The Annual Grammy Awards - General Discussion

[kili]

Is it just me, or is the sound mix really off? Every performance so far is murky.

twenty one pilots just took off their pants...I'm sure there is a story.

ETA: They did tell the story. Great speech.

Edited February 13, 2017 by kili

[Bees52]

21 Pilots pants themselves? Wth?

[truthaboutluv]

That's a surprise. Figured it would either be The Chainsmokers or Rihanna. And now these fools are up there pantless so I'm really wishing I'd been right.

[mtlchick]

Twenty Pilots takes off their pants.  The guy in front (Dwight Yoakam?) doesn't get it.  Then they explain why.  Makes sense. 

[ebk57]

Just now, mtlchick said:

Twenty Pilots takes off their pants.  The guy in front (Dwight Yoakam?) doesn't get it.  Then they explain why.  Makes sense. 

I thought it was kinda charming. 

[truthaboutluv]

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Is it just me, or is the sound mix really off? Every performance so far is murky.

Also the announcers are clearly not hearing when they stop announcing the nominees, because both J Lo and Nick Jonas just stood for seconds not realizing it was their cue to read the winner.

[mojoween]

You wanna take off your pants to pick up your Grammy? You do you, kids.

Jesus I am a dinosaur.

[Sharper2002]

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Those aren't just backup singers - that's Daft Punk, one of the most critically and commercially successful groups. They also won AOTY at the Grammys in 2014.

 

If anything, the Weeknd should be more than grateful that Daft Punk is standing up there on the stage with him. 

[galaxygirl76]

I see that they decided to start giving David Bowie Grammy's now he's dead.

[bluwater]

OK folks, you can't crawl up into Beyonce's womb because she's already at capacity. Jesus. Are there ANY other performers tonight?

The sound pretty much bites and yet....this is a MUSIC show.

Bring on the George Michael tribute.

[27bored]

I agree about The Weeknd being bland and middle-of-the-road. As a matter of fact, he's kind of the male version of Ariana Grande. But Daft Punk is great.

Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban didn't sound great. They don't sing those kinds of songs, plus there's something else off with the sound.

Twenty Pilots? Eh. Cute story, but GET TO THE FUCKING POINT AND GET OFF THE STAGE. THEY ARE NOT GOING TO GIVE YOU ALL DAY TO TELL YOUR WHOLE LIFE'S STORY.

[ebk57]

Okay, I'll give the no-pants thing to James.  Pretty good bit on the fly... so to speak...

Mr ebk just marveled that Ed Sheeran flew from NY today to do this.   Long day.

[Jaded]

Oh look Corden took his pants off too. Surprised we are not. Rolling our eyes? Yes. we are.

[Mumbles]

Between Graham Norton and SNL, I've heard enough Ed "Muppet" Sheeran for a lifetime this weekend. Seriously he sounds like any subway busker you can hear in any major city's  transportation system.

[DearEvette]

Every time I see Ed Sheeran all I see is a Hobbit.  But his little hobbit ass can do some music!  I like this song and the video is nice too.

[Jaded]

2 minutes ago, Mumbles said:

Between Graham Norton and SNL, I've heard enough Ed "Muppet" Sheeran for a lifetime this weekend. Seriously he sounds like any subway busker you can hear in any major city's  transportation system.

He sounds like The Weeknd singing this song. The lyrics sound like one of his songs too. I'm indifferent to liking or disliking him.

Edited February 13, 2017 by Jaded

[27bored]

I like Ed Sheeran but the older I get the more pretentious and obnoxious I find it to show up to Big Events underdressed. This is the Grammys and Ed's dressed like he just came from the skate park. And this coffeeshop stripped-down shit might work for Good Morning America. It's okay to give a performance at the freaking Grammys. Stop being annoying Ed. Thanks.

[Nordly Beaumont]

2 minutes ago, Mumbles said:

he sounds like any subway busker you can hear in any major city's  transportation system.

So true. Everything about him bores me.

[susannot]

I predict this is the first of several awards for David Bowie tonight, after he is dead. Interesting that neither Iman nor their daughter showed up to accept.

[truthaboutluv]

3 minutes ago, 27bored said:

I like Ed Sheeran but the older I get the more pretentious and obnoxious I find it to show up to Big Events underdressed. This is the Grammys and Ed's dressed like he just came from the skate park. 

In fairness, Ed does get dressed up for the actual show/red carpet. I've seen him wear a suit almost every year he's attended. He likely just changed for his performance. 

[Artsda]

They finally give David Bowie an award and nobody showed up on his behalf to accept it? 

[galaxygirl76]

1 minute ago, susannot said:

I predict this is the first of several awards for David Bowie tonight, after he is dead. Interesting that neither Iman nor their daughter showed up to accept.

