Comments on: Did NO ONE "listen" to the Grammy’s? http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/ Advocate, Composer, Conductor, Educator Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:10:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Josh http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-88 Josh Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:46:51 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-88 Good article, personally I am a bit skeptical about these awards. There are so many artists out there that never get any recognition and really have talent. Sometimes it is hard to believe that the only way to measure talent is by getting a music award. Good article, personally I am a bit skeptical about these awards. There are so many artists out there that never get any recognition and really have talent. Sometimes it is hard to believe that the only way to measure talent is by getting a music award.

]]> By: MusTech.Net! | August 2008 -Carnival Of Music Blogs http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-87 MusTech.Net! | August 2008 -Carnival Of Music Blogs Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:13:47 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-87 [...] J. Weller presents Did NO ONE “listen” to the Grammy’s?posted at Composing Like [...] [...] J. Weller presents Did NO ONE “listen” to the Grammy’s?posted at Composing Like [...]

]]> By: Owen Bradley http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Owen Bradley Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:11:28 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-86 Bravo! Great article! I am one of those who did NOT watch the grammys, and I have to admit after reading your post, I am ashamed of myself. I of all people should know that we reach kids on so many different levels and that we must teach them what constitutes good music and NOT what we like. Thanks for opening my eyes, and I will make it a point to "tivo" the grammys next year! Bravo!

Great article! I am one of those who did NOT watch the grammys, and I have to admit after reading your post, I am ashamed of myself.

I of all people should know that we reach kids on so many different levels and that we must teach them what constitutes good music and NOT what we like.

Thanks for opening my eyes, and I will make it a point to “tivo” the grammys next year!

]]> By: MusTech.Net! | August 2008 -Carnival Of Music Blogs http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-85 MusTech.Net! | August 2008 -Carnival Of Music Blogs Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:34:50 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-85 [...] J. Weller presents Did NO ONE “listen” to the Grammy’s? posted at Composing Like [...] [...] J. Weller presents Did NO ONE “listen” to the Grammy’s? posted at Composing Like [...]

]]> By: Sarah Smith http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Sarah Smith Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:37:00 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-84 I feel like I am still connected to the wonderful world of nerdy musicians! and I love it! I didn't get to see the Grammy's so that a nice synopsis for me. I feel like I am still connected to the wonderful world of nerdy musicians! and I love it! I didn’t get to see the Grammy’s so that a nice synopsis for me.

]]> By: tjweller http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-83 tjweller Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:50:39 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-83 Oddly enough Linda, it was not my turn to go see Enchanted. Daughter number 3 and I spent the day looking for Blues Clues while my wife took the older daughters out to see it. I got to go see Hannah Montana in 3D. I am happy to admit that Menken was very creative on the whole score. Impressive that three songs were up for Oscars this past Sunday to boot! Oddly enough Linda, it was not my turn to go see Enchanted. Daughter number 3 and I spent the day looking for Blues Clues while my wife took the older daughters out to see it. I got to go see Hannah Montana in 3D. I am happy to admit that Menken was very creative on the whole score. Impressive that three songs were up for Oscars this past Sunday to boot!

]]> By: Linda Granite http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-82 Linda Granite Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:11:00 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-82 Oh man... how could the father of daughters not have commented on "How Does She Know", performed by Kristen Chenoweth??? Surely you were dragged to the theaters to see that movie??? ;) Oh man… how could the father of daughters not have commented on “How Does She Know”, performed by Kristen Chenoweth??? Surely you were dragged to the theaters to see that movie??? ;)

]]> By: Jason Davis http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-81 Jason Davis Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:29:21 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-81 Of course the highlights for me were the Foo's playing/winning (the band themselves...more on the addition later), Vince Gill putting Kanye in his place with his "Beatles" comment (how great was that!), and the fact that a jazz album won Best Album for the first time in 40-some year. As crossover as it is, the Hancock win does show that the Grammys are not just some flash in the pan award show (which I feel it had turned into over the past few years). While I did appreciate what they were trying to do with the combination of current stars with those of the past, I didn't think that many of them came of extremely well. Tina & Beyonce was weird, the John Paul Jones-directed orchestral interlude during the Foo's performance was a bit random (the fact that they just sat there, played by themselves instead of with the band, and the odd orchestral arrangement of the theme seemed to be just an excuse of having an orchestra perform with them instead of actually contributing an interesting compliment), the fact that the "shining moment" for the winning soloist for that performance ended up not being amplified on the tv broadcast and completely lost her Grammy moment, and other randomness just seemed to not hit the mark. My favorite part of the whole show had nothing to do with the music. It was Jason Bateman and his delivery. He was hysterical! rocketh on, jd Of course the highlights for me were the Foo’s playing/winning (the band themselves…more on the addition later), Vince Gill putting Kanye in his place with his “Beatles” comment (how great was that!), and the fact that a jazz album won Best Album for the first time in 40-some year. As crossover as it is, the Hancock win does show that the Grammys are not just some flash in the pan award show (which I feel it had turned into over the past few years).

