Im now 51yrs old and I saw the Hemisphere tour.. As I look at this masterpiece being played out from a fellow guitar player/ Fan my respect for Alex Lifeson is insurmountable.. The sound, the cords, the mood ,the style its just an absolute amazing timeless piece of music.. May god watch over the members of RUSH and guild them in all of there endeavors good and bad.. They have shown themselves as truly great human beings and deserve nothing but the best..
Dear Mr. Guitarist; I played Rush drums for years but never really watched my guitarist's picking. We were another perfect Rush tribute band. 10:40 to 11:51 is one of the greatest transitions of their action. To see it played is divine. Thanks all for this.
Starting at 3:17, the sustain and original true feel of that part really had me. I went back and watched it several times. I've played this song hundreds of times on guitar, bass and drums. Never disappoints.
Bravo! I've looked at a lot of your videos in the last few days, and I'm very impressed. I've been playing Rush for years, and learned some things I've missed watching you make it look easy. Thanks for these videos.
all I can say is that I learned a lot watching you play these masterpieces. For years I dabbled with different sections of this, mostly the easier recognized, and passed myself off as "Oh yeah, I can play that shit, check this out". Watching you, just took me back to school, as my basic premise was right, but you filled in so many blanks, and that shit is too good for a guitar player to not want to seriously know.
Well done. Playing that masterpiece well is remarkable. Creating it is on another level. Thanks for your playing this and thank you Alex Lifeson for sharing your gift with the world.
These videos are fantastic! I'm learning the tunes I've wanted to learn for years watching you. Thanks a bunch and keep up the great work and wonderful playing!
Very good, dude. Not many people know this but Alex played this track on one of the very first Roland guitar synths. I remember reading in a guitar mag about how Alex would complain about it how every night on the road during the Hemispheres tour the thing would sometimes behave unpredictably due to... whatever... humidity, temp, voltage spike... you name it. He never used it again after that tour. Never did learn to trust it.
I wasn't going to watch this, I'm really glad I did, most impressive my friend I really enjoyed your work. This really brings the genius of Alex and this great band to the fore front. What a RUSH👍☮️
@@Blobblob22 being a guitar playing Alex Lifeson fan myself it was so inspiring to watch you play this whole song. I have never undertaken such a feat myself, "Overture 2112" I think is the longest Rush tune I play. I always get very inspired watching great players so I'm glad I stumbled on to you 👍 I look forward to checking out some more of your video of stuff you're a great player! If you see this first off what is your axe? Is it a Taylor? And.... What amp/FX are you using?
@@aschule5684 Thanks, It's a Tokai 'Love Rock' guitar. I don't use an amp, I plug straight into a Boss Micro BR and get effects from that such as Chorus etc. I also use a Boss distortion pedal and Overdrive pedal.
What can I say about you Blobblob22. I have been following you for about 4 years at least. you have helped me through so many rush covers that i can never thank you enough. Keep doing the work you are doing. I have never been so grateful for such a talent. I still can't get over how you rip through solo's such as cold fire and Red Barchetta. you are the best. I will always be your fan.
Very excellent version of one my favorite songs from a long time ago on a bus heading to a soccer game in my headphones.....I've always wondered how this was played...Now i see.
Funny that Alex's guitar arrangement always seemed very natural to me, idk why. I guess most people do think of them as pretty crazy though, they were certainly unique for the time no matter how you look at them.
Brilliant :) I was just about to upload my take on Hemispheres and I saw this ... and Wow it's good! I see that you play the harmonics differently to me though but I can't quite see ... could I ask how you play them? Cheers ... Doc
Alex was maybe my biggest influence as a teenager, so much so my own style melted away and I started to sound like a clone. I eventually had to stop listening to Rush for years so my own style could develop. But at one time I knew every note Alex played up to Power Windows. My point is that watching this was like watching Alex give a lesson, great job! The solo still needs work though if you want it to sound like him, but I truly enjoyed your rendition of the solo nonetheless. TY for sharing. ^_^
I Really Enjoyed the ACOUSTIC GUITAR VERSION You Had Uploaded and Viewable for a couple Years! Can You PLEASE RE UPLOAD The ACOUSTIC VERSION of Hemispheres Cygnus X1 pt II!!???
