The greatest thing about this song is the title, which is a play on the phrase ‘motion detector’ which I didn’t see until multiple listens when suddenly it hit me one day. That’s the greatest gift of Rush lyics.. all these little gems and easter eggs you can discover. Peart was the consummate lyricist and had an amazing ability to pack a lot of meaning into few words; no word is superfluous in a Rush song. This is what makes their songs endure and I’m sure these songs will be analyzed for years to come.
Emotion Detector has a special place in my heart from the very first time I heard this song 9 years ago, and still rings with me today. Not too many Rush fans appreciate this song, since this was during their heavy synth phase of the 1980's, which I understand, because this is the time where Rush was experimenting with sound, and with good reason. It was the 80's after all, and many musicians and artists were experimenting and using synthesizers to make music. With all that said, thank you for your honest reaction to this. Love your reaction videos! Keep them coming!
I honestly believe that statement is egregiously old and tired. I really don’t think Rush fans think that - that was originally spoken from kids born in the 50’s and 60’s who were in their prime during Rush’s neophyte days. Im a mid-70’s baby and been a Rush fan since the 80’s and I will tell you PWs is my favorite album - by far. People my age grew up with the arrangements, synths, the melodies, the horn blasts/arpeggios from Alex, the shredding on the Wal bass, even Neil’s electronic set! Look, most people agree Rush was born, truly, in 1980, and 81s MPs is loved by all but seriously, most people born in the 70s and beyond (most of us now) are HUGE fans of GUP, PWs, HYF, Presto, and RTBs. Nothing against you, I guess im just tired of hearing from everyone on here saying the same thing...then saying they don’t know why this era gets a bad rap. Answer...they don’t. PWs is the greatest!
@@davidames8980 Yeah, most people born after 1965 are pretty okay with the synth era. Doesn't hurt that Neil's lyrics were end-to-end amazing in this era. This album, especially, is some of the most poetic music I've ever heard from any artist.
Another different type of Rush tune with a more intimate topic. Some don't like this phase of Rush and thought the keys / synths were too much, but I liked it (as I liked the prog era of Rush too). This was an evolution of their sound, but what always ties it back to true Rush is the furious instrumental section with guitar, bass, and drums. Love those transitions.
Levi Ramsey yes, I think that was around Hold Your Fire, because as Geddy talked about in an interview Tai Shan was written because of Neil’s visit to China.
I LOVE THIS SONG. It's easily among my top 5. The entire album "Power Windows", has this same perfect balance between all 3 instruments and lyrics, throughout. For that Asian flare, the last song on this album is where you really want to look - "Territories".
The greatest thing about this song is the title, which is a play on the phrase ‘motion detector’ which I didn’t see until multiple listens when suddenly it hit me one day. That’s the greatest gift of Rush lyics.. all these little gems and easter eggs you can discover. Peart was the consummate lyricist and had an amazing ability to pack a lot of meaning into few words; no word is superfluous in a Rush song. This is what makes their songs endure and I’m sure these songs will be analyzed for years to come.
I'm a big fan of his plays on words...and have to say that one never occurred to me. You made my day pointing it out.
You're gonna love Mystic Rhythms.
Emotion Detector has a special place in my heart from the very first time I heard this song 9 years ago, and still rings with me today.
Not too many Rush fans appreciate this song, since this was during their heavy synth phase of the 1980's, which I understand, because this is the time where Rush was experimenting with sound, and with good reason. It was the 80's after all, and many musicians and artists were experimenting and using synthesizers to make music.
With all that said, thank you for your honest reaction to this. Love your reaction videos! Keep them coming!
I honestly believe that statement is egregiously old and tired. I really don’t think Rush fans think that - that was originally spoken from kids born in the 50’s and 60’s who were in their prime during Rush’s neophyte days. Im a mid-70’s baby and been a Rush fan since the 80’s and I will tell you PWs is my favorite album - by far. People my age grew up with the arrangements, synths, the melodies, the horn blasts/arpeggios from Alex, the shredding on the Wal bass, even Neil’s electronic set!
Look, most people agree Rush was born, truly, in 1980, and 81s MPs is loved by all but seriously, most people born in the 70s and beyond (most of us now) are HUGE fans of GUP, PWs, HYF, Presto, and RTBs.
Nothing against you, I guess im just tired of hearing from everyone on here saying the same thing...then saying they don’t know why this era gets a bad rap.
Answer...they don’t. PWs is the greatest!
@@davidames8980 Yeah, most people born after 1965 are pretty okay with the synth era. Doesn't hurt that Neil's lyrics were end-to-end amazing in this era. This album, especially, is some of the most poetic music I've ever heard from any artist.
Ya'll guy's can really express..the talent of Rush...ROCK ON..!!
One of my favourite performances by Neil, particularly the Simmons pads during the verse.
Thanks for doing this one for me! I appreciate it, as always.
Breath taking Muscianship
Several years ago I read in Rolling Stone magazine were they referred to Rush as the "Thinking Man's Rock Band."
Another different type of Rush tune with a more intimate topic. Some don't like this phase of Rush and thought the keys / synths were too much, but I liked it (as I liked the prog era of Rush too). This was an evolution of their sound, but what always ties it back to true Rush is the furious instrumental section with guitar, bass, and drums. Love those transitions.
Hans Gruber yes, for some this is the worst period of Rush. For others it’s the best. I like all periods. There’s only one studio album I don’t like.
Thank you so much for your insights.
Enjoyed your wonderful reaction Enoma to this wonderful New Wave ballad from 1985 🎶🎉🎏
A couple other Rush songs with oriental influence, Territories and Tai Shan.
Most of Power Windows is suffused with an oriental influence (it was around that time that Neil Peart did his bicycle tour of China)
Levi Ramsey yes, I think that was around Hold Your Fire, because as Geddy talked about in an interview Tai Shan was written because of Neil’s visit to China.
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Great Song, continued success.
I LOVE THIS SONG. It's easily among my top 5. The entire album "Power Windows", has this same perfect balance between all 3 instruments and lyrics, throughout. For that Asian flare, the last song on this album is where you really want to look - "Territories".
One of Alex's better solos.
TWO of Alex’s best solos!!! One of the reasons I love this track is that there two distinctive solos in that section. Brilliant!!
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IF YOU LIKE THE ASIAN INFLUENCE LISTEN TO TAI SHAN..