While I did appreciate what they were trying to do with the combination of current stars with those of the past, I didn’t think that many of them came of extremely well. Tina & Beyonce was weird, the John Paul Jones-directed orchestral interlude during the Foo’s performance was a bit random (the fact that they just sat there, played by themselves instead of with the band, and the odd orchestral arrangement of the theme seemed to be just an excuse of having an orchestra perform with them instead of actually contributing an interesting compliment), the fact that the “shining moment” for the winning soloist for that performance ended up not being amplified on the tv broadcast and completely lost her Grammy moment, and other randomness just seemed to not hit the mark.

My favorite part of the whole show had nothing to do with the music. It was Jason Bateman and his delivery. He was hysterical!

rocketh on,
jd

]]> By: tjweller http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-80 tjweller Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:54:42 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-80 Hey Doug! Thanks for stopping by! As for Herbie - I have only heard 3 of the tracks on the album. As I am not a great jazz educator/performer by any stretch in would be improper for me to offer any critique or supportive statements to Herbie oustide of I think it is great he won. I am unfamiliar with Brecker - and perhaps should not be, so I will make an effort to check him out ASAP. Your assessment of the Grammy Awards is maybe closer to the truth than most of us would like to admit. My sincere hope is that this year's show and presentation is not just an anomaly, but an indicator of things to come. We should be advocates to the Grammys and tell them how important it is that popular music doesn't need to be the only featured music. If they are serious about helping music education (see the Grammy School program), than their broadcast should reflect it. Great points Doug, and I really appreciate you joining the conversation! Hey Doug!

Thanks for stopping by!

As for Herbie – I have only heard 3 of the tracks on the album. As I am not a great jazz educator/performer by any stretch in would be improper for me to offer any critique or supportive statements to Herbie oustide of I think it is great he won. I am unfamiliar with Brecker – and perhaps should not be, so I will make an effort to check him out ASAP.

Your assessment of the Grammy Awards is maybe closer to the truth than most of us would like to admit. My sincere hope is that this year’s show and presentation is not just an anomaly, but an indicator of things to come. We should be advocates to the Grammys and tell them how important it is that popular music doesn’t need to be the only featured music. If they are serious about helping music education (see the Grammy School program), than their broadcast should reflect it. Great points Doug, and I really appreciate you joining the conversation!

]]> By: Doug Butchy http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Doug Butchy Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:52:25 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-78 Great post Travis. Just one comment...while it was great that Herbie Hancock finally got some credit for his many years of contributions to the music world, it is a shame that the only two jazz albums that have ever won that award are really "bridge" albums between jazz and pop. I listened to the Hancock album, and really was not that impressed...I would not buy it. In fact, it only sold 55,000 copies, or something like that. Michael Brecker's album was far better, but I guess since he won best jazz album, that took him out of the running for this award. I read an interesting article in the New York Times about this very thing, and the writer made a good point. He felt that you will never see a "really swinging" jazz album win Album of the Year, and I believe he is right, because it doesn't appeal to the masses. I guess this is why you will never see groups like the Dallas Wind Symphony perform on TV...I am going to try to watch the Grammys next year, but I'm afraid I'll just be disappointed again that everything that is on the telecast is just "popular" and not necessarily great music, as it should be. Don't get me wrong, many of the groups that are popular have great music, but when are they going to stop ignoring jazz and classical genres? The Grammys have just turned into another marketing tool for record companies. Great post Travis. Just one comment…while it was great that Herbie Hancock finally got some credit for his many years of contributions to the music world, it is a shame that the only two jazz albums that have ever won that award are really “bridge” albums between jazz and pop. I listened to the Hancock album, and really was not that impressed…I would not buy it. In fact, it only sold 55,000 copies, or something like that. Michael Brecker’s album was far better, but I guess since he won best jazz album, that took him out of the running for this award.

I read an interesting article in the New York Times about this very thing, and the writer made a good point. He felt that you will never see a “really swinging” jazz album win Album of the Year, and I believe he is right, because it doesn’t appeal to the masses. I guess this is why you will never see groups like the Dallas Wind Symphony perform on TV…I am going to try to watch the Grammys next year, but I’m afraid I’ll just be disappointed again that everything that is on the telecast is just “popular” and not necessarily great music, as it should be. Don’t get me wrong, many of the groups that are popular have great music, but when are they going to stop ignoring jazz and classical genres? The Grammys have just turned into another marketing tool for record companies.

]]> By: Leo Park http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Leo Park Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:51:08 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-79 Hi Travis, Great post. Not all that big into Grohl and the Foo Fighters but will always be a Nirvana fan. I posted something about the Grammy's on my blog as well. Check it out: www.iknowithink.blogspot.com Just started it and am hoping to contribute to Pisano's 100 ME Bloggers initiative. Enjoy Being... Hi Travis,

Great post. Not all that big into Grohl and the Foo Fighters but will always be a Nirvana fan.

