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Originally posted by ChemEnhanced I think the Hip is probably the closest of current bands to define some aspect of Canadian Culture and Music.

and what do you see cultural about them other than their political expressions?

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Originally posted by LKD Which therefore nullifies the question. Doesn't it? Let's just close this thread and call it a day.

I would think a better question would be which artists best represent the musical culture from their home province or territory.

this guy is more Canadian in his music than the hip



lol

Personally, I think William Shatner is Canadian Music

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Originally posted by ChemEnhanced Personally, I think William Shatner is Canadian Music

That's why there is no easy answer. Regional expressions, subject matter, musical style, all can vary greatly & still be considered Canadian to some extent.

Perhaps the best way to tackle this is by answering the secondary question of if someone said play me some Canadian music (not music that typifies a global style), you would play ______ and say "that's Canadian music to me".

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Originally posted by The Ear That's why there is no easy answer. Regional expressions, subject matter, musical style, all can vary greatly & still be considered Canadian to some extent. Perhaps the best way to tackle this is by answering the secondary question of if someone said play me some Canadian music (not music that typifies a global style), you would play ______ and say "that's Canadian music to me".

for me it would be the Hip but followed closely by Stompin Tom

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Originally posted by ChemEnhanced for me it would be the Hip but followed closely by Stompin Tom

I would definitely not play Hip but the only ethnic sounding music would be along the lines of (as mentioned already) Great Big Sea or Celine Dion in french (bah)

Which then can lead back to the original question in so far as to ask is The Tragically Hip still the hallmark of that definition today (which is to say are they still as relevant to the equation as they once were?) or are there new artists that one can point to that, while not nearly as established, provide similar qualities and sentiments?

If that's the case (and despite me not seeing the Hip as Canadian culture departing), I can't name any defining artists. (Probably the FOB in me)

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Originally posted by LKD If that's the case (and despite me not seeing the Hip as Canadian culture departing), I can't name any defining artists. (Probably the FOB in me)

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Originally posted by The Ear Perhaps the best way to tackle this is by answering the secondary question of if someone said play me some Canadian music (not music that typifies a global style), you would play ______ and say "that's Canadian music to me".

So then who would you play in that scenario?

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Originally posted by The Ear So then who would you play in that scenario?

any one of the artists I mentioned throughout this thread. In most cases the person will go "Wha??? I didn't know he/she/they were canadian...awesome"

and yes I was one of those with such a response.

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Originally posted by ChemEnhanced definitely not....sure he is canadian but his music doesn't represent Canada....when I hear any track of his I don't think...hmmmm that reminds me of canada

hehe I was making reference that he was nominated at the IDMA awards for best "american DJ." LOL big whoops on their part!

Maybe I missed it, but has no one said Matthew Good, formerly of the Matthew Good Band? They were big in the late 90's and early 2000's (remember the song Apparitions?) but perhaps not so much after the breakup. However, Matt Good still has a huge Canadian following and consistently reaches the top of the charts with his albums.

Now if we're going for general Canadiana here, I think the Hip have it nailed down. And Gord Downie is probably the quirkiest front man I've ever had the pleasure of seeing.

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Originally posted by feelgood Stars

stars!!! <3 <3
definitely my favorite

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Originally posted by Gypsy Maybe I missed it, but has no one said Matthew Good, formerly of the Matthew Good Band? They were big in the late 90's and early 2000's (remember the song Apparitions?) but perhaps not so much after the breakup. However, Matt Good still has a huge Canadian following and consistently reaches the top of the charts with his albums. Now if we're going for general Canadiana here, I think the Hip have it nailed down. And Gord Downie is probably the quirkiest front man I've ever had the pleasure of seeing.

matt good's latest solo album is titled "Vancouver"... doesn't get much more overtly canadian than that. what i've heard of it is not his best work.

i give him credit for staying small and indie in the name of being true in his art.

lets just take the discussion over the last page and toss it out the window

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Originally posted by Djsketchbag I don't like them but isint Nickelback pretty huge

whats wrong with nickleback? S.E.X

LOL

how do you do the youtube link thing i have tried a couple times and failed epically

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Originally posted by TrAnCeiN4LiFe how do you do the youtube link thing i have tried a couple times and failed epically

just copy the embed code off youtube and paste as is..dont need any extra tags

woho i just learned something useful day

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Originally posted by TrAnCeiN4LiFe whats wrong with nickleback? S.E.X

For me their sound is just not my cup of tea I like punk sounding bands, and Chad has always come off as a douchbag.

Another Canadian band I think has gotten really popular is Headly and isint Simple Plan pretty pop too

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Originally posted by Djsketchbag and Chad has always come off as a douchbag.

i thought we were discussing bands not individuals

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Originally posted by TrAnCeiN4LiFe i thought we were discussing bands not individuals

"artists"

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