Blackstar(song and album) won all the awards they were nominated for. I believe rock song was the final nomination.

[ebk57]

Is there anything Ryan Secrest doesn't have his fingers in?  Ugh...

[DearEvette]

I am such an old.  I don't know who any of these people are.  Last year I learned who Desiigner was.  Now there is a whole new crop.

[SPLAIN]

4 minutes ago, Artsda said:

They finally give David Bowie an award and nobody showed up on his behalf to accept it? 

They don't know beforehand who will win.

Perhaps they are still grieving? Maybe they are not ready to be out in the public only to be bombarded with questions about him?

Jennifer Lopez had a different color face than the rest of her body. Cannot stand her.

Edited February 13, 2017 by SPLAIN

[Bees52]

This duet is odd to me...maybe because I'm only familiar with the "7 years old" part....

[Mockingbird]

So they just decided to let these two new acts sing their songs over each other? 

[Jaded]

5 minutes ago, Artsda said:

They finally give David Bowie an award and nobody showed up on his behalf to accept it? 

I don't blame them for not showing up.  Little late to reward his work now when he's not here anymore.

[mojoween]

I like the sound of that boy who just sang.

Why TF is Beyonce's MOM here?

Maybe it's my Jurassic bones but I've never gotten just what is so "it" about her.  I know the Beyhive will come for me because of that. Like I am bored to tears right now and so far won't be discussing this at the water cooler tomorrow.

Edited February 13, 2017 by mojoween

[27bored]

Wow, Lukas Graham sounds great. First singer to sound on key the entire time. Kelsey Ballerini sounded...off.

Beyonce's mom looks weird. She looks like Joseph Jackson trying to be a woman. And she has Beyonce Hair. Weird.

[ebk57]

I fully appreciate that Beyonce is an incredible talent.  That said, this is gonna be weird...  it already is weird.

[chitowngirl]

What the heck is this? I'm still waiting for that Grammy "moment" and this ain't it.

Time for Victoria.

Edited February 13, 2017 by chitowngirl

[galaxygirl76]

What the hell is happening.

[susannot]

Beyonce "Women like her cannot be contained."

[Mumbles]

Wow I hand it to her, the makeup on the rubber baby pillow is really realistic!

When I see Tina Knowles all I can think of how they tried to make House of Dereon a thing. Lol.

[mtlchick]

My sister upon seeing The Chosen Bey: "She's that pregnant?" and "What the hell is this?"

 

Jesus.  Even with Michael Jackson in his prime wasn't THIS self indulgent in an intro to a TV performance.

[truthaboutluv]

OMG get on with it Beyonce. 

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Jesus.  Even with Michael Jackson in his prime wasn't THIS self indulgent in an intro to a TV performance.

This. And that's saying something. I assume she's performing Pray You Catch Me, which I actually love but I've gotten bored waiting for it to start. 

Edited February 13, 2017 by truthaboutluv

[galaxygirl76]

You'd think she's the first woman ever to have a baby.

[reggiejax]

I guess it wouldn't be an awards show without some overproduced, overrated, self-indulgent crap from Beyonce. 

[Nordly Beaumont]

Just now, mtlchick said:

Jesus.  Even with Michael Jackson in his prime wasn't THIS self indulgent in an intro to a TV performance.

I wish I could "like" this about a hundred times!

[Mumbles]

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Beyonce "Women like her cannot be contained."

Back in the day when she still did talk shows she could barely talk coherently. Jay-Z is a smart guy and got her out of that scene.

[susannot]

I love it, and her.

[Jaded]

This is some weird ass shit and it's not special just because Beyonce is doing it.

[DearEvette]

Nope.  I love this.  This is spectacle. And it is very much Lemonade.

[galaxygirl76]

I'm bored.

[Mumbles]

I remember one Oscars when they had Beyoncé mumble her way through ALL five nominated songs. And a few years ago she melisma-ed her way through Mahalia Jackson's wonderful Take My Hand Precious Lord. It was a crime against music.

[Bees52]

I feel like we're watching the introduction of the cult of mother goddess Bey...

[Slade347]

I'm sorry, but this is just making me laugh at the absurdity of it all.

[27bored]

So basically, Beyonce? Your man cheated on you and then knocked you up and this is supposed to be the Newest Shit Ever? Girl bye. At least no one will say she faked this one because ol girl is clearly pregnant. Her boobs looks like they stank like a shower fart. But if this performance doesn't end soon, she's going to give birth to little Ivan and Ivor on the stage.

[ebk57]

1 minute ago, galaxygirl76 said:

I'm bored.

This.  I love it when she sings.  I love spectacle.  But this is boring.