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Post by queenofthenight on Feb 9, 2015 1:38:08 GMT -5
Was Adam ever nominated for Best New Artist? If not does anyone know why? Because the Grammy's found it more pertinent to nominate Justin Bieber instead? Serious answer: The nominees for the 2011 Grammy's were announced December 1, 2010, and Adam hadn't exactly set the world on fire with WWFM and IIHY at that point. The nominees that year were: Justin Bieber Drake Florence + The Machine Mumford & Sons Esperanza Spalding If I take off my Adam stan goggles, I can say that some of those artists (FLORENCE and perhaps Mumford and Sons and Esperanza Spalding) definitely deserved it over him - the quality of their recorded music at that point in time was better, plain and simple. I've always hated Drake's music, but he was very, very popular then with that POS song "Best I've Ever Had". Don't even get me started on Beaver. The Grammy's seem to be decided on a mix of popularity and quality of music (maybe record company payments), and Adam was not in the "top 5" of that year in either category, if we're being honest with ourselves. He may not get Best New Artist, but the door will be wide open for him to be nominated in many other categories next year. *goes back into Xtina rabbit hole that red panda opened up*
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Post by 3ku1 on Feb 9, 2015 1:53:23 GMT -5
I remember reading critics speculating Adam didn't beat Bruno as he is the complete package. But Adam is the next megastar world icon. So watch out for him in future Grammy's. Unfortunately either since 2011 Adam has not made quality music. Or didn't make any at all up till trespassing. So its not a surprise. I'm confident toh well change that.
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Post by pi on Feb 9, 2015 1:54:38 GMT -5
Was Adam ever nominated for Best New Artist? If not does anyone know why? Because the Grammy's found it more pertinent to nominate Justin Bieber instead? Serious answer: The nominees for the 2011 Grammy's were announced December 1, 2010, and Adam hadn't exactly set the world on fire with WWFM and IIHY at that point. The nominees that year were: Justin Bieber Drake Florence + The Machine Mumford & Sons Esperanza Spalding If I take off my Adam stan goggles, I can say that some of those artists (FLORENCE and perhaps Mumford and Sons and Esperanza Spalding) definitely deserved it over him - the quality of their recorded music at that point in time was better, plain and simple. I've always hated Drake's music, but he was very, very popular then with that POS song "Best I've Ever Had". Don't even get me started on Beaver. The Grammy's seem to be decided on a mix of popularity and quality of music (maybe record company payments), and Adam was not in the "top 5" of that year in either category, if we're being honest with ourselves. He may not get Best New Artist, but the door will be wide open for him to be nominated in many other categories next year. *goes back into Xtina rabbit hole that red panda opened up* Ahh okay thanks! I probably scrolled during the conversation about Sam S, but I'm wondering how he got to be so popular in the US.. he seemed to have come out of nowhere, and then all of a sudden he was everywhere, including SNL, and winning a grammy for best new artist, plus I think he won some others. I don't get his appeal.. not a fan of his voice at all.
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Post by thelambertluvva on Feb 9, 2015 2:35:01 GMT -5
I remember reading critics speculating Adam didn't beat Bruno as he is the complete package. But Adam is the next megastar world icon. So watch out for him in future Grammy's. Unfortunately either since 2011 Adam has not made quality music. Or didn't make any at all up till trespassing. So its not a surprise. I'm confident toh well change that. Wow, I never thought Bruno was the whole package, not looks-wise, anyway. Adam looks like a male model. Tall, fit, with a gorgeous face. I also don't care for Bruno's voice. Sounds whiny to me. Hate his lyrics too. And one of his songs sounds like a rip-off of Alicia Keys. And I totally disagree that Adam has not made quality music. Why do you think he got good reviews?
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Post by DancyGeorgia on Feb 9, 2015 2:36:42 GMT -5
Didn't get the Beyonce thing at all, I have to say. But that John Legend kid knows what he's doing (and Common). It's been lovely having your company tonight, peeps. I've gotta sign off and do the dishes, lol, the glamour. You should see what I'm wearing to do it, though (shhh, two pairs of socks and a wooly cardy, this while it was 76 degrees in Austin today). Nite-nite, y'all. Be good . And here's hoping our Common Interest gets a good, healing night's sleep as well. Here's the explanation, it was a tribute to the Selma movie about MLK: Vulture @vulture 2h2 hours ago Watch @beyonce, @johnlegend, and @common honor @selmamovie with their #Grammys performances: vult.re/1A8Qkq6
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Post by 3ku1 on Feb 9, 2015 4:05:23 GMT -5
I remember reading critics speculating Adam didn't beat Bruno as he is the complete package. But Adam is the next megastar world icon. So watch out for him in future Grammy's. Unfortunately either since 2011 Adam has not made quality music. Or didn't make any at all up till trespassing. So its not a surprise. I'm confident toh well change that. Wow, I never thought Bruno was the whole package, not looks-wise, anyway. Adam looks like a male model. Tall, fit, with a gorgeous face. I also don't care for Bruno's voice. Sounds whiny to me. Hate his lyrics too. And one of his songs sounds like a rip-off of Alicia Keys. And I totally disagree that Adam has not made quality music. Why do you think he got good reviews? Well I never meant Adam has not made quality music full stop. Some of his Trespassing matarial was getting early praise. Its just the combination of quality music connecting with the masses and popularity wasen't their. Maybe the whole EDM thing diddn't connect. But the combination of popularity and quality clearly diddn't chart. And just diddn't resonate. I think people want more grounded music from Adam, more focused on his voice. But he hasen't been in the top 5. He gets lost compared to the Katys, Gagas, e.t.c. Around that 2009-2012 periord. But that said he has become a household name in the UK. It's all about that one hit, and a bit of luck. So well see.
