Summiteer wrote:I wonder if MuchMusic would give up their stuff? I always wondered if they recorded that whole Moncton 95 gig thats in that ego's and Icons compilation?

chris wrote:I've been in conversation with a few TV stations regarding access to live footage that they may have. Today I received an inquiry from one of them about The Hip's taping policy... so I took the opportunity to ask the band what their policy is. Below is the transcript of the emails exchanged:

The Hip wrote:Hi Chris;

Thanks for your message.

We have thought about that, but figured we best leave it as an "underground" endeavour amongst fans. Pretty much everyone who is interested in recording already knows that we not only allow audio and video taping, but encourage it!

Where we do take an active role, is informing promoters and venues of our policies, and to allow - without prejudice - any and all gear that fans want to bring into the venue(s) with them. This is where commonly we run into problems, in that some venues are hesitant to allow this, without claiming some kind of remuneration. It gets a bit more complicated when we play festivals, etc.. with other bands on the bill, as they have their own policies and record company issues. Under normal circumstances, fans usually have no problems.

We have - as you may already know - released a few shows that we multi-tracked and remastered (www.livedownloads.com/tthip <http://www.livedownloads.com/tthip> ) from this past fall Canadian tour. I hope you take the chance to have a listen. They turned out rather nicely!

Keep up the recording and trading - and thanks for your support.

TTH

I wrote:From: -chris
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 11:42 AM
Subject: The band's stance on fan recordings and trading

Hello,

I was wondering if the band has considered publicizing an “Official” policy on fan recordings? There are a number of great fans, myself included, who live for live recordings of The Hip and spend countless hours editing, mixing, and sharing our recordings with other fans; and “policing” online outlets to ensure that these recordings are never sold.

Your feedback is greatly (and eagerly) anticipated.

Best regards,

Chris

Man-Sized Eldorado wrote: So any idea where that would leave us with still cameras and photography Chris? Of course you remember the fiasco I just recently went through with the Amphitheatre and them saying "Cameras are allowed for tonight's show but your camera is too professional."

This is a major problem because you don't always have a place to turn to if you can't bring your camera in. Have the Hip ever published anything on this subject? Is this left to the discression of the facilty? the promoter?

Thoughts?

MAverick wrote:

Man-Sized Eldorado wrote: So any idea where that would leave us with still cameras and photography Chris? Of course you remember the fiasco I just recently went through with the Amphitheatre and them saying "Cameras are allowed for tonight's show but your camera is too professional."

This is a major problem because you don't always have a place to turn to if you can't bring your camera in. Have the Hip ever published anything on this subject? Is this left to the discression of the facilty? the promoter?

Thoughts?

Eldorado, let me say this. . . I am aware of what you are saying and I am working on some type of solution. Whether it flies we'll see, but I have this cool idea and I have shared it . . .

MAv.

chris wrote:One of the university TV stations just emailed me and said that they will transfer all of their Hip footage to DVD and send it my way. Woo Hoo!

MAverick wrote:

chris wrote:One of the university TV stations just emailed me and said that they will transfer all of their Hip footage to DVD and send it my way. Woo Hoo!

Did you ever get this or hear back from them?

MAv.