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  REM/Radiohead Vancouver

Posted by: anesthesiologist
08-30-2003, 01:28 PM
Forum: Non Tragically Hip Discussion
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Hey all!
Just went to the REM half of this bill last night and I've got to say it was amazing!! They played tons of hits (greatest hits release in a few weeks I guess) and some new songs (for the last release). It was my first REM show and it didn't disappoint. The venue was really empty, about 7,000 fans altogether for a place that holds 20,000 but it didn't matter everyone was having a good time. The weather was really nice and the sound was really good too.

The greatest part however came near the end when the band came back for their encore and during the last two songs set-up another mike beside Michael Stipes for a 'guest' vocalist.....none other than Radioheads Thom Yorke!!! It had been rumored that the boys from RH were hanging around the venue and had been spotted getting some food at the concessions earlier. He sang vocals (duet with MS) for E-bow The Letter and End of the World as We Know it, in which Thom completely lost it, was jumping, dancing, being a maniac on stage for the whole thing....even took over palying Peter Buck's guitar for a bit. It was the happiest and most energetic I've ever seen Thom at a show, ususally with Radiohead he's reserved and a little more sullen (given the music I guess it's to be expected) but even when he rocks out in RH shows its been nothing like it was last night!! He and MS were really chummy and were hugging each other and doing what can only be described as 'windmills' with TY behind MS and making it look like MS had another set of arms. All put....simply amazing!!
If anyone else was there I hope you enjoyed the show!!
lates
aaron
btw Michael Stipe said he'd be at the RH show tonight...another duet?? Here's hoping!!! And apparently more people in Van City like RH than REM cause there's about 19000 tix sold for the RH show!!

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  Gord's Whistler Setlist Aug 29 2003

Posted by: TLB
08-30-2003, 06:08 AM
Forum: Hip Solo Discussion
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11th Fret
Figment
Christmastime In Toronto
Trick Rider
Yer Possessed
Canada Geese
Willow Logic
Who By Rote
*untitled jam - maybe a cover*
Steeplechase
*jam - Julie's Gondola Blowjob*
Vancouver Divorce

encore:
Into The Night
*Neil Young cover - "If" something.....*
Chancellor
Pascal's Submarine
Pillform #3
Insomniacs Of The World Goodnight/Yer Possessed

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  Billboard Article on Gordon Lightfoot Tribute!

Posted by: northernblues
08-29-2003, 09:55 PM
Forum: Tragically Hip Discussion
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Billboard Magazine
September 06, 2003
Folk Vet Lightfoot Praises 'Beautiful' Tribute
BY LARRY LEBLANC


TORONTO - Canada's foremost folk troubadour of the past four decades
pronounces himself "delighted" about the upcoming album release "Beautiful—A Tribute
to Gordon Lightfoot."

"I love this tribute," Lightfoot tells Billboard in a rare interview. "Some
of the artists have outdone me on songs.

"There are so many great takes," he continues. "The performances are
energetic—and I appreciate it [being done]."

The 15-track album includes performances by such leading Canadian acts as
Bruce Cockburn, Ron Sexsmith, Cowboy Junkies, the Tragically Hip and Blackie &
the Rodeo Kings, as well as U.S. vocalist Maria Muldaur.

The album is a joint project between two Canadian independent labels,
Ottawa-based, blues-styled NorthernBlues Music and Toronto's folk-based Borealis
Recording Co. It will be released Oct. 7 in North America, distributed in Canada
by Festival Distribution in Vancouver and in the U.S. by Big Daddy Distribution
in Kenilworth, N.J.

Lightfoot, 64, has been quiet since being rushed to the hospital in August
2002 with an undisclosed stomach illness, just hours before he was to perform in
his hometown of Orillia, Ontario. Refraining from commenting on his
condition, Lightfoot says he is completing a new album, which will be issued
independently in early 2004.

"The timing is perfect to pay tribute to Gordon Lightfoot," says
NorthernBlues Music owner Fred Litwin, who came up with the album concept. "I'm delighted
with the album. I can't stop listening to it."

Borealis co-owner Grit Laskin adds, "We're thrilled with the record. We feel
like we've created a piece of Canadian history."

Lightfoot greatly influenced a generation of Canadian performers. Acts as
diverse as Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, Sarah McLachlan
and Jane's Addiction have recorded his compositions.

Tragically Hip bassist Gord Sinclair marvels at Lightfoot's career vision.
"He sets the standard for us Canadian musicians that have followed in his
footsteps. He's a breed that doesn't exist anymore."

