My mom passed away last thursday. I have waited almost a week to listen to "all we are" because I didn't want to hear it until I was ready. I identified her for the cremation today, and on the way home I finally had the courage to put it on, the live version with the incredible solo and the soft keyboard outtro. That was finally when I let mom go. I remember coming home from school when I was young, maybe 8-12, and hearing this song from around the corner, many times. Mom would vacuum and crank it over the vacuum with the front door open. I'll miss her, and this song will always be the strongest link we shared.
So many great memories, Thank-you Kim!! From school gyms as Max Webster to Canada's Wonderland and New Years' Eve at Maple Leaf Gardens opening for Rush---RIP Neil Peart.
When I first heard "All we are"'. I said wholly S..T Kim sings that high and beautiful. Without knowing it was Peter singing. Sorry Kim but I've been to many of your concerts and we all had a blast. And you always have great drummers too. Love you guys. All the Best
I could listen to All We Are all day long. As a trained vocalist myself, this song should be taught to any person, but especially a Male vocalist, on how to sing properly without killing your vocal chords.
Kim, I don’t recognize you without long hair..there’s wigs you know..but I’ve got a beer belly..so there’s that!..😆 But seriously Peter is seriously underrated as a front-man to this day! Love your music. Takes me back to a different time!☮️
Pete Fredette is one of the greatest vocalists this country has produced. "All We Are" is an all-time classic great song -- such great emotion, and amazing performances. Thank you Kim and Pete for the amazing music over the decades!
I remember, watching "The Kim Mitchell Band", at the " Kingswood Music Theatre", at " Canada's Wonderland" in the 80's, for like the 12th time, seeing them live. When they played this song. 15,000 Bic lighters lite up, and the ground, vibrated from the keyboards, and how loud it was.Pure Heaven!! Kim, and Peter, are pure Canadian Gold!!
He and his band just did a free concert in Grade Prairie AB and they are as good now as they were when I first heard them way back in the beginning of their career! Rock on Kim
The best version of that song is on the "I Am A Wild Party" Live Record. stellar live version. I think Kim was hinting towards that. The album version is good too but Peter's vocals and Kim's awesome guitar playing really shine in the Live Cut. Cheers!
I saw the video for "All We Are" on some late night music show back in the mid Eighties. I have no idea what show it was (not MTV or Night Tracks) but I absolutely loved the song and went out and bought the album the next time I went record shopping.
I remember buying an album from a used record store of a Canadian band called Butler. Fredette's band before teaming with Mitchell. Can't find any tracks from it online. Anyone else ever hear about it? It had a sort of new wave feel to it.
Your Music show is great, And you're obviously a fan! And yes, "All We Are" produces tears and goose-bumps, particularly live... I swear, gave me chills every time, and you look around, and everyone else is getting the vibe too, it was awesome! This song is one of the high points of his show, and Fredette's solo is the high point of the song.
Now, I am not sure if this was my homey, Kim's intention or not; but this lovely song track results in SMPTE 4:44 which aligns with 444Hz. otherwise known as The Key of David. The key that David chose while playing to soothe King Saul's conscience (for 15 years after his appointment as Saul's musician-physician.) (One of Kim's arrangers Todd Booth, who was my composition/arranging teacher at HIT told me that yes - they did intentionally tune to 444 but not for theological reasons). This might partly explain why this tune charted so well! (not to mention, it's just an absolutely gorgeous melody, +++) So if you aren't into Christmas carols played in G+, this is a good alternative music Rx for holiday anxiety/stress. Injoy a Christmas prezzie knowledge from Rock'n Rev. Rhonda, MSc Music Psychologist.
I remember seeing Kim at the First hotel in Orillia with his first solo band and Peter played guitar Halfway through the show the bass player had to leave because his wife was having a baby and Peter took over the bass they finished the night playing a whole set of Webster tunes it was a fantastic night
All We Are is my wife and my favourite Kim Michell, Peter Ferdette song of all and we are longtime fans of Kim Mitchell, Max Webster sincerely, Maurice n’Bonnie
I just realized the dual-vocal nature of this song (obviously, I'm not a "major" MW/KM fan); their vocals match, very well.....and how PF is able to conjure the "growl", in the 2nd chorus (studio cut), is a sign of a great vocal talent; to be able to growl, and to know WHEN to do it......
