Kanye West's performance was the worst of the night. It actually helped that the audio kept being cut out although one "shit" did slip through the net.
Why were Take That performing? They weren't up for any awards this year and again, I thought they were below average with whatever song it was they were singing. For someone whose usually a good vocalist, Gary sure hit a lot of bum notes.
Feel a bit sorry for George Ezra. He was never going to win any awards up against Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith but his performance of Budapest was great.
Re; the Madonna incident, sometimes all you need to do is perform the song without any fancy frills that could potential destroy the whole thing. That's what happened with Madonna and the cloak. She would've been better just singing the song without the fancy build up.
Kanye West's performance was the worst of the night. It actually helped that the audio kept being cut out although one "shit" did slip through the net.
Why were Take That performing? They weren't up for any awards this year and again, I thought they were below average with whatever song it was they were singing. For someone whose usually a good vocalist, Gary sure hit a lot of bum notes.
Feel a bit sorry for George Ezra. He was never going to win any awards up against Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith but his performance of Budapest was great.
Re; the Madonna incident, sometimes all you need to do is perform the song without any fancy frills that could potential destroy the whole thing. That's what happened with Madonna and the cloak. She would've been better just singing the song without the fancy build up.
I agree - without Sheeran and Sam Smith, he'd have got a lot more recognition and awards but he was never really going to get much of a look in with those two around.
Re; the Madonna incident, sometimes all you need to do is perform the song without any fancy frills that could potential destroy the whole thing. That's what happened with Madonna and the cloak. She would've been better just singing the song without the fancy build up.
The trouble is that somebody like Madonna (and Taylor Swift) who are just soloists with not very good songs and not terrific voices either, would be lost without the show that their dancers put on to entertain the crowds. In my opinion, obviously
We reckon Madonna tried to take her cape off but couldn't and the dancers pulled to take it off her but it was still fastened so pulled poor Madonna off the stage I hope she didn't hurt herself.
On another board someone uploaded the incident to YouTube, but the BPI has blocked it on copyright grounds.
The trouble is that somebody like Madonna (and Taylor Swift) who are just soloists with not very good songs and not terrific voices either, would be lost without the show that their dancers put on to entertain the crowds. In my opinion, obviously
I would agree with you apart from the fact she has some excellent songs.
The trouble is that somebody like Madonna (and Taylor Swift) who are just soloists with not very good songs and not terrific voices either, would be lost without the show that their dancers put on to entertain the crowds. In my opinion, obviously
It's a long time ago but Madonna has given a brilliant performance at an awards ceremony without dancers and relied on just her voice. This is from the Academy Awards in 1991.
It was funny seeing the faces of Taylor Swift, Lionel Richie and Sam Smith during Kanye's muted audio performance . That was my hightlight tonight. Unfortunately he never stormed anyone's acceptence speach though . The Brits are getting as bland as the Grammies
Oh and Sam Smith and Ed Sheerin performances very dull, but all of their music is anyway
Kanye West's performance was the worst of the night. It actually helped that the audio kept being cut out although one "shit" did slip through the net. .
He was awful. I'm sure that I heard an N word slip through the net early on too!
The trouble is that somebody like Madonna (and Taylor Swift) who are just soloists with not very good songs and not terrific voices either, would be lost without the show that their dancers put on to entertain the crowds. In my opinion, obviously
Madonna should've performed Ghosttown instead then. It's by far the best track I've heard from the Rebel Heart album (the only one I've downloaded on iTunes too).
I don't see why Madonna couldn't just stand on stage and deliver a flawless vocal and singing, imo, the best song on the album. Ok, there's still about 10 tracks yet to be added to iTunes but I'm already convinced nothing is going to outdo Ghosttown in terms of musicality, lyrics and melody.
I thought Kanye West was brilliant. I've always held a very high dislike of him, so wasn't going to give his song much of a chance. But thought the song and the set up was excellent. Really grimy. ITV ruined it by muting loads of the song.
Ed Sheeran was good but a bit dull.
Royal Blood were also really good. There's a certain energy about their songs.
Madonna should've performed Ghosttown instead then. It's by far the best track I've heard from the Rebel Heart album (the only one I've downloaded on iTunes too).
I don't see why Madonna couldn't just stand on stage and deliver a flawless vocal and singing, imo, the best song on the album. Ok, there's still about 10 tracks yet to be added to iTunes but I'm already convinced nothing is going to outdo Ghosttown in terms of musicality, lyrics and melody.
Sometimes less is more. Ask Adele.
I suppose when you're closing the show it may come across as a little underwhelming for there not to be some sort of big production.
I wasn't sure if Royal Blood's garage rock would transfer to an arena but boy did it. Unbelievable that they can make such a sound with only two people, and proper rock music as well, none of that pussy indie crap. Great stuff!
