Tonight, music-lovers and the Canadian music industry came together at the Polaris Music Prize Gala to celebrate and reward the best Canadian album of the past year.
This year the honour of the Polaris Music Prize went to post-rock band Godspeed You! Black Emperor! Although Godspeed was unable to attend the Gala, their talent, unique sound, and non-conformist ways were definitely remembered. Music journalist and author Jessica Hopper commemorated the band during the Gala by pointing out what a successful career a band can have by saying 'No'.
Taking place in Toronto's historic venue, The Carlu, where many music legends - including Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Glen Gould - have performed, the evening proved that Can-musicians are diverse, talented, and have overwhelmingly dedicated fans. Musical performances by the Short List nominees, from spine-chilling voice (and choreography) of Zaki Ibrahim to the surreal, and multi-layered sounds of sax player Colin Stetson, gave the attendees a generous taste of the many flavours of Canadian music.
Co-Hosts, and fellow musicians, Shad and Kathleen Edwards, kept the audience entertained with witty and silly humour, giving the attendees many occasions to contribute to the 'Kathleen Edwards Swear Jar', with all proceeds going to Canada's music education charity, MusiCounts.
Death From Above's Sebastian Grainger introduced Metric and deemed their album "Synthetica" as "the future and the past." Film and TV Writer and Director Martin Gero introduced musician Colin Stetson - who pulled out the biggest sax in saxophone history during his performance - assuring the audience that Stetson's music "is unlike anything you've ever heard before." Judging by the audience's eager clapping post performance, we'd say they agreed.
Unfortunately Polaris Prize-nominated artists Tegan and Sara couldn't make it to this year's Gala, but their hit song "Closer" was performed by Choir! Choir! Choir!; a brilliant move that highlighted the touching and humbling side of music.
The evening wasn't without surprises: Sarah McLachlan appeared as surprise guest to introduce Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet, who "tie the musical knot with Whitehorse".
While introducing the METZ Canadian Indie Rock singer and songwriter Bry Webb, encouraged the crowd to "celebrate good people, celebrate loud music, celebrate your younger self."
The evening came to an end with 2008 Giller-prize winner Joseph Boyden introducing the last, but definitely not least, musical performance of the night, A Tribe Called Red: "Listen to their electric pow-wow, and I dare your body not to start moving, your legs, your pounding heart, your nodding head."
Metric - Synthetica
A Tribe Called Red - Nation II Nation
Zaki Ibrahim - Every Opposite
Godspeed You! Black Emperor - ‘Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend!
Tegan and Sara - Heartthrob
Young Galaxy - Ultramarine
Whitehorse - The Fate of the World Depends on This Kiss
Purity Ring - Shrines
METZ - METZ
Colin Stetson - New History Warfare Vol. 3: To See More Light
How Tegan and Sara wrote "Closer" - Road to Polaris
Metz's year of dogs and touring - Road to Polaris
A Tribe Called Red connect with Idle No More - Road to Polaris
Zaki Ibrahim "Every Opposite" making-of - Road to Polaris
Whitehorse's Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland in the studio - Road to Polaris
Metric take it from the studio to the stage - Road to Polaris
Young Galaxy's Swedish adventure - Road to Polaris
Colin Stetson reflects on his solo trilogy and the influence of Bon Iver - Road to Polaris
Polaris Prize Long List Nominees
Tegan and Sara - Closer [OFFICIAL HD MUSIC VIDEO]
2012 WMG "Closer" by Tegan and Sara, from the album Heartthrob. Get it on iTunes! http://bit.ly/14nG8br Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeganandS...
METRIC - Breathing Underwater [Official Video]
Synthetica Deluxe will be available November 20th. Synthetica, featuring "Breathing Underwater," is available on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/metricsynthetica ...
Zaki Ibrahim - 'Go Widdit' (HD)
GoWiddit video featuring Vintage Cru. From the album #EveryOpposite | © 2012 Motif Records Director: Zandi Tisani Producers: Laurence Hamburger, Zandi Tisan...
Purity Ring - Fineshrine
From the album "Shrines" out July 23(UK)/24(US and Canada) - http://bit.ly/M8CHwn Directed by Young Replicant - http://www.youngreplicant.com/ http://purityr...
Godspeed You! Black Emperor - 'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend! (Full Album)
Here's the complete new album of Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Track list 1. Mladic 00:10 2. Their Helicopters' Sing 20:20 3. We Drift Like Worried Fire 27:00...
YOUNG GALAXY - Pretty Boy (Single)
Paper Bag Records 2013 - Young Galaxy Ultramarine out April 23 worldwide.
