Mt Rushmore (7 October)

Fritz · 10-06-2003, 06:48 PM

Canadian Musicians/Musical Performers

1.) Leonard Cohen
2.) Doug McKenzie
3.) Paul Groening*
4.) B.B. King

Paul Groening may the be the greatest musician ever to live, if you don't include the guy from riverdance. That said, Groening has not been the same since 'Honest' Ray left the band to become an accountant. That said, Groening may still be the greatest musician ever to live if you figure that Herbie (sometimes Hermie) the Elf was claymation. That said, Herbie was pretty doggone good for a hunk of colored (modern meaning) clay. That said, his doughy fingers could not work a zither without getting lopped off. Groening never had that problem, and thus he is the greatest musician ever to live. God Bless Canerica is almost a second Canadian national anthem. Little known is that Groening often stepped outside of his usual genre to pen tunes like "Thrift Store Zamboni for Hanukah."

I had to leave of popular pick Geddy Lee becuase he is a pompus prick who comonly steals material from Paul McCartney.

Fritz · 10-06-2003, 06:51 PM

dola - I got my post in early

Fritz · 10-06-2003, 06:51 PM

dola dola

does anyone have the issue of Spin with the tell-all interview with Honest Ray?

The Afoci · 10-06-2003, 07:54 PM

I like to eat candy.

Leonidas · 10-06-2003, 08:14 PM

Neil Young
Neil Peart
Geddy Lee
Alex Lifeson

kcchief19 · 10-06-2003, 08:55 PM

Paul Schaffer
Bob and/or Doug McKenzie
Paul Anka
Lorne Greene

sterlingice · 10-06-2003, 09:11 PM

Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky

SI

PineTar · 10-07-2003, 01:38 AM

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Originally posted by Fritz
Canadian Musicians/Musical Performers
3.) Paul Groening*

Don't believe the hype. He's just a poor man's Brad Roberts.

Abe Sargent · 10-07-2003, 02:08 AM

Is it weird that I am running through my list of West Virginia Musicians and Performers right now?

Is it weirder that I'd take Brad Paisley over Celine Deion any day despite the fact that I loathe country?

Is it weird that I am asking these questions rhetorically knowing full weel that some smart ass will answer?

-Anxiety

Fritz · 10-07-2003, 05:13 AM

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Originally posted by Anxiety
Is it weird that I am running through my list of West Virginia Musicians and Performers right now?

hey fucknut, we are talking Canada. Stay on focus.

QuikSand · 10-07-2003, 08:39 AM

Wasn't sure whether to take this seriously...

Neil Young
Chad Allan
Anne Murray
Bryan Adams

I didn't know B.B. King was Canadian... but if armed with that knowledge, I'd probably be compelled to squeeze him in.

Killebrew · 10-07-2003, 10:00 PM

I dislike most Canadian musicians with a passion, since they are usually free loading, government-funded, unoriginal hacks. That being said, I do have a few underground faves

Canadian Underground Music Faves Mt. Rushmore
- Chi Pig of the legendary punk rock group SNFU
- Rob "Mr. Wrong" Wright of the legendary punk rock group Nomeansno
- Joey Shithead of the legendary punk rock group DOA
- Mitch Funk or Richard Dugay of the legendary punk rock group Personality Crisis

The Canadian Mainstream Band Faves Mt. Rushmore
The Band
The Guess Who
BTO
Randy Bachman Band

Worst Of Canada Mt. Rushmore
That Titanic Theme Song Singer from Q-Beck
Anne Murray
That "Don't Impress Me Much" pseudo country singer
Buddy Knox

Draft Dodger · 10-07-2003, 10:13 PM

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Originally posted by QuikSand
Wasn't sure whether to take this seriously...

Neil Young
Chad Allan
Anne Murray
Bryan Adams

I didn't know B.B. King was Canadian... but if armed with that knowledge, I'd probably be compelled to squeeze him in.

I don't get Fritz's joke here...B.B. King is from Mississippi. Maybe he was thinking K.D. Lang?

Killebrew · 10-08-2003, 11:04 AM

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Originally posted by Draft Dodger
I don't get Fritz's joke here...B.B. King is from Mississippi. Maybe he was thinking K.D. Lang?

... or Lenny Breau.

cthomer5000 · 10-08-2003, 11:10 AM

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Originally posted by Leonidas
Neil Young
Neil Peart
Geddy Lee
Alex Lifeson

A man after my own heart. 2112, baby.

Fritz · 10-08-2003, 11:15 AM

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Originally posted by Draft Dodger
I don't get Fritz's joke here...B.B. King is from Mississippi. Maybe he was thinking K.D. Lang?

the whole post is a joke. a very inside joke.

Ksyrup · 10-08-2003, 11:16 AM

I seem to have a thing for Canadian musicians, although I wouldn't know where to begin with a "Mount Rushmore" of them, since that suggests something more than just a list of favorites, and I don't know enough Canadian music history to do a proper "Mount Rushmore" list.

So, I'll just list some favorites!

Rufus Wainwright (dual citizenship, actually)
Hawksley Workman
Jeff Martin, Stuart Chatwood, Jeff Burrows (Tea Party)

...and my mind is going blank on any others. Or maybe that's all there is, but those 3 are in my top 10 favorite artists.

Ksyrup · 10-08-2003, 11:17 AM

Hey Fritz, how can you include Doug, but not Bob?

Fritz · 10-08-2003, 11:30 AM

dude! Bob was just riding Doug's coat tails just like Hanks rode Scolari's.

