tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905794193248540231.post2703033062479000014..comments2023-06-03T09:02:32.479+01:00Comments on Music Obsessive: BRIT Nominations 2010music obsessivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16191742084494035205noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905794193248540231.post-26332319748758718032010-01-31T09:31:23.732+00:002010-01-31T09:31:23.732+00:00Youz - dead right! Awards are less about rewardin...Youz - dead right! Awards are less about rewarding talent and more about projecting a 'brand' so as to maximise turnover and subo doesn't really fit the brand.music obsessivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191742084494035205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905794193248540231.post-91299327598961068092010-01-31T01:23:14.000+00:002010-01-31T01:23:14.000+00:00Subo shifted massive units here in Australia, much...Subo shifted massive units here in Australia, much to my dismay. I mean, good on her and all, but... However, I agree with you. How can the Brits make a distinction like this when it is obvious she is very popular. Seems as elitist as the Mercury Awards. <br /><br />But then, aren't all awards an exercise in subjectivity?<br /><br />YourZYourZhttp://yourzenmine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905794193248540231.post-59265826009932714762010-01-30T15:22:36.833+00:002010-01-30T15:22:36.833+00:00Bearockr - My spider sense tells me that Muse coul...Bearockr - My spider sense tells me that Muse could well walk off with 'best band' this year but you never quite know with the BRITS, they like being contrary.<br /><br />Difficult to know what to think about the Subo problem. There has always been criticism that the awards go to those who have made masses of money for the coporates - clearly not in this case!music obsessivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191742084494035205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905794193248540231.post-43141396665235899652010-01-30T09:18:36.413+00:002010-01-30T09:18:36.413+00:00I've heard Lady gaga a lot of times on VH1, th...I've heard Lady gaga a lot of times on VH1, though I'm not a fan of such type of music a lot, and other bands that I've heard are Duffy, and Muse only, and I would admit that Muse is a great one. <br /><br />Susan boyle being left out is quite a shock, since she is really an impressive vocal talent, and I would have nominated her for sure, due to her awesome vocal range and ability.bearockrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00820751260419572484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905794193248540231.post-4497851293418188522010-01-29T08:51:30.513+00:002010-01-29T08:51:30.513+00:00Hi Drew - that's because it's the BRITs. ...Hi Drew - that's because it's the BRITs. We like to keep our talent hidden over here in case they are stolen away to places like the US with offers of large amounts of money :)<br /><br />Or to put it another way, don't worry, you're not missing much!music obsessivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191742084494035205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905794193248540231.post-74254191952927806632010-01-29T00:09:00.769+00:002010-01-29T00:09:00.769+00:00Of all the bands you have mentioned, only Muse I a...Of all the bands you have mentioned, only Muse I am familiar with.drewzepmeisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553144737305430009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905794193248540231.post-8219837406731930672010-01-27T08:44:40.512+00:002010-01-27T08:44:40.512+00:00Hi Jayne. I'm sure you are right in that imag...Hi Jayne. I'm sure you are right in that image has everything to do with it. The Brits really don't want to be seen to be promoting 'Easy Listening' style artists if they are to have any credibility with their core youth audience. However this may be misguided as I reckon the demographic for music is steadily getting older - especially those with money to spend.<br /><br />Don't worry, Lady Gaga will win everything (if there's any justice).music obsessivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191742084494035205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905794193248540231.post-67352337547302508372010-01-26T12:49:36.201+00:002010-01-26T12:49:36.201+00:00It certainly doesn't seem fair that Susan Boyl...It certainly doesn't seem fair that Susan Boyle has been left out when JLS were included. It sounds awfully shallow, but I wonder if it is to do with the 'image' the Brits want to promote - JLS being a pretty boyband after all. But then that isn't what music and awards should be about... I'd also think that a lot of musical acts fall into the 'merely a singer' category - in fact I dread to think how many that do! As for Lady Gaga, totally agree.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905794193248540231.post-27536754322436896682010-01-25T18:50:47.699+00:002010-01-25T18:50:47.699+00:00Anonymous - hmm...I'm a big fan of Duffy, as m...Anonymous - hmm...I'm a big fan of Duffy, as mentioned several times in this blog, but I don't think 'writing her own material' is the same as 'collaborating' with established writers like Bernard Butler. But let's not get hung up about that, the point I am making is that the BRIT panal have tarred Susan Boyle with a brush that could equally be applied to others who have not been left off the nomination list and indeed have won awards.music obsessivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191742084494035205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905794193248540231.post-9113059917864897352010-01-25T17:06:43.758+00:002010-01-25T17:06:43.758+00:00Duffy "merely a singer?" You do know sh...Duffy "merely a singer?" You do know she writes her own material? The vboney arsed Goldfrapp got that wrong too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com