Triple C Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I want it to say "I have found the MM-pedal, where should I send it? - Sippe" :LOL: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper_chondriac_muser Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 It's not like every American hasn't already heard Uprising. I doubt repeating a single over and over is the right way to gain fans Actually, I disagree. Shitloads of Americans haven't heard Uprising. America's fucking huge, and millions of millions will be tuning in to see the awards, what with the Grammy's being a hugely reputable music awards ceremony and quite la-di-da (lol)... I guarantee more than half the viewers will barely have even heard of Muse and don't know their Uprisings from their Undisclosed Desires. That's another couple of million people to get listening to their stuff, and I don't doubt that they'd be keen to just plug their most recent or currently 'best known' stuff out there, which is The Resistance material... and, notably, the first three songs on it. I don't think that's the right choice, just the obvious one to their American label or whoever it is that has a say in what they'll play. And judging by their sets Stateside, they don't want to put a foot wrong with their newfound American fanbase. Not saying that in a disparaging way, just that it seems they're willing to pander a little more these days, when the Muse of old would have said 'fuck you, we'll play Micro Cuts' (or something, haha!) Anyways, I'm not gonna diss them over something that no one knowns the outcome of yet, lol, so we'll wait and see, but my money's on either Resistance (which makes sense as that's their most nominated song) or Uprising. Mayyyyyyybe even USoE, but that would be a stretch, imo. I'd be pleasantly surprised if it was that or anything else (apart from Guiding Light, lol!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Actually, I disagree. Shitloads of Americans haven't heard Uprising. America's fucking huge, and millions of millions will be tuning in to see the awards, what with the Grammy's being a hugely reputable music awards ceremony and quite la-di-da (lol)... I guarantee more than half the viewers will barely have even heard of Muse and don't know their Uprisings from their Undisclosed Desires. That's another couple of million people to get listening to their stuff, and I don't doubt that they'd be keen to just plug their most recent or currently 'best known' stuff out there, which is The Resistance material... and, notably, the first three songs on it. I don't think that's the right choice, just the obvious one to their American label or whoever it is that has a say in what they'll play. And judging by their sets Stateside, they don't want to put a foot wrong with their newfound American fanbase. Not saying that in a disparaging way, just that it seems they're willing to pander a little more these days, when the Muse of old would have said 'fuck you, we'll play Micro Cuts' (or something, haha!) Anyways, I'm not gonna diss them over something that no one knowns the outcome of yet, lol, so we'll wait and see, but my money's on either Resistance (which makes sense as that's their most nominated song) or Uprising. Mayyyyyyybe even USoE, but that would be a stretch, imo. I'd be pleasantly surprised if it was that or anything else (apart from Guiding Light, lol!). Ah well, I can't say I have any real statistics over how many people in the US have heard Uprising, so I'm not gonna start an argument over it "when the Muse of old would have said 'fuck you, we'll play Micro Cuts' (or something, haha!)", I'm not sure sure about that though. Muse have always played the singles, even though their singles were a lot less easy listening at the time. And everything they have done has been to increase their popularity. You don't lose fans by dicking around on stage, giving the camera the finger. You get publicity, and for a rock band, that is a part of the basic marketing. Everyone loves a rock star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly. Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 They will probably do uprising with a whole load of people around them protesting, fist pumping etc. They might be on small towers of some sort, who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beibi Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Agree completely with hyper_chondriac_muser, but... "when the Muse of old would have said 'fuck you, we'll play Micro Cuts' (or something, haha!)", I'm not sure sure about that though. Muse have always played the singles, even though their singles were a lot less easy listening at the time. And everything they have done has been to increase their popularity. You are right here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saracene Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Not saying that in a disparaging way, just that it seems they're willing to pander a little more these days, when the Muse of old would have said 'fuck you, we'll play Micro Cuts' (or something, haha!) Really? So did Muse of old ever play Micro Cuts or something similar at an awards show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beibi Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 ^ If there is something I've learned from this past years is that a lot of fans tend to idealize old Muse a bit too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper_chondriac_muser Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Ah well, I can't say I have any real statistics over how many people in the US have heard Uprising, so I'm not gonna start an argument over it "when the Muse of old would have said 'fuck you, we'll play Micro Cuts' (or something, haha!)", I'm not sure sure about that though. Muse have always played the singles, even though their singles were a lot less easy listening at the time. And everything they have done has been to increase their popularity. You don't lose fans by dicking around on stage, giving the camera the finger. You get publicity, and for a rock band, that is a part of the basic marketing. Everyone loves a rock star. Fair points, especially about the singles. And yeah, the whole rock star image is the point of appeal, especially marketing a band to suit certain audiences (America seems to be a mass audience whenever a UK artist tries to 'break in' over there). Really? So did Muse of old ever play Micro Cuts or something similar at an awards show? No, that's not what I meant, just using it as a theoretical example that, back in the day, it felt like they did more of what they wanted to do, or at least in their own way e.g. piss take performances were