time I hear about Rush, I can't help but remember when Ricky kidnapped him in TPB.
"Closer to the Heart" baby
I'm not giving anyone a fuckin R
Male prostitute 🤣
Rash.
Rush are the Best band I have ever heard. Alex is by far my favorite and the most talented musical guitarist in the world. Great human being as well.
Bless Rush, bless Alex, bless Geddy, bless Neil, for the their genuiness, their music, their sincerity, and their great great legacy. Thanks for the all the years...of greatness!
You said it bro! ( What A Awsome 3 Guys!)
Neil lives as long as we remember him, and thanks to the work he did with Geddy and Alex, he'll live for centuries.
I am 60 years old and a rush and conyhatch fan. This music. Envy of none. Blows me away. Fantastic! Thanks for sharing your personal experiences.
Right on, I am 57, (RUSH was and Is A big part of my life!m Thanks again to alex and the boys!) (including John!)
Been a Rush fan since 1974... yes, I'm that old. They have always been my favorite band.. so thankful I was able to see them live 4 times from the mid/late 70's/early 80's.. they were/are 3 extraordinary musicians. RIP Neil "The Professor" Peart. You will live on forever in the music of Rush. What a great interview this was. Actually got me in my feels more than once. #RushArmy alive and well.
This to me was such an unexpected musical step for Alex to take... but that is exactly what makes him Alex Lifeson. I do hope someday he and Geddy can once again craft a few songs amidst the craft beers. :)
"That's the way I would like to be remembered. We were as professional as we could be.....right to the very end." Thank you Alex (and Geddy and Neil) for all your music. It has been such a positive influence in the lives of millions.
Aristotle said once that "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."
This guy is an incredibly beautiful human being, I met him in the 80’s, and he’s every bit as kind as you’d ever imagine. I love Alex, what a talent. I’ll never forget seeing them at the Gardens in the 80’s 🙌🏻
I saw them 3 times at maple Leaf Gardens in the 80’s, once in London Ontario in 1978. Years later I saw them at the ACC, and Molson Amphitheater, awesome concerts
I agree Gary. I actually met Alex, Neil and Geddy in 1987 (during the Hold Your Fire Tour) at the hotel they were staying at where I was working as Room Service Waiter. All were great and Alex was so gracious. A VERY fond memory!!!
@@whodder06 that is a great story. What an opportunity for you to meet such a fine group of guys. I met them during the Grace Under Pressure recordings. They had rented the Medonte resort across from Horse Shoe Valley in Ontario during the summer. Great memories ☺️
@@stratcaptain66 that is awesome and in London, ON, 1978, wow 🤩
@@garywaddell6309 Yeah! The thing which touched me the most was the day before the concert I was working, and I spoke with Neil P. The day AFTER the concert (which I attended) I was again in front of Neil P. and briefly discussed what appeared to me was when he tossed a drumstick in the air, he missed catching it... and I stated "when you toss those sticks in the air, you never know where those darned things are going to land" of which he replied "he still is a nervous on opening night" (or something to that effect) and I laughed. No distractions, no others around.. just me and Mr. Peart and an honor that this 58 year old will have forever... I met Alex and Geddy under the same circumstances however, only the day before.
So glad Alex is doing well.
I hope him and Geddy make lots more music.
THE MUSIC IS SO COOL, THIS BAND IS WEAVING ITS WAY INTO ALL OUR LIVES,. THE MUSIC IS SO POWERFUL, THEY HAVE EXCELLENT TALENT AND YOU MUST LISTEN TO IT MANY TIMES TO REALLY ENJOY IT,. THEY ARE REALLY GREAT,.
