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Downie's spoken words to crowd - spasticreelin - 08-13-2016

Gordie has been talking a bit more since the first show...Can be hard to decipher what he is saying watching Periscope feeds or through audience noise live..

So, I've got one from last night.....what others do you have that Gord said to all of us, his fans.



“And it just disappears. It just disappears. And that’s okay, too,” were Downie’s last words as he walked off stage.

Re: Downie's spoken words to crowd - JuniorHogan - 08-13-2016

his words at the end of the Winnipeg show were somewhat strange as well....

Re: Downie's spoken words to crowd - Tthip - 08-13-2016

spasticreelin Wrote:Gordie has been talking a bit more since the first show...Can be hard to decipher what he is saying watching Periscope feeds or through audience noise live..

So, I've got one from last night.....what others do you have that Gord said to all of us, his fans.

“And it just disappears. It just disappears. And that’s okay, too,” were Downie’s last words as he walked off stage.
JuniorHogan Wrote:his words at the end of the Winnipeg show were somewhat strange as well....
No, last nights words were not "strange" at all. (8/12/16)
The 'disappears' line, I don't remember right now exactly but it it was perfect (of course)
He was refering to the crowd/performance how each night was unique and it is never repeated again.
I have to go listen to it again now.

Re: Downie's spoken words to crowd - sean.bonner - 08-13-2016

I think this video explains it

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Re: Downie's spoken words to crowd - redhill - 08-14-2016

sean.bonner Wrote:I think this video explains it

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lovely

I'm partial to the acoustic version

Re: Downie's spoken words to crowd - Moof_Milker - 08-14-2016

Like a lot of what Gord says, his words, "And it just disappears. It just disappears. And that's okay too.", can be interpreted many ways - that video definitely sheds light on what he means by disappearing. I also like to think that he's really talking to himself here. Just imagine standing there on stage with 25000 people screaming their love and admiration to you. Minutes of sustained roar, of positive energy projected right at you. Then, he turns, walks off stage to small, quiet room away from the crowd...and he's virtually alone, and there's silence. It disappears. I can't imagine that feeling.

Re: Downie's spoken words to crowd - ashtrayrock - 08-14-2016

as a fan of rock shows, it's disappearing art, it happens live and then boom it's gone
nothing like a painting or sculpture
that last solo gord tour was so incredible

Re: Downie's spoken words to crowd - Scotty12 - 08-14-2016

Didn't he also mention something about it being captured on a lot of devices* and that dissapears too?

* - I assume he meant cellphones, cameras etc

Re: Downie's spoken words to crowd - chagrinfalls - 08-14-2016

This thread slays me.

What I love about Gord & the band is the way their creativity foments speculation, just by the richness of their work, the layers of meaning, all the double-backs of irony & the hundred undercurrents & references. I enjoy this site because people are willing to engage in that speculation. And respect & appreciate the speculation of others.

This speculation about his final words: it's got "rosebud" written all over it lol. It makes me happy even under these terrible circumstances because so long as we continue speculating & wanting to speculate, their work remains vivid & alive. Tho, as Gord is obviously reminding us &/or himself, at the same time it's all sorta constantly...disappearing. "When are you thinking of disappearing?"

Gah. I'm seeing them on Thurs here in Ottawa. I'm already not breathing properly.

Re: Downie's spoken words to crowd - thompson girl - 08-15-2016

Last night I loved his final words: "We'll see you down the road sometime". Yes we will Gord. Yes, we will.

Re: Downie's spoken words to crowd - NWOntario - 08-15-2016

thompson girl Wrote:Last night I loved his final words: "We'll see you down the road sometime". Yes we will Gord. Yes, we will.

Earlier he said "the next time we play here," which was fantastic to hear.

Re: Downie's spoken words to crowd - Moof_Milker - 08-15-2016

NWOntario Wrote:
thompson girl Wrote:Last night I loved his final words: "We'll see you down the road sometime". Yes we will Gord. Yes, we will.

Earlier he said "the next time we play here," which was fantastic to hear.

Amen to that.

Re: Downie's spoken words to crowd - Scotty12 - 08-15-2016

"Thank you Toronto, thank you Toronto, thank you, thank you Toronto.

Goodnight everybody. We'll see you down the road somewheres allright?

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Still tearing up the morning after.

Re: Downie's spoken words to crowd - daselin - 08-15-2016

Well from the 300's it was difficult to hear, and see actually. However, I can tell you that to me Gord appeared quite sad at the end of ABAC when he said "and that's ok too". I saw a bottom lip curl and a man struck by a moment. I cannot speculate what exactly it was about, but I must say I was reassured with those words that he will be ok.

Re: Downie's spoken words to crowd - fingernailsonhull - 08-15-2016

At Edmonton #1 it was:

"Take care of each other. Right? Right? RIGHT?"