Step into the Lerxst Limelight | AMS Alex Lifeson Interview
Russ and Ryan flew up to Canada just for the chance to sit down with Alex Lifeson at Godin’s showroom and talk about his cinematic songwriting, the seductive nature of playing the guitar, and the process of designing his brand new Lerxst Limelight guitar!
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https://www.americanmusical.com/content–name-alex-lifeson-interview-240125
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And check out his other project, Envy of None here:
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Chapter Markers:
00:00 – Get your Jeff Beck on (demo)
1:30 – Intro
1:56 – Inspiration for Lerxst Limelight
5:30 – Songwriting process
7:00 – Exploring new tones
11:26 – Creation of the Hentor Sportscaster
13:32 – Designing the Lerxst Limelight
20:05 – Evolution of style
27:39 – The “Lifeson Chord”
28:26 – Recording Victor
30:54 – Envy of None
32:41 – Still find playing satisfying
35:40 – Stockroom of gear
37:31 – You gotta keep going
39:13 – Outro
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Originally posted by UCnPqvksbKR_UklEOgvW3Rfw at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_YIjsqJ-3E
There are many great guitar players .The legendary players create their own unique sound .Alex Lifeson is such a guitarist.
We’ve been blessed to be in the same time period as three genius musicians. To have been in the same room with those men a number of times while they played is like watching Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel live.
Happy to see Alex still playin
Most under rated guitarist.
Imagine talking over Alex's guitar playing
"Sorry! This item is no longer available." The first I heard of it is gone. Well, like I had the money for it. I wonder of Lexst have tried a G&L Comanche with Leo Fender last word on noise-less single-coil that buck the hum. So I heard – anyone try it?
Greatest video ever of Sir Alex holding a Strat and not playing. ????????
Greatest guitar player to ever live.
"There it is…that chord…". Awesome. I actually shivered a bit myself when he played it!
The solo in Mission 1987 live ….can still give me goose bumps …I think it is Alex`s most soulful solo , but that is an opinion of one man among millions of fans who have their own favorite amongst so many . Thanks for all he soulful performances Alex ……
Alex hugged me and took a photo with me in a parking lot , He is the nicest guy one earth, Unlike the other members of RUSH, Looking good Big Al,
Al is in my Top 5 Rock guitarists he is so humble for such a brilliant player and I;ve always heard what a great guy he is from people I've known who have met him!
Second time watching the whole interview. I love it. And I want this guitar.
It’s just guitar bullshit: go and check out a bootleg from 78. His sound is just awesome, you couldn’t get better tone. All this fannying around with various styles of guitar is just Alex having some mid-life crisis.
Dude talking to a Pro ,multi world tours ,millions of albums sold Alex ..lije he is his equal in music saying " I know what you mean cause MY BAND and the answer I WAS LOOKIN FOR " BLAH BLAH BLAH..Alex is being nice…..do ur job.
Alex is the best!
Is it a toupee or a mega hair transplant is my biggest query?
i know deep in Alex ‘s mind he really wanted to say “shut the fuck up im playing ass holes !!!!????????????????????????????????????????????
One of the most if not best versatile guitarists of the last 50 years, so much progression over the years not sure any other band has been able to produce so many styles, speaks to what great musicians and human beings these guys are/ were. Always an inspiration when listening to them and nothing ever seems to get old, I still tear up a bit every time I see, hear anything NP.
Such a big part of my life soundtrack from the late 70’s to current times. All the shows and memories, and playing music live and recording what a great influence to have , I’m turning my grandkids on to them now along with all the other greats❤
The thinking mans super strat.
Seeing Rush as a kid was mind blowing. Of course they were amazing players, but as a teenager at a live show I was really able to focus just on the music since there were no girls in the audience ????
Great guitar, but that black flamed xTSA in the background above the amp has got my attention. Beautiful.
I just watched a video where Alex spent a month or two with other kids in a farmhouse when he was 17. It’s called ‘Come on Children’ (weird title) but crazy to watch a young Alex pondering his desire to be a musician.
What a great dude. Loved ''The Garden'' solo
Lerxst's grandfather looks almost exactly like him!
I'm a drummer first and guitarist second. The music of Rush has been my guidepost. Neil's precision drumming and inspiring lyrics… just wow. Alex's open F# is so deep for me. To this day, I still get goosebumps when I start playing Hemispheres. All that aside, this interview was so visceral and honest. Even if you aren't a guitarist you'd appreciate it. Thanks for doing this and sharing – time to check out "Enemy of None"!
