rustyspigot February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Is there an actual damn song? Guess not. Link to comment
opus February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Well this maudlin mess just about sums up the entire tone of this night... Yeah I'll be happy to put this Grammy show behind me. And the twist ending of the night....all these performers are already dead. 2 Link to comment
Fostersmom February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 8 Awards and it's running over? What the hell. Link to comment
loriro February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 (edited) I'm all for a great gospel song, but I'm not feeling this Beyonce number. I'm not feeling the true emotion that makes gospel so great. It just seems like a stunt. Now Common/John Legend... I can handle this. Is it wrong that I wish Mary J. Blige was singing this instead? Hope not, because I had the exact same thought. Should've had her come out and do that instead of singing with Sam Smith... Has Beyonce ever met a melisma she didn't like? (I think melismas are cheap tricks to disguise pitch problems, fwiw.) Ugh. AMEN. Drives me batty. Christina Aguilera suffers from the same affliction. Distracting and so unnecessary. (and don't get me started on performers who take it upon themselves to do that to the National Anthem. I just can't even with them. If any song was ever NOT.ABOUT.THE.PERFORMER. it's that one. Sing it the way it's supposed to be sung! /tangential rant over.) Edited February 9, 2015 by loriro 7 Link to comment
Neeners February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 I like Common. That's all I've got. 3 Link to comment
Slade347 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 I'm all for a great gospel song, but I'm not feeling this Beyonce number. I'm not feeling the true emotion that makes gospel so great. It just seems like a stunt. Isn't that true for everything with her? 10 Link to comment
mjt626 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 It was a stunt and she stole the performance from Ledisi, who sang it in Selma as Mahalia Jackson. 7 Link to comment
Mumbles February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 (edited) I'm not feeling the true emotion that makes gospel so great. It just seems like a stunt. I am unfamiliar with the song and just went to iTunes and listened to Mahalia Jackson sing it. She gave me chills. I guess it's hard to instill heart and soul into a song when you're a soulless fembot like Beyonce. ETA: It was a stunt and she stole the performance from Ledisi, who sang it in Selma as Mahalia Jackson. I guess I was posting just when this post came up. Argh?! Just have Ledisi sing it, producers! This reminds me of the Oscars a few years ago when Beyonce sang all five nominated Best Songs. It's as if the corporate powers that be don't know that there are other singers out there. Edited February 9, 2015 by Mumbles 3 Link to comment
reggiejax February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 I dozed off. Has Toto won anything yet? No, but I think Christopher Cross is probably going to pick up one more Grammy. I get why people hate Gwyneth, but for me she is the damn highlight of the show. Love that woman. 2 Link to comment
mojoween February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Last year they released the Imagine Dragons/Kendrick Lamar combo, I hope they do that this year for Hozier/Annie Lennox and they do all of it, his song plus "I Put a Spell on You." 5 Link to comment
Fostersmom February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 LL Cool J doesn't even get to come back out? Was he literally bored to death and they couldn't drag the body out? 3 Link to comment
rustyspigot February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 So it's over in a weird flashback performance from earlier? The hell? 1 Link to comment
Fostersmom February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 See you all next year for the 125th celebration of the Grammy classic, Happy! Have a great night. 7 Link to comment
mojoween February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Absolutely! By this time next year "Happy" will have been out long enough to be put into the public domain. 3 Link to comment
WendyCR72 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 I don't want to derail what has, for the most part, been a hilarious thread here. That said, some of the posts discussing women and abuse, be it singing about cutting or whatnot or mocking the general topic is not cool. So let's stick to the fun here. Thank you. 2 Link to comment
twoods February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 There were some catchy songs last year- couldn't someone have sang one? Bailando, Fireball, Bang Bang.... I know Uptown Funk is probably considered a 2015 song so hopefully Bruno Mars can bring the house down next year. Ed Sheeran's songs all sound the same, and Chandelier makes my ears bleed. I will gladly take Sam Smith (though mostly because I love Latch). 1 Link to comment
dbell1 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 (edited) A big thank you to the posters here tonight. You made this an awesomely funny night, despite all the sad songs! Edited February 10, 2015 by dbell1 6 Link to comment
