REACTION! RUSH Mystic Rhythms Music Video 1985 Power Windows

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[@markmilner842]

I think that hairdo is one of the few things Geddy regrets more than Tai Shan.

[@patrigilligan2112]

Now THAT'S FUNNY!🤣

[@rp9760]

In a few shots it looked like a Danial Boone cap.

[@ericvonsteuben7533]

HA! You win the interwebs today!

[@carlgibbons5777]

That hairdo is nothing compared to the Oriental robe or the bare chest. lol

[@patrigilligan2112]

@@carlgibbons5777 true dat!!

[@docwho10th88]

This is a fun challenge to play on drums. The "educated feet" come into play with a "clap trap" on the left foot...the same effect used on "The Big Money". You can see it the very first 6 seconds into the video. The main part of the song the drums repeat a part forwards and backwards which is......hard to play perfectly every time. lol

[@mark-be9mq]

Mystic Rythms was used by the NBC new program, "1986", as it's ontro & outro music. Made me watch more news.

[@justineapril7922]

When I saw Rush in Jacksonville for the Counterparts tour in 1994, they played "Mystic Rhythms," which was a pleasant surprise for me. I just love Neil's lyrics. Such a beautiful introspective look at life. ✌🥁

[@steveburns5441]

This is my friend's favorite songs from Rush. He's in his late seventies. He was like my second dad. We still sit around and watch Rush KZbin videos.

[@rickthestiks9240]

to keep the tempo like that on the drum,you got to be a machine, amazing rhythms,🤘

[@necromancer6897]

I think we all look back at ourselves and laugh! I know I do! These were just the times the 80s man!! And rush was the best and most creative band then and now full stop!!!!!!!!

[@RushfanDave]

I think Rush would have served themselves well if every music video was just Neil playing the song. His drumming is captivating.

[@mpkelley20]

But Alex’s outfits and hairstyle makes these time capsule worthy to show what the 80’s were like. Lol.

[@howardbrown8432]

Rush is definitely not about looks or fashion. It’s always been about the music!

[@geddylee501]

What! You mean kimonos in the 70's weren't in fashion? :)

[@howardbrown8432]

@@geddylee501 Who cares about the mainstream anyway 😀

[@chrisbrodie6586]

Very tight song from them. That album was great as a musician because so many layers coming from all three guys. That is what makes RUSH!

[@timlamb6196]

He once said he regrets the hairdo. Had a pony tail and it puffed up the top and front like a danial boone hat as he described it lol

[@Joelster-og4pf]

This song and the music video kicks ass. It’s so entertaining. Hell, even if Geddy dislikes the haircut, it looks cool, ngl. Also, that Alex Lifeson quaff is sick as well.

[@Saurles]

I wasn't too sure about this song when I first heard it. It reminded me of a lot of the synth-pop crap that was around back then, because of Neil's heavy use of synthesized drums. Then I saw this video and read the lyrics and it became my second favorite song on this album after "Territories".

[@rushtabconvideo]

During the 80’s it was all about making artsy videos and the record company hiring the hippest directors to make new and interesting videos to captivate MTV and the viewers. So music videos went from direct live onstage performances captured, to artsy weird conceptualized pieces. This continued in various forms (example, Tool videos) for years thereafter. That’s how it just was with evolution of music videos. They are epic musicians, not video nor film directors, so they just went with whatever direction given in hopes for publicity and record sales to keep the Rush train rolling forward for and with each album.

[@KennethStCyr-dv6cm]

I've probably watched more Rush videos than the average Rush fan, and I dont think I've ever seen this one..or if I did it was a long time ago.

[@RaymondBCrisp]

I've heard a number of drummers state that holding the syncopated rhythm in this song is one of the hardest drums parts Neil every created.

[@gregstephenson414]

The section in Neils book 'The Masked Rider' when he sits in on a drum lesson in a very remote village in Africa. I hope that was the influence behind this song. I've always loved Power Windows.