I have a request. You a great guitar player man. Mr. Lifeson would be proud. I request that you start doing some of their 90's stuff. Like, Roll the Bones, Counterparts, and Test for Echo.
1rst of all very nice picking with the harmonics...2nd of all what kinda guitar is that?...3rd how long did it take you to master that song? and how many times have you seen Rush in concert?
Most excellent! Not sure but I think Alex uses a double guitar with the lead licks a step up from your production. None the less, I commend you on a job well done!!
I have been chasing this sound for three decades and yours is the closest I've heard yet! I liked it so much I bought a Boss Micro BR. Can you tell me if you are using a factory preset? The closest I could find was the P34 Grinder setting. Any particular external effects pedals or are you using the internal chorus? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Great job!
cf680c2b5f I didn't use a default factory preset I modified one of the presets. I can't remember the setting exactly . I know that I used the chorus with a low rate (about 15) and nearly maximum depth. I used the JC-120 Preamp and probably either 'ms stk' speaker SIM or 'match' and got quite a clean sound.I used Boss Overdrive pedal for most parts (to add driven guitar sound) except the quite parts and I used a Boss Overdirve pedal and Boss distortion together for the solos. I connected the Boss pedals between the guitar and the BR
Thanks for the tips. I'll need to experiment with this. Do you remember if the chorus was the only FX from the BR you used? No flanger, delay, phaser, etc?
Blobblob22 It sounds good to me. I ordered a Boss DS-1 distortion pedal and a Boss SD-1 overdrive pedal this week. I'm interested in seeing if I can duplicate some of the sounds you're getting, not only on Hemispheres, but on the other Lifeson tunes as well. I think you've nailed it.
Blobblob22 I have the Boss SD-1 Overdrive pedal connected to the Micro Br now. As far as starting with a clean sound, I am using the JC-120, Vol. 80, Bass 30, Mid 50, Treb 100, Master 90 and Brightness on (too much bass drounds out the high notes on the arpeggio bar chords). On the speaker I'm using MATCH. The only FX is Chorus at Rate 15, Depth 100 and Level 100. I have the Delay set at 100ms, Feedback 55 and Level 15. Without the SD-1 at all, it's a pretty clean sound and when I add some overdrive with the SD-1 (about 50%) it kind of sounds close, but still not like yours. Any tips you can throw out here would be appreciated. I also have the Boos DS-1 Distortion pedal, but I'm presuming you are only using this for the leads and I'm just trying to get the rhythms set close for now. Oh, I forgot to add that I'm using a Gibson ES-335 with the bridge pickup only. Thanks!
This Electric Version of Hemispheres You have as the only version now Uploaded , Is Good/Okay, but I REALLY MISS being able to View the Acoustic Guitar Hemispheres Version You had Up on UA-cam for couple years, and it's Ironic because, when I had first found it/viewed it, thought, What? Why? Did Dude use ACOUSTIC GUITAR for Hemispheres? But watching and hearing it , thinking This Acoustic Guitar Hemispheres Dude SOUNDS to my Rush Guitar Lovin' EARS REALLY ACCURATE!And soon Realizing after Searching and listening It was clear, This Guys Acoustic Hemispheres Play Through/Cover, is the NEXT BEST, Thing other than Learning from Alex Lifeson! I Remember it had something like 3 or 4 Upload Segments, PLEASE PUT IT UP AGAIN! Rush Guitar Brother KIND SIR!
You've a good memory, I forgot about the acoustic version I had up in 3 or 4 parts. I have 2 different guitar cover/videos of side one of Hemispheres up now, I don't want to have too many videos of the same the song up :)
Well dont you play Rush anymore? If you do,You must know the settings on your pedals! And what Boss pedals are they.There is allot of Boss distortions and OD.
Not bad. You've got about half of it right and half wrong. though. I see too that I have some parts wrong. Kudos, I know how much work it took to figure out, I did the whole album also.
Im now 51yrs old and I saw the Hemisphere tour.. As I look at this masterpiece being played out from a fellow guitar player/ Fan my respect for Alex Lifeson is insurmountable.. The sound, the cords, the mood ,the style its just an absolute amazing timeless piece of music.. May god watch over the members of RUSH and guild them in all of there endeavors good and bad.. They have shown themselves as truly great human beings and deserve nothing but the best..
Your tone at 6:54 is absolutely incredible. I’ve always loved Alex’s tone for AFtK and Hemispheres.
