I’ll be honest. While I am a very avid music appreciator, I’m not normally one to focus on all the awards shows. It’s just never really been my thing, mainly because I never like any of the “main stream” artists who get put up for awards. I think they’re shoddy, over-produced and over-hyped. I wasn’t even planning on watching this years Grammys, but as circumstance would have it, I found myself with nothing else to be doing at that time, and the remote control about five feet too far away from me. So, I watched.
I came in a little late, so I missed Lady Gaga’s performance (which honestly I was rather bummed about, but will YouTube later tonight most likely) and Green Day’s musical style rendition of “21 Guns.” The latter I wasn’t exactly disappointed about, but I digress.
What I did come in on, was Pink’s stunning aerial performance. I’m usually not one for big flashy performances, but this one was just way too cool to NOT watch. Especially when she took off the white robe she was wearing, revealing a very, very exposing negligee. (I’m a guy, sue me.) I thought to myself “Hm, ok, that was pretty cool,” upon the ending of her performance, so I kept watching.
Side note: I understand the need to have sponsors, and advertising, but holy HELL was there a lot of commercials.
I rolled my eyes through Justin Bieber (i before e, except after c…) and Ke$ha’s little blurb about whothehellknows what. Although, I was shocked to hear that it’s not pronounced “K-ee-sha.” It’s “K-EH-sha.” Who knew? She still sucks, and will probably only have “Tik-Tok” in her repertoire of number one singles.
The night rolled on, and soon it was time for the Black Eyed Peas to perform. I am not a B.E.P fan. I think the music is just overplayed garbage with the same 2 lyrics being spammed through the song. But, watching them live I dug the chemistry they have. Except for the new dude. The Native American looking guy. I mean…WTF? He looked like he had no idea what was going on behind him, and continually stared doe-eyed into the camera anytime it was on him like “Oh, can they see me? Is this on? Is my hair good?”
Now, the main portion of my rant: Taylor Swift. The following couple paragraph’s will now turn extremely expletive, so please feel free to skip past if you have virgin eyes, or don’t appreciate profanity. There’s no other way I can express myself clearly enough without it though.
Who in the FUCK does Taylor think she is, trying to overshadow a LEGEND like Stevie Nicks? I mean, seriously? I felt horrible for Stevie, having to sit there and pretend like she was enjoying doing a duet with her. First massacring her own song, then inviting the Fleetwood Mac dynamo out on stage with her to butcher “Rihannon.” I’m sure Stevie got out there, thinking that Taylor could actually sing in key, and then was blindsided by the amazingly flat Swift. I have absolutely no appreciation for a studio vocalist. Don’t sell millions of records, fronting that you have a great singing voice, and then get in front of a microphone at a nationally televised event and sound like a horse that was impaled by a dull sign post. Seriously.
I was really about ready to dive through the television screen (if it were possible), wrap my hands around her fucking scrawny ass little neck, and rip out her vocal chords so that no one would ever have to hear her again. Oh wait, she’d probably still attempt to sing, and then have her producers fix it so it sounds good, put it on a record, and sell it, then lip sync all her concerts. FUCK! New plan. Hire assassin. Kill the bitch.
And seriously? Album of the Year? I’m sorry. Apparently it’s not about music anymore. I was rooting for Lady Gaga the entire way through. Yes. I said it. Lady Gaga. Listen to her stuff, and tell me that she’s not talented. FTW.
@SouthMainMuse: “So, tell us how you REALLY feel about Taylor Swift?”
I can’t stand her. I hope that she dies in a fiery helicopter crash, but stays alive long enough to burn to death.
**Disclaimer for any feds that may happen to read this blog: I say all this in jest. I’d never wish death upon people.**
Yes I would.
**Disclaimer: No I wouldn’t…**
ANYWAY.
Best moment of the night for me? Eminem, Drake and Lil Wayne “Drop it on the World.” I’ve played that song on my iTunes over and over again since last night. Em’s verse was absolutely murderous, and their performance was just ridiculously well done. And I’m not even a big fan of Lil Wayne or Drake. But to me, they totally stole the show. If you haven’t seen it, then go back and watch it.
Update: As soon as the fuckers stream the performances. I hate copyright laws.
