Rush - Afterimage (music video)

[maximaman380]

The emotion in this video gets me everytime, especially neils pause of silence at the end, They loved Robbie Whelan aka Right field from the signals album

[houth063]

one of my favorite songs, and one of the best and harmonic compositions in the rush history!

alex'' s symphonic solo on top off neil's boosting and speedy drumline, well constructed!! love it every time i hear it.

[hellsoul0]

only bad part i can say about rush is that... they had a weird period of synthesizer that wasn't really needed : P not to say it was bad it just... would've been a lot better if they stuck to bass guitar drum

[w1b1vermilion]

The Best power trio! of the all world I m From Brazil and I Love RUSH for me they are the greatest band in the world!

[King31395]

Still my all-time favorite Rush guitar solo! (followed by Tom Sawyer)

So different from all the other ones -- beautiful build between Alex and Neil.

[dwilmer7]

@King31395 yup i agree ..its really subtle and cool, ....vintage Al, imo.

[1atfaskull1]

The most underated power trio in the last 40 years !

[NerdPowah]

3:20 to 3:47 That's some epic playing there Alex ;D

[funkerus]

In my book this is THE song and video rush has ever put out...A true hidden gem and one of my favs

[moreheee]

Gotta love Alex rockin' the Flock of Seagulls hair! Rush On! See you boys tonight in Nashville!

[gorfjorf2112112]

I've always loved this song. Had no idea they made a video for this song.

[Bigalwannabe]

RUSH!!! A cult band which I"m a proud member there of... Rock on RUSH

[nakedchilli]

@Bigalwannabe sign me up for that cult...



[garyfiguer]

NEIL PEART  ES LO MAXIMO!!!

[321charly321]

@ePhilosopher9 That's not trollin, don't be rediculous :D

[Pryce2112]

Lovin that

[cyyyggnus]

No matter what anyone says, this song is AWESOMATASTIC!

[miiwii93]

i love GUP, but idk why. yes, pretty much all the songs on it are great, but i also like it cause for some reason, imo, it just sounded so different (kinda started their "dark theme" phase), and also cause i first heard it at a weird place during a weird time in my life, so it holds a special and quaint place in my heart and mind. i remember the time so well, and it was fitting for what was going on at the time, this was all just last summer too, lol

these guys kick ass

[magnumshifter]

@miiwii93 You nailed it brother...I was 15 and this album makes me remember it like it was yesterday.

[Zen0Ph0bus]

guess you can call me a devotee of anything up til Moving Pictures but I seriously forgot how fucking good this song is

[talus007]

Look at them just attacking those instruments. How terrible to see them in such pain...

[brotheregghead]

@talus007

You son of a bitch.

[321charly321]

@talus007 I smell troll :D

[biggerbigd]

Great stuff, 25 years later.

[pcbroski10]

neil peart looks like tom hanks...

[adenunzio2000]

holly shit this is one of the best. just watch. WOW - Just WOW

[321charly321]

So far 1 person has missed the "like button" don't join them...

[adriaandersonkelly]

"Suddenly you were gone from all the lives you left your mark upon"

In loving memory.... RNB.

Neil's expression at the end tells it all.

[SubaUba]

As Geddy said himself: "Our lack of image has become our image"

That pretty much sums it up

[Armando2012102]

IMO, there is NO "best" Rush album; each album has gems and surprises, with very few duds (if any).

[homelessdeadguy]

My drum teacher LOVED Rush when I was a kid. Never got into them until now. Thank God the music lives on, even after silly videos and goofy dancing fades away.

[HAKKY2112]

Oh man, I haven't watched this in a long time...such a compelling song, the video, the chords, the vocals...the solo!!!!

One of the most gripping songs in the RUSH catalogue, to me-- in the same way as Vapor Trail, Open Secrets or Double Agent (for the chords).

This song has a lot of feel.

[cashman156]

Pure musical magic!

[humbledrumah]

i love how they play in the "hand me down look" too. classic 80's!

[Emulatorgamer]

i like how it just ends of with Neil's image

[SonOfYoungwood]

1 person was diverted by Geddy's extraordinary looks and hit the dislike button by accident.

[Dthorn912]

this goes on my list of best keyboard work in a song along with many other Rush songs

[seganerd89]

Holy shit his glasses are off!!