The Strat with a bridge humbucker (especially shite!) is an awesome setup. This guitar will be a new goal of mine! Long Live Alex!!
He is possibly the greatest rock guitar player of all time. Certainly a legitimate argument for it…
For a guitarist from the age of shredders, Mr. Lifeson seems to rest more on feeling and wisdom! After a lifetime of recording and playing in some of the most profound bands, it never get old. That should say much to young guitarist that strive to play fast nonsense. I loved how hed vocalize the lyrics and pronoced the feel of each song. The emotional phrasing he brought to iconic riffs is like no other!
My hero! The Lifeson chords https://youtu.be/W_LflAvRggE?si=BSJpIP-wZy859AH2
Alex Lifeson and Jimmy Page are why I play guitar.
RushOn4Ever!
It’s a Beautiful guitar ????❤️????????!!! Too bad it’s WAY TOO EXPENSIVE ???????? for the average hard working guitar player to afford ????????????????!!! I’ll never be able to afford one ????????!!
What is a lerxst?
I always thought Godin and Alex would be a great collaboration.
Alex sounds just like Michael Angelo Batio in this interview……..his voice…..not his playing lol ????
Those amps are a steal at 3k
JAMES SCOTT NICHOLSON, ONTARIO, CANADA ???????? I TOLD GUELPH LONG & MCQUADE ABOUT YOUR UP COMING ALL ACCESS, AND THE INTERVIEW WITH THEM . THEY WOULD NOT TAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, SAID WE WILL PUT YOU ON A LIST. I GOT ONE. THE VERY LAST ONE SOLD IN CANADA. YOU
BACK YOUR NAME??? THEN HELP ME. I OWN TWO GIBSON L.P. A HARMONY LAWSUIT HEADSTOCK, AND YOUR EPIPHONE. THE GRAPH TECH FLOYD WAS SET WRONG. I AM 53 AUG 3 , THEY TOLD ME THE BEST THEY COULD DO, WAS REFUND (THEY WERE SELLING AT 3X THE PRICE ON EBAY ) OR KEEP THE WARRANTY UP. NOW, THEY CHANGED POLICY OVER THIS GUITAR. SO EVERY STRING BREAK, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THEM RESET , AND STILL BUZZES EVERYWHERE. EVEN SAID I WILL SETTLE WITH HIGH ACTION, AMAZING CONCEPT, PLEASE ALEX HELP. I HAVE BOUGHT OUTTA L&M SINCE I WAS TWELVE, AT BLOOR AND LANDSDOWN . I AM SHUTTING GUELPH LONG AND MCQUADE DOWN. I DOUBT YOU WANT TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH THAT MESS, NOT THREAT, PLEASE HELP.
(519) 803-6657. THEY. EVER CALLED ME ABOUT GUITAR ????. I PLAY ON DISABILITY 8-12 HOURS A DAY.
I AM A DUTCHMAN LIKE EVH. L&M LOOT AND MCQUADE. I PLAY FOR DRUG AWARENESS, AS I AM 20
YEARS CLEAN,AND LOST MY SON TO A FENTANYL O.D. 3 YEARS AGO. I JUST WANT A PLAYABLE AXE.
WITH ALL THE FEATURES YOU PUT ON IT. MY DAUGHTER BOUGHT MY L.P. CLASSIC.
Alex is a living legend ! Cheers from Kelowna B.C. ????????
Awesomeness . . . . and who made the Lerxst Amplifier?
Never realized how huge Alex’s hands are. Crazy.
so he put a humbucker in a strat and now we can pay $4000 for a replica?
Great to see Alex out and about again. HOPE YOUR FEELING BETTER ALEX !!!❤ ????????????
LOL cool Jeff Beckish sounds at the beginning
Always love hearing him play, would love to see him in concert again someday
Shameless plugs by Alex – and only Alex can pull it off. Love you man.
One of my favourite guitar players.
I'm curious why you didn't get Alex to actually say for the record what the price of this guitar is ?? Was he embarrassed to say, because 4k USD is really shameful !!
The irony that Alex has embraced the synth sounds after suffering with synths 30 years ago is interesting.
I’m not going to get long-winded. I hope if I ever get to meet you, I will keep it to a hearty “Thank You”, for all of it. Thanks for just being a Canadian kid who grew (mostly gracefully) into our ambassador. Thanks to all of you.????
He should come out with a Lerxst "Cygnus" model amp.