Rush - Marathon

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Music video by Rush performing Marathon. (C) 1988 The Island Def Jam Music Group

[@SeanBauzay]

This song is one of the most uplifting songs I’ve ever heard. Thank God for Rush.

[@margaretgriffin906]

Amen!!!🙌🏼

[@SeanBauzay]

@@LXMariner it’s a saying. Are you going to be ok?

[@adsumusinveritas3067]

Não canso de ouvir MARATHON. Músicas como "29 palms, Sound of silence, On the turning away"....marcam minha vida ha 30 anos.

[@vrindavanguj7361]

Thank God. ❤

[@rezanabavi4802]

I couldn't understand why they disparaged their own mid to late 80s albums. Power windows and hold your fire are still my all time favorites. Let the synth haters hate imo.

[@BillPhurnell]

I agree. Power windows was such a good album. it's one of my favorites.

[@SuperSparrow45]

Alex has always been pretty adament on leaving that Rush sound behind. He really wanted to push them away from the synth heavy, jazzier and softer sound of PW and HYF. Another big thing, I just can't see them doing those albums justice unless Geddy busts out the ole' Wal Mk1 again. They have gone back to a few PW songs over the course of the last few tours (I think Big Money, Marathon and Manhattan Project).

[@preving]

Don't forget Signals, my fav album from them

[@screwyootube1]

Fortunately Big Money, Marathon & Manhattan Project (and Territories!) are among my favorite post-Moving Pictures Rush songs!

[@theessentialcph8750]

Arya Nabavi Agreed, but don't count out signals, that's where they really started experimenting with Synth

[@FlyingAce1016]

Rush's synth albums are some of their best! Even if they got a lot of crap for them at the time.

[@mightyV444]

My own Rush journey had started with their 80's albums, and 'Grace Under Pressure' was my very first Rush impression, in '89, and I was instantly hooked already after hearing the opening song, 'Distant Early Warning'! So no, I'm sorry, but I won't fight you! 😄😉

[@adrian5b]

Power windows is better than Permanent Waves I'll fight you all

[@Thee_Dr_Evil]

Rush fans don't fight each other

[@FlyingAce1016]

@@Thee_Dr_Evil Haha agreed just was being silly

[@ricardocastillo5485]

And yet even during the "synth era", the guitar still carried the soul and emotion of the music, those songs would have been nothing without the guitar.

[@BradSchmor]

The last 3 minutes might be the best ending of any song, ever.

[@erikasteck2395]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@satxguy71]

God said let there light and Rush

[@dougstephens1979]

I was jumpin and cheerin like I was there! What can you say about Rush that hasn't been said? To me they're on par with the Beatles, or better. They created gifts to humanity with their songs. We love RUSH

[@ricardobowles8895]

Solo 3 minutos?? no me cagues amigo...

[@brendendesimone9278]

I'd have to say the last 2 minutes of Grand Designs was 2 of the best moments in Rush history

[@JGM-zr1tv]

Love it or hate it: Power Windows was one of the best produced Rush albums. PS - I know Lifeson didn't like the 80s synth era of Rush, but damn some of his solos (especially on PW) are absolutely beautiful.

[@travis8404]

yes Alex solos in the 80s are the best never gets old

[@Marctull66]

Indeed.... He did some great ones before, but on Power Windows, just take the masterpiece that is "Emotion Detector" : bass, drums and guitar all make "solos" that are astounding... but Lifeson's melodic part in the instrumental section is plendid, very well crafted... on Marathon, Grand Designs, and later on, on the great Hold Your Fire : Mission, Turn The Page and many other songs on those two albums alone. I mean there are structured, melodic... This is what I like in a guitar solo, most often. What is great on those albums is the drum playing, absolutely perfect, astounding. At one point, when I wasn't listening to the melody I was listening to the bass and drums on those albums... this is what makes the tracks progressive and sometimes complicated to play, especially if Geddy had to sing at the same time !

[@kerryobrien6110]

I don't think he disliked the 80s music per se, I think they are proud of the vast majority of their work (although both he and Geddy dislike Tai Shan), but at the time he got tired of having to play around the synths.

[@markcarr5142]

The solo on The Big. Money is absolutely my favorite.. I'd sell my soul to know how to play it.

