iTunes Goodies

A fan at Hipbase.com asked about some “unreleased” songs from The Hip, so I went to the ITMS to find the link for the IBE outtake “Night Is Forgetting” and discovered that they’ve added some new videos to The Hip’s page; they now have 6 videos for sale: VC, Nashville (2 versions), Poets (Live), Poets (Video), Silver Jet, and IAGLIYDW.

They also have a Tragically Hip Essentials list.

The Tragically Hip :: Mobile Home

The Tragically Hip :: Mobile Home
This was posted a few weeks ago, but MAv has created a new homepage just for the mobile user:

Introducing TTH Mobile Home

Stuck in a cab? Waiting for a friend? Bored on a bus? Got an internet ready mobile device and don’t have a clue what to do with it?

Introducing TTH Mobile Home where you can get TTH News, Tour Info, THSP and Song Lyrics right on your mobile.

Go HERE and enter your mobile device’s email address to get the link sent right to your phone, or tap www.thehip.com/mobile-home.html to get TTH content on the go.

Hip content for your Mobile device

MAv never ceases to impress me. For all you mobile device users out there, he’s reformatted the content from thehehip.com specifically for you. Email these links to your mobile device and add them as bookmarks.

thehip.com News:
http://www.thehip.com/mobile-news.html

Hip Story Project Entries:
http://www.thehip.com/mobile-HSP-stories.html

Random TTH Song Lyrics:
http://www.thehip.com/mobile-randomLyrics.html

Some Hip sites from MAv…

Although some might call him crazy, MAv – thehip.com webmaster and all-around good guy compiled this brief list of sites that feature Hip content. You may have seen some of this stuff before, or not. Either way it’s a good way to spend some time reading about The Hip.

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He’s trying to “hipnotize” you
Our columnist tries to explain how happiness is one part tragic, one part Hip
Link

Yer Favorites Review
Link

This kind of audio-cum-visual treatment is a stroke of genius, especially for a band that’s built a core audience through electrifying live shows, as The Tragically Hip has done. “Hipeponymous” is a great introduction to a band most people in this country haven’t even heard of.
Link

02/06:
With all of the numerous CD and DVD releases that come out over the holidays, it’s impossible to be aware of all of the ones truly worth their price tag. One of the wiser 2005 release investments that might have unfortunately gone overlooked by many here in the States is the first-ever career retrospective by Canada’s biggest and best-loved band, The Tragically Hip.. . . . .

. . . . or both the long-time fan and the formerly uninitiated, Hipeponymous is undoubtedly the ultimate Tragically Hip collectors item; chronicling the rich history and accomplishments from one of rock music’s most innovative and awe-inspiring bands. Buy it, become absorbed in it, worship it, and then thank the deity of your choice for its existence.
Link

In Between Evolution Review
Link

Remember Car Stereo Review, well this is the same guy: Misuc @ Work
Link

….. Whether American audiences will be smart or sophisticated enough to appreciate The Tragically Hip remains to be seen. The band has made another killer album. If you don’t hear any good hard rock this year, at least you can’t blame Canada.
Link

School Net Nets Student MAgazine:
Link

Quotes:

R.E.M. and the Rolling Stones were secretly commissioned by the Canadian government to donate their stem cells some twenty-odd years ago for the purposes of creating a world-conquering group—and thus the Tragically Hip was born. OK, so maybe that’s not quite the “true” origin story for Canada’s finest, but “the Hip” (as they’re affectionately known in Canada where they routinely sell out arenas) are a band of super-powered enough proportions that they deserve a comic book-styled back story.
Link

Johnny’s symbols: Don’t know if this is out of date:
John Fay from the band The Tragically Hip plays which Paiste cymbals?