Maharincess February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Nothing that opening another bottle of wine won't fix! Everything's better with wine... I have a morphine pump I've had to press a time or two. Better than wine. Lol. 1 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 So... a bellhop, a street gang, and church choir singers walk into a bar and... How are the dancers a street gang, exactly? Because they're black and wearing hoodies? 5 Link to comment
mjt626 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Don't forget thugs! Because, all of the thuggy gang members I know, often break out into choreographed dance routines. 2 Link to comment
Juneau Gal February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 I have a morphine pump I've had to press a time or two. Better than wine. Lol. Be well soon, Maharincess! Hope the show helped you get through some of your hospital stay with a smile. Link to comment
Maharincess February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Be well soon, Maharincess! Hope the show helped you get through some of your hospital stay with a smile. Thank you so much! The show is ok but you guys are my boredom cure. 1 Link to comment
loriro February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Wow... so Kanye may have thought better of pulling a "Taylor, I'mma let you finish...", but it wasn't all a joke. What a self-important, pretentious ass. I get that you love Bey and feel your opinion is the only one that matters, but how 'bout YOU respect other people's art as well. Did you watch that Beyonce performance, Kanye? Emotionless, mugging for the camera? Ok... I guess I do get why YOU would consider that "art". I mean, I don't necessarily like Beck, and wouldn't have been upset HAD Beyonce won, but seriously, what a tool. 14 Link to comment
blubld43 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 (edited) It was a stunt and she stole the performance from Ledisi, who sang it in Selma as Mahalia Jackson. Beyoncé couldn't touch Mahalia Jackson on the best day of her life. No ma'am. The woman could send chills down my spine, just her, singing her heart out. Best dressed anyone? Mine were Jennifer Hudson,Miranda Lambert, and Gwen Stefani. Madonna just stop it. You're a legendary star,(in spite of a weak singing voice), quit embarrassing yourself! Grills, showing your ass on the red carpet, what's left? This stunt-queen BS is exactly why I don't watch the show any more, it's all about the performance instead of the music. Trying to shock the audience. Very few real musicians in this crowd, IMO. Edited February 9, 2015 by blubld43 5 Link to comment
funkopop February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 (edited) Wow... so Kanye may have thought better of pulling a "Taylor, I'mma let you finish...", but it wasn't all a joke. What a self-important, pretentious ass. I get that you love Bey and feel your opinion is the only one that matters, but how 'bout YOU respect other people's art as well. Did you watch that Beyonce performance, Kanye? Emotionless, mugging for the camera? Ok... I guess I do get why YOU would consider that "art". I mean, I don't necessarily like Beck, and wouldn't have been upset HAD Beyonce won, but seriously, what a tool. Ughh, I'm a fan of Beyonce and I think Kanye causes more problems than he's worth. If I were Beyonce and Jay-z I would have given him a very loud and colorful talking to and maybe locked him in a room with Julius for a bit. Beyonce's place in music history is pretty solidified, whether you like her or not, she doesn't need Kanye's crazy ass caping for her. Edited February 9, 2015 by funkopop 2 Link to comment
Inquisitionist February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Finally tracked down a photo of Madonna this morning (I stopped watching the Grammys eons ago). If she was going for geriatric toreador dominatrix, then she really hit the mark with this. Does she really think anyone finds this sexy? Sam Smith's big hit is boring, but Grammy often goes for that, e.g., Olivia Newton-John's 1975 win for the equally boring I Honestly Love You. Link to comment
Jezebel97 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 I think it's because CBS doesn't want any "scandal" or controversy. At this point, I'd rather have Miley Cyrus or Taylor, at least they wouldn't be singing ballads . Actually, I'd love to have Queen and Adam Lambert - it would be upbeat and fun to watch, and then the water cooler conversation could be all about whether or not having Adam sing Freddie is sacrilege. Queen with Adam would have blown up this sad sack of balls show, Lambert can definitely take it to church 7 Link to comment
WhineandCheez February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 (edited) The wine also can't explain Gwyneth. What? I think she gained a bit of weight (which is good). She looked different, not in a surgery way though. MAHARINCESS--AWESOME NAME THERE. I am old enough to get it. Get Well Soon. Nicole Kidman is shocking. She is an Oscar winnig actress, an international beauty and not all that old (Early 40s!) She is veering into Kenny Rogers territory. Damn shame. SIa's voice is great but that performance art shit gets old. Leave it behind once you leave art school. All of Sam Smith's comments were cool, esp. the one thanking his lover who left him. (snaps in a Z formation) After I saw she was nominated twice, I looked up Megan Trainor's video because that clip they showed made my curious. GHASTLY SONG AND VIDEO. It has about 4 lines and what is it with that baby voice? All I could think was "AIDY BRYANT did you better." Edited February 9, 2015 by WhineandCheez 3 Link to comment
