"Mystic Rhythms" is a song by the Canadian rock band Rush. It was released as the second single from their 1985 album ''

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''. The single charted at number 21 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. The song was featured on several compilation albums and was performed live by the band on their Power Windows, Counterparts and R30 tours, appearing on the live album ''

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'' and the live DVD '' R30: 30th Anniversary World Tour''. For this song, drummer

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utilized his

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, playing it on the album and in concert during live performances of the track. The song was used as the opening song of the NBC news program ''1986''. The music video was directed by

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, who is a member of

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