Was just wondering this as I looked through my iPod and realised that a lot of the artists whose songs really spoke to me were Canadian.
Not only The Hip, but Rufus & Martha Wainwright, Joni Mitchell, Alanis Morissette, Neil Young and Our Lady Peace...
so I guess you could say that, in my collection at least, a lot of the heart in modern music lies in Canada! :thumb:
sorry for the double post.
I'm a big Barenaked Ladies fan too!
also, this is my first thread!!!
Its your first thread but you're already over 20 posts! Way to go!
I was going to say that the reason that Canadian musicians speak to most of us is because we can relate to the things they sing about (Canadiana), but then I noticed that you're in the U.K.! Maybe you were born in Canada?
Anyway, the reason I "get" Canadian music is because oftentimes they mention incidents I know about or places I've been.
Good question, I'll be interested as to what others think....
Hey, thanks for the encouragement :wink:
I've never been to Canada to be honest, I just find that (sweeping generalisation though it is) most Canadian artists seem to become well known for music thats very personal and means a lot to them.
Of course there are artists in profusion from all countries like this, but there are loads of American and British artists and bands that write good music, but it doesn't really mean much...
thompson girl Wrote:I was going to say that the reason that Canadian musicians speak to most of us is because we can relate to the things they sing about (Canadiana), but then I noticed that you're in the U.K.! Maybe you were born in Canada?
MattyM Wrote:I've never been to Canada to be honest, I just find that (sweeping generalisation though it is) most Canadian artists seem to become well known for music thats very personal and means a lot to them.
After having visited Canada recently, I think that there is more of a connection with British and Canadians then British and Americans (again, possibly another sweeping generalisation). Don't get me wrong, I loved America to bits, and a lot of Americans I have met have been really nice. However, I just felt more "at home" in Canada.
I think this might be a reason why you possibly relate to Canadian artists.
Thats probably a good call to be honest, and it's probably for much the same reason that generally speaking the Americans I get on with mopst tend to be from New York, Boston, Chicago and the New England area, rather than those from the South or the West, although I've met great people from all over the States (except Hawaii, never met anyone from there).
Zenith Wrote:However, I just felt more "at home" in Canada.
Anything to do with the Queen being on our currency? :wink:
MattyM Wrote:Was just wondering this as I looked through my iPod and realised that a lot of the artists whose songs really spoke to me were Canadian.
Not only The Hip, but Rufus & Martha Wainwright, Joni Mitchell, Alanis Morissette, Neil Young and Our Lady Peace...
so I guess you could say that, in my collection at least, a lot of the heart in modern music lies in Canada! :thumb:
I agree fully (and completely) with this. I'm been trying to find music that speaks to me, with lyrics not just about sex, drugs and rock and roll, and most of that has been by Canadian bands, such as the ones you mentioned, and Sam Roberts, the Weakerthans, Skydiggers, Rheostatics, and much more.
As to the discussion about the nationality and stuff, I've never left Canada. Ever. I'm obviously very close to Canada, and never want to live anywhere else. I feel I have more ties with the U.K. than I do America, though. I'm not sure why. Maybe because most of my background is from that area, but I've never really had any strong feelings for the States.