blueray February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 (edited) I missed the beginning but from what I saw it was definitely a weird show. It seemed like they decided they didn't have enough time for all these people to preform so lets just have random singers preform together. Though I did enjoy most of them. And I really didn't get that chandler thing. My boyfriend and I were laughing about how weird it was and I think it's suppose to be serious but I couldn't keep a straight face. Also I wonder why Pherell would redue his "song" happy that for some reason people like (I seriously hate it, to the point where I muted his whole performance). I feel like Take Me to Church should have won best new song. Edited February 9, 2015 by blueray Link to comment
CaughtOnTape February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 I am baffled by the popularity of Sam Smith. He puts me to sleep. Literally. How the hell he won anything over Ed Sheeran or Hozier is mind boggling. 3 Link to comment
Jezebel97 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 The fact that Prince got the most applause just by presenting says it all 10 Link to comment
Popular Post briochetwist February 9, 2015 Popular Post Share February 9, 2015 I fucking hate Kanye West. Artistically, he's not my cup of tea, but I can respect that others think he's a genius. But as a human being, he's a phenomenal douchebag. He performs twice yesterday, badly, and with autotune and then calls out Beck, who plays 14 instruments and has been in the business since the early 90's, and says he's not an artist? WTF? And he's making me hate Beyonce. I hated her response when asked about the Taylor Swift thing years ago, she should have flat out said he shouldn't have done it. What pisses me off the most is that people are talking about this today instead of the awesome performance by Hozier and legendary Annie Lennox. Then again, she's probably not an artist either. 27 Link to comment
Jezebel97 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 I fucking hate Kanye West. Artistically, he's not my cup of tea, but I can respect that others think he's a genius. But as a human being, he's a phenomenal douchebag. He performs twice yesterday, badly, and with autotune and then calls out Beck, who plays 14 instruments and has been in the business since the early 90's, and says he's not an artist? WTF? And he's making me hate Beyonce. I hated her response when asked about the Taylor Swift thing years ago, she should have flat out said he shouldn't have done it. What pisses me off the most is that people are talking about this today instead of the awesome performance by Hozier and legendary Annie Lennox. Then again, she's probably not an artist either. Yup, he & Kardashian are a perfect match - entitled attention whores with absolutely no substance 16 Link to comment
blubld43 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Annie Lennox, "Would I lie to you".....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhpu2N4rQZM I want to see music get back to real talent. Not saying none of the new artists are talented, but auto-tune, backing tracks, lip synch, real musicians don't need that shit. 5 Link to comment
Guest February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 So many slow tempo, ballady songs. Snooze. Why does Kanye think HE gets to define artistry for the world? They should stop inviting his arrogant ass. Link to comment
hendersonrocks February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 I made yesterday an Airplane Mode Sunday, but there was so much to snark upon I had to go back and read this entire thread...nodding my head all along the way. Props to the Grammy's and artists for being more vocal about social issues--and specifically racial equity this year--than just about any other awards show. From the multiple hands up moments to Prince to the closing act, they made the Oscars look even more stuck in 1953. Other, more random, thoughts: Annie Lennox, NEVER CHANGE. Everyone else, but especially Madonna? CHANGE. Katy Perry stole Solange's wedding outfit. Solange did it better. Chris Martin appears to be getting hotter, and I think I would like him as my pool boy. Kristen Wiig really needs to go away for a while. It's just all too much. John Legend and Common were fantastic, and a really good way to shut 'er down. On to the Oscars. 2 Link to comment
DrSparkles February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 (edited) Annie Lennox, "Would I lie to you".....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhpu2N4rQZM I want to see music get back to real talent. Not saying none of the new artists are talented, but auto-tune, backing tracks, lip synch, real musicians don't need that shit. I don't even HAVE to click the link bc I know this video start to finish. LOVE that woman. Speaking of Queen, in the FM tribute concert, have you seen her duet with the God, David Bowie on "Under Pressure"? THAT'S music. THAT'S R&R. THAT'S talent. <rant over> ETA link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCP2-Bfhy04 Edited February 9, 2015 by DrSparkles 4 Link to comment