Blue Rodeo singer/guitarist Greg Keelor agrees. "Talk about a great career.
He is such an amazing guitar player, and his enunciation is so beautiful."

Overseeing the tribute during the past year were Litwin, Laskin and his
Borealis partner Bill Garrett, plus producer/guitarist Colin Linden. Despite
Lightfoot's repertoire of more than 100 songs spread across some 19 albums, Linden
says it was often difficult to match artists to songs. "Gordon casts such a big
shadow," he explains. "It's hard for another singer/songwriter to do
something that wouldn't pale in comparison."

By choosing to cover Lightfoot's "Ribbon of Darkness," Cockburn says he had
to contend with both the artist's 1965 original and Robbins' version, which
topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart the same year.

"I wanted to do something different and still be respectful of the song,"
Cockburn says. "I played it on the baritone guitar, and it's more mournful than
Lightfoot's version."

Sinclair, however, says that picking Lightfoot's uncharacteristically
political song "Black Day in July" from 1968 (chronicling the aftermath of Detroit's
1967 race riots) was "an easy choice" for him. He explains, "When I was a
fourth-year student at Queen's University [in Kingston, Ontario] in 1984, I did a
term paper based on that song."

Seven songs on "Beautiful" are from Lightfoot's '60s folk period, in which he
recorded five albums for United Artists in the U.S. At the time, Lightfoot
worked extensively on the North American folk circuit, but his popularity was
primarily in Canada, where he was lionized by the media.

Among the early Lightfoot songs represented are "Canadian Railroad Trilogy"
(James Keelaghan), "The Way I Feel" (Cowboy Junkies), "For Lovin' Me" (Terry
Tufts) and "Home From the Forest" (Murray McLauchlan). Particularly noteworthy
are "Black Day in July" (the Tragically Hip) and "Go Go Round" (Blue Rodeo), as
Lightfoot has rarely performed them through the years.

"I love what Lightfoot did in the early days," Cockburn says. "He was finger
picking and doing the type of songs I hadn't heard other Canadians do. Plus he
had a vibe that was complete in itself and not part of a scene."

As the popularity of folk music waned in the late '60s, Lightfoot signed with
Reprise Records in 1970. During the course of the 14 albums he released on
the label until 1998, he moved toward an adult contemporary style. He also
scored hits with "If You Could Read My Mind" (covered on the tribute by Connie
Kaldor), "Sundown" (covered by Jesse Winchester) and "The Wreck of the Edmund
Fitzgerald."

Other Reprise-era songs that are featured are "Summer Side of Life" (Blackie
& the Rodeo Kings), "Song for a Winter's Night" (Quartette), "That Same Old
Obsession" (Muldaur), "Bend in the Water" (Harry Manx)" and "Drifters"
(Sexsmith). Additionally, there is one non-original, "Lightfoot," penned and performed
by Borealis singer/songwriter Aengus Finnan.

Lightfoot marvels at how deftly the tribute covers his career.

"It took Blue Rodeo to breathe life into 'Go Go Round,' " he jokes. "It's
also a wonderful performance of 'Canadian Railroad Trilogy,' [and] I like 'Bend
in the Water,' too. Quartette is just wonderful; another that knocked me out
was Bruce Cockburn. The Tragically Hip really went after 'Black Day in July'
with a lot of gusto."



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  Open Letter to Gord Downie

Posted by: Earnest_Canuck
08-29-2003, 07:28 PM
Forum: Hip Solo Discussion
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Mr Downie,

As a long-time, deeply-involved fan (hell, I even dedicated my last book to you) I have to say I was deeply irritated by a jaw-droppingly underthought comment you recently made in the *Vancouver Sun,* to the effect that "nationalism is inherently racist."

Jesus. This is a silly thing to say. Where to begin? Definition of terms, one supposes. Nationalism is the love of one's country - and this was considered a virtue, indeed the basic foundation of good citizenship, up till a generation or so ago.

As such, how could it be "inherently" racist? There are different nationalisms, as indeed there are different nations, and it's a goddamned good thing too. Some, doubtlessly, are based on contempt for those not part of the favoured group. So what? *Canadian* nationalism, to which I'd always kinda thought you subscribed, would have a hard time denigrating any particular ethnic group as inferior, based as it is on the ancient bargain between English and French which brought about Confederation. If you start out with agreement - or inclusion - just how exactly, Mr Downie, do you think a thoughtful Canadian patriot winds up valuing racism - or exclusion? Maybe you're thinking of some other kind of nationalism. Maybe you're thinking of old-time Germany, or Rwanda or something. But you really ought to consider your own context first when you're talking politics, Mr Downie. You certainly do when you're making art.

