THE SIREN'S SONG / SHIPWRECKED
I stomached as much as I could. To the point where the acids of my digestive tract started coming up into my throat, and I was getting that burning sensation near where my tonsils used to be. And that taste. Where you can still somewhat, somehow taste what you've eaten earlier that day, but you can taste the bile mixed in. So, I swallow it down with another swig of beer. Close my eyes tightly to try and ignore the taste of the acids going back down my throat. Clinch my fist against my head as it pounds with another headache. In the darkness I see behind my shut eyelids, I question my motivations — my values — my ideals — my existence. OUR existence. I wonder what has brought us to this lowly state. This act of celebration — celebrating the raping of people's individuality — celebrating successful marketing campaigns — celebrating the self-masturbating egos. For tonight is the night of all nights. The night we celebrate low-level mediocrity. Tonight is Grammy night.
Last night had to be the best argument I've seen in a while that explains the imploding condition of all major music markets. Which, to say the least, has been going on since the beginning of mass-marketed albums and record labels. It's just that right when you think it can't get any worse, it does. Actually, it's quite impressive, and very fun to witness.
I could not stomach more than 10 minutes at a time. With at least corresponding 10 minute breaks in between to offset the onslaught of brutal abuse towards my ears and eyes. U2, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, Madonna, Green Day (how can you win two years in a row with the same album??). The one thing they all have in common? They're all shephards.
Kanye West has quite possibly got to be the single most overrated "artist" in the last 20 years. What is it that people see in this guy? "OHHHH he's SOOOOO controversial!!!!" Give me a fuckin' break. "OHHHH he does such different things than anyone else!" Give me a fuckin' break. OVERRATED. BORING. BLAND. Almost as much as Jay-Z. But, right when I thought Kanye West could not be any more annoying, he brings along Jamie Foxx onto his scene. Jesus Christ. Are people this fucking stupid??? I think I hate Jamie Foxx almost as much as Kanye West. I've never seen someone mooch off the success of a single movie ("Ray"), which sucked by the way, any more than this one guy has.
Even Paul McCartney entered into Rolling Stones Land and started killing his legacy. Somehow. I'm sure Lennon and Harrison are rolling in their graves - probably happy to not be around to witness it. I'm sorry Paul. Let it go. Sure, you're a Beatle. Sure sure, I understand. I love the Beatles too. But now, it's just getting sad to watch. It's ok. Really. The fact that you performed two Beatles' songs alone last night proves you are still holding onto what you once had, and that you're just not what you used to be without your supporting cast.
Tonight I'll be able to wash my soul clean from last night, as I will be entrenched in the sounds of Sigur Ros in concert.
With that said, I can't wait for the Oscars!
Last night had to be the best argument I've seen in a while that explains the imploding condition of all major music markets. Which, to say the least, has been going on since the beginning of mass-marketed albums and record labels. It's just that right when you think it can't get any worse, it does. Actually, it's quite impressive, and very fun to witness.
I could not stomach more than 10 minutes at a time. With at least corresponding 10 minute breaks in between to offset the onslaught of brutal abuse towards my ears and eyes. U2, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, Madonna, Green Day (how can you win two years in a row with the same album??). The one thing they all have in common? They're all shephards.
Kanye West has quite possibly got to be the single most overrated "artist" in the last 20 years. What is it that people see in this guy? "OHHHH he's SOOOOO controversial!!!!" Give me a fuckin' break. "OHHHH he does such different things than anyone else!" Give me a fuckin' break. OVERRATED. BORING. BLAND. Almost as much as Jay-Z. But, right when I thought Kanye West could not be any more annoying, he brings along Jamie Foxx onto his scene. Jesus Christ. Are people this fucking stupid??? I think I hate Jamie Foxx almost as much as Kanye West. I've never seen someone mooch off the success of a single movie ("Ray"), which sucked by the way, any more than this one guy has.
Even Paul McCartney entered into Rolling Stones Land and started killing his legacy. Somehow. I'm sure Lennon and Harrison are rolling in their graves - probably happy to not be around to witness it. I'm sorry Paul. Let it go. Sure, you're a Beatle. Sure sure, I understand. I love the Beatles too. But now, it's just getting sad to watch. It's ok. Really. The fact that you performed two Beatles' songs alone last night proves you are still holding onto what you once had, and that you're just not what you used to be without your supporting cast.
Tonight I'll be able to wash my soul clean from last night, as I will be entrenched in the sounds of Sigur Ros in concert.
With that said, I can't wait for the Oscars!
posted by — JOHN — at 1:03 PM
3 Comments:
yeah so i was going to leave a post about the grammy's myself, but i think you pretty much covered it! it was so ridiculous i cannot even believe it. i cannot decide which i hated more, the 10 minute song by kanye and the "ray" guy that most definitely cost more money than i will ever see in my life; or the sad song with paul, the guy from linkin park (maybe, i couldn't tell...had no idea who it was) and jay-z saying "yeah yeah uh-huh uh-huh" in the back; or the herbie hancock/christine aguilera song that had absolutely no melody. those were actuall the only performances i saw!
one of my personal favorites was when kelly clarkson beat fiona apple for the grammy :|
maybe it's always been this way, in fact it probably has, but it's so a "let's reward who made us the most money, or who we think will make us the most money" awards show it's stupid.
Does anyone in their right mind think that the albums nominated for album of the year were the 5 best? I mean, really.
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