Sunday morning I was trying to explain to my 19 year old daughter why Saturday night was so important...why The Hip means so much to so many. That article does a much better job than I did.
I guess you can sum it up like this; they belong to us, they are for us, about us. They are a genuinely great band, who are greatly genuine, and that's what makes us love them.
####, I'm getting worked up all over again...
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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.
Yeah, I think it's a given hence why they said they aren't going to replay it on TV.
I believe part of this tour was also a way for Gord to get his peeps one more big payday. Not to take away from the immeasurable courage and devotion to his fans as the primary reason for doing this, but I think it's a bit of a financial parting gift and I hope no one looks down at the commercial aspect if it does go that way.
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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:
Totally agree.with you both. The work had great depth.
Bonus, I think a Costello lyric is where the band got their name.
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Totally agree.with you both. The work had great depth.
Bonus, I think a Costello lyric is where the band got their name.
I heard "Watching The Detectives" yesterday, confirming "She's filing her nails while they're dragging the lake" is one of my favorite all-time lines. We should have a thread on that.
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The Tragically Hip's name isn’t just taken from a skit on Elephant Parts, the late-night comedy show from Michael Nesmith (yes, formerly of the Monkees). In a 1989 interview with the Georgia Straight, Downie also revealed they’d heard the phrase in an Elvis Costello song.
“There's one skit in there that is sort [of] like a TV plea: 'Send some money to the Foundation for the Tragically Hip.' And that phrase has also appeared in an Elvis Costello song. It crops up every now and again, and it's just a name that we like."
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One of my favourite things about this concert: a friend of mine was in BC and checked into the Golden Rim Motor Inn to watch the concert.
Isn't it a Days Inn now? Still an awesome idea.
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I’m always amazed these sportscasters and announcers can call the game with McDavid’s **** in their mouths all the time.
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I am one of the biggest hip fans and have already re watched the concert, one thing that makes me sad and I seem to always notice it is when he looks down at the words. I don't want to notice every time but I do and it seems like he does a lot.
