Chapter 640 640 Useless Proof

After a heated dispute, the Grammys finally made a decision that Glory to Death is alternative music, but it does not compete in the rock division.

"Nearly Famous", which ended in glory, was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album, and the band relied on the album's stellar performance to be nominated for Rookie of the Year. Although there are only these two nominations, but they are full of weight, it can be seen that Grammy still attaches great importance to glory to death.

Above the Grammy Awards, there are several major music style departments, pop department, rock department, dance music department, rhythm and blues department, hip-hop department, country department, etc. Among them, alternative music is also a separate department, Although the media generally believe that it is a subdivision under rock, it is not. It is a side-by-side style classification, which is why the so-called "alternative" has caused so much controversy. However, there is only one award in the alternative music department, and that is the best alternative music album award, so it will cause many misunderstandings in the media.

In addition to the major departments, the Grammys also have four comprehensive awards, namely the Best Album of the Year, the Best Production of the Year, the Best Single of the Year, and the Best Newcomer of the Year. These four awards are also The heaviest weight and the most attention are the annual summative awards of the Grammys every year.

Glory to Death can be nominated for Best Alternative Music Album and Best New Artist of the Year, which shows the importance Grammys place on them.

But this nomination is not bought to death. Look at the other four nominations for Best Alternative Music Album, namely U2 Band, Nirvana Band, Rolling Eyes Band, and Smashed Pumpkin Band. Of the five nominated bands, only Glory to Death and Smashed Pumpkin are truly alternative.

If Nirvana's grunge rock can still be fooled by "this is a new type of music that only emerged in 1991", then U2 and Quick Roller Eyeballs have been in the music world for more than ten years and have already torn the so-called "alternative" "The fact that the label has become the backbone of the rock market is completely out of the question.

Moreover, the music of U2 and Kuaiyanyan has not only been recognized by the market for album sales, but also their music style itself has been merged with the entire rock trend and gradually commercialized in the market, so they are called "alternative". It doesn't work from any point of view.

This shows what? It shows that the Grammys still haven't figured out the definition of "alternative", which means that they have not recognized the contributions and achievements of Glory to Death and Smashed Pumpkin in the music market in 1993, which can definitely be said to be an insult.

And interestingly, Smashed Pumpkin was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance, Rolling Eyes was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Performance, and U2 was nominated for Best Rock Song. Even more ironic, "alternative music" was nominated in the pop and rock sector, which Grammys considered to be the mainstream market. This paradoxical behavior is only considered "normal" by Grammys.

As for the nominations for the best newcomer of the year, it is another Grammy joke. Alternative rock, grunge indie band Blind. Melon, gospel group Bel Canto Girls (SWV), alternative rock band Belly R&B strong newcomer Donnie Brighton, and finally alternative rock The band died of glory, and these five groups of singers made up the nominees for the best newcomer of the year.

Among them, Glory to Death, Guts, and Blind Melons are all representatives of alternative music. This obviously affirms that the American music market in 1993 was different because of the existence of alternative rock, but it was not the best alternative music album. In the list of nominations, mainstream bands such as U2, Kuaizhuanyan, and Nirvana were selected. On the contrary, even the five nomination seats could not be filled, which is definitely the peak of "left and right fighting".

As the Glory to Death team member said, if Grammys themselves can't distinguish what the criteria for judging "alternative" is, what's the point of this nomination? Even winning an award has no authority whatsoever!

Of course, this is just an opinion on the alternative music sector. It can be seen that Grammy's struggle and hesitation to find a balance between commerciality and artistry has exploded after more than ten years of deliberation.

For now, the reason why the Grammys can be called an authority is definitely well-deserved, and all the nominations in the mainstream sectors other than alternative music have once again demonstrated the strong appeal and authority of the Grammys. , Whitney Houston's "Bodyguard" soundtrack is undoubtedly the biggest winner of the nomination stage, and nominations for heavyweight awards such as Best Album of the Year, Best Production of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance have propelled the diva's career to the next level. a whole new level.

As for the rock department, Aerosmith was nominated for Best Rock Song, Best Rock Album, Best Rock Band, Best Rock Performance, and more. On the contrary, Nirvana and Pearl Jam, which have flourished in the U.S. market in the past two years, still have not been able to knock on the door of the conservative Grammy judges. Sting, Bob Dylan, AC/DC, etc. Old-school rock forces are still Grammy darlings, which also coincides with the chaos and struggles of the alternative music sector.

