[mrlayance]

My birthday is Nov. 4th so now I know what I want for a present!

Can't wait!!!!

My second birthday is Nov 1st

[o78]

I can only find 2 words to describe what I am feeling right now: WOO HOO! :thumb:

[Bootlegger420]

If im gunna spend 100 bucks on Hip stuff Id like to see something i cant get for free online......Maybe ive been a hip fan for too long I really need something like B sides to tweak my buying bone and or a DVD that didnt make it out to everyone already in the downloading community, anyways just my 2 cents..how bout a show pre 1985 that would make it worth the purchase price fer sure'!!!!!

Shane the jaded hipfan

[cferneyh]

If im gunna spend 100 bucks on Hip stuff Id like to see something i cant get for free online......Maybe ive been a hip fan for too long I really need something like B sides to tweak my buying bone and or a DVD that didnt make it out to everyone already in the downloading community, anyways just my 2 cents..how bout a show pre 1985 that would make it worth the purchase price fer sure'!!!!!

Shane the jaded hipfan

I guess it is a matter of personal preference. As much as I enjoy Hip shows taped by fans, I'm totally stoked to see one done by professionals. And while the box-set DVD will likely find itself online eventually, I have no qualms giving the band money for a legit copy.

You're never gonna please everybody all the time, but I think there is something in this box set for everyone.

A pre 1985 show? Why would you want that? Do you feel their glory days were as a cover band playing Kingston bars?

[Chris Tanz]

I was gonna write a whole bunch more stuff, but suffice it to say: I'm stoked.

ct

[thechubb]

Bootlegger420 wrote:
If im gunna spend 100 bucks on Hip stuff Id like to see something i cant get for free online......Maybe ive been a hip fan for too long I really need something like B sides to tweak my buying bone and or a DVD that didnt make it out to everyone already in the downloading community, anyways just my 2 cents..how bout a show pre 1985 that would make it worth the purchase price fer sure'!!!!!

Shane the jaded hipfan

-- Im sure the band appreciates knowing that "long time" fans won't support and official release because of the availability of bootlegs. The band allows you to share boots and supports you in that. Yet, you see no reason to support the band when they put forth money, time and effort to keep us entertained? You are a tool.

[VioletlightHeron]

If im gunna spend 100 bucks on Hip stuff Id like to see something i cant get for free online......Maybe ive been a hip fan for too long I really need something like B sides to tweak my buying bone and or a DVD that didnt make it out to everyone already in the downloading community, anyways just my 2 cents..how bout a show pre 1985 that would make it worth the purchase price fer sure'!!!!!

Shane the jaded hipfan

Pardon my french, but this is a really piss poor attitude to have. I download as much as the next guy, but when a band bends over backwards and releases a greatest hits album AND two DVDS separate from each other for those who don't want or need a greatest hits album (I'm sure this is despite heavy record company pressure to bundle it all up to charge more) seems to be asking way too much. Sure, a pre 1985 show sounds good but what is the likelyhood of anybody in the Hip community or the band having something like what you want that is commercially viable? About the same odds as the dinosaurs coming back to life. This offering, in my opinion, is a wonderful gift to the fans and collectors. Not all of us have the time or money to go hunting down every snippet of video to collect.

[chris]

I probably spend more time on downloading/uploading/editing fan recordings of The Hip than almost anyone. I tape, edit, author, distribute, etc, etc and have seen/heard more than my share of great shows... but I'll be first in line when this package hits the shelves!

And Shane, although this is a rare instance where a Greatest Hits/DVD/2 CD package actually looks like it was geared for the fans, the record company and the band still want to make money and sell copies. How many fans do you think would actually shell out their cash for a pre 1985 recording of The Hip? How many, for that matter, would even want a pre-1993 recording? Or pre 2000 recording? People want the highest quality for the lowest cost. It's called value, and there isn't much value in what you are asking for, to the average consumer.

We are the minority in the world of Hip fans. The members of this site, the diehards, the tapers and traders, etc. We are few and far between for a band that has sold more than 6 million records.

Even if every Hipbaser bought every record twice, that's not even 1% of their sales!

I can see your point, but it's unrealistic. This is a fantastic package and the band should be applauded for it.

[gratts99]

. This is a fantastic package and the band should be applauded for it.

agreed!!

weve seen the unoffical toronto DVD but i will glady spend whatever amount required to get the professional version...plus all their videos and "xtras" that will be included. I support the band all the way!

[Detrious]

Well from part of the UK community, and on a dial-up connection (I have 2 kids under 3, lots of EMT work & study & run a house, not enough time for t'internet to warrant price of broadband) I am looking forward to the full set for everything I have missed.
We don't get any TTH airplay over here, never mind video!

I am also stoked, but I think it translates as 'Chuffed'

Anyone know what region this will be?

D

[skippy the wonder dog]

Uh, bit of an assumption that this will run $100, isn't it?

I could be happier. There could be more unreleased tracks. But we'll leave that for the Hip Bootleg Series Vol. 1.

But I'm happy enough. I'll buy it. And what with this, two new Dylan CDs and a Dylan DVD out this late-summer-and-fall, the kids'll just have to get resigned to Santa stayin' home this year....

[ikky99]

I probably spend more time on downloading/uploading/editing fan recordings of The Hip than almost anyone. I tape, edit, author, distribute, etc, etc and have seen/heard more than my share of great shows... but I'll be first in line when this package hits the shelves!

And Shane, although this is a rare instance where a Greatest Hits/DVD/2 CD package actually looks like it was geared for the fans, the record company and the band still want to make money and sell copies. How many fans do you think would actually shell out their cash for a pre 1985 recording of The Hip? How many, for that matter, would even want a pre-1993 recording? Or pre 2000 recording? People want the highest quality for the lowest cost. It's called value, and there isn't much value in what you are asking for, to the average consumer.

We are the minority in the world of Hip fans. The members of this site, the diehards, the tapers and traders, etc. We are few and far between for a band that has sold more than 6 million records.

Even if every Hipbaser bought every record twice, that's not even 1% of their sales!

I can see your point, but it's unrealistic. This is a fantastic package and the band should be applauded for it.

Very well said, sir! I believe 99.9% of the people who read this will agree with you.

[joshwayy]

cferneyh- I've agreed with a lot your've said lately...and every time I say...that's one smart baby!

I think this the whole thing is great. To those who knock the product..drop the negativity... In the end, I think this was something that may have been forced on the band contractually. But...even if it was; it appears they shrugged that off and really produced a valuable...balls out package of their work....for everyone...especially late comers who get to see their true awesomeness. A bunch of new listeners-- shocked by such an impressive box set will surely help future sales. I'd gladly pay $100 beans for this. and the title is great....i've been saying it all afternoon..try it...come on..right now..hipeponymous...whod a thunk it...

[j-monster]

Woot!

Actually, no, make that... WOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That about sums it up, I think. :lol: :thumb:

Like skip said, it would be nice to have more of the unreleased songs on the collection... but otherwise there are a LOT of great things in this package, and I for one can't wait to get it. The only question now is whether to snap it up immediately once it comes out, or ask for it as a Christmas present and wait even that much longer for it.

Hmmm... decisions, decisions...

[chantel]

Ahhh! Videos, YES!! Oh god, this made my day! Better start saving up money... unless it´s gonna be a region 1 set...?