Grammy Recap 2006

Okay here is my critic of the 2006 Grammy performances

Gorilaz and Magg - I don't know how the heck they did that, but seeing a live performance of the Gorilaz' was absolutly AMAZING. I typically only "mark out" when I watch pro-wrestling, but this performance made me jump out of my seat. Truly a "WTF" moment. Not even Madona coming out from under the stage could stop me from being astonished abouting see the cartoons perform live. The segway into Madona was seemless. I know it's just the first act of the night, but I have a feeling it's gonna be very hard to beat.

Coldplay - Nothing spectacular, but not bad.

John Legend - What a joy to see this artist do what he does best. For his age, he is an outstanding performer. Any chance to see him live won't disappoint.

Sugarland - Yeah no offense to my neighbors out here in Greentucky, but the country artists and awards could be done along side the best polka song. I wasn't that impressed.

U2/Mary J Blige - Wow, what a flop. Not even the Godmother of hip-hop could save this performance. I'm a huge fan, but this was bad. Just bad. Bono seemed like he had forgotten the melodies and the lyrics to both songs. Bono should stick to what he does best at this point in his life, saving the world.

Kelly Clarkson - I don't watch American Idol much, but it seems with the lack of true star power the show has produced since season one (oh yeah girls, Clay is gay) they just got damn lucky with Kelly. She nailed her performance. I am curious about one thing, that girl playing the piano for her looked like she was 11 years old.

Paul McCartney - Some people should just stick to playing their old hits and Paul is one of them. Although I had never heard the first song before tonight, it reminded me of the older Beatles stuff. I'm sure it goes over well across the pond. Oh good, he played Helter Skelter. In his old age he just can't bolt out the rock anymore. His twenty something back up band did a smash bang job of backing him up. They just needed someone about 30 years younger than Paul to sing lead vocals.

Mariah Carrey ~ I'm glad she's gotten over her "crazies". This has been the best female performance of the night. Not sure how I liked the Hezichaiah walker preaching in the middle of the song. Doesn't matter, she did such a great job of fronting the choir I can ignore him and appriciate he abilities.

Keith Urban/Faith Hill - I'm just a sucker for an accustic guitar. Mr. Urban is extremely talented. As Renee said, "Country music artists just have raw talent." This is truly the case for Keith. His performance was outstanding. Mrs. Hill did a fine job as well. What was more impressive about her set was the fact the Urban came down to play lead guitar and do vocals. It was a good pairing.

Josh Stone/John Legend/Matt Hunt/Fantasia/Some Tattoed Freak from American Idol/Maron 5/Ciara/Will.i.am/Joe Perry/Steven Tyler/Robert Randolph/Sly and the Family Stone - This tribute to Sly and the Family Stone had it's ups and downs. Pretty much on the whole this would have been great. It's just the white people that brought down the over all performance. Could have done with out the white people. Well accept for Josh Stone of course. She is a power house. And who was that tattoed freack with Fantasia? Was he on Idol? He was way out of place. Steven T. and Joe P. where equally out of place. The only thing that saved their time on stage was Robert Randolph playing with them. Randolph is freakishly soulful. This was decent, not as good as last years jam to honor Earth, Wind and Fire.

Jay-Z/Lincon Park/Paul Mcartny - I saw Jay-z and LP in Phili during the Live8 Concert. Both experiences where great. Jay is one of the best Rappers of all time. Breaking into Yesterday with Sir Paul coming on stage was a great touch. But I love the smash=up stuff. This performance was different and that works well with me.

Bruce Springstein - In this era of being apolitical just to get by in the entertainment industry, it's always refreshing to hear from a true american story teller. Bruce is the boss. Tonights performance reminds me of his earlier albums like Nebraska. Again I love the singer/song writer combo and Bruce lives up to his image. One of the few performances of the evening I would love to have on my iPod.

Kanye West/Jamie Foxx - Kanye and Jamie are just fun. The step artists where great. It has to be difficult to rap a cappela like Kanye did. I enjoyed this performance.

Herbie Hancock/ Christina Agularia - Weirdeness aside, Christina has proven once again that her talent sets her far above the other bubble gum pop princess. This was an amazing performance. You really can't call this a smash-up duo, because Christina grew up singing the blues. So the combination of her and an incredible jazz pianist like Herbie is more natural than most would think.

Okay, I fell alseep at this point. Thank God for TiVo. Now some time today I'll have to watch Lost.