Being music lovers, Becki and I watched a bit of the Grammys Sunday night. Each year I hope for a bright spot, some new talent or gifted artisan that can really sing or play. But once again, I was disappointed overall. It seems that the value of true artistry has been replaced with "the strange" laced with political overtones.
Political statements in pop music is not a new idea. Songs and artists of the 60's were filled with anti-war themes and the call for a new age where the world gets together in a big group hug to sing about love. But what's disappointing with this year's grammys is that music seems to be suffering. I'm no top-selling artist, but I've never heard so much bad singing. Is pitch just not important anymore? And the duets! What happened to harmonizing and staying in-tune at the same time? Besides that, the artists don't seem to care whether you understand them or not. (Several times, a whole verse went by before I understood one word.)
When the song of the year is "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse, you have to ask yourself, "Who votes for these people?" There was one halfway bright spot with Herbie Hancock's win. At least the whole world hasn't gone lu-lu.
As I say these things, I can't help but wonder if I've just officially crossed over to the age where we all eventually land--the place where we say, "What happened to real music. I can't understand the words to this new stuff."
4 comments:
My thoughts exactly!!
If you just crossed over to the "where's the real music" age, then I have been there for quite some time! I have a 11 yr old daughter that listens to some of the oddest songs I have ever heard. I really can't stand it to be honest. We were in the car listening to her radio station, and when one of the songs she likes came on, I tell you honestly that I heard the words "cheese" and "car keys"! My daughter informed me that I got it wrong, but we sure had a good laugh over it!
There really is very little good music today..sigh..
Did you know that Amy Winehouse was actually released from rehab so she could appear on the show and "sing"? It was hideous and so sad!!
wait...i turned them off and went to bed halfway through! am i old? :) they were terrible.
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