their way of saying 'fuck you' - not to 'dick around' and alienate potential fans, but because they didn't seem as bothered by adding to the tally of new fans. Or, if they did, it wasn't as obvious as now. But, to be fair, it could well have been the fact that their earlier songs had less 'mass' appeal than they do now, so it felt like they were doing something different. And yep, I'm certainly guilty of idealising the Muse of old, but that's cos I feel they were more carefree and I simply prefer their older material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-museing Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Dicking around during a Grammy perforance would be ungrateful. It's a huge oppurtunity for them. I can't think of any occasion where they took the piss out of something that could actually have a huge impact on their careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee3Dee Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Dicking around during a Grammy perforance would be ungrateful. It's a huge oppurtunity for them. I can't think of any occasion where they took the piss out of something that could actually have a huge impact on their careers. The Resistance Tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uccellino Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'm hoping to stakeout the Staples Center on Sunday with some knitted gifts. Any suggestions are welcome Possibility for Dom: And for Chris: Those are brilliant, you're so talented! Are you gonna knit Matt some socks, he seems to have a thing for them I hope we get to see Twitter pics of Dom and Chris wearing these soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Those are brilliant, you're so talented! Are you gonna knit Matt some socks, he seems to have a thing for them I hope we get to see Twitter pics of Dom and Chris wearing these soon! (I'm pretty sure the pics are from google) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uccellino Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (I'm pretty sure the pics are from google) Yeah, I realised just as I posted that they might not be the actual finished items, but if she can make these she's pretty clever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieB Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Yeah I think they might have been a joke. But I agree, knitted socks for Matt are a must! Make sure there are lots of colours in there too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartWOOKIEES Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Yeah, those are from the internet. I'm hoping to start Chris' today. I'm thinking of making Dom a faff bag with the spotted print. I've been trying to find one-size-fits-all sock patterns for Matt. I haven't found any sparkly sock yarn either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieB Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Yeah, those are from the internet. I'm hoping to start Chris' today. I'm thinking of making Dom a faff bag with the spotted print. I've been trying to find one-size-fits-all sock patterns for Matt. I haven't found any sparkly sock yarn either. It doesn't have to be sparkly I don't think, just colourful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartWOOKIEES Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'll have to rummage through my yarn stash for lots of colors! If I have time I'll make something for Tom or Morgan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29pearls Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 For those wanting to see only what's necessary, this promo says Muse is performing in the first hour. http://ryanseacrest.com/2011/02/09/exclusive-first-look-at-new-2011-grammys-promo-video/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'll have to rummage through my yarn stash for lots of colors! If I have time I'll make something for Tom or Morgan. do something cute for Buster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizutsu Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 do something cute for Buster FTW ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartWOOKIEES Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 hopefully my buddy will have a hat ready for Buster and Matt's. I think i'm going to be lazy and just knit some banner type-thing with the muse logo in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead-duck Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 For those wanting to see only what's necessary, this promo says Muse is performing in the first hour. http://ryanseacrest.com/2011/02/09/exclusive-first-look-at-new-2011-grammys-promo-video/ uh oh.... both muse and gaga are listed for the first hour of course, so are a truckload of other people Maybe Muse will collaborate with Jennifer Kate Hudson for a duet of Feeling Good (yes that's actually her middle name ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzers Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 These rumors are so... strange. Dancers? Lady Gaga? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muse samuse Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 Latest Performers update: Eminem* (Medley) Dr. Dre Adam Levine Lady GaGa ("Born This Way") Arcade Fire Lady Antebellum Katy Perry (Medley) Christina Aguilera (Aretha Franklin tribute) Jennifer Hudson* Martina McBride Yolanda Adams Florence Welch Barbra Streisand* Bob Dylan* Mumford & Sons Avett Brothers Mick Jagger (Solomon Burke tribute) Raphael Saadiq Muse Miranda Lambert Cee Lo Green Gwyneth Paltrow* Jim Henson Company Puppets Bruno Mars B.o.B Janelle Monae Drake Rihanna Usher Justin Bieber Jaden Smith Esperanza Spalding GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles Presenters: Jamie Foxx* John Mayer Jennifer Lopez Marc Anthony Keith Urban Jewel Kris Kristofferson John Legend Paramore LL Cool J Ricky Martin will.i.am Selena Gomez Nicki Minaj Norah Jones Dierks Bentley Blake Shelton Zac Brown Neil Patrick Harris Matthew Morrison Eva Longoria Seth Rogen Jason Segel Miley Cyrus Donnie Wahlberg Ryan Seacrest Clay Matthews Paulie Perrette *Academy Award (Oscar) winners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muse samuse Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 uh oh.... both muse and gaga are listed for the first hour of course, so are a truckload of other people Maybe Muse will collaborate with Jennifer Kate Hudson for a duet of Feeling Good (yes that's actually her middle name ) Muse collaborating with Katy Perry (née Kathryn Hudson) or Slash (Saul Hudson) are also possibilities. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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