[PeeceSells]

Neil lost the pirate mustache and got himself a rat tail xD

[losingitrush]

2 words......alex.lifeson

[Spazmaztic]

@losingitrush one word. gods.

[robadiddydingdong]

gotta love the drums ,excellent performance!!!! matches the video perfectly!!!!!! osama bin ladin is probably great at hide and seek!!!!!

[ArideTWT]

you can tell neil was feeling something in this. Not many vids have REAL feelings anymore

[666slink]

Wow! I had no idea there was a video for this song. Thanks for posting this.

[humbledrumah]

if you ever read "visions" by rush.. this was a breakup album (projected) you can hear how bad they want it with every note. feel the rush! they are truly professionals.

[schmittelt]

I've always insisted on liking any Rush release. Even if it means listening to it over and over until I get it. When I do, I wonder why it took me so long. It's sometimes a challenge and I feel good when I meet that challenge. THAT is what makes Rush great. Their fans expect that challenge.

[clarionflyer]

@schmittelt It's interesting you say that.

I've always been a big Rush fan. But every time a new Rush album comes out (since mid 80's), I usually don't "appreciate" it, until many listens. I'm used to it now.

I think there is so much going on... it take a few "repeat's". Either that or it's subliminal messages (ha ha). These guy's are still amazing.

[Happyrein]

@schmittelt if you could please tell me the whats about this song i love rush thanks

[schmittelt]

@Happyrein All of Grace Under Pressure is dedicated to the memory of a guy named Robbie Whelan. According to "The B Man", who wrote a book about Rush and was very much present during the makings of this album, Power Windows and Hold Your Fire, the song Afterimage is directly about Neil's feelings at the time. Also, on their live CD "Different Stages" the lines "Suddenly you were gone from all the lives you left your mark upon" were dedicated to Neil's wife and daughter after they died.

[Happyrein]

@schmittelt hay hello was wachting this song and seen the reply i thank you a alot / don't know any thing about rush other than the fantasic sounds that they have played for us out here / i feel for you Neil dont think i could be strong nuff to keep playing rush

[schmittelt]

@Happyrein If you can, watch "Beyond the Lighted Stage" It'll tell you loads about Rush if you want to know. It talks about Neil's loss and how it was dealt with.

[robadiddydingdong]

@schmittelt the song came out before they died clownpants

[schmittelt]

@robadiddydingdong That's how it happens. Past, present, future. In that order, in most instances( in objects with singularities, direction of time flow is up for debate). A song comes out and means one thing, events happen and the meaning changes and it becomes attached to something else.

[schmittelt]

@Happyrein It's the same book that humbledrumah refers to below. It's called "Visions"

[fkridge]

@sbrush fan, Grace under pressure is a hugely important Rush album which moved them away from analog rock and towards the digital age. Cheap sounding synths? transistor Guitar? you are not really a Rush fan because if you were you would love every rush album. Insipid lyrics? you are obviously an IDIOT if you could call any Rush album a turd..

[wcjrush]

@sbrushfan, you must not be a huge rush fan if you have come damn close to throwing them out cause of one album. listen to red sector a and the body electric. i dont mean the music either read the lyrics they are some of the most profound songs they played in the 80's.

[27mymoon]

i FEEEEELLLLLL IT! the music, the music!!!!!!

[bmaj7]

Don't know the reality of living in Canada but Rush has to be among Canada's best ambassadors;over 35 years of top notch musicianship,never a bad word about anyone from them.

[marcusedell]

Grace Under Pressure was the first RUSH Album I ever Owned in 1984, I was 12, that was the Summer I started playing Drums.Love that Album and Power Windows that followed in 1985.

[faustomasic]

i agree, also presto & roll the bones are so underated. they look soooooo young, it's scary!! it will be a very sad day in my life when the guys finally give up the music and touring.

[XanaduNintendo156]

@faustomasic

They still have 2 more albums they are planning to make. Yeah, In my lifetime, I grew up with Test for Echo, Counterparts, Vapor Trails, and Snakes and Arrows. That's why I like these albums more than the 70's and 80's Rush. Don't get me wrong, I still like the old Rush. But, it's funny that we like songs we grow up with. :)

[faustomasic]

they're like a group for different generations.  i first heard 'trees' in 1980 and that was it, hooked! 30 years listening to the same group and still delivering amazing work like 'snakes'. i listened to 'counterparts' recently after a long time and it sounded so fresh and new and this, i think, is what makes rush so amazing.

