RUSH - War Paint (live) 1990 - Presto Tour

Date: March 08, 1990
Location: The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA
Source: ProShot Video

[@pumpkin-head-and-me]

Lyrics that hit even more so today as the narcissistic "selfie/influencer" culture is RAMPANT. Presto has so many pearls - this is definitely one of them.

[@Torgo1969]

Well stated. One of the better songs on the album.

[@One_Who_Waits]

I never tire of listening to Presto and it's great to hear the songs from it live.

[@josie1776]

That album is pure magic.

[@jackzimmer6553]

A lot of good songs on that album! One of the best IMHO.

[@hutchinson54]

Probably my favorite album from them.

[@DuaneElliott-j6o]

I think Presto is a top 7 rush album. It is one of four rush albums I listen to a lot.

[@robertwhite7071]

To the beautiful and the wise, the mirror always lies. What a great line.

[@shanewilson398]

Robert white a great song. The lyrics really got me. The other song that I’ve binged on was witch hunt.Quick to judge, quick to judge, slow to understand... the guy had a way with words... a gift.

[@nickavenoso7851]

This album has some of Neil’s best lyrics, imo.

[@jinkobiloba]

Pound the drums with martial beat… part along with Neals drums make me chills

[@Chris-gs1nx]

Amazing how these guys never caved to the 80's hair metal style. They stayed true to the music. Greatest rock band of all time. Love how they expressed themselves in the 2000's, with jeans and t-shirts, converse shoes and still look better than any other rock band because they have heart in their songs.

[@johnhoffman9841]

you can find a few pics of Alex in leather pants in the 80s if you look hard enough lmao

[@TobiaTesan]

@@johnhoffman9841 You can find a few pics of Alex in leather pants in the 00s. It's not pretty.

[@distilt1238]

0:31 I get a kick out of Geddy's smile there, as if he's thinking "Hell yeah, the first words are hard to get pitch perfect but I did it!"

[@StonerWaifu]

"NAILED IT"

[@Kydchannel23]

Underrated song, underappreciated album.

[@Billy-m8l]

Yup

[@detonator2112]

Presto is my favorite Rush studio album. Pure genius from start to finish. Some people don't "get" that record which is a shame.

[@stephen29]

@@detonator2112you misspelled 2112, Hemispheres and Moving Pictures…..but this still a good album (even though there are no 10 minute songs on it)

[@karlbaird2672]

Geddys voice was killer on this tour

[@Matt-mo8sl]

Nothing from Presto was represented on the R40 farewell tour. This was a kinda hidden gem of an album.

[@nickavenoso7851]

It’s a really underrated album, imo. The bass lines, guitar riff and solos, drums, everything is incredible, in my opinion. Don’t know why a lot of people hate it so much, because I love it.

[@johncopple6479]

@@nickavenoso7851 Absolutely ! Love this entire album. ‼️🐇🔩📺

[@josie1776]

Presto is one of their best albums ever.

[@Torgo1969]

After the overwhelming synth on HOF, the boys pulled a rabbit out of a hat with Presto!

[@leebarron3017]

I thank the Lords of Music that I got to see this band live.

[@alexmurphy5289]

4 times for me, saw them at red rocks for the time machine tour. Greatest night of my life, literally getting chills from thinking about it. Wow... If I could only go back to that night.

[@tw3957]

50+ for me :).

[@aaron69420-u]

I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have seen them 8 times. I saw them at the Forum for their final show, and I wouldn't trade that experience for anything.

[@hihunter7]

​@@alexmurphy5289Saw them in Phoenix for time machine

[@joecastro6523]

Such a fantastic Album, still can't get enough of it, I saw this tour, just amazing

[@shauntbarry]

Such an underrated album..

[@DrKFC69]

I’m always in disbelief when people say this is the worst album

[@shauntbarry]

Great songs but the production lets it down very badly.. No bottom end at all.. Typical Rupert Hine though.

[@Mario17h1]

Almost as underrated as "Test for Echo" or "Roll the Bones." Seriously, no body remembers Roll the Bones.

[@shauntbarry]

I actually like RTB to be fair.. Have to say I wasn't a fan of TFE..

[@Mario17h1]

Shaun Barry fair enough

[@Karthik-nv6ry]

This is my favourite rush song ever

[@hermanhelmich]

karthik b pfffffff

[@ohanna5074]

Hey it’s my fave rush song too. One of their catchiest ever, plus a great theme to boot

[@josie1776]

Presto has some of their best melodies. Chain Lightning gives me goosebumps.

[@Sadowsky1965]

@@josie1776 anagram too....