HornedFrog Purple · 10-08-2003, 01:23 PM

Geddy Lee
Alex Lifeson
Neil Peart
Triumph

Quote:

I had to leave of popular pick Geddy Lee becuase he is a pompus prick who comonly steals material from Paul McCartney.

Thems fightin words! But you do have a point, I dont think there is a rock big enough for that nose.

Fritz · 10-08-2003, 01:46 PM

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Originally posted by HornedFrog Purple
Geddy Lee
Alex Lifeson
Neil Peart
Triumph

Triumph the insult comic dog is a Canadian Musician?

Samdari · 10-08-2003, 02:06 PM

Honeymoon Suite
Northern Pikes (bonus if anyone has heard of them)
Gordon Lightfoot
Neil Young

Fritz · 10-08-2003, 02:12 PM

since this is getting some serious play I should remind people of the rules:

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Originally posted by Fritz

Remember, Mount Rushmore (Four Essential figures) has 4 heads, no more or no less. Also, a band is not a person. If you pick more or less than four people for your mount rushmore it will show that you are some sort of worthless freak who can't follow simple directions.

Kevin · 10-08-2003, 07:38 PM

Stan Rogers
Bryan Adams (before the wimpy ballads)
Tragically Hip
Blue Rodeo

kurtism · 10-08-2003, 08:09 PM

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Originally posted by Ksyrup
Rufus Wainwright (dual citizenship, actually)
Hawksley Workman
Jeff Martin, Stuart Chatwood, Jeff Burrows (Tea Party)

...and my mind is going blank on any others. Or maybe that's all there is, but those 3 are in my top 10 favorite artists.

Ksyrup: By any chance, have you purchased Hawksley's latest from MapleMusic? A review would be much appreciated!

Ksyrup · 10-08-2003, 08:24 PM

I do have it. I love it, but the consensus from many of the fans from his website is that it's disappointing. It's definitely not the Hawksley from the first two albums - it's very subdued and "radio friendly." A few too many ballad-y songs that give the album a bit of a monotonous feel. It's only 9 songs (although there are two hidden tracks that are among the best on the album), and so that doesn't help either. In places, he almost sounds like Bono.

There are probably 4-5 great songs, and the rest are pretty good. For some people, most of it seems to be filler. I really love it. Smoke Baby is one of the coolest songs he's every done.

Highly recommended. As is all of his stuff. If you like David Bowie/Harry Nilsson/Jeff Buckley (Hawksley's got like a 4 octave range) type stuff, you'll likely love Hawksley.

kurtism · 10-09-2003, 06:40 AM

Cool, thanks - I already have his first two albums, so it was likely that this one was a lock for purchase. Even with your caveat, I'll likely be adding it to my collection shortly

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QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Wasn't sure whether to take this seriously... Neil Young Chad Allan Anne Murray Bryan Adams I didn't know B.B. King was Canadian... but if armed with that knowledge, I'd probably be compelled to squeeze him in.

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Killebrew H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Feb 2003	I dislike most Canadian musicians with a passion, since they are usually free loading, government-funded, unoriginal hacks. That being said, I do have a few underground faves Canadian Underground Music Faves Mt. Rushmore - Chi Pig of the legendary punk rock group SNFU - Rob "Mr. Wrong" Wright of the legendary punk rock group Nomeansno - Joey Shithead of the legendary punk rock group DOA - Mitch Funk or Richard Dugay of the legendary punk rock group Personality Crisis The Canadian Mainstream Band Faves Mt. Rushmore The Band The Guess Who BTO Randy Bachman Band Worst Of Canada Mt. Rushmore That Titanic Theme Song Singer from Q-Beck Anne Murray That "Don't Impress Me Much" pseudo country singer Buddy Knox

10-08-2003, 11:16 AM	#17
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I seem to have a thing for Canadian musicians, although I wouldn't know where to begin with a "Mount Rushmore" of them, since that suggests something more than just a list of favorites, and I don't know enough Canadian music history to do a proper "Mount Rushmore" list. So, I'll just list some favorites! Rufus Wainwright (dual citizenship, actually) Hawksley Workman Jeff Martin, Stuart Chatwood, Jeff Burrows (Tea Party) ...and my mind is going blank on any others. Or maybe that's all there is, but those 3 are in my top 10 favorite artists. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-08-2003, 11:17 AM	#18
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Hey Fritz, how can you include Doug, but not Bob? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	dude! Bob was just riding Doug's coat tails just like Hanks rode Scolari's. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

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10-08-2003, 08:24 PM	#26
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I do have it. I love it, but the consensus from many of the fans from his website is that it's disappointing. It's definitely not the Hawksley from the first two albums - it's very subdued and "radio friendly." A few too many ballad-y songs that give the album a bit of a monotonous feel. It's only 9 songs (although there are two hidden tracks that are among the best on the album), and so that doesn't help either. In places, he almost sounds like Bono. There are probably 4-5 great songs, and the rest are pretty good. For some people, most of it seems to be filler. I really love it. Smoke Baby is one of the coolest songs he's every done. Highly recommended. As is all of his stuff. If you like David Bowie/Harry Nilsson/Jeff Buckley (Hawksley's got like a 4 octave range) type stuff, you'll likely love Hawksley. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-09-2003, 06:40 AM	#27
kurtism High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Noblesville	Cool, thanks - I already have his first two albums, so it was likely that this one was a lock for purchase. Even with your caveat, I'll likely be adding it to my collection shortly

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