Thanks :)
Dear Mr. Guitarist; I played Rush drums for years but never really watched my guitarist's picking. We were another perfect Rush tribute band. 10:40 to 11:51 is one of the greatest transitions of their action. To see it played is divine. Thanks all for this.
Incredible! The fact you did the entire song nonstop blew me away and that guitar tone is immaculate
my god i've been wondering about some of those chords since i was 15. THANK YOU
thanks :) this version is more accurate ua-cam.com/video/o3eFRSlbjXE/v-deo.html
Starting at 3:17, the sustain and original true feel of that part really had me. I went back and watched it several times.
I've played this song hundreds of times on guitar, bass and drums. Never disappoints.
thanks :)
That's Alex Lifeson! Covering his face!
+spudmonkey
Lmao!
He does actually dress a lot like Alex does now... I wonder... :P
Thank you for this posting , excellent tone and some very tight playing..
made my day.. One of my fav Rush Albums..
One of my favourite Rush tunes, great playing and awesome tone, really that sounded fantastic.Thanks
Bravo! I've looked at a lot of your videos in the last few days, and I'm very impressed. I've been playing Rush for years, and learned some things I've missed watching you make it look easy. Thanks for these videos.
one of the best covers I've ever seen, not just on this song, but in general.
all I can say is that I learned a lot watching you play these masterpieces. For years I dabbled with different sections of this, mostly the easier recognized, and passed myself off as "Oh yeah, I can play that shit, check this out". Watching you, just took me back to school, as my basic premise was right, but you filled in so many blanks, and that shit is too good for a guitar player to not want to seriously know.
Well done. Playing that masterpiece well is remarkable. Creating it is on another level.
Thanks for your playing this and thank you Alex Lifeson for sharing your gift with the world.
Thanks :)
Another great performance of this song!! I loved the acoustic versions, too. BTW- sweet Tokai LP!
with the heart and mind united in a single , perfect, sphere....-good job, bub.
How rare we get to hear classics like this. Nice work.
this aint justin bieber...this is epic
@Alex James: JB is fucking epic too!
(I think I sprained a finger trying to make them type that)
You took your time .... but what a way to come back!!!!!!!
Class.
These videos are fantastic! I'm learning the tunes I've wanted to learn for years watching you. Thanks a bunch and keep up the great work and wonderful playing!
thanks, glad it helps ;)
Sir, you have no idea how much your videos inspire me. I am 15 and I will remember you for the rest of my life
thanks :)
Spot on performance. I've listened many times, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thnx for posting. Best wishes from Seattle.
Very good, dude. Not many people know this but Alex played this track on one of the very first Roland guitar synths. I remember reading in a guitar mag about how Alex would complain about it how every night on the road during the Hemispheres tour the thing would sometimes behave unpredictably due to... whatever... humidity, temp, voltage spike... you name it. He never used it again after that tour. Never did learn to trust it.
I wasn't going to watch this, I'm really glad I did,
most impressive my friend I really enjoyed your work. This really brings the genius of Alex and this great band to the fore front. What a RUSH👍☮️
Thanks:)
@@Blobblob22 being a guitar playing Alex Lifeson fan myself it was so inspiring to watch you play this whole song. I have never undertaken such a feat myself, "Overture 2112" I think is the longest Rush tune I play.
I always get very inspired watching great players so I'm glad I stumbled on to you 👍
I look forward to checking out some more of your video of stuff you're a great player! If you see this first off what is your axe? Is it a Taylor? And.... What amp/FX are you using?
@@aschule5684 Thanks, It's a Tokai 'Love Rock' guitar. I don't use an amp, I plug straight into a Boss Micro BR and get effects from that such as Chorus etc. I also use a Boss distortion pedal and Overdrive pedal.
What can I say about you Blobblob22. I have been following you for about 4 years at least. you have helped me through so many rush covers that i can never thank you enough. Keep doing the work you are doing. I have never been so grateful for such a talent. I still can't get over how you rip through solo's such as cold fire and Red Barchetta. you are the best. I will always be your fan.
thanks :) glad the videos help
Thanks man I always wanted to learn this. You totally deserve all the kudo's you get for this!
This is terrific. Great choice of cover and great job.
thanks :)
0:40 r30
Very excellent version of one my favorite songs from a long time ago on a bus heading to a soccer game in my headphones.....I've always wondered how this was played...Now i see.