Met Alex at the Orbit Room several years ago after he played a set. He was using a lot of comp chords mixed with single note arpeggios and possibly modes/scales. But not pentatonic or blues. I complimented him by saying I had no idea of his skill set cause Rush was /is a lot of barred power major/minor, diminished, and triads, etc, that make-up the ensemble sound. He replied that he too was surprised by his music direction he was taking and gave credit to his Son, who was introducing Alex to different artists. You never stop being a student of a musical instrument like guitar cause there is so much to explore...Alex is a true Artisan of his craft, and I spent countless moments learning his music as a young teen for hours at a time and never got tired or bored. I always came away thinking I'm really enjoying my time doing this and still do, and that is the ultimate goal.👍🎸🎼🎵🎶
Excellent post Skyler. Thanks for sharing
BECAUSE, not cause...
Everyone says similiar - but Alex is one of those kinda' guys I'd drop everything for a moment to sit and have a beer with. Been a lifelong Rush fan, fellow Canadian...and an admirer of not only his accomplishments and virtuoso guitar talents - but his Canadian work ethic and the fact he's always been a champion of Canada and thoroughly embraces our great country. It's awesome to see him moving forward from Rush (bittersweet for me since I've always loved Rush)...but it's great to see his rekindled enthusiasm for a new project. I wish Envy of None great success and all the best in the future.
Alex I really just want to thank you for everything you have given the world. I've been a fan of you and Rush since the start. I have had the pleasure of seeing Rush 5 times. I live in Connecticut and was at the return show in Hartford. I will miss seeing you, but I'll keep an ear out for any new stuff from you. Again, thank you so much Alex your music has been the soundtrack to my life.
I only have one thing to say... Thank you, Alex, Geddy, and Neil (R*I*P*)
What a great guy. Thanks for all the great music Alex.
Been a RUSH fan for 42 years. All started with 'Spirit of the Radio' which I heard on the radio but had no idea who the band was. Then borrowed 2 albums in 1990, one which was Signals and then started collecting everything they made. I like RUSH because of the layers of technical audio and ambience. Amazing to think, just three people. Their love for music shines through and that what I captured whenever I would listen to them. Passion.
I listened to Envy of none.....didn't expect this at all, but it's awesome, right up my alley! Definitely buying the album.
Alex Lifeson has to be one of the coolest, funniest, most genuine people on the planet.
Thats a Fact!
Rush = class act
Rip professor Peart 🙏
The cruel hand of time waits for no one. Love ya Alex.
Hugely underrated guitarist, who never seems to be in the discussion when it comes to the guitar greats/legends, but should be. Canada has produced a lot of great bands/artists, but none bigger or better than Rush. 🎸🇨🇦
Fully agree. As great as Neil and Geddy were as musicians, when I listen to Rush, it is almost always Alex's playing that make the songs for me.
Huh? Hes literally on every greatest guitarists of all time list. He was 8th on Guitar World's top 100 list....
What are you….2 years old.
Why, why why does this stupid comment come up about legendary bands and musicians. Alex Lifeson is a living legend, admired by virtually anyone who has played guitar. Even kids today are discovering him. Never make this clownlike comment again.
@@petersokol1603 What!, Are you A fan!
Alex Lifeson is Just amazing and a totally warmheartet, humble Musician👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Fantastic interview. Thank you for doing this ❤️🤩🤘
Never allowing fear to hold you back from trying another new adventure. This interview inspires us to do the same in whatever our life pursuits might be!
True that!
What a kind and thoughtful soul he is. I am forever in debt to Alex and Rush for a lifetime's worth of inspiration.
We've just listened to a genius at work. And the sweetest man in Canada 🇨🇦 🥰💕
Just watched this all the way through and it was really enjoyable! To see just how happy Alex is at some points, and, dare I say, a tad emotional in others. It's a blessing to us all that he hasn't "called it a day" now that Rush is over! Have started listening to Envy of None but just need to get into them - in time. Keep rocking, Mr Lifeson!!
I love Alex and absolutely love RUSH, look forward to hearing Envy of None 🎸 ✊
Hello Alex lifeson I have been a fan of Rush for years and have developed very heighten awareness if you have any unanswered questions about the unknown I would love to see and answer them. You are a great inspiration to me personally because I am a guitar player and singer song writer. And the trio of rush will always be a part of my cognition. Thank you all.