[@Wakeup307]

@@markcarr5142 No Don’t do it

[@mikewalker5101]

This is one of my happy songs I listen to when I'm sad and being used by people, my favorite Rush song, thank you Rush for helping me find my smile again, RIP Mr Peart

[@test4el]

OCT 1985. I was desperate, sick & alone. Then the #marathon happened. It took a year to awaken to #recovery but the music of RUSH's Power Windows inspired me to stay alive. Thank you #RUSH

[@josie1776]

Beautiful testimonial!

[@kevpiffington2990]

I thought these guys were great while I was drinking there even better now that I'm sober.🖖

[@gunsmoke6230]

I'm going through a problematic spine fusion recovery. Listening to RUSH gets me outside walking again. Power Windows was my first RUSH concert when I was seventeen. I miss them incredibly!

[@billysheppard525]

Keep on, keeping on brother... semper Fi...

[@joebloggs2822]

Same here elmer goad , i was a very unwell kid in hospital in Scotland in 1977 when i discovered RUSH through my brother , all that magical creativity and musical genius made me want to carry on , i was 19 before my issues were resolved and these 3 gents were with me the whole time R.I.P. Neil , you,ll never know how much you helped me to carry on , tragic what happened in your own life , there will never be a phenomenon like Rush ever again . I,m now 55 and still love them

[@matthewmp111]

Alex's tone in the 80s was just awesome; he is such an underrated guitarist. RIP Neil, you are missed.

[@travis8404]

agree his solos in the 80s were epic

[@jjs3287]

Helped by the Signature guitar he was using at that time.

[@maximilianodelrio]

@@jjs3287 that only came at hold your fire though

[@jjs3287]

@@maximilianodelrio Yes, thats true of course.

[@markarmstrong3374]

One of, if not the most underrated guitarist in rock history.

[@robchristie5128]

Frankly, this is one of the best songs I've ever heard. I love Rush, whether old-school hard rock Rush or later, synthy Ruh, I don't care - they're simply incredible artists who make epic music.

[@brendanward2257]

These three were meant to find each other

[@Jer0da0sniper]

My take exactly

[@kevinflick61]

Ditto

[@seansullivan3622]

What I wouldn't give to see this live just one more time

[@ernestolongoria1221]

Power windows is an absolute masterpiece! The production, performance, and songwriting are top notch! One of my all time favorite Rush albums! 🤘🏼

[@ValeofBelvoirPoolLeague]

I had the pleasure of being at this gig.

[@martyc2637]

The second half of Marathon is some of their best work especially as done live in the 2000's

[@Mariee-jjms]

Love this video, tho it's missing the epic solo

[@blueshattrick]

"Hey, let's chop out a big section of the solo...." Great idea! It's not like devoted fans of a deep cut like this are gonna NOTICE...

[@fogzax]

Yeah and what's going on with all that purple flying footage that wasn't on the original video either

[@donovancaldwell3872]

Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed. Very disappointing and that was the climax of the song too!! I used to crank up the volume on it back in the day because I thought it was very important that the neighbors hear it. :)

[@donovancaldwell3872]

@@blueocea The guitar solo! :)

[@travis8404]

AGREE what the Fu#$ come on what the hurry play the tune the way it was played

[@saddamhussein8489]

@@donovancaldwell3872 you can't read

[@davidwarren5810]

the lead guitar solo in the middle was INCOMPLETE

[@donovancaldwell3872]

Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed. Very disappointing and that was the climax of the song too!! I used to crank up the volume on it back in the day because I thought it was very important that the neighbors hear it. :)

[@ijontichy471]

yes indeed.

[@Revelator2025]

Edit. Boo

[@TheSchecter31]

Probably how they were able to post it without it getting taken down. But ya, I love that part.

[@l3eatalphal3eatalpha]

​​@@TheSchecter31 It's an official channel, so surely not.

[@ricksidenstricker2144]

I remember hearing this song for the first time in 85. I loved it then, and it's a life anthem to me now. Word's of wisdom to last a lifetime, in a few moments. Thank you Rush.

[@RealSusanT]

Man, oh MAN I am sooooo in love with this era of Rush…everything is balanced on here live & in the original versions from the album..it is where they blissfully rose to the heavens and soul. Miss my Neil Peart so much! And yes Geddy is good looking here!! (Alex too!)

