This era is (to me)the peak of gord's artistry. He is comfortable enough on stage to ad lib throughout songs. His band is genius, in that they are always ready for gord's sneaking and twisting away from the melody laid out. Like Van Gogh, Downie's genius will be recognised late.
Not a drop of hyperbole: Day For Night was a liferaft. I was slipping away in no new way. So many beautiful tales in this comment. Betcha soaring Gordie hears 'em all. Rest in paradise, G-man. Pace e luce ✨️
"Thank you" Tragically Hip for fund raising for Camp Trillium. My children enjoyed the camp for many years. Blessings and Grace are with you Gord, as you now are fighting your own battle with cancer. :( We love you and will never forget. ♥
I haven't forgotten about that 'Ahead By A Century', just don't have the means to transfer video to laptop at the moment. I promise to get on it soon though, keep hope alive.
Honestly, fuck. It's a crying shame. I have seen them 4 times now in the last three years.. Everytime, is an absolute head-rocking foot stomping fuck of a time. My favourite live band. Such a bloody good time.
The reason these guys aren't rock Gods is the music does NOTHING. Its doesn't push any boundaries. Its backround drivel. This music is what you'd hear while buying a Subaru or a pair of shoes. It is boring and his voice is awful. This is for people that don't like music as an art, they just like something in the backround. Art is suppose to push the envelope, your supposed to clear the room at the drop of a hat. If you don't, you're not doing art justice. Meaning, the music has to make you feel something. Most of their music is just BLAND, non threatening and safe. These guys pander to Canadians and jumped on the Canadian bandwagon because no one sang about Canadian history..... "If the music doesn't make you want to kill yourself or someone else it hasn't done its job" - Howard Stern
@@nbcviperlol wtf u talking about? They didn’t hop on a Canadian bandwagon, they are Canadian and therefore sung about Canadian places and things, just like rush. You miss the greatness of the hip
At 3 minutes mark he’s talking about Narcissistic people and how they Hate You cause you have Empathy. There’s two types people in this World Narcissistic AkADemonics/ bullies/ Karen and Empaths AKA Dreamers.
I’m my opinion, the best version of Grace,Too that I’ve heard. Gord and company killing it! RIP 1/3/25☮️
Peak Hip. Look at that crowd🤘🏼
This era is (to me)the peak of gord's artistry. He is comfortable enough on stage to ad lib throughout songs. His band is genius, in that they are always ready for gord's sneaking and twisting away from the melody laid out. Like Van Gogh, Downie's genius will be recognised late.
Well said
Yeah, I agree. But replace Van Gogh with Jim Lahey.
I just heard and fell in love 6 days ago. Insanity and I cant get enough
Never was a fan of him ad libbing. Some time it’s too much
Too high on SNL is where it all started. Artists creative license.
Not a drop of hyperbole: Day For Night was a liferaft. I was slipping away in no new way.
So many beautiful tales in this comment. Betcha soaring Gordie hears 'em all.
Rest in paradise, G-man.
Pace e luce ✨️
Love this ♥️👏
Beautiful music. So important
"Thank you" Tragically Hip for fund raising for Camp Trillium. My children enjoyed the camp for many years. Blessings and Grace are with you Gord, as you now are fighting your own battle with cancer. :( We love you and will never forget. ♥
Get Gord Downie to sing my eulogy!
Too bad he's gone 😭
His presence and mood in each song..from recording to live performance sits in my memory. Just the BEST!
Greatest band ever 4 my 💰, crushed me when Gord left us, hate to sound selfish, RIP Gordie!!!!!!
Best frontman ever, just try to prove me wrong.
Maybe Morrison or Gabriel😮
It's either him or scott weiland in my book. They both could improv great live, sang amazing and had a captivating stage presence. RIP to both!
He has the most awesome, random moments in concerts, LOL. The one I went to, he used his mic cord as a hammock and laid on it while he sang.
Wow! Gord is freakin' AWESOME as are all the guys in the band. Thanks!
thank you very very very much.
I haven't forgotten about that 'Ahead By A Century', just don't have the means to transfer video to laptop at the moment. I promise to get on it soon though, keep hope alive.
🎉🦅
How in the world did this band not become modern day rock gods? Its just unbelievable considering all the crap produced these days.
Honestly, fuck. It's a crying shame. I have seen them 4 times now in the last three years.. Everytime, is an absolute head-rocking foot stomping fuck of a time. My favourite live band. Such a bloody good time.
Chance411, could you delete my replies, it is weird, your responses do not show.
They are.. to us
The reason these guys aren't rock Gods is the music does NOTHING. Its doesn't push any boundaries. Its backround drivel. This music is what you'd hear while buying a Subaru or a pair of shoes. It is boring and his voice is awful. This is for people that don't like music as an art, they just like something in the backround. Art is suppose to push the envelope, your supposed to clear the room at the drop of a hat. If you don't, you're not doing art justice. Meaning, the music has to make you feel something. Most of their music is just BLAND, non threatening and safe. These guys pander to Canadians and jumped on the Canadian bandwagon because no one sang about Canadian history..... "If the music doesn't make you want to kill yourself or someone else it hasn't done its job" - Howard Stern
@@nbcviperlol wtf u talking about? They didn’t hop on a Canadian bandwagon, they are Canadian and therefore sung about Canadian places and things, just like rush. You miss the greatness of the hip
Seems we have a mutual friend over at hipbase! great uploads!!!!
I'm just looking for that video clip specifically from that show.
Great show. It was at centennial hall.
Was curious. Grazie.
I'm old enough remember gigs before mobile phones fucking ruined them. Good old fashioned crowd surf lol
Crowd surfing went out with acid wash.
A better frontman there never was
Any chance you have 'ahead by a century's from this show? I actually appear during that song. Would be a blast to see again.
No dislikes. Just how it should fucking be.
10 years later and no more dislikes, yet still only 183 likes.
3:41 A true CANADIAN!!
Makes me miss the Gord.
@@soob1961 we all miss Gord. ♥️
No problem. Appreciate the effort!
I love Grey Stew!
Sorry not seeing that until now. I will do my best...who do I look for?
Matthew Good is the A League? If think you're putting the cart before the horse, but to each his own.
Gord Downie is crazy hahaha
At 3 minutes mark he’s talking about Narcissistic people and how they Hate You cause you have Empathy. There’s two types people in this World Narcissistic AkADemonics/ bullies/ Karen and Empaths AKA Dreamers.
@@cherobinson6371 that's what I'm here for
Goodbye Gord
Oh man.... they are playing at centennial hall, which has famously bad acoustics.
@@joshuagallua ha ha. I'm sure it wasn't that noticeable, that night.
Any luck yet?
Gord Downie for PM.
I often wonder what would Gord say about the state we are in. I think he'd loose patience and flush the 💩 already. ✌
Music stolen from U2 - heartbeat
There's a U2 song called "Heartbeat"?
Huh? Well the Hip is notorious for stealing...
They really do hate you. And they're not trying to hide it now/
@@BubbaZen10 what are you on about?
@@Mrsilenciobackgammon you didn't listen to the words he said, did you?
@@BubbaZen10 it's been a while 😆
@@Mrsilenciobackgammon the ppl who run and control this world hate you
@@Mrsilenciobackgammon that's what im here for )