The only part of your statement that actually makes a bit of sense is the "inherent" - yeah, people the world over love their countries. It's such a strong phenomenon, surfacing with such regularity in every society, that one eventually has to admit it appears to be a part of human nature, like the urge to spirituality. That is, it's *inherent,* for good or ill. In its modern Canadian form, I and millions like me are determined to use it for good - to build a better Canada, a nation owned by its own citizens, a rich and free and tolerant society -- and not incidentally, one that makes cultural space for its important artists, such as yourself. Even if you do have a moment of inanity from time to time in the public sphere. Fair enough; I mean, what you said isn't unforgiveable.

But it is silly. Without nationalism, Mr Downie, you don't have nations. Without nations, the world's McWealthy and their massive business operations will run the show on *every* front. The particulars of place and language and culture - which you've so movingly evoked with the Hip and on your own - will slowly cease to matter. Then they'll cease to exist. You see what I'm getting at here? When a nation's finest poet sort of casually mentions in public that he thinks people who love their country are all bigoted fools, I get a dreadful feeling like the jig is up, baby; like, within a couple of generations there won't be a Canada. And that won't be the result of external forces or the remorseless match of history: it'll be because smart, important Canadians like you just gave up on it. *Just gave up on it.* Sickening phrase, isn't it?

I'm sure you have a more nuanced feeling about your own society than one newspaper quote can show, Mr Downie (in fact your work proves it, maybe more than you know). But, man, that one phrase is so much "the saying of the things that are said," you know? It sounds sloganish, undergraduate, anemic. Most of all, Mr Downie, it sounds *parroted.* We really do expect more of you, as a Canadian, a citizen, and most of all as a poet. We don't need you to tattoo the Leaf on your forehead, brother; but maybe you should rethink your views, or just stick to versewriting.

Sincerely,
One Earnest Canuck,
Lyle Neff,
Vancouver.

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  Click if you care

Posted by: dyersbay
08-29-2003, 04:05 PM
Forum: Non Tragically Hip Discussion
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Hey all,

I came across this and wanted to share it with you.

If you go to this site, and just click on all the boxes, for the different
causes, they donate food or medicine. If you think about how many people can click in a day, then it really can make a difference.

You can only click once a day, but you are still helping.

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After clicking the first one, make sure you scroll down to find the other boxes to click.

Wow stuff like this makes me so happy that I live here!!
:thumb:

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  cleveland paper Hip

Posted by: Ryan2
08-29-2003, 02:25 PM
Forum: Tragically Hip Discussion
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This is from the August 28th 2003 edition of the mansfield journal online
of course its an error and 1 year late

The Tragically Hip rock the Odeon Friday

CLEVELAND -- Even though the border between Canada and the United States is a friendly one, Canadian alt rock act The Tragically Hip hasn't found many red, white and blue friends. Huge in their homeland (they sell out arenas), the quintet is lucky to play clubs in the States. They play the Odeon Friday. Tickets are $25 through Ticketmaster

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  Best guitar player ever

Posted by: Beat
08-29-2003, 12:38 PM
Forum: Non Tragically Hip Discussion
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According to guitar.com this is the top ten of best guitar players ever:

Top 10 gitaristen

01. Jimi Hendrix
02. Duane Allman
03. B.B. King
04. Eric Clapton
05. Robert Johnson
06. Chuck Berry
07. Stevie Ray Vaughan
08. Ry Cooder
09. Jimmy Page
10. Keith Richards

Of course i think i know better and disagree. I think Rory Gallagher, Santana, Mick Taylor and Jeff Beck should be in the top ten, and i really don't understand why Keith Richards is in the top ten. I'd like to know who, in your opinion, is the best guitar player ever. I'm aware that the answer "someone else" will get a lot of votes but i'd like to know anyway.

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  What time are u going to edgefest???

Posted by: gratts99
08-28-2003, 09:11 PM
Forum: Tragically Hip Discussion
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I dont think my group and i are leaving till 1 or so... We figure that the hip wont come on until dark so around 8:00 or 9:00 but heres to hoping they release a damn band schedule so that everyone can plan their day!

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  Octoberfest in Kitchener-Waterloo

Posted by: Sabina
08-28-2003, 08:47 PM
Forum: Non Tragically Hip Discussion
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ooom-pah-pah oooom-pah-pah!
Anyone going this year?

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  where IS the hippest HIP hangout ...

Posted by: Sabina
08-28-2003, 08:11 PM
Forum: Tragically Hip Discussion
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on the internet anyway? Is THIS it? Are there any other boards that get more traffic?

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