Metz - Wasted [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Subscribe To Sub Pop's YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/subpoprecords METZ YouTube Playlist http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9C19E767B3F3F72...
Colin Stetson - To See More Light
Colin Stetson - To See More Light from New History Warfare Vol 3.
'Emerald Isle' by Whitehorse
http://www.cbcmusic.ca The duo of Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland aka Whitehorse performed for CBC Radio 2's Drive in Studio 211.
The Other 30 Albums From The Polaris Prize Long List
Anciients - Raise the Sun
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The Besnard Lakes - People of the Sticks
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Louis-Jean Cormier - Tout le monde en même temps
Acheter l'album: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/le-treizieme-etage/id555983372?l=fr Maison de production / Production House: Parce Que Films Réalisateur /...
Daphni - Ye Ye
Video by: Jane Eastlight http://janeeastlight.tumblr.com/ From the upcoming album JIAOLONG by Daphni. JIAOLONG005 Tracklist: Yes, I Know Cos-Ber-Zam - Ne Noy...
Mac DeMarco // "My Kind of Woman" (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Mac DeMarco '2' LP/CD/MP3 now available worldwide on Captured Tracks iTunes: http://goo.gl/oYjFh LP/CD: http://goo.gl/qamln Director: Alex Lill Producer: Car...
Evening Hymns- Dead Deer (official video)
from the album 'Spirit Guides' available on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/evening-hymns/id268049531 new album now available: http://eveninghymns....
Hannah Georgas "The Beat Stuff"
Hannah Georgas The Beat Stuff featuring Spencer from Said The Whale www.myspace.com/bandhannah.
Chilly Gonzales - White Keys (from SOLO PIANO II)
White Keys from SOLO PIANO II Presented in PIANOVISION Album out now! Order your Deluxe Version on iTunes now: http://smarturl.it/solopiano2 Follow us on Fac...
Jim Guthrie - Bring on the Night
From the album - Takes Time by Jim Guthrie @jampants Available May 7th, 2013 on Static Clang http://staticclang.com Bandcamp: http://jimguthrie.bandcamp.com/...
Hayden - Rainy Saturday [Official Video]
Official music video for "Rainy Saturday" from 'Us Alone' available now on Arts & Crafts. BUY PHYSICAL & MERCH: http://galleryac.com/artists/hayden.html BUY ...
Alaclair Ensemble & K6A - Brizasseurs de Fizzoules
Réalisé par Max Pouliot et Créations Rivales http://rivales.ca http://vimeo.com/maxpouliot Production: Robert Nelson et le Alaclair High Réal.: Max P...
KEN mode - "Counter Culture Complex" (Official Music Video)
SUBSCRIBE to Pitchfork.tv: http://bit.ly/MgXoZp MORE Music Videos: http://bit.ly/J27abt Three warriors awaken a demon, KEN mode perform in a snowy field. ---...
Kid Koala - '8 bit Blues (Chicago to LA to NY)' (Official Video)
Official video for Kid Koala's '8 bit Blues', taken from the album '12 bit Blues', released 17 September 2012 on Ninja Tune. Buy at the Ninjashop: http://bit...
Kobo Town - Across the Dark Waters
Great tune off de album call Independence Stand up Trinidad! I don own any rights to dis tune nor de picture. Jus put it up for everyone to enjoy.
Pierre Lapointe - PUNKT
Réalisation: Alexandre Grégoire www.vimeo.com/user500342.
I'M GONNA STAY THAT WAY - LeE HARVeY OsMOND
Official award-winning music video for Lee Harvey Osmond's "I'm Gonna Stay That Way" by director Ryan Furlong. Title: I'm Gonna Stay That Way Artist: LEE HAR...
Les sœurs Boulay || Par le chignon du cou [vidéoclip officiel]
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Corb Lund - Gettin' Down on the Mountain (Online Exclusive)
Gettin' Down on the Mountain - share it! #cabinfever From the new album, 'Cabin Fever' in stores & online worldwide August 14, 2012 via New West Records. "We...
Old Man Luedecke - Little Stream of Whiskey (2012)
Official music video for Old Man Luedecke's 'Little Stream of Whiskey' from his latest album "Tender is the Night." For more info on the album visit www.oldm...
Daniel Romano - "Time Forgot (To Change My Heart)" - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Directed by @KenGalloway, Produced by Supinder Wraich and Matt Power, Executive Producer: Cherie Sinclair, Coordinator: Alicia Moore, DOP: Juan Montalvo, Art...
The Luyas - "Montuno" (Official Video)
The Luyas - "Montuno" (Official Video) from the album 'Animator' released October 16, 2012 on Dead Oceans Director/Editor - Mylène Simard Cinematographer - K...
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