Tragically Hip ...

MCG

I absolutely can't wait for the Hip to come to Regina. Day after my b-day, 3rd row seats, it will be a great night!

direwolf74

Hey gang! If you want to hear what truly distinguishes the Hip from other bands and makes them one of the all-time greats, check out today's song of the day at thehip.com: an insane version of "At the Hundredth Meridian" from somewhere in the U.S. in 1996. It must be almost 20 minutes long! It's performances like this that put the Hip head and shoulders above their peers. The greatest rock n' roll band in the world. Yeah, that's right, I said it. Check it out:

http://www.thehip.com

mookie blaylock 10

direwolf74 wrote:

Hey gang! If you want to hear what truly distinguishes the Hip from other bands and makes them one of the all-time greats, check out today's song of the day at thehip.com: an insane version of "At the Hundredth Meridian" from somewhere in the U.S. in 1996. It must be almost 20 minutes long! It's performances like this that put the Hip head and shoulders above their peers. The greatest rock n' roll band in the world. Yeah, that's right, I said it. Check it out:

http://www.thehip.com

...it would seem to me i remember every single fucking thing i know...:D

man, gord goes to town in this one! awesome! it's like he's making up a whole new song on the spot...moreso than usual...incredible!

...insomniacs of the world - good night!...haha

thanks direwolf.

direwolf74

mookie blaylock 10 wrote:

...it would seem to me i remember every single fucking thing i know...:D

man, gord goes to town in this one! awesome! it's like he's making up a whole new song on the spot...moreso than usual...incredible!

I especially like the part during the extended jam when they start playing "So Hard Done By"-- kind of a song within a song within a song. They do it so seamlessly, it's amazing. Not many bands can do stuff like that and pull it off. I think that just shows how in tune these guys are to each other when they're on stage. It's remarkable.

civ_eng_girl

direwolf74 wrote:

I especially like the part during the extended jam when they start playing "So Hard Done By"-- kind of a song within a song within a song. They do it so seamlessly, it's amazing. Not many bands can do stuff like that and pull it off. I think that just shows how in tune these guys are to each other when they're on stage. It's remarkable.

just listened... that was awesome!


as an aside... i love that world container is still streaming on there... everytime i listen to the song of the day, i end up listening to the whole album!!

mookie blaylock 10

civ_eng_girl wrote:

just listened... that was awesome!


as an aside... i love that world container is still streaming on there... everytime i listen to the song of the day, i end up listening to the whole album!!

i did the same today...:)

direwolf74

Setlist- Holiday Jam at the Phoenix in Toronto (benefit show for the Hospital for Sick Kids) 12/13/06:

Night Like This (Bob Dylan)
In View
C'mon Everybody (Eddie Cochran)
It Makes No Difference (The Band)
Bobcaygeon
Pretend
Queen (David Bowie)
Family Band
Fireworks
Summer Side of Life (Gordon Lightfoot) w/ Sarah Harmer, Matt Mays, Sam Roberts, Kathleen Edwards, and Buck 65.

Some videos from the show:

"It Makes No Difference"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR1xxEdXOwQ

"Bobcaygeon"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UfB9VWbG6w

direwolf74

*bump*

Don't mind me, I'm just rescuing the thread from page 3. So did anybody here make it to the Holiday Jam at the Phoenix the other night? I would've killed to have heard the group sing-a-long of "Summerside of Life". You bastards in Toronto always get the good stuff. I wish the Hip would do shows like that out here, but it rarely ever happens. At least I got to see them at MacEwan Hall.

Oh, and speaking of the holiday season, Happy Festivus everyone! I'll get the alluminum pole out of the crawl space and we'll all gather around the table for the airing of grievances. Remember, Festivus isn't over until somebody pins me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaeQz5HwfoI

direwolf74

Hey, I found it! "Summerside of Life" featuring the Hip, Sarah Harmer, Kathleen Edwards, Sam Roberts, Matt Mays, and Buck 65. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzuhNs1WA-0

Todd76

direwolf74 wrote:

So did anybody here make it to the Holiday Jam at the Phoenix the other night? I would've killed to have heard the group sing-a-long of "Summerside of Life". You bastards in Toronto always get the good stuff. I wish the Hip would do shows like that out here, but it rarely ever happens. At least I got to see them at MacEwan Hall.

Hey Mr Wolf - I have been trying to post some sort of review of this show for a couple days now.....things in my neck of the woods have been insanely busy these days.

I posted in the Matt Mays on Conan thread....which was an amazing performance of a song that I was never crazy about - very intense. After seeing a fairly different side of the band a few days earlier I have become an instant fan.

The show was unbelievable - a very laid back and informal sort of night. Everyone got about 30-45 minutes.....wish it could have been longer

Alot of covers - which is always nice. Kathleen Edwards did a couple GREAT ones: I'm On Fire - Bruce Springsteen and Only Love Can Break Your Heart - Neil Young.

Sam Roberts and Matt Mays did a great duet - a song that I wasnt familiar with.

Unfortunately Gord did NOT join Sarah Harmer for Silver Road (was really hoping that would happen).

Sarah did a great version of Lodestar - where she sat in on the drums..... Hip Fans: If you have never heard "LODESTAR" by Sarah Harmer - check it out NOW.....one of my all time favs

.....I got to talk to Sarah after the show - her whole family was there and were sitting right in front of us (they had set up a little seating area in the middle of the venue)....she is so great/down to earth/appreciative of her fans. A few years ago I saw her play at my campus bar - the show had this coffee house vibe and she took requests all night. After the show she smoked a joint with me and a bunch of my friends (and my future wife)......a great memory - although it is a little blurry

The Hip set was amazing. Not as good as the show at the Phoenix a few weeks back - but great in its own way (Gord was sporting the exact same outfit.....as the sweatiest man in showbiz - I hope he owns a few of those black shirts) Gord was clearly in great spirts - you could tell he was into the whole vibe of the night.