So that about wraps up my review of the Grammys, which actually wasn’t much of a review. It was more of a blunt tearing apart of Taylor Swifts non-talent, amongst a couple other highlights.
But, I don’t really care. I’m still awesome.
I read another article somewhere (Jezebel I think) that theorized Taylor won because she’s “safe” and “conservative” which I agree with. Lady GaGa is fearless with her music and expression and I think that makes a lot of studio executives crap their pants. They have very little control over GaGa and cannot fit her into a tidy little box and slap a price tag on her like they can with Taylor. I had never had much of an opinion of Taylor as a singer because I’d only heard her being interviewed on TV throughout 2009, and I thought she was a nice young lady. Now that I heard her sing…ouch.
Seriously. Lady Gaga owns my heart when it comes to mainstream “break the rules and do whatever the fuck you want” attitude. I don’t like conservative, and honestly neither should producers. Gaga gets ratings. Swift just sucks.
Wow. I never watch award shows, but after reading this, I’m kinda sorry I missed it all. I did have to look up the performances of Lady GaGa and Pink and I’m on my way to look up Eminem, Drake and Lil Wayne.
Ignore the sound cut outs in the Em/Drake/Wayne performance Marianne. It’s rather annoying. But get past that and you’ll have an ear-gasm.
First of all, I didn’t watch this nonesense of a show. I have better things to do with my time then care about millionares winning awards (Unless it’s Sports).
Second of all, I hate Lady Gaga. I hate her music, I hate her as a person, and I hate her freakin hair. For the love of God I’d rather her be bald.
Third, Taylor Swift should get down on her knees and kiss Kanye’s feet. I don’t give a shit what anyone says. If he hadn’t run his mouth off during her “spotlight” than she wouldn’t have gotten nearly the publicity she did. Sorry, I don’t care if you like Kanye or not. I love the dude personally. He’s an ego maniac but he’s also pretty fly, 50 cent is still jealous.
Fourth, WTF am I even commenting on this!? <3
Hokay…
…Don’t even get me started on that chick. I’m not even a fan of the word chick so it’s only fitting to call Ms. Swift a chick. No biggie. Ordinary kid stuff. Moving on. She has a cute face. So what. She has great hair. So what. She can play the guitar. So what. She can’t even sing. BINGO! It makes me want to go out and get a record deal of my own so I, too, can get an effin Grammy. If it’s that easy then hell I’ll do it. I’ll do it TO.DAY. Oh wait, I almost forgot. I have to first suck at my acting and singing on Saturday Night Live and then date a werewolf and then be in a chick flick AND THEN I’ll get my Grammy. Shit. I have lots to do. Better get started.
PS Blondie better watch her eating disorder’d back. I will rip out her vocal chords with very own chompers.
I wasn’t really paying attention much while I was watching the Grammy’s. I guess you could say I was otherwise engaged. However, I did happen to watch Taylor Swift perform, and she is definitely not that talented of a performer. Most certainly, she is not Grammy worthy. -Fin-
You forgot the wonderful rendition of “Blame It”. I like the song and all. I just did not like the ending, where Slash comes out and solos November Rain. My opinion of Slash keeps going lower and lower. So let me get this straight. The guy has been out of GNR for over a decade. Did not want to record November Rain back in the day, hated the song. Keep in mind that this is Axl’s baby. A song he wrote. Lyric’s and Music… And Slash walks out and uses it for a solo that just felt WAY out of place. And people wonder why Axl hates him so much. It was clearly a shot at the red headed recluse. He could have used something from Velvet Revolver like Fall To Pieces… On topic though, I liked your review/rant. Em/Wayne did steal the show. It’s too bad you missed the Gaga performance with Elton it was my second favorite of the night.
I watched my friend stream it on his laptop and watch it excitedly while we were having icecream on that night, and I had no idea why he was so excited. Now I do. U really hate that girl! LOL
Don't lie. Your favorite moment of the night was Justin Bieber.
Face up to it…
I love Taylor. She worked hard for those awards.
Love love her new cd! She has so many songs that girls can identify with.
I love everything about Lady Gaga ! She is a really talented creative person, her costumes are exceptional, she’s hot and beautiful. She demonstrated so much grace and class with her interview with Barbara Walters. She had a dream and she got it, I know she worked hard to get there.