In my opinion, which I am sure is not unique, there are too many awards shows. With that being said, I still believe that those in the music industry consider winning a Grammy to be an honor. If I were in the music industry, however, I would wish that the actual "show" had more award presentations and less performances. I do wonder, though, if because music sales are down, they feel that this is a way to advertise their product.
We live in a society where we do not feel satisfied without over the top antics. Every performer tries to push the envelope, but there is only so much left to be done. I found that in trying to be edgy, the artists are often "ripping off" past ideas and performances.
So, here is my list of thoughts from the show.
- Did anyone else think Christina Aguilera looked like Snooki? I get it, I am overweight and short, but there are ways to dress without looking like a meatball.
- I didn't get and wasn't impressed with the opening ceremony being dedicated to Aretha Franklin. Does the industry know something we don't? Were they hoping to honor her before her passing?
- What were you thinking, Ricky Martin? Those pants were horrible and the fabrics don't match. You can still be edgy without suffocating your man parts.
- Lady Gaga - enough already. If you wan't to be shocking, try being "normal".
- I thought that Miranda Lambert's performance was wonderful, and I love that she can actually sing live.
- We are now 40 minutes into the show and only one award has been presented. I often get embarrased for the recipient with their long drawn out acceptance speeches. I liked Train's comment - "Thank you Justin Beieber for not being in this category".
- It is 8:50 and we are just now seeing Ryan Seacrest. At the end of E! Red Carpet (it ended at 8), he said he had to run because he had to announce a performer. Was he a 50 minute walk from the venue?
- Mike said that B.O.B. reminded him of Colonel Klink.
- 9:00 and the second award is presented. The winner is Miranda Lambert and I think she was most deserving.
- I admit it - I am a "Belieber". I love that kid and can't stop singing "Baby".
- I didn't realize that Jaden Smith was also singing. He was recently on Ellen and said that only one person in the family can work at a time. I guess Willow's career is already over. While I am on the subject, I am over the Smith's. I used to like Will, NEVER liked Jada and I don't appreciate the "talent" of their children.
- It is finally the end of the Justin Beiber, Jaden Smith, and Usher performance. Usher is a "little" older than them and worked really hard trying to keep up. He looks like he just took a bath in his costume that includes a drop seat in the pants.
- It is 9:15 and the third award is being presented. Who knew four of the nominee's even had songs out - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Jeff Beck, Neil Young, and Pearl Jam. The only "current" band, Muse, won the award.
- Wow, we are on a roll! 9:20 and the 4th award is being presented. Don't know what the award was, but it was presented by Justin Beieber's girlfriend, Selena Gomez, and my first love, Donnie Wahlberg.
- Mike's take on the next performance? "They have left no fossil unturned".
- Did we really need a time filler? Why are we watching David Letterman's Top 10?
- A "representative" of the Green Bay Packers (Why did the need represented at a music awards show?) introduces Lady Antebellum. I was looking forward to this performance and they did not disappoint. On a side note, men should not wear low-rise jeans. They make it seem as if you will be short-changed when opening the package.
- 9:45 and the 5th award is being presented. Lady Antebellum won!
- Cee Lo Green, the Muppets, and Gwyneth Paltrow. There is too much to take in at one time and I noticed the Gwyneth is not coordinated at all. Her performance would have only been more awkward if she had fallen.
- A random trio, John Mayer, Norah Jones, and Keith Urban, sing a Dolly Parton song and present the 6th award (10:05). I don't get it.
- I really enjoyed Eminem's performance. He is truly talented and is that last rapper that still raps about life. Although I am enjoying the performance, I am really losing interest in the show, but I already started taking notes, and I always finish what I start, so I don't turn the channel.
- It 10:20 and the 7th award is being presented by Mo Williams - I mean John Legend. Maybe that was the problem with the Cavs loss to the Wizards tonight, it was really John Legend guarding John Wall.
- The most amusing part of the show? The lengthy "In Memoriam", without any introduction or hesitation is immediately followed by Mick Jagger. The "In Memoriam" fades to black symbolizing the end of the package and Mick Jagger appears.
- 10:50 and the 8th award is presented. I am glad that Eminem won the award. Did anyone else think that he looked sick?
- Diddy (or whatever his current name is) is stuttering and trying to introduce Rihanna and Drake. Either the teleprompter is not working, or he doesn't know how to read. Either way, he was not prepared. I did not enjoy or appreciate the "creativity" of Rihanna and Drake's performance where they were grinding like they were at the Junior High dance.
- Marc Anthony and J. Lo are together to introduce the next performer (or something). He is trying to be funny and ad-lib. He is not funny and I am disgusted by his attention seeking behaviors. Hey, Marc Anthony - get a life!
- At 11:25, the last award is presented. Arcade Fire wins album of the year. They seemed so excited that they decided to play another "impromptu" song. I am not buying it, they just performed and everything is timed to nearly the second at these award shows. They knew they were going to win, and then perform again. In my opinion, once was enough.
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