Going slightly off-topic, I noticed that the song never had a proper music video. I'd presumed that the lyric video was rushed out to get the song on TV and that we'd get the usual type featuring Adele and clips from the film soon afterwards. Such a video could've given quite a dull song more impact.
The best original song award is the biggest dud of the Oscars. In its 80 year history, they've had a hell of a lot more misses than hits. And nobody really cares about it in all honesty, not even the Academy - as reflected with there being just two nominations in the category a couple of years ago.
As Skyfall is a high profile song by a high profile artist, I wouldn't be surprised if she won. However, I can't see Les Mis winning anything in any other category so they might get a sympathy win here too.
Anne Hathaway has Best Supporting Actress pretty much sewn up. Otherwise, you're probably right.
Anyone else think Norah Jones's "Everybody Needs A Best Friend" was only nominated so host Seth MacFarlane would have a nomination (he co-wrote the song with Walter Murphy)? For that one reason alone, I think "Everybody Needs A Best Friend" may win...
(Sounds ridiculous, but I wouldn't put that kind of conspiracy past the Academy...)
Dame Shirl' is in a whole class or more better than Adele.
Diamonds Are Forever is a better song as well.
Adele really is massively overhyped in my opinion - terrible voice. Only got the fame she has because she's different from the norm - like Susan Boyle and Amy Winehouse.
Just been to see the film and you're right, it is a dreadful dirge. And what is with the accent she's singing it in? 'Ska-faaawwwll, Let it c-wummmbbaaawwwlll'. Frickin' awful:(
It is odd but I also find her singing on that song weird, with all the high notes. It's not her usual style and makes me think the song was really meant for someone like Amy Winehouse.
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Anne Hathaway has Best Supporting Actress pretty much sewn up. Otherwise, you're probably right.
(Sounds ridiculous, but I wouldn't put that kind of conspiracy past the Academy...)
:eek: I completely forgot about Hathaway! Oh well then, Les Mis has one in the bag, this one will probably go to Adele.
Sounds like a Glasgow pub singer.
I thought the song was composed by Adele, and Paul Epworth.
Yes, you are correct. My mistake sorry.
Diamonds Are Forever is a better song as well.
Adele really is massively overhyped in my opinion - terrible voice. Only got the fame she has because she's different from the norm - like Susan Boyle and Amy Winehouse.
Skyfall sounds like a drunk propping up the bar.
Just been to see the film and you're right, it is a dreadful dirge. And what is with the accent she's singing it in? 'Ska-faaawwwll, Let it c-wummmbbaaawwwlll'. Frickin' awful:(
It is odd but I also find her singing on that song weird, with all the high notes. It's not her usual style and makes me think the song was really meant for someone like Amy Winehouse.
The Oscar's and The Academy are a joke anyway IMHO.