But even if it was true, who cares? How is it relevant?
This thread is about remembering, posters in this thread can link memories to songs. I can hear a Hip song and immediately I am taken back to a time/place.
This thread should be kept for that, not a pedantic discussion on TV ratings or veiwing.
Clearly the Hip does not possess a warm space in your heart.
Perhaps leave the rest of us to talk/remember/marvel at the band and their art.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the broadcast. Nice to see the CBC get some recognition for an excellent broadcast.
Yeah, they absolutely hit it out of the park. As emotional as the concert was, there were so many times when I sat back and thought "man, no other broadcaster could have come close to being hands off and allowing the concert to take centre stage while still putting forth such quality production".
It's like the CBC created a wormhole to a moment and once complete it just slipped into the background as if nothing happened. They delivered and left without taking a bow
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Who else was at UofC Engg when we had "POETS" pub on Friday afternoons? Prior to that, it was Dean's Pub but I assume that was quashed because the administration didn't want to be associated with booze. In any case... that's my memory -- Friday afternoons with "Poets" booming off of a CD in the corner of the lounge to start off the festivities.
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We have a third world country inside our own neatly hidden away up there - out of sight, out of mind. No person will ever have a better opportunity to put pressure on a politician in front of more Canadian eyes than he did last night. It's his cause and he's earned his platform.
It's only hidden away if you haven't picked up a newspaper or watched the news in the last 15 years. Everyone who pays any attention to Canadian public affairs knows it's a disaster. It's already a huge political issue, with parliamentary commissions, emergency interventions, etc. The problem is what to do about it.
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Re-watched the entire thing with my headphones on (as opposed to the speaker system on my TV) and it was remarkable - I hope they put out a live CD, or maybe I do the unthinkable and get some vinyl again.
Either way, it made me appreciate the first Calgary show even more. We got a great set list with a few songs that were only played that or maybe one other night (I mean World Container geez). Feeling incredibly lucky in what has been a rough year all around.
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I am sure this has been touched on by someone else, but one of the things that has struck me in recently reviewing the Hip's catalogue is the multilayered nature of Downie's lyrics.
His words seem to always be working in at least two registers - on the surface, a good story with some cool turns of phrase and nifty allusions. But below, for those who are interested in digging deeper - and by no means is this required to enjoy the songs - there is always some darker, often historical or political, examination of humankind. Just incredibly dense lyrics that are simultaneously accessible and immediately captivating. What a writer.
I'm reminded of either Don Henley (or Elvis Costello talking about Don Henley) and discussing a song like 'The End of the Innocence'. On the one hand, it's a simple and familiar song of past love and nostalgia, and it works beautifully that way. But on the other hand, it's a scathing critique of American foreign policy and governmental deception as exemplified in the Iran Contra affair. You can hear what you want to hear... it's all up to you as listener.
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I feel pretty certain that there's going to be a digital release (and yes probably a DVD) of not only this concert in full but highlights from the whole tour. Not sure in what form (straight up, documentary, etc.) but every concert I was at on the tour had pro cameras and notices that you're being filmed.
Right off the bat, Gord going around and giving the guys those kisses. Right away, broke me. I'll never have anything like that in my life. They're so lucky to have done this together for 30 years. Producing pure, original, wonderful work for so long is just something to behold. Congratulations to them for all they accomplished.
You just can't undo everything their work is entwined into, this is so hard because it brings it all back at once. All of it, all at once. And then you empathize with them and especially with Gord. Pure overwhelming sadness. We are losing so much. My brain is now hardwired for tears, this has been a very difficult summer.
Dammit Gord, the tears during Grace... and you sure as hell weren't supposed to be funny near the end. Thank you for showing yourself, for being you to the end. What a hero.
MMP is a great album, a GREAT album. This was an unforgettable tour, and that show was so, so special.
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This thread is about remembering, posters in this thread can link memories to songs. I can hear a Hip song and immediately I am taken back to a time/place.
This thread should be kept for that, not a pedantic discussion on TV ratings or veiwing.
Clearly the Hip does not possess a warm space in your heart.
Perhaps leave the rest of us to talk/remember/marvel at the band and their art.
Oh come on...