[@sleeplessnightsofficial6334]

Alex’s guitar tone on this album is phenomenal

[@2112musician]

Rush is by far the best band of all time. 🤘

[@Rob_Kates]

3 virtuoso musicians who made fantastic music for 40 years!

[@emmaswanwick4908]

It's the bass line in this song that is exceptional, geddy Lee bass playing is always awesome

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Wal.bass

[@robertjewer4411]

Just came to relisten to this song after watching the My Effin Life Q&A in Toronto where Geddy said that this is actually his favourite RUSH bassline, and you're absolutely right it friggin slaps

[@daveyt4802]

Miss my favorite band. 🤕

[@jamiehale2136]

10 of the greatest experiences of my life... Exquisite Rock 🎸 Band Unparalleled

[@timmichael7262]

Wow the good ole days

[@TheXanadu88]

RUSH = MUSIC

[@jadejj7948]

No words could describe how much i love RUSH❤🎶

[@scottfielding6179]

Love every stage of Rush, period. This song is such perfection.

[@DanRelayer_Ukraine]

Never understood the dislike for synth peroid. Listened to everything from Signals to Hold You Fire upon hearing of Peart's passing, and loved each and every record. Yes, synths are there, but Lifeson is in no way quieter or less prominent. Songs are splendid, super melodic. So far - Rush synth period is my favourite...

[@andreascrede1833]

This band is beyond.

[@jadejj7948]

🔥💯

[@margaretgriffin906]

Neil Peart was God of The Drums. R.I.P. 🥁👑

[@joer9323]

I've been a fan of RUSH since the mid eighties which was when I first heard them. I so wish I could have seen them live. I love their unique sound.

[@sydrider6023]

I was too young at the time to see the Signal album tour but….I made it for the Power Window tour, my first RUSH concert, and this song…. Will never stop loving the Power Window Album.

[@williansilva1981]

"Suddenly ,you were gone from all the lives you left your mark upon" "De repente, vc se foi de todas os vidas que vc marcou" Thank You! RIP Neil Peart

[@d0802]

"Afterimage".....I thought about that, recently

[@89644323]

I remember!

[@davidhurford573]

I moved away from Rush when they moved into their synth era, now they are my favourite albums. Work that out.

[@nicholasvinen]

I love how Geddy's opening bass line repeats rhythmically, like one foot after the other, over and over...

[@dabhob333]

Should have a billion likes. ❤️

[@iggyfritz7150]

This song changed my life for the better. THANK YOU RUSH!!! How prophetic this song has become. Rush never burned themselves out. They are brothers who gave each other time and space as needed. They ran a 40+year marrathon and bowed out gracefully. Neil has passed into olympus, as most tales of old. To the city of imortals, marble white and pure as gold. GOD BLESS RUSH

[@westsidecater]

Nice commenting.

[@joer9323]

That's beautiful. 😢

[@Lethe8737]

You can do a lot in a lifetime, if you don't burn out too fast

[@grandparails8858]

RIP Neil Peart the Greatest Of All Time!

[@MrIftown]

The synth is epic !!

[@ralphshaw9758]

He did ALOT in his lifetime and the world is a better place for it. Thanks for everything Neal.

[@kennethtilton6137]

Hold Your Fire was my first Rush concert, and the chorus at the ending of this song just engulfed the arena....it was like surfing s wave of music.

[@jjs3287]

Late to the party so Hold your Fire at Wembley Arena in 88 was mine too.

[@nickjh1968]

Incredible song, and Neal Pearts drumming is superhuman.

[@wlouisharris]

I like how Lifeson uses the cavernous arena's acoustics to augment the guitar sound. A lot of artist get swallowed by an arena but Rush turned them into dream worlds.

[@niarane3755]

Signals, Grace Under Pressure and Power Windows~ The Holy Trinity!!

[@execatty]

If you grew up in the 80s.. 😊😊😊Which I did... 👍👍

[@the_nautillus9176]

@Ducati Dave What kind of music you like? It probably sucks too, and you probably get really angry when someone say something about it.

[@carlbowles1808]

Three Canadians making beautiful noise takes me to music heaven 🙏. They are soooo good. RIP brother Neil Peart you are one of a kind.

