[Killer Whale Tank]

In terms of releasing material from the vault, one question is what would constitute a seemly delay, honouring the passing of Gord, versus unseemly scrambling to capitalize on this last peak period of interest in the band.

Sure, I'd rush out to buy a "Rare and Unreleased" compilation right now. But if I'm in the band, it is probably MUCH too soon to want to sift through all that material - the wound of Gord's demise still being too fresh. (The same might be true - perhaps even more so - of a "tribute concert" in which the boys play backing band to a series of lead singers).

Wait too long and you pass your obvious commercial window. I doubt this is a massive consideration for the band, but it might matter quite a bit if you're the record company. And this could be relevant in terms of how generous the package is.

So, the timing is an interesting variable. Just saying.

[FourPistols]

Well, if we look at Queen, Freddie died in November 1991 and his final recordings didn’t surface until four years later.

I do think they’re going to need time here. The wound is very fresh.

We know there’s plenty of unreleased songs from decades back in some cases.

I just wonder if they worked on any new Hip songs in 2016 or 2017. That’s the bigger question to me.

[direwolf74]

Well, if we look at Queen, Freddie died in November 1991 and his final recordings didn’t surface until four years later.

I do think they’re going to need time here. The wound is very fresh.

We know there’s plenty of unreleased songs from decades back in some cases.

I just wonder if they worked on any new Hip songs in 2016 or 2017. That’s the bigger question to me.

There's also the MMP "companion album" that Robby talked about a little while ago. Also, during Gord's interview with Mansbridge near the end of 2016, he mentioned that he had been working with the guys on new music, along with his solo projects. I'm very curious to know how far along they were with that stuff. Was this material just rough sketches and demos? Or were they close to completion? I suppose we'll find out eventually.

[gsmacleod]

There's also the MMP "companion album" that Robby talked about a little while ago. Also, during Gord's interview with Mansbridge near the end of 2016, he mentioned that he had been working with the guys on new music, along with his solo projects. I'm very curious to know how far along they were with that stuff. Was this material just rough sketches and demos? Or were they close to completion? I suppose we'll find out eventually.

I think in the interview where he first mentioned the double album of unreleased stuff that they had about an EP worth of stuff post MMP. Who knows what state it's in or whether it will ever see the light of day but if Gord's parts are good enough, it would be great to hear this stuff and bookend their catalogue with EP's.

Shane

[gsmacleod]

There's also the MMP "companion album" that Robby talked about a little while ago.

Also, whether it's part of the "companion" album or not, I'd also love to hear the Man-Machine jam Rob had spoken about.

Shane

[cochise]

I too share some of the dislike noted above in regards to "cover/tribute" bands, but at the same time there are a few exceptions to the rule.

There are a couple phenomenal Pink Floyd cover bands bands out there, Eclipse, Comfortably Numb, Aussie Floyd, they are pretty impressive to see.

Musical Box puts on an incredible Peter Gabriel era Genesis show.

Any of the "Classic Album's Live" I have seen have also been stellar.

Yes, there are a lot of garbage tributes out there that are almost more of a "caricature act" than a tribute, butt here are a few good ones out there as well.

[Shane Kroeker]

Bumping this thread: So the Choir! Choir! Choir! Event just took place with a couple of the band members.
How did everyone feel about that? Would you want the entire band to tour like this Nationwide?
Another thing I read today is that Amy Winehouse is touring in Hologram form! How would we like to see Gord in Hologram on stage again?