Love Alex, genuine.
Love Alex so glad he is doing well❤❤❤
I love when my favorite celebrities turn out to be normal, down to earth people. Alex is one of those.
An then some!, thanx Alex!
Good interview.
Rush left a massive catalog and legacy few bands or artists can claim. All class acts, very proud of how well they did and grew in popularity their final 20 years.
Great to see Alex looking good and making new music I shall have to check out sometime soon.
Really looking forward to reading Geddys book next year. Should be a hoot.
YES!
A country album maybe? Ha! I love the guy - and his sense of humor and his insatiable appetite for life. He’s still the kid he was in the beginning in so many ways. What a blessing he’s been to us all!
Well done on Alex carrying on with music im sure people will salute it i intend to get this album 👏👏👏👏👏🖒🖒🖒🖒
I listened to a track from Envy of None. They sound awesome. They'll be a great success. And it's awesome that Alex is moving on musically. Retirement be damned!
Right on!
I used to know him when he was in grade 10 at George Vanier Highschool. The only person I ever knew who achieved such incredible, deserved success.
A wonderful human being and one hell of a guitarist, I have mad respect for the whole band
Great interview. Love the part where he says "I don't know their names, but I know them as fans" To tour forty plus years internationally in countless venues to be as he said completely focused on the job at hand and yet recognize those induvial faces in Thos individual areas is incredible.
Been listening to the EoN album non stop for the past week. Incredibly good. Maiah is a real find. Hope they do a lot more together!
One Day with The Mute Gods was great as well! Love Envy Of None! Brilliant chemistry!
Whoa, there's a lotta feels I wasn't prepared for. The background of the tribute song to Neil, the emotions of the final show. It breaks my heart that I never got to see Rush live, it really does.
You missed something special my friend.
I wish you had Too!, But keep checking out the Vids ( not the same but I love it!)
such a class act Alex .. incredible band .. beautiful memories i have of the first time i got the chance to see them at the gardens hemispheres tour with my dad .. and my first concert
truly one of my greatest memories .. thank you Rush ... for so many great times .. cheers
what a great interview thanks all
"Our friendship comes before everything." Class act
Love the album Alex 😎
One of the Greatest for sure.
Alex you are such A class act, such An influence, Thank You! (So much!)
Alex Lifeson is such a legend and such a kind and generous person! Great interview…Alex really opens his heart up in so many ways!! Excited to hear more about future work with Geddy or Envy of None!!
True that. Saw that show in TO where they played “Losing It” for the first time ever.
I brought my youngest son ; it was his first concert. My oldest was there too. Many RUSH memories for this Torontonian
Alex is such a nice person and fantastic musician , Maia is incredible and is a star in the making
Great guy, fun working with him. Hard working, creative, kind and thoughtful. I wish him all the best.
I watch videos like this and enjoy them. I have played in bands for years, now I cant stomach playing clubs or cover songs in working situations. The reason I say this is because I've been writing my own music now, but im still so susceptible to negative emotions and inspiration in music because of the world events and politics,...which messes with my WANT to play music and be creative...I think videos like this help me when he says things about connections and excitement in something new...I need this to inspire me to play again. Inspiration is tough and new direction s for everyone are important.
No doubt one of the best guitarist to ever strap on a 6 string.
No Doubt! For Shure!
I was 15 in ‘77 or ‘78 and my friend was college friends with the stage manager of Rush. My friend broke his leg and couldn’t go to the show in Jacksonville Florida at the Civic Auditorium. He gave me an ounce of killer bud and told me to bring it to Mike Hirsch, the tour manager backstage. Long story short, I rolled strawberry rolling papers and smoked in a dressing room with Leifson and Peart. I had many rock and roll encounters in my youth, this was a highlight.
That is so cool!
I would love to get a copy of that final show. That is one of those treasures that needs to be shared.
