Owen Pallett - Lewis Takes His Shirt Off
Formerly known as Final Fantasy, I was formerly not a fan. Owen’s new recording, under his rather less litigious birth name, “Heartland” is fantastic.
Do people still watch the Grammy Awards? If so, do they take it seriously? I was dumbfounded by the few moments I wasted on this inane representation of this past year’s musical achievements. If every single person honored throughout the night simply stopped manufacturing music I truly believe the world would suffer no loss. It is obvious that we’ve been living in a society that rewards mediocrity for some time now, however, I would venture to say that nothing even came close to middle-of-the-road last night.
I suppose, perhaps, I should not be surprised and that this is simply another example of the overall de-intellectualizing effect that American “culture” has on its population. I can remember several instances of lyrical content in pop songs that always perplexed me in their blatant idiocy. Two examples come to mind..
“Cause I am, whatever you say I am. If I wasn’t, then why would I say I am? In the paper, the news everyday I am. I don’t know it’s just the way I am.” - Eminem
“I don’t like cities
But I like New York
Other places make me feel like a dork
Los Angeles is for people who sleep
Paris and London
Baby you can keep
Other cities always make me mad
Other places always make me sad
No other city ever made me glad except New York
I love New York
If you don’t like my attitude
Then you can F off
Just go to Texas
Isn’t that where they golf
New York is not for little pussies who scream
If you can’t stand the heat
Then get off my street
I love New York
Get off my street”
-Madonna
I feel more stupid having just typed that.
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