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  Billy Ray

Posted by: Tthip
01-02-2017, 12:08 AM
Forum: Tragically Hip Discussion
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"The worst day of my life at work still ends in a Tragically Hip concert, so how rough is my life?”

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  Trivia, kinda

Posted by: sammy
01-01-2017, 01:16 PM
Forum: Tragically Hip Discussion
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I love this picture of Gord.
Anyone know what tour it's from?
If you're really good, what song?

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  March 28, 1995 Ranch Bowl cut off #1

Posted by: jeremyroisin
12-30-2016, 07:37 PM
Forum: Download & Trading Central
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Hi. New here and glad I found it. I downloaded my first Hip show and track 1, Grace, Too, cuts off after a minute or so. I tried the FLAC and MP3 but they both have it. Anybody have a full copy? Also, the first song after the encore break doesn't have a title. Does anybody know if it's just a jam or a start of a new track they fleshed out? Thanks!

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  The Hip Word Story

Posted by: Daryl24
12-30-2016, 03:14 PM
Forum: Tragically Hip Discussion
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I got the inspiration from that NHL player name video from a long time ago (<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4fYVteC8jo&t=18s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4fYVteC8jo&t=18s</a><!-- m -->).
The only thing is, I suck at writing and coming up with stuff lol.

Tried to use as many hip words as possible (songs names, album titles or anything hip related)

Anyway, i managed to get the start of a story going. Could be a good adventure story.

What do you guys think? It prob sucks lol.

But i guess i got the idea to let you Hipbasers finish it lol:

"Taking the Train Overnight, the Toronto #4 headed for Bobcageon. It was another midnight and I was looking for a place to happen. "Are you ready?" I thought to myself. Fully Completely i am! Well, better than being locked in the trunk of a car while Opiated, Done and Done. I suppose I didn't have the Courage, nor the Wherewithal to have the Lookahead to see that Escape is at hand for the travel'n man."

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  State of The Hip

Posted by: FourPistols
12-28-2016, 06:42 PM
Forum: Tragically Hip Discussion
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Really curious as to where the band is at these days.

We heard Gord talk about new recordings with the band. Wonder how far along this is. I'd guess not very far since Gord has been pretty busy the past six months or so. But maybe not, if they're revisiting some of the leftover songs tracked for Man Machine Poem.

It has to be a weird time for Robby, Gord S, Johnny and Paul. Gord D has to do what he wants to do and follow his heart. Like Freddie Mercury, he's balancing solo projects with the mothership of the band.

I can't wait to hear the new material and keep praying for a miracle.

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  Edmonton July 30, 2016 audio mp3

Posted by: britstones
12-25-2016, 04:11 PM
Forum: Tragically Hip Discussion
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Thought I'd post this here as well.

Merry Christmas everyone! I finally figured out a half-assed way to convert my video recording of the second Edmonton show from July 30, 2016 to mp3, so here is the link, with art work care of David Bastedo. Not the best conversion, needs a little EQing, but its all there. Link good until Jan. 1, 2017

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I will work to get the first Edmonton show up over the next few days.

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  Edmonton July 30, 2016 audio mp3

Posted by: britstones
12-25-2016, 04:10 PM
Forum: Tapers Talk
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Thought I'd post this here as well.

Merry Christmas everyone! I finally figured out a half-assed way to convert my video recording of the second Edmonton show from July 30, 2016 to mp3, so here is the link, with art work care of David Bastedo. Not the best conversion, needs a little EQing, but its all there. Link good until Jan. 1, 2017

<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="https://we.tl/EuXDdmvdC9">https://we.tl/EuXDdmvdC9</a><!-- m -->

I will work to get the first Edmonton show up over the next few days.

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  Edmonton July 30, 2016 audio mp3

Posted by: britstones
12-25-2016, 04:09 PM
Forum: Download & Trading Central
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Merry Christmas everyone! I finally figured out a half-assed way to convert my video recording of the second Edmonton show from July 30, 2016 to mp3, so here is the link, with art work care of David Bastedo. Not the best conversion, needs a little EQing, but its all there. Link good until Jan. 1, 2017

<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="https://we.tl/EuXDdmvdC9">https://we.tl/EuXDdmvdC9</a><!-- m -->

I will work to get the first Edmonton show up over the next few days.

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  Gord, the Skydiggers, and Xmas at the Horseshoe

Posted by: direwolf74
12-24-2016, 07:31 PM
Forum: Tragically Hip Discussion
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Cool article on the Skydiggers' annual Christmas show at the Horseshoe last night, with a few Gord Downie mentions (he was in the audience).


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Almost 70 years ago, my grandfather, Jack Starr, opened the doors of The Horseshoe Tavern. My childhood memories include a banquet burger with Stompin' Tom Connors, and Sunday mornings when I would help "Papa Jack" count a safe full of one-dollar bills…

Fast forward to last night and the annual Skydiggers' Christmas show, where a band I literally grew up with delivered their extensive songbook with such effortless joy that the love between band and fans became increasingly palpable with every sweet harmony, keyboard run, guitar lick and rock-steady beat. The "Skydiggers choir," as Andy referred to the audience, singing every lyric to every song, was in fine form.

