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Post by musicalsoul on Feb 10, 2013 23:27:37 GMT -5
While I think he is way overrated, I like Frank Ocean. Song choice took guts because it's not a great song and will leave most saying, "this is horrible". He might be an artist, but it's his job, and if he was smart, would have went with Pyramids. That was a dumb move on his part IMHO. Yeah. I feel like he needed to put his all into it. He was too reserved and didn't seem to fully engage into the performance. But then again, maybe that's something that will improve with future award show performances as his stage presence improves.
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Post by No Brake$ on Feb 10, 2013 23:27:42 GMT -5
"whaddup" in the background might be the lamest thing I have ever seen in my life. This BLOWS
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Post by Verisimilitude on Feb 10, 2013 23:28:00 GMT -5
I do like the sexual tension between LL & Chuck D. Hoo hah!
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Post by forg on Feb 10, 2013 23:29:25 GMT -5
I like how they basically gave everyone who had a big or notable year in music something lol. I prefer this to one person winning everything even though sometimes it is warranted. Except Carly Rae Jepsen although her 2 nominations could be considered a reward already since I didn't think Call Me Maybe will be taken seriously by the Grammys.
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Post by WotUNeed on Feb 10, 2013 23:30:55 GMT -5
I liked that closing performance, but I agree they shouldn't have slotted it in as the closer.
Good show overall!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2013 23:32:17 GMT -5
I haven't seen Frank's performance yet but I don't think doing Forrest Gump was a dumb move necessarily. As others said, he just needed to own it. So if his nerves killed the performance that is on him and not the choice of song itself. (That said, I would have rather he did "Bad Religion," myself.)
I like that the Grammys spread the love around this year, which I did predict they would do; I just hate that they did it in such a way that 75% of my other predictions were dead wrong, lol! They did some weird things with big 4 nominees losing their genre categories and that's something that I've always found at least a bit irksome. It just doesn't make sense to lose your own genre when it's already apparently been decided that you're one of the five (or six) best albums/songs of the year, you know? I've always said what I wish they would do is exclude AOTY, SOTY, and ROTY nominees from the respective genre categories. It would make scoring one of those nominations a win in itself. But whatever, it's not my show.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2013 23:34:15 GMT -5
Am I the only one that thinks LL Cool J sucked tonight and this might be the worst performance to ever end the Grammys? Come on dude, LL rapping...okay we get it, he's on CSI: LA or whatever, this song is horrible it's not 2002 anymore. Rap rock died ten years ago. You're not the only one. LL Cool J was pretty much useless tonight as a host. His "hashtag" (??) stuff got old the first time he did it. Whomever wrote his hosting material and the presenters' material needs to be fired NOW! LL's performance ended the show with a performance that was so bad that I looked forward to the show's credits at the end. My Grammy Performance Grades:Kelly Clarkson = A+ Carrie Underwood = A Bruno Mars ("Locked Out of Heaven") = A Adam Levine & Alicia K. = A Fun. = A- The Lumineers = B+ Juanes = B Rihanna = B Miranda L. & Dierks Bentley = C- Justin Timberlake = C- Frank Ocean = C- Sting and the overall Bob Marley Tribute = D Jack White = D LLCool J = D- Taylor Swift = D- Elton & Ed - Didn't see it.
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Post by strawberries on Feb 10, 2013 23:34:21 GMT -5
I like how they basically gave everyone who had a big or notable year in music something lol. I prefer this to one person winning everything even though sometimes it is warranted. I agree, especially since there was no one who dominated this year like Adele did last year. I agree.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2013 23:36:20 GMT -5
Well. Just bought Blown Away.
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Post by No Brake$ on Feb 10, 2013 23:37:18 GMT -5
I'm wondering if anyone will have a big year next year? I'm thinking Arcade Fire, Haim (know I already said this), and Drake are early favorites, maybe Gaga.
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Post by hitseeker. on Feb 10, 2013 23:37:37 GMT -5
I like the show, it had its moments :) Thanks everybody for the comments. It was as fun as watching the show itself. I gotta go now. Night!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2013 23:38:50 GMT -5
Well. Just bought Blown Away. Yes! Enjoy.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Feb 10, 2013 23:41:11 GMT -5
Well. Just bought Blown Away. It took you this long? loser Haha, enjoy it! It's literally flawless.
