the art of performance.

Tonight. The 2010 Grammy Awards.

I've never been a huge fan of the Grammys, personally. I don't listen to a whole lot of Top 40. I mean, I know the names, most of the songs. But I'm more a Regina/Ingrid/Kate kind of girl. Tonight, though, I decided to watch.
Boy, am I glad I did.

I appreciate a good performance. By anyone. Be musical, theatrical, visual, whatever. Tonight, the Grammys. A showcase of real performers.

That's why they're there, I think. Everyone of them- whether it's your genre- you must appreciate what they do. As cliche as it is- their art.
Take The Lady, for example. Seriously. This is art, people. Her outfits, whether you're a fan or not- they are certainly a concrete form of a art. It took some serious thought to create these ensembles. Oh, Gaga.

One day, I will write a complete blog just on her. I find her brilliant.

Then there was Beyonce's performance of "If I Were A Boy" combined in a set with Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know." I think that just about says it all. She sang freaking Alanis Morissette. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfbBun2l9GE (I'm not sure if this video will actually work...) Beyonce is a performer. I respect her for it. If I had the chance, her concert would be top of my list. Well. After The Lady, of course.

Okay. Now we come to it:

Taylor Swift.

Well. This is my opinion. Tayswift is adorable. Her lyrics, her humility. She really is. I like her. I listen to her music (I can't believe I just wrote that, and I'm glad only two people in the entire world read this).

But really. She didn't deserve Album of the Year. I can't say who did. But I don't believe it was her. Sure. Her album was a huge staple of 2009. Yes, I agree with that. But I do not think it was THE album. If you give a performance that bad (poor Stevie Nicks), you can't win the biggest award of the night. Sorry.

But yet again- Taylor defies us all. You got it, girl. Much as I disagree, you certainly got it. So go you.