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Post by lorraine on Feb 9, 2015 5:14:05 GMT -5
I ended up watching the whole {almost 4 hour} broadcast of the Grammys. I thought Annie Lennox was wonderful,Tom Jones can still sing, and Mary J.Blige elevated that Sam Smith song with her great vocals.I felt the absence of our guy throughout the program---the only one who gives me shivers down deep inside , the one with the beautiful voice and the passionate delivery who sings with every fiber of his being.May the stars be aligned so that TOH gives the world and his own country, at last, the opportunity to hear and see him at the Grammys next year.
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Post by melliemom on Feb 9, 2015 7:03:40 GMT -5
I can't understand her lyrics.. not one I agree she is sort of hard to understand until you get used to her enunciation. The lyrics are really powerful: Party girls don't get hurt Can't feel anything, when will I learn I push it down, push it down I'm the one "for a good time call" Phone's blowin' up, they're ringin' my doorbell I feel the love, feel the love [Pre-Chorus] 1,2,3 1,2,3 drink 1,2,3 1,2,3 drink 1,2,3 1,2,3 drink Throw 'em back, 'til I lose count [Chorus] I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist Like it doesn't exist I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier But I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cos I'm just holding on for tonight Help me, I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cos I'm just holding on for tonight On for tonight Sun is up, I'm a mess Gotta get out now, gotta run from this Here comes the shame, here comes the shame [Pre-Chorus] 1,2,3 1,2,3 drink 1,2,3 1,2,3 drink 1,2,3 1,2,3 drink [Chorus] I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist Like it doesn't exist I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier Thanks for clearing that up
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Post by melliemom on Feb 9, 2015 7:29:37 GMT -5
Morning musings....Sam Smith has the best team ever.. I mean It was like a musical blitzkreig.. swooping in from England,on SNL,articles about Sam everywhere,Magazines,interviews and then Bam Grammy Court where royalty ,Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga declare him their FRIENDS and a member of the highest musical court in America.Medals galore awarded to this new guy... .. Ok Stay with Me is a Nice Song... but initiated into the ruling class with lightening speed...Hum.. Sam has some awesome managers,producers,PR people .. I mean come on.. He not a singing super man hero type...AT ALL. Did read an article on Sams' rapid ascent in the NYTImes... talks about his camp's strategic plans for famedom. Let's just say BRILLIANT.
Now I want to throw in a little upset with my love Adam.. Please don't ban me from Adamtopia for daring to LICK Adam when he's down.
THe only & I mean only thing that bothers me in Adam's otherwise steller performances is his tongue action.. And now that tongue action has probably helped him contract bronchitis..Does his ever ready tongue gymnastics bother anybody else. I swear,maybe I'm prudish, but I turn away.Miley drove me crazy and now our guy.. Please just stop Adam.. bad for your health and my health too.. OK well thanks for listening got a lot off my chest..
GET better Adam you are LOVED ,NEEDED and DESIRED
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Post by Holst on Feb 9, 2015 7:40:15 GMT -5
Morning musings....Sam Smith has the best team ever.. I mean It was like a musical blitzkreig.. swooping in from England,on SNL,articles about Sam everywhere,Magazines,interviews and then Bam Grammy Court where royalty ,Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga declare him a member of the highest musical court in America.Medals galore awarded to this new guy... .. Ok Stay with Me is a Nice Song... but initiated into the ruling class with lightening speed...Hum.. Sam has some awesome managers,producers,PR people .. I mean come on.. He not a singing super man hero type...AT ALL. Did read an article on Sams' rapid ascent in the NYTImes... talks about his camp's strategic plans for famedom. Let's just say BRILLIANT. Now I want to throw in a little upset with my love Adam.. Please don't ban me from Adamtopia for daring to lick Adam when he's down.THe only & I mean only thing that bothers me in Adam's otherwise steller performances is his tongue action.. And now that tongue action has probably helped him contract bronchitis..Does his ever reading tongue gymnastics bother anybody else. I swear,maybe I'm prudish, but I turn away.Miley drove me crazy and now our guy.. Please just stop Adam.. bad for your health and my health too.. OK well thanks for listening got as lot off my chest.. GET better Adam you are LOVED ,NEEDED and DESIRED Oh, my, Mellie. I'm also not of fan of the tongue action, but I'm not sure licking the mic caused him to develop bronchitis since he is the only one using it. Maybe. We get viruses/bacteria many ways.
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