So apparently there was some awards show that aired the other night which I paid absolutely no attention to. First off, like in most years prior to now, I didn’t know who was nominated. There have been exceptions to this; usually it’s during a year where a particular artist I’m fond of is nominated, then subsequently never wins the award. Here’s a bit of trivia for you: this has now happened 9 times since 1994. Can we please just give her one? Also, while we’re at it, can we toss another one to Danny for his wonderful scores? The man has been nominated 10 times, and only won once. Not to mention the Oscar and Emmy nominations…
Anyways, getting back to the main point. While on a break today, I decided to peruse the winners. Let me just say that I’m confused as to how artists are classified. For example, I can understand that Red Hot Chili Peppers would be Rock. But why is Gnarls Barkley competing (and winning) in Alternative? And Death Cab for Cutie is Pop? Also, of all the “fields” that the Grammys are awarded to, they don’t even televise half of the ones I’m actually interested in. (Of course, the irony is is that I’ve stopped watching, so I wouldn’t know if they aired in the first place). Categories like Folk (which Ani should receive more nominations in), Classical, Comedy, and Polka. Okay, kidding about polka. But usually what is nominated, what wins, and what the producers decide to show on the air are artists and songs that appeal to the masses, which is a population I don’t belong to. And in some way, I suppose I like that fact.
Ending on a positive note, congratulations to Lewis Black for winning Best Comedy Album, Adam Jones for Best Recording Package, and OK Go for Best Short Form Music Video. Who knew that setting up treadmills and moving around on them could win you a Grammy?
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