Dan Gould Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 When I first saw this thread last night, all I could think was, Chuck is watching the Grammys? I haven't paid a dime's worth of attention to any Grammy broadcast in nearly 20 years, and couldn't have cared less about who performed/who sucked (they all do)/who won. Quote
Christiern Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 I get the message, but I'm not entirely sure there was any actual "destruction" there..... No actual destruction, I just thought I'd use my Grammys to symbolize the sorry state of music today. I think the Grammy shows document the substandard popular music has reached. Quote
robviti Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 i had the same reaction, dan. it must be 15 years or more since i watched the grammys. looking at the grammy website, it's really pitiful the kind of money-making crap that gets nominated. no wonder winehouse won five, look who she's competing against in most categories. as far as herbie goes, his big win just confirmed what i've been thinking for the past several years. the herbie we knew and loved is dead, but the music industry saw an opportunity to keep making money off his name, so they pulled a clever switch. that ain't herbie up there, it's a ... rockit robot! Quote
7/4 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 I see no reason to get too passionate about it. It's just the Grammys. It is nice to see a jazz album win album of the year. I thought it was cool to see River nominated, but before the end of the show I thought "no way he'll win, look at who else is nominated". Let's hope this translates to a new level of awareness for Jazz and more people will check it out. Quote
Ron S Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 If you compare the current-day Grammy held by Herbie with the decades-old ones in Chris' photo (especially the speaker bracket on the one on the right lying on its side), it seems that the current-day Grammy lacks the detail and craftsmanship of the older ones: Perhaps an apt metaphor? Quote
robviti Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 ...Let's hope this translates to a new level of awareness for Jazz and more people will check it out. nothing personal, but... Quote
Dan Gould Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 as far as herbie goes, his big win just confirmed what i've been thinking for the past several years. the herbie we knew and loved is dead, but the music industry saw an opportunity to keep making money off his name, so they pulled a clever switch. that ain't herbie up there, it's a ... rockit robot! If you compare the current-day Grammy held by Herbie with the decades-old ones in Chris' photo (especially the speaker bracket on the one on the right lying on its side), it seems that the current-day Grammy lacks the detail and craftsmanship of the older ones: Perhaps an apt metaphor? Apt metaphor, and hardly surprising in this day and age. I'd say there are a lot of things made with less attention to detail and craftsmanship. Quote
MoGrubb Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 We'll see re: Amy Winehouse. I agree with the one other person in this thread who thinks she is talented. HEY! that's ME!! Me too, compared to what else is out there in the pop world. Quote
7/4 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) ...Let's hope this translates to a new level of awareness for Jazz and more people will check it out. nothing personal, but... Come on man, don't be so cynical. Of course, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it to happen. edit: another thought -> don't laugh, at least it wasn't Wynton - Wynton Blows His Horn, the spoken word album. Edited February 11, 2008 by 7/4 Quote
Soulstation1 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 i watched the stewie kills lois, lois kills stewie family guy episode instead.................. Quote
Parkertown Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 I just don't get Winehouse...what a skank... Sucks that she took the best new artist award away from Paramore...Hayley Williams can sing circles around Winehouse... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-9qm0uL7fU Quote
Werf Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 So it was the Grammies when I briefly switched TV on all drunk ass before bedtime. Quote
AllenLowe Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 I've actually liked the little Winehouse that I've heard - anybody who smokes crack can't be all bad - Quote
7/4 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 I've actually liked the little Winehouse that I've heard - anybody who smokes crack can't be all bad - I wonder if it's possible to hold a conversation with her now. Quote
AndrewHill Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 The Grammys were on last night? Quote
Kari S Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 I just don't get Winehouse...what a skank... Sucks that she took the best new artist award away from Paramore... No, what really sucks is that Feist won nothing. (including New Artist) Quote
AndrewHill Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 From Entertainment Weeky: "...The evening's second-most head-scratching moment, after Herbie Hancock's Album of the Year win. " Typical: Is it just so unbelievable that someone who isn't a rock or pop artist can actually win the award? God forfreakingbid. Quote
jlhoots Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 I just don't get Winehouse...what a skank... Sucks that she took the best new artist award away from Paramore...Hayley Williams can sing circles around Winehouse... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-9qm0uL7fU As John McEnroe used to say "you can't be serious". And yes, I did watch the video as I had never heard of Paramore or Hayley Williams. BTW - skank is a little harsh, I think she (Winehouse) looks more like a modern day Ronnette. Quote
Debra Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 Has the Grammys show ever been worth watching? Even once, ever? Quote
Kari S Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 From Entertainment Weeky: "...The evening's second-most head-scratching moment, after Herbie Hancock's Album of the Year win. " Typical: Is it just so unbelievable that someone who isn't a rock or pop artist can actually win the award? God forfreakingbid. LA Times among others were calling it an "upset" and the "biggest upset of the evening" or something. Quote
RDK Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 i watched the stewie kills lois, lois kills stewie family guy episode instead.................. For 3 1/2 hours? Quote
Free For All Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 From Entertainment Weeky: "...The evening's second-most head-scratching moment, after Herbie Hancock's Album of the Year win. " Typical: Is it just so unbelievable that someone who isn't a rock or pop artist can actually win the award? God forfreakingbid. Not surprising. On CNN this morning the anchor commented "I didn't know Herbie Hancock was even still in the music business". Most of the press I've seen online mentions Winehouse profusely with Herbie barely a by-line. Although I would expect many of those who now go and buy Herbie's recording based solely upon his winning the award will not like it. Too mellow and understated (read "boring") for the pop crowd (as well as many of the jazz fans here!). Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 All I ever watch The Grammys for is the musical performances. And most years I just tape it, and go back and cherry pick the few things I'm mildly currious about. On that basis alone, I actually thought this year wasn't all that bad. The Feist performance with the chamber horn section was really quite lovely, and I'd buy a recording of it (like as a bonus track or something) without much pause. The Foo Fighters with the orchestra (lead by John Paul Jones) was pretty cool too. Nothing earth shattering, but better than expected. Tina Turner wasn't half bad, and it was kinda cool to see The Time again. As someone said above, it's just The Grammys. Going into it with low expectation, and a finger on the FF button really does improve things. I think I got through the whole thing in about 30 or 40 minutes this morning. Some of the music, here and there, wasn't half bad at all. Quote
Free For All Posted February 11, 2008 Report Posted February 11, 2008 LA Times among others were calling it an "upset" and the "biggest upset of the evening" or something. Yes, but did Herbie cover the point spread? Quote
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