I posted something about the Grammy’s on my blog as well. Check it out:

http://www.iknowithink.blogspot.com

Just started it and am hoping to contribute to Pisano’s 100 ME Bloggers initiative.

Enjoy Being…

]]> By: Matt http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Matt Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:56:12 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-77 I admire your ability to stomach those award shows to get up on the current trends. I tried this time, but couldn't get through all of the pretentiousness. Your comments were right on the mark though...when Rhapsody in Blue came on, I bet it was potty break time all over the US. Thanks for a great post. I admire your ability to stomach those award shows to get up on the current trends. I tried this time, but couldn’t get through all of the pretentiousness. Your comments were right on the mark though…when Rhapsody in Blue came on, I bet it was potty break time all over the US. Thanks for a great post.

]]> By: Interesting Music Education Posts From Around The Globe (Feb. 15, 2008): | Mustech.net! http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Interesting Music Education Posts From Around The Globe (Feb. 15, 2008): | Mustech.net! Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:47:09 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-76 [...] Travis Weller asks if NO ONE listened to the Grammy’s and get’s the attention of the Dallas Wind symphony. [...] [...] Travis Weller asks if NO ONE listened to the Grammy’s and get’s the attention of the Dallas Wind symphony. [...]

]]> By: Varden Armstrong http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-75 Varden Armstrong Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:05:26 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-75 Travis, another great article! I feel the same way about exploring all types of music. (even if just to realize you don't like it) Too often, music educators take a lofty, "if it's not Bird, Bach, or Beethoven... it's garbage" approach. That simply is not true. Our students gain a greater respect for us when we are able to give logical arguments for or against "pop" music based on experience not hearsay. Thanks for the insight... -V Travis, another great article! I feel the same way about exploring all types of music. (even if just to realize you don’t like it) Too often, music educators take a lofty, “if it’s not Bird, Bach, or Beethoven… it’s garbage” approach. That simply is not true. Our students gain a greater respect for us when we are able to give logical arguments for or against “pop” music based on experience not hearsay. Thanks for the insight…

-V

]]> By: Courtney http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Courtney Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:55:19 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-74 Your post is making the rounds here at DWS World Headquarters, and I also appreciate the kudos. Of course, we'd love to be invited to play at the Grammy's - can you maybe put the bug in the ear of the RIAA powers-that-be? That'd be great, thanks. *g* Your post is making the rounds here at DWS World Headquarters, and I also appreciate the kudos. Of course, we’d love to be invited to play at the Grammy’s – can you maybe put the bug in the ear of the RIAA powers-that-be? That’d be great, thanks. *g*

]]> By: J. Pisano http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-73 J. Pisano Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:30:46 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-73 Travis, Great post, full of energy and real usable points. If we are to become "evolving" music educators than you're dead on when it comes to us "connecting" with the music of our students. Go Herbie! To quote Jason Davis, "Rocketh On". Travis,

Great post, full of energy and real usable points. If we are to become “evolving” music educators than you’re dead on when it comes to us “connecting” with the music of our students.

Go Herbie! To quote Jason Davis, “Rocketh On”.

]]> By: Lee Papert http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Lee Papert Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:36:53 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-72 Speaking as the Dir. of Development of the Dallas Wind Symphony, I loved your comments. We be happy to perform at the Grammy's! Thanks for the shout out! Lee Speaking as the Dir. of Development of the Dallas Wind Symphony, I loved your comments. We be happy to perform at the Grammy’s! Thanks for the shout out! Lee

]]> By: Grammy » Blog Archive » Did NO ONE "listen" to the Grammy’s? http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Grammy » Blog Archive » Did NO ONE "listen" to the Grammy’s? Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:03:41 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-71 [...] Hollywood Gossip, Candid Pictures, Hot Scandals And Celebrity News Daily From Hollywood, CA! - Ninja... wrote an interesting post today on Did NO ONE "listen" to the Grammy’s?Here’s a quick excerpt…feel compelled to ask me to listen to.  So I decided I would be proactive and make the commitment on my time - so I watched the Grammy Awards. [...] [...] Hollywood Gossip, Candid Pictures, Hot Scandals And Celebrity News Daily From Hollywood, CA! – Ninja… wrote an interesting post today on Did NO ONE "listen" to the Grammy’s?Here’s a quick excerpt…feel compelled to ask me to listen to.  So I decided I would be proactive and make the commitment on my time – so I watched the Grammy Awards. [...]

]]> By: Kyle Gardner http://travisjweller.com/2008/02/did-no-one-listen-to-the-grammys/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Kyle Gardner Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:36:01 +0000 http://tjweller.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-70 I have to give it to you on the Foo Fighters. I saw them in concert once and though Dave Grohl has a mouth he was hilarious. One of the best concerts i've been to. I have to give it to you on the Foo Fighters. I saw them in concert once and though Dave Grohl has a mouth he was hilarious. One of the best concerts i’ve been to.

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