I have both an Epiphone and a Gibson Les Paul. I love them both for different reasons. I have modified my Epi quite a bit. Yet, people say Epis are not real somehow. They are “copies.” I smiled when I saw the black and white Picture of Mr. Lifeson with an Epiphone.
Alex Lifeson...tall, good looking, funny, musical l genius, nice...just makes me feel so small but In the End it makes me stronger:) what a success and inspiration
When you come out of something so all consuming and epic as rush, it must be really challenging to start over, it’s nice that something has come along organically, good luck Alex
Alex as always, providing warm, enriching and thoughtful stories of his passion for music - and all this robot of an interviewer can respond with is, "wow".
Awesome interview, I’ve been lucky enough to have seen Rush in concert five different times over the years!
Alex has always been one of my favorite guitarist!!!!
I play guitar and I have tried to learn how to play Rush songs for years now!!!!
Love this guy. Great human being.
I watched 2/3 of this before looking down and realizing I was wearing the Neal Peart T-shirt my wife surprised me with, Just days after his passing when she saw how busted up I was over it. Wherever his soul has gone, they win.
We all love you, Alex!!
#RUSH4EVER
am not worthy, am not worthy, YOU ARE MY LIFE SONG!
Never underrated before anyone makes the comment, he's a living legend!
i own around 45 guitars at the moment, and I can understand Alex when he sells most of his guitars. you can never get attached to all of them. Some of them have something special, but most of them are just another guitar. I love the part where Alex tells about the fans he remembers seeing for over 25 years in the audience. You don't hear that very often!
I was lucky enough to catch their last tour at Madison Square Garden. Of course bring a Rush show it was awesome, but the moving back in time concept made it extra special.
Oh man, I can't wait for this! Rush is my al time favorite band and I love bands with female vocalists. This is going to be awesome!
Can't wait to hear the latest of alex and his new collaboration. Always loved RUSH and also got a kick out of his spots on tpb.
I love this guy!
My name is Tommy sipes you were the one I learn to the guitar from you have always been my favorite guitarists ever thanks for everything you are awsome
Great, great chat with Alex. Love those guys. ❤️❤️❤️
What a band, what heart Alex has.
I've been a rush fan since I bought my first album fly by night in '75
Just found this album. It's amazing
Love the new album... Been listening to it all day.
Absolutely great interview! Well done!
Great interview - very well done. Thanks for sharing. Alex - you have a lot of fans out here.
Such a cool person. Amazing to watch perform live. 🎸
Such a great human being, all three of them. My friend Tim knew them extremely well and he speaks so highly of them all. His recent work on A Farewell To Kings tours shows that. Great interview and it's so good to see Alex is doing well!
Alex is an amazing person. Amazing wall of guitars and instruments. Fantastic Ukraine flag. The man is special. So is Geddy. The nicest, most genuine guys in rock.
thank you great interview
GREAT interview !
Love the new music. Different feel but I'm a fan!
"as professional as we could be ... right to the very end"
Alex Lifeson is the most decent person in the music business.
For shure, NO Doubt!
What a cool interview.
Rush always
Awesome interview. Alex has so many great stories.
I still have a R30 tee shirt I got at their performance at Tampa Florida on that tour. More than once people have asked me when I wear it if it is Rush Limbaugh lol! I say no it is the Canadian rock band Rush!
Me too, LOL! So many retarded 'dittoheads' out there!
I was there that night. I flew in on a whim from San Francisco. I had just seen them at sf and concord and Vegas the first time. I was so struck I bought a flight the night before. Great trip at Seminole hard Rock. The had a shuttle from hotel to the amphitheater a.d the hype was off the charts. I met Alex's golf buddy 10th next to me Boy was he drunk. His friends made me feel welcome. 10th row center . Really tall people in Tampa I had to jump to see them on stage. The show started in sunlight to night was really cool. Earthshine sounded badass. Great vibe that night. Opener is the best. So fun I'm still bursting just to think of the joy. Met lifelong friends after.
RIP always Neil.
Well done rush!
RIP Professor.
Great Guitar Man