Music for the Quarantined Soul

07/01/2024

40 years ago, the last of the Diamond Dave era Van Halen albums was released. We discussed the first 5 VH albums with our guest Gary Procyshyn on his episode. https://musicforthequarantinedsoul.weebly.com/home/season-2-episode-3-garys-van-halen-tribute

03/12/2023

A Canadian rock legend. Condolences to family and fans.

Sadly, Myles Goodwyn, legendary frontman for April Wine, has passed away at the age of 75. Goodwyn had retired from touring with the band in March. April Wine has sold over 10 million albums and is a staple of rock radio across Canada.

09/11/2023

Who’s got a copy of Led Zeppelin IV?

It’s not a painting. It’s a picture of a Victorian artisan taken in the English countryside in 1892.

02/11/2023

Check this out music fans! Another Beatles song.

Now and Then's eventful journey to fruition took place over five decades and is the product of conversations and collaborations between the four Beatles that...

10/10/2023

It’s , and there are numerous studies showing that music can improve your mental health. Crank the tunes sometime today!

It’s World Mental Health Day! 🌍💚 A day to talk about mental health. To show everyone that mental health matters. And let people know that it’s okay to ask for help.

06/10/2023

We had a blast!

We had so much fun at last night's Prairie Lightning Presentations.
Thanks to all of our presenters and to Obsolete Brewing for doing double duty as presenters and hosts. If you know someone who would make an interesting presenter, send us a message. Dauphin is full of great stories and storytellers1

Learn more about these great folks on their sites:
Obsolete Brewing Company
Music for the Quarantined Soul
Re**er MEDness The Podcast
Amy Rae Maker
Parkland Fitness Club

30/09/2023

We here at MFTQS recognize today as being National Truth & Reconciliation Day. We record on the original lands of the Anishinaabek, Ininiwak & Dakota peoples, & the homeland of the Métis Nation. We stand with Indigenous communities in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.

22/09/2023

Playing for Change is a great organization to connect musicians all over the world. A fantastic song and video here. And look who is playing the congas, none other than Russ Kunkel who along with his wife Shauna Drayson Kunkel was on as a guest on an episode. Great song Russ!

12/09/2023

Do you remember hearing “Smells Like Teen Spirit” for the first time? https://www.facebook.com/100064495672366/posts/704684511691398/?mibextid=Na33Lf

Science hath declared that Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is the most iconic song of all time. The seminal grunge track — a cut from SPIN's Best

04/09/2023

A great read about the sad passing of the legendary Jimmy Buffett. Condolences to the family, friends and fans of the mayor of Margaritaville.

It seems that so many wonderful people are leaving this world, and now Jimmy Buffett is one of them. I’ve known Jimmy for some time and found him to be one of the kindest and most generous people.

I remember once on holiday when I had forgotten to bring my guitar and was itching to play. He said he would get me one of his, but I said, ‘I’m left-handed’. So, Jimmy had his roadie restring one of his guitars which he loaned me for the duration of the holiday. He then followed this act of generosity by giving me my own beautiful left-handed guitar that had been made by one of his guitar-making pals. It’s a beautiful instrument, and every time I play it now it’ll remind me of what a great man Jimmy was.

He had a most amazing lust for life and a beautiful sense of humour. When we swapped tales about the past his were so exotic and lush and involved sailing trips and surfing and so many exciting stories that it was hard for me to keep up with him.

Right up to the last minute his eyes still twinkled with a humour that said, ‘I love this world and I’m going to enjoy every minute of it’.

So many of us will miss Jimmy and his tremendous personality. His love for us all, and for mankind as a whole.

Last, but not least, is his songwriting and vocal ability. If someone made an interesting remark he repeated it in his gorgeous Louisiana drawl and said, ‘That’s a good idea for a song’. Most times it didn’t take too long for that song to appear. I was very happy to have played on one of his latest songs called ‘My Gummy Just Kicked In’. We had a real fun session and he played me some of his new songs. One, in particular, I loved was the song, ‘Bubbles Up’. And I told him that not only was the song great but the vocal was probably the best I’ve heard him sing ever. He turned a diving phrase that is used to train people underwater into a metaphor for life when you’re confused and don’t know where you are just follow the bubbles - they’ll take you up to the surface and straighten you out right away.

So long, Jim. You are a very special man and friend and it was a great privilege to get to know you and love you. Bubbles up, my friend.

Love, Paul

Photograph by Rob Rich

31/08/2023

Oh my! It’s another new Hip release!

New music. Never before heard. From the 1998 recording sessions. This is Bumblebee 🐝

The first of five brand new songs featured in our Phantom Power 25th Anniversary box set is out today! Alongside a list of exclusive material, the package will also include a full 2LP of our 1998 live show from The Metropol in Pittsburgh…

Stream the single & pre-order the boxset (out Nov. 3) at https://linktr.ee/thehip