Leaving aside the professional debate, just saying that the Grammys gave two important nominations to Glory to Death, it can be seen that the Grammys were still very concerned about the ups and downs of rock music in 1993, although they did not greatly praise that. A slew of alternative rock forces, but with Glory to Death and Smashing Pumpkins being the model to honor, the Grammys' "moving with the times" can still be observed.

Glory to Death was nominated for the Best Newcomer of the Year at the Grammys, and Hugo won his second acting double nomination at the Golden Globe Awards. This was the new peak of Hugo's 1993 glory. Hugo's momentum came to a head when the Grammys and Golden Globes nominations actually emerged.

However, Hugo didn't have the heart to care about these nominations at this time. He had to devote more energy to the shooting of "Pulp Fiction". Now the shooting of "Pulp Fiction" has entered the second half. The scenes were all very tight. The filming started at dawn and finished before dark. The whole rhythm was maintained very well, so he had to devote himself fully to ensure that he would not delay the progress of the crew.

It must be admitted that "Pulp Fiction" is currently the easiest drama for Hugo to shoot. It is not a matter of the subject matter of the movie, but the reason for the acting method. This time, Hugo's self-control occupies a larger part of the role. , and Vincent's role only occupies a small part, so Hugo is very comfortable in and out of the play, and the burden on his shoulders is relatively easy.

However, this doesn't mean that Hugo's performance is not enough. On the contrary, Hugo has injected a lot of his own characteristics into the character of Vincent, at least it is far from the version of John Travofta in his mind. Well, it's just a difference in performance.

After the three works of "Righteous Sea Heroes", "Sleepless in Seattle" and "Schindler's List", each of them has been more troubled than the other, and now Hugo is working hard in the other extreme direction. When Hugo can accurately grasp the balance between himself and the role, his acting skills will be even better.

After a long day of filming, Samora drove Hugo home in a car. He asked curiously, "Hugo, is the band really not going to the Grammy Awards?"

Hugo sat in the seat and rubbed his stiff shoulders, "It should be, we had a brief conversation on the phone, and we reached a preliminary consensus, and decided not to attend." "Yes, the band was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album, and there was also a nomination for Rookie of the Year, but Hugo still believed that the vague definition of Grammys was a contempt for the band's style, and he didn't think the band needed it. Appeared at such a party.

In fact, glory to death has always been like this. From the first road tour to the later Junjie Music Festival, glory to death has always adhered to its own rock and roll spirit, so there is no need for them to compromise for the Grammys.

"However, we will definitely meet once and discuss about the specific situation." Hugo said casually, and he also had a phone call with Fukukin. He just listened to the situation of Neil, Alfonso and Pedro. That's all, the band must discuss it face-to-face, and it is estimated that Henry will definitely attend, and then make the final decision. But from Hugo's point of view, there is nothing worth discussing.

Samora was amazed while driving the car, "I guess Grammy will regret it when he finds out."

Hugo chuckled, "No, they definitely won't, there are so many people wanting to go to the Grammys, it's nothing without a band of us. You see, even if Nirvana never goes to the Grammys, it doesn't What a shame to see the Grammys."

"However, if you miss this time, you won't be able to compete for the Best Rookie of the Year Award in the future, wouldn't it be a pity?" Samora asked curiously.

Hugo pouted, "It must be a lie to say that I have no regrets. Pepe told me that day that if he wins the Rookie of the Year, he will smash the bass on the stage. I also imagined that if I won it myself Rookie of the Year, it's bound to be speechless with excitement. But...you know, some things can be done, some things can't be done, some things can't be done, and people have to have principles."

Samora can hear his regret in Hugo's voice, but Hugo still sticks to his principles unmoved, which is not surprising, because whether it is "Glory to Death" or a dazzling agent In the war, including the endless film invitations, Hugo showed his persistence and principles. But even so, Samora couldn't help but tut his tongue in admiration again, facing the temptation of Grammys. Confused, not everyone can keep calm.

Hugo seemed to see through Samora's thoughts, and he laughed loudly, "Don't admire me, in fact, my heart is bleeding right now, you know? Grammy Rookie of the Year, the only chance in my life, I missed it. It's gone forever, this kind of regret is not something everyone can bear." Hugo said while making exaggerated faces, making Samora laugh out loud while driving.