Rush - Subdivision

Now here's something amazing.

There's this Canadian band called Rush; it's probably the band that has influenced me the most in my musical and lyrical development. I have been listening to their progressive, melodic and diverse rock music since the day I grasped the concept of music (thanks Dad).

Rush wrote a song called Subdivisions during the early 80s, an epic piece of synthesizer-heavy, rhythmically complex structure.



The reason why I want you to know that song is because it got covered. Usually this fact alone isn't extraordinary, but this is different. Check this out:

There's this guy on a roof top while the sun sets, practically playing two guitars at once, singing along, recording his voice on a dictaphone for later use, playing bass drum and nailing some kickass guitar solos. His guitar playing is beautifully done, to say the least; the structure and key of his version of Subdivision are different yet absolutely fitting; his voice is magnificent. This song is perfection.
 


Oh, and Rush asked him to play this rendition of their song for their induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame this month.It's that good.