Masterful.
As a drummer , this was very cool to see/hear. Thanks
Thanks:)
Excellent job!
pretty incredible!
dude ur awesome. I play rush 2. I've played 4 20 years and can't nail him down. I think I love u.
beautiful tone by the way
Excellent playing dude.
Fantastic!!
Incredible!
Great work, Alex!😎😀
Very good! Hemispheres, yeah! Congratulations!
Can you tell me witch song do you think more dificult to play 2112 or Hemispheres?
I think they're both about the same, maybe 2112 is a bit more difficult
@@Blobblob22 I can be wrong but 2112 has more solos reason that i like more and i think it more dificult to play
Great job dude!!! Totally going to use this to help learn Hemispheres!
I enjoyed all that....well done!!!
Loving you work my friend!!
The arrangement is fucking crazy!
the band is best ever
Funny that Alex's guitar arrangement always seemed very natural to me, idk why. I guess most people do think of them as pretty crazy though, they were certainly unique for the time no matter how you look at them.
Playing almost just like Big Alex Lifeson!!😁😀
Thank you for this!
Cool! I'll start to work on it! Ill be on touch.
the greatest song of all time! good job
If I had to choose just one song, I'd have to agree.
Love it !!!
@@franek_izerski thanks:)
PERFECT. VERY GOOOOOOOODDDDD
well done my friend this is my fav band and song and you didnt ruin it good playing man keep it up!
Perfect!
Thanks :)
Brilliant :) I was just about to upload my take on Hemispheres and I saw this ... and Wow it's good! I see that you play the harmonics differently to me though but I can't quite see ... could I ask how you play them?
Cheers ... Doc
I like. I like a lot. Have fun, we are. Keep em coming mate.
very nice
Great job, dude
great accomplishment! You must be proud, I would be.
Oh my god, this song!
Alex was maybe my biggest influence as a teenager, so much so my own style melted away and I started to sound like a clone. I eventually had to stop listening to Rush for years so my own style could develop. But at one time I knew every note Alex played up to Power Windows. My point is that watching this was like watching Alex give a lesson, great job! The solo still needs work though if you want it to sound like him, but I truly enjoyed your rendition of the solo nonetheless. TY for sharing. ^_^
Brilliant cover, I am astonished!
How long have you been playing?
im speechless
Your covers are amazing dude.Can you tell me what boss pedals and amp you're using?
And can you specify the settings on them please?
Good. I used to listen to this album everyday. I don't know why.
Exelent!!!
I Really Enjoyed the ACOUSTIC GUITAR VERSION You Had Uploaded and Viewable for a couple Years! Can You PLEASE RE UPLOAD The ACOUSTIC VERSION of Hemispheres Cygnus X1 pt II!!???
Nice job! Would be cool if i could do a drum track on the first part of this song. I'v been working on it.
I have a request. You a great guitar player man. Mr. Lifeson would be proud. I request that you start doing some of their 90's stuff. Like, Roll the Bones, Counterparts, and Test for Echo.
Works now! Thanks
Wow man that was cool! I bet your facial expression at the end looks like mine!Lol
1rst of all very nice picking with the harmonics...2nd of all what kinda guitar is that?...3rd how long did it take you to master that song? and how many times have you seen Rush in concert?
I love this, sounds just like Alex!
Good job Blobb
doesn't the solo at around 6:30 sound aloy like the live version of since i've been loving you by zeppelin?
You are awesome
Good job! What amp did you use here?
Rock On!!!
Most excellent! Not sure but I think Alex uses a double guitar with the lead licks a step up from your production. None the less, I commend you on a job well done!!
nice tone! What kind of guitar is that?
Just watched this again.
My jaw has gone into spasm...can't get my chin off my desk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please do a headless lesson of this, I was taught a different way but this sounds way more authentic.
Nice job on that
Thanks :)
Tone sounds good
Thanks :)
That's an awesome cover!! There's some nice and clean playing there!!
Got a question, did you learn it by ear? or do you have a tab or something?
I learnt it by ear and some of it by watching a video of Rush playing prelude on youtube.
Wow
What are you using for effects?