Would something like this ever be entertained by the band, and appreciated by the fans?
- Have the 4 band members head out on the road to celebrate the songs and the music with the fans.
- They play the music, and introduce the songs.
- The jumbotrons relay the lyrics for the fans to sing the words by following the bouncing ball.
- a microphone stand and top hat at the Center stage in Gord’s honour.
- Would be a great way for an arena full of fans to belt out their Hip songs in a choir of sound.
- The band could have a chance to dig deep into their full catalog. Maybe even slipping in some very deep tracks.
- Would also be a chance for the American Hip fans to “Say Goodbye” as they didn’t have a chance last tour.
- Could be a way that the Hip continue to be present veterans in the music industry, and bring along up and coming opening acts like Kasador, or conveniently, Miss Emily, Strippers Union, Paul Langlois. Or maybe this could be the beginning of Another Roadside Attraction festival reboot...
- Ticket prices could be much more reasonable for shows like this, ranging from $25 for upper deck to $70 for floor.
- A “Burning Church Choir” Inspired Tour Poster would be fitting and epic for this tour.
- Of course this would need to only be considered once the band felt “ready” and in the right mind frame, for such a venture.
- Any other ideas? Or opinions?

[mark]

Bumping this thread: So the Choir! Choir! Choir! Event just took place with a couple of the band members.
How did everyone feel about that? Would you want the entire band to tour like this Nationwide?
Another thing I read today is that Amy Winehouse is touring in Hologram form! How would we like to see Gord in Hologram on stage again?

Would something like this ever be entertained by the band, and appreciated by the fans?
- Have the 4 band members head out on the road to celebrate the songs and the music with the fans.
- They play the music, and introduce the songs.
- The jumbotrons relay the lyrics for the fans to sing the words by following the bouncing ball.
- a microphone stand and top hat at the Center stage in Gord’s honour.
- Would be a great way for an arena full of fans to belt out their Hip songs in a choir of sound.
- The band could have a chance to dig deep into their full catalog. Maybe even slipping in some very deep tracks.
- Would also be a chance for the American Hip fans to “Say Goodbye” as they didn’t have a chance last tour.
- Could be a way that the Hip continue to be present veterans in the music industry, and bring along up and coming opening acts like Kasador, or conveniently, Miss Emily, Strippers Union, Paul Langlois. Or maybe this could be the beginning of Another Roadside Attraction festival reboot...
- Ticket prices could be much more reasonable for shows like this, ranging from $25 for upper deck to $70 for floor.
- A “Burning Church Choir” Inspired Tour Poster would be fitting and epic for this tour.
- Of course this would need to only be considered once the band felt “ready” and in the right mind frame, for such a venture.
- Any other ideas? Or opinions?

i still think it is the worst idea ever.

[chancellor]

I agree with Mark on this. I would have no interest at all in this

[andrew sharpe]

Bumping this thread: So the Choir! Choir! Choir! Event just took place with a couple of the band members.
How did everyone feel about that? Would you want the entire band to tour like this Nationwide?

I couldn't make it through 2 minutes of that video. Rob & Johnny were charitable to get up there. I doubt they'll do that again.

[SRK]

NO

[cochise]

This was just way too much cheese to enjoy. I'm glad Rob and Johnny stuck around and were good sports, but part of me thinks they were probably backstage for the first little bit wondering what they had gotten themselves into and thinking of bailing.

[Rye]

This was just way too much cheese to enjoy. I'm glad Rob and Johnny stuck around and were good sports, but part of me thinks they were probably backstage for the first little bit wondering what they had gotten themselves into and thinking of bailing.

I’m sure the only reason they did that was to promote UP.

[ashtrayrock]

im not sure the right way to do it. some definite heavy thought should go into it. it needs to be done right and that is not a fast decision to make
they should sit back and wait until the time is right and perhaps the wound is too fresh right now...for me it is
it's only been a year and imo that is not long enough
having said that i hope something comes along in a live setting and for sure i hope many new/old vault releases
what i really miss is the frat boys who drink too much and wear the cdn flag in disrespect but they think they are kewl...ha ha

[NWOntario]

I find it fascinating that Gord was begging the other band members to keep The Tragically Hip going with a different singer. I am, for obvious reasons, glad they didn't give in to his demands - but a very small part of me wonders how these songs might sound with, say, Sarah Harmer on lead vocals (it'd 100% have to be a female singer, I think).