[@d1654]

Glory rolls on by...

[@PaulDudenhoffer]

there skills and talent baffles the mind,

[@jadengoldenrose3784]

Exactly👍 This is so true

[@Dreadnaught1991]

Long Live Rush !!

[@megazillion2946]

This is is one of my favorite songs of all time. The words have resonated with me since I first heard it decades ago. The of course it's Rush so the music is superb. Wow. Humans can be divine.

[@JimmysOldTimeRadioShow]

It's impossible to watch any Rush video without a pang of longing.

[@roberthuttle]

I love the way RUSH transitioned from the way they played through the years, I can't think of another band that did it so well.

[@melll1972]

RIP Pratt. A Show Of Hands is in need of a BluRay remaster. The concert is flawless and I’d love to see the missing songs, Subdivisions, Limelight, D.E.W. Lock & Key, etc... and a reinstatement of Alex’s rant into Strangiato.

[@perfectionbox]

"Marathon" is to Rush as "We are the Champions" is to Queen

[@sciroccoR]

best music. worst videos. BEST music.

[@davehartenstein6602]

I've seen my fair share of live performances but nothing, nothing compares to rush in my opinion. I thank my big brother for his influence and introducing me to the best trio to ever live.

[@canadude6401]

My older brother also introduced me! He had his friends Moving Pictures record in 1981. I was only 8! loved the cover and when he wasn't home I played the whole record. Hooked ever since. We saw R40 together in Toronto. Magnificent!

[@kevinkilduff2064]

Utterly majestic. A classic and one of Rush’s finest tunes!

[@joeblow4785]

Shred that freedom loving guitar Alex, shred it !!!!

[@Twotontessie]

Power Windows right there with Hemispheres and MP at the top of the list for me.

[@Infidel_hero]

I revisit Rush from time to time, and I’m always blown away by their musicianship and poetic abilities!

[@aupaaupa2377]

Pathetic, they're not your only music choice?😂

[@battokizu]

@@aupaaupa2377 wow, great comment :eye_roll:

[@austinvitoux5835]

My favorite song that will be played at my funeral

[@josie1776]

My favorite too.

[@JRAFF145]

Yeah - did they think Rush fans wouldn't notice the edited down version....or even want it? This is most likely from 1988 (Hold Your Fire) tour.

[@GameCentralTactics]

+Jim Rafferty think this is from show of hands

[@JRAFF145]

***** Yes - But that CD/album had two different tours on it.

[@screwyootube1]

Yes, this song only got extensive AOR airplay when it was the lead track/single from A Show of Hands. They are so technically-proficient, it's hard to tell their live performances apart from the studio versions. :)

[@theanalogkid3763]

Jim Rafferty This is footage taken from their 1988 Birmingham England performance. You can watch the full version of Marathon on there. It’s been uploaded to KZbin many times.

[@alainandreson2742]

For it is a friend The Show of Hands is different some thing mainly a final part.

[@johnschanzle3593]

Lots of songs have climatic endings . Rush seemed to write them on a different level then most bands. We will never experienced another band like them

[@billysheppard1421]

this band has been rocking me since 1976,, incredible

[@Dan27105]

Power Windows. It's their best album. Such melodic, such 80's. Almost every track is god damn masterpiece.

[@doceleven6581]

I am literally camping in a winter hellacious storm shredding this epic...what a drummer !!!

[@ashowofhands9813]

I love how this videos has a few different camera angles from the concert dvd

[@Gudi102]

There sooo many great Rush songs, Marathon is definitely in the top 3.

[@Off-The-X]

"You can make the most of the distance, first you need endurance, first you've got to last" ~ Neil Peart

[@JohnORourke.]

My favorite Rush song.

[@hessranch]

Alec Is the most underrated guitar player ever

[@mbacko1]

I first saw the band live during the Presto tour, this song featured prominently in the set list at the time. The feeling of momentum is so strong during this tune.

[@StuOlsen]

What an absolutely fantastic song

[@jayarajjohnson2476]

NEIL PEART. ONE OF THE GREATEST DRUMMERS THE WORLD WILL EVER SEE & ONE OF THE BEST BANDS(along with YES & KING CRIMSON) THE UNIVERSE WILL EVER KNOW.

