Kevala Wrote:? It was posted in Denver 2003 that gord and his miracles would play there. They didn't show. Yep, They left every one in Denver hanging. How many people does it take for them to put on a show?
I had tickets.
So, From everyone here in Denver(3 million+) Whoop-D-fricken-doo.!!!!!
And from me....Gord. I'll be there on the first. (yeah, right!)
My invitation is for the hip to come to my house and meet my little boy, sasha, me and wife here in Sheridan, Wyoming.
That would make it even. I will see them this summer.
Love
Kevala
Maybe I'm just really tired, but I didn't understand a word of that. :lol:
Kevala Wrote:? It was posted in Denver 2003 that gord and his miracles would play there. They didn't show. Yep, They left every one in Denver hanging. How many people does it take for them to put on a show?
I had tickets.
So, From everyone here in Denver(3 million+) Whoop-D-fricken-doo.!!!!!
And from me....Gord. I'll be there on the first. (yeah, right!)
My invitation is for the hip to come to my house and meet my little boy, sasha, me and wife here in Sheridan, Wyoming.
That would make it even. I will see them this summer.
Love
Kevala
hock: :roll:
cratch: :what 'nuff said.
oh no, its baaaaaaaack!
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strange how Kevala and Lord Brazle both re-appeared on the same day, after long absences, coincidence?
Lizard King Wrote:strange how Kevala and Lord Brazle both re-appeared on the same day, after long absences, coincidence?
Maybe he finally escaped from her basement.
Run Brazle, Run!
Lizard King Wrote:strange how Kevala and Lord Brazle both re-appeared on the same day, after long absences, coincidence?
I think not; here is my logic:
2+2=5
1 Nirvana Skin Beater = 1 Crooked Vulture
Kevala = Lord Brazle
Nuff said.
Roy-at-tth Wrote:what is it that gord does solo that he can't do with the rest of the band? it always makes me nervous to hear about him doing solo albums. In fact, I even suspect that the IVL and IBE tours were pretty uninspired partially because of the solo albums...
I didn't find the IBE tour to be unispired. I thoroughly enjoyed the two shows I saw on that tour.
I actually am anticipating Gord's new record more than a new Hip record, unless Gord's new album is the one with The Sadies. I'm not so excited about that one. I'd like to hear a new Gord with TCOM album.
I didn't find the IBE tour to be unispired. I thoroughly enjoyed the two shows I saw on that tour.
"That Night in Toronto" IBE 2004 tour - VERY INSPIRED/INSPIRING!!!
emperor penguin Wrote:Besides, "Coke Machine Glow" is arguably one of the greatest Canadian albums ever recorded, and I'll stand by that opinion until the day I die.
I'm with you CMG is an absolutely genius album when you want mellow. A glass of wine and CMG are a great combo.
Someone else said what does Gord do without the Hip? I think he's brilliant. The Hip are amazing but Gord lets loose solo..personally I look forward those albums more than a Hip album. Caveat to that the latest Hip is killer..didn't get me at first but my faves never do.
Roy-at-tth Wrote:what is it that gord does solo that he can't do with the rest of the band? it always makes me nervous to hear about him doing solo albums. In fact, I even suspect that the IVL and IBE tours were pretty uninspired partially because of the solo albums...
The way Hip shows are performed, they might as well be dubbed "Gord Downie and Friends" anyways.
mojo_mattv Wrote:I find that his solo work is much more "CBC 3 friendly" if I can use that as description.
Shit dude, you nailed it with this comment...
HandsInTheRiver41 Wrote:Roy-at-tth Wrote:what is it that gord does solo that he can't do with the rest of the band? it always makes me nervous to hear about him doing solo albums. In fact, I even suspect that the IVL and IBE tours were pretty uninspired partially because of the solo albums...
The way Hip shows are performed, they might as well be dubbed "Gord Downie and Friends" anyways.
What??????????????
And do you say this about every band that has a frontman?
kennedy11 Wrote:HandsInTheRiver41 Wrote:Roy-at-tth Wrote:what is it that gord does solo that he can't do with the rest of the band? it always makes me nervous to hear about him doing solo albums. In fact, I even suspect that the IVL and IBE tours were pretty uninspired partially because of the solo albums...
The way Hip shows are performed, they might as well be dubbed "Gord Downie and Friends" anyways.
What??????????????
And do you say this about every band that has a frontman?
I was mostly joking, but it
was in reference to the way Gord performs in comparison to frontmen of other bands.
I'm not sure if it's the Hip you haven't seen live, or
other bands, but it shouldn't be too hard to understand what I was referring to. I'll give one example though, from my last Hip show:
Rob Baker was in the middle of having a fantastic solo that I was finding really engaging when Gord decided it would be a good moment to start ranting to the crowd about something (of course I have nothing against Gord rants, those are usually my favourite parts of the show). My point is, Bobby didn't even get a chance to finish his solo it seemed, it ended up going nowhere and anyone whose attention was directed towards him was instantly drawn back to the center-of-attention at a Hip show, Gord Downie. Maybe it's the just the way I was brought up (no interrupting someone when they're speaking!) or maybe it's the way I think of Bobby's guitar solos as his voice, but I found it 'unsportsmanlike' and for a split second there found myself wishing Gord would put a lid on it. :oops:
I agree with the sentiment of Gord taking attention away from Rob's solos. I especially noticed this on the WC tour. While it was fun stuff, the mic stand fighting/riding/dismantling, along with all of the other shenanigins always happened during the best solos. But during the WATS shows, I noticed, actually my gf pointed out to me, that Rob doesn't seem to WANT the spotlight. Both metaphorically or literally. He's back in his dark corner, just straight-up playing. That's okay. He seems happy justbeing awesome. Let Gord dance with his hanky, and climb into the crowd. If you want an awesome guitarist who also lovesthe spotlight, go see Mike and Pearl Jam!