Bill H. Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 I was wondering how they could possibly do WAP on television. Turns out they rapped the clean version - available in my DJ pool. The background girls uttered the words the track is famous for a few times though, although it was mixed in very low. Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak knocked it out of the park in presentation and style, but unfortunately the song wasn't worth it to these ears. Maybe I just need to hear it again. Both Megan Thee Stallion and Billie Eilish gave gracious and touching acceptance speeches that I don't think would have happened in a regular Grammy. The small intimate setting among just their peers allowed them to open up - and it was really cool. The elephant in the room was Blinding Lights. It was clearly the #1 song of a year one will ever forget. It is still popular, and just set another record last week as the first single to stay in the Billboard Top Ten for a consecutive year. It was just crazy to not nominate it for anything and makes the Grammys look rigged (as it is often accused of). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak knocked it out of the park in presentation and style, but unfortunately the song wasn't worth it to these ears. Maybe I just need to hear it again. I thought that was the best tune of the evening. I love that sort of vibe. dB Quote ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 I never watch the Grammy's but last night I was channel surfing and dropped in just for grins. Imagine my surprise when I saw Brandi Carlile singing a John Prine song. I thought I'd punched in the wrong station. Quote Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABECK Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 The elephant in the room was Blinding Lights. It was clearly the #1 song of a year one will ever forget. It is still popular, and just set another record last week as the first single to stay in the Billboard Top Ten for a consecutive year. It was just crazy to not nominate it for anything and makes the Grammys look rigged (as it is often accused of). Haven't watched since the Jethro Tull / Metallica debacle. But, really? Nothing for Blinding Lights? Really?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 I like Anderson Paak, Bruno Mars is good, but sounds too formula for me. I heard their song together and I like the song, it's like a lot of the Soul music I grew up on, BUT the production overworked and polished the soul right out of the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 I like Anderson Paak, Bruno Mars is good, but sounds too formula for me. I heard their song together and I like the song, it's like a lot of the Soul music I grew up on, BUT the production overworked and polished the soul right out of the track. Yeah this is kind of what I was getting at. These guys are terrific performers (and really can do no wrong) but the arrangement itself seemed all slick and polish with no guts. I kept waiting for the payoff - a strong hook or something - that just never materialized to these ears. But it's a new song that I'd never heard before. Maybe I just need to listen to it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwat Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 I haven't watched the Grammys in years, although occasionally a local guy makes good (as Fantastic Negrito did last night again, a Bay Area dude who has some of my tribe in his band). Still remember when Aretha last-minute subbed for a sick Luciano Pavarotti and sang Nessa Dorum. Quote .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 All the awards that interest me are announced before the televised portion. I"m all in on Anderson .Paak & Bruno Mars bringing back the 1970s Philadelphia Sound. Gamble and Huff, Thom Bell, The Stylistics, The OJays, Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes. Love it. They omitted Lyle Mays from the memorial segment. He passed away a few weeks after last year"s program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjo Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Didn't think about the Lyle Mays omission, which is unfortunate. But when they put up Chick Corea's name they played a chunk of his great composition Crystal Silence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 An insightful writeup from the LA Times on the show and the overall success of the format. I hope they remember for next year. As the article mentioned, it's been bad for years, but apparently this is the first year without Ken Ehrlich in ages. Forty years at the helm was too long.... https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2021-03-14/grammys-2021-trevor-noah-cbs-awards-shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathOfInsects Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I like Anderson Paak, Bruno Mars is good, but sounds too formula for me. I heard their song together and I like the song, it's like a lot of the Soul music I grew up on, BUT the production overworked and polished the soul right out of the track. Yeah this is kind of what I was getting at. These guys are terrific performers (and really can do no wrong) but the arrangement itself seemed all slick and polish with no guts. I kept waiting for the payoff - a strong hook or something - that just never materialized to these ears. But it's a new song that I'd never heard before. Maybe I just need to listen to it again. That song sounds to me like it's from a musical about the disco/funk/soul era. Quote Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I like Anderson Paak, Bruno Mars is good, but sounds too formula for me. I heard their song together and I like the song, it's like a lot of the Soul music I grew up on, BUT the production overworked and polished the soul right out of the track. Yeah this is kind of what I was getting at. These guys are terrific performers (and really can do no wrong) but the arrangement itself seemed all slick and polish with no guts. That song sounds to me like it's from a musical about the disco/funk/soul era. Agreed on all accounts. I guess that means our age is showing again. Quote PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I like Anderson Paak, Bruno Mars is good, but sounds too formula for me. I heard their song together and I like the song, it's like a lot of the Soul music I grew up on, BUT the production overworked and polished the soul right out of the track. Yeah this is kind of what I was getting at. These guys are terrific performers (and really can do no wrong) but the arrangement itself seemed all slick and polish with no guts. That song sounds to me like it's from a musical about the disco/funk/soul era. Agreed on all accounts. I guess that means our age is showing again. I do think the presentation was a little over the top, but I love the song. Very reminiscent of Thom Bell, one of my all-time faves from the 70's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Bruno Mars...I do think the presentation was a little over the top, but I love the song. Very reminiscent of Thom Bell, one of my all-time faves from the 70's. While there's nothing I can do about it, I feel some kinda way about Bruno Mars' rip and recycling of black music and riding it all the way to the bank. Quote PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I didn't watch the show. Was it a new song or Leave the Door Open? I felt the same way as y'all about that one. Quote Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I didn't watch the show. Was it a new song or Leave the Door Open? I felt the same way as y'all about that one. It was "Leave the Door Open" with a 1970s style video performance. The musical equivalent of McDonald's food. Quote PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I like "Leave the Door Open" and both videos, the release one and the Grammy performance. Quote "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRW Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I"m all in on Anderson .Paak & Bruno Mars bringing back the 1970s Philadelphia Sound. Gamble and Huff, Thom Bell, The Stylistics, The OJays, Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes. Love it. Yeah, well, the thing is, though: the sound was only half of what made that stuff good. The other half was great songwriting (along with Pendergrass & co caliber lead singers...) - which these guys (Mars & .Paak) lack. There's just nothing THERE (on "Leave The Door Open"). Like Bill H. said above, you keep waiting for a hook or something to grab on to...which never materializes. But songwriting in general is a problem these days, at least in hip hop and r&b (which has become pop, though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Yawn. Quote Col Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.