THE BRITS 2008...

Current mood: SUNDAY NIGHT Category: SUNDAY NIGHT Music So, once again I'm watching TV and once again I'm getting furious... That's a lie. I'm not furious so much as blown out and irritated.. The program was the launch of 'The Brits 2008. It was on ITV2... The Brits are the UK musical awards ceremony decided exclusively on sales. Yes boss, the establishment picks and awards it's favourite establishment acts, invites one or two decent ones for the credability and hoots a load of cokey cola... I learnt a few things: 1:) Amy 'drink the' Winehouse, Kate 'black' Hash, Adelle & Leona 'bleed the radiator' Lewis all graduated from the 'Brits' school. The Brits school is part funded by the Brit awards. It's a performing arts college... 2:) The Editors are a horrible band. A bunch of drab middle class fakes. The vocalist strains to be original worse than a photocopy of the Mona Lisa. They're the type of band the music bizz loves: Dull, obedient, vacuos. The bizz funds them for 3 or 4 years, passes them off as being 'cutting edge' then quietly drops them... 3:) The Kaiser Chiefs front man has a sense of humour (I stole the 'Leona Lewis bleeds the radiator dry joke' from him) Here are a few other observations: Bat For Lashes are hugely overblown. Yes boss, I saw them (her) perform for the Culture Show last year and they (she) blew it. She didn't hit the right notes and it ended in tears. The whole act struck me as being completely cynical. The 'lets go and record in the woods and pretend we're genuine pagan pixies' routine. To compare them (her) with Bjork is absurd... Kelly Osbourne has no discernible talent. She couldn't even hold the microphone in the right place. For that matter, both presenters were complete duds. Highlights??? Richard Hawley got to say a few words... Currently listening : Over at Rainbow’s By Peter Cook Release date: By 05 August, 2002 21:11 - 27 Comments - 10 Kudos - Add Comment - Edit - Remove

