This song is inspired by Pearts bicycle trip through east Africa that took place just prior to this album coming out. Neil wrote a book about this adventure titled "the Masked Rider" which is an excellent read.
For me Neil is talking about the rhythm of life, the planet, the universe. It is a rhythm that has always been and is everywhere. The rhythm of all things connected together. Beautiful song! 💖 Could you please react to Entre Nous from the Snakes and Arrows tour It is another beautiful song and Neil's lyrics are gorgeous. Cheers
Geddy's playing a Wal bass on this track and on the album it's from, Power Windows from 1985. From this era of Rush (1985 thru 1993) he experimented with the Wal basses before returning to his old '72 Fender Jazz bass on the 1993 Counterparts album.
@@bigpoppaplump462 No. He used the producer's Wal when recording the album. He liked it so much he had one made for himself, the black Mk1 which can be seen in the Big Money music video.
For me, this song lyrically is a postmodernist take on spirituality and tries to get to the heart of mysticism, which is basically that there's another existence above this one that influences and has power (power is the theme of this album) over us mortal beings. But your take about it being about the creative method is just as valid, I think. I'm glad you reacted to this song and enjoyed it. It's haunted me for 40 years now.
The Professor was trying to capture the magic and uniqueness of every place, from the aurora in the great white north to the scorching sun of Africa, from the places with the darkest star filled skies to city lights. There is magic everywhere if you allow yourself to feel it. Neil loved travel and whether by bicycle through Africa or all over the western hemisphere by motorcycle it allowed him the solitude to think.
One of Neil's most complicated drumming compositions - all done in one take. No overdubs! If you watch the live version, it really is him at his creative best demonstrating his limb independence and challenging all of the technology available for drummers at the time. Sonically, this was a feast to listen to!!! I saw this tour in 1986 when I was 16 at the Meadowlands, NJ. Geddy was playing a 'Wal' bass for this album. He had retired the Rickenbacker for a little while. As a 16-year-old, they were almost like superheroes to me at that time. And I had already seen them 2-3 times (headed to a total of 49) on the prior two tours. What teachers they were. I've nothing but gratitude and a deep appreciation for the music and the lesson they've taught me lasting to this day - nearly 55.
This really isn't a complicated song to play on the drums. It's 4/4 time, with the bulk of the song having straight forward quarter notes on the bass drum. For example, when compared to songs like Freewill, La Villa, YYZ, A Farewell to Kings, Red Barchetta, Bravado, Distant Early Warning...or a multitude of other Rush songs, this song is a cake walk. But I do agree that this song is a feast for the ears!
I've seen Geddy and Alex about 49 times on their afternoon walks. They had a great sense of humour, first class gentlemen. Geddys favourite bass player was Chris Squire and you'll love Perpetual Change live off the Yessongs album. Sadly I only saw YES 36 times 🎶🙏🎶
Rush was never about being for everybody. They just did their thing and made it work for them and their supportive fans. Neil was a master drummer and lyricist. Both his drums and lyrics had deep meanings. No better duo in the world to match his wits than Alex and Geddy. The fans of bands that inabit modern contemporary rock will always stand behind their beliefs as to who and what was the greatest band ever. From the Beatles to Zeppelin to Deep Purple to Black Sabbath and so many more. As a Rush fan, they always showed up for work on time and under budget. Always gave their all from the studio to the stage. Neil's personal drama obviously had a deep impact on his life and the band, but he never let it show lest his lyrics. Every word he wrote came from something so personal and so visceral yet it was presented in a way that was digestible by their fans. No wonder he never would sing. It was too hard for him to do so without letting his emotions get in the way. In so, he handed those words off to one of his best friends he had ever known. And there it is. 3 best friends making music with such deep meaning. "I got this" was always the attitude with Rush. Rush was never for everyone and I'm not everyone. Rush is to me the greatest rock band ever. No argument presented by anyone would ever change my mind. RUSH was the soundtrack of my life growing up in Northwestern Ohio circa 70s and 80's.
To me, it's talking about the rhythms of nature and how it moves around us everywhere, whether under the city lights or a canopy of stars. It's nature around us everywhere, surrounding us. If you want lyrics, two songs for you to listen and ponder. 1. A Farewell to Kings. and then followed immediately by 2. Closer To The Heart. Take YOUR time and listen to them closely. Listen to how timely the concepts and images fit with what has been going on around us. Then after you reach that point, remember this was written in 1977. Enjoy the ear-candy. Thank you for all your Rush reactions. I can tell you truly appreciate the musicianship and creativity. Thank you for bringing this masterful music back to the forefront. Thank you for being you. We are blessed to have you. Grace and peace.
