Cocaine Princess here.
Yes, I know what you're saying: "CP, where is Winter Vaycay Part VI?"
My reason for not posting? I had an extremely busy week but no worries I will post Part VI next week. I know it'll be hard so please do try your best to hang on between now and next Friday.
Let's talk about music. I love music. I dedicate at least 30mins a day listening to some of my favorite songs. It's a tremendous source of relaxation but I'd advise you to stay away from Tiesto and The Prodigy. Although they are simply brilliant artists their loud thumping music will excite rather than relax you.
This past Sunday was The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. There were a lot of surprises. Eminem leaded the nominations with 10 but only took home 2. The country group Lady Antebellum's song "Need You Now" won awards for best record and best song of the year meanwhile Arcade Fire took home the record of the year for "The Suburbs." The internet and social media exploded with a raft of incredulous messages - - a Tumblr called "Who is Arcade Fire?" compiled dozens of them. The "Today" show's Matt Lauer blurted: "I've never heard of the Arcade Fire. I'm going to have to download them." Sorry Matt, but folks up here have heard of them! The band also recently took home Best International Album at the 2011 Brit Awards. Hmm, it looks like they're setting the world ablaze!.....See what I did there? Other surprises: Justin Bieber and Drake lost to jazz singer Esperanza Spalding for Best Newcomer. Speaking of the Biebs, are his fans crazy or what?! "Some angry Bieber fans hacked into Esperanza's Wikipedia page and played some malicious practical jokes. The neo soul/jazz singer and bassist was given the middle name "Quesadilla" and also added: "Recently, she won the best new artist at the 53rd Grammy Awards-- JUSTIN BIEBER DESERVED IT! GO DIE IN A HOLE! WHO THE HECK ARE YOU ANYWAY?!""
One of the most talked about performances was Lady Gaga who arrived on the Red Carpet in an embryonic egg. Days before her performance her newest song "Born This Way" was released and critics accused her of ripping off Madonna, and this isn't the first time. Last year when the video for her single Alejandro was released comparisons was made between Madonna's Vogue. Lady Gaga now has been accused of copying Madonna's classic 90's hit "Express Yourself" with allegations that the song sounds suspiciously like it-- and even took the stage on Sunday to accept her trophy for Best Pop Vocal Album, Gaga looked like a clone of Madonna with her ponytail.
Click here for the song. Click here if you missed her Grammy performance. Click here for Madonna's video "Express Yourself."
So my lovely ones, what do you think? Do you believe the songs sound alike?
I watched the entire show and my 2 favorite performances of the night was music group Muse singing their awesome song "Uprising" and Cee-Lo Green Ft. Gwyneth Paltrow singing "Forget You." Gosh darn, how cute are those puppets!
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Whatever your plans are have a splendid weekend.~x
XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess
13 comments:
lady gaga is too gimmicky. she ought be a madonna impersonator.
btw- imho the song-- in particular the chorus sound alike.
Those prepubescent Justin Bieber fans are insane. They sent out death threats via twitter to Selena Gomez because she and the Biebs are dating.
The Prodigy kicks ass.
Cee-Lo was approached by the Henson Company. The performance resembled Elton John’s 1977 performance of “The Crocodile Rock” on The Muppet Show:
Anonymous at 10:30,
You don't have to tell me twice!
The Muppet Show at 10:30,
Thanks for the link. Awesome!
I'm glad it's Friday. I was rooting for Eminem to take home a few more than he did. His new album is great.
I make it a point to ignore the Grammy's at all cost. It is more hype than rewarding really great artists. There are thousands of talented musicans out there that work 9 to 5 and don't have record contracts.
But if you want media entertainment to the masses....well, there ya go.
CC at 12:51,
I agree.
Bruce at 1:23,
I understand what you're saying.
What I found bizarre Lady G thanked Whitney Houston while mimicking Madonna when she accepted her award.
Btw-- Who or what is Arcade Fire?!
Alejandro and Vogue? Alejandro has the Latin ballad vibe of La Isla Bonita. Nobody ever accused Madonna copping someone else's sound or sensibility-- she is an original.
I pretty much like anything but pop. Metal is my staple.
I believe both songs SUCK, yes.
nice post.. thanks for your info
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