Sorry but basking in how amazing it is that a almost a third of our countries population tuned in to watch a Hip concert just shows how important they are to all of us. They are truly an incredible band and we are truly incredible country. What other band could possibly pull in numbers like that here again? None
The ratings are absolutely worth talking about
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First off, the city itself. They had entire streets closed off and an awesome outdoor set-up in the Market square for an outdoor viewing. Talking to random townies, they were all wholeheartedly invested in this event. Seems like so many locals were somehow connected to the band members. When they are home, the hip apparently function as normal everyday people. Not rock-stars with bodyguards, but regular Joes that you'd see at the loblaws or getting late-night poutine at Bubba's.
If you think the anger towards the ticketmaster system was fierce in the other thread, you should check out the sentiment in Kingston. All 5 groups we spoke to had to see the show in Toronto or Ottawa because they could not get tickets in their hometown.
The K-rock rink where the concert was held was TINY. Doubtful there was a bad seat in the house. The energy in the crowd was unlike anything I've ever experienced (including 03-04 dome). Obviously emotions were mixed last night, but the crowd was very unified. You could feel the camaraderie in the air. The floor was shaking from everyone jumping and dancing. Mostly an age 25+ crowd that knew all the words and sang them loud.
The show itself is clearly well covered already. Still blows my mind that they have so many iconic songs. They really could do an 8 hour set and not be getting into obscure b-sides.
Also, they had the lounge area sectioned off for the PM last night. Funny thing was that we didn't know he was there. We tried to cut across the lounge to access our seats only to have multiple plain-clothed people tell us to go around.
I suck at taking pics and don't down a proper camera. But here are a few. The first is behind the stage pre-show. The second pic was taken just before the first encore from our seats. It should be noted that we were near the highest seats. No bleeders in this rink. Top right of the photo was where JT was hanging out. The third pic was taken at the far side of the rink during last of the unplucked gems.
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Kudos to CBC for broadcasting an uncommentated and uninterrupted complete feed of the show. It reminded me of when the unions were on strike and they just broadcasted games with the rink noise. I almost wonder if the Hip remembered how great that uninterrupted and uninterpreted broadcast was
Also, kudos to their self awareness... they couldn't risk Friedman errantly referring to Gord as Jim Cuddy all night. (just kidding :-) )
Powerful show. Most importantly, kudos to Gord and the boys, great courage in the face of mortality. A moment to remember forever.
I am sure this has been touched on by someone else, but one of the things that has struck me in recently reviewing the Hip's catalogue is the multilayered nature of Downie's lyrics.
His words seem to always be working in at least two registers - on the surface, a good story with some cool turns of phrase and nifty allusions. But below, for those who are interested in digging deeper - and by no means is this required to enjoy the songs - there is always some darker, often historical or political, examination of humankind. Just incredibly dense lyrics that are simultaneously accessible and immediately captivating. What a writer.
I'm reminded of either Don Henley (or Elvis Costello talking about Don Henley) and discussing a song like 'The End of the Innocence'. On the one hand, it's a simple and familiar song of past love and nostalgia, and it works beautifully that way. But on the other hand, it's a scathing critique of American foreign policy and governmental deception as exemplified in the Iran Contra affair. You can hear what you want to hear... it's all up to you as listener.
I have to agree with pretty much all of this. Some of Gord's underlying intentions are plain to hear (Wheat Kings being a prime example), but most of them you have to listen to multiple times in order to get what he's talking about. It's that kind of depth that makes them a valuable listen on the 3rd, 4th, or umpteenth time you listen to the album. You'll stumble on something new years and years late, and that's truly masterful writing.
It's funny that you bring up Costello, because he was an incredible lyricist in his own right, but there was nothing subtle about his lyrics. However, he did manage to write an upbeat tune to go along with incredibly heavy lyrics in order to obscure just how dark the song was.
Just one example of many:
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I feel pretty certain that there's going to be a digital release (and yes probably a DVD) of not only this concert in full but highlights from the whole tour. Not sure in what form (straight up, documentary, etc.) but every concert I was at on the tour had pro cameras and notices that you're being filmed.
Wait, that wasn't just for the Periscope?
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