	graham	The only talented artist there & they didn't even let him sing??? That's shocking..... erm actually, it's not because we are talking about the brit awards, which are all about promoting blandness. Posted by graham on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 22:36 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	It's a bizz do for the bizz, and the Che McGee ideas 'that myspazz has changed the bizz' look increasingly absurd... Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 22:47 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	REX MUNDI	the dinosaur is on its knees we know that, i read an interesting article in the paper recently about its dire state & the takeover of emi,i personally think myspace( an the web in general)is 1 factor that provides a new conduit 2 the pple,shit isaw the crystal castles here recently & i think they r the future of not just electronic music but rock as well an as far as i can tell they use the web 2 max effect, the gig was packed the kids went wild,but if i go 2 my local record shop just outside sydney the guy there cant even order me any of their music,the only reason i knew 2 go see them was cause of myspace,its weird i went 2 see my friend edu k on the same night @ the very same venue * even though he had a decent crowd & the place was jumpin the crowd size & energy was so awesome 4 the crystals i couldnt believe it it made even an old fogey like me feel young n alive again,so u just wait the bizz arent safe yet its only just begun! Posted by REX MUNDI on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 08:32 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	Myspace certainly makes it easier for enthusiasts to get at the good stuff.... But I'd say it's made it much harder for smaller ACE acts to make any kind of a living for the simple reason that most decent ones are hopeless at doing their own marketing... Sure, post-myspace you get 101 duff acts making small money who wouldn't have done so before, but the really good ones now also have to compete with these charlatans (in the short term at least) as well as the dubious big boys.. Basically, Myspace is a go getters/marketing platform and I don't tend to find that decent musical acts are very good marketing go getters... Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 09:32 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	REX MUNDI	the crystal castles r maybe an exception im keeping my eye on the scene 2 see if other quality stuff is getting similar results, ive only been on this magic bus 4 a short time so i need more time i'll report back on this 1 in a yrs time.i must say though the bands im involve d with have been getting good results with this myspace stuff but as 4 cash we havent started 2 see much yet but we dont have the product ready 2 go yet but the feedback is all pretty positive on what we r doing from all quarters.punters music bizz types & even ol dskool heros of mine so from my own perspective i think its looking quite good. Posted by REX MUNDI on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 15:24 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	The Cupid Kinkyboots Fan Club	I never watch award shows 'cause I think they're all fake. They're just a big self pat on the back. All the broken arms at the end of the night... Posted by The Cupid Kinkyboots Fan Club on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 00:06 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	Colossus	Good call...it's not about that place being a place to go. It's all about the net now...less control is given to 'The Dinosaur'. May it stay on it's knees...and then finally die. Spider xx Posted by Colossus on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 19:52 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	Me neither... But this wasn't even the awards, it was the announcement of the awards - they really have to bleed these things dry... Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 00:12 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	REX MUNDI	what the fuck thats pushin it! Posted by REX MUNDI on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 08:34 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	Damn right it is... Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 09:19 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	REX MUNDI	come on man what u expect other than alot of glad handling smarmy coke addled over paid execs handing out shit 2 their obedient flunkey no talent losers its the same the world around u should stop watching things like that b4 u die of cynicalitis i did years ago its gag making @ its finest truly cringe worthy!id rather watch stock brokers jumping out windows cause its all the same club its called protecting your investment.im amazed did u just realize miss osbourne has no discernible talent,i bet she thanx her lucky stars 4 the advent of reality tv,as 4 the others who the fuck r they im the biggest music slut in the world & the kaiser chiefs r the only 1s ive heard of & their crap 2,as 4 next big thing best leave shit like that 2 the hacks @ nme or some other mag who thrive on manufactured dross,anyway everyone knows the crystal castles r the next big thing if there is such a thing, its the kiss of death anyway! Posted by REX MUNDI on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 08:12 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	Yeah. Of course I wasn't surprised by the state of things, but I like to keep half a finger on the pulse of what's big so as to be able to aim my missiles straight and make sure I don't miss nothing...) I'll have to take a look and listen at the Crystal Castles... Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 09:26 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	Clinker	Yea you should. Crystal Castles are ace. Mad! Posted by Clinker on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 15:42 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	REX MUNDI	make sur eu see em live not just on record the r a completely different creature in the live context. Posted by REX MUNDI on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 15:26 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	OK...)_ Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 18:35 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	REX MUNDI	fuck i did it again oh i forgot 2 mention the only other "PERFORMER" u mention that i know is the sozzled & appropriately named miss WINEHOUSE so shes an industry created creature 2 that explains her indulgent behaviour, like meets like in the belly of the beast, i dont think much of her drivel either she should be called whinehouse,oh better stop ranting now its not good 4 me blood pressure,over n out. Posted by REX MUNDI on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 08:20 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	I don't mind the Winehouse voice, but I don't like most of the material thus far. As with Pete Doherty, I think it'll become clear at a certain point just how talented she is.... I also think performing arts colleges should be outlawed in the interests of promoting individuality in art. There's nothing worse than a flock of fucking artists all trying to be unique in the same space... Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 09:34 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	REX MUNDI	say what!! Posted by REX MUNDI on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 15:12 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	I don't like artists/musicians or writers to flock together. Art is about individuality of vision, not a mooing herd... AKA A little bit of artist goes a long way... Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 18:38 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	Colossus	Artists should convene in places outside of an institution? I agree. Any merits at all for being surrounded by your peers in a place that helps you hone your art? There might be a few we have both overlooked...I'm with you but Lilly is intelligent...why would she enroll if it was such a bad thing for her art? IS Lilly Allen an artist? Spider xx Posted by Colossus on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 19:56 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	REX MUNDI	lily shes so fake what a contrivance!!!!!! Posted by REX MUNDI on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 11:16 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	Of course there's an argument that says everyone is an artist, but for me, Lilly Allen is an entertainer - as are all those names above... As for the grouping thing - perhaps it's more particular to writers, but I'm strongly of the opinion that arty types shouldn't hang around in gangs - it's too indulgent and leads to vast VAST quantities of bullshit. I also reckon that if you're gonna make art that relates to peoples ordinary lives you have to know something about (and have empathy for) those people, and this can be very difficult to have if the only folk you ever associate with are artists who live in the same wierdy creative wonderland as yourself.... Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 20:06 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	REX MUNDI	so true Posted by REX MUNDI on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 11:17 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	Colossus	You can always go down the pub in between lectures... PLUS if you don't hang with the wierdo's you might not ever get your project off the ground. It's different for writers than it is for musicians... Spider xx Posted by Colossus on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 20:31 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	Yeah you're right - being in a band requires socialising by it's nature... Bands are gangs... Writing requires solitude... I get very annoyed by arty pubs... AND IF I SEE ANOTHER CUNT WANDERING DOWN BRICK LANE TAKING PHOTOS - I'LL...I'LL...I'LL PROBABLY WRITE A FUCKING BLOG ABOUT HOW ANGRY I AM ABOUT IT!!!! Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 20:59 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	Colossus	Take a picture of him/her afterward to post in the blog...you know it makes sense. Spider xx P.S Feel free to advertise your shit on our comments page. Colossus fans are relying to heavily on our love of finding new bands! Posted by Colossus on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 21:02 [Remove] [Reply to this]

	: THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI :	DAMN RIGHT!!! I'LL TAKE A PICTURE AND THEN MAKE IT INTO AN ART PROJECT ABOUT GRAFFITTI!!!! (PS) I'm gonna be bombarding everyones comments pages with my shit VERY VERY SOON!!!! Posted by : THE FUTUREPROOF MUSIC BLOG BY PIOUS GIOVANNI : on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 21:10 [Remove] [Reply to this]