Nothing against the Royal Blood lads and at least they rocked the school disco that was this years Brits. But you do realise that the "such a sound with two people" and "proper rock music" is the product of him running his bass through some effect pedals that artificially create a fake guitar sound on top of his bass playing. When you hear the high notes its not because he's played them, he's just pressed a button on his pedal board on the floor to pitch shift the bass note.
Whether that plops on the idea of them being garage musicians or it makes them very clever in how they use effects to get a bigger sound I'll leave you to decide.
Kanye West's performance was the worst of the night. It actually helped that the audio kept being cut out although one "shit" did slip through the net.
Why were Take That performing? They weren't up for any awards this year and again, I thought they were below average with whatever song it was they were singing. For someone whose usually a good vocalist, Gary sure hit a lot of bum notes.
Feel a bit sorry for George Ezra. He was never going to win any awards up against Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith but his performance of Budapest was great.
Re; the Madonna incident, sometimes all you need to do is perform the song without any fancy frills that could potential destroy the whole thing. That's what happened with Madonna and the cloak. She would've been better just singing the song without the fancy build up.
I agree with Kayne West. One thing I did not understand was why did they let him perform a song that contains so much bad language (and also possible heavy usage of the n word) A "muted sound" icon appeared constantly on the top right hand corner of the screen.
I really enjoyed George Ezra, but this was clearly as expected, Ed and Sam's time in the sun.
Wasn't keen on Take That's new song; really like These Days though. I was listening to that song a couple of times over the Christmas and New Year period on Spotify.
Nothing against the Royal Blood lads and at least they rocked the school disco that was this years Brits. But you do realise that the "such a sound with two people" and "proper rock music" is the product of him running his bass through some effect pedals that artificially create a fake guitar sound on top of his bass playing. When you hear the high notes its not because he's played them, he's just pressed a button on his pedal board on the floor to pitch shift the bass note.
Whether that plops on the idea of them being garage musicians or it makes them very clever in how they use effects to get a bigger sound I'll leave you to decide.
I'm a musician myself so more than well aware of how Royal Blood get their sound, thank you very much.
Fact is I haven't really heard any other duo sound quite so powerful with just bass, vocals and drums. It's very clever use of effects and song structure.
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They were my favourites on the night, brilliant to see them win an award too!
I'm reserving judgement on KanAUDIO MUTEDye West for now
Why were Take That performing? They weren't up for any awards this year and again, I thought they were below average with whatever song it was they were singing. For someone whose usually a good vocalist, Gary sure hit a lot of bum notes.
Feel a bit sorry for George Ezra. He was never going to win any awards up against Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith but his performance of Budapest was great.
Re; the Madonna incident, sometimes all you need to do is perform the song without any fancy frills that could potential destroy the whole thing. That's what happened with Madonna and the cloak. She would've been better just singing the song without the fancy build up.
Think I might check out their album. Ah, to be young and talented...
I agree - without Sheeran and Sam Smith, he'd have got a lot more recognition and awards but he was never really going to get much of a look in with those two around.
For me Paloma smashed it but George was great aswell
Madonna I did not really like the song!!
On another board someone uploaded the incident to YouTube, but the BPI has blocked it on copyright grounds.
I would agree with you apart from the fact she has some excellent songs.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dzVV6rrY0Ow
It's a long time ago but Madonna has given a brilliant performance at an awards ceremony without dancers and relied on just her voice. This is from the Academy Awards in 1991.
Oh and Sam Smith and Ed Sheerin performances very dull, but all of their music is anyway
He was awful. I'm sure that I heard an N word slip through the net early on too!
Madonna should've performed Ghosttown instead then. It's by far the best track I've heard from the Rebel Heart album (the only one I've downloaded on iTunes too).
I don't see why Madonna couldn't just stand on stage and deliver a flawless vocal and singing, imo, the best song on the album. Ok, there's still about 10 tracks yet to be added to iTunes but I'm already convinced nothing is going to outdo Ghosttown in terms of musicality, lyrics and melody.
Sometimes less is more. Ask Adele.
Ed Sheeran was good but a bit dull.
Royal Blood were also really good. There's a certain energy about their songs.
Who was missing?
What do you expect them to do? Have loads of unpopular people on?
I suppose when you're closing the show it may come across as a little underwhelming for there not to be some sort of big production.
Whether that plops on the idea of them being garage musicians or it makes them very clever in how they use effects to get a bigger sound I'll leave you to decide.
I agree with Kayne West. One thing I did not understand was why did they let him perform a song that contains so much bad language (and also possible heavy usage of the n word)
I really enjoyed George Ezra, but this was clearly as expected, Ed and Sam's time in the sun.
Wasn't keen on Take That's new song; really like These Days though. I was listening to that song a couple of times over the Christmas and New Year period on Spotify.
I'm a musician myself so more than well aware of how Royal Blood get their sound, thank you very much.
Fact is I haven't really heard any other duo sound quite so powerful with just bass, vocals and drums. It's very clever use of effects and song structure.
That's why she pulled the cape trick...classic.