PunkTheFunk 124,406 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 (from E! News.com) How do you pay proper homage in seven to 10 minutes to a prolific artist who fit in no one box, had a style all his own, who churned out music for almost 40 years and had a larger-than-life presence onstage? Well, most likely you don't, because no one's been able to do it yet. Obviously, no one had any issues in the disconsolate days immediately following Prince's death with Coachella being awash in purple light, every artist from Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteento Little Big Town covering Prince in concert, or radio stations playing selections from his vast catalogue 24/7. The vibe was the more the merrier, albeit with little actual merriment because of all the sadness. But last night, the first spotlighted, super-hyped awards show tribute dedicated to the inimitable artist was met with almost nothing but eye-rolls from the Internet. [...] It's not that Madonna, who is the definition of Prince's contemporary, was saddled with the wrong song, sang it flatly or gave a low-energy performance (all offenses she has been accused of) at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards. In case those tweeting from home failed to notice, the live audience was happily lost in the moment, the likes of Rihanna singing adoringly along. [...] The biggest complaint (other than the lament that Madonna was there in the first place) is that the song choice was wrong. ALL WRONG! Prince was a high-energy performer, he has countless hits that he made famous, where were Sheila E. and members of his band, etc. [...] Ironically, that's the exact opposite of the biggest complaint leveled at Lady Gaga's tribute to David Bowie at the Grammys in February. That homage was accused of being too hectic, too all over the place. Bowie had so many thought-provoking songs that deserve lingering over, why cram nine or 10 into a few minutes that don't truly showcase his artistry? Funny how that works. Lady Gaga is easily one of Bowie's most successful artistic disciples and couldn't be a bigger fan. Yet she got slammed too for supposedly not doing the Starman justice. But just as Madonna was last night, Gaga was tasked with the impossible. Prince was so much like Bowie in the respect that he meant so many different things to people—and he made so much music, in the end there was something for everyone. Your go-to Prince song may not even be on another Prince fan's radar. You may prefer his 1980s output, or you could think that he hit his stride post-Warner Bros. Purple Rain could be your favorite movie, or you've never seen it but the title song still makes you weep. These schisms do happen. But that's the reason why there's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all tribute to someone like Prince or Bowie. They could be relied on to be brilliantly unpredictable, so while they could be considered crowd-pleasers, not every crowd showed up for the same reasons. [...] Madonna, who's so generally revered and yet people seem to take such great pleasure in reviling her when the mood strikes, was forced to point out the obvious on Instagram as well. "Anyone who wants to do a tribute to Prince is welcome to. Whatever your age Gender or skin Color. If you loved him and he inspired you then show it!!!! I love Prince 4 ever," she offered Monday after finding out she didn't nail it in the eyes of the critics at home, who, if it had been up to them, would have produced the perfect Prince tribute. ... (read the whole article here: http://www.eonline.com/news/767221/why-madonna-s-prince-tribute-never-stood-a-chance) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissyFromSpace 20,884 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 who cares lmao pop culture, especially today, is so lame and catty. Barbie elitist - Weaboo - Sissy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkTheFunk 124,406 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 1 minute ago, Lance said: who cares not you clearly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabirartfling 9,063 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 According to people worldwide a tribute should be given by a no. Of unknown artists rather than a single great artist. If a single person does decide to give a tribute he/she will end up with accusation of selling their own product (ie intelxgaga ) . So its better to give a tribute to ur fav at ur worldwide tours where people buy the ticket to see it(bey teas). this is what the GP thinks so....don't burn me Give your love to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePetitGAGABLover 21,234 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 2 minutes ago, kabirartfling said: According to people worldwide a tribute should be given by a no. Of unknown artists rather than a single great artist. If a single person does decide to give a tribute he/she will end up with accusation of selling their own product (ie intel ) . So its better to give a tribute to ur fav at ur worldwide tours where people buy the ticket to see it. That's not Gaga's fault. She already had a performance planned before Bowie died and Intel already had invested money on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petty 9,412 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 that & new study shows Millenials find Madonna to be inauthentic, desperate, and embarrassing. it is what it is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJH219 4,448 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 1 minute ago, thotiana said: that & new study shows Millenials find Madonna to be inauthentic, desperate, and embarrassing. it is what it is Who cares what this generation thinks? We're a musical embarrassment anyway 'All our dreams can come true IF we have the courage to pursue them'-Walt Disney Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabirartfling 9,063 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Just now, LePetitMonstr said: That's not Gaga's fault. She already had a performance planned before Bowie died and Intel already had invested money on it. I know that...i only stated how the public reacted to that tribute...i personally loved it. Give your love to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mucinex 4,260 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 they're tributes to dead people's. madonna had a close relationship with prince & made it classy & graceful; whereas gaga was inspired by an icon & she was showcasing how he inspired her, & also was a collab with intel to showcase new technology. how could the two performances ever be compared? it's useless to compare, it's apples & oranges. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Warhola 12,992 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 13 minutes ago, PunkTheFunk said: Prince was so much like Bowie in the respect that he meant so many different things to people—and he made so much music, in the end there was something for everyone Wow, they really drew some extroardinary comparisons between these two she's a party girl with a bad habit for drugs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petty 9,412 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Just now, AJH219 said: Who cares what this generation thinks? We're a musical embarrassment anyway well that's mainly who's tuning into these award shows now-a-days so people shouldn't be surprised when viewers are yawning over someone who is failing to maintain her icon status. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJH219 4,448 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Just now, thotiana said: well that's mainly who's tuning into these award shows now-a-days so people shouldn't be surprised when viewers are yawning over someone who is failing to maintain her icon status. Perched for your proof over this idiotic claim 'All our dreams can come true IF we have the courage to pursue them'-Walt Disney Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 73,759 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I love the article! There's no pleasing everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkTheFunk 124,406 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 2 minutes ago, AJH219 said: Who cares what this generation thinks? We're a musical embarrassment anyway There's plenty of great music out there by this generation if you look. But the music on the radio truly is an embarrassment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJH219 4,448 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Just now, PunkTheFunk said: There's plenty of great music out there by this generation if you look. But the music on the radio truly is an embarrassment That was the point I was getting at, but I assumed it was implied 'All our dreams can come true IF we have the courage to pursue them'-Walt Disney Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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