Hey Guru!! I missed you. VMA's? Ya know, I don't have the time for award shows anymore because it is more of the same over baked nonsense combo fashion and rumor entertainment that is not about the music anymore. I'll tell ya what is entertaining and is totally what you bring. Those video's you make when you bring the music and play dancing DJ. That's right, show everybody again how you do it and give us the music the VMA's refuse to spotlight. But I am so happy just to see you again. I'm glad to hear from you.
MTV gave us 15 years of music and then it was over. I agree the VMA’s have pretty much become a lip syncing skin show but remember Britney Spears 20 years ago at the VMA’s? It hasn’t changed, we have. The only real music/artists out there are in underground live venues and on vinyl that you haven’t yet discovered. It’s unfortunate that it has come to this but at least most music lovers can unite on a platform like this and many others. Keep it up, love what you have to say.
😂 love this rant. theirs not a lot of talented artist in American pop at the moment, no one interesting to follow. Most of the photos of people you showed I have no idea who they are. Good to see you!
The VMAs were so concerned with being relevant this year that they kept a separate camera on Taylor the whole show. I think they're basically dead with the nail in the coffin being "Havana" beating out "This is America" in 2018 and MTV being ashamed of that win. It's too bad because I remember the excitement of Pearl Jam premiering "Animal" with Neil Young (I'm old af) and Tim C (Rage) going insane after Limp Bizkit beat out "Sleep Now in the Fire." Great memories of years long gone!
the day rock videos started in the 80s was when it wasn't about the music anymore, they all had to have multimillion dollar videos to sell an album, seemed like the music took a back seat for the videos. The visual thang started then, now it's award shows. As far as the VMAs is concerned I don't watch them, none of the artists I care about, I'm too old for that stuff lol.
Hey guru good to see you. I agree completely Where's the class with these people? they're showing their lacking in it. Yeah sign of the times if you want to get a lot of views on a shorts you just well you know what they do. Apparently it's the same with these folks. 😢 It's far more sexy to have people guessing what you have than to show them. 😊 Again good to see you making videos❤❤❤❤
Great subject !! It’s NOT about the music anymore. It’s all about getting attention. Then you get fans. But they’re not TRUE fans. They’re cult followers who , screamingly , upvotes you , no matter how awful your latest release is. The record deal holders have the artists in thumbscrews by the signed contracts. We were on the brink of breaking free from the leeches in the freeloading record industry , but they’ve made this last grasp counter move with constructed ”products”. They write the music and lyrics , dress them , style them , teach them how to sing and dance and how to answer questions. Don’t be fooled. It’s NOT about the music , it’s all about the MUNNNAAAYYY !!!!!! Anitta-Used to be vs Lennon-Working class hero. Which one is art , and which one is a product ?
Great comments about how females have to conform to “sex kitten” image for exposure (no pun intended). Shout out the B Carlisle and a handful of others
More question than comment but could this be a product of the fact that with auto tuning you don’t even necessarily have to be a strong singer? Idk as I don’t listen to many modern artists. I guess the question is how many of the people who produce this would want their daughter doing this? I hate to sound like a prude but it should be about the music.
VMAs are a joke. The music industry has no interest in real musicians anymore. Samantha Fish can not only sing, but she's an amazing guitarist. She'll never make it big because of that. Same for Larkin Poe. I just don't get pop music anymore and I don't really want to. Of course, that may be me getting cranky in my old age.
When Madonna did the skin look it was for shock value. Now it's ho hum another bikini. I also think if Lana del Ray can sell 1 million albums and not make videos and not show up to flesh fests, then why show up?
@TheVinylGuru it's basically the same thing our elders said about Madonna, Britney Spears, heck even Cher. In 20 years these Gen z kids will be in awe at the yet unborn pop star not wearing a shirt at all!!
What did you guys think of the 2023 VMAs? Did you guys even bother to see it? Do you care anymore?
Love your videos!!
If Taylor Swift is nominated for a 🏆 she wins the 🏆.That seemed to be the rule. Where was the rock & roll ?
haha fair enough! There was a couple of bands but VERY few
Bravo!
Thank you honey!
Hey Guru!! I missed you. VMA's? Ya know, I don't have the time for award shows anymore because it is more of the same over baked nonsense combo fashion and rumor entertainment that is not about the music anymore. I'll tell ya what is entertaining and is totally what you bring. Those video's you make when you bring the music and play dancing DJ. That's right, show everybody again how you do it and give us the music the VMA's refuse to spotlight. But I am so happy just to see you again. I'm glad to hear from you.
Bless you!!!!
