Human dreams taking flight, borne by the hopes of a new millennium. The pendulum movement of the high bar flyers emphasize that time continues but never stops passing. The benefits outweigh the risks, for the adventure is the reward.

The energy level remains high as the band performs a short and rocking song titled, "Gambade" that ends with sudden silence. The time has arrived for the dark side of Mystère, as ominous clanging and industrial noises beckon the Mephisto Stilt Demon to rise from the depths, exposing a mysterious crate. Soon, the dark side becomes comic relief as prankster - Brian Le Petit - instigates the shenanigans of forcing a male audience member into the crate. He then fixes up the man's girl with another man, who ends up partaking in a picnic-basket meal complete with candlelight. All the while- an early twentieth century-like theme plays that sounds like it belongs in a Charlie Chaplin film.

Like many acts in Cirque du Soleil, the music enhances the stage performance. For Mystère, the "High Bar" is not only the name of the act, but also the name of the accompanying song. The Keyboardists provide the multi-layering orchestrations that include a myriad of synthetic sound changes. The act features gymnasts flying and catching each other with extreme precision; the music matches the intricate moves with an assortment of crescendos, diminuendos, and staccatos. The climax of the song builds as the vocalists' pitch rises with ringing, metallic synthesizer patches providing an offbeat backdrop. Then it ends with a thunderous crash. And one of Mystère's trademarks is about to begin.

Contains text written by Richard Russo and Paul Roberts, as published in the “Fascination! Newsletter”.