[@josie1776]

@@Sadowsky1965 , an amazing record. 🥰

[@TheEarlymtv]

geddy is such a classy guy

[@gregj1295]

I was there. A great concert. Couldn't keep my eyes off the Rabbits.

[@25newrush]

I remember they had them dancing for Tom Sawyer

[@dancha1593]

Best prog rock band ever! Masterfully written music from three guys that truly enjoyed being together. Thank you Rush Rest in peace professor, this World is a better place because of you.

[@tw3957]

Best rock band ever!! :)

[@arturovelarde7560]

I got to see this concert back in 1990

[@violentJJ2112]

Capital Centre Largo MD... I was there for Presto!!!!!!

[@marksaxon]

My first Rush concert on this tour! Being a drummer, I hardly watched Ged and Alex. I was focused on Neil pretty much the whole time. On the Roll the Bones tour, I got 2nd row center floor seats and it was fun to watch Ged and Alex up close.

[@paulvalentine3440]

Absolutely wonderful album. If I listen to it really buzzed I start getting emotional. (yes I cry) This whole album - to me -was like Hold Your Fire Part 2 in a way. These guys definitely get close to your heart.

[@Libertarianist2112]

Much agreed. It is so close in spirit to Hold Your Fire. They're actually both my fave Rush albums. I don't even need to be buzzed to get emotional.

[@JustMe99999]

Um, it's completely different from the overproduced, over-synthed HYF. They went in a COMPLELY different direction with this album.

[@shanewilson398]

This is my new favourite rush song. I’ll have another next week. They’re like that.

[@Robert-cq1xo]

Happy Birthday Alex Lifeson 🎉👍 August 27th

[@zackthebongripper7274]

Incredible. The greatest rock band of the 20th and early 21st Century. The worlds only modern composers, on the level of the classical greats.

[@josie1776]

You mean "the best rock band". The greatest is The Beatles.

[@zackthebongripper7274]

@@josie1776 ROFL, LMAFO. The beatles are garbage! In 200 years music theory classes of the 20/21st Century will be teaching RUSH. The beatles won't even be remembered. They only have a handful of decent songs.

[@johndardi1334]

@@josie1776 Stop….just stop

[@kleersteelkleersteel7187]

That was the first RUSH tour I went to after I got out Marine Corps. They did an excellent job. Been to many more after that. Miss ya Neil!

[@michaelb.42112]

I love this song SO much more after I read the lyrics. Neil was our Shakespeare. Geddy's WAL was his best tone.

[@Autopsy6]

The Wal sounds so good!

[@viaggiatorecosmico]

Such beautiful song and period!

[@tman4976]

Presto is a great record with so much emotion. Say what you will about Rush in the 80s, but it was by far their strongest era for song writing and vocals. Some people may not like some of th synth heavy records, but the song writing is still by far the strongest. People forget, Rush released 6 studio albums in the 10 years of the 80s. That's a ton of material and no one can say it was all bad. I would argue 1980-1990 were the best years for this band.

[@l3eatalphal3eatalpha]

Power Windows.

[@bass69player]

I was at this show and had a backstage pass. It was an awesome experience. I even was up on the stage during the soundcheck. :)

[@TheGreat199x]

That was the first tour I saw. The fabulous forum. The final show bookends my Rush show journey. My first and last shows were at the Forum, Geddys favorite arena.I miss them so much!

[@victorjones7492]

Thank God I got to see them twice. RIP Neil.

[@MisterGarp]

My first Rush concert was on this tour, a short time after this vide owas shot. Mr Big opened, Portland Oregon.

[@richardpilhofer3994]

Learned this song a few weeks ago on guitar, my god it is sooooo fun to play

[@josie1776]

Nice chords on the chorus.

[@fzr1000981]

Really well done...consummate professionals, harmonies 3 minutes in are magic

[@kennybeaudrie9021]

Rush …. The way they blended and made music was unbelievable. Geddys voice was always so clear. Much love and respect guys 🤟🏼💯

[@secretjourney4815]

This was my first tour. I caught them a month later on Long Island NY Nassau Colosseum. There was something special that night. Something electrical, that I never saw before or, after at a Rush concert. When the show started, literally the first 10-15 rows of people climbed on top of their seats! (as I did too from my second row in front of Mr Lee himself). This is a great audio of the tour. Way better than the studio version. Thanks!

[@islesmb]

I was there that night. My first Rush show and I was hooked instantly.