Growing up in church, we never had a set list of songs. Random people would just start sing songs. My brothers and I would be forced to play those songs..lol.. It was a tough grind. Thank you so much for watching!
@@churchboy5827 You did a heck of a job, sir. Hats off to you for accomplishing that. Lots of musicians struggle to nail covers of their songs. FWIW, this is 1 of my all-time favs & 1 of the greatest songs to close an album. I think it's a shame, too, that it faded out too soon.
Welcome back to Rush!! Their album Power Windows is all about power, and to me, this song speaks of the power of nature to move us as we feel a primal connection to its ongoing rhythms, something I'm looking forward to experiencing for myself when I travel to Whitehorse in Canada's Yukon Territory to see the Northern Lights at the end of January. Another Rush album I'd like you to get into is Counterparts from 1993, whose tracks feature lyrics about relationships and navigating the differences between men and women, along with some rather memorable bass lines, starting with the leadoff track Animate. Have a great evening, and Rush on! 🎤 🎹 🎸 🥁 🎸 🐐 🐐 🐐
I think he might have started with a Fender P-bass or Jazz bass with the debut album then went to the Ric on Fly By Night and stayed with it until switching to Fender Jazz for some songs on Moving Pictures. Then back to the Ric for Signals and the Steinberger for Grace Under Pressure. With Power Windows the album Mystic Rhythms appears on, he switched again to a Wal bass. He stayed with the Wal for the remainder of the 1980's and then went to the Fender Jazz bass in the 1990s and I think has stayed with that bass ever since. On tour he pulled out the double neck Ric for Xanadu on R-40 tour, which was very cool and nostalgic. The meaning of the lyrics is up for individual interpretation. Personally, I think Neil is writing about the natural and very old rhythms of the universe, our galaxy and solar system, the earth and the seasons, ocean tides, movement of the sun and moon, and other natural phenomena that we experience to a great extent subconsciously in the modern world; but rhythms with which ancient civilizations were much more in tune. And I think he's making the argument that these ancient, mystic rhythms have played a crucial role in the development of human civilizations and culture, including art (going back to cave drawings and early carvings, astronomical sky charts, and things like music, etc.)
Great reaction and you never cease to amaze me with how musically well trained your ear is. I am not exactly sure what Neil Peart was trying to say with these lyrics but I think you are on the right track. I can tell you what the lyrics mean to me. For me the song is talking about the way that the rhythms in nature are universal. Humans in all cultures throughout the world and throughtout time have expressed musical rhythms in a very similar way. I think he is saying that these rhythms are internal and instictive or primal. I think he is also saying that they are linked to the internal rhythms in all living things as well as the rhythms of the systems that govern the earth and the phisical universe. Esentially the rhythms make up and tie togeather the fabric of time space and existance as we know it. However, what do I know but that is what the song means to me and before you ask no I am not under the infulence of any substances....LOL (I have been completely and gratefully sober for the last thirty years).
Yes! Spot on! The natural rhythms that surround us are everywhere as they are a part of the natural world that surrounds us. Whether its on the Saharan desert or the lake shores in Toronto, or under the city lights or a canopy of stars. Nature is here and is roaring, we just have to listen.
Would love to see you react to The Necromancer by Rush.Great story and they go off on the instruments. Always a pleasure watching you brother.Take care.
Im in for the Fountain too You cant compare their post Moving Pic music to their early stuff Maybe its cause i started with Rush in the late 70s I cant even listen to this full song
On this album, Geddy was actually playing a Wal bass.. and for me it was the richest yet most defined tone Geddy ever achieved. I always wonder why he abandoned the Wal after this album…
Great reaction Church Boy!! Welcome back to Rush - and this is an amazing one to herald your return!! Mystic Rhythms (in my top 5 Rush tracks) are the rhythms of life, at least IMHO. They are the ebb and flow of all things seen and unseen, good energies & bad. This was definitely one of Neil's more philosophical tracks, lyrically, and the music perfectly compliments it. That steady, but intricate rhythm, bassline (I think Geddy is playing a Wal bass), and Alex's atmospheric guitars. I never get tired of this song. Cheers from Canada, eh!!
