A Farewell to Kings (song)
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| “A Farewell to Kings” | |||||
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| Song by Rush | |||||
| Album | A Farewell to Kings | ||||
| Released | August 18, 1977 | ||||
| Recorded | 1977, Rockfield Studios | ||||
| Genre | Progressive Rock | ||||
| Length | 5:51 | ||||
| Label | Mercury Records | ||||
| Writer | Peart | ||||
| Composer | Lee & Lifeson | ||||
| Producer | Rush & Terry Brown | ||||
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A Farewell to Kings is the title track from Canadian progressive rock trio Rush's 1977 album A Farewell to Kings. The song, while not one of Rush's better known songs, has been included on the double-disc Rush compilation album Chronicles.
The song begins with a serene, medieval-sounding ditty played by Lifeson on classical guitar, before opening into a full-out rocker. Most notably, is the song's distinct mid-section, containing a tricky alternating 5/8, 7/8 time signature. Geddy Lee and Neil Peart hold a constant rhythm over this, while Lifeson performs a unique guitar solo, showcasing some of his best attributes: heavy use of the tremolo bar, pinch harmonics and lightning-fast arpeggios.
