fun. is Just That.

I don't know how you felt about the Grammy's last night...but I loved them. It was like someone took the most listened to songs on my ipod from the last year and shuffled them. I was torn from category to category because so many of my favorites were nominated. In the end I was thrilled to see Gotye win for what might end up being his one-hit-wonder, but is seriously such a great song. I was of course happy for Mumford and Sons winning for Babel, seriously a great album. And having become a recent fan of fun. I was really happy to see them get some attention. They are like Styx meets Queen. Their tight harmonies and creative music combined with really good lyrics have put them at the top of my list this month. Their music is thoughtful, inspiring, and...well, fun.

Carry on, fun.

What blew me away about the show last night, was the talent on the stage. I love the direction that music is going. With the exceptions of: 1. Taylor Swift who should NEVER BE ASKED TO PERFORM LIVE AGAIN. She's just not good live. And was she trying to channel Lady Gaga? Alice in Wonderland? Ugh. and 2. Fembot Carrie Underwood, who must be related to Romney...can't dance or even move to the beat so they gave her a glowing dress that did all the work for her. I thought everyone else blew it away.

Hold on, Alabama Shakes. Your turn is coming.

Mumford and Sons is just INCREDIBLE. I love that Kelly Clarkson is still around and nailing it. She can sing and she has personality (take notes Underwood). Bruno Mars and Sting were super entertaining. I loved Elton, Ed Sheeran, Alabama Shakes, Maroon 5, Alicia Keys, The Lumineers, Justin Timberlake, and fun. The performances were beyond entertaining, but what I was the most encouraged by is that music, at least according to the Grammy's, seems to be moving to a place where you have to actually be musical again. Vocals matter, instruments are back. It's not hard to see based on last night that this alternative/folk/grassroots sound is pushing out those performers who hide behind lights and dancers. And as a music lover, that is thrilling!

What did you think of the Grammy's? 

What was the best performance? 

Was there anyone you couldn't stand watching?

Did You Hear...Katy Perry Likes Garbage Snacks.

Have you ever seen that SNL skit on Weekend Update where Bobby Moynihan plays the "Second-Hand News Correspondent" and doesn't get anything right ever?  Here's the clip if you wanna see it.

Anyway, that was me in my last post.

Here are the things I got wrong:

Jennifer Aniston isn't married yet. I think I messed up on this because such a huge deal was made out of her ring, and then they had that party around Christmas...and somewhere in my slight disinterest, I just made assumptions that this thing was full on go. So when I heard they'd started counseling only after a few months of marriage, I got snarky. I am all for counseling, but the timing seemed strange. Now of course, it makes perfect sense...though I might stop referring to it as "Marriage Boot Camp" if I were them.

I'm not sure where I read this next mistake, or maybe I dreamed it. You know, dreams are made up of like 80% of your deepest desires. And so I was under the impression last night that Adele and Barbra Streisand were going to do a duet on the Grammy's. It made perfect sense to me given the Elton and Sting appearances. But as the credits rolled, I sat there with my mouth open in frustration. Not only was I very aware that I'd have to make corrections in this blog, but I'd kinda held back my excitement waiting for this epic performance that never happened. Sigh. I did read that both women will be performing at the Oscars...but that's all I'm gonna say about it for now. I hate being wrong.

In other "how did I miss this" news...I thought Katy Perry and John Mayer had broken up. Oh well...at least one there's no mistaking one thing...

 

Katy Perry has boobs.