I always thought it was about the forces of nature that happen and exist, and yet we think we know but will never really understand how this magic of life just happens.✌️🤘🖖🥁🎹🎸🎤
@chuch boy...always enjoy your rush reactions, and love how you pick out bass lines. I must have listened to this song 1,000 times I've never realized how cool of a baseline that is. Great reaction! Hope you do more Rush.
This song was mostly about the lyrics. In Neil's own words: The meaning behind the song ~Mystic Rhythms ~ "The central theme of Mystic Rhythms revolves around the exploration of the human connection with the metaphysical and mystical aspects of life. Rush frontman Geddy Lee’s lyrics delve into the idea of finding solace and meaning through embracing the rhythms of the universe and seeking harmony in the chaos of existence. The song encourages listeners to look beyond the mundane and explore the deeper realms of consciousness, connecting with the supernatural forces that permeate our world. Rush’s inspiration for Mystic Rhythms stemmed from their desire to explore the mystical and transcendental experiences that lie beyond the material world. The band members, particularly Geddy Lee and drummer Neil Peart, have long been fascinated by esoteric concepts and philosophical ideas, which heavily influenced their songwriting process. Mystic Rhythms incorporates various symbols throughout its lyrics, such as the rhythmic pulsations of nature, ancient civilizations, and the supernatural. These symbols are meant to evoke a sense of awe and mystery, encouraging listeners to transcend their everyday perceptions and tap into the deeper currents of existence. Mystic Rhythms speaks to the spiritual yearning within all of us. The song encourages listeners to seek solace, enlightenment, and a deeper connection with the spiritual realm. It emphasizes the importance of finding harmony within ourselves and with the natural world, ultimately leading to a greater understanding of our place in the vast cosmic tapestry. The title Mystic Rhythms encapsulates the central theme of the song, which is the exploration and appreciation of the enigmatic forces that shape our reality. It suggests that there is an underlying order and rhythm to the universe that can be tapped into for a deeper understanding of existence."
I think you generally got the meaning of this song. Its about how we get lost in rhythms and how they can come from anywhere. As the great Leonard Cohen said "If I knew where the good songs came from, I would go there more often"
It feels like they are talking about the rhythm that runs through everything. It is undeniable. It is the rhythm that follows us all everywhere we go til the end. We feel it to the point of distraction and try to tune it out. We should embrace it.
Neil said that about his lyrics. You are spot on. He liked when someone had a different interpretation than he meant. He thought either way, you got something out of it and he loved that.
Mystic rhythms has nothing to do with music. It is the mysterious rhythms of life and the universe. Planetary orbits, how we go to sleep and wake up to a new day, etc… Neil is just wondering about this wonderful machine that powers life and the universe itself. The thinking mans mind running wild about the nature of everything.
In that era, either the Black Wal Mark I or the Steinberger. The album was the debut of the Wal but in the video he shows the Steinberger. Geddy never played a Peavey bass.
This would have been recorded on a Steinberger L2 - pretty compat techno look bass from the 80's - for this album he was using a Wal Mk1 and the Steinberger mostly. I played a Peavey T-40 and have a different Peavey now but it would be sweet to have a t-40 - as far as I know Geddy never played a Peavey.
Always great reviews for these Rush songs ! Keep up! Do you want to try something a bit older, a couple albums before: "The Weapon" on the "Signal" album. Try it live, it's just amazing. They were at their peak.
Your comment about wondering how musicians come up with their bass lines makes me wonder: have you ever heard the song The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis? That is a fascinating bass line and rocks like crazy.
Yet another one of their songs that makes you realise where the term 'world's smallest ever symphony orchestra' comes from, and yet another one of their songs that has me scratching my head in bafflement when I hear people say they dismiss this era of Rush "cOz kEyBoArDs!"....
Yes, Mystic Rhythm's is a short Rush song which means you now need to do a long Rush song. "2112" fits the bill at around 20 minutes, but is a must do Rush reaction. It's the album where they earned their creative freedom. The record label wanted shorter, more commercial songs. They responded with 2112 which was a big F you to the label. Fans and critics alike loved the album and it remains their second highest selling album behind Moving Pictures.