I have been chasing this sound for three decades and yours is the closest I've heard yet! I liked it so much I bought a Boss Micro BR. Can you tell me if you are using a factory preset? The closest I could find was the P34 Grinder setting. Any particular external effects pedals or are you using the internal chorus? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Great job!
cf680c2b5f I didn't use a default factory preset I modified one of the presets. I can't remember the setting exactly . I know that I used the chorus with a low rate (about 15) and nearly maximum depth. I used the JC-120 Preamp and probably either 'ms stk' speaker SIM or 'match' and got quite a clean sound.I used Boss Overdrive pedal for most parts (to add driven guitar sound) except the quite parts and I used a Boss Overdirve pedal and Boss distortion together for the solos. I connected the Boss pedals between the guitar and the BR
Thanks for the tips. I'll need to experiment with this. Do you remember if the chorus was the only FX from the BR you used? No flanger, delay, phaser, etc?
cf680c2b5f
I used chorus and delay but no flanger or phaser. I think I added a bit too much delay I can't remember the settings that I used on delay.
Blobblob22 It sounds good to me. I ordered a Boss DS-1 distortion pedal and a Boss SD-1 overdrive pedal this week. I'm interested in seeing if I can duplicate some of the sounds you're getting, not only on Hemispheres, but on the other Lifeson tunes as well. I think you've nailed it.
Blobblob22
I have the Boss SD-1 Overdrive pedal connected to the Micro Br now. As far as starting with a clean sound, I am using the JC-120, Vol. 80, Bass 30, Mid 50, Treb 100, Master 90 and Brightness on (too much bass drounds out the high notes on the arpeggio bar chords).
On the speaker I'm using MATCH. The only FX is Chorus at Rate 15, Depth 100 and Level 100. I have the Delay set at 100ms, Feedback 55 and Level 15.
Without the SD-1 at all, it's a pretty clean sound and when I add some overdrive with the SD-1 (about 50%) it kind of sounds close, but still not like yours.
Any tips you can throw out here would be appreciated. I also have the Boos DS-1 Distortion pedal, but I'm presuming you are only using this for the leads and I'm just trying to get the rhythms set close for now. Oh, I forgot to add that I'm using a Gibson ES-335 with the bridge pickup only. Thanks!
hate sounding repetitive, but EXCELLENT job and a true assistance to the RUSH community
How the hell do you get that sound! its perfect! Whats your setup?
I record into a Boss MIcro BR (no amp) I add a lot of Chorus effect and some overdrive
It wont let me watch it on my ipod?
3:45 - 4:00 favourite part of whole song
Thanks - I'll give that a go ... sounds better than using 7,9 and 12th frets :)
thanks :)
This Electric Version of Hemispheres You have as the only version now Uploaded , Is Good/Okay, but I REALLY MISS being able to View the Acoustic Guitar Hemispheres Version You had Up on UA-cam for couple years, and it's Ironic because, when I had first found it/viewed it, thought, What? Why? Did Dude use ACOUSTIC GUITAR for Hemispheres? But watching and hearing it , thinking This Acoustic Guitar Hemispheres Dude SOUNDS to my Rush Guitar Lovin' EARS REALLY ACCURATE!And soon Realizing after Searching and listening It was clear, This Guys Acoustic Hemispheres Play Through/Cover, is the NEXT BEST, Thing other than Learning from Alex Lifeson! I Remember it had something like 3 or 4 Upload Segments, PLEASE PUT IT UP AGAIN! Rush Guitar Brother KIND SIR!
You've a good memory, I forgot about the acoustic version I had up in 3 or 4 parts. I have 2 different guitar cover/videos of side one of Hemispheres up now, I don't want to have too many videos of the same the song up :)
Well dont you play Rush anymore? If you do,You must know the settings on your pedals! And what Boss pedals are they.There is allot of Boss distortions and OD.
Hey there that's was great you should be in a band
Fuckin aye!!!!!! Well done
Thanks:)
Why can't I watch this on my iPad???
Do you learn all Rush songs by ear?
I learn sols by ear. I sometimes learn chords from watching live videos of Rush or looking up tabs.
Not bad. You've got about half of it right and half wrong. though. I see too that I have some parts wrong. Kudos, I know how much work it took to figure out, I did the whole album also.
What tuning are you using?
+KingdomofSmileys standard tuning
Blobblob22 Okay, thanks! Awesome cover of my favorite song!
Dionysus!
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!