[rycon246]

Just needs sound !

[roenker69]

I agree!...Keys come in strong, no room for bass almost..This songs just bleeds emotion..Tough album for them to produce, and took alot of chances...I love them all.

[Pianogrinder2]

such a rare find, thnx for posting :)

[sbrushfan]

I have to agree. IMHO, "Grace Under Pressure" is almost a total stinker. Production so clean you eat off it, forced atmosphere (they never had to force anything, so why do it now?), cheap-sounding synthesizers and transistor guitar, not to mention some truly INSIPID lyrics (Red Lenses? WTF?) all add up to a total turd of a record. Just the fact that I'm a huge Rush fan means I won't throw it away. But I've come damn close.

[moses132049]

i dont think its a stinker at all, as a matter of fact, its my favorite rush album. the synthesizers sound amazing, i dont know what youve been smoking. i just think it needs more bass, because its really thin sounding, thats it

[emobangs03]

@sbrushfan your a tard. this albums is from the heart

[virginiuspaiva]

sempre fui muito fan do rush adorei o video postado de mais parabens

[ihavequadrophenia]

This song is awesome! And this band is the greatest ever. XYZ is exactly right. NOBODY will be able to truly do musically what Rush did: Make whatever music they friggin' wanted to and rule!

[xyz321123]

This tune was way to deep for folks when it came out, today it just sounds timeless. These guys will be appreciated as time goes by, its already starting to happen to some extent and will only grow. The path this group carved cant be repeated, its just not possible.....

[trixie10121]

I have played and played so much that my fingers bleed and I still cant get my music to sound this good...

[nevinkel]

@trixie10121 I know right, it's just not fair to try to cover something this good.

[Lightridergm]

vaportrails44 +1

[beatsdddx]

My goodness Neil is killing those drums,

this is a really moving song.

[penntocali]

Skiing fast through the woods, I hear the echoes...

[vaportrails44]

Rush's best years 1978-1989. They were right near their peak with this in my opinion. People who frown upon this record because of keyboards just simply don't understand music or who Rush was in 1984. This isn't the 1974 Rush or the 1977 Rush or even the 1981 Rush. This was the Rush that opened new doors for their careers and showed just how utterly fucking talented they were. Grace Under Pressure is pure brilliance.

[1980MF1980]

And keyboards make any song better!

[flamingstick]

I couldn't agree more 1980

[greenthumbguy1]

I always loved these lyrics. Such a beautiful tribute and eulogy. Anyone who has ever lost a dear friend or family member will shed a tear for them here...

[jjcjammer]

@greenthumbguy1

I agree 100%, Always loved this song but now has more meaning after suddenly losing my grandmother last year.

[1001001sos1001001]

@greenthumbguy1 Well said greenthumbguy "this is something that just can't be understood"

[bearmare]

Rush has made a lot of bad videos, but this one is likely their worst. Good thing they didn't release it.

[xyz321123]

Yea Dude what we really need is another

Bee-Bop or Bon Jovi video. All music videos are dumb in my opinion, few if any do anything but make me cringe...

[Signals1969]

I liked Red Lenses alot. and for me, Alexs' best solo ever is LaVilla off Exit

[RawheadRex72]

I haven't TOTALLY forgotten the 90's.

Take Care!

[sbrushfan]

"Grace Under Pressure" is my least fave record. I always thought it to be the black sheep of the Rush discography. Too slick, too little guitar (the synths overwhelmed it), and the some of the lyrics were really trite (like "red lenses"). THIS, however, is a good song; a nice, tense rocker.

[Giantrobokc]

"Afterimage", "Red Sector A" , and "Between the Wheels" are my faves from "Grace Under Pressure". I think it's because they all had really cool Bass/Synth parts.

[magnumshifter]

Yeah man I always thought they should have released any of those 3 songs instead of "Distant Early Warning".

[esrb]

from 3:19 to 3:49 just outstanding: only Rush can perform like this.

[jigar12346]

Grace Under Pressure and Signals are such unique albums. This song is tight.

[1980MF1980]

Best guitar solo after Mission

[TheAnalogKid2]

For some reason, I thought this is the best Rush guitar solo ever. Glad I'm not alone.