All We Are live version he released on i am wild party live is better than the original studio song, imho. kudos Kim and Peter. thanks for great music!
Kim forgot to mention that when he won a Juno for the song, he got up on stage and told everyone that he was just a white boy screaming. Peter was the real singer in the band. He gave all the credit to Peter. Class act. Ive seen him and Peter six times.
Peter played electric rhythm, acoustic, bass, and keyboards depending on the show, while being an amazing singer too, multi-talented and great accompaniment for Kim.
AND can carry a tune😉 he's a stupendous musician (coming from a drooling, use to be a longhair rock drummer from hell)......now a drooling, short hair airbrush artist from hell
This isn't the only interview in which Kim says that there is a live version of "All We Are" on The Big Fantasize, yet it isn't on the album - disappointing.
My mom passed away last thursday. I have waited almost a week to listen to "all we are" because I didn't want to hear it until I was ready. I identified her for the cremation today, and on the way home I finally had the courage to put it on, the live version with the incredible solo and the soft keyboard outtro. That was finally when I let mom go. I remember coming home from school when I was young, maybe 8-12, and hearing this song from around the corner, many times. Mom would vacuum and crank it over the vacuum with the front door open. I'll miss her, and this song will always be the strongest link we shared.
Indeed T Indeed
So very sorry for your loss. Your mom had great taste! All we are is such a powerful & beautiful song. May she rest in peace.
God bless you. Kim was also a huge part of my life . He is so good and never got the recognition he so deserved .
I saw Kim open for BTO in Timmins...Akimbo just out
I remember being so blown away by Peter's live vocal.......
Peter Fredette has long been one of my favourite vocalists, and All We Are is my favourite Kim Mitchell tune thanks to that fantastic vocal
Kim and Peter are pure magic together!!
👍 One in a million voice in the 80's
Peter is a beast. They’re perfect together.
So many great memories, Thank-you Kim!! From school gyms as Max Webster to Canada's Wonderland and New Years' Eve at Maple Leaf Gardens opening for Rush---RIP Neil Peart.
When I first heard "All we are"'. I said wholly S..T Kim sings that high and beautiful. Without knowing it was Peter singing. Sorry Kim but I've been to many of your concerts and we all had a blast. And you always have great drummers too. Love you guys. All the Best
Literally one of the best Canadian rock songs ever written and performed by Canadian icons. Who doesn't get teary-eyd listening to this?
I could listen to All We Are all day long. As a trained vocalist myself, this song should be taught to any person, but especially a Male vocalist, on how to sing properly without killing your vocal chords.
fantastic point!
This may be a dumb question, but are Peter’s vocals his head voice?
@@foxyroxytm absolutely not. dude does geddys part in battle scar with no falsetto
@@TommyWashow ya, and hitting those kind of notes "natural", is asking for a hernia...(or an aneurysm!!)......
Saw this song performed in the 80s and the 20s. Always magic.
Kim, I don’t recognize you without long hair..there’s wigs you know..but I’ve got a beer belly..so there’s that!..😆 But seriously Peter is seriously underrated as a front-man to this day! Love your music. Takes me back to a different time!☮️
Oh Canada 🍁
One of my all time favorite songs ever!!! Haunts me every time!! Peter's vocals are deadly badass awesome!!
Pete Fredette is one of the greatest vocalists this country has produced. "All We Are" is an all-time classic great song -- such great emotion, and amazing performances. Thank you Kim and Pete for the amazing music over the decades!
2025 here again this time to leave a comment... I luv Kim and Peter 💖💖
I remember, watching "The Kim Mitchell Band", at the " Kingswood Music Theatre", at " Canada's Wonderland" in the 80's, for like the 12th time, seeing them live. When they played this song. 15,000 Bic lighters lite up, and the ground, vibrated from the keyboards, and how loud it was.Pure Heaven!! Kim, and Peter, are pure Canadian Gold!!
Seen Kim at the Commodore November 11.
Excellent! 👍
Awesome yrs listening to those 2
Oshawa Civic center a long long time ago! Peter was awesome!
Man we getting old!
Is that the night some guy threw golf balls at the opener? I think it was Nash the slash.
Been super fan of the song for decades, still routinely listen to it.
The Big Fantasize is a wonderful album. The 4 LIVE tracks at the end ( on CD ) are truly bonus cuts.
It absolutely is, and they absolutely are.