[@ledorzejean-etienne3747]

Their music is so powerful and brilliant. Intelligent arena rock!

[@joseantoniodesouzapereira2043]

Uma das maiores bandas de Rock do mundo, é uma pena Neil Peart um dos maiores bateristas do mundo ter morrido!

[@sabatheus]

This is my favorite RUSH song on my favorite RUSH album.

[@jeffleighliter5297]

Saw them from Hemispheres onward. Love everything they ever did. Masters of the their craft.

[@JGM-zr1tv]

My first Rush concert. Peoria , IL 1988

[@smuglet1180]

When all the cosmic tumblers fall into place, we end up with music like this.

[@Headferst]

Very well said.

[@andreascrede1833]

Holy m.... put every sware word in here. This bad. This song. Jesus almighty are they fucking great.

[@djosermatri619]

Rush is The Best

[@Evenpar72]

Great song by great musicians! RIP Neil! We lost a great drummer and song writer!❤️

[@ArnonCorreadeMello]

2022 and still lovin' this song and the whole album.

[@r8dj]

the world needs these guys more than ever

[@kevpiffington2990]

Listening to this band give's me the patience to get through the noise we have today 🖖"when glittering prizes & endless compromises shatter the illusion of integrity, Yeah!!!

[@matheusmuniz3120]

one of the best songs ever! rush forever 🤘🏼

[@richarddancel5112]

that bass line is crazy good

[@neilmiller2779]

Greatest guitar solo ever

[@tonydess3992]

God that fucking awesome bass line

[@vincecrafted3503]

Absolutely amazing song!!!

[@RussellNelson]

You were so young then. So were we.

[@execatty]

What a tune.. 1985 power windows... To be 17 again... 😢

[@Jeff_Seely]

Rip Neil Peart. Who personified the phrase, "a light that burns twice as bright burns half as long". He was an extraordinary drummer, lyricist, and man. Even after all this time I've been a state of disbelief that he's gone.

[@nonnobissolum]

Another positive, inspiring work of art from the masters. I very much remember Rush's music getting me through some rough times back in the day. Music that tells you to pick yourself up and keep fighting. Nice. Sad that there isn't as much of that that mindset around nowadays, the focus seemingly having shifted to letting feelings and resentments reign supreme, expressions of frustration and discontent without a willingness to get up out of the mud and carry on....

[@DavidSiciliano2100]

Very well put. Neil's lyrics always makes me think.

[@MrRocklizard]

This group helped shape me I floundered between music genres for a long time when I heard this one I'd always heard of Tom Sawyer however show of hands live album was like a religious experience to me. Real fan since 1987

[@TheSchecter31]

This song, and the VHS Show of Hands in general, changed my life.

[@Benthenewbie414]

This song will always be my favorite no matter how many times I listen to it...And this song still gives me feels to this day...

[@TheRealDannAlexander]

When I saw this video as a kid.......it knocked me out. That was the day I wanted to play bass. This never fails to make me happy. But seriously... cutting out that solo? Come on......

[@tommyseacat3580]

I "found" Rush too late. Now I can never see a show. : (

[@henrytheawesome4731]

Same 😔 I’m 10 years old, my dad introduced them to me when I was 8. They inspired me to play guitar. My dad has a ton of discs from them, a Geddy Lee signature bass guitar, and multiple books about them. I actually stumbled across one of Neil Pearls books at a bookstore last year! But I can never see a show by them :( Long live rush!

[@blackenedwritings]

I know the problem. They were still active when I got into them but they rarely toured in Europe. :(

[@jamesgoulet2254]

You and me both brother. I went from not even knowing who sang in Rush a little over two years ago to now, knowing wayyyy too much.

[@lalena32]

We need good covers :(. I did that in an unexpected suceesful way, taking into account that I am a girl and I have no musical studies ...😇

[@lalena32]

...for instance , this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYezaqWomZeVm6s

[@jorgxqstro]

Every time the line "One Moment's High..." comes in, I get deeply emotional. I sing it at the top of my lungs and I almost end up in tears. I have never been able to explain it. Thanks for the great music, Rush. "[...]]Music speaks through many voices, in many dialects." - R. Fripp