This is what John Fay’s playing:
Link
15″ 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hat
8″ Signature Splash
17″ Signature Fast Crash
18″ Signature Fast Crash
20″ Signature Dark Crash Ride (custom)
21″ Signature Dry Ride (custom)

An oldie, but rare interview with MArk Vreekan on . . Monitors. . . I think my favorite local crew shirt I received last year said ‘THC’ in big white letters, and underneath, The Hip Crew.
Link

Canadian Gov’t:

Ottawa, September 10, 2002 — Where can you find information on Canada’s 15th prime minister or the Tragically Hip? Who was the first female aircraft designer? How do you write and publish a book? The answers to these and many other questions can be found on the National Library of Canada’s exciting Web sites designed to help students and teachers easily access information on Canadian literature, music and history.
Link

Misc Reviews and such:
… Their frontman, Gordon Downie, is simply one of the best. His strong, unique voice grabs you and then holds your attention with some of the best storytelling lyrics of our time. His lyrics, whether about a depressed polar bear or a dead hockey player, are true poetry.
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Gordon Sinclair (Bass, vocals) and Johnny Fay (Drums) were one of the most solid rhythm sections I have ever seen live. Rob Baker (Guitar) and Paul Langlois (rhythm Guitar, vocals) wove in licks that were sometimes edgy and other times delicate. Together they put on a show definitely worth going to see….
Link

on cbc.ca

Our Home and Native Band
Why we’re attached to the Tragically Hip
Link

Interview with Johnny:
Link

thehip.com : Song Of The Day

thehip.com has just added a new feature that they are calling “The Song Of The Day.”

Every day a new song will be available throught the streaming audio player. “Live, studio, old and new. We’ll go through it all . . .so stay tuned and check back daily!”

To access the player, click on the treble clef in the upper right corner of the main page.

hipbase.com podcast

hipbase.com podcast

Show 22
2006/01/26
Winnipeg, MB
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Feature Artist – Staggered Crossing

After a decade of playing bone crashing, innovative rock ‘n roll, the verdict is in. Toronto’s Staggered Crossing is an E! True Canadian success story. They’ve toured Canada on seven separate occasions, playing with the likes of Nickleback, The Guess Who, and Midnight Oil. Their fans all agree that Staggered Crossing’s high energy live show is the band’s trademark.

Narrowly missing obscurity, Staggered Crossing is back in a big way with the indie release of their third studio album, Burgundy and Blue. The album weighs in with the best of what Canada has to offer.

Staggered Crossing, was formed in 1996 by Julian Taylor (vocals & guitar), Dan Black (Bass), David Marshall (Guitar), and Jeremy Elliott (Drums). The quartet has been friends and band mates since their high school days growing up in Toronto.

Sandfly Festival
Medicine Hat, 2003-07-01
on Canada Day

1. Business As Usual
2. Further Again
3. A Million Works Of Art
4. Felony
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News
July 11th, 2006 at the Paradiso
Heard on the Radio, Canada, USA and Europe tour
Greatest Hits Commericals
Voice Mail Contest (Free Shirts!) 1-206-350-0660
Voice Mail
Vote for the Podcast
Fill Out The Podcast Survey

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Voice Mail – Thanks Shawn!!
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2004-09-18 – Fox Theatre – Detroit
On Night in Copenhagen

1985-XX-XX
Psychadelic Ramblings of Rich Kids
Big City
All Canadian Surf Club

Download and Listen
Right Click and “Save As” is probably easiest

The Hip on iceberg radio

iceberg radio is featuring an exclusive inerview with The Hip. Click here to visit their site and listen (you will have to register for a free account).

From icebergradio.com: After years of being in the Canadian music scene, The Tragically Hip have finally released a definitive collection of their best songs. They have come a long way from their struggling days in Kingston to become one of the most popular Canadian Rock acts of the last 20 years. Check out this unique special which looks back on this unique band.

Canadian Geographic Magazine Music Survey

Canadian Geographic Magazine: Surveys: CG chart toppers
Canadian Geographic is planning a special music issue that will hit newstands in Jan/Feb 2006. The stories will explore the “geography of music, from Bhangra in British Columbia to rock on, well, The Rock.”

Prior to publication, they are compiling a list of the “50 definitive songs about Canadian places. Whether they’re about city streets or mountainscapes; whether they’re country, opera, alternative or reggae — your suggestions will help [them] compose the ultimate geographical playlist.”

Bobcaygeon and Wheat Kings are the two Hip songs that instantly spring to mind for me. What Hip songs would you choose?

Visit Canadian Geographic and cast your vote.