the grammys the music the huh?

No disrespect to the musicians of yore, but the awards held yesterday seemed like an elongated history lesson. The emphasis on showcasing country music, as Dixie Chicks ran amok at the awards podium, coupled with nostalgia resulted in a show that was looking over its shoulder as opposed to ahead. BUT despite its shortcomings, man o man was I glad that some of the artists and tracks I was plugging ended up getting nominated. I’d been preaching Lupe Fiasco (BRILLIANT), Imogen Heap and C. Bailey Rae to all near and far and im glad that these commercially obscure (except CBR I guess) artists managed to get their names on the bill.

WTF was up with Mary J getting the awards she got. A duet with Bono should not mean she gets unwarranted recognition for tracks (which relative to her other releases off the album) are average at best. LuDA’s time was a coming and the performance of ‘Runaway’ was wicked, socially conscious and it seems that Nas, Ludacris and maybe Lupe have picked up the mantle of social commentary in hip-hop vs the gangsta shyte that now seems pretty regurgitated (cept maybe the game...he ayte). A sublime performance of ‘just like a star’ made the rest of the crap almost worth it. John Mayer ravaged his guitar. But just like a star man… first time I heard the track I knew! It deserved a grand stage. Where were Muse goddamit???!!!Oddly enough I think they held back this year on purpose so that the 50 year anniversary can be a grand gala, and I have to admit, the MTV EMA awards won the glitz, coolness and semi-credibility battle. Man Europeans just see to know good music when they hear it. Good music as opposed to popular music! No carrie underwood’s n Christian preaching allowed.

BUT BUT the grammys have really really taken a stand on the War issue by showering Dixie Chicks after the release of their anti-war album. A bit too little too late non? But at least they made the thoughts of the music community known. It seemed like a battle within a battle… history vs. the present vs. the future (in terms of music)… country music vs. Dixie chicks… Texans vs. the rest of America. Cool stuff aye? N I still have yet to hear anything by the Dixie chicks cus I don’t think they release outside the states. I guess it’s a good thing. Oh btw the POLICE managed to get together for a bit to start it off. And please if anyone mentions timberlake once more im gonna puke.

even funnier was how all these supposed hollywood actors seemed so wooden compared ot the musicians. the latter might be dumber BUT man they dont need to act. the 'characters' are entertaining as is. actually when they were jsut musicians up on stage it didnt seem soo scripted which considering these kinda events is pretty impressive.

Ps: highlight of hte night was Don healy of Eagles snubbing the other ‘texan’ n country music as he throws his weight behind the Dixie Chicks.

PSS: im waiting for hte dream colaboration of CBR, alicia keys n lauryn hill or fiona apple