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Post by forg on Feb 10, 2013 23:41:19 GMT -5
I'm wondering if anyone will have a big year next year? I'm thinking Arcade Fire, Haim (know I already said this), and Drake are early favorites, maybe Gaga. Justin Timberlake too
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Post by No Brake$ on Feb 10, 2013 23:43:23 GMT -5
I'm wondering if anyone will have a big year next year? I'm thinking Arcade Fire, Haim (know I already said this), and Drake are early favorites, maybe Gaga. Justin Timberlake too I think he will suffer on radio but take a bunch of Grammys, god forbid I say that on the Suit and Tie thread or I get death threats PM'd tome.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2013 23:45:39 GMT -5
I'm behind y'all (watching live Mountain time). But when Prince said "ah, I love this song" I was really hoping it would be Taylor.
Edit- and where's my 1D/Beyonce commercial, Pepsi? If Drew Brees can be in the band, she can too.
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Post by imbondz on Feb 10, 2013 23:45:48 GMT -5
I like how they basically gave everyone who had a big or notable year in music something lol. I prefer this to one person winning everything even though sometimes it is warranted. Except Carly Rae Jepsen although her 2 nominations could be considered a reward already since I didn't think Call Me Maybe will be taken seriously by the Grammys. I seriously don't know anyone who doesn't like Call Me Maybe or at least at some point liked it (before it got killed by radio). even the grammys couldn't help themselves. it's a great sugary pop song.
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Post by imbondz on Feb 10, 2013 23:46:42 GMT -5
ha I finally like Blown Away too.
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Post by imbondz on Feb 10, 2013 23:48:26 GMT -5
Blake Shelton @blakeshelton So Miranda and I have talked about it. And I don't care what anybody says. ANYBODY.. kelly🌷💞_clarkson is THE best singer on earth. Period.Justin Timberlake @jtimberlake “@blakeshelton: “@simpleasali: @blakeshelton kelly🌷💞_clarkson nah man, i think she's got the entire universe” Agreed..” Yes!! Crazy voice! very cool!
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Post by The Upper Hand on Feb 10, 2013 23:49:14 GMT -5
Our Idol's greatest winners always delivering the best vocals of the night. Kelly and Carrie, you go girls!
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Post by vikfoxx on Feb 10, 2013 23:50:31 GMT -5
that Frank Ocean song had the STUPIDEST lyrics i have EVER heard lol
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Post by forg on Feb 10, 2013 23:50:56 GMT -5
Except Carly Rae Jepsen although her 2 nominations could be considered a reward already since I didn't think Call Me Maybe will be taken seriously by the Grammys. I seriously don't know anyone who doesn't like Call Me Maybe or at least at some point liked it (before it got killed by radio). even the grammys couldn't help themselves. it's a great sugary pop song. True. Yes it's overplayed but it's a such a memorable fun pop song and I do agree that it deserved that SOTY nod.
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Post by Agent Yoncé on Feb 10, 2013 23:52:18 GMT -5
Could this be the gayest song ever performed live on American mainstream television? #revolution #gamechanger #gayrights #etc How quickly we forget "Born This Way"...
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Post by forg on Feb 10, 2013 23:53:13 GMT -5
Our Idol's greatest winners always delivering the best vocals of the night. Kelly and Carrie, you go girls! Agree. No matter how gimmicky Idol has become the past couple of seasons, they will always have Carrie and Kelly as testaments on why this show became a phenomenon
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Post by No Brake$ on Feb 10, 2013 23:53:43 GMT -5
that Frank Ocean song had the STUPIDEST lyrics i have EVER heard lol I like Frank Ocean but agree, that performance was a big swing...and an unfortunate miss. He could have really used tonight as a launching pad to superstardom but just didn't connect in my opinion.
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Post by imbondz on Feb 11, 2013 0:06:46 GMT -5
haven't heard anything from Frank Ocean until tonight, not running out and buying his album. He's getting ripped on Twitter.
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Post by Kurt on Feb 11, 2013 0:08:37 GMT -5
haven't heard anything from Frank Ocean until tonight, not running out and buying his album. He's getting ripped on Twitter. His performance was disappointing in my opinion--I'd suggest you try the studio versions of "Thinkin' Bout You," "Sweet Life," "Lost," etc. before you make a final decision.
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Post by nighttime on Feb 11, 2013 0:12:28 GMT -5
I typically don't enjoy award shows outside of a few performances, but I was really entertained by tonight's show in its entirety. Everyone delivered great performances with a focus on the music above all.
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Post by Love Plastic Love on Feb 11, 2013 0:16:51 GMT -5
I am sad Frank's performance fell flat because he is genuinely talented. It just missed the mark tonight and I also think he was really nervous.
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Post by ILLUSION on Feb 11, 2013 0:35:00 GMT -5
Overall, I thought it was a good show. The performances were more or less spot on. And "Babel" won AOTY and I lost my s**t.
and a separate line to comment on how flawless and elegant Kelly's performance was. Just bow.
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