Only small complaint - as I haven't seen some of these bands before (esp.Kathleen Edwards) it would have been nice to hear a little "Hockey Skates" or "Mercury" or "Lone Wolf"......but it seemed like all the bands decided to take their usual set lists, throw em out the window and make it up as they go.....lottsa fun

The group collaboration of the Gordon Lightfoot song was a perfect way to end the night - a very different concert experience and I enjoyed it immensely.

direwolf74

Todd76 wrote:

Sarah did a great version of Lodestar - where she sat in on the drums..... Hip Fans: If you have never heard "LODESTAR" by Sarah Harmer - check it out NOW.....one of my all time favs

"Lodestar" is about as close to songwriting perfection as you can get. Just an absolutely beautiful song. Glad you enjoyed the show. The videos I've seen on Youtube are very cool and it looked like a great night of music.

restlesssoul

i went to 3 of 4 shows at commodore in vancouver in nov. gor front row to kamloops. anybody else going to loops?

direwolf74

Hey gang! Do yourselves a favor and go here:

http://www.thehip.com/Media.html

click on "club gigs" to watch the video footage.

If the picture gets stuck, you have to click on "media" again and start over by clicking "club gigs" again. It's kind of annoying, but you can fast-forward to where you left off, so it's not so bad. Enjoy!

Happy Holidays!

watch closely at the beginning and you'll notice Sam Roberts shaking hands and giving the boys high-fives as they head to the stage. Very cool.


Here's a list of what's on the video:

Commodore Ballroom: May 2006
The Lonely End Of The Rink
Fully Completely
Twist My Arm

Rehearsal:
Greasy Jungle
The Rules
The Drop-Off
Goodnight Josephine

Live: Belleville, Ontario - June 21st, 2006:
Something On

Live: (I think May 26th Commodore, but not sure)
New Orleans Is Sinking

Zanne

civ_eng_girl wrote:

My birthday song on http://www.thehip.com - Bobcaygeon!! one of my faves

Wow.. Haven't been around in a while and I missed your birthday... but guess what? You missed mine, too. Whooda thunk we were both Sags lol

Peace sista.

civ_eng_girl

Zanne wrote:

Wow.. Haven't been around in a while and I missed your birthday... but guess what? You missed mine, too. Whooda thunk we were both Sags lol

Peace sista.

hmmmm.... coincidence, i think not!

happy belated to you too!



and girl - have an amazing time on New Year's Eve!!

we want a full report when you get home.... and hopefully some footage on youtube so we can see YOU on t.v.!!

xo

direwolf74

civ_eng_girl wrote:

and girl - have an amazing time on New Year's Eve!!

we want a full report when you get home.... and hopefully some footage on youtube so we can see YOU on t.v.!!

xo

I second that!

Zanne

civ_eng_girl wrote:

hmmmm.... coincidence, i think not!

happy belated to you too!



and girl - have an amazing time on New Year's Eve!!

we want a full report when you get home.... and hopefully some footage on youtube so we can see YOU on t.v.!!

xo

Trying to figure out how to get a camera into the HOB.. but I will be recording the local TV station's broadcast while I'm out.. So I should at least get something there. I fully plan to be front row.. Odd thing that Americans don't appreciate The Hip like the Canadians do.. but it just means better luck for me.. plus I booked a room at the HOB with a friend and my boyfriend and bought the dinner pkgs for all three of us.. we will get pass the line early entry both ways. I plan to dig my heels in at the front and hold on tight if need be. I will definitely give you the low-down on the show when I get home the next day. If I'm lucky, I'll get to give Gordie a hug! lol

It's so soon now! I can't wait!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Zanne

*BUMP*

Just two more days now!

direwolf74

Zanne wrote:

*BUMP*

Just two more days now!

$20 says they play "Last of the Unplucked Gems" just before the clock strikes midnight. They did that in Toronto at the ACC for NYE '99. Then, as balloons and confetti rained down from the ceiling they played "Ahead by a Century" as the first song of the new millenium. It was brilliant. I'll never forget that show. People were freaked out by the whole Y2K thing, and there was a weird energy in the crowd. We thought the power might go out at midnight and all hell would break loose, lol. But of course nothing happened and everything turned out fine. Ahh...memories. The Chicago show is gonna be amazing, and I wish I could be there. Feel free to post a review when you get back!

Zanne

direwolf74 wrote:

$20 says they play "Last of the Unplucked Gems" just before the clock strikes midnight. They did that in Toronto at the ACC for NYE '99. Then, as balloons and confetti rained down from the ceiling they played "Ahead by a Century" as the first song of the new millenium. It was brilliant. I'll never forget that show. People were freaked out by the whole Y2K thing, and there was a weird energy in the crowd. We thought the power might go out at midnight and all hell would break loose, lol. But of course nothing happened and everything turned out fine. Ahh...memories. The Chicago show is gonna be amazing, and I wish I could be there. Feel free to post a review when you get back!

Ahead by a Century.. I really really wanna hear this song.. and a few others *laugh* O.K. alot of others.
I will post a review.. I am bringing a girlfriend that has never had any experience with the Hip (she is a fellow PJ fan). I will have her post her thoughts on it, too.

Peace