[FridgeKitty]

I named my business after this song. :D

Unfortunately the music always ages better than the videos do, but regardless, the message and the musicianship remain. Awesome song, awesome band.

[patton1970]

Thanks for posting this.  I have yet to hear a song or see a video where these guys don't give 110%.

[RushRules4]

i finally found it i saw a clip of this when Rush was getting into the Canadian hall of fame on the R30 dvd and i could tell what cd it was on how Geddy's hair was and i search every song and found it 6 months later and it was worth the wait!

[kalisota]

Alex is 100% 80's in this video,haha

[jisa39]

He has a flock of seagulls thing going on there...

[ChessieSeaboardX]

One of my favorite songs off the Grace under pressure album. These guys are great musicians. We are lacking this kinda talent on the radio today. Rush is just awesome!!!!

[arzihu]

@ChessieSeaboardX

[arzihu]

Great lyrics, great song, great players. I bought the album "Grace Under Pressure" in 1990 and it still one of the best records I Have.

[JediMagnusDelcarte]

@ChessieSeaboardX Indeed we are missing this stuff on the radio today... too bad my 2112 Tape disentegrated =(

[RippinPopz]

@ChessieSeaboardX What do u mean we lack this kinda talent?! Rush is still played on the radio, havent u heard any snakes and arows?

[tubedudeT2000]

man I miss the 80s!!

[gonzales73]

This one brings so many memories...

[3doorsdown6]

Niel Peart has a very very big drum kit, he is even got drums,and cymbols behind him. he is a very very good drummer. i hope to be able to play like him and john bonham someday. i have been playing the drums for about 3 years now.

[rabidbiscuit]

Such an awesome band.

[TheDeadKeepRising]

I 100% agree with you

[sos1001001]

I learned your love for life, I feel the way you would!

[rossboss1]

Awesome. Such precision, terrific music.

[gondo01]

No tattoos and leather pants for these guys. Just plain old shirts and a scarf for Geddy. These guys do it for the music, not for the image. Real musicians.

[ByTor190]

Alex wears leather pants nowadays though...He's earned them!

[Heinrich1122]

@gondo01 It's because their Canadian.

[masterkiller49]

@Heinrich1122 was that supposed to be mean?

[blagnarok]

Is it just me or is the kid in this video Damien from the Omen??

[starkmeister2]

this song is my favorite from the album but red sector a and between the wheels are awesome

[EbolaMuteOne]

Whoa, Neil looks great here!

[sirchaox1224]

Here? You mean everywhere? He always looks badass in every decade. xD

[PinkCellyyy]

ohhh lmao

eww no i dont like geddy leeeee, that was probably my brother that posted that..they are all kinda ugly..lmao.

[MiddletownDreamz]

But they put out better music than all the good looking bubble gum Britney artists combined.

[sirchaox1224]

Maybe YOU'RE kinda ugly...

*snickers*

[orangewizard]

NOBODY in rock music consistently comes up with more unique guitar parts,structure,and solos than AL...and his tone is always PERFECT for the song! Pure fookin' genius!

[PinkCellyyy]

GEDDDDY LEE IS SO DAMN HOT. MMMMM

[Purdizio]

Yes, but i hope he has it now, too...

For me he was the best.

Thanks for your words...

[LastRowKid]

The whole album is good

[meangreen69Nova]

This has always been my fav from the Grace Under Pressure CD, I see Geddy had a mullet there for awhile in the 80's, wow.

[MargoMitchell]

No one give a flying f#%k about what your old man thinks about Geddy's looks!!!! Geddy is a great person, talented musician, and obviously his wife of 32 years is not very worried about how you and your old man don't like his looks!!!! GROW UP!!!!

[Adrianrulz]

Ditto! I save two weeks worth of allowance and road to the record store on my bike for a cassette. I played it on a tape recorder before I got a stereo or a walkman!

[Adrianrulz]

A dark and passionate time for the band.

[tigerx2374]

"During our second stay at Le Studio, while recording Moving Pictures, I fell in love with the Laurentian winter. The assistant engineer, Robbie Whelan, a curly-haired, bright-eyed, enthusiastic young Englishman, introduced me to cross-country skiing, and I used to follow him through the snow-covered woodland trails. When we approached a downhill section, I would hear Robbie's whoops of excitement up ahead.

