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Dr. Dre on Remix of Kardinal Offishall’s "Set it Off"

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:24:01 +0000

Kardinal Offishall’s “Set it Off” was already a hit but new life has been breathed into the hot track with the remix featuring raps by Dr. Dre and Clipse’s Pusha-T.

According to Chart Attack, the remix was supposed to be released earlier this year but was pushed back along with Dre’s long-awaited album Detox.

You can listen to the song here:

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image: MuchMusic.com

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Nickelback on Walmart Soundcheck – Video

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:24:38 +0000

Canadian rockers, Nickelback, performed a few songs from their new album Dark Horse for the Walmart Soundcheck series including "Rockstar," "Gotta Be Somebody," "Animals" and "This Afternoon." You can watch the whole thing on the Soundcheck site. In the meantime, here’s a preview:

Nickelback on Soundcheck
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Alanis Morrissette Performs on Rosie Live

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:12:28 +0000

Canadian singer, Alanis Morrissette, made an appearance on Rosie Live last night. The show, created by Rosie O’Donnell, was supposed to be a throwback to the old variety shows that we used to love (think Sonny & Cher). I haven’t read one good review and I’m disappointed to say that my PVR didn’t record it and I can’t find many videos online yet.

Apparently, Alanis sang "a song referencing the 12 Steps in front of… an endless loop of geese flying through a sunset." Wow… That sounds very unfortunate (yikes!). If I find a video, I’ll be sure to put it up. In the meantime, here is the promo for the show so you can have a better idea of what it was about.

Rosie Live Guests
by EllieTay

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David Foster and Katharine McPhee on The View

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:21:48 +0000

David Foster was on The View earlier this week where he accompanied former American Idol finalist, Katharine McPhee, on the piano as she sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." David, of course, was great but I was not overly impressed with her vocals. I am not completely sure what he sees in her. I think her timing is weird (although, it has improved since her days on Idol), she lacks control and she is just so over-the-top. I like the tone of her voice but that’s really about it.

The pair worked together on David Foster and Friends which is now available on CD/DVD.

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David Foster and Friends CD/DVD Released

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:47:27 +0000

David Foster is one of my favorite Canadians celebrities. I think the man is gifted beyond words and has not only done much to showcase the talent in our nation but he has contributed to the richness of music around the world.

He, along with some major stars, created a once-in-a-lifetime experience which you can now own on CD/DVD.

The Hit Man: David Foster and Friends CD/DVD features performances by:

Andrea Bocelli
Michael Bublé
Josh Groban
Celine Dion
Katharine McPhee
Kenny G
Peter Cetera
Brian McKnight
And more!

Watch this fantastic trailer for David Foster and Friends:

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Make sure you grab a copy. It makes for a great Christmas gift!

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Stompin’ Tom Releases 50th Album!

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:38:26 +0000

The Canadian music legend, Stompin’ Tom Connors, has released his 50th album and I just think that is a remarkable achievement. I don’t know if I can do 50 pushups but this man has managed to make that many records.

His latest, The Ballad of Stompin’ Tom, features 16 tracks (12 new) which focus mostly on what it’s like to be a Canadian. Gotta love that! It also includes freshly recorded versions of old classics like “The Hockey Song,” “My Hockey Mom” and “The Olympic Song.”

The Ballad of Stompin’ Tom Tracklisting:
1. The Olympic Song
2. The Hockey Song
3. My Hockey Mom
4. Bride & Groom Waltz
5. Lady Slipper
6. The Cowboy’s Broken Ring (aka Broken Wedding Ring)
7. Rose of Silver Falls
8. My British Columbian Home
9. Kevin Barry
10. Birth of The Texas Gulf Mine
11. Chickee Pooh
12. Bush of Buctouche (aka the “DOOT” Song)
13. Chase Me, Charley
14. Ottawa Lures
15. Ballad of Stompin’ Tom
16. Take Me Back To Old Alberta

And, for good measure (and to fill my need as a hockey fan), here’s a video of him singing “The Hockey Song” at last year’s NHL awards:

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image courtesy of EMI Music Canada

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Erik Mongrain Releases "Equilibrium" Album

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:14:15 +0000

Have you heard Erik Mongrain’s music? His unique and distinctive lap tapping guitar work is just incredible (and I’m proud to say that he hails from Montreal, Quebec – my original hometown!). There’s a real emotion to his playing that I immediately connect to. It’s really special!

Last week, he released his second album Equilibrium and I’m sure it’s fantastic. To learn more about the album and listen to clips, visit the On Target Media website. I love the cover art (see below) too. If I get my hands on a copy, I will definitely review it here.

Without having listened to his most recent album, it is still obvious to me that his music is definitely striking a chord (no pun intended). The videos on his Youtube channel have already gotten more than 4 million plays, earning him over a dozen YouTube International viewership awards. That’s huge (and is a major demonstration of the power of the internet!).

You can also learn more about Erik through his official website. In the meantime, you can check out Erik’s amazing finger work here:

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One Second 2 Late “World Timebomb” – Video

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:58:19 +0000

Here’s the official music video for the song “World Timebomb” by One Second 2 Late, off of their album entitled after this single. The album was released earlier this year and is their debut CD. I like the beat of the song and the message of it. The video for is interesting too. Check it out below.

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Flashback Friday: Nelly Furtado "Try"

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:49:03 +0000

Remember when Nelly Furtado was not making music that sounded over-processed, over-mixed, over-synthesized, over-sexualized or over-Americanized? Yeah, me too and I miss those days. Her songs used to have meaningful lyrics and actual melodies.

Take 2004’s “Try,” for example, from her album Whoa, Nelly! This isn’t my favourite version of this song but it’s still a lot more honest and beautiful than the stuff she’s making now. What I love is how this song almost starts like it’s going to be acoustic then slowly builds and the emotion is undeniable. How many times have you felt like all you could do is try? I can’t even count and there truly were times when this song was popular that I would hear it and feel comforted. I’ve remembered over the years for that very reason. All I will remember about her newer songs like “Promiscuous Girl” will be how much they make me miss the old Nelly. Come back to Canada!

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The Black Lungs "Hold Fast (Sink or Swim)"

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:54:54 +0000

The Black Lungs is fronted by Wade MacNeil who is also the guitarist for AlexisonFire. I’m guessing he just wanted a side project to be able to be the lead singer but it hasn’t been the most successful venture – all of the members of the band have quit so, when they tour, Pat Pengelly from Bedouin Soundclash will be playing drums, George Pettit from Alexisonfire will be playing bass, and Haris Cehajic from Moneen will be playing piano.

I have to say that, based on the song “Hold Fast (Sink or Swim),” I’m not terribly impressed. I really applaude Wade’s effort to try something new but sometimes, guitar players should, well… play guitar. Watch the video and decide for yourselves:

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