Power Windows album marks the beginning of Geddy's use of WAL basses. Producer Peter Collins' bass was used for the album (WAL Mk-1). Geddy had his own by the time the supporting tour began.
Geddy didnt play a wal on the power windows tour. It was still the steinberger. It wasnt until hold your fire when he got his own and used it live. The black one.
FYI Neil plays this entire song on the electronic half of his kit. ruclips.net/video/9HXrU2p8e5U/видео.html Here is a live version of it you will enjoy.
You need to find the original video, Neil plays the electronic kit. Revolutionary because it was the new Simmons SDS kit that allowed uploading of aounds instead of the Simmons electronic drum sound that sounded like the revving of a old school Volkswagen Beetle. Neil sampled his own acoustic percussion instruments and partially shaped some of the sounds with a synthesizer
Rush's album "Presto" is a masterpiece, the songs "The Pass" & "Presto" are incredible. Produced by a Jazz guy with no cryptic lyrics and much tighter and concise playing. It was a complete departure for them. The whole album is fantastic.
Love this song off of, quite possibly, my favorite Rush Album "Power Windows". Am I the only one who has a difficult time identifying a bass line when other instruments are, seemingly, dominating the sound? Maybe I just don't have an ear for it. I'm okay when the bass comes to the forefront or is isolated.
My brother used to make me sit in front of the tv and practice to tv commercials. He made me pick out the bass line in every major commercial. It was agony..!
ruclips.net/video/uYC4tIO6clQ/видео.html Ghost of a Chance live version I believe you would really enjoy this change of pace from Rush. Call it a love song.
Church Boy says they are in E flat, not guitar friendly. I wonder if they detuned (at least) the guitars by a half-step to get to a more agreeable setup for Alex?
When this album came out(1985) , I thought it was way too "techy". Now that I think about it, it was so far ahead of it's time, and different than anything any popular artist was doing or had the balls to do. They could have just kept recycling Moving Pictures. Instead they truly tried new things. From 1981 to 1987 they recorded 5 albums, all different and changing but still true to their core . The perfect example of a progressive band. No one will ever duplicate them
This song is inspired by Pearts bicycle trip through east Africa that took place just prior to this album coming out. Neil wrote a book about this adventure titled "the Masked Rider" which is an excellent read.
For me Neil is talking about the rhythm of life, the planet, the universe. It is a rhythm that has always been and is everywhere. The rhythm of all things connected together.
Beautiful song! 💖
Could you please react to Entre Nous from the Snakes and Arrows tour
It is another beautiful song and Neil's lyrics are gorgeous.
Cheers
I'd go with the studio track 1st....
Geddy's playing a Wal bass on this track and on the album it's from, Power Windows from 1985. From this era of Rush (1985 thru 1993) he experimented with the Wal basses before returning to his old '72 Fender Jazz bass on the 1993 Counterparts album.
I thought he played a Steinberger on this record.
@@bigpoppaplump462 No. He used the producer's Wal when recording the album. He liked it so much he had one made for himself, the black Mk1 which can be seen in the Big Money music video.
@@bigpoppaplump462 Wal for sure.
Thank you for the info.
For me, this song lyrically is a postmodernist take on spirituality and tries to get to the heart of mysticism, which is basically that there's another existence above this one that influences and has power (power is the theme of this album) over us mortal beings. But your take about it being about the creative method is just as valid, I think. I'm glad you reacted to this song and enjoyed it. It's haunted me for 40 years now.
Interesting perspective.
The Professor was trying to capture the magic and uniqueness of every place, from the aurora in the great white north to the scorching sun of Africa, from the places with the darkest star filled skies to city lights. There is magic everywhere if you allow yourself to feel it. Neil loved travel and whether by bicycle through Africa or all over the western hemisphere by motorcycle it allowed him the solitude to think.
One of Neil's most complicated drumming compositions - all done in one take. No overdubs! If you watch the live version, it really is him at his creative best demonstrating his limb independence and challenging all of the technology available for drummers at the time. Sonically, this was a feast to listen to!!! I saw this tour in 1986 when I was 16 at the Meadowlands, NJ. Geddy was playing a 'Wal' bass for this album. He had retired the Rickenbacker for a little while. As a 16-year-old, they were almost like superheroes to me at that time. And I had already seen them 2-3 times (headed to a total of 49) on the prior two tours. What teachers they were. I've nothing but gratitude and a deep appreciation for the music and the lesson they've taught me lasting to this day - nearly 55.