I have been fortunate enough to play with Peter many times. A class act and great muscician.
Love kim in concert
He and his band just did a free concert in Grade Prairie AB and they are as good now as they were when I first heard them way back in the beginning of their career! Rock on Kim
Cool interview. And I LOVE that song!!! I'm gonna go play it now!
The best version of that song is on the "I Am A Wild Party" Live Record. stellar live version. I think Kim was hinting towards that. The album version is good too but Peter's vocals and Kim's awesome guitar playing really shine in the Live Cut. Cheers!
I saw the video for "All We Are" on some late night music show back in the mid Eighties. I have no idea what show it was (not MTV or Night Tracks) but I absolutely loved the song and went out and bought the album the next time I went record shopping.
bought that album because of this song...... its a staple in my musical world
My favorite Kim Mitchell moment was a concert in 1988 at the C.N.E. open seating on a freshly sodded lawn and every piece of sod was airborne.
always said that song is good Stairway to Heaven! AMAZING!!!
I remember buying an album from a used record store of a Canadian band called Butler. Fredette's band before teaming with Mitchell. Can't find any tracks from it online. Anyone else ever hear about it? It had a sort of new wave feel to it.
Your Music show is great, And you're obviously a fan! And yes, "All We Are" produces tears and goose-bumps, particularly live... I swear, gave me chills every time, and you look around, and everyone else is getting the vibe too, it was awesome! This song is one of the high points of his show, and Fredette's solo is the high point of the song.
Now, I am not sure if this was my homey, Kim's intention or not; but this lovely song track results in SMPTE 4:44 which aligns with 444Hz. otherwise known as The Key of David. The key that David chose while playing to soothe King Saul's conscience (for 15 years after his appointment as Saul's musician-physician.) (One of Kim's arrangers Todd Booth, who was my composition/arranging teacher at HIT told me that yes - they did intentionally tune to 444 but not for theological reasons). This might partly explain why this tune charted so well! (not to mention, it's just an absolutely gorgeous melody, +++)
So if you aren't into Christmas carols played in G+, this is a good alternative music Rx for holiday anxiety/stress. Injoy a Christmas prezzie knowledge from Rock'n Rev. Rhonda, MSc Music Psychologist.
I remember seeing Kim at the First hotel in Orillia with his first solo band and Peter played guitar
Halfway through the show the bass player had to leave because his wife was having a baby and Peter took over the bass they finished the night playing a whole set of Webster tunes it was a fantastic night
All We Are is my wife and my favourite Kim Michell, Peter Ferdette song of all and we are longtime fans of Kim Mitchell, Max Webster sincerely, Maurice n’Bonnie
I just realized the dual-vocal nature of this song (obviously, I'm not a "major" MW/KM fan); their vocals match, very well.....and how PF is able to conjure the "growl", in the 2nd chorus (studio cut), is a sign of a great vocal talent; to be able to growl, and to know WHEN to do it......
It does sound as good today as it did back in the day
All We Are live version he released on i am wild party live is better than the original studio song, imho. kudos Kim and Peter. thanks for great music!
❤Peter❤
Great song . Even the Americans have to admit this one !
Kim forgot to mention that when he won a Juno for the song, he got up on stage and told everyone that he was just a white boy screaming. Peter was the real singer in the band. He gave all the credit to Peter. Class act. Ive seen him and Peter six times.
So these guys last night absolutely
Peter played electric rhythm, acoustic, bass, and keyboards depending on the show, while being an amazing singer too, multi-talented and great accompaniment for Kim.
He's a pretty amazing drummer too!
I did not know he also played drums, but I am not particularly surprised. I’m sure he is fantastic.
When his voice cracks he sounds like Super Dave.
Bass player? Peter Fredette plays bass, rhythm guitar, keyboards, drums.....
AND can carry a tune😉 he's a stupendous musician (coming from a drooling, use to be a longhair rock drummer from hell)......now a drooling, short hair airbrush artist from hell
This isn't the only interview in which Kim says that there is a live version of "All We Are" on The Big Fantasize, yet it isn't on the album - disappointing.
Might as well go for a soda.
Has legs , such a tracks thing to say lol.
His vocals are better than kim mitchell's
No kidding - Kim would even admit that.
I remember seeing Peter Fredette when he played with Butler at the Santonio Ranch Dirt Dance out side of quyon Quebec..