[@johnzarate9212]

Saw this tour Alpine Valley East Troy Wisconsin great show great venue

[@Betternow1974]

I have this Remastered CD in my car this is my favorite album because this is my very first album I ever got.i was 15 and fell head over heels when I heard show dont tell then fell in deep love the rest of album. Then they became the loves of my life there after 💗💗💗❤🤘💔RIP Niel

[@SheilaFariaBass]

the mirror ALWAYS lies

[@MrChippiechappie]

Awesome song and album.

[@viaggiatorecosmico]

What a beautiful sound that Wal bass

[@hutchinson54]

Girl before the mirror Appraises her disguise Child become a mother Tries to fix her eyes No more of his excuses It has to be today She can keep her fantasy If she can get away Paint her name on a one-way street Painted cheeks with angry heat Wounded pride on painted eyes Paint the night with battle cries All puffed up with vanity We see what we want to see To the beautiful and the wise The mirror always lies Boy before the mirror Checks his camouflage Polishes his armor And the charger in the garage No more lame excuses It has to be tonight He can take the princess If he can take the fight Pound the drums with martial beat Pound the streets with marching feet Wounded pride, distorted eyes Paint the night with battle cries All puffed up with vanity We see what we want to see To the powerful and the wise The mirror always lies Boys and girls together Mistake conceit for pride Ambition for illusion Dreams for self-delusion Girls and boys together See what it is we lack Boys and girls together Let's paint the mirror black Paint it black

[@michaelpatuto10]

The Best!!

[@gannong1]

Loved that tour!

[@ConstantineBassCovers]

Thank you for sharing with us.

[@25newrush]

Saw them at the Worcester centrum in 1987 on this tour. A great show as usual and the "dancing" bunnies" were good for a laugh

[@binibequer]

Jo també, a Worcester! Va ser el 1991. Fantastic concert.

[@IslandDigital]

PLEASE RUSH, …..You have video/ multitracked audio of hundreds of shows like this that have never been officially released. PLEASE PLEASE, Start releasing them , there’s not ONE FAN who wouldn’t buy them! I’d LOVE to see this entire show. I know you pride yourselves on as perfect as it can be, but sometimes it’s just perfect in its imperfections. RELEASE THEM PLEASE

[@jarlathquinn5722]

Wonderful

[@marct9808]

I remember going to the Presto tour, and happy that they played this one, but was dissapointed they didnt play much from their old albums

[@EMTinVA]

I saw this tour 6 times. Great memories.

[@marcosberaha9014]

No words. Beautiful

[@ScottBridgeforth]

Holy Trinity....timeless

[@michaelmakemson4390]

I seen this concert at the spectrum in Philadelphia it was a great concert I liked when the big rabbits came up from inside the top hats pretty cool stuff all three musicians are gifted plus they had a giant big screen over top Neil with videos still have my ticket stub from the concert priceless…..

[@joel9873]

Haven't heard this song in a long time, what a great song.

[@MarcJones-t4i]

The best song I ever heard Rush play in Concert

[@kenallen4175]

Never heard this one live, EPIC!!!!!

[@makmetal8483]

RUSH forever!!!

[@marcoswilsonchagas3638]

A melhor música do Rush!

[@cosmicjazzman4817]

I remember the crowd in Worcester being as laim as this crowd when introducing a tune off Presto. Sad because Presto is a really good album

[@shanewilson398]

CosmicJazzman 46 bought this two days ago. Great record. Last week i got farewell to kings... all week I’d been listening to Xanadu... then bang presto... I’m disoriented but happy.

[@MrsMuir-yp7kw]

I believe I saw the Presto tour in Worcester. I still have the tee shirt and still wear it!

[@thunderdrums6551]

I saw them on this tour! I liked this song!

[@nickavenoso7851]

@CosmicJazzman 47 It’s one of my favorite albums. In my opinion, some of Neil’s best lyrics are on this album.

[@nickavenoso7851]

@Alex Suprise Yes

[@aspjake123]

Great laser light show! Cannot remember where in Northern Cal I saw these guys 1990 but one hell of a show!!!!

[@brucepoulin7140]

Great song

[@neilrush]

Thanks for uploading! I didnt know about this bootleg concert

[@14Maxmom]

cristian soto this isn't a bootleg. Rush just released this with their latest documentary as bonus footage

[@neilrush]

I knew it was a concert bootleg (music), but I didndt know about the proshoot bootleg version.

[@theanalogkid3763]

Max T Technically the older release is a bootleg since it wasn’t an official release and was on VHS. This version the ProShot version is not a bootleg and it’s in HD.