This really isn't a complicated song to play on the drums. It's 4/4 time, with the bulk of the song having straight forward quarter notes on the bass drum. For example, when compared to songs like Freewill, La Villa, YYZ, A Farewell to Kings, Red Barchetta, Bravado, Distant Early Warning...or a multitude of other Rush songs, this song is a cake walk. But I do agree that this song is a feast for the ears!
I've seen Geddy and Alex about 49 times on their afternoon walks. They had a great sense of humour, first class gentlemen. Geddys favourite bass player was Chris Squire and you'll love Perpetual Change live off the Yessongs album. Sadly I only saw YES 36 times 🎶🙏🎶
Saw them at the same venue the same year, I was 17 lol
I can't get enough of his playing. He's a beast!
Rush was never about being for everybody. They just did their thing and made it work for them and their supportive fans. Neil was a master drummer and lyricist. Both his drums and lyrics had deep meanings. No better duo in the world to match his wits than Alex and Geddy. The fans of bands that inabit modern contemporary rock will always stand behind their beliefs as to who and what was the greatest band ever. From the Beatles to Zeppelin to Deep Purple to Black Sabbath and so many more. As a Rush fan, they always showed up for work on time and under budget. Always gave their all from the studio to the stage. Neil's personal drama obviously had a deep impact on his life and the band, but he never let it show lest his lyrics.
Every word he wrote came from something so personal and so visceral yet it was presented in a way that was digestible by their fans. No wonder he never would sing. It was too hard for him to do so without letting his emotions get in the way. In so, he handed those words off to one of his best friends he had ever known. And there it is. 3 best friends making music with such deep meaning. "I got this" was always the attitude with Rush. Rush was never for everyone and I'm not everyone.
Rush is to me the greatest rock band ever. No argument presented by anyone would ever change my mind. RUSH was the soundtrack of my life growing up in Northwestern Ohio circa 70s and 80's.
To me, it's talking about the rhythms of nature and how it moves around us everywhere, whether under the city lights or a canopy of stars. It's nature around us everywhere, surrounding us.
If you want lyrics, two songs for you to listen and ponder. 1. A Farewell to Kings. and then followed immediately by 2. Closer To The Heart. Take YOUR time and listen to them closely. Listen to how timely the concepts and images fit with what has been going on around us. Then after you reach that point, remember this was written in 1977. Enjoy the ear-candy.
Thank you for all your Rush reactions. I can tell you truly appreciate the musicianship and creativity.
Thank you for bringing this masterful music back to the forefront.
Thank you for being you. We are blessed to have you.
Grace and peace.
how can you nail a bass part so good on the first try?!
Growing up in church, we never had a set list of songs. Random people would just start sing songs. My brothers and I would be forced to play those songs..lol.. It was a tough grind. Thank you so much for watching!
@@churchboy5827 You did a heck of a job, sir. Hats off to you for accomplishing that. Lots of musicians struggle to nail covers of their songs.
FWIW, this is 1 of my all-time favs & 1 of the greatest songs to close an album. I think it's a shame, too, that it faded out too soon.
Welcome back to Rush!! Their album Power Windows is all about power, and to me, this song speaks of the power of nature to move us as we feel a primal connection to its ongoing rhythms, something I'm looking forward to experiencing for myself when I travel to Whitehorse in Canada's Yukon Territory to see the Northern Lights at the end of January. Another Rush album I'd like you to get into is Counterparts from 1993, whose tracks feature lyrics about relationships and navigating the differences between men and women, along with some rather memorable bass lines, starting with the leadoff track Animate. Have a great evening, and Rush on!
🎤 🎹 🎸 🥁 🎸 🐐 🐐 🐐
Would love to see your reaction to Rush's "Turn The Page", awesome bassline
Will do!
I think he might have started with a Fender P-bass or Jazz bass with the debut album then went to the Ric on Fly By Night and stayed with it until switching to Fender Jazz for some songs on Moving Pictures. Then back to the Ric for Signals and the Steinberger for Grace Under Pressure. With Power Windows the album Mystic Rhythms appears on, he switched again to a Wal bass. He stayed with the Wal for the remainder of the 1980's and then went to the Fender Jazz bass in the 1990s and I think has stayed with that bass ever since. On tour he pulled out the double neck Ric for Xanadu on R-40 tour, which was very cool and nostalgic.