[tigerx2374]

On his way to work at Le Studio one morning in early 1983, Robbie was killed in a car accident. "Afterimage," was written for him." - Neil Peart, Roadshow

ALSO: The opening lyric was quoted in the liner notes for Rush's 1998 live release, Different Stages, as a dedication to drummer Neil Peart's daughter and wife, who both died in 1997/98. The memoriam is as follows:

"Suddenly...you were gone...from all the lives you left your mark upon..."

In loving memory of Jackie and Selena.

[mfuji0001]

fucking deep song you can hear they play from the heart on this one thanks for the info tigerx2374

[MargoMitchell]

Beautiful memories of riding in the car listening to this on a cassette summer 1984 on my way to the Louisiana World's Fair in New Orleans. I remember my first boyfriend and I smooching to this song in the back seat and they guy looked just like the kid in the Subdivisions video. Wonder where he is today. # 1 SONG FOR ME. Grace Under Pressure was my soundtrack for 1984

[whapaaaaaaa]

they have never played this song live at any of their concerts

[ep3gers]

they did play it in concert

[whapaaaaaaa]

i know now i saw it a while back

[adrian5b]

neil looks like Kevin Spacey and Tom Hanks

[jnoble12]

When I was first getting into Rush and saw this video, I thought Geddy resembled Robin Williams with long hair

[fukinblowme]

Rush and Thin Lizzy on one bill...The 70's ruled.

[Pookatube]

Suddenly, You Were Gone

From all the lives You left your mark upon.....

RIP John Rutsey.

[Purdizio]

RIP John...

[SaskBlade]

I think this is the shortest I've ever seen Geddy's hair go.

[azspider]

I would totally shit my pants if they played this song tonite! I love Rush!!!!! Best band ever!

[fukinblowme]

Bring a diaper.

[Chefen92]

This band needs to remembered forever, pioneers on their instruments, legends of rock! Rush rocks!

[jasecole]

i used to just like the prog concept stuff but now think the later "songs" are just as great

[Purdizio]

...In loving memory of my father: 1940.08.05-1993.04.05

I miss you...

[sos1001001]

Absolam, absolam, Absolam!

[sos1001001]

The coolest Rush video ever. This song trancends time. it moves me as much today as it did back in the mid 80's. And i'm sure it will still have the same effect in the future. " I feel the way you would.

[elchinohard]

great song... we're waiting for you guys here in Lima.. Lima love Rush...

[elchinohard]

great song... we're waiting for you guys here in Lima.. Lima love Rush...

[carriersignal]

I always thought this song was great, but I think the bridge is the best part of it. It has such a surreal and mystical sound with those synths pulsating away like they do. Awesome!

[robertroyfellows]

rush are a band that people don't appreciate until its too late - we nearly lost them 10 years ago! i love all rush material, but the 80's era is packed full of quality from permanent waves through to presto - it's all top drawer!

[salami124]

wow ! they play with such conviction !

great video !!

[wissn2112]

I went to GUP tour in MN as a older teen.

[PhilCastro9851]

they should play this song for their '08 tour!!

[thedarkside7979]

Alex's solo is f'ing awesome

[whapaaaaaaa]

very powerful come see the vids i put as my favorites

[mikethespike75]

This song just makes me want to go out and buy a unicycle.

[rushmixtape5]

Ths song is so powerful even with the solo part with all the chords strumming in I love the song. Afterimage was one of our suggetions for Band names when I was in High School!

[scampv111]

again..again...and again...what a fantastic group...

[mattaki]

i had no idea they had a video for this. one of their most powerful songs. alex lifeson's hair rocks!

[heavymetalrockstar]

I wish their was a live version.

[searinggaspainland]

There is! It was played during part of the Grace Under Pressure tour. Check the music filesharing sites or the live torrent sites (got mine off of Napster)

[BASSPOPS]

Theres bootlegs.

[BadBeatleBelgium]

There is comrade!.Rush release a VHS for the"Grace Under Pressure" album in 1984. Though the AMERICAN version did NOT have it, the IMPORT English did... Splud!

[dugworm]

If there were no lyrics, you would still feel it and know what it's about! Thats why Rush is the best in my world!!

I hope this is played at my funeral