The Grammys
Thank God I taped this crime against humanity or I wouldn't have been able to fast forward through the unending Carrie Underwood section. Watching her try to countrify Eagles music would have been most unpleasant. I mean, I know Don Henley is delusional, but couldn't someone tell him the Eagles wasn't a country band?
And while you're at it, have someone tell NARAS that Grammy night isn't supposed to be day of the dead. Although I appreciate their recognition of the Dead (more than they do, only the drummers turned up), the first in forty years, the rest of the show was basically for the walking dead.
I should have known the vibrance and recognition of fresh new artists was only a momentary reaction to free-flowing internet music. Now with all those settlements under their belt, they have a false sense of security and have returned to their little comfort zone. The best they could do by JB was Christina Aguilera's version of It's A Man's World, what an insult, not to mention missed opportunity.
If the if NARAS wants to educate, fabulous, make some documentaries, put it on DVD or another time slot, give it free to the schools. But if you want the public to embrace music again, then make your annual showcase entertaining and put the real talent and energy up there. I had such hopes for this new century, the past few years have been fine, almost good. Oh well, meet the old boss, same as the old boss. That's not a typo, I mean, these guys can't even make a show of a new boss. It's just the same old tired values, promoting the artists that fit the mold. Oh well, at least they stood behind the Dixie Chicks.
BTW, what is the deal with all the movie stars? It seems like there were more than ever, don't you have enough faith in the pull of your own industry? I don't see any rock stars up there on Oscar night. I know their industry dwarves yours, but have a little pride. Your job, NARAS, is to promote your industry and you fucking suck at it! And that's why it's continuing to shrink, unceasingly, year after year. It's heartbreaking, but, like the administration you stood up against, you just won't listen, there's nothing getting through and you'll go down the way they will, in deserved disgrace.
Oh, and to top it all off, you shafted Danger Mouse... you guys really are CRAZY!
And while you're at it, have someone tell NARAS that Grammy night isn't supposed to be day of the dead. Although I appreciate their recognition of the Dead (more than they do, only the drummers turned up), the first in forty years, the rest of the show was basically for the walking dead.
I should have known the vibrance and recognition of fresh new artists was only a momentary reaction to free-flowing internet music. Now with all those settlements under their belt, they have a false sense of security and have returned to their little comfort zone. The best they could do by JB was Christina Aguilera's version of It's A Man's World, what an insult, not to mention missed opportunity.
If the if NARAS wants to educate, fabulous, make some documentaries, put it on DVD or another time slot, give it free to the schools. But if you want the public to embrace music again, then make your annual showcase entertaining and put the real talent and energy up there. I had such hopes for this new century, the past few years have been fine, almost good. Oh well, meet the old boss, same as the old boss. That's not a typo, I mean, these guys can't even make a show of a new boss. It's just the same old tired values, promoting the artists that fit the mold. Oh well, at least they stood behind the Dixie Chicks.
BTW, what is the deal with all the movie stars? It seems like there were more than ever, don't you have enough faith in the pull of your own industry? I don't see any rock stars up there on Oscar night. I know their industry dwarves yours, but have a little pride. Your job, NARAS, is to promote your industry and you fucking suck at it! And that's why it's continuing to shrink, unceasingly, year after year. It's heartbreaking, but, like the administration you stood up against, you just won't listen, there's nothing getting through and you'll go down the way they will, in deserved disgrace.
Oh, and to top it all off, you shafted Danger Mouse... you guys really are CRAZY!
posted by Intervision at 6:10 AM
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