The meaning of the lyrics is up for individual interpretation. Personally, I think Neil is writing about the natural and very old rhythms of the universe, our galaxy and solar system, the earth and the seasons, ocean tides, movement of the sun and moon, and other natural phenomena that we experience to a great extent subconsciously in the modern world; but rhythms with which ancient civilizations were much more in tune. And I think he's making the argument that these ancient, mystic rhythms have played a crucial role in the development of human civilizations and culture, including art (going back to cave drawings and early carvings, astronomical sky charts, and things like music, etc.)
Great reaction and you never cease to amaze me with how musically well trained your ear is.
I am not exactly sure what Neil Peart was trying to say with these lyrics but I think you are on the right track.
I can tell you what the lyrics mean to me. For me the song is talking about the way that the rhythms in nature are universal. Humans in all cultures throughout the world and throughtout time have expressed musical rhythms in a very similar way. I think he is saying that these rhythms are internal and instictive or primal. I think he is also saying that they are linked to the internal rhythms in all living things as well as the rhythms of the systems that govern the earth and the phisical universe. Esentially the rhythms make up and tie togeather the fabric of time space and existance as we know it. However, what do I know but that is what the song means to me and before you ask no I am not under the infulence of any substances....LOL (I have been completely and gratefully sober for the last thirty years).
Yes! Spot on! The natural rhythms that surround us are everywhere as they are a part of the natural world that surrounds us. Whether its on the Saharan desert or the lake shores in Toronto, or under the city lights or a canopy of stars. Nature is here and is roaring, we just have to listen.
Lol.. Thank you for that.. I knew I wasn't crazy.
Would love to see you react to The Necromancer by Rush.Great story and they go off on the instruments. Always a pleasure watching you brother.Take care.
Or the fountain of lamneth now thats a trip . Lyrically too
Im in for the Fountain too You cant compare their post Moving Pic music to their early stuff Maybe its cause i started with Rush in the late 70s I cant even listen to this full song
The bass is awesome in this song
*ENDORSED!!* 👍👍
Hands down the best rip by 3 dudes EVER... That jam at about the 7 minute mark of that song is absolutely insane!
Been waiting for more Rush! Thank you!
Thank you for watching.. I love this band!
Yesss!! It’s been a minute Church Boy. Glad to see you reacting to Rush again! Always here for it.
It feels good to be back..
Well that was a really cool surprise seeing you pull out your bass and giving Ged's bassline a go. Excellent reaction!
Thank you.. His bass lines confuse the heck out of me.
On this album, Geddy was actually playing a Wal bass.. and for me it was the richest yet most defined tone Geddy ever achieved. I always wonder why he abandoned the Wal after this album…
Bring back the Rush journey brotha , I enjoy it a lot. God Bless , keep jamming
Your name is cool.. I am absolutely loving this band!
@@churchboy5827just like Ashy Larry said “I should of just taken out the trash”
Great reaction Church Boy!! Welcome back to Rush - and this is an amazing one to herald your return!! Mystic Rhythms (in my top 5 Rush tracks) are the rhythms of life, at least IMHO. They are the ebb and flow of all things seen and unseen, good energies & bad. This was definitely one of Neil's more philosophical tracks, lyrically, and the music perfectly compliments it. That steady, but intricate rhythm, bassline (I think Geddy is playing a Wal bass), and Alex's atmospheric guitars.
I never get tired of this song. Cheers from Canada, eh!!
I just looked up a Wal bass...Jeez!.. That thing is expensive. One day, one day...
I always thought it was about the forces of nature that happen and exist, and yet we think we know but will never really understand how this magic of life just happens.✌️🤘🖖🥁🎹🎸🎤
Church, I think you found the mystic rhythm...another great reaction!
Glad to see you back doing Rush. It’s time for Vital Signs!
Concurrence on Vital Signs.
I will check that out.
Love how you can just grab your bass and pick up the riff right away and hearing what key they are in. You’re fire! 😁
Love this song - especially played really loud !!!!
@chuch boy...always enjoy your rush reactions, and love how you pick out bass lines. I must have listened to this song 1,000 times I've never realized how cool of a baseline that is. Great reaction! Hope you do more Rush.
Thank you..I love this band.. That bass line is killer!
