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Neil Peart To Record Special Rendition Of TSN Hockey ThemeAs reported on the www.tsn.ca Website, TSN
and Anthem Entertainment Group have confirmed that Neil Peart, renowned
drummer of legendary rock band Rush, will record a special rendition of
"The Hockey Theme", the iconic theme song originally written by Dolores
Claman in 1968.
Peart is widely regarded as the world's most accomplished and
most-respected drummer/percussionist. As the drummer and primary
lyricist for the trio, Peart has recorded 18 studio albums with Rush
which have sold over 40 million units worldwide. Along with his band
mates, Peart has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and
was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
In addition to assembling a team of top recording engineers and
musicians to assist on the recording, Peart has commissioned DW Drums
to create a special hockey-themed drum kit specifically for his unique
version of the song. The rehearsals and "making of" video are being filmed at Drum Channel Studios and produced by DrumChannel.com.
Peart's version of the theme song will be used during NHL broadcasts
on both TSN and RDS throughout the remainder of the NHL season. Details
on when the song will debut will be announced at a later date.
As Peart explains, “having started out as a Canadian kid who skated
on his ankles, and never made a hockey team, it is particularly sweet
to be invited to be a part of this national institution - if not on
skates, then on drums, performing Canada's 'second national anthem.' At
last I've made the Big Leagues!"
“To have a music legend and a member of Canada's rock royalty like
Neil Peart record his version of The Hockey Theme speaks volumes about
the song's place in psyche of hockey fans across the country and around
the world,” said Mark Milliere, vice-president, production, TSN. “It
is an honour to have Neil put his rock spin on this iconic tune and
we're extremely excited to add his interpretation to our NHL ON TSN
broadcasts.”
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