When I say "literally grew up with," I really mean it. The lead singer, Andy Maize, lived two doors down, was in my sister Paula's grade at school and delivered our Globe and Mail (standing in our front hall to collect while our dog, Auggie, has his way with him – bad dog). The guitarist, Josh Finlayson, and I have been close friends since kindergarten, so Christmas at the 'Shoe is a real homecoming for me.

But last night was special. On so many levels and for so many reasons. Tom Wilson and his son Thompson (billed as Tom Thompson) opened the night, their confident voices demanding the attention of the festive crowd. Tom talked and sang about his troubled past, of a Christmas spent in a Hamilton jail cell, and another in rehab away from his family… But standing on that stage and singing with his son, there was only forgiveness, redemption, gratitude and love. "Look after each other," he said. "Go into the world and love everyone."

I was watching from the "office." It's where owners Jeff Cohen, Craig Laskey and their team have created, curated, nurtured, lived and breathed the Toronto music scene for more than 25 years. A big set of wooden shutters are built into the wall and they swing open for a perfect view of the stage.

I was catching up with J.C. before the Diggers went on when Gord Downie, Kevin Hearn and some of their friends made their way in quietly through a back door. The Hip and the Skydiggers came up together. And Josh has been involved in a number of Gord's projects, including playing guitar in the Secret Path band.

Trying to play it cool (good luck), I waited for my chance to say hello to Gord and to thank him for shining a light onto First Nations issues. I explained that about a year or so ago I had started to research the real history of this country and that I was committed to doing something about it. And I am. He smiled and gave me a low-five – half-slap, half-handshake. We talked a bit about Secret Path and the recent ceremony where he was honoured. He said he couldn't really describe the feeling of that moment.

Shortly after 11 p.m., the Skydiggers took to the stage. About three tunes in, Gord's brother, Mike, appeared with a small group. I quickly realized it included National Chief Perry Bellegarde and his partner, Valerie. I stepped away from the windows and motioned for them all to step up for a better view.

I soon found myself next to Chief Bellegarde and asked him if he had ever been to the Horseshoe before. "First time," he said with a warm grin. He and Valerie were smiling, standing close together, watching the performance, watching the crowd sharing and singing, Andy dancing, pulling and tapping invisible levers of rhythm and backbeat, like a transcendent conductor whose hands command a world of unseen waves.

I spoke briefly with Chief Bellegrade about the Horseshoe, about my friends in the band, and about what I have learned over the past 18 months. I was probably too earnest. Too eager to show that I get it. But he genuinely appreciated what I had to say and we agreed that everyone in this country has an obligation and responsibility for our past, and for our future. I told him that I want to help and he gave me his card and asked me to e-mail him. I did that this morning, before I started on this.

Soon the band was into I Will Give You Everything and then A Penny More.

"Higher, higher/You take me where I want to go/Higher, higher/You take me where I want to go"

I noticed that Gord had stepped back away from the group. He was alone on the back wall, slightly out of sight at the start of a narrow corridor. Was it the poet stepping back to observe and capture the moment, or was I just seeing him metaphorically slipping away…?

It was time for the first encore. Slow Burning Fire with Pete Cash and Andy singing it together just as they had more than 20 years ago on this same stage. When the song hit its stride, everyone was dancing – the hundreds of people in the venue and the dozen of us in the office. Andy's wife, Andrea, pulled Gord in and they were dancing between the desks. It was the Twist meets the Pony, a super-slow-motion robot as only Gord could do it with Andrea ethereal as ever, and all smiles. Everywhere, everyone smiling, everyone singing, everyone happy and full of life.

Andy was talking now. Thanking the patrons, his bandmates, the crew. The crowd was cheering and clapping. They knew there was still one song to be played….

"Good King Wenceslas looked out/On the feast of Stephen/When the snow lay round about/Deep and crisp and even/Brightly shone the moon that night/Though the frost was cruel/When a poor man came in sight/Gath'ring winter fuel...

"Sire, the night is darker now/And the wind blows stronger/Fails my heart, I know not how/I can go no longer.

"Mark my footsteps, my good page/Tread thou in them boldly/Thou shalt find the winter's rage/Freeze thy blood less coldly.

"In his master's steps he trod/Where the snow lay dinted/ Heat was in the very sod/Which the Saint had printed/Therefore, Christian men, be sure/Wealth or rank possessing/Ye who now will bless the poor/Shall yourselves find blessing."

I sat down next to J.C. who was still working away amidst the party. I asked him what he thought my grandfather might say if he were to look down on the evening. He paused and smiled. "Just another night at the 'Shoe."

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  B-side/compilation/soundtrack/demo masterlist

Posted by: rocketsan22
12-24-2016, 06:58 PM
Forum: Tragically Hip Discussion
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Anyone want to help compile a detailed list of all available b-side, compilation, demo, soundtrack tracks? Not interested in including live tracks from boots, but a comprehensive list of all else. Anyone game?

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