arcane Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 You just know it's going to be one of the following artists: * Stompin' Tom * Anny Murray * The Guess Who * Bryan Adams My vote would be for something from Kim Mitchell or maybe Max Webster. There's something about "Go for a Soda" and "Patio Lanterns" that sums up Canadian ambivalence nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 Anything from four chord Gord. ~Canadian Railroad Trilogy~ I love that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcane Posted April 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 quote: Originally posted by Mr. Musicface: And Brad - I believe The Band generally counts as CanCon for the purposes of radio airplay, so who are we to argue with the CRTC? It's CanCon if two of the following four items are Canadian: Music, Artist, Production, Lyrics ... unless the recording was produced prior to (help me out ...) 1971 (?), in which case, only one is required ... or at least that used to be the case. CanCon overview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Musicface Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 Yeh, I think Band songs are generally considered CanCon 'cus most were written by Robertson (there's your M & L) and the band themselves are considered "Canadian" artists. I think they recorded mostly in the States, but 3/4 gets you there. It's been a few years since my first year Radio Management class at Ryerson though so I probably shouldn't be trusted! - M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoMack Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 I have to vote for Music From Big Pink as well... And just for the record, I have it from a (late) inside source that Robertson didn't write all their material, he just signed his name to it. Artists weren't as concerned with that sort of thing at the time, and the rest of the Band got dupped... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Musicface Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 Yeh MoMack, I've heard the same thing about the writing credits on The Band's catalog - in fact, I believe that is one of the reasons Robbie and Levon Helm don't speak anymore, 'cus Levon feels like Robbie ripped him off. - M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teetervillestation Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 i met robbie robertson at a pow-wow in Brantford a couple of years ago. It was a hot day so everybody there was in jeans and teeshirts except for Robbie. He wore a full length leather jacket with leather pants a jet black designer shirt and some slick looking sunglasses. He looked like a pretentious movie star jackass. But I went over to him anyway, introduced myself and let him know I was a big fan. He basically was like 'yeh thanks kid now get out of my face'. the whole thing annoyed me very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon. Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 neil young - neil young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 quote: Originally posted by arcane: My vote would be for something from Kim Mitchell or maybe Max Webster. There's something about "Go for a Soda" and "Patio Lanterns" that sums up Canadian ambivalence nicely. LOL... Kim Mitchell forever!!!!! If I had to pick, I would pick Joni Mitchell.. anything. She is underated for her talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoMack Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 You're right there Sarah Belle... Joni Mitchel Blue was one of my fav albums for many moons in my younger years... Can't go wrong with that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 Wade Hemsworth--The Blackfly Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassedOutGuy Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Im goin with Sundown by Gordon Lightfoot... fantastic album top to bottom... still have the vinyl at my folks place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brels Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Neil Young - Harvest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Musicface Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Yo! So as a sort of a companion to the whole "Canada Reads" thing (where they try to get everyone in Canada reading one book), CBC Radio is currently doing something they call "Canada Listens". Basically, they've asked a number of somewhat prominent Canadians to pick what they think is the "ultimate" Canadian record. http://www.artscanada.cbc.ca/canadalistens for the details. So here's the question - what do you consider the ultimate Canadian record? Personally, my gut reaction is that I'd have to go with "Moving Pictures" by Rush, but there are tonnes of other great ones. What's your choice? Peace, Mr. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 "Wheatfield Soul" by The Guess Who, maybe? How about "Music From Big Pink" by The Band (who, except for Levon Helm, were/are all Canadians)? Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 the hip, up to here. sloan, twice removed is also classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcane Posted April 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Mr. Musicface: http://www.artscanada.cbc.ca/canadalistens for the details.Neat idea, but good grief, the designer of that page has issues. What's with the Mystery Meat navigation? Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Musicface Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Yeh, CBC has got real psycho with some of their page designs lately in an effort to be "hip". Not cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Musicface Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 GM, I was thinking about "Fully Completely" myself - actually you could take any Hip album before "Henhouse" in my books. And Brad - I believe The Band generally counts as CanCon for the purposes of radio airplay, so who are we to argue with the CRTC? - M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Musicface Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 "Harvest" is a good call, but if I was picking a Neil album I'd probably have to go with "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" - good record! - M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 I'm gonna have to go with Arcane here. So many memories with "Patio Lanterns" and maybe anything Stompin' Tom...cause Americians just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 also ...silly Unkie Jay.....it's April, not March... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 I think that any " ultimate " Canadian album must have elements of Canadiana in it's lyrical and musical content. Moving Pictures does not ( YYZ is Canadian in title only ). Signals always seemed more Canadian to me. However, Rush as a whole are never anything to me but Canadian. There's just nothing about their music that say " Canadian ". Music From The Big Pink seems more rooted in Americana-gospel-folk than Canadian; although it's a timeless musical masterpiece. Still, it's tough coming up with an " ultimate " Canadian album. Here's a few that make me think and feel Canadian: Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws - Bruce Cockburn ( actually, almost any BC album applies ). Comes A Time - Neil Young ( Because of the cover of Ian & Sylvia's Four Strong Winds. The greatest Canadian folk song ever. Maybe the greatest song about Canada too ). The Tragically Hip - The Tragically Hip ( This cd is sooo Kingston and small town Canadian - although I'm still offended by Small Twon Bring Down. Not their best album, but perhaps their most Canadian ). Road Apples is a great " Canadian " album too. Don't forget about BTO and Trooper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Musicface Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 quote: Originally posted by Tara: also ...silly Unkie Jay.....it's April, not March... Doh! 'sokay, I fixed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcane Posted April 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 Stompin' Tom wins hands-down for Canadiana. Joni is a good choice, too. A couple of other candidates: * Buffy Sainte-Marie * Stan Rogers For Toronto references, I can't resist mentioning * The Shuffle Demons--"Spadina Bus" * The Pukka Orchestra--"Cherry Beach Express" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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