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A Note from Paul Marshal:
Here’s some insight into the
composing process of Hockey Night…
First, there was an Anaheim
playoff game a few years back that opened with Hells Bells
by AC/DC; smoke, lights, and that angry Duck logo; very
cool. I’d been working on a riff that had a similar feel
just a few weeks back, so decided to use it here.
Second, I listened to theme
songs from lots of major sporting event shows, and decided
to go with a straight ahead 16 bar blues riff and
complementary vocal. I felt it best captured the excitement
and energy of Hockey Night.
Finally, the guitar lead
was built backwards from the hook at the very end of the
solo. I came up with a modification to the standard D bend
to E A (in A) about 6 months ago that I was planning to use
in another song, but it fit so well at the end of the break,
I laid it in and worked backwards from there. It’s mainly
just standard blues riff stuff, but I do like the double
back scale just before the lick.
On writing the lyrics: the
first verse presents visual imagery from that Anaheim game.
In the second verse I worked with the rougher side of the
sport, drawing imagery from popular horror and mafia movies
(even a bit of West Side Story too). The final verse is
action on the ice: there’s a few shot’s on goal, the puck
gets bogged down in the corner, and they break out with a
trap.
| Now that the CBC contest is
over, it's clear that they were looking for something with
more bagpipes and haggis (a traditional replacement of the
original theme). The journey's not over for Hockey Night
though; we're dealing with several networks in the US and
Canada regarding it's use, and will keep you posted. Cheers and thanks for the
overwhelming support,
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Paul Marshal
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Thanks to
the over 5000 people that logged on and listened to Hockey Night.
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Hockey Night
Sharp skates and smoke
in the air
Feels like heaven when we’re there
We've got the fever; hearts on fire
Ready to go; it’s down to the wire
Two teams together itching to fight
All my wild friends are here for hockey night
Bring it on; no
time to relax
Icemen killer dropping the axe
Someone’s getting hit tonight; taking a fall
Drop the puck and make that call
Ready to rumble; ready to fight
The teams are here it’s time for hockey night
Five hole stops
one, two, three
Down in the corner digging to get free
Break it up; break it up; hit and run
Trap across center and have some fun
They're facing off down at center ice
The waiting’s over it’s time for hockey night |
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Music News:
Music is in pre-production for
the new Paul Marshal Single. We'll have it here
first, so check back soon.
Hockey Night was aired on
91.7 GIANT FM during the CBC contest and received
positive
feedback from the listeners. Thanks to the crew at GIANT FM
and to Pat St John for playing the song.
Blast from the past:
Click here to view the
Crying Out video from 1986.
You'll need
Real Player.
Old Becomes New:
Rerecording and production is underway for some select
songs. Listen to a clip in production of Fine Line
here.
Special Note: Gord
Lewis announced Teenage Head vocalist Frankie Venom passed
away on Oct 15 2008. He will be missed by many.
Frank Kerr, 1957–2008 |