@@churchboy5827 fun to watch the moment you hear it. I can see it coming in your expressions.
Thank you. My personal favorite.
The smile on your face when u hear and react to Geddy's base lines is priceless!!
He is an incredible bassist and his tone is unmatched.
This song was mostly about the lyrics. In Neil's own words:
The meaning behind the song ~Mystic Rhythms ~
"The central theme of Mystic Rhythms revolves around the exploration of the human connection with the metaphysical and mystical aspects of life. Rush frontman Geddy Lee’s lyrics delve into the idea of finding solace and meaning through embracing the rhythms of the universe and seeking harmony in the chaos of existence. The song encourages listeners to look beyond the mundane and explore the deeper realms of consciousness, connecting with the supernatural forces that permeate our world.
Rush’s inspiration for Mystic Rhythms stemmed from their desire to explore the mystical and transcendental experiences that lie beyond the material world. The band members, particularly Geddy Lee and drummer Neil Peart, have long been fascinated by esoteric concepts and philosophical ideas, which heavily influenced their songwriting process.
Mystic Rhythms incorporates various symbols throughout its lyrics, such as the rhythmic pulsations of nature, ancient civilizations, and the supernatural. These symbols are meant to evoke a sense of awe and mystery, encouraging listeners to transcend their everyday perceptions and tap into the deeper currents of existence.
Mystic Rhythms speaks to the spiritual yearning within all of us. The song encourages listeners to seek solace, enlightenment, and a deeper connection with the spiritual realm. It emphasizes the importance of finding harmony within ourselves and with the natural world, ultimately leading to a greater understanding of our place in the vast cosmic tapestry.
The title Mystic Rhythms encapsulates the central theme of the song, which is the exploration and appreciation of the enigmatic forces that shape our reality. It suggests that there is an underlying order and rhythm to the universe that can be tapped into for a deeper understanding of existence."
I think you generally got the meaning of this song. Its about how we get lost in rhythms and how they can come from anywhere.
As the great Leonard Cohen said "If I knew where the good songs came from, I would go there more often"
It feels like they are talking about the rhythm that runs through everything. It is undeniable. It is the rhythm that follows us all everywhere we go til the end. We feel it to the point of distraction and try to tune it out. We should embrace it.
You got it right. Our planet being the heart of life.
With any Music, it’s about your own interpretation of what you hear and feel.
It’s a personal thing…
Neil said that about his lyrics. You are spot on. He liked when someone had a different interpretation than he meant. He thought either way, you got something out of it and he loved that.
Mystic rhythms has nothing to do with music. It is the mysterious rhythms of life and the universe. Planetary orbits, how we go to sleep and wake up to a new day, etc… Neil is just wondering about this wonderful machine that powers life and the universe itself. The thinking mans mind running wild about the nature of everything.
music...it moves us, all over the world and prob in space too! lol Music takes us places, pleasant and otherwise...keep on!
You’re reactions to Neil’s brilliant time signatures have made me giggle and it is so interesting to see a similar reaction to Neil’s lyrics.
Where have you been on the RUSH front? Miss you bud. Love your RUSH reactions
I'm back..lol.. I can't get enough of Rush. Thank you for watching.
Live Geddy is playing a Fender Jazz on this song, unsure what he played on the studio recording.
In that era, either the Black Wal Mark I or the Steinberger. The album was the debut of the Wal but in the video he shows the Steinberger.
Geddy never played a Peavey bass.
Now you need to listen to “High Water” from Hold Your Fire, it’s like part 2 to this song.
One of my favorites.
The Legend of "Church Boy"
Waddup Todd!
This would have been recorded on a Steinberger L2 - pretty compat techno look bass from the 80's - for this album he was using a Wal Mk1 and the Steinberger mostly. I played a Peavey T-40 and have a different Peavey now but it would be sweet to have a t-40 - as far as I know Geddy never played a Peavey.
Always great reviews for these Rush songs ! Keep up! Do you want to try something a bit older, a couple albums before: "The Weapon" on the "Signal" album. Try it live, it's just amazing. They were at their peak.
Thank you.. Challenge accepted!
@@beniboah4123 Friendly correction: “Signals” album (plural)
That Bassline could very well be in a Motown song from the 1960s…😁
Your comment about wondering how musicians come up with their bass lines makes me wonder: have you ever heard the song The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis? That is a fascinating bass line and rocks like crazy.