[@rossboss1]

The words, the music, seeing them all together, thinking about Neil. This one really got me. 😢

[@joeyboedeker7205]

WHAT AN EXPERIENCE. Can't believe it's been 30 years. Where does the time go?

[@williamcox955]

Time flies for sure. This was the first tour I ever saw them on.

[@tw3957]

I was 17 when I saw this tour. I’m now 50. 😢. Don’t know

[@krmhayes2893]

@@tw3957 I was 34 when this tour happened, remember the giant rabbits well. I'm 66 now, and ask that same question. ....Where'd the time go?

[@darrengill]

This is so cool, always been searching for quality footage from the Presto and Roll The Bones tour's. Thank you for this.

[@morrisstephen6253]

This is so RUSH ❤❤❤

[@James-xu3vc]

Substance trumps image ❤❤❤

[@marcosberaha9014]

Beautiful

[@michaelrice3111]

Unbelievably and just outstandingly orchestrated, My God !!!!!!!!!!

[@karlbaird2672]

You could close your eyes thats how tight this band was

[@mjm5081]

Thank you so much for sharing! ❤ ❤... ❤

[@dorian2112]

love those Ludwigs!!

[@poppyhimbo]

late 80's early 90's were the era of large inflatable stage props.....lol.....miss those days

[@brianrushford4057]

Geddy never sang better,great drum sound and even though he never liked them that much Al playing that great sounding Signature

[@eduardolimoeiro1327]

awesome

[@stephenchaulker5521]

This was one of 2 shows at the Palace in Michigan...they did Not play this one both days...

[@BPJazz]

Thank you!!

[@fabriciodarkpanzer837]

RUSH Gods 4 THE REST OF THE ETERNITY 🤘

[@GammaRay16]

Signature Aurora!

[@stratovani]

And a Wal Mk1 for Geddy!

[@hutchinson54]

Oh, Neil… You are greatly missed… 😞

[@tdrewman]

When I hear this, I feel like I am 19 again, I just enlisted in the Army the month this was record.

[@josie1776]

I was 9, but Rush songs weren't popular in Brazil. I came to know Rush in fact only after the internet boom of popularity, after the century turn.

[@Theanarchist2112]

Thank goodness this wasn’t blocked…

[@paulelliott3220]

Brilliant

[@fa18superhornetpilotcessna75]

I miss Neil So much!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrBassPlayer1]

Nice!!!

[@jimtermeer]

I remember those giant rabbits. I had a very stage left seat and could watch all the rigging going on behind the stage.

[@sodapopinski690]

The original release of this album sounded rather 'thin'. The overall mix was lacking in bass tones (drums, bass, vocals). The remastered version sounded much better. They gave it the bottom end it badly needed.

[@toddstein74]

How many times have I watched this video since 2011?

[@mikecronis]

Super high quality here. Why hasn't Atlantic released this? 30th Anniv. of Presto.

[@JamesHeberer]

Fat Suit war paint, Cheffing the deal , Neil the Zombie and I Static News 🎸👹😁⚔️🕕😬😬

[@satamique]

Wow! Look's like a pro shot, great sound! have you the complete show?

[@SnowdogPL]

Read the description for this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJqvap-sfq19ps0

[@superslayerguy]

Fucking Awesome!

[@snipertsx]

Drummers never get enough airtime. Neil has some killer licks in this song but never gets much of a camera.

[@tristanyoung1247]

I always thought this was their best album and bravado.

[@KerbyCollison]

Is there a full video available of the entire concert? I went to the Calgary show on this tour. Was amazing some songs I didn't know as well then as I do now.

[@jackteppo9633]

If your stuck on the highway. Here's a Great tune 😊

[@IslandDigital]

Why is this not on a live album ? Or Why is this your not a live DVD ??

[@TheGreat199x]

Alex playing the Signature. I have a prototype jazz bass made by Signature, it sounds better than my Geddy Lee Japanese made Jazz.

[@GM-MarkOfExcellence]

I was there

[@Billy-m8l]

oh what webs we weave when we learn to decieve.

[@necromancer6897]

Who is geddy communicating with it looks like a sound guy I. The bigining

[@violentJJ2112]

what video is this? is this a Rush release? if so I really feel like not as big a fan I claim

[@markprice9579]

Is this from a DVD ? Official release?

[@ohanna5074]

Who the hell does Geddy keep nodding and talking to?

[@Matt-mo8sl]

His sound engineer.

[@violentJJ2112]

what that guy said duh↓

[@nickavenoso7851]

@O Hanna Either his sound engineer or his bass tech.

[@mcraft2240]

Hot blonde in the front row. 😂