The Grammys were actually decent, what?!
I haven't enjoyed a Grammys show like last night in a very, very long time.
The "Rhapsody in Blues" performance was AMAZING! Herbie Hancock has TOTALLY still got it going on.
So was Amy Winehouse, bless her heart she's already a big mess. Just after winning a slew of Grammys is usually when folks get the serious pressure and go down hill. But, she's already on that slippery slope. I hope she gets her act together, I see her taking one of two paths in the future - either slipping further into drugs and becoming another Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix type OR cleaning up and becoming a force in the music industry for years to come. While the latter is what we all want, I fear for her future.
The Foo Fighters - Dave Grohl is just adorably cute and if you haven't seen any of their videos check them out on itunes (they have a lot there) - one of the best true hard rockin' ROCK bands performing these days, in my opinion. And their videos are fun and usually funny.
Kanye West's "Stronger" is one of my favorite rap songs at the moment. I've been following his career for quite some time and I can honestly say he's one of the best rappers around these days. He doesn't sing about popping caps in cops, doing drugs or being in gangs. His songs are very family oriented, he sings about the struggles of being a performer and having the support of his family, he sings about his grandmother, his mother and one of his songs is about getting in a car wreck and having his jaws wired shut - when he recorded this song his jaw actually WAS wired shut. His content is timely, relevant and much more on point for everyone to grasp then just the gangsters who sing about genocide, drugs and being in jail. He also incorporates orchestration instead of sampling, which I think is VERY fresh and new. If you've ever wanted to get into rap music but were turned off by all the crap, I highly suggest you listen to some of Kanye's work - you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Seeing Morris Day and The Time perform was a blast from the past - I STILL love me some Morris Day, he's a very energetic performer and incorporating Rhianna's "Umbrella" was a way to keep him relevant.
And FSM bless her, Tina Turner has still GOT IT TOO! Great performance by her and Beyonce, although I REALLY wish they'd have sung "River Deep, Mountain High", instead. It's my favorite TT song of all time.
I could've totally done without that stupid "Tick" song by Brad whats-his-name. Stupid song and stupid performance. I like country music but some of it just seems as shallow as some of the rap crap - just creating it for the money.
Alicia Keys can pretty much do no wrong in my book and this time was no exception, although I think her outfit was all wrong for her. Those tight, latex pants just did nothing for her. But, her voice was strong and clear, as usual.
I know folks like Josh Groban, but his Disneyesque singing style is never something I've been able to get into. Don't get me wrong, I love Disney pictures AND I love Broadway musicals, but Josh I can do without.
And lastly, John Fogerty, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Aretha Franklin ALL need to retire and never get on the stage again. ESPECIALLY Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Aretha Franklin, bless their hearts - their times have come and gone. They need to be in their rocking chairs enjoy their autumn years. Wouldn't you agree?
The "Rhapsody in Blues" performance was AMAZING! Herbie Hancock has TOTALLY still got it going on.
So was Amy Winehouse, bless her heart she's already a big mess. Just after winning a slew of Grammys is usually when folks get the serious pressure and go down hill. But, she's already on that slippery slope. I hope she gets her act together, I see her taking one of two paths in the future - either slipping further into drugs and becoming another Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix type OR cleaning up and becoming a force in the music industry for years to come. While the latter is what we all want, I fear for her future.
The Foo Fighters - Dave Grohl is just adorably cute and if you haven't seen any of their videos check them out on itunes (they have a lot there) - one of the best true hard rockin' ROCK bands performing these days, in my opinion. And their videos are fun and usually funny.
Kanye West's "Stronger" is one of my favorite rap songs at the moment. I've been following his career for quite some time and I can honestly say he's one of the best rappers around these days. He doesn't sing about popping caps in cops, doing drugs or being in gangs. His songs are very family oriented, he sings about the struggles of being a performer and having the support of his family, he sings about his grandmother, his mother and one of his songs is about getting in a car wreck and having his jaws wired shut - when he recorded this song his jaw actually WAS wired shut. His content is timely, relevant and much more on point for everyone to grasp then just the gangsters who sing about genocide, drugs and being in jail. He also incorporates orchestration instead of sampling, which I think is VERY fresh and new. If you've ever wanted to get into rap music but were turned off by all the crap, I highly suggest you listen to some of Kanye's work - you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Seeing Morris Day and The Time perform was a blast from the past - I STILL love me some Morris Day, he's a very energetic performer and incorporating Rhianna's "Umbrella" was a way to keep him relevant.
And FSM bless her, Tina Turner has still GOT IT TOO! Great performance by her and Beyonce, although I REALLY wish they'd have sung "River Deep, Mountain High", instead. It's my favorite TT song of all time.
I could've totally done without that stupid "Tick" song by Brad whats-his-name. Stupid song and stupid performance. I like country music but some of it just seems as shallow as some of the rap crap - just creating it for the money.
Alicia Keys can pretty much do no wrong in my book and this time was no exception, although I think her outfit was all wrong for her. Those tight, latex pants just did nothing for her. But, her voice was strong and clear, as usual.
I know folks like Josh Groban, but his Disneyesque singing style is never something I've been able to get into. Don't get me wrong, I love Disney pictures AND I love Broadway musicals, but Josh I can do without.
And lastly, John Fogerty, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Aretha Franklin ALL need to retire and never get on the stage again. ESPECIALLY Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Aretha Franklin, bless their hearts - their times have come and gone. They need to be in their rocking chairs enjoy their autumn years. Wouldn't you agree?