I will check that out!
Yet another one of their songs that makes you realise where the term 'world's smallest ever symphony orchestra' comes from, and yet another one of their songs that has me scratching my head in bafflement when I hear people say they dismiss this era of Rush "cOz kEyBoArDs!"....
I am excited to hear more of their music. Musically, their untouchable.
This is the heavy synth era of Rush, where many Rush fans like myself checked out. I later grew to appreciate it, but not in love with this Rush
Yes, Mystic Rhythm's is a short Rush song which means you now need to do a long Rush song. "2112" fits the bill at around 20 minutes, but is a must do Rush reaction. It's the album where they earned their creative freedom. The record label wanted shorter, more commercial songs. They responded with 2112 which was a big F you to the label. Fans and critics alike loved the album and it remains their second highest selling album behind Moving Pictures.
I will check that out for sure.
Power Windows album marks the beginning of Geddy's use of WAL basses. Producer Peter Collins' bass was used for the album (WAL Mk-1). Geddy had his own by the time the supporting tour began.
Geddy didnt play a wal on the power windows tour. It was still the steinberger. It wasnt until hold your fire when he got his own and used it live. The black one.
I think it’s about our conciseness in all humans…. Great review…. How about gracing your ears to Anagram off the Presto album… check out the lyrics…
FYI Neil plays this entire song on the electronic half of his kit.
ruclips.net/video/9HXrU2p8e5U/видео.html Here is a live version of it you will enjoy.
You need to find the original video, Neil plays the electronic kit. Revolutionary because it was the new Simmons SDS kit that allowed uploading of aounds instead of the Simmons electronic drum sound that sounded like the revving of a old school Volkswagen Beetle.
Neil sampled his own acoustic percussion instruments and partially shaped some of the sounds with a synthesizer
Rush's album "Presto" is a masterpiece, the songs "The Pass" & "Presto" are incredible. Produced by a Jazz guy with no cryptic lyrics and much tighter and concise playing. It was a complete departure for them. The whole album is fantastic.
One of my least favorite.
@mariai9549 cool
Geddy's tone largely comes from the aggression with which he plays his bass.
That is a tone I have been searching for.
@@churchboy5827 Geddy just locks into the groove, uproots it and give it extra punch.
Welcome back to Rush Church Boy! Next Up....The Main Monkey Business....Killer Bass Lines!!
Rob.. Thank you for the suggestion. I just uploaded a video, listening to that song.. Thanks to you.
Grand Designs is a great song from this same album!
I will check that out
Love this song off of, quite possibly, my favorite Rush Album "Power Windows". Am I the only one who has a difficult time identifying a bass line when other instruments are, seemingly, dominating the sound? Maybe I just don't have an ear for it. I'm okay when the bass comes to the forefront or is isolated.
Any song in particular ?
My brother used to make me sit in front of the tv and practice to tv commercials. He made me pick out the bass line in every major commercial. It was agony..!
It is a wal mk1 bass and it is the only song that uses it in power windows.
Watch the live version. Video version😊
Headlong Flight...!!!! Pretty please???
Challenge accepted!
Everything in our natural world has a rhythm, some or most mysterious.
Their messaging is deep!
ruclips.net/video/uYC4tIO6clQ/видео.html Ghost of a Chance live version
I believe you would really enjoy this change of pace from Rush. Call it a love song.
I believe on this Geddy used a Wal bass guitar, not sure of the model....
That tone is amazing!
fender bass
New bass?
Geddy didn’t use the Rick pretty Much after the early 80s. Mostly FenderJazz.
Church Boy says they are in E flat, not guitar friendly. I wonder if they detuned (at least) the guitars by a half-step to get to a more agreeable setup for Alex?
When this album came out(1985) , I thought it was way too "techy". Now that I think about it, it was so far ahead of it's time, and different than anything any popular artist was doing or had the balls to do. They could have just kept recycling Moving Pictures. Instead they truly tried new things. From 1981 to 1987 they recorded 5 albums, all different and changing but still true to their core . The perfect example of a progressive band. No one will ever duplicate them
you may be right. or it’s the underlying rhythm of the Earth?
Church? Honestly, I had given up on you returning to Rush... 😢
Neverrrrrrr!
Geddy and Alex's least favorite song. They tried to talk Neil out of making it.
Simply stated, Rush is, the best band ever.
I agree