Mystic Rhythms
Rush
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So many things I think about When I look far away Things I know, things I wonder Things I'd like to say The more we think we know about The greater the unknown We suspend our disbelief And we are not alone Mystic rhythms, capture my thoughts And carry them away Mysteries of night escape the light of day Mystic rhythms, under northern lights Primitive things stir The hearts of everyone We sometimes catch a window A glimpse of what's beyond Was it just imagination Stringing us along More things than are dreamed about Unseen and unexplained We suspend our disbelief And we are entertained Mystic rhythms, capture my thoughts And carry them away Nature seems to spin A supernatural way Mystic rhythms, under city lights Or a canopy of stars We feel the powers And we wonder what they are We feel the push and pull Of restless rhythms from afar
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Written by: Neil Elwood Peart, Gary Lee Weinrib, Alex Zivojinovich
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
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14 facts about this song
Album Release"Mystic Rhythms" is a song from the album "Power Windows," which was released by Rush in 1985.
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Song GenreThe track falls under the genre of progressive rock, a style distinctive to the band itself.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its unconventional style, "Mystic Rhythms" ranked 21st on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks in 1986.
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Music VideoA music video for the song was produced, featuring animations and graphics considered innovative for its time.
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Influence of TechnologyThe song is known for its heavy use of synth keyboards and electronic drums, reflecting the era's shift towards incorporating more technology in music production.
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InspirationDrummer Neil Peart has mentioned in interviews that "Mystic Rhythms" was heavily influenced by the group's eastern travels.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song are rich in symbolism and introspection, resembling elements of mystical poetry.
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Live Performances"Mystic Rhythms" has been performed live many times since its release, and versions of these performances have been included on several of Rush's live albums.
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Coexistence of Modern Technology and Ancient BeliefsThe song is also notable for its thematic exploration of the coexistence of modern technology and ancient humans' beliefs in mysticism and magic.
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RecognitionDespite not being one of Rush's most commercially successful songs, "Mystic Rhythms" maintains a loyal following among their fans and is considered a highlight of the band's mid-80s era.
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Concert EndingThe song was commonly used to end concerts during the Power Windows tour, played against a backdrop of projected images.
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SongwritingLike most of Rush's songs, "Mystic Rhythms" was written by band members Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart.
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RingtonesIn 2015, "Mystic Rhythms" was one of four songs chosen to be part of a package of official Rush ringtones.
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Use in TelevisionThe song has appeared in an episode of the television show "Futurama" titled "The Sting".
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