cpcathy February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Chris Martin has been slowly getting hotter and hotter, he's buff now and you can't forget about those gorgeous blue eyes. Link to comment
reggiejax February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 (edited) SIa's voice is great but that performance art shit gets old. Leave it behind once you leave art school. Especially since it seems you can slot in any idiot, in this case Kristin Wiig, to perform the dance routine. It really puts the lie to all of modern dance, does it not? Unless that is Sia's point. But I seriously doubt it. Edited February 11, 2015 by reggiejax 11 Link to comment
ari333 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Tom Jones sounded great to me. I'm not that old. Why was Jessie J wearing those highwaisted granny panties? Link to comment
Guest February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Chris Martin has been slowly getting hotter and hotter, he's buff now and you can't forget about those gorgeous blue eyes. He looks 100% better without that moronic wife, too. I usually can't bear to watch Chris Martin perform, with all his weird affectations, but I actually thought he seemed sweet this time. The way he was watching Beck closely, it was very supportive and unassuming. Pretty much the opposite of Kanye. LOL @ finding a better plastic surgeon for his mother. WTH did he mean in the linked interview about he decided against ruining Beck's acceptance speech because now he has a wife and child to protect? Like Kim's not also making an ass of herself daily? In her case, literally making an ass of herself. Link to comment
Rick Kitchen February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 And Ed didn't look at John at all. Hmmmmm. Didn't they both sleep with Taylor Swift? Not that that's an exclusive category. It's my understanding that Ed's "Don't" is about her. Link to comment
mjt626 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 As for Kanye, I guess it was too much to hope that he had developed a sense of humor about himself. Would that he had put as much effort into finding a decent plastic surgeon for his mother as he does for making an ass of himself. Kanye didn't know his mother was getting the plastic surgery, which every ethical surgeon turned her down for, due to pre-existing conditions. I get not liking him, but I don't know what his dead mother has to do with any of this. 2 Link to comment
ari333 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Welp, at least Arianna was wearing a dress long enough to cover the lady bits. That's a switch. She normally doesn't wear pants. To me, typical lyrics sound like: "I need your loaf." That is all. Link to comment
hendersonrocks February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 I usually can't bear to watch Chris Martin perform, with all his weird affectations, but I actually thought he seemed sweet this time. The way he was watching Beck closely, it was very supportive and unassuming. And stepping back as soon as the song was done, so the applause was all for Beck! I mean...I was fanning myself. Eat your heart out, Gwyneth. Link to comment
ari333 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 I thought Swift was doing Elaine's thumb dance from Seinfeld. 3 Link to comment
blubld43 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 (edited) have you seen her duet with the God, David Bowie on "Under Pressure"? THAT'S music. THAT'S R&R. THAT'S talent. <rant over> Dr Sparkles, excellent to see others feel as I do about music! Fake "musicians" are one of my big pet peeves, and I include any number of people at the Grammys last night in that category. Including Madonna-I grit my teeth every time I hear someone refer to her as a "rock star"! No, she certainly is not. Tom Jones sounded great to me. I'm not that old. I heard Sir Tom perform for Queen Elizabeth II's jubilee a couple of years ago, and I was blown away by how good his voice still is. Again I was always more into rock music, but the man is the real deal. Edited February 9, 2015 by blubld43 1 Link to comment
Mumbles February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 If Kanye had an issue with the Grammy voters not voting for his friend, it was not appropriate to try to embarrass Beck. All the guy did was dare to release an album during the same eligibility period as Beyonce. 10 Link to comment
Rick Kitchen February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 Great, dancing thugs in hoodies. WTF? I think you need to rethink that comment. I will never forgive Usher for unleashing Bieber onto the world. I thought that sin should be attributed to Ellen. Whatever happened to Sanjaya? He's a bartender. Seriously. Ok Eric Church. Enough with the sunglasses inside at night. Doesn't make you look cool. It makes you look pretentious. He used to wear them because when he worked dive bars and small clubs his contact lenses used to dry out, now it's his thang. Link to comment
Moose135 February 9, 2015 Share February 9, 2015 All the guy did was dare to release an album during the same eligibility period as Beyonce. That bastard! What was he thinking? 1 Link to comment
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