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"LOL. He is so bad fanfic material."
Nov. 23rd, 2009 06:34 pmI don't usually watch the American Music Awards since they are dull as dirt. Also music to me is about the music not the visual medium. I'm definitely one of those Video Killed the Radio Star types. But after checking the wires today, apparently I MISSED something. So I booted up my trusty YouTube to catch up with the rest of the world.
Lady Gaga: Nice voice and the burning piano is a beautiful visual. She's good at pushing the boundaries in these things. I still think her outfit was ridiculous, but overall very stirring showing. I can see why it's getting some buzz. I know people are seeing her as the new Madonna, but I admit I liked naughty Madonna more than showgirl Madonna. Again, both have amazing voices though. Speaking of naaaaaaughty...
Adam Lambert: Not so nice voice, which is disappointing because this is my first brush with "For Your Entertainment" and I actually liked the sound. Maybe I'll YT a non-live version. As far as his visuals, yeah he wanted to be a showboat and unlike some of the whining blogsphere, I liked it. There are exceptions. The pawing up the one girl's leg while she was on the pole was lewd even for that display and the kiss was really really forced and... off. I understand it fit the mood of the song but yeah, general ickiness. Which I don't really get because I *like* these type of brutal visuals. Hence, why the leashes and studs and bondage motif amused me greatly. Also, I am a terrible person, but the fall was priceless. Nice job of turning it into a barrel roll, Adam. Overall, had he sang this non-suckily, the presentation would have turned out much better. I am so tired of seeing women over-sexualized so seeing a guy playing it up impressed me. I think why I liked it is because it was, as Gabi explained it, so very 80s. Over the top? Yeah, but I think that's what he was going for. Work on balancing the pipes and performance for next time, you crazy Idol.
ETA: Oh yeah, this is my new fave song of the week. I'm going to force my father to listen to this one at Thanksgiving Dinner.
Lady Gaga: Nice voice and the burning piano is a beautiful visual. She's good at pushing the boundaries in these things. I still think her outfit was ridiculous, but overall very stirring showing. I can see why it's getting some buzz. I know people are seeing her as the new Madonna, but I admit I liked naughty Madonna more than showgirl Madonna. Again, both have amazing voices though. Speaking of naaaaaaughty...
Adam Lambert: Not so nice voice, which is disappointing because this is my first brush with "For Your Entertainment" and I actually liked the sound. Maybe I'll YT a non-live version. As far as his visuals, yeah he wanted to be a showboat and unlike some of the whining blogsphere, I liked it. There are exceptions. The pawing up the one girl's leg while she was on the pole was lewd even for that display and the kiss was really really forced and... off. I understand it fit the mood of the song but yeah, general ickiness. Which I don't really get because I *like* these type of brutal visuals. Hence, why the leashes and studs and bondage motif amused me greatly. Also, I am a terrible person, but the fall was priceless. Nice job of turning it into a barrel roll, Adam. Overall, had he sang this non-suckily, the presentation would have turned out much better. I am so tired of seeing women over-sexualized so seeing a guy playing it up impressed me. I think why I liked it is because it was, as Gabi explained it, so very 80s. Over the top? Yeah, but I think that's what he was going for. Work on balancing the pipes and performance for next time, you crazy Idol.
ETA: Oh yeah, this is my new fave song of the week. I'm going to force my father to listen to this one at Thanksgiving Dinner.