Is it really "Graveyard - Peace" what I am spottin there on your shelf? Great taste!
Yes! Good eye!
MTV gave us 15 years of music and then it was over. I agree the VMA’s have pretty much become a lip syncing skin show but remember Britney Spears 20 years ago at the VMA’s? It hasn’t changed, we have. The only real music/artists out there are in underground live venues and on vinyl that you haven’t yet discovered. It’s unfortunate that it has come to this but at least most music lovers can unite on a platform like this and many others. Keep it up, love what you have to say.
😂 love this rant. theirs not a lot of talented artist in American pop at the moment, no one interesting to follow. Most of the photos of people you showed I have no idea who they are.
Good to see you!
Great video and you are 100% right about it. Im back collecting vinly thanks 2 you, thx dear lady😊
Does anyone still watch the VMAs? Are they even still a thing? As a music dude, that's literally the last award show i would ever watch.
The VMAs were so concerned with being relevant this year that they kept a separate camera on Taylor the whole show. I think they're basically dead with the nail in the coffin being "Havana" beating out "This is America" in 2018 and MTV being ashamed of that win. It's too bad because I remember the excitement of Pearl Jam premiering "Animal" with Neil Young (I'm old af) and Tim C (Rage) going insane after Limp Bizkit beat out "Sleep Now in the Fire." Great memories of years long gone!
Yeah they shot Taylor alll the time
the day rock videos started in the 80s was when it wasn't about the music anymore, they all had to have multimillion dollar videos to sell an album, seemed like the music took a back seat for the videos. The visual thang started then, now it's award shows. As far as the VMAs is concerned I don't watch them, none of the artists I care about, I'm too old for that stuff lol.
Hey guru good to see you.
I agree completely Where's the class with these people? they're showing their lacking in it.
Yeah sign of the times if you want to get a lot of views on a shorts you just well you know what they do. Apparently it's the same with these folks. 😢
It's far more sexy to have people guessing what you have than to show them. 😊 Again good to see you making videos❤❤❤❤
Lacking for sure. I couldnt agree more!
I miss Yr Intro song.....😔😔
Great subject !! It’s NOT about the music anymore. It’s all about getting attention. Then you get fans. But they’re not TRUE fans. They’re cult followers who , screamingly , upvotes you , no matter how awful your latest release is. The record deal holders have the artists in thumbscrews by the signed contracts. We were on the brink of breaking free from the leeches in the freeloading record industry , but they’ve made this last grasp counter move with constructed ”products”. They write the music and lyrics , dress them , style them , teach them how to sing and dance and how to answer questions. Don’t be fooled. It’s NOT about the music , it’s all about the MUNNNAAAYYY !!!!!!
Anitta-Used to be vs Lennon-Working class hero. Which one is art , and which one is a product ?
These fans I feel like will be fickle when you lose your ''youth and beauty''
Didn't watch it. Forgot it was still a thing
It seems like anyone with a brain was on that wavelength
Great comments about how females have to conform to “sex kitten” image for exposure (no pun intended). Shout out the B Carlisle and a handful of others
Very true
« Do this for the sake of ratings. »
It seems sadly true and pouring sexism.
Sadly true....
More question than comment but could this be a product of the fact that with auto tuning you don’t even necessarily have to be a strong singer? Idk as I don’t listen to many modern artists. I guess the question is how many of the people who produce this would want their daughter doing this? I hate to sound like a prude but it should be about the music.
Right?!? This is embarrassing....
I am curious to see what the product of these artists (the kids) will think of this 30 years from now.
VMAs are a joke. The music industry has no interest in real musicians anymore. Samantha Fish can not only sing, but she's an amazing guitarist. She'll never make it big because of that. Same for Larkin Poe. I just don't get pop music anymore and I don't really want to. Of course, that may be me getting cranky in my old age.
Didn't watch and don't care! MTV & VMA's are over.
Sadly
When Madonna did the skin look it was for shock value. Now it's ho hum another bikini. I also think if Lana del Ray can sell 1 million albums and not make videos and not show up to flesh fests, then why show up?
We are just too old for VMAs. We've aged out. These kids are wild.
I think you are onto something
@TheVinylGuru it's basically the same thing our elders said about Madonna, Britney Spears, heck even Cher. In 20 years these Gen z kids will be in awe at the yet unborn pop star not wearing a shirt at all!!
Thank God Im not a millenial... hahaha
The mainstream is just vacuous across the board now. It’s all about style over substance. Shallow. Exploitative. Boring.
Its ALL looks no music
@@TheVinylGuru Very true, sadly.
Sad, music porn, 😱