[@oilrules4302]

greg stephenson Great book as well 👍my first read, of Neil's books.

[@obiwanbenobi4943]

So there was something before Time Stand Still video that was them spinning around and doing strange stuff. Yeah, weird. Strange. Odd. Nerdy. Rush... :) Love the song too. :)

[@TimWright623]

My RUSH history: I was 16 years old when 2112 came out and RUSH quickly became my favorite band, I still like their first two albums also. I remember seeing them at the Tower Theater in Philly in '76 for the first time with Tom Petty opening up for them before they were really popular (hint: I hated them at the time but later came to like them, I mean, I was there to see RUSH!). I saw RUSH many other times and bought every album up to Moving Pictures, then I got married and had three sons in the early 80's and just didn't have the time or the money to buy or listen to any music at home for years. I heard a few of their radio songs on the radio at work (machine shop) through the 80's and early 90's, Roll The Bones was probably the last song I remember hearing, but then stopped listening to "secular" radio around '92-'93, so pretty much didn't hear anything from them for about 15-ish years, I kind of got sentimental in my old age (62 now) and went and saw them play live for the Snakes And Arrows Tour and couldn't believe how good they still were and gave me a new appreciation for them, and that ended up being the last album of theirs I purchased and the last time I saw them live, and glad I did. I still say that RUSH was my favorite band growing up and sometimes get defensive when people make fun of them I'm glad they made it into the RnR Hall of Fame before Neil passed, and of course, I was saddened when that happened, but I no longer consider them my favorite band, just a great part of my youth. Yes, there were a few time where you pissed me off (haha) with some of your comments, mostly about Alex, and almost stopped watching your reaction videos, but you are reacquainting me to my youth and exposing me to RUSH songs I never heard. So it's all good and I thank you for that, and I will keep watching and enjoying the journey. Thank you.

[@stephanechamberland8486]

I always loved the view over the drum kit and the song !

[@yes_head]

Rush never got the big budgets for their videos like some other bands, but they made do. They tended to work with Canadian directors and artists who were trendy at the time. That means their videos often featured visual ideas that sometimes became dated quickly (be warned if you decide to show the video for "Time Stand Still"!) Sort of like Geddy's "raccoon" hair-do. 😄 Hey, at least he quickly got rid of the mullet.

[@carlgibbons5777]

Simon Lebon called. He wants his wardrobe back Alex. LMAO! I had some of those red Simmons tom pads back in the day. Had the kick drum as well. Like playing on a table top. ha

[@PalimpsestProd]

My favorite Rush video.

[@anthonypallen7919]

Justin, Geddys spinning poof of hair caught me off guard lol

[@anthonypallen7919]

This is great live .

[@anthonypallen7919]

It feels heavier live but this is a cool vibe

[@bobcarn]

This song is definitely cool. It's different and interesting and melodic and grabs your attention and holds onto it. And the video does the same, bringing in all different mystical images and items. Well, except for a crystal ball, which would have told them how they'd look back on those hairstyles.

[@ljcalhoun]

There are so many songs, videos and live performances you will be done releasing reactions in 2030.

[@ginamarandino6451]

Back in the '80s my mother worked at ovation and made their Adonis line I have to wonder if she had a part in making that for Alex

[@chrisandersen5635]

Never saw this video before. Never need to see it again. Love the song though.

[@michaelkeller6223]

Eclectic video caught the vibe, but wish they had more shots of the band actually playing…. “Things I’d like to say about that haircut…” LOL

[@debbieplato5107]

Yes, I love this song. Ah, Geddy with his raccoon hat hair. LOL

[@donnelson6694]

Like the song a lot. Rush music videos, not so much. Thanks Justin.

[@richierich398]

Love the song! The video? I’ll be nice today

[@toddc28]

Love this song. The video like just about all Rush videos, leaves much to be desired. The live version on Show of Hands is excellent too.

[@Saurles]

I think that videos as a rule for any song, leave much to be desired. But it was actually this video that was part of the reason it became my 2nd favorite song on this album.

[@geddylee501]

Geddy looks about 12 years old lol bless

[@geddylee501]

Makes you want to put exit stage left on, and never take it off lol

[@scotthannigan3569]

Hold your Fire thoroughly flushed..

[@iamhere9805]

This was on thier Rush Chronicles dvd when I first heard it. That dvd really moved me 😍 The nostalgia 😟 (Count down to Test gor Echo 🗓🕐)

[@rickthestiks9240]

i got the vhs cassette man, its old, l.o.l.

[@Steve_Blackwood]

I can only think of one Rush music video I liked (Half the World). They really should have just used live footage instead. SO much better than that weird artsy crap. 😂

[@davidmonk4814]

Daniel Boone or Davy Crockett comes to my mind

[@rickhaddad7261]

As much as I dig Rush. Their music videos are not that good. If you can? You should try and watch videos of them performing live. Always sooooo much better than a music video or even the studio version. Take care ✌

[@cms3052]

I've had Tai Shan stuck in my head these past few days. Not sure how to end the constant re-playing. It's not the whole song, just two parts, "When China sang to me" and Alex's oriental scale riff... help! This is not what I wanted.

[@putinontheblitz359]

He looks like a Thai Geddyboy in that video. Is that's a Steinberger in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me? Sorry Tai Shan , I think I will skip the massage..

[@33ordie]

Using hit samples in 1985 was a thing

[@bobcombs9685]

No disrespect but John Bonham and Keith Moon would be lost behind a Neil Peart drumkit

[@mpkelley20]

No need for the jealousy. It’s almost painful to watch. Just put your hair in a ponytail, buy some aquanet and blow dry the front of your hair and you be like Geddy. 😉😂

[@bradleysuarez4]

What is up with the comment about his hair?

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

For me, the video is a bit of a letdown, cause it doesn’t do the song justice to me. Great song-meh video. It starts with Neil playing it and you think YEAA a performance of them playing, then it goes into all the imagery crap.🤘🖖✌️🥁🥁🎹🎤🎸

[@jimtatro6550]

Outside of the videos for Subdivisions and the Moving Pictures songs all of Rush’s videos are pretty bad.😂

[@carlgibbons5777]

I absolutely LOVE the Big Money video. Best video Rush ever put out. Tons of playing on it too.

[@bradhart6487]

Geddy looks embarrassing....Neil never looked cooler.

[@scottr9315]

Would have been more popular if better looking. LoL

[@carlgibbons5777]

Who cares right? Rush were super popular for a prog rock band.

[@scottr9315]

@@carlgibbons5777cmon geds hair needed work in that vid

[@necromancer6897]

I get the feeling you don’t like rush and are just watching videos for the likes and views, Mabe I’m wrong it seems like that there are many people on KZbin that use rush just to get there likes and views up! It’s infuriating! Mabe I’m wrong but I don’t think so

[@JustinPanariello]

Not at all

[@DionysusAlS]

Yeah, there are a lot of Rush bandwagoners on KZbin who are just trying to court their legion of fans, but I think Justin is somebody who simply approaches Rush with an almost jaundiced eye and who isn't going to just give away his adoration without it being earned first. Rush isn't above reproach. I think some of his criticisms of their music are valid, while others are overly harsh or even completely baseless. But I appreciate his brutal candor. It's a nice change from the usual over the top praise, however deserved it might be.

[@JustinPanariello]

@@DionysusAlS @Necromancer68 thanks. Yea unnecessarily harsh at times lol. If you go back to my first Rush reactions I wasnt into Rush because of Geddys voice but the music and musicianship was obviously great so I kept checking it out. I got a ton of recommendations from people. I was only watching live performances. Then I decided I would do their entire discography to really dig in and find the songs/albums that I like. I just finished Hold Your Fire.